ca-book Chapter 1025: The city is broken, the terrified Wright nobles!!!
Chapter 1025: The city is broken, the terrified Wright nobles!!!
When the Kingdom of Light was first established, it relied on mercenaries.
This is because of the terrain restrictions of the Kingdom of Light.
There are mountains all around.
When the land was first developed, a large number of mercenaries poured into the plains between the mountains.
They hunted monsters in the mountains and brought them back to the plains to sell.
Over time, specialized large-scale mercenary groups and thieves groups were soon born.
After several battles between the two sides.
The mercenary group won the victory and began to build a city on the plain.
After that, they were invaded by Lannis and Hastings.
After a hundred years of bloody battles, the mercenaries finally occupied the fertile plains and established the Kingdom of Light.
Afterwards, he even supported another mercenary force and took over a large piece of Hastings' territory.
The Kingdom of Leiden was established.
From then on, the Kingdom of Leyte gained a northern line of defense.
Then it expanded westward and southward.
Fight for territory with other kingdoms, barbarian tribes, and monsters.
It took more than two hundred years of bloody battles to build our current foundation.
And in the long history.
The Dukedom of Devon holds a special status in the Kingdom of Light.
Because this territory is where the Kingdom of Light started.
The first city was founded here.
The Grand Duke of Devon is actually a branch of the royal family of the Kingdom of Light.
As the territory expands.
The first Duke of Devon remained.
When the territory expanded, this place was granted to the Duke of Devon and officially became his fiefdom.
The biggest feature of the Dukedom of Devon is its convenient transportation.
Another thing is that there are a large number of mercenaries.
A city built by mercenaries.
The Dukedom of Devon has always followed the ancient mercenary laws.
Even the laws of the kingdom are of no use here.
In addition, it is close to places where monsters appear, such as Youguang and Canglang Forest.
This allowed the duchy to continue to prosper.
Known as the mercenary's territory.
Duke Devin is also a registered mercenary of the Mercenary Guild.
Rated at the gold level, he is also the king of mercenaries.
It’s not that he is very strong.
But only nobles can become the king of mercenaries.
An ordinary mercenary!
In the eyes of the nobles, they were simply unstable refugees.
The existence of the Dukedom of Devon is to provide these refugees with a place to survive.
As long as the mercenaries don't cause trouble in the Duke's cities.
There was looting and killing outside.
They don't care at all.
This kind of relaxed governance is what the mercenaries want.
But it also has huge defensive flaws.
If it were just some gang of thieves.
That poses no threat to the Dukedom of Devon.
After all, the Duke's 500 guards and 2000 city defense troops are no pushovers.
But what if it is an elite cavalry force of up to 1.5 people!
These troops couldn't even defend the city, let alone enter it to fight.
After the legendary commander of the Iron Guard led 1.5 cavalrymen across the swamp of the Ghostly Forest.
Soon he appeared in the Dukedom of Devon.
“Don’t rest!”
"The enemy doesn't know we are coming yet."
"Mount!"
"Go straight to the Mercenary City!"
An army of 1.5 cavalrymen charged directly toward the Mercenary City.
They did not hide, but marched along the road.
At this moment, every soldier, including the commander with legendary strength, was exhausted.
Even the horses they rode on were shaky.
But not a single cavalryman was left behind.
Some knights tied themselves to their horses to prevent themselves from falling off.
Just relying on strong will.
1.5 cavalrymen, not a single one left behind.
After a 100-kilometer forced march, they arrived at the largest city in the Dukedom of Devon.
It was also the first city built by the Kingdom of Wright.
Mercenary City!
Also called the Mercenary House.
The city experienced numerous wars in its first hundred years.
The first one was World of Warcraft.
Next up is the gang of thieves.
Then came Hastings' cavalry and Lanniss' cavalry.
But they were all repelled by the joint efforts of the mercenaries in the city.
In this city, there stand heroes among mercenaries.
They are called the Mercenary Kings.
but!
Three hundred years have passed.
The title of Mercenary King has become exclusive to the nobility.
The nobles of the Kingdom of Light believe that mercenaries are the source of chaos.
Except for the Dukedom of Devon, the actions of mercenaries are restricted in other places.
This also led to the mercenaries no longer supporting the Kingdom of Light.
of course!
The current Kingdom of Light does not need it either, as their pillars are the nobles from all over the place.
If it weren't for the special status of the Dukedom of Devon.
The mercenaries will be driven away.
This kind of differential treatment has caused the mercenaries' anger more than once.
But once it reached the Duke of Devon, it could no longer be passed on.
just now!
When 1.5 cavalry appeared at the gate of the city.
The Grand Duke of Devon was awakened.
