War is inherently cruel.
A well-trained, winning streak, and high morale troop is an elite division.
Unless morale is seriously low due to a tragic battle situation, in ordinary battles, relying on this unparalleled morale and the bravery brought by consecutive victories, it can destroy and defeat the enemy.
Not to mention the inferior troops armed with defeated routs and peasants on the north bank of the Resniston River.
Use the crumbling poor troops to meet the morale-high elite troops.
Even if it hits halfway.
Even if it is a desperate situation.
But it is still impossible to explain how to win.
What's more, the commander of the main force of the Yinpan Kingdom was not stupid. On the contrary, he was led by a well-known earl in the country. He was invincible on the south bank of the Reese Niston River and captured Fort Nazar, which was originally under the jurisdiction of the East County.
This led to the collapse of the battle situation in Dongjun Territory, and the defeat retreated to Dongjun City on the north bank.
There were even plans back then.
Preparations have already begun.
The East County leader abandoned the capital, Wintershire, and led the remaining troops to shrink to Aviles Castle.
If you can't even defend Fort Aviles, then break out to the east and retreat to the North County Territory. At least at that time, the barren North County Territory was not the front line of the war, and it could be used as a rear for construction.
At that time, the war situation was rotten, and even the Nanjun leader directly under the royal family could not take care of themselves.
Fort Vatti and Fort Lobito on the north bank of the Reese Niston River were both dilapidated, and tens of thousands of people were said to have died.
Although the dead are all mercenaries and armed militias.
The real noble troops didn't die much.
But Cameron the Lion led the troops to launch a surprise attack, and finally won the victory by taking advantage of Baron Dylan's betrayal of the Silver Plate Kingdom and holding back the reinforcements.
Of course, the specific details of the victory have not been disclosed, but from ten years ago to the present, some land has been lost.
There have also been many changes in the hearts of many nobles.
After negotiation.
The Countess of Agatha is located in Fort Nazar on the south bank of the Reese Niston River, and was ceded to the Silver Plate Kingdom.
This is also the main reason that led to the biggest conflict between Earl Agatha and Grand Duke Cameron, and even the closure of the two sides, allowing the East County to be independent. The official has never interacted with each other for ten years.
Because of the loss of Fort Nazar on the south bank, the East County City on the north bank of the river is no danger to defend.
More to say.
The entire Dongjun city was opened wide, exposed in front of the soldiers of the Yinpan Kingdom.
The most important thing is that even Viscount Gibran, who once saved the East County Territory and became a famous general, began to listen to the instructions and not listen to the announcement. He wanted to become a semi-independent warlord within the semi-independent East County Territory.
He also completely controlled the only castle in the Eastern County, Fort Aviles.
If really independent.
With the military strength mastered by Viscount Gibran.
It is estimated that Countess Agatha really has no choice but to watch the independence happen.
Although Dongjun City is the capital city with a developed economy, it is not an excellent military town. Its military strength may only be enough to protect itself, and it is impossible to go out to conquer.
This is also the reason why Countess Agatha sent Bertram to Avilesburg.
The Art of Political Compromise.
clear and direct.
It is the consolation and appeasement of Viscount Gibran.
It is also a secret warning and a nail for this famous general.
Kant, who has been in this world and lived in the Principality of Lions for 16 years, is of course very clear about similar methods, which are the methods that nobles like to use most, and they will not cause too much reaction.
It's just that no one expected that Viscount Gibran, the famous old general, had changed himself.
Or completely surrender to the abyss demon's sinking and depravity!
There was silence in the tent.
Kant's thoughts diverged, and everyone was silent.
Just waiting quietly, even Bertram bowed his head and knelt as if resigned to his fate, without the sense of honor of being a knight, humiliated like the most humble slave.
But for him who came from a court nobleman, this is not an unacceptable thing.
Just think of it as groveling.
Once upon a time, his father, the sheriff of Dongjun City, and his mother who secretly controlled a caravan, all warned him that if he wanted to survive, he had to bow his knees.
Bertram now felt that this was quite correct.
As for the honor of the knight.
It's useless.
Looking at the big knights surrounding him, Bertram felt slumped.
I don't know when, there are so many great knights who have mastered extraordinary powers. He used to think that the three brothers in Aviles Castle were great knights who hid their identities, which was scary enough.
But now there are a total of 30 great knights, isn't that more than the great knights of the Lion Principality!
Bertram's heart beat even more violently.
Reminiscent of Viscount Gibran.
They all turned into legendary demons, which made him feel a throbbing about this world that originated from his soul.
This is derived from human beings' fear of the unknown!
"interesting."
Kant's divergent thinking has returned.
