There are stars in the sky and the twin moons are bright.
A bright Milky Way hangs looming in the dark night, just like a white line dotted with colors.
Under this beautiful moonlit night, there was an extremely solemn scene.
Accompanied by the sound of heavy armor rubbing together, groups of patrols surrounded by magic light balls were patrolling back and forth.
I saw these fully armed soldiers, the broadswords in their hands had been unsheathed, and their sharp eyes hidden in their bucket helmets were closely watching the goings-on around them.
Next to the patrolling soldiers, there is a row of sharp large-scale deer villages. The newly sharpened new wood still smells fresh, and behind it is a large fence built of wood.
Under the illumination of the patrol's magic light ball, the wood grain on the thick fence was clearly visible, reflecting the elongated shadows of figures holding sharp swords.
Within the fence, there are towering simple wooden archery towers. The figures of longbowmen carrying quivers on their backs can be vaguely seen in the archery towers.
And, it can be clearly seen.
Whether it is a wooden fence or a wooden watchtower, a faint magical light flickers from time to time on the surface, which is obviously a special anti-magic coating that resists low-level fire spells.
This is a temporary military camp converted from an ordinary village.
The one stationed there was the cavalry regiment used by the eldest prince to contain the second prince's vanguard force.
In this heavily guarded village, in an extremely inconspicuous low-rise house, there was a faint glow of light spar.
I saw a tall and thin figure standing silently in front of the window with his hands behind his back.
Behind him, several ordinary commanders wearing riding boots and knight armor stood respectfully.
"Lord Legion Commander, my subordinates have just led people to conduct a careful search. In this farthest village of Kongqing Town, not only have we still not seen a single person, but there is not even a grain of wheat left in the barn. , apparently left very calmly and orderly.”
A middle-aged cavalry captain who had just entered the door, with a trace of mud coming out of the bottom of his combat boots, bowed to the tall and thin figure and reported: "My subordinates also went to several nearby creeks and checked them one by one. The water sources are all very clear, and there is a lot of fodder around for the war horses to use."
"Very good. We are traveling lightly this time. The food we carry with us can last for a few days, but the fodder and water sources for the war horses are not careless."
The tall and thin figure nodded slowly, still staring at the night outside the window.
Under the reflection of the window glass, the face of the tall and thin figure gradually became clearer.
He was about fifty years old, with no expression on his skinny face with protruding cheekbones. He was wearing a set of extremely gorgeous purple aristocratic clothes.
Under the light of the polished crystal lamp on the wooden table, the shiny fabric of top-grade silk and satin looked extremely out of place with this extremely simple and ordinary house, and they were completely different from each other.
The most eye-catching thing is the shining horse head coat of arms worn on his chest.
Above the coat of arms, there is a long golden strip, dotted with four gold balls and four silver balls.
Being able to wear this special sign of noble status undoubtedly proves that this tall and lanky man is a noble marquis with a transcendent status.
Just like the captain mentioned just now, this person is the commander of this cavalry regiment, and one of the core figures of the Great Prince's faction in this area, the Lord of Pentium City, Marquis Vince.
Pentium City is not far from Songluo City. Since the era of the King of Heroes, it has been famous for its elite cavalry troops. It was once the cold flame city that knights most yearned for and was the most chivalrous city.
However, as time went by, the overt and covert struggles between the traditional aristocrats and the new aristocrats became more and more intense.
This famous city of knights began to gradually degenerate until it completely lost the humility and justice that a knight should have, and instead became a pioneer army dedicated to restoring the serfdom system.
The only thing that has not changed is the cavalry unit loyal to Pentium City, whose combat effectiveness has always been maintained at a high level.
Although this cavalry unit no longer has the responsibility of protecting the weak, it has become a sharp weapon for the ruler to suppress the free farmers.
At this time, through the window of the house, Vince happened to see a group of patrol soldiers passing by under the illumination of the magic light ball, reflecting the scattered village street scene around them.
Everywhere he looked was clean and tidy, with complete infrastructure, no smelly dirty ditches, and no crumbling wooden houses.
"Lord Vince, all the civilians in this village have taken refuge in Kongqing City."
