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GOR Chapter 581 "Dagger"
General Andre's letter was filled with guilt and apology. There was also a hint of fear and trepidation as he reported to Du Wei what happened a few days ago. It was mainly about the 10 elite members of the Decepticon Tiger Squad that Du Wei had lent to him. They were injured in the previous mission.
General Andre remembered very clearly that Du-Wei had told him that those ten people were to be handed over to him as a future military officer teaching team. Each and every one of them was a precious future pillar of the army.
But now … … Sieg and the others were injured in their first mission. Two members of the Decepticon Tiger Squad were killed – those were the elite officers of the Decepticon Knight Squad.
Of the two who died, one was a disciple of Du Wei for several years. Ever since the establishment of the Magic Academy, he had been an apprentice of Hogwarts. He had followed Du Wei all the way to the Northwest. He could be said to be one of Du Wei's most trusted subordinates.
As for the other one, his name was "Rohart". When Du Wei saw this name, he was silent for a moment. He clearly remembered this young man. It was not just because Rohart was a loyal member of Rollin's. It was also not because Rohart's father was a carpenter in the Rollin Manor. It was also not because he had once rewarded this kid with a magic amplification ring.
It was because this kid named Rohart was a member of the Decepticon Tiger Squad. Everyone, including Captain Sieg, admired him. He was a star of hope. Back in the Northwest, this kid had once single-handedly faced the Third Prince of the Dragons, a Golden Dragon! Newborn calves do not fear tigers. This Rohart's results in training were outstanding. His learning ability was also very strong. He was smart, calm and decisive – to be able to stand out from a large group of veteran Decepticon Tiger Squad and become one of the 10 frontline officers sent to the Northern War Zone as a rookie, this in itself reflected Rohart's position and potential within the Decepticon Tiger Squad.
The situation at the front line was not very optimistic.
Previously, the Sinners had attacked the Empire's naval fleets. Later on, such attacks occurred sporadically twice. However, the Empire had never figured out what the Sinners' underwater forces were like.
Also … the air power of the sinners, the elves, had finally shown themselves. Although he didn't know what Elf King Luo Xue was planning, the elves hadn't officially entered the battle. During these days, the main battlefield was still the main fortress of the Kabaski Defense Line, and the main attacking force was still the sinner orcs. The elves seemed to be waiting for something …
The letter was signed by Du Wei and Sieg. Sieg also apologized to Du Wei in the letter. However, although Du Wei was annoyed, he also understood that the war in the frontline was unpredictable. He couldn't blame them for this kind of thing.
Longbottom's secret letter was relatively simple. That fatty ran off to lead the mercenaries from all over the continent. During these days, under Fatty's iron bowl tactics, the motley crew gradually started to take shape.
However, the military commanders at the frontline, including General Rostock and most of the high-ranking generals of the Tempest Legion, didn't care about these mercenaries from all over the continent. Longbottom had requested for battle many times — they couldn't let this bunch of people stay in the military camp and waste food. However, the high-ranking officials of the Tempest Legion didn't reply for a long time. It was very obvious that they didn't believe in the fighting power of this motley crew.
Fatty was extremely bored at the frontline and wanted to take action. In the end, he ran to General Andre and relied on their relationship and reputation in the northwest to forcefully request for a "reconnaissance battalion" from General Andre. In name, he put this mercenary group under the banner of the air force. "I don't want to be annoyed by those generals of the Tempest Legion" — these were Fatty's original words.
General Andre didn't want to lose face and could only bitterly agree to Fatty's request. In the end, Fatty shamelessly asked for a fleet of airships from him.
In the end, the audacious Longbottom actually took 500 elites carefully selected from his subordinates and set off on the airship. Without reporting to the frontline commander, Fatty secretly took his people on the airships. First, he went east, then north. After a detour, he bypassed the main fortress in the north and went all the way north from the fortress in the east. Finally, he used the airships to parachute his 500 people into the enemy's occupied area in the north.
