You can't run if you run. In a hurry, the baron could only gather the militia and prepare for battle.

The baron's butler, Mr. Old White, was leading his subjects to fortify the walls of the manor. In addition to the stone walls of the lord's castle, the manor on the periphery of the castle will also reinforce the walls of the private houses to form a four-meter-high outer wall. The barony's village was also dug outside the walls of the river as a defense around the estate. The exit of the outer wall is accessible by a drawbridge, which was erected during the war, and the entire estate was surrounded by the river and the city walls, which is logically relatively strong.

However, due to disrepair, the moat was seriously silted, and the shallowest point could only reach the knee. Old White and Zhuang Min did not have time to dig deep for renovations, so they could only dig within 10 meters of the suspension bridge.

Bandits have always lurked in the distant mountain forests. They are said to be bandits, but in fact, a large part of them are free mountain people who are unwilling to pay taxes or become hired farmers. The local nobles felt that as long as these people did not cause trouble, they were not a threat, and they would not spend money and time to exterminate them.

Since last winter, the situation has suddenly become serious. It is said that some of the soldiers who came back from the east one after another gathered with the bandit leaders and trained the mountain people and bandits to become bandits, and then it was not long before several bandits gathered and became rebels.

Nearby in the mountains was a large rebel army, led by a rebel knight named Reims, with cavalry and infantry, and even some rebellious legion veterans. They raided some of the estates, and some wandering horse thieves appeared nearby and captured some of the lords.

A lord near the mountains recognized the threat and immediately mobilized his men to conquer it. As a result, it was routed by the rebels in one day, and the lord's head was said to have been stuck in the rebels' spears.

Larger battles broke out after the New Year, and several coalitions of nobles attacked the rebels in different positions, and the situation was not bad at first.

But, suddenly, a viscount and several nobles with their ranks got out of the way, and several rebel armies rushed into the rich Valo River valley and swept towards Lord Bate's territory.

Baron Bate's estate is now facing the rebels.

Most of the people had no combat experience, and they did not have sophisticated armor and weapons. Only the baron and his newly adult son had chain mail in the entire estate. The militia hastily assembled to guard the outer wall consisted of only a hundred men, and was no match for the thousands of rebels.

Old White, who was reinforcing the exterior wall, suddenly received an announcement. A group of well-dressed young men arrived outside the south gate of the manor. They were both men and women, and some of them were very beautiful women, which caused a commotion among the people.

Old White hurried over, and could see the coats of arms on their ornate costumes from a distance. The girls wore fine jewelry, the craftsmanship was better than the baron's heirlooms, and the sheer color was not like silver, but platinum, not to mention the craftsmanship, and the diamonds alone were worth at least 30 gold florins. Their looks and temperament are natural, and their smiles are touching and unpretentious, as elegant and graceful as lilies.

Old White, who had a little insight, immediately showed twelve points of respect.

Led by a samurai named Rana was dressed in heavy armor and carrying a two-handed sword on his back. Although his appearance is young, he is tall and handsome, and his demeanor is imposing.

"We are from various families in Bayeran, and we were attacked by the rebels not long ago," Rana greeted with a right hand on his left chest, "We need food and water, and the ladies need a properly clean room." The nearby garrison has already received our call for help, and we need the Baron's protection and help before then. ”

Ishus walked up from the side and took out some silver from his pocket: "We will pay the remuneration and fees. ”

Old White took the silver coin and looked at the strong young man in front of him and the armor on his body, thinking, "It may be very useful to fight......

All in all, the Baron's Manor was in great need of defensive manpower at this time. Due to the lack of time to recruit mercenaries, the number of strong men who can go up to the city wall can only be increased as much as possible. Compared to unprotected militias, armor-clad warriors are invaluable, even if they are just a piece of leather armor.

Old White had already grasped the situation, and even the militia around him put away their weapons with interest, assuming a respectful attitude towards the noble lord.

However, without the baron's approval, Old White had no right to accept them, and was thinking that he should go in to report it, when a man in a rich robe came out of the crowd, and swept Old White with a proud and noble gaze:

"Call your lords out, hurry. ”

Professor Witzleben looked down impatiently at the hesitant steward of the manor: "The transcendent wizard Witzleben from Holmonwood has asked for him and his manor militia to be recruited for the next battle. ”

......

Baron Bate immediately came and paid his respectful greetings to Professor Witzleben:

"I didn't expect to be bothered by you, my ancestors once followed your family to fight, in the wise and powerful ......"

"Enough," interrupted the baron's compliment, one by one, Witzleben, "sort out your militia and rations, and tell me the details." ”

The baron immediately retreated.

Witzleben became the owner of the estate and the castle. He sat down in his master's seat and looked down at his students.

Is the professor crazy? He's going to stay here?

Sonia had a bad premonition and immediately said:

"We can't stay here,

"My proposal is for the Baron to collect nearby boats and send us across the Bate River. Evacuate as soon as possible before the rebels gather, and move closer to the rest of the group near the Old Town. ”

Not long after discovering that the dhow was in the water, the hapless ship really sank. Fortunately, everyone escaped in time, and found some carriages to continue the retreat to the east.

The professor led the group to make some flying demons, sent a warning signal in the direction of the old town, reported their location, and asked for backup.

The Echo Crystal is still heavily disrupted, and communication beyond a certain distance is fruitless.

As they walked, they kept in intermittent contact with the Old Town. The only way to send back was through ravens and carrier pigeons, which delayed a lot of time.

