The snow melted and the bright spring light spread to the earth.
At the training ground of the Knights' headquarters, Todd, Cumberland and Huggins were watching the training of the "North Island Knights".
The chaotic battle formations, the various weapons, and the ridiculous march.
"I admit the combat effectiveness of the Valkyries, but they can't lead troops. Look at these pirates! They don't even know basic 'coordinated operations'. All they have is a strong body and a fighting spirit to the death." Ha Jin
Si looked at a North Island soldier and threw the battle ax in his hand as a throwing axe, shook his head and said: "These people go to the battlefield and may be able to break through the enemy's formation, but there is no doubt that they will pay the price with their lives.
"
Deliberately ignoring the North Island warriors, Todd focused his attention on the thirty Valkyries.
Just two weeks ago, he conducted a special "Knight Ceremony" for these Valkyries.
Due to differences in beliefs and customs, the scene was very embarrassing. Fortunately, Todd was able to complete the ceremony with his thick skin.
These tall and brave female warriors ride exotic war horses and use bows and arrows for long-distance attacks, throwing spears for medium-distance attacks, and lances for close-range attacks. Each of their attacks can always find the enemy's weakest link and inflict maximum damage to the enemy.
Just a few days ago, what he saw and heard at Muxi Proving Ground made Todd finally understand the secret of these war maids - "Flash Knowledge".
The so-called "flash awareness" power means that when the battle begins, adrenaline secretion acts as a switch to activate the power. It can not only improve their physical fitness, but also enhance the brain's information capture, causing things in the field of vision to slow down and greatly
Strengthen the reaction circuit and movement accuracy to achieve the effect of slowing down time.
For example, Brünnhilde can slow down time and enhance brain processing fifty-five times compared to ordinary people, while other Valkyries can increase their speed by twenty to forty times.
Todd also tried to decipher the secret of Valkyrie's power through physiological slices and sampling, but he was disappointed that the existing microbiological technology in other worlds could not accurately find the reason.
However, several key points have been observed and summarized:
1. There is no doubt that Valkyrie is the "successor".
Second, the biological form and activity patterns of the "Sutherland bacteria" on the Valkyrie are completely different from the usual "Sutherland bacteria". They are more like a strengthened bacterial body. The most obvious difference is that,
The former has stronger bacterial control capabilities, greatly reduces the harm of bacterial poisoning, and has a restoration effect on physiological functions.
Third, in addition to archaea, there are some strange microorganisms in Valkyrie's body, which should be viruses, but they cannot be detected.
Fourth, radioactive elements were also detected in Valkyrie's body tissues. As for what they are, there is no way to know due to limitations in technology and equipment.
Todd deduced that the Valkyries should have been exposed to ancient microorganisms deep in the ruins for a long time, which caused the formation of physical alienation.
Todd tried to extract and cultivate these "enhanced Sutherland bacteria", but the experimental results were not ideal. Once these enhanced archaebacteria are transplanted from the Valkyrie and injected into a new host, they will directly attack the human body.
It affects the immune system and causes large-scale concurrent inflammation, eventually destroying the host's normal cells. Judging from the symptoms, it is somewhat similar to human immunodeficiency virus.
After the experiment ended in vain, Todd temporarily shelved the mystery of the Valkyrie. He called the North Island Valkyrie with the "enhanced version of Sutherland bacteria" the "new successor".
Seeing Brünnhilde put away her spear, dismount and walk towards him, Todd temporarily put aside his thoughts and asked the Valkyrie: "Are the "Knights of the North Island" ready for battle?"
Brünnhilde threw the reins of the horse to her warriors, nodded to the king and said, "My sisters and I, as well as the warriors from the North Island, can attack at any time."
Huggins looked like he wanted to say something, but after seeing the look in Cumberland's eyes, he finally gave up.
Todd added: "I have seen your organization, there are thirty Valkyries and eighty Bei Island warriors. There seem to be a few people?"
The feather crown on Brünnhilde's head swayed slightly, looking like a peacock standing proudly: "We have the belief in fighting and the protection of the gods. Number of people is not the only way to victory!"
Todd shrugged and turned to Cumberland: "Tell me about the situation in the North Quarry."
The old knight nodded: "The coalition forces of the Barbarians and Yinhuan separated about half of their soldiers. Taking advantage of the ice and snow starting to melt in the past few days, they gradually began to march towards the north quarry."
"Number of people? Composition?"
"About 3,200 people, the Northern Army of the Silver Ring Kingdom, the Southern Army, and the Volas and Kells among the barbarians. Moreover, according to the information from the "Successor Scouts", many people were found among the coalition forces.
No huge cage cars.”
Todd was thinking while listening, and later asked: "So, do you have a general idea of the strategy for facing the enemy this time?"
Cumberland used tree branches to draw a simple map on the ground: "In terms of military strength, the kingdom has little advantage. The "Knights of Duxi" have 120 knights, 390 sergeants, and 750 soldiers on the plains.
It’s not a good idea to face the enemy head-on. Therefore, I plan to use the ‘North Rock Fortress’ as a stronghold for defense.”
Cumberland drew a circle with branches to represent the fortress: "During the Battle of North Rock, the main part of the fortress was almost undamaged. There are sufficient defense supplies such as trebuchets, arrows and boiling oil in the city. Defending the city is a good choice.
…”
Todd glanced at Cumberland: "Defense doesn't seem to be your style?"
Faced with the king's ridicule, the old knight smiled: "When the enemy you face is unknown, it is the best strategy to remain unmoved and take advantage of each other."
"Unknown?" Todd thought for a while: "You mean war beasts and wizards?"
Cumberland nodded and said: "May Heavenly Father bless those things that would have been annihilated in the history of the barbarians and never appear again."
Brunhilde suddenly asked at this time: "What about us?"
Cumberland picked up a branch, drew a zigzag 'line' to the north of the 'fortress', and said loudly: "North of the North Quarry, in the Stars Mountains, there is a line used by monks to pick herbs.
Trail, I hope the ‘North Island Knights’ can use this trail to penetrate into the rear of the coalition forces.”
Todd cast his sights on the "line" and asked, "Through the back? Where does this trail ultimately lead?"
Cumberland used the end of a branch to draw an "X" shape on the far side, and said slowly: "Silver Ring City."
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After finishing the meeting with the commanders of the two legions on the training ground, Todd returned to the general commander's office and began a busy day of work.
There was a knock on the door, and the regimental attendant placed a stack of newly sorted documents on the table in front of the king.
An invitation letter with a gilded cover in the document attracted the latter's attention.
"Muxi Pilgrimage Banquet? What is this?" Todd looked at the cover of the invitation and asked the attendant in confusion.
"Your Majesty, many nobles have recently fled the Silver Ring Kingdom. They took their wealth and families to the Muxi Kingdom. Three days later, these surrendered nobles planned to hold a grand banquet in a manor outside the city. They
We named this party ‘Muxi Pilgrimage Banquet’ because we hope to see the legendary Holy Son and fulfill our pilgrimage wish.”
Todd, who was quite interested in this, opened the invitation with a smile, automatically ignored the extremely flattering words inside, and focused on the signature at the bottom of the letter.
"There are quite a few nobles who have issued joint invitations. Let me see... Marquis Howells, Viscount Hornby, Earl Kalami, Baron Zakarayas, Viscount Zangana..."