Glancing at them contemptuously, Duke Charles said very confidently: "Don't worry, the Headington army will definitely not be able to attack the city, this is the safest." ”

Seeing that everyone didn't seem to believe it, he snorted: "Stupid, use your brains to think about it." Although the Hydington army was outnumbered, it was marching at full speed these days, and all the baggage was left behind, let alone making siege weapons. Although we only have more than 1,000 people, with the tall walls of Aorat, it is not so easy to be breached by soldiers alone. ”

"However, as long as the city of Orat is captured, the entire territory of Gaspard can be liberated, how can the other party give up. It is said that Sophia is in the army, what if the other side is desperate to attack?" someone said.

Duke Charles sneered: "Indeed, if they forcibly attack the city at any cost, we may not be able to hold it, but Headington will also suffer extremely heavy losses. ”

"Don't forget, Renard is about to take the throne, and as soon as the kingdom of Dirk is pacified, he will immediately lead his army. If Headington had suffered heavy losses, he would no longer be able to fight him. So I concluded that Raymond would definitely not risk huge losses and forcibly attack the city. ”

Duke Charlie, although he is self-serving, is not a fool, and he has a very clear judgment of the current situation.

Hearing this, the nobles below understood, and their depressed mood rose again.

Finally, Duke Charles said confidently: "So don't worry, Orat City is the safest." Even if all the outside territories fall, as long as we hold on here, Sofia's hopes of recovering will be dashed. When Renard arrives with his army, Raymond can only flee back obediently, Gaspard is still ours, wah, ha..."

The main hall of the palace echoed with the smug smile of Duke Charles, and Ackermann, who was standing behind him, looked in the direction of the city. My heart was full of worry.

Lord Raymond, don't back down, I've been here enough...

"It's too bad, we're in a bad situation. ”

Outside the city, there was a heavy atmosphere in the command tent of the Beddington Army.

As the Duke of Charles judged, the Headington army was now facing a dilemma. Although the offensive against other places was unusually smooth. But for the most important city of Orat, they were helpless.

Due to the speed of the march, the Hydington army did not have time to make siege equipment, and now the 20,000 troops gathered outside the city, although they knew that there were only a few enemies left in the city, they could only look at the tall walls of Orat and sigh.

"According to Ackerman's secret news, Duke Charles decided to defend to the end because we had no siege equipment and that Renard would come to the rescue soon. Bryce said.

"That guy's judgment of the situation is quite accurate. Makudi said hatefully.

"There are less than 2,000 enemy troops in the city. We were able to storm it. Hilnis said, "I don't believe I can't beat it." ”

Raymond shook his head and said: "Absolutely not, so even if we capture Orat, we will suffer heavy losses, how can we deal with Renard's attack." I would never do anything that would not cost me. ”

"However, if Orat cannot be captured, even the rest of Gaspard will be of no avail. Bryce said worriedly.

"Then besiege the city and see who lasts longer. Fidi said.

Hermmy shook his head and said, "No, time is not on our side. If it drags on. As soon as the Dirk army arrived, we had no choice but to retreat. At that time, under the chain reaction, even the other occupied land will not be able to be saved. ”

"Then this battle was not fought in vain. Harlot was dumbfounded.

"If you can't take Orat, so to speak. Bryce said in a deep voice.

But in today's situation, it is obviously impossible to capture Orat City at a very small cost. The Headington army couldn't help but fall into a dilemma, and the optimism brought to everyone by the momentum a while ago was like a bamboo. It's long gone.

"Can you trick him out of the way?" Hilness suggested, "such as deliberately showing weakness and luring the defenders out to attack." ”

Hermmy shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it's impossible. The enemy is less than a tenth of ours, and no matter how much they are lured, they will not risk attacking. ”

"Uh... If you are persuaded to surrender—" Marcudi stopped himself in the middle of speaking, apparently believing that even Duke Charles would never surrender.

"What then?" Harlott spread his hands, "unless you can fly in and open the gates." ”

Naturally, no one paid attention to what he said.

"Damn. How could this have happened!" Bryce was so angry that he slammed his fist on the table: "How did Duke Charlie's idiot suddenly become smarter." ”

However, just when everyone was arguing, Raymond, who had never expressed his position, suddenly said: "Persuasion? It seems that this is the only way to go. ”

"What?" Bryce, who was the first to hear this, was stunned and said, "Lord Raymond, are you not joking, do you really plan to persuade Duke Charles to surrender?"

"If you don't try it, how can you know it? Raymond laughed.

