Difenni Village is located near the Kamode region of the Frost Mountains in the northeastern part of the Holy Noah Kingdom. Because it is close to the mountains, the area is mountainous and remote.
The land here is fertile, but because of the frequent cold weather, the growth of crops is slow, and the annual harvest is naturally smaller than in the warmer south.
Coupled with the proximity to hostile orc territory, the development of this area is not ideal.
Although the cities where troops are deployed are much denser than other areas, this is only used to prevent this area from being defeated by foreign enemies and putting the mainland under threat.
And as a result, the people living here will also pay more taxes to support these armies, which makes this already not rich land even poorer.
Kamode means "forget" in the local dialect. We don't know whether the people who named this area with "Kamode" had a sense of irony at the time.
However, this area is indeed often forgotten, especially after the completion of the three major fortresses built on the mountains at a huge cost to stop the orcs, this area has been forgotten.
Although it is close to the orc territory and even partially borders the powerful Sharjah Empire, the terrain of the Frosty Mountains provides the Noah border defenders with dangerous terrain, coupled with the construction of increasingly solid fortresses, making this place more accessible.
It is difficult to defend and attack.
The orcs seem to have given up on breaking through here. Despite constant friction, they can only harass villages and towns with relatively weak defenses, but cannot capture fortresses or cities with towering walls and large numbers of defenders.
Therefore, these innocuous actions of the orcs have not been taken seriously, and the impression that the three major fortresses of Kamode are indestructible under the multiple large-scale attacks of the orcs has become deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
It would be better to say that it is precisely because everything has been peaceful that this place has been "forgotten". This is a good thing, but perhaps because it is too comfortable, many people have selectively forgotten one thing: the Kingdom after passing from the Kamode Mountains
The mainland will be completely flat and there will be no natural dangers to defend.
Now that I think about it, the real meaning of "Kamode" should be "Don't forget". This is Noah's natural barrier and a wall that must be defended.
"I believe this kid's words. There are no lies or wavering in his eyes."
Difenni Village, conference room.
The old mayor of Dundee stood up and walked to Jack, stretched out his right hand to wipe his tears. His right hand was a bit special. Half of the little finger of his right hand was missing, and the remaining half was wrapped in metal.
"I also don't think this kid would tell such a lie. The orcs are indeed coming, and they are the wolf-headed ones who are famous for their cunning and cruelty."
As the village chief spoke, he turned to look at the people in the conference room. His voice was heavy and vicissitudes of life.
"Those who are missing, we have lost them."
This announcement cast a shadow over everyone's heart, but some people didn't know what it meant.
There have been missing people in the village in the past few days, and some villagers have gone out to search for them, but they did not expect that the people they were looking for have also disappeared.
This matter was originally concealed by the village chief, fearing that there would be panic in the village. But now that the matter had come to this, the village chief could no longer hide it. He explained the cause and effect of the matter to everyone.
"Really? Jonny and Murave are really..."
Someone asked with a trembling voice.
"I'm afraid that's the case. Although I don't want to believe it, I'm afraid it is indeed the case."
The village chief frowned deeply. He sighed and said remorsefully: "I originally wanted to contact the guards in Dika Town and ask them to investigate the matter. That's why I banned others from entering the back mountain, but the details have not been shared with you.
Explanation. If I could have informed you of the danger in the back mountain earlier, maybe Blaney and Jack would be fine."
"Bryony is my nephew. My son is back alive. He didn't come back. I owe my brother and his family a life."
Jack's father, Jones, bowed deeply to everyone present. Then he walked to the front seat and brought Jack and his son down. Jones led them to find a path through the crowded crowd and headed out the door without looking back.
Go.
"Jones, what are you going to do?"
An old man yelled at him, obviously dissatisfied with Jones's behavior of leaving the field first.
"Guard team, I join the guard team."
Jones turned back to the old man, but only glanced at it. He said to the village chief and everyone: "Anyway, the whole village will be moved next, and I will join the garrison to guard the rear for the others."
He patted Jack's head, lowered his head and whispered something to his son. Although they couldn't see the expressions of the family, others also understood the meaning.
The garrison is actually a militia team. Usually only when emergencies occur, some villagers will be organized to participate.
Jones was right, indeed the village chief would organize them to join the garrison next.
Difenni Village is rarely infested by orcs, and even if it is, it's usually just a few orc bandits who come to steal some things.
