Chapter Fifty-Seven: South to New Gar

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In the early morning rallying horns, the entire coalition army began to gradually assemble, the high banners were erected, and the soldiers came together with their heads held high, as if they were going to a grand ceremony.

There was no doubt that everything would go according to plan, and even the most cautious Marshal Terenus was confident and unnervous at the moment.

"This is not a war at all, we are just taking the brethren to Singar for a walk, to see the scenery of the foreign land, and by the way to clean up a group of barbaric bandits who have broken through the empty gates!" These were the words of Lord Terenus at the breakfast meeting in the early morning, and the atmosphere of the whole army became very relaxed.

In the minds of most soldiers, such a powerful army, as long as it goes south along the steel avenue of the Silent Forest and sets up a position outside the city of New Gar, there is no need to start a battle at all, shoot a few arrows, and make a gesture. It was enough to make the orcs of the tower defending the city flee in fear.

The Dwarves of Singar recaptured the city, the Noldor elves received iron ingots, and the humans received gold, food, and spices, and for a time they were all happy and happyβ€”and the orcs were duly rewarded.

There is a saying that "when you come out to mix, you always have to pay it back." "If you dare to attack brazenly, you must be prepared to be destroyed by others, and no one can be rampant.

As for fighting the orcs together, it was not yet time - at least for the northern humans, Helena's "great martial arts" had not yet spread to all the farms and towns, and many lords had not yet sworn allegiance to her, and it was impossible for Theodore and the others to risk being taken to the lair to fight the orcs.

Until now, Terenus was still uneasy, and he was very unsure about whether the lords were willing to be loyal to Helena--how many nobles knew about the existence of this princess except for a very few people? They could completely excuse themselves with various reasons and not recognize Helena's identity!

But now there are at least two Grand Dukes willing to support them, and there are some convincing factors, and all that remains is to organize His Highness's own army - at least to recruit a knightly order that is enough for Liliang, and without its own armed Liliang, it is still necessary to rely on people to Zuihou.

There are many lords in the north, and there are many nobles who have not been feuded, as well as their descendants, who can only live as wandering knights, and these people are very good sources of troops. A righteous man with enough names can tie them up and make them serve Her Royal Highness the Princess. All that's left is to find a way to get a territory that can feed these knights, and this is no less difficult, at least not less than retaking the imperial capital.

The journey was long and difficult! Tyrenus looked at the holy, goddess-like princess Helena, smiling as the soldiers looked up, and then urged the horses under him to follow, guarding her like a loyal knight.

"Knights of the Dawn, follow Princess Lenna of Hail!" Will, the lieutenant behind him, immediately summoned the knights who were ready to go: "Fight for the Radiant Cross and Pendragon, advance-!!!"

The high-spirited Dawn Knights of the "――――――!!!!!!" raised their banners and galloped their horses, flying like a white cloud shadow on the avenue.

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"You are the one introduced by Lord Julian, the Roman cavalry commander, General Belisarius?"

Under the banner of the Chinese army, Terenus looked at the slightly frivolous but high-spirited Roman commander beside him, and his eyes were a little disbelieving: "Listening to what His Excellency Julian said, he is a fairly trustworthy cavalry commander, and he seems to be a little younger!"

"Belisarius, the legionary cavalry, salutes you, Your Excellency!" Belisarius smiled indifferently, and rode on his horse and saluted Terenus with a standard Roman military salute: "But let me clarify, young people still make up the majority of the Roman army, and they are full of energy!"

"Well, now there's a task for you, Commander Belisarius!" Terenus wasn't going to talk nonsense with the young man, "The army is heading south to New Gar, and a group of cavalry is needed to scout and lead the way, and clear the obstacles along the way. Mr. Theodore Julian recommended you to me as the Scout Captain. ”

"Go south, keep moving forward, you don't have to go with the army, you are not allowed to stop unless you encounter the enemy, I grant you full authority for contingencies, General Belisarius. Of course, unauthorized action is also prohibited. ”

"Understood, everything is under command!" Belisarius had a knowing smile on his face: "The Roman legions have always demanded themselves with military orders!"

"I don't think I need to say more. Terenus nodded, and handed him a dozen scrolled letters: "If you meet the dwarves of Singar, or their army, show this, Rivad Bixia said, this thing should work, and the local dwarves will help you!"

