"If this continues, our losses will be too great!" Chris Ding frowned and looked at the vague outline of Blackwater City, and said worriedly.
Before the war, no one thought that Blackwater City would become so troublesome. The magic group of the Grand Alliance has been expanded many times, and the number of magicians has exceeded 600. Everyone believes that with more than 600 magicians, they can fight remotely. He has an absolute advantage against the general.
As a result, the thousands of elven archers in Blackwater City changed the optimistic attitude of Chris Ding and others. In terms of archery skills alone, the archery skills of ordinary elves are far superior to human archers, not to mention that the elves in Blackwater City have a large number of There are forest archers and sharpshooters, and their shooting range is far beyond that of magicians. Facing thousands of arrows fired from them, not to mention ordinary magicians, even great magicians will be in danger of their lives.
The sharpness of the elf shooters can be clearly seen from the loss statistics. From the tentative attack in the early morning to the fierce battle at noon, the entire magic group lost a total of thirty-seven people and injured four people. The number of killed was far more than the injured. It cannot be explained. Problem? Since the establishment of the major leagues, this loss is the biggest!
"Where did you go, sir?" Ozgucci said with a grimace. He was eager to make meritorious service and repeatedly asked to take the lead. Chris Ding and others did not refute his face. Who would have thought that later, Ozguki could not care about his own Saving face, he withdrew with his first group in embarrassment. The losses of his men were not too many, with only about 300 casualties. However, less than half of the more than 3,000 soldiers sent by Chris Ding to assist his Shield of Light Army came back.
In fact, there is a huge gap in strength between the two sides. Although the Ta'ao Tiger Mercenary Group also took advantage of the undead disaster to expand its manpower, it only had more than 8,000 mercenaries. Plus some troops from the Shansha Empire, and The total strength of druids and elves is less than 20,000. Chris Ding's side. The Grand Alliance alone had more than 20,000 mercenaries before Beeri sent troops to pursue the fleeing troops of the Shansha Empire. An Fei was also left with more than 19,000 soldiers of the Shield of Light Legion, whose total strength was twice that of the enemy in front of him.
However, in terms of command style, Blackwater City took the initiative, because Manzhusili fought with his back against the wall and had no way out, so he had to fight to the end. Whether it's Chris Ding or someone else in the major leagues. They all lack the toughness to fight on the battlefield and not regret it even if they die a hundred times. They are reluctant to fight, and they don't dare to fight head-on.
In fact, every true commander must be accustomed to treating life as a number. This is not learned, but developed in the bloody storms. For Chris Ding and others, they cannot do it now.
Entos has experienced big scenes. Kumarajiva is a general who has experienced hundreds of battles. However, if you are not in your position, you will not seek your policies! Entos and Kumarokosa are not the masters of the Grand Alliance. Let alone interfere with Kristin's command, they have to think carefully for a long time even if they make a suggestion. If there is no way to change the situation quickly, war is no different from a meat grinder. Whoever can't survive will become the loser. You can't tell Chris Ding to go ahead and risk the death of 20,000 people. We can definitely take down Blackwater City!
Not to mention them, not even Chris Ding can make such a decision that affects countless lives and lives. In the entire major league, there is only one An Fei who is qualified to risk everything.
"Alice. Do you know where An Fei went?" Chris Ding's eyes fell on Alice.
"How do I know!" Alice was looking at Susanna. She thinks Susanna is An Fei's wife, if An Fei has planned what to do in advance. Suzanne should be given a break.
Susanna shook her head and said softly: "Let Anthony and I go out into battle. We are sure to forcefully tear apart their defense line."
"No!" Chris Ding said flatly. When the war is stalemate, it is a common practice to rely on the strength of the peak powerhouses to create fighter opportunities, but Blackwater City also has its own peak powerhouses. Manzhusili is only on the surface, and God knows if the elves have any reservations. ? He couldn't afford it if something happened to Susanna and Anthony.
"Lord Chris Ding, how about... let's cease the war first and wait until Lord An Fei comes back." Kumarokosa said softly. He can see that Chris Ding, Alice and others are just managers of all aspects of the major league, while An Fei is the only soul and core of the major league! Without An Fei, it will be difficult for the major leagues to make decisions on major issues.
"I feel... something is wrong." Ye Huan said.
"What?" Chris was stunned.
"With your great care, no matter what you do, you should send someone to bring us a message, right?"