"But... He knew that as long as he held on until Renard came, he would be able to get out of trouble, but how could he surrender. Bryce said hurriedly.

At this time, everyone else also heard Raymond's "amazing move" and persuaded him.

"Lord Raymond, Duke Charles has done a lot of evil, and he knows that he will not be pardoned, and he will definitely be tough to the end. ”

"You're doing it in vain. ”

"Boss, aren't you dizzy?"

...

However, no matter what everyone said, Raymond seemed to have an iron heart. Strangely, however, Raymond did not send an emissary or a letter of surrender to the city, but instead offered to return to Headington.

"Lord Raymond, what are you doing running back at this time?" the crowd became more and more unable to understand Raymond's actions.

"Go borrow two things. ”

Leaving this unclear sentence, Raymond left the barracks.

After Raymond left, the people who stayed behind had no choice but to besiege the city.

However, there is plenty of food and grass in Orat City, and Duke Charles will naturally not be afraid. With no fear, he even sent people to the city walls to provoke and insult him. The Headington army was furious, but helpless.

"Wow, ahhhhh

On this day, the Gaspard army on the city wall insulted for a while, and after leaving triumphantly, Harlot was so angry that he drew his sword: "Siege the city." Lao Tzu is going to pull out the dead fat man and chop it into meat sauce. ”

"Calm down. Bryce stopped him and said, "Master Raymond is not here, no one can act on their own." ”

"But look at what the enemy has been doing these days. Harlot exclaimed, "The soldier will run out of patience." ”

No matter how high the morale is, the morale of the Hedington army has been greatly reduced, and the soldiers are complaining that there are already signs of instability.

"Even so. Be patient!" Bryce said categorically, "Everything will wait until Lord Raymond returns." "He's the most elite professional soldier and he can keep his fighting spirit in any situation.

"But Lord Raymond, he wants to persuade him to surrender," said Marcudi, who was about to speak, "how is this possible?" ”

"I guess he really has something to do. Someone speculated.

But more people said: "Lord Raymond is really smart, and he was confused for a while." ”

......

In this way, time passed slowly in tension and uneasiness. After a few more days, Raymond finally returned.

Surprisingly, Raymond came back with the magic doll who was inseparable from Alina, Ah Tu.

Seeing that Raymond brought the bucket-like puppet, everyone didn't understand what he wanted to do. Could it be that when he said he was borrowing something, he was borrowing this thing?

But can this thing take Orat City?

"What exactly are you going to do, Lord Raymond?" even Bryce, who was the calmest, couldn't help himself. Masase asked, "Please tell us." ”

Fortunately, this time Raymond didn't plan to hide it anymore, he shook a black bracelet on his hand: "Of course, I'm going to persuade Duke Charles to surrender." ”

Then, he said his plan.

After listening to this, everyone was stunned, and everyone had a shocked expression on their faces.

"It's... That's too messy, isn't it?"

"No way. Raymond shrugged: "Before Renard can attack, Orat City must be taken." And it can't pay too much, so it can only be dangerous. ”

Seeing Raymond's decision, the others had nothing to say, so they could only follow and prepare.

Although Raymond's adventure plan was kept strictly secret, Sophia still knew about it. She hurried over.

"Raymond, are you really going to do that?"

"yes, that's the only way. Raymond said.

"But it's too dangerous. Sophia said anxiously. After a pause, she said in a low voice: "If it really doesn't work this time, then it's better to withdraw the troops, anyway, there will be a chance in the future." ”

If you can't take Orat City, you can't liberate Gaspard, and as a princess, she is more anxious than anyone else. But even so, Sophia didn't want Raymond to take the risk.

"No, it's the last chance. Raymond shook his head and said, "Once Renard ascends the throne, he will be able to annex Gaspard without any scruples, and if you don't get ahead of him, it will be difficult to retake your country in the future." ”

"So, no matter how adventurous, I had to give it a try this time. ”

Seeing that Sophia still wanted to persuade herself, Raymond shook the bracelet on her wrist, patted Ah Tu beside her again, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, as long as I have these two things, I will definitely succeed." ”

Seeing that Raymond had made up his mind, Sophia no longer dissuaded him. She sighed softly, "Then I'll wait for you here, please be careful." ”

"Don't worry, success is just around the corner. ”

Raymond stroked Sophia's hair, hesitated for a moment, and he suddenly picked up her face and kissed her.

Sophia's body stiffened for a moment, but then hooked Raymond's head and neck, and responded enthusiastically, and the two were entangled for a long time before slowly separating.

