Chapter 1328 The last line of defense (seeking a monthly ticket)
When he saw the black dot in the distance clearly, the cardinal couldn't help being shocked. The gray pupils in his eyes suddenly shrank into a small dot, and he secretly said in his heart: Not good~!
The number of enemies far exceeded his expectations...
"This...how is this possible?" The cardinal's right hand holding the staff trembled.
How could the enemy still have so many war fortresses?
The Vatican's secret agents lurking on the front lines clearly discovered that after repeated battles and being bombed by the Lightning Squadron, the Undead should now only have a war fortress of just over a hundred years old.
These troops are comparable to the air power that can hold back Maple Leaf Danlin.
And according to pre-war deductions, those war fortresses will definitely go to attack Maple Leaf Danlin, even if they know they can't defeat it, they still have to go.
Although the people of Maple Leaf Danlin are all damn intellectuals and arrogant mages, they are extremely warlike at heart. They will retaliate with anger and will cut back with a knife when someone glares at them. They have never lacked the spirit of attack.
Even if they are peeing, they have to urinate as far away as possible. Just from this, you can know what kind of character they are.
If the undead tribe does not take the initiative to attack Maple Leaf Danlin and contain Maple Leaf Danlin's power, then Maple Leaf Danlin will take the initiative to attack and stage another good show of bombing Ryder City.
Although Maple Leaf Danlin Academy does not have its own intelligence system, they use the intelligence system of the Flying Eagle Group.
Those bastards are not just freeloaders. They are all well-informed and well-informed. They even know exactly who the high priest summons every day.
Once the demons reveal a flaw, the people of Maple Leaf Danlin will definitely seize the opportunity without hesitation, pounce on the undead and attack the undead again. And it will definitely be more severe than the last bombing.
Therefore, even if the undead tribe knew that Maple Leaf Danlin was a war mill that devoured flesh and blood, they had no choice but to jump into it.
In addition, the Undead must leave enough air defense forces in Ryder City to defend against Lorraine's flying wing. Calculating this, the Undead High Priest should not be able to spare any extra war fortresses to provide support for the Semitic army.
According to the estimates of the Knights of the Holy See, even if the enemy can get reinforcements from the war fortress, it will only be in single digits, and the Holy See's clergy should be able to handle it.
But the number of war fortresses that suddenly appeared in front of them greatly exceeded everyone's expectations.
In the war that swept the continent a thousand years ago, the undead tribe had all their plans, but they only had about thirty war fortresses.
At that time, this number alone was enough to make humans despair.
In the early stages of the war, the undead tribe only needed to use a few war fortresses, which was enough to make hundreds of thousands of human troops unable to do anything. They were driven away like rabbits on the battlefield.
It wasn't until the mages and priests risked their lives to fight together that the situation got better.
"More than expected..." The cardinal showed a bitter smile.
Looking at the densely packed figures of war fortresses in the sky. They formed a dark cloud in mid-air, overlooking the entire city of Rotgaron.
The cardinal looked at it briefly and saw that there were about a hundred of them.
The powerful force in front of you is probably enough to destroy any city on the mainland.
He couldn't help but sigh: The high priest really looks up to me. He would rather risk being attacked from behind than attack my defense line.
At this time, a chief priest came forward in a panic and said in a trembling voice: "Sir... Sir, the enemy is too powerful. Should we avoid it temporarily..."
The cardinal stared at him coldly.
The chief priest suddenly felt a chill in his heart. He could no longer say the rest of his words. At that moment, he almost thought that if he said one more word, the cardinal would kill him on the spot.
At this time, the cardinal's expression relaxed, and then he smiled bitterly and said: "My dear chief priest, where can we escape to?"
He pointed helplessly at the Holy See's Templar Knights who were valiantly chasing the enemy outside the city and said, "Are you asking us to leave them behind?"
The chief priest suddenly froze and was speechless.
Escape from battle is a serious crime.
The Holy See is not an army, and it usually turns a blind eye to the corruption and bribery of clergy, as well as engaging in very pornographic, violent and rarely inappropriate things. However, it has never been ambiguous when it comes to major issues of right and wrong.
