Not a Witch

First, the shooting range is limited. The effective range of the current smoothbore guns is only 100-200 meters, and the accuracy is not high, and it is often necessary to form a dense array to form lethality.

The second is that the penetrating power is insufficient, and the gunpowder technology has not yet reached the level of later generations. The propulsion generated by the original gunpowder is not large enough to shoot through those mid-level and high-level transcendents wearing armor.In addition, loading also takes a lot of time.

The third is that it is not easy to manufacture. If it is said that the production of 10 muskets can be achieved in a short period of time, it is still somewhat difficult to immediately supply the consumption of 200 million people.

But this does not mean that muskets are useless, but in many occasions, whether it is defense, temptation, or a wave of killing before the formation, there are good use scenarios.But for some ordinary people and low-level transcendents, the bullets fired by muskets are indeed fatal.

If you really want to deal with those mid-level transcendents, there are thousands of magic crystal gun troops in the army. The magic crystal guns and enchanted bullets they use are the third-generation craft products after improving the skills of Frost Union.It can effectively kill the extraordinary of Sequence 5 and below, and it also poses a big threat to the existence of Sequence 6.

The only thing that restricts them is the low output of the magic crystal gun and the expensive enchanted bullets.

If you want to use the past era as a metaphor, it is probably close to the situation during World War I. Lancers and other melee troops still existed as an organization, and muskets began to be used as various auxiliary means of attack.

In 1696 of the third era, the Canghong Empire launched a series of attacks on Crancia. More than 200 million troops confronted Clancia near the Apocalypse Fortress, forming a continuous and anxious front. The two sides began to compete in various combat forces.

Among them are the banners of glory in the past. The Gale Cavalry from the West Wind is like white waves washing over the enemy formations on the golden plain, and many well-known legions have also emerged on the side of the Canghong Empire. The blue longbow army "Bear Helmet" The Heavy Cavalry, "Poisonous Bee Blades", "Night Owl Assassination Team", and "White-horned Antelope Relief Order" still played a significant role in local battles and greatly improved the situation.

At the same time, in the sky, the Baska family's evil dragons also bombarded and attacked the large and small bunkers and fortresses near the Apocalypse Fortress, trying to cut off the wings of the fortress and make it an isolated city.

Fighting against them are the Tyrannosaurus Striker from the Young Moon Council, the Black Wing Air Combat Legion of the Wing Clan, and the Severing Sparrow from the Tisiran Mountains. The blood-winged red dragons, to resist their bombing of the city below.

As the war progressed into winter, several pieces of bad news came.

First, a surprise attack troop crossed the Mountain of Sighs, entered the backside of the Apocalypse Fortress, and began to wreak havoc on logistical routes, burning granaries, and blocking supply lines.

In order to provide the Apocalypse Fortress with food and logistical supplies in a timely manner, the Klancia troops were divided into two groups, one was transported by sea to transport the urgently needed supplies to the front line, and the other was to mobilize elite troops from the army to hunt down the one that had entered the interior of Klancia. Legion.

But the Canghong Empire seemed to be aware of the plight of the Apocalypse Fortress. A large number of ships were dispatched from the country. Under the emperor's order, they went south along the coastline to the sea area south of the Apocalypse Fortress to block the transport fleet.

The two sides engaged in a fierce exchange of fire at sea. Although the warships on Clancia's side had a technological advantage, the Canghong Empire had elves participating. Their nimble elves in aerial combat could easily break through the blockade of artillery fire and land on the warship. Engage in hand-to-hand combat, so that the technical advantage is greatly offset.

In contrast, the fleet of the Canghong Empire was numerous and extensive, advancing layer by layer on the sea surface, surrounded Clancia's fleet and began to strangle them.If the fleet of the Young Moon Council hadn't arrived in time to provide support and open up a way out, Clancia's new fleet might have been wiped out on the spot.

Even though everything is going well, it has to be said that the time for Crancia to settle is still too short. The Canghong Empire relies on three times the population of Starlight United, and all kinds of materials and personnel are crushed, just like adults bullying children .

On land, the cavalry from the Canghong Empire was finally chased after several escapes.

