287 Musketeers
In addition to the ice demons and ghouls, Duke was also in the camp and saw a group of necromancers in black robes. Only this time they are not in the camp of the ice demons, but in the camp of ghouls.
From this difference in position, the identity of the necromancer as a creature of hell can be determined. It's just that Duke is a little confused, knowing that the first time he met the necromancer was last year. And the fallen elf Illidan has only been stealing the magical power of the Well of Eternity for a few months.
So how did these necromancers come from the hellish world to this plane when the gates of hell were not opened before. Or is it that the gates of hell have long been loosened or opened, but is Illidan speeding up the process?
But no matter what the reason is, it's not Duke's concern now, after all, it's difficult to protect Storm Castle itself now, and it's a problem to be able to get through this level, as for the consequences of the complete opening of the gates of hell, there is also the Holy See's high top!
With the entire Ice Demon Legion fully assembled, Duke knew that the time for the final battle was approaching. At the same time, the commander on the city wall, Iron Hammer and Fei Duo, also moved closer in the direction of Duke, waiting for Duke's final order.
Just as Duke was about to speak, the soldiers on the city wall let out a commotion, and Duke looked in the direction of the commotion and saw Alan wearing armor and walking towards him step by step.
Duke was also surprised to see his sudden appearance, because in the previous battle, Allen had also suffered several knife wounds on his body, and even his armor had been deformed. Even if it's not as serious as Cassel, a period of cultivation can't be avoided. As a result, I didn't expect that he would appear on the city wall at this time?
"Alan, you still have injuries on your body, why did you come here at this time?"
Duke asked with a serious expression, the injuries on Allen's body can be big or small, there are not many means of inspection in this world, and there are almost some hidden dangers and internal injuries. In Allen's case, he had to pay special attention even when he walked, let alone wear dozens of kilograms of armor to the battlefield.
At this moment, Allen's face was very pale, but his eyes replied very firmly: "Lord Lord, as the deputy commander of the Storm Army and the commander of the first regiment, I must stand here at this moment and command the battle of the Storm Army!"
"Don't you believe in my abilities?"
Duke replied coldly, he didn't want to blame Allen, he just wanted to use this way to force Allen to go back to recuperate.
In the face of Duke's secret anger, a faint smile appeared on Allen's face at this time: "Lord Lord, Storm Castle can be where it is today, and all of this is based on your wise leadership. But today may be the moment to decide the fate of Stormcastle, and I'll have to watch here no matter what, so Lord Lord, allow me to join the fight!"
Although there was a faint smile on Allen's face, his tone was very firm, and there was almost no room for negotiation. Hearing Alan's words, Duke understood that he had made a decision in his heart that he would face a strong enemy with him no matter what, and then get through this difficult time.
As a soldier and commander, there is no need to be hypocritical at this moment, so Duke did not persuade and talk nonsense, but directly shouted: "All the storm troops listen to the order, prepare for battle!"
"Yes, my lord!"
The storm army on the city wall let out an earth-shattering roar at this moment, resounding through the dark sky.
And all the city defense equipment began to be prepared, and the defensive props such as rolling stones, falling wood, and oil pots were placed in the best position. This is also after the last Ice Demon attack, Duke has gained experience, bows and arrows have no effect on Ice Demons, but it does not mean that without bows and arrows, the Storm Army will watch them climb the city wall.
Duke put an end to the existing defenses in this world, and with some experience in the afterlife, he specially prepared such things. Duke doesn't know how much of an effect it has, but Duke knows how it can also cause a big obstacle to the Ice Demon!
But that wasn't the end of it, as the sound of hurried footsteps came from behind him again, and Duke saw the dwarven musketeer Copperbeard, leading a mixed force of more than two hundred dwarves and humans, with muskets in hand, scattered along the walls.
Facing Duke's surprised expression, Copperbeard walked up to Duke and reported, "Tell your lord, the Storm Fortress Musket Team is on standby, as long as the Ice Demon dares to attack, we will give them a taste of what the Storm Musket guns are like!"
When Copper Beard said this, his expression was a little hideous and a little proud. Because this musket team, after Duke returned to Storm Castle, when he checked the barrel production, he casually said that after mass production, he would equip it on a small scale, and then form a brigade of about 200 musketeers to conduct basic line shooting training.
However, after Duke said this, he actually forgot that he had said that he wanted to form a musket team. Because the development of firearms is still only in an experimental stage, Duke did not expect them to be able to form real combat effectiveness.
But judging from the current situation, Copperbeard, an old musketeer, has really formed such a musketeer team in such a short period of time. It can also be seen from this that the time and financial resources required to train a musketeer are far less than that of an archer.
This is why, in the end, the early muskets did not have a comprehensive lead over the bow and arrow, but the bow and arrow were eliminated. It's because it's much easier to train a musketeer, and simply fighting and consuming can kill the archers, so naturally the archers will be eliminated.
"Copperbeard, you're still a little surprising to me. ”
Duke muttered back, but this situation was unexpected, as a lord, he didn't know when he had a musket team.
But soon Duke's painting style changed, and he also said in a hideous tone: "But you're right, let these miscellaneous pieces feel the power of what is called a hot weapon!"
When he said this, Duke also had a faint excitement in his heart, he had been looking forward to the hot weapon for so long, but he didn't expect it to suddenly appear in this situation. However, it is better to come early than to come by coincidence, just in time for these ice demons to feel the power of cross-era weapons.
Just when Duke's side was fully prepared, the ice demon on the opposite side also let out a low roar, and then saw that the ice demon general raised the ice spear in his hand high, his eyes locked on Duke, and directly projected the ice spear towards Duke!