A middle-aged confidant in a blue robe next to him stepped forward and reported: "According to intelligence, after the new Lord Kong Qing took office, he began to repair a large number of surrounding affiliated villages, although it did not last long.
, but it is already quite large, giving the surrounding villages a completely new look.”
"Well, it's unnecessary. These untouchables can just have a doghouse. Why waste money on building a large project?"
Vince's face turned cold, and he snorted coldly: "Such treatment of untouchables will definitely make our situation more and more passive. This new Lord of Kongqing City is really a disgusting guy."
"What your Lord said is absolutely true. These untouchables must be controlled by a great traditional noble like you... No, it is their honor to be controlled by you."
The middle-aged confidant bowed, flattered him first, and then said: "I remember that the former Lord of Kong Qing City, although he was not from a traditional noble background, was ready to become a pawn of our subordinates. Unexpectedly, he was killed by this man halfway.
The nasty guy that was killed eventually took his place."
"That's the second thing. The key is that the new Lord of Kongqing City is really an eyesore."
Vince's protruding cheekbones could not help but reveal a hint of gloom: "If there are still untouchables here, then I, the Marquis, must first scare the monkeys and let them know the price of seizing my Lengyan City without permission."
"Hehe, no wonder His Royal Highness the Prince ordered Kongqing Town to be razed first. He must have noticed this unsightly piece of sand."
The middle-aged confidant still looked respectful and agreed: "This is in accordance with your wishes. After all, before this, under the control of the second prince's power, we have been unable to act without authorization."
"Do you think His Highness the First Prince's action of razing Kongqing Town was just for the sake of the new Lord of Kongqing City?"
Vince slowly looked away from the window, glanced at the middle-aged confidant and said, "Have you forgotten the fifth princess?"
"So that's it, Lord Vince really has insight into everything!"
The middle-aged confidant's turbid eyes lit up and he suddenly said: "In this way, His Highness the Great Prince will not only be able to cut the new Lord Kong Qing who seized the city into pieces, but he will also be able to remove the fifth princess, a stumbling block to the throne.
!”
After a pause, the middle-aged confidant twisted his eyebrows and said hesitantly: "But judging from the destruction of the Vanguard Legion during the day, neither the new Lord Kong Qing nor the fifth princess are obviously fuel-efficient.
"
"That fool, Birdwin, who is greedy for credit and rushes forward, must have been ambushed by the other party."
Vince spat, and his expression began to turn gloomier: "When we were marching, I had already told him that, regardless of the Kong Qing City Lord, there were still two people beside the fifth princess alone.
A general of the kingdom who has experienced hundreds of battles, but that idiot just laughed it off and didn't take it to heart at all."
"My lord is right. Before the attack on the city, when Birdwin came to see you, he was really shocked."
The middle-aged confidant had a frightened expression on his face, and then he said with admiration: "Fortunately, Sir, I didn't join him in the crime, otherwise it would not end well once Sir White Knight was blamed."
"Naturally, the Marquis would not be as stupid as Baldwin, otherwise he would not have quickly recalled the 3,000 cavalry sent to wait for an opportunity when he realized that something was not going well."
Vince showed a sly smile and said leisurely: "If Birdwin's attack on the city is successful, we will naturally get a share of the pie. But since it has failed, the most we are waiting for is to guard against the Second Prince's vanguard army and not have time.
It's just a rescue, and the White Knight won't say anything, but there is one less guy fighting for success."
"Lord Legion Commander, Nakong Qing Town is indeed more difficult to deal with than imagined."
The crisp sound of armor clashing sounded, and the cavalry captain who had just entered the door bowed and saluted again: "The most important thing is that currently, we are sandwiched between Kongqing Town and the Second Prince's forces, and we are undoubtedly in a difficult situation.
Extremely passive."
"This Marquis has already considered this."
Vince twitched the corner of his mouth and smiled disdainfully, raising his eyebrows and said: "Originally, according to the plan of Lord White Knight, we only need to worry about guarding against the second prince's vanguard army, but since Baldwin's army was almost completely wiped out, now there are more
There is no one to check the empty Qing Town. From this situation, we are indeed under attack from both sides."
