The war in the Western Continent was in full swing. After sending troops from the south to the north, the Eastern Empire also began to take action. Although the two parties had no formal contact, there was a certain tacit understanding at this moment.
Large-scale battles began to break out on the front line of the confrontation, and the Western Empire, because it had deployed a lot of troops, was currently tending to defend defensively and block the enemy's attack.
Gaudan Plains, Typhon Fortress.
This ancient fortress is on the front line of the battle between the Eastern and Western empires. It has been renovated and is no longer in the semi-abandoned state of the past. Several satellite guard towers have been added around it to increase its defensive power.
At night, two figures with special temperament stood on the high tower in the fortress and looked down. One of them was wearing a dark blue dress, with black hair hanging around his waist, and eyes like lapis lazuli, while the other was wearing a light gray dress. Like white armor, with golden hair and eyes.
If you are familiar with the witches that exist today, you can easily guess that the black-haired woman in the dark blue dress is the witch of the 'violent beast', Yin Beier. At the same time, standing next to her is 'The Weapon-Dancing Witch' Gabriella.
"So, Si Ye said that we should assist Hua Silin to increase the strength of the Western Empire?" The woman with lapis lazuli eyes leaned on the fence of the tower, feeling the cool night breeze blowing across her forehead.
"Yes, because the Western Region is suitable for now." Gabriella moved her body a little, and the armor on her body made a crisp metal collision sound, like wind chimes and music.
"You also know that in the Eastern Empire, they are very close to the elves due to blood ties and historical reasons. Now Ayhekatri, who represents the elves, has said that he will not interfere in the fight with the Star Witch."
"So, it is easy to imagine that the elves will also maintain some kind of neutrality and will not listen to our orders."
"The North is the territory of Gabriella. I don't like her very much, so I won't go to her place." Gabriella has never been interested in that witch with a gloomy personality, and rarely interacts with her even if she is from the same faction. .
"Ah...suddenly I don't have much energy anymore." Yin Beier leaned beside the railing and complained lazily in her slightly mature voice.
"Why do you say this suddenly?" Gabriella turned around.
"Because I lost face and was beaten up by the younger generation, I feel like I don't want to see anyone anymore." Yin Beier still looked at the scenery below, not wanting to turn around and talk to Gabriella.
"Originally, I wanted to go back and continue sleeping, but you said you were going to fight again. I finally rushed over and found that you two didn't care much. I felt like I was a fool before." Yin Beier said. I don’t want to play with these cheating teammates anymore.
"Anyway, it wouldn't be a bad idea to let that person, the Star Witch, be the chief steward of the empire. I think Si Ye is tired sitting in that position. He is not as lively and cute as before."
"Ahem, how could you be so lazy?" Gabriella put her hand on the black-haired witch's shoulder and forced her to turn around.
"Our sect of witches surrendered so easily. What will other people think in the future? It was only after we finally defeated Dorothy and the others that we established cohesion."
"But it's useless for you to worry about Gabuela now. Look at Kelosi, she has always been so willful and playful. The Ayhekatri family is originally of half-elf blood. Unlike us, Ge Jialai De is so gloomy and always talks mysteriously. I couldn't get used to it hundreds of years ago." Ever since Yin Beier was defeated by Lorraine Hill, she felt like she didn't want to see anyone. For this time within the faction, Even though I was summoned, I didn’t want to leave.
"Yin Beier~" Gabriella said loudly the name of the witch in front of her. Fortunately, there was a soundproof barrier on the top of the tower where the two of them were, otherwise the soldiers below would have heard it.
"Yes, yes, I'm listening."
"You were so proud and powerful before, but now you are like a chicken hiding in the grass, without any courage or pursuit."
"Yes, I used to be very proud and powerful, and I thought so too, but it's too embarrassing and I don't want to see you all again." Yin Beier turned away.
Because of her long lifespan, the evaluation of mortals will not cause any fluctuations in the witch, but it is different for her fellow witches who also have a long lifespan. When they think about it, they will remember it for thousands of years, and they will probably bring it back hundreds of years later.
Said, Yin Beier suddenly became ill.
The more proud you are, the more intolerable it is, but what happened has already happened. If you go back to make trouble, you will probably be looked down upon for the second time, so...