In the wilderness, the National Knights belonging to Crancia and the Blood Spear Knights directly under the royal family of the Crimson Empire faced each other, with pure white and bright red flags intertwined.Both sides are the elite of the army, with a high will to fight, and the blood flowed in the first battle, which is extremely tragic.

But when the two sides were almost exhausted, the leader of the Knights of the Blood Spear suddenly showed his power, charged into the enemy's formation with a spear in his hand, smashed dozens of platinum wind flags, and led a dozen people behind him to penetrate the front line in an instant.

Under his encouragement and leadership, this legion changed again, strangled its opponents continuously, and finally won the victory.

Under such circumstances, the supply of the Apocalypse Fortress began to be difficult. Coupled with the arrival of winter, firewood and food were needed even more, which was like worsening the situation.

Taking advantage of this weak moment, the army of the Canghong Empire continued to attack, from day to dusk, from night to dawn, without stopping. After a month, the Apocalypse Fortress was full of corpses and gaps, and the garrison troops were exhausted. pole.

Seeing this situation, Clancia had to start thinking about the need to retreat.

This 200 million-strong army is the core and elite of the Starlight Alliance. If they are all destroyed here, I am afraid that the country will not be far from ruin.

For this reason, Crancia and the Young Moon Council jointly conducted a large-scale naval battle.

Thousands of warships gathered on the coast, attacked the port and camp of Canghong, and bombed a lot of supplies for the front line, and this also attracted the hatred of the Canghong Empire Navy.

The two sides began a two-week tug and chase on the sea surface. In the end, the fleet of the Crimson Empire was lured into the sea with dense turbulence and complicated ocean currents, and most of them were wiped out by Crancia and the Young Moon Council.

After that, the sea route was finally able to barely open, and the resupply and transfer of the Apocalypse Fortress began.

The spring of the second year.

The Apocalypse Fortress has been bombed for nearly half a year, and it is already dilapidated and unsuitable for continuing to garrison. The troops in it began to transfer one after another, and the Blood Spear Knights who had made trouble in the territory before were finally defeated by the Steel Sun Knights. Although its leader and A few elites were not captured, but the logistics supply line on land was opened up again.

In the third era, in April 1967, Crancia withdrew from the Apocalypse Fortress, retracted the defense line, built castles along the way, and strengthened the city defense.

In June of the same year, the Canghong Empire once again dispatched 6 million troops to support the Western Expedition, led by Edron, the current emperor's twin brother.Together with the Red Dragon Duke, he will attack the hinterland of Crancia and conquer this vast land.

In August, Crancia and the 8 million troops of the Canghong Empire fought and retreated, and most of the former land of Lurna fell.

In September, the empire's army continued to march westward, taking all the territory of the former Lurna country into its pocket.

In November, the imperial army came to Ubele, the former capital of Virga.

In December, after a month of bombing and siege, the empire occupied Yubere. Because the weather turned cold, it began to rectify and repair, preparing for the attack on Hopeland in the coming year.

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Tertiary, January 1968, Hoplander.

Fine snow drifted in the gray sky, and it melted when it landed, moistening the cold stone streets.

The formerly prosperous city is now awe-inspiring, with Clanthian soldiers on duty and patrolling everywhere.They wore neat armor, held muskets and halberds, and walked neatly in the snow.

The open space near the city gate is now full of tents, and people who have fled are everywhere.

"Name?"

"Debraine."

"from where?"

"Liu Li Province."

"What did you do before and what skills do you have? If so, I can arrange a job for you so that your living conditions will be better."

"I understand this. My father is a carpenter. I learned a lot of related things when I was a child, and I can do some work now."

"Very good, take this sign and report to the desk on the right."

There is a long line in front of a table next to the city gate, where these refugees from the occupied area will be registered and then arranged by the local government personnel.

Personnel covered in wind and snow waited, followed the team slowly, registered, and then took the nameplate to collect food and find a place to sleep tonight.

At this time, a girl wrapped in a dark turban stepped forward. She looked about 20 years old, wearing a plain cotton jacket, and the turban was also covered with wet and cold snowflakes.

"Name?"

"Ledis." The red-faced girl replied.

"from where?"

"Liu Li Province."

"What did you do before, and what skills do you have?"

