In the Okadeng Strait, the stars and moon were dull tonight, and it was as dark as ink everywhere, and the ships sailing on the sea were like driving in the primeval void, and nothing could be seen at all. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 info But it didn't make any difference to Hill, who stood quietly in the bow of the boat, quietly listening to the sound of the waves crashing against the hull.

Suddenly, there was a steady sound of footsteps behind him, and when he heard it, he knew that he was a veteran of naval battles, and Hill smiled without looking back: "Ace, good evening." ”

Ace answered, walked over to Ciel, and didn't say much, just quietly watched the void-like darkness.

"Is there anything you want to ask me?" Although he couldn't see Ciel's face clearly, his voice was still smiling, "I don't want my warriors to go into battle with doubts. ”

"Strategist, what do you say people live for?" Ace's tone was calm, but he could hear the confusion in it.

"What's the point?" Hill was a little surprised by Ace's philosophical question.

"As you know, my life was bought by the man named Rosen. Ace sighed, "He threw me out of the encirclement at the last minute, allowing Calad and me to flee south for our lives, and the two of us were rescued." ”

"But the moment he threw me out, I saw his eyes, which were full of redemption and mercy. ”

"Obviously he is just a demon who has killed countless people, and such a pair of eyes should not belong to him. Since that day, I've been wondering, what is the meaning of his life?"

"Is it for destruction, or is it just for killing? If so, then why is he so calm when he steps towards death?"

"By extension, is it really the meaning of our life that we fight for and dedicate our lives to?

Hill also sighed slowly and said, "That man, it's lonely, right?"

"Huh?" Ace suddenly felt that Hill had not answered the question, and was very surprised.

Hill continued: "He has no ambition but can't stretch it, his relatives are scattered, he chooses to deviate from the scriptures after suffering humiliation, he is like a beast banished in the wilderness, he is lonely, so he hopes to build a world that is no longer lonely through his own strength." Even if by fighting, he kills other weak beasts, dissects their corpses, and intimidates more beasts into joining his wilderness. ”

This is the meaning of his life, even at the last moment, he is still lonely, and death is his best relief. ”

Ace couldn't help but blurt out, "So is he right?"

Hill was silent for a moment before replying, "It's not right, it's just faith." Perhaps, in their eyes, we are the devil who prevents freedom and equality. But, in my opinion, the freedom and equality maintained through fear will not last long. ”

"If they succeed in the end, who will mourn the weak, dissected victims? Who can guarantee that the next time they need to be intimidated, it will not be themselves?"

"Lawson is a warrior and you can respect him. But you should not shake your faith because of him!"

Ace fell into deep thought, unable to speak for a long time.

Hill looked at the compass in his arms, estimated the time of departure, looked at the dark darkness ahead, and said with a smile, "I believe in you, child." You can find your way!"

"Just like the darkness ahead, there will soon be light!"

Cesar recalled the plan again, took a deep breath, stepped out of the shadows, and shouted hello to the guards at the docks: "Hey, guys!"

"Stop, who are you?" said one of the leading guards to Sisara.

"Relax, buddy, relax!" Cesar held up the insignia of the deputy captain of the Valkyrie troops, which was specially cast when Valkyrie went on the expedition, it was unique, and because of its unique shape, almost all the rebels had seen its style, and it was immediately clear at a glance: "I am the vice-captain of the Valkyrie Guard, Ellather Slenger! The Valkyrie has returned! Tomorrow will be stationed at the dock defense, send me over to inspect the situation first!"

Valkyrie is not subordinate to the regular battle sequence, and is directly at the same level as Perel's personal guard, so the level of the deputy captain of Cesara is naturally several levels higher than that of the captain of the guards stationed at the docks, which easily frightened him for a moment, and the captain of the guard hurriedly smiled and said: "Yes, yes, it turned out to be Lord Slenger, I will take you to familiarize yourself with the surrounding situation." ”。

The captain of the guard led Cesar around the docks, which in the darkness were like a giant beast lurking on the shore, its greedy mouth firmly tied by several arm-thick chains, and the soft sound of the chains could be faintly heard as the tide drove the chains.

The captain of the guard kept introducing the various constructions he had done since he came, and from time to time hinted that when he returned, he would remember to say more good things to the top of his head, so that he could be promoted in the future.

Cesar coped with it with a haha, remembering his surroundings in his mind, and then suddenly asked, "Man, what time is it?"

The captain of the guard took out his pocket watch and looked at it, and said with a smile: "Lord Hui, it's nine o'clock." ”

Cesar nodded: "Well, it's not too early today, so I'll go back first." ”

The captain of the guard hurriedly nodded and said, "Okay, I'll send you back." ”

As soon as the group reached the watchtower, they heard the sentry shouting loudly: "Report! Report! A fire has broken out in the east of the city! Suspicion is an enemy attack!"

