"Rescue?"
Henry exclaimed, looking at Wu Ming in disbelief. "Are you crazy?"
"I'm not crazy!"
Wu Ming said calmly. "Since I've made this choice, I'm naturally confident. Look at you! Look at you, all of you, looking dejected. "
Within the camp, there were still a few soldiers who had escaped. They had lost most of their equipment and looked very dispirited and dispirited.
Blonde-haired Arthur and a few captains were nowhere to be seen. It was unknown if they were dead or had simply escaped back to Niyah.
Thinking of Arthur, Wu Ming's eyes suddenly became gloomy.
He could vaguely feel that this person was targeting him. If Arthur did not die this time, and he failed and returned to Niyah, his fate would definitely not be good.
Moreover, he had come out this time to raise his status and get closer to the higher-ups. Wasn't the opportunity now?
Although if he had tried harder last night, there was a possibility that he could have broken out with Knight Takur, but that would have been a small favor.
How could it compare to the impression that he was about to be devoured by an ogre and that he had been saved from despair and despair?
Since he had to choose, he naturally had to choose the path that would maximize his benefits.
That was the case then, and it was the same now.
Wu Ming cursed and roused the morale of this group of people. He stepped forward and bandaged the wounds of each injured soldier, saving lives.
With his attainments in herbology and external injuries, he naturally quickly stabilized the injuries of a few seriously injured soldiers and won the respect of the entire team.
After all, this was a favor that he had earned by personally saving lives.
After counting, there were now 13 people in the camp, which was an unlucky number. There were three seriously injured soldiers, and the rest had minor injuries that did not affect their activities.
After a simple meal, Wu Ming once again announced his intention to rescue Knight Takur and asked in a deep voice, "Who is willing to come with me?"
Seeing the confused expressions of the people around him, he could not help but raise his voice. "Why did we come out? Do you want to go back with your tails between your legs? "
"Think about what kind of person Lord Takur is. If we save him, what will he give us in return? "
Wu Ming was not suited to be a public speaker, but what he said was for everyone's benefit, so it was very moving.
However, there was still a big problem blocking everyone's way.
"But … that's a group of Ogres, at least a hundred of them!"
A low voice came over, filled with fear.
The people of the town had grown up listening to the terrifying legends of the ogres. Although they were not too afraid of losing their lives on the battlefield, they were afraid of being eaten alive by the ogres!
Legend had it that the souls of humans who were eaten by ogres would forever sink into purgatory, suffering the torment of fire and ice.
It was also rumored that the Ogres had evil spells that could imprison the souls of the dead, sealing them in their bones and teeth and turning them into their own power.
…
Wu Ming understood their fear of the Ogres, so he assured them, "Don't worry, I'll tell you the plan before we take action. It's up to you to decide if it's feasible or not. Who's willing? "
"Me!"
Andrew stood up. The man smiled, pulling at the scar on his face. "I have an account to settle with those brats!"
"Me too!"
A silent man stepped forward. "You saved my brother's life, I want to repay your kindness!"
After seeing two people make their choice, Harry hesitated, but he still walked over. "I believe you, boss!"
"Can you guarantee that you'll tell us the entire plan and that we have the right to withdraw temporarily?"
Another mercenary stood up. It was Heim, who had the talent of a bard.
"I promise!"
Wu Ming replied in a low voice.
"If that's the case …"
Heim smiled brightly, revealing his yellowed teeth. "I'll join!"
As for the others, they were no longer interested. Wu Ming made a prompt decision and let them bring the heavily injured back.
…
"What's your name?"
Wu Ming's group of five rested for a while and began to embark on their journey. He looked at the second burly man who had joined them. The other party was wearing leather armor. He was not the original mercenary, but a soldier.
"Gail!"
The man smiled, appearing simple and honest. "They all call me Big Guy!"
"Aren't you going to escort your brother back?"
Wu Ming asked. "It won't be a safe journey …"
"There are three of us brothers. He promises to send my brother back to Niyah Town safely!" Gail said. "Gail owes you a life, and he will repay you!"
"Very good!"
The journey was easier during the day, and they soon saw the village from yesterday.
The village was clearer under the sunlight, and there was even smoke rising.
"The ogres have not left!"
The few of them lay on the hill and looked at the hundreds of savages in the village, trembling in fear.
