It is difficult to distinguish whether the news is true or false, and in order to stabilize people's hearts, Squadron Leader Diarra gathers the main officers of Harden Castle.

When Richard, Owen and other officers were all present, Diarra said very directly: "I just received news that the passage between Harden Castle and the Platos fortress complex has been cut off. The wounded soldiers who retreated had already been slaughtered by the orcs, and only three escaped. I sent out a scout in the morning, and I haven't come back yet, probably killed by the orcs halfway through.

In recent days, the fighting in the Platos direction has probably changed a lot. ”

Diarra did not choose to hide it, and told the information he had received, which was not necessarily a good thing or useful at such a critical time.

"Squadron Leader, if there is a change in the front line, we should have planned for it earlier. The location of Harden's castle is very important, and if we alone garrison it, I am afraid that it will not be able to withstand the attack of the orcs. ”

Owen was surprised to hear that the wounded soldiers had been slaughtered, his face pale at first, then angry. His eyes were bloodshot, as if he was about to go out of the city at any moment to fight the orcs.

The 6th Squadron had just made a meritorious service and had not rested for a few days, but it did not expect that the battle would not go well, and it was likely to fall into danger again.

"I've sent a messenger to Flame Castle to request reinforcements from the Legion."

"Now that the orcs have blocked the mountain road, I'm afraid they will intercept and kill the messenger."

"Then continue to send people to find out the news clearly and pass it on. I can't even figure out the enemy's intelligence, how can this battle be fought? ”

The one who spoke was the leader of the squadron of the city defense army, this person's name was Damiko, who used to be the deputy squadron leader of the Wild Lion Legion, and entered the city defense army after retiring from the main legion.

"You said it easily, the main forces are in Platos Castle, we don't have a few cavalry in our hands at all, how can we break through the orc blockade?"

Richard pondered for a moment and said, "Our squadron has a few iron wildebeests, and I will lead the team to the Pratos Mountains to carry out reconnaissance missions. Baron Harden also left a cavalry squad to call for help at Fort Blaze. ”

"Our duty is to protect Master Ram and Lady Rowling."

Mrs. Rowling is the fourth wife of Baron Harden, has royal blood, and is a member of the far branch of the Grant royal family.

The lady was not yet thirty years old, and was still very young compared to Baron Harden.

Their son, Ram, is only six years old and should be the sixth in line to Baron Harden if he grows up to become a professional.

It is rumored that the baron likes Young Master Ram very much, and is likely to divide the territory and set aside a territory for him to inherit.

Baron Harden has two baronies, one in the south and one in the north. The Southern Territories were not only rich, but they also did not have to face war. In addition, he has accumulated great merits, and I am afraid that after the war, he will be awarded a barony.

Baron Harden has publicly stated several times that he will divide the territory among different sons.

The words have been spoken, and Baron Harden is old, it is estimated that he will not choose to be promoted to the title.

Although it was not long before he entered the Baron's Castle, Richard had already heard some rumors.

Seeing that Baron Harden was reluctant to listen to the order, Diarra did not force it, but calmly persuaded him: "The Baron is fighting on the front line, and the only member of the Harden family who stays in the castle is Young Master Ram.

According to the decree of the nobility of the kingdom, nobles cannot abandon their territory, otherwise they will give up their right to inherit the territory.

Although Young Master Ram is not an adult, he is still a respectable nobleman, and it is impossible for him to leave the castle. Now that we are stationed at the castle, the safety of Master Ram and Lady Rowling is more than guaranteed. ”

"The baron gave us a military order to protect the young master and his wife. We will not obey other people's orders. “

Diarra wore out his tongue, still not convincing the cavalry under Baron Harden. In the end, everyone could only break up unhappily.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, Richard whispered to Diarra: "The task of opening the passage should be continued, and our three brothers are riding iron horned horses and are responsible for reconnoitring the enemy. The main force should also be careful in the castle, and when the matter is irreparable, it must be decisive when it is time to be decisive. Don't get to the time of retreat, you can't walk for half a day. ”

"Don't worry, I've been through three orc invasion wars, and I have a lot of experience and know how to survive the war.

On the contrary, you three brothers are still very young, and this time you will go out to investigate the enemy's situation, so don't be careless. You ride Warcraft horses, faster than most Orc Scouts, be careful in your actions, and don't be greedy. ”

The acquaintance has not been known for a long time, and the two sides already have a deep comradeship. In a state of war, it is easy for people to get into their hearts.

Especially comrades in the same squadron. Eat the same pot of rice, sleep in the same bed, and face the same enemy with swords, guns and arrows.

Even if the acquaintance is short, after a brutal battle, it can often become a very close comrade-in-arms and a lifelong friendship.

Richard said goodbye to Diarra, and took Hayden and Ron on the Iron Wildebeest to leave the Baron's Castle and head towards the Plasto Mountains.

Night is falling.

The three Richard brothers were also unfamiliar with the topography of the Pratos Mountains.

Serving as a scout would have required people who were familiar with the terrain, most of whom were in the city defense army.

It's a pity that they are not cavalry, and in the face of the blockade of orc scouts, these soldiers with very scummy combat effectiveness are simply impossible to break through the blockade, open the passage, and reconnoiter the enemy.

The night sky was pitch black, and the moon was looming out of the clouds, emitting a pale glow.

It's already April, early summer, and the forest is no longer quiet.

Richard and the three of them walked along the foot of the mountain, and several pairs of eyes were carefully observing the movement of the mountain pass under the cover of the branches and leaves of the tree trunk.

"Orcs stationed at the entrance to the canyon?"

Ron nimbly jumped from under the canopy, and after a period of recuperation, the chaplain used healing techniques to treat him twice, and his injuries were fully recovered.

Ron is a good climber and falls silently from a tree. Although he did not have the talent beyond ordinary people, he had studied reconnaissance skills with his second uncle Powell for a long time, and he was a qualified scout.

"Can you determine the number of enemies?"

"I've just counted, there's a squadron of kobolds stationed there. Among them were two kobold warriors, and the remaining hundred or so kobolds were ordinary soldiers. ”

"Keep watching, see if there are any other high-level troops in the camp?"

Orcs are not good at using enchanted weapons, but they come in a wide variety of high-level classes. There is also a strong force, and the three Richard brothers will lose their lives if they are not careful.

Ron observed the orc camp for two hours and whispered, "There is nothing else to discover, there should be no other troops." ”