Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Seeing the approaching knights, Redi suddenly thought of a question. Where did the pursuers get their horses? Even the great swordmaster Shandi had to walk on foot to chase after him. How could these knights travel through the swamp on horseback? Unless they came from another direction … …
As expected, the knights quickly stopped their horses in front of Redi. "Who are you? Who are they? "
Redi's eyes were sharp, and he immediately saw the tri-colored griffin emblem of the Andenak Kingdom pinned on their chests. This was the symbol of the royal family. These knights were actually from the royal family. They were the second prince's men … …
Even though Laurist and the second prince did not get along on the surface, the Norton Family was still a noble family in the Andenak Kingdom, and Laurist was now the Duke of the North. Redi let out a long sigh and sat on the snow. He took out a silver emblem of the Furious Bear: "I am a man of the Duke of the North, a knight from the Norton Family. The ones chasing me are the soldiers from the Sabagi Dukedom and Handra Dukedom. Please help me escape from danger … … "
The pursuers got closer and saw that there were a few knights and a hundred soldiers on Redi's side. The soldiers from the dukedoms did not charge forward but gathered together to call for their comrades. Sharp whistles and low horns echoed in the plains.
The knights on horseback had already seen the attire of the soldiers chasing after Redi, and it was obvious that Redi was not lying. One of the knights laughed loudly: "That's great. We were just feeling bored when we came here to scout. I didn't expect the soldiers from the dukedoms to come to us. Brother, well done. I'll help you get rid of them. "
"Hyah!" The bronze spur on the back of the horse's boot struck the abdomen of the horse, and the horse whinnied and galloped towards the soldiers that were gathered together. The knights beside him did not want to be outdone and followed suit. Five or six riders swept through the snow-covered plains like a gust of wind, splashing snow and ice into the air.
"Sigh! Come back, the enemy's main force hasn't arrived yet. There are still three great swordmasters behind them … … "Redi screamed at the top of his lungs, but his voice could not be heard by the hot-blooded knights amidst the rumbling hooves of the horses. The six royal knights charged into the group of soldiers from the dukedom and started slaughtering them … …
Sixty to seventy infantrymen and six knights met on a narrow path. It was the knights who launched the charge first. Before the infantrymen could get ready to defend, the six knights had already rushed into the infantrymen. This was a nightmare for the infantrymen. In the blink of an eye, there were more than 20 infantrymen's corpses on the ground. The rest of the infantrymen collapsed and ran for their lives. At this moment, they were not thinking about escaping from the knights with their warhorses. Instead, they were thinking about outrun their comrades-in-arms and let their comrades-in-arms block the knights so that they could escape.
Redi stood up and stomped his feet anxiously. He waved his hand to signal the 6 knights to come back, but the knights were having fun killing the infantrymen and did not pay attention to him. Perhaps they even thought that he was cheering and celebrating … …
A figure wearing a black cloak suddenly cut in front of a knight's warhorse. The knight didn't care, and the lance in his hand drew an arc in the air as it pierced towards the figure's chest. In his mind, those soldiers wouldn't be able to dodge his lance, and would soon be skewered by the lance. However, a flash of light flashed by and the knight felt the lance in his hand lighten by half. The next moment, the neck of his mount fell off. Blood spurted out from the headless neck and splashed all over the knight's face. In the midst of the blood, the knight saw another flash of light and felt himself flying. The higher he flew, the darker it became … …
The death of the first knight was quickly noticed by the remaining 5 knights. They roared and charged towards the black cloaked figure. However, the figure was extremely agile. With a flash of his sword, one of the knights was sliced into two at the waist. Another knight fell off his horse due to the front hooves of his mount being chopped off, and his neck was slashed by the sword.
The knight who charged first came back to his senses: "Quick, a great swordsman … …"
The remaining 3 knights turned their horses and ran. The first knight did not forget to grab the reins of the horse whose owner had been chopped off and led it back to where Redi was. The great swordsman did not chase after them. It was difficult for him to deal with the charge of 5 knights. Even when the 3 knights returned to Redi's side, he still stood there without moving.
The first knight returned to where Redi was standing and heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that the great swordsman did not chase after him. He asked Redi with a sullen face: "What did you do? They actually sent a great swordsman to chase after you … …"
Redi smiled bitterly: "Did you not hear me calling you back? Quick, they still have 2 great swordsman and will be here soon. "
The 3 knights were stunned: "Really?"
