"Humans have always relied on dwarven technology since many years ago. The dwarves have always produced the best."
It was spring in Count Glamorgan's territory. Laing and Bellegar were walking on the fields towards the dwarven settlement.
Along the way, Bellegar was chattering non-stop. Laing listened most of the time and only replied occasionally.
Morgiana and Olica did not follow them. Only his butler Katzenberg followed Laing. Seeing that Laing and Katzenberg were listening attentively, Bellegar started to talk. He started from the glorious history of the Angran clan. He talked about how prosperous and powerful Eight Peaks Mountain was and how they managed to hold on for hundreds of years under the attack of the Green Dwarfs and the Ratmen. In the end, they could only choose to retreat from Eight Peaks Mountain and start their journey of wandering.
"Since you had 100,000 people and still couldn't defend Eight Peaks Mountain from the attack of the Green Dwarfs and the Ratmen, why are you so confident that you can form an expeditionary force to reclaim Eight Peaks Mountain?" Katzenberg asked curiously.
"Both the attacks of the Green Dwarfs and the Ratmen were not as strong as before. When we defended Eight Peaks Mountain, the Green Dwarfs were at their strongest. During the earthquake, at least half of the dwarven fortresses fell to the Ratmen and the Green Dwarfs," Bellegar said. "But later, Emperor Charlemagne established the empire and signed the 'Sacred Alliance' with the Supreme Dwarf King. Both sides established a huge alliance at the Black Fire Pass to deal with the largest invasion of the Green Dwarfs in history. The war lasted from dawn to dusk. The alliance of humans and dwarves completely defeated the Green Dwarfs' attack. It took the Green Dwarfs a few hundred years to recover from the heavy losses in the war, and no more Green Dwarfs could organize a WAAAGH as large as the first battle at the Black Fire Pass!" Hmph! If you ask me, if we can hold on until the Battle of Black Fire Pass, Eight Peaks Mountain will definitely be defended. "
Although the dwarves were not as strong as before, the scale and combat power of the green skin were not as strong as when they attacked Eight Peaks Mountain. The green skin that was completely defeated in the first Battle of Black Fire Pass was no longer united, and they became a small tribe again. After that, no matter which green skin warlord, such as the late "Iron Claw" Gobard, the "Big Belly King" Gru, the famous living Grimoggi-Ironhide, the "Green Prophet" Urzag, or the "General of Eight Peaks Mountain" Skarnik, they could only command a tribe.
"So, you humans have benefited a lot from us Dwarfs. How much did the Dwarfs pay when they helped Charlemagne to unify the Empire? Yes, this is what the dwarves owe you. After all, if it wasn't for Emperor Charlemagne saving the Supreme King of the dwarves back then, perhaps Kraz A-Karak's bloodline would have been wiped out long ago. However, I hope that you can repay this kindness. If you want me to help you attack Blackstone Stronghold, no problem. I, Belega, am a man of my word. "Belega patted his chest, but his eyes were fixed on Lionheart.
What he meant was that they had to remember the expedition to Ba Feng Mountain! I, Belega, have helped you this time. Next time, it will be your turn to help us! You can't go back on your word.
Laing smiled and nodded. He remembered when the Empire was established. Indeed, without the help of the Dwarfs, Emperor Charlemagne might not have been able to establish the Empire.
As everyone knew, Emperor Charlemagne united twelve human tribes to establish the Empire. But in a series of wars, Emperor Charlemagne had encountered many obstacles.
Among them, the most intense opposition was from the Thuringian tribe, which was now part of the Midden territory of the Empire. At that time, the king of the Thuringian tribe was called 'Mad King' Ochun. After Emperor Charlemagne unified or defeated most of the human tribes, Ochun and his tribe refused to surrender or submit. Ochun sneered at the other tribes for bowing to Charlemagne. As a true man, he would gladly go to the main shrine of Yuric and offer his loyalty to Yuric the White Wolf.
In order to get rid of the last human tribe that was unwilling to submit to him, Emperor Charlemagne united the other tribes and launched a war of conquest. The Thuringian tribe also gathered their army and prepared to fight. But when the time came, Mad King Ochun was dumbfounded when he saw the army of the Carolingian tribe.
With the help of the Dwarfs, the Carolingian tribe was fully equipped with chainmail and breastplates. They were armed with excellent Dwarven equipment. Emperor Charlemagne was wearing a full body armor of Dwarven runes and holding the divine warhammer Gail Maraz. He was ready to launch the final attack on the Thuringian tribe.
The Dwarven catapults, Dwarven ballistas, Dwarven bows, and Dwarven chariots had all been arranged.
The Thuringian tribe was still wearing leather armor made of animal skin. Many of the tribal warriors were still bare-chested and draped in wolf skin. The weapons in their hands were simple battle axes and spears made of stone, as well as simple bows and arrows. There were even a few decent longswords.
They were not even from the same era. How could they fight? How could the Thuringian tribe fight against Charlemagne's Carolingian tribe? Not to mention that Emperor Charlemagne had united all the human tribes. Be it the number of troops or cavalry, they were all above the Thuringian tribe.
In the first clash, even the stubborn Thuringian tribe was forced to retreat. But out of respect for his fellow humans, Charlemagne did not give the order to kill them all. In order to avoid future resistance and a stain on his reputation, Charlemagne gave the Thuringian tribe an ultimatum and requested a duel between the champions.
