Unlike the exhausted defenders, Roger's soldiers are all energetic new troops. [] They are strong, disciplined, and have slightly better weapons and equipment than the defenders. More importantly, these soldiers are also
The overall combat effectiveness of these tireless and fearless super soldiers is definitely not comparable to that of the original defenders.
So when Roger's soldiers took over the defense line, they immediately stabilized the originally shaky defense line that could be broken through by undead creatures at any time. Not only that, they even moved the battle line a dozen steps outside the city, just in time.
It secured the narrowest gap in the city wall, greatly reducing the pressure on defense.
At this time, the exhausted defenders also retreated from the battlefield, looking at their savior Roger with admiration. Before Roger arrived, almost everyone thought it was impossible to return alive this time. The soldiers
The reason why we are still persisting in fighting is simply because of our persistence.
It was just a thought for a while. But now that Roger has arrived, everyone has rekindled the hope of living. There are countless legends about how Roger dealt with undead creatures in the kingdom. It is said that there is one person who can bring everyone together.
To bring him back alive, that person must be Roger.
In fact, Roger also had a good impression of these brave soldiers who fought desperately for many days to protect Anna's safety. If they hadn't persisted in fighting, Roger might have been too late to rescue Anna and her daughter, so he politely said to those around him
The soldier nodded and smiled. For a king's nobleman and hero like him to treat ordinary soldiers so kindly, it was simply unimaginable for others, so this kind attitude immediately made the soldiers' impression of Roger even more
alright.
"Stop crowding around the Earl, quickly find a place to rest!" A knight in plate armor, probably the commander of the soldiers, was shouting orders from the crowd: "There are still many battles to be fought next.
Everyone, please don’t let your guard down!”
Those who survived to this day were all experienced veterans. Naturally they knew that their commander was right, and they all found a place to rest. The many days of war had seriously exhausted their physical strength, and many of them started fighting not long after they sat on the ground.
Snoring, they have fallen asleep.
"Your Excellency, thank you for coming to rescue us!" After the soldiers dispersed, the knight came up to Roger respectfully and said: "My name is Ralph, I am a knight under the Duke. I welcome you."
Speaking of which, when Roger was still living in the Duke's Palace, he had met this knight named Ralph many times and knew that he was also one of Hamilton's confidants. It was certainly a good thing for Roger to meet an acquaintance at this time.
, he quickly asked Ralph in a low voice: "Are the Duke and Miss Anna okay?"
"Miss Anna is not injured." Ralph said solemnly: "But the Duke..."
Ralph is a close confidant of Duke Hamilton, so he is naturally very aware of the Duke's current situation. After hearing his words, Roger felt an ominous premonition in his heart. It seemed that Duke Hamilton's situation was worse than imagined. Thinking of this, Roger immediately felt sad.
He said: "Take me to see the Duke."
Of course, Ralph knew the relationship between Roger and the Duke. After hearing this, he immediately nodded and led him towards the castle located in the heart of the city. The city of Gaia is not large, and it only takes more than a dozen people to cross the entire city.
Minutes passed. Roger and Ralph both walked quickly and arrived outside the castle in a short time.
After walking in, Roger discovered that the castle had been severely damaged and could hardly play a defensive role. However, in the Lunde Peninsula where undead creatures are everywhere, every advantage is very important. No wonder Anna put it
My father settled here.
As soon as Roger walked into the castle's locked door, Anna had already hurried out of the castle. She met Roger on the tower and immediately ran out to greet her sweetheart.
Anna, who was originally bright and charming, has become a lot haggard, and her cheeks are also somewhat sunken. It is obvious that these days have been an absolute torment for her. Seeing Anna look so haggard, Roger feels uncomfortable. Especially when she actually looks like this.
She also put on the armor she wore when they first met. Roger could also imagine that she must have experienced many dangerous moments.
However, after arriving at Roger, Anna still showed a heartfelt smile. The man in front of her did not hesitate at all after receiving her call for help. In just three days, he came from a distant place to where the undead creatures were wreaking havoc.
The Lunde Peninsula helped her. There were several men who could risk their lives to help her. Based on this alone, Anna knew that she was the right person.
"I'm here!" Facing Anna who was smiling but with tears in her eyes, Roger only said these three words. But these three simple words gave Anna more confidence, as if he was there as long as he was there
All the difficulties around you can be easily solved.