"Really, let's go … …" Redi said: "That was a great swordsman from Sabaji Principality. There are 2 more powerful ones behind them."
"You get on your horse as well. His Majesty is at the back, and there are great swordsman beside him. We will be fine once we meet up with His Majesty. "The first knight made a prompt decision. However, the ones who suffered the most were the soldiers who followed the 6 knights. They had just run over while panting, but now they had to turn around and run for their lives.
"Give me something to eat … …" Redi said. He shivered uncontrollably as he sat on his horse. He was not wearing much, so he did not feel cold when he ran. However, when the wind blew against him, it felt like he was being cut by knives.
One of the knights threw him a flask filled with strong alcohol. Redi felt his body warm up after drinking a few mouthfuls: "Thank you. Where is His Majesty?"
"He is just in front. We will see him in about half an hour. We have set up a camp on top of a hill. "The knight replied.
"How many great swordsman does His Majesty have? What level are they? "
"One, a Munster Great Swordsman, level one. However, we have two Gold-tier knights, and a large group of more than a thousand men … … "
"No, His Majesty has to move as well. There are three great swordsman and many soldiers chasing after me. There are about one to two thousand of them. If they chase after us, you will not be able to stop them. "Redi said sincerely.
"Brother, I am very curious. What did you do for them to come after you? Three great swordsman and one to two thousand soldiers. Oh my god, even the most vicious criminal in the former Empire did not receive such treatment … …" The first knight said: "Forget it. If you don't want to say it, then don't say it. I don't want to hear you boast anymore. You should tell His Majesty. He will be very interested. As for whether we should retreat or not, that will depend on His Majesty's decision. "
"Why did you come here in the middle of winter? By the way, did you say you were scouting the way? "Redi remembered the knights' complaints and quickly understood. He quickly understood that the second prince was here to find a way to bypass the castle fortress on Lake Heart Island. He also wanted to launch a surprise attack on the four central duchies …
No wonder these knights didn't care about the three great swordsmen chasing after him. What they were interested in was that since he could escape here, he must know the way through the swamp area of Egret Lake. If they brought him to the second prince, they wouldn't have to explore the swamp area in the cold.
It was a pity that Redi did not know the way around Lake Egret. It could be said that his luck was as good as the heavens for him to be able to make it this far. The dangers he faced were mainly due to his quick-wittedness and adaptability. Secondly, he was willing to take risks in the face of life and death. He had to use a tree branch to cross a few large swamps while the pursuers had to take a detour. This was also the reason why Redi was always able to put some distance between him and his pursuers.
As expected, the second prince recognized Redi the moment he arrived at the camp: "Aren't you Redi? Why is Locke's eldest disciple in such a sorry state? "
Redi did not stand on ceremony and saluted: "Your Majesty, I need to take a bath and eat something warm before I can tell you what happened … …"
After taking a bath and changing into a warm leather coat, Redi was brought to the second prince's tent. The second prince pointed at the table full of food: "You can tell me while you eat. My knights told me that you were being chased by three great swordsman. I'm very curious, what did you do? "
Redi grabbed a large piece of roasted meat and wolfed it down. He then gulped down a large cup of fruit wine: "Your Majesty, when I was traveling to the four central duchies, I accidentally bumped into the envoy sent by Duke Fisabulon who wanted to form an alliance with the four central duchies. I killed the envoy, who was the nephew of Duke Fisabulon. That's why they have been chasing me for almost two months … …"
"Two months?" The second prince was stunned: "It can't be. If this happened two months ago, my spies should have received some news by now, but none of them told me … …"
Redi continued to stuff food into his mouth: "Your Majesty, I did not lie to you. Perhaps the Handra Dukedom and Sabaji Dukedom hid the fact that the envoy was killed, but you can ask your spies to find out if the two dukedoms had issued a warrant for my arrest two months ago. The person on the warrant is me."
"Alright, you killed the envoy and they are so angry that they won't let you go. After chasing you for so long, they will definitely take your head as an explanation to the Fisabulon family. Now that you're here, you're safe. The great swordsman of Handra and Sabagi are nothing in my eyes. " The second prince said straightforwardly: "But Redi, I'm very interested to know how you passed through the swamp of Egret Lake. I hope you can tell me the route you took … …"
Redi shook his head: "Your Majesty, it's useless. You can't lead an army through the swamp of Egret Lake to ambush the four central duchies. I spent a month running from Handra to Sabagi before escaping into the swamp of Egret Lake. Then, I spent more than twenty days running here. I'm not familiar with the environment here, so I just ran in the direction of Egret Lake. If there's a swamp in front of me, I'll go around it. If I can't go around it, I'll think of a way to cross it.