Then, Raymond smiled at her and strode out.

There weren't many people involved in this operation, and Raymond chose to be highly skilled fighters. In addition to the old ministries of Baste, Harlot, Hilnis, Lorna. There are also Ahita, Fidi and others, in addition to more than a dozen carefully selected elite fighters.

Raymond will rely on them to break through the gates of Orat City in the next operation.

"What, are you scared?"

While preparing. Raymond asked, seeing Harlott rubbing his hands together.

"Cut, boss, you're underestimating me too much. Over the years, I have been born and died with you, when have I ever been afraid. Harlot immediately patted his chest.

This small leader of the bandit group has grown into a fierce general under Raymond... Or rather, the blessing general. Although his greedy personality and fear of death have not changed, as Harlot said, at least when he followed Raymond, he never fell off the chain.

"That's good. Raymond patted him on the shoulder: "The war will soon be over." ”

Rolling his eyes, Harlot pointed to the bracelet on Raymond's wrist and said, "Boss." I've seen this thing, it's the space bracelet of the sea dragon, how did you get it?"

That bracelet was indeed Netheris's treasure, and this time Raymond returned to Headington, in addition to borrowing Aliana's magic doll, he went to Netheris on a special trip to borrow this bracelet.

Unexpectedly, Netheris seems to trust Raymond very much. After hearing Raymond's request, he lent him the bracelet without hesitation.

But. What Hailong said made Raymond a little frightened to this day.

"Remember, you owe me a great favor. ”

Based on experience, Raymond knows that nothing good will happen to the dragons. But now I can't care about so much, as long as I can break through Orat City, it will be worth it even if I will be pitted in the future.

Subsequently. After instructing Bryce to take over command temporarily, Raymond led the crowd swaggering towards the gates of Orat.

"Open the door, open the door!"

Standing at the foot of the towering gates of Aorat, Raymond threw his head up and shouted at it.

In fact, when the group walked this way, the defenders on the city wall spotted them. However, because they don't know their intentions. The defenders did not react.

It took a long time for a legion to poke his head out: "Who are you, what do you want to do?"

"I'm Raymond, on the orders of Princess Sophia, to see Duke Charles!" said Raymond.

Hearing this, the defenders above immediately went into confusion. The officer said, "Wait, I'll report." ”

After that, there was no movement on the city walls. It wasn't until an hour later that another nobleman poked his head out and looked at the crowd carefully.

Raymond didn't care, and generously raised his head to let the other party see his appearance clearly. When he saw that it was really Raymond, the nobleman's face immediately showed surprise.

"What do you want to do?" he shouted at Raymond.

Raymond said: "I was ordered by Princess Sophia to meet Duke Charlie and have something to say to him. ”

"If you have anything to say, just tell me. The nobleman said, "I'll convey it to you." ”

"Hmph, why don't you even have the guts to meet the envoy?" said Raymond with pretended disdain.

The nobleman hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Okay then, but you can only come in alone." ”

Raymond immediately said: "That's not good, these people are my entourage, who knows what you will do after I enter the city, I must at least have the most basic self-protection ability." ”

"If you're afraid of even such a few people, then I'd better go back. ”

Saying that, he made a gesture to leave, but the other party was willing to let him leave, and hurriedly said, "Wait, wait." ”

Then, the nobleman retreated, as if consulting with someone. After a moment, he poked his head out again: "Alright then, let them in." ”

Then, the huge gate slowly opened, a gap that only allowed people to pass through. Standing on the city wall, the enemy could clearly see that there was no one else behind Raymond and his party, so he dared to risk opening the door, otherwise he would not agree to kill them.

Raymond walked into the door through the gap first, and immediately saw the long city gate hole behind the door, and the two sides were densely packed with rebel soldiers who seemed to be facing a great enemy. They raised their spears and watched Raymond and his party nervously, apparently attacking if something went wrong.

Raymond calmly spread his hands to show that he had no ill intentions, and then the group walked into the city under the gaze of hundreds of rebel soldiers, and the gate behind him slammed shut, isolating them.

Walking into the city, hundreds of rebel soldiers immediately rushed up. Gather the crowd in the center. Then, the nobleman who had been talking to Raymond on the city wall came over.

"Lord Raymond, your courage is really admirable, I didn't expect you to dare to come here. He said meaningfully.

