Chapter 690 About the deployment of the Bafeng Mountain Expeditionary Force
February, Old World, Brittany, town of Jean, castle of the Dukes of Leine.
In the quiet and spacious master bedroom of the castle, Ryan was lying on the soft bed with a look of saltiness on his face. He covered his face with a pillow and was still lying in bed, even though the warm winter sun outside the window had penetrated through the glass.
The windows and curtains shone on him, but Ryan still had no intention of getting up.
Even two months after the Winter Veil Festival, Ryan was not idle. The material reserves and troop mobilization for the expedition to the Eight Peaks Mountains were already being carried out secretly. Hadrian, who had just returned from Lustria, hardly paused at all.
Prepare to go to Haimen Pass with your men, where you will strengthen the stronghold and prepare to establish logistics facilities.
Lion rejected Belegar's proposal to set off from Karak-Norn (also known as Karak-Copperhill Fort) located in the southern part of the Black Mountains, although Belegar believed that starting from Karak-Copperhill Fort could save military expenses and at the same time
See if you can get some of the dwarfs from Karak-Copperhill Keep
In order to obtain human reinforcements and copper mine resources, Kelian firmly believed that starting from Barak-Haimen Pass was the right way. Bordeaux's Poseidon Fleet would provide escort for this expeditionary force. After landing from Barak-Haimen Pass, the expeditionary force would directly
Head east and go straight to Junku Castle, the greenskin stronghold located in the east of Haimen Pass.
Belegar reluctantly agreed with Ryan's opinion. The King of the Eight Peaks kept muttering that it would be very expensive. First of all, it was the cost of entrusting the Poseidon Fleet to transport and escort, and then there was the heavy tax of Barak-Haimen Pass.
King Byrnov-Dragonhammer is a greedy and stubborn person, and he will definitely take advantage of this opportunity to make a lot of money.
Wouldn't it be better to use this money to hire more dwarf rangers or other mercenaries? You humans are just hypocritical, can't stand the suffering, and don't know how to save money.
These were Belegar's original words. He always felt that it was too wasteful for Lane to start the Eight Peaks Mountain strategy from Haimen Pass. He just saw that Brother Lane helped us a lot along the way. The warriors of the Angland clan should aggrieve themselves a little.
Just accept Brother Lane’s request!
After hearing this, Ryan felt extremely speechless. Master Baylor was obviously taking advantage of small things and suffering big losses!
Yes, starting from Tongshan Fort can save some money, and there is no need for the Poseidon Fleet to send it, but how much more distance will it take? Moreover, starting from Tongshan Fort, you have to pass through the Border Prince Territory. During the invasion of Tamu Khan,
The chaos of the Border Prince's territory is now in flames, with many Chaos deserters and those who have worked hard to
Some of the Chaos Dwarves who retreated during the Battle of Er still stayed in the border prince territory to make trouble. God knows how many battles they will encounter along the way? Without Haimen Pass as a logistics base, attacking Bafeng Mountain is a one-shot deal! If they cannot defeat it, there will be no way out.
If it is interrupted and the logistics cannot keep up, this expeditionary force will be doomed!
There are hundreds of thousands of greenskins and nearly 100,000 Skaven within the Eight Peaks Mountain!
Also, are the knights going to follow the dwarves to delve into the leyline network?
There is no way, we can only say that the stubbornness of the dwarves is deep in the bone marrow. Stubbornness, tradition, and sticking to the rules are not derogatory terms in the dwarf dictionary, but commendatory terms. The dwarves are proud to maintain tradition, maintain order, and liquidate their hatred.
Dwarves will always view new things with hostility and rejection unless they are forced to do so.
Until recently, the Dwarf Engineers Association of the Angrond clan was still debating whether to equip the elites of the Angrond clan with the new Iron Dragon Hand rocket launchers, and whether to hire dwarf helicopters and dwarves from Haimen Pass.
