Since the city of Elendil degenerated into a "fortress of sorrow", the strongest fortress on the continent is only the "Iron Wall Pass" that faces it in the distance. Sandwiched between the cracks of a treacherous mountain, this majestic pass, which has not been recorded to have fallen for thousands of years, firmly protects the vast hinterland of the empire behind it.

On August 27, King Nacini of Snowdon and his newlywed queen visited the area. Arriving almost at the same time as him was a mighty army of 100,000.

"Your Majesty. "As soon as Nacini moved into Nacchini's palace, Catroman came to see him. Although he is now Nacini's father-in-law, he is more respectful and careful, and some time ago he took the initiative to hand over most of his army. After cooperating with the implementation of the new administrative division by the royal court, the current "Tiebiguan Theater" was reduced to one-third of its original size, and the feared force under his command was basically dismembered.

"General," Nacini nodded kindly, motioned for him to get up, and casually opened the standing military deployment map on the table, "General, come here, look." ”

Katroman saluted again before standing up next to Nacini and following Nacini's pointers. Although he still didn't know what the purpose of bringing this 100,000-strong army was brought by Lun Daonachini, the king should have nothing to fear about his current self, and he was not worried.

"At my wedding to Catherina, Silves sent a vice-inquisitor," Nacini said in a deep voice, "A month ago, the Empire and the Inquisition had reached an agreement to cooperate with each other, and we would send formed troops to the northern frontier of the Necronomical Wilderness, so that Silves could free up his army for a large-scale battle with the Holy See headquarters. ”

"Oh?" Cat Roman's thought for a moment, and finally he couldn't help but say, "If Sylves can fight the Holy See, it will be great news for us. But how can the Empire confirm his sincerity?"

"There is no need to confirm," Nacini shook his head, "the point is not his sincerity but his actions, the Empire's intelligence agents have already found out that several battles of medium size and above have broken out on the border between Silves and the Holy See, and the final decisive battle is already assured. Opposite. We have deployed troops to garrison here, except for a certain amount of food and grass consumption, there is no other damage, and there is nothing to worry about. ”

"Although it is true," Cattroman mused, "wouldn't such a move anger anger the Demon Legion?"

"Allegri told me a long time ago that the Demon Legion does not make enemies in many ways, and the conclusion of the Imperial Army Staff is that at least in the short term, there is no possibility of the Demon Legion opening up a second battlefield. "Therefore, if Silves is really malicious, it will only temporarily pull the Empire's military deployment, and there will be no other harm." ”

"And what is the king's plan?" asked Kata Roman.

"I've just moved the Fifth Army to the front line in Vanuna to replace some of the troops of the Second and Third Army Corps, which have been stationed for a long time," Nacini pointed to the military deployment map, "and I put together these armies and the remaining mobile armies of the Empire. The establishment of about 100,000 is exactly what was promised to Silves. ”

Cartromans nodded. The Fourth Army was the descendant troops he had just handed over to the royal court, and it was only natural for the military headquarters to transfer these troops to the front line in Vanuna to eliminate their influence on the army, and he had no objection to this.

"In this way, in the coming months, the Empire's mobile legions will be fixed in the northern part of the Necronomical Wilderness, and it will inevitably be much slower to respond to unexpected situations. "As one of the important generals of the military. Still, Carter Roman offered his opinion.

"But in the coming months, the Empire has no idea of launching a large-scale battle. The Golden Trade Route has just been opened, and the empire is still in the stage of having a lot of financial and material resources in reserve," Nacini laughed, and then added. "The grain routes of these troops have to pass through the 'Tiebiguan Theater', and the security issues in it have to be a lot of trouble for General Lao. ”

"Please rest assured, the grain route is absolutely foolproof. Carter Romans took a half-step back and bowed.

"It's all family, the general doesn't have to be so polite," Nacini chuckled lowly, "Catherina said she wanted to go home and see, and the general might as well pick her up." ”

A gentle smile appeared on Cattroman's face, and he replied in a low voice, "Yes, Your Majesty." ”

He took a few steps back in a saluting posture before turning and walking out. But the foot that was about to cross the threshold suddenly hesitated, turned around again, and reported in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I have just received the news that the old Duke of Deranno has begun to recall the old ministry in his domain, and at the same time is recruiting new troops. ”

"This ...... It's up to him. Nacini was stunned for a moment, waved his hand, and sighed.

Violet Tower.

Allegri scribbled something on the parchment, pondered for a moment, and began to work again.