Afterwards, Du-Wei didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he saw this incident. This daring fatty actually managed to pull off the first time in the history of the Roland Continent's military to land an airborne attack on the enemy's rear without a word?!
Fatty naturally didn't know that he had unintentionally turned his people into "parachuted soldiers". Instead, he took these 500 people and began to sweep through the sinners' occupied area.
Most of these 500 mercenaries were from the previous smuggling group or mercenary group. In terms of martial strength, each of them was at least a low-level warrior. Many of them even had the strength of a mid-level warrior.
The fatty led these 500 people and divided them into several small teams. Previously, he had also set a time and place for everyone to gather. After agreeing on the time with the airship team, they would retreat to the gathering place and board the airship together to retreat … After doing all this, the fatty gave an order. Then, these people spread out and wreaked havoc in the enemy-occupied area like a nest of rats.
If this group of people were to fight head-on on the battlefield, they would definitely not be a match for a regular army. But if it was such a small group of elite soldiers, they would definitely be good fighters. Not to mention other things, just their survival ability in the wild was definitely strong — many of them had adventured into places like the Frozen Forest and the Southern Swamp.
As for digging holes, ambushes, sneak attacks, and setting traps, there was no need to mention them.
In just five days, these "surprise troops" behind the enemy's rear took out a small team of orc wolf riders and many orc supply teams that were scattered to collect food and supplies. It could be said that the results were quite good.
In Fatty's words, since they had run into the enemy's territory, they couldn't use the regular army's methods. Instead, they had to treat themselves as bandits, as … a bandit group! As a smuggling group!
Fatty's battle strategy was even more simple and the essence. In summary, it could be summed up in eight words: Swarm and scatter!
This kind of battle strategy was greatly in line with the mercenaries' appetites. Many of these people originally had gang-related backgrounds. Whether they were mercenaries or smuggling groups, they were all good at hiding and fighting guerrilla warfare with the regular army.
In the end, such a small group of locusts wandered around the sinners' territory for a full three days and did a few big transactions. On the third day, the sinners discovered the existence of this group of enemies and sent a few teams of wolf riders to try to eliminate these "bandits". In the end, Fatty and a group of old mercenaries who had been in the Frozen Forest all year round led these wolf riders to circle around the north several times. During this time, they had sporadically fought with the enemy on a small scale twice. They set up encirclements, ambushes, dug holes, set traps, split up their troops, and used camouflage. After a full four days, the wolf riders finally found the exact traces of these humans.
But at this time, Fatty and a few other teams had successfully completed the detour. They had successfully returned to the pre-set rendezvous point and were preparing for a victorious retreat.
If this was the end of the matter, then Fatty's airborne attack at the enemy's rear could definitely be said to be a successful example of a battle. Moreover, with the significance of the continent's first epoch-making battle, it was enough to be included in the military history, compiled into information, written into history books, and studied by the military academies of the future generations.
However, at the final moment when they were about to succeed in their escape, Fatty was surrounded by the enemy.
This time, it was the Elves who were dispatched!
Facing several teams of flying magic archers and heavy and slow airships of the Elves, escape was absolutely impossible. Even Fatty sighed helplessly, thinking that this was probably the end of his life. He even hardened his heart and prepared to fight to the death. He even said bold words like "Killing one is enough, killing two is a win" in front of everyone.
In the end, after the winged Elves surrounded them, they did not attack. Instead, after waiting in panic for a while, the other side actually sent a negotiation representative.
Originally, Fatty thought that the other side wanted to force his side to surrender. He was very unyielding and prepared to refuse. But who would have thought that the other side did not have the slightest intention of surrendering.
The Elf who was sent to pass the message directly talked to Fatty in private and left behind a sentence:
"This time, I came on the orders of the Elven King. My King said: I have long heard that General Longbottom is the strongest general of the Duke of the Tulip Family in the West. This time, my King will treat this as a favor from the Tulip Family. General Longbottom, when you return this time, please be sure to convey my King's good intentions to the Duke. We will meet again in the future! "
Fatty was confused by this. However, after the other party passed the message and gave the order, the elves flew away. They actually allowed Fatty's group to retreat safely!
