Wearing an ordinary iron armor, her originally flowing black hair was neatly tied up into a high ponytail. Haiyana pressed the hilt of her sword and looked at the Maililan envoy a few meters away with gleaming eyes. , said calmly.
"Yes...yes, Lady Haina."
For some reason, the other party was clearly a female mage with no physical strength, but Kandes still couldn't help but feel guilty, and he didn't even dare to raise his eyes.
Of course, if he dared to raise his eyes, he would see more angry glances from both sides, and he might be frightened and fall to the ground.
"Go back. Also, bring me a message to His Excellency the Viscount and Lord Robert." After a heart-stopping silence, Heyna finally said.
"Yes." The messenger immediately lowered his head.
"Don't be too smart."
"…yes."
With his head almost hanging to his knees, Kandes just bent over and backed out of the military tent. Fortunately, he moved dexterously and did not trip himself.
"Hmph, a has-been viscount and a novice at the 13th level of the temple dare to point fingers at us. I really don't know what to say." After chasing Kandes's leaving figure, Guderian suddenly cursed, as if he was Farewell to this unfortunate messenger.
When he heard the scolding of the silver-bearded dwarf, Kandes could not help but leave a little faster, for fear that the huge war hammer in the opponent's hand would also join the ranks of "seeing off guests".
"Okay, there's no need to say anything unnecessary. McLellan thinks that with the support of the royal family and the help of the Holy Temple of Mankind, it wants to regain the right to speak in the county, and even asks us to cooperate with them in launching a so-called suppression operation. It is really whimsical. "Yes." He raised his hand to stop Guderian's outburst. Heyena turned to Clausewitz and said: "Record the content of the conversation just now, and then send a memorandum to Windsor Castle to remind her. One sound."
"Yes." The old werewolf nodded and put down the record board in his hand.
"However, after all, Robberg is a strong man in the extreme. If he really wants to secretly do harm to us, it will be a great threat. We still need to be careful." We heard the chaotic sound of carriages and horses coming from outside the tent. That was the sound of the McLean envoy leaving. , Haiyana frowned again.
"Should we make arrangements to fish this Robberg to Rheinburg and try to deal with it directly?"
The excellent Beamon always advocates attack rather than passive defense, so Clausewitz, as a staff officer, also prefers active combat plans.
"This will be accepted by people. We will not confront the royal family on the stage unless we have to." But for such a suggestion, Heyanna directly rejected it: "We are not a local force in the human kingdom, or even in Olympus. Non-humans also account for most of the power, so we must strictly abide by certain rules. At least, that's all we can do until he comes back."
"yes."
The staff members were more from a military perspective, while the superiors considered the overall situation and political balance. Clausewitz also agreed with Heyna's judgment.
"Let's get here first." After another week of scanning, Heyana said: "Everyone continues with your work. Guderian and Bruno accompanied me to inspect the city wall. The modification work of the arrow tower should be over halfway."
"Yes, Your Excellency."
Watching Haeina, who was dressed in military uniform, walk out of the military tent first, followed by the others.
I don’t know when. The military and political officials of Olympus seem to have become accustomed to such scenes, and they are increasingly recognizing the abilities and qualities of this acting commander. It is as if no one has ever asked this delicate girl to
She wears armor, but as long as it is a formal military meeting, Haierna will wear this heavy armor and stand with everyone throughout the meeting. No matter how long the meeting lasts, or if there is any other work that needs to be continued afterward.
Therefore, facing this almost powerless woman, even the most irritable silver-bearded dwarf, the arrogant three-flower elf, or the three Naga brothers with superior combat power, all remain respectful at all times.
Their posture did not dare to be disrespectful or presumptuous. And all of this had nothing to do with Moriarty, the fiancé, it was just because the person standing in front of them was Heyna.
"Your Majesty Moriarty is so lucky!"
Even the old werewolf, who usually talks the least, finally couldn't help but sigh like this when he saw the girl leading a group of inner fort servants to patrol and comfort the refugee camp in Rheinburg on a rainy night.
The next day, these words spread throughout Olympus and inside and outside the castle.
Declining Guderian's suggestion to remove her armor, Heyana put on the iron armor weighing more than twenty kilograms and climbed the stone steps of the city wall step by step.
