Cranthia, Sword Pine City.

It has been nearly a year since the last time the Frost Alliance's golem army came to the city. Now this mountain city has changed drastically.

The tall stone walls with mottled gray and white seal the entire valley, and there are extremely thick steel fences on the river below to block the enemy's advance.

Turrets are distributed on the fortress, and some are built on the hills on both sides, overlooking the canyon below.

It is now early February, and the previously peaceful mountains, forests and canyons have long been broken by the noisy war. Metal golems step heavily on the broken goose-warm stones by the river, aiming their muzzles at the solid and towering

In the canyon fortress, crimson magic power poured out like it was free of charge.

As dusk approached, highly compressed magic cannonballs surged rapidly through the air. The original spherical shape was also deformed into an elliptical shape due to the compression impact. They fell on the city wall and exploded violently.

The blown stones and sound waves spread outward, raising a gray dust mist, and then left ugly cracks on the fortress.

The golem that attacked Jiansong City this time was not like the old model before. This golem roared on the ground and shot out artillery fire. It was at the lowest level of Sequence 4. Many of them were elite demons equivalent to Sequence 5.

Image. There is also a Sequence 7 high-level giant golem in the rear that is supervising the battle and does not take action easily.

Inside Jiansong City, a hidden command point in the fortress.

Several staff officers were moving various signs on the map, quickly discussing possible situations and opportunities. At the open door, orderlies came in from time to time to report on the current battle situation and situation. After receiving advice from the staff officers and generals,

After responding, he quickly left.

After temporarily ending the discussion, a general in silver-gray armor held a telescope, observed the battle ahead, and then issued new orders to the waiting messengers around him.

"Let the artillery on the hills on both sides prepare. When the turret in the middle sends out a firing signal, fire together to try to kill a large number of enemy golems within the best range."

"Yes, General Seger!" The soldier immediately walked out of the hidden observation point and conveyed the order to the mountains on both sides.

At this time, the resolute-looking general put down the telescope in his hand and looked at another young man in the room who was dressed differently.

"What does Mr. Tuge think the outcome of this battle will be? Will we repel the enemy as before, or will we have to abandon this fortress?"

The young mage was leaning against the wall, closing his eyes and concentrating. He was wearing a dark blue and white mage robe, with a badge and a gold chain on his chest.

After hearing the general's inquiry, Tuge opened his eyes, looked at the huge moving demon statues in the distance, and sighed.

"This time is different. It seems that Frost Rose is determined to open up the war."

"Look." He raised his hand and pointed at the tall demon statue in the river valley that was constantly roaring and spraying torrent of magic power.

"That is the 'Resentment-3r' type golem. This high-level golem abandons its powerful artillery shells and instead uses the impact torrent processed by magic infusion to shoot, which makes its demand for logistics lower. Constantly rotate the sequence of 5 or more

With a magician riding on it, you can attack continuously. Just one golem can attack nearly 10 cannons, and its defense is also very strong."

"Even in the old Lurna, there were not many such elite and expensive golems. They used to be stationed at the border to defend against the invasion of the green. I didn't expect that they would dare to take such a risk this time and bring this legion to the enemy.

Send it here."

"If we continue to resist, I'm afraid all the soldiers in the fortress will die under the blazing torrent of bombardment."

Hearing this, Seg's expression gradually became serious, and he asked: "Then do you have any good suggestions?"

Tuge tapped his fingers and paused for a few seconds before continuing to answer.

"If the southern route is not blocked now, we can still ask the group of Sky Armored Dragons to rush to help and destroy these golems, but now... we don't have a good way, and the power we can use now is too much.

They are too weak to destroy these solid golems under heavy artillery fire."

"So, I still recommend that you make preparations for retreat in advance and try to move the soldiers in the fortress to avoid unnecessary casualties."

"Back off, back off again." Saige angrily slammed his fist on the wall beside him and said through gritted teeth.

During the last retreat, many people he knew and knew died in the battle. Unexpectedly, two years later, the result is still the same. So what are the fortresses and defenses he has worked hard to build in the past two years? What about the past?

Familiar faces appeared in his mind, making him feel sad.

Is everything in vain? He couldn't accept such a result. He hit the stone wall hard with his fist, sound after sound.

Several staff officers on the side were also shocked by his momentum. They stopped their previous discussion and looked at the emotionally out-of-control general.

Time passed slowly, and the sound of artillery fire from the outside continued. After a long time, the general took a deep breath, and then turned around.

"I'm sorry to make you laugh. I couldn't control my emotions well." His pupils were red and his voice was a little hoarse.

"It's nothing." Tuge shook his head slightly, indicating that he didn't mind. He understood the general's feelings.

Since coming to New Verga and Crancia, he has seen those brave and honorable soldiers sacrificed on the battlefield more than once. These people may have never left their hometown before, and they do not know their strange compatriots, but for

In today's country, they are willing to sacrifice their lives to fight for their homeland and dignity.

In the army, the emotions between these comrades who have experienced life and death together are extremely deep, and cannot be compared to the temporary recruitment of soldiers from other countries.

"If we still have to retreat in the end, what do you think we should do to inflict maximum damage on the opponent and block it for a longer period of time." He asked again.

"About this..." Tuge pushed up the glasses on his nose, opened the thick blue and white book in his hand, picked up the pen and began to outline and calculate the drafts one by one.

Afterwards, the two continued to discuss with several consultants in the room, and finally made detailed plans.