Originally, everyone thought that they were dead for sure this time, but all of them looked like they had a new lease of life. Everyone had a stomach full of questions. But after all, the enemy had retreated. There were no longer those densely packed Elven Archers flying in the sky … Everyone was relieved.
After Fatty returned, the first thing he did was to order everyone who went out to fight this time to return to the barracks. At the same time, he gave a gag order that no one was to leak out this matter. He also gave a gag order that no one was to enter or leave the barracks at will.
Then, Fatty personally wrote a secret letter, writing down the process of this matter. He had a Tulip Family cavalry quickly send it back to the Imperial Capital to Du Wei.
After Du Wei read the letter, his heart was naturally filled with doubts!
The Elven King, Luo Xue, that guy who had once forced him into a dead end, actually sold him a huge favor this time! If this Fatty Longbottom died, then it would definitely be a huge blow to Du Wei. Under Du Wei's command, other than Fatty, there were no other powerful commanders.
What did the Elven King mean by "we will meet again"? Now that both sides are at war, it's already a matter of life and death. There's absolutely no room for reconciliation. At this time, the Elven King gave Luo Xue a way out … … What does this mean?
Is he trying to be nice to me? What's the purpose of this?!
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Du Wei was lost in thought as he recalled the contents of the two letters. At this time, his ears intermittently heard the Regent Prince Son standing in front of the throne reading the "news of victory" from the frontlines.
Obviously, this "news of victory" was meticulously concocted by the frontline commander, General Rostock.
This old general has a lot of experience and has been in charge of a large number of troops for many years. However, other than his great influence in the army, it was impossible for a simple-minded soldier to have been able to sit in such a high position for so many years without falling.
General Rostock is also very familiar with the various rules of the political world.
This old commander-in-chief deeply understood that this was the first year of the war, and at the end of the year, according to convention, he naturally had to present some good gifts to the important people in the imperial capital to make them happy. This was the best way to protect himself in the officialdom. But he himself is at the frontlines. What kind of gift can make the big shots happy? This is something he has to pay attention to.
Money and gifts? I'm the frontline commander. Do you want others to accuse me of embezzling military funds?
Now that the war has been going on for so long, what gift can make the Emperor and the big shots smile more than a "great victory" at the end of the year?
On this day of celebration, a report of victory is the icing on the cake.
"Five days ago, our Tempest Legion's 4th Cavalry Division has a total of 6,000 soldiers and 3,000 Knights of the Holy Order of the Church of Light. Our army opened the city gates and engaged the enemy in a field battle. In this battle, we defeated six enemy charges and killed more than 3,000 enemies. We also captured two enemy leaders. After interrogation, they were confirmed to be mid-level officers of the Emperor Realm. The enemy prisoners died from a hunger strike for three days … … Attached is a list of the meritorious soldiers and the list of the Knight of the Holy Order. Congratulations to the Empire!! "
With a smile on his face, the Regent finished reading the report in front of everyone. As soon as his voice fell, many people shouted: "Great victory at the frontlines, long live the Empire! Your Highness Regent, His Majesty the Emperor is wise and mighty! "
As soon as this shout came out, many people hurriedly responded in a loud voice. For a time, the hall was filled with waves of congratulations and flattery. There were even some people who were late to react, secretly resenting themselves for being slow to react and not being the first to speak, thus losing the first prize. Their minds quickly turned, and they changed their ways to loudly shout out flowery congratulatory words.
The hall was filled with a festive and jubilant atmosphere. Even Prince Son was standing high above with a smile on his face and a hint of joy on his face.
Du Wei, on the other hand, turned his eyes to look at Prince Son. From the fragmentary words he just heard, Du Wei concluded that this report must be exaggerated!
Going out of the city for a field battle? Rostock has always been a safe man, so why would he dare to do such a risky thing? If he dared to take such a risk, then the first "air raid" wouldn't have made Du Wei so angry that he slammed the table.