The bomber group assisted in the attack on the Eight Peaks Mountains, and many Angronds
The long-bearded dwarf of the clan firmly opposed it, saying that the laws of our ancestors are immutable. How we lost Bafeng Mountain, we have to get it back. Firearms, rocket launchers, rotor helicopters and other things are objects of strange skill, far less than the rune hammer.
Together with the Rune Battle Ax, it is reliable and gives the dwarves a sense of peace of mind.
Ryan was so depressed that he wanted to bang his head against the wall. What time of day is it now? If you have something powerful, why don’t you come up with it quickly?
Fortunately, Belegar has lost again and again, and the King of the Eight Peaks Mountain is still relatively clear-headed. Against all opinions, he said that in order to regain the Eight Peaks Mountain and eliminate hatred, he must fight for all the power. If this can go smoothly.
If Belegar went on an expedition, it would be the fourth time that Belegar had launched a war to regain the Eight Peaks Mountains. The real king of the Eight Peaks Mountains had a vague premonition in his heart.
Maybe this opportunity is Belegar's last chance. His clan has long been exhausted, and the dwarves' new force has basically been exhausted. If he can't succeed with Ryan's full help, then maybe there will never be another one in the future.
Opportunity.
While Ryan was suffocating with his pillow and thinking wildly, Veronica had already gotten up.
The Witch of Gloria was severely injured both in body and soul this time. As a result, she rested in bed for many days before she could barely walk. Occasionally she needed help. Seeing Ryan still lying in bed, Veronica stretched out a hand.
He stepped directly on the pillow with his tender pink feet and said impatiently: "Ryan, you lazy idiot, get up quickly! You promised me yesterday that you would take me out for a walk today!"
"I didn't, dear, don't talk nonsense." The pillow that Ryan covered his face was stepped on and made a pit. When the Duke saw that Veronica was already up, he simply let himself lie down with the word "big".
He closed his eyes against the sunlight coming in from the window: "It's not impossible to take you out for a walk, but you probably can't walk a few steps, right?"
"Then you can take me for a walk inside the castle. I've been lying down for more than two weeks and it's so boring." Veronica's charming face had a faint blush: "I mean, there is
Of course it's a good thing that you stay with me, but I can't always be your bed-warming maid, right?"
"Morgiana had to recuperate for several years. My dear, you are lucky that you only need to recuperate for three months." Ryan reached out and held one of Veronica's crystal-clear little feet, gently
She pinched the smooth and beautiful feet of Witch of Gloria and said with a smile: "Okay, I promise you, wherever you want to go, it will only be within the castle!"
One of Veronica's beautiful feet was held by Ryan and she was unsteady, so she had to quickly shake off Ryan's hand. She adjusted her long elf satin nightgown, sat on the bedside, and chatted with Ryan: "Well, I
I want to go inside Orika’s pale garden.”
"That must be done with Orica's consent. I promised her that unless she agrees, I will not bring anyone into the Pale Courtyard. That is her territory, just like I will not bring anyone into your Dawn Wizard casually.
The same as the private area of the tower." Ryan put his hands behind his head, and Duke Mousilon said casually: "Olica will come in later, you can discuss it with her, or change places."
"..." Veronica's face didn't look good when she thought of the evil intentions of the dark elves. During this period of time, Sulia generously allowed Ryan to live with her, but in fact Veronica still didn't enjoy it.
It's enough for two people, because Orica always joins them.
Completely different from Sulia who only wanted to be with the Lady of the Lake, Veronica was not very particular about this aspect. She thought for a while: "Then... let's go to the Lady of the Lake's courtyard and discuss it.
Your strategy for Bafong Mountain, enjoy the hot springs and then have a picnic?”
"That's okay." Ryan nodded and said with a smile: "Then do you want to call Sulia and Olika? Or is it just the two of us?"
"Of course." Veronica smiled sweetly: "Those are your wife and your personal maid, how can you not call them?"