Soon the watchtower next to it also shouted: "Not only to the east, but also to the west gate! That is the direction of the armory!"

"Enemy attack! It's an enemy attack!" The guard commander panicked: "Damn, how can this be!"

Cesar pretended to be panicked and pulled the captain of the guard up to the watchtower to look, at this time, the city wall in the distance also made a deafening sound, Cesar hurriedly said: "It's a sky-breaking ballista! The men and horses of the Nord royal division are attacking Tiha! And it is estimated that many people have already entered the city!"

"How can this be!?" The captain of the guard was frightened by this series of changes, and couldn't help muttering, "What should we do?"

Cesar calmly patted him on the shoulder and calmed his emotions, "It's okay, according to Article 13 of the Holy Nord Empire's military regulations, when there is a state of war, and there is no direct officer to command, the highest-ranking officer present will organize the battle." Now it's up to me to command the battle, and the glory of the gods belongs to Nord!"

The captain of the guard had already panicked, and when he heard that there was a battle organized by his superiors, his heart finally settled down a little, and he nodded vigorously.

"Well, since the focus is on street fighting, Captain Guard, you will go to the armory with eighty percent of the dock's men to assist in the defense, and you must not let the supplies fall into the hands of the enemy. ”

"And the dock has been blocked by chains and the ships can't break through, and the other two adults are guarding this place with me!"

The captain of the guard knew that only troops could ensure his own safety at this time, and he didn't expect his superiors to hand over most of the troops to himself, so he hurriedly responded and rushed to the armory with his men.

Seeing that the team was far away, Cesar shouted an order to the remaining dozens of soldiers: "Although the iron chain has blocked the dock, but now that the sky is dark, it is difficult to guarantee that no water ghosts will swim in the water and destroy the iron chains, so I order you to work in groups of ten people to build a fire next to the iron chain stakes on the shore to illuminate the surroundings, and once you find the enemy water ghosts, shoot them all!"

"Yes!" the rest of the soldiers lit bonfires, illuminating the huge stone piles by the sea.

At this time, Ace, who was contemplative on the boat, suddenly felt something beating in the darkness, and at first thought it was an illusion, but later found out which small bright spot was actually shining brighter and brighter, and the roaring firelight illuminated a large area of sand.

What the military advisor said is indeed right, even if it is desperately dark, it can give birth to a fire that makes people hopeful!

Hill smiled calmly, "Pass the order, Ace." ”

"All sky-breaking ballistas, fire at the bonfire!"

Like a drop of cold water dripping into hot oil, Tiha's oil pan exploded instantly!

From the armory, the grain storehouse, to the stable, half of the military construction was on fire in less than a quarter of an hour.

The defenders of the city were blinded, they knew that the enemy was coming, but they could not estimate the number and direction of the enemy, let alone which side to defend first. For a while, I only felt that the enemy was numerous, and it was everywhere!

In the midst of the chaos, there were bursts of cannon fire from the city wall, and it was very dense, almost ten loud shots rang out every minute, making those who had experienced Tiha's night attack instantly remember the power of the sky-breaking ballista.

Oh my God, it's the Nord Lords attacking the city! they're bombarding the walls with this density!

If you go on like this, the city wall will be completely destroyed in less than half an hour! Coupled with the internal response of the city, there is no danger to defend at all!

Just when everyone was terrified, the guards of the dock trotted all the way to the armory, shouting all the way: "The enemy has attacked!

The already chaotic situation was disrupted by this deadly-stirring stick, and the troops could not even take care of the defense, so they could only give priority to defending their own defense areas.

Vic slowly pulled his hood down in the shadows and took a few deep breaths as he retreated into an abandoned house.

Only he understood that what was in front of him was just an illusion.

Cesar and Ciel had secretly recruited a mercenary team of about 150 men two weeks ago, and they had come from almost all parts of Calradia, and although they were not many in number, they were extremely capable of fighting alone, and they had dispersed and infiltrated Tiha a week ago.

After Vic sent the signal on time, he attacked various army strongholds and military settings, although the attack was limited, but the firelight everywhere was still very good to flicker the nervous Nord rebels.

As for the indiscriminate bombardment outside the city, it is estimated that only one or two of the ten rounds are sky-breaking ballistas, and the rest are crude trebuchets made by Callad after nightfall, regardless of accuracy and durability, the most important thing is to be able to make a noise anyway.

Vic finally stabilized his breathing and heart, and then drew a cross on his chest: "O god of light, please bless our plans as they go well!"

Then he jumped up and tumbled into a dark alley, far from the direction of the army.