"What are they doing?"
Wu Ming asked in confusion as he watched the savages light a bonfire and begin some kind of ritual.
"They're offering sacrifices and praying!"
Andrew said. He looked at the scene and seemed to be immersed in some kind of emotion. "The ogres worship the God of Flames and believe that they will obtain the power of the people they eat. Thus, they will make the best prey into accessories and hang them on their necks …"
Wu Ming immediately thought of the savages he had seen yesterday. On their necks, there were beads made of teeth and bones, filled with savagery and the smell of blood.
"As long as Knight Takur did not die on the spot, he should not have died!"
Andrew said with his rich experience. "In the eyes of the ogres, soldiers in leather armor are the best food, and knights in thick armor are the best sacrifices. They will not be easily killed …"
"This is not something to be happy about!"
Henry glanced at Andrew sympathetically.
Evidently, he was guessing if his companion had also experienced the darkness of being captured by the ogres.
"Alright … Boss!"
Heim laughed softly at the side. "We're already here, shouldn't you tell us your plan?"
As soon as he spoke, he immediately attracted the attention of a few people.
"My plan is very simple, which is to wait!"
Wu Ming's lips curled into a smile.
"Wait?"
The few of them looked doubtful.
"According to Andrew, Takur is their most precious spoil of war. He will not be killed immediately, and will be escorted back to the tribe, right?"
Wu Ming looked at Andrew.
"That's right!"
Andrew nodded. "Before the other captives are eaten, Takur will receive preferential treatment …"
"The ogres have obtained so many captives in this battle, and will definitely escort them back to the tribe. What we need to choose is a path to create chaos. It's best to create a wave among the captives and take the opportunity to snatch Sir Knight!"
Wu Ming spread his hands and said.
"Then … Who will be in charge of creating chaos?"
Heim asked uneasily.
"I suggest that I go. You just have to choose to support from the side … Also, bring the knight's original horse. We need it!"
Takur had originally brought three horses, but in order to launch a sneak attack, he had left them in the camp. While the others needed to transport the injured, Wu Ming still kept one for this moment.
Even if they managed to rescue Takur, it was conceivable that one of them would be seriously injured, and they would have to carry him back to Niyah. Without a livestock, it would be a nightmare for anyone.
"Who will be in charge of the horse?"
Henry suddenly asked.
"Gail, can I trust you?"
Wu Ming looked at the thick brown eyes.
"I owe you a life!"
Gail stared at Wu Ming and said directly.
…
Creak! Creak!
The wooden planks scraped against the ground, and the loud sound lingered in the surroundings, causing Takur to narrow his eyes.
His head was dizzy, and he felt that his body no longer belonged to him. The blue sky seemed to be spinning, and there were many figures around him.
"Where's my armor? Where's my sword … "
He wanted to open his mouth, but found that the movement was extremely difficult. The only thing he could see was his armor, which had been separated and put on by a few barbarians. They did not care whether it fit or not, and some even wore it upside down or wrongly. They looked like clowns performing a farce, and it was very amusing.
But Takur could not laugh.
He recalled the attack last night, the fire, the arrow from a tricky angle, and the last ogre.
Yes, he had been captured! Captured by a group of ogres!
"Gods …"
He sighed silently in his heart, knowing his fate.
The ogres were not nobles, nor were they bandits. They had no interest in ransom, and the only thing they cared about was him!
The thought of being skinned alive and swallowed alive made Takur shudder.
"My soul … My family … No … Knights should die gloriously on the battlefield. How can I accept such a shameful death?"
He struggled, praying to all the gods he could think of.
Whether it was the Old God, the New God, the God of Mountains, the God of Forests, or even the God of Flames, none of them responded.
Even if a devil were to extend a helping hand from hell, he would not hesitate to accept it.
But no matter how much he prayed, there was still no response.
The god who had once admired him, blessed him in the church, and sworn an oath did not respond at all.
Terrible despair enveloped the pitiful Knight of Takur.
"Keke …"
At this moment, the surrounding ogres seemed to have realized that he had woken up. They surrounded him and fed him a bright red flower.
He could not resist at all, and only felt a sour and numb taste spread from his taste buds.
"Damn ogres, it's a devil flower!"
The thought made Takur despair even more.
But at this moment, there was a commotion in front of him!
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