Chapter 1500: Soldiers Descend on the City
In April, the spring breeze warms the earth, and the first flowers of early spring are still in full bloom.
Originally, this was supposed to be a good time for the nobles to go on outings and safaris, and the animals that had slept in the burrow for the winter were screaming with hunger.
But in this beautiful season, there is chaos in the castle guard of Atrenten.
Originally, they were supposed to appear in the forest on the outskirts of the city.
Even passers-by outside the castle guard felt the tense air wafting from inside.
Groups of officers hurriedly rushed back and forth, in and out.
The servants were all in a state of panic, their frightened eyes glancing at the hall of the mansion from time to time, hesitating whether to flee from here first.
Through the high exterior wall, bursts of melodious and cheerful music can be heard from the streets, and the people of the city are celebrating the development of spring flowers.
The hustle and bustle outside the walls contrasted sharply with the tension and panic in the castle guard's mansion.
In the hall of the castle guard, which had always been in the limelight, General Perros sat in his chair, his hands over his face, in painful contemplation.
In just three days, Lorraine led the human army to sweep through like a frenzy.
At the speed of one day at a time, it has successively broken through the three important towns of Krama, Al, and Sadoth, and these three passes are the outer defense line of Atllence City.
The tens of thousands of defenders deployed by General Perros at the pass did not hold out for even a day, and were either defeated or surrendered.
Striking them down is like tearing off the last layer of clothing in Atrense City.
Now the vanguard of the human alliance is only thirty miles away from the city of Atrens.
Maybe in a few minutes, the people on the city will be able to see the banner of the coalition army.
The human alliance is known to be in the millions, and even the most conservative estimates put the human army attacking the city of Atrens as high as 200,000.
With the current defenders in the city, it is not enough to even stuff people's teeth.
General Peros made the same mistake as the generals of the Imperial City of Arcadherine.
When Lorraine had just landed in the Caribbean, General Perros was also facing the enemy, after all, his city of Atrens was not far from the Caribbean.
General Perros immediately went into action, recruiting a large number of soldiers and preparing for war with all his might. Organize all the school-age youths in the surrounding villages, give them weapons, and integrate them into militia groups or garrisons.
Stalingrad determined to turn this place into a human being...... Bah Bah Bah, the city of Ruman that has become human. With blood and ** cast into a steel defense line, here to block the human race for a month, waiting for reinforcements from the rear to come up.
But a month, two months. Trimester......
Four months have passed, the weather has turned from winter to spring, and General Perros is like a lookout, standing at the head of the city waiting for the army of men, and probably will continue to mutter, "Why haven't you come yet, Lorraine......
Lorraine's bastard has been lying motionless in the Caribbean. They just didn't come, and there was not even a sign of the whole army going out, which made them very puzzled.
Therefore, he also guessed that Lorraine came across the sea, and there was a problem with the logistics supply.
Think about it too, with a population of just over 100,000 in the Caribbean. It is impossible to feed the million-strong army of mankind, logistics and materials must be transported by sea, and winter is a frequent season of storms on the ocean.
How wise is the high priest, who has already laid out chess pieces on the human continent.
At best, human beings are like the first human landing in the Caribbean hundreds of years ago, and they can only stand on the coast, unable to forge ahead, relying on the strong defenses of the cities, stubbornly resisting.
And afterwards all kinds of detectives and spies. This is also confirmed.
Humanity has been frantically hoarding supplies, building fortifications, and building defensive rings in Caribbean City, showing a very obvious intention to build the Caribbean into a strong fortress.
This made him extremely disdainful: what a shit flying eagle god of war is completely the rhythm of blowing the little heifer in the sky. It's just an idiot~!
There is really no one left in the human race, so send such a little white-faced boy brother over.
If you land with your own army. It is inevitable that when the morale is high, the first time to expand the territory, the feint attack and the combination of roundabouts, to catch the opponent by surprise. Take the opportunity to expand the results of the war and plunder the resource population.
Then, he fed the war with war, constantly attacked the city and plundered the land, and engaged in a head-on battle with the Semitic army, destroying the enemy's living force, and finally capturing Arcadrin.
But this little white face has an army of millions, but he has been nesting in the Caribbean and has not come out, like a mouse hiding in a hole, he is simply a coward.
