Release that Witch Chapter 884: Scars of War

"How is situation to the west?"

Nail and Uncle Sang just entered the central camp, and the Hawk Face commander of the Northern Lands garrison couldn't wait to ask.

"The number of people is still growing," said the veteran in a military salute, and recounted the surveillance schedule this week. "It was a shock. I didn't expect that Kingdom of Dawn could gather so many soldiers. Come. "

"How much?" Hawk Face didn't care, and gave them two a cup of tea water, "Eight thousand? Or nine thousand?"

"I'm afraid it's over 10,000 people," Sang sipped the tea, "the tent stretches out for nearly a mile, and there are at least twenty flags that can't be named. Where did you find these dead? "

"More than ten thousand?" The pen in Hawk Face stopped.

"If you don't believe it, you can ask the monitor," he pointed to Nail next to him. "In order to estimate the approximate number of people, we risked being found and approached the old Holy City for investigation. The entire suburban area is Dawn noble They have blocked the passage between Hermes and Kingdom of Dawn. Most of the refugees have turned around and evacuated in the direction of Wolf Heart and Eternal Winter. There should be a lot more on the side of Cold Wind Ridge. At least on the way back I saw a few hundred people Team. "

"The actual situation is indeed like this," Nail nodded, adding, "Dawn should be waiting for personnel to gather, and at the same time all the vigilance of the surrounding area has been strengthened. I suggest that the follow-up investigation team should not be too close to the old Holy City, So as not to be found by the other party ’s patrol Knight. "

Since the Hermes was spotted, the Northern Lands garrison began to penetrate the plateau with the help of Kant Duke. In addition to hoping to obtain more information, it was also preparing for the subsequent battle. However, Your Majesty did not approve the Hawk Face's tentative offensive plan, and only required to remain vigilant and continue to investigate. vice-battation commander had no choice but to suppress the idea of ​​a big fight, while selecting suitable candidates from the garrison, dressed as refugees to monitor the old and new Holy City in turn, while continuing to send information to Neverwinter.

Of course, he hasn't done nothing in the past few months. After confirming that Holy City is not acting as a suspect, the Northern Lands garrison has regained Cold Wind Ridge.

As for the emergence of the Dawn army, it happened two or three weeks ago.

"Sir, are you worried that this group is not good for Your Majesty's operation?"

"Hahaha, how is it possible," Hawk Face laughed, "Even if their number quadrupled again, in front of First Army, it was just a sluggish target. Even God Punishment Army could not break through the defense line of the machine gun blockade. Why did they touch it? To the feet of Your Majesty's? On the contrary, there are many people. Let them go to the wall of Holy City and try Church's. It is best to beat both. If that is the case, Your Majesty will definitely agree with my plan. "He paused , "This round of investigation is hard for you, go ahead and rest."

"Yes, sir," said Uncle Sang.

Nail did not turn around and left, but hesitated before saying, "Can't we ... repel them in advance?"

The two simultaneously stunned, "What?"

"Your Majesty does not agree that we will attack Hermes on our own, but it does not mean that we will not be allowed to block the Dawn army?" Nail bit his lip. "If they wait for their attack on Holy City, the Hermes downhill may be a ruin."

The veteran sighed.

"Did you see something?" Hawk Face frowned.

"Looting and slaughter ..." Nail covered his forehead and hardly wanted to recall those **** sights. "They have not yet entered the old Holy City, but are stationed on the periphery. The surrounding residents were arrested and worn by them. On a sharp wooden stick, and then use such a stick to make a camp wall. As for women, the end is even worse.

"Enough," Hawk Face interrupted him, "This is a common occurrence in war! Whether it is Church or Kingdom of Dawn, they are all Your Majesty's enemies. It is better for the enemy to consume the enemy than to consume ourselves! And do n’t Forget that we are the army and the sword in the hands of Your Majesty! Killing is also our duty. "

"But that's not the same!" Nail insisted, "We are fighting to achieve the Your Majesty's goal, but they are ... killing purely for the sake of killing. Those villagers are not religious, but in front of them, even prey. Not as good! "

"Sir, he just got a little irritated," seeing Hawk Face's unpleasant look, Uncle Sang said quickly, "You too, do you know what you're talking about, as long as Church doesn't fall, we can't be at them Under the eyelids across the Hermes plateau, how can we stop the Dawn group of people? "

The new Holy City is like a huge stronghold, connecting the flat area of ​​the plateau as a whole. The four city gates on the periphery correspond to four channels to each kingdom. Although there are no guards, refugees can enter and exit freely, but it does not mean that Church will sit by First Army drives straight in, crosses Holy City and enters Dawn.

Nail naturally knows this, he take a deep breath, "In fact, there is still a small road to pass."

"Sideway?"

"When I came back, I talked to some refugee. One of them told me that there was a two-person trail in the seemingly steep cliffs on the outside of the plateau. In winter it will be closed due to snow and ice accumulation, but After snow, this road can directly cross Hermes without entering situation of Holy City.

Hawk Face looked at him for a while before shaking his head and saying, "Forget this."

Nail bowed her head and stopped speaking.

"In fact, you also know that this is not a reliable ... No, it should be said to be a combat plan that cannot be achieved at all." vice-battation commander unexpectedly did not get angry, "not to mention whether the path really exists, even if it can We successfully reached the old Holy City. We alone could not defeat tens of thousands of enemies. Your Majesty made it clear in the evening tuition class. The first thing to consider before the military action is logistics. The two people ’s wide mountain road is difficult to transport supplies. Not to mention machine guns and ammunition. In addition, the entire Northern Lands garrison has only 500 people, and the bullets allocated are not enough to support a protracted battle. Once the enemy is not defeated, we will become an unassisted lone army, and the entire army may be destroyed ! "

Hawk Face stood up and walked in front of Nail, "I want a more complete annihilation battle than you, but that's just my personal idea. The adults Your Majesty and Iron Axe gave this army to me, then I first What you have to consider is the security and interests of the military, whether it was the resettlement of refugees or the decision now, understand? "

"... Yes, sir." Nail clenched his fists, and finally performed a military salute.

"Come on."

As the two were about to leave, a soldier opened the curtain and left come in. "Sir, the reply from Your Majesty Roland has arrived."

"Oh? show me soon," Hawk Face quickly took over the secret letter and started, before Nail and Uncle Sang got out of the tent, he called them again, "Wait!"

"Your Majesty have new instructions?" the veteran asked.

"Yes, First Army has taken set off from Kingdom Capital and is coming towards Northern Lands at full speed. It is expected to reach Cold Wind Ridge in ten days."

Ten days ... It's too late, Nail thought sadly, the Dawn army could enter the old Holy City at any time. As long as one or two days, they can turn all the towns under Hermes into hell. Suddenly, the woman in the red clothes struggling in the rain of gunfire reappeared before his eyes, as if accusing him of what he had done.

"Before that, Your Majesty required us to take immediate action to prevent the Dawn army from entering the old Holy City, at least not to allow them to loot the monastery."

Nail comes suddenly raised head.

"Can this ... be done?" Uncle Sang touched his head.

"It's difficult, so Your Majesty sent a special reinforcement, which will reach northern region tomorrow night," Hawk Face closed the secret letter, "only witch can get here at this speed." Then he looked To the two, "Go tell all the monitors to come to my meeting! By the way, what is the name of the refugee who knows the mountain road?"