Chapter 1550: Before the Action
Compared to Noah, who was born in the Karlsruhe Empire, and the small episode caused by the real empty knight, Ezio did not cause any additional commotion. It's just a memory magic stone that records the results of the twin griffin's reconnaissance and brings it to the flagship to be presented.
The real shots are recorded during the day, so the lighting is good, and there are no unrecognizable dead spots in the shadows. And these real images are not multiple images in different places and directions, but large areas that can be zoomed in on at any time.
In addition to this real scene, there are also specific data on the number of personnel, the distribution area of each region, and the distribution location of the personnel at the time of the investigation, etc., which are recorded in text and data.
There are many materials, although compared to the results of the automatic identification of the arcane eye that Ezio had seen in a certain traversal, the things in his hands were unsightly. Even so, it still amazed the non-commissioned officers of the ace regiment of the Heider Empire.
As the person with the highest status, the old general pretended to be casual and asked, "How did you gather such information?"
After the information was handed in, Ezio, who had retreated to the side, stood cautiously and did not touch anything in the command room.
I don't know if it's because of Noah's rudeness, or if the entire empire's airships are people who think highly of themselves, and the pride in his bones makes Ezio stay away.
If it weren't for answering questions that might arise about intelligence, Ezio would have gone back to his place after throwing things out. This aristocratic pride was the last thing Ezio wanted to touch or change. In someone's words, it's a myrrh.
Since the old general asked a question, Ezio certainly wouldn't fail to answer. But he didn't elaborate, just said, "These are all things that the Arcane Eye can collect. The information compiled by the magician in charge of monitoring on our airship. I don't know exactly how."
Ezio was of course telling the truth, and he had done nothing to contribute to the Magic Eye of the Arcane, except for a mouth and vexatious demands. But in fact, as long as such a finished product is provided, there will naturally be magicians who will study how to present it.
It's like drawing a fixed target to shoot an arrow. No matter how skilled you are, as long as you don't limit the number of archery times, you will eventually be able to hit the target.
So the old general didn't ask Ezio for a specific method. Just these pictures and these materials can be seen by them, if the magicians of the empire can't study something, then that group of people can be dismissed.
With such detailed information, it was natural that a staff officer began to plan the details of the rescue mission. The old general belongs to the decision-maker, as long as the people below do not think in other directions, then he is only responsible for nodding and shaking his head.
Ezio, of course, had no room for an outsider to interject, and no one thought that he would be able to give any good advice that would be appropriate for the Airship Legion's operations. The reason is also very simple, he is not familiar with the various parameters of the Haider Empire's airship, how can he come up with a suitable specific action plan.
At this stage, it is not possible to get things done by relying on brain holes or strange strategies. It is necessary to be down-to-earth and implement it step by step, so that things can be successful.
Ezio's personality is that everything is planned B, that is, the type to act at the opportunistic level. He also plans ahead, but he can't stand everything going according to the rules. Planning is not as fast as change, and this sentence is perfectly reflected in him.
I don't know who inherited this kind of natural reflex, or if it was acquired.
Seeing that Ezio was standing stiffly, and the young man of Karlsruhe who followed him was also affected by it, he became cautious from the original attitude of looking for ballast.
Although Noah was born into a nobleman, he had fought alongside Ezio from the Southern Front of the Sulitan Empire. Originally, he was still trying to subdue this romantic, but very talented young man, and strengthen the power of his family. But he didn't expect that now he was impressed by the person in front of him.
Born and died together, and each other has saved their lives countless times, and I don't know who owes more for a long time. It can be said that Noah is not as close to his own brother as he is to Ezio. For such a person, of course, there will be feelings of common prosperity and disgrace.
So no matter how much he looked down on the people of the Haider Empire, Noah didn't want to let Ezio because of his actions
Lost face. Although I may not care about such a thing, it is reasonable to think that the idea of being an aristocratic person is not the same as that of ordinary people.
The old general, who had been silent, was actually observing. He saw that Ezio's restraint was not out of respect, but rather out of distrust of the nobles on the part of adventurers who thought highly of themselves. But I am afraid of causing unnecessary trouble, so I will have such a sense of alienation.
This kind of attitude is most often seen in those who are strong, or those who think they are rude.
If such a person had been promoted to the aristocratic class, he would not have such an attitude, but would have shown closeness, even flattery. This kind of person is best to take it, and use some painless bait to make them bite the hook voluntarily.
The other group is not interested in becoming a nobleman. The more power the nobles of the lost land, the more obligations they have. The kind of person who was born with a golden spoon in his mouth, who only knew how to enjoy and did nothing serious about it, could not stay in the aristocratic class for a long time. There will always be internal and external pressures to weed out such incompetent people.