Although it is already late autumn, the human kingdom is located in the middle of the continent and has warm weather all year round, so the ground temperature is still quite high under the direct sunlight of autumn in the afternoon.
Following Haierna, seeing the girl diagonally above walking very hard step by step, and the intensive sweat even wetting the long hair that was swept behind her neck from time to time, Guderian couldn't help but wanted to say something, but was stopped.
Bruno, who looked solemn on the side, stopped him.
After looking at each other, the silver-bearded dwarf did not get angry as usual, but gently patted the elf's annoying palm away and continued to follow silently.
"Huh...it's such a nice weather."
Finally stepping through the last stone steps, Heyena stood on the towering city wall of Rheinburg.
At this time, everything inside and outside the castle was dyed golden by the sunlight. Looking into the distance, it seemed that even the sky had become an infinite canvas, filled with warm colors of the human world. It made people feel relaxed and open-minded.
And Haierna herself didn't notice that in this golden sunshine that filled the sky and the earth, even she was dyed with a brilliant halo, and even the smile that naturally curled up at the corner of her lips was also
So moving and heart-warming.
Whether they were dwarves, elves, or naga, they couldn't help but be stunned when they looked at this scene.
"...What's wrong?" As if feeling the strange silence behind her, Haiyana immediately turned around and looked at the dwarf.
"No! It's nothing!"
What was rare was that under the girl's gaze, Guderian blushed and shook his head hurriedly. Fortunately, the dwarf's skin was already dark, so the purple color was not very conspicuous.
"Unfortunately, the harvest is destined to be poor this autumn."
Not paying attention to Guderian's "mischief", Heyana turned her eyes and looked outside the city.
There should have been endless hectares of fertile farmland, the best yielding area on the continent. But now it has been completely deserted due to the invasion of demons, and is covered with weeds half as tall as a man and dwarf shrubs that are gradually rising up.
"Fortunately, we have been prepared. The grain depot is sufficient. Even if the war continues for another two years, we will have enough confidence." The three-flower elf took a step forward and said with relief.
"I hope the war will end tomorrow, at least so that no more people will be displaced or even die." Nodding to Bruno, Heyana smiled.
"Indeed." The three-flower elf also smiled.
After turning around and taking a short rest, Haiyana walked towards the nearest arrow tower under construction.
Based on the design of the goblin mage Henry, the newly promoted chief technical officer of Olympus, and with reference to the opinions of the crossbow Bruno, Heyena made a subversive modification to the original arrow tower layout of Rheinburg: although it still retains
The total number of eight arrow towers was increased, but the specific layout changed from the original average distribution of two arrow towers on each city wall to one arrow tower at the four corners of the castle, and at the same time, a new arrow tower was added in the middle of the city wall.
In this way, the total number of arrow towers seems to have remained unchanged, but in actual combat, when the enemy attacks any city wall, he will be hit by crossfire from a total of three arrow towers from the front and both sides. It can be said that the same
With the deployment of combat resources, the defensive strike power has been increased by 50% out of thin air, which is astonishing.
Of course, it would take a lot of time, manpower and financial resources to overthrow the original arrow tower layout, but Haiyanna immediately made the decision the day after receiving the final plan, and also let a group of officers
I saw the courage of the acting commander.
Fortunately, as many as four "Rafale" fixed turrets on each city wall have been completed, which can provide considerable support and supplement during the window period of dismantling and building new arrow towers.
"Henry, when will this arrow tower be completed?"
He handed the elf mage a handkerchief to wipe his sweat and waited for him to take a breath. Then Heyana asked softly.
"It's almost. The structure will be capped in a week at most. Regardless of the internal details, our 'pillar-shaped' arrow towers on the four corners will be ready for use. I can finally breathe a sigh of relief."
Embarrassingly wiping his sweat with a scented handkerchief, Henry assured him loudly.
To be honest, as the chief designer of the new Arrow Tower, I was always on tenterhooks and restless day and night. Because most of the materials for the construction of the new Arrow Tower were removed from the old Arrow Tower, there are no more materials in the old Tower.
During the period before the new tower was built, the defense pressure inside and outside Rheinburg was greater than ever, and the pressure on the goblin mages was even greater.
