Chapter 442 Red-haired ferret!
Bran has fought with the Northern Wilderness for so many years, and the front lines that stretched for thousands of miles were full of war. To put it more than anything, almost every inch of the land here is soaked with dark red blood.
Of course, it's just almost. Compared with the frequent battles elsewhere every few days, the Zichen Legion's defense zone seems particularly peaceful. Fearing from Zi Yi's domineering power, in the past ten years, barbarians rarely ignite the war in this place. And even if there is, they are basically successfully intercepted and resolved on the periphery. Therefore, the urban civilians in this defense zone feel very strange. They are in the area where the war is burning, but they have enjoyed a quiet life for more than ten years, and they almost forget about the appearance of the barbarians.
This is true for the barbarians, and the soldiers of other legions are roughly the same. So when we get here, Elter and Tucker can't play out their rich experience. They haven't been to the Zichen Legion's defense zone, but it's basically just a wartime need. They walked around and left again, and were not familiar with the terrain here at all.
In this case, everyone could not do so, so they simply walked straight to the east, thinking that they would always meet the patrol soldiers of the Zichen Legion. However, they didn't know that Tiwu had already taken his men as a diligent demolition and relocation worker to pull out most of the military strongholds outside the Zichen Legion's defense zone. So if they didn't walk for half a day, they basically didn't expect to meet a living person.
Fortunately, Tang En and others were in a good mood and didn't care about this. For them, it was a rare happiness to be able to walk in the sun after spending more than ten days of escape. In addition, they were almost dead and alive, and the jokes in the team were very lively.
As we were talking and laughing, everyone didn't realize how long they had been walking. It took about half a day to go, because the sky gradually dimmed and dusk was approaching.
It was at this moment that the team finally met a group of soldiers wearing standard armor. Or, to put it more, they were surrounded by the other party. Everyone was not panicked. It was inevitable that the other party would be careful if they entered without asking.
Sure enough, after getting closer, I probably saw clearly that this side was not a big-sleeved and round-waisted barbarian. The soldiers surrounding him immediately stopped and put down the weapons in their hands. Then several burly figures came forward.
A standard military salute was given, "Zichen Three Army Light Armor Battalion, Butters!"
Returning to the Israeli military salute, "Thunder Four Army Heavy Sword Camp, Elt. Tomahawk Camp, Taka."
"The new gray-clothed army spear breaks the camp, Frey."
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The three front-line legions compete openly and secretly, but now it is a war period, and there is less intrigue than usual.
This is how the big man named Butters did not have the arrogance of being the Zichen Legion, and his personality was quite generous and talkative. Frey and the others were originally going to join others to avoid risks for the time being, so they naturally agreed. So soon everyone contacted each other and went to the closest level to this place together.
Although it was temporarily confirmed that Tang En and others were Bran soldiers, Butters naturally had to ask them why they came here in his conversation. Tang En and Frey and others have discussed this. First of all, it is impossible to say about Wenal's framed them. The other party is also a deputy general. Although this is the Zichen Legion, it should not have any connection with Wenal, but in order to avoid possible exogenous troubles, the best choice is to keep it hidden before solving this problem.
Next was the matter of breaking through the encirclement of tens of thousands of barbarians. This can be said, but the key point is that the other party didn't believe it... So in the end, Frey just said vaguely that his third battalion came out to patrol, and then encountered the barbarians attacking in large numbers and had to evacuate here. He suffered heavy losses along the way, and only so many people were left here.
This is naturally credible, because it was originally the fact. And after exploring the ravine for more than ten days, everyone's image was almost the same as the savages. This is why Butters and the others were so close that they half-believed and half-doubted.
After hearing Frey's words, Butters nodded and looked at everyone with emotion, "We have heard of the situation in the wilderness, and barbarians are almost everywhere. You more than a thousand people crossing the wilderness and still survived so many people coming here, which is a miracle."
Frey and his men couldn't help but look at each other and smile bitterly when they heard this. Who knew that if it weren't for the Wolf Rider, there would be more people who could have been here alive.
But Butters misunderstood the expressions of the people, and he comforted him: "Don't be too sad, you should die in the battlefield. This is also the destination of soldiers. When you see the barbarians next time, you will kill a few more people, and you will take it as avenge for them."
Although he was wrong, these words made sense. Tang En and others nodded, then Elter changed the subject and asked casually: "Brother Butters seems not surprised that we are here at all?"
"Haha, that's of course." Butters raised his head and laughed a few times, explaining, "I don't know that you are not the first to come here. A few days ago, other teams of the Thunder Legion often avoided our defense zone. However, the first one like you can cross the wilderness with more than a thousand people. Basically, the ones who come here are division-level organizations. It seems that there are still several generals, and the teams are all suffering heavy losses."
I was quite proud of my previous words, probably because the Zichen Legion's strength was enough to become a refuge. But this is understandable, because that's the case.
Frey and his men nodded suddenly when they heard this. Yes, of course they could not be the only ones who could think of running here. In the wilderness at that time, this place was indeed a most suitable refuge in the unfavorable situation of the war.
"Oh, by the way." Frey seemed to remember something and quickly said, "When we came, we met... we saw tens of thousands of barbarians. What's going on?"
Butters grinned and said, "Oh, they, haha... they have been here for almost a week and have only worked hard to destroy our abandoned military strongholds on the periphery, but they dared not go deeper into it."
