Fort Norma, located halfway between the Esbourg Mountains and the Phiput Mountains, on the southwestern edge of the Sook Plain.

Three hundred years ago, the castle was a fortress against elven attacks and a forward command for elven counterattacks, and she witnessed the establishment and rise of the human empire.

On the afternoon of the 15th, Duke Eric, who had traveled for two days and two nights and had been teleported through a magical process, arrived at the historic castle.

Baron Rondy Weenne, the eldest son of Viscount Vic Weenne, the Grand Lord of Fort Norma, greeted Duke Eric on the northern official road and brought him the latest report of the Felder Lord.

The content of the battle report made the always indifferent Duke Eric couldn't help but tremble all over.

It took a long time for Duke Eric to regain his composure, he lifted the cloak above his head to hide the wind and sand, stared at Baron Randy and asked, "When is this news?"

Baron Lundy's crotch mount probably felt Duke Eric's anger and murderous aura, and spun back and forth in place.

"Morning," replied Baron Lundy as he pulled the reins of his horse to stabilize his mount.

"Yes. Duke Eric nodded, looked at the yellow autumn earth around him, and said, "I need a staff team to rehearse the battle situation for me... At the same time, I need to know the specifics of Felder's battle. ”

Young Lundy Weyne was stunned for a moment, and then he was a little dissatisfied in his heart, he didn't like the tone of Duke Eric's orders, because Fort Norma was a direct jurisdiction of the Central Empire, that is, Duke Eric had no authority to order anyone in Fort Norma.

With that, Duke Eric turned his horse's head and galloped away in the direction of Fort Norma.

Seeing this, Baron Lundy Weinay began to look angry.

"Baron Lundy. Sir Rue-Ize, Duke Eric's retinue and chief advisor to Duke Eric, stopped the ugly-looking Baron Randy, and took out a parchment scroll with a pattern on the edge from his bosom, "This is the latest appointment of the Imperial Cabinet and the Military Department..."

Sir Rue continued as Baron Randy looked at the appointing papers, "Duke Eric is now the commander-in-chief of the Empire's Southern Theater of Operations, and at the same time... There is also a seat in the Imperial Cabinet. He raised an eyebrow, "That is, from now on, until the end of this war, the nobles and troops in the imperial territory south of Fort Norma must unconditionally obey Duke Eric's orders." ”

Baron Lundy was stunned when he heard this, and he looked at the appointment paperwork, and his face was as uncomfortable as if he had eaten.

"It's a privilege to play for the Jean family. "Baron Lundy was young, but he wasn't stupid, and he quickly adjusted his mentality.

Sir Rouet did not have a swaggering demeanor, he smiled very humbly,

But he smiled confidently.

An hour later,

Baron Lundy summoned some of the remaining knights and noble youths of the castle knights' guard to serve as members of Duke Eric's temporary staff, and at the same time asked the mage organization in the town to start building a teleportation circle, sending letters to Felder's Garden Castle asking about the details of the battlefield.

At 10 o'clock in the evening, according to the information sent back from the city of Felder, two huge military maps of white marble on the middle wall of the column in the main hall of Fort Norma indicated the deployment of the troops of both the enemy and the enemy.

"Hasn't there been any news from the Yekjar military port?" Duke Eric asked Baron Randy next to him in a loud voice.

"We do not have the spatial coordinates of the Yekjar military port. Sir Roue helped explain: "So, we must first send the information back to the War Office, and then confirm the news through the War Office. ”

After a pause, the knight, who was over half a hundred years old, continued: "However, I think that the military port of Yekjar has basically fallen, otherwise it would be impossible for the rebel army to cross the Phiputt Strait across the Ferry Strait without being detected. He took a deep breath: "And, I dare to conclude that the town of Yekjar should have fallen to the rebels a long time ago!"

