It was difficult to tell whether the news was true or false. In order to stabilize people's hearts, Squadron Leader Diarra summoned the main officers of Haddon Castle.
When Richard, Owen and other officers all arrived, Diarra said very directly: "I just received news that the passage between Harden Castle and Platos Fortress Group has been cut off. The wounded soldiers who retreated have been massacred by orcs.
Only three people escaped. I sent out scouts in the morning, but they haven't returned yet. They were probably killed by orcs on the way.
In recent days, the fighting in the direction of Platos may have undergone great changes."
Diarra did not choose to conceal it and told the information he received. At such a critical moment, concealment is not necessarily a good thing and is of no use.
"Squadron Commander, if the frontline changes, we should make plans in advance. The location of Harden Castle is very important, and we may not be able to withstand the orc attack just by relying on one of our troops."
When he heard that the wounded soldiers were being slaughtered, Owen was very surprised. His face turned pale at first, and then a little angry. His eyes were bloodshot, as if he was about to leave the city at any time to fight the orcs.
The Sixth Squadron had just made a meritorious service and had not rested for a few days. Unexpectedly, the battle turned out to be unsatisfactory, and it was likely to be in danger again.
"I have sent a messenger to pass the news to Flame Castle and request legion reinforcements."
"Since the orcs have blocked the mountain road, I'm afraid they will intercept and kill the messenger."
"Then continue to send people to find out the information clearly and pass it on. How can we fight this war if we can't even figure out the enemy's information?"
The speaker was a squadron leader of the city defense army. His name was D'Amico. He was once the deputy squadron leader of the Mad Lion Legion and joined the city defense army after retiring from the main army.
"It's easy for you to say. The main force is in Platos Castle. We don't have many cavalry at all. How can we break through the orc blockade?"
Richard thought for a moment and said: "Our squadron has several Iron Wildebeests. I will lead the team to the Platos Mountains to perform a reconnaissance mission. Baron Harden also left a cavalry squad to go to Flame Castle for help."
"Our responsibility is to protect Master Ram and Mrs. Rowling."
Mrs. Rowling is the fourth wife of Baron Haddon. She has royal blood and is a distant branch of the Grant royal family.
This lady is not yet thirty years old, and is still very young compared to Baron Harden.
Their son Ram is only six years old. If he grows up to become a professional, he should be the sixth heir to Baron Harden.
It is rumored that the Baron likes Master Ram very much and is likely to divide the territory and set aside a piece of territory for him to inherit.
Baron Harden has two baronies, one in the south and one in the north. The southern territory is not only rich and does not need to face war. In addition, he has accumulated profound meritorious service. I am afraid that he will be granted a barony after the war.
Baron Harden has publicly stated several times that he will divide the territory among his different sons.
The words have been spoken, and as Baron Harden is already old, it is estimated that he will not choose to be promoted to a peerage.
Although it hadn't been long since he entered the baron's castle, Richard had already heard some rumors.
Seeing that Baron Harden was staying behind and the officers were unwilling to obey the order, Diarra did not force him, but calmly persuaded him: "The Baron is fighting on the front line, and the only member of the Harden family left in the castle is Master Ram.
According to the Kingdom's Nobility Act, nobles cannot abandon their territory, otherwise they will give up their inheritance rights to the territory.
Although Master Ram is underage, he is still a respectable nobleman and cannot leave the castle. Now that we are stationed in the castle, the safety of Master Ram and Mrs. Rowling is fully guaranteed."
"The military order the baron gave us is to protect the young master and his wife. We will not obey other people's orders."
Diarra kept talking, but still failed to convince the cavalry under Baron Harden. In the end, everyone had no choice but to leave unhappy.
When there was no one around, Richard quietly said to Diarra: "The task of opening the passage should continue. We three brothers are riding iron horned horses and are responsible for detecting the enemy's situation. The main force must also be careful in the castle. When things are irreversible,
You must be decisive when it is time to be decisive. Don’t be unable to leave for a long time when it’s time to retreat.”
"Don't worry, I have experienced three orc invasion wars. I have rich experience and know how to survive the war.
On the contrary, you three brothers are still very young. Don’t be careless when you go out to investigate the enemy’s situation this time. You are riding Warcraft horses, and your speed is faster than most orc scouts. Be careful in your actions and don’t be greedy for credit.”
They have not known each other for a long time, and the two sides have already developed a deep comradeship. In a state of war, the relationship between people can easily penetrate into each other's hearts.
Especially comrades in the same squadron. They eat from the same pot, sleep in the same bed, and face the same enemy with swords, guns and arrows.
Even if the time of acquaintance is short, after a brutal battle, they can often become very close comrades-in-arms and a life-long friendship.
Richard said goodbye to Diarra, took Hayden and Ron with him on the Iron Wildebeest, left the Baron Castle and headed towards the Plasto Mountains.
Night falls slowly.
The three Richard brothers are also very unfamiliar with the terrain of the Platos Mountains.
Serving as scouts originally requires people who are familiar with the terrain, and most of these people are in the city defense army.
It's a pity that they are not cavalry. Facing the blockade of the orc scouts, it is impossible for these soldiers with poor combat effectiveness to break through the blockade, open the passage, and detect the enemy's situation.
The night sky was pitch black, and the moon vaguely emerged from the clouds, emitting a pale light.
It is now April, early summer has entered, and the forest is no longer quiet.
Richard and the other three were walking along the foot of the mountain. A few pairs of eyes were carefully observing the movement at the mountain pass through the cover of tree trunks and branches.
"Is there an orc camp at the entrance of the canyon?"
Ron jumped down from the tree canopy nimbly. After a period of recuperation, the military chaplain used healing techniques to treat him twice, and his injuries have completely recovered.
Ron is good at climbing and makes no sound when he falls from a tree. Although he has no talent beyond ordinary people, he has learned reconnaissance skills from his uncle Powell for a long time and is a qualified scout.
"Can you determine the number of enemies?"
"I have just counted. There is a squadron of kobolds stationed there. There are two kobold warriors among them, and the remaining more than a hundred kobolds are ordinary soldiers."
"Continue to observe and see if there are any other high-level soldiers in the camp?"
Orcs are not good at using enchanted weapons, but they have a wide variety of high-level soldiers. They are also powerful, and the three Richard brothers will lose their lives if they are not careful.
Ron observed the orc camp for two hours and whispered: "There are no other findings. There should be no other arms."