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In the early morning of October 3, 1444, the night had not completely faded away, and a star was faintly visible shining in the distant sky, as if it were an eye staring at the earth, which was quite strange.
Griffith was inspecting the weapon. His inspiration was suddenly touched, and he couldn't help but look up, feeling doubtful.
"Garadia, did you see that star? Was it there in the previous place?"
The elf lady raised her head, and her eyes filled with deep nostalgia also noticed the twinkling stars. Soon, the starlight dimmed and disappeared before their eyes, as if it had never appeared.
"It may be the necklace of the moon god, one of the morning and evening stars that symbolizes protection and hope. Her appearance indicates that the beloved is about to set off.
"Griffith, what should I do? The Queen of Silver Moon and Starlight have not responded to divination at all these days. Not only him, but also the other seven gods do not reveal omens and hints. They only respond to prayers for borrowing power..."
Griffith choked up a little, raised the girl's hand and kissed her lips softly: "The moon god must be busy right now. I hope the most beautiful goddess can give me a blessing? It is to drive away the troubles of bad luck and bring good luck.
that."
Galadia looked at him in confusion: "Why didn't I know that you still have a devout goddess? Why is she still the most beautiful one? You can't treat gods..."
The girl suddenly understood something, and there was a sweet smile in her sadness and reluctance. She stood on tiptoes, caressed her broad chest with her slender hands, and took the initiative to kiss his lips.
The girl's unique fragrance and soft lips stirred the heartstrings. Griffith felt that the beautiful body in his hands was trembling slightly. His hands were stroking the smooth black hair, lingering on the undulating curves of his waist while enjoying the fragrant kiss.
Miss Elf let out a rapid gasp, and opened her silver teeth slightly. The moment the fragrant tongue touched lightly, her whole body convulsed like an electric shock under the powerful touch. Her body was hot, and she swayed gently in the tight embrace, like
He wanted to escape, but also seemed to long for something more passionate.
She was about to suffocate, her light and tall body was about to fall to the ground limply, and her blurred eyes seemed to be entangled in her soul.
"Griffith," she murmured hummingly between passionate kisses, "come back soon."
…
Troops from all walks of life began to assemble towards the mission site. Groups of people left Homemonworth, and the once bustling halls and corridors were filled with murmurs of farewell and the sound of hurried footsteps.
Griffith and Sonia took a boat from Baltimore Port to Odessa to join the Cavalry Squadron and the 603rd Test Squadron. They were also accompanied by Berthier, the eldest son of Count Urenas and his cousin, the eldest son of Viscount Yellen.
Dedeus, as well as their respective Shutoralnona and Kulala. The elders of the three families were unable to arrive at the front line immediately due to various reasons. The obligation to pay the blood tax to the king and the Senate was temporarily left to the younger ones.
A generation of agents.
The three families together can provide 9 infantry squadrons, 1 cavalry squadron, and 1 experimental squadron under the command of the National Defense Forces system. The theoretical establishment includes 1080 infantry, 120 cavalry and 150 engineers. Such a unity of forces
Together, they can effectively protect their status in the Beyelan Auxiliary Legion, and have a greater say even in the face of other older nobles. When encountering danger, the three of them can also take care of each other.
This temporary team has decided that Sonia will be the spokesperson for external liaison, Nona and Kurala will be in charge of security, Dedeus will be in charge of military law, and the command and staff work will be handed over to Griffith and the people who are best at this matter.
It was in the hands of Berthier. It was accompanied by first-year classmates such as Gilles de Es and Joshua, as well as auxiliary personnel who had come from other places to provide warning and support.
When Griffith boarded the clipper, he found that Anna, Sonia's personal maid, was already waiting for everyone. There was also a young girl with a strong figure and strong momentum beside her.
Wearing a cavalry uniform and long boots, she looked heroic, like a sharp dagger, and saluted Sonia with her feet together in a military salute:
"Countess, quasi-knight, I am Kallen Abelon. I serve as the countess' bodyguard in the name of the count. I accept the command of quasi-knight in battle."
Griffith remembered. This was a trainee witcher who was incorporated into the Storm Troopers Squadron. Although he was young, he had extraordinary qualifications and was very grateful and loyal to the Earl family. With her by Sonia's side, Griffith would be able to
Gain greater flexibility in battle and personally lead the charge or conduct reconnaissance.
Everyone was busy along the way. Going into battle was a delicate job. This time was not a sudden battle, nor was it a college camping trip. The young nobles and Shutorals were not only responsible for their own safety and travel, but also for
Manage the marching and camping of more than a thousand cavalry under his command.
Although the army already has standing officers and senior sergeants assigned by each family to be responsible for daily work, in order to maintain the health and combat effectiveness of the soldiers, everyone still needs to pay attention to their diet, clothing and camping in advance, and cannot be sloppy in the slightest.
