Section 289 Secret Move

"Means that have nothing to do with combat?" Ashrufat remembered what happened to Marvin and Rogin before. "The Chaos wizard who spread the plague?"

"We should say we're lucky," Beller said, glancing at Ashrufat. "Originally, this problem was unsolvable, but our Lord Count eventually solved it. ”

"What do you mean, Lord Beller...... There's going to be another Chaos wizard to spread the plague?"

"Not really," Beller replied. "If anything, we're afraid we've already met it. I'm worried about a repeat of what happened at the White Castle...... For example, during this time, we caught a chaotic spy who was mixed with our army. ”

"This ......"

"In fact, on the battlefield, since the Wild Sage Garunas established a triple defense, Gruni has never lost to the invading Chaos Legion. Of course, this is purely in terms of combat. The last Chaos Legion invasion caused unprecedented damage was due to the fact that they had taken a 'step beyond the battlefield'. I think everyone will agree on the fact that this crisis would never have happened had it not been for the Chaos Legion's use of the traitors to breach the White Keep. ”

"Same means...... A traitor?" Barranca pondered. "But, undeniably, there was an element of carelessness on the part of the defenders of the White Fort. And now we don't make that mistake again. ”

"So, what happened to General Rafa before?" said Béral smiling and looking around. Luckily Parry wasn't there (he sent someone to say he wasn't well), otherwise he would have been flushed with anger from Bayor's words. "I think that because of General Rafa, before the invasion, the Chaos Legion knew everything about the deployment of our army's forces in all aspects. If it weren't for the Queen's swift quelling of Byron's rebellion, Gruni would have been one step away from destruction at this moment. ”

What he said was very polite, but no one could refute it. After all, it's all true.

"Then you think the danger will come from within us?" asked Ashrufat.

"The possibilities are high. Bayrell said. "To be honest, from my personal point of view, I think the biggest advantage of the Chaos Legion is neither their fear of death nor their physical strength...... but the demagogic power of their evil gods...... Or those tempting conditions. None of us can guarantee that our comrades from yesterday will defect to the evil gods today. It's the same as Byron...... He was an important backbone in the fight against the invasion of the Chaos Legion, and finally ...... Hmph, I'm sure you've all heard of what you found in the city of Fornoros. ”

While attacking the city of Fornoros and quelling Byron's rebellion, he also discovered an altar to worship the evil gods of Chaos. After being confirmed by the high priests of the church, this is already ironclad proof that Byron has thrown himself into the arms of the evil god under the influence of profit. No one knows how many people in Fornoros had become cultists under Byron's leadership - and this is the fundamental reason why the Church remained silent during the massacre: it was clear that the city had long since become a nest of chaos.

Everyone was silent, and Beller continued.

"We all know that the Chaos Legion is in a very delicate state in terms of the current strategic situation. They made the great mistake of dispersing their forces - it is speculated that there were only 30,000 or 40,000 Chaos legions left under Gaohua City. If our army can break them before they regroup, we will already be victorious. ”

"They have a strong stronghold under the city of Gaohua. Barranca replied. "If our army can't capture it in one fell swoop...... Then the troops that the enemy has returned to support may form a counter-encirclement of our army, which is very unfavorable. And in this kind of battle, the Chaos Legion will have a great advantage. In addition to this, the Chaos Marauder cavalry now controls the entire area. They are better informed than our army. And to attack the barracks, there must be artillery...... We may have only 30,000 Chaos Legions there when we set out, but when we arrive and enter the battle...... It's hard to say exactly how many Chaos Legions will have to face. ”

"Yes, even if we attack quickly, there is no guarantee of victory. Bayral replied. "The odds should be in five-five...... It is precisely because of this that I am sitting here with you, instead of urging the troops to speed up. But even if we made this decision after weighing the pros and cons, would the Chaos side be so helpless? After all, it was the success or failure of this invasion - in the words of the Chaos Legion, the glory and favor of the gods!"

"What do you mean......"

"In order to prevent our army from going straight to Gaohua City, the Chaos Legion must have a secret plan to contain our army's movements. ”

"A commander who believes in abusive abuse may not think so much at all. I don't know who muttered.

"Sadistic believers may not, but what about Tzeentch, Nurgle, and Slaanesh, who will surely do something to prevent this crisis from happening. Especially when this option does not involve the mobilization of the army...... That's easier to do. ”

"So, Lord Beller, what do you think?"

