"Hurry up and dig. We have to finish before sunset. Don't make any mistakes. Those who don't do their job well will have no food to eat."
In front of the city gate of Bauhinia City, a large open space had been cleared for the battlefield. It was a busy scene outside the city gate. According to Edward's orders, they were preparing for the war fortifications. The city gate used large equipment to carry the cannons up and install and reinforce them. These Thunder God Cannons came from the weapons workshop of Dawn Castle. They had superior performance and great power. Even in the March War at Ark Harbor, they had never been used. Now that they were used in Bauhinia City, it was obvious that they wanted to give the invading enemy a surprise. However, it was not hard to see that Edward had not been optimistic about Ark Harbor from the beginning. Although he had provided a lot of manpower and resources, all of that was to pave the way for the battle to come.
Horse trapping pits were being dug in front of the city gate. These fortifications had been in preparation for a long time, and they were almost at the stage of completion. The horse-trapping pits in front of the city gate were abnormally large. It was conceivable that they would cause great obstacles for the enemy. But what puzzled the workers was that the width and depth of these pits were not in line with previous standards. Even if they were finished, it would give the impression that they were rushing the work.
In fact, it wasn't just the horse-trapping pit. Even in terms of defense, the formation was loose. This puzzled the officer in charge of leading the army. For this reason, a meeting was being held in the city today.
The host was naturally Edward.
A tactical sandbox had already been set up in front of him, allowing Edward to conduct tactical deductions.
Broy, the leader of the Mountain Kings, was protesting against Edward's shallow horse traps and loose defenses. Edward waited for him to finish before saying, "I know everyone's doubts, that's why there is today's meeting. That's right, our horse-trapping pit wasn't wide enough or deep enough. Our defensive line was also full of loopholes. Our other arrangements were roughly the same. From the looks of it, it was as if they were going to give away Bauhinia City. Therefore, I would like to ask everyone, if you were the leader of the enemy and saw such a city defense, what would you think? "
"What else do you need to think?" Broy snorted and said, "Just push it down and crush it."
"That's it." Edward said, "According to my observation, the enemy's commander-in-chief, the man who calls himself Ping Xi Wang, is very proud. If he sees that our defensive line is so weak, with his personality, there's a high chance that he'll personally charge in. For him, after spending three months in Ark Harbor, he needed a great battle to prove his ability. That's why I gave him this illusion. Once he did that … "
Edward reached out and picked up a model representing Ping Xiwang from the sand table, placed it inside the city wall, and then placed several models of other colors around. He said, "At that time, he will find out that we are loose on the outside but tense on the inside. I have asked Miss Annie, the expert who rescued Lord Orlando the night before, and a few of our best men to go together. The goal of this battle was to get rid of Ping Xiwang. Their empire was known as Coiling Dragon. If the dragon lost its leader, it would probably fall into chaos. Therefore, the purpose of this battle was to kill Ping Xi Wang, even if they had to lose Bauhinia City. It's just a city. If the enemy is in chaos, we'll have plenty of opportunities to take it back. Besides … "
He blew at the back of the battlefield on the sand table, and the sand dispersed, revealing a model representing the army. "Our main force will be behind them. Once Ping Xi Wang is killed, our main force will immediately rush forward and pierce through the enemy's formation, making sure that they are in a mess." "So I doubt that they will be able to take down Bauhinia City."
"But this is still a bit risky." Orlando frowned and said, "Your arrangement is based on the fact that Ping Xi Wang will personally charge into the formation. What if he doesn't do so?"
"Then it will be a bitter battle, but don't forget that our main force is at the rear of the battlefield. This position is very convenient for both attacking and retreating. " Edward emphasized and said, "And I think that with the prince's personality, there is a high chance that he will personally charge into the formation. Of course, just in case, I will let Lord Orlando be in this position. "
He pointed in the direction of the city wall. "He couldn't kill Lord Orlando the night before. If he saw you again, I don't think he would be able to hold back. A person like him would rush up even if he knew there was a trap. "
"Let me be the bait?" Orlando narrowed his eyes.
Edward smiled and said, "It's naturally best if Lord Orlando is willing to take action. If you're worried about your safety, I have a backup plan."
He drummed his hands.
Outside the conference hall, a person walked in. This person's armor, figure, and hair color were the same as Orlando's. Even his appearance was extremely similar. However, his bearing and Origin Energy were far inferior to Orlando's. Edward walked over and said, "This is the substitute I prepared for Lord. Let him replace Lord. I think Ping Xi Wang won't be able to tell if it's real or fake from a distance."
"You're quite thoughtful." Orlando shook his head and said, "But there's no need. I'll do it. Since I want to provoke Ping Xi Wang to make a move, I'll have to do it myself. There are too many variables in a substitute. "
"You have to think about it. I can't guarantee that there will be no danger."
Orlando said indifferently, "There's no safety in war. It's settled."
"Alright then."
After discussing some details, the meeting ended. After everyone left, Orlando did not leave. Edward looked at him and said, "What's the matter?"
"All of you go out. I have something to talk to the count about." Orlando sent the rest of the people away and picked up one of the models. "Earl Edward, there's something I'm confused about. When we were attacked the night before yesterday, I'm sure a signal had been sent out. Logically speaking, your Dark Blade should have received the signal, but why didn't I see any support until Miss Annie appeared? "
Edward said expressionlessly, "In fact, I was already preparing to rescue you after receiving the news. However, Miss Annie was faster. By the time our reinforcements were ready to set off, you had already arrived at Bauhinia City."
"Is that really the case?"
"Does Lord Orlando think I'll abandon you?"
Orlando looked at him and said, "In that situation, you didn't have an expert who could match Ping Xi Wang. If you organize reinforcements, it's very likely that you won't be able to save me even if you send all your troops in. So with your character, it's not impossible for you to treat me as an abandoned pawn, don't you think? "
Edward smiled faintly, "But the fact is that you're safe and sound. The result is always more important than the process, isn't it?"
Orlando shook his head and said, "Although you're Allen's man, to be honest, I don't have any confidence in working with you. Count, I don't mind being an abandoned pawn. I know that in war, the superior has to weigh far more than a single person, but a battle of the game. But if you want to do this, please be honest with me, so that at least I know that my death is worth it. "
"If it was Allen, I think he would do so."
Then he left.
Edward looked at the closed door, bent his fingers on the table, and suddenly flicked them heavily, as if venting. After that, he sighed, "But I'm not him."
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