Realm of Power

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu..."

The sound of the horn from the front reached the ears of Earl Lakmia. In front of the Earl, a black line with smoke and dust emerged from the opposite mound. Horse hooves flew up the gravel on the ground. It was a group of approximately The team of more than a hundred black armored cavalry did not fly any flags, but the iconic black armor was enough to identify themselves.

"My lord, it's the Imperial Cavalry," an attendant said nervously.

"Infantry, infantry come to the front!"

"Archers, please stand behind the infantry. Don't mess around. The enemy hasn't attacked yet!" Amidst the sound of bugles, all the troops behind Earl Lakmia were mobilizing urgently. The iron plates of the armor made a sparse sound, and the infantry The sound is chaotic. With the panic and nervousness before the battle, even though they knew they were fighting the empire this time and expected it, when the long-awaited scene finally arrived, everyone still felt overwhelmed and panicked.

At this time, if the imperial army launches an attack, he will definitely be doomed! However, what made Count Lakmia feel lucky was that the opponent's imperial cavalry did not attack, but stayed there. It seemed that there was no hostility towards Lakmia's troops. Only when Lakmia's troops calmed down did they Everyone started coming this way, and one of them ran at the front.

It was a middle-aged nobleman who was slightly fat. When the middle-aged nobleman saw Lakmiya, he quickly waved his right hand towards him and shouted something,

"How could it be Earl Burke? Don't let go of your arrows."

Count Lakmea's pupils tightened, and he obviously recognized this middle-aged nobleman. He quickly raised his hand to stop the bows and arrows of his subordinates. Although he couldn't believe it, the middle-aged nobleman was indeed his best friend Bolu Ke. Earl, this is too impossible, because Earl Burke should still be a prisoner of the imperial army at this time. Earl Buruck was the commander-in-chief of the left wing of the Alliance Army sent to rescue the city of Roshni. On the way near Roshni City, he was caught off guard by the imperial cavalry. The entire left wing of the Alliance Army suffered heavy losses. It is large, with only more than 2,000 people, but the person in charge, Earl Baruch, was indeed captured by the empire.

But now Bolu Ke, who should be a prisoner, ran up to him! Lakmia rubbed her temples in confusion. As the distance got closer, Boruk's voice came over, "Don't shoot the arrow, I am Boruk!" Soon, Earl Boruk arrived in front of Lakmia. “Look around and don’t let others get close.”

Lakmia hesitated for a moment, and then in a low voice with a strange expression, he ordered to the attendant behind him. Those who can become attendants are naturally confidants. He immediately understood what Earl Lakmia meant and quickly cleared the place. Within twenty meters, only Count Lakmia and Count Boruk, who was red-faced and panting, were left behind.

"What conditions did you agree to to the empire, so that the imperial army let you go so easily?" Lakmia looked at Earl Boluk up and down. Apart from being a little haggard, there were no obvious signs of abuse. It seemed that in The imperial army did not suffer any crimes. They all said that the empire treated the prisoners quite interestingly. They did not beat, scold or abuse them, and they even got money for their work. However, it was even more lenient for the nobles. As long as the ransom was paid, they would basically be released. return

He and Bolu Ke can be said to have been friends since childhood, and the relationship between the two families is also very close. His wife is Bo Lu Ke's sister. Obviously Bo Lu Ke should be released on the initiative of the imperial army, but this is obviously very It is shameful to be appointed as the leader of the left wing of the first reinforcements. The person in charge, Earl Boruk, is also one of the top ten big families among the old-school families in the alliance. He was captured by the imperial army this time and some people even blamed Earl Boruk as the main reason for the failure of the first rescue of Roshni City. Due to Earl Luke's chaotic command, the reputation of the Burke family suffered a heavy blow.

"Nonsense, who said I was released! I came back upright, and these imperial cavalry are my escort cavalry!"

