Mallory nodded: "It's the kind of magic beads you mentioned. There are a total of twelve here."
Mingna took a breath: "How come there are so many?!"
"Most of them were found from various noble families in the country. It can be seen that the hands of the Demon Realm have been stretched far enough, and every country has been penetrated by them. In order to obtain these things, our Security Agency has more than 70% of lurking personnel Exposed." Mallory said with regret, "There are still a few sent by the Wishay people. King Wishay also paid a high price to find out the reason for the betrayal of his lords." He said gently Caressing the box: "Weisha's remaining ministers and troops have all withdrawn to the vicinity of Mengli, and their little prince is now in exile in Shaonan. Our three countries have agreed that after the war, we will help the little prince rebuild Weisha." "
Ming Na nodded, but felt a little strange, why was she helping the little prince rebuild
Before she could figure it out, Mallory had already told her plan: "The Noga people sent information, saying that they found that the monsters have a very strong preference for this kind of magic bead, because swallowing it can make their The power is doubled. Unless the magic bead is sealed with a lead box, the monster can detect its aura as long as it is no more than a hundred meters away. "
Minna thought of the magic bead that rolled from Sargent's body to the ground before his tragic death. It was indeed very attractive to the monsters. The monsters that were not originally intended to harm Sargent, after he smashed the magic bead, They also attacked him unceremoniously. Is this kind of magic bead really so important to them
She stared at the box: "Do you want to use these magic beads to attract monsters into the magic circle?"
Mallory nodded: "Now. The monks of Vana are repairing each magic circle. We have agreed on a fixed time. At that time, they will be activated uniformly to make the entire magic circle come alive again. Then...use these beads to The monsters scattered all over the place were attracted."
Ming Na was a little nervous: "How to attract them? Hold beads in front of them?!" Isn't that too dangerous
Mallory smiled: "Of course, use bows and arrows. Provoke them and lure them to attack. If they retreat, break a bead. If it is attracted by the breath of the magic bead, they will definitely be fooled. No matter what, we will not It will make them actually swallow these things." He pushed the box deeper into the cabinet again and locked the door. He turned around and said: "Okay. Someone will naturally do these things. I hope you can help prepare some magic potions to heal injuries and detoxify. Although Shaonan has sent many magicians, there is only one magician. It’s not enough anymore.”
Ming Na hurriedly responded. After looking at the cabinet again, he went out to find the potion preparation room.
She locked herself in the potions room for several days. Because another colleague was exhausted and collapsed. He had to be sent to a safe place to recuperate. She had to work alone. After she prepared enough potion for three hundred soldiers to use. Finally I couldn't stand it anymore. Run outside and get some air. But I found that there was a magic formation area painted in the center area. The field has been cleared. There was only one light monk standing in the middle. Build a pergola with your hands and look toward the sun.
What is this for? Ming Na only took two steps closer. He was dragged back. Turn around and look. It turned out to be Will. He whispered: "Don't go there. The magic circle is about to be activated."
Minna blinked. Observing the ceremony with some curiosity. I saw the monk watching the sun rise into the sky. Then he took out a pocket watch and took another look. Then he muttered something silently. Soon. He poured the half bottle of life spring water left in his hand into the center of the magic formation. Then quickly retreat to a place beyond the edge.
A breeze suddenly blew up from the surface of the magic formation. then. A ball of silver light rose from the center of the formation. Then divide into six portions. Spreading in all directions. Every line in the formation was gradually dyed with silver light. But in the next second. Return to peace. It was as if nothing had happened.
Is this a success or a failure
Minna didn't understand. But the monks were happy. Reporting to Norward and Mallory. It was also said to be successful. Norward and Mallory exchanged a few words in a low voice. The former announced loudly: "The first, second, third, fourth and fifth columns. Set off immediately. Proceed as planned!" Several "Yes, sir!" came from all sides. Ming Na was somewhat surprised to find out. Captain of the third column. He is actually his father.
