I'm a villain, not a devil

"Kill!!!"

The red blood and dark green juice mixed together, splashing on the dust, weapons, and corpses.

The densely packed imperial army and the tree army have been fighting together. When the close combat, the imperial army with more lethal long-range weapons has become the restricted party. They can't open fire because their comrades have been mixed with the enemies.

When the most primitive and purest instincts burst out, everyone's eyes are only on their own enemies.

The vetoes go up to the sky and down to the earth, and the weak and the weak are full of energy, but they are facing enemies that far exceed their numbers.

The tree people are like a green wave advancing slowly and powerfully from a distance, and wherever they go, whether it is rocks or mountains, they are all turned into powder.

They seem to have completed their evolution again. The tree people in the front have their thick legs stuck into the soil, and their arms have become the strongest shields. The roots underground help them move, like a moving wall.

Behind them are treemen with particularly long and thin arms. These treemen hide behind their companions, and their arms turn into branches all over the sky. The spikes on the top are either poisonous or blood-sucking. As long as they catch the imperial army, they will insert the branches into the gaps of the enemy's armor and quickly deprive the enemy of their lives.

Behind them are a large number of huge treemen. They are like huge moving wooden stakes, and the crowns on the top of the wooden stakes are concave inwards. There are many short acorns squatting in them. Whenever the stumps under them take a step forward, the acorns will launch seeds comparable to energy bullets, hitting the enemy into a hornet's nest. And whenever a long-range attack comes, they will shrink in and use the bark of the wooden stakes to cover.

At the back are a large number of treemen with flower heads. They have female characteristics, and seeds like water drops hang on their heads. Whenever their companions are injured, they will throw seeds to treat them.

The treemen army with clear division of labor and tacit understanding seems to be more regular than the imperial army. Not only that, there are also treemen troops joining in from the back.

The Imperial Army was already showing signs of defeat. The number of enemies far exceeded their imagination. Although everyone was fearless, the gap in strength was gradually emerging.

Finally, the Imperial Army could not hold on.

"Retreat! Retreat first!"

The Imperial Army barely maintained their formation and retreated, but how could the Tree People let them go?

In the end, the Imperial Army, which had already lost nearly 50,000 people, left behind another 20,000 bodies.

The smell of blood and gunpowder filled the battlefield, and the victorious Tree People stopped where they were.

They opened their hands one by one, raised their heads to the sky, and showed a sad look: "The fertile soil of birth has become fertile again, and your people return power to you."

Large spots of light emerged from their treetops, and the dead Tree People directly dissolved and seeped into the ground. This is the unique way of mourning for the Tree People.

However, they don't need so much sentimentality and sadness for the bodies of the Imperial Army.

"Take root."

Behind the army of treemen, a long and ancient voice slowly echoed under the sky, and all the treemen put their feet deep into the ground.

Because of the huge number, the whole ground surged like the sea, and the bodies of the imperial army were entangled by the roots that emerged one by one, and then they quickly shrank.

This group of treemen actually used the bodies to replenish their own energy.

"Degrade." That voice sounded again.

All the treemen raised their hands again, and suddenly, the evil dome above the sky trembled.

The iron-blue evil dome, like a dark cloud, melted like butter encountering a hot knife.

The sun, which rarely appeared in the wasteland world, generously sprinkled sunlight and heat, restoring strength and reason for these races that are closer to nature.

"Rest - tomorrow, continue to advance!"

The treemen shook their branches and leaves happily, cheering for the leader's decision.

The world became silent, and the leaves swayed gently with the breeze, blowing the remaining blood and smoke away to the invisible distance.

Nothing seemed to have happened here, only the shriveled corpses on the ground seemed to be silently telling of their loyalty and sacrifice.

…

"Marshal, our army... has suffered heavy losses..." The old general who lost an arm knelt on one knee, with only guilt and regret on his face.

General Shi Hai, who once had some friendship with Sean, is one of the most prestigious generals in the imperial army. Moreover, Shi Hai is also a veteran who has fought in the sea of ​​blood and has made great achievements.

The military was relieved to let him take charge of the front line.

However, after the news of the defeat came, Shi Hai led the imperial army to retreat again and again.