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The difference between the orderly Clancia garrison is that the attack on Frost Rose's side was much more rapid.

Fiery torrents cut through the sky and flooded the shooting ports on the fortress. Then, under the cover of some cheap earth and rock golems, the soldiers of the Frost Alliance began to approach the bottom of the fortress. They used the ropes ejected by the golems.

, climbed up along the stone wall of the fortress, wearing special shoes on his feet to prevent slipping.

These elite soldiers carried mechanical guns and swords with them, climbed into the bombed-out shooting holes, and took advantage of this to enter the internal lanes of the fortress, preparing to directly attack the stationed artillery and kill the vulnerable enemies inside.

"We finally succeeded this time." Behind the Frost Alliance, a woman in her 20s put down the telescope in her hand and said happily and proudly.

This woman's name is Hedley. She is the commander of this group of golems and a leader among the younger generation of the alchemy faction "Black and Red Flame". Although she is only 28 years old, she has already reached the level of Magic Sequence 7.

, is favored by all parties, and it is believed that it may be possible to reach the extreme of Sequence 9.

Going to the battlefield this time was her first time commanding a battle. Even though she was born into a famous family and had extraordinary strength, she still felt upset when she couldn't attack for a long time.

Although in the eyes of outsiders, this is already a rare genius. Not only did she graduate from Emenas, but she is also the legitimate daughter of the leader of the Lurna faction. She has a bright future. However, she also has to face competition from many more outstanding peers.

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For unknown reasons, in the past few years, geniuses that were rare in the past began to emerge in various places and countries. At the same age, they are more dazzling and powerful than previous generations.

"When I go back this time, I will definitely slap that bitch Ti Leila in the face for daring to steal a man from me."

She watched the firing ports in the fortress in the distance erupt with sparks, and then fell silent, with a slanted smile on her face. Recalling the genius of the same age who had a figure that seduced others, she began to imagine how she could become a famous figure with military merit after returning.

The other party's boss, and then wantonly suppresses the other party.

"Hahaha, Tyrela, I want to see if you have anything worthy of praise besides your appearance that seduces men. Isn't it that you advanced to Magic Sequence 7 a year earlier than me? Watch me tear your hair apart in the future.

A mask of hypocrisy reveals your true colors."

As a genius who graduated from the same college in the same year as Tirela, the relationship between the two can be described as bad. Although Hedley has a lot of power in the family, more people prefer the gentle and considerate Tirela. And every time she is around

If someone defends Tireira, Hedley will resent her even more, thinking that she has blocked her own glory.

But just as this genius alchemist was daydreaming about the future, the battlefield ahead suddenly changed.

On the hills on both sides, the slopes with trees growing everywhere suddenly collapsed, revealing the dark shooting turrets inside. As an order came from among them, fierce firelight suddenly lit up, and heavy shells shot directly from the side.

Smash it against the golem formation below.

Rubbles flew everywhere, and some demon statues were directly blown to pieces by the artillery fire fired from the rear and side. Black smoke and broken metal were scattered everywhere, and bursts of the pungent smell of gunpowder smoke filled the valley.

The low-quality earth and rock golems that had previously covered the troops' climbing attack were also blown to pieces by artillery fire, blocking the way for the Frost Alliance soldiers to continue their attack inside.

Inside the fortress, Seg took the elite guards around him and began to sweep away the enemy troops who came in to destroy the area.

Several Frost Alliance soldiers holding mechanical muskets were galloping in the alleyway. They kicked open the closed doors one by one, and then pressed the button on the hilt of the sword. The magic crystal in it was connected to the engraved magic circle, and a

The dark red light covered the sword body, increasing its armor-piercing effect, and then slashed and killed the enemies in the room, trying to catch them off guard, and then significantly destroyed the artillery and other supplies in the fortress.

Ping ping ping ping ping, the sound of metal clanking sounded everywhere, and bursts of explosions came from the room. Then they walked out and rushed to the next shooting port in the fortress.

"That's it for you!" Saige pulled out the dark golden dagger from his waist and looked at the small but elite enemy force in front of him.

"Kill!" With a sharp shout, red light marks and golden sword light collided with each other, and the two sides began a fierce battle in the alleyway.

Cha——

A brilliant sword light flashed, and several Frost Alliance soldiers were knocked directly to the wall behind them, and then slowly slid down, bleeding red blood, and there was no sound again.

Although the equipment of this group of people is very good, as a general of Crancia and an outstanding meritorious serviceman, Seg is not only stronger, but also received the gift from the sage, and has now reached the level of Sequence 7.

, dealing with such an enemy is naturally easy.

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Outside the fortress, under the intersection of artillery on the hills on both sides, the Golem Legion had to suspend its attack on the fortress and instead deal with the bunker in the mountains.

As it stabilized its position and blew up the muzzles on the mountains one by one, the situation slowly turned to the Frost Alliance. What was even more deadly was that on the other side of the sky, bursts of roaring sounds began to be heard.

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One airship after another slowly approached in the purple sunset, and then dropped heavy bombs one after another, directly blowing a huge gap in the center of the fortress.

Seeing this scene, the defenders in the fortress finally began to retreat, and the firing points slowly stopped one by one.

A group of cheap earth and rock golems stepped forward again, clearing the way, and then Frost Alliance soldiers and subsequent elite golems entered the fortress continuously.

"Do we need to pursue you, Lady Hedley?" A mage flew up from the side and landed next to the commander of the golem army.
To be continued...