"Dear Viscount Angelet, I haven't seen you for a long time, and your demeanor is even better than before!"
When Colin saw the former Marquis of the North again, he almost didn't recognize him.
In less than a year, Charles seemed to be a completely different person.
Without the pride and shrewdness of the past, Charles is now exactly what a weather-beaten frontline knight should look like.
Cold and serious.
His attitude towards Colin was also completely changed.
No longer a slight deliberate intimacy as before, but a little alienated.
It was as if an ordinary knight was meeting the lord of Ice Rock City.
But, to be honest, it's not too surprising that Charles has such a change.
The upheaval at the beginning was enough to completely change a person's temperament.
"Your Excellency Charles! I'm so happy to see you in Ice Rock City!" Colin smiled and shook hands with Charles.
The opponent's hand was a little cold.
"Please sit down."
"Thank you, Viscount Angelet!"
Colin was slightly uneasy at Charles's excessive politeness.
Even though Charles is no longer the former Marquis of the North, Colin dare not really treat him as an ordinary knight based on his surname.
"It must be difficult for the sky and ice field at this time. Come, drink some strong wine and go to the cold." Colin said and poured a glass of rum for Charles himself.
Charles thanks again and downs his drink.
Putting down his wine glass, Charles said solemnly, "Viscount Angelet, to tell you the truth, I sneaked back to the north in violation of my father's order this time. I hope it won't bring you too much harm. trouble."
"Of course not." Colin smiled and waved his hands, and at the same time he was curious-what was it that made the eldest son of the Duke sneak back to find him.
If it was the former Marquis Charles, he might have to chat with Colin for a long time, make a good connection, and explain his intentions after going around a long way, but now this completely changed Charles, he didn't go around with Colin at all, and said directly :
"I came to Ice Rock City this time to remind you that the troll empire is about to move, trying to send troops south! Once they go south again, the few people currently deployed by the Golden Lion Legion on the front line will not be able to stop them at all. .”
Ke Lin's eyes froze for an instant, and his face became serious.
However, he was not too surprised in his heart.
Now that the northern border is about to be in chaos, it would be strange if the troll empire did not act.
Although the main force of the Troll Empire was completely wiped out by the Black Cavalry last time, given such a good opportunity, even if the Troll Emperor tried to sell everything, he would definitely gather an army to fish in the troubled waters of the northern border.
"Why did you tell me this news? Shouldn't you inform your father?" This is where Colin was really puzzled.
"The envoys of the Golden Lion Legion will leave for Winter City tomorrow to inform father of the news. But..." Charles' eyes flashed with pain, "However, as far as the current situation in the northern border is concerned, even if father knows about this It will be very difficult to deploy troops to go to the sky icefield.”
Colin nodded silently, obviously agreeing with Charles' judgment.
Now the St. Hilde family is indeed very weak. They may not be able to win against the Marquis of Dawson and the Earl of Uman who are about to rebel. What's more, they have to suppress the slave rebellion caused by the famine. Troll ah.
"Your Excellency Charles, I can understand your concerns, but it is difficult for me to provide you with too much help..."
"Uncle Garcia's black cavalry is in your hands?"
"That's right. But after the battle in Shadow Canyon and the battle in Silvermoon City, there are only about 6,000 Black Cavalry left, and they are no longer as powerful as they were at their peak."
"Enough!" Charles said decisively, staring at Colin with his piercing eyes, and continued, "Don't you want to listen to my advice?"
Colin hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Please tell me."
Charles leaned forward slightly, with a little eagerness on his face, and said:
"In order to get enough benefits from the upcoming chaos in the northern territory, this time the troll emperor has almost recruited all the remaining combatable soldiers in the empire, and it is estimated that there will be 100,000 troops.
And their first stop going south is likely to be your Ice Rock City! "
Hearing this, Colin frowned slightly.
However, he did not speak out to refute.
Because of the geographical location of Ice Rock City, it is very likely that it will become the first big city in the north to be attacked by the troll army.
Seeing the change in Colin's face, Charles quickly sped up his speech: "So, Lord Viscount, it is actually very difficult for you to get out of the incident this time!
My advice to you is, instead of passive defense, it is better to take the initiative! "
Ke Lin frowned, and finally spoke: "How do you take the initiative?"
"Of course with the Black Cavalry Army in your hands!" Charles coaxed, "This time the troll empire has dispatched almost all the soldiers that can be fought, so the interior of the empire must be extremely empty!
Therefore, as long as you dispatch the black cavalry, with the super mobility of the cavalry, you can completely sweep the heart of the troll empire before the troll army reaches the northern border!
You can even take the opportunity to capture the troll king city and cut off the head of the troll emperor!
At this time, even if you lead your army triumphantly, you will still have time to return to Ice Rock City before the trolls arrive in the north.
At this time, you only need to hang the head of the troll emperor on the top of the city, and the troll army will naturally disperse without attacking! "
After listening to Charles' suggestion, Colin fell into a long silence.
Running for thousands of miles, directly attacking Huanglong, this seemingly wonderful plan, but it also hides great risks.
Moreover, Colin also realized that the real intention of Charles' move was probably to use the power of the black cavalry to capture the troll king's city.
In this way, he can wash away his shame and return to the northern border in an open and honest manner.
Seeing that Colin was silent, Charles spoke again, and his tone brought back the intimacy of the past: "Colin, think about it carefully, what an honor it is to break through the troll king's city! Even if Garcia The Marquis, leading the Black Cavalry Army at its peak, failed to achieve such a record!
Such a god-given opportunity, such a monstrous achievement, is within your reach!
Think about it, as long as you can capture the Troll King City, you will definitely become the hero of the northern border, no, even the entire Glorious Empire!
It is more than enough to confer an earl, and even the title of marquis is not impossible. "
Looking at Charles with eager eyes, Colin also showed his heartbeat, but he still said cautiously: "Charles, your plan is of great importance, and I need to think it over again."
"Of course. Then I'll wait for your good news." Charles was a little disappointed, but still forced a smile, "However, I estimate that the time for the trolls to send troops is only within one or two months. You'd better make a decision as soon as possible .”
"good."
After sending Charles away, Colin paced back and forth in the room with a solemn expression.
To be honest, he wasn't that keen on Charles' trick.
If they succeed, the glory will be shared equally between them, but if they fail, the bitter pill will be swallowed by Colin alone.
Only a fool would do such a loss-making business.
Moreover, Colin doubted whether this strategy was conceived by the Duke of St. Hilde, in order to drive Colin to help him eliminate the threat of trolls.
If this is the case, then Colin is not willing to easily become a knife in the opponent's hand.
(end of this chapter)