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GOR Chapter 618 Thunder Cavalry
Jin City, 40 li south of the city.
The sky was getting dark and the sun was setting in the west. The afterglow of the sun shone on the land in the north.
This was a small town, and it was also the closest town to Gold City. Since the fall of the Northern Fortress, many of the residents here had moved south to escape the disaster of war. Now that it was evening, the town appeared even quieter. Looking from afar, one could only see a few columns of smoke rising from the chimneys. Most of the houses were dark. It appeared very deserted.
In order to prepare for the war, this town, which originally only had a population of around one or two thousand, had been surrounded by a fence and a stone wall. However, this wall looked very simple. The highest point was only two metres high. As for the lowest point, it was likely that the cavalry would be able to jump over it with a single leap.
It was hard to imagine how much use such a simple fortification could have once a war broke out.
However, the remaining residents of the town seemed to feel a sense of security because of this simple wall. Even if it was just a psychological comfort, having a wall was still better than not having one.
Now, due to the special geographical location of this town, Du Wei had sent 300 infantry soldiers to this town after taking charge of the frontline military affairs.
Ever since the army was assembled in Jincheng, under the command of the Empire, some veterans with military experience and some strong young men also formed the militia in this small town in the south. Because this road was the main road to the Frozen Forest and was close to the north, it was an area where mercenaries were prevalent. Many people in the town were quite militaristic. These people were mainly there to help maintain order for the Empire's army stationed here. They were also there to provide accommodation for the supply troops going from the south to the north. They were also there to take on some simple guard duties.
At this time, the sun had already set. In front of the southern gate of the town, two militiamen wearing leather armour were leaning against the gate and looking into the distance. Judging from their leather armour, these two men were clearly mercenaries. Their faces were not relaxed.
Since the fall of the Northern Fortress, Jin City was the only stronghold left in the south of the Northern Fortress. The rest of the stronghold was open plains. Under such circumstances, although the enemy wouldn't invade the city before they took it, it was inevitable that they would occasionally send some wolf riders to harass the city. A few days ago, there was even a rumor that someone had seen the Wolf Riders in the vicinity.
Although the news wasn't confirmed, it was possible that some ignorant villagers had mistaken the wolves they saw as wolf riders. However, this kind of news still made everyone very nervous for a while.
At this moment, the two militiamen heard the muffled sound of horse hooves coming from the southern road. They looked up and saw a cloud of dust rising from the horizon. Just as the two of them were a little nervous, they finally saw the figure and flag clearly. Only then did they relax.
It's our army.
There was at least one simple rule when fighting against the monster races in the north: it was very easy to distinguish between friend and foe. As long as they were humans, they would naturally be his army. Because of the different races, it was not easy for those monsters to infiltrate human territory.
On the main road, the hooves of horses galloped and dust rose into the air. A group of warhorses galloped. The riders on the horses were clad in light armor. The flag in the leader's hand was a golden tulip that was blooming in a raging inferno.
"Look, it seems to be the cavalry of the Duke of the Tulip Family."
The two militiamen immediately laughed out loud, and one of them even raised his hand and waved it in the air.
This group of cavalry was about less than a hundred people. As they galloped closer, the militiamen guarding the gate felt a little different.
This group of a hundred cavalry galloped all the way. Only the sound of horse hooves could be heard. When they arrived in front of the gate, the formation suddenly stopped. The formation was still neat and meticulous, showing a very high level of riding and tactical accomplishment. As for the riders on the horses, not only were they wearing leather armour, they were also wearing helmets. The helmets were also covered with black iron masks, revealing only their eyes. The mounted soldiers came to a halt on their horses. However, they remained silent. Not a single one of them opened their mouths to make a ruckus. In fact, even after coming to a halt, they were facing two militia soldiers. The riders on the horses maintained the same posture. One hand was holding the reins while the other was holding onto the hilt of their swords. This was a posture that showed that they were always on high alert.
There were a hundred riders in front of them. The horses were silent and the riders were silent. However, they were faintly revealing an oppressive murderous aura.
The distance between them was only a few dozen steps. The sun had already set. Being coldly stared at by the one hundred cavalrymen with iron masks, the militiamen suddenly felt a chill run down their bodies. For a moment, they were stunned and even forgot to speak.
