If that's the case, it's terrible...... With palpitations in his heart, the sentry gritted his teeth and asked, "My lord, your idea is indeed very reasonable. But if their city lord is really controlled, wouldn't Ice Rock City be as if it had already been lost?"

"No, you're exaggerating, Snowcrow. Shaking his head, Mace straightened up slightly and said, "The enemy will definitely not give too out-of-the-ordinary orders when controlling the lord, otherwise it will definitely be suspicious." ”

"Maybe some of the Ice Rock people are already aware. After thinking for a moment, the snow crow spoke again: "But, my lord...... What does what we just talked about have to do with my mission?"

"It does matter, albeit just speculation. With a wry smile, the lord gestured to Elton. The stout man nodded, and approached the door, pressed his ear to it for a moment, and then stood with his back to it: evidently he was on the lookout for overhears.

"How's your wound doing, Vicol?" asked the city lord, turning his gaze on the snow crow.

"Much better, his herbs are effective. With a movement of his shoulders, Vicol understood what the city lord meant: "Your Excellency, you don't have to worry about my injury. They don't affect me from carrying out my tasks. ”

"Well, listen carefully - the scouts sent by Odysse detected the army of Icerock in the east last night. According to the pace of their march, they will arrive at Beihaiwang at noon the day after tomorrow. The expression was extremely serious, and Mace's words made Snow Crow's heart tighten: "Judging from the size of the army, there are at least three thousand people. It is very likely that this army will attack our two outposts in two separate directions. ”

The total strength of the two outposts seems to be only about 900 men, right? Dispersed, each post has less than 500 troops...... Thinking about the consequences of a single outpost being attacked in a concentrated manner, Vicol broke out in a cold sweat.

"It stands to reason that as long as the enemy concentrates on attacking our newly occupied outpost, we can abandon it and move our forces to defend the original outpost. But I've always felt that the Corruptor would come out and intervene near the end of the battle and the soldiers on both sides were exhausted, annihilating both sides in one fell swoop. This is where the clones that might be ambushed in the town come in handy - causing a commotion within the town and preventing the guards and militia from coming to their aid. ”

The lord's analysis does make sense...... Frowning, Vicol felt something wasn't quite right. After struggling for a moment, he decided to voice his doubts: "My lord, let me ask some questions - without considering the possible intervention of the corruptors, are you really sure that we can resist the attack of the Ice Rock people? Beihai Wang is not far from Ice Rock City, and under the order to attack with all their might, they may bring siege weapons later." Moreover, it is most likely the catapult that the Ice Rock People are most accustomed to. ”

"You know a lot, Snow Raven...... As long as the siege weapons arrive at the outpost, we will definitely not be able to hold it. After a pause, Vis spoke again: "Unlike night raids, which can attack defense loopholes, if they want to storm a fully guarded outpost, they will have to pay several times the casualties. Therefore, once the siege equipment is destroyed in the middle of the battle, the enemy offensive will naturally be defused - of course, we can only hope that their commander's mind is not overwhelmed or manipulated. ”

"I see. Speaking of which, the snow crow had fully understood what the city lord wanted him to do: "You need me to destroy the siege weapons before they arrive?"

"Of course, 'if' there is. After all, they haven't really been seen yet. Deliberately putting the word "if" very seriously, Mace leaned back and clung to the couch: "It's a daunting task, but it's crucial. Once the two sides are not at war, the Corruptor may not take the risk of attacking. ”

"Leave it to me, sir. His heart beat a little faster, and Vicol cleared his throat: "Forgive me for taking the liberty of asking more...... Haven't you thought of settling the conflict through diplomacy? Commander Odys will certainly agree with you this time, and he can be sent there. Returning the outpost to them as a condition, and stating that the corrupt may reap the benefits of the fisherman, and that the enemy generals will certainly agree to withdraw their troops......"

"Nothing presumptuous, now that you're a snow crow, you have the right to know this. To be honest, I thought about negotiations, but it was very difficult to achieve. Shaking his head, Mace decisively vetoed: "If the enemy lord is really controlled, then there is no point in talking about judgment. Moreover, if this condition is only offered, the opponent with the superior force will definitely not accept it. ”

"That'...... That is, after I destroyed the siege equipment to prevent the outbreak of war, I had a chance to negotiate peace?" Listening to Mace's analysis, Vicol felt a pang of chagrin: what he thought was really too simple.

"Things have come to this point, and there is no way to talk about any 'peaceful solution'. After a moment's indulging, the lord spoke again, "I hope you'll be ready tonight, Snow Raven." All your belongings in the Central Barracks will arrive in a matter of hours, so don't worry about that. Without further ado, you'll be heading out to Beihaiwang tomorrow morning until your new home in the town. Odys will send someone to provide you with an estimated route for the enemy to attack. ”

"If they do use siege weapons, they will certainly not be following the same path as the target's huge army for the sake of concealment. There are many canyons in the area around Icerock City, and they will surely be worried that we will burn down the catapult with a rocket ambush. Feeling that the route was completely unhelpful to the mission, the snow crow touched his pipe anxiously: "I'll just wait there for the enemy's army to arrive." Their armies would never have launched a massless attack without resting at the end of the march. That short gap was enough for me to find a way to destroy the catapult. ”

"Then I'll leave it to you. His expression softened slightly, and Mace asked, "Odyssey has selected a few scouts with the best infiltration skills for this purpose. Before you act, you can pick a few people to be your assistants. ”

Why are you even ready...... Hearing this, Vicol was suddenly a little embarrassed: Listening to the lord's meaning, this snow crow himself has to be right whether he wants it or not. Holding his hand away from the pipe, Snow Crow looked at Elton with a little worry, and refused: "My lord, forget about the assistant." I like to go it alone on similar reconnaissance missions. ”

"It's fine. As if trying to persuade Vicol, Mace finally just said his farewell and left with the guards. Seeing the two depart, Snow Raven stood up and walked out the door: he had to go to see Morse and thank him.

The light in the dream faded, and the girl slowly opened her eyes and looked out the window.

Under the cold light of the ice and moon, a snowy crow covered in blood staggered into the sky. The pitch-black waters washed away thousands of corpses on the plains.

There are still seventeen years and one hundred and ninety-eight days left at the end of the world.