It's dark.

The northern, eastern, and western gates of Severa were reopened, leaving only the south gate wide open, and a steady stream of supplies was transported across the river to set up tents for the new army of light.

Bishop Noens was seriously injured and unconscious, and the defenders of Severa who went out of the city to fight suffered heavy casualties, and the heavy responsibility of defending the city actually fell on Viscount Reims.

Standing on the wall, he sent Innedil away. It wasn't until the pale white projection slowly dissipated that Viscount Reims twisted his arm to confirm that he was not dreaming.

"Lord Commander," a young priest next to him said softly, "for the next period of time, we will need to work together to defend the city." ”

"Lord Garcia is polite," recognizing him as a pupil of Nornes and a temporary bishop appointed by Inedil, Viscount Reims hurriedly turned his head and saluted, "You are now the papal see's spokesman in Severa, and if you have instructions, you can do so." ”

Ecclesiastical authority is greater than one qiē, and in the Principality of Ian, this is an unbreakable truth. Even if the other party is young and has a thin resume, he does not dare to ignore it slightly, after all, all the orders of the Holy See are conveyed through the local bishop.

The two exchanged a few words, and Viscount Lance pointed to the hot construction site outside the city, and asked intentionally or unintentionally, "Lord Garcia, friendly troops have come from a long journey and fought fiercely all night, why don't you go into the city to rest?"

"The archbishop means not to disturb the normal life of the people in the city as much as possible," it seems that the young priest Garcia does have a secret connection with Innedir, and he hesitated for a moment before opening his mouth to explain, "Besides, Snowton's middle army is greatly damaged, and it is unable to organize a counterattack in a short time, and the four major armies are defending the river. Advance to quickly attack and contain the enemy, and retreat to enter the range of the Bright Ballista, giving you more tactical options than retreating directly into the city. ”

"Yes," echoed Viscount Reims, "the two armies inside and outside the city echo each other. It also prevents the city of Severa from being surrounded by enemies. ”

"Then the defense of the four cities, please leave it to the commander," Garcia said his farewell, "I will also assign men to pacify the people in the city." ”

"I will live up to the Archbishop's trust," Viscount Reims asked, with a roll of his eyes, "by the way, what is the extent of Bishop Nouns's injuries? ”

"The teacher's injuries ...... There is no room for optimism. Garcia shook his head and sighed, "After being severely injured by Nacchini, the divine power in his body is repulsed, and it will take at least half a month before he can get out of bed and walk." ”

Viscount Lance also made a sad expression, but his heart was thinking sharply. Under the nose of the Bright New Army, he did not dare to act rashly. What's more, after the war, Snowton's side did not have enough troops to trap the city and break the enemy.

******

The battlefield in the north of the city. Corpses littered the field.

Under the threat of the "Bright Ballista", King Nacini and Inedil temporarily negotiated a peace and a one-day truce between the two sides. Otherwise, the ballistas at the head of the city will fire in unison, and it is inevitable that both sides will be defeated.

The remnants of the army in Snow Village retreated ten miles overnight. In order to be sure. They continued their retreat after dawn, and finally encamped twenty miles north of Severa.

Subsequently, King Nacini sent a small force to clean up the battlefield and collect food and grass that had not yet been destroyed. Before the arrival of the next group of logistics troops. They also need these to keep them fed.

In the hastily built king's tent, all the civil and military officials who survived the catastrophe were present. Most of them still have a strong smell of blood on their bodies, and some of them have the smell of smoke and fire. After the Guangming New Army broke into the camp, it set fire everywhere, and many soldiers were burned by the flames or even burned alive before they could react.

"Go and invite Master Villanoo to him, and say that I have something to discuss. King Nacini glanced at him and commanded. I didn't sleep all night, and almost all the officials and generals showed a tired look on their faces. However, the shape was critical, they fought hard, and looked at King Nacini with burning eyes, so shameful and humiliating, that the Snowdons who had a smooth journey hated and angry, and couldn't wait to fight back and take revenge.

The herald answered, and looked around, but found no sign of Villano. At this moment, the old magician was still lingering in his original tent, packing up the utensils and books he had brought with him.

On the table, the bronze cartridge was as usual. However, the crow, which was made of ink, hovered high and low in the tent, and at the same time made a slightly mocking voice, "It seems that you are not Inedil's opponent yet." ”

Vilano's movements froze, he paused for a moment, and replied indifferently, "Innedir, who owns the Holy White Tower, is indeed superior to me in strength. ”

"You're finally willing to admit it," the crow hissed, like a strange grin, "I've said long ago that Snowton is not a good choice, and the land of hussars will not be able to help you at all. ”

"I'm a Snowdon after all, and besides, the former king was kind to me. Vilano replied with a blank face.

"If you are a legend, that is, a demigod, and all kinds of worldly things, what is there to worry about?" the crow flapped its wings and stopped on the hanger, "I can help you become a legend, and I can also help you control the Tower of Stars, and all you need to pay is an insignificant loyalty, isn't it worth it?"

Vilano stared at it, and after a moment, he asked, "Snowton, will you still be there?"

"Snowton is still here, but with a different master," the crow cried out with joy when he finally relented, "a new king who is more obedient and willing to spend the resources of the entire empire on your support." ”

"I hope so. There was a sound of footsteps outside the tent, and Vilano beckoned slightly, and the crow flew into the bronze cartridge and disappeared.

"Master, the king summoned you to discuss something. The herald opened the curtain and bowed down.

"You go first, I'll be there shortly. With a casual command, Vilano stepped out of the tent and recited the incantation. The magic tent, which is invulnerable to fire and water, quickly folded and shrunk, and was included in the legendary realm.

His surroundings were shining, and in a flash, he caught up with the herald who was galloping on his horse. In just one minute, he arrived outside the king's tent and asked for an audience under his name.

"Look," said King Nacini with a nod of greeting him, and then looked around at the tent Chinese Wu, and said with a little worry, "the enemy will take advantage of my unpreparedness and sneak attack from behind, and this revenge will be avenged...... However, what I'm worried about is that since the Holy See of Light has a secret technique to cover its whereabouts, it is likely that it will also use the troops of our army scattered in various places......"

"The king said very much, this move must be guarded against," Carter Roman replied, "but it will take at least three days for the order to be distributed to the armies, and even if it sets out immediately, I am afraid it will be too late." ”

… (To be continued......)

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