The siege of the city for several consecutive weeks has made the soldiers of the Ice and Snow Alliance exhausted. They have not seen the sun for too long. Diseases began to spread among the army...
There are some diseases that even the most talented doctors in the empire cannot diagnose. Their bodies are so weak that it becomes difficult to walk normally, let alone fighting. Some soldiers have swollen eyes and throats, black skin, and suffer in agony every day.
Even Rhodes, who has always been physically strong, felt a little uncomfortable. Germs invaded the living everywhere. In this land of the dead, every air is poisonous. Maybe you won't feel it in a short time, but over time
, these invasions are everywhere, gradually affecting living people, including animals.
Rhodes felt that the bear god Esun seemed to be far away from him. The steady stream of energy that could only be obtained in Kislev in the north had disappeared here. He touched his forehead again and felt a little warm.
symptoms.
There are too many things to worry about, and right now, even his own body is having problems. This can't help but make Rhodes even more distressed.
However, as is the case with many things, when you are struggling and confused, an accident occurs.
The elector Marius said with his head held high.
"But no matter what, I'm here, I'm here now, and now that I'm here, I'm going to conquer it. Duncanhof Castle will be reduced to ashes under the Imperial artillery fire, tomorrow!"
Seeing the arrival of the archbishop, Marius immediately greeted him with a smile. Although they had no affiliation, as the elector, Marius only obeyed the emperor's call. Although he obeyed on the surface, at least, they had a connection with the emperor.
Closer. The archbishop was only respected because of his status, so Marius's attitude was relatively better.
Rhodes asked calmly. After looking at each other for a moment, Marius couldn't help it anymore. He raised his right hand, stood up from the chair, and then stared at Rhodes, his eyes still sharp.
Marius's voice was obviously much higher pitched.
"I'm not questioning your intentions, I'm just asking for the truth. My soldiers bled and died on this land. If the imperial reinforcements arrived earlier as agreed, many people would not have to die tragically in this dark land."
Rhodes replied with a hoarse voice.
"hope so."
The Mad King's voice became louder, with anger, contempt, and even hatred in his eyes.
"Are you questioning me? Rod."
"In the past few weeks, when my legion and I were fighting hard against the vampire undead, where were the imperial army? If you had arrived earlier, this city of the undead might have been conquered long ago. Why didn't you follow our previous agreement?
Acting? Didn’t come until now?”
Of course, Rhodes also knew that Marius and Bishop Yuri were half colleagues before. They had both worked for the emperor together. In terms of this relationship, Yuri must be more familiar and closer to Marius.
In the eyes of these two people, Kislev is nothing more than an outsider and a temporary partnership.
"The empire is far more complicated than you think, and the problems I need to deal with are beyond your imagination."
"You don't look too good."
A messenger came from the military camp, and the long-lost imperial army was back...
Rhodes narrowed his eyes and stared at the old man in front of him. There was no longer any honorific in his words. Since the other party didn't give him face, there was no need to give him face.
Years of political and diplomatic experience told him that the Empire was by no means a charity. They were definitely prepared and had plans for their comeback with great fanfare.
"explain!"
Everyone was immersed in joyful happiness, and there was finally hope of breaking the situation. However, Rhodes felt a little uneasy.
Out of etiquette, Rhodes asked his men to receive the envoy. Two days later, the Western army in brightly colored clothing appeared outside Duncanhof Castle.
They camped outside the city, separated only by a fence from the Ice and Snow Alliance.
Of course, he's always been like this.
Marius almost immediately understood the meaning of the words of the "old friend" in front of him. The implicit meaning of Rhodes's answer was that you and I are all mortals. There is nothing special. It is normal to get sick. Silva
The environment in the land of Nia would make anyone sick if they stayed there for a long time, including the elector.
Marius stroked his beard and his face became a little ugly.
But Rhodes didn't expect much from the beginning. As long as the Church of Sigmar helped him defeat Duncan Hough, it didn't matter whether they were friends or not.
In Rhode's impression, the Mad King had this attitude since he first came into contact with Kislev. The arrogance engraved in their bones made them even look at people with disdain. It was a natural sense of pride.
Just like the high elves on the other side of the ocean, they always look at humans with unconscious contempt. It seems that except for Ulthuan, the rest of the world is a barbarian land.
"I finally see you."
"archbishop!"
Almost everyone noticed that the imperial army brought heavy siege artillery, which Kislev currently lacked the most.
Elector Marius said proudly.
He still held his head high and regarded himself as a victor and ruler, even though the Imperial Allied Forces had not yet truly won. However, in Marius's eyes, perhaps from the moment the Imperial Allied Forces appeared on the horizon of Duncan Hofburg, the war began.
It was announced that it was over. They even asked the cooking team to prepare for the celebration banquet two days later.
And Rhodes looked stern. He was still so calm, without any ostentation.
As soon as they met, Marius greeted Rhodes happily, even without using the title. Even if they are very familiar old friends, with their current status, Rhodes only allows them to use the honorific title in private. But now
, but Marius didn't care.
And this imperial coalition is not a real imperial army. In essence, it is a coalition composed of three imperial provinces: Aiwei Land, Ostmark Land and Mutt Land. The main imperial provinces, such as Reik Land,
, Wesen Territory, Talabek Territory, these electors still did not send troops.
But it was enough for the legions from these three provinces to join the battle. The most important thing was that they brought a sufficient number of artillery and sufficient ammunition.
"Now, you don't have to worry about this anymore, Lord Rhodes. My legions are here. Tomorrow, that castle will be reduced to a ruins, and my artillery will crush it. Sylvania will be a heavy weapon in the empire."
It will be completely destroyed under the crushing force. The priests will purify this place, and soon, the sun will shine on this land stained by evil again."
This was a tit-for-tat meeting. Rhodes didn't expect that he would be here to meet this old guy again. There were too many grievances between them. Rhodes didn't want Marius to interfere at this time, but he still came.
Already...
"I have a question, Marius."
As soon as he finished speaking, the camp door was opened, and a familiar figure came forward - Archbishop Yuri of the Imperial Sigmar Church.
"We meet again, Rod."
"You have also seen the environment and weather in Sylvania. If you stay here for a long time, you will inevitably feel uncomfortable occasionally. We are not gods, we are mortals, and we will inevitably contract diseases."
"You are late, Lord Marius."
"But fortunately, it's not too late."
Yuri held the golden scepter, walked up to the Mad King, and spoke politely.