Anyone who has committed blasphemy, spread heresy, or escaped from battle... has always been handed over to the Inquisition.
Those bastards are simply a bunch of perverts. They are always more cruel to their own people than to their enemies.
Once inside, they were first treated to the tiger stool with pepper water, the Iron Maiden, and the top ten tortures of the Qing Dynasty to make people feel comfortable. Then they were put on a cross and set on fire to become a fragrant barbecue.
Therefore, inspired by the great murderous weapon of the Inquisition, the priests and priests were all extremely clear-headed. Although they usually engaged in corruption, took bribes, molested women or men, etc., when it was related to big rights and wrongs,
On all issues, he can stand firm and unwavering.
If you dare to waver, the dark forces of the Inquisition gang are also pervasive in the Holy See.
Seeing that the chief priest stopped talking, the cardinal couldn't help but take a deep breath, calmed down, then looked back at the group of priests and priests in white clothes behind him, and said loudly: "We are the servants of God and the light.
Communicators, today is the time to prove our faith in God, and this is our battlefield.
For the sake of light~!”
"For the light~!" The priests behind him immediately raised their right hands and shouted loudly.
Behind the cardinal, all the clergy from several nearby dioceses gathered, numbering in the thousands, mostly clergy from local temples.
In the Holy See, the lower-ranking clergy are, the firmer their beliefs are.
Facing the overwhelming advantage of the undead, these priests did not flinch. The first thing they thought about was fighting.
Even if they died heroically in the battle with the dark forces, it was the highest honor for them.
"For the light~!" Thousands of clergymen shouted in unison.
Their loud voices seemed to have a magical power, instantly boosting the morale of the defenders in the city.
The loud voice penetrated the din of the battlefield and clearly reached the ears of the knights in front.
When the knights saw the war fortress in the sky, they were a little shaken at first, but when they heard the loud shouts, their eyes suddenly shone with determination.
The first rule of knighthood is to fear God and defend the light with life and blood.
If they face a strong enemy and dare not fight, then they are not worthy of being called knights.
The glorious and noble Holy See is defended by the blood of the knights.
The ancestors in the past have proved their loyalty with their blood, and now, it is finally their turn.
Death in battle is the best destination for a knight.
Therefore, they also raised their weapons one after another and shouted loudly: "For the light~!"
Even if darkness covers the earth today, light will definitely come tomorrow.
Just like the war a thousand years ago, in the future, poems about them will inevitably be sung by countless people.
"For the light~!"
"For the light~!"
"..."
Those shouts gathered together and resounded throughout the world like the roaring waves of the angry sea.
Amidst the shouting, a sharp and harsh voice came from mid-air: "Then I will help you~!"
A black figure was suspended in the sky opposite the cardinal, and a cold will-o'-the-wisp flickered in the white skull.
The lich waved his hand vigorously and screamed: "Kill, kill, kill them all~!"
Just like wasps rushing out of the hive, dark mages flew out from the hundreds of war fortresses above Rotgaron's head, and they screamed and rushed towards the priests on the ground.
As two professions that are incompatible with each other, dark mages and priests hate each other from the bottom of their hearts.
The war fortress of the undead changed its direction and turned around to fly towards the Holy See Knights Legion that was chasing the enemy outside the city.
"Holy Light~!"
"Purify~!"
"Heaven protects~!"
"..."
The cries of the clergy were endless.
A series of dazzling holy spells rose from the ground and collided with the dark mage falling from the sky. Two kinds of energy, one black and one white, clashed fiercely above Rotegaron's head.
The brilliant light spreads dozens of miles away.
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The city of Delon is seven hundred miles away from Rotgaron.
Ram, Cardinal Sandos wiped the sweat from his forehead, looked at the black muddy water flowing on the back of his hand, and sighed helplessly.
I thought to myself: I must look very embarrassed now. Why is the weather so hot in October?
Cardinal Sandos tightened the reins, took out the water bottle from the saddle and took a big drink, looking at the Legion of the Knights of the Holy See passing by him.
