"Mr. Ed, I can't stand it any longer. The Gray Knights are about to rush in."
Blackbo's shouts from outside were filled with anxiety.
Fang Yu's eyes under the goggles were calmly staring in that direction. In fact, he didn't need to be reminded, he could also 'see' the battle situation there.
At the collapsed outer wall of the barracks, the construct lancers were forming an array under the gap, rows of long guns pointing forward, dense, dark red beams of light flashing, sweeping through the crowd.
But the monks and Gray Knights from the Crow's Claw Temple are appearing from all directions, more and more. The Lancers' "mana" accessories have overheated due to frequent shooting and cannot be used. The constructs in the front row have fallen into trouble one by one.
In silence.
The Gray Knights quickly discovered this opportunity. They crossed the crowd, responded to each other, and launched an attack on the Lancers' line.
The tall structure raised its spear with white smoke and thrust it forward awkwardly, but the Gray Knights deftly dodged the attack. They raised their left hands high, chanted incantations, and summoned magical ravens to crush them.
Got the Lancer's Observation Crystal.
Working in groups of several, the Gray Knights surrounded the tall constructs, used long swords to pry open their shells, and then pierced their magic core with one sword.
A low roar came from the battlefield, and the Lancer fell to the position with sparks of magic power, and the backlash of magic power caused a small explosion.
Flashes of light, high temperatures and shock waves swept through the interior of the construct, melting the closed-circulation device at its core and then spreading in all directions.
After the flashes of light from the explosion, a black wave engulfed the front line position. Fang Plover had to abandon the forefront structure and let the backup lancers push forward.
But it's no use. These clumsy structures were not designed to facilitate manual control from the beginning. He couldn't do it even if he had the intention to do so. What's more, the Seven Seas Traveler is not in this place. How many such heavy structures can the portable information crystal carry?
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He brought these lancers with him to free up the Orphen Twins, but with one less, he didn't have many constructs left on hand.
Fang Yu looked back at the construct suspended in mid-air - the thing was spherical, like a large clockwork fairy, but the shell was covered with secret textures. There was no flying device, only countless silver-white ones.
The tentacles stretched out from under the opening of the shell, flickering slightly in the air, connecting to a huge magic network all around.
And Hong Ye, who was worried at the side - he originally wanted to buy more time and ask this question later - but now he had no choice but to ask:
"How much longer?"
"I'm sorry, Ed, I...I don't know, maybe...it still needs some time." Hongye bit her lip, also turned her attention to her own magical construct, and wiped the sweat on her forehead with the back of her hand.
Fang Yu heard the self-blame in her tone, gave the other party an encouraging look, and said nothing more.
The defensive secret lock belonging to a city is a huge spell system, and the people who build it are the top ones among the magicians. Even if they just use tricks to open a small gap from the inside, it is not a problem for them.
An easy thing.
Besides, Hongye is not a professional magician yet.
Everyone has tried their best enough.
He wiped his communication crystal with his thumb and said to the people guarding everywhere: "Return to the second line of defense."
"Ah, Mr. Ed... are you just giving up the outer defense line like this?" Blackbo's voice sounded a little difficult. They were obviously struggling to hold on, but it was not difficult to tell that they were still a little surprised to hear such words.
They had investigated this barracks before formulating the plan. This old barracks was abandoned after Gula Port established a new barracks in the city fortress, but it was obvious that the people in charge at the time were lazy and did not completely demolish it.
Although this barracks is in disrepair, it actually still has a defensive function, and relying on its outer wall for defense is the most secure. Although they also considered the situation of too many enemies at the time, they set up a second reserve line of defense inside the barracks.
——But the problem is, if the first line of defense is not enough to rely on, it is really unknown how long the second line of defense can last.
However, as the top person in charge of the operation, Fang Yu had already made a decision, and everyone else could only obey the order, not to mention that the defense lines everywhere were indeed in a precarious situation.
Fang Plover directly abandoned the outermost lancers and asked them to stay to buy time for everyone. The others withdrew into the barracks along the pre-arranged route.
Kweed, Alyssa, Parker, Saya and the Redeemed, and the people of Tapolis retreated from all directions, and the outer defense line collapsed immediately. Fang Plover could only see through the 'eyeliner' hidden on the outside of the defense line.
The Gray Knights climbed onto the wall like a tide——
"We have them surrounded."
"They are still inside and haven't had time to escape!"
The Gray Knights' orders came one after another. The Gray Knights who climbed up the wall first quickly occupied the winch room, opened the door of the barracks from the inside, and after joining the people outside, swarmed in.
After rushing into the gate, it was designed like an urn city, but as soon as the Gray Knights entered it, they immediately realized that something was wrong.
They saw the spherical structures suspended here and there in the urn city, their golden shells shining brightly against the light of the torches in their hands. And among the grass, there were some with the same changing light,
Crystals scattered on the ground.