Raymond was very carefree, and he said helplessly: "Orat is the capital of Gaspard, and Princess Sophia does not want her people to suffer a disaster. So I wanted a peaceful solution, so I had to negotiate. ”

"Ha Luha, it seems that Her Royal Highness the Princess has a lot of trust in you. Hearing that Sophia forced Raymond to come, the nobleman's eyes immediately showed mockery, so he just said "stupid woman".

"Come with me, then. With that, he led the crowd towards the palace of Aurat, and of course the hundreds of soldiers "escorted" them the whole way.

Outside the palace, the nobleman asked Raymond's retinue to wait. Then he led Raymond into the main hall.

Duke Charles, who had not been seen for a long time, sat on the high throne, staring at Raymond who walked in, and the nobles and officials who had taken refuge in him stood on both sides, with different expressions on their faces, and whispered to each other, and a buzzing noise echoed in the hall.

Seeing Raymond walk in, the expression on Ackerman's face behind Duke Charlie changed unnoticed. At this time, Duke Charles turned back and gestured to him, and Ackerman quickly put on a straight face. Loud voice: "Quiet!"

After a few years of being king, Duke Charles also gained a bit of prestige. Immediately after this sound, the hall fell silent.

Duke Charles said slowly: "Raymond, I didn't expect you to dare to come here." ”

Raymond said: "I am on the orders of Princess Sophia, and I have something to say to you." ”

"Oh?" Duke Charles glanced at him obliquely, and said in a sinister manner, "What does the 'former' princess who defected want to tell me?"

"If the war continues, it will affect the innocent people of the city of Orat. Raymond said, "Therefore, Princess Sophia's hope is that you will surrender." Bring this dispute to a peaceful end. ”

"She sent me to show her sincerity. ”

"That's it..."Duke Charlie touched his three-layer chin, and suddenly let out a mocking laugh: "It's really unashamed, haha

At the same time, the nobles in the hall also laughed along with Da Lu. For a while, Raymond was surrounded by staggering, laughing crowds, like a group of demons dancing wildly.

Raymond stood proudly in the midst of the crowd, and looked at Duke Charles so coldly, not in the slightest that he was ridiculed and behaved in the slightest.

After laughing for a while, Duke Charles himself felt bored, stopped laughing, and the surroundings gradually quieted down.

"Surrender?" However, the contempt in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest: "Does that girl understand what she is talking about?"

Raymond raised his voice and said: "The princess said that as long as you surrender, you can consider leniency and punish your guilt, and your family will not be held accountable, which is already the most generous condition." ”

If he hadn't laughed too hard just now, Duke Charles would have almost laughed out loud again. Rao is like this, he still smiled and said: "Generous, it seems that it has always been a flower in a greenhouse, that girl is really self-righteous." ”

The rest of the nobles also showed dissatisfied expressions, and some even whispered, "Does she treat us all as fools?"

Duke Charles's words are not bad, he is to persuade him to surrender, but he does not even mention the most basic "not to blame the past", but says "leniency", making it clear that everyone must still be held accountable, so it is strange that some people are willing to surrender.

"So, you're not willing to surrender?" Raymond asked.

"What do you think?" said Duke Charles, leaning forward and feeling oppressed, "If you think you can storm the city, then go ahead and give it a try." But I would like to warn you that Prince Renard is about to put down the rebellion in his country, and that when the Dirk army arrives, I am sure you know very well what the consequences will be. ”

"We're all dying, and you dare to call us to surrender without shame? Tell that stinky girl that if she doesn't want to end up miserable, I can consider accepting her surrender. ”

"Haha

"In that case, then I will go back and tell the princess. Raymond said as he walked out of the hall.

"Wait!" Duke Charles shouted.

Raymond turned around and saw Duke Charles condescending, his face full of mockery.

"Since you're already here, do you really think you can go back?"

"What do you mean, what do you mean?" Raymond said in disbelief, "I am the messenger of Princess Sophia, and according to the rules of engagement, you can't embarrass me." ”

"Hehe, the rules of engagement?" Duke Charles sneered, "I really want to thank that girl who is ignorant of the world for taking the initiative to send the enemy's general to me." What else do you say to show sincerity, it's really laughing to death. ”

"This kind of pedantic stupid guy actually wants to return to the country. ”

As he spoke, he waved his hand, only to see hundreds of soldiers pouring out from the back of the main hall, surrounding Raymond in the middle. At the same time, there was also a chaotic sound outside the hall, and it was obvious that Harlot and the others who had stayed outside were also surrounded.

"Grab them for me, cut off their heads and hang them on the city walls!" ordered Duke Charles. (To be continued......)