In mid-February, the army led by Margaret finally arrived at Northenburg. It is worth mentioning that the army was not attacked by the Heidi during the march.
The soldiers and horses were camped on the spot outside the castle. After a brief greeting, Margaret quickly organized a military meeting.
"Alice, tell me about the current situation."
Sitting in the front seat, Margaret looked at the military map of Dalmore Plains provided by Alice. The map was drawn by the military mage.
Alice nodded and said in a deep voice.
"Xuelai Fortress is currently being attacked by the Frost Kingdom and the Heidi people. After several targeted attacks, the Frost Kingdom's army has shown signs of weakness. The strangest thing is that the Heidi people don't seem to have much desire to attack, and even
He didn't even participate in the siege battle. He just released magic at Xuelai Fortress from a distance. There were not many casualties during the entire siege. He only restrained a small number of soldiers from the Wakul Chapter, allowing Wakul to
The pressure on the battle group has been greatly reduced...the battle situation is better than expected."
"What exactly do the Heidi people want to do? Isn't their purpose to unite with the Freljord people to annihilate the defenders of Xuelai Fortress? Or do they have another way of attacking?"
Margaret frowned.
"Did you notice anything unusual at General Vakul's side?"
"The enemy used tunnel warfare to sneak attack the Xuelai Fortress from underground. General Vakul has seen through their plot and organized personnel to defend it. At present, it is difficult for the enemy to capture the Xuelai Fortress by surprise."
"In this case, our enemies would seem too stupid. Wouldn't it be a waste of effort to do so much?"
Alice nodded and agreed.
"I think so too. Although it is incredible, judging from the results alone, Heidi and the Freljord people have no sense of cooperation at all. This must be the main reason why they do not work hard. Maybe it is because they see
By the time the Heidi divided their forces and bypassed Northenburg and went south to capture Norsca Castle, the jealous Freljordians were already showing signs of withdrawing their troops after several forcible attacks."
Sweeping across the mountains and rivers, Margaret's eyes, frowning, were fixed on Xue Lai Fortress.
"No, it's not that simple. Don't think that our enemies are so stupid. Although they are at odds with each other, their common goal is to eat the Vakul Chapter. They will never do anything in vain.
If siege has failed, is there any way to destroy a fortress built on the middle of a mountain?"
The officers present at the meeting were silent.
Anyone who has seen the Xuelai Fortress will never have any thoughts of forcibly destroying the fortress. Even after being attacked by catapults and trebuchets for more than two months, the walls of the Xuelai Fortress have not collapsed. If you want to pass through
Destroying the entire fortress by conventional means is simply wishful thinking.
"If it's built on a mountain, wouldn't it be enough to blow up the mountain?"
Kled poured a sip of mead into his mouth and said casually.
"Exploding...mountains? How likely is it?"
Margaret and Alice looked at each other. Under Margaret's serious gaze, Alice shook her head.
"Legion Commander, I have also considered this, but I have long been confirmed by the locals that blowing up the Xuelai Fortress means that the entire Ma'an Mountain needs to be razed to the ground, even with magic.
Do it.”
"...In other words, it is not impossible?"
"Gudong Gudong", Kled took two more sips of mead and took a break.
"The possibility is very small. Unless the key support points under the mountain are found, even the most experienced stonemasons and miners will not be able to do this."
After confirming the basic situation of Xuelai Fortress, Margaret already had a brief battle plan.
"The top priority is to eliminate the threats outside the Xuelai Fortress. Alice, I will assign the Dark Blood Crossbow Guards and Shield Bow Artillery to you. You will be responsible for dealing with the Heidi people. Since they have no intention to fight, we only need to drive them away.
After the exit is opened, let General Vakul quickly organize the soldiers of the battle group to withdraw from the Xuelai Fortress. Don't waste a single second. Remember, we cannot give the enemy any chance. The main task is to save people, not to annihilate many people.
enemy."
"clear."
After speaking to Alice, Margaret looked at Kled again.
"General of the Cavalry of the Emerald Territory, you drink so much wine to strengthen your courage. Are you afraid of death?"
With just one word from the woman, Klie jumped up from the high stool angrily, put down the mead bottle and stood on the table.
"Margaret! You are insulting a great general! If I were afraid of death I wouldn't be here!"
"A truly great general would not drink at a military meeting! Nor would he call his commander by name! There is a meeting now! Look what you look like!"
The woman's voice was as cold as the high walls of the Immortal Fortress. Without Lester here, she was not in the mood to tolerate this maverick, shaggy-faced yordle who broke discipline.
She wanted to clear out the enemies coming to the fortress as soon as possible so that she could make arrangements as much as possible and embark on the road to Ionia.
"Either throw your wine bottle away from me and sit down, or get out of here!"
Kled gritted his teeth, his eyes turned red, and he was about to refute something, but he calmed down after seeing Margaret's indifferent eyes.
The yordle threw away the leather wine flask containing the mead and sat back on the table, avoiding the sharp gaze of the legion commander.
"You are the boss. I know you are powerful, okay? Isn't it just wine? At worst, I won't drink anymore."
Her tone softened a little, and Margaret did not continue to beat Kled: "Kled, I will give you command of the new cavalry dragon lizard knights. You are responsible for killing the soldiers of the Frost Kingdom for me. Can you do it?
?”
"What!? Mag... Legion Commander, are you saying that you want to hand over the command of the new dragon lizard cavalry to me?"
Kled had known for a long time that this time the official legion of the Emerald Territory included a heavy armored cavalry team composed of giant dragon lizards, but he never thought that he could actually become the commander of the dragon lizard knights. For a moment, the Yodel boy was a little at a loss.
, the little resentment just now was completely gone.
Do you really want to become a cavalry general worthy of the name?
Facing the yordle who looked in disbelief, Margaret said coldly.
"You are the cavalry general appointed by our Emerald Territory. The entire Noxus recognizes your status. Why can't we give you the command of the dragon lizard cavalry?"
"Ah, I'm sorry, I'm still a little... a little excited and lost my temper."
"Kled, answer me, can you do it?"
Kled slapped his hand on the table, stood up straight, clenched his right fist, placed it horizontally on his chest, and let out a roar.
"I can! Don't worry, Lord Commander! I will definitely promise not to drink in meetings or hold meetings while drinking. If I can't break through the defenses of those bastards, I, Kledi, will come to see you! By the way, there's also Skaar's.
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－－－－－－Digression－－－－－
Recently, everyone has given me a lot of monthly passes, and yesterday a reader in the group gave me soda money. My hands cramped when I was happy, so I accidentally posted an extra chapter.
