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Chapter 221 "A Stone's Throw!"
Du Wei is gambling!
He is gambling!
Gambling that the Northwestern Army won't dare to rebel now. Gambling that the Northwestern Army is only testing and threatening him, but they won't actually attack the city!
No matter how you look at it, this is not the best time for the Northwestern Army to rebel.
But seeing the 40,000 soldiers below the city, that's already a fifth of the Northwestern Army's strength ….. Such a big move is definitely not without reason!
What are they scheming?
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When the sun was setting in the west, the Northwestern Army finally began to move.
Like worker ants, the engineers dismantled the half-built camp and transported away carts after carts of huge logs. At the same time, thousands of infantrymen stood at the front, maintaining a vigilant posture to prevent any sneak attacks from the city's defenders.
One by one, the tents were put away. Looking at the dust rising in the distance, the tens of thousands of soldiers began to retreat in an orderly manner.
Seeing this scene, Du Wei who was standing on top of the city wall breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that he made the right bet!
The Northwestern Army is indeed extraordinary. Even when they are retreating, their formation is still neat and orderly. The cavalry split into two wings and slowly retreated like the tide. The infantry formation was as neat as a knife. The sound of neat footsteps mixed with the clanking of armor formed a very oppressive sound.
At this moment, a dozen or so cavalrymen suddenly galloped out from the Northwestern Army's formation. The leading cavalryman was holding a flag with a pure black pattern inlaid with gold. This is the Northwestern Army's "Golden Flame Black Banner".
The Northwestern Army uses black as their flag, so they are also known as the "Black Banner Army". But to be able to hold such a banner, one must be at least a general in the Northwestern Army.
Sure enough, the dozen or so cavalrymen rushed to the city walls in one breath. More than a dozen elite heavy armored cavalrymen surrounded a person who looked like a general. The black banner behind them fluttered in the wind. The general in the middle shouted towards the city walls: "Northwest Legion's General Rugaard's subordinate, Major General Guadoro, requests Duke Tulip's response!"
This person looked to be less than forty years old. His face was shrewd and valiant, especially his nose. It was extremely unique. The bridge of his nose was originally long, but it seemed to have been broken in the middle, causing the originally straight nose to become crooked. He was wearing a set of pure black armor, which was obviously made with the highest quality Frost Iron Soul. There was a long lance hanging on his horse, and the tip of the lance was in the shape of a cross. The cross on the tip of the lance had a sharp edge, and there were specks of dark red light on the tip of the lance. It was unknown whether the weapon was enchanted with magic, or the bloodstains left by the weapon after drinking too much blood.
Du Wei stood on top of the city wall, looking at this guy who calls himself Guhuadolo. Just as he was sizing him up, Longbottom came up from behind: "Humph, Guhuadolo, it's this guy."
"Do you know him?" Du Wei smiled.
"Of course." Longbottom stuck out his tongue and licked his lips, his eyes flashing with a strange light: "This is my old sweetheart! When I was still in the prairie, I often brought people back to drink and cause trouble. If I haven't fought a hundred times with this Guhuadolo's men, then at least eighty times. This guy's skill is not bad, probably around the strength of a sixth rank or seventh rank Knight. This soldier is also very good at leading people. He's one of the four cavalry generals of the Northwest Legion's General Rugaard. This guy doesn't have anything else, but he's very cautious and does things very carefully. It's very difficult to take advantage of him. "
Du Wei smiled: "Oh? He's a cautious and calm person … … Then that's easy to handle! "
He was really afraid that the person who came was a reckless guy who didn't care about anything when he lost his temper. Since this guy is famous for being calm and rational … … then things are much simpler.
Du Wei coughed softly. Standing on top of the city wall, he looked down at Guhuadolo: "Your Excellency General Guhuadolo, I am Du Wei Rudolph."
Guhuadolo's face was wooden. Sitting on his horse, he gently beat his chest with one hand: "Your Excellency Duke, forgive me for not being able to give you a full salute! I'm here to ask Your Excellency, at this moment, my Northwest Legion has already designated this place as a military exercise area. But Your Excellency has raised the flag and said that the magic society has also chosen this place to conduct magic experiments … … Although the military and the magic society are different, there should still be an explanation. "
Du Wei lightly said: "What does the General mean?"
Guhuadolo immediately said: "The annual spring exercise is an iron law of the empire. It absolutely cannot be disobeyed! Our Northwest Legion is also doing things according to the law. The soldiers have been rushing here for a long time. Your Excellency can't just say that we should leave, right? "
Du Wei didn't hold back at all. With a straight face: "General Guhuadolo, your words are unreasonable!! Although your army came from afar, it's only about a hundred kilometers away. The headquarters of the Magic Association is in the imperial capital, and these dozens of magicians came all the way here from the imperial capital. You can't retreat, but do you think these dozens of magicians can retreat all the way to the imperial capital? "
Guhuadolo couldn't help but be speechless.
