PS: Thanks for the tip from the Blue Ghost Eye

Three days later, when Gehr saw the Silver Hills overlapping to the north, it indicated that they had completed the first half of the long run and were about to return to Haysting's territory, though it was not under the control of the Hystings.

The middle and high-level of the Knights are all relieved, this kind of long-distance attack is most worried about the things that happen along the way, although all kinds of preparations have been made in advance, but it is not foolproof, as long as any slight mistake may lead to the complete collapse of this plan, but fortunately, this situation did not happen in the end.

It's just that now the knights are facing a big problem, although they have deliberately brought more food before departure, but in order to ensure the speed of the march, it is still very limited, after these ten days of long-distance marching, the food has been exhausted, and now it can be said that there is no food.

However, in response to this situation, they had an estimate before departure, and made various preparatory plans, and the current situation was obviously the most ideal situation, and there were many more choices for Gehr and them.

When they arrived at this border, it was no longer the uninhabited wasteland they had before, and they could encounter the border guards of the Gantt people at any time, so in order to maintain concealment, the knights chose to march day and night, except for the necessary secret sentry and reconnaissance cavalry, everyone else would hide in a hidden place during the day.

It was a camp in a secluded valley, and Gehr was sitting in his tent, contemplating at the huge map laid out on the ground.

After a long time, suddenly there was a sound of footsteps outside the tent.

Soon, I saw several people walking into the tent. The leader was none other than the goddess Camerita, and the rest were also his knightly attendants.

Before, these people went outside to investigate. Apparently there are now results.

"How?" asked Gehr.

"Sir, we've been up close all morning. It can be determined that the enemy army in Fort Alkan is about the same as the previous intelligence, and the number of soldiers is estimated to be about 1,000, but the defense is very tight, especially for the Dalangwal corridor, the inspection force is very strong, and every caravan that passes by will be closely checked. Duff came up and made a report to Gehr.

The Dalangwal Corridor was a major route of communication between the Merzai region of Hasting and the western provinces of the Gantt Empire. Surrounded by mountains and rugged forests, the Dharanwal Corridor is a line of narrow plains surrounded by mountains, and has always been a strategically important link between the Duchy of Haysting and the Gantt Empire.

To this end, the two countries built castles at each end of the Dalangwal corridor to control the passage. On the side of the Duchy of Haysting, Arkan Fort - now, of course, in the hands of the Slarkna coalition.

Before leaving, according to the summary of intelligence from all sides, it can be determined that Alkan Fort is an important rear stronghold of the Slakna coalition army, not only the wounded soldiers will be sent here for recuperation, but also accumulated a lot of aid from the Gantt Empire, which can be regarded as one of the lifelines of the Upper Slavna coalition army.

But fortunately, because it is in the rear, and the other end of the corridor is controlled by the Gantts, which can be relied on, so the Slarkna coalition army does not have many troops here. It also gave Gehr their chance.

Because of the long-distance expedition and the enemy's territory, Elibrock had no ability to provide intelligence support to Gehr and them, and could only rely on Gehr and them to conduct reconnaissance on their own. Compare it with the pre-departure information to make a judgment.

However, luck was apparently on Geer's side, and the Slarkna coalition did not send reinforcements to Alkanburg during this time.

Gehr nodded, turning his gaze to the side of the goddess, "Carmelita." What about your side?"

"No problem, the trail still exists. It's enough for us to pass," replied the goddess.

Before leaving, Gehr learned that Carmelita would also join the expedition. And it is said that she also has the credit for the planning of this time, especially since she has traveled to this land before, and her guidance along the way has also confirmed what she said is true.

What's more, she also provided a fortress that bypassed the Gantt Empire and went straight to the Darangwal Corridor, which was a key part of the plan.

After hearing this, Gehr drew a line on the parchment map, starting from this valley, walking west along the hills, and then suddenly turning north, entering the path provided by Carmerita, along the primeval forest at the foot of the mountain, you can go straight to Alkan Fort, the total distance is only more than ten kilometers.

"You go down and have a good rest, and when the sun goes down, we will set out and act according to the plan. ”

"Yes, sir. ”

......

As the crimson garments offered by dusk were stripped of the earth, the camp in the valley began to boil, and groups of soldiers left the tents and began to move according to the predetermined plan.

Not long after the whole army entered the trail, the wind began to pick up, and feather-like snow flakes followed, falling on the heads of the warriors, who soon enveloped them into moving snowmen.