Beyeland's soldiers were not mules who could be fed a few pounds of bread every day. They had to be well fed and clothed before they could fight hard.
When Griffith followed the army on an expedition to the east, it was difficult to supply, and the long war almost depleted the inventory. The soldiers on the front line could only live a miserable life.
However, the combat location of this war is located within the northern border of the kingdom, close to densely populated towns and villages, with good roads, and warehouses in various places also have abundant inventory. The transportation and supply situation is much better, and the soldiers can no longer be regarded as
The mule is here to raise.
Griffith gathered everyone together and took out a big bag to show everyone, so that Sonia, who spent more than her monthly salary every day, would have an idea of the life of a soldier.
"The food ration prepared by the logistics department for each soldier includes daily 3 pounds of bread, 1 pound of meat, 1 small glass of wine or rum, 100 milliliters of olive oil, half a pound of dried vegetables and varying amounts of cheese.
, honey, dried fruits, snacks.
"When the supply of vegetables is insufficient, everyone relies on raisins. This food is plentiful and easy to preserve."
Griffith grabbed a large handful of raisins, dried figs and other dried fruits from his pocket and placed them on the table, and ate one himself first.
Sonia looked at the snacks rolling around and looked at Griffith in confusion: "These are really military supplies. Griffith, aren't they the sweets you brought yourself?"
Nona and Cruala both laughed. Cruala said while eating raisins: "Sweets? No, no, Miss Sonia, you underestimate Griffith. When it is difficult to resupply during a march or continuous battle, we will
Only then can you eat real sweets.”
Like a magic trick, she took out a large piece of honey biscuit and broke it into pieces to share with everyone. Griffith had eaten these biscuits in Raven. They were made from olive oil, honey, sesame seeds, dates and other high-calorie substances and then dried.
Dried sliced high-calorie food, suitable for consumption in the field.
"We soldiers are all sweethearts. If we don't eat this, we won't have enough physical strength," Nona also added, "Of course, we will also put a lot of salt in lunch and dinner to replenish the lost salt."
All in all, it is high in sugar and high in salt. Griffith nodded and listed them one by one on the paper for the young wizards.
During the march, it is necessary to ensure that the soldiers have clean water every day, otherwise the team will collapse quickly due to thirst and disease. The reserve of fresh water is also very demanding. Anywhere you camp, you must build a water tank at least five feet deep to store water.
Build a strong reservoir.
Each regular infantryman was equipped with a long sword, three hurling spears, a long shield, a feathered helmet, a breastplate, a hatchet, iron gloves, greaves and studded leather shoes, and sergeants and centurions also had an additional halberd. Each
The squads share two carts, which are used to carry luggage, armor, drinking water, saws, shovels, hoes, hammers, hanging baskets, ropes, wool blankets, sleeping bags, etc. Each infantry group, that is, 6 squadrons, requires additional equipment.
20 large carts were loaded with food, snacks, cooking utensils and spare weapons.
The 603 Technical Test Squadron will also be equipped with experimental weapons such as artillery, heavy matchlocks, and grenades, which will be tested during combat.
The entire army will also carry iron, wood, asphalt, tar, pottery and other military supplies to quickly establish a military camp.
Among the military personnel, there are also some doctors, blacksmiths, and engineers who are not in the establishment and are hired personnel. They do not have military status but have corresponding positions. They also need to be allocated a certain number of transportation vehicles, large animals, and military servants for their services. These high-tech personnel are very important to them.
The demand for high-quality rations is higher, and like Griffith, a large amount of honey and cheese are needed to maintain morale.
These are basic supplies and equipment, which are what is prepared during regular marches. If there is an emergency, various transportation vehicles, special supplies and large animals will be additionally allocated.
The combined strength of the three families' combat troops has exceeded 1,200. Including additional special personnel and military servants, the number will reach about 1,500, and the number of war horses, pack horses, mules and various livestock is at least 500.
This is only a quarter of the size of the Beyeland Auxiliary Corps. Zooming into the entire Teutonic cluster, it is an endless array of military formations and queues, and a huge convoy that blocks the road every moment. It is just
Just letting it move can make the commander and staff exhausted mentally and physically.
Fortunately, shipping on the quiet sea can save a lot of journeys and the transportation cost is also low. After hundreds of years of repairs, Beyeland and Odessa have complete roads and warehouses from the interior to the border, which can greatly reduce losses.
Near dusk on the third day, Griffith and Sonia arrived in Odessa. Lieutenant Lean of the Storm Squadron, test warrant officer Senamon, Sequence 9 "recruit" Desai Dalt and Vero of the Spellbreaker Pathway
Paxiu, who was born in Na, was already waiting for them at the dock.