"what?"
"1.5 Alpha cavalry?"
"you sure?"
The attendant replied.
"Yes, Your Excellency."
"Just outside the city."
"Quick, close the city gates and recruit mercenaries to defend the city."
"This is a city for mercenaries."
“It was here that our ancestors defeated countless invaders.”
The attendant shook his head.
"Your Mightiness."
"The mercenaries said they had no titles."
"Let the nobles with titles defend the city."
"They are just lowly mercenaries."
"And you are the king of mercenaries!"
Hear the news.
Grand Duke Devin's face changed.
Then gritted his teeth.
"Open my vault."
"Recruit mercenaries to join the battle."
"As long as we can hold the city."
"100 gold coins after victory!"
By exploiting mercenaries, Grand Duke Devon accumulated terrible wealth.
Just~
The mercenaries had been waiting for this day.
When the call for the Grand Duke of Devin appeared in the Mercenary Guild.
It immediately attracted countless ridicules.
"Haha, you only give 100 gold coins for winning, so you don't have to pay if you die?"
"Bah, isn't the Kingdom of Light known as a country of nobles? Why don't your nobles go to defend the city?"
"You want to hire me for 100 gold coins? Dream on."
"The king of mercenaries can't command the mercenaries. Haha, what a joke."
"That's stupid. If we kill the Grand Duke and rob his treasury now, we can not only get the gold coins, but also get revenge. Isn't it more worthwhile?"
I have to say, when three men are together, there must be one who has the best ideas.
What’s more, they are a group of mercenaries who are willing to sacrifice their lives for the sake of blood.
They have long been fed up with the nobles.
At this time, someone took the lead.
They took up their weapons and rushed into the castle of the Grand Duke of Devon.
At this time, Grand Duke Devon sent all his soldiers out to defend the city.
There are only 30 guards left.
There were thousands of mercenaries rushing in.
In the blink of an eye, Grand Duke Devon and his family in the castle were all killed.
The mercenaries opened his vault.
The wealth accumulated over a hundred years was snatched away.
Finally, the mercenaries burned down the castle.
Take weapons and kill the soldiers guarding the city.
Open the city gate to welcome the cavalry outside the city into the city.
The legendary commander of the Iron Guard originally wanted to rest for half a day under the city before attacking it.
As a result, I just dismounted to rest.
There were shouts and screams coming from the city.
Then the door opened.
The mercenaries welcomed them into the city with their heads held high.
"Is this a win?"
Looking at the burning castle in the distance.
The commander of the Iron Guard was somewhat incredulous.
But the scene before him forced him to believe it.
Soon, the Iron Guard commander began to give orders to take over the city.
Mercenaries cannot be trusted.
This city must be controlled by its own cavalry.
After completing the takeover.
The next step is to attack according to the plan.
They are cavalry, and their mission this time is to penetrate into the enemy's hinterland.
Disrupt the enemy's rear.
The commander of the Iron Guard summoned the officers of the legion.
Begin to lay out your battle plan.
"Mercenary City is the largest city in the Dukedom of Devon."
"There are many noble lords, big and small, around here."
"We must capture them all and send all the supplies to the Mercenary City."
"There can be no place for supplies outside before the enemy cavalry arrives."
"Frosa, take 3000 guard cavalry to do this."
"The mercenaries in the city are your helpers."
"Promise, if we capture the nobles' castles, they will take the gold coins, and we will take the food and horses."
"We have to be quick. Remember, all the good horses must be sent back."
"As ordered!"
Frosa is a baron who also grew up in the bloody battle in the royal capital.
He was a knight's squire before, and the rebellion in the outer city gave him an opportunity.
And this time!
Frosa knew that as long as he could go back alive.
A countship is indispensable.
Even in death.
Your family will also gain it.
He has no worries.
The same goes for the 3,000 guards they brought with them.
Ever since they joined this combat plan, they had already put life and death behind them.
While arranging Frosa, he also dispatched the mercenaries in the city out.
Without the mercenaries, the Mercenary City became much more spacious.
Only some businessmen and craftsmen were left.
The commander of the Iron Guard looked at another noble of the guard.
"Philip!"
"7000 Guards Cavalry, keep heading east!"
"Break through here!"
The Iron Guard commander placed his finger on the map.
"The Tully Family Fortress!"
"Then turn and attack immediately to the southeast."
"Message from Her Excellency Heidi."
"In the great plains in the southeast."
"The Kingdom of Light has withdrawn all its cavalry to the Hastings front."
"As long as your cavalry can get onto the Great Plains."
"No noble can stop you."
"And your mission is to destroy all the noble territories you see."