"Understood!" Belisarius understood at once, and took it straight to the pointβ€”whether it was useful or not, less is better than more, especially if it really worked.

"Besides, it seems that your Caesar is not too comfortable to let you carry out the mission alone, so he specially asked me to appoint you an additional deputy - this person is actually known to you!" Tyrenus smiled at his age, "Like, you are still friends." ”

"Friend?" said Belisarius, strangely and happily, "that would be better!"

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On the straight road of steel, a group of light cavalry was galloping and advancing rapidly - without flags, without uniform attire, from all over the world, Roman cavalry, Salion cavalry, Mistermai cavalry, and even conscripted knights.

However, they don't need any special signs, they are instantly recognizable to enemies from such obvious appearances. As for themselves, the marshal of the coalition forces had already explained when they came, the fat man with three heads was all allies, and the monsters taller than the war horse were all enemies.

This is the benefit of foreign warfare, you don't have to deliberately tell if you have accidentally injured your own people, as long as you look very strange, it is definitely the enemy, not as careful as in the civil war, after all, an careless situation often happens in the melee.

Isn't there a saying that what is more accurate than the enemy's bullets is often the bullets of one's own people -- and they often shoot from behind, and they are always impossible to guard.

But there is also a downside - that is, there is almost no possibility of surrender, and it is impossible for humans to attack humans for the sake of elves, and vice versa. Similar examples have only appeared in the war between humans and Noldor elves, but both sides are relatively restrained, what humans want to fight for is only absolute independence, and elves do not look down on human cities, although there are many contradictions, but at least the captives can still be given preferential treatment.

As for the orcs, the destruction of the empire made all other races understand the fate of being occupied by the orcs, so the coalition had such an extremely bloody order, and it was fully implemented.

There are absolutely no captives, and the only way out for any surviving orc soldiers is to die.

But at this moment, Belisarius didn't care about this, he just wanted to know that the one sent by Weishenme to march with him was actually this extremely rigid guy -- Ustan Konstantin!

Maybe it's to avoid suspicion? Stuff this guy into your own team? Ha! Belisarius doesn't care about that, as long as this guy stops nagging, then everything will be fine.

Although Belisarius had always admired such a decent gentleman as Ustan, and liked to associate with such fellows, most of what they said could be fulfilled, and they would not stab you in the back, and they were sincere.

But sometimes, it's too serious, and it's annoying, isn't it? People still prefer easy-going guys, who tend to be swearing, but funny, and easy to get along with.

"I still stick to the point we came and it's not the best time to send troops. Before Belisarius could speak, Ustan couldn't help himself: "Rushing with light cavalry, this is a very haode strategy, but it is also very dangerous -- we are going to break directly into the enemy's hinterland!"

"Please don't have any doubts about my commanding abilities, Tribune Konstantin. Belisarius said angrily: "I think I have more say than you on how to command the cavalry!"

"Just to keep you on your toes, nothing else. Ustan replied a little absent-mindedly, his eyes looking at the scenery in the distance: "............ If there is anything wrong, please forgive me. ”

"Hmm?!" Belisarius looked at Ustan in astonishment, and said to himself, when did this guy be so good at talking, but he immediately understood the reason, and laughed evilly: "It seems that that girl has a great influence on you!"

"Please put all your mind to command, General Belisarius!" Ustan turned his head in embarrassment and replied coldly, "These don't seem to be the questions you should ask!"

"Understood, understood...... said, but the smile on his face did not diminish for a moment. A furious Ustan sped up and left the guy far behind.

"Sir!" a Roman cavalry turned around from the front, "The orc rout has been spotted in front, but it has already run away!"

"Rush over and hand them over to the big force behind. Ustan gave the order: "Keep on your way." ”

"I think the brothers can't wait!"

"It's our mission to go south until we meet resistance, isn't it?" Ustan glared back at Belisarius, "Or do you forget what you said when you came, and obey orders absolutely?!"

"Yes, I remember, but the cavalry weishenme has to obey the rules of the infantry?" Belisarius still squinted at him with a wicked smile: "The brothers are already gearing up, right?"

The cheers of "For the glory of ――――――――――!!!!" turned into a wave.

"Then chargeβ€”!!!!" Belisarius happily drew his sword, and the first horse rushed towards the enemy!

"Slaughter them - !!!!"