Chapter 65 Return to Caster City

In less than two days, the entire Casidk Empire began to retreat in an orderly manner. First, the cavalry were fully armed and prepared, and then all the infantry began to deport and remove all the camps from the north and south camps. If they could not be taken away, they would be demolished and burned on the spot.

As the army with the most remaining materials, I removed all the catapults and crossbows. In addition to centrally storing the main parts, I burned all the remaining materials and directed the soldiers to smash the burned residue to pieces. And I moved all the instant crossbows onto the carriage and prepared to transport them back to the base of the Imperial Capital Flame Legion.

After we set out, the three divisions of the Flame Legion responsible for the breaking of the rear and the two light cavalry divisions of the 103rd Legion also joined the retreat, and maintained a few kilometers ahead of us to cut off the rear for our front army.

"This...is this Caster City? Why did it become like this in just a few days in the blink of an eye?" As a key object of protection, my division was wrapped in the cavalry of the Flame Legion and entered the city.

But the lively scenes on both sides of the streets in front of me made me feel like another time and space again. The dazzling array of goods, the merchants shouting loudly on the street, as well as the merchants and pedestrians coming and going, this was simply a dream. Could it be that just a moment, a lifeless city in the war would become a border trade distribution center similar to that of the 21st century? The nerves of the people here are really strong.

"Sir, it's not surprising. Although this place looks like a small border town, you think it is a distribution center for trade between the two countries. In the whole city, nearly half of the people make money from trade between the two countries. When the war comes, they all hid in their homes, even in their cellars. Once the war is over, those people will emerge in the shortest time and quickly make a fortune in the war. Look, those who are selling food, although the war has ended, the price has been raised to at least 10 times that before the war. Do you think they will not emerge?"

Seeing the surprise on my face, Matthew immediately came up to explain to me. Thinking about it, I think that after the Afghan War and the Gulf War ended, although there were sporadic wars every day and so many suicide bombings, merchants from so many countries still rushed up like a group of leeches that felt the smell of blood. Or, as the Capital Theory said, 100% profit could make merchants risk losing their heads to the top.

"Let's go, let's go for a walk too! Matthew went with me, and the rest of the troops asked them to return to the camp. Matthew, please arrange it and ask Commander of the Murray Division to help me take care of my army..." Looking at the lively street market, I couldn't help but feel a little bit like the scene when I was on the earth when I was walking on pedestrian streets or street stalls, which made me feel very entertained.

Under my order, Matthew immediately began to split the army, and the ordinary army followed the Fourth Division of the Flame Legion back to the barracks, while my guards continued to act with me.

"Sir, put on this." After Matthew, who had dispatched the army, brought a lot of black cloaks and handed me one.

"What's this for?" Although I asked, I still wore this thing like a bicycle raincoat. However, if this cloak is covered with my head, not only will it not even be able to see your feet, but even the face on my head is blocked. If I walk with my head down, I guarantee that no one can see your face clearly.

"Sir, Lord Sack asked me to ensure your safety, so this was a last resort. Please forgive me!"

"Well, Matthew, they don't need it anymore? Hundreds of people are wearing this thing. Don't you think it's too eye-catching? And I think most of the soldiers are waiting at both ends of the street, and we just need to bring a few guards in. Do you think we guys who are shooting crossbows will suffer? If there are masters, do you think everyone can protect me?" After taking a smaller cloak from Matthew and putting it on Yaruo, I took the lead in walking towards the street. After hearing my words, Matthew immediately dispatched people according to my instructions, and then immediately brought 6 guards to follow.

Under the leadership of a guard who is familiar with Custer City, I was taken to a three-story wooden structure shop with elegant decoration. Compared with the shops outside, this shop must be a so-called boutique shopping mall.

"What do you need to order? In addition to selling weapons and equipment, we also sell magical equipment and various other items. As long as you can buy it in Caster City, we don't lack it here."

"Is that so? But I don't know if there is anything that can satisfy us. If you look at it in this category, as long as it can satisfy us, I think you can make a deal today." After hearing the owner's words, I felt aroused in my heart. Although I can improve and create some gadgets now, I have never seen or understood the weapons and equipment situation in this world. I don't know what level it is in my eyes.

"We will definitely not disappoint you here. Please, please..." With the leadership of the shop owner, we were taken to a row of long swords. "You guys must be officers, right? The young man also knows that the army provides some ordinary standard swords, not as elite as those in our store. The swords you see are made by the best dwarves in our store, and each one is a fine product. If worn by several adults, you will definitely be able to compete with tens of thousands of people on the battlefield..."

"Enough, just introduce it, I can tell whether it's good or bad." I sniffed the guy casually and picked up a sword. The length of the 800MM sword edge is about 8MM thickest, 50MM wide, there is no blood groove, and there is only a simple tip on the edge. The surface polishing is also very unsatisfactory. This is what is called a fine product?

He raised his sword body, picked up a dagger on the side, and used the dagger handle to hit the top of the sword... (Damn it, who suggested to use his finger to bounce the tip of the sword? So handsome? Wouldn't this hurt? Pull it out and cut it to death...) The sword body made a complete sound...

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