Chapter 580 What is that? A dike? A city wall? A big tree, I think it is a tree...
The Beyelan army summoned by the dictator Salorian exceeded 400,000, of which the 200,000 troops that were immediately ready for combat were the 200,000 troops that were gradually gathered in Sevastro - this army had 160,000 new senators and Confederate infantry, 4
Thousands of cavalry and artillery formed an independent cavalry corps and a direct artillery column, as well as 4,700 official Beyonders.
The entire Canaanite army fighting against Bijran has 60,000 combat troops, including 10,000 pure-blood elves and 50,000 half-elves. Since the burning of Canaan, a large number of half-elves and humans have fled southward, and even those who remain,
Even if you are loyal for the time being, it will be difficult to form a huge army immediately.
According to the National Defense Mobilization Act proposed by Paulus, Canaan needed to recruit as many mercenaries as possible for the upcoming war.
"There are many creatures willing to fight, as long as the price is right."
Lord Provis, "The Ruler of the Law," pointed out that he could recruit 30,000 orcs and troll barbarian mercenaries in a short period of time.
Lord Galilei Gato's plan to "imprison in the starry sky" is even more astonishing. He is planning to gather the mutated withered ones in Canaan City and Xia Long's army - with the help of sufficient magic power and powerful sealed objects, he can control these monsters in
It is technically feasible, and this will add at least 40,000 troops to Canaan.
Calculating only the combat strength, the Canaanite Senate would have an army of 130,000 to face the 200,000 men of Beijeran.
At the same time, Canaan has considerable high-level combat power - even though the population is far less than humans, the elves still have extraordinary combat power that far exceeds humans.
Even without considering the withered spells and barbarian mercenaries, and not counting the convenience of the battlefield being close to Canaan, the number of formal Beyonders above sequence 8 on both sides is still 16,000 versus 4,700.
After the promulgation of Salorian's magic blockade decree, spellcasters are no longer able to fight for Bijran. The Canaanite army has an overwhelming advantage in quantity and quality on the mysterious side.
"We not only have Colossus," Lord Provis once again emphasized his superiority and belief in victory to the tribesmen, "human beings are just numerous, like bugs. They will soon discover that the power of God's followers is greater than that of nightmares.
It’s even more terrifying, beyond any imagination of their shriveled, uncivilized brains!”
Then you can definitely defeat Griffith's 200,000 troops face to face... Galadia almost laughed out loud several times while observing the meeting.
After calculating the combat strength of both the enemy and ourselves, the panic in Canaan became less serious. The elves realized that they had a powerful force in their hands that could deny the whole world. Once the Kingdom of God with thousands of years of accumulation
Mobilized, humans will never be able to stop it.
Of course, there are also elves who suggest improving the plan.
Melrose, Chief Psychic Development Supervisor, proposed: "When a miracle is about to happen, the plan must be foolproof. If we can kill Griffith immediately and summon the wishing device, that would be the best..."
This opinion attracted a chorus of approval, and Master Provis immediately turned ugly. The mysterious power of Canaan is indeed powerful, but the extraordinary beings of Bijelan are by no means incompetent - in high-level confrontations, the extraordinary people
It is extremely difficult to avoid detection and prediction when planning an ambush.
A more feasible plan is to lure Griffith to a specific location, have Galadia raid with a high-level sealed artifact, and defeat or hold back Griffith before Beyelan can react. A large number of elders and extraordinary people will then rush in.
arrive.
Paulus, who was formulating tactics, sighed helplessly. As a professional soldier, he understood the current situation more clearly than the elders:
"The loss of three legions and more than 40,000 veterans in one battle was a severe blow to a country. The general will be infamy for thousands of years. The king was so angry that he banged his head against the wall and groaned for the rest of his life, asking others to return his legions.
"But times have changed. We lost 40,000 people last month, and this month humans will gather another 400,000. We cannot match this ability to assemble troops."
No, times have changed, my lord... Galadia lowered her head, her mind spinning rapidly——
Are the Senate so desperate? They even thought of asking me to ambush their guardian knight. There must be many senators here who suspect that he is my boyfriend. This... feels a bit official. I am worried that I will not have the chance to go.
What about Homemon Watts...
It seems that a person's fate not only depends on individual efforts, but also takes into account the process of history.
All the elders were also fully aware of the crisis. Some even whispered that they couldn't even think of killing Griffith, and if it was impossible, just destroy one piece of his equipment.
