At 4 a.m., the powerful biological clock wakes Neo up from his sleep
In the iron lunch box placed on a pebble outside the campfire, the soup was still warm. I added a few pieces of firewood to the campfire. I went outside the cave to wipe my face with snow, ate simply, and then packed my bags in an orderly manner.
When Neo went out in the afternoon, Dave had already taken out the armor from the bag and wiped it one by one. It can be seen that he took care of the work very carefully.
Because he is the only son of Mammeris, Dave does not have to study part-time in a baron's or viscount's house, but this does not mean that his daily life is very leisurely. Dave even takes care of grooms, chores, and waiters.
It is part of the warehouse of the Mamores family. The specific job is to be responsible for the inventory and maintenance of metal equipment including weapons and armor. If there is any damage, usually contact Neo for repair. In addition, Difu also takes time to study history every day.
, Etiquette, military, music, fighting and other courses have never been easy, but they have also cultivated a high overall quality, as well as a mind and ability that are much better than those of their peers.
Neo glanced at Dev who was sleeping against the stone wall. He was quite optimistic about this young man, otherwise he would not have suggested that he go to study in an institution affiliated with the Glorious Holy See. Yes, that kind of place is very good at training and cultivating people, but
It is also very torturous. If you are not tough enough, you will be discouraged by the endless blows and fierce competition and become unable to recover.
"There is no shortcut to struggle and mutual support!" Neo thought to himself.
In terms of armor for this operation, Neo only chose rough leather armor with lining, as well as greaves and arm armor, which are the standard light weapons for swordfighters.
The greaves are from the feet to the knees, and the arm armors are from the fingers to the elbows. For swordfighters, they are not only armors, but also the most basic weapons. Especially the toe tips, fist surfaces, and the convex nail pyramids on the elbows and knees are eye-catching.
You can tell at a glance that these are lethal weapons
Although the voice was very soft, the sound of Neo putting on the armor still woke up Div. It was not a big problem. After more than a day of repair, Div's condition has recovered.
Seeing that Dave woke up, Neo didn't say anything. Although Dave was only 14 years old as he continued to work on himself, if he competed with an ordinary adult, he would definitely not win as an adult. In addition, with his excellent psychological quality, Neo
He has always been regarded as a young man, and Dave himself hopes so.
"What time is it?" Dave rubbed his eyes and sat up, asking softly.
"4." Neo moved his wrist, then grasped it a few more times to confirm that there was no obstruction, and then completely buckled the small adjustment mechanism. Neo's gauntlet was made very finely. It can be said that he was 'exquisitely made'
'Mainly through the production of gauntlets, not only his own, but also all the gauntlets that he repaired, the users all say that they are good
"Going to Cropp?" Dave stood up gently and came to help Neo.
Although it can be done by one person, it can be faster if there is someone to help put it on. Neo did not refuse Dave's kindness, everything was natural.
Neo nodded and tightened the leather cord on the outside of his thighs. The leather cord was connected in the air hole of the leather pants. Pulling the top, the two pieces of leather were close to each other, and the entire leather pants became tight. Tie a slip knot, and then
Fasten the leather straps on the outside one by one, and then you are done tying up one thigh.
Swordfighters are different from ordinary warriors and heavy-armored warriors. They are required to move like wind and silently, so the armor worn by swordfighters is very close-fitting, exquisite and practical. Generally, heavy armor is not chosen and it is not tight and seamless.
The whole body armor rarely has inner chain armor and outer plate armor. For sword fighters, anything that affects their agility is a burden. They will choose weapons and carrying items according to the needs of the specific situation.
"If you kill a swordfighter, don't expect to find the money bag. Sell his armor and weapons to the blacksmith. Maybe you will get some surprises." This ironic sentence can explain the problem quite well. 1. Swordfighters will Try not to carry extra items 2. The armors and weapons they use are all carefully crafted and often have exquisite and unique creative designs.
There is also a semi-joking saying that goes like this: "To identify a warrior's expertise, just look at the weapon and its position. The one who carries the sword is a swordsman, the one who carries the sword is a heavy warrior, and the one who carries the 'turtle shell' is a shield Warriors, those who are shirtless and holding battle axes and war hammers are berserkers, and those who are equipped with swords, shields, bows, spears and crossbows (small hand crossbows) are rookie warriors."
Swordfighters don't carry weapons on their waists, and their quivers, bows, and daggers are all somewhat different from ordinary equipment. This ensures that the swordfighters won't make any noise even if they jump up and down. Even their money bags are. The belt is in the form of a pocket, and they are stuffed one by one, side by side without touching each other. It is said that some businessmen learned this trick and sewed coin armor. I don’t know if it is true or not. Neo has never seen it anyway.
Wear thin armor, then put on a cotton blouse, fur collar and leggings, all of which can be taken off with a pull of a rope. These are the cotton clothes that Neo asked Miriam to use the skins of hunted animals and the minions of darkness. It was made. It was cut and sewn based on the semi-finished product. It was finished in one afternoon. Miriam's craftsmanship was not beautiful as usual, but it was densely sewn and strong enough. Neo also liked it very much.