She grabbed Will nervously and asked, "What are they going to do? Is it dangerous?!"
Will said: "Are you worried about uncle? Of course there is danger, but uncle should be fine. They just go to a few places where monsters often appear to lure enemies. We have long been used to it." He lowered his voice, "Did Mallory mention his plan? It's really amazing. Several column captains are all famous warriors, but the uncle's identity is the most useful. Everyone heard that he is the son of Earl Xiao, Everyone is willing to obey his command.”
Minna looked at the column captains wearing red cloaks, and realized that except for the two she didn't know, the other two, one was Vasily and the other was Fes, both had accumulated rich experience in fighting against the monsters. The person who performed outstandingly, in contrast, his father had never directly faced that kind of terrifying creature. She couldn't help but worry about him.
At this time, General Noward issued several more orders: "The sixth and seventh columns are responsible for monitoring the battle situation on the hills on both sides. Once the monsters approach, they will immediately send a signal! The magicians stayed outside the town and were on standby. When they saw the signal, they Just be prepared; the eighth and ninth columns are responsible for evacuating the remaining civilians and responding! The tenth..."
Before he finished speaking, someone had already stood up and interrupted him: "General! Why didn't you assign me a task?!" It was Yilong who said this, and he seemed to be very excited at the moment, "I can also seduce Enemy! My riding and archery skills were excellent for three consecutive years when I was at the Noble Academy!"
Noward frowned: "This is an order! Count Cardo."
Elon waved his hand: "I think your order is unfair! General, I am more powerful than Thomas. Why don't you let me go?! Don't you trust me?!" He pointed at the captain of the fourth column , that is a middle-aged man with a somewhat pale face. "Thomas's injury has not healed yet. Please forgive me, but I don't think he is suitable for this mission! Your Majesty General. He will lose his life on the way! And I..." He patted his chest, "I am also his subordinate. As the direct commander of the team, I am the one who should go!”
Norward glared at him displeasedly, but he did not back down. This is his chance, he must prove that he is worthy of the title of Xiao Tianjian's son. Instead of hiding behind the army and doing menial jobs, watching that bastard become a hero with the help of some people!
General Noward was very dissatisfied with his words. People who have no ability should not talk big words! Elon Xiao Cardo, who has always avoided danger and refused to participate in wars like other nobles. You actually want to participate in this mission? ! What's the difference between this and letting his soldiers die? !
The scene was deadlocked for a moment, but people around him kept talking privately. Some people praised Yilong for his courage. Some people think that he is overestimating his abilities, and some people think that he is worthy of being the son of Earl Xiao. Some people were mocking him for being crazy for wanting to be in the limelight.
Captain Thomas, who was pointed at by him--who was also his adjutant--wanted to express something, and swayed on his horse before he could speak. The people behind him quickly supported him, but the soldiers under him looked at each other and glanced at their comrades in the third column next to them. They began to look forward to what it would be like if the superior, who was a descendant of Earl Xiao, personally led him. What a glorious thing.
In the midst of this buzz, Mallory lowered his head and thought for a moment, then approached General Norward and whispered a few words in his ear. The latter looked at him with wide eyes: "Are you serious?! "
"Of course, General, the soldiers obviously hope so, don't they? Thomas is indeed too reluctant. He clearly assured us yesterday that he has recovered."
Noward narrowed his eyes and stared at Elon: "Count Cardo, I assume you understand what kind of mission this is and how dangerous it is, and you are also prepared to sacrifice yourself at any time to complete the mission. Is this what you are doing?!"
Yilong shuddered and hesitated, but the look from the opposite side made him quickly make an oath: "Of course! If I can't complete the task, I'll do whatever you want!" After that, he said to his younger brother opposite. glared.
Anlong smiled bitterly and said nothing.
That's how it was settled. Elon quickly took the command flag from Thomas and ordered the soldiers of the fourth column to set off with him. He had already studied the mission of this column before, and it was the least difficult one and the closest to Xi Ke. He is confident that he can complete it successfully.