The status of magicians in the empire is very high. To make dozens of magicians retreat, Guhuadolo also knows that it's very difficult to say such words. So even though he knows that Du Wei is prevaricating, he is also helpless. After all, no one is willing to offend a magician unless it's a last resort.
Moreover … … Before coming here, Rugaard's order was also … … to only surround and not attack! Especially this "not attack", it was carefully instructed by the Legion Commander.
Thinking for a moment, Gudolo loudly said: "Duke, the matter of the Northwestern Army coming here for a drill was announced three days ago. These noble magicians may not be under the control of the empire's laws, but there's still a reason for them to come here first. This principle can't be wrong! Even if a magician's status is distinguished and not under the control of the empire's laws, but openly trampling on military law is still unacceptable! "
Du Wei simply acted shamelessly. Standing on top of the city wall, he laughed and loudly said: "General, I deeply regret your opinion … … But I must make it clear to you! I may be the Lord of the Desa Province, but whether these magicians will listen to me or not, I'm not sure! You also know that our continent's magicians have always acted according to their own preferences. I have no authority to restrain them … … Moreover, most magicians don't have a good temperament. If I disturb these distinguished guests and they cause trouble, I won't be able to bear the responsibility of injuring the warriors of your army. Also … … Even if you report this to the military, I don't think the military will be able to reason with the Magician's Guild. "
Guhuadolo frowned even more. He hesitated in his heart. This Duke of the Tulip Family keeps insisting on the word "magician", making things difficult for him.
After all, if there really is a conflict with a magician, then there's really no place to reason with! The Magician's Guild can't even be suppressed by the royal family, let alone the Northwest Legion. If there's really a fight, whether they win or lose, the one who will suffer in the end will always be his side.
Thinking up to here, Guhuadolo simply kicked the ball to Du Wei: "Duke, you are the Duke of the empire, the Lord of the Desa Province, and also a famous magician. In that case, how do you think this matter will be resolved? Is there a way to get the best of both worlds? "
Guhuadolo made up his mind. If this Duke of the Tulip Family really insists on having his army retreat by ten miles, then even if he has to risk falling out with the other party, he can only refuse.
Du Wei smiled and said: "Your army sent a special envoy three days ago, so I can't make things difficult for you. How about this, as a member of the magic association, I still have some weight among the magicians. Even if I have to bear some responsibility, I will still give you some face. How about this … … My request is not high, as long as your army retreats within an arrow's range! The area within an arrow's range will be left for the magicians to study! "
An arrow's range?
Guhuadolo thought for a moment. Although he still has some doubts in his heart, how far can an arrow's range be? Even a strong archer's arrow can only travel a few hundred meters. Even with a military crossbow, it can only travel a thousand meters at most.
General Rugaard's order is to only surround and not attack. As long as they firmly defend, they won't be able to fly out!
The number of soldiers in Loulan City, the Northwestern Army knows very well, but it's only a few thousand. How big of a wave can this small number of soldiers cause?
Thinking up to here, Guhuadolo smiled and loudly said: "Then we will do as the Duke says! I will have my men retreat by five hundred meters! "
"Wait!" Du Wei suddenly called out: "My Lord, I said an arrow's range. Whether it is more or less, we will have to test it out first! How about this, I will personally shoot an arrow based on my range! "
Guhuadolo felt even more relieved. Although this Duke of the Tulip Family is said to be a powerful magician … … But archery is not something a magician can do well with his weak body! Archery is all about arm strength! It's not something magic can replace!
Unfortunately … … he is doomed to suffer.
After the two came to an agreement, Du Wei suddenly chuckled. With a flip of his body, he jumped onto the battlements of the city wall! Although his martial arts skills are average, after studying Starry Sky Dou Qi for such a long time, his body has become extremely strong. Whether it is his explosive power, jumping ability, or flexibility, they are all outstanding.
With such a light jump, his movements are indescribably elegant and neat.
At this moment, this young Duke is wearing a magnificent silver armour with a bright red cloak fluttering behind him. Standing on top of the battlements, he exudes an indescribable sense of valiance.
Chuckling, he casually lifted up his cloak. A dazzling magical light flashed from his palm and a strange looking longbow appeared in his hand!
The streamlined shape of the bow looks like a crescent moon in the night sky. The two sides of the bow are polished with a strange transparent crystal. There are also two curved barbs hanging from the bow. The barbs have been polished into a sharp edge!
Surprisingly, this was the Bow of Nirvana in Du Wei's hand … … it was also the 'Flash Bow of Ketu-Rahu' that had nearly defeated Green Robed Gandorf during the coup d 'état!
