Although untrained farmers were weak chickens, they still had the courage to throw stones down from the city walls.
Moreover, they could also take the place of the soldiers to keep watch at night and let the soldiers take turns to rest.
Viscount Garcia could predict that if the stalemate continued, his army would be exhausted in the end. If they suffered heavy casualties and were chased out of the city, it was even possible that the entire army would be wiped out!
"Retreat to Eagle Castle immediately. As long as Death Valley is still in our hands, we can continuously receive support from the highlands!"
He immediately made his decision and glanced at Sir Smith, who was still complaining. His eyes were cold.
The other side was a cavalry, so they naturally wouldn't care about the life and death of their infantry. However, he had to be responsible for the knights and soldiers that followed him. Moreover, if he didn't have enough power, how could he fight for the rights of the family in the future?
"This is my order, the order of the commander-in-chief!"
Garcia said coldly, already filled with killing intent.
If the other side continued to be stubborn, he would use his authority as the commander-in-chief to hang him to death!
Even if he came out to establish a branch, he would still be a direct descendant of the mighty Wellington family!
"Fine! You are the commander-in-chief... "
Smith clearly noticed that something was wrong, especially when those knights under Garcia's command had already grasped the hilts of their swords.
He wisely chose to retreat, muttering curses as he left.
Woo woo!
A low bugle horn sounded, and the army slowly retreated.
Garcia was the last to leave. Hearing the cheers coming from the city walls, his expression was a bit dazed. "Baron William... will he be my greatest enemy?"
...
Following Viscount Garcia's retreat, the haze that the red lions had brought to the Wind Fireflies Plains with their sharp claws and fangs seemed to gradually disperse.
At the same time, the story of Baron William's unparalleled bravery, recapturing Howl City, and defeating Garcia quickly spread throughout the Wind Fireflies Plains.
Who knew how many wandering poets sang about the valor of the lord of Karros in the taverns or at the crossroads. And in the previous tournament, the unrivaled name of the Linen Sword Saint was even more delightful to the people.
After who knew how long, following Baron William's messenger and Madam Alice's summons, the surviving blue-blood nobles of the Wind Fireflies Plains all gathered at Howl City.
"Has the era of tigers already passed?"
Viscount Baylor led an army of one thousand and slowly passed through the gates of Howling City.
Looking at the old blue tiger flag being torn down and replaced with a brand new sword and shield emblem, a look of sorrow appeared on his face.
The newly added marks of swords and gunpowder explosions on the city walls caused his pupils to shrink. He couldn't help but stop for a long time and look at the huge wooden cannons on the city walls.
It was rumored that Baron William had received the blessing of God and had the ability to create holy fire. It was hidden in the wood, and once it was activated, it could make the world tremble!
This was the Church's excuse, and Viscount Baylor scoffed at it. He was even more convinced that the baron had invented some powerful weapon and entrusted it to God.
But no matter what, that kind of power was seen by all the scouts. It was obvious from the uneasy faces of the other minor nobles.
They only had less than a few hundred soldiers. Perhaps a few holy flames would cause the entire army to collapse!
This must be the product of a deal with the devil!
Viscount Baylor thought bitterly in his heart, and he couldn't help but feel very jealous.
By now, there must have been a lot of blue-blooded nobles secretly pledging allegiance to that person, right?
Thinking of what Envoy Wu Ming had said, Viscount Baylor couldn't help but feel very annoyed.
"I will marry the daughter of the Earl of Blue Mountain and judge the Viscount of Eagle Castle in Howling Castle. All the blue-blooded nobles in the Wind Firefly Plain must gather under my flag and expel the Wellington family from the Wind Firefly Plain!"
When the blue-blooded nobles had lost their leader and were uneasy, a powerful leader who appeared as a savior was simply the trend!
Although the strength of the blue-blooded nobles had been greatly reduced, the foundation accumulated over a thousand years, the side branches of the bloodline, and the knights and lords, once they united, was also a huge force.
Needless to say, the current Baron William not only owned the original Howling Castle, but also had more than five thousand troops under his command!
Even if the Earl of Blue Mountain was still here, it would be difficult to resist such a force.
Although Viscount Baylor had also brought a thousand people with him, after seeing this scene, he couldn't help but feel a deep chill in his heart.
"Viscount Baylor! Welcome! "
After entering Howling Castle, a smiling Tana came to greet them. "We have prepared enough tents and rations for a thousand people. Let me take you to the camp. Please leave the warhorses outside the city. The Baron has already arranged a banquet in Howling Castle. We look forward to the viscount's arrival!"
Viscount Baylor didn't comment. He looked around with a scrutinizing expression.