Looking at Bertram, who was kneeling on the ground in front of him, his face covered in cold sweat, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly: "The bloody battle ten years ago, there were indeed many secrets that we didn't know about. It's really interesting."
"Yes." Bertram only responded subconsciously.
"That's what makes me curious."
Kant finally got to the point: "Viscount Gibran's power can never appear out of thin air, there must be a reason, then do you know where this power comes from, or how to get it?"
"This power..."
A bit of struggle appeared in Bertram's eyes.
But he still closed his eyes and replied dejectedly: "Death Penalty Mountain, the mountain where thousands of people were executed, has already been controlled by a religious force called the Dark Red Sect."
"Death Penalty Mountain, Dark Red Sect."
When Kant heard the place name, he nodded thoughtfully: "It's really interesting."
Indeed interesting.
Viscount Gibran had mentioned this place name before when he left.
Death Sentence Mountain is the iconic mountain in the Eastern County.
Just like the Lion Mountain Range in South County.
The Samwaya Mountains in the Northshire Territory.
And when Viscount Gibran left, he also said that if he wanted to know everything, he should go to Death Penalty Mountain to find him.
Of course, going there will definitely not be a good thing. The biggest possibility is the Hongmen Banquet. Now that we know that the Dark Red Sect is secretly developing there, Kant will naturally not take the lead.
Even if his current troops are strong enough.
But not overly powerful either.
Unless the main force is mobilized!
As for the Dark Red Sect, Kant has no idea what this organization is, not to mention that he only hears the term now and knows nothing, even if he was in the academy, he has never heard of it.
As for the abyssal demons, Kant only knew that those who had appeared in the Principality of Lions worshiped the Demon Cult!
"This is the remnant of worshiping demons."
Seeing that Kant was thinking, Bertram did not hide it, but directly nodded and admitted.
Although he didn't come into contact with the core secrets in Avilesburg, he still had a rough understanding of some things: "Actually, Viscount Gibran's family has always been surrounded by demon worshipers. Although they don't have deep beliefs, But there are quite a few people in contact, and they also provide financial assistance, but I didn’t expect to actually come into contact with the existence of demons now.”
"Sure enough." Kant nodded. This was not beyond his expectation. Regarding the fact that the Dark Red Sect was composed of the remnants of the Devil Sect, he also understood his enemy.
But after experiencing the events in the Sanwaya Mountains, he doesn't think it's just a sect.
Perhaps there really is that so-called abyssal demon.
Supreme Lord of Hell Demons, Lord of Sin, Flamelasher.
Florences.
Maybe it's still a full body demon that has broken free from the seal and is still lurking and recuperating!
At that time, this battle will be much more tragic than in the dungeon. If there is no seal, the abyssal demons who can replenish their strength at any time are enough to defeat an elite army of a thousand people.
Maybe I won't be hurt much.
Kant needs to pay attention.
Slightly frowned.
He looked at Bertram and asked, "Didn't the God of War Sect respond?"
"No."
Bertram smiled wryly: "The East County Territory has been blocked for ten years. Although commercial activities are not prohibited, the government has been strictly restricted and excluded. Even the religious aspect has been severely isolated."
"I really underestimated the closure of the East County Territory." Kant muttered to himself.
I thought it was just an official closure.
Unexpectedly, even religion has been severely restricted.
Now that I think about it carefully, maybe the situation is not what I expected at the beginning.
After all, there are already traces of demons in the current East County Territory. Even Gibran, the strongest famous general in charge of a county, is the servant and lackey of the devil. The situation in the entire East County Territory.
Perhaps it is like the seemingly calm sea on the sea.
But the dark tide is surging underneath!
"grown ups."
Rolf, who was waiting beside him, said at this time: "Don't go to Dongjuncheng."
He said worriedly: "The current situation is obviously not as simple as we once imagined. Now it seems that even the North County leader's situation is not as complicated as the East County leader!"
"It's really complicated."
Kant nodded.
But his eyes narrowed slightly: "I still have to go to Dongjun City."
Rolf said anxiously, "But..."
"There's nothing but."
Kant waved his hand.
Now that the matter has come to this point, he will definitely not back down. The most important thing is the layout of the East County Territory, which is related to his plan to conquer the entire Lion Principality. If he fails here, then he will only be trapped in the Nalun Desert.
Perhaps in a short period of time, the strategic layout of rushing out of the North County Territory may not appear again.
The situation in the Nalun Desert is more complicated.
In the depths there are resurrected god-born undead.
Under the mountains, there are abyssal demons that are gradually recovering.
If Kant continued to stay in the Nalun Desert and foolishly lived his strong and invincible life, he would be really dizzy. It is estimated that within the next ten years, he would explode on the spot.
It was really like a "bang".
Then disappear.
(end of this chapter)