If the longbow were to be straightened, it would be almost as tall as Du Wei. With both hands holding onto this strangely shaped and extremely gorgeous longbow, everyone present was shocked.
Even Guatoro's heart sank as he felt a faint sense of foreboding!
In the past, Du Wei was not proficient in archery. However, after obtaining this Flash Bow of Ketu-Rahu, how could he not make good use of this Divine artefact? Even if his archery skills were not up to par, he would surely go all out to practice it.
Besides, this Flash Bow of Ketu-Rahu was not an ordinary bow. In order to practice an ordinary bow, there are only two requirements: arm strength and eyesight!
However, this Flash Bow of Ketu-Rahu was a bow specially made for magi. It did not rely on arm strength to pull the bow. Instead, it relied purely on magic … …
Du Wei's level of magic was already quite high.
As for eyesight … … when a magus's' Eagle's Eye 'skill was unleashed, it would be much more accurate compared to any godly archer!
In the past year or so that Du Wei had been in the Northwest, he had secretly spent a great deal of effort to practice this Flash Bow of Ketu-Rahu. At this moment, he finally brought it out!
With the longbow in his hand, Du Wei lightly plucked the bowstring. The magic power on the Flash Bow of Ketu-Rahu was stimulated and a faint silvery light immediately appeared. Light flashed across the surface of the longbow, creating a particularly eye-catching sight!
Chen Xiaolian made a slight gesture as though he was about to pull the bowstring. Then, he suddenly lowered the bow and turned around to look behind him. "Old Smoke!"
"Sir!" Old Smoke quickly stepped forward.
"Do you have the guts?" Du Wei asked coolly.
Old Smoke immediately puffed out his chest. "I do!"
After all, he was someone who had died once. What was there for the present Old Smoke to fear?
"Good!"
Du Wei laughed. Then, he suddenly raised his hand and pulled off the scarlet cloak on his back. With a casual toss, he tossed the cloak onto the spear in the hands of one of the soldiers standing beside him. The scarlet cloak jumped onto the tip of the spear. Du Wei then pointed into the distance and shouted. "Old Smoke! After I am done shooting this arrow, you will take this spear and head out! Once you reach the place where I am shooting this arrow, you will use this spear to pick up my cloak and stick it into the ground as a marker! "
Old Smoke responded in a loud voice. He walked over and took the spear from the soldier's hand. Then, he stood up on the wall with a solemn expression.
"General Guhua Duo, watch carefully!" Duwei sneered. He gently lifted one of his feet and stood on top of the battlements. Suddenly, his body spun 360 degrees on top of the battlements! His body stretched out and leaned back slightly. It was as though he had lost his balance and was like a drawn bow!
This action was extremely difficult, and also extremely ostentatious!
Du Wei hooked two of his fingers onto the bowstring and took a deep breath …
Weng!!!!
With a humming sound, the bowstring trembled. Then, the Nirvana Bow in Du Wei's hand suddenly emitted a dazzling light! Just as the dazzling light was about to hurt the eyes of the soldiers, a meteor suddenly burst out from under Du Wei's bow!
The dazzling light drew a dazzling arc in the air as it shot towards the distance …
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This meteor pierced through the sky and was clearly seen by the tens of thousands of soldiers below the city walls. The tens of thousands of soldiers stared dumbfoundedly at this meteor as it flew over their heads and into the distance …
Guhua Duo could only feel the cold sweat on his forehead dripping down drop by drop!
This … just what kind of bow is this?!!
Just how far did this arrow travel? Guhua Duo didn't even want to think about it!
With a light leap, Du Wei jumped down from the top of the wall. With a wave of his hand, the strange bow in his hand disappeared in a flash of light. Turning to look at Old Smoke, Du Wei lightly said: "Old Smoke, go! Ride my horse and come back quickly. Put this spear on my cloak and place it where the arrow landed! "
Pausing for a moment, Du Wei suddenly smiled maliciously: "The arrow went a bit far … Old Smoke, it's been hard on you. Rest assured, I'll wait for you to come back for dinner."
Guhua Duo cut a sorry figure below the city walls …
Wait, wait for him to come back for dinner?
Just how far did the arrow go ah!!!
Then, Du Wei turned to look at Guhua Duo below the city walls. The expression on his face was not as friendly as before.
"General, a promise is a thousand pounds! I ask your men to withdraw from the arrow's range! "
Pausing for a moment, Du Wei suddenly gave a loud order: "Pass down the order of the dean of the academy! After two hours, from the city walls to the arrow's range! In groups of three, attack indiscriminately with magic!! "
This sentence, especially the last sentence, "Attack indiscriminately", was even more powerful and resonant! Du-Wei let out a hearty laugh, then without looking back, he went down the city wall.
Northwestern Army? You want to play ruthless with me? I'll be even more ruthless than you!
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