These assault soldiers wore light armor, thickened only in key areas, and armed with small round shields and scimitars, taking into account both defensive and offensive power, and specialized in attacking the enemy.

It wasn't until they made their hands that the battle really began.

"Come on!" Bryce shouted, and the Hydington Army met him.

The enemy assault soldiers used their shields to protect the vital points while attacking desperately. The archers on both sides kept firing at each other, and arrows rained down on everyone's heads, shouting and killing into the sky.

Since the fortifications outside Kennett took only two days to build, they were originally made for purpose, so they were not very strong. Under the reckless onslaught of the assault soldiers, it soon crumbled.

On either side of the wooden fence were a flood of enemy soldiers, their red armor like a burning flame, constantly burning Beddington's defenses. On the other side was the holding Heddington army, the spearmen desperately assassinated the enemy on the opposite side through the gap in the wooden fence, and the Praetorian Guards relied on their heavy armor to slash the enemy directly through the wooden fence, the two sides did not give in to each other, and blood splattered everywhere, as if even the morning air was going to be dyed red.

Seeing that the wooden fence was not very strong, some of the assault soldiers simply pressed it with their bodies, and although they were inevitably killed by Beddington's soldiers, they opened the way for their companions behind.

On the long defensive line, the wooden fence was pushed to the ground one after another, and the assault soldiers rushed up on the corpses of their comrades, and the two sides finally began to fight directly.

On Hedington's side, the spearmen hurriedly retreated, and the melee soldiers filled the vacant positions. Some of them retreated late, and were caught up and killed by the assault men holding on to the shafts of their spears, and the enemy troops took the opportunity to advance, and the battle lines of the two sides were staggered with small fluctuations.

"Stop them for me!" Makudi took the lead and launched a countercharge with a group of Praetorian Guard soldiers in thick armor.

The impact of the heavily armed soldiers should not be underestimated. Some of the first assault soldiers could not even stand on their feet, and they were knocked to the ground and trampled to death. In their section, there were even cases where the assault soldiers were pushed out of the defensive line.

At the same time, a white figure began to dance among the enemy groups. It was like a disembodied shadow, like a ghost of the day. Flying lightly through the crowd, every place it passed, it must be followed by a series of blood-red tracks.

Behind the battlefield, Hilneth stood proudly on a mound, surrounded by a dense array of arrows. He was drawing arrows from the ground with extremely smooth and skillful movements, taking arrows, pulling the strings, releasing the strings, and the series of movements was like a sophisticated machine.

Arrows flew out of his hand one after another. No matter how thoroughly the enemy is blocked or how tricky the angle, every arrow will hit the target accurately. Enemy assault soldiers are constantly being hit by arrows and falling to the ground, and the efficiency of killing the enemy is extremely amazing.

The Dirk army also noticed the striking elf, and a group of assault soldiers desperately broke through the defense line and killed under the mound, but they were blocked by a strong man with a full beard and a silent girl.

"Aha, I want to pass through here. First ask Lao Tzu's sword if he agrees. The brawny man smiled and led his men to meet the enemy. A sword in his hand slashed left and right. Although the swordsmanship is not very clever, it is amazing, and it is also a blocker for a while.

And what's even more terrifying is the girl. She didn't bring anyone, she faced the enemy alone, she seemed to be weak, but the huge knight's sword in her hand burst out with amazing power. With her sword shadow flying. One by one, the assault soldiers were killed under the sword, but there was no one general.

Several assault soldiers were red-eyed and desperate to pounce on the girl. Unbeknownst to him, the powerful knight's sword in his hand suddenly became as light and delicate as a poisonous snake, and it stretched out between the throats of those assault soldiers at an extremely fast speed. Then retract sharply.

The assault soldiers' movements came to an abrupt halt, and then, as if a switch was flipped at the same time, blood splattered from their throats, and the man fell to the ground and died, and the people around him didn't even see how the girl had made a move.

After killing a few assault soldiers, the girl's eyes swept coldly across the crowd, and those Dirk soldiers who were not afraid of death actually took a step back from the queen.

Under the strong counterattack of the Headington army, the offensive of the Dirk army gradually weakened, and began to retreat little by little. At this time, perhaps seeing the strength of Headington's side, or unwilling to make more sacrifices, the main formation of the Dirk army sounded the horn of retreat.

