"The lives of 300,000 civilians and one eye, are these the casting materials needed by the Eye of Judgment?"
"Yes."
In the tent, Vera huddled in Colin's arms like a kitten, full of resistance to the spellcasting scroll in Colin's hand, but she still carefully explained the elven text on it.
"So, for the spell caster, he only needs to pay the price of one eye, and the real backlash of the forbidden spell has been borne by those 300,000 civilians?"
"Yes." Vera's face was full of fear and anger, "This is simply the devil's spell! I really can't imagine why the teacher would develop such a thing."
Ke Lin patted Vera's small head to show comfort, but there were not many ups and downs in his heart.
He even believed that the birth of this forbidden spell was inevitable.
For a long time, the inability to break through the sixth level and enter the sanctuary has been the eternal pain of mages, and the forbidden spell with the power comparable to the sanctuary requires the caster to pay the price of life.
Such a price will obviously prompt the mages to keep looking for ways to improve. Even if they cannot avoid the backlash of the forbidden curse, they will definitely try their best to find a "scapegoat" to help them share the backlash.
Now, they have succeeded.
This "Eye of Judgment" curse, aside from the moral issues involved, can definitely be regarded as a genius creation.
Colin could even imagine how this forbidden spell would have an impact on the current situation of the Glorious Empire once it was spread.
The knights of the empire, especially those two paladins, would certainly not sit back and watch the council of mages master such a terrible forbidden spell.
Therefore, the mage Cusius gave Vera the casting scroll of this forbidden spell so easily. Could it be that he wanted to share the hatred with others
Or is it misfortune
"What about the caster? This shouldn't be a spell that a low-level mage can cast, right?"
"Well, you must be a sixth-order mage."
Colin secretly heaved a sigh of relief. At least Vera was unable to release the forbidden spell, so she would not be the primary target of the paladins for the time being.
"When Cuxius handed this scroll to you, didn't he say anything else?"
Vera thought for a while and said, "He said he would never hurt me."
Haha, Colin sneered secretly.
Of course he wouldn't believe that.
"Nothing else?"
"there is none left."
Colin frowned. Based on this information alone, he still couldn't judge the real intention of Master Cushius.
However, he did not relax his vigilance, and has already sent the newly transformed blood slave—Tumu, a fifth-rank warrior, to keep a close eye on Cuxius. If there is any change in the other party, he will give Dag the order to kill him without hesitation.
"Colin, what should I do with this scroll?" Vera asked with some confusion.
She really wanted to destroy this bloody spellcasting scroll, but she couldn't help but want to explore the mysterious spells recorded in it. You know, this is the first forbidden spell that can make the caster survive!
Even though the method it uses to transfer the forbidden curse backfire is extremely inhumane, but after all, it provides a valuable way of thinking and has great reference value.
"Keep it for now." Colin saw the entanglement in Vera's heart, so he spoke up and said, "It can be used as a reference, and there must be more than one spellcasting scroll. You can't really sever the trial if you destroy this scroll." The spread of the curse of the eye."
After a while, I heard Vera muffled: "Okay."
Colin kissed Vera's forehead, and said softly, "Okay, don't think about it, go to rest early. Tomorrow we will withdraw to Winter City."
"Is it in such a hurry?"
"Well, the Menam family's army is only three or four days away from us. If we don't withdraw quickly, I'm afraid there is a risk of being cut off by the other party."
"good."
…
Early the next morning, the Golden Lion Army camp on the south bank of the Penliu River was busy.
The bustle here obviously alarmed the dwarven sentinels on the other side. They thought that the Golden Lions were preparing to cross the river to counterattack, so they hurried back to report in fright.
At this time, Marquis Dawson hadn't fully recovered from yesterday's disastrous defeat. Now that he heard the news that the Golden Lions seemed to be preparing to counterattack, his face immediately turned paler.
Therefore, the dwarf marquis, who had become a frightened bird, immediately ordered-retreat!