"So, I don't really want to show up, Gabriela, just let me go." Yin Beier said angrily.
"You!" Seeing this familiar witch girlfriend look like this, Gabriella had the urge to get angry, but in the end she had no choice but to put down the witch in black and blue dress from her hands.
The relationship between witches can also be divided into close and distant. Gabriela and Yin Beier became witches at the same time, so their relationship is much closer, so they can talk like this without any restraint.
"Huh, you actually backed down like that." Gabriella was still humming, dissatisfied with her companion's performance.
"Then let's do this. You help the Griffin family to cultivate more Griffins. I see that they have the air superiority of Griffins, which will be of great help to the war."
"There is no need for you to contact the Griffin Duke, just help secretly. This shouldn't be difficult for you."
"Well..." Originally, Yin Beier wanted to raise her hand to refuse, but looking at Gabriella's burning eyes, considering that the distance between the two of them was extremely close, she would definitely suffer a loss in a fight with her, so she instantly stopped.
I changed my words.
"It's not impossible." Yin Beier thought, since she has nothing to do anyway, why not catch some potential monsters and train them, so that she can have a caretaker when she sleeps in the future, so that she won't be disturbed by other people.
Because of the existence of Chris, the mirror witch, their faction is of little use in hiding. The witch's ability to cross space is as easy as drinking water.
As the witches from the empire gradually started to act again, Lorraine Hill also began to consider how to deal with the witches from the empire.
"What is Luo Lan's plan? Is it the same as before? We are stationed at the border and inside the core to deal with possible witch opponents."
In the room of the tower, a familiar guest came today, Vimiya.
Compared with the past, Wei Miya is now more mature. Her soft blue hair is slightly curly and falls between her fair neck and collarbone, giving her a charming charm.
"I used to think so, but now I feel more and more constrained." Lorraine Hill sat on the half-open window sill. Although there was not much space there, the girl had a delicate body, so it was quite suitable.
The pure white dress is paired with a light green ribbon around the waist, which is inexplicably harmonious with her long cyan hair, giving it a simple and relaxed temperament.
"So, are you planning to go out and attack this time?" Wei Miya said with a smile.
"Yes, I left transmission beacons in Falfna and on the two front lines respectively, so that if there is any change, we can quickly return to defend. It shouldn't be a big problem."
"No, you can feel it on the other side. If you or I are not there, the witch on the other side can also notice it and will react quickly."
"So, this time I asked Tidais for some support." Lorraine Hill leaned on the inner wall on the side of the window sill and talked about recent events.
"Are there other witches coming back to support?" Vimiya asked thoughtfully.
"Yeah, but I don't know who it is specifically. Tidais said that she needs to ask everyone."
"Because it has not been many years since the world changed. Many witches have been living in seclusion in various places and slowly regaining their strength, and not many have come out to be active." Wei Miya and Lorraine Hill explained the reason.
"The witches on Tidais' side, well... I don't know much about them. Most of what Lady Phoebe told me before were witches from ancient times, such as Selene, Trinasha, and Beifasi.
Big witch."
Phoebe can be said to be the oldest group of witches, a contemporary of Atatis and even the Blood Moon Witch Julius. She must have known the witches of her time, but the younger generations may not know much about them.
"Since Luo Lan has made up his mind, I will just support him." Wei Miya looked at the girl in front of her, a kind of faint kindness and happiness slowly emerged, and unknowingly, there was a smile on her face.
Come on, Lorraine Hill, she thought silently.
"Yes." Lorraine Hill also responded softly.
With the arrival of the end of the year, the temperature in the western territory began to drop, and many roads in the mountains were also covered with snow. This greatly weakened the mobility of both sides and also slightly eased the progress of the war.
When the Western Territory faced danger, the nobles began to gather frequently to discuss and decide on various matters. Although quarrels were inevitable, fortunately, they gradually unified their front lines and consciousness, and there was a lot of cooperation and coordination between them.
, they are no longer fighting alone in the past, each holding their own territory.
Grizzly Bear Territory, Gray Mountain City.
