It was impossible to run. The baron could only summon the militia in a hurry and prepare to fight.
The baron's butler, Mr. White, is leading the people to reinforce the walls of the manor. In addition to the stone walls protecting the lord's castle, the manors outside the castle will also reinforce the walls of private houses to form a four-meter-high outer wall.
Wall. A river was dug outside the barony's manor wall as a defense surrounding the manor. The exit of the outer wall was accessed by a suspension bridge. The suspension bridge was erected during the war. The entire manor was surrounded by the river and the city wall, which was supposed to be relatively strong.
However, due to years of disrepair, the moat was heavily silted, and the shallowest part was only knee-deep. Old White and Zhuang Min had no time to dig deeper for renovations, so they could only dig within 10 meters of the suspension bridge.
Bandits have always been lurking in the distant mountains and forests. In fact, most of them are free mountain people who are unwilling to pay taxes or become farm laborers. The local nobles feel that as long as these people do not cause trouble and pose no threat, they will not spend any money.
It takes money and time to exterminate them.
Starting last winter, the situation suddenly became serious. It is said that some of the soldiers who returned from the east gathered with bandit leaders to train the mountain people and bandits into bandits. Not long after, several groups of bandits gathered
Rise up and become a rebel.
There is a larger rebel army in the mountains near here, led by a rebel knight named Lance, with cavalry and infantry, and even some rebellious legion veterans. They attacked some manors, and some wandering horse thieves appeared nearby.
, and captured some of the residents.
There was a lord near the mountains who realized the threat and immediately mobilized his men for a conquest. As a result, he was defeated by the rebels in one day, and the lord's head was said to have been inserted into the rebel's spear.
A larger-scale battle broke out after the New Year. Several noble coalition forces launched attacks on the rebels in different locations. The situation was not bad at first.
However, suddenly, a viscount and several nobles led their troops out of the way, and several rebel armies rushed into the fertile Vero River Basin and swept toward Lord Bet's territory.
Baron Bate's estate now faces a rebel attack.
Most of the residents had no combat experience and no sophisticated armor or weapons. In the entire manor, only the baron and his newly grown son had mail armor. The militia that was hastily assembled to guard the outer wall only numbered a hundred or so, not a few at all.
Thousands of rebel opponents.
Old White, who was reinforcing the outer wall, suddenly received a notice. A group of gorgeously dressed young people arrived outside the south gate of the manor. They were both men and women, and several of the young women were very beautiful, causing a commotion among the residents.
Old White rushed over and could clearly see the coat of arms on their gorgeous clothes from a distance. The girls were wearing exquisite jewelry, the craftsmanship was better than the baron's heirlooms, and the pure color was not like silver, it should be platinum, not to mention
The craftsmanship and the inlaid diamonds alone are worth at least 30 gold florins. Their appearance and temperament are natural, their every smile is touching and without any artificiality, they are as elegant and graceful as lilies.
Old White, who had some knowledge, immediately showed great respect.
The leader is a warrior named Rana. He wears heavy armor and carries a two-handed sword on his back. Although he looks young, he is tall and handsome, and his behavior is impressive.
"We come from various families in Beyelan and were attacked by the rebels not long ago." Rana hit his left chest with his right hand in greeting. "We need food and water, and the ladies need proper and clean rooms. Nearby."
The garrison has received our request for help, and before that we need the Baron's protection and help."
Isius walked up from the side and took out some silver coins from his pocket: "We will pay the remuneration and expenses."
Old White took the silver coin handed to him, looked at the strong young man in front of him and the armor on his body, and thought, "It might also be very useful in fighting..."
Generally speaking, the Baron Manor is in great need of defensive manpower at this time. Due to the lack of time to recruit mercenaries, we can only try to increase the number of strong men who can climb the city wall. Compared with unprotected militiamen, armored warriors are very valuable.
Even if it's just a piece of leather armor.
Old White had already grasped the situation, and even the militiamen around him wisely put away their weapons and assumed a respectful attitude towards the noble lord.
However, without the Baron's approval, Old White had no right to admit them. Just when he was thinking about going in to report, a man in a luxurious robe walked out of the crowd and glanced at Old White with a haughty and noble look:
"Call your lord out, hurry up."
Professor Witzleben looked down impatiently at the hesitant steward of the manor: "Witzleben, the extraordinary wizard from Homemonworth, requested that he and his manor militia be recruited to prepare for the next battle."
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Baron Bethe rushed over immediately and respectfully paid Professor Witzleben the utmost respect:
"I didn't expect that I would be so helpful to you. My ancestors once followed your family in the war. In the wise and powerful..."
"That's enough," Witzleben shouted, interrupting the baron's compliment. "Get your militia and food in order and tell me the details."
The baron immediately withdrew.
Witzleben became the master of the manor and castle. He sat down in the master's seat and looked down at his students.
Is the professor crazy? Is he going to stay here?
Sonia had a bad premonition and immediately said:
"We can't stay here,
"My proposal is for the baron to collect nearby ships to send us across the Beit River. We should evacuate as soon as possible before the rebels gather and move closer to other teams near the old town."
Not long after it was discovered that the dhow had taken on water, the unfortunate ship really sank. Fortunately, it was discovered in time, and everyone escaped, found some carriages, and continued to retreat eastward.
The professor led everyone to make some flying familiars, sent a warning in the direction of Old Town and reported their location, asking for support.
The Echo Crystal is still severely interfered with, and communications beyond a certain distance are fruitless.
As they walked, they kept in intermittent contact with the Old Town. The communication returned could only be sent through ravens and homing pigeons, which delayed a lot of time.