This kind of person can actually be called the god of war?
General Perros believed that the so-called god of war should be 3,000 to 10,000, and with 20,000 or 30,000 people, he could chase the enemy and run all over the world.
Instead of sitting in the house all day and looking at the map, it's like a girl.
At that time, he wanted to attack the Caribbean, even if not to fight them, but to scare them.
But...... However, as the governor of the province of Morondo, he did not have the right to fight across the region, and he took the initiative to start a war, which had to be approved by the supreme government.
In addition, Mardolins has been engaged in a major purge, and he is also trembling, and he does not dare to take a step beyond the thunder pool, for fear of attracting Mardolins' attention.
At the beginning of the year, as the situation in the region had almost completely eased, he even disbanded the tens of thousands of soldiers he had urgently recruited -- so many soldiers were fed by horses, and even if they were not paid, they needed a lot of money and food.
Moreover, due to the Great Purge, the various departments of the Akaderine government were almost completely paralyzed, so it was impossible for the government to reimburse the money and grain, and it could only be digested within the province.
It means that he has to pay for the money himself.
As the province of Moronto, as in the vast Semitic region, the common people were already impoverished, and their blood had long since been drained by the annual burden of taxes, offerings, and apportionments.
The common people simply cannot afford such a cost, so they can only forcibly ask the rich to apportion.
In this case, it is okay to support the army for a while and a half, but in the past three or five months, it has become a little weak to support. The aristocracy and the rich also complained.
In addition, after the gang of mud legs found from the countryside got the real guys, they suddenly became sideways, and there were more than a dozen riots attacking the nobles and robbing the grain depot and money depot one after another, and the number of robberies and killings in the city suddenly increased.
Hence it. Seeing that the humans did not fight, General Perros disbanded them, but kept the formation, so that even if something happened, he could regather them in a very short time. Best of both worlds.
But the rapid advance of the human army broke his wishful thinking at once.
In three days, just three days, it has already attacked the city of Atrens, which is 500 kilometers away from the Caribbean.
That's the equivalent of 160 kilometers a day.
Such a swift attack. It is rare in the world, it is like flying, and the most powerful cavalry cannot run so fast.
When people think about it, they can't help but be frightened.
Sure enough, it is worthy of the Flying Eagle God of War~!
How the hell do humans do this? Do they have wings on their backs?
Thinking of this, the corners of Perros's mouth couldn't help but show a wry smile.
Although he was also a professional soldier and knew countless military examples, look at Lorraine's fierce attack. This is what kind of concept the so-called 'soldier is fast'.
By the time he got the news and wanted to re-recruit soldiers, Lorraine had already occupied half of the province of Morondo, and he couldn't react at all.
Now, although there were still a few armies in the city, the Suzhì Peros of those armies knew very well, and they were only enough to suppress the hooligans with wooden sticks in their hands.
relative to the million-strong army of humanity. It's like throwing stones into the sea, and you won't even splash a splash.
The key question is now...... What should I do now?
At this moment, there was a faint sound of 'wooing' in the distance, and Perros couldn't help but be shocked.
Due to his many years of experience in the army, he reacted at the first time: This is the clarion call of the army~!
The human army is already approaching~!
He hesitated, then a determined look flashed in his eyes. Then he straightened his clothes, fastened his discipline buttons, and wore a waist knife, and was about to step out.
Right now. Suddenly, a guard came in and reported, "My lord, a guest has come to visit." β
Peros couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and said, "Guest?
The guard also looked strange, and said in a slur manner: "He...... He said that it was an old friend of adults. As soon as you see it, you know it. β
A cold light flashed in Perros's eyes, and he looked at the guard coldly: it was now an emergency, how could he suddenly come to report such a trivial matter?
Cold sweat immediately broke out on the guard's forehead, and he said in a trembling voice: "My lord, he said that you have been old friends for many years, and the villain doesn't dare to make decisions casually, so ......"
"Same ...... Classmate ......" Perros was stunned for a moment, the light in his eyes kept flashing, and finally said: "Please let him in......"
The guard agreed, and then turned to leave.
At this moment, Perros's heart suddenly turned, and the ghost messenger said: "Please let him in through the side door, so that no one can see him." β
The guard was stunned for a moment, then agreed, and then turned to leave.
