Heroes of Might and Magic: Knight Chapter 314: Inexplicable retreat

"One two three, one two three!"

On the dragon boat, soldiers were making urgent repairs to the ship. Soldiers were replacing the damaged sails. Soldiers were also busy on the deck, dealing with the corpses of those killed in battle and washing away the blood-stained hull.

"Why do you think the Sea Tribe suddenly retreated?"

Parley, Richard and several senior officers stood on the bridge and asked the question that everyone was wondering.

The Sea Clan suddenly retreated at the height of the war, giving the human army a chance to breathe. This short but fierce battle caused the expedition fleet to lose at least more than 200 warships and nearly 20,000 casualties. people, the casualty rate exceeded 15%.

Although the losses of the Sea Tribe warriors were not small, they attacked human warships like an endless stream. With the cooperation of the Sea Tribe priests, they caused huge casualties to the human army. In fact, everyone can see that if the Sea Clan continues to attack at this frequency, the human army will be destroyed sooner or later. The Sea Clan army with the cooperation of spellcasters is completely different from the previous Sea Clan army.

I just don’t know why, but the Sea Clan army chose to retreat even though they had an obvious advantage. Although this was a good thing, it still made Pare have to wonder if there was any conspiracy.

The surrounding officers also looked at each other. Regarding the abnormal behavior of the Sea Clan army, it was actually difficult for them to make reasonable guesses. It was much more difficult to figure out the information about the Sea Clan than the orcs. Let them Even if you think about it, it is difficult to think that the reason why the Sea Tribe retreated was because the high priest was killed by his own people.

Even Richard, the inadvertent direct promoter, only guessed that perhaps the retreat of the Sea Clan was related to the death of the Deep Sea Giant Whale. However, from a normal logic analysis, although the death of the Deep Sea Giant Whale caused the Sea Clan to lose one Important combat power, but it did not change the strength comparison between the two sides. If they continue to fight, when both Richard and Natalie are tired of killing, it will be his turn to flee. The war has reached this level and we should not retreat.

However, since the Sea Clan has given them a chance, they have no choice but to go on.

"No matter what, we have no retreat this time. No matter what the Hai Clan's plan is, as long as we drive south for another six days, Lord Richard can ride on the dragon to reach the Hai Clan's clam farm. The tribe will naturally throw a rat weapon."

"Yeah"

Paul's speech was approved by most people present. This operation was originally a risky move. If they lost, these warships and navy would have no need for the kingdom.

"Let me correct you. The fleet only needs to travel for another four days. I am confident that I will ride the dragon directly to the Sea Tribe Clam Farm."

Richard is not a bold hero. He is a warrior who dares to go deep into the enemy's territory for thousands of miles. He is purely a sea tribe with obvious shortcomings. He has almost zero air capabilities and has no defense ability against the giant dragon in the shallows. In the clam field, as long as Richard appears with the dragon, the Sea Clan will have to find a way to negotiate, and there will be no danger at all.

"Brother-in-law, are you telling the truth? You can't be pushy about this kind of thing."

"Do you think I would joke about something like this?"

Richard's words made the surrounding executives, including Parley, look happy. Being able to travel for two days less was also a huge breakthrough. Perhaps it was because of these two days that the entire operation would be different. result.

"Okay! Pass my order, and each fleet will set off immediately after the maintenance is completed and continue to sail towards the Sea Tribe Clam Farm!"

"Yes!"

…

Deep Sea

The retreat of the Sea Tribe was not accidental. The death of the high priest could not be concealed at all. After killing the high priest, Sandro ordered the army to withdraw and join the Sea King.

He knew very well that the death of the high priest was extremely strange in the eyes of his close priests. Even if he blamed the death of the high priest entirely on the strong human beings who killed the giant whale in the deep sea, these people would not be able to trust him. , without the prestige of the high priest, his status simply cannot overwhelm other high priests, not to mention that he himself is still within the scope of their suspicion.

At this time, due to the death of the high priest, the Sea King regained his authority. The high priest had been operating for a short time. Now that he is dead, except for the priest group that originally belonged to his lineage, the other sea kings are like grass on the wall. The clans would soon fall back on Neptune's side.

"Your Majesty the Sea King, the high priest was killed by a strong human being. The strong human killed the deep-sea whale and then chased it. The high priest died heroically after fighting with the opponent."

"Nonsense! You were with the high priest at that time, why didn't you die when the high priest died! I suspect you were the one who killed the high priest."

"I am a general promoted by the high priest. I am the person most trusted by the high priest. How could I possibly kill the high priest?"

Sandro was shocked when he was accused by a high-ranking priest, but he still quickly cried out.

"At least you are afraid of death and neglecting your duty. Please punish Sandro severely!"

Seated on a chair made of coral reefs, Neptune listened expressionlessly to the conversations of several people without speaking. The news of the death of the main high priest came too suddenly, and he had not had time to calm down. Although Sandro He was the one who arranged it, but it was hard for him to imagine that Sandro would actually find an opportunity to kill the high priest. He dared not speak now for fear that he would not be able to hold back his laughter when he opened his mouth, and the situation might become very embarrassing.

"Since you claim to be the most trusted person of His Excellency the High Priest, I would like you to accompany the High Priest. I wonder if General Sandro is willing?"

"Ahem! Stop, that's enough."

After adjusting his mood, Neptune coughed twice and stopped the quarrel among the people below. It would have been a while ago. Neptune's words were not so effective. The eyes of several high-ranking priests almost reached the top of their heads, except for the high priest. No one can command them, but now that they don't have the high priest as their backer, when they face Neptune again, they don't have the stubbornness they had before.

The five high-ranking priests and a dozen bloodline warriors who led the troops immediately stopped arguing when they heard Neptune's impatient tone and waited for him to speak.

"It's not good for Sandro to protect the high priest. All rations for this month will be cancelled. He will be stripped of his power as a general. He can temporarily return to the royal court as a guard."

The punishment read by Neptune is not painful at all. Sandro, as a noble blood warrior born in the Sea Tribe, does not lack the resource ration for that month. As for the general's authority, that is also the high priest general. He regarded it as his own vicious dog, and it was just a bone used to raise the dog. It would be a good thing for Neptune to take it back now.

As for returning to the royal court as a guard, this is simply a blatant return to guard.

The two high-ranking priests below were still unconvinced and wanted to say something, but a thing thrown by Neptune attracted all their attention. The investigation of Sandro was an important matter that could be put aside for the time being.

"The high priest passed away. We must re-confirm a candidate for the high priest. I think we will choose among the five."

The five high-ranking priests who had shared the same hatred just now looked at each other. They are among the people who have the deepest experience of the power of the high priest. It can even be said that becoming a high priest is one of their life goals. Now Neptune has put this When the question is raised, they can't help but remain indifferent.

While they were still hesitating, Neptune continued:

“This time there will no longer be only one high priest, but three of the best priests will be selected from the five priests to serve as high priests, and resources will be distributed every month equal to that of the high priest.”

After saying this, a playful smile appeared on the corner of Neptune's mouth. If Richard were here, that idiom would definitely pop up in his mind - two peaches kill three people...

(I’m too sleepy, I’ll make up for it tomorrow)