Frey was surprised: "Abandoned?"
Nodded, "Well, there has been no real war here for several years. The buildings of some military strongholds have been seriously aged and have been dilapidated. We are also having a headache. Let's demolish it. This project is quite large. And I'm a little reluctant to let it go. After all, it can still be used if it's done. If it's not done, it's not done. The new one cannot be built." Tickled his head and expressed his distress. Then Butters smiled happily. "But now, it's okay, these barbarians spent a week to demolish most of them, which saves us a lot of worry."
"..." Tang En, Frey and others looked at each other in a speechless manner when they heard this. Then they collectively made gestures on their chests and silently contempted for the tens of thousands of barbarians they had just met.
But Butters seemed a little dissatisfied and buckled the sword at his waist: "Of course, our commander ordered that no attacks be allowed. Otherwise, these barbarians would not be allowed to wander around our defense zone... Forget it, it's boring to say this. Well, you are lucky, but fortunately you didn't meet those tens of thousands of barbarians."
"Uh...hehe, yes, fortunately I didn't meet." Frey's smile was a little stiff, and he looked at Tang En, and his mouth twitched straight. Then he changed the subject, "I saw those barbarians in a hurry, as if they were being run away. Is there anything you do?"
"Yeah? Is this happening?" Butters grabbed his hair and shook his head. "I don't know this very well, I haven't heard of it. But this may be an important piece of information. I will report it to my superiors after you will be sent to the level later. Well, thank you brothers." Butters is just a battalion commander and is still patrolling now. It is obvious that he has not received the combat instructions from above, so he naturally doesn't know.
"Haha, Brother Butters is too polite. We just happened to see something that was casually mentioned, so we can't thank you."
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Chatting like this, before the sky was completely dark, a faint level finally appeared in everyone's sight, and several fire lights jumped on the wall.
With Butters as the guide, everyone entered the level after being searched by the soldiers guarding the city.
Bran's levels are almost the same, and they are all about guarding the city and patrol soldiers. The same is true here, and there will be no special things happening just because it is the Zichen Legion.
When sent to the gate of the inner city of the checkpoint, Butters pointed to the soldiers beside him and said, "Next, you guys just need to follow him. Well, just register it briefly, and then they will open a road for you and do routine."
"Okay, thank you brothers Butters along the way. We will come here to invite you to drink when you have time."
"Haha, that's good, I'll wait..."
After a few greetings, Butters turned around and strode away. However, it was not the wilderness outside, but toward a place in the level, and should have reported the information about the barbarian retreat that Frey just mentioned.
Tang En and others followed the soldiers leading the way to turn left. Before they walked far, a house made of thick stone appeared in front of them. The soldiers leading the way opened the door and said a few words with a smile. They had a good relationship with the people inside, then waved their hand to make an invitation gesture to invite Frey and the others into it.
The so-called registration is similar to outsiders like Tang En and others writing down their military ranks and their corps. Then the other party will check and confirm that it is correct and then open a road. With this road, their team can walk through the rear cities. Of course, the other party will also provide food and accommodation until they leave this defense zone and return to the legion.
This kind of work was only required to be done by Frey, Elter, and Taka, but Tang En was in front of him and was invited by the soldiers leading the way as officers.
Tang En only learned about these matters after coming in. He touched his nose, but didn't care. He stood aside consciously. Then, in boredom, he observed the office space at this level.
To be honest, it is very simple, with a table and a few benches. The only thing that is a bit conspicuous is the wooden cabinet behind which is similar to a bookcase. After Frey and his friends registered, a soldier opened the wooden cabinet and carried out a stack of paper.
Tang En saw the handwriting of the Thunder Fourth Army on the paper. He suddenly realized that this was the certificate the other party checked. Perhaps he noticed Tang En's sight, Frey came over and introduced: "For the current officers, the Bran military will record it. Of course, this is just a checkpoint, so some of them may only be battalion-level and only simple information such as names. When we enter the city behind, we will also accept a registration, and the inspection will be more detailed at that time."
Tang En nodded clearly. After all, this place is close to the front line, and now it is a war period, so he naturally dare not be careless in management. He was about to open his mouth and say something, but suddenly,
"Huh!" After the surprise, the sound of page turning was quite loud.
Tang En and Frey subconsciously turned their heads, and saw Elter's body trembling in front of the table, almost unable to stop. Then Taka, on the other side, responded almost the same way in an instant. Because both of them were facing each other, Tang En didn't know what was going on. However, from this strong physical movement, Tang En had reason to believe that their faces must be shocked now.
At this time, Elter had turned around and held the book in his hand. It should be the book they had just registered. He stepped directly to Don and Frey, pointed to the page, with a strange expression: "Look."
Tang En lowered his head, and lines of handwriting were arranged on the pages. Some of his pens were dragons and snakes, and his strength was penetrated through the back of the paper, which showed his skills. Some of his pens were earthworms, with teeth and claws, simple and natural...
As for Elt's short and thick radish-shaped finger pointing at the position, the handwriting is excellent, and it seems to be quite powerful. The content is written: Deputy General of the Thunder Army, Wenal!
Wenal? It seems to be a little familiar... Before Tang En could react, a hoarse voice in his ear that suppressed his anger to the extreme was heard.
"Red, hairy, weed!"
"Uh..." (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!