By noon on March 17, the retreating camping group received bad news one after another.
Reims' army has already moved over from the north. Their number is close to 4,000, divided into several teams. The fast-moving horse thieves are advancing along the river bank, and are likely to block the camping group on the west bank of the Beit River and the north bank of the Vero River.
"As long as I'm here, there's no need for this." Witzleben's eyes swept over everyone present, and he directly passed over the noble classmates and gave the order:
"Lana, Murat, and Nona, form the manor militia and divide it into three parts to guard the three walls except the castle. Kurala, lead people to establish a sniper point. I want to see that every wall that is attacked can be attacked by long-range weapons."
cover."
"Bertier, confirm the food and drinking water in the manor. I need a complete rationing plan. Water purification medicine can be distributed to them. Human and animal feces must be separated, so that the villagers can gather together and boil it into golden juice. Dedeus,
Arrange familiars and establish a warning system, which requires 24-hour uninterrupted vigilance.
"Isius, lead people to build a temporary echo hub, and I will connect with the Old Town."
This time, not only Shutoral, but also magic students of noble birth were arranged.
Sonia looked at Isius and Fiona, who were both members of the committee, at a loss, and raised her hand hesitantly: "Professor, we have our own command system..."
"Chain of command? Are you referring to the staff trip report that cannot be produced without the help of your trainee knights?" Witzleben's always serious face could not tell whether he was sincere or sarcastic, "I am not
A loser like Velonos will encounter real combat this time. I want each of you to stick to your posts.
"This manor will serve as a magnet to attract rebels, and the powerful reinforcements will serve as a hammer to crush the gathered rebels here.
"You are the rose of Beyeland, you are also a sharp sword, and you are a majestic and inviolable magician. I will water you with blood and moans."
Everyone was obedient, and the identity and aura of the professor and the extraordinary were irrefutable.
"Cheer up your spirits!"
The professor shouted sharply:
"Two Verona Legion brigades are coming from the south. The Verona nobles' territories and private armies are spread across the wilderness, and there are city defense troops near the old town. You have 9 Sequence 8 Beyonders, and such a battle is still going on.
If you want to escape, will your fathers still dare to pass on the family business and honor to you?"
Everyone who was scolded was shaken and prepared to do the same.
"Professor, please at least investigate the situation of the ships!" Sonia was unwilling to back down and insisted stubbornly, "There is a ferry not far from here. We can find some ships and transport everyone safely away in batches."
"No." The professor said coldly, "As a professor and a transcendent person, I have the right to make decisions. Miss Larmore, you have the obligation to obey before you inherit the title."
Sonia, who has always been gentle, did not back down: "Your authority has no right to ask us to fight. And the battle plan needs to be approved by our committee before it can be implemented."
Professor Witzleben's astonishing magic ripples spread like tentacles. The majesty of the extraordinary is irresistible, not to mention that Sonia and the professor are on the same extraordinary path. Without her Shutoral by her side, she faces the extraordinary alone.
Those who suffer from it may find it difficult to even breathe and stand.
Berthier and Thedius wanted to stand up and say a few words to Sonia, but they were also filmed. Fiona was at a loss, and Isius' position was unclear.
"Stand down," Witzleben shouted again, "and carry out the order."
His words brought irresistible hints and magic, surging like ripples in the ears and minds, disrupting the minds of everyone present and starting to implement his plan.
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Several Shutorals bear the heaviest responsibility.
There were no qualified knights on the baron's estate, not even veterans, and all the militia actually needed to be commanded by them.
However, these things are not beyond their capabilities. Every Shutoral has experience in commanding auxiliary troops in the East, and can handle everything from military affairs, training, operations to small unit logistics. This is why they were selected
One of the basic requirements.
"Culala," Dedeus came over, grabbed his hand and warned him seriously, "The sniper point must be equipped with a concealed retreat passage."
"Okay~" The trainee knight lady with a rare silver hair color nodded. She is the most beautiful among all Shutorals. If you don't look at the strong bow and exquisite breastplate she is carrying, she is completely different from those
There is no difference between noble ladies.
"Be sure to move quickly after each sniper attack, and don't be greedy for victory." Dedeus continued to add. Berthier, who came with him, originally wanted to give Nona a few words, but found that he gave up everything he wanted to say.
Said.
"I know~ there are only bandits and rebels on the other side," Kurala hummed, "I have rich practical experience, unlike you who have only read books."
Nona sighed and pointed out Kulala's omission: "The enemy last time was just goblins. Weren't you the first to fall during the positional battle stage? This experience is not glorious."
"Ah, you guys are so annoying!" Kulala yelled, "Don't keep clinging to that bad thing. Wasn't Lana also beaten by a few goblins? I was defeated by a troll after all.
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"I didn't have any equipment at that time." Rana stood aside and touched the tip of his nose in shame.
"Is there no problem?" asked the calm Berthier, "We are like bait in the tide of rebels."
This question silenced everyone present. Sonia gave him a regretful look and turned to find the steward of the manor.
Nona looked at him for a while, tilted her head and said, "Since you think there is a problem, why didn't you refute the professor just now?"
"I……"
"The spirit of independence and freedom that you advertise is actually very easy to succumb to authority, isn't it?" Nona asked relentlessly.
Berthier was stunned by these words. He stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to do.
"Nonna..." Cruala quietly tugged on her gauntlet, "Don't say that."
The heroic Miss Shutoral was not criticizing everyone. She stepped forward and patted Feng Jun on the shoulder:
"The matter is over, don't worry about the past anymore. This time, let's remember it with actual combat and blood."