After leaving the town of Pierrefonds, Griffiths led the squadron to Teutoburg. They moved along the border road in very good condition, sometimes by car and sometimes by stagecoach. On the left front of the road, among the rolling mountains
There stands a majestic fortress, as if an ancient giant beast is lurking here, ready to drink blood at any time.
This solid fortress made of black rocks dominates the south exit of the Jingze River Valley, giving people a strong sense of security.
This is a nail embedded in the river valley. The human army and the clan alliance have been fighting fierce battles here for many years. Relying on this stronghold and the developed road system in the rear, the army can obtain sufficient logistical support without worries about its retreat. Even if it is occasionally defeated.
, the remaining defeated generals can also retreat to the safety of the castle to lick their wounds.
Relying on its strong national power, Beyelan fought back and forth with the orcs here, and finally exhausted the orcs' courage and blood, and pushed the defense line bit by bit deeper into the valley.
On the way to Teutoburg, Griffith heard countless disturbing news. Giant beasts were roaming the fields devouring innocent farmers, the dead were resurrected from the graves to absorb the souls of the living, and dark wizards bewitched the fragile hearts of mortals.
.
The clouds of war have enveloped this place, and a large number of residents are migrating to the safer south. The believers of the Holy Light along the way pray devoutly for protection.
After observation, Griffith discovered that Teutoburg was not an isolated stronghold. It formed a smooth northern border line with the border line in the west and Meyer Fortress in the east.
The western border is where the fighting broke out a few days ago. It is blocked by mountains and mountains. The army may be able to cross the border through small roads, but the difficulties of roads and supplies make it impossible to gather a strong army to launch an attack.
The three thousand orc army that attacked Krista was indeed unexpected. They devised a clever plan to ambush the Saint of Anjou, and emerged from the mountain forest path to launch a surprise attack. If Beyelan and Odessa's maneuvers
If the force response is not fast enough, it is really possible for them to succeed.
Of course, in marching operations, we cannot expect that this kind of conspiracy will succeed every time. All the energy of the orc army is focused on besieging Krista, and there are no wolf cavalry that can be used for reconnaissance and warning on the road. Griffith led a thousand people
The reinforcements on the left and right marched 600 miles in five days, and after meeting, the lone army was wiped out in one turn.
Duke Meyer's Castle in the east is built on the banks of the Tirnie River, across the mountains on the east side of the valley from Teutoburg. Griffith passed there when he traveled along the Tirnie River in the summer. It is a complex of many fortresses and
A fortified area composed of defensive lines. The Duke guarding it was a great nobleman, a good comrade and close comrade-in-arms of King Beyeland.
Griffith looked at the invisible dukedom and thought that this big man was everywhere.
Although I don’t know him, I attended his ball, and the peach juice was so delicious; I also used Meyer Bank notes, and as a member of the military committee in Raven, I accepted bribes from the logistics company under the duke’s name, ah bah
, donation. The dukedom and the orc territory also have the weapons smuggling trade...
"Griffith," Krista, who was riding her horse slowly on the side, patted his arm, "Why are you smiling so stupidly?"
"I'm thinking about Duke Meyer over the mountain. His company sent bribes to Erza and me. Oh no, donate!"
"Ai, Lu, Sha~" the girl said in a long tone, "I used to call her captain, but now, it's so dear."
After leaving the large crowd of Holy Light believers, Krista hummed softly like an ordinary girl. Griffith was stunned and prepared to say something quickly.
"Is Erza married?" Krista suddenly asked.
"no."
"Then you still have a chance," the girl lowered her head and looked at the road.
"My focus just now was Duke Meyer!" Griffith gritted his teeth.
"Well," Krista gently stroked the hair beside her ear, "Who doesn't like a mature and beautiful big sister?"
"Krista!" Griffith hurriedly pointed to the town on the roadside, "Come on, let's go to a nearby tavern to have a chestnut cake!"
Teutoburg is the most important fortress in the north and a large border city. It is located at the intersection of rivers and roads. To the west of the city are the Loire River and the Bey River, with bridges on the rivers. To the northwest of the city and
To the northeast are rolling mountains, and to the north is an ancient fortress.
In periods without war, the cities under Teutoburg operated border trade with the clan alliance, and nearby towns were prosperous.
Krista was about to agree when the sound of a horn suddenly sounded in her ears. Her pretty face suddenly became tense, she adjusted her military uniform and cast her gaze towards the road to the south.
An army appeared. Although it was difficult to tell it was an army from its appearance and momentum.
They wore messy civilian clothes, no armor, and simply put on gray burqas outside. They wore leather or cloth hats and held long guns. Some of them also carried wooden shields inlaid with iron.
