In this way, news of the Black Nightmare Army spread throughout the Hori Kingdom again.
Because of the previous announcement issued by the church, most people thought that a war had really occurred. The Black Nightmare Army had been wiped out and the mages were driven out of the country. There was no way to continue to cause trouble. That's why people were so surprised when a series of towns in the east of the kingdom were attacked.
What is going on with this elusive army
"Is the Black Nightmare Army really that powerful? They were defeated just a few days ago, and they can come back so quickly?"
"You're stupid! I'm afraid they haven't really been hit hard by the church. Think about it, this is not the first time the church has released such a fake announcement. Do you still believe what they say?"
"This... I'm so disappointed in them!"
There is no doubt that this is another heavy blow to the credibility of the church. The announcements posted on the streets a few days ago were slapped in the face by the facts and turned into a complete laughing stock. The next morning, many local bulletin boards were filled with all kinds of swear words and indecent words, and footprints were printed on the two big words "Church", which was extremely conspicuous.
At the same time, the rebellious craze that had just subsided also reared its head again under Benjamin's secret promotion. The Black Nightmare Army has undoubtedly become the leader in the hearts of the rebels.
"I thought the Black Nightmare Army was really defeated. Huh... I'm really relieved."
"I don't know how to become a member of them? Where is the Black Nightmare Society? I heard that they have been operating along the coast before. I don't know where they are hiding now..."
After those towns were attacked, the Black Nightmare Army destroyed the local churches, plundered many weapons and equipment, and then retreated from the city with many people with lofty ideals, disappearing from the world. No one knows where they went, let alone where they emerged from. Therefore, the location of the Black Nightmare Army has become a mystery that puzzles countless people.
Ordinary people were curious, and the rebel forces wanted to get in touch, not to mention the church. I don’t know how many spies were sent out to search for their whereabouts all over the eastern border of Horli Kingdom...
At the same time, several people were eager to find the location of the Black Nightmare Army.
"Why haven't they heard anything yet?"
In a remote village in the southern part of the kingdom, six nobles gathered in a hut, each of them with a somewhat anxious look on their face. The princess was placed in their hands and leaned on the chair, looking confused and knowing nothing.
After escaping from the royal capital with the princess, they fled all the way. After many twists and turns, they finally hid in this place to temporarily avoid the church's pursuit. Although at present, in order to prevent the news of the princess's disappearance from spreading, the church has also suppressed the news about them and has not convicted them. But there is no doubt that if they dare to appear in the public eye, there will be a few dead people.
They have taken out some important family members and used family power as a cover, but... that's all.
The six nobles at this moment, wearing the simplest burlap clothes, were no different from commoners. They don't have any power at their disposal, can't contact foreign forces, and can't sneak out on their own.
At first, when they saw the announcement saying that Benjamin had been beaten away by the church, their hearts went cold. Fortunately, the church was just trying to save face. When the Black Nightmare Army reappeared in the kingdom, the six of them breathed a sigh of relief.
—Benjamin is still here. As long as they contact the Black Nightmare Army, all problems will be solved.
However, they found that how to contact them was a big problem.
"There is no way. If we hide here now, they will definitely not be able to find anyone." Duke Colin frowned, "And it is impossible for us to find their hiding place... This is a dead end."
Everyone's faces were not pretty.
"If this continues, the church will find out about us one day."
"what to do?"
Several people looked at each other and tried to discuss a plan, but the air became increasingly dull. Soon, no one even spoke. After losing their status as nobles, they found that they were even useless.
How could they find someone that the church couldn’t even find
After a long silence, Duke Colin suddenly raised his head and said hesitantly: "Maybe... we still have a way to find them."
Everyone's eyes suddenly lit up.
"any solution?"
"Just like the rumors outside, they should continue to attack the kingdom's towns. If we arrive at the target location in advance, we can get in touch with the Black Nightmare Army when they come over!"
When the nobles heard this, they all frowned.
"How do we know which city the Black Nightmare Army will attack?"
"Let's split up and try our luck. As long as one of us is right." Duke Colin sighed and said, "As long as Dean Benjamin knows our situation, he will contact the others."
The few remaining people took a deep breath. They understand how risky this kind of split operation is - the church has not stopped the search, and even if one person is caught, the rest will become very dangerous.
But in this case, they seemed to have no other option.
"So be it."
Finally, the nobles nodded. They exchanged complicated yet determined looks with each other, opened the door, and left with the princess in their arms.
at the same time.
Benjamin led the Black Nightmare Army, driving a chariot and returning home with a full load. They crossed the long underground passage and returned to the camp under Pearl Lake.
This operation was a complete success. The church did not expect them to show up there at all, so every target was successfully captured by them. Food, weapons, materials... They plundered everything they wanted, and even obtained several boxes of life-saving crosses and two Holy Light Cannons.
However, in order to prevent spies from sneaking in, they could not recruit manpower from the civilian population this time, so the number of the Black Nightmare Army remained as it was.
"Next, the church's key defensive targets will definitely be concentrated in the eastern region." Returning to the camp, Benjamin quickly held a military meeting. "We can dig another hole from the edge of Pearl Lake and attack this area by surprise. Nearby towns.”
"Is this area... too close to the royal capital?" A knight asked.
"Let's fight quickly and don't pick big targets. There won't be any problems." Benjamin's idea was very firm. "The most dangerous place is the safest place. They definitely didn't expect that our target would shift so quickly."
After everyone heard this, they discussed it for a while, and finally agreed on this general policy. They began to discuss specific operational goals and personnel allocation. About two hours later, the military meeting ended and a new round of combat plans was customized.
Benjamin returned to his tent.
He had done so many things today, and he lay on his bed, feeling a little tired. However, he still wasn't half asleep. The oil lamp on the table flickered. He turned his head and looked at the light, and suddenly took a deep breath.
"...I can feel that that time is getting closer and closer." He said slowly in his heart.
The system was uncharacteristically quiet and said nothing.
"Hey, where are you? Are you divided again?" Benjamin couldn't hear the noisy mechanical sound, and he was not used to it, so he subconsciously asked.
The system is still silent.
Benjamin started to feel a little strange.
"you… "
"What are you doing? Why are you making such a fuss?" The system appeared just in time and interrupted him impatiently, "Don't make any noise when you have nothing to do. I'm very busy."
Benjamin frowned: "What are you busy with? Why didn't you speak when I just asked you?"
"Of course I have my own affairs. You will never be able to understand it with your low human intelligence." For some reason, the system was particularly arrogant today and said, "Okay, okay, do what you should do, don't make any noise." I."
“…”
Who has been arguing with whom? Benjamin scratched his head, feeling as if he had picked up the wrong script.
However, he didn't say anything more. Instead, he got up and blew out the oil lamp, lay down again, and closed his eyes. It's getting late, there will be more tasks waiting for him tomorrow, and it's time to rest.
In the underground camp at night, the brightly lit tents were extinguished one by one. Soon, the underground of Pearl Lake fell into silence again.