10 November 1938 in the Unified Calendar Federal Musakara Cathedral

"Respectfully invite King Kells into the house. ”

The half-month-long voluntary joint magic force was assembled, and more than 200 magicians from the three imperial countries of Dilova, Britain, and Muheta gathered in the chapel.

Berriman, the newly promoted captain of the Magic Company, personally pushed open the door of the chapel and shouted, and took the first step to knightly salute King Kells. The king walked slowly to the podium, turned around, and looked around. Extend his hand to the Combine members who salute them, and tell them to sit down and rest.

"I've worked hard to come from afar, and I think you've all heard about it. A new branch of the Empire, the Rapid Reaction Force, commonly known as the Magister, was recently deployed to the borders of our Western Front. ”

As a country that allowed slavery to exist, the arrogance peculiar to the high aristocracy. Kells disliked this occasion, especially when he learned that there were civilians in the Combine who were considered "second-class" by them, and this sentiment was even more high. But as an ally, he must show due cordiality to his allies. After all, most of the people who can become magicians, except for those who are extremely talented, are still piled up by relying on a solid family background.

From the podium, the king glanced at the troops, trying to make him feel as sincere as possible. And the soldiers responded to the king with full spirit. They do look like a group of officers and soldiers who have experienced the baptism of war and are full of self-confidence.

The newly issued tactical equipment is also spotless, plus the neat pace of the whole staff just now. It's hard to imagine that a month ago they belonged to different countries and didn't know each other.

"Of course, if they knew that our Federation had the help of all the soldiers, they would definitely collapse without a fight!"

Perhaps it was the effect of disgust, although the king kept smiling on the surface when he spoke, but the smile was a little stiff no matter how he looked at it.

"Lord Qiyu, I hope they don't steal it quietly. Just fight and defeat them thoroughly. to show the talent of our coalition army and to show the prestige of the Allies. ”

A magician was just right, pointing out everyone's thoughts. In addition to the recruitment of the state, many magicians who can stand here are selfish. For example, the classmate of the former princess of Newland who died is also impressively listed.

"Then I wish you all the best on the battlefield!"

At the same time, military exercises on the borders of the empire were already ongoing. And the Imperial forces that had infiltrated the depths of Dilanok, with the assistance of the Strands, had crept under a bridge seventy kilometers east of the fortress on the federal border through the bottom of the canyon.

The bridge is 30 meters long and is made of a mixture of wood and steel. There are two chains the thickness of an adult's arm on the left and right to pull the bridge deck, and if necessary, the bridge deck can be lifted by a winch placed on the bridge. In this way, traffic on both sides is completely cut off.

Of course, as an important strategic goal. Four squads of about thirty Union soldiers, plus a hundred and fifty slave troops, were stationed here for many years. In addition to collecting some taxes from passing merchants, its main purpose is to ensure the safety of the bridge. Ensure the normal communication between the fortress and the interior, as well as the necessary supplies of the fortress.

At night, the leader of the Strands arrived at the temporary camp of the Imperial Army with two escorts. Because it was directly below the bridge, no open flame was used. The necessary lighting is also allowed to be used under a light-tight tarpaulin.

"Are you ready?"

"Well, everything is arranged. ”

"What about the horses?"

As he was commanded, he was blindfolded and tongue was covered. ”

The commanders are making the final confirmations. Once the bridge is taken, the horses are given priority to be hoisted to the ground as a necessary means of transportation. Although it is said to be a military horse, the animal's instinct for fear of heights may cause accidents in the process of lifting these horses.

In the event of unnecessary trouble, it may not only slow down the movement of troops, but also alarm the Federation troops closest to the bridge. When the time comes, the infiltration battle can only turn into a tough battle.

Not only will the casualties increase, but it is more likely to lead to the failure of the plan.

"Captain, let me go with you!"

Tifa has been following my ass since the evening, just trying to get into the list of infiltrators.

