Imperial Crown

Ten minutes later, everyone appeared in the conference room.

"Good job, man!" Volaf looked happy and wanted to hit Simon on the shoulder hard, but considering his weak body, he hit the table hard.

Seven large maps and three small maps were spread out on the large conference table in order, like a cobra, with an unobstructed view of the terrain from Goldsmith Town to the outskirts of Bloody Highlands.

In addition to forests and rivers, water sources and concave bottoms are also marked on it, as well as places suitable for temporary and permanent settlements.

"Simon, tell us about the map." Raven looked at Simon with encouraging eyes.

This young man, who was always reserved, shy, and sentimental, became much more decisive after experiencing hellish tempering. He barely made a military salute, walked to the table with the support of Volaf, and picked up a stick. Point to the map and start telling them one by one.

"The straight-line distance from Gold Town to Bloody Highlands is about 182 kilometers, but the actual journey exceeds 487 kilometers. Most of the areas are barren mountains and Gobi, with almost no living creatures settling."

"The environment on the bloody highlands is similar, but the oases are denser and the water sources are more abundant. These dozen marked hollow circles are settlements. We don't dare to go deep, but judging from the scale, small settlements have about With a population of about 200, medium-sized settlements have more than 500 people, and large settlements can accommodate at least 2,000 people. "

"These six solid circles are the strongholds of the bandits. Two of them are close to the hinterland of the Bloody Highlands and are not recommended as targets; the other two, one is too big and the other is too small."

"I suggest starting from these two strongholds."

The stick pointed at two solid circles: "Both of these are close to the outskirts of the Bloody Highlands. The camps are not strong. The number of people is about 50-70. The leaders are all second-level extraordinary."

"You've done a really good job with your homework, kid!" Volaf deliberately wanted to make Simon feel better. He said this while irritating several other people.

"Ah, yes, yes!"

Mosingan immediately said: "These two places are indeed very good. With our current strength, it is easy to destroy one of them!"

Eric was more rational: "Yes, since the main purpose of this time is to train troops, an opponent of this size is just right. We can temper the new recruits and let them see blood, and there will not be too much loss."

Goyle and Link also expressed their opinions.

After they finished speaking, Raven spoke, but instead of commenting on their suggestions, he asked Simon directly: "Before, you said that 'Sand King Heleti' had tricked you. What was the reason?"

Although he didn't want to face this memory, Simon still replied: "Barry and I reviewed it afterwards."

"When we were in the Bilgewater Oasis, we heard that Heleti recently intercepted a wave of slave trading caravans and obtained a group of extremely high-quality slaves. It is said that there are also many gray dwarves. Maybe he thought we were nearby. The scouts from other forces had plans for these slaves, so they did that."

"Grey Dwarf." A glint flashed in Raven's eyes: "Where is his stronghold?"

The stick in Simon's hand pointed to another solid circle: "This is where we have been for close inspection. It is built on the mountain like Eagle Fort. Although the city wall is not as high as Eagle Fort, it is twice the size of Eagle Fort." above."

"Furthermore, Heleti himself is a third-level yellow sand knight, and he has at least 150 troops under his command. As the largest force in the surrounding area, they are experienced and murderous. They are a tough nut to crack!"

"Hard bones?" Raven sneered: "I'm chewing on hard bones!"

"This attack on Bloody Highlands will target this stronghold!"

These words echoed in the conference room, making everyone stunned.

"Lord Baron, please think about it again!" Eric said: "It is very difficult to carry out an expedition and it is winter again. It is too dangerous to face an enemy of this size again! Even for the gray dwarf slaves It’s not worth it!”

"Yes, Lord Baron." Gower also persuaded: "I know what they did insulted the honor of the Eagle Army, but you can't fight with emotion!"

Mosingan's statement was more straightforward: "Lord Baron, although we have been promoted to the first level of extraordinary, and Mr. Eric has also been promoted to the second level, after all, there is a third level of extraordinary as the leader on the opposite side! Regardless of our numbers, Even in terms of the quality of high-end combat power, they are far inferior!"

"Shut up!" With a bang, Raven's fist fell on the conference table.

He glanced at everyone and said loudly: "This is an order, not a discussion with you. The tactical target this time is this Heleti!"