There's a way … … There's a way!
Just as he was thinking, a cough suddenly came from the side. It was the old man named Gao Zha who fell on Du Wei's face. With a playful smile in his eyes, he suddenly lowered his voice and whispered: "Duke, the frontlines have won, but you don't seem to be so happy."
Du Wei's heart skipped a beat. Glancing at the old man, he calmly said: "Of course I'm happy to win a battle, but there's no need to show it on your face. You're afraid others won't know."
Speaking up to here, Du Wei suddenly felt a little angry. Unable to resist, he retorted: "General Rostock fought bravely against the enemy in the main fortress … … But General Alpai's West Fortress has yet to make any moves … …"
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The banquet was in progress.
Unlike previous years, this year, Prince Son gave the honor of the first dance to little Charlie out of consideration for his son's face.
This little emperor is more or less satisfied. In front of countless people, the little emperor walked down the throne to the sound of the music. Under the expectant eyes of the crowd, the little emperor slowly walked past one seat after another. How many unmarried noble ladies are staring at this twelve-year-old boy?
He's the emperor! And the emperor is still young and unmarried. If he can … … Then wouldn't that make him the most noble woman in the continent?!
The "treatment" that Du Wei received in the past, now it's the little emperor's turn to enjoy it.
But in the end, this little emperor directly walked over to Du Wei's side. In front of countless people, he came to the side of Mrs. Lister and her family. Bowing to the female Knight Muse, the little emperor extended his hand and said with a gentle smile: "Please."
At the same time, Du Wei and his brother Gabriel couldn't help but frown at the same time.
Gabriel frowned. Naturally, it was because he was a little jealous. This daring playboy had already decided that he would be the first to ask Muse to dance tonight. As for his fiancée, he didn't care that she was there.
As for Du Wei, seeing the meaning in the little emperor's eyes, he confirmed his conjecture. Thinking about his brother's feelings for Muse … … This is not a good sign.
What's even more unexpected was that Mrs. Lister was also feeling a little nervous.
This woman, who is famous for her beauty in the noble circle, became a little worried when she saw the little emperor asking her sister to dance. This smart woman has long seen through Gabriel's feelings for Muse. She is also very optimistic about this pair.
Gabriel is Du Wei's younger brother, and the two brothers have a very good relationship. With Du Wei's power, coupled with the fact that Gabriel is about to inherit the Rowling family, there's no doubt about it. With such a promising future, it's only natural that she would be a good match for Muse. Moreover … … Tightly tied together with Muse's family, this has already become the path Mrs. Lister set for her family.
But His Majesty the Emperor … …
Although the Emperor's identity is more noble than the Count of Rollin, but in the eyes of the smart Mrs. Lister, it's not necessarily a good thing.
This Mrs. Lister is also very smart. Du Wei has long seen through the royal family. With Charlie ascending the throne at a young age and the Regent still in his prime, the future struggle for the throne has already left behind a hidden danger!
How can the smart Mrs. Lister not see the danger in the future? At this time, it's best not to stand too close to the royal family. Keeping a respectful distance is the best policy. Otherwise, when the struggle for the throne in the future, her whole family will be involved in the whirlpool!
Looking at the little Emperor in front of him, Muse doesn't have the slightest trace of joy on this tomboy's face. Hesitating for a moment, Muse bowed and slowly said with a bit of apology: "I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I can't dance."
I can't dance … …
I can't dance!!!!
I can't dance???
When Charlie heard this, the eagerness he's been waiting for all day suddenly disappeared like a bucket of cold water. His face couldn't help but turn ugly. Who am I? I'm the Emperor! The ruler of the world! Above all others!
She … … She actually dared to refuse me?
Can't dance? What a joke! Coming from a noble family, this kind of ceremonial dance is a compulsory course for all young nobles. How can she not know how to dance?!!!
At this moment, Charlie was a bit angry.
Originally, he's been suppressing his mood, but now, he can't help but have a faint tendency to lose control.