At this moment, an extremely weird scene appeared on both sides of the Running River. The two warring parties began to retreat almost at the same time, as if yesterday's life and death was just a dream.
Ke Lin couldn't help smiling as he looked at the dwarf army that was retreating faster than his own.
This Marquis Dawson is even more timid than he imagined.
The Cavaliers of Campbelling suddenly suggested, "Master Viscount, the Dawson family is probably going to die. Should we take advantage of the victory and pursue it and kill the running river?"
Ke Lin glanced at the other party, thinking that the new head of the Golden Lion Legion wanted to express himself deliberately, so he asked indifferently: "Are you sure that you can capture Iron Furnace City in a short time?"
Contrary to Colin's expectations, the Cavaliers of Campbelling nodded emphatically: "Master Viscount, you may not know that Iron Forge City is not a fortified city that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. As long as you give me full support and trust, I can capture it in three days!"
Only then did Colin become serious, and turned to look at Maester Dawn.
Maester Dawn also nodded and said: "The Cavaliers of Campbelling are right, Ironforge City is indeed not a fortified city.
When the Dawson family was loyal to the Lord of the North, in order to show their sincerity and to eliminate the fear of the dwarves from the Lord of the North, they deliberately built the city wall of Iron Furnace City to be very low, and the highest point was no more than three feet high. rice.
Such a city wall can also keep some thieves out of the city. If it is really facing the elite army, it is almost useless. "
Colin frowned and thought for a while, and found that if he could really capture Ironforge City and capture Marquess Dawson in one battle, it would definitely be of great help to the situation in the northern border, so he asked, "So you also agree to cross the river to pursue it?" ?”
But Bachelor Dawn shook his head and said, "No. I still insist on withdrawing to Winter City."
"Oh why?"
"First of all, there are still risks in attacking the city. If Iron Forge City cannot be attacked for a long time, we will face the risk of being outflanked by the Menam family. Therefore, it is safest to withdraw to Winter City.
Moreover, Lord Viscount, don’t forget that there is also the Uman family. Although they have just experienced the roar of the camp, we don’t know how many troops Earl Uman gathered after the chaos, let alone how they go now. where.
This is a risk factor that cannot be ignored, and we'd better play it safe, just in case something happens. "
Colin nodded. Although the Golden Lions have just won a big battle, the current situation is indeed not optimistic. The proposal of the Cavaliers of Campbelling is a bit too radical. Once frustrated, the Golden Lions will be doomed the abyss.
Ke Lin glanced at a group of senior officers of the Golden Lion Army, and suddenly asked, "Everyone, what do you think?"
Most of the officers replied without hesitation: "We also think that withdrawing troops is the safest arrangement. Of course, the Golden Lion Army will follow your and Miss Vera's orders on how to act!"
"En." Colin nodded in satisfaction, but then he noticed that among the officers in front of him, there was no figure of Knight Louis.
"Where's Knight Louis?"
Cavalier Campbellin hesitated for a moment before replying, "Master Viscount, we haven't seen Cavalier Louis since the battle yesterday."
Ke Lin frowned immediately, and continued to ask: "Did he lead the army into battle yesterday?"
"No." Cavalier Cambelling shook his head.
If you don't step forward to kill the enemy, you won't be able to die on the battlefield.
"Hehe." Colin sneered, and immediately guessed that this Louis might have run away.
Bachelor Dawn leaned close to Colin's ear and whispered, "My lord, the Viscount, Knight Louis was once Master Joyce's riding teacher."
Hearing Maester Dawn's words, Colin was completely sure that Knight Louis must have taken advantage of it and ran away.
Since Knight Louis had a deep bond with Joyce, he definitely didn't want to see Vera take control of the Golden Lions and even ascend to the Duke of the North. Therefore, he must have reported to Winter City.
Thinking of this, Colin immediately made up his mind and ordered:
"Withdraw the troops immediately! There is no room for loss in Winter City."
"yes!"
(end of this chapter)