Crown of Chaos

Just as the three armies were approaching the holy land of the Bedai barbarians one after another, what was beyond Aaron's expectation was that the Bedai barbarians not only failed to organize a decent resistance, but there were not even many barbarian cavalry coming to fight.

The left army marched quickly, and without receiving much resistance in the past few days, they arrived at the designated area, under Scimitar Peak, and prepared to camp.

The middle army had some gains. The great dragon Egil continuously robbed the Zhentarim caravans. The violent robbery made the middle army a lot of money. Egil even seized a large number of goods that had just been taken from Hex. The Moradin series produced by Science and Technology Military Industry. According to information from Zhentarim captives, this batch of Moradin series was ordered by the Zhentarim from Sunset. It was transferred to Zambia next to Cormyr, and then sent from Longhu to Sword Coast via Trader's Road. It was planned to Goods sent to the Moon Sea.

Now that the property is back to its original owner, Egil naturally accepts it completely.

Dalonglong learned from the Zhentarim prisoners that it seemed that the Zhentarim were plotting something recently.

what is it?

Egil reported all the news to Aaron, and Dalonglong also pointed out that a Zhentarim "Sky Lord" mage took advantage of the chaos and escaped.

Aaron was noncommittal.

The right army also advanced all the way. Near the edge of Lake Elazade, it finally encountered strong resistance from a group of Bedai barbarian cavalry. The leader was Alaric, the leader of the moose tribe. He and his brother Sigurd led Hundreds of Bedai barbarians attacked tenaciously. After a day of fierce fighting, the Bedai barbarians were defeated.

Afterwards, Aaron's rear army gradually approached, and the heraldic banner of the Salian family, the heraldic banner of Green Velon and the banner of Cormyr's general conquered the barbarians were displayed. The current prosperity of Aaron's army has surpassed that of Cormyr's heyday. This move shocked the northern and central parts of the country, which shows that Aaron's prestige is at its peak.

Many small tribes, even some small tribes in the north of Ainook, asked Aaron to join him.

Valley calendar year 1368, April.

The rear of the Salian shogunate army, the backup army led by Aaron himself.

On this day, the desert of Eno Oak was still surrounded by yellow sand, smoke and dust filled the sky, and the ocean of sand and gravel covered everything in sight. Invisible hurricanes and powerful legendary suction magic were still raging in the desert, half a man tall. The sandstorm stood up and slammed into the army in the desert.

"Dingling~Dingling~"

The sandstorm hit the sound waves of Nurgle's bell, and suddenly the body was shattered into powder all over the sky, falling one after another, but reluctantly gathering again, ready to come again next time.

The strong wind blew the banners of the Four Gods of Chaos, the golden law banner, and the Salian heraldry banner of Aaron's headquarters, whistling.

Aaron's army continued to cross the desert in this extremely harsh environment.

The Knights of the Holy Tree and the Knights of the Furnace pressed their bodies tightly together to prevent them from being blown away by the sandstorm. The Little Lucky Grass King's float gurgled forward in the sea of ​​sand. He was observing the Tzeentch Compass, receiving the news while carefully checking the movement trajectory of the legendary magic-absorbing creature.

For Aaron, this is the first time he has entered the Great Desert of Enook. Aaron is also yearning for the ruins of Nese. He has heard stories about the desert since he was a child.

But when he entered the desert this time, he felt that time had changed. The former hell and death place was just a slightly more difficult terrain for Aaron. The scorching sun and high temperature were countered by Nurgle bells, and the legendary magic-absorbing and treacherous Qi Compass Detection, as for the dead magic zone, there is no way to release magic... My chaotic magic is not under the control of your magic network.

In the desert, where death can come at any time, Aaron's army moved forward unimpeded.

Occasionally, leaders of small tribes of Bedai barbarians came to surrender, and Aaron knew what had happened.

The Bedai barbarians are engaged in civil war.

Harald the Heartless, Ivar the Boneless, and Harold the Great and Terrible were fighting for the title of King of the Bedai. The two sides were fighting frantically around the Holy Land, unable to deal with Salian's shogunate army.

Perhaps in the eyes of the Bedai barbarians, only outsiders with mental problems would try to conquer the desert, and so far, the most important thing is the civil war.

Before fighting the outside world, you must first make peace with the inside!

But there wasn't even a barbarian leader who came to inquire. This was really too lazy.

As they marched all the way, Aaron still couldn't help but sigh, there is no one left in the Nese Empire. Since the fall of Nese, this former regional hegemon-level force has wiped out hundreds of thousands of orcs in one go, and once built a large number of space fleets to go to sea. The battle against the Elven Imperial Navy, the great empire that once allowed the Netherese civilization to shine like their floating cities across the world like stars, is now nothing but sand, barbarians, and ruins.

Even if Karsus could come back to life, it would be difficult to regain the glory of the Nether Empire in the past.

As for the so-called City of Shadows, with the magic network's maximum limit of nine rings, and the current atmosphere where everyone is shouting about beating up the Grand Arcanist, no one would really feel weak in their legs and bow before seeing the floating city.

