Valhalla, in front of the Hall of Heroes.

In the tense atmosphere, the confrontation between the Black Sand Collar side and the other Grand Duke's side continued.

With the stone hall gate at the center, the people stood distinctly: the subordinates of the Grand Dukes and the palace guards occupied the inner ring, and the men of the Black Sand Collar surrounded them on the outside, and both sides glared at each other angrily, many with their palms pressed against their blades, crossbows on standby, shields up, ready for battle.

And it all depends on the crucial conversation between the five Grand Dukes in the Stone Hall.

Even in this case, the Viscount of Munton City under the Black Sand Collar, and Lhasa Kambida, were among the few people who could still hold their composure—at least compared to the swordswoman Chloess Kiss with a fierce glare on his side and fingers flicking, Viscount Kambida seemed calm and unstrained.

That was until a sentry scout brought the latest news into his ears and made Cambida frown.

After a moment's thought, the viscount beckoned to Chloehi, walked to the corner with a solemn face, and sent for the fiery knight Tulha.

The three of them gathered, and Kambida took a deep breath and carefully said what he had heard.

"News has come from the sentry post at the palace gate," Viscount Cambida lowered his voice and said in a low voice, "someone has broken into the city gate. ”

"There's a good chance you've invaded Valhalla. ”

As soon as these words came out, Chloehi's face changed slightly, his eyes flashed, and Tulha showed a thoughtful expression.

"Broke into the city gate?" the female swordsman said worriedly, "Is there something wrong with our armament?"

Kambida shook his head: "I don't know, but the city gate is still in our hands. ”

"That's funny," Tulha looked up, a slight irritation in his voice, "Count Lewandowski can be overconfident sometimes, but Urad should be able to make up for his shortcomings." ”

"That's what I'm worried about," Cambida sighed.

"A noble-born count and a commoner-captive-turned-order—they can't get along very well. ”

Chloehi's eyes moved:

"How many intruders are there?"

Kambida's expression was subtle, and he didn't seem to be sure: "Not much, it is said that there are no more than a dozen, or even less." ”

The other two were stunned.

"So little?" Chloehi frowned, "What are they going to do?"

Kambida shook his head and said he didn't know.

The Fire Knight snorted coldly: "We have a brigade in the palace, close to five hundred people, most of them are heavy infantry and heavy sword and axe hands, don't worry." ”

The lord then narrowed his eyes: "The identity and location of the intruder?"

As soon as this question came up, Viscount Cambida took a deep breath, and he smiled most politely and spoke cautiously.

Seems embarrassed by this question.

"According to the Sentry's description, it's likely the remnants of the White-Bladed Guards - and maybe the Meteorite, or even the Starmen. ”

The viscount shrugged his shoulders and said lightly, "I guess they came back after robbing that prince." ”

Sure enough, after the "White Blade Guard" and even the "Falling Star" blurted out, Tulha's face became extremely terrifying - as if he had heard a great shame.

Kambida observed his face and said cautiously, "As for the location, they disappeared shortly after they broke in, leaving only a carriage at the palace gate. ”

Silent.

Even Chloehi was silent under Kambida's eyes.

Finally, Lord Tulha took a deep breath: "I'll go to them and give me a guard—even just four squads, a hundred. ”

At this moment, the Fire Knight seemed to be really on fire in his eyes: "This time, I will erase them all." ”

When Kambida heard this, he couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Chloehi raised an eyebrow.

Tulha waited quietly for his answer.

His Excellency the Viscount folded his arms, turned around, and glanced at the doorway of the hall.

"Look at these people in front of you. ”

Cambida said softly.

Following his gaze, Tulha turned to the hall and saw countless soldiers nervously facing each other, on both sides.

He frowned.

Kambida said calmly and unquestionably: "The palace guards, the white-bladed guards, and the attendants of the Grand Dukes add up to more than two hundred people—this is not the leaderless warriors outside, they know very well what they want to protect. ”

"If things change, they're going to fight to the death. ”

"And the Grand Duke is here. ”

Cambida paused for a few seconds.