"This.... I know how to do alchemy, and I have worked in a spinning mill before. Here is my previous work permit." After speaking, a crumpled paper certificate was spread out, on which were printed Ledis Blurred writing.

"Alchemy, are you sure you're not joking?" The staff member looked up at the girl.

"This... I do. I can recite many formulas and principles on the spot, and draw pictures. Yes, it's okay to draw design drawings." The girl said nervously.

"Okay, I don't understand what you said." He lowered his head and was about to write something, but he accidentally saw the palm full of work scars.

"You are a familiar spinner, but it's a pity that there is no textile factory here. Maybe you can go to a clothing store and do some work. This will also make your life more comfortable, and you don't have to live in a tent with other people."

"I am willing, I am willing." Lettice nodded and replied gratefully.

"Okay, take your nameplate and go to the right to report. Take a little rest in the past two days, and then work hard."

"Although it was a bit hard, you are already lucky compared to those who died in wars and on the road."

"Ah."

Holding the slightly cold metal nameplate, Letis carefully held it in the palm of her hand and walked towards the table next to her.

"Good boy, thank you for your hard work. Come and have some hot porridge. Then show me the nameplate and the certificate of introduction." An old woman stood behind the table and greeted Ladis.

There is a slightly larger open tent here, and hot porridge is being cooked inside, and some refugees receive food here with nameplates.

Letis held the metal nameplate representing her identity, and showed it to the old man carefully, and the other party nodded with a smile.

"Okay, don't be afraid, it's all over, here is a safe place now. At least you can sleep well this winter." She looked at the girl with loving eyes, and then asked her to sit down in the tent and hold Serve with a bowl of warm oatmeal.

The rotting wheat porridge exudes a slight burnt smell. Although it is ordinary, it smells like the most delicious food in the world to Ladis.It was more alluring than the delicacies she had eaten at Mozwa's noble banquet.

The warm liquid entered the body along the throat, with a faint sweet taste, gradually warming the cold body, and deposited in the stomach, a kind of quiet happiness slowly rose.

It seems that there is nothing else in the world, only this bowl of half-baked wheat porridge in front of him and in his hand.

It is the source of life, the bliss of a warm winter night, the beginning of hope for the future.

The next day, Letis came to a clothing store.

Looking up, there is a mermaid silhouette drawn in a color gradient on the signboard.

'Evening Mermaid', she whispered in her heart, and then walked into it.

"Hello, is the owner here? I was just introduced to work here."

She walked into this seemingly ordinary shop. There were various clothes hanging in the closet. The clothes were of different colors, but the style was more classical and conservative, and there was nothing new about it.Perhaps this is the reason for the poor sales.

"Oh, is someone here, wait a minute."

After a while, a middle-aged aunt came out from the back room. She was wearing a fur coat with a purple gradient, and she looked very special.

After receiving the note from Letis, she looked at it.

"It turned out to be like this. Recently, because many people have fled from the east, the city management personnel have also notified them before that they will house some of them in residents' homes."

"You worked in a textile factory before, right?"

"Yes."

"That's just right, help me. The weather has been cold recently. We are going to make a batch of warm coats, and the sales will be very good."

As she spoke, she led Letis to the warehouse in the backyard.

"In the first half of last year, I went to the Lamia Chamber of Commerce to purchase a batch of Gufia Grassland fur. I didn't expect to use it this year."

"It's a pity that my daughter is not at home. An old woman and I are busy in the store. The progress of this matter has not been fast."

As she said that, she opened the door of the warehouse, and piles of human-height furs were bundled together, exuding a faint smell, which seemed to be the mixture of dry powder and the slight musty smell of fur, which made people's nose a little bit itch.

Letis walked in cautiously, and glanced around.

"Is there so much?"

"Haha, yes, because the trade routes with the north have been smooth these years, the price of fur has dropped a lot. I took the opportunity to buy a lot of goods at that time."

"Now, it's not easy to buy. After all, many of them are used to make military coats and requisition military supplies."

"Today, I will arrange a room for you to rest and sleep, and learn to work tomorrow. Of course, there will still be wages."

"Ah."

Letice nodded, and followed the aunt to the other side. At the moment, she looked back at the pile of furs in the warehouse, but she was thinking about another thing.

With so many furs, it would be too slow to sew them manually.