But this time is unusual. What appears is a wolf-headed man. This is no ordinary orc. And it is obvious that these wolf-headed men have been lurking around here for a long time. It is estimated that they will attack the surrounding villages soon.
At this time, it is wise to organize the villagers to evacuate, and the existence of the garrison is to protect those women and children who cannot be used as combatants.
But as the last group of people to evacuate, they are naturally much more dangerous than others.
"Well, let me clarify it here."
The village chief saw that Jones had made it clear, and everyone who was familiar with the village's rules could also guess his next plan, "Calling everyone here, in addition to informing this matter, I hope that everyone here can do their best for the safety of the village.
Do your part.”
"Of course," he knocked on his crutch, "you can choose to refuse, but there are some people I hope it is best for him to join, such as: Calles, Nobang..."
The village chief began to call the names. Although the people called were slightly dissatisfied, none of them refused.
After all, the selected people are either retired veterans or hunters in the village. They are all people who can take up arms. There is nothing wrong with letting these capable people join the garrison.
"Belkas, White..."
"Forgive me for refusing."
Something happened when the village chief called Belkas, who had been silent, by name.
"My wife is still pregnant and I can't leave her."
Everyone else understood what Belkas said.
"Village Chief, Belkas is just a cook. Yuffie is still pregnant, so he shouldn't be allowed to go."
A man stood up. He was a neighbor of Belkas and knew the situation of the Belkas family very well.
"Yes, village chief. Their family's situation is quite troublesome, so just let us go."
…
Dundee ignored the objections of others, but walked directly to Belkas and whispered: "Belkas, I know you are also in trouble. But I also know some of your previous deeds, so I hope you can come.
help."
"..."
Belkas did not respond to him, but the village chief had no time to get a reply from him.
Dang! Dang! Dang! Dang! Dang!…
At this time, a burst of urgent and restless bells suddenly appeared in the sky above Difenni Village. The bells echoed for a long time and everyone couldn't help but look towards the towering bell tower in the distance.
"What! How could it be so fast!" Dundee was shocked when he understood the meaning, and the crutch he was holding in his hand fell to the ground.
Seeing the village chief's reaction, others naturally understood:
"They are coming..."
It's too late.
Difenni Village was completely in chaos at this time.
Just now, there were many people on the street who didn't know the inside story and were looking for information. After hearing someone shouting "The orcs are coming", they all ran home screaming and packed up their belongings as quickly as possible.
Everyone had left, but at this moment there was a girl still running on the street.
She stumbled while running, and her feet were caught by a basket left behind. She fell directly to the ground, covered in dust.
But she only hesitated for a moment, then endured the pain and got up again.
"Come on! Who can help us?! Please!"
The streets were deserted at this time. Even if Nia ran to the street and shouted for help, no one responded to her.
"Can no one come and help us? Mom, she..."
Nia had already burst into tears. She was running around in the familiar village, but this seemingly deserted village had become strange at this time.
She started to get scared.
"hateful!"
As soon as Nia wanted her teeth, she ran to the door of a house and hammered the door panel hard, making a "dong-dong" sound.
"Uncle Federer, open the door! I'm Nia!"
As a result, no one answered and the door was still locked. After seeking help to no avail, she immediately turned to another house and continued to knock on the door.
"Sister Thiss, are you there? I'm Nia."
"Gallino, are you there? I'm Nia."
…
In the end, she couldn't run or shout anymore, and the little hope left in her heart was about to dissipate.
She could only lean against the corner, hug her knees, and sob quietly.
Why? Why is everyone missing?
Where did they go? Why didn't they come help me?
What should mom do? What should we do?
…
Who does she want to ask this series of questions, but who can answer her?
"Dad...where are you?"
The hill behind Difenni Village.
When the alarm bell rang in the village in front of him, Nursha felt something was wrong.
At this time, more roadblocks were placed at the entrance to the village than before, blocking the road.
At the same time, many humans holding swords gathered together, directly announcing that his original plan to surprise the village had completely failed.
"That's too bad. Where's Popolaon? He hasn't had enough?"
Nursha is in a bad mood now, but his claws are ready to use. If Popolun is around, he will inevitably get another slap.
"Report to the leader, Master Popolun is still in the forest, do you want us to go back to find him?" A brown-furred wolf-headed warrior reported to him.
"No need, wait until he comes back to deal with him."
Nursha showed his sharp fangs and took a deep breath of air with his proud nose. He smelled the smell of fear from the crowd opposite.