Mad King Ochun had no choice but to accept the challenge. The two greatest human warriors had an epic duel between the champions. Both of them climbed a thousand-meter tall mountain with their bare hands and faced off in front of the White Wolf Sacred Fire in Yuric's main shrine. Charlemagne blocked Mad King Ochun's ferocious attacks and defeated him in front of Yuric's sacred fire.
Mad King Ochun was faced with two choices. Either his entire tribe was massacred or he chose to submit. In Yuric's will, Mad King Ochun understood that Charlemagne was Yuric's Chosen Champion. As a man, he had to be responsible for the outcome of the duel.
From that day onwards, the powerful Thuringian tribe declared their allegiance. The territory of the Empire was established for the first time.
After thinking of a long story, Laing turned his attention back to Bellegar. "King Bellegar, how many tribesmen did you bring this time?"
"About three thousand. Two thousand of them are excellent warriors." Bellegar nodded and said in a rough voice, "After a long journey, everyone is exhausted. Laing, you have to make arrangements for their food and lodging."
"No problem. If you need anything, you can find Katzenberg." Laing threw the burden to Katzenberg. The steward could only smile bitterly. The dwarves' requests were often numerous and troublesome. They were also picky and thankless. Every time Laing asked him to deal with the dwarves, he would have a headache.
Fortunately, the dukes of Brittany were supportive of Laing and François' plan to attack Blackstone Stronghold. They did not send troops, but they provided financial support. Laing's father-in-law even opened his own treasury. François swore that he would chop Kemmler's head into pieces.
His father-in-law was rich. The Winford Duchy was also very rich. Laing did not have to worry about military expenses.
"My army has already been formed. You and your territory won't be able to support it." Bellegar expressed his understanding. The King of Eight Peak Mountain knew how difficult it was to raise funds and pay for the troops after attacking Eight Peak Mountain many times.
Due to the lack of maintenance and logistics, as well as the lack of collateral, Bellegar had always had to pay much higher than normal.
When they arrived at the camp of the Angerande clan, a large group of dwarves had already set up camp and rested. Smoke drifted in the sky. Laing's men were transporting carts of grain, vegetables, meat, ale, and daily necessities into the camp.
"My chief engineer, Halhaver Golddigger, and I will use your workshop to produce siege weapons, mainly cannons and organ cannons." Bellegar Ironhammer said to Laing, "We will form an alliance with you to attack Blackstone Stronghold. This is all of our military establishment."
Bellegar handed over a piece of parchment. On it was written the troops of the Angerande clan that would participate in the military operation.
The legendary dwarf lord, the king of the Angerande clan, the undisputed king of Eight Peak Mountain, the rightful owner of Eight Peak Mountain, and the last bloodline of the Loen King, Bellegar Ironhammer.
Angerande's chief engineer, Halhaver Golddigger.
Angerande clan's patriarch, Brock Northstar.
Angerande's Sworn Guards Team 1 (a mix of Hammer Warriors and Iron Warriors).
Dwarf Warrior Team 3
Dwarf Miner Team 1
Dwarf Ranger Team 3
"Crossbow of Eight Peak Mountain" Dwarf Heavy Arrow Ranger Team 1 (equipped with heavy weapons).
"North Star Axe Gang" Dwarf Iron Warriors Team 1
"Steel Brotherhood" Dwarf Hammer Warriors Team 1
"Will of the Loen King" Dwarf Long Beard Team 1
This was a thick list. At Laing's request, Bellegar wrote letters to various places and gathered a large number of people to help the Brittany attack Blackstone Stronghold.
Laing nodded to Cassenberg. He also took out a thick piece of parchment and handed it to King Bellegar. "This is the military list that we are going to participate in the attack on Blackstone Stronghold."
Lord, Brittany's Sanctum Grand Knight, Earl of Glamorgan, Baron Jean, Lake Nymph's Chosen Champion, Grail Knight Captain Laing Macado.
Legendary Wizard of Fire and Light, Veronica Benadotte.
Legendary Sorceress of Ice and Spirit, Teresa Trovic.
Paladin Alfred Frey.
Kingdom Knight Team 1, led by Flag Bearer, Grail Knight Armand.
Ranger Team 3, led by Hex, Olivier, and Lopes.
Earl of Glamorgan led two companies of Sword and Shield Infantry.
Earl of Glamorgan led three companies of Spear Infantry.
Serf Crossbowmen Team 2 companies.
"Bastogne's Hunters" Serf Longbow Team 1 led by Sergeant Deniz.
"Earl's Halberd Legion" Two companies of Halberd Soldiers.
"Essun's Wrath" Two companies of Ugor Mounted Archers led by "Ivan the Terrible".
"Laing's Hammer" Artillery Team 1 company of Dwarven Artillery Team consisting of four cannons and one Accordion Cannon.
"Green Wind" Team 1 company of Wood Elves Rangers led by Halfling Dace and Astell.
The Chalon Forest Patrol Battalion was a mixed battalion of three companies led by Sergeant Bertrand.
"Norviglin's Iron Crusher Warriors" Team 1 company of Iron Crusher Warriors led by Dwarf Chieftain Sven Norviglin.
"Dugan's Black Powder Brotherhood" Team 1 company of Dwarf Thunder Gunners led by Dwarf Engineer Dugan Ironhand.
This was all Laing had at the moment.
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