Due to the exhaustion of most of the main forces in the previous large-scale counterattack,

The rebels could only gather the remnants of their defeated army and retreat to their last bastion, the fortified Blackstone Fortress.

Due to the presence of large-caliber siege mortars in modern warfare, it is difficult for a fortress that has lost its perimeter defense to escape the fate of being captured,

For the attackers, the main difficulty lies in the battle inside the city walls, and the Valstadians came across the ocean, of course, not wanting to lose too many troops and supplies in such a fortress siege.

In this situation, William Einfurt's previous local allies played a key role.

Many of the locals' families were captured to work in Blackstone Fortress, and they hated the Voodoo cultists and the rebels who were part of it.

The Valstad army didn't need to storm it, just put the army in the view of the fortress tower and let the people inside feel the pressure, and leave the rest to time to wait for the toilers inside the fortress to rebel.

Everything happened much faster than expected, and after only a week of siege, billowing smoke, gunfire, shouts of killing, and howling were pouring out of the fortress.

Not only slave laborers, but many desperate rebel troops took the initiative to mutiny, opened the fortress gates, raised white flags, and tied up the head of the rebel army, Field Marshal Horus, and presented it to the front of Valstad's army.

The Blackstone Fortress was self-defeating and saved a lot of trouble,

Prince Meyer Onassis, commander-in-chief of the Northern Army, was overjoyed, and he held a celebratory banquet in the banquet hall of the Blackstone Fortress, and invited the captured enemy generals to humiliate the enemies of the empire.

"Lift your head! Let me see your face! Mr. Horus! ”

The once glamorous leader of the rebel army sat in the banquet hall with a bloodless face, and he trembled with fear in the face of many tall and strong officers.

"Oh...... Hello...... Your Royal Highness Prince Meyer, the ugly face of the villain is not worth your attention......"

Prince Meyer deliberately said in a coquettish tone: "Eat, you're welcome, these things are all taken from the wine cellar and food storage room of the fortress, strictly speaking, you are the host of the banquet, and we are the guests." ”

Even the timid and cowardly Marshal Horus had a temper, and he stood up angrily: "Your Royal Highness, you are making fun of me!" Relying on his identity as a victor to show off his power here! ”

It's a pity that no one takes his words seriously,

Several drunk, fierce and vicious generals glared at him: "You guy, talk to our Royal Highness the prince with respect!" That way you can still pick up a dog's life, or save a few years in jail. ”

"You...... You scoundrels...... You have no right to judge me! I demand a fair and just trial under the rules of the international laws of war! ”

Meyer Onassis's face remained unchanged, he picked up a slice of ham with his fork and tasted it slowly, and said, "Take it easy, Mr. Horus, this is a celebration, please eat, drink and play to your heart's content!"

You are a nobleman of Solan with the title of Earl, and of course we gringos will not get involved in the household affairs of the Solans.

About your trial...... Of course, we will have to wait until later.

Only Prince Ingram Lafalit, the rightful heir to the throne of Solan, and his loyal ministers have the right to judge your shameful traitor!

So, take a few more drinks now! ”

This sentence frightened Marshal Horus enough, and Prince Ingram's government-in-exile hated the rebels so much that they wanted to skin and cramp him, the leader of the rebels.

He knelt weakly at the table, grabbed a glass of champagne with trembling hands and poured it into his stomach, his face covered with fine beads of sweat.

Colonel Edgar Midknight, commander of the 1st Heavy Cavalry Brigade of the Imperial Guard, covered her mouth and almost burst out laughing, she stabbed her husband with her elbow and whispered:

"Hey, honey, look at that guy!"

"Oops...... You little fool! Stabbed me in the wound! William Einfurt, who had just recovered from a serious injury, turned pale, and his expression was even more distorted in pain after being touched by the wound.

"Hey...... I'm sorry for the pain...... Master William! Edgar apologized coquettishly.

