More than 1,000 years ago, the city of Tyrapest was a fortress at the forefront of the war against the "Council of Bones", and it has the reputation of never falling.

After a long time, this former steel fortress has shed its sturdy iron armor and become an ordinary border city. Until the terror horn of the demon legion sounded again, and it was here that the soldiers pointed out, the reinforcements of the Holy Alliance gathered, and the Inquisition set up its temporary headquarters here, building the first line of defense against the demons.

However, contrary to what was expected, the tide of attacks of the demon legions did not come as expected, and they built fortresses and defensive lines not far north of the city of Tyrapest, assuming a posture of protracted battle.

However, the Church of Light did not dare to take it lightly, and the recruited people continued to strengthen the city walls and build fortresses, which also became the main victims of the attacks of the small army of the Demon Legion. The black-clad hunters lead a small army of demons as their main targets. Hunting and counter-hunting, ambushing and ambushing, such dramas are played out countless times a day in the vicinity of the "Tirappes Line".

And since the new Grand Inquisitor ascended the throne, in such encounters, the Church of Light side has occupied an overwhelming advantage

The "Demon Hunter Blade" Silves has officially begun to establish an army subordinate to the Inquisition, with the black and silver crossed sword as the military emblem, this "Judgment Crusade", with the former "hunters" as the backbone, has grown in the battle of Tyrapest, and has gradually become the most powerful military force of the Church of Light.

These hunters, lurking in the dark night, changed the way they fought best, put on steel armor, and built the original officer system of the "Crusaders". This initial group of officers also determined the demeanor and temperament of the entire army.

Inquisition, temporary headquarters in the north of the city, council chamber.

The layout of the rooms is not much different from that of the Lancoln City headquarters. It's just that the Grand Inquisitor who is high on the Shadow Throne has become the handsome Silves, and next to him, there is also a slightly smaller seat, which is intended for Anarysta, but it is empty at this time.

"How's the army going, Lovito?" asked Silves in a low voice.

The silhouette is as sharp as a sculpture of Lovito. He is about thirty years old, but he has become a high-ranking hunter, the newly promoted deputy chief judge of Silves, and one of the best of the younger generation in the courtroom. He, along with Penelope and Maximi, who swore allegiance, made up the three minimum seats required by the deputy presiding judge.

Among the three, Lovito is considered to be Silves's close confidant, so the task of reorganizing the army this time was also directly assigned to him by Silves.

"Your Excellency," Lovito bowed. "As of yesterday, the number of troops that have been reorganized into the 'Crusaders' is thirty-five thousand four hundred and sixty men, of which 15,000 are from the Empire of Buyada, 8,000 from the Empire of San Setestian, 5,000 from the Duchy of Holy Ian, and the rest from the minor principalities and domions, temporary recruits and our own hunters......"

"This is also in line with our potential force range distribution. The Holy Duchy of Ian or the 'Holy White Tower' is more influential," Silves nodded. "According to our previous discussion, the first wave of military reorganization was mainly voluntary, and this is the end of it. Now we need you to consolidate what we have gained at this stage, to take full control of the armies that have been assigned to us, and we will gradually begin the second wave of expansion. ”

Maximi, who didn't look very good, pouted, and all that was assigned to him were some fish belly troops. There is no need to control it at all, I'm afraid I can only pull out Lu and make a show.

Penelope did not show any attitude, but as the oldest vice-president judge, he was originally determined to win the position of chief judge, but he was firmly suppressed by Silves's tough strength, and it is difficult to say what complaints there will be. But on the surface, there is nothing to be seen. He pondered for a moment, but still tentatively said,

"Judge, are we really going to be the enemy of the 'Holy See Headquarters'?"

"Holy See Headquarters," Sylvie said slowly, shaking her head, "our enemy is not the Holy See Headquarters, but my goal is for us to become the Holy See Headquarters ourselves. ”

"This ......," Penelope hesitated a little, "The 'Holy White Tower' has already sent several requests for peace talks through the ascetic camp and the Holy Maiden's Highness, I wonder what Lord Ludao's decision is?"

"Oh...... Did Innedil agree to my terms?" Silves gave him a deep look.

"This ......," Penelope hesitated, "His Excellency Inedir has succeeded him as Archbishop, but he has not been able to completely control the 'White Tower', so ......"

"So?" Silves, looking at him coldly, his voice getting deeper and deeper, "So, haven't you figured out if you're the Vice-Presiding Judge of the Inquisition, or the Sounding Board of Innedir?"

The cold sweat on Penelope's forehead suddenly came out.

"Get out of the way, do as I tell you. Silves snorted, waved his hand, closed his eyes, and subconsciously rubbed his forehead.