"It's just some bastards, so what if there are more? Our proud wolf-headed man can still crush them."
The more people in front of him, the more excited he became. He pulled out the long knife from his waist and let out a wolf howl at the pack of wolves behind him.
"Come on, little ones!"
…
"It's a little weird...Why are there so many wolf-headed men?"
Davidson is a retired veteran who once joined the border guard, so he has naturally seen all kinds of orcs.
Among them, the orc army, with the swift and agile wolf-headed man as the vanguard, has always been a nightmare for the frontline defenders.
"Davidson, you think so, can we people hold on?"
"Are the number of these wolf-headed men almost over a hundred?"
More and more wolf-headed men appeared in front of them. These wolf-headed men wearing leather armor and carrying swords all looked extremely fierce.
And at a casual glance, there are hundreds of people, which is simply not what their temporary garrison of only forty-three people, some of whom only have sticks and kitchen knives because of time constraints, can deal with.
"But we just need to buy time so others can run away."
Davison was appointed captain of the garrison, and he was well aware of the gap between their side and the enemy.
It's impossible for them to win, but just holding back these wolf-headed men is another kind of victory.
But faced with the team's low morale, Davidson was helpless.
He understood the vacillation in these people's hearts, and even he was fearful of the possibility of death in the next battle.
He is a single man and has died a hundred times, but he still longs to live, and those who still care about him don't want to die.
But if it continues like this, their people will probably flee, so how can they delay time? Thinking of this result, Davidson was extremely anxious.
"Quiet everyone!! Listen!"
At this moment, someone stood up. He raised the hunting knife in his right hand and shouted to everyone:
"Considering that our wives and children are still behind us, we can't give up! We're afraid of those damn wolf cubs, how can we just admit defeat like this?!"
"Brace yourself! Get ready to fuck!"
This sentence stuck in everyone's mind and instantly boosted their morale. Everyone was gearing up and eager to give it a try.
"That's right! Let's fight these beasts!"
"Well said!"
"Come on! Shit!"
…
"Thanks Jones."
Davidson thanked the man. If it weren't for this, would they still have the courage to fight against the enemy in front of them?
"It's nothing, it's as it should be. We Camode men can't be short of blood."
Jones waved his hand, pulled out his hunting knife, and tried to cut the knife against the guardrail. Looking at the deep incision, he expressed that he was quite satisfied.
"I haven't cut meat for a long time. I wonder if the meat of these wolf-headed men is really as old as wolf meat."
He murmured to himself and put the knife back into its sheath, but his hand was still holding the handle.
"It seems you are ready."
Davidson said in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
"Oh, do you mean I'm ready to die?"
"Of course not. We are all likely to survive until the end. This is what I learned on the battlefield in those years."
Davidson patted Jones on the shoulder. The two of them usually didn't have a good relationship and didn't even speak much, but at this time, even the conversations between enemies were more cordial.
"Aren't you surprised?" Jones pointed out a question.
"What's weird?" Davidson also felt something strange, but couldn't tell what it was.
"Obviously they can attack now, why are they still holding back?"
"Yeah... It stands to reason that we people shouldn't need them to spend a lot of time? What's more, these wolf-headed men are almost gathered."
The number of wolf-headed men in front of us has not increased, and I think that's all.
Although they were closer to the temporary guardrail, they had no intention of attacking yet.
It would certainly be beneficial for them to continue the stalemate, but there is no such thing as such a good thing.
A short wolf-headed man stood next to a huge wolf-headed man and shouted to the guard:
"Let your leader come out!"
I never expected that some of those wolf-headed men could speak human language.
negotiation?
Davidson was overjoyed that this matter would probably turn around. If the other party was just robbing property, just take money to eliminate the disaster. He also wanted to avoid fighting as much as possible.
"I am."
So Davidson stood in the front row, and when he looked at the giant wolf-headed man, his heart tightened.
This one is definitely a wolf!
Davidson resisted the pressure from the giant wolf and shouted to the wolf-headed men: "What exactly do you want to do?"
"This is our leader, Lord Nursha Claw, a powerful warrior of our Claw tribe." The short wolf-headed man was very complimentary to the giant wolf.
"We are here to kill you," it stretched out its hand and gestured at its neck, "but we orcs have a tradition of respecting the strong, and in addition, our great Lord Nursha has compassion comparable to your God of Light...