However, he was a smart man after all. He forced a smile on his face and took a deep look at Muse. Under the countless sighs, expectant and surprised gazes, the smart Charlie knew that he couldn't lose his composure at this moment. He let out a bitter laugh, shook his head and left Muse's side.
Why did she refuse me?
Humph! If I were a real Emperor, would she dare to refuse? Would she refuse?!
According to etiquette, he should've chosen a dance partner from the other noble female guests. But at this time, under the fervent gazes of the countless girls around him, Charlie suddenly lost his mood.
He numbly looked around and then, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he walked towards … …
His own sister!
Princess Karina didn't show the slightest bit of surprise. Seeing her brother walking in front of her, she stood up without waiting for Charlie to extend his hand.
Sighs and disappointment were heard all around. Everyone was reminded of the time when Du-Wei also invited Princess Carina to hide. This little emperor really did inherit the teachings of the Duke of the Tulip Family.
"Brother, don't be unhappy."
Karina and Charlie gently danced to the music. The little princess softly comforted her brother: "Maybe Miss Muse really can't dance."
Charlie maintained a polite smile on his face, but his eyes were somewhat gloomy. He lowered his voice and coldly said to himself: "Humph, I want to see if she can dance tonight!"
Many nobles were deliberately praising the emperor's graceful dance in loud voices.
Sitting in his wheelchair, Du Wei let out a yawn. He used this action to cover up the helplessness in his heart and the fluctuations in his thoughts.
Troublesome … … This matter is troublesome.
But at this moment, Prince Son suddenly coughed twice from his seat. Alarmed by the sound, Du Wei peeked over and saw the prince's complexion faintly showing signs of paleness.
Prince Son's sitting posture also seemed to be a bit stiff. Whispering to one of his attendants, the attendant quickly brought over a cup of tea.
The distance between the two seats wasn't far, and Du Wei's nose is very sensitive. Immediately, he smelled a faint familiar scent … …
Ice berry! It really is ice berry! Hmm … … There are also several other herbs.
After drinking two mouthfuls, Prince Son seemed to be struggling to hold on, but his body didn't seem to be in good condition. After sitting for a while, he finally stood up and deliberately smiled to the people around him: "There are some things I need to do later, I'll be leaving for a while."
Then, under the escort of his attendants, the Regent quietly left.
Under Du Wei's careful observation, although the Regent's back was steady, his footsteps were a bit unsteady.
Unfortunately, Du Wei only took a glance before two red robed court mages followed behind and blocked Prince Son's back.
No one cared too much about Prince Son's departure, but Du Wei's heart was faintly uneasy.
His illness … … Is it serious to this point??
Just as he was thinking, the emperor's first dance was completed. Next up was the courtier's first dance. Originally, Du Wei should be the one to perform, but since Du Wei is in a wheelchair, today it was Kami Siro's turn.
Kami Siro is the grandnephew of the old prime minister, and now the military minister. Although it's only been a short time, he still can't win over all the veteran generals in the military, but there's no doubt about his status. For him to perform the first dance, it should be in line with his status.
After a while, just as Du Wei was thinking, a palace attendant quietly came from behind and ran to Du Wei's side. Leaning closer, he whispered: "Duke … … His Royal Highness the Regent invites you to the back to speak."
Hmm?
Du Wei froze for a moment, then immediately nodded: "Okay."
Next to him, Gabriel wasn't clear about the situation. Just as he was about to push Du Wei's wheelchair, the attendant looked a bit embarrassed: "The Regent said that only you are invited … …"
Du Wei smiled and said to Gabriel: "Okay, I'll go alone. You stay here and don't cause any trouble."
He then smiled at the attendant: "I'll have to trouble you to push this wheelchair for me."
With the attendant pushing the wheelchair, Du Wei also left the banquet hall through the side door. His departure was seen by many people next to him. That Gao Cha, on the other hand, couldn't help but have a complicated look in his eyes. Who knows if it's jealousy or something else.