The feeling of finally having someone to rely on made Anna's nose sore, and tears welled up uncontrollably in her eyes. For many days, Anna had to command her subordinates to defend against the attacks of undead creatures, while also worrying about her father's safety, which really put Anna under tremendous pressure.
After meeting Roger, Anna felt that the heavy burden on her shoulders could finally be lifted. This feeling of relief made Anna, who had always been strong, reveal her weak side.
It was rare to see Anna crying so hard that Roger really wanted to hold her in his arms and comfort her. However, he also knew that now was not the right time, so he just hugged Anna gently and asked in a deep voice.
Said: "How is your father?"
Hearing Roger talk about his father, sadness once again enveloped Anna's pretty face. She shook her head lightly with a gloomy look and said: "The situation is very bad. I'm afraid... I won't be able to hold on for long."
Anna's performance made Roger even more uneasy, and he quickly took her hand and said: "Let's go to him quickly!"
The two quickly arrived at the room where Duke Hamilton was recovering from his injuries. Although Roger was mentally prepared for the Duke's dire condition, he was still shocked when he actually saw him.
It turned out that the burly and energetic Duke had disappeared, replaced by a dying patient with a gray face. Duke Hamilton was so thin that only a handful of bones were left, and even the joints of his fingers were obviously protruding.
He is simply a breathing skeleton.
Hamilton's upper body was exposed and covered with several layers of bandages, but blood still seeped out from the wound. What made Roger a little uneasy was that Hamilton's face looked a little strange, not as pale as after a serious injury.
Instead, it looked like a lifeless gray color. Moreover, the blood flowing out from the wound was also a strange, almost black, deep purple color. It definitely did not look like human blood, but rather resembled some monsters.
The Duke lay on the bed with a frown on his face, coughing twice from time to time, and then making a soft cough, which showed that he was in great pain. This situation made Roger a little puzzled. Even if Hamilton did not bring a chaplain this time, he would
With his identity, various healing potions are definitely indispensable. Why didn't the Duke drink the healing potion in time, so that he wouldn't have to endure such pain?
Roger thought that maybe the battle was too fierce and had exhausted the Duke's healing potions, so he immediately took out two bottles of high-level healing potions from the castle warehouse and handed them to Anna: "This is the packaged goods given to me by Master BASF, please give them here quickly."
Drink, your father!"
However, Anna did not reach out to take the potion, but shook her head sadly and said: "It's useless... The military chaplain has treated my father many times, but it has no effect at all!"
Since even the priest's treatment was effective, it was even more impossible for the treatment medicine to relieve Duke Hamilton's injuries. Combined with his strange face and the color of his blood that was completely different from humans, Roger knew that the situation was far more serious than he thought.
Anna didn't let Roger make too many guesses. She quickly shed tears and whispered: "My father was injured by a magician. I clearly saw the soul fire in the magician's eyes. It must be a necromancer."
!”
Anna's words made Roger take a breath involuntarily. Necromancers are the most evil group of magicians. The magic they cast is all sinister and evil, and the one who injured Duke Hamilton was obviously a high-level necromancer. His
The situation is naturally worse. No wonder even the healing potions and chaplains cannot cure the Duke's injuries.
This made Roger very worried about Duke Hamilton, but at this moment he had an idea and remembered the Seraph Archangel who was in the secondary space of the castle. In the world of Toulonzo, the Supreme God represents justice and light, and it is these evil
The nemesis of the dark undead creatures. As the most powerful angel under the Supreme God, Angela should be able to treat Hamilton's injuries. This is also the Duke's last hope.
Thinking of this, Roger no longer hesitated and said to Seraph Archangel in his heart: "Angela, hurry up and help save this person. His relationship with me is... very good!"
For Angela, all humans except Roger are just ordinary mortals, and no one is particularly important. But since it was Roger who spoke, and saving people does not violate the will of the Supreme God, Archangel Seraph
Naturally, she would not refuse. However, she did not show up immediately, but just stayed in the secondary space of the castle to carefully observe Hamilton's situation. As a Seraph Archangel with divine power, Angela naturally had no pressure to do this.
Seeing Angela respond and then stop talking, Roger also knew that she was observing the Duke's situation, so he involuntarily held his breath and nervously waited for Angela's answer.
Time passed slowly in such a tense atmosphere, and finally Angela sighed softly: "Sorry, I can't save this person!"