Earl Boruk glanced around. He was very satisfied with Lakmia's arrangement, and then he puffed up his stomach and said, "Do you know what it means that things are different now? Do you think I am still the mere Earl Boruk? I am now However, the Empire's officially appointed liaison officer for the southern part of Héro, Burruk,

"You... have defected to the empire!" Lakmia heard a breath of air,

"It's not a surrender, it's a formal joining, you know? Don't forget, the Eero area is now the territory of the empire." Earl Boruk snorted disdainfully. "My name has been officially registered with the Empire's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mainly responsible for the empire's liaison in the Southern Hero region, even if it is placed on the level of the entire Obarro continent. "For this time, they are all important figures with status. Even the generals of the empire will be polite to me when they see me. "Earl Boruk showed a solemn and excited expression. "My appointment is my appointment." And my appointment is still the empire's. It was signed by the emperor himself. Even among the thousands of officials in the empire, only a few have this honor! "

"So, you are already an official official of the empire?"

Lakmiya's eyes narrowed into a thin line, and her hand holding the riding crop couldn't help but tighten. Earl Boruk actually became an imperial official. This was a qualitative leap in status. Just as Earl Boruk said, he is now Even if he was placed on the stage of the entire Oubaluo Continent, he was already a person with an identity. This had to make him jealous. This guy, Burke, was simply unlucky. He was captured by the empire and he even tried to get along with him. Climb aboard the super-big tree called the Empire

"If it weren't for the sake of you and my family, I wouldn't come to you."

Bolu Ke knew that Lakmiya was moved, and smiled slightly, "Don't look at the fact that the alliance is extremely resistant to the empire going south, but except for a few big families, the other princes don't want the opportunity to hold an official position in the empire. You We also know that the Empire has full control over the land of Erro The district has become a general trend. Even if we block it, how long can we block it? On the other hand, if we can really seek a political officer position in the empire, our family will have an imperial identity. Our family will not only be able to The areas of the empire were unobstructed; And you can invest in industry, which is much better than sticking here." "In the past, we were because the royal family in the north of Hérault wanted to annex us, so we all united to resist anyone entering the south. Now the royal family of Hérault is finished. , as long as the empire does not reduce everyone’s interests , and can also get on the big ship of the empire, why wouldn't we do it, don't you hope that your descendants will see the green earth when they open their eyes first, instead of being filled with yellow sand, and... Bolu Ke's voice paused, his tone suddenly became heavy, and he looked like he was hesitating to speak.

And what? Lakmya asked with slightly red eyes and shortness of breath.

"Don't you think that the sudden change of weather in the south is very similar to the natural disaster eighty years ago?" Earl Burke took a deep breath. The heavy rain continued, and there were frequent changes in the wilderness area. Not only did the surrounding areas of the wilderness become a land of marshes, there was even news of a large number of monsters appearing, just like Eighty years ago, although the floods submerged the earth, what really destroyed many southern towns was the impact of a large number of wild beasts that appeared inexplicably. These wild beasts were driven out of the mountains by the floods. They had nothing to eat and only food. The cannibalism, floods, and heavy rains have been going on for half a month, how long can the barrier of the Desolate Territory hold back?"

"It seems like this is really the case. Could it be that the natural and man-made disasters 80 years ago are going to happen again?"

Hearing what Bo Luk said, Lakmia's face also changed. They are the descendants of the remaining people in the south. They were even more unforgettable about the scene of beasts attacking the town in hordes. Among the southern princes, every family died from the beasts. The ancestors in the tide have read the records of the beast tide after the flood in their family books.

"Okay, let's get down to business. Are you really prepared to obey the alliance's arrangements and use your own troops to fill the hole in Roshni City?"

Earl Boruk knew that Lakmia was already tempted. He glanced at the more than 3,000 troops behind Lakmia and shrugged his shoulders. This time, the alliance mobilized 30,000 troops from Po Valley City, but It was not a unified march, because the floods destroyed many roads, so the 30,000-strong army could only be divided into more than a dozen groups to march toward Luo. Shni City is approaching. This is because they have absorbed the lessons of the previous attack by the imperial cavalry. No matter how powerful the imperial cavalry is, they cannot sweep away more than a dozen troops in one go. Moreover, there are a large number of areas soaked by floods in the middle. These areas are invisible. The center has become a cage that limits the high mobility of the imperial cavalry, and Lakmia is one of them.