At this point, Vince changed the subject, and his disdain became more intense: "However, I have just gone to the outskirts of Kongqing Town to investigate in person, and found that the arrogant and arrogant guys in Kongqing Town, for the sake of luck during the day,
The victory is actually being celebrated without hesitation."
"Also, don't forget to come with me, there are two scout squadrons personally arranged by the White Knight. They have already been scattered in the surrounding areas. Whether it is Kongqing Town or the second prince's vanguard army, once there is any change,
, we will definitely receive the news as soon as possible."
Vince's face showed a murderous look again, and he said solemnly: "This is a vast plain area. No one can be the opponent of this cavalry regiment under the Marquis. In this case, as long as we wait until the main force arrives
Come, I'll be completely safe."
"I see, you are worthy of being the commander of the legion."
The cavalry captain looked cheerful and bowed again and asked: "My subordinates still have something unclear. Our scouting system is already very complete. Why does the White Knight need to send two more elite scout squadrons?"
?”
"These two elite scout squadrons are the key weapons for surprising victory."
Under Vince's protruding cheekbones, he revealed a mysterious smile and responded: "If nothing goes wrong, the key to easily capturing Kongqing Town and completely eliminating the new Lord of Kongqing City lies here.
On two scout squadrons."
"How can these two scout squadrons play such a huge role?"
The confusion on the face of the cavalry captain became more and more intense, and he said with doubts: "Lord legion commander, how is this possible?"
Upon hearing this, the faces of other commanders present also had the same confused expression.
"Let's first analyze the situation during this period."
Vince did not answer the other party's question directly, but thought to himself: "Since the weak fifth princess arrived in Kongqing Town, she has been transformed. She even helped the defenders of the mountain fortress to repel the invading Holy Night.
Legion, this undoubtedly shows that there must be expert guidance behind it."
"Lord Vince, what do you mean... is the new Lord of Kong Qing City behind all of this?"
The middle-aged confidant pondered for a moment, and then suddenly said.
"It's become a no-brainer."
Vince nodded and affirmed: "And those two elite squadrons of scouts who are good at reconnaissance and concealment are specifically used to deal with the Lord of Nakong Qing City."
"Legion Commander, are you asking them to sneak into Kongqing Town and secretly assassinate the Lord of Kongqing City?"
The cavalry captain rubbed his chin and asked tentatively.
"Of course it's not that simple. Judging from the information I have, the two princess guards stationed in Kongqing Town alone are enough to guard against these scouts."
Vince still maintained a mysterious smile on his face, and said leisurely: "According to rumors, the Lord of Kongqing City has another identity. Have you all forgotten?"
"Lord Vince, are you saying it's about a lord from another world?"
The middle-aged confidant looked suddenly enlightened and blurted out: "If this matter is true, and judging from its move to occupy Kongqing Town, its territory must be around Kongqing Town!"
"And the purpose of those two scout squadrons is to find the territory of Kongqing City Lord!"
The cavalry captain also reacted immediately and added: "As long as we can destroy the opponent's territory, no matter where they are hiding, they will naturally be wiped out!"
"That's right, we have also killed many lords from other worlds during this period. We know that these sudden and despicable guys are deeply bound to the territory."
Vince nodded slightly again and confirmed: "As for Kongqing Town, there are only two hidden locations in the Baibu Mountains and the Demonic Shadow Forest that are most likely to be hidden. Therefore, as long as you find its territory, you can conquer it in one fell swoop.
If it is flattened, the fifth princess who has lost the Lord of Kongqing City will naturally have nothing to fear."
After listening to Vince's words, all the commanders present had expressions of sudden realization on their faces.
"Those scouts set out secretly after setting up the camp this evening. It won't take long to discover the location of the other party's territory."
A sinister smile immediately appeared on Vince's protruding cheekbones, and he continued: "As long as the Lord of Kongqing City dies, everything will naturally be solved by then."
"Hehe, I'm really looking forward to that moment coming."
The middle-aged confidant also had a sinister look on his face and echoed: "The villain is a little impatient."
After the middle-aged confidant finished speaking, the faces of other commanders began to show murderous intent.
But just when everyone in this room looked at each other and smiled.
On the roof of the shed outside the house, two petite and exquisite figures wearing invisibility cloaks suddenly flashed past without leaving a trace.