They marched neatly, lined up in two rows along the avenue, and strode toward the west under the guidance of the golden cross flag.
Each of these Holy See knights had dark faces, rough skin, and their clothes were covered in dust.
The white robes of the Templar Knights had also turned gray. They looked dusty, and it was obvious at first glance that they had been traveling for a long time.
The roadside was crowded with onlookers, who looked at this group of mighty soldiers in surprise.
Someone asked: "What are you going to do?"
The soldiers loudly replied: "Let's go fight the demons~!"
"Go kick the high priest of the undead's ass~!"
"..."
At this time, some soldiers would happily sing their own songs, mocking the undead tribe and the high priest of the undead.
Every time this time, there is always a burst of hearty laughter.
Despite marching all the way from the Beyer area in the rear area. Traveling thousands of miles and sleeping in the open air,
I was exposed to the rain and the conditions were difficult, but the soldiers of the Holy See under him still had high morale.
This made Cardinal Sandos very satisfied, and he showed the world that these were the soldiers he had trained, and they were all elite soldiers.
After Almohad's conquest of Haddu ended, Sandos, a shining star in the Holy See, immediately became the focus of Fantino's training.
Although there is no way to compare with Hilmeria, the daughter of God, she was promoted to cardinal in her thirties, which is rare in history.
Moreover, at the same time, he was also ordered to recruit and organize a regular army of 100,000 people in the Bayer area, with him as the commander-in-chief to deal with the upcoming war.
Cardinal Sandos suddenly became the confidant of His Majesty Pope Niodos, and with Lord Lorraine behind him, he was very proud of himself.
And Sandos is also determined to repay His Majesty the Pope for his kindness.
Without Hilmeria's support during the critical period, he might not have been able to withstand the tremendous pressure. He became a deserter like a coward, and then spent his whole life being ridiculed by everyone with a bad reputation.
Sandos felt chilled when he thought about that situation.
After receiving the order, Cardinal Santos devoted himself to work with full enthusiasm. He spent all his food, accommodation and training in the military camp, and mingled with the soldiers. He undressed, pushed food, and asked for help. Anyway, he felt disgusted. Finally, he won the victory.
earned the respect and love of all soldiers.
The legion he originally led was split up and distributed among the additional troops, and the whole army was trained by veterans leading new recruits.
Having fought in wars, especially after so many defeats, Cardinal Sandos has a very deep understanding of war.
We know that bravery and enthusiasm alone are not enough to fight a war. War is a very professional matter, involving all aspects.
Recruiting, organizing, and training soldiers, feeding them, giving them appropriate clothes and armor, and training and quality of officers.
How to improve logistical support, how to obtain enemy intelligence, etc. Things other than combat are as important as commanding the battle.
Even camping and drinking water have a lot of professional knowledge.
After more than half a year of training, he successfully turned these Templar Knights of the Holy See into qualified soldiers, instead of a group of knights from all sides and a ragtag bunch.
The Knights of the Temple Guard themselves have a good foundation. After all, they are regular knights who have received certificates after several years of assessment. Moreover, in order to ensure their combat effectiveness, the Holy See also trains and assesses them every year.
Therefore, the task of Santos and the officers was quite simple. They just taught them how to fight together like soldiers. Unlike those dead civilians brought by La Zhuangding, they just turned left and right.
It will take a month.
Therefore, judging from the mental appearance and marching ranks of the soldiers of the Bayer Legion, the Bayer Legion currently commanded by Santos should be ranked among the top among the Knights of the Holy See.
This is not because Cardinal Sandos is modest. The Holy See is so big, and there are many capable and connected people inside.
The Archbishop of Sè Salis, Cardinal Kalambaka of Delphi and Kalambaka, is also a talented person in the military. His abilities are much better than that of a half-way monk like him.
Sandos dared to say that the army in Sesali District must be no worse than him.
Looking at the steady stream of soldiers passing in front of him, Sandos smiled with satisfaction and said loudly: "Brothers, work harder, Cardinal Evari is waiting for our support."
