The petite figures of Charlotte and the others disappeared in front of everyone's eyes with just a few ups and downs. The others didn't make a move, and the orc cavalry dispersed slightly, forming a circle to protect the carriage in it. Judy and the other spirit warriors still looked quiet and calm, and they didn't seem to care about the anomalies around them at all. For a moment, the convoy came to a moment's pause, apparently waiting for something.

"My lord, something doesn't seem right. ”

As Yuren sat on his horse, carefully examining the wreckage of the city wall in front of him, one of the young nobles mustered up his courage, walked up to him, and whispered. In fact, he knew he was talking nonsense, but at times like these, there was always someone who had something to say.

Yu Lian glanced at him - this nobleman was the guy who made the request to him that day, and after this observation, Yu Lian also had a general understanding of the strength of these people. Indeed, according to the general standard, the strength of these people is indeed not weak, they do have some uniqueness in the experience and training of combat skills, even the noble daughter who vomited and almost fainted that day, but it is also a good archery, legend has it that she has the blood of a half-elf, can easily shoot through the flying flowers and fallen leaves hundreds of steps away, and through training, You Lian also affirmed her strength and skills. It is no wonder that these nobles are so confident that they have formed a small group and plan to go to the Red Fortress.

But after all, skills are not something that can be used as food, and on the battlefield, the most important thing is not combat skills, but the momentum of life and death. In this respect, these nobles are actually no different from recruits, they may have beaten some rogue ruffians, but these are completely different things from the real battlefield.

And what makes You Lian a little interested is the background of these nobles, as this young man said, they are actually not particularly important noble children, and even some guys with crooked backgrounds. It was not the child of a concubine, or the flower of a great nobleman after a night of love outside, like the young aristocratic girl, who was in fact the product of her father's few nights in the tavern with an elven dancer. And with their status, it is naturally impossible to get any attention within the aristocratic families that value blood and status, of course, there are many people, even their parents, who think that it is better to die early in these scourges.

Perhaps that's why they want to prove their worth to those people more urgently, even if it's at the cost of their lives.

"What do you think?"

Yulian turned his head back to look back at the ruins beneath the wreckage in front of him and asked. Hearing Yulian's inquiry, the young nobleman was stunned, and then he frowned and racked his brains to answer.

"This... I don't know, but I guess this shouldn't be the army of the Sith Empire. After all, if it was really the Sith army, then they should have occupied this place a long time ago, and they had laid a heavy guard, but now there is no guard here, but if this place is not occupied, then there are already traces of battle, but we can't see the defenders of West, what is going on?"

"It couldn't be easier. ”

"It's no longer a matter of thinking. ”

And at this moment, the twin sisters who followed behind suddenly replied.

"Because this is no longer the front line of the Sith Empire. ”

"Because it's no longer a threat to them. ”

"The Sith Empire has already completely conquered this line of defense. ”

"Maybe it's even hit the capital of the Empire. ”

"For them, of course, there is no need to care here. ”

"Because this place has now become the inner territory of the Sith Empire. ”

"Huh?"

Hearing the sisters' answers, the young nobles' faces turned pale, and at this moment, Yu Lian turned his head and stretched out his hand to give the two little heads a look.

"You are lazy and don't want to work, go home and go to sleep, just say it, why bother with such a boring lie. ”

"Whew!"

"Yikes!"

The two girls covered their foreheads dissatisfied, opened their eyes, and pursed their mouths to look at Yulian dissatisfied.

"Brother, I'm just kidding. ”

"Dad, I didn't say I wouldn't do anything. ”

The young nobleman looked at the two girls in astonishment, and then looked back at Yuren, unable to figure out how the relationship between the titles was constructed. In fact, they discussed it many times in private, but they didn't get any results. Of course, these nobles are not stupid enough to ask in person, not to mention the question of politeness or impoliteness - until then, it is more important whether they are capable of withstanding the other party's attack.

However, Yu Lian's next sentence immediately surprised the young nobleman.

"It was not the troops of the Sith Empire who attacked the fortress. ”

"No, sir, ...... you?"

"It's not. ”

Yulian shook his head.

"We all know very well that the Sith Empire is currently besieging the city of Aurute, and they don't have the leisure time to attack West, so how can they take the initiative to attack now? Now there is only half a month left before the end of the armistice, and there is no reason why the Sith Empire can't wait even half a month. ”

"This ......"