"Hey...... It's naïve...... I don't think you'll grow up in your life, my little princess! What did you just want to say? ”

"Hehe, look at this Marshal Solan's embarrassed appearance, I'm really worried that he will pee his pants!"

William glanced at Marshal Horus and said, "You can't take this guy lightly, he may be weak and timid, but he is definitely a genius in military command." ”

"Oh? How did a lost dog traitor become a genius? ”

"In the previous battle, whether it was the layout of the deep defensive line, the cavalry hidden in the cornfield, or the timing of the counterattack, all of them were the style of strategic masters."

"Oops...... According to what you say, I still have to worship this guy, can I worship him as a teacher? ”

"What, aren't you convinced?" William touched his wife's fluffy and soft hair, "You little stupid head, you know how to be fierce all day long, and you have forgotten everything you learned in the academy before!" Use your brain! Woman! ”

Edgar looked very unconvinced, pouted and said, "Oh, which big man was almost destroyed by others, and he still needs a stupid woman to save his life?" ”

"Well...... This doesn't count! I saved your life, and you saved my life, this time we're even! Don't talk about it...... Drink! ”

Edgar laughed, raised his glass, and said to several female officers beside him:

"Sisters, look at our young master William, with a macho look! But the woman was speechless, and tried to change the topic! ”

The female generals laughed, and William was flushed and looked very embarrassed.

A herald ran to the banquet hall and reported to Prince Meyer:

"Your Royal Highness, we have searched the deepest part of the dungeon and have rescued the Supreme Commander of the Loyalists, Duke Leclerc, who is now recuperating with the military doctor."

"Great! I'm going to see him! Chief of Staff, Adjutant, come with me. ”

"Wait...... Eldest brother! Edgar put down the roast leg of lamb in his hand, wiped his oily little mouth, and said, "I want to go too!" ”

William cut a good steak and just wanted to feast on it, but was forcibly dragged away by his wife with a helpless expression.

In the sanatorium of Blackstone Fortress, they finally met the Duke of Leclerc, who was revered by the locals.

This man is about fifty years old, and although he has been locked up in a black prison for a long time, he still keeps his face in order.

The neat mustache is meticulously trimmed, and you can tell by looking at the face that it is the kind of serious and rigid aristocratic head of the family, and it is even more surprising when he opens his mouth,

He speaks Valsta fairly standardly, with only a slight Solan accent.

"Your Royal Highness, Prince Meyer, please pay my most sincere respect to your mother, Her Majesty the Empress Sarantos."

Meyer nodded: "With you, a respected and powerful person, the leaderless Solan loyalists can finally be brought together."

Your Prince Ingram has returned to his hometown and is living in a safe area, and he has entrusted the power to form a cabinet of the Kingdom to our Her Majesty, so I would like to ask for your military help.

In the following military operations, please also obey the command of the General Staff of the Valstad Expeditionary Force. ”

"What...... Listen to your command? Hearing this, the proud old nobleman Duke Leclerc looked very unhappy, he coughed, and said righteously:

"Thank you for your kindness, but I'm sorry, the game of politics is too complicated, I don't accept the military orders of other countries, I have hard knees, I don't know how to kneel.

Whether Prince Ingram is a worthy king is debatable, and now I will act only for the good of the people of Solan to give an account to the wronged souls. ”

Edgar and William glanced at each other, nodded at the same time, and said in their hearts:

(This man is really a man and deserves respect.) ）

Prince Meyer replied cautiously:

"Your Excellency Duke Leclerc, when you are feeling better, I will invite you to take a walk outside and ask the local people, and you will know when the time comes,

We in Valsta are not plotting for the wealth of your land, but for the common good of our humanity. ”

Leclerc tilted his head, his face full of pride: "I will investigate these myself, once I learn that your army is endangering our people of Solan,

I will ask your Empress for an explanation in person! ”

Legend of the Heroes of Valstad