Aaron took a brief look at the ruins in the desert, the stone pillars that seemed to record something but the words had been completely erased. He thought to himself that this was Netheril. It would be heartless to forget about Netheril, and it would be pointless to want to return to Netheril.

The little auspicious grass king Buyer is sitting in Aaron's arms and is chatting with Aaron about the stories of his father Oberon and his mother Queen of the Joyous Royal Court, and the fact that the elves' god of mischief especially likes to visit the Fairy Wilderness. Buyer You are dreaming of transforming the desert into another fairy wilderness so that everyone can live happily on this land.

There were bursts of singing from ahead.

"Your Highness, General, Your Highness, what is that flying in front of your horse?"

"Dong dong dong~ Yeah Le Dong~ Yeah Le Na~"

"That is the Purple Dragon Royal Banner that is going to conquer the Nese people. Don't you know?"

"Dong dong dong~ Yeah Le Dong~ Yeah Le Na~"

Little pirate Edward Teach sang the loudest.

"His Royal Highness, the general who has thousands of riders a day, quickly attack those Bedai people~"

"Dong dong dong~ Yeah Le Dong~ Yeah Le Na~"

"Keep shooting, don't miss, warriors of Feilong Water Lake Fleet."

"Dong dong dong~"

Aaron couldn't help but smile as he listened.

The general and the general are riding in front of you, but you, Cyric, are facing the enemy!

"Send an order to the three armies to Maximian, Egil and Eleanor. No matter who they encounter in the desert, they are allowed to attack directly. They must advance to the bottom of Lake Elazade and block Scimitar Peak!"

"Yes!" Anna, the cousin who delivered the order, responded immediately.

"The Nese Seven Gods." Aaron murmured to himself, and he opened the letter written by the eldest lady Charlotte.

The sun god Amaunata is resurrecting, and this is not only what Suellen Mama and herself hope for, but also what Shar hopes for.

What will the rise of the Nese Seven Gods mean? Also, how should I deal with Lathander's relationship?

Shar must be planning something behind the scenes.

This time to attack the Eno Oak Desert, all of Aaron's elite troops came out for this moment.

The holy land of the Bedai barbarians, Lake Elazade.

At this time, an unimaginable scene was happening. Two groups of Bedai barbarian armies were fighting in a desperate battle near Lake Elazade.

The two parties participating in the war were 5,000 men led by Harald the Ruthless and 8,000 men led by Harold the Great and Terrible. Both Bedai leaders claimed to be the most orthodox successors of Nether, the King of the Bedai.

The total circumference of Lake Elazade does not exceed three kilometers, and the area of ​​​​the oasis is extremely limited. In order to compete for this piece of land, the Bedai barbarians had to fight with swords. They have been fighting around the Bedai Holy Land for a month, and both sides have suffered numerous casualties. Small, each killed thousands of people in battle.

Harold ended up with more people, and he got some support from outside forces, obtained some firearms, and gradually gained the upper hand.

Under the yellow sand sky, only flowers watered by blood bloomed beside the holy place. As the war became more and more unfavorable, Harald the Heartless and his son Bjorn the White showed signs of despair.

But there are only so many oases in the desert, and there are only so many people that can feed them. The Bedai barbarians have been living in this way for thousands of years in the Eno Oak Desert. Sand and blood are the eternal themes here.

Harald the Heartless couldn't help but think of the invitation from the Orc Doherty. He deeply regretted why he didn't listen to Doherty's advice and insisted on staying in the desert instead of fleeing to the rock to make a comeback, and then mobilize an army to make a comeback. It's not too late either.

But by now, it's too late to regret it.

It was different from the despair Harald the Heartless felt at this moment.

The Great and Terrible Harold, who was wearing a black robe and silver armor and commanding the cavalry charge on a camel, did not dare to neglect at all. He had already received news that the Cormyrsalian shogunate army from the south was heading towards the desert. .

Although Harold secretly reached a tacit understanding with Zhentarim and Sel Red Card, in order to stabilize the internal situation as soon as possible and stabilize his title of King of the Bedai and the Great and Terrible, he must kill Harald the Heartless as soon as possible. .

Only in this way can he truly master the desert.

However, even though Harold had already pressed forward with his entire army, another Bedai barbarian tribe, Ivar the Boneless, would always appear behind him at critical moments. This was also a battle involving only more than 10,000 people. The reason why the month is not over yet.

Harald the Merciless was indeed an unparalleled warrior. When the battle was not going well, he and his son Bjorn the White led a small number of cavalry to charge like crazy. The pair of axes made the Bedai the most courageous barbarians. The children of the desert are afraid.

But that was it, Harald and Bjorn's bravery could not save the defeat, and he was not a great arcanist. Defeat was only a matter of time.

Just when Harald's entire army was defeated and only a few hundred men were left around the father and son, and they were about to be surrounded by Harold, a sharp whistle came from the hills on the left.

The army of Ivar the Boneless is coming!

Seeing this scene, Harold's face became distorted.