Single sword and yew bow, Neo is only equipped with these two weapons this time
"Prepare your bags after dawn. We may have to leave here when I come back," Neo warned before leaving.
"Well, be careful yourself"
After watching Neo leave, Dave re-covered the firewood fence made of branches and rough grass. The cave was in the shape of an inverted L. At night, the firelight was easily reflected on the stone wall opposite, and the firewood fence could block some wind and cold. It was simple. Practical, it was added by Dave, and Neo even praised him for it.
Neo is also accompanied by white socks during this operation. One is to save time, and the other is to save energy.
Neo felt that the communication and tacit understanding between himself and White Socks still needed to be improved, and in his opinion, White Socks must undergo some special training in order to become a qualified comrade. After arriving in the field, Neo left White Socks to find it on his own. place to rest or play, he sneaked in from the west of Cropp
To the west of Cropp is a broad-leaved and deciduous mixed forest. You can easily see plants such as locust, heather, holly, and gray alder. The density is average and they only exist as a barrier. The entire forest stretches from the east to the east. To the west, it’s just over two hundred meters thick.
After adjusting the temporary forehead protector wrapped with a cloth band on his lower forehead and the deep hood, Neo stepped into the forest.
The use of forehead protectors is more common among rogues. It is not mainly to protect the forehead, but to block light. Some war helmets have a small forward-turned brim for the same purpose. It blocks direct light and makes it easier for the user to move quickly in areas with severe light intensity differences. Adjust visibility
Neo uses a forehead protector, mainly to cover his eyes
As a person with "dark vision", Neo's eyes will emit light like a wolf in the dark night, which is even more obvious after turning into a werewolf. This is called "starlight eyes"
Like this time, if Neo has enough preparation time, he will make some adjustments to the utensils and supplies, and use a different way of seeing things than usual. In short, it is a "thief-like eyebrow" to avoid being discovered by the enemy. 'Will-o'-the-wisps in the woods'
This kind of small forest is not enough to feed the little beasts. It is quiet and quiet. Walking through it quietly, you can't feel the awe and awe of the deep mountains and old forests. It breeds some hazy and romantic feelings. It's really a pity that Neo lacks that at the moment.
It's poetic, especially after discovering the trap
Just close to the village, Neo noticed the presence of the alarm trip lock.
A trip lock is a type of trap. The site layout of the ones in front of me is okay and can be considered satisfactory, but the layout is very rough, and there is no spiritual creativity to speak of. It is obviously more in line with the characteristics of traps set by soldiers.
Neo had the experience of training with the army twice. It was a military training activity in which Erdrit led the private soldiers of various lords. One summer, one winter, and then summer again... This alternated, each time lasting for one month.
month, the purpose is to enhance the group consciousness and group fighting ability of the private soldiers, as well as the so-called military literacy. In the words of those arrogant officers: "Let you ragtag group look more or less like professional soldiers!"
"Common people, both thieves and bandits, look like professional soldiers, hum!" Neo doesn't have a good impression of professional soldiers. At least so far, what he has seen is not good, and it is inevitable that he has some prejudices in his heart. But this time, look at this
It also means that they are not a good group of birds!
After crossing the alarm area, Cropp's house was already in sight. Neo stood quietly behind a tree, making full use of his ears and sense of smell.
Soon, after he found the location of the sentry and noted it down, Neo changed his position and identified the location of another sentry. Then based on his own experience, he found the most ideal entry point between the two hidden sentries.
point
After choosing the route, Neo continued to wait for about ten minutes. By this time, it was already past 5:30 in the morning.
Put aside those unshakable habits and develop the habit of going to bed early and getting up early. This is the time when people are sleepiest and sleep the most soundly in a day. The surprise attack at dawn is mostly due to this factor.
Neo took off the outer leather smock, pressed the yew bow tire, hung up the bowstring and locked it, stretched it to make sure it was correct, then checked himself from head to toe to make sure there were no omissions, and took a deep breath.
He breathed and shot out fiercely. His running posture was as stretched as a cheetah, his limbs swayed powerfully, his upper body leaned forward slightly, and each step was about 7 meters. Within 3 seconds, Neo rushed out of about 30 meters.
distance, but the sound of stepping on the snow is very small
Of the two sentries, one of them felt nothing, while the other felt that something seemed to be shaking at the end of his line of sight to the north. When he cast his gaze lazily, how could he capture any valuable targets?
People on night duty know that this kind of "dazzling eyes" occurs not ten times a night, but eight times a night. If you care about it again and again, you have to torment yourself. So the sentry continued to shrink and stomped lightly.
Feet, his eyes wandered slowly, he breathed and rubbed his hands from time to time. This was a special warning from above, and he himself was more diligent in his duties. Normally, at this time, he would have to use a small wooden stick to support it to ensure that his eyelids did not fight.
He pressed against the wooden wall of a wooden house, sensing the movement of wind and grass while calming his rapidly rising chest. About 15 seconds later, Neo moved again. His target this time was the most threatening, in the small bell tower of the village hall.
