In the vast desert of the Wild Sand Empire, you can still see a few oases occasionally. Among them, about five days' walk to the southwest of Chishui Bay, you can see a relatively large oasis: "Mambo Oasis".

When the Wild Sand Empire was not yet in decline, it was once a natural supply depot for wandering merchants to go to the Empire of Darksteel, and even flourished for a time because of it. But later, the king of the Wild Sand Domain competed for the throne, and various wars continued, and there were fewer and fewer merchants between the Black Steel Empire and the Wild Sand Empire, so it was ruined.

Although it is dilapidated, it has not been abandoned.

Glenn, the protector general of the Wild Sand Empire who had guarded the northern frontier for many years, handed over his military power five years ago, abandoned his mansion and property in the ruined capital, and came to the Mambo Oasis with a few servants to live in seclusion and become a merchant.

Although his temples are gray, whether it is a morning workout or a noon sleep, he has been persevering in his career for so many years.

Equally persistent are the evening singing, dancing and drinking.

Twelve charming dancing girls were carefully selected by him, including a slender antelope sister, a rabbit sister with a small blushing face, and even a pseudo-girl who was rumored to be a man disguised as a woman - but under such revealing clothing, this should be characterized as a rumor.

In addition to the wine pond meat forest, he also has three capitals worth boasting about.

The first is his private soldiers. More than 3,000 private soldiers, although not a prince, is more than enough to protect their own territory. Some of these private soldiers were deployed near the oasis to protect themselves, while others followed his caravan north and south as bodyguards.

The second is his son. No one has ever seen him, and it is rumored that he is handsome and talented, and he was accepted as a personal disciple by the great demon master of the demon capital. Whenever he talks about his son, his laughter is full of pride and pride.

The third is his brain trust, named Axey. In his early years, he offended the powerful people of the abolished capital and had his ears cut off, so he always wore his hair loose. Perennial frail and sickly, full of vegetables, although his appearance is not good, but quite scheming.

It is said that when the seven princes of the Wild Sand Empire seized the throne, it was Aksai who secretly talked about and advised him to give up his military power and stay in the oasis to avoid chaos. Now, year after year, the princes and princesses in the ruined capital have died one after another, and the famous ministers and generals in the court have been killed one after another, but Glenn can enjoy singing and dancing in this oasis.

Now he is just a businessman who has no quarrel with the world, and he doesn't even bother to meet the nobles of the wasted capital. However, when his old subordinate, Nick, now the protector general, passed by with his troops, he still did not hesitate to entertain him.

Wine after glass, the reunion of brothers who supported each other on the battlefield in the past, Glenn and Nick's hearts are mixed. After three rounds of drinking, Nick suddenly gave Glenn a sad toast: "Big brother, this may be the last time we will drink." ”

Glenn felt that he had something to say, and temporarily dismissed the guards.

"Although the two of us are not brothers, we have been born and died on the battlefield for ten years, and we are closer than brothers." Glenn knocked his right hand on his heart, "Tell me what's wrong, big brother will try his best to help you!" ”

"I regret not being at the beginning, I regret that I didn't listen to my eldest brother earlier." Nick shook his head sadly, "You might as well tell my eldest brother directly: the prince I rely on has lost power, and the demon clan's 'Thousand-Faced Demon Queen' sent me to encircle and suppress Chishuiwan, but only gave me two thousand men and horses." It's clear that he wants to borrow the knife and gun of Chishuiwan to cut off my head. ”

Glenn gasped.

Of course, he knew the strength of Chishuiwan. Although the people of those tribes are not strong, they must have superior guidance among them. Last year, an earthen city was built in the north direction of his oasis and named Heather Fort. Although it is dilapidated and rudimentary, it occupies dangerous terrain and is difficult to break.

What's more, only the Mambo Oasis could get a large amount of fresh water during the three-day journey around that earthen city, and as long as the water transportation was cut off, the army would inevitably collapse. Unless there is a large army to support it, this battle will not be fought at all.

Nick sighed, "I think I'm going to die in this desert this time." ”

Glenn had mixed feelings in his heart, and he couldn't help but sigh: "Why did you give two thousand people, it's too stingy." ”

"Big brother, you're not in the imperial court, I'm afraid you haven't heard of the name of 'Crazy Sand Star'." Nick had a mocking expression on his face, "That little kid is a well-known figure in the palace now, and if he can reach 10,000 people, he can capture a city in ten days." ”

Glenn sneered, "There are such powerful people in the world, I would like to pay a visit." ”

"Big brother, what are you kidding, you are the god of war in the wild sand." Nick's eyes widened suddenly, and he made an exaggerated expression, "That little kid doesn't know how to fight!" He also made him a vanguard general, even the shepherd boy's flock was neater than the army he governed. ”

With such a small number of troops, such a harsh environment, and such a bad vanguard general, this is simply a disaster.

Glenn was silent for a moment, then summoned an attendant: "Quickly bring Mr. Axey." ”

A moment later, a middle-aged man with a pale face on crutches walked in tremblingly and bowed to the two. Glenn hurriedly helped him up, "Mr. Axey is not welcome, this is my good brother Nick, and I ask Mr. to plan a way for him to live." ”

With that, Glenn recounted how Nick had been sent to attack Chishuiwan.

Axy listened intently, coughing occasionally, occasionally asking for details. After listening, he pinched the cane in his hand, "General Nick, you still have a chance of life, but power and life cannot be both......"

Aksai's language was harsh, and his voice was as hoarse as a crow, but at this time, Nick felt that it was even more moving than the voice of the singer in the palace: "My life is gone, what is the use of power, please teach me a way to live." ”

"The way to life is in that child." Aksai coughed a few times, "The royal family wants the two of you to die now, you might as well call your illness in this oasis and let that kid attack Heather Castle." ”

"Can that kid do it?" Nick was suspicious.

Axy waved his hand, "Okay or not, it's okay." ”

He stroked the cane in his hand and said slowly: "If he has the ability to take down the heather castle, your illness will be cured." When the time comes, the royal family will be rewarded, and that will naturally be the best result. If he can't beat ......"

Axie lowered his voice, "Then your condition will suddenly deteriorate, tell the royal family that you died here." If the royal family still needs to have a credential, how many unrecognizable carrion corpses there are in this desert, let's just pick a specific one with a similar appearance and send it to them. ”

The gloom on Nick's face suddenly dissipated, and he quickly bowed down to Axie to thank him.

Glenn's eyes also lit up, and he applauded loudly: "Just do what Mr. said, my brother will start to get sick now." Don't worry, big brother has good wine and beauties here, let's have a good drink here, and let the 'Crazy Sand Star' go to the battlefield to play in the sand by himself! ”