Because the real core value of Midi is the supremacy of strength. Strength is not power, and powerful people are not necessarily nobles, nor are they willing to become nobles and bear their due responsibilities and obligations.
When such a person encounters a person with an aristocratic shelf, he will either beat the other party or hide as far as he can. If you want them to be pleasant, you must first show the same peace and respect.
As an old-school military nobleman, the old general with the title of duke obviously knew better than others how to appease such a young man. It's like a donkey that has to be carried by others, as long as it is comfortable, it is not a cart to carry goods.
He reached out to a serious-looking, almost expressionless Ezio, and said kindly, "Kid, I've noticed the injury on your hand. It's all right."
Ezio politely said, "Thank you, sir, for your concern. It may be a little difficult for me to fight with a sword again, but it will be no problem to command the airship on this mission."
"Oh, and you met an opponent during the night's scouting?"
The old general knew what the Twin Griffins were not coming to the rendezvous point for most of the night, but he wouldn't say it on his face. Because he was against the matter of rescuing the scattered people, but there was no need to crack down on such a thing before the other party clearly violated his orders.
In fact, at the beginning, the old general was mentally prepared that the Twin Griffins would find an excuse not to join the large army and rescue the scattered and hiding humans on their own. It's a lot like young people doing what they want to do on impulse, regardless of the bigger picture.
However, the Twin Griffons arrived against the time limit of the rendezvous. And did not complain, telling what difficulties he encountered at night, and also joined the official rescue mission.
In war, there is no place where it is not difficult. If the soldiers only complain and only do what they want to do, then these generals are not so depressed that they want to commit suicide.
But the old general was well aware of this young man's ability, and knew that he had cut off the other party's head under the pursuit of the Great Demon and brought back the vital information of the Abyss Gate. He also knows his background in elementary school and brotherhood, and even knows that he has the identity of the Turtledove Alliance.
None of this could dissuade the old general's intention to solicit him. You can imagine how well Ezio has performed during this time.
It's just that there is a Grand Duke of Kaveh in front, and he has gone out of the airship, and he has bothered to cultivate, and I haven't seen this kid loosen his mouth and return to obedience. That's why the old general didn't speak rashly.
This kind of thing is like a man and a woman. As long as you are not strong enough to crush everything, in the face of valuable goals, a good time and a good attitude can get twice the result with half the effort.
And a little talk, a little care, isn't it an excellent starting point. Therefore, the old general cared about the marginal people in addition to the heated discussion of the staff officers.
Although Ezio has a flexible mind and has seen a lot of the world, he is too tender compared to these old slippery heads who have been in the political arena for many years and have not fallen. But the old general's question suddenly reminded him of something to worry about. He said, "My lord, do you know that the orcs are half-strong?"
The old general's face did not change, and he asked in a harmonious voice, "Should I pay attention to him?"
"Yes." Ezio nodded earnestly, and then asked, "Do you know the White Sword Saint William Greco?"
The name of this person made the old general frown. Twelve years ago, the Juggernaut was confirmed to be from the Karlsruhe Empire. Although it was not on the battlefield, it actually caused no losses to the Haider Empire. But having the effect of a flag and not having it are completely different things.
Especially after the young people in their own country failed to challenge the Sword Master, this name is about to become the forbidden language of the Haider Empire.
The kind of enemy who will not come to trouble him, but he will take the initiative to send it to touch the ashes, and achieve the prestige of the other party by the way. The old general's impulse towards the young people of the empire, that was simply despair.
Hearing this name again, the old general just frowned, and did not directly scold, which was already quite cultivated.
Even if Ezio knew how to read words, he didn't know the love and hatred between the Sword Master and the Hyder Empire, especially if that bit of was only circulated among the old men of the Empire. He just noticed the veteran's dislike, but for his own worries, he had to say:
William, one of my teachers, once said that if anyone could take the title of Juggernaut from him, it would be an orc. Just last night, I met the rumored one, and I confirmed that the teacher's evaluation could not be more correct. If it weren't for my comrades-in-arms who met the airship, I wouldn't have thought about just suffering this slight injury, and I wouldn't even want to come back."
How high Ezio's martial arts are, it is difficult to have a position in the old general's heart. But by the standard of that white sword master, this member of the half-orc group is a formidable enemy to deal with.
And it will be brought up at this time, and the old general does not think that the young man in front of him is complaining, or seeking comfort. There must be some other, more practical purpose, so he asks, "Do you think ...... this man when you mention him?"
Yes, the place where I fought with the half-battle was not close to our target, but it was possible. As long as there is such a possibility, I think it should not be ignored. So in the plan of action, are you prepared for a plan to encounter such a strong person?"
For the first time, Ezio gave his opinion on his own ideas.