Lord of the Oasis Chapter 15: .strong **** smell
News of the attack spread quickly.
In the entire sentry oasis, the people who were still slumbering, were all awake at this time, with sparse sleepy eyes open, but their eyes were full of fighting intent.
They hope to prove their bravery with a happy victory.
The Swadians are never afraid of war.
10 militiamen, 20 recruits, all assembled in the Consulate with their spears.
In the seemingly normal tent outside, 50 Swadian peasants are also ready to hold their scythes.
They are all waiting for Kant's order.
"Keep quiet."
But Kant's order did not let everyone out of the house and tent.
Instead, they were asked to wait.
He also crouched on the roof of the Consulate Hall, squinting slightly at the sand dunes in the distance, with a sarcastic smile on the corner of his mouth: "Perhaps these ugly guys know this tactic?"
On the dunes, scattered shadows move.
The bright moonlight spreads over the earth, and the head and body of the beast can be vaguely distinguished.
It's a gnoll.
"Lord Lord, let's go horseback riding."
Behind Kant, six desert robbers are also squatting there.
However, looking at the gnolls who were getting closer, the faces of the six robbers were also somewhat solemn.
"Well, be careful not to get caught."
Kant nodded, allowing them to leave.
His face was just as solemn, and even the depths of his eyes were solemn. Even he did not expect that tonight's battle seemed to be a bit severe, and the scale of victory might not be in his favor.
Because there are too many gnolls coming.
"The situation is not good."
Kant's breathing was slow, and he looked cautiously at the distant sand dunes.
Although the moonlight is not like sunlight, it can still be used to visually detect a distance of 100 meters. In Kant's estimation, the number of gnolls has exceeded 300, and even vaguely, he can find the back of the dunes. , and perhaps more gnolls.
The situation is more than bad.
It's getting serious.
The militiamen behind him also asked solemnly, "Sir, what should we do?"
"Wait."
Kant replied in a direct tone.
There were at least 500 gnolls in his estimation, five times more than their number.
With the current 87 Swadians, 50 of them are farmers who are better at cultivating the land, to win this battle, it must not be carried out according to conventional tactics.
Now go out and form a frontal array, and have a dignified duel, which is directly equivalent to courting death.
Kant is not stupid.
That's why he arranged for his soldiers to continue to hide.
As if none of this was discovered.
"If only they were there."
Kant was enjoying himself, and he sighed helplessly.
He said, of course Rowan and the others.
20 cavalrymen from the Principality of Lions, together with 6 desert robbers and 80 infantrymen, will definitely succeed in defeating the gathering gnolls through an unexpected attack.
After all, they are cavalry. The destructive power evolved from their powerful mobility is quite deadly.
"Unfortunately, they are not here."
Wiping his face, Kant's expression returned to solemnity.
Even if there are no reliable reinforcements, he and these Swadian visitors will definitely stick to this oasis.
This is "Dehrim", their village.
Just when Kant raised his hand and wanted to give an order, a flashing dialog box appeared on the retina in front of him.
At the same time, a sound from the system also appeared in his ear.
[Ding… Main quest released]
[Temporary mission: Defeat the enemy at night]
[Reward: Swadian Militia Equip: Hunting Crossbow]
[Introduction: Night is approaching, and a large number of enemies are gathering among the sand dunes battered by the cold wind. With a deep hatred, they seek to retake their tribal oasis. And for you, it's a battle for survival. ]
Another task from the system.
Kant was slightly stunned.
But his eyes shrank for a moment, because he realized that this was not a temporary task that usually appeared occasionally.
It's the main quest!
It is still Kant's second main mission so far.
The first one is to build a village, which was just completed last night.
Now, when faced with the night attack of a large number of gnolls, the system has given a reminder of the main task.
"Forcing to the Liangshan Mountain."
Kant licked his lips, and the depths of his eyes were even more helpless.
Once the main quest is released, it means that he must complete it, because only after completing this main quest, will the next main quest be released, step by step, link by link.
And if he fails the main quest this time.
The consequences will be unpredictable.
This means that one ring is broken, and the next ring can no longer be properly connected.
Most important.
The night attack of the gnolls, Kant failed, absolutely wiped out the entire army.
The entire crew was killed, the sentry oasis was reoccupied by the gnoll tribe, and Dehrim was destroyed.
Even if there is a main quest, it has nothing to do with Kant.
