Lord of the Oasis Chapter 19: .The funeral under the dunes
"System, build watchtowers."
Kant's heart moved slightly, connecting with the system in his mind.
At the same time, the construction site was placed on the east side of the Consular Hall. As long as there was any situation, the personnel in charge of observation would be able to report the information to Kant in a timely manner and make an early decision.
[costs 100 dinars]
[Watchtower: Under Construction]
【Completion date: 7 days later】
A dialog box of the system appears, with simple and clear instructions.
And in Kant's ears, there were bursts of noisy sounds.
It seems that there are a lot of people carrying things and shouting horns, but listening to the sound, they don't look like their own Swadian infantry, more like those farmers before.
"What's the matter." Kant frowned.
Turning his head and looking out the window, the sunlight came, dispelling the darkness of the night.
In a short time, the sky was already bright.
"Let's get up, this night has gone by really fast."
Breathing out, Kant got up on the bed.
The drowsiness disappeared completely.
In fact, after this **** battle, Kant's spirit was still relatively high, and he didn't mean to sleep much.
Pushing open the door, he came downstairs again.
"Lord Lord, good morning."
As soon as I walked out of the Consular Hall, there was a generous voice saying hello.
Kant turned his head to look, but found that it was a sturdy peasant, wearing crisp linen clothes, bowing respectfully: "We are the construction team from Palawen, who will build the watchtower for you." /
"Huh? Oh, very good." Kant nodded slightly in response.
It should be the construction team arranged by the system.
At the same time, he turned his head to look at the side of the Consulate, where piles of stones and wood were being placed.
Before walking out of the Consulate, Kant determined that it was still open space.
But as the builders moved the stones and started to "tinkle" the wood together with the hammer, he realized that it was also a building material from the system.
There are 15 construction workers.
They are all strong middle-aged men with silent expressions and few words.
Except for this building captain.
"Lord, there are a few points I would like to explain to you."
Using his philistine who did not conform to his simple and honest appearance, he bowed his head and said: "We will serve you here for 7 days to ensure the completion of the watchtower construction, but during this time, you must guarantee our food and water. , and adequate rest."
Kant nodded: "It should be."
However, the construction captain still smiled awkwardly and said, "We are not involved in the battle yet."
"You won't be allowed to participate."
Kant shook his head, feeling a little ridiculous at his cowardice and carefulness.
"That's good, that's good." The construction captain nodded quickly, with a look of joy on his face.
Kant also understands his explanation.
This should be the rule of the system. After all, building buildings is the task of these workers.
As for the battle, Kant is in charge.
"You guys continue to be busy." Kant said casually to the construction captain, and then walked towards the front. There was the battlefield last night. The strong smell of blood has not yet dissipated. On the sand, you can still see Less dark red blood.
That's the mark of a **** battle.
Swadia's infantry, gathered up all the corpses that were lying about.
The gnoll's body continued to burn directly in the sand pit dug up last night.
At the bottom of the sand dune not far away, several new large pits have been dug. Two desert robbers are holding torches to ignite the clothes under the corpse. As the fire devours the sand pit, a smell of burning meat is also is spreading.
Incineration is also the way to dispose of corpses.
When these gnoll corpses are burned to ashes and buried with sand from the dunes, there will be basically no traces left.
But that should not be the case with the 15 Swadian peasants who died.
They were all heroic subjects who died for Kant.
"RIP to them."
Kant came to another dune, where 15 grave pits had been dug.
The Swadian recruits and militias, as well as the six desert robbers, gathered.
His face was solemn and solemn.
Although they did not know each other, they had only known each other for the past two days, but with the same Swadian feelings, they still respected their deaths from the bottom of their hearts.
This is a funeral.
Although it is not grand, it has done better than what it can do so far.
"It's a shame."
Kant's face also showed some regret.
With his calmer heart, he felt a little more turbulent at this time.
Although he knew that more soldiers would be lost in future wars, it was the first time the troops suffered casualties. For Kant, it was a sign of warning.
If you don't develop, you can only die like this.
Under the solemn faces of many people, the funeral soon ended.
In order to avoid contaminating the groundwater, Kant still required cremation.
However, these fallen peasants enjoyed a separate grave pit, and at the same time there were tombstones made of wood, which were placed under this sand dune, looking at the sentry oasis on the west side, and the "Dehe" they fought for. Rem".