Even his own son can stand alone in Anke City and deal with monsters. What difficulties does he have as a column leader? He also has a rigorous military education and has held military rank for over twenty years!
The columns set off one after another. Mingna watched her father go away with some worry, and began to wonder if she should help? After all, I have more experience with Warcraft.
At this time, Will called "Boss" next to her. When she looked back, it was indeed Mallory walking over. He said to her: "I heard that you made a lot of potions and did a good job. But now we have to evacuate to the outside of the town immediately. You can clean up the potion room and leave with everyone."
"But..." Ming Na looked at the direction the third column was leaving, "I want to go help dad."
"Silly boy, what are you talking about?!" Mallory glared at her, "You're not even sixteen yet! Do what you should do!"
Ming Na shrank her neck and hurriedly ran back to the potion room to clean up. After she had scavenged all the potion materials or cauldron bottles in the room, she walked outside again and found that people had almost retreated. Will was checking the list of opponents with several officers to confirm that there were no civilians left in the town. When he turned around and saw her, he waved: "Let's go, we are almost the last group."
Ming Na looked around, and sure enough, there were empty rooms everywhere, with doors and windows wide open, and the ground covered with debris. Only the ground of the magic circle was clean. She tightened her cloak tightly, took the reins from Will, mounted the horse, and together they retreated to the edge of the town.
Looking back at the empty Xiko Town, she felt a little sad: "Are we going to give up on this place? What will it look like after the monsters are eliminated?"
"We can just rebuild it when the time comes." Will said with a smile, "It only took more than a hundred years for Xiko to be established."
Ming Na said no more. Not far from her, the last group of evacuated Xiko residents gathered. They looked at their homes in the distance and became sad. One of them cried the loudest. Even the officers on Minna's side were alarmed. , they all frowned.
The people next to him quickly persuaded him: "Why are you crying? When all the monsters are dead, we can go back. Didn't the general say that? The country will pay for us to build houses."
"That's not what I'm crying about..." The half-grown boy couldn't stop the tears in his eyes, "My brother...he went to be a guide...I know he can't come back, and no one who goes to lure the enemy can come back..."
"What nonsense are you talking about?!" The man hurriedly stopped him, but he said even louder: "I'm not talking nonsense! I heard it with my own ears. They said that after they lured the monsters over, they would block all the exits. In order not to To make the monster suspicious, we have to leave a few leading people as bait to bring the monster to the right place. My brother is one of them! He is dead... Wow..."
Ming Na was shocked and quickly turned her head to look at Mallory halfway up the mountain. Seeing the latter frowning and looking into the distance with a telescope, she bit her lip, patted her horse and ran over, ignoring Will chasing after him. He stopped him, rushed straight in front of him, and asked right away: "Did you arrange for my dad to be used as bait?!"
A flash of surprise flashed in Mallory's eyes, but he still answered calmly: "Anlong is indeed one of them, and he has already agreed."
Ming Na felt great grief, thinking of her mother who was still waiting for them, and said resentfully: "Why don't you let me go?!"
"You are still a child." Mallory looked at her quietly, "Mingna, I know you are angry and sad, but I have to do this. The people selected this time are all capable enough to complete the task. mission, and the survival probability is higher than others." After a pause, he added: "Maybe except your uncle, but his deputy is good."
Minna bit her lip, then suddenly turned around and walked away, riding her horse quickly toward the town. Mallory shouted loudly: "What are you going to do?!"
But Ming Na took out the transformation potion and drank it, pulled up her hat to cover her hair, and when she spoke again, she was already a teenager: "I'm going to deal with the monsters! I also think that compared to Uncle Anlong, Xiao Minte is The one who should go!”
He rushed straight towards the town, and soon the first batch of retreating soldiers appeared in his sight.
(The most glorious moment in "Xiao Minte's" life has arrived...)