Three days ago, the Church's Second and Third Legions launched a feint attack on the Earl of Redel in the eastern part of the Empire, attracting the attention of the Empire's Eastern Front Legion. Including Elena's, there were a total of eleven 'Special Operations' teams.
Taking advantage of the empty defense lines, they sneaked into the border one after another and launched investigations within the empire's territory.
As previously announced, this is a "holy war" launched by the Theocracy to exterminate the cult. Therefore, their first task is to confirm the movements of the Edda sect within the empire and the composition of its personnel. If they can find evidence of their evil deeds, or
The fact that you are disrespectful to the "Lord of Light" or his followers can also greatly enhance the legitimacy of the Theocracy's dispatch of troops and the belief of the army.
Just a few days ago, a messenger from the Elna people visited the church army that had not yet entered the empire, bringing information that they were preparing to withdraw completely. Some members of the team were slightly dissatisfied with this approach, feeling that the 'Forest People' had to
It would be unwise for the Zhijiao State to retreat on its own after sending troops.
Elena doesn't think so. She understands that attacking other people's land feels completely different from spreading war in her own homeland. During the month of traveling in the wilderness, she had seen the scene after the tribe was attacked - regardless of age
No one, old or young, was spared during the battle and the massacre that followed.
The current purpose of the Kingdom of Elders is probably not to win the war, but to save the lives of the people as much as possible - in her opinion, this is the most correct choice. She also does not think that without the assistance of the kingdom, the church army will not be able to survive.
Win the battle against the Empire.
On the afternoon of the second day after entering the border, she followed the team to a manor that was old but still tidy enough. According to captain Saran, this place would serve as their temporary base to provide supplies, intelligence, and
Responsible for completing contact with the Theocratic State.
The manager of the manor is a blond woman who calls herself Yura. Although she is nearly middle-aged, her complexion is still very well maintained. She clearly introduced the various facilities of the manor to the team and informed the people who can provide help.
, and the way the message is conveyed.
"Speaking of which..." Elena looked at her and suddenly had an idea, "Are you a Black Crow Knight?"
The woman's eyes flickered for a moment, then changed to a soft smile, "Yes before... about seven years ago. Now as the person in charge of this manor, I work for the St. Leon Church... and the current Black
Crow service.”
Sure enough - when the church accepted the subordinates of the Black Crow Knights, it might have had the current plan. Elena was not very interested in this kind of intrigue. To her, the person in front of her successfully survived the disaster.
, is something worth being happy about.
"Thank you." The girl said softly, "While I am living here, I will trouble you again."
The group washed away the fatigue of the journey in the manor, changed into light clothes, had dinner, and began to discuss their future plans.
"Speaking of which, you members of the Black Crow should know something about the Roshizi Eda sect, right?" The tall and thin Joe leaned towards Yura - he was the shooter in the team and spoke quickly.
As fast as the speed of shooting arrows, "After all, you are still people who believe in gods."
"We do know something." The blond woman nodded, "But we have minimized our activities recently, and the sources of information may be limited. I will sort out the relevant information later, hoping to help you."
"I'll go to the nearby St. Leon Church to inquire." Milia continued. "There are records of believers in recent years. Moreover, if something unexpected happens to the church, it will be enough to prove that there is something wrong with the Edda sect.
"
"It might be a good idea to ask the mercenaries, as well as the "Guild" here." The sturdy Mahan said gruffly, "Maybe we need some money... How many silver coins did we bring, Captain?"
"It's enough for now. Of course, considering the unexpected situation, it won't go wrong to save some money." Saran responded. He was about forty or fifty years old, with fair skin, and he didn't look like a battle-hardened warrior. He
Turning his head, he looked at the thoughtful girl, "Elena, what's your opinion?"
"I'm thinking... the emperor can defeat the Black Crow Knights with that method. Did they really not find us?" The girl tilted her head and looked around the inside and outside of the manor, "Consider how to deal with enemies who may attack here.
...is it better?"
"Bah, bah, bah, don't be so talkative!" Qiao immediately jumped up, "You can't talk nonsense about this kind of thing! You will be responsible if something happens!"