Tulha was silent, as if thinking.

"In this game of chess, the location of the Grand Dukes is the key," Kambida looked at Tulha's face and nodded:

"We must maintain absolute superiority over the Hall of Heroes, five hundred men against two hundred men are already tight, and we can no longer risk dividing our troops. ”

"And those four Grand Dukes are not fools, and any of our slightest big moves will reveal unnecessary information to them, and thus hinder His Excellency's plans. ”

Tulha took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

His Excellency the Viscount continued: "As long as Chen uses heavy troops to control the hall well, neither the invaders nor these people will have a chance to take advantage of it. ”

On the other side, the female swordsman Croeihi narrowed her eyes and said at the right time, "Why can't we bring more people?

Kambida gave her an approving look.

"By 'more,' but standing armies, not levies, ma'am," said Kambida, turning to her, politely, "besides, we didn't come to defend the palace in the first place, nor did we intend to take the gates, but we had to stand here because of an accident." ”

He raised his gaze and glanced at Tuleha, intentionally or unintentionally: "The only task is to protect His Excellency the Grand Duke. ”

Tulha snorted coldly.

"Then we'll just look at it," Chloehi curled the corners of his mouth and looked at His Excellency the Viscount with a subtle look in his eyes: "Let those dozen black flies scurry around the palace?"

Kambida shook her head.

"His Excellency is fighting alone inside, and I have confidence in him," he nodded, "What we need to do is to stand behind him and reduce the occurrence of accidents." ”

This sentence fell.

Both Kambida and Croeihi looked at Tulha.

Seconds passed.

Tulha finally opened his eyes and let out a long breath.

"You are the temporary commander designated by His Excellency the Grand Duke, and your title is higher than mine," only to hear the Fire Knight say coldly: "What to do, you have the final say." ”

Hearing Tulha's answer, Kambida smiled.

"Very well," Viscount Cambida nodded, his tone sincere and convincing, "yes, we can indeed wait here, rely on heavy troops, and wait for ......"

His words then shifted.

"But I suppose that if the opponent is the Lord of the Stars," Kambida exhaled and said with a light smile, "he will not be stupid enough to attack the strong and rely on his meager forces to find him to die." ”

Chloehi looked at him and smiled.

"Your Excellency, Honorable Madam, and even that one," Kambida's eyes flashed slightly, and his words were meaningful, "Let a fighter like you stay in the army, and the role you play in the melee will not be much better than a few mortal-level warriors who cooperate tacitly." ”

"So," said the viscount, with a strong teasing charm in his tone, "are you ready?"

Tulha's eyes lit up, and Croehi's eyes narrowed.

"Whatever those people want to do, whether it's a desperate assassination, a desperate spoiler, or even a sneaky stealth," Cambida said with a slight smile as he looked down the hallway, at the path lit by the brazier, "We're going to keep them busy." ”

"Flawless doppelganger. ”

"There is nowhere to hide. ”

"Impossible to approach. ”

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In another part of Valhalla, Tails and the others waited cautiously in a remote corner.

The last remaining white-bladed guards were nervously cleaning up the wounds of the melee, while the Star Soldiers dispersed to report back to the movement ahead.

"Nicolas just standing there?"

Tails leaned against the wall and frowned, thinking about the unbelievable scene just now: "Dragging those hundreds of enemies?"

Mielke looked up.

"If he wants to keep the Soul Breaker Blade working, yes. ”

The front-of-the-line official nodded, his face was serious, and his tone was heavy: "The conditions of that legendary anti-demon weapon are very harsh. ”

On the other side, Putile sighed: "I think, we have lost a Polar Realm combat power. ”

"The only Extreme Combat Power. ”

Tails frowned.

"He'll be fine. Beside him, the little slippery head landed low.

After the scuffle, Nicolai turned around and viciously told them to move on.

He continued to stay in that circle of yellow mangs, resisting the pursuit of the Black Sand Collar.

Indeed, thanks to Nicollai's extraordinary performance, they broke into Valhalla.