"What is this?" the old voice suddenly sounded behind him, and he didn't need to hear or know that it was Master Herseus.

Allegri turned sideways, revealing half of the magic circuit structure drawn on the paper, many parts of which were exposed, and could not form a complete magic circuit at all.

"Ridiculous, it seems that I taught you in vain," Herseus snorted after a few glances, "In addition to the inherent high temperature, the most powerful thing about the fire spell is the burst attribute in it, how can you succeed in this imaginary spell trying to condense the bursting element?"

"Isn't there such a ray spell as 'Dissociation Ray' in the fire spell?" Allegri asked the seemingly omnipotent polymath.

"All ray spells exist in spell classes that are easy to condense, such as the necromantic 'dissociation ray' or the ice 'frost ray', and the condensed negative energy can cause terrifying power in an instant," Herseus explained, "As for fire spells, their unique explosive nature is destined to require a malleable spell form to have the most powerful power. But what are you doing studying ray spells, kid?"

Allegri sighed helplessly, of course, he couldn't say that August's heroic gesture of sending out "dissociation rays" with his fingers with both hands fascinated him deeply, so he wanted to study it himself, so he could only vaguely say, "Teacher, how is the training?"

"It's not interesting," Herseus shook his head, "Dios won't let me train those boys too much. ”

Allegri scratched his head and snorted, "You won't be allowed to abuse those poor children." ”

"Well, forget it," Herseus shook his head, "I'm hoping for some strong and skilled guys to let me try my hand......"

Hundreds of miles away, a group of strong and well-trained fellows were marching in the direction of the Violet Tower.

"Have you really made up your mind?" Illo lay weakly on the back of Chief Stonefang, the great hero who had been treated with supreme courtesy, and who had witnessed his heroic appearance was willing to carry him on his back. But to be honest, for him to run around with two totem pillars, one Illo was too easy.

"Yes," the maiden priestess next to her nodded, leading the way at the front of the line with a wooden staff, "that terrifying evil spirit will grow stronger and stronger, and it is likely to take over large swaths of the swamp, and we must find new shelters." ”

"Haven't you thought about getting out of the Misty Swamp before?" she replied in human language, so Bai Ji interjected.

"Who would want to live in such a place for a long time, but the ogre is so famous that no lord will dare to accept us, and will even send an army to surround us," the maiden priestess said in a deep voice, "but what kind of earl you are talking about, will he really accept the allegiance of an ogre tribe?"

"Don't worry," Illo thought for a moment and smiled heartily, "As long as you don't really eat people, then there is no problem." ”

He glanced at the tall, muscular ogres behind him, each able to catch up with the most powerful human warriors. Thinking of being able to hide behind this group of big guys and secretly shoot arrows in the future battle, this "great savior of ogres" couldn't help but be happy in his heart.

At the same time, in the distance behind them, the abandoned Stone Tooth tribe.

With an earth-shattering sound, the back mountain of the tribe completely collapsed, and the gray-black mist gushed out like a fountain, turning into tiny serpentine creatures, suspended in the air, writhing and flying in all directions.

"I really like ogres," muttered the Demon King, who was left with only a remnant of a gray shadow but completely unstruck, "why didn't I find out before, they actually have a hobby of reserving soul power." ”

"What a lovely race," it said greedily, glancing around as if it had seen delicious food, "since you are so cute, you should be my first pawn." ”

At the end of this late summer August, the newly recruited army of the Acolytes left the borders of the Holy Duchy of Ian and quickly marched north, swords turning their swords against Anlan.

On the vast land of the northern country, the mobile legion of the Thunder Lion, and the northern line of the Necromantic Wilderness of Chen Bing, are eyeing each other.

The Western Elven Homeland is in turmoil again, the King of Evil Spirits has broken free from its seals, and the Temple of Souls has been rebuilt in the Misty Swamp.

The sea is crossing, the dark tide is surging, and every hero thinks that he is in control of the victory, but the first wave that drowns this troubled world comes from the shadows.

Silves, the "Lord of Shadows", spread his dark wings and brushed over the heads of all his enemies, trying in vain to rule the endless sky and the earth, but awakening one after another sleeping chaotic beings.

The intersection of pale and shadow, the domination of evil spirits and revenants, the scarlet sword, and the naked original sin......

After a long wait, these chess players from 10,000 years ago finally gathered in front of the chessboard again.

Thousands of miles of rivers and mountains are for a game, the world is born, and there are no regrets. (To be continued......)

PS: (Double Update, Next Volume, Tide of Shadows)