Mount and Blade System: Start from Pioneer Lords

The tribes in the depths of the wilderness raiding southward is also a kind of tradition, happening every winter. However, they usually go back once they've plundered enough food for the winter, achieving their purpose.

This Minotaur tribe is clearly aiming for White River City.

But Li Wei can't understand, have these Minotaurs gone stupid from using too much Frenzy?

Several ten thousand are naturally more than his small Highcliff Fort, but compared to a Duke who controls the entire Northern Territory, they are just slightly larger grasshoppers.

"Originally, the Duke didn't want to complicate matters because of the military activities against the Southern Territory, so he sent people to negotiate. But unexpectedly, these Minotaurs refused to negotiate and even sent people to attack the team. The Martel family always repays debts."

Si Kai said with a helpless expression, then his tone was full of intimidation, like a kidnapper.

"Lord... war is coming!"

"Goodness, that really scared me to death."

Li Wei quickly took a sip of tea to calm himself, but the smile on his face clearly showed that this lord's words and actions were inconsistent.

Si Kai didn't understand why this lord could maintain this attitude in the face of the Minotaur tribe's imminent southward invasion.

Seeming to see the knight's incomprehension, the lord just spread his hands and said with a smile, "The Duke is going to conduct military education on the Minotaurs, it's not me, a small fry, who has to deal with them, why worry?"

Some time ago, because he didn't know Flynna's attitude towards this Minotaur tribe, Li Wei, as the first to bear the brunt of the attack on Highcliff Fort, could only choose to bear it alone.

But now that Flynna clearly wants to intervene militarily, he will naturally step aside and give this hard bone to White River City.

"Lord, let me be blunt, don't be angry."

Si Kai could see through this lord's thoughts at a glance and gave a preventive shot, "The Duke means that this war will definitely be fought. Don't be surprised, White River City has already begun to prepare the legions to go north."

"But our good lads have never been deep into the wilderness and don't know what the situation is like there. Therefore, we need a guide who is familiar with the wilderness terrain and routes, to give some advice at the appropriate time, and to boost morale. You know, the unknown often makes people more afraid."

"It just so happens that the wilderness has been chaotic and disorderly for a long time. This place has almost been shaped into a slaughterhouse where killings happen every day, and the alien races are all monsters who eat humans raw."

"Not to mention that most of these warriors living in White River City have never seen a Minotaur with their own eyes. It's best if this person has also fought against Minotaurs."

"That makes sense."

The lord nodded, then buried his head in the deer leg and said nothing.

Damn it, Li Wei didn't expect that he could be dragged into this.

To put it nicely, he's just giving advice, but in reality, he's acting as the vanguard.

"Lord, who do you think is more suitable?"

Si Kai still chose to guide him euphemistically, "The conditions are actually quite harsh. He must be familiar with the wilderness terrain, have fought against Minotaurs, preferably have some reputation, understand military affairs, and have a certain amount of strength to take the lead."

The lord pretended to ponder for a long time, then suddenly slapped his thigh and said with a face full of surprise, "Isn't that you, Sir Knight? You often escort caravans to the depths of the wilderness, so you must be familiar with the terrain. There's no need to mention your reputation, the most knightly knight in the Northern Territory, this name is so loud that even children often talk about it. As for military affairs and strength, you are also first-class, a natural material for being a guide!"

Sir Si Kai immediately had a look on his face as if he had eaten a mouthful of intestines.

This Highcliff Fort lord is more slippery than he thought.

Originally, the Duke meant for Highcliff Fort to temporarily serve as a transfer station for later supplies, and for the Highcliff Fort guard to join the legion as an extra squad.

After all, in the events publicized by White River City, this lord is a model of defeating a large coalition with inferior forces, although Si Kai felt that there must be some exaggeration.

Highcliff Fort has experience in dealing with those Minotaurs before. Duke Flynna believes that anyone who can help the war situation should be won over.

A duchy is certainly not afraid of these Minotaurs, but if they want to solve them, there will inevitably be casualties. Highcliff Fort's experience in dealing with wilderness natives may reduce these casualties.

Faced with the lord's pretense of being stupid, Si Kai pursed his lips and said nothing.

He had figured out some of Lord Li's temperament. Once he made up his mind, even nine bulls might not be able to pull him back.

The two then chatted about some other minor details.

Finally, Si Kai said goodbye and returned to the garrison area assigned to the White River City guard.

The lord carried his hands behind his back, quietly watching him leave, then turned his head and instructed Zatt, who was feasting behind him.

"The guard's training during this period can't be interrupted. You go and tell the blacksmith shop to continue working overtime and try to make all the iron armor."

Since raising a group of gluttons, Highcliff Fort has never had leftovers.

"Um... boss, didn't you say we're not participating?"

Zatt swallowed the last piece of venison, smoothed his breath, and looked puzzled.

"There's no reason to rush to send ourselves to our deaths. I'm just raising the price."

Li Wei shook his head.

In fact, it is most in Highcliff Fort's interest to participate in this war.

For others, war often only brings casualties and wastes money, especially dealing with the southward wilderness tribes, which is not beneficial.

But Highcliff Fort, with the system's blessing, is different. They will only become stronger and stronger in war.

Next year, they will go south to fight for the title, which is a big scene of nearly hundreds of thousands of people. Even if the entire Highcliff Fort is thrown into it, it won't make a ripple.

What Li Wei can do is to improve the strength of the Highcliff Fort guard as much as possible during this buffer period, so that they can all follow him to Corwyn without missing a single one.

After all, this time, the White River City legion will be the main force to deal with these Minotaurs, bearing the greatest pressure, and Highcliff Fort can completely reap experience and improve its strength on the periphery.

If other people who understand military affairs knew the lord's thoughts, they would definitely laugh their heads off. A mere few hundred people thrown into that level of war would be blessed by the gods if they didn't suffer complete annihilation. It's too naive to even think that there won't be a single casualty.

"These days, let Muto take the recruits to actively look for those southward bandit groups and gain the War God's gift as soon as possible."

Li Wei thought of another thing.

The orc guards who just joined Highcliff Fort are generally only Tier 3. Actively looking for bandits to kill during this period will definitely accumulate enough experience to upgrade before the war.

If all members reach Tier 4, then Highcliff Fort's strength will leap to an exaggerated level, and they will be more confident in facing the southward Minotaurs.

As for the personal guard and all Tier 4 or higher Fedde warriors, there is no need.

Their levels are too high, and they can't reach the upgrade conditions with just these few small fries.

One thing after another was arranged. Although Highcliff Fort didn't change much on the surface, even the people could feel the undercurrent surging.

Brothers, I'm having writer's block. There are only two chapters today. I'll sort out the plot tomorrow. There will definitely be three updates tomorrow. I'll also see if I can make up for today with four updates.