Seven days, seven days, just seven days, the entire imperial army directly lost half of its manpower.

And the tree people chasing the imperial army stepped on the corpses and advanced forward, one hundred kilometers a day! The battle line that was originally near the coastline quickly collapsed, and the waves of the tree people have been completely involved in the empire!

However, the imperial army, who finally returned to their more familiar areas to fight, did not win anything, retreat, retreat, retreat!

Defeat! Retreat!

General Shi Hai's face was covered with blood and dirt. He reported everything to Wu Xiao, and then he raised the sword given to him by the emperor and slashed it across his neck!

"General Shi Hai!" A sharp light flashed across Wu Xiao's glasses, and he reached out to take the weapon away.

"Marshal, I..."

Wu Xiao slammed the table and cursed: "Absurd! The army is defeated, and the general is going to commit suicide?! Are you still a brave soldier of my empire?!"

Shi Hai's eyes were red, and his forehead had white hair. He lowered his head tremblingly: "The battle went poorly for me, and countless imperial soldiers died in front of me. As the first commander on the front line, I don't have the face to see my colleagues and you again." ...Goodbye Your Majesty..."

Wu Xiao sighed deeply and his expression softened.

He helped Shi Hai up: "You are indeed responsible for the defeat of the war, but the defeat of our imperial army has not much to do with you... General Shi Hai, I know your character and your abilities. The soldiers are unable to die." I am also extremely heartbroken, but they will not blame you - if you commit suicide and go to see them now, those old brothers will really blame you..."

Shi Hai slowly closed his eyes and his voice was extremely hoarse: "Marshal... I know I was wrong..."

After sending Shi Hai, who was physically and mentally exhausted, for treatment and rest, Wu Xiao, who returned to the seat of the chair, pinched his eyebrows.

People's hearts are dispersed, military strength is greatly reduced, and the country's borders have fallen...

For Wu Xiao, this was not a serious problem that could not be solved, but there was a terrible fact before him.

What he said to comfort Shi Hai just now was not official talk on the scene...

Yes, Shi Hai made no mistake.

The number of tree people suddenly increased sharply, but this experienced general did not make a mistake in panic. On the contrary, he made a very correct choice - Wu Xiao asked himself, if he had gone alone, he would have done better than Shi Hai. , but only some.

There was only one reason for the defeat: the huge gap in military strength that was difficult to smooth out with strategies and formations.

Three times the strength of the Imperial Army...

Wu Xiaoping retreated from the others. He leaned on his chair and looked at the empty ceiling tiredly.

If the numbers were the same, he believed that the stronger and better-equipped Imperial Army could suppress the other side, just like they did on the front line before. Except for being caught off guard at the beginning, the Imperial Army had been suppressing the Treants ever since.

If the number of tree people is twice that of the imperial army, Wu Xiao also believes that with the bravery of the imperial army, the strength of the empire, and his presence, the tree people will still not be their opponents.

But three times... three times the fully evolved tree people...

You can win, but it will definitely be a miserable victory...

But the most critical problem is that the follow-up troops of the tree people are still coming in a steady stream, and the news from the spies is shocking.

Three times, the existing military strength can be defeated miserably, four times, the force can be concentrated from other political regions, and the victory can also be achieved. Five times, with the power of the entire empire, no fear.

But what if there were more? Six times? Seven times?

Wu Xiao, who rarely had any mood swings in front of outsiders, took off his glasses. He looked at the ceiling in a daze and murmured: "Teacher, I advise you to seize all the real power of the military and expand the size of the imperial army. Don't you?" If you are willing...I advise you to give birth to an heir as soon as possible, I will use my wealth and life to assist him, but you are not willing..."

"Your back is the goal that I will chase all my life, but...you who are of noble birth and invincible will never understand me...what did you see in the child you picked up from the dead that day... "

"So the moment I became the Imperial Marshal, I understood that the Imperial Army's sword must be thick enough, sharp enough, and cruel enough. Even if you don't want to, I will do it."

"So I secretly cooperated with Bai Zhan and tilted the general resources to him, just because he can meet all my needs to build this sharp blade called 'Empire' - only if there are enough soldiers holding the knife, can we resist this madness A world of despair.”