Finally, the frontmost cavalryman slowly approached them. Under the iron mask, he spoke in a grave and stern voice. "We are the cavalry of the Tulip Family. We are under orders to go north. Please open the gate and let us pass."
"Ah … oh!" The two militiamen were startled awake.
Then, the Knight on the horse threw a rolled up wooden cylinder over. On top of the cylinder was an official military pass. The two militiamen hurriedly caught it and checked it. After verifying it, one of the more courageous militiamen forced a smile and said. "Great! As long as you can help us, we welcome you! You are going to Ajin City, right? After passing through this town, you will arrive at Ajin City. "
After saying that, he gestured to the several archers on the wall of the stronghold. Behind the earthen wall, some of the town's soldiers were already standing on the ladder, leaning against the wall to look outside.
The gate of the stronghold slowly opened and the imperial infantrymen stationed here came out to greet them.
When the cavalrymen approached the townsfolk, the militia and soldiers of the town were astonished to discover an extremely unusual situation.
These cavalrymen from the Tulip Family and their horses … … are very tall!
Although the Tulip Family was located in the northwest, relying on their geographical advantage, they were able to obtain a large number of high-quality horses from the grassland. It was also rumored that the quality of the Tulip Family's warhorses was very outstanding. However, no one had expected them to be this good!
The average horse in the Empire's cavalry army, the draft horse, was at least 1.5 meters tall, while the cavalry's war horse was about 1.8 meters tall. This was already the standard for the elite cavalry of the Empire.
As for some of the more outstanding warhorses, their height could reach up to 2 metres – however, only high-ranking military officers were qualified to ride them.
Judging from their attire and weapons, this group of one hundred cavalrymen was clearly just an ordinary vanguard. They were all cavalrymen with ordinary military ranks. However, their warhorses …
Heavens!
Seeing this, the people in the stronghold could not help but stare with wide eyes.
Even the shortest of these warhorses was at least 2 metres tall! Some of them were even over two and a half meters tall!! The bones of their bodies were thick and huge. Their sturdy muscles seemed to be cast from copper and iron. Their four limbs seemed to contain a fierce and violent power. Judging from their huge bodies and muscles brimming with explosive power, these warhorses were clearly of the highest quality in terms of endurance and explosive sprinting.
What was even stranger was that despite their huge bodies, these warhorses were still wearing metal helmets. The helmets were actually complete and there was an iron chisel at the horse's mouth, sealing it. The warhorses slowly entered the stronghold. As they passed through the stronghold gate, the militiamen could clearly hear the heavy breathing coming from the horses' nostrils. It was like a whistling wind. The exposed eyes of these warhorses were actually faintly suffused with a crimson colour.
There was no doubt that this group of one hundred cavalrymen were all of the highest quality warhorses. In the army, only the most valiant generals would be able to ride a horse like this! But in the Tulip Family … … even a small soldier could ride such good horses?
Among the town's militiamen, there were some who had once been mercenaries and were no stranger to horses. However, at first glance, they could faintly feel that these warhorses were exuding a strange aura … … how should they put it? Although these horses were not neighing and appeared to be quiet, within their crimson eyes, there seemed to be a faint and frightening aura of ruthlessness.
It was as though what stood before them were not warhorses, but a hundred chained lions and tigers.
"We are just the vanguard. The main force is behind us." The captain of this group of cavalrymen jumped down from his horse and walked before an imperial officer in uniform. He then performed a military salute.
The imperial officer stationed in the town was dumbfounded by what he saw.
The group of one hundred cavalrymen got down from their horses. Each of the cavalrymen was close to two metres tall. They were all standard muscular men.
The one hundred cavalrymen remained silent. They only used their eyes hidden behind their iron masks to coldly size up their surroundings. That gaze of theirs was enough to cause one to shudder.
"Ah … … oh, yes, we know." Only then did the imperial officer react. He then asked: "Do you need food?"
"No, please provide some water. Our horses need water. Food is not needed." The captain's voice was still cold: "We still need to hurry." His voice was somewhat stiff. It was as though he did not like to speak so much. In the end, he only said two words: "Thank you!"
However, when the imperial officer of the town wanted to arrange for a coachman to take care of the horses, the captain indifferently refused.