As the first upper assault force to reach the bridge deck, the task on its shoulders was quite arduous. Without alerting nearby enemy allies, quickly seize the lead of the bridge, defend the bridge while covering the underside of the bridge, and the second group of attacking troops can quickly ascend the bridge. After that, it is necessary to quickly destroy all the enemy forces around the bridge.

Among them, it is also necessary to consider whether there will be accidents when teammates are in action.

"This kind of task is not for you, die!"

Although Tifa still looked a little unwilling, when he saw his senior sister and captain, he didn't have the slightest intention of letting go, so he had to give up.

Indeed, considering the peculiarities of the task, there is no reason to force a layman in. One carelessness will involve the lives of tens of thousands of people.

"Master Knight, we are ready to go!"

Influenced by the Shadow of the Raiders who had slaughtered the Clans in the past, these Greenskins who participated in the mission have always called me Lord Knight.

Well, although it's a bit weird for a girl to be called a master. But now is not the time to dwell on such things.

"I'll go with you!"

As an ally, if you only let the other party do things, you can't justify it anyway. Besides, if something happens to these people halfway, help us all lose them in the canyon. I can only stare dumbfounded.

"You, you can't! You soldiers are all suitable for climbing in this environment. ”

I stopped putting my hands away and stood up straight to look at the Strand in front of me.

Perhaps it was the stern look that made this somewhat cute greenskin misunderstood. He hurriedly waved his hands and explained.

"No, no, no, you misunderstood me, Lord Knight. We don't mean to look down on you, it's just ......"

As he spoke, Greenskin did not forget to glance at his companion behind him.

The other two people who accompanied him hurriedly took a step forward, nodded their heads, and kept saying, "Yes, yes, yes." ”

"I have to participate, and if it really doesn't work, I'm choosing to give up!"

Seeing that the "knight master" had retreated, the three of them glanced at each other and felt that it was all the only way.

Coming to the bottom of the cliff, fifteen Strand warriors had already waited here. Each carried a large plate of thick rope on their backs and a collapsible bow and crossbow hanging from their waists.

"Let's act!"

As soon as the words fell, the fifteen warriors of Strand's jumped more than ten meters high. The claws of the limbs were like steel knives, and at the moment when the body was about to fall, they merged into the gap in the cliff wall.

Then, the second leap came. The light figure couldn't see the effect of the rope on his body at all.

"Listen, let no one speak what you see with your eyes. ”

I don't want too many people to know about the secrets of my body if it weren't for the special circumstances. Once this secret is passed back to the upper echelons of the empire, it will not be a good thing for me.

After waiting for the nods of everyone present to agree, I picked up what seemed to be the longest rope and weighed it. It did feel heavy, though not as heavy as the infantry swords I had before me.

Dropped the rope into his bottomless bag. The whole body sinks, just like practicing toad skills in a martial arts drama, compressing all the strength and legs.

It's like a spring that is suddenly released after a full squeeze. In the stunned expressions of everyone, he suddenly disappeared.

Because of the addition of "run-ups", the several "flashes" that continued to be performed in the air did not show any signs of slowing down. As a result, although the Strands set off first, it was me, a latecomer, who climbed the bridge first.

With the help of the shadows created by the floating clouds at night, squatting on the wooden pillars at the head of the bridge first. At the same time, observe the staggered time and number of steps of the two guards at the head of the bridge.

The next moment, the two guards staggered their bodies, back to back for a moment. My figure appeared in the middle of the two, blood dripping from the blades on my hands. The sharp saber slashed through the necks of the two men, and the sudden hole in their throats made the two of them open their mouths wide and unable to speak. The next moment, the two guards on the other side of the bridge were also dealt with in the same way. At this time, the two unlucky ghosts fell down unwillingly and swallowed their last breath.

Find a spot, tie the rope, and throw the whole rope under the bridge. With a whistling, the rope fell. At this time, the Strands climbed to the bridge one by one.

Of course, they were greeted only by four cold, Federated corpses.

And I've already made my way to the residences of those federal soldiers.