"Okay, let me get ready." Ryan finally decided to get up. At about the same time, the dark elf maid also opened the door to the room. She pushed the dining cart in. Olica was wearing a black and white maid dress with a white suspender as usual.
Wearing stockings and black stiletto heels, she looked at Veronica and Ryan chatting, a little inexplicable emotion flashed in her amber eyes: "Master, Ms. Veronica, breakfast is here."
"Okay." Ryan and Veronica both got up and changed their clothes. Ryan changed into a heavy ducal dress, and put on a bearskin coat and a cloak with a golden Holy Grail pattern. Veronica was in Orica.
With the help of her friend, she changed into the Lingluo Bingmei waltz reddish butterfly dress, and by the way, she also put on a set of jewelry that belonged to her, making it simple.
The makeup made Witch of Gloria's face look bright and moving, with a hint of joy on her delicate facial features, just like the warm sun blooming in winter. Veronica put on a pair of black velvet with lace patterns.
Pantyhose, she hesitated for a moment, then shook her head, took out a pair of brown one-line back strap high heels and put them on.
Due to Veronica's mobility difficulties, Sulia allowed Veronica to have breakfast in the master bedroom, but Ryan had to go to the dining room to have breakfast with Sulia. According to Olica, Sulia was already waiting for him.
After more than ten minutes, he gave Veronica a good morning kiss and hurried out: "See you later, my dear."
"Well, see you later, my dear." Veronica watched Ryan go out, and then stood up with the help of Olika: "Oh, please be gentle, Ms. Olika, I didn't offend you, did I?"
"Of course not, Ms. Veronica." There was a hint of jealousy and uncontrollable greed in Olika's amber eyes: "But you know, the master actually gave that to you!"
"Why, am I not worthy?" Veronica sat on the chair angrily, her hands on her hips: "I was the first to be with him, earlier than all of you, I came first."
"Hahaha, when I was in Nagaros, my favorite was a sorceress with a temper like you, Miss Veronica." Olica smiled even sweeter: "Kane likes this kind of sacrifice, pale
The Queen likes this stubborn soul."
"...Can't we all live in harmony?" Veronica was obviously frightened. She was in a bad state now, and she had seen with her own eyes Orika's various vicious methods and weird drugs and magic. She didn't dare to do it for the time being.
Face off with Orika.
"If we weren't living in harmony, I would have chopped you into pieces and hung your scalp on my chest." Olica said sweetly: "Okay, let's have breakfast. The master should be with you later.
Let’s discuss the expedition to Bafeng Mountain.”
"Are you going this time too?" Veronica sipped the milk.
"The master asked me to help. Anyway, we have to deal with greenskins, ratmen or other things this time. There is no need to talk about chivalry. Your magic focuses too much on killing and group damage. My dark magic can provide more convenience.
." Olica said indifferently: "
Mrs. Sulia will not go this time. She will take care of the children at home. Aurora and Ms. Teresa are busy preparing for the construction of MI7. Everything is being prepared. It is impossible for the master to take only the two of us.
He is a wizard, and he means to ask you to send a group of witches."
"A coven of witches...I have no problem, but the funds to dispatch..." Veronica heard a little funny: "This is not a small amount of money."
"Do you think the master can't afford it?" Orika asked back: "Or are you unwilling to devote your strength to this great expedition?"
"Very good, it seems we understand each other." Veronica said quite directly: "You are the master of everything anyway, but I have to consider my coven."
"Yes, but I think you must understand, Ms. Veronica, there are many wizards and many fighting priests in this world." Orica added a glass of milk for Veronica: "If you don't want to go, the master will find one."
other people."
"I didn't say not to go." Veronica said impatiently: "As long as the treatment of my witch group is settled, I don't have to pay for it, but my witch group can't work in vain."
"It seems that we have reached an agreement?" Orica possessed her and said in Veronica's ear.
"Barely so."