After a while, I heard the sound of footsteps, and then, under the guidance of the guards, a burly middle-aged man strode in.
Just one glance at his even pace tells you that this is a well-trained professional soldier.
Seeing the man swaggering in, Perros couldn't help but get up, but then realized his gaffe, calmed down a little, raised his chin at the guard, and said, "You can go out." By the way, also, don't let anyone in. β
The guard agreed, and then retreated.
All that remained in the hall was Perros and the mysterious man.
Perros looked at him coldly, and after a long while, he said slowly: "Merlot, it's really you." β
The man looked up, and the sun shone on his face, showing a resolute countenance. It was the original commander of the Semitic Expeditionary Force under the city of Ryder, and the commander of the Fifth Division of the Praetorian Guard, General Mellot, who led the army to revolt in front of the army.
Merlot looked at him and smiled, "What's the matter?"
Peros said in a deep voice, "What are you doing here? I really have nothing to say to a traitor like you. β
Melo couldn't help but smile in her heart, and then said, "If there really was nothing to say, you would have drawn your sword a long time ago." β
Perros froze.
Merlot smiled and sat down on the side, and then said, "I came today, I didn't mean anything else, I just came to talk to you and persuade you to ......"
Perros snorted coldly, interrupted him, and said, "If you come to persuade me to surrender." That's better to be free. β
Merlot paused for a moment, then smiled, "How is that possible? I have come to persuade you to revolt before the battle." β
Perros was stunned for a moment and said, "Is there any difference between the two?"
Merlot sighed and said, "This difference is naturally big. The uprising before the battle can be regarded as abandoning the darkness and turning to the light. As long as you pass it, you can remember it, but if you surrender, it's nothing. β
Peros hesitated.
Merlot sighed, "What are you hesitating about? Al, the defenders of the Three Cities of Sadoth were not as hesitant as you, and as soon as I said that, they immediately revolted. β
Perros couldn't help but be shocked, and this was the only way to understand why the Lorraine army attacked so quickly.
He slapped the table vigorously and shouted: "Those traitors~! I swear to stand with them~!"
Merlot snorted coldly. Said: "You should open your eyes and see who is the traitor." The high priest enslaved the Semitic people for 2,000 years and implemented a policy of foolishness. All walks of life were disobedient, and even the royal family had no human rights and dignity, and was ordered by him.
The amount of silver collected in taxes alone is worth 200,000,000,000 gold coins every year.
And for the sake of an official position, you are helping to abuse and act for the tiger. Who is the Semitic traitor?
And the human army has crossed the ocean. It's just to destroy the High Priest of the Dead. Help our Semitic people rebuild freedom, independence, and equality. Break free from the iron grip of the High Priest.
Who is the loyal servant?"
His words exploded through the hall like thunder, and the room reverberated with a buzzing echo.
Perros was stunned for a long time, but in the end he could only say in a silent voice: "I admit that the High Priest of the Undead is indeed enslaving my people. Every year, 200 million gold coin taxes are all handed over to the undead, which is indeed too much. But ......"
At this point, his words changed and he said, "But you believe that humans will help us?
Melo smiled bitterly and said, "It's you who are too naΓ―ve. Can't you see the predicament we're in right now?
We now have to reduce the number of civil wars as much as possible. Preserve your strength and accumulate your strength. can destroy the high priest with the human race and break free from the shackles on his body.
At that time......"
When he said this, he couldn't help but pause, and then asked rhetorically, "No matter how powerful a human being is, it is easier to deal with than the high priest?"
Perros couldn't help but groan.
Merlot was not in a hurry, but sat across the table. I drank tea leisurely.
After a while, Perros was still undecided. Although Merlot speaks beautifully, it is ...... with humans Cooperating with the great enemies of the Semitic tribe for thousands of years, for him. But it's still hard to accept.
At this moment, I suddenly heard a sound of footsteps, and then, under the escort of several guards, a middle-aged man strode in.
He was tall and slender, his face was full of pits, and he looked extremely cold and murderous.
As soon as he entered, he cried out loudly: "Perros, the enemy is already in the city, why don't you give the order to resist?
Believe it or not, I'm going to slash you right now?"