Fortunately, until now, no new demon corps or external forces have attacked Rheinburg. And after passing the most vulnerable window period, with the completion of the four corner towers one by one, the castle's defense is also rapidly recovering.
At least it has returned to the level before construction started.
"Why are you giving me a break!? Someone came to the door today, asking us to be reorganized and take command. If your arrow tower is not done well, maybe a large army will come to kill you tomorrow."
Compared to Heyna's nodding with a smile, Guderian was more like a "living king of hell" who rushed to work. He immediately spat at Henry, making the goblin mage's face look "wet".
"Okay, just finish it according to the scheduled schedule. And the new arrow tower this time is also unusual. In addition to the shooting port for the crossbowman, there is also a position reserved for the mage. The complexity is indeed much higher."
Fortunately, Heyna was considerate enough. After what she said, Henry felt ashamed and patted his chest, promising to complete the task with quality and quantity.
And just when Haierna said goodbye to the goblin mage with a smile, and was about to go to other parts of the city wall for another inspection, suddenly, Tchaikov, who had been silently leaning back, suddenly rushed forward, and at the same time, he actually pushed the "six-armed walker"'s "
Speed 1" suit attribute is turned on, and you will feel like facing a powerful enemy.
A little slower, Guderian and Bruno also woke up. At the same time, they raised their hammers and bows, forming a triangle with Naga to protect Hyana at the core.
Seeing this, Henry, who was about to go back to supervise the work, didn't know what was going on, but he also alertly used his staff, and a pre-existing "magic shield" immediately enveloped himself. At the same time, he screamed and ordered the two nearby "Rafale" turrets.
The garrison soldiers entered a battle-ready state.
"Okay, don't be so 'ceremonious'. It's me."
Just when the tense scene was about to break out, a petite figure appeared on a battlement in the distance.
"It's that guy!"
The dwarf's sharp eyes immediately recognized the person as Blood Count Claudia, who had been "hanging out" outside.
Although Guderian has been saved by the opponent several times in previous battles, the seemingly "kind" silver-bearded dwarf still has trouble dealing with vampires.
Similarly, Bruno on the side looked at Claudia with a very "unkind" look. After all, it was because of Dega that his sister became a "half-undead" and has never been tolerated by elf society.
"Claudia!?"
However, when the Blood Earl suddenly appeared, Haiyanna had a look of surprise on her face, and her eyes were full of anticipation and hope.
And Claudia did not disappoint her. Although she didn't say anything, the Blood Earl smiled and nodded hard to her, which still made Heyana's heart almost melt. Then, an uncontrollable heart palpitation came over,
The girl almost fainted on the spot.
"Haina, what's wrong with you!? What did that guy do to you!?"
Guderian hurriedly supported the girl and tried his best to bear the heavy weight of the armor on his body. At the same time, he did not forget to glare at Claudia from afar.
"No, it's nothing, help me up!" Leaning on the dwarf and taking deep breaths, Heyna regained her balance, and then said urgently: "I order all senior officers to come to the inner fort immediately to attend the meeting. At the same time, the people in the fort
The alert level has been raised to the highest level and no news is allowed to spread."
"This is!"
Looking at the girl whose face was flushed due to excitement, and then turning to look at the Blood Earl who appeared inexplicably, Guderian suddenly reacted and looked excited.
A quarter of an hour later, a group of officers led by Clausewitz and Guderian quickly gathered in the inner castle and began a mysterious closed-door meeting that lasted several hours.
Finally, when the door to the conference room opened again, Guderian ran towards the wine cellar almost as fast as he could. The others also had different expressions, but their eyes were all frighteningly bright, as if they were burning with blazing fire.
"He really didn't say when he would come back?"
After everyone had dispersed, Helena, who seemed exhausted, looked at Claudia beside her and asked again unwillingly. On the table in front of her, there was a black bag.
But in this regard, the Blood Earl could only shake his head.
"Forget it, you can go to Windsor Castle now. Salk's main army is outside, and the military supplies sent to Ogg County some time ago were robbed by the Church of Light. The pressure on her there should be great..."
After being silent for a long time, Haiyana finally said, then she leaned back on the chair and slowly closed her eyes.
"Then, I take my leave."
With a slight bow to Heyna, the Blood Earl blurred and disappeared. (To be continued)