"Yes~!" the officer next to him shouted, "Brothers, let's go, whoever gets to Delong first will have a bed to sleep on."
The soldiers who had been sleeping in the open for more than half a month were refreshed when they heard this, and they walked forward quickly. Delong was right in front of them. Of course, their 100,000 soldiers could not all live in Delong City. It was too crowded to fit in.
So many people.
Only a few lucky people can find a comfortable bed in the city, let alone a bed.
Being in the city means being able to have a drink in a pub, have a good meal in a restaurant, or... visit the red light district in the city.
Of course, those who can only be stationed outside the city do not receive this treatment.
The eager soldiers even started to run quickly, passing their companions, causing people around them to shout and curse.
Several legions in front rushed towards Delong.
Sandos smiled slightly and kicked the horse in the belly. Just as he was about to move forward, a group of embarrassed knights rushed towards him.
The armor on their bodies was painted with eye-catching golden crosses, indicating that they were also Templar Knights of the Holy See.
However, each of these people was injured, with gauze wrapped on their heads, arms, and legs. The armor was full of marks from sharp blades and dark red blood stains.
There was another person behind him who was fixed to the horse by a rope. He was obviously unconscious and there were two feather arrows grazing on his back.
It was obvious at a glance that these people had experienced fierce battles, and even their horses were stained with blood.
The officer from the Bayer Corps who led them over came forward, saluted, and said, "Sir, they want to see you."
The leader, a middle-aged knight, slowly raised his injured arm and said, "We are Captain Geno of the 1st Brigade of the 63rd Legion in Rotgaron District. Excuse me, who are you?"
The scars on the knights were shocking. Sandos's heart skipped a beat. This was not a good sign. He said in a deep voice, "I am the commander of the Bayer Legion. Rote Gallon... what happened?"
"It turns out to be Mr. Sandos." Gino bowed on his horse and said in a somewhat excited tone: "Rotte Gallon, Roth Gallon is gone."
"What~!" Sandos blurted out and shouted, "How is that possible?"
Jino said with a sad expression: "The demons have gathered hundreds of war fortresses, we..."
Sandos murmured: "Hundreds of seats? There shouldn't be so many~!
The intelligence says they only have a hundred left."
Jino affirmed: "Sir, this is what we have seen with our own eyes."
Sandos asked anxiously: "Where are you, my lord? Where is Cardinal Evari? How are the hundreds of thousands of people in Rote Gallon like this?"
"Sir, he should have been..." Jino looked back at the west and said bitterly: "He was martyred. The last time we saw your lord, he was surrounded by a group of dark mages.
There may be only a few of us left in the entire Rotgaron Army."
Sandos's mind went blank for a moment. More than 100,000 people in the Rote Gallon parish were actually wiped out. Fantino also believed that without a war fortress, the enemy would not be able to easily break through Rote Gallon. In addition, the Bayer Army's
With one hundred thousand people, it should be no problem to block the enemy thousands of miles away from Fantino.
Now it seems that all their estimates are too optimistic.
"What to do, what to do?" Sandos asked himself repeatedly in his mind. At this moment, his brain was in chaos and he couldn't think of anything.
"My lord, my lord." The guard next to him carefully pushed Santos, and the soldiers next to him also stopped and looked at their commander in surprise and uneasiness.
Santos was shocked, woke up, and asked anxiously: "How far away is the enemy from us?"
"The war fortress can arrive at any time," Jino said with a worried expression: "The large demon army will arrive in two days, three days at most."
Sandos turned his head and stared at the city wall of Delon. For a moment, he felt quite strange about his action.
But in the next moment, he suddenly understood: Now~! Here~! This is the last line of defense before Fantino.
And he and his Bayer Army are the only force of the Holy See that stands between Fantino and the demon army~!
Thinking of this, Sandos shuddered, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind, and he said loudly: "Find the nearest telegraph station and send a message to Fantino~!
The forwards sent twice as many troops to conduct reconnaissance. The army immediately entered the city.
Order the whole army, the demons are about to attack, no matter what, we must defend Delon City and buy Fantino some time~!"