As he spoke, he made a menacing gesture to press the knife on his waist.
Perros looked at the man and sighed.
The guy's name is Karud.
Even though he was the governor of a province, it was a great headache to meet that man, because he was a lackey sent by Madorins.
Due to the defection of Hawkes, Pat and other high-ranking officials of the Semitic government, although Madorins also tried his best to make amends and weaken the influence as much as possible, it is undeniable that they brought a heavy blow to the Semitic government.
Madorins learned from the pain, but also feared that the high-ranking officials in other places would also defect to the enemy, so he began to carry out a large-scale purge to eliminate the irresolute elements.
In order to stabilize the overall situation, in a place like the province of Moronto, which is close to the Caribbean and may be attacked by the enemy at any time, Mardolins did not move the local government officials, but sent a prison army to the local area. Monitor their every move.
Perros said in a deep voice: "Calud, be honest, I have a guest. β
Karud was stunned for a moment, then his eyes rolled to Merlot sitting across the table.
The light in his eyes flashed twice, and then he said in a dark voice without smiling, "I said it." β
He paused, then dismounted, and said to Merlot, "Where did you come from?
Merlot looked down at her clothes in surprise and said, "You can see this? Sure enough, it is worthy of being known as the dog-nosed Karude. β
Karud was stunned for a moment, and said in a deep voice, "You know me, who are you, where are you from?" β
Merlot looked at Perros, saw that he was sitting there without any reaction, and then sighed and said, "My name is Merlot, and in the strict sense of the word, I am from the west, but this time I am from the east. β
Karud hesitated for a moment and said, "...... from the east."
He suddenly realized and said, "You are a spy sent by humans~!"
Merlot laughed at the moment and said, "You answered correctly~!"
Karud couldn't help but change color, hurriedly took two steps back, and reached out and pulled out the long knife at his waist.
Perros stood up nervously and shouted, "Stop......"
Before his words could fall, Merlot raised his right hand and pulled out a strange piece of iron the size of a palm.
Immediately after, I heard a crisp sound of 'pop', and a burst of fire came out of the iron block.
Immediately, Karude's body trembled violently, and the back of his head seemed to be blown away by something, and countless red and white liquids spurted out of it and spilled all over the ground.
He fell to the ground with a thud like a stone monument.
Seeing this, Perros couldn't help but gasp.
You know, Karud is also a high-level knight with extraordinary martial arts, but he didn't expect that Mellot just moved his fingers, and he was blown off in the head.
Is this the power of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Soul Chasing Lightning Spear?
It's really sharp~!
At this time, several of Calud's guards saw it, and immediately roared angrily, each pulled his weapon, and pounced on Merlot.
But Merlot was unhurried, and pulled the trigger again and again at them.
After a series of crisp sounds, 'slap, slap, slap,' the guards all fell to the ground like stones.
At this time, Merlot was seen to blow lightly on the barrel of the smoking gun, and then put it on the table.
He smiled and said, "Perros, time waits for no one. You know that every human being is equipped with this weapon. In addition, they also have heavy artillery that is more powerful than the magic cannon, and a continuous stream of machine guns that rains down. Blow up a large field of rockets with a power comparable to forbidden spells, and countless war fortresses.
Even if you want to resist, you will never be able to survive half a day.
Why let those Semitic men die in vain?"
Perros remained at the table, looking at Calus's corpse in silence.
At this moment, I heard a low and muffled sound of 'boom' overhead.
Then there was a great confusion among the people of the city, and some people let out enthusiastic cheers.
Piros couldn't help but be shocked, turned his head to look out the window, and saw dozens of strangely shaped war fortresses in the sky, lined up in neat formations, slowly galloping from the sky.
They were like dark clouds, leaving huge shadows on the ground wherever they went.
Merlot pointed to the war fortress outside and said, "Perros, make up your mind. When those war fortresses were loaded with terrible heavy bombs. When they reach the location of the wall, there is no signal on my side, and they will blast the wall open. β
Perros hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "I surrender~!"
Merlot smiled and corrected, "It's an uprising, my friend, it's an uprising. β
As he spoke, he walked outside the door, then raised the flare gun in his hand and fired a shot into the sky.
A red flare slowly rose and streaked across the blue sky......
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