Led by some priests and squires, the army formed six columns and marched, holding the banner of the Holy Light and the six-pointed star emblem, like a gray tide, slowly coming through the open road.
The leading priests cheered happily when they saw Krista here. The army behind them was also like a surging wave. Their tired faces were filled with confusion first, and then were replaced by ecstasy. They stood excitedly.
On the road, he looked at her with eyes full of respect and love.
"Praise the Holy Light! Look, that's the Saint of Anjou!"
Krista's face became solemn and solemn, and the girl's playful expression was completely gone. She raised her sword in greeting, and the Holy Light believers immediately cheered her with almost crazy piety.
Among the team came Bishop Kelian, whom Griffith had met, and even Bishop Horus Osiris, the Word Bearer whom he met in Revan. The latter was not a local promotion, but he also brought the army forward.
Come.
The two bishops arrived in front of Krista in a hurry, knelt down humbly on one knee, greeted the girl and offered their blessings:
"Saint of Anjou, those who love you will follow you!"
Griffith sighed, turned around and ordered: "Ace, take someone to understand the size and composition of this army. Ace?"
He found that Gilles de Ace, who was born into a noble family, had subconsciously followed the movements of the two bishops and got off his horse. He was at a loss when he heard the order. The situation of several people in the team who believed in the Holy Light was similar. They were infected by the fanatical emotions, and their eyes were filled with tears.
Full of enthusiasm.
Even the always smart and proactive Lanzada and the gentle Joshua were affected and stared in the direction of Krista.
Griffith couldn't help but marvel at the powerful appeal of the saints who walked the world. From this point of view, after the person who suffered the record-erasure penalty was eliminated, it was reasonable for the saint system to be abolished, and most likely it would be by Beyelan.
The secular power and other Holy Sees joined forces to restrict it.
With the Saintess of Anjou's reputation reaching this point, it would be unbelievable if a large number of forces within the Holy Light Church did not take advantage of the situation.
…
This army was discovered in the direction of Teutoburg, and a regular army was quickly dispatched to rush here.
These soldiers wear half plate armor, iron helmets, large shields and conical armor-piercing guns, swords hanging on their waists, and colorful feathers on their helmets. They are Beyeland's elite infantry, staffed by senior veterans.
He is skilled in combat skills and specializes in fighting enemy cavalry and large monsters on the battlefield. He also often serves as the commander's bodyguard.
Some of these elite soldiers organized the parishioners' armed forces to camp, while others found Griffith and Krista and they headed for Teutoburg.
The castle has become a huge military camp, with more than 40,000 troops deployed.
Griffith and the others were taken to the headquarters in the castle, and happened to meet Sonia and a group of nobles. The countess saw Griffith and ran towards him happily. She ran two steps, but felt uncomfortable
OK, quickly change into a steady pace.
The girl wore exquisite silver armor with the coat of arms of the Larmore family engraved on it. Her delicate face was highlighted in the warm sunshine, and her neat white cloak and gloves were spotless.
"It looks good!" Sonia came to Griffith, showing off her beautiful silver armor like a proud lark, "It is solidified with advanced magic shield, wind elegance, spell deflection and, this,
Who is this……"
"Saint of Anjou, Christa," Griffith turned around and followed the countess' gaze and found that she was looking at Christa, "Christa, this is Sonia de...
Larmore, my lord."
Christa walked by and said hello to the Countess in a very cordial manner.
"Thank you for your support, Countess. Without Griffith's assistance, Pierrefond would have been a tragedy."
"It's my honor to be able to help you," Sonia said. "Have you met before?"
"She is my former comrade. (We are connected by fate.)"
"..."
Sonia was stunned for a moment.
Griffith glanced at Krista, who tilted her head towards him with a smile, and then turned to the countess: "Destiny guided the knight to come to me."
Does this mean to praise Griffith for arriving in time? Griffith's rapid march is indeed very powerful... Sonia felt a little strange, but the meeting was about to begin, so she didn't think about it carefully and nodded to accept the saint's words.
kindness.
…
Griffith followed them and walked to the headquarters of the castle hall. The episode just now confused him, and he started thinking wildly as he walked.
Krista and I have a bond that spans life and death. I won't deny it, and I don't feel guilty at all. Even if God questions it, I will admit it frankly.
My love for Galadia is not half false. Even if I exchange it for the world, it cannot compare with my love for her.
Wait a minute, now, now am I not a scumbag who rides in two different boats?
Griffith's expression suddenly stiffened. He fell into confusion. He had never encountered this kind of thing before, and the more he thought about it, the more headache he felt. The reality of the situation made it clear that he was a scumbag, but how real were the two feelings?
Am I the one who is wrong? This is wrong! Fortunately, Galadia is not here, otherwise I really don’t know what to do.