He still doesn't understand how this Boneless Man rose to power. He was obviously just a disabled middle-aged man who couldn't walk with his legs and needed to be carried, but one day he suddenly said that he had learned the secret technique of Nese and knew how to release some magic. , knew prophecy, so he was respected as the leader of the tribe, and also wanted to become King Bedai.

If Ivar's people hadn't repeatedly interfered at critical moments, Harold would have won long ago.

The Great and Terrible One gnashed his teeth: "When I become the real King of Bedai in the future, I will skin these two people and stuff them with grass, and use their skulls as bowls!"

Just then, a black cavalryman on a camel arrived quickly: "My king, the army of Cormyr's conquering general Aaron Salian is approaching our holy land!"

Harold was stunned for a moment, and a strange thought appeared in the mind of the Great and Terrible One.

Damn it, is the Nanguo really here? Did they have water in their brains or chests?

Hey, there it is.

Isn't Aaron Salian the Chosen of Selun, Lady Silvermoon's favorite child?

We Bedai barbarians also worship Lady Silvery Moon, one of the seven gods of Nese. We are dear friends and relatives, brothers and sisters!

"Great, our reinforcements have arrived." Harold quickly showed joy: "Call Stones over."

Harold called his son, talked in detail for a while, and then told him: "Tell His Highness the Grand Duke Salian that when I become the King of Bedai in the future, I will definitely not forget His Highness the Grand Duke's kindness!"

Stones responded and Harold couldn't help but sneer.

Although he said this, he was very disapproving of Aaron in his heart, and he was full of jealousy.

The great desert, the great desert that has lasted for thousands of years, who wants this piece of rotten land? You Cormyrs are really out of your mind.

Now that you are useful, I will use you first. When I become the King of Bedai, do you think I will still care about you?

Harold quickly decided that he would pretend to surrender first and then break the agreement later. The worst he could do was not proclaim himself king yet and let Aaron make himself an earl. After the Salian army retreated and the situation stabilized, he could proclaim himself king and cut off his confession in one fell swoop. .

I heard that Cormier is now rich and he will get back everything he lost.

after a while.

The messenger of the Bedai barbarians, the son of Harold the Great and Terrible, arrived.

On the sand dunes, in the desert, the size of the Salian shogunate army was like a giant blanket, completely covering the sight.

Looking from afar, the mountains and plains are covered with the golden golden law banner, the Selun silver moon and silver star binocular banner, and a glimpse of the endless steel forest of chaos warriors, as well as the galloping demi-gryphon cavalry, a terrible war instrument.

The military power of the Salian Shogunate Army is truly awe-inspiring.

Stones quickly stated his purpose.

The person responsible for receiving him was the young pirate Edward Teach, as well as several Order Knights of the Order Knights, namely the three sons of Duke Kairis.

Stones explained his purpose. Behind him, several black-clothed warriors of the Bedai tribe were holding a bag of coins.

Harold the Great and Terrible is willing to surrender to the Salian Shogunate Army, hoping that the Shogunate Army can help His Majesty Harold suppress the rebellion. If this happens, Harold is willing to lead the Bedai Barbarians to surrender to Cormyr and form an alliance forever.

Edward Teach calmly gave the Order Knight next to him a wink.

It seems that this is indeed the case. Mrs. Eleanor said that as long as the barbarians are willing to surrender, they should be given a chance to surrender.

but……

But if the barbarians surrender, what are we doing here? If the barbarians surrender, where will our military achievements and fiefdoms be found?

Sorry, brother, I'll lend you your head to get a reward!

The knights of the order next to them, the sons of Duke Keris, suddenly drew their swords and thrust them into the sack without any warning. With a crash, a bunch of gold and silver coins fell to the ground.

Most of them are currencies from the Moon Sea, and many of them are from Cormyr. After all, Cormyr is located in the south of the desert.

Stones' expression changed slightly: "Cormyrian, what do you mean?"

Sure enough, Edward Teach smiled slightly, and he suddenly shouted around: "No, Harold of the Bedai Barbarians has declared war on us! You see, they actually use our currency to humiliate us!"

The surrounding knights put their hands on the hilts of their swords calmly, and no one among them wanted to accept surrender.

Stones suddenly realized something when he saw Teach say this. Just as he was about to explain, Teach pulled the trigger of the chaos gun in his hand, and a chaotic projectile accurately hit Stones' forehead.

"Pfft~"

"You...you...are...shameless!" Stones covered his head and pointed at the little pirate. His eyes almost wanted to eat him, and blood spilled from between his fingers.

As Teach opened fire, the knights of the Order next to them had already unsheathed their weapons and hacked to death the unsuspecting Bedai barbarian warriors in black with their swords.

Stones, son of Harold, and his followers fell to the ground in silence.

The yellow sand was stained with blood again, as if responding to the eternal subject that has remained unchanged for thousands of years.

Blood and sand.

The news that the Bedai barbarians declared war on the entire shogunate army quickly spread throughout the army.

"Since the Bedai barbarians have taken the initiative to declare war on us, there is nothing we can do."

"Army attack!"

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