"If there is a spirit underground, bless us."
Looking at the fire in the tomb, Kant couldn't help but sigh softly.
Although it only took him two days to come to the Sentinel Oasis, but after three **** battles, he had already seen the cruelty of the Nalen Desert, which was almost a world away from the peace of the Principality of Lions.
And the humans and gnolls who died in these two days are estimated to be able to catch up with the total number of prisoners executed in the 5-year-old Principality of Lions.
But the day has to look forward.
After the funeral was over, Kant walked towards the Consular Hall again.
Those Swadian recruits and militias dispersed, spontaneously forming patrols and sentries, guarding villages and oases.
"You guys, come with me."
Kant waved to the six desert robbers, signaling to come to the Consulate as well.
He has assignments.
"Adult."
The six desert robbers stepped forward and stood respectfully in front of Kant.
"That's right." Kant stretched out his hand, indicating that he didn't need so much etiquette.
At the same time, he sat on the wooden chair in the hall, leaning on the table with both hands, and nodded lightly: "I plan to arrange for you to go to the depths of the Naron Desert to explore, to find possible saline-alkali land, or if there are other surrounding areas. gnoll tribe.”
"There must be saline-alkali land." A desert robber nodded: "We will find it."
However, another person frowned and said, "If the Gnoll tribe is concerned, there must be some around, maybe there is a connection between the two."
"And saline-alkali land?" Kant frowned.
"Yes." The desert robber said solemnly: "During the night attack, more than 500 gnoll warriors appeared, which not only represents the surrounding tribes, but also represents the strength of their tribes, which are more powerful than those who occupied the sentry oasis before. The gnoll tribe is stronger.
"I guessed it."
Kant nodded, and he also had some guesses in his heart.
After pondering for a moment, Kant frowned and said, "That's why I let you go deep into the desert and explore the north."
The six desert robbers stood solemnly, waiting for the next word.
And Kant's eyes were slightly gloomy, and he continued: "We are in the light, and those gnolls are hidden in the dark, not knowing where their tribe is, let alone whether there is an oasis in the depths of the desert, the situation confronts us. It is too disadvantageous.”
"Asymmetric information."
The six desert robbers nodded knowingly.
They are accustomed to extortion and robbery among the dunes, and naturally understand the importance of intelligence.
"No, I should go with you."
Kant suddenly spoke up.
"Uh." This disturbed the minds of the desert robbers, but still discouraged: "Lord Lord, there are definitely many dangers in the unknown desert. It is too dangerous for you to go with us in person." /
Kant shook his head and said firmly, "I thought about it."
The stables also have their own warhorses, the mounts of choice for those knights in the lion dukedom.
Compared with the desert horses ridden by these desert robbers, it is not inferior at all. It is almost equal to the level 3 horses in the system, and it is still the best among level 3 horses. Even if you encounter gnolls, you will let them be behind. eat sand.
The mobility of cavalry is several times stronger than that of infantry!
Seeing that their lord had a firm look, the six desert robbers could only nod their heads and say, "We will protect your ~IndoMTL.com~ Well, prepare water and food."
Kant nodded and said solemnly: "We are going now."
The desert robber nodded and turned to leave at the same time to prepare supplies for the trek in the desert, especially fresh water. He filled more than a dozen bags of water bags to ensure that seven people could drink for two days.
During the night attack last night, more than 500 gnolls attacked.
They fled away, as well as nearly 400 others.
Follow the footsteps, and Kant and these desert robbers can find the tribe where the gnolls came.
Know yourself and know the enemy and win a hundred battles.
At that time, whether Kant arranges defense and vigilance, or takes the initiative to launch a sneak attack, there will be a target.
At least there is no need to feel that the enemy is in the dark and I am in the light. As long as Kant and his troops develop, they can directly destroy the gnoll tribe and continue to take the oasis where they live and have fresh water resources as their own. use.
In the desert, an oasis that can grow crops, start a good thing.
It is also indecent to come and go.
Just locate those gnoll tribes.
Then Kant's troops can also be dispatched in full force. During a certain period of time, such as the darkest and most sleepy time before dawn, give these gnolls a slap in the face.
The raid that keeps them from turning over!
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