Chapter 199: Burning the City
By the time Lance arrived at the city of Rolai, a glimmer of morning glow had already poured into the sky, like a blazing fire. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ο½iqugeγ info The morning sun showed half of its head, reflecting the vast meadows and forests of the Clay Plains, as if they were burning with this raging fire.
But in Lance's opinion, this glow red is more like dyed with blood.
More than 2,000 cavalrymen, riding all kinds of horses, followed the wide stone road and crossed the gate of the city of Luolai made of blue and black boulders.
Looking at the carved portrait of Veneto on the city gate, Lance couldn't help but sigh.
At this time, at the city gate, Eve had already led people to greet them at the gate, and their faces did not have Lance's sorrow. On the contrary, they were all filled with expressions of triumphant joy.
Lance saw a lot of people in ragged clothes and covered in wounds, holding flower petals and throwing them into the air to greet Lance's team.
When they saw the prisoner cart carrying the orcs swaying into the city, their faces changed drastically, and they began to spit on the prisoner cart, throwing vegetable leaves and eggs, and cursing incessantly:
"Die, you filthy orc bastard!"
"A thousand cuts cut this bastard!"
However, Lance was not interested in this, and for him, he would not easily kill these orc captives until he had squeezed all the value out of them.
When the sky brightens, the morning brings the day's energy into the city.
It's just that the current city is full of devastation, and there is no trace of vitality in sight, and there are destroyed demon black and bloody handprint banners everywhere. People burned these flags to express their dissatisfaction.
After setting up a few sentry mounts to reconnoitre, Lance entered the castle of Lolai. This is an ordinary stone castle, and compared to the starlight castle of Idiris, it is really shabby. But this is already the most luxurious building in Lolai City. The rest of the buildings are low-rise brick houses.
Lance sat by the window of the castle chamber and took a deep breath. Although the dense forests and vast meadows make the air in the county of Rollai exude the agility and vitality bestowed by the goddess of the hunt. But Lance smelled more of the air as heavy as mercury.
Eve walked softly to Lance's side and looked in Lance's direction: "MΓ©nice has fallen, but they are not necessarily killed. In the case of Lolai City, they are treating humans as captives. β
Lance leaned against the cold stone railing and said, "I think so too." However, I would prefer that Uncle Bagh would lead Menise's soldiers to escape. β
"I think it's very likely. Eve smiled and replied, "Then what are you going to do with the affairs of Rolai City?" There are 800 soldiers, and more than 3,000 old, weak, sick, disabled, women and children. β
Lance said: "The original plan was for the old, weak, sick and disabled to follow the hunter Martin to the town of Pierce, and then return to the city of Idris. Young adults, replenish the casualties of the team, and restore the formation. For those who are superfluous, let's return to Piercing Forest with Hunter Martin. β
"What about Rolley City?"
Lance said firmly, "It's burned!"
"What, burned?" said Eve, surprised, "but this is the home of many soldiers?
"We want to clear the wilderness, the demon army is hundreds of thousands, and we only have 20,000. If you want to repel the demons, you have to consume their supplies. We must not leave any intact stronghold for the demons. β
Eve took a deep breath, her face full of helplessness: "Okay, I understand." I'll arrange it. β
"En......" Lance nodded: "Tell the soldiers that we will start in half an hour and prepare to march towards Menise." All the towns along the way, after sending out and transferring people, all burned for me. Not a grain of food, not a single brick and tile can be left for the demons. β
"I see. Eve said and turned to leave: "Lance, you've changed. Or is this what you were before your amnesia?"
Lance said with a deep face: "It's not that I've changed, it's just that this is war, not poetry." β
"The way you are now has made me feel more at ease. You are a general. With that, Eve left.
Lance knew that in the past few days, he and Eve seemed to be separated by an invisible barrier. Since the last time the two kissed, they have become strangers overnight. Maybe it's because of Veronica's marriage contract with Lance, or maybe it's because they can't have children during the war. In short, Lance always felt a little awkward about the current situation.
Half an hour later, Lance led 5,000 cavalry, stepping on the billowing smoke and dust, galloping out of the city of Luolai.
And behind them, the whole city of Luolai City was on fire.
At this moment, countless Luolai people suddenly looked back and looked at their hometown burned in the fire. Although they are extremely reluctant in their hearts. Obviously, he relied on his sword to recover his homeland. What a glorious thing it is. But I didn't expect that the homeland that was restored by my own hands was actually burned in my own hands in the end.
But even if 10,000 are unwilling, this is an order given by Princess Eve. They can only choose to believe unconditionally.
At this time, Lance's heart did not fluctuate in the slightest. For him in the war, even if it was his own home, he could still burn it down without hesitation for victory.
According to the information provided by the orc captives, Lance rushed all the way, like a sharp sword, and made a big fuss in the rear of the demons that had not gained a firm foothold.
In just one morning, Reims attacked 17 towns in a row, running nearly a hundred kilometers. Everywhere they passed, in addition to the 17 towns surrounded by fire, there were nearly 5,000 enemy heads.
Although there are 100,000 demons, there are many scattered forces in this rear. Lance concentrated his superior forces to attack, and at this moment, in the rear of the entire demon clan, there was no city that could stop Lance's army.
After twelve o'clock in the afternoon, the cavalry finally stopped their iron hooves and began to boil the pot for cooking. They seized whole pork and beef, as well as countless fresh vegetables, from the various strongholds of the demons.
For a moment, the soldiers began to fry the steaks, and the spears stained with blood were still standing aside. And what they are shining with each other at this time is indeed the joy of victory.
Because this is the most hearty victory.
They remembered the miserable cries of the orcs, kobolds, and metulans begging for mercy. Eating the steak in your own hand makes you feel even happier.
This may be the only bright spot in the war.
Veronica took her fried steak and mashed potatoes and handed them to Lance, "Eat, I just fried them." β
Lance took the steak with a smile and said, "Thanks, Winnie, have you eaten?"
Veronica smiled slightly, then took out another plate of steak and said, "Look, this is mine." How could I miss the blissful moment of eating with you?"
At this time, Roxani hurriedly jumped out and shouted, "Sister Winnie, you are so biased, what about mine, you will not forget me!"
Veronica put her hands behind her back, and then took out another plate of steaks, but in this plate, there were three steaks: "How could I have forgotten the cute little Lorney?"
When Loxani saw it, she immediately salivated and shouted, "I knew that Sister Winnie would not forget me." It's so good to me, I love you!"
At this time, Lance complained: "Look, Winnie, you are eccentric, and you actually gave Lorney three steaks." I'm jealous. β
Roxani snorted and said, "What about being jealous? Although you and Sister Winnie have a marriage contract, the two of us are true love!"
Roxani grimaced, and then gobbled it up.
Just as Lance was unloading the heaviness on his face and preparing to enjoy a rare relaxing moment, suddenly there was a commotion in the distance of the army.
Lance heard the soldiers shouting:
"Attention! There is an army in the distance! Get on your horse!" (To be continued.) )