The metallic sound of kaka came from the mountainside, and the strong and heavy gate was slowly pulled up by the winch and iron cables. Then groups of cavalry wearing armored gray clothes and wolf-head helmets entered the city in an extremely hurry.
"How's the battle ahead?"
In the palace of the city lord in Gray Mountain City, Isaiah met the commander of the army.
"It's too bad, Master Jie Lann is very strong." The leader of the 'Wolf Fang Cavalry' took off his helmet, revealing his sweaty hair, with a trace of heat rising.
"I know what the specific situation is." Isaiah asked this person not to worry and drink some water to calm down.
After gulping down several teapots of water, the group leader stopped to drink under the surprised gaze of the maid on the side.
After the maid went out with the empty teapot and cup, the regiment leader began to detail the battle in Tachibanahara Territory some time ago.
"At first, the artillery bombing supported by the southern border was carried out, but the soldiers manipulating the artillery were not very accurate, so the city wall was not blown open in the first round."
"Sir Ludes then took the gryphon knights into the air to fight, destroying many cannons, and thus bought time for the follow-up."
"The enemy's soldiers are other nobles from the Western Territory, or members of the 'Fairy Wood' from the Southern Territory."
"It is a coalition of other rebel nobles in the Western Territory. Although the Southern Territory provided a lot of support, some witches and mages were assigned to join the battlefield during the battle."
"Is this so..." Isaiah knocked on the armrest unconsciously, holding his chin and thinking about where the soldiers who entered the Western Territory went.
"The southern border's attack on Xijin was divided into two groups. One was led by Guhuas and others, and the other was led by Jie Lan'en. But it is obvious that the group supporting Jie Lan'en did not stay with this lion.
Together."
Where would they go if they acted alone? Isaiah looked up at the map. Most of Xijin is hills and mountains, with only a few basins and plains.
His eyes slowly swept over it, recalling the terrain along the way and possible gaps and loopholes.
No, no.
After pondering for a long time, he shook his head.
Even though there is the possibility of a surprise attack, in order to achieve such a goal, it is not cost-effective for such an elite army to trek hard and consume a lot of physical strength and energy, unless...
Unless their purpose was not this, his eyes narrowed slightly, and then he quickly looked at the map on the wall. Although there were hills and mountains to the west, the area near the east was much flatter, and if they occupied high ground, heading to the northeast
If the enemy swoops in and attacks, it can quickly cut off the connection between the western border and the central provinces.
If this is really the case, the Western Empire is now in danger.
The central provinces were originally areas directly under the royal family, and many of the nobles were the emperor's confidants or blood descendants. Now that they were occupied by the nobles of the Western Region, the land naturally no longer belonged to the original nobles, and the food on these high-quality lands
, were also transported away and used to support the interior of the Western Territory.
Over the years, the great nobles of the Western Region have had many conflicts with local forces, and some conflicts have even required the outbreak of uprisings to resolve.
If that army went to the central part...
A scene like this suddenly appeared in Isaiah's mind, a forest full of dry branches and fallen leaves, and a man covered in flames walked towards him.
"I'm going to suffer." He stood up suddenly, startling the leader of the Wolf Fang Cavalry Regiment next to him.
"What happened, sir?"
The relationship between the commander of the Wolf Fang Cavalry and Isaiah is not ordinary. His mother is the biological sister of the current Earl of Wolf Thorn, and Isaiah’s brother-in-law is the current Earl of Wolf Thorn.
"I'm going to report the matter to the Duke, and we'll talk about the rest later."
After finishing speaking, the man in white military uniform quickly walked out of the room, leaving only the man who was still a little confused.
Central part of the empire, Cold Lake Province.
When Jerran attracted the attention of most people in the Western Territory, a team of Dryas arrived here through a rapid march.
The local western garrison did not expect the attack from the rear at all, and was confused from the beginning. The gunshots that rang out from time to time in the mountains and forests echoed over and over again in the valley, making the defenders in the city exhausted to deal with it, and were eventually defeated by the various units of the Dryas.
Break.
As a result, like a fierce fire falling into a frying pan, large-scale uprisings and responses began in the central provinces occupied by the Western Empire, while a gap was drawn and separated between the interior of the Western Territory and the center of the Empire.