Release that Witch Chapter 201: Return to stronghold

Considering the role of the pill, Roland did not order First Army to chase the first time, but sent Lightning and Macy to monitor each other's situation. 〔[(? 〔]

The wounded soldiers on the defense line were immediately rescued. The entire battle, only five people were injured, and they were all hit by spears. Four of them came from the artillery team. To his relief, the wave of spears that the enemy approached to about 150 meters did not seduce the artillery, but instead lowered his body, avoided the short spear with the help of the gun, and re-launched in the shortest time. Combat.

Nana stayed behind the line and stood by, especially when the enemy turned around and fled, she took the viscount Tigu to the artillery position and healed those wounded by short spears, despite the sound of gunfire. It's hard to imagine that she was a little girl who would feel dizzy at the sight of blood six months ago.

Five people survived. In a cheer, many soldiers saluted her and watched her leave the battlefield.

In fact, this battle is much easier than dealing with the Duke coalition. Without drugs, the addicted militia performed extremely unbearably. Some people even lay down on the ground after running two or three kilometers, and never again. Unwilling to move.

Follow-up troops quickly gathered them all together and rushed to Longsong Stronghold. During this period, First Army also captured two Knights. Although they did not swallow the pill, they have lost the idea of ​​resistance. Facing the approaching pursuers, they chose to surrender and asked to write to the family for redemption. Opportunity back.

Arrived at Longsong Stronghold four days later.

According to the information obtained from interrogation and surrender of Knight, Nightingale easily dismantled the troops behind the stronghold castle. Captain was killed on the spot, more than a hundred militia were scattered as birds and beasts, and then fell into the ambush circle set by First Army at the gate.

Roland's men found the imprisoned Petrov in the castle dungeon. He looked a little embarrassed, probably due to worry and anxiety, but given the noble status of Count Honeysuckle, he was not treated inhumanly.

After nearly three months, the prince saw the agent again.

"Your Highness, it's great to see you," Petrov finally relaxed his uneasy mood. He explained everything that for several days went through, "I don't know the envoy of Timothy ... "

"All are dead," Roland leaned casually on the chair, "In addition, most of the 1,500 people they brought died at the small town border, and the rest are currently in stronghold prison."

When I heard the news that the envoy group was completely destroyed, Petrov seemed a bit surprised. "Hi lord, if you do this, I'm afraid new King ... No, your brother will see you as a nail in the eye."

"So I should just grab it and return to Kingdom Capital obediently, at his mercy?" Roland's eyes stared at each other.

The latter bowed his head involuntarily, "No, Your Highness ..."

"From the moment he sent troops to Western Region's, he was my enemy," said the prince calmly. "In order to seize power, Timothy Wimbledon will only act more and more urgently. He desperately needs land and titles for those. Support his noble. If only for pleasure, why do you manage this stronghold for me? You should be very clear, only when I become King of Greycastle, you can firmly enter the mountain in Western Region's. "He paused, then said," To prevent this situation regeneration, I need to form an army to defend stronghold. "

"Army?" Petrov startled.

"Yes, not Knight, but an army composed of civilians, dedicated to combat." Roland slowly stated his plan, "You selected a team of three hundred people from stronghold, and my subordinates Train them how to fight. The requirements of these three hundred people are: they must be civilians, not guilty, not Church believers, between the ages of sixteen and thirty, without physical disabilities. During the training, they will live in Border Town, weapon Also provided by me. Your Knight and the patrol team will only be responsible for city security in the future. More details are written here, "he handed each other a parchment paper." You can make announcements according to the above content and conduct recruitment. And filtering. "

If you want to control the city defense in your own hands, obviously it is the most appropriate way to station your own army. But the number of First Army is too small, it is not enough to defend Border Town, not to mention the division of troops in Longsong Stronghold. So letting the other party provide manpower and training on your own is a compromise.

The lie detection ability of Nightingale can ensure the purity of the team. The new military training methods and ideological education can make these people quickly form Battle strength. It is equipped with weapon as the front-loaded shotgun that will soon be eliminated, even if it is seized by the enemy. Not big. In addition, this army can also shoulder the task of transmitting information and information. As long as someone tries to attack stronghold, Roland will get the news as soon as possible.

"I see." Petrov nodded.

"I will review the personnel you have selected. Do not try to insert eyeliners into the team. This is meaningless." Roland warned, "The spies you sent before have now entered the mine. .If something similar happens again ... "

"No, Your Highness," the other wiped the sweat from his forehead, "I promise I won't."

"Next is Church," the prince leaned back into the chair with satisfaction. "You probably don't know yet, the stronghold Cathedral was set alight by Timothy's men and Taylor High Priest was killed by them. Now there is only a ruin left there. "

"They burned the church?" Petrov was stunned by the news. "This ... I need to report to Hermes."

Church law stipulates that King and feudal lord have the obligation to protect the local Church facilities from infringement. If they cannot prevent it, they should immediately report the news to Holy City. For the former ambassador who is proficient in the law, it is a normal reaction, and this kind of thing cannot be concealed at all. I am afraid that the faithful apprentice the same day in stronghold has already sent a secret letter to Holy City.

"It should be reported, but the content of the letter needs to be adjusted appropriately," Roland raised his lips. "You only need to state in the letter that the attackers were Timothy Wimbledon troops. They left Longsong Stronghold shortly after looting and burning the church. You do n’t know where you are going. In addition, you attach this thing with the letter, ”he took out a pill from his pocket and handed it to Petrov.“ Just say it was something picked up from church nearby, and they will naturally understand. ”

"What is ...?"

"Church's secret drug is also the target of Timothy. It can let ordinary people burst out of ordinary power in a short period of time, but after the effect of the medicine subsides, the user will slowly die and die," Roland simply explained, "Timothy wants Relying on this drug strengthens the army and stabilizes his precarious throne. Church will naturally understand his intention when he sees this pill. "

Whether measures will be taken is another matter.

"As you bid, Your Royal Highness." Petrov responded to Maruko's income. (To be continued.) 8