"Thank you, but there is no need. Our warhorses are somewhat different and can only be taken care of by our cavalrymen. "
The people of the town watched as the cavalrymen collectively came to the canal beside the horse shed. The cavalrymen took off their helmets and drank from the same canal as the horses. After taking off their helmets and masks, the Tulip Family's cavalrymen did not look any different from ordinary people. Most of them appeared to be young. However, these young people were filled with murderous aura. Each of them was as silent as iron and stone. That oppressive aura of theirs made the people who were far away not dare to approach.
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However, the surprise did not end there.
The garrison of the town had prepared a large amount of water and fodder. Two hours after the vanguard of a hundred cavalrymen arrived, the faint sound of thundering hooves could be heard from afar.
Under that deep sound, the ground seemed to be shaking faintly. The experienced soldiers could immediately tell that there was a large group of cavalry marching close to this place.
That night, on the main road, a group of cavalrymen galloped from afar. The dust raised by the cavalrymen blurred the horizon. The cavalrymen were like a black dragon as they galloped along the main road. The sound of their hooves was like muffled thunder, causing the ground to tremble incessantly.
This was a 10,000-strong cavalry unit. Whether it was the banner or the pass, it was clearly stated that this was the private army of the Duke of the Tulip Family. The pass had the seal of the Imperial Military Department and the formalities were complete.
However, when the 10,000-strong cavalrymen arrived at the town, it caused quite a shock.
This town was located in the south of Yajin City. Over the past few days, it was unknown how many troops came and went. Almost every two or three days, there would be troops from all over the country being ordered to assemble at Yajin City. The villagers and garrison of the town had seen a lot of troops. However, they had never seen an army as shocking as the Tulip Family's cavalrymen.
A total of 10,000-strong cavalrymen. Without exception, all of the warhorses were huge horses that would cause people's scalps to tingle. Even the most knowledgeable people would not be able to say: Where on the continent did so many strange warhorses come from?
These warhorses were huge. Originally, everyone thought that it would be shocking if the vanguard had a hundred good horses, but they didn't expect there to be ten thousand of them! Moreover, the standard and quality of the horses were even higher!
Some of the warhorses were more than 2.5 meters tall. When they breathed, it was as if a beast was roaring on the ground!
The garrison of the town also had more than a hundred horses. However, when the Tulip Family's cavalrymen arrived, the Tulip Family's warhorses were drinking water in the trough in front of the stables. When the warhorses approached, the garrison of the town was surprised to find that their own horses were acting as if they were facing a great enemy. They were cowering in the stables. Some of them were restless. Some of them were letting out low cries of fear. There were even some that were shrinking their heads like mice seeing a cat …
It was impossible for the entire cavalry to enter the town. Only the soldiers of the town were dispatched to carry out buckets of water.
The Tulip Family's cavalrymen seemed to be cold and stiff. Moreover, their attitude was cold. They were not as friendly as the other Imperial troops in the past.
Even when the soldiers from the town came to deliver water and occasionally someone accidentally approached their warhorses, the Tulip Family's cavalrymen would immediately welcome them coldly and prevent them from getting any closer.
These guys were really rude and impolite.
Some of the garrison soldiers were faintly dissatisfied.
Behind this group of troops, there was a series of carriages and other supplies. It was unknown what they were carrying, but there were carriages after carriages. There were probably close to two hundred carriages or more.
Only one carriage entered the town. When the Tulip Family's cavalrymen approached, they lowered their heads and took the initiative to make way for the carriage. They appeared to be very respectful.
The carriage was very luxurious. The black carriage was engraved with the Tulip Family's totem pattern. Every stripe was exceptionally exquisite.
When the carriage stopped at the town's square, the carriage door opened and a middle-aged old man came out.
When Mard came out, he did his best to move his body. He twisted his waist. His leather robe was half open, but he looked quite uncomfortable.
"Alas, I used to sit in the driver's seat and drive the young master's carriage. This time, I am sitting in the carriage. Why is it so awkward? It seems that this old Mard is not fated to live a happy life. "
When he came out, each of the Tulip Family's cavalrymen was at least a head taller than him. However, each of them was extremely respectful to him. They stopped what they were doing and saluted him from afar.