"This..." Lakmiya hesitated, and his heart was already in chaos.

"Before you, I have already met the Motori family, the Kansa family, the Slambir family..." "Are they all..." Lakmiya looked in disbelief and was stunned. Most of these families were with him. They are of about the same level, whether they are big or small, but they are all the backbone of the rescue team.

"As you saw, if I didn't pass by them, how could I get here?" Earl Burke shrugged his shoulders. "I have always had a question that I haven't understood. If the alliance is targeting the Kentam family, then it should attack northward. That's right, under Roshni City, there is no Kentam family, only a concubine who is not even a member of the Kentam family. Even if you save Roshni City, you can't attack the Kentam family. The alliance just wants to use you to increase It’s just a bargaining chip. That’s all I can tell you. I have other families that I need to go to.” Earl Baruch finished speaking in a heavy tone, took out a document from his clothes and handed it to Lakmia. "In front of you." This is the territory authorization letter given by the empire. You can choose to take it back to your family. Everything will remain as before. The empire will not interfere with your management. You can also move forward and let your subordinates continue to provide services under Roshni City. The alliance is being used as cannon fodder!"

"I'm not going to Roshni anymore, I want to go home!"

Lakmya took over the authorization letter with a firm expression. The alliance's rescue of Roshni was naturally for the supplies in Roshni City, and those supplies would naturally be distributed by the alliance. Under normal circumstances, the alliance might distribute it fairly. But now the situation is different. All families are suffering from flooding. There are refugees everywhere, and the big families who hold the right to speak in the alliance will naturally be biased in the distribution of materials. In this case, for middle-class families like them, there will be no benefit to fighting for Roshni. On the contrary, the family will With all the strength put in, how to deal with the possible invasion of beasts in the future!

Lakmia is the fifth family that Earl Boruk persuaded to leave.

The alliance did not know that just when they were full of confidence in rescuing Roshni City, a quarter of their strength was gone. Some families that did not evacuate immediately adopted a wait-and-see policy. In July On the 9th, the main force of the alliance army arrived at the outskirts of Roshni City, less than 18 miles away from the Kentam Army that was said to be surrounding Roshni City.

"What's going on with the left? Why are there only so many of them?"

As the leader of the alliance, Ogrini raised his whip and pointed to his left. He immediately stood on the slope. With this as the center, the battle flags of more than 40,000 alliance troops were flying. The families scheduled to serve as the left wing had not arrived, so they seemed to be outnumbered. According to the planned plan, the left wing should have 26,000 troops from eight families, but now only four or five teams have arrived on the left wing, with a total of more than 10,000 people.

"It should be a road problem, which delayed it."

An attendant answered cautiously. The sun was still shining, but suddenly the sky was covered with dark clouds. Thunder rumbled from the horizon from time to time. One after another, thunderbolts split the sky, and the air was full of sulfur. The land in the suburbs of Roshni was densely covered with soldiers and horses preparing to attack. The messengers galloped between the battle formations and sorted out the queues. At noon, the sky first drizzled, then turned into hail, and even snow fell in the afternoon! Such abnormal weather made the atmosphere on the battlefield even more bizarre.

"After the efforts of Earl Buruk and I, according to the guidance of this list, six families chose to leave directly, four promised to remain neutral, and would not attack as long as the Empire did not take the initiative to attack them, and seven said they would just wait and see."

Beatrice came up from the back and said to the black-haired young man standing in front. Beatrice was dressed in military uniform and looked forward excitedly. Following her direction, tens of thousands of imperial troops could be seen like one black river after another, as if only black was left. Even in the rain, one piece after another of metal reflected, and the dense swords flashed dazzling light in the vast rain curtain.

The black-haired young man was covered with a white cloak and a black armor inside. His outfit was simple to the point of being simple. He was looking at the left wing of the Alliance Army, which was seriously undernumbered. Behind him, three thousand silent imperial armored cavalrymen were covered by lush green forests.