"No, I think what Elena said makes sense. We don't know enough about the enemy, so it's necessary to stay vigilant." Saran thought for a moment, "Everyone takes turns to keep vigil tonight, don't completely remove your armor, and be prepared to deal with it.
Preparations for the attack."
There was no unnecessary argument. Everyone, including the squire knight Chris, was quite convinced by Saran's order. They quickly discussed the night watch plan and the locations that needed to be guarded. Sheila, who was good at traps in the team, set the alarm.
After simply washing up, they each rested or started their own tasks. Elena was assigned to the third shift, which was also the last shift before dawn. Saran originally planned to let her rest, but the girl insisted on joining the other teams.
Treat everyone equally.
The first half of the night was uneventful. At about three o'clock in the morning, Elena woke up on time and, together with Milia, Chris and Joe, replaced the four members of the second shift.
Each of them paid attention to an entrance to the manor, and did not communicate too much. At about four o'clock in the morning, the sky was still dark. The girl blinked her eyes and seemed to see a few black figures flashing past the gate of the manor.
And passed.
"Someone is coming, go and wake up the others!" Milia's voice came at the same time, proving that she was not dazzled, "There are quite a few... there are probably more than twenty!"
Elena turned around, but Sheila's alarm was even faster - the sharp ringing rang through the entire manor, loud enough to wake up anyone sleeping. Joe grabbed Elena and took her to the reservation
sniper position.
The quality of the elite team was reflected at this moment. In less than a minute, the remaining members of the team were already holding their own weapons and wearing light armor. According to their respective responsibilities, they launched defense at the previously agreed positions.
Yura and several other waiters in the manor were also awakened by the alarm. They remained calm enough and stayed at the safe location agreed upon before. Elena quickly cast several large-scale blessing spells, and also blessed those around her.
Joe and Melia cast a magic spell to increase the power of arrows, and then quietly waited for the battle to begin.
The attackers were also not slow in their actions. They quickly broke the glass windows at the front and back of the manor and rushed into the two-story building. There was no conversation at all between them, and it seemed that they had already formed a sufficient tacit understanding.
Including the squire knight Chris, the eight melee members of the team stood in the blind spot where they were not easily shot, and faced the enemy one after another. The harsh sound of metal clashing suddenly sounded, accompanied by shouts from the members from time to time. Elena
Observing the battle situation from the second floor, he was always ready to cast magical spells on friends who needed protection.
"These assassins are quite powerful." Chris waved two scimitars, parried an attacker's attack, and pierced the opponent's heart with the sharp blade. "And they were tough enough to die without making a sound...hell,
Are they still alive!?"
The attacker, who should have been seriously injured, still swung his sword and slashed at Chris's neck. Fortunately, Milia's additional attack arrived in time, and the crossbow arrow with divine magic penetrated into the attacker's chest, and the explosion killed
He fell to the ground, taking away his remaining vitality.
Elena heard a whispered prayer coming from the first floor, but it did not belong to anyone on the friendly side. She felt that two magical spells that were not the "Lord of Light" were converging, so she turned her head and shouted, "Ma
Uncle Han, be careful!"
The words and the patron saint spell in her hand were completed almost at the same time. The pale golden holy light enveloped the strong warrior, giving him protection and courage. The next moment, a dark color flashed in the hands of the two enemies Mahan was fighting at the same time, and he suddenly
He groaned in pain, and his huge body seemed a little sluggish.
"Is this... Mal's magic?" he growled in disbelief, "They are Black Crow's people?!"
"Just say something is wrong!" Joe immediately shouted, "Yura, what's going on, why did your people attack here! Could it be that you had already -"
"I don't know." Yura answered quickly, his voice also sounding a little confused, "Our combatants are all staying in the Theocracy, and even now, we still can't use Marr's magic——"
"We will discuss these later. The current task is to defeat the enemy." Saran calmly interrupted the argument between the two. Translucent force field missiles flew from his hands and hit the two who had just used the magic.
Unfortunately, the enemy was blocked by the other two people with shields and failed to make any achievements. "Observe the enemy's movements carefully and report any abnormalities immediately!"