The island defenders who had been waiting there for a long time began to resist the coalition's attack. There were also many islanders and indigenous troops in the dense forest who began to harass and attack the coalition's flanks.
The people who came ashore could only hold a corner and could not effectively encircle Konot Port. Excessively extending the front line may face the risk of division, encirclement and annihilation.
After a stalemate for a while, the number of people who came ashore increased to withstand the harassment of the islanders and indigenous troops. The coalition army began to drive the slave army to storm the city, forcing the defenders to increase their troops and return to the defense, so that the offensive on the coast could reduce the pressure.
It can be directly supported by artillery fire from sea battleships, and is the most difficult and easiest point to break through.
The mixed guard force of residents and islanders on standby in the city began to support the defense line behind them. Although the formation was a bit scattered, at least there was no fear of stage fright.
Hermione took in all this, and it seemed that this time the Union Army wanted to decide the winner as soon as possible.
The casualties of the servants at the front have exceeded the morale supporting them. If this continues, it will mean mutiny and death.
Seeing that they could not hold off for a long time, the coalition forces on the coast began to retreat in an orderly manner, and the steam warships behind them began to press forward to provide artillery cover.
The servants who suffered too many casualties were ordered to abandon their injured comrades and push the sailboat to escape, as if to leave the place. The remaining coalition soldiers exited the battlefield and returned to the boat in an orderly manner.
The defenders in the trench also retreated to avoid the artillery fire. This was obviously not the right time to go out and trade with the opponent to the limit.
Under the escort of the steam battleship, the returning caravel quickly left the effective range covered by the artillery of the Konot Guards.
The coalition forces in the rear also shrank their defense line and moved to a protruding land on the coast, where they built a defensive position and did not intend to leave directly.
The steam warships on the ocean behind can provide them with fire support, but the guards' long-range artillery is limited and cannot escape the front line of defense.
Knowing this, they were able to safely establish an offensive fulcrum here. The islanders without heavy weapons had no choice but to harass them to a certain extent.
The stabilized Union Army quickly dug trenches and built fortifications. The slave army in front acted as a buffer line to resist the attacks of the islanders' defenders.
Seeing that they couldn't take advantage, the islanders' guards left behind those who secretly fired shots, then retreated and disappeared into the woods.
As long as they don't appear inside or occasionally fire a few shots, they are the biggest threat to the coalition forces, making them afraid to encircle and attack with all their strength.
Night gradually enveloped this place, and the coalition troops who came ashore immediately went to rest and had no intention of fighting at night. Except for the warships staying behind to support the shore, most of the ones in the port area in front also retreated.
Hermione, who had been a spectator for a day, still stayed here in the tower, looking at the smoke-filled battlefield, which remained unchanged no matter what time.
On the coastal defense line of the port area, the guards repaired and cleared the debris in the trenches while pulling back the surviving slave soldiers on the coast.
The engineers who laid the mines also started marking and replenishing the mines again. They did not want to use anything too complicated, because the opponent would be here no matter what, and a simpler one would facilitate their subsequent processing.
Soldiers from the commanding heights of the mountain, which had been baptized by artillery fire again, came out to clear the obstructions at the entrance of the fortress, dig out the blocked soil, and repair the broken outer wall of the bunker.
Hermione jumped down and clapped her hands. It seemed that there were not many troops on the opposite side, and they were still timid in fighting. Maybe she didn't want her army to suffer too many casualties. It seemed that she had some other plans. The formation at the beginning
I thought they were going to launch a general attack.
Although there is a bunch of extra artillery fire to consume, it is far inferior to professional soldiers, just like the islander guards in the woods. It can only be used for some supplementary purposes.
The local residents on the street were also carrying the wounded soldiers away. The two-meter-tall Fusac men directly carried the wounded slave soldiers back to the hospital one by one.
The cruelty of the war made them all lose some of their curiosity to watch, and they lowered their heads and were busy doing their own things.
Compared with the chaos in the streets of East Balam Alesser before, this place is surprisingly orderly. I wonder if those restless elements have been cleared away in advance.
Hermione, who was about to go back to the command post in the church, saw the thin yellow-skinned girl again and again and almost couldn't lift the stretcher behind her, so she quickly helped her stabilize her body.
The stone that was hurting her foot was also removed by Hermione. The area near the soldier's eyes on the stretcher was wrapped in bandages. The blood stains had turned black, his lips were cracked, and his breath was very weak. There was no need for treatment.
"Thank you." After they said this, they continued to leave without much delay.
When Hermione returned to the door, she saw Bruno Bastian who was about to go out to visit the wounded soldiers, accompanied by a group of soldiers and bodyguards.
Cordis went to the port frontline to organize the recovery. He had no problem with scheduling and allocating resources, which was just right for the current coastal defense line.
Simmons was experienced in organizing soldiers in the rear to be wary of the coming Union forces. He had fought in the South for many years and was familiar with the Union Army's tricks.
"Sir, are you free? We are now planning to go to the hospital to see the wounded and solve the problem of the 'slave army'." Bruno invited Hermione.
"Let's go. Since we have already agreed, let me solve it for you."
"I believe everyone will be very grateful to you and prevent some cruel things from happening."
"But the cruel thing has happened, let's end it quickly."
Hermione followed Bruno through the somewhat shabby streets. There were many spying spirits on the road, but she tore them to pieces and drove them away.
The other party's beheading operation is still being carried out. He is really not afraid of death. How dare he do this when he is here.
This proves that they also have the saint level to rely on, and they are not sure about their own strength. It seems that the agreement is also at risk of being broken.
"Is it the demigod on the ship? Or is it the local indigenous force?"
Hermione, who was leaning to the rear, reminded Bruno Bastian to be careful of the dangers in the dark.
The temporarily expanded hospital area is located in a large mansion, which was the former governor's palace on the island. It is now filled with wounded people and supplies.
The foreign body bandages are hanging out to dry, the nurses are boiling water for disinfection, and the staff are cleaning and disinfecting the floor. They are all busy.
Since Russell reformed military logistics, the mortality rate of soldiers has dropped significantly, and the codes of military hospitals have also spread and been used by various countries to form their own medical logistics.
Bruno Bastian first went to see his soldiers, condolences and encouraged them. Then he and Hermione went to the isolated slave army.
The seriously injured people kept moaning there, while the slightly injured people lowered their heads and waited for their next fate, looking lifeless.
They didn't dare to surrender directly and accept treatment. The dark traces on the ground were a warning. If they lost their value, they would be dead.
"Sorry to trouble you, we won't dare to treat him or persuade him to surrender unless the hidden danger is eliminated."
"The notary's contract, but it has little impact. There are also some loyalty marks from the God of Death."
A smooth reflective mirror appeared in Hermione's hand out of nowhere, and the person reflected in it quickly burned, making her feel like she was holding a blazing fire.
The dark and golden firelight quickly dissipated, and the wounded slave soldiers in front felt lighter and less restrained.
"Okay, how to make them believe it is your business next."
