The upper-class nobles of the Sequoia Kingdom have once again been given after-dinner conversations, and of course the educated nobles will not indirectly laugh at the fuss of the Highland Unicorn family, but countless metaphors and eyes are flying, and everyone is in the mood to watch the latest opera and wait for the outcome of this elephant-ant showdown. It's not the victory or defeat that gets the attention, there's no doubt about it, it's how long it will take for the Great Magister behind Richard to have to show up.

However, there are also people with a heart who are watching this farce with calm eyes. Although the Duke of Blue Wolf in Deep Rock City is not there, the frequency of visits by some powerful people in the vassals has increased instead of decreasing. Nearby bordering the Barony of Fontaine and Sir Richard's Domain, there is also a ** Marquis and a number of viscounts and barons belonging to other lords, among whom have begun to quietly strengthen their defenses.

There was a sense of joy in the castle at dusk, and when the army of old Sir Hogan arrived, the gloom of the previous days was swept away.

In the castle's most luxurious conference room, Sir Hogan, Count Latour, Sir Bubka, the Grand Magician Thornst, the Priest Barn and other powerful figures sat around the table to discuss the next battle strategy. Uncle Baron is not qualified to enter this conference room at all, he is completely equivalent to an errand errand character. The little baron and the Baroness Dan in front were driven out of the castle at dusk, ostensibly to invite them to the countryside for a vacation, where the fresh air would help the little baron to grow up and calm the sad mood of the Baroness Dan in front.

At this moment, Count Latour had already introduced the terrain and armaments of Richard's territory, and briefly listed several important combat forces known to Richard. Latour didn't want to introduce it so simply, but there was very little information about Richard's powerful men, and most of it was obtained from Baron Fontaine's surviving warriors.

They also have information from Deep Rock, but it seems to be as unreliable as Viscount Chim and the other released POWs claim.

At this time, the half-silver-haired Sir Hogan was standing in front of the map, using a magic pen to outline several important strongholds, and choosing a route to march. This is a plan that has matured, and is being carried out, the old knight repeats, mainly so that the magicians and priests will have an understanding.

These noble priests are troublesome, they don't know how to march and fight, but if they don't know the battle plan, they will be seriously dissatisfied. Because according to the convention, the Grand Mage can choose his own position on the battlefield, in addition to the large-scale strategic attack that must be carried out with the main force, the magic duel with the opposing mage is also determined independently.

In Sir Hogan's pen, another meandering curve is drawn from the county of Canglu to the barony of Fontaine. "Ladies and gentlemen, Sir Odom's army has been assembled and is now awaiting the arrival of the Battle Priests and the Grand Mage. It is estimated to arrive in ten days. Sir Hogan said.

"Hah! When Sir Odom's army arrives, we will be able to teach Richard a lesson that he will never forget. Sir Bubka laughed, and then he spread out his hands and said, "May our Sir Richard build his majestic castle in ten days!"

Laughter erupted in the room. Although such a strong force was entangled, the latecomers here were still very unimpressed by the fuss that the feudal lord almost made a move. The disappearance of the two squadrons of Eagle Banner Knights was given the strictest gag order. Except for a few core figures, most people only know Richard's record of annihilating Viscount Shim's army.

"Shall we teach Richard a lesson first? at least put some pressure on him. "A great magician mentions. The forty-year-old archmage resented Richard, and the reasons were naturally complicated.

"No! During this time, we need to defend ourselves first. One is to strengthen the guards of Dusk Castle, and the other is to protect the road that connects the county to here. ”

"Would Richard dare to attack Sir Odom's troops?" said the other archmage with a laugh. He thought he was telling a joke, but neither the Count of Latour nor Sir Hogan, who had been told the truth as soon as he arrived at the territory, laughed. It's not like Richard can't do this kind of thing.

Sir Hogan cleared his throat, ignoring the Grand Magior's jokes, and continued, "My idea is that the guard force of Dusk Castle will be reduced to four hundred, and I will choose the formation of troops. But ask all the great magicians and gods to stay in the castle for the time being. I hope Richard will come and attack the castle, not Lord Odom's army. ”

Everyone in the room nodded in agreement. With the help of the defenses of Castle Dusk, although the number of guards is a little smaller, there are enough mages and clerics to make Richard hit his head and bleed under Castle Dusk. Although no one thought that Odom would be defeated, it was better to avoid such an attack on unfamiliar terrain as much as possible.

At that moment, there was a quiet knock on the door of the conference room. A young handsome aristocratic officer entered the conference room, gave a military salute to Sir Hogan, and said, "My lord, this is the information that the Scout Cavalry has just sent back." A few days ago, Richard had left the territory with his entire army and entered the Bloodstained Lands, where his whereabouts are unknown. ”

"What! all the troops?" Hogan and Latour's faces changed dramatically, and they asked again and again for confirmation.

The young officer looked very nervous, but still insisted, "Yes, the scouts ventured deep into Richard's territory to see the castle site. Now there is not a single warrior in Richard's territory. ”

Count Latour slowly sat back in his chair, his face solemn, and said, "He has taken all the troops with him, so he is not afraid of our ......."

What could Richard have on the land now? Besides stone, wood, and a castle with the foundations just dug up. You can't move a big pit of earth, can you? As for the lords and craftsmen, they are valuable property. However, if there are a few subjects in Richard's territory, even if they are all captured, it will not be enough to cover the cost of the army's marching supplies. Moreover, it is contrary to the law of the Kingdom. The lord is the private property of the lord and is noble and inviolable.

Any nobleman, especially a wealthy family, would do his best to uphold and obey the kingdom's laws regarding their domains and people. Because this is the cornerstone of the aristocratic social order, and it is also where the most fundamental interests of every great nobleman lie.

"What shall we do now?" said Count Latour, looking at Sir Hogan.

"I don't know. The old knight said with a wry smile.

"When Sir Odom's army arrives, there will be more than three thousand five hundred troops here. Barony Fontaine's daily output is not enough to support the consumption of an army. Sir Latour frowned.

"Can little Fontaine contribute the savings of the Barony's previous years! we are stationed here to protect them. Priest Barn said coldly.

Many people in the room were nodding. Latour and Hogan looked at each other and said nothing. Little Fang Dan was just a child, and his uncle's eleventh-level combat power was nothing. In the system of the Duke of Glasburg, a young baron who has just taken refuge is insignificant, it is to be sacrificed and consumed.

The consumption of this army is amazing, and naturally it is impossible for Earl Canglu and Viscount Sim to bear the military expenses in full. In fact, the consumption of ordinary warriors is a part, but the majority is paid to the great mages and the battle priests. The greedy Cheng dù of these Dharma masters is far stronger than their mana.