The streets had already been cleared, but some people could still be seen in the surrounding residences. Some shops were even half-open.
This kind of security was quite good.
Viscount Baylor silently nodded in his heart. When he saw the military camp, he was even more surprised.
The entire Howling Castle had already vacated an area for them. Many areas were clearly divided and hung the flags of the various nobles. They could move in as soon as they arrived.
A few of the camps were already occupied by soldiers. They looked ruddy and their clothes were very clean. There wasn't the stench of cow and horse dung. Outside the city, Wu Ming had set up a special livestock store for horses and sent a large number of grooms to take care of them.
Buckets of oatmeal bread, rum, and even baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables were carried into the military camp by the citizens. It was a busy scene everywhere.
"Heavens … how did Baron William do it? It seems like he has the support of the entire city!"
A low voice sounded from behind Viscount Baylor.
It was a handsome young noble with blue hair. "Even the Earl of Blue Mountain would find it difficult to do this!"
The Earl of Blue Mountain was only the ruler of Howling Castle during the day. He didn't touch the darkness, but Wu Ming was different! After subduing Alice, he had already obtained the support of the merchants in the black market. He also had the support of the church. In terms of mobilizing resources and manpower, he was almost twice as good as the previous Earl!
Only by controlling darkness, light, and faith could he have the confidence to say that he controlled the entire Howling Castle!
The significance of this was no small matter.
"Uncle Baylor, what should we do?"
Looking at Lord Tana setting up the barracks, the young noble's lips moved, "Are we going to let a free citizen climb over our heads? After all, he isn't blue blood! "
"Charles, you're right about one thing!"
Viscount Baylor nodded. "For us blue blood, the Wellington family from the highlands is an outsider, and this William is also an outsider! But he's very scary about one thing. He can use the Dragon's Heart! "
This magic weapon was quite famous, and it was proof that William had the blood of the Conqueror flowing in his body.
"But … witches and mages also have ways to break the restrictions on it!"
Charles said, unconvinced.
After all, he was about the same age as William, but he was only a small knight. Seeing that William had achieved so much and was about to move towards greater glory, jealousy and hatred were inevitable.
"Yes, so I've already sent people to spread rumors, questioning William's bloodline!"
Viscount Baylor's eyes were dark, and he lowered his voice. "But he's also preparing to marry Aida. If he has the identity of the Earl of Blue Mountain's son-in-law, it's quite disadvantageous for us!"
"I need you to find a few people, Baron Alf, Sir Tom, and Adams..."
These people were also the Earl's son-in-law, and in theory, they could cause trouble for William.
"Wind Firefly Plain belongs to the orthodox blue blood. A branch wants to take the lead?"
Viscount Baylor looked in the direction of Howling Castle, his eyes dark...
...
At night, a grand banquet was held in Howling Castle.
No matter how much they wanted to kill each other in their hearts, at this moment, the blue blood still looked elegant on the surface. They all changed into their best evening clothes and greeted each other courteously.
The ladies were dressed in gorgeous dresses and fluttered around the ball like butterflies, teasing a few minor nobles to the point that their souls left their bodies.
Wu Ming even chatted happily with Viscount Baylor. They held hands and walked together, exchanging information about hunting and raising hounds.
"Everyone!"
As the nominal owner of Howling Castle, Lady Amaris also appeared.
Today, she wore a black dress and didn't have much makeup on. Her expression was solemn, and she seemed meticulous.
As a widow, this kind of dressing suited her.
Amaris used a silver spoon to stir a wine glass, attracting everyone's attention.
"In the previous war, we met with an unfortunate fate. My husband died in battle, and so did my son. Even the castle I lived in was occupied..."
Her voice was low and full of solemnity. She was very good at stirring up emotions, and the sorrow in her words was strong enough to make people cry.
This was a woman who was very good at acting, no matter when!
"Fortunately, we still have William! He bravely defeated the enemy and won glory and victory for us! "
Amaris raised her wine glass. "Let us cheer for him!"
"William! William! "
Baron Terry and Baron Wilford, as well as a few small nobles who had secretly sided with Wu Ming, immediately applauded and cheered loudly.
Seeing this scene, Viscount Baylor's smile was a bit forced, but he still very gracefully raised his glass to Wu Ming and congratulated him.
"I also have something to announce!"
When the atmosphere reached its climax, Lady Amaris's face also flushed, and she said loudly, "I will carry out my husband's last wish and marry my daughter, Aida, to Baron William, and ask him to be the guardian of Howling Castle!"
As soon as these words came out, Viscount Baylor's expression became extremely ugly.
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