"The easiest way is to control a very important and critical person in our army. Let's say, control zhì our quartermaster. Bayral glanced at the tall, stout man in the last seat, dressed in a splendid military uniform. The latter was immediately stunned, dumbfounded but speechless. "Create a fire that burns down the grain storehouse...... Or a scout captain in charge of reconnaissance...... whose gaze swept over the room, "bringing completely wrong information, or leading the wrong path." These can directly affect the actions of our army. ”

"If there were no priests of the church. Ashrufat finally spoke, his gaze resting on the magician sitting in the middle. The latter bowed his head slightly as a sign of gratitude. "It's a really easy trick to get done. But the priests of the church will take care of such matters. ”

Béral laughed and didn't continue.

......

"General," Beller said as he walked down the hallway toward his room, Robin following him. "You shouldn't have said that. To know...... Those in the church may be prejudiced against you because of this......"

"Robin, it's just in case. Bayrell said. "Actually, I'm just reminding the people in the church. ”

"Oh?"

"With the priests of the church, it is not so easy for the forces of chaos to penetrate. Bayral replied. "But lately, the priests of the Church seem to have been bent on finding traces of chaos infiltration among the lower ranks. ”

"What do you mean...... Remind them that they shouldn't do that, they should put their goals in the right place?"

"Well, this doesn't make any sense, it will affect morale. Bayral replied. "On the battlefield, even a double-minded soldier can only fight the enemy with his companions...... Because a single person's rebellion can only be said to be suicide. So, it makes no sense to find out if there are any Chaos spies among the soldiers. If there is no result, it is a waste of precious time, and if there is a result, it will easily instill in the soldiers the fear that the forces of chaos are omnipresent." This is very bad for morale. Especially in our army, there are not many veterans who have fought with the Chaos Legion. ”

"I see, but, General, why don't you just say it?"

"Of course, to prevent our General Ashrufat from being upset. ”

"Why?"

"Of course, it's because our General Ashrufat is hiding some little secrets that can't be sued. Bayral smiled slightly. "As for what the secret is, you are free to imagine. Why would our Admiral Eshuruphat know the details of the Chaos Wizard's movements, why did the Wizard of Nurgle blow himself up, and he was safe and sound? I could even add a why...... Why did he want to destroy the city of Miè Fornoros completely? ”

......

Neustria was already a complete military camp, but in reality, only a small percentage of the city's population was not a soldier. For ease of management, all such people are concentrated in a small area on the south side of the city. It's also becoming very lively now, with several inns fully booked and occupied by new merchants.

In the eyes of businessmen who are good at business, the barracks are full of opportunities to make money. The merchants and their hired men are busy with all sorts of things inside and out. The road is full of people coming and going, and it is a busy scene.

The window on the second floor of a very ordinary street-side inn was pushed open, and the face of a young woman appeared in the window, but only a slight glance at the window and then immediately closed.

"Sagas, you're too cautious. In the center of the room, behind the woman, stood a translucent phantom glowing green. If Ashrufat or the little girl were present, they could immediately name the figure. This person is none other than Marven, the wizard lord of Chaos.

"It's always right to be cautious. The girl let out a chuckle, a smile that was enough to turn people upside down. "Marven, don't you come out in such broad daylight, aren't you afraid that the fluctuations of magic will be noticed by those southerners?"

"No, it's not like magical teleportation. This is a magic that I have researched in particular...... Hehe. Those imbecile southerner magicians will never find out. I'm confident! Let's get back to business, what's going on?"

"Very smooth. Sagas replied. "Just now, a few servants sent a message that the little young master wanted to buy me, ohhahahaha......"

Although there was obvious malice in this laughter, it did not affect her beauty at all.

"Just go along with it, you have to be careful this time. If your identity is revealed this time...... I'm afraid there's no chance of escaping!"

"It's not like Tzeentch would say a wizard. Sagas replied with a purse of his lips. "Or did you give Rogin the same reminder before he died?"

"Rogin was killed by the Southerners. I swear, it's none of my business......"

"The oath of Tzeentch is a rare thing. Sagas said disapprerovingly. "If Tzeentch had an oath. Okay, Marvin, let's stop playing these tricks. I've done as you say, and I haven't even picked that Count Essrubat......"

"As I said, your seduction of him has little chance of success. That man already has a wife, and more than one ......"

"I think that's the perfect fit for him, doesn't it?"

"He's strong-willed, and unexpectedly, he's still a magician...... Well, actually, he won't live long. It was he who killed Rogin, and he also received Rogin's final curse on his deathbed. Rogin turned himself into pieces to release this curse, and you can imagine how powerful this magic is. ”