After the Li people drove a large number of refugees to Petersburg, a hundred thousand troops showed off their power in the plains outside the city, and then decisively chose to withdraw.
In order to confuse Gladstone and make him less suspicious, the Satan leader deliberately left all the tents and banners in place, and asked Martin to lead hundreds of orcs to provoke and curse outside the city day and night.
It felt like there were thousands of troops behind him supporting him.
Before the knights in the five major cities completed the iron wall encirclement, Satan led his troops to retreat to their home base at the northern end of the Mitchell line of defense early, treating the coalition forces like monkeys.
"What the Satan leader is doing is really hard to understand. What is his intention?"
After the siege crisis was lifted, the Lord of Gladstone analyzed the battle situation alone in front of the sand table.
He believed that the Li army's mighty crossing of the Mitchell Line was definitely not just about plundering the town's resources.
"City Lord, the refugees are leaving the main city one after another. I have sent the knights to help rebuild their homes." General Dika immediately returned to Petersburg to report to Gladstone after a tour outside the city.
"There is something that my subordinates find very strange. In the forty small towns invaded by the orcs, the main buildings in the cities have been completely preserved and have not been destroyed. Food and supplies have only been plundered.
Small portion.
As for the civilians who were massacred, I have carefully counted them, and they are not as horrific as the rumors say. There were only four to five hundred casualties, and there were 170,000 or 80,000 refugees in exile. If the Li people really planned to attack by surprise, the casualties could not be so small.
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"You mean...Satan's sending troops is just a cover. Who is he actually covering?"
Gladstone nodded slightly and remained silent. Suddenly, his face suddenly turned livid, "Forcing a large number of refugees into the city, creating chaos to cover the safe evacuation of the Frost Witch."
This is the most reasonable explanation at present...
"Can it be understood that the Pants Industry Clan and the Li Clan have joined forces?" General Dika was also shocked.
In the history of Azerothia for nearly a hundred years, the orcs have always fought independently and rarely formed alliances because no one was willing to surrender to the other.
Because of this, the coalition forces of the five major cities were able to defeat them one by one.
The Frost Witch Greenland is the chief witch of the Pants Industry Clan, her status is second only to the Tatar leader, while Satan is the leader of the Li Clan, and they can't even be beaten together. There has never been any contact between the two tribes before.
But now there are various signs that Satan took the risk to send troops just for Greenland.
"Send your cronies, bring my words and tokens, and hurry up to inform King Monty of the news, so that he can prepare in advance to resist the orcs." Gladstone entrusted this important task to a trustworthy lieutenant.
In the face of the overall situation of the country, personal vendettas can be temporarily ignored.
"The war may break out early, and what I can do is guard the northern gate of Monty Kingdom and restrict the Li people outside the Mitchell Line of Defense."
Gladstone ordered all silver armor outside the city to be returned to Petersburg, and at the same time, he recruited troops from nearby towns to hoard food and fodder in advance for the war.
The Frost Witch mingled with the large number of refugees, slipped out of Petersburg in a grand manner, directly crossed the Mitchell line of defense, and rushed to the Li clan's lair.
"Young niece of Greenland, you can kill a city with one person. I have heard of your reputation for a long time. In human terms, you are really unmatched by women." Satan set up a banquet to entertain Greenland.
"Lord Satan, I won't talk to you anymore. To make a long story short, my adoptive father hopes that you can restrain Gladstone. We will support the new master and disintegrate the Monty Kingdom from within. As for the curse within Mitchell's defense line,
You only need to step on the shuttle door scroll like last time to pass through smoothly."
Greenlan drank all the wine on the table and turned around to leave, "I need to get to the royal city earlier than the Princess Guards to deploy a new battle plan. I forgive my niece for not being able to stay in the Li tribe for a long time. I hope that when we meet again, we can
Drinking and talking in the palace of Monty."
"I think it will definitely happen."
The Satan leader gave Greenlan the only war horse in the lair to help her rush to King Monti's city faster.
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The Golden Knights led by General Leiden were disarmed and incorporated as soon as they entered the royal city. The accompanying high-level magicians were responsible for taking Princess Leia to the Holy Temple to be baptized by the Pope.
Chen Feng, on the other hand, was captured by the council magician ambushing at the gate of the city using a capture net.
"Karl, you can't break your promise. You promised to wait until the princess' coming-of-age ceremony is over before you can capture me." The other party had already planned it and had been waiting for a long time. Chen Feng was careless and underestimated the enemy, so he could only be captured.
"You've already sneaked out of the royal city, and you still want to tell me your integrity?"
Karl personally escorted Chen Feng to the sacred church, but did not put him on death row. Instead, he took him to the top of the bell tower, where he had a wide view and could overlook the entire coming-of-age ceremony.
"I always keep my word. Once Princess Leia's coming-of-age ceremony is over, I will immediately take you to prison to await the Pope's trial."
Mr. Carl Ge obviously wanted to win over Chen Feng, rather than put him to death. He tried his best to meet his demands.
As the old saying goes, rabbits bite when they are anxious. Chen Feng is anxious and wonders what kind of killing move he will use? After all, he is a freak who can master thunder and lightning. If he can pass the trial of the sacred temple, then his future will be extremely bright.
He may be groomed to be the Pope's successor.
The coming-of-age ceremony for the Crown Prince when he turns sixteen is the most solemn and solemn ceremony in the Monty Kingdom. The entire sacred temple has been cleared by the Templars. No idlers are allowed to come even half a step closer. Anyone who violates this will be punished as a heretic.
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In addition to the Pope and the King, more than 400 high-level magicians and all direct members of the royal family were present, including representatives of nobles sent from the other four major cities.
The person responsible for presiding over this ceremony was Principal Mani of Shenglan Magic Academy.
He was once the Pope's personal guard and Princess Leia's life mentor. He is most suitable to serve as a host and notary.
"On behalf of the Pope, I announce the beginning of the coming-of-age ceremony. The entire audience is silent, expressing our highest respect to the divine authority." Principal Mani read the opening remarks, and after some polite remarks, the coming-of-age ceremony slowly began.
"Your Majesty, please enter!"
Princess Leia changed into a graceful and luxurious off-shoulder dress, with her delicate white collarbone completely exposed, exuding a youthful and charming temptation. Her long hair was evenly draped over her shoulders, letting it flutter wildly in the wind.
Two servants helped drag the long skirts and stopped at the bottom of the ladder. Leah looked up at the high platform with watery eyes and knelt down to the Pope and the King respectively.
"Liya is so beautiful, full of fairy spirit." Chen Feng praised silently.
During the time he spent with Princess Leia, she was either running for her life or on the way to escape. She always wore plain clothes, and Chen Feng didn't notice her beauty at all. Once she put on the princess's clothes, the goddess's temperament instantly changed.
Back.
The venue was as quiet as ice, eerily quiet, and everyone was trying their best to hold their breath.
At such a sacred moment, no one dared to make any noise.
Under the gaze of everyone, a white-haired old man wearing an astrological robe appeared in the field of vision. The robe was studded with various precious diamonds and agate, holding a divine staff embedded with a magic ball, and walked to the center of the high platform.