"We didn't get any information on this before. Baron Lundy shook his head, apparently not believing Sir Ruet's words, "Although the Empire's intelligence system is not satisfactory, it is not so absurd as it is. ”

Sir Rouet insisted on his reasoning, "We have not been able to find out the information about the military port of Yekjar until now, which is enough to show that the rebels did not control it in a day or two. ”

"Alright, the problem of Yekjar Town and the First Fleet will be left to the War Department and His Royal Highness the Prince, we are now dealing with the coalition forces in the territory of Feld. Duke Eric's gaze stayed on Fort Serek and asked, "According to the current balance of forces between the enemy and us, how long can Fort Serek hold out?"

"Two days at most, this is the time when the staff officers have just deduced the show. Baron Lundy replied quickly: "The master of Fort Serek, Count Lob Reggie, is now leading the Second Legion of the Empire in Kwyn, and Count Lob has taken almost all the direct members of the Reggie family, leaving only his wife to manage the daily affairs of the castle..."

Baron Lundy suddenly looked up and looked at Duke Eric as he said this, "Moreover, in order to resist the lightning advance of the elven army, Baron Mondstadt-Jean transferred the only remaining 3,000 city defenses from Slek Castle. ”

Duke Eric was expressionless, he was obviously mentally prepared to receive this bad news, and when Baron Randy finished reporting, he was silent for a few seconds and said, "In other words, in two days, Felder City will become an isolated city?"

"In theory, yes. Baron Lundy couldn't help but follow.

"Well—" Anger flashed on the duke's handsome cheeks, and he turned his back to the two of them and whispered, "I want to be alone for a while." ”

He really needed to be still.

The battle of Felder's territory was somewhat beyond his imagination, and the combat effectiveness of the elven troops made him even more terrifying.

In just half a month, Felder's collar collapsed across the board.

Even Duke Eric himself didn't react.

Oh, and now the reaction has come to pass.

But Felder's Collar can't hold it anymore!

It's a fact,

A fact that does not want to admit must be faced.

Half an hour later,

Sir Rue and Baron Randy were resummoned to Duke Eric.

"What advice do you have for the current situation? Duke Eric's gaze flashed across Sir Rue's face, and finally stayed on Baron Randy's body, "Does the staff have any good advice?" ”

Sir Lundy stopped talking, and after two seconds of silence he said, "I'm sorry, Duke. ”

His voice was low.

Sir Rue followed after Sir Lundy's voice landed, "My lord, we can only retreat now, holding on to Felder City will only cost us more, and the city can no longer be defended. He said bluntly, "Retreating now may still be able to retain a certain amount of combat power for us!"

He buried his head low when he spoke,

Baron Randy next to him subconsciously retreated a small step back, and pulled away a little from Duke Eric.

"Where?" said Duke Eric's tone was terrifyingly calm.

"Manwes Grand Canyon!" the old knight's voice was very dry, "if we can shrink the forces in our hands and occupy the Manweys Grand Canyon at the junction of Feld Territory and Suke Plain in advance with heavy troops, there may be a glimmer of victory." ”

When Baron Randy heard this, he subconsciously wanted to object, because the Manwis Grand Canyon was the territory of Fort Norma, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back.

"Is there a specific plan for retreat?" asked Duke Eric.

Duke Eric knew that Sir Ruet's retreat was more than simply the evacuation of his troops.

The evacuation of the large number of craftsmen, farmers, herders, skilled craftsmen and vital supplies in the Felder Territory was not an easy task.

"It will take some time," Sir Rue looked at the Duke cautiously.

"How long?"

"At least half a month. ”

"This is unrealistic, five days at most!" said Duke Eric, "I will ask Mondstadt to fully cooperate with you, and within five days I can guarantee the absolute safety of the northwest of Felder's territory." ”

"My lord, we won't even be able to get out of Feld Collar for five days. Sir Rue frowned.

Duke Eric stared at Rue with a pair of indifferent eyes, "I just need useful people... Also, I grant you full authority to lead all Feld to obey you for five days. ”

Sir Rue was stunned, his heart beating uncontrollably, and he instinctively wanted to refuse this order, having been in the upper echelons of the Felder Lord's court for many years.

However, this order did not have the right to refuse to Sir Ruie at all.