The expressions of the Gray Knights changed drastically: "Explosion——"
But the word "Crystal" had been lost in a dazzling light. After the scream, the violent vibration seemed to overturn the entire barracks - and inside the barracks, this feeling was even more obvious. Those who were already unbearable
The heavily burdened buildings collapsed one after another, and sand, gravel and dust fell to the ground.
The flying stones were hitting Fang Plover's coat, causing a stinging sensation, but he turned around and stretched out his hand to block the flying stones for Hong Ye.
Light slowly rises in the darkness——
Under the night, the flash of light was clearly visible in almost half of the port, and the purple-haired young man who was chatting with Qing suddenly stopped and turned back to look at this scene:
"It's this thing again."
He said a word, but didn't see any movement. Suddenly he turned over the side of the ship - just beyond the sailboat, there was at least a few hundred meters away from the floating trestle - and everyone's eyes were blurred. The next moment
But I saw that the young man had appeared on the trestle in that direction.
He turned back from a distance and waved to this side.
There were other people on the deck, and they couldn't help but look at each other. Some people shook their heads helplessly, "This guy..."
Then he reached out and pressed on the side of the ship, floating up from the deck and flying towards the trestle.
Wind element suitability.
But this is not surprising. These familiar faces have long been recognized in the live broadcast room. They are at least from several front-line brigades of the Descendants of Flor.
The front line here is not the reserves of the major guilds distributed in the youth training camps of various branches in the first world, but the real core brigades from the second world.
Although some of the faces among them may not have appeared for a long time, and may even be semi-retired in terms of age, but no matter what - these people once had names that people are familiar with.
At least people can still recognize the person who flew up - Hui Lin, and if Fang Plover was here, they might even scream in surprise.
The other party is his old enemy - Qin Zhi's mortal enemy.
Qin Zhi's nickname of "Black Bow" is actually still a newcomer in the third division, while Huilin has been famous for a long time. There have been several battles between the new and the old, and the former has ended in failure.
In terms of talent, Qin Zhi may be better, and youth is an advantage in super competition, with high energy and quick reactions, but compared to his rich experience, he may not be good enough for both.
If it weren't for Hui Lin's identity, Fang Pliance might be willing to make friends with him, but Hui Lin was born in the 'Sword-bearing Knights of Cabros' and belonged to Yue Chen's core brigade.
The remaining few people have almost the same identity.
However, compared to Qing and that young man, as well as the other young man on the deck who had been silent and silent, these people may not be so surprising.
Dragon Knight——
Almost everyone has an illusion. Even supporters of the descendants of Flor think that bbk and several other guilds are making too much fuss?
Killing a chicken with a sledgehammer is good, but it is like a top expert dealing with an unarmed person. No matter what the final result is, it is obviously not glorious.
Qingxin actually thought so too.
Although he was still curious about the sword he saw underground in Idos, whether it was the man behind it who almost gave him a nightmare for three years.
But r was r, and he didn't have to worry about the other party's students. It was precisely for this reason that he let Fang Plover go.
But the alliance's orders were pressing on his head, so he had to come.
"If we can lure that person out," Qing convinced himself in his mind, "maybe that's not bad."
But he shook his head, and that frightening sword light flashed in his memory. The opponent really appeared in front of him. Does he really have the confidence to challenge him now?
Qing suddenly felt a little confused.
Three years later, he himself had become a dragon knight, but he was still not sure of defeating the opponent.
…
After the dust settled, Hong Ye was looking at Fang Plover standing in front of him with some surprise.
"Ed, you..." She couldn't help but feel a little touched in her heart.
However, Fang Yu turned around, glanced at her, swept the dust off his body, stood up, and said, "You continue to crack this mystery lock, I'll go out and have a look..."
"...Where are you going?" Hongye was stunned.
"Don't be distracted." Fang Yu shook his head and did not answer.
The second line of defense is destined not to last long. After the Gray Knights outside react, they will soon launch a second attack, but it is still unknown when Hongye will succeed.
However, they have another way, which is to divide it into two again and let a team of people go out to attract the attention of the Gray Knights. In fact, Fang Plover had already considered this when setting up the second line of defense.
They are waiting to die if they stay here, but if they allocate some people to lure away the Crow Claw Temple, maybe half of them can survive. And even if they don't succeed, there is still one last way to go.
But resurrecting and going to the outer city was a last resort. He would not let anyone make this choice until it was absolutely necessary.
But as soon as he stood up, there was a rustling sound in the smoke in front of him, and the next moment Alyssa and others appeared from there.
Behind Alyssa were Kweed, Saya, Parker and Xiao Kong. As soon as they appeared, Miss Nightingale had already spoken first: "Captain, you stay here."
Fang Yu was slightly startled and turned back to look at everyone.
Miss Nightingale seemed to have heard his previous conversation with Hongye, and said: "I'm going to lure away the Gray Knights. Captain, you are the person in charge of the operation. You need to stay in command here - in fact, except for you, the Captain,
Besides, we can’t handle the next thing well.”
