Dak, Dak Dak!
The scout horse galloped back to the temple convoy. The Knight didn't even have time to rein in his horse, jumping down and running towards Edersen's wagon.
"Archpriest, we are being targeted!
There are more than 500 of them, they should be the bandits from Smochker Hills! "
The Knight said after he entered the wagon.
"Just a bunch of bandits?
Are there any other bandits? "
Edersen put down the map in his hand and asked without changing his expression.
When Edersen decided to head north, he already knew what he would run into in Smochker Hills.
Bandits!
They were like locusts, slaughtering countless bandits.
In fact, other than the monster pursuers, the bandits were another obstacle that worried Edersen the most.
When the monster pursuers were stopped by Ryan at Arya Outpost, the bandits became the only obstacle that stopped them from heading north.
Therefore, Edersen was already thinking about how to deal with the bandits.
Facing a bunch of bandits that were familiar with the environment and could not be wiped out, numbers would be their disadvantage. Even if they gathered all the Knight, they couldn't stop the endless stream of enemies. However, Edersen's advantage was also very obvious. They had superior equipment and skilled battle techniques that the bandits lacked.
As long as they fought the bandits face to face, even if they were outnumbered, they could quickly overcome the bandits but if they fell into a trap, it would be a nightmare.
Therefore, Edersen was extremely careful.
"Not yet."
The Knight replied.
"Send out more scouts, I need the most detailed information.
Just ahead of us, left, right, and back. "
Edersen tried his best to be the most stable.
He didn't want to wipe out the bandits in one go, all he wanted was to pass through Smochker Hills safely and quickly.
Otherwise, he would be wasting Ryan's efforts in defending Arya Outpost.
As for choosing a peaceful way?
After understanding the bandits' past, Edersen wisely chose to give up.
"Understood!"
The Knight jumped down from the wagon and rode away on his horse.
Following the Knight were two groups of scouts from the convoy, consisting of more than 30 riders. They would investigate the surroundings in detail.
Before returning with the details of the situation, the entire convoy found a hillside and began to set up camp.
"Patrols and sentries, return to your positions."
"Civilians, help the deacons build a simple defense."
Putting his beloved harmonica into the deerskin pocket on his waist, Kemp quickly stood in the middle of the team. Through a secret technique, his voice spread across the field.
To the priests of the Temple of Music, whether the performance was good or bad, it was basic for people to hear their music.
And sound was the key.
Following Archpriest's order, Kemp, the seed of Music Temple, naturally became the best messenger to relay the order.
Normal people would find it hard to imagine that this person's voice would be so loud and clear when they saw this person's thin and short body. This loud and clear voice also made this person's ordinary face look extraordinary.
He was tough and simple, like a Knight, but he had the elegance and scholarly temperament that a Knight didn't have.
Even if he was anxious, his temperament and mature appearance were enough to calm people's hearts.
At least, after seeing Kieran, the slightly panicked convoy swiftly calmed down due to the scouts coming out from all directions, and everything became orderly again.
After patrolling the temporary camp again, Kemp quickly walked towards the old priest's carriage.
Lilith of the Love Temple was already waiting there.
"High Priest Edersen."
Both of them bowed to the old shaman.
The old priest smiled and waved his hand, gesturing for the two to sit beside him.
"This is the most difficult time we have ever encountered."
"Besides, unlike before when we could rely on Ryan and Irene, this time, we can only rely on ourselves."
"We are facing a pack of jackals."
"We can't show any weakness in front of them."
Because that will only make us get devoured faster! "
The old priest said solemnly.
"Yes."
"We will never compromise!"
Kemp nodded seriously.
Lilith, on the other hand, looked at the map. When she saw the narrow Weiss Valley, she knitted her brows tightly. Even though the Love Temple didn't provide war training, she could tell that this was the key point.
"I am worried about this."
Lilith said straightforwardly.
She had nothing to hide from the two of them.
Both of them were trustworthy people.
"That's right, I am worried about this as well."
"Weiss Valley is too long and narrow. Once there are guards on both sides, anyone who tries to pass through the middle will be annihilated. What's worse is, the bandits have guards stationed on top of the valley all year round. It is also the reason why the lords of Yort Fields failed to wipe them out time and time again."
"So, we are only left with one choice: we will settle the battle outside!"
The old priest pointed at the map in his hand.
"Lure them out?"
Kemp reacted quickly.
"I have an idea …"
The old priest lowered his voice.
Kemp and Lilith were listening carefully.
A while later, both of them showed a look of agreement.
"If we can really do that, we will be able to pass through smoothly!"
Lilith's youthful face showed a smile.
"We can't be careless. Although my plan has a high chance of succeeding, but …"
"Archpriest! Archpriest! "
Before Edersen could finish, he was interrupted by a slightly panicked voice. The Knight who left in a hurry had returned.
The Knight's face showed a sense of panic.
It was rare for the Knight of the temple.
Unless …
They really ran into something unimaginable in the temple.
"What happened?"
The old priest asked quickly.
"Dead!
The bandits are dead! "
The Knight answered honestly.
After the Knight finished, the group of Knights who left just now returned as well. Each of them looked panicked.
"Archpriest, we found over a thousand bodies on the left side!"
"Archpriest, we found at least a thousand bodies on the right side!"
"Archpriest, we found at least 500 bodies on the left side!"
…
The consecutive reports stunned the old priest.
He never thought something like this would happen.
"Expand the search area.
I want more detailed information! "
The old priest, Kampu, and Lilith looked at each other before giving out another order.
Right after that, more scouts moved out.
…
In front of Weiss Valley, two mountainous passes stood tall, piercing through the clouds.
A dense bloody stench filled the whole valley, even the strong wind couldn't blow it away.
A team of more than a thousand people stood there quietly like statues. They were all wrapped in black with only their eyes exposed.
At the front of the group, Mizelle closed his eyes and rode his war horse with a cold face.
The current Mizelle didn't have the aura of a little thief anymore. Instead, his entire body was filled with the aura of slaughter and blood. Sitting on his warhorse, he looked like a man-eating Asura.
A moment later, he opened his eyes, the blazing glare almost overshadowed the sunlight.
"My lord needs us!
Move out! "
After the order was given, the silent group of black soldiers moved out like a machine, agile and merciless.
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