But then ......

Tails took a deep breath.

"Go ahead," the prince gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, "let's go find the Rumba, go to the Grand Dukes." ”

"End this damn farce. ”

Raphael's voice came from behind them.

"At the moment, it seems to be a bit difficult. ”

Raphael showed a relaxed smile: "We just explored the situation in the two corridors ahead, although there are no enemy defenses, but ......"

Raphael stopped his words and swept them to everyone, smiling undiminishedly.

Everyone frowned, waiting for his words.

"It's too loud, and it's very likely that we've already alarmed the enemy guard posts," Miranda said lightly as she walked from behind him, "The people in Valhalla, Rumba, probably already know about our existence." ”

Tails sighed, "How many people are there in the palace?"

"It won't be more than on the city gate, after all, the city gate is under more pressure," Miranda looked at the prince, her eyes tightened unconsciously, revealing a hint of guilt: "But the worst estimate is ......"

"As many as the city gates. ”

Everyone's hearts sank.

"So, we're still in danger - even if I get in with Slys, it won't get much better?" Tails was annoyed as he thought of the Black Sand soldiers who were not afraid to die, and their waves of pursuit.

"That," Cohen raised an eyebrow, his eyes rolling, "Uncle Meteorite...... Can we call him back? Play that trick again?"

The White-Bladed Guards glared at him in unison.

Michael glanced at him as well, and the meaning was self-evident.

Cohen's face froze, he shrugged his shoulders and smiled awkwardly, "I'm just asking." ”

When everyone was grim, a familiar but unfamiliar voice rang out.

It's veteran Jenard.

"They didn't form a defensive line in front of the palace gate, nor did they divide their troops to patrol the corridors and aisles," the veteran of the Starlight Legion narrowed his eyes, while the recruit Willow leaned against the wall beside him, looking nervous in the eyes of so many big people: "Duke John once said, 'Where the enemy is, what the enemy thinks.'" ”

"On the battlefield, that says a lot. ”

Listening to his words, Putirai's gaze moved slightly.

Tails' eyes lit up: "For example?"

"For example," Putileh took the veteran's words and took a deep breath, "they are very confident in the defense of the city gate, and they think that no one can break through the city gate. ”

Tails raised an eyebrow: "Good, at least, we don't have to worry about this anymore." ”

Putirai pondered, his eyes couldn't help but flicker: "Secondly, they must have more important things to do, and they are not allowed to disperse their forces. ”

"For example, deploy heavy troops to protect the most critical and critical places. ”

The most critical place.

Tails' heart moved, and he understood something.

"The commander just said that the hall is ......" the prince remembered the melee just now: "I think Rumba is in the Hall of Heroes!"

Raphael nodded slowly: "Guess, what is he doing?"

"Third," Putirai narrowed his eyes thoughtfully, "At least in Valhalla, the Black Sand Leader's forces are already stretched and cannot be moved lightly. ”

Tails took a deep breath.

"I see," said the prince with some emotion, "they are confronting the four Grand Dukes!"

Tails raised his head suddenly: "So they can't divide their troops, and they don't dare to take risks!"

"Because for them...... The attitude of the four Grand Dukes is even more crucial!"

He had to think so.

He must think so.

Putile nodded firmly.

"So, our current situation seems to be not good," the deputy envoy said softly, "but compared to just now, it is already a world of difference. ”

"We did get to the bottom of them. ”

Putile raised his head, and U read the book .net smiled: "From now on, although we are small, we are a third party ...... who suddenly entered"

"Took the initiative. ”

At that moment, everyone's spirits were lifted.

What could be more morale-boosting than hope in a desperate situation?

"So," Tails' eyes lit up, "as long as we ......"

Putile nodded.

The thin deputy envoy pursed his lips: "They are the defenders, and they will stop at nothing to prevent us from approaching and avoid accidents." ”

"To hell with caution. ”

Putirai's eyes welled up with confidence: "Start now,"

"We are hunters. ”

"It's the attacker!"