After simply finishing breakfast, Veronica and Orica went to the Lady of the Lake Courtyard to meet Ryan and Sulia. Today, Sulia was wearing a harmonious mocha-colored cotton-soft palace skirt with a white t-shirt on the outside.
Wearing a fox fur coat, her long and straight legs were wrapped in flesh-colored pantyhose and a pair of leather boots. Seeing Sulia appear, Veronica immediately said enthusiastically: "Sister Sulia! Good morning."
"It's Veronica, do you feel better?" Sulia also showed a standard aristocratic smile when she saw Veronica: "If you encounter any problems, just tell me or Sylvia, we
I will help you make arrangements, the most important thing for you now is to take good care of yourself."
"No, no, I'll just rest for a month or two and it will be fine." Veronica's posture was very low: "Thank you for your concern."
Orica looked at Veronica's arrogant look and snorted softly.
After a brief introduction, Ryan led a few people into the pavilion in the Lady of the Lake courtyard. Thanks to the divine power of the Lake Fairy, this courtyard is always full of flowers in all seasons. Several people sat around the table in the pavilion.
, Sulia said directly to Ryan: "So, you, Belega, Veronica and Olica are the ones planning to go on the expedition? In addition, Armand, Juan, Hex and Lops will also
Going with you?"
"Yes, the Eight Peaks Mountain Expedition will be an unprecedented expedition. We will have to march thousands of kilometers." Ryan nodded: "I estimate that Britannia will dispatch 10,000 knights and knight retinues this time, plus additional
This time, the Kingdom of Knights will send more than 20,000 troops, and I will personally lead the expedition as the King of Knights."
"How many people can the dwarves send out?" Sulia looked at the map. Twenty thousand people was not a sufficient number of troops in the eyes of the female knight, but too many people would indeed put great pressure on the logistics. This is the Great Expedition, isn't it?
When fighting on the doorstep of one's own home, one cannot rely on food from the enemy. There is really nothing to eat in a bad place, so Ryan's requirements for the army are to be more refined but not more expensive.
"The Angland clan has raised an army of approximately 5,000 people, plus the dwarf army hired by Belegar at a high price and willing to participate in the Eight Peaks Mountain expedition, there are about 3,000 people, and the total is 8,000 people." Ryan.
Frowning: "This force is smaller than expected, but this is all the troops Belegar can gather."
"In addition, it is said that King Belega has also signed an employment contract with an ogre tribe. Maybe we can hire more mercenaries from Haimen Pass after we arrive at Haimen Pass. Therefore, the combined strength of Belega and I
About 30,000 people." Ryan
He briefly introduced: "The strong men of the Holy Domain who are going out this time are me, Orica, Veronica, and King Beleja himself. After awakening the souls of the ancestors, and with the blessing of the heroic spirit of King Luen, the first king of the Eight Peaks Mountain,
You can maintain the strength of the sanctuary for a short period of time."
"In addition, the chief rune craftsman of Iron Peak, Thorek Ironbrow, has also responded to Belegar's call. If we can reach the Titan Gate in Eight Peaks Mountain, the rune craftsman Thorek Ironbrow and him
The Brotherhood of the Anvil, the Iron Guards and the Granite Artillery Battalion came to support us."
After briefly introducing the troops confirmed to participate in the war, Sulia was still a little worried: "Then including Veronica and her witch group, your troops still seem a bit weak. Ryan, if you just fight like this, you guys will
This expedition will be quite difficult."
"In addition, there are some troops and heroes whose participation is uncertain, such as..." Ryan wanted to continue, but the maid Sylvia had quickly approached from the outside: "Duke, Mrs. Sulia, there are
The guests are coming."
"Who?" Ryan put down his baton.
"It's Araloth, the brave man of the wood elves. He wants to see you for something."
After hearing this, Ryan smiled. He reached out and grabbed a handful of shining white gold diamonds from the white jade plate on the courtyard table. The dazzling light and pure white color made the Duke's smile become more playful.