"Maybe it's something that is inconvenient to tell us." Bravi said.
Ye shook his head: "Even if it is inconvenient to tell us, adults can always find a reason, right? Is this difficult?"
"An Fei went out alone. Maybe he couldn't find anyone to deliver the message." Chris Ding said.
"It doesn't make sense." Ye said softly: "Now is the moment of life and death. What else is more important than capturing Blackwater City? Even if you really have something to do at the last minute, you should at least make an arrangement for us."
"Is it possible that An Fei..." Riska's expression immediately changed.
"Impossible. If your Excellency really has an accident, will Manzhusili and the others still be honest?" Chris Ding said.
"Then what's going on?" Bravi looked around: "Huh? Where is Mr. Anthony? I saw him here just now!"
"I saw David coming to him just now." Zubin said softly.
Although David also made many requests to go into battle, Chris Ding did not agree. In comparison, the battle formation of the Glory Mercenary Group seemed very calm, at least they did not have a single casualty yet.
In a corner of the battle position, Anthony and a middle-aged man were looking at each other. After a while, Anthony's face showed a sigh of relief, and he said slowly: "Otto, you are really brave, you dare to come here Aren't you afraid that I will kill you when you see me?"
"Lord Anthony, we are old friends after all. You won't do such a great job, right?" The man named Otto said with a smile.
"It's not that I'm perfect, it's that you are forcing me." Anthony said calmly: "You have surrendered to Mouritao. The current Glory Mercenary Group is not the original Glory Mercenary Group, and it is not your fault here. A place where you can come and leave whenever you want.”
"Haha, sir, I kind of understand." Otto was not nervous: "Do you think I am lobbying for Muritao?"
"Isn't it?" Anthony's expression was always cold.
"You misunderstood." Otto showed a helpless smile: "Now, I am no longer a mercenary, but a businessman. To put it more clearly, I don't want to work for anyone anymore, so I quietly Leave Blackwater City."
"Then come to me and work for me?"
"No, I'm going to the Tumen Business Alliance." Otto seemed to not understand the other party's sarcasm, and sighed: "This continent is getting more and more chaotic. I hope I can find a paradise there."
"This doesn't seem to be the Tumen Business Alliance, right?"
"Sir, I came to you just to tell you a secret. I am doing it for your own good. Why do you keep making fun of me?" Otto said with a bitter smile.
"Oh?" Maybe you won't believe it, but I...I have to fulfill my obligations. You have helped me many times before, so I can repay you. Otto paused: "Actually, Mouritao is not a good person, and Manzhisli is even worse. This is why I want to leave Blackwater City. Also, An Fei from the Major League... he is an extremely insidious and cunning person." That guy, my lord, you were deceived by taking refuge in him. "
"Do you know that now I have a reason to kill you?" Anthony said lightly.
"Sir, since I dare to say such things in front of you, I am ready to bear everything. However, I know you can wait a moment and let me finish my words." Otto stared at Anthony. If Anthony really wants to Killing him proves that he has failed this time. If you want to hear his explanation, it proves that his words have aroused Anthony's interest. Who knows, after waiting for a long time, Anthony has no reaction at all.
In the end, Otto could no longer hold his breath. He coughed dryly: "Sir, do you still remember what happened last year? The four super mercenary groups have their own bottom lines with each other. No one is willing to challenge each other unless they are forced to do so. When the war broke out, why did Muritao suddenly become careless about everything? Don’t you find it strange? "
Anthony's eyes suddenly flashed with a cold light.
Otto could see it clearly and thought: "My lord, you are too upright! So you simply..." Before he finished speaking, Otto couldn't go on anymore. Antony's long sword had been unsheathed, and it was white. The sword light swept across Otto's neck, leaving a deep blood groove on Otto's neck, and blood spurted out.
"Sorry, I don't want to know!" A sad expression appeared on Anthony's face, but his eyes looked beyond Otto to the sky. Obviously, he was not grieving for killing Otto.
"Father!" David shouted in surprise: "Didn't he have a secret to tell us? You...how did you kill him!"
"David, remember what I said today." Before Otto's body fell, Anthony had torn off a piece of cloth from Otto's body and wiped the blood on the blade indifferently: "The secret is not anything Good thing, the more you know, the greater the pressure will be and the deeper the pain will be, not to mention...what can a secret from the past change? Can it change the present!"