Most of the time, I was lucky that nothing happened … … Just like the soldiers and the three great swordsman who were chasing me. They were led by native hunters who lived in the swamp of Egret Lake. They had many hunting dogs with them, so I was unable to shake them off. They were all on foot and did not bring any horses or mounts. This means that the swamp of Egret Lake does not allow cavalry to pass through. Your Majesty, bringing light infantry through the swamp to ambush the four central duchies is not a risk, but a suicide mission … … "
Redi was right. The four central dukedoms were not like the King of Fedeliga of the Redelis Kingdom. As long as they crossed the Broken Cloud Mountains and the Snowy Mountains, they would be able to reach the King of Fedeliga. The distance was less than eighty miles and they would be able to reach the King of Fedeliga in one night. Even if the second prince brought tens of thousands of infantrymen through the swamp of Egret Lake, there would not be any large cities worth attacking. Instead, their tracks would be exposed. If the four central duchies gathered their cavalry for a large scale battle, the tens of thousands of infantrymen would not be able to withstand the impact of the knights … …
"Can we wait for a period of time? For example, it's winter now, and the swamp will be frozen solid in a month or so. At that time, will we be able to pass through large numbers of cavalry and transport vehicles?" The second prince was still unwilling to give up.
Redi smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty, you shouldn't ask me this question. I don't know anything about it. But I suggest that you look for the hunters who live in the swamp of Egret Lake. They might know the answer. "
"Erm … About that …" The second prince hesitated for a long time before replying embarrassedly. There were no natives in the Egret Lake swamp near the Andenac Kingdom, so there was nowhere to ask. This was the reason why he sent his knights and soldiers to scout ahead.
"By the way, didn't you say that the Dukedom's soldiers were led by the native hunters who lived in the swamps of Egret Lake? They even brought hunting dogs with them. Why don't I send my men to capture some and ask them?" The second prince recalled Redi's words and felt that it was a good idea.
Redi sighed: "Your Majesty, I think you should take care of your own safety first. It's best to retreat immediately. The swordmasters from the Sabagi Duchy and Handa Duchy are nothing special. Even I can easily exchange a hundred blows with them in a one on one battle. But Grand Duke Fisablon had sent his old lover, the Great Swordmaster Sandy. That old woman is a little strange. She was a level 2 swordmaster a few years ago. But I can't even take a single blow from her … …
Your Majesty, you are the ruler of a kingdom and bear the heavy responsibility of the kingdom's rise and fall. Now that you have brought a thousand men into this dangerous place, I am worried that the old woman will find out that you are here and target you. To put it bluntly, there is no way a thousand men here can stop the ambush of three swordmasters. If anything happens to you, the kingdom will be finished … … "
A figure flashed in the tent, and an old man with a stern face appeared. Redi was not surprised. This should be the level 1 swordmaster called Munster who was guarding the second prince. When he had just entered the tent, he had felt that there was a very light breathing sound in the tent besides the second prince.
The Munster swordsman stared blankly at Redi, baffling him. The old man spoke after a while: "You said that you fought with Grandmaster Shandi and you couldn't take a single blow from her?"
Redi nodded.
The old man was enraged: "Nonsense! If you couldn't take a single blow, you would have died long ago! How could you have escaped from her hands!"
Redi took off his shirt: "I'm talking nonsense? Old man, open your eyes and take a good look. My chest, shoulders, and thighs were all left by that old woman. I jumped into the river and ran away … … "
Munster looked at the three scars on Redi's body and sighed. He turned to the second prince: "Your Majesty, we should retreat first. If Grandmaster Shandi comes, I am not confident that I can protect Your Majesty … … "
The second prince asked curiously: "Munster, aren't you about to advance to level 2? Do you think that you are no match for Grandmaster Shandi? "
The old man nodded: "Your Majesty, I am only preparing to advance to level 2. Grandmaster Shandi was already a level 2 swordmaster twenty years ago. From the three scars on this knight's body, I can see that Grandmaster Shandi's swordsmanship has improved again. To be honest, I am afraid that I cannot take more than ten blows from her. For Your Majesty's safety, it is best for Your Majesty to return to the camp first … … "
At this point, a warning horn sounded outside the tent, indicating that an enemy had been discovered … …
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