So, like a fading flame, the assault soldiers began to retreat. The yellow shieldmen rushed forward to cover the retreat of their companions. The archers continued to shoot to stop those who wanted to pursue.

Everything is in order and does not give the opponent anything to take advantage of.

"I really didn't expect Renard to be so stable in his use of soldiers, but he didn't look like him at all. In the rear, Raymond let out such an emotion.

Bryce, who was beside him, breathed a sigh of relief: "I finally survived this wave, and we can go." ”

Raymond and Bryce, as the supreme commanders of the unit, were not directly involved in the fighting. In fact, as the Beddington Army grew in size, Raymond no longer needed to charge into battle in person, as he had done before.

In other words, he has become more and more like a real commander in chief.

At this time, looking at the retreating enemy troops, Raymond suddenly showed a wicked smile: "Since you are leaving, let's teach them a lesson." ”

"What do you mean—" Bryce was puzzled.

Raymond called Harlot and said to him, "Harlot, give them a good memento with that thing." ”

Harlot was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized: "Just look at it." ”

Following his beckoning, a group of Heddington's army, which had not participated in the battle, followed Harlot to chase after the enemy.

By this time, all the assault soldiers had left, and the shield soldiers in charge of the broken rear had also begun to slowly retreat, preparing to evacuate. Except that the archery skills of the two sides were still sparsely pulling and firing arrows at each other, by this time, the battle was basically over.

Suddenly, a group of Headington's army crossed the crowd and pursued the Dirk army. However, this team is only a few dozen people, and no matter how you look at it, it looks like they are going to give people away.

The broken shield soldiers were hesitating whether to eat these dead and alive guys, and the two teams of light cavalry responsible for covering the flanks had already surrounded them.

At this moment, the bearded man in the lead roared. Then the group of men took something out of their pockets and threw it at the shieldmen.

Although I don't know what it is, the enemy soldier instinctively raised his shield. Then there was a loud bang, and the objects smashed against the shield and fell to the ground.

If you look closely, it's the size of a fist. Strange orbs like stones.

Looking at the strange thing under their feet, the Dirk soldiers wondered: What is this? Could it be that those guys are crazy enough to use this as a weapon?

However, Harlot, who was on the other side, shouted "Lie down!" and the others were already lying on the ground with their heads in their hands. Just as they wondered how they could behave in such a strange way, the sphere under the feet of the Dirk soldier exploded.

In an instant, a rumbling sound was heard, and dozens of fireballs exploded one after another among the shield soldiers. This is a burst bomb specially made by Alina, and these shield soldiers are very densely formed, and their lethality can be imagined.

Like cheese dug with a spoon, dozens of large and small "holes" appeared in the neat queue of shield soldiers. These hollows are full of corpses. The steel balls that flew from the blast shells killed and injured many unprepared soldiers, and some of the unlucky people were almost beaten into a sieve, screaming and moaning endlessly.

In a single attack, the shield men suffered hundreds of casualties and were almost overwhelmed.

The frightened Dirk army could no longer care about the formation, for fear that Harlot and them would come again, and the survivors turned and ran, not even the wounded soldiers. And the cavalry, who had already outflanked them, also hurriedly turned their horses.

After repelling the enemy. Harlot calmly retreated with his men.

After the fierce fighting, hundreds of corpses were left inside and outside the Hedington Army's lines. There was a river of blood on the ground, and the seriously wounded who had not had time to be taken away by the enemy were wailing and rolling in a pool of blood, and everyone who heard it was shocked.

And this is just a tentative attack. When the next attack of the Dirk army will be ten times more terrible.

However, the Headington Army was apparently reluctant to accompany him.

"According to the plan, retreat before the next attack of the enemy. Raymond ordered.

Subsequently. The Beddington army quickly gathered the wounded, and the whole army slowly retreated towards the town, which seemed to the enemy to be overwhelmed by the pressure and ready to rely on the town for defense.

Because the burst bomb just now was too ruthless. The Dirk army had some scruples and did not dare to take the opportunity to pursue, giving Raymond enough time to them.

At the moment in the town, various barricades and traps have almost completely blocked the road. The Headington army withdrew from the safe passage left in advance to the other side of the town, followed by the closed road, and calmly withdrew from the battlefield.

A few hours later, when the second wave of the Dirk army had reached the town of Kennett, it was found empty.

Since the town was already jammed with barricades, it was impossible for an army of 50,000 to pass through. They can only clear it and return it to the top.