In this snowy night, thousands of warriors strode towards their goal with the squeak of snow under their feet, puffing through the white mist and weaving through the winding paths between the mountains and dense forests.

This path is located in the middle of the dense forest, and it is only a beast path trampled by wild beasts, which is very secretive, and I don't know how Carmelita found it in the past.

But this also means that the road is not in good condition, the road is narrow, and in many places it can only accommodate one or two people to walk. For this reason, Gehr divided the whole army into two parts, and he himself personally commanded more than 100 men to walk in the front to open the way. In order to ensure speed and physical strength, everyone wore only warm clothing, armor and weapons were placed on horseback, and people led the way.

The journey was very difficult, but there were no accidents, and we reached the predetermined location before dawn.

The lush canopy of the mountain trees is covered with thick snow, which blocks the brilliance of the goddess Ingrid, making the forest particularly gloomy. A jackdaw was startled by the marching warriors, flapping its wings and about to chirp, when an arrow silently passed through its throat, causing it to tumble down the treetops and be caught by the soldiers below.

"That's it, in that direction. The beautiful goddess put away her bow and arrows and pointed ahead.

Gehr took a few steps forward, brushed aside the snowflake-stained branches in front of him, and saw through the gap the hillside down the hill - not far away was Alkanburg.

The snow had stopped, and the open ground in front of him was snow-white, and Alkanburg stood quietly hundreds of meters away, the huge black shadow like a sleeping beast, only the occasional flash of fire proved that it was still awake.

While Gehr was carefully observing the movements of Alkanburg, the following troops also arrived one after another, and those who arrived immediately began to rest and eat, and seize the time to regain their strength.

The aura of murder in the dense forest became stronger and stronger, and the birds and finches also sensed that something was wrong here, as if a vicious beast was hiding here, and they moved to other places one after another.

When all the staff had arrived and had almost rested, Gehr gave the order.

"Let's go. ”

The soldiers stood up, put on their armor, and took up their weapons, their armor and weapons glowing coldly under the entanglement of the moonlight, like stars falling to the ground.

Although everyone's faces were tired that could not be concealed, the undisguised war intent was revealed in their eyes.

At this time, there is no need to mobilize anything, everyone knows very well that their goal is ahead, victory is in sight, and defeat, they never think about it.

......

Fort Alkan is not a fortress, it used to be more of a surveillance and early warning role in the hands of the Haysting, and after the Waynes, although its importance has increased, they have no will to turn it into an impregnable fortress far from the front line.

The Slacna army stationed at Alkanburg actually only had more than 800 men, located in the rear of the entire occupied area, and there were also "allies" that the Gantt Empire could rely on, they could not have imagined that there would be an enemy attacking them at this time, and it was from the direction of the Gantt Empire. Usually they pay the most attention to avoid spies disguised as merchants to sneak in and destroy the goods, and they don't think about the rest at all, so the defense of these Arkan defenders is only superficial, especially at night when no merchants will come.

The Slark soldiers were still on guard at night, patrolling and inspecting the like, although not much, but they were still more acceptable, but when the first rays of clear sunlight dispelled the darkness and entered Alkan Fort, they naturally relaxed.

With the mentality of "nothing happens at night, let alone during the day", the guards left the lookout before waiting for their comrades to change shifts, and went to the cafeteria to have some breakfast to fill their stomachs that had been protesting incessantly. They were ready to return to the lookout when they had eaten, and then they would work with their companions, who had always been late, as they had done before.

It's a pity that this behavior that was completely problematic in the past has brought disaster to them.

In this short period of time, Gehr personally led a hundred soldiers to cross the wall of Arkan Fort, which was about five or six meters high, and easily killed the few Slark troops who were staying at the city gate, and opened the city gate before most of the defenders were unaware.

The winner was already decided at this moment.

"Kill!"

In the midst of the defenders' stunned gaze, the weapons and iron hooves of the Haysthunder had descended on them.

"Don't let anyone get out of here alive!" Gel's sword whistled through the air, giving the order as he reaped the lives of the Wayne. This is not because he is cruel by nature, but because if the news of the fall of Alkanburg is reported, it will have a great impact on the subsequent planning, and may even fail. At this moment, he will never be allowed to show mercy to his subordinates.

However, this order was apparently very popular with the soldiers who stormed the castle, and the soldiers, represented by Alval, were red-eyed, shouted slogans, and drank the blood of their enemies.

The blood stained the snow red, and it was extremely dazzling. (To be continued......)