Everyone present held their breath and did not dare to say more, but they obviously did not agree with this decision.

"You are too short-sighted." Raven snorted and said, "The attack on Bloody Highland can only be done once in a short time. What will happen if we just pick the weaklings?"

"Sooner or later, the wealth of the Eagle Territory will spread to the bloody highlands! If we only target those small forces, those bandits and horse thieves will think that our strength is no more than this, and they will dare to harass and plunder! And their vanguard, It will be this Heleti!”

He frowned and stared at everyone present: "You must think clearly, he is not Anderson with only a dozen people, but a big thief with a hundred and fifty men!"

"When their iron hooves trample on the Eagle Territory, regardless of victory or not, do you want to turn Shining Gold Town and Eagle Town into a wasteland!?"

This sentence made everyone speechless and sweaty.

Raven's voice was loud and clear:

"So, we either don't fight, or we have to hurt them!"

"Understood, Lord Baron!" Eric was the first to respond: "We have to hurt them this time!"

"Yes, hurt them!" The others responded in unison.

"Very good, next, arrange the tactics." Raven picked up a stick and tapped on the map: "I will find a way to transfer this Heleti from the old nest, and Eric, you have to lead the new recruits to entangle them for at least half an hour!"

"And I will lead my personal soldiers to ambush nearby. Once they come out in full force, I will lead my personal soldiers to kill directly and take down their old nest."

"I will leave some people alive to pass on the message. As long as the message is passed, those horse thieves will be extremely panicked and want to retreat. Once this happens, you must not We can't chase them, but let them go back."

"When the time comes, I will lead my soldiers to defend the city, and you will follow me to attack from both inside and outside, using this camp as an anvil and you as hammers to completely crush this group of horse thieves!"

Gol and others were fascinated by what they heard, and even a little excited, but Eric remained calm: "Baron, what if we can't transfer people out at that time?"

"There is this possibility, but it is not great." Raven was not angry, but said: "Horse thieves are all irritable, irritable, and bloodthirsty. , and they are good at field battles but not good at defending cities, and the number of new recruits is still below theirs. "

"When the time comes, no matter whether they are provoked or seduced, they will not think that they will lose to us. If they don't move, they will definitely come out in full force. "

Speaking of this, Raven smiled confidently: "What's more, if we are allowed to show off our power outside, how can this Heleti have the face to call himself the "King of Sand"? "

Eric no longer has any questions: "I understand, sir, I will definitely hold them back when the time comes!"

Raven nodded: "Okay! Today's meeting ends here. You should all be prepared for the next few days. Set off on time at 9 am the day after tomorrow!"

"Lord Baron!" Simon suddenly said, "Since we are going to attack Heleti, I hope to join the battle with you!"

Raven looked at Simon and saw the vigorous fighting spirit and deep hatred in his eyes, so he nodded: "I wanted you to rest in Eagle Castle for a while. Since you want to go, let's go together!"

Volaf was shocked when he heard it. Simon's physical condition couldn't be tossed anymore.

But Raven's next sentence made him feel relieved: "Go back and rest first, eat a full lunch, and come to the dungeon to see me in the evening."

Simon was a little confused, but he nodded and accepted the order: "Yes, Lord Baron!"

Everyone dispersed, and the confident expression on Raven's face disappeared a lot, leaving behind solemnity and seriousness.

A plan is just a plan. No matter how well it is made, it can't prevent possible emergencies.

War is fierce and dangerous, and there is no eye on the sword on the battlefield, not to mention that the other party is a third-level extraordinary!

Even though Raven is a magician, he can't guarantee that he can come back alive.

Confidence is to boost morale, and caution is to remind yourself at all times.

After a short rest, Raven set off for the dungeon and continued to practice magic.

That night, Raven strengthened Simon and gave him a divine potion, which not only restored Simon's health and made him stronger than before, but also awakened the storm spirit.

"If I had this set of leather armor, maybe... Woz wouldn't have died." Simon touched the half-monster leather armor on his body and sighed.

Coming out of the dungeon, Raven sat in the study, reading a book while eating the dinner sent by Petty.

Just after taking a bite of bread, Petty's voice rang outside the door:

"Baron, Priest Lux is visiting."

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