Soon, Renard, accompanied by Belen and Emma, came out of town.

"What's going on, the enemy army obviously has the upper hand, why would they suddenly withdraw?" looked at the chaotic situation in the town, Emma was puzzled.

"According to the intelligence, they should be planning to fight us here. Belen also said.

Renard didn't speak, and seemed to be thinking about possibilities. At this time, several Dirk soldiers came to the mayor of Kennett Town.

"Your Highness, I found it, he is the mayor here. "A soldier reports to Renard.

"What's going on here?, what about the Hydington soldiers?" asked Belen viciously.

Faced with the legendary Mad Prince, Mayor Mare almost fainted from fright. He stammered, "I—I don't know, they've been working on these things since they took over this place a few days ago. We were ordered to stay in the house and not go out, so I don't know. ”

Under Belen's repeated questioning, the mayor of the town told everything before and after Raymond and his party came here, and finally he cried and begged: "Your Royal Highness, I really don't know anything, please let me go." ”

Seeing that Renard didn't say anything, Belen waved his hand, and the soldiers dragged the terrified mayor down.

"Your Highness, as he said, it is true that many troops came from the side of Headington at first, but most of them were quickly withdrawn. Only about 2,000 people remain. This doesn't match the intelligence, and the other side doesn't seem to want to fight with us. Emma said.

"What do you think?" asked Renard.

Emma thought for a moment and said, "Judging by all the signs, I think the other party should just want to stall for time. ”

"Delaying? Belen didn't believe it: "They finally captured this place, and they gave up without even defending it, which is not like the style of the Headington army." ”

At the beginning, he led his army to attack the Giant's Seal, but he was driven out. Beren was thus impressed by the determination of the Beddington side to fight for every inch of territory.

Emma said coldly: "The enemy's painstaking defense line is in the area of Tars City, there is no danger to defend here, as long as we come, we will lose everything, I don't think the other party will fight hard for this town." ”

"But—" Belén wanted to retort.

Renard waved his hand: "Don't argue, Emma is right, those guys are doing so many tricks to delay time." ”

"But for what?" said Belen, puzzled, "it won't do them any good to delay time." ”

Emma also said, "It's really weird. Could it be that their defense line hasn't been built yet, so they want to buy a little more time?"

Belen said disdainfully: "In a small city like Tals City, no matter how much we toss, we can't stop us." ”

"Could it be... Are they waiting for reinforcements?" said Emma, looking up.

"Reinforcements?" Belen shook his head, "It's even more unlikely." Now Headington's only ally, the newly formed Flayden Town Alliance, is still too late to protect itself, how can it be possible to send troops to help them. Who else? It is said that the backstage of Headington, the old nest of the Lowville Chamber of Commerce, has also just been destroyed, and it is impossible to help them. Besides, how many troops those merchants can get. ”

Renard also said: "I don't think they have reinforcements either. But Raymond doesn't do meaningless things, hehe. Interesting, it seems that he really has some idea. ”

Emma frowned at the various barricades and traps that filled the road: "To clear these things, it will be at least night." ”

Belen said: "I originally thought that there would be a decisive battle here, but the camp was built in a semi-long-term way, and it took time to clean up. In this way, we will not be able to continue the march until at least tomorrow at noon. Damn it. It was actually delayed here for more than 2 days. ”

The various materials used to build the barracks, including timber and tents, were important military supplies and could not be used once and thrown away. Therefore, it is very time-consuming to clean up the camp that has been built.

"Your Highness, what next?" asked Emma, "and after that, two more towns fell into the hands of the enemy. Do we ignore them or not, and just head straight to Tails. ”

"No, I can't. Belen vetoed: "Raymond is very cunning, who knows if he will arrange a heavy army in one of the towns." These two towns are on our flank, and they must be taken back for safety. ”

"But it will also take a lot of time. ”

"I can't care so much at this time. ”

Just as Emma and Belen were arguing, Renard, who had not spoken, suddenly burst out laughing.

"Your Highness, what are you—" The two looked at him puzzled.

Renard touched his chin and said hesitantly: "No matter what Raymond wants to delay time, his purpose has been achieved." Honestly, I'd love to see what he wants to do against me. ”

"However, it's not my style to be reactive, and in return, I should give them some color. Emma?" he called as he spoke.