…”
"Oh, these beasts dare to insult the God of Light."
The members of the defense team cursed quietly.
"You can send a few warriors to fight Lord Nursha. Lord Nursha cannot use weapons. As long as you can hurt Lord Nursha or make him use weapons, you will win."
"What will happen if we win?"
The conditions for winning are not harsh, but rather they are completely in their favor.
Davidson had doubts about this. After all, how could the other party offer such good conditions?
"We will leave immediately if we win, but if you lose..." At this point, the short wolf-headed man stretched out his long tongue and licked his nose. "Then just accept your fate."
"Stop talking nonsense, I'm here to meet your so-called Claw warrior!"
At this time, a strong man stood up. He pushed open the guardrail, carried a big knife on his shoulder, and walked to the front of the wolf-headed man's formation. He pointed at the giant wolf and said: "Come on! See how I chop off your claws, uncle."
."
The short wolf-headed man said something to the wolf-headed leader in a strange language.
Then, the wolf-headed man who seemed to be named Nursha lowered his head and looked at the strong man in front of him, and grinned at him. The two rows of yellowed fangs exposed made the strong man panic.
"Gu Bang, be careful."
Davidson and others were also worried about the strong man's current safety, but Davidson did not stop him.
After all, the strength of the wolf-headed man is unknown, and they also need to find out the enemy's reality.
Gu Bang is an adventurer who has recently returned from outside. People like him who can explore in dangerous places are somewhat capable. Even if they are defeated by opponents, they should be able to protect themselves.
"Do you want to take action?"
A hunter next to him has already set up a crossbow. He can fire it whenever he wants, and the target will naturally be the wolf-headed man leader.
"Don't move around. The wolf-headed man's fur is very tough. Ordinary crossbows cannot guarantee a kill with one hit."
Davidson stopped him. After all, the wolf-headed man is not a real wolf. The wolf will not disperse after the death of the wolf. Instead, they will usher in crazy revenge.
Regardless of whether they can kill the leader, when the other party offers the conditions for a fair duel, they have no choice but to accept it peacefully due to their huge disparity in strength.
The tall wolf-headed man took two steps forward, but Gu Bang couldn't help but take half a step back.
He swallowed, thinking to himself that this wolf-headed man was indeed not simple.
As an adventurer, Gu Bang has explored many ruins and cemeteries, where he will inevitably encounter some monsters, including many strong ones.
The pressure this wolf-headed man put on him seemed to be similar to the undead skeletal figure whose body was pitch black that he briefly glimpsed.
You know, that is a high-risk monster that once wiped out an adventure group! The amount of money to be killed was so high that it could buy luxury real estate in the city.
The reason why he stood up was because of his confidence in his own strength. Gu Bang, as an adventurer who has been traveling abroad for many years, finally returned to his hometown. No one wanted their hometown to be destroyed, so he took the lead.
It was too late to regret now. But after all, the opponent was bare-handed, and even if he could only block for a while, he would immediately admit defeat.
"start!"
The short wolf-headed man stood among them. He waved his hand and immediately retreated.
The showdown begins.
Whoosh!!
Nursha's huge figure approached instantly, and his unexpected speed was so fast that Gu Bang could only react by holding a broadsword across his chest.
Then... the battle is over.
The huge wolf-headed man held a heart that was still beating violently in his hand. Then he raised his head and opened his mouth, and the heart fell out.
Simple, crisp and bloody.
Gu Bang still stood there in a daze, not quite sure what the wolf-headed man threw into his mouth in front of him.
Now was the perfect time to fight back, and this beast dared to walk back with his back turned.
"Look at me with a knife... Where is the knife?"
The knife in Gu Bang's hand was only half-cut, and the hand holding the broken knife was scratching in the air. The knife in his hand became heavier and heavier, until he could no longer hold it and dropped it.
"Why...why?"
His ears began to ring, and he gradually realized that something seemed to be missing from his chest. The pain that surged into his head was naturally because he was injured somewhere.
It wasn't until he noticed the hole in his left chest that he realized what had happened to him.
"Ah...I lost"
Also dead.
Gu Bang held these words in his throat and stopped breathing.
"Gubang!!"
The garrison watching the battle from the opposite side immediately shouted his name when they saw Gu Bang fell, but Gu Bang, who fell to the ground, could no longer respond.
"God...can this guy win?"
The hopes that Davidson and everyone had just raised were extinguished again...