The guy on sentry duty
With his bow resting on his shoulder, sleeves rolled up, and a military blanket draped around him, the sentry was hunkering down in the cold, dozing off with half-closed eyes and being dragged out of the warm bed to stay on guard for half the night in this kind of weather. He was wearing thick clothes and a blanket, but the cold still penetrated hard, making him shiver from time to time. Fortunately, he still had a bottle of wine in his arms, thinking about it, and took a sip from time to time to drive away the cold and pass the time. Otherwise, this It’s so hard to endure the night
There was snow on the ground, and the dark clouds in the sky had dispersed. The night was much brighter than usual, and it was easier to see anything big moving. This made people relax their vigilance, so much so that Neo even stood up from the corner of the room with his arms raised. Climbing up to the roof, the sentry didn't even notice
The sloping tiled roof, when covered with snow, is both slippery and prone to making noise, but Neo is able to walk as steady, light and silent as a cat. This is not a racial talent, but a swordfighter. The key to this technique is the rapid alternation of the body's center of gravity between the two feet, just like a balance beam, swinging left and right with a small frequency and a small amplitude.
A small bell tower is like a carriage basket mounted on the roof ridge. The roof line is almost at the level of a person's thigh. The main problem with attacking people in the bell tower from the roof is concealment.
The last step of the road was thrilling for Neo. The target was getting closer and closer. He only needed to turn around unintentionally to find him. Neo felt that his heart was in his throat and his breath disappeared.
finally……
There was a sudden sharp pain in the back of his head. The sentry's vision went dark, and he immediately lost consciousness. Neo stretched out his hand and caught the sentry's limp body in time.
One minute later, the sentry was tied tightly to one of the four pillars of the small bell tower. He was blindfolded, stuffed with rags in his mouth and strangled with a rope. He couldn't even think of screaming when he woke up.
Taking off the medicine pestle-like clock's tongue, Neo turned around and began to conduct a simple body search on the sentry, and soon found the military badge, which was engraved with: Sauls City Guards
He reached out and hooked the hook on the top beam of the wall clock, and stretched it downwards with even force. It was very strong. Neo tied an extra rope on the hook, and then climbed the rope and slowly slid down. The spiral staircase leading to the bell tower was made of wood. It's hard to get a good feel for this thing, and it's hard to keep it from making any noise when walking.
After going down to the bottom, there was a corridor running parallel to the inner hall. Neo waited quietly for 10 seconds for the coldness in his body to subside before entering the corridor and turning left to go to the inner hall.
The door of the inner hall was ajar. Neo had seen the villagers discuss matters here several times, and he was quite familiar with the layout: the door opened on the far west side. When entering, there were bookshelves against the wall on the left, facing a large table, and on the right There are four rows of eight benches in total. Next to it is a small wooden platform with a podium in the middle. Two large round ceiling lamps are hung from the roof. They light wax. The villagers use them very sparingly...
In the corridor, Neo smelled a strong smell of alcohol, sweat, and foot odor. He heard the snores of a sound sleeper and gently opened the ajar door. He saw a mess and the table was full of things. Wine pots, glasses, meat, and bread were just thrown on the table casually, soaking in the wine. There were many chairs scattered on the ground around, and wooden boards were set up to serve as temporary beds. There were people lying down and upright in the hall. There were 7 people, and the most exaggerated one was sleeping on a wooden platform. He actually had a bed brought from somewhere. It seemed like he was somewhat privileged.
Just like the last time he dealt with the dark cultists in the Malfoy Hotel in Tulip Town, Neo took out the anesthetic he had prepared and let the guys sniff for a slightly different purpose. Last time it was for better killing, this time it was for capture.
After pouring the medicine on the 'seven pigs', Neo calmly walked out of the hall and climbed up the wooden stairs to the bell tower. Sure enough, it was making a squeaking sound. When he got to the top, he saw that the sentry showed signs of waking up, so he took it.
The 'bell tongue' hit this guy's head again, and the concussion continued.
After taking the rope and returning to the hall, Neo enthusiastically performed painless upper arm dislocation surgery for the city guards one by one. He removed the upper arm bone from the shoulder and then lifted it up like a bag. Each of them leaned against a wooden board, that was them.
The kind used to build a bed. The legs are tied from the ankles to the wooden board, and then the next person is tied in the same way. A long rope is connected to the "seven pigs", which is enough, and then the next step is to tear it into pieces.
Cloak, blindfold, gag, twist into a cloth rope and tie it through the mouth, tied together with a wooden board, done!
Neo put the chairs on the wooden platform one after another, cleared away the debris on the table, flipped the table, and put it aside. This freed up the space. When these guys wake up, they can break free.
'This little game will make them happy
After coming out of the village hall, Neo went straight to the vineyard area in the north. He wanted to try his luck there.
There is a warehouse connected to the stables on the edge of the park. Below the warehouse is Cropp's largest wine cellar. From another angle, it is also a good prison cell. The only exit is equipped with a thick wooden door covered with iron and a small iron grille.