"Griffith's main threat to Colossus is speed. If his flying ability can be destroyed..." Paulus was a decent soldier and felt extremely ashamed of making an assassination plan. "Your Highness, it is not right to make such a plan."
My original intention. As a soldier, I actually want to use such methods..."
"You don't have to worry about it, General," Galadia said without any hesitation, "It is my honor to serve Canaan."
Lord Provis asked: "So, how are you going to lure Griffith out? A letter will undoubtedly not be enough. He will definitely be suspicious."
Galadia shook her head: "Don't bother, I know where he will go. And I will wait there."
"What about equipment? How to choose tactics? Please be careful. During the initial period of contact, you may face two enemies with Hand of God specifications alone." Lord Provis' tone became stern, "Your Highness,
I must draw your attention to the example of Tiberion and Aaron -
"The honor of becoming a wishing vessel tightly connects you to Canaan. We will know every detail of the battle."
The atmosphere in the Senate was as cold as ice. Several senators could hardly restrain themselves from standing up to accuse the demigods of being rude.
However, Provis had no scruples. He was like a madman who lost his eyes and put all his hopes of getting back his money on the next move:
"Your Highness, don't forget. You are connected to the source of Canaan's magic power. The consciousness and infinite magic power of the wishing device will come to you.
"Keep in mind your proper posture and wield huge magic power without any hesitation!"
…
"The wishing device's binding on Galadia is the same as Aaron's.
"The curse brought about by the power of the virtual realm will take away humanity and show a ruthless face - all just for the erosion of high-ranking will and power.
"According to my calculations, Galadia has an almost unlimited supply of magic power and can continuously release attacks equivalent to the release of zero-level sealed objects."
Sonia has a thick research notebook. Since the Rite of the Chosen One, she has been studying this increasingly terrifying mystery.
Griffith and his friends gathered at the harbor headquarters to discuss next steps.
After the dictator promulgated the magic blockade order, the magic towers and teleportation arrays in various places can no longer be used. As a result, the actions of senior commanders in Beyelan have become very inconvenient.
The army set off from Bayerland around the clock to assemble at Sebasto. Griffith only had this short interval to go to Homonworth.
"You will definitely meet Galadia in Homemonworth! I have no evidence, but I just know it!" the countess said firmly, "I will go with you. If I have to, I can...
"
"Thank you, Sonia, but a high-intensity battle may break out in Homemonworth; I need you and Count Larmore to fight for the release of Count Chalon in Beyeland," Griffith pressed Sonia lightly.
hand, "See you in Sebasto."
How could the countess be willing to listen?
"Griffith is right," Lana said, "I need clues about Fiona. Count Sharon must know something. The clues are hidden in their family bloodline."
When Fiona was mentioned, Sonia was silent. She thought for a while and nodded seriously to Griffith and Lana.
What happened to the Summer Dragon Legion and Fiona? What secrets do Tiberion and Aaron hide? Are there any other conspiracies? There are countless clues that must be investigated, and Griffith feels that he is overwhelmed.
He turned to Amber: "Any news on Cassian Rorschach?"
"The investigation team led by Lord Seer Gryffindor and Miss Mirantis have tracked down his hiding place," Amber replied, "They will definitely bring you satisfactory information!"
"Very well, what about the firepower of the fleet?"
Alandel brought encouraging news: "The secret weapon developed by Roland has been delivered, and he himself will join us with his army."
That's good.
Griffith tapped the table lightly, stood up and said:
"Next, prepare for the battle at Homemonworth!"
…
Homemonworth has been evacuated, as have neighboring towns.
The old castle has become a corner of a nightmare. Under the dark sky, ashes flying from an incinerator are flying, covering the toppled towers, forests and canyons. In the space as far as the eye can see, all the breath of life has withered.
There is no trace of human beings, and the birds and animals are extinct.
The decayed corpses are like weathered sculptures, standing abruptly in the ashes. They are twisted, gathered like vines, and entangled, like a bunch of mutated flowers and leaves, about to form a transcendent human being in this gray and withered nothingness.
of madness.
Just witnessing this sight is unnerving.
Griffith walked over the ashes, Erza, Lana, Alandel, Ophelia, Midianmaia, Amber, Russell, and Murat watched him walk into an collapsed mage tower.
.
"What is that place?"
"This location, I remember, is the library, Silver Moon Tower..."
"Are you studying in such a shabby place?"
To be continued...