Kriolev did not know that something was waiting for him, and by the time he led the 1st Army on a rapid march to the Bonn fortress, it was already evening.

"Fortunately, we didn't set up camp too far away, just in case, otherwise it would have been a real problem."

Looking at the small black dot of the Bonn fortress on the other side of the horizon, General Kriolev also sighed, and then his face was pale.

"Well, I know you're tired, but we must move on and get to the Bonn fortress as soon as possible before dark. Karl, get ready for the handover of the fortress. And we had to rebuild the fortress......... Forget it, let's talk about it at the place. ”

Kriolev also sighed helplessly, he had never fought such an aggrieved battle in his life, but now it seems that even if he is aggrieved, he will not be able to fight.

Not only that, but Kriolev could also feel that the morale of his men was very depressed, which is understandable. The First Legion, as Herman's ace legion, has not gotten along well with Chancellor Stirser since he seized power, and many generals are very unaccustomed to the behavior of Prime Minister Stirser and the Council, and there are many complaints in private.

It's just that at that time, they only complained in private, but until the Fourth Army turned against the water and played the banner of Qingjun's side and Zhu Yuchen, many generals in the First Army were also moved. Think this is a good opportunity, after all, they and the council are already incompatible, in that case, why not just kill this group of bastards of the fishy country?

This is not just a private discussion, there was even a time when the generals jointly wrote to General Kriolev, but they were all suppressed by him.

And now, the council not only wants them to fight each other, but even completely ignores their situation and forcibly formulates a strategy——— to be honest, the generals and soldiers who had no ideas before must now have ideas.

No one wants to die, does they?

As far as the council's operation is concerned, if you take 10,000 steps back, even if you defeat the enemy, will the council have its own good fruit to eat?

Kriolev also knew that the people below were tempting, but he couldn't help it, so he could only forcibly suppress the boredom in his heart now, and then focus on the upcoming defensive battle.

However, just as they were about to reach the fortress, the heralds hurried over.

"General, general......... Something isn't quite right..............."

"What's wrong again?"

Looking at the stammering appearance of the herald in front of him, Kriolev couldn't help frowning, he was not a good old man with no temper. encountered so many unpleasant things in one day, no matter how restrained Kriolev was, there was a bit of anger in his voice at this moment.

Sensing Kriolev's anger, the herald's face turned even pale, but he still hurriedly spoke.

"We did as you asked, to reach the fortress, but they wouldn't open the door! Say yes and have to see you to confirm it in person! ”

These damn bastards!

When Kriolev heard this, he was immediately furious, and blood welled up in his head. He's the general of the First Legion! The First Legion is Herman's trump card legion, and now, such a mere fortress garrison dares to give itself a look? I'm afraid this group of people is not tired of living!

"I'll go and see who dares to stop our First Legion!!"

At this time, Kriolev was also angry, and angrily pulled his legs and walked forward, and the adjutant Karl also followed behind him, and soon they came to the front of the line, that is, the location of the gate of the Bonn fortress.

In the light of the setting sun, the fortress looked a little creepy, and on the city walls, soldiers in Hermann armor also stood there in full armor, motionless. Apparently serious, Kriolev glanced coldly at the soldiers, then withdrew his gaze and shouted.

"I'm Kriolev, I've come to take over the Bonn fortress on the orders of the Council, and I'm going to open the door immediately!"

"Boom Rumble ..............."

As Kriolev's words fell, the gate of the fortress slowly opened, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw this scene. However, before they could prepare to enter the fortress, they saw a tall black figure walk out of it, wearing pitch-black armor, a helmet that looked like a skeleton, and a huge warhammer behind it, almost no different in height from a giant.

Seeing the appearance of this giant, Kryolev frowned, and the soldiers next to him also became nervous.

Then they saw the giant come up to Kryolev and stare at him.

"I'm sorry, General Kriolev, I can't let you into this fortress."

"What? What does that mean? ”

"It's simple."

In the face of Kriolev's inquiry, Duanmu Huai smiled, and then suddenly picked up the war hammer and smashed it directly on the ground in front of Kriolev.

"Because this fortress already belongs to our Inquisition!"

"What?!"

Hearing Duanmu Huai's words, Kriolev and Adjutant Carlton were shocked, they raised their heads again and looked towards the city wall, only to see that this time, dozens of magicians in magic robes appeared from behind those Herman soldiers, raised their magic staff and aimed at them, it was obvious that this was not a joke, that is......... This fortress has been taken by the Inquisition?

How can it be? I obviously sent someone to keep an eye on me, if the Inquisition invaded the fortress, why didn't there be any movement?

But no matter how unbelievable it is, the current facts will not change, Kriolev gritted his teeth and looked at Duanmu Huai, no matter what, now that he has fallen into the scheme, the other party even has a magician......... At this distance, they simply can't escape!