The garrison officer hurriedly greeted him and respectfully said: "Your Excellency … … Excuse me, are you the commander of this army?"
"Me?" Mard froze for a moment. He then smiled: "You have mistaken me for someone else. I am not an officer. I am just an old servant. Cough, cough. Your Excellency officer, do you want to see the commander? "
As he spoke, he turned around, and with a posture that did not match his solemn attire, he raised his voice and shouted loudly, "Hey! Call that boy Gaidar over. Someone wants to see him! "
Not long after, the commander of this army, who was second only to Longbottom in the Tulip Family, the little 250 Gaidar ran over. Gaidar was two meters tall and had become more robust over the years. However, his body shape had begun to resemble Longbottom more and more. Perhaps it was because of the good food in the Northwest. Although he trained very hard, he gradually lost control of his body.
He looked like a fat man more than two meters tall. He looked a little bloated, but his steps were very agile. He ran over and laughed: "Mr. Mard, are you looking for me?"
"Uh … … The officer here wants to see you." Mard waved his hand.
The garrison officer looked up at the Tulip Family's general who was much taller than him. He opened his mouth and said: "Uh, I just want to ask you to sign some documents … … Well, it is just a military practice."
Gaidar nodded and said in a muffled voice: "I know. I will sign it for you later … … "He then turned to look at Mard:" Mr. Mard, do you have any other orders? "
"Oh … … right, I need some wine." Mard blinked and looked at his carriage: "Inside … …"
"Wine?" Gaidar frowned and rubbed his hands. He stared at the garrison officer: "Do you have any?"
Not long after, someone from the town came over with a barrel of wine. Many people looked at Mard and thought: As expected of a noble family! They can even drink wine while marching to war. If it was any other army of the empire, no one would dare to do it so blatantly.
Damien, on the other hand, only filled up the leather pouch and went back into the carriage.
"We will not be staying here overnight. After the soldiers feed the horses, we will be on our way. Let the vanguard set off for Ajin City. Also … … "
Gaidar was giving orders to his subordinate officer when the garrison officer came over with a wry smile. He took out a document and said: "This … … When you signed earlier, you did not write … …"
The officer swallowed his saliva: "Please state the designation of your army. Otherwise, the procedures … …"
Gaidar looked at the officer, took the document and wrote a line of words.
"Tulip Family's private army, Independent Cavalry Regiment, Thunder Cavalry!"
Thunder Cavalry?
What a strange name … …
The garrison officer secretly shook his head. He did not want to deal with these cold and stiff fellows anymore. He nodded and turned to leave.
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After Mard got into the carriage, he carefully closed the door.
The interior of the carriage was very spacious. In the innermost seat of the carriage, there was a figure half leaning on the seat. Even though it was only half leaning on the seat, the slender and strong figure was very astonishing.
This person had long and messy hair, which was simply tied up with a cow tendon. His upper body was bare, revealing his steel-like majestic muscles. His skin also had a faint metallic lustre.
Such an outfit made him look wild and unruly.
There was also that pair of eyes under the messy hair, like a wild unicorn. Seeing Mard coming over, a low whimper came out from his mouth. It did not sound like a human's voice, but more like a beast's roar.
"Alright, come on, Cybuster. Have some wine, it's your favorite." Marde moved closer to Cybuster. Cybuster originally wanted to struggle, but when he smelled the wine, he immediately calmed down and allowed Marde to come closer. Cybuster then grabbed the leather bag and gulped down the contents in large gulps.
Mard sat down beside him and reached out to pat Cybuster's back. He sighed with a smile on his face: "What an obedient child."
Cybuster seemed somewhat uncomfortable. He twisted his body and made a 'ding dang dang dang' sound. It turned out that his wrists and ankles were tied with a black belt. Judging from the texture, it appeared to be made of silk. It was called a shackle, but it didn't look like one. After all, how could something as fragile as a shackle be used?
However, there were also several metal bells attached to the belt. When the bells jingled, Cybuster immediately calmed down ….
"Almost there, almost there." Mard comforted Cybuster as if he was comforting a frightened child. With a gentle smile, he said: "When we arrive, you can get off the carriage and get some fresh air. I know you've been bored out of your wits on this journey. "
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