They didn't speak again, for a figure appeared in the rain. Both Scarlet and Ashruphat recognized that it was someone with a cloak wrapped around their head and running towards it.

The man who came was none other than Eric. The rain was so heavy that when he entered the house, his whole body was already drenched like a chicken in soup. However, Eric did not complain or complain, and his eyes lit up with joy when he saw Scarlet and Ashrufat waiting for him here.

"Very well, you're all here!" said Eric. "We had good luck and now is the perfect time. ”

"What are the plans?" asked Ashrufat.

"Over there, there are three camps, or cells. Eric picked up a few pieces of wood and placed them on the table to show his intentions. "This is a farm camp, this is a ranch camp, and the prisoners here are lucky, because these two places are not dangerous. So our target is not them, but this camp on the edge of the castle. ”

Ashrufat had been to the excavation site, so he knew what Eric was referring to. This is the most dangerous cell in the entire excavation site, so it is also placed in the easiest place to watch. In any case, there are thousands of defenders stationed in that castle, and they can be suppressed at any time if there is a slight change.

However, that refers to normal conditions. In such a heavy rain, if there was any movement in the cell, even though it was said to be close by, the castle side might not be able to know what to do.

"The camp is divided into left and right sides," Eric continued. "At night, there are two guards on each side, and a total of four guards are in charge of guarding. Excavation could not be carried out in such heavy rain, so the guards should be set up the same as at night. My plan was to move on both sides at the same time, kill the four guards, and then leave with the prisoners. ”

"It's useless to leave, there are still hundreds of defenders on the other side of the gate. Ashruphat remembered when he came in.

"There weren't hundreds, there were only thirty or so people. Eric replied. "The rain was too heavy and didn't last long, so there wasn't enough food to accommodate a few hundred people. At the same time, during such heavy rains, there will be no outsiders to take care of them. So before the heavy rain began, most of the troops on the side of the gate had withdrawn to the castle. ”

"After all, there are more than thirty people. "Dozens of people, it's impossible to kill them all at once. And with so many magicians taught, there must be some way to send a warning in the heavy rain.

"Baron Pinold's men will take advantage of the heavy rain to lurk at the door. All we have to do is open the door. Eric replied. "Even if they had sent a warning message, by the time the castle garrison arrived, we would have fled far away. With such heavy rain, the footprints and other things will be washed away immediately, and they have nowhere to chase if they want to. Wait until the rain stops...... Days have passed, and everything has been done. ”

"Pinod's men?" Ashrufaat realized that there was a speech problem in it, wasn't he counting Pinold's subordinates right now?

"I've got in touch with your companion. Eric explained. "There is a team waiting outside the gate to help with this escape. As for the prisoners...... I've already informed a few people as well. However, there is no need to think about it, and they are all willing to participate in this operation. ”

"But this kind of heavy rain, even if everything goes well, will also lose a lot of people. Ashrufat said.

"In this kind of heavy rain, there are definitely things like getting lost and getting lost. Eric didn't waver in the slightest. "But that's something to be done. Personally, as long as we can save half of them, it's worth it!"

"And when exactly will we act?"

"Tonight. Eric replied.

......

On a rainy night, the sky was exceptionally dark. A few torches hung on the wall and swayed, illuminating the room in a blood-red color.

The barracks were in fact prison cells for prisoners, each with a strong iron bar, and five or seven or even nine prisoners lived in a cell. However, this number is not limited, and many people die every day, so the cells gradually become empty. Eventually, though, a new batch of prisoners will arrive to fill the gap in the number of dead cages. Few of the guards cared where the man came from, whether it was the real heinous condemned prisoner, or just other exiles who had committed petty crimes, or perhaps the unlucky ones who had been kidnapped, or even some fool who had volunteered to die for his religion. Anyway, these people were quickly sent to several nearby cemeteries, as deceased.

But tonight, the barricaded doors of all the cells were opened, and they swayed in the wind in the empty barracks, making a slight and piercing sound of metal rubbing. The bodies of the guards on duty lay on the ground, all of whom were attacked and killed without noticing. It wasn't really their fault, and when Eric, a mid-level official at the excavation site (who was even the chief to the guards), suddenly attacked, they were very difficult to defend against.

Most of the prisoners had been here for a short time and had seen how many of their companions died, so convincing the prisoners to leave was a trivial matter. Compared to death, a walk on a rainy night is much more cute. Carrie came up with an effective way to show the way for this loose and large team. They brought a long string and let them hold it forward.

