Lord of the Oasis

News of the enemy attack spread quickly.

In the entire sentry oasis, the people who were still slumbering, were all awake at this time, with loose sleepy eyes, but their eyes were full of fighting intent.

They hope to use a smooth victory to prove their bravery.

The Swadians are never afraid of war.

10 militiamen and 20 recruits, all with their spears, assembled in the Consulate Hall.

In the seemingly innocuous tent outside, 50 Swadian peasants were also ready to hold their scythes.

They were all waiting for Kant's order.

"keep quiet."

But Kant's order did not let everyone out of the house and tent.

Rather, they are asked to continue to wait.

He also squatted on the roof of the Consulate Hall, squinting slightly at the dunes in the distance, with a sarcastic smile on the corner of his mouth: "Perhaps these ugly guys know this tactic?"

On the dunes, scattered shadows were moving.

The bright moonlight spreads over the earth, and the head and body of the beast can be discerned vaguely.

It's a gnoll.

"Lord Lord, let's go horseback riding."

Behind Kant, six desert robbers are also squatting there.

However, looking at the gnolls who were getting closer, the faces of the six robbers were also somewhat solemn.

"Well, be careful not to be discovered."

Kant nodded, allowing them to leave.

His face is just as solemn, and even the depths of his eyes are solemn. Even he did not expect that tonight's battle seems to be a bit severe, and the scale of victory in the estimation may not be in his favor.

Because there are too many gnolls coming.

"The situation is not good."

Kant breathed slowly, and looked cautiously at the dunes in the distance.

Although the moonlight is not like sunlight, it can still be used to visually detect a distance of 100 meters away, and according to Kant's estimate, the number of gnolls has exceeded 300, and even vaguely, he can still find the back of the dune, perhaps still. There are more gnolls.

The situation is more than bad.

has reached a serious point.

The militia behind him also asked solemnly, "Sir, what should we do?"

"wait."

Kant replied in a direct tone.

There were at least 500 gnolls in his estimation, more than five times their number.

With the current 87 Swadians, 50 of whom are farmers who are better at cultivating the land, to win this battle, it is absolutely impossible to follow conventional tactics.

Now go out and form a frontal array, and come to an upright duel, which is directly equivalent to courting death.

Kant is not stupid.

That's why he arranged for his soldiers to continue to hide.

It's as if none of this was discovered.

"If only they were here."

Kant sighed helplessly while enjoying himself.

What he said was naturally Rowan and the others.

20 cavalrymen from the Principality of Lions, together with 6 desert robbers and 80 infantrymen, would definitely succeed in defeating the gathering gnolls through an unexpected attack.

After all, they are cavalry, and the destructive power evolved from their powerful mobility is quite deadly.

"Unfortunately, they're not here."

Wiping his face, Kant's expression returned to solemnity.

Even if there are no reliable reinforcements, he and these Swadian visitors will definitely stick to this oasis.

This is "Dehrim", their village.

Just when Kant raised his hand and wanted to give an order, a flashing dialog box appeared on the retina in front of him.

At the same time, the prompt sound from the system also appeared in his ear.

[Ding... Main quest release]

[Temporary Mission: Defeat the Night Attacking Enemies]

[Reward: Swadian Militia can be equipped with: Hunting Crossbow]

[Introduction: The night is approaching,

A large number of enemies are gathering among the sand dunes battered by the cold wind. With a deep hatred, they seek to retake their tribal oasis. And for you, it's a battle for survival. 】

Another task from the system.

Kant was stunned.

But his eyes shrank for a moment, because he realized that this was not a temporary task that usually appeared occasionally.

But the main quest!

It's still Kant's second main mission so far.

The first one, of course, is to build a village, which was just completed last night.

Now, when faced with the night attack of a large number of gnolls, the system gave a reminder of the main task.

"Force up to Liangshan."

Kant licked his lips, and the depths of his eyes were even more helpless.

When the main quest is released, it means that he must complete it, because only after completing this main quest will the next main quest be released, step by step, link by link.

And if he fails the main mission this time.

The consequences will be unpredictable.

This means that one ring is interrupted, and the next ring can no longer be properly connected.

The main thing.

The night attack of the gnolls, Kant failed, and the entire army was absolutely wiped out.

The entire crew was killed, the sentry oasis was reoccupied by the gnoll tribe, and Dehrim was destroyed.

Even if there is a main quest, it has nothing to do with Kant.