The holy city of Ranken, "the tower of the Holy White".

"Silves didn't agree to the request for peace talks?" said Innedir frowned.

The white-robed priest leader nodded, "Her Highness the Holy Maiden means that we can consider the conditions of His Excellency the Grand Inquisitor, and the ascetic camp directly urges us to release the archbishop. ”

"Which archbishop to release?" Innedil smiled faintly, "Have you forgotten that I am now the archbishop?"

"No, Your Excellency...... I didn't mean that...... "the head of the priest hurriedly bowed down and pleaded guilty," was to release the old bishop. ”

"I've taken control of the White Tower," Innedil waved his hand to show that he didn't care, "but it always feels like there's something sluggish in the operation, he must be hiding something, and I'm not going to let it go until I find out." ”

"However, the Grand Inquisitor has begun to reorganize the army...... the priest hesitated.

"This is indeed a trouble," Innedil sighed, "and he has already taken the lead in the affairs of the army. The troops of the League gathered in the city of Tirappest, and they would not and did not dare to resist in the face of the reorganization of the Inquisition. It's a pity that we are one step late, if we have the support of the 'Holy White Tower', at least the army of the Holy Principality of Ian will refuse his call, and he will not dare to force it. ”

"What do you mean, Your Excellency?"

"It's not too late to make amends, the 'Holy White Tower' also needs to have its own army," Inedil stood up, "It's a step late, but we have a huge advantage in army control and priest support, and we don't necessarily lose to Silves!"

"Yes. The priest nodded in agreement.

"By the way, how is the situation handled by the Duchy of Anlan?" Inedil suddenly asked lightly.

"At your command, the army has retreated to the borders of the Holy Duchy of Ian, and most of the area north of the border has been abandoned, which has led to a decline in our reputation among the people. The priest replied, turning back.

"This can't be helped, we don't have enough strength to fight on three fronts, and the Duchy of Anlan may become a big problem for us in the future," Innedil frowned, "However, compared to Silves and Nacini, Onisha is nothing." ”

"By the way, Grand Duke Onesha canonized the evil mage Allegri as the 'Count of Violet' at the knighthood ceremony that just took place in the Green River Valley, guarding the entrance and exit of the 'Path of the Lighthopper'. The priest thought for a moment, then added.

"Allegri...... I know it, you go down first. Inedil waved his hand and pondered.

Summer June, Norman City.

The three of them were chatting over tea in a flower hall in the palace garden.

The maturing "Thunder Lion" Nacini, the Imperial Military Chief Kudran, and the legendary powerhouse who rarely appears in the capital, the commander of the "Iron Wall Pass Theater", and the "Blood Drinker Demon Knife" Carter Roman. These three people are undoubtedly the most outstanding representatives of the three generations of the Snowton Empire's military, and the lineup is also luxurious.

"The first king once told me, Kudran you are old, you should go to the 'Holy Blood River' to retire, and the frontier defense of the empire in the next twenty years will all depend on Cat Roman. The bold old general Ha Luha smiled,

"Oh?" In some hot weather, Cartroman's face was still wearing a long-sleeved military uniform, his face was a little pale, and he smiled slightly, "Why did the first king say something completely different to me, he said that the old general Kudran is old and strong, and he can serve the empire for twenty years, let me learn more from you." ”

The three of them laughed together.

"By the way, what's going on with Ruberdine's big bear?" asked Cartroman, laughing for a while. This sentence was asked in front of Nacini to prove that he had no personal contact with Ruberdine, and it could be regarded as dispelling the emperor's suspicions.

Regardless of whether he really didn't know what to do or what he was doing, Kudran still replied, "Although there is nothing unusual in the Aalborg Empire, Ruperdine's situation is not good. Although the territory of the 'Snow Hell Icefield War Zone' is vast, it is the most barren one, and most of the food and grass materials consumed in the past need the support of the Empire, but now that the road is completely blocked by Jonas, he must be stretched. ”

"Well, this problem is really difficult to deal with," Cattroman nodded and frowned, "Is there anything he can do?"

"Judging by the meaning of his recent letter, Ruberdeen is likely to become the biggest bandit leader in the Northlands. Kudran smiled wryly and shook his head, obviously disagreeing but helpless.

"Hehe," Cattroman smiled, "with the fighting power of the Ice Rangers, the northern frontier of Jonas is going to be restless. ”

The flowers on the side of the hall bloomed like a splendid flower, and the three of them smiled and laughed, but they did not discuss any substantive topics, but the sound of a woman talking and laughing was faintly heard in the distance. (To be continued......)

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