Damn, is all this their strategy?

"What the hell do you want?"

Kriolev stared at Duanmu Huai and asked coldly, while Duanmu Huai shrugged his shoulders.

"Not good, I just wanted to ask you a question."

“………………… Issue? ”

"That's right."

Duanmu Huai nodded.

"I'm not very familiar with you, I've only heard that the general of the First Army, Kriolev, is not only a veteran of many battles, but also a wise general. And his lieutenant is also wise and brave, and is recognized as the right-hand man of Kryolev, so I just want to ask you......... To whom are you allegiated? ”

“…………………”

Hearing Duanmu Huai's inquiry, Kriolev twitched the corners of his eyes and did not speak.

"Loyal to the Emperor? But now that the emperor has been overthrown, even the high-ranking officials of various countries know that Herman's new emperor is just a puppet with no influence and power. Or is it? Are you loyal to the country? Then you have seen the current situation in this country, the people lack food and clothing, in this cold and cold climate, they can't even eat and clothe, and those nobles and high-ranking people are big fish and meat, fine clothes and jade food. And the culprit of all this ........."

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai raised his hand and pointed into the distance.

"Right there, so, I'm curious, who exactly are you fighting for? Why fight? ”

Hearing this, General Kriolev closed his eyes and sighed.

Then, he raised his head and stared at Duanmu Huai.

"The old man is a black and gold knight dedicated to the Herman Empire, and even if this old bone dies, he is destined to fight like a knight."

"Knight?"

Duanmu Huai snorted lightly.

"Shouldn't knights be loyal to their country, to their lords, to their people? In order to protect the corrupt rights and interests of the Council and those high-ranking officials of the people, what knightly honor is there? ”

“……………………”

Kriolev clenched his fists and said nothing, while the adjutant Karl was also blushing, but he didn't know what to say.

However, Duanmu Huai's next speech made Kriolev and Karl stunned.

"I won't kill you, let alone capture you, because my enemy is not you."

"Aren't you going to arrest the old man?"

Hearing Duanmu Huai's words, Kriolev raised his head and looked at him in surprise, while Duanmu Huai shook his head.

"As I said, my enemy is not you, no matter what stubbornness you have in standing before me. It doesn't matter if you're a smart player or anything, there's no room for you to play here. ”

"What do you mean by that?"

Hearing this, Kriolev was slightly taken aback, but Duanmu Huai did not answer his words, but just waved his hand violently.

"Everyone, listen, I'm Duanmu Huai, the Grand Inquisitor of the Inquisition, and I'm here to crusade against the heretics who dare to provoke the Inquisition, such as Stether who colludes with the Oz Sect! If you're not afraid of death, you can try to kill me!" ”

After saying this, Duanmu Huai smiled at Kriolev, then turned around and walked back to the fortress. At the same time, the magicians on the walls disappeared again, and only the soldiers in Hermann's armor still stood there.

But at this moment, Kryolev did not have the joy of the rest of his life after the catastrophe at all, on the contrary, his whole body seemed to have fallen into an ice cave, and his whole body was chilled!

I see!!

He finally understood the purpose of Duanmu Huai!

The other party doesn't need to say his identity at all! But now, in front of the soldiers of the First Legion, he has revealed his identity. Then the Council will naturally know about this, so what will the Council think after knowing about it?

In fact, it didn't take long for Kriolev's premonition to become a reality.

"The Commander-in-Chief has decreed that the First Army must retake the Bonn fortress at all costs and capture the Inquisitor alive!"

Really...............

Looking at the order in his hand, Kriolev gritted his teeth and stood on the side of the council, which was simply great news. After all, the Bonn Fortress is not very large, and it can only accommodate 5,000 people at most, and the First Army Corps dispatched 40,000 soldiers, and anyone who sees this ratio will think that the Bonn Fortress is absolutely impossible to hold!

And from the Council's standpoint, if they can capture the Grand Inquisitor alive, maybe they can take him hostage and obtain those powerful and strange weapons of the Inquisition!

In other words, the inquisitor used himself as bait to lure the Council into the game!

I have to say that this move is indeed bold, and Kriolev can't figure it out, where did the other party get the courage to lead up to 5,000 people and 40,000 people to the death?

Isn't this sending to death?

But......... Since the other party will deliberately do this, he must have been prepared for it.........

"What are we supposed to do? My lord? ”

"We don't have a choice."

Kryolev shook his head and threw away the letter in his hand.

"It's an order from the Council, and we can only do it......... Get ready to attack. ”

Kryolev finally understood why the inquisitor said that his enemy was not himself.

Truly......... From beginning to end, it was all a contest between the Inquisitor and Chancellor Stirser and the Council, and he was at best a pawn of the Council.

At this moment, Kryolev, a battle-hardened general, only felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

(End of chapter)