Rhodes stood in the huge tower made of black granite, overlooking the newly conquered city, and couldn't help feeling sincerely relieved.
Since the full-scale war between the Empire and Sylvania, the undead army has been mobilized to the west to resist the attack of the powerful imperial coalition. As a result, more troops cannot be mobilized to defend the north and east. This has given Kislev and Austria
Stemark took advantage of the opportunity.
Within three days, the Ice and Snow Legion captured the important town of Wadenhof in the northeast of Sylvania with minor casualties.
This was something that was unthinkable before.
And now, they have done it. Not only Wadenhof, but all the undead fortresses and towns along the way from Wadenhof to Thunder Castle have been uprooted. This allows war supplies, food and grass to be continuously transported from Kislev
front.
News came from the west that the imperial coalition also won the final victory in the Battle of Baylokhov.
With just one more step, the empire's legions can join up with the Kislev legions to the east and march straight into the hinterland of Sylvania. This will be a real invasion, not a surprise attack and retreat like before.
But even though the situation was great, Rhodes still did not take it lightly, and did not even let the troops hold a decent celebration banquet. Because as long as the vampires did not disappear from this land, the war would not be over. Some wars were initially considered
It was crushed, but in the end it was reversed, which is normal. The drama of history always appears.
"You are here, I have been looking for you for a long time."
The voice of the Frost Witch came from behind.
Rhodes turned around and saw that it was Caroline. They had not been alone together for so long that Rhodes almost forgot his wife's voice.
"But you still came."
Leaning on the tower railing, Rhodes smiled.
"I heard that you ordered the entire city to search for blood slaves and not let anyone go."
Caroline stepped forward and stood next to Rhodes, with a stern look on her face. The moonlight shone on her white and frosty cheeks, like an indescribable coldness, which made Rhodes feel a little strange.
"Yes, it must be done. My dear, in fact, we have only just conquered this city, but we are far from occupying it."
"We have no idea how many remnants of vampires there are in the city. They can hide in the sewers, in the secret rooms of churches, or in the compartments of residential buildings. The old vampire forces may be hidden in all dark corners.
."
"It's not easy to completely eliminate them."
"Capturing the blood slaves and executing them is only the first step."
Rhodes turned his head and looked at the densely packed city buildings in the distance, and then said——
"Blood slaves are the food source for vampires, and their blood regularly feeds these dead ghosts. If the blood slaves are completely wiped out, the vampires hiding in this city will lose their food source. This will force them to show up or escape from here.
."
"The significance of eradicating blood slaves is not just that. In a territory ruled by vampires, most people who become blood slaves have a higher status than ordinary residents. Vampires bully them and give them a little bit of special power. These people
Then we bully ordinary residents. For a long time, the residents in the city have long been afraid to hate the blood slaves and dare not speak out. At this time, killing the blood slaves can also help us win some people's hearts."
"However, not all blood slaves are evil. Maybe some of them are forced to become blood slaves. At least, this can allow them to survive."
Caroline said coldly.
"Indeed, there will definitely be people who are forced. But we cannot do a real investigation. This requires time and a lot of manpower. Moreover, even if we do an investigation, the results may not be accurate. Once the policy starts to be implemented, everyone will be in danger.
People who are blood slaves will definitely find all kinds of evidence for themselves to prove that they did not actively become vampire lackeys. We have no way to prove one by one what is right and what is wrong."
"You have changed, Rod."
"After you ascended to the top of power, your kindness and kindness disappeared little by little."
Caroline turned her head and said coldly.
"Aren't you the same? We are all changing, no one remains the same..."
"You didn't speak so coldly before."
"Where did that innocent little girl go..."
Silence spreads in the quiet night.
…
Baylokhov Castle.
In the meeting hall filled with the flags of various electors, the crowds were bustling, and the noisy voices made the place look more like a tavern for ordinary people than a tall meeting hall for lords.
"On the battlefield, when I personally went to the battlefield and commanded the soldiers of the empire to kill the enemy in blood, where were you?"
"Don't forget, without the Knights of the Sun, the empire wouldn't be able to win so smoothly on the frontal battlefield."
Marius, the Elector of Iverland, pointed at Alberich, the Elector of Styria opposite, and shouted loudly.
Alberich did not back down in the face of accusations.
"Damn it, the soldiers of the Stirland were the first batch to go to the front line. We withstood the impact of the undead elite troops to create gaps and opportunities for the Knights. You have to wipe out the bloodshed and sacrifice of the soldiers of the Stirland in exchange for
The merits and achievements that come with it?”
Alberich retorted loudly.
"There are also the crossbowmen and spearmen of the Mutt Territory. Without them, the undead bat swarms will tear you all apart."
Elros, the Elector of Mutland, interrupted.
"Everyone's eyes are sharp. We have all seen the outstanding performance of the crossbowmen of Mutt. However, please do not take all the credit to yourself, Lord Elros. I saw the knights of Reik.
During the charge, I also saw the first batch of people pouring firepower on the undead army, which were Nunn's Queen of Victory steam tanks and the Wesenland's Musketeers."
"Quiet, quiet!"
The noisy quarrel finally made the emperor sitting on the throne upset.
He tapped the table with his hand and made a loud sound.
This made the atmosphere at the scene barely suppressed.
As the emperor, Louis Bode certainly knew the root cause of the dispute among these people. After the victory of the battle, a group of local lords quarreled endlessly here with only one purpose, which was the ownership of the conquered place - Baylohov Castle.
question.
Everyone wanted to gain the right to rule this castle. According to geography, Stirland and Muttland were the ones who deserved the castle the most. However, Marius's violent reaction was something Louis Bode had not foreseen.
The Ivey Land and Baylohov Castle are not directly adjacent to each other. Logically speaking, Marius should not be so radical. Although the Ivey Land once ruled Sylvania in history, that is all history. Now Greece
Ervania does not directly border Iverland.
Of course, directly dividing territorial ownership rights based on geography is indeed not the most reasonable solution, but, at least, it is consistent with common sense.
"Tell me, Your Majesty the Emperor, to whom should the city of Bylokhov belong?"
Marius turned his head and stared at the Imperial Emperor Louis Bode on the lord's throne with a pair of cold eyes.