She took a breath and said, "Besides, it's relatively safer for me to stay in the inner city. I'm a Nightingale, and my chances of escaping are much greater than the rest of you. After you leave this place, I can always find an opportunity."
Escape, until I can find a place to hide, which is extremely easy for a nightingale."
Fang Yu fell silent. Of course, he understood that this was not as easy as Alisa said. To lure away the Gray Knight, he had to be within the other party's sight. Nightingale was good at escaping, but she could face it alone.
Not necessarily hundreds of people.
But he watched the twin sister wink at him slightly. In her eyes, which were usually cunning and teasing, there was only a hint of pleading in her eyes at this moment.
Alyssa nodded slightly to Fang Plover.
Fang Yu gritted his teeth and nodded silently. Apparently Alyssa's words convinced him. The next step was the critical step, which required everyone to give 120% of their efforts.
If they fall short, everything they are doing will be in vain.
Alyssa smiled softly, as if the next step was not to take an adventure, but to do a trivial thing. Her eyes were filled with the joy of gaining trust and recognition.
She turned back, and Papalar suddenly felt something was wrong, and hurriedly shrank behind Saya and Xiaokong. The young man was slightly startled, and looked at him with some confusion, but he heard Miss Nightingale's words:
"Parker, come with me."
"No!" Parker screamed: "Why is it always me!?"
"You haven't died before," Alyssa said funnyly, "What are you afraid of? I'll treat you to a feast for a month."
"Two months."
"make a deal."
"No, I still don't want to go..." Parker suddenly regretted it.
"That's not up to you. Parker, you are a man, and a man is as good as his word." Alyssa walked around the crowd, grabbed the guy by the back of his collar, and dragged him out screaming.
Everyone looked at this scene with a bit dumbfounded, watching Miss Nightingale and the Papalar in her hands, two figures, one tall and one short, disappear behind the smoke.
"Everyone," Fang Yu looked at the others and spoke to draw their attention back to this side, "get ready to set up defenses. Don't let the time Miss Alisa bought for us go to waste."
Everyone nodded seriously.
Outside the abandoned barracks, the smoke and dust raised by the explosion had been filling the air for nearly a quarter of an hour, and it still lingered——
However, the Gray Knights have recovered from the previous blow, and the Crow Knights from the leaders of each parish are forming their teams and counting their manpower.
In the previous explosions, the Gray Knights and monks from various parishes suffered heavy losses, especially the first few teams that entered, with almost no survivors. So after the explosion, the Gray Knights were even unable to organize themselves.
He started to attack again, but now a quarter of an hour had passed, and the Gray Knights who had been resurrected in various places returned to this place one after another.
Moreover, the advance team of the city guard also appeared at the street entrance.
The Crow Knights gathered several teams and were negotiating with the nobles on how to break into the barracks. They were worried that there would be some traps inside. It was good that Aitaria could be resurrected, but she lost two men in a short period of time.
I'm afraid morale will collapse.
And they don't have a few minutes to waste.
However, while the two sides were discussing, they suddenly heard a sharp whistle coming from the southwest street corner. This was the method of communication between the city guard and various ministries.
The crow knights looked up in that direction and saw a group of monk soldiers running hurriedly from that direction and shouted to them:
"The enemy broke through from that direction!"
Everyone's expressions changed. As expected, the target did not sit still and wait for death. Using the cover of smoke and dust, they broke out southward.
There is an abandoned canal spillway in that direction. If the opponent escapes down there and enters the complex drainage system under Gula Port, they will really escape.
They can't open the gate to release water, not to mention there is nowhere to release water in winter, even the artificial lake in the city is frozen.
"Stop them," the Crow Knight in charge immediately ordered. He waved his hand: "The teams from Freefener Parish and Tanner Parish immediately went to support them, while others went around from behind the barracks to cut off their retreat.
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Looking down from mid-air, the Gray Knights in the blocks below began to mobilize——
Fang Plover could see clearly that the Gray Knights were advancing along the street adjacent to the abandoned barracks. The opponent's judgment was very accurate and they accurately surrounded Alyssa and Parker.
But this is rather because Miss Nightingale's actions were very bold and flamboyant - after she and Parker broke out from the southwest, they fought with a group of monk soldiers there, but instead of leaving after that, they turned back and attacked another group of monks.
A team of Gray Knights.
This left enough information for the Crowpaw Temple side.
However, the two battles did mobilize the Gray Knights on the one hand, but they also exposed their identities at the same time.
The crow knights seemed to realize that there were only two people over there. Realizing something, they divided some of their manpower and turned back towards the direction of the abandoned barracks to outflank them.
"They're back again!"
Blackbo's voice came from outside the barracks training ground.
Fang Yu turned around and asked, "How long will it take?"
Hongye's forehead was covered with glistening sweat. She raised her head and a bright light flashed in her eyes: "I have found the clue, just give me a few more minutes."
Fang Yu nodded, stood up, put his hand on his information crystal, and projected all the lancers at once, lining them up in a row in front of him.
