Loire Valley.
In the central camp of the Northern Army, Colin was listening to a report on the latest situation of the orc war.
Because it was the first group to evacuate, and Marquis Garcia had obviously planned to preserve his strength long ago. The 200,000 northern army that originally supported the western border was basically preserved, and the number of casualties was about 10,000.
However, the situation in other realms is very bad.
In the worst Western Territory, the 200,000 elite army was completely wiped out.
The situation in the other three realms is not too good. It is said that the number of troops safely retreating to the Storm Plateau is about 400,000. On average, nearly half of the troops in the other three realms were lost in the Tianduan Mountains fiasco and subsequent retreat.
At this time, the Western Territory has also completely fallen.
Emperor Reinhardt withdrew to the Storm Fortress, and continued to issue call-up orders. This was determined to rely on the strong fortifications of the Storm Fortress to keep the orc army out of the Crimson Flame Territory.
This is of course a very stupid decision.
Marquis Garcia wrote a letter to inform Colin of his plan. In Colin's view, that plan was the most correct strategy.
Unfortunately, such a strategy could not be accepted by the emperor.
Of course, objectively speaking, this active avoidance strategy is indeed somewhat difficult to accept, especially for stakeholders.
Just like the battle of the Tianduan Mountains, the Duke of St. Grian was still unwilling to withdraw his troops after learning that the other territories had all withdrawn one after another.
It's not that she doesn't want to withdraw, but that she can't.
As the master of the western region, if she sees the fall of the western region and withdraws voluntarily, how will she face the people of the western region in the future
What face does she have to be the Lord of the Western Territory again
Getting along with each other, if the northern border is about to fall, can Marquis Garcia calmly propose such a strategy
Even if he proposes such a strategy, how many northern lords are willing to give up their territories and evacuate with him
Would the Duke of St. Hilde agree to this strategy again
Therefore, now that the orc army is about to invade the Crimson Flame Territory, it is not difficult to understand the behavior of Emperor Reinhardt's garrison of Storm Fortress.
It's just that although it is understandable, this kind of behavior must be stopped.
The Loire Valley is the best battlefield for blocking.
The current northern army alone is not enough to stop the orcs, and Colin needs the support of the coalition forces in Storm Fortress.
Thinking of this, Colin said in a deep voice:
"I need to go to Storm Fortress. You are guarding the Loire Valley. Without my order, you must not leave!"
"yes!"
Colin waved his hand to signal everyone to leave, but Earl Uman and Earl Schulz were left behind.
His eyes stayed on the faces of the two blood descendants for a while, and Colin asked in a bad tone:
"When Earl Dawson wanted to mobilize the northern army to go to Storm Fortress, why didn't you stop it?"
Count Schultz's face froze, and he argued:
"My lord, you didn't tell us to stop Earl Dawson?"
Colin snorted coldly and said: "Before I left, I made it clear that I want you to obey the Marquis Garcia unconditionally, right? Since the Marquis Garcia has decided to station troops in the Loire Valley, why do you let Earl Dawson's army take away?"
Earl Schultz saw that Colin's face was not right, and immediately knew that the other party was really angry.
If Earl Uman was not around, she might be able to use some tricks unique to women to appease her lover, but now, she had to bow her head in embarrassment.
Count Uman was also a little apprehensive.
To be honest, the reason why the two were indifferent to Earl Dawson's behavior before was because they did not understand Marquis Garcia's strategy.
They also felt that it was the best choice to go to Storm Fortress to assemble, at least morally speaking, it was justified.
It's better than shrinking back and being poked at the back and scolded as deserters.
Colin actually knew this too, but he still wanted to reprimand the two of them this time.
The loyalty of blood blood cannot be guaranteed, and this point has been verified by Colin in the Marquis Vincent of the East.
Therefore, for the two blood descendants of Earl Uman and Earl Schulz, he felt that he had to strengthen the obedience of the two.
"Listen, I don't care what you thought before and what reasons you had, but I am very dissatisfied with the performance of the two of you on this matter!"
Ke Lin's gaze was serious, and he exuded a very oppressive aura.
And this kind of breath is particularly strong for the two blood descendants.
The coercion that originated from the depths of the blood could not be resisted with willpower at all. Earl Schulz and Earl Uman's knees softened, and they immediately fell to their knees in front of Colin, prostrating on the ground, trembling.
Colin approached a few steps, bent slightly, and said coldly: "Walla Uman, Niya Schulz, this is the first time you have violated my will, and I will give you a chance to make up for your mistakes."
Under Colin's aura, the two were speechless, and could only press their foreheads to Colin's toes to show their submission.
Only then did Colin nodded in satisfaction, and restrained his breath.
Count Schulz and Count Uman immediately collapsed to the ground, drenched in sweat.
But they still struggled and said:
"My lord, what do you need us to do to make up for our mistakes, please just ask!"
"I'm going to Storm Fortress soon, and when I come back, I don't want to see Wells Dawson again." Colin's eyes flickered with a cold light, "Do you two understand what I mean?"
Earl Schulz and Earl Uman were shocked, and immediately said loudly:
"Yes, my lord! Wells Dawson dares to offend your majesty, we will make him disappear into this world without a sound!"
"Very good." Colin nodded in satisfaction, and strode out without further words.
Only after the sound of Colin's footsteps gradually disappeared outside the camp did Earl Schultz and Earl Uman dare to struggle to stand up from the ground.
The two looked at each other, seeing each other's embarrassment, and suddenly smiled bitterly at the same time.
Earl Schultz said:
"Count Uman, I'm afraid this is not the way you should treat your wife and brother?"
Earl Uman also retorted:
"Earl Schulz, you don't look like the guardian's lover, do you?"
Earl Schultz stared, dissatisfied:
"I am indeed an adult's lover, but our relationship is not just lovers."
Earl Uman smiled and said:
"Okay, there is no need for us to continue to test. That's right, I am your apostle, so should you?"
Earl Schultz no longer concealed, and nodded frankly.
Earl Uman let out a long breath, and said with a smile: "Okay, then we still need to help each other more."
"No problem." Earl Schultz patted the saber on his waist, and changed the topic, "Now, we should discuss how to make that damn Wells Dawson disappear without a sound."
Earl Uman's eyes also shone coldly, nodded and said:
"The easiest way is the best way!"
Happy New Years Eve everyone!
(end of this chapter)