"But now, maybe it's not my turn to prove whether my theory is correct or not..."

"Teacher...where have you been..."

Wu Xiao was silent for a moment, and then he stood up.

The confusion, sigh, and regret on his face just now disappeared, and the Imperial Marshal became solemn and cold again.

"The knife is not sharp enough...but I am your student after all."

He opened the door and took off his glasses.

His bloodshot eyes held a chilling look of madness and pride.

"Until you come back, I can hold the Empire."

He glanced around, and the soldiers who had never seen the marshal lowered their heads involuntarily.

"Pass my order. All troops outside the imperial capital will retreat three hundred kilometers."

Some people's eyes widened in shock: "Retreat three hundred kilometers? Doesn't that mean that the tree people will penetrate deep into the hinterland of the empire in just a few days?"

Wu Xiao casually threw away his glasses and said in a deep voice: "Give me the order."

"Yes...yes!"

The marshal wiped his face vigorously and smiled for the first time in front of his subordinates. However, the smile was full of madness.

"The white moon will always be prosperous, and the martial arts will be prosperous!"

…

"Are these stupid tree people pushing so fast?"

Sean, who was engrossed in eating, raised his head in surprise.

Bai Ye, who had just returned from the construction site of the founder's statue, frowned and nodded: "After the tree people received a large number of reinforcements, the imperial army was greatly defeated and retreated. The tree people army advanced a hundred kilometers every day without stopping for a whole week."

"However, Wu Xiao ordered all armies to retreat another 300 kilometers, directly handing over the hinterland of the empire to the tree people. The tree people advanced 200 kilometers crazily the next day, and the imperial army retreated another 100 kilometers on the third day. The people advanced another two hundred kilometers."

"Then, the Imperial Army and the Treeman Army fought again, but this time the battle ended quickly. The Imperial Army retreated 300 kilometers again. The Treeman pursued them relentlessly and caught up with them in two days. However, they stopped where they were and did not continue to advance. I don't know what they were waiting for."

Sean pinched his fingers to count, then swallowed the food in his mouth: "At this speed, if the Treeman advances for a few more days, we can see a large 'oasis' from afar as long as we stand on the Imperial Mountain."

Bai Ye frowned: "I tried to ask Marshal Wu Xiao if there was any strategy for the Imperial Army's retreat, but he didn't say anything."

Sean laughed: "That proves that Wu Xiao is a smart man."

Bai Ye frowned: "When, are you still teasing me?"

Sean He shook his finger: "No, I'm not kidding. I don't know what Wu Xiao is going to do, but I know one thing very well. His plan must not be known to the tree people, let alone the imperial army. The successive defeats of the empire are almost fatal to the entire military. The morale of the invincible imperial army has dropped to the extreme, and in this situation, even the generals can't hide things."

Bai Ye sighed: "But some things, at least tell other senior officials, right?"

Sean sneered: "Wu Xiao may tell some senior military officials, but he will never tell you."

Bai Ye was stunned for a moment, and she covered her temple with a headache: "I probably know..."

Sean said happily: "Wu Xiao doesn't believe in your royal family at all now."

Bai Ye did not refute, and knew that he could not refute.

Because Wu Xiao had contacted and cooperated with Bai Zhan privately before, although he didn't know what the two were planning, but once Bai Zhan died, everything was ruined.

But this is not even the key point. The key point is that before the tree people frantically pushed the front line, Wu Xiao personally went to the palace to ask the emperor for resources. However, his father only gave Wu Xiao higher mobilization rights - the problem is that Wu Xiao himself is a marshal, and the military is his subordinates. What do you need these for?

Wu Xiao asked the emperor to send the Silent Guard, a powerful guard that is all crimson, but was rejected by the emperor.

Then, Wu Xiao asked the emperor to suspend the construction of the statue of the founder and focus on dealing with the upcoming enemy, but was rejected again - it is said that Wu Xiao almost made a scene in the palace that day.

At the court meeting the next day, countless senior officials made the same suggestion, but they were rejected one by one by the emperor...

"Alas..." Bai Ye sighed.

Sean took another bite of the food and laughed happily: "At this time, our marshal is afraid that he will love the empire to death - to establish a country with military force, hahahaha."