If the timing had been different, perhaps the commotion of the prisoners as they advanced would have attracted the attention of the sentinels outside. But there were no sentinels today, and the sound of the pouring rain made the sound even more naturally blocked. The garrison of the castle did not notice that a great escape was going on right under their noses.

"We have to pick up the pace, we're much slower than expected!" said Ishrufat at the front of the group, with Eric. There was a considerable distance between the cell and the gate of the excavation site, and the heavy rain and darkness of the night greatly hindered the progress of the group of fugitives. "Either way, get there before dawn! ”

Eric was aware of the aberrations, but thankfully it was only to the extent of the inappropriateness. After all, in the rain, you can't see too far during the day. And at this time, it was so dark, the rain was so heavy, and the road was so slippery. Although the practice of pulling long ropes effectively reduces the confusion and dispersion of personnel, it also has a certain impact on speed.

"At our current pace, it's going to be dawn over there. "Ashrufat remembered the structure of the gate, and to be honest, it was built with the prisoners in mind as well. If the fleeing party were indeed discovered, the remaining defenders would have sounded the alarm and cut the landing chain of the gates. When the time comes, people can only climb down from the city wall with the help of ropes. In this case, it would take a very long time for all the thousands of prisoners to escape.

"Indeed...... So what to do?" the rain drenched Eric's face, dripping down his jaw.

"I'll go over with Scarlet first and see if we can open the door first. Ashrufat said.

"You, but they don't know you, they'll be prepared before you act!" said Eric, exclaiming.

"That's not a problem. Ashrufat remembered the lax guards of the defenders. "Do you know how they sent the alarm?"

"There's a magic gong on the walls!" replied Eric. "As soon as there is a knock, the castle will know that something is wrong with the gate. ”

"I'll go get rid of the gong, and then I'll open the gates and wait for you. ”

"I'm not sure your companions will be keeping vigil outside, they may arrive in the morning. Eric said.

"It's okay!" replied Ashrufat. "My purpose was just to destroy the gong and open the door by the way. It doesn't matter if there's anyone outside the door. ”

Eric hesitated, but finally agreed. "Okay, you take Scarlet with you!"

"I'll ...... alone," but it was not appropriate for Ashrufat to refuse this kind request himself, so he agreed.

As they discussed the issue, at the back of the line, two men were walking silently behind the most stubborn, following a man holding a rope. If a third person looked closely, they would see that one of the men had a tattoo of a tiger tattooed on his hand. This kind of tattoo is a common sign in the street ruffians, mainly to intimidate ordinary people and show off their status. The two men's necks were faintly discerning symbols painted in some kind of red paint - the symbol of a condemned prisoner. This was done to make it easier for the guillotine executioner to hit the right place.

Actually, this is not surprising, although many of the prisoners here do not deserve to die, but there are some who deserve to die.

"Big brother, we're ...... this time Can you get out of the city?" said one of them in a low voice to his companion.

"I don't know what to do. The other replied in the same way. "Remember the gate when we came in?"

"Well, I remember, it's not easy to get through there. ”

"That Eric must have some plan to get through there, but the slightest mistake and we're dead. We'll block this position and wait to be killed. The one who spoke smirked. "Maybe we can do it another way?"

"But there's no escape from this place?" In fact, every prisoner had seen the brutal spectacle of the guards torturing the captured prisoners. The only exit here was a large number of soldiers and an impenetrable wall, and it was better to climb the cliffs on all sides than to climb over that wall, at least the latter was theoretically possible. And, of course, the beach on one side. However, the sea does not seem to be very friendly, and the guards often pick up bloodied corpses from the beach that have been eaten by fish or whatever, and show them to the prisoners to dispel their foolish thoughts.

"I have a solution...... Let's go to the castle and report it. The one who spoke turned to the side and said in a voice that could only be heard by his companions. "Tell them about Eric's betrayal...... We're going to be rewarded for sure!"

"Reward? but...... If you stay, even if you get a reward, you may not be free!"

"No, I know the priest...... He's the head of the place now, but I've seen him in the past...... He was a generous man. If we ask him for freedom as a reward, he will never refuse. ”

"But, Boss......"

"Come with me, or stay here and gamble!" the man looked around, the two of them were already a short space away from the big group, and it was raining heavily, and if they turned around and escaped into the darkness, no one would be able to track them down, or even find them at all. Even if it is discovered, it will be interpreted as a dark and scattered. "You can do it yourself. ”

His companion hesitated for a moment, but finally made a decision.

The two figures silently retreated into the dark rain.