The faces of the young nobles are a little ugly, in fact, they don't don't understand this truth, but the Sith Empire is too powerful, so they subconsciously have some different conjectures, since the Sith Empire can be so powerful, then they will inevitably do something that others can't do, like what the sisters said, although it sounds ridiculous at first glance, but if the other party is the Sith Empire, then it is not impossible.

"So, who is it?"

"I think we'll find out soon. ”

Yuren didn't say anything more, he withdrew his gaze from the wreckage, and frowned. And at this moment, scattered and hurried footsteps also sounded at the same time.

Then, dozens of heavily armed West soldiers appeared in front of everyone, but after seeing Yulian and the others, these soldiers also looked pale, and then quickly stopped. With the leading officer's outstretched hand, the soldiers immediately formed a defensive formation in the shortest possible time, they leveled the spears in their hands and drew the long swords at their waists.

"This is the 3rd Patrol of the 15th Garrison of the Red Fortress!Who are you? Why did you trespass on the Red Fortress!?"

After making sure that his personnel were ready, the leading officer shouted loudly.

"We are the first combat unit from the Twilight Forest, and I am the commander in charge of leading this unit, the Lord of the Twilight Forest, Yuren Felix. ”

Yuren replied in a low voice, and then he looked at the officer in front of him.

"We are the garrison that has come to the fortress for reinforcements by order of the royal family. ”

"Royal summoning order?"

Hearing this, the officer was stunned, and then laughed.

"What royal summoning order, I haven't heard of it! Little ghost, you are a nobleman who can still fight? Come on, it's more realistic to go home early to feed!"

Hearing this officer's words, the young nobleman couldn't help but rush forward and opened his mouth wide to refute something, but just before he could speak, Yulian waved his right hand and suppressed his words.

"It's really strange, it's clear that the Celtic general personally sent the summoning order, this shouldn't be fake, or are you mistaken?"

"Lord Celtic?"

Hearing this, the officer stopped stiffly, he looked at You Lian with a strange gaze, looked at the other party carefully for a moment, and then waved his hand coldly. And with his action, the defensive formations of those soldiers were immediately dispersed and reorganized, and they turned back into patrol formations.

"Then, come with us, although I don't know where you are nobles, but I hope you can abide by the rules, don't make trouble, don't make trouble!"

"Of course I do. ”

The corners of Yulian's mouth curled slightly, and he laughed, and then, he reached out and snapped his fingers.

"Alright, then please lead the way, I don't think time is running out at the moment, and it's not safe here—Charlotte, put away your weapons, they're not our enemies. ”

"Yes, master. ”

It wasn't until the maid's crisp voice came that the soldiers raised their heads in surprise and looked above their side, and then they were surprised to see that on the broken wall, several maids led by Charlotte were holding delicate, small bows, half-crouching there, aiming at the soldiers below. Judging from the dark green brilliance that shone on the arrow, its dangerous name is self-evident. It is conceivable that if they launched a surprise attack, these soldiers would probably be in chaos after just one face.

"Humph!!"

After seeing them, the officer retracted his expression, he snorted coldly, then turned around and walked in the direction he came.

"Hurry up, you honorable gentlemen, this is not a wild outing!"

The situation outside the red fortress was obviously not normal, and when Yulian and the others followed the officer to the fortress, they were also surprised to find that the walls outside the fortress were full of traces of battle, but the situation was much better than what Yulian had seen before. However, they could keenly sense that the garrison soldiers of the Red Fortress clearly did not seem to welcome these outsiders. Whether it was the officer who led the way, or the patrols they met on the road, there was a deep disdain in their eyes when they looked at You Lian and the others, and there was even a trace of disgust. And the officer did not take them to the Celtic general at once, but on the contrary, after taking the men to a small compound inside the Red Fortress, the officer left immediately, as for when he would be able to meet the Celtic master?

"I'm very sorry, sir, Lord Celtic has something important to do, and I can't spare time for the time being, and when he has time, I think he'll come to you. ”

After the officer said indifferently, he turned around and left the small courtyard, and then slammed the door shut.

"Damn it, what the hell is this!"

Facing the gate in front of him, the young nobleman clenched his fist very dissatisfiedly and waved it vigorously.

"My lord is here to help you defend the fortress, why do these soldiers have such an attitude, what do they want to do? Don't they want to win the Sith Empire?"

