Hearing this, Benjamin suddenly became nervous.
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"How is the defense... arranged?"
"The rune defense array you mentioned has been initially deployed. After trying it, the defensive capabilities are indeed very good." The executive prime minister paused and then said, "But no one dares to know whether it can withstand the enemy's artillery fire. affim."
Several officials from the Main Peace Sect nearby also echoed: "Yes, we are all here because of the promise of the dean. Once this so-called great formation is broken, our situation may become very dangerous." , Even if you go back, you may not be able to go back.”
Logically speaking, there is no need for these Regina officials to come to Rock City. But they were determined to come here, as if they wanted to witness the day when the formation was breached, in order to verify the correctness of their summation.
Benjamin shook his head.
"Don't worry, if Rock City falls, I will definitely escort several adults to leave safely." He said with a cold face and a bit of sarcasm.
"Since the dean has said so, we can rest assured." The official ignored the sarcasm in his words and smiled, "And... by that time, no one will object to your request to the Kingdom of Horli. Are you reconciled?"
Benjamin was speechless. How long have you been here and you are still saying this? But he didn't bother to refute anything. Differences in political views will lead to no results, so let them be.
"Follow the opinions of the adults."
After receiving satisfactory answers, the few leaders and officials nodded, became quiet, and said nothing more. After all, they were all the people of Icol, and they did not denigrate this war particularly obviously. It was just that Benjamin sensed the carriages outside the city hall, and even the luggage was ready inside.
Obviously, they are not optimistic about this battle.
Benjamin was also a little indignant. The people of Ikol were displaced due to the war, but many upper-level officials only wanted to save their lives and seek peace.
However, this sentiment obviously did not last long.
"Your Majesty Prime Minister! The army of Horli Kingdom is coming!"
A sharp horn interrupted the discussion in the town hall. Everyone turned their heads, and a knight hurriedly ran through the door and shouted loudly to everyone in the hall.
The atmosphere has changed.
"So fast?"
The executive prime minister couldn't help but change his face. Then, he exchanged glances with the president and Benjamin, nodded, and showed a decisive look.
"Let's go out and check out the situation." The president touched his beard and said in a deep, old voice.
Benjamin was the first to fly out, and following him, everyone quickly walked out of the hall and rushed towards the city gate.
The warning horn sounded throughout Rock City, and the originally depressed streets seemed even more solemn at this moment. The soldiers hurriedly rushed towards the city wall in the direction. The people hid in the houses, with the doors and windows closed, leaving only a few gaps, through which pairs of frightened eyes could be seen.
Soon, Benjamin felt the west gate of Rock City.
"...Is this the case for the church's army?" Standing at the top of the city, he looked at the scene outside and couldn't help but take a deep breath and whispered to himself.
About a few hundred meters outside the city, black heads covered the entire land like a dense forest rising suddenly. Although the terrain of Rock City is located at a high place, Benjamin can overlook all the enemies from an advantageous angle, but the sight of such a sea of people still made him feel quite oppressive.
Not to mention the armor on all the soldiers. The silver-white iron armor shines under the scorching sun, like a vast ocean of steel. The priests of the church were among them, so it was difficult for Benjamin to count them clearly.
At the front of the team, Benjamin saw a general riding a horse with a strange face. Apart from this, he saw no other leaders and had no idea where Grant was.
—This made him a little uneasy.
In addition, in the back row of the team, he still saw the Holy Light Cannon set up one after another. The golden paint is all over the cannon body, exuding a sacred aura. I don't know how powerful it is, but in terms of momentum, it is indeed much more powerful than the Holy Light Cannon copied by the academy.
Because the enemy's team was huge, the distance to the back row was already quite far. Benjamin could not count the number of Holy Light Cannons, and the system test could not be completed.
"Oh my God... Is this, is this the legendary Legion of the Holy Cross?"
The other people from Icol also came over one after another. They climbed up to the top of the city, looked at the vast army in the distance, and subconsciously exclaimed.
—It’s normal for them to be surprised. In terms of military strength alone, the Kingdom of Hori is indeed far superior to Ikol. The weakening caused by the division of the empire cannot be completely recovered in ten years.
"Your Majesty Prime Minister, it's not too late to change your mind now." The officials of the peace faction continued to persuade, "Once the enemy launches an offensive, under artillery fire, we may be razed to the ground together with Rock City, and we will not even have the chance to sue for peace. None!"
"Why panic? They came all the way in a hurry. They can't start attacking right away." The executive prime minister took a deep breath, waved his hand, and said, "This may be a tug-of-war. We must be prepared to fight with the enemy. Fight to the end.”
Although he was only the acting governor sent by Carites to manage Ikol, at this moment, it could be seen from his determined look that this country had given him a new sense of mission.
He will fight till the end for Ikol!
After all, more than ten years ago, large areas of territory belonged to the same country. The division has created estrangement and resentment, but it has not erased the sense of responsibility in people's hearts.
"...Wait! They seem to be planning to attack now." However, a moment later, the president suddenly said in a deep voice.
I saw the army moving in the distance, and everyone was moving towards Rock City. They haven't reached the speed of charging yet, but at this time, even a slight approach can bring huge pressure to the people at the top of the city.
It was obvious that the Holy Light Cannons located at the rear of the army were being moved to the front bit by bit.
"He... they're going to open fire, they're going to attack!"
The officials could not bear the pressure. Both the war faction and the peace faction left the city one after another under the escort of soldiers. For security reasons, the executive prime minister was also sent back at this moment. Soon, only Benjamin and the president were left on the city, as well as a group of mage soldiers who helped defend the city.
They looked at the "artillery battalion" that was slowly forming in the distance. Everyone looked solemn, but no one took a step back.
"One, two... what? It's obviously more than sixty Holy Light Cannons, but it's not as exaggerated as the previous news. It scared me so much that my heart skipped a beat."
Originally, the atmosphere was like a taut string, and the entire city was as silent as ice. You couldn't even hear breathing, but the system came out at this moment and said something inappropriate.
Benjamin was speechless and held his forehead.