By noon on March 17, the retreating camping teams had received one bad news after another.

Reims' army had already taken over from the North Bread. They numbered nearly 4,000 people and were divided into several teams. The swift horse thieves advanced along the riverbank, and were likely to block the camping group on the west bank of the Bet River and the north bank of the Villo River.

"With me, there's no need for this. Witzleben's gaze swept over everyone present, and directly passed over the noble classmates to give the order:

"Lana, Murat, and Nona formed a manor militia and divided into three parts to guard the three walls except for the castle. Kurala, lead the people to set up sniper points, I want to see that every wall that is attacked can be covered from a distance. ”

"Bertier, to confirm the manor's food and water, I need a complete ration plan, and the water purification potion can be distributed to them. Human and animal manure must be separated so that the villagers can gather it and boil it into golden juice. Dedeus, arrange the demons, establish a vigilance system, and be on guard 24 hours a day.

"Ishus, lead someone to build a temporary echo hub, and I'll get in touch with the Old Town. ”

This time, not only Shutoral, but even the noble-born magic students were also arranged.

Sonia looked at Iseus and Fiona, who were also members of the committee, and raised her hand hesitantly: "Professor, we have our own command system......"

"Command system, do you mean a staff travel report that can't be done without the help of your midshipman?" Witzleben's usually serious face couldn't tell whether he was sincere or sarcastic, "I'm not a bucket like Veronos, this time I encountered a real battle, I want each of you to stick to your post."

"This manor is to be used as a magnet to attract the rebels, and powerful reinforcements will be used as a hammer to crush the rebels who have gathered here.

"You are the rose of Baieran, the sword, the majestic and inviolable magician, and I will water you with blood and wailing. ”

Everyone is submissive, and the identity and momentum of professors and transcendents are irrefutable.

"Give me a lift!"

The professor shouted:

"Two battalions of the Verona Legion are approaching from the south, the domains and private armies of the Verona nobility are all over the field, and there are city guards near the old town. You have 9 Sequence 8 Extraordinaires, and you still want to run away in such a battle, do your fathers dare to pass on their family business and honor to you?"

Everyone who was scolded was shaken and ready to do so.

"Professor, please at least investigate the situation of the boats!" Sonia insisted stubbornly as she refused to back down, "There is a ferry port not far from here, and we can find some boats to transport everyone out safely in batches." ”

"No, I can't. "As a professor and transcendent, I have the right to decide, Miss Lamore, and I have an obligation to obey until you inherit the title. ”

Sonya, who has always been gentle, did not back down: "Your power has no right to demand that we fight. And the battle plan needs to be approved by our committee before it can be implemented. ”

Professor Witzleben's astonishing magic ripples spread like tentacles. The majesty of the transcendent is irresistible, not to mention that Sonia is in the same extraordinary path as the professor, and without her own Shutloral by her side, she faces the transcendent alone, and even feels difficult to breathe and stand.

Bertier and Dedeius tried to stand up and say a few words to Sonia, but they were caught in the picture. Fiona is at a loss, and Iseus's position is ambiguous.

"Stand down," Witzleben shouted again, "carry out the order." ”

His words took on an irresistible hint and magic, rippling in his ears and in his mind, disintegrating the minds of everyone present and beginning to carry out his plan.

......

A few of the Shotorals are the most responsible.

There were no qualified knights in the baron's estate, not even veterans, and all the militia actually needed to be commanded by them.

But these things are not beyond their means. Each of them had experience in commanding auxiliaries in the East, from military affairs, military law, training, and operations to small unit logistics. This is one of the basic requirements for them to be selected.

"Kurala," Dedeius said as he walked over and pulled himself to Shutral earnestly, "the sniper point must be placed in a hidden retreat channel. ”

"Okay~" Miss Trainee Knight, whose hair color is very rare silver, nodded. She was the prettiest of all the Sciutollars, and if it weren't for the strong bow and delicate cuirass she carried, she was completely indistinguishable from those noble ladies.

"Be sure to move quickly after each sniper and don't be greedy for results. Dedius continued. Bertier, who came with him, wanted to tell Nona a few words, but found that he had said everything he wanted to say.

"I know~ that there are only bandits and rebels on the other side," Kulara snorted twice, "I have a lot of experience in actual combat, it's like you've only read books." ”

Nona sighed and pointed out Kurala's omission: "The enemy last time was just a goblin, weren't you the first to fall in the positional battle stage? ”

"Ah, you're so annoying!" Curala yelled, "don't keep clinging to that, hasn't Lana been overturned by a few goblins? ”

"I didn't have any equipment at the time. Lana, who was standing on the sidelines, touched the tip of his nose in shame.

"No problem, right?" asked the calm Bertier, "and we are like bait in the tide of the rebels." ”

This question silenced everyone present. Sonia gave him a regretful look and turned to find the steward of the manor.

Nona looked at him for a moment, tilted her head and said, "Since you think there is a problem, why didn't you refute the professor just now?"

"I ......"

"Your vaunted spirit of independence and freedom is easy to succumb to authority, isn't it?" asked Nona, reluctantly.

These words stunned Bertier, and he stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to do.

"Nona......" Kurala quietly tugged at her hand, "don't say that. ”

The heroic Miss Xiu Toral was not criticizing everyone, she stepped forward and patted Feng Jun on the shoulder:

"It's over, don't worry about the past. This time, let's remember it with actual combat and blood. ”