"Lord, are you saying that tonight is the moment when the three-party war begins, including us?"
Ariel's fair face was full of seriousness and she asked.
"Yes, before this, I have carefully understood that in order to speed up the march, these two opponents only carried a very small amount of baggage."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly and said with a solemn expression: "In addition, judging from the situation just now, the Nightmare Knight has no intention of building a strong camp for long-term operations. Therefore, as long as one force changes, the other party will inevitably
We will start taking action in the same way.”
"That's true."
Ariel frowned, nodded, and asked again: "Lord, how will the Nightmare Knight and White Knight act?"
"As I analyzed before, the White Knight's first target must be this territory."
Lei Xiao curled his lips helplessly and responded: "I have received more than ten reports from Bai Zhi and Aosen today. Those elite scouts of the White Knights have designated the forest where the territory is located as a key investigation target."
"Although these extremely slippery scouts have been eliminated by two squadrons, they are still trying to get closer to the area where the territory is located."
"It is not difficult to see from this that the number of scouts controlled by the White Knight obviously exceeds the size of two squadrons, and they have already grasped the approximate location of the territory."
Having said this, a serious look appeared on Lei Xiao's face again, and he continued: "In this case, the white knight only needs to send his army into the forest, and it will be easy to find the territory."
"My lord, your analysis is very reasonable."
Ariel nodded thoughtfully and said thoughtfully: "Then how will the Nightmare Knight act?"
"The answer is simple."
Lei Xiao's sharp vision moved back and forth between the territory on the sand table and Kongqing Town, while responding: "Once the White Knight attacks the territory with all its strength, the Nightmare Knight will definitely wait for an opportunity to capture Kongqing Town."
"What the lord said is absolutely true. Kongqing Town is the foundation of you and Princess Ariel to the outside world. Taking this city will undoubtedly defeat you and Princess Ariel."
Bert stroked his short gray beard and said thoughtfully: "Once the other party succeeds, the reputation of the second prince will be greatly increased, and the reputation of you and Princess Ariel will be greatly reduced. The blow will be almost devastating."
"Senior Bert is right."
Ju Bai held his chin with one hand and nodded: "Once Kongqing Town falls, the freed-up Nightmare Knights will definitely be waiting for work. By then, even if we can repel the White Knight's attack, we will not be able to resist the Nightmare Knights.
The knight’s second wave of attacks.”
After a pause, Jubai added: "Moreover, Kongqing Town is very close to the territory. In addition to the extremely limited forces in Mailan Town and Cishi Town, our other peripheral cities cannot provide timely rescue."
"The analysis of the two kingdom generals makes sense."
Lei Xiao's wandering eyes finally settled on Kongqing Town, and Lin Lin concluded: "Thus, Kongqing Town must hold off the Nightmare Knight's attack before the White Knight is completely repelled in the territory, otherwise the situation will be unimaginable.
"
"So, doesn't it mean that we have to face the attack of nearly 100,000 people from these two opponents at the same time?"
Ariel's fair face began to become more solemn, and her throat rolled involuntarily.
"Don't worry, even though our opponent is extremely powerful, we are not soft persimmons."
Looking at Ariel's uneasy face, Lei Xiao smiled lightly and said: "I have already prepared all the trump cards in my hand, and I am just waiting for my opponent to come to my door."
"Furthermore, each of the two opponents has a rear legion, which is still half way. Coupled with the losses of the two today, it means that the territory and Kongqing Town face less than 40,000 soldiers each."
Lei Xiao was still smiling and continued: "The most important thing is that both the territory and Kongqing Town are on the defensive relying on high walls and deep fortresses. Compared with opponents who take the initiative to attack, they still have a considerable advantage."
"I understand, Lord, this subordinate is too nervous."
Ariel took a deep breath, and then said with a solemn face: "Please rest assured, Lord, my subordinates will fight for the territory until the last moment!"
"very good."
Seeing Ariel's nervous expression gradually softening, Lei Xiao nodded with satisfaction.
He changed the topic and said: "Okay, at noon, I have already told Rudy to prepare dinner an hour earlier than usual. After you have eaten and drank enough, you can take the time to rest for a while.
."
"Tonight is the real test for us."