"It's because they want to win that they don't pay much attention to us. ”

In contrast to the indignation of the young nobleman, Yulian was much calmer, and of course he understood what the soldiers were thinking. From the attitude of this officer just now, it can be seen that these soldiers really want to fight, and they hope to be able to resist the attack of the Tsuscis Empire and defend their country. The Sith Empire is very strong, which also makes them more and more nervous, and they want to be able to face it in the best state and win.

However, at this most tense moment, the royal family actually gave such a stupid order! What was that idiot king thinking? He thought that war was a street fight? The more people, the better? What a damn thing! And what kind of nobles did he even call for, how could those lords who were high up all day know how to fight? At that time, when the battle with the Sith Empire began, I am afraid that these noble lords would be the most able to drop the chain! At that time, with them, I am afraid that all the wars that can be won will be lost!

Because of this, instead of seeing these noble reinforcements as their own help, the soldiers saw them as stumbling blocks. Undisciplined, arrogant, and ignorant of war, a nobleman who can only save face? You better stay in the rear, and run to the front line to make up for the fun? Stay away, let the professional come, okay?

After Yuren explained this to the young nobles, the nobles who were still angry immediately lowered their heads like defeated roosters. Although Yuren's words were hurtful, they also knew this fact, and when they hit the road, they originally thought that they could rely on their skills and experience to help the Red Fortress a lot. And these soldiers who are facing the threat of the Sith Empire will definitely receive a very warm and friendly reception in the face of the arrival of reinforcements. But the reality is obviously not like this, and their skills are also not very effective, and instead of being able to help, they have become a burden, and this contrast makes them quite frustrated.

"So, my lord, are we right here, unable to do anything?"

"No, it won't. ”

Facing the young nobleman's inquiry, Yulian shook his head, and he held out a finger with a relaxed smile on his face.

"You know, the army doesn't care much about the lives of the nobles, and besides, they're basically willing to see us suffer, and I think we'll be able to get that chance right away, but at the same time, it's also a chance for us to prove ourselves... I think they'll be there right away. ”

At this, Julien said no more, and instead turned to Charlotte.

"What did you find?"

"We've found some traces, my lord. ”

Hearing Yuren's words, Charlotte immediately replied, and then, she walked up to Yuren's side and held out her hand, on which was a fragment of a weapon.

It wasn't an ordinary military weapon, not even made of steel, and in every way, Charlotte's weapon was more like a stone product. They seemed to be part of an even larger weapon, but shattered by a violent external force.

"Sure enough, it's these guys. ”

Seeing this fragment, You Lian raised his eyebrows, and he had already made up his mind in his heart.

"I guessed that the Sith Empire would definitely not be so worry-free, and I don't know what agreement they reached with each other. ”

"I don't know exactly what it is, but I think it's definitely a very bad deal for us. ”

Charlotte said as she withdrew her hand.

"Master, do you need us to investigate more closely?"

"No need. ”

Yulian shook his head and vetoed the head maid's opinion.

"Now that we know that the current opponents are those guys, I think the garrison here should also know, we don't need to investigate any more, they will take the initiative to tell us. Until then, we'll just have to wait quietly...... Huh?"

Saying this, Yulian suddenly paused, he listened attentively, and then showed a wry smile.

"It doesn't seem like we need to wait any longer, it seems that the other party is more anxious than us. ”

Sure enough, just as everyone was saluting and starting to reorganize, the officer who had led them to the Red Fortress appeared in front of them again, but unlike before, this time he also brought a military order.

"In view of the recent activities of some dangerous elements around the Red Fortress, in order to prevent the security of the perimeter, we will send a patrol team to conduct a large-scale patrol around the Red Fortress, and according to the order, you will also join them. It's six o'clock tomorrow morning, and I hope you'll be ready. ”

"So early?!"

After listening to the officer's order, another young nobleman couldn't help but shout.

"Holy grace is above, we have only come a long way, and we have just come here, can't we have a good rest?!"

"If you want to rest, there will naturally be time for you to rest after you go back. ”

The officer looked at the young nobleman in front of him with a smile, and the corners of his mouth curled slightly. His gaze swept over the twin sisters, Charlotte, Judy, and finally stopped at Ofariel's, a clear hint of suspicion, but in the end, the officer didn't say anything more, and continued to announce.

"Also, tomorrow is a patrol around the perimeter, so horseback riding is not allowed, and carriages are certainly not allowed to appear, understand?"

"Of course. ”

Meeting the officer's gaze, Yulian replied with a smile, and he bowed slightly, then smiled gracefully.

"We're going to do it. ”

(To be continued)