As if he knew what he wanted to say, Emma said: "No problem, the other side has already agreed to our request, and I believe that troops will be sent in the next few days." ”

"Good. Renard was satisfied, and he shook his head with a sigh: "Raymond, Raymond, no matter what you want to do, you probably never dreamed that someone would be stabbed in the back." It's a pity, it looks like I'm going to score a point in this game. ”

Then, he commanded: "There is no need to take any risks now, just do as Belen said, and occupy those two towns before advancing." It doesn't matter, we just have time to play with them. ”

"Yes. Belen and Emma replied respectfully.

I don't know what kind of plan Renard has to make him so confident. "A stab in the back", could it be that Headington would be in danger?

For the next three days, the Dirk army cleared the threat from the towns of Canton and Garlina before reaching the real line of the Hedington army. At this time, nearly six days had passed since they were supposed to arrive.

And it was these precious 6 days that quietly changed the situation of the battle fundamentally.

Inside the city of Tars. Command of the Headington Army.

"The enemy army is about 6 days behind schedule, and Lord Raymond's plan has succeeded. Bryce reports to the crowd.

"Great, it's worth the hard work of the past few days. Harlot was the first to jump up and cheer.

The rest of the people were also full of joy, and it was a whole 6 days, which was too precious. Otherwise, this place would have been breached by the enemy long ago.

"How's Renard doing now?" Raymond said calmly.

Bryce said: "After the capture of Canton yesterday. The enemy did not advance any further, and was probably resting. Baster is leading scouts to monitor their movements, but it is believed that the enemy will soon attack us. ”

It was clear to everyone that this time was not like the previous ones, the line from Villetown to Tails was their most rearmost line of defense, and everyone had no way to retreat, and they had to keep the enemy out.

In other words, the next one. It's all a hard-fought battle.

"When are the reinforcements coming?" Harlot couldn't help but complain, "Why hasn't there been any movement at all." ”

Speaking of this, everyone was worried. Although the fleet of the Lowville Chamber of Commerce promised that after transporting supplies to Godan Grassland, they would send steppe warriors to Headington on the return journey.

However, more than a month has passed since the departure of the fleet, but there is no news at all, and God knows where the reinforcements are. This is their only hope, and it can't help but make people anxious.

"Don't worry, we'll be able to make it to the end. Lutz said in a deep voice.

His calm personality gave everyone some confidence. Hilnis changed the subject: "So, where will the enemy choose to attack from?"

Bryce shook his head, "Before they make a move." No one knows what to do. Next, it's up to Renard to make a move. ”

Raymond propped his hands on the table and said in a deep voice: "From now on, everyone should be in good spirits and pay close attention to the movements of the enemy army, and victory will definitely be ours." ”

"Oh!" the crowd shouted in unison, full of confidence.

However. No one knew what was going on, just when they had drained all their forces and stopped Dirk's army at the front. Far behind, Headington was in great danger.

Headington.

"What, Farak City has sent troops to us?" Charlotte was so surprised that she dropped the quill in her hand.

"Yes, Mistress Freddy asked me to inform you that this is the information he has just learned from the agent he planted there. The soldier who came to report said.

Located at the foot of the Mana Mountains north of Headington, Farak City was originally the three main towns in this remote area, along with Headington and Alston.

Farak is mainly a mining company, especially producing high-quality crystals, and it is there that the "crystal crystal nucleus" on Bastet's body, which is feared by the necromancy, is produced.

Originally, the relationship between Farak and Headington was good, but since Raymond took away Farak's important miner resource goblin, the relationship between the two sides has deteriorated sharply. Since then, Farak has closed the door to Headington.

And as Headington's power gradually increased, Farak became so honest that everyone almost forgot about his northern neighbor.

However, at the moment when Raymond had taken all the troops and Headington was extremely empty, this close neighbor, who had never made trouble, actually led his army to attack!?

It was so incredible that Charlotte could barely believe her ears.

Why did Andrew do this (Farak's lord)?Didn't he know the consequences?Or was there some misunderstanding in it...

A series of thoughts crossed Charlotte's mind, and he hurriedly said to the soldiers, "Quick, go and inform Princess Sophia and Rickett." ”

The front line was tight, and almost all of the people who could go to war in Headington were gone, and Sean and Morini also took over from Rutz in charge of the eastern occupation zone.

Therefore, the only people who can take charge of Heidington at present are Charlotte, Rickett, Freddie and Princess Sophia, and none of them can fight.

The situation may be more critical than imagined. (To be continued......)