The Regent's close relationship and trust with the Duke of the Tulip Family is really not ordinary! If others wanted to be summoned alone, they wouldn't even be able to think about it.
After exiting through the side door, as the door of the banquet hall was closed, all the noise and music in the hall were shut out.
At this moment, it was already night time, so it was still very cold outside. There was a chill in the air.
The attendant pushed Du Wei all the way through a side hall, bypassing two corridors. On the way, they encountered two groups of guards standing guard outside. When they saw Du Wei, they quickly saluted.
However, in such cold weather, Du Wei noticed that the attendant pushing the wheelchair was wearing thin clothes. He seemed to be shivering from the cold. Du Wei casually smiled and said: "This weather must be hard on you errand boys."
After saying that, he casually took out a golden leaf from his bosom and handed it to the attendant. The attendant seemed a little surprised. He looked at Du Wei and hurriedly bowed his head, thanking him. However, his expression was a little nervous. It was unknown if it was because he was facing a big shot like Du Wei, or because the weather was too cold, or because the golden leaf was too exciting, but he seemed to be shivering even more.
"Hmm, aren't we going to His Highness' study?" Du Wei looked at the road in front of him. It seemed that he was not familiar with the way he was going.
"Your Excellency the Duke, His Highness has some matters to attend to. Please wait for a moment. His Highness will come to see you later."
The attendant carefully replied. Not long after, he led Du Wei to a quiet palace.
Du Wei had never been to this place before. It seemed to be a remote side hall. The area was not big, but the decoration was still gorgeous. The floor was covered with thick carpets and the burning fireplace made the hall very warm.
After Du Wei was escorted into the main hall, the attendant bowed his head in greeting and left the room.
The hall was too quiet. Du Wei sat here alone and inevitably felt a little depressed. Moreover, he remembered that the Regent had left because he was not feeling well. Now, he suddenly wanted to see him in private … What does he want to say to me?
What does he want to talk to me about???
This question is very much worth pondering!!
Du Wei secretly calculated in his heart. If … … If later … … Prince Son, will he directly tell me about his condition??
No … … Probably not! Such a big secret, he shouldn't tell me. But if he wants to tell me … … How should I deal with it?
While frowning and thinking, time seemed to be passing by very slowly.
At this time, the door of the hall was pushed open with a soft sound. A palace attendant wearing a cotton robe walked in, but this person was not the one who sent Du Wei in earlier. This attendant was holding a cup of tea and several plates of snacks. Gently, he walked to Du Wei's side.
Du-Wei looked over, but his heart faintly felt a trace of strange uneasiness, but he couldn't figure out where this uneasiness came from.
This attendant … … It's as if … …
Hmm, he seems to be a little too tall!
With this kind of physique, it wouldn't be strange if he was a palace guard, but such a person is actually a servant?
Moreover, when he placed the tea on the table, Du Wei inadvertently glanced at this person's hand … … The joints of his fingers are very thick!
With this thought, Du Wei's heart suddenly felt like a bolt of lightning, suddenly waking him up!
At this moment!!
The attendant put down the plate and suddenly pulled out a shiny dagger from the bottom of the plate. With a flick of his wrist, it was obvious that his technique was very clever! The dagger was shining brightly, but it was already piercing towards Duwei's chest!
At this moment, the two were very close to each other. The place where the attendant stood was less than half a step away from Du Wei! At such a close distance, such a sudden stab was extremely dangerous! Moreover, the dagger was shiny with a strange blue color. Obviously, it was smeared with some kind of poison!
This person's hands were very sharp and his movements were very sturdy. With that short stab, the dagger suddenly burst out with a silver light!
Dou qi!! Advanced Warrior!!
Assassin!!
Pu, with a muffled sound, the dagger had already pierced through the thick leather coat and stabbed into Du Wei's chest!!
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(This is today's update, two chapters combined into one. In addition, tonight's update is a chapter that I promised to make up for the previous one!
Everyone, please wait a moment, I will continue the update in a moment!)
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