After finishing speaking, Lei Xiao waved his hand, indicating that the commanders and main subordinates could disperse.
"I obey, Lord Lord! I swear to live and die with the territory!"
All the subordinates spoke in unison with awe-inspiring faces and high morale.
When the subordinates bowed and left, Lei Xiao was the only one left in the huge hall of the mansion.
Lei Xiao sighed softly, took steps slowly, and walked directly to the throne at the top.
Sitting down on the throne, Lei Xiao gently stroked the cold metal armrest and shook his head helplessly.
Although he spoke lightly when comforting Ariel, the actual situation was undoubtedly much more complicated than this.
In addition to a total of nearly 80,000 soldiers, these two menacing opponents also possess a large number of strong men of all classes.
This kind of superposition of combat power is obviously not as simple as one plus one equals two.
In addition, what worries me even more is the trump cards that the two opponents still hide, as well as the mysterious organization that has not been revealed.
Faced with these extremely uncertain factors, all I can do is to try to maximize the effect of the cards in my hand.
"I hope everything goes smoothly. Only by passing the challenge of this war, or the trial, can my overall strength be truly transformed and develop to a new level."
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao opened his mouth and began to contact the leaders and subordinates from various places and Qin Qian in the Songyin Mountains to make final preparations for the upcoming battle, just as he had deduced with his subordinates during the day.
As long as the war starts and the two opponents are unable to escape, all the territorial forces scattered in various places can naturally take action.
At that time, the overall layout of using one's own territory as bait will truly take shape.
Just after communicating with the commanders of each territory, Lei Xiao had a sumptuous dinner under the report of the old butler Ward.
During this process, Lei Xiao made further arrangements for the upcoming battles in the territory and Kongqing Town.
First, Huzhang, Lian, Bert, Jubai, Nanxing, Nanyue, a total of 1 fifth-level strongman and 5 fourth-level strongmen, went to Kongqing Town to assist Lin, Fang Hai, Guanzhong and others in defending Kongqing.
Qingzhen.
In this way, plus the 6,000-strong garrison of Kongqing Town, 5 second-level guard squadrons directly under the city lord's palace, 2 second-level great swordsman squadrons directly under the territory, 1 second-level magician squadron, and 2 second-level magician squadrons.
The Princess Guards, a trade fair second-level escort squadron, a total of 1,100 second-level elite forces, and more than 1,000 mercenaries recruited, the total number of soldiers has reached more than 8,000.
In addition, the third-level powerhouses include Lin, Guanzhong, 4 captains of the garrison, 4 commanders of the Princess Guards, 5 commanders directly under the territory, and 5 third-level maids of Ariel, a total of 20 people.
Although this kind of combat power is far inferior to the new noble force led by the Nightmare Knight, it is coupled with 120 magic cannons and the two cities of Mailan and Magnet that can reinforce at any time.
If nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to hold on until the territory repels the traditional aristocratic forces led by the White Knight.
Lei Xiao himself and other direct subordinates, as well as the soldiers of the Snow Wolf clan, were guarding the territory and waiting for the arrival of the white knight.
The reason why Lei Xiao arranged this is that on the one hand, he took into account that Lian, Ju Bai and other strong men who used light attribute combat skills and magic were both undead spirits who could restrain the Nightmare Knight, and that Burt and Ju Bai were two well-known generals of the kingdom.
, and can also boost the morale of the soldiers in Kongqing Town to the greatest extent.
On the other hand, it is to leave as many powerful magicians as possible in the territory to maintain the operation of the absolute defensive barrier.
Just as everything was arranged, Nanxing's report came over: "Lord Qi, the new aristocratic force led by the Nightmare Knight has set up a temporary camp five kilometers away from Kongqing Town!"
"Is that really so? Its purpose of coveting Kongqing Town is already very obvious."
Sitting at the top of the long dining table, Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully.
When the dinner was over, Lei Xiao went straight back to his lord's office and began to make final preparations before the war began between the wooden storage box and the space bracelet.
In addition to the regular high-level items in the space bracelet, various low-level magic potions are also packed in as much as possible to prepare for emergencies.
"Hurry up and take a rest. Tonight will definitely be a sleepless and bloody night."