Everyone is dead, and everything can only go away with the wind.
Maybe some years later in the Principality of Lions, when they learn about this tragedy, some people may cry with sympathy, but more people use it as a talk after dinner. After a few days of excitement, they return to silence until they are caught people forget.
"That's not going to work."
Kant clenched his fists tightly, his face slightly hideous.
This is a battle that must not be lost, even if the losses are heavy, he will win.
"Go down and prepare."
Kant stepped back, left the roof and returned to the first floor lobby of the Consulate.
10 Swadian militiamen, and 20 Swadian recruits are waiting with spears, his main force, the key to winning the battle.
"Lord Lord."
These soldiers were determined and ready to die.
"Okay." Kant nodded, morale available.
At the same time, he asked them: "How is the situation outside?"
Immediately, the militia in charge of the observation reported: "Gnolls are gathering in the dunes. The number of gnolls that have been probed is close to 500."
Kant frowned.
The reported situation did not surprise him, but it was more like a heavy burden, making him a little heavy.
500 gnolls, equal to the total number of tribes in this oasis before.
"Why so many?"
Kant was puzzled.
At that time, 20 cavalrymen raided the tribe, followed by 30 Swadians, which had severely damaged the gnoll tribe that occupied the sentry oasis. The number of gnolls killed on the spot could reach about 300, but only 100 escaped. people.
But now, there are 500 gnolls appearing.
It really made Kant puzzled and angry at the same time.
This proves that somewhere around, there must be a gnoll tribe!
"They attacked!"
Just as Kant was frowning and thinking, a militiaman at the door spoke up, making the atmosphere in the entire Consular Hall instantly solemn.
The sound of saliva swallowing and the sound of clenching teeth appeared.
These Swadian soldiers all clenched their spears, took a deep breath, and waited for Kant's order to appear, and they would quickly rush out of the Consulate, forming a tight front to attack the enemy outside. .
"Quiet, keep quiet!"
But Kant remained calm, and encouraged in a deep voice: "Don't be anxious, victory will belong to us."
At the same time he hurried to the wooden door.
Through the gap, Kant could clearly see that a patch of gnolls on the dune was quietly touching.
Apparently, these gnolls haven't noticed yet, and the targets of their night raids have already spotted them.
They are still slowly touching.
Just like when wolves attack their prey, they first start to spread out and crawl, and then suddenly burst out when the distance is close enough, trying to kill the prey in the shortest time and harvest a delicious meal.
It's just that it's different if the prey finds them in advance and can fight back.
The infantry in the Consulate, the peasants in the tents, and the cavalry in the desert stronghold, who are also ready, are all waiting.
When the sneak attack is discovered.
This is not a sneak attack, but a quick counterattack.
Or rather, anti-raid!
"Bang."
Kant kicked open the wooden door and rushed out of the Consulate with the light crossbow in his hand.
Those gnolls who were already approaching, nearly 500 in number, were still bending over. They approached the Consular Hall at a distance of 30 meters, but those stunned eyes obviously did not expect that someone would kick the door and rush out.
"Om——"
Light Crossbow Pull ~IndoMTL.com~ The sharp and heavy iron crossbow arrows passed by in an instant, appearing among the gnolls 30 meters away.
The arrow easily tore open the fur, pierced the abdomen, and cut open the internal organs, causing massive bleeding in the arteries, causing the gnoll to immediately turn red with eyes, and knelt on the ground clutching the wound in his abdomen.
"Fight for Swadia!"
Kant's voice roared in the Sentinel Oasis. It was not loud, but it was like a prelude to rolling thunder.
"Long live Swadia!"
An even bigger response appeared. 30 soldiers with spears rushed out of the Consular Hall, raised their 2-meter spears, formed a neat queue, and quickly advanced towards the stunned gnolls.
And the 50 Swadian peasants.
The scythes were raised as well, and they followed on either side of the 30 infantry.
One step at a time, almost trotting, all they want is a surprise attack, so that these gnolls who come to sneak attack are caught off guard!
"Kill!"
Kant carried the light crossbow behind him, raised the dagger in his hand, and marched with the infantry.
The distance of 30 meters is very close, it is too late to pull the string and arrow, and it is even more straightforward to use a sharp short sword. Those gnolls have no armor and can resist the attack of metal weapons!
The **** smell is instantly strong.
The people of Swadia have been in close contact with those gnolls.
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