People are dead, and everything can only go away with the wind.

Perhaps after a few years in the Principality of Lions, when they learn about this tragedy, some people may cry with sympathy, but more people use it as a talk after dinner. After a few days of excitement, they will return to silence until they are forgotten.

"That won't do."

Kant clenched his fists tightly, his face slightly grim.

This is a battle that must not be lost, even if the losses are heavy, he will win.

"Go down and prepare."

Kant stepped back, left the roof and returned to the first-floor lobby of the Consulate.

10 Swadian militiamen and 20 Swadian recruits were waiting with spears, his main force, the key force in winning the battle.

"Lord Lord."

These soldiers were determined and ready to die.

"Okay." Kant nodded, morale available.

At the same time, he asked them, "How is the situation outside?"

The militia in charge of the observation immediately reported: "Gnolls are gathering in the dunes, and the number of people who have been probed is close to 500."

Kant frowned.

The reported situation did not surprise him, but it was more like a heavy burden, which made him a little heavy.

500 gnolls, equal to the total number of tribes in this oasis before.

"But why are there so many?"

Kant was puzzled.

At that time, 20 cavalrymen raided the tribe, followed by 30 Swadians, which had severely damaged the gnoll tribe that occupied the sentry oasis. The number of gnolls killed on the spot could reach about 300, but only 100 escaped.

But now, the number of gnolls that appeared turned out to be 500 again.

It really made Kant puzzled and angry at the same time.

This proves that there must be a tribe of gnolls somewhere around!

"They're attacking!"

Just as Kant was frowning and thinking, a militiaman at the door opened his mouth, making the atmosphere in the entire consulate instantly solemn.

The sound of saliva swallowing and the sound of clenching teeth appeared.

These Swadia soldiers all clenched their spears, took a deep breath, and waited for Kant's order to appear, and they would quickly rush out of the Consular Hall, forming a tight front to attack the enemy outside.

"Quiet, keep quiet!"

But Kant remained calm, and encouraged in a deep voice: "Don't be anxious, victory will belong to us."

At the same time, he walked quickly to the wooden door.

Through the gap, Kant could clearly see that the black gnoll on the dune was quietly touching it.

Obviously, these gnolls hadn't noticed yet, and the target of their night attack had already spotted them.

They are still touching slowly.

Just like when wolves are attacking their prey, they first start to spread out and crawl, and then suddenly burst out when the distance is close enough, trying to kill the prey in the shortest time and reap a delicious meal.

It's just that if the prey finds them in advance and can fight back, it's different.

The infantry in the Consulate, the peasants in the tents, and the cavalry who were also prepared in the desert stronghold were all waiting.

when the assailant was discovered.

This is not a sneak attack, but a quick counterattack.

Or rather, counter-raid!

"Boom."

Kant kicked open the wooden door and rushed out of the Consulate with the light crossbow in his hand.

The gnolls who were already approaching, with a number of nearly 500, were still bending over. They approached the Consulate Hall at a distance of 30 meters, but those stunned eyes obviously did not expect that someone would kick the door and rush out.

"Om-"

The light crossbow was pulled, and the sharp and heavy iron crossbow arrows passed by in an instant, appearing among the gnolls 30 meters away.

The arrow easily tore open the fur, pierced the abdomen, and cut open the internal organs, causing massive bleeding on the arteries, causing the gnoll to immediately turn red with eyes, and kneel on the ground clutching the wound in his abdomen.

"For Swadia, fight!"

Kant's voice roared in the sentry oasis, the volume was not loud, but it was like a prelude to rolling thunder.

"Long live Swadia!"

A larger response appeared. 30 soldiers with spears rushed out of the Consultative Hall, raised the 2-meter spears in their hands, formed a neat queue, and quickly advanced towards the stunned gnolls.

And those 50 Swadian farmers.

The scythes were raised as well, and they followed on either side of the 30 infantrymen.

Step by step, almost trotting, all you want is a surprise attack, so that these gnolls who come to sneak attack are caught off guard!

"kill!"

Kant carried the light crossbow behind him, raised the short sword in his hand, and also marched forward with the infantry.

The distance of 30 meters is very close, it is too late to pull the strings and arrows, and it is even more straightforward to use a sharp short sword. Those gnolls do not have any armor and can resist the attack of metal weapons!

The bloody smell was instantly strong.

The people of Swadia have been intertwined with those gnolls.

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