Reilly didn't know what Count Latour was thinking, but he sensed something wrong with the number of Eagle Knights.

"It looks like we've become part of somebody's plan. Reilly smiled at Richard.

"The situation within the Sequoia Kingdom is quite complicated, and it is difficult to make a breakthrough in the short term. Richard shook his head and said, "So, our goal should be in the Bloodstained Lands." ”

"In that case, you should first go to the bloodstained land and explore. Reilly looked thoughtfully at the system map and said, "I'm going to Castle at Dusk." ”

Richard said solemnly: "If the other party comes again, it will definitely send a difficult army to deal with, you should be careful." ”

"I know. Reilly nodded, and then led the Dawn Knight to the Castle of Twilight.

The next day, Richard led all his troops into the Bloodstained Lands and disappeared into that red world.

A few days later, an army of more than 1,000 men entered Baron Fontaine's domain. It is a fully mixed force, including heavy infantry, longbowmen, and crossbowmen who specialize in cavalry. Speaking of which, this force is already a quarter of the entire net worth of Count Canglu.

The leader was Sir Hogan, who had spent thirty years in the military and was known for his prudence in the county, and rarely suffered defeat in his life. Hogan Sr. was originally a civilian, worked his way up from soldier to general, and received knighthood for his merits. Although this knight can't even touch the threshold of high society, the Earl of Canglu will always think of him at such a critical moment in front of him.

On the other hand, there are also two archmages and two tenth-level priests in this force, and it is staffed with six low-level priests. In addition to this, the follow-up force of the Count of Canglu was still being assembled, and it was a force of more than two thousand men, including two hundred heavy cavalry, six hundred light cavalry, and a reorganized Knights of the Templars. Xerxes' church also sent a group of battle priests led by a twelfth-level priest, and invited two archmages to come and help.

The commander of this follow-up force was the younger brother of Count Canglu, the sixteenth-level "Sanctuary" warrior Odom.

"That is, we are going to wipe out an army of more than three thousand, including four archmages and a battle priesthood. In the vault of the Castle of Dusk, Reilly said with a smile to Baron Fangdan.

"And there is also a strong man in the Holy Realm to suppress the formation, and the commander is the veteran and serious Sir Hogan. Baron Fontaine smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Reilly, are you really sure that this army will be annihilated?"

"Of course. Reilly said confidently, "I've got a big surprise for them!"

In the past few days, the nobles of the Sequoia Kingdom have once again gained a new talking point. Of course, those well-educated people would not directly laugh at the fuss of the Highland unicorn family, and everyone waited for the outcome of this battle with a mood of watching the show.

However, there are also some people who are paying attention to this matter with a serious attitude. You know, it is not only Richard who borders the Barony of Fontaine, but also an independent marquis and several viscounts and barons subordinate to other lords, who have secretly strengthened the defenses of their own domains.

At this time, a group of powerful people sat in the large conference room of Dusk Castle, including Count Latour, Sir Hogan, the great swordsman Bubka, the archmage Thornst, and the priest Barn. Baron Fontaine was also in the room, but his brother George was not qualified to enter.

The Count of Latour had already finished describing the terrain and armaments of Richard's knighthood, and had briefly listed the few known powerhouses. Although he didn't want to be so brief, there was too little information about Richard and his men, and most of it came from Baron Fontaine and his men.

Although they can also get some information from Deep Rock, it is not as reliable as Viscount Chim's words.

Sir Hogan stood in front of the map, sketched several important strongholds with his pen, and drew the route of the march. It was a plan that had been drawn up for a long time, and he repeated it mainly to keep Thornster and Barn informed.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Sir Odom's army has been assembled and is currently awaiting the arrival of the Battle Priests and the Grand Mage. It is expected to arrive at Dusk Castle in ten days. ”

"When Sir Odom's army arrives, we will be able to teach Richard a lesson that he will never forget. Sir Bubka spread his hands and said with a smile, "I wish our Sir Richard could build his majestic castle in ten days!"

The room burst into laughter.

"Shall we teach Richard a lesson first? at least put some pressure on him. A great magician suggested. The guy was forty years old, so he was very jealous of the young Richard.

"No! During this time, we have to first take good precautions and ensure the safety of the roads. Sir Hogan said solemnly.

"Would Richard still dare to attack Sir Odom's troops?" said the other archmage with a smile. He thought he was telling a joke, but neither the Count of Latour nor Ser Hogan, who had been told the story of the territory as soon as he arrived. This kind of thing, Richard may not be able to do it.

Sir Hogan ignored the Grand Mage's jokes, he cleared his throat and continued, "According to my idea, we can reduce the guards of Dusk Castle to four hundred, and let all the priests and archmages stay. This lures Richard into attacking Dusk Castle instead of Lord Odom's forces.

The people in the room nodded. Although the number of guards was a little smaller, there were enough priests and magicians to make Richard run beneath the castle at dusk.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door of the conference room, and a young noble officer walked in, who saluted Sir Hogan and said, "My lord, the scouts have just sent the latest information. A few days ago, Richard entered the Bloodstained Land with all his troops, and his whereabouts are currently unknown. ”

"What! all the troops?" Hogan and Latour's faces changed dramatically, and they asked in a loud voice.

"Yes! The scouts had already probed Richard's territory, and there wasn't even a single warrior there. ”

Count Latour slowly sat back in his chair, and said with a solemn face: "He actually took all the troops away, isn't he afraid that we will ......?"

Now, what else could there be on Richard's domain? stone, wood, and a castle that had just laid its foundations. You can't pack these things up and take them away, can you? The people and artisans are a fortune, but you can't take them away. All lords were the private property of the lord and were protected by the laws of the kingdom.

Every nobleman will do his best to uphold the laws regarding the domain and the people, because they are the cornerstone of aristocratic society and protect the fundamental interests of every nobleman.

"What now?" said Count Latour, looking helplessly at Sir Hogan.

"I don't know. The old knight said with a wry smile.

"Sir Odom's troops will arrive soon, how will the supply problem be solved?" said Count Latour, frowning.

"Don't worry. Baron Fontaine smiled and said, "You don't have to worry about this soon." ”

The next moment, Reilly walked into the conference hall with four Knights of the Dawn.

"What do you mean, Lord Fontaine?" Count Latour's face changed drastically, and a hint of foreboding appeared in his heart.

"Isn't that clear enough?" Reilly raised an eyebrow and said, "Today, you're all going to die here, so you don't have to worry about logistics." Do it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Baron Fontaine's longsword was already resting on the neck of the archmage Thornst.

"Fontaine, you dare to betray Lord Count?!" Ser Bubka drew his sword and pointed it at Baron Fontaine.

"You can't say that. Reilly shook his finger and smiled, "Lord Fontaine's allegiance has always been to Duke Greywolf, so ...... You get the idea!"

Under the attack of the Dawning Knights, Bubka was quickly subdued, and Barn was unable to cast even a single magic spell.

"Your Excellency Fontaine, are you going to be our mortal enemy?" said Count Latour, grimacingly.

"Recently, I got a very interesting piece of news. Baron Fontaine smiled and said, "One of the largest mines in the Shire region is on the verge of depletion, and one of the branches of that ridge has just fallen on Richard's territory. The most interesting thing is that the above two mines belong to the same mountain system as the mines in my territory. Lord Latour, do you need my ore here in the weapon workshop that you own with Count Canglu and Count Pamela?"

Count Latour's face changed drastically, since Baron Fontaine already knew about their plan, then ......

"What are you going to do with us?"

"Please stay at Dusk Castle for a while. Baron Fontaine smiled and said.