"Force the Kingdom of Light to dispatch its army to hunt you down."
"During this process, as long as you can hold them back."
"The longer you delay, the greater your contribution will be."
“This is almost a mission where you are sure to die.”
"But as long as you succeed, it doesn't matter if you're dead or alive."
"I will guarantee you a dukedom."
"All knights who participated in the battle will be promoted to a higher rank while alive, and will be granted the title of noble lord."
"If he dies, the family heir will be promoted two levels of nobility and be granted the title of Fertile Noble Lord!"
"If there is no heir, adopt one from the next generation!"
Before departure.
The king himself made the promise to him and to everyone.
This condition is unique among all kingdoms.
And the reason why the Alpha Kingdom dared to give.
Because as long as they win, the territory of the Kingdom of Light will be enough to be divided.
Even more than enough.
All the soldiers who participated in the war knew this.
"I want all the horses!"
Philip said as he grabbed his helmet.
They are preparing to fight a mobile war.
The consumption of war horses will be very high.
The commander of the Iron Guard had also made preparations long ago.
"Someone is coming."
"All the horses are given to Philip."
"Philip, your men and horses have three hours to rest."
"We must set off in three hours."
"Similarly, within three hours, the warhorse that Frosa sends back will also be yours!"
Philip said nothing more, turned around and left.
He is too tired now.
Can't wait to rest.
Three hours was enough for him and his subordinates.
"Milolan!"
"exist!"
"Requisition the horses and servants of the merchants in the city."
"The horses should be provided to Philip. We must prepare three horses for one person."
"Merchants and servants, go and feed the horses."
"After three hours, all the horses were not full."
"Leave no one behind!"
"Yes, Your Excellency!"
The Iron Guard commander's murderous voice shocked everyone.
In the end, only 5,000 Iron Guards were left in the city.
The mercenary city is huge.
Five thousand guards are enough to defend the city.
But the commander of the Iron Guard would never place all of his most elite Iron Guards in the city.
"Cassell."
A sturdy iron guard stood up.
"Yes, sir."
"Take two thousand Iron Guards and leave the Mercenary City."
"Walk north."
"Plunder war horses along the way."
"After we have two horses for each person."
"Head northeast immediately."
"Don't stop when you encounter the enemy."
“Despite the breakthrough.”
"We need to make a gesture to attack the logistics of the Light Kingdom's fortress."
"Force the elite troops of the Kingdom of Light to kill you."
"Yes!"
This time the Iron Guard commander did not make any promises.
For the Iron Guard, there is no need for any title at all.
From the moment they became Iron Guards, they severed ties with their family.
And the moment they died in battle.
The family will receive huge compensation.
All of his direct descendants are enfeoffed nobles.
And it won't be lower than Baron.
They don't have to worry about anything, just follow orders.
About five hours later.
The originally bustling mercenary city became bustling with the departure of a large number of cavalry.
It became quiet again.
"Your Mightiness."
"There are only 3,000 Iron Guards left in the Mercenary City. Can we defend it?"
The personal guard named Leon asked.
"Do you know that this city was held out for three years by only 500 mercenaries?"
"At that time, Hastings' 30,000-man army could not break the city."
"We now have 3000 Iron Guards inside and 3000 Guards outside."
"There is plenty of food and water in the city."
"There's nothing to worry about."
"Besides!"
"The capital of Alpha will not let us fight alone."
"We are stuck here with a nail."
"Attract the army from the Kingdom of Light."
"Then the legion in the other direction will have more opportunities."
"I think the Kingdom of Light must be in a state of anxiety right now."
“I don’t know how to deal with us.”
"Dispatch the frontline troops to encircle and suppress the enemy."
"Then the Hastings Line may be breached due to insufficient manpower."
"But if they don't come to surround and suppress us."
"Humph!"
"Winter month can last for three months."
“It’s only the first month.”
"The further back you go in the Gloomy Forest, the longer you can travel."
"In the future, there will definitely be a steady stream of troops arriving here."
"That's when!"
"Even if the Kingdom of Light holds Hastings' defense line."
"We can easily enter the capital from here."
"Completely annex the Kingdom of Light."
Having said this, he paused again.
"More!"
"Philip's 7000 knights entered the plain."
"I don't believe the nobles of the Kingdom of Light can sit still!"
"On the plains, there are 2/3 of the noble fiefs of the Kingdom of Light!!!"
"Even if the king doesn't care, the nobles won't agree."
When he said this, the corners of the Iron Guard commander's mouth curled up slightly.
And this moment.
The capital of the Kingdom of Light.
It was exactly as he expected.
No matter the king or the nobles, they were all in a state of panic!!! (End of this chapter)