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao, who had finished sorting, lay down on the spacious lord's desk, quietly waiting for the night to become deeper and deeper.
After the break, Lei Xiao, in high spirits, walked out of the lord's mansion again.
There are already people everywhere in the territory, and a chilling atmosphere permeates the territory.
Lei Xiao noticed while walking slowly in the territory.
Five squadrons of longbowmen, two squadrons of heavy shield archers, two squadrons of magicians, and three squadrons of spear warriors, all equipped with bows and arrows, have all climbed up the city wall and are waiting.
Under the quiet moonlit night, the magic cannons emitting a shimmering red light were all shiny and well-maintained, making them particularly eye-catching.
The Heavy Guards Squadron, Peasant Squadron and Earth Guardians are closely guarding the lord's mansion, miracle buildings, warehouses and other important facilities.
As for the five squadrons of second-level werewolf warriors and the four squadrons of ordinary werewolf warriors, under the leadership of Shi Feng and three werewolf clan elders, they were neatly arranged into nine square formations and served as reserve teams in the territory.
Such a solemn scene, coupled with the fact that the territory has already implemented a blackout, and the brilliance of the subordinates' equipment has been completely suppressed, making everything full of cold dark tones.
I saw that in addition to nervousness and awe, the faces of every subordinate were filled with excitement and high morale.
The opponent's army is about to attack the city, and this is their best opportunity to repay the lord!
You must know that since arriving in this miraculous territory, the lord's favor has continued to befall everyone.
Not to mention a full set of third-level equipment and star-rated meals, and with the help of potions worth ten thousand gold, the strength of most of the direct subordinates has reached the peak level of the second level at least.
The most important thing is that the lord also distributed a lot of auxiliary and therapeutic potions to everyone.
Being able to carry valuable magic potions into battle was something they would have never dared to dream about before!
Looking at the eager expressions of his subordinates, Lei Xiao nodded with satisfaction, and then walked towards the barrier crystal in the center of the three miracle buildings.
When he got closer, Lei Xiao noticed.
A group of powerful magicians led by Hong Ye have already been waiting here.
"Hong Ye, Ye Cang, Ariel, Xue Ya, Faxia, Lina, Chaoyan, Ward, Yingshi, Hua Chao, Rudy, Sanwei, Shuangxu, I leave this place to you, be sure to
Go all out to support the absolute defense barrier."
Lei Xiao nodded to the subordinates and said solemnly.
"Please rest assured, Lord, my subordinates will do their best!"
The magic department subordinates all held their chests and saluted, saying in unison.
As for the other two maids from the physics department and the two chefs from the physics department, they alternately control the defense methods of the Tower of Vision.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, waved his hand to Ariel to go with him, and continued to pace in the territory.
Under the quiet moonlit night, although there were longing figures in the territory, it was silent. Even the footsteps of Lei Xiao and Ariel could clearly echo in their ears.
"If it were in my previous life, being able to walk side by side with a real princess would undoubtedly be something I would never dare to dream of."
Looking at Ariel's fair profile next to him, Lei Xiao couldn't help but smile and thought in his heart: "Now, although I have achieved this easily, what I need to face next is a battle of blood and blood.
The experience of fire.”
Just when Lei Xiao was sighing secretly.
As if she noticed Lei Xiao's gaze, Ariel turned her head, and while stroking a strand of black hair from her forehead behind her ears, she blinked her starry eyes and said, "Lord, the territory is really quiet.
Panic is like the calm before the storm."
"How is it? Are you afraid?"
Lei Xiao looked at Princess Lengyan who was very close at hand and said with a faint smile.
"As long as I can stay with the lord, my subordinates will have no hesitation and will not be afraid of anything."
I saw that Ariel did not hesitate and said with a serious look on her face.
But immediately, she seemed to feel that there was some ambiguity in her words, her face suddenly turned red, and she couldn't help but lower her head.
"If this war can go through smoothly and everything in the territory gradually stabilizes, maybe I should also consider my own affairs."
Looking at Ariel's delicate red apple-like cheeks, Lei Xiao raised his eyebrows.
Lei Xiao just thought of this.
The prompting sound of hurriedly reciting words immediately rang in my ears.