The Swordsman of Faerûn

The main force in this raid was the frost giant cubs under Feniya's hands. They have strength and stature that are not inferior to adult humans, and most of them even have a slight advantage. They also have the natural ability to see things in the dark. This gave them an advantage in the first wave of raids to remove the Sentinels.

Frost giants wearing fish scale armor and holding hatchets are like wolves hunting at night. They approached their destination silently, and then swarmed up, directly hacking down the dozing sentries, and then rushed into the farm. kill.

The two infantry regiments, with a hundred men as a unit, surrounded several farms where the enemy lived, while the cavalry covered the battlefield on the outside, and prepared to catch possible fish that slipped through the net.

It's just that before William can show his commanding skills, the battle is basically over.

In the post-battle statistics in the early morning, the results of the frost giant cubs are indeed the best. With 47 soldiers participating in the battle, they killed 52 soldiers from Essebra, and the others added up. Fourteen heads, this disparity is really a bit big.

In addition to these 66 battle records, William and the others also captured 21 enemies. In addition, two farmers were killed in this conflict. Only a little girl who suffered from mental and traumatic trauma barely survived. down.

What made William feel ashamed was that the complete annihilation of one of the households was related to the cubs of the frost giants. They directly handed over to Yang all living and moving animals from that household, regardless of whether they were male, female, old or young, human or dog. up.

The tragedy of the second family originated from the last struggle of the enemy, and William only had time to save the poor child.

In this battle, the frost giant cubs paid the price with six serious injuries and 11 minor injuries, and no one died.However, three people in the infantry regiment were seriously injured and one was dying, but fortunately, they were rescued by William.

After dawn, William sent people to gather all the farmers and shepherds within ten miles around the battlefield.In front of these people, William's soldiers put aside the corpses of Essebra soldiers and captives, and laid out the corpses of two farmers who had been wiped out. At the same time, there were other farmers who were victims.

William then shouted to the terrified locals: "People of Battle Valley! I'm sure many of you have already guessed what's going on here.

That's right!It is the war. You must still be deeply impressed by the war that took place on this land two years ago. How many poor families suffered the same as those two families lying on the ground at that time? !

What I want to tell you now is that an inevitable war is coming again, and the battlefield is still Battle Valley!After all it is here!Poor Battle Valley folks, are you ready for all this? "

Everyone knows that it is the vulnerable civilians who are hurt the most by the war. The farmers and shepherds present were all at a loss. Some of them cried bitterly, some screamed, and some danced...

Of course, there were also smart people who tried to be calm, and they vaguely guessed that since William was willing to summon them, he should have some kind of disposal and plan for these weak farmers. …

Apparently these smart people guessed right.

William continued: "The cause of this war is me, a lord who rules five valley city-states. I am building a city in the land of three rivers, and I am going to build a strong city that can accommodate the people of the entire Battle Valley. The other side of the war It is a group of people who oppose me. They come from several valleys to the east. Most of them are rough mercenaries and greedy and vicious hooligans. I think you should be very clear. If they come here, they will treat you What to do. They will plunder your property and food, drink your wine, slaughter your cattle and sheep, insult your wives and daughters, then kill you and take your farms for themselves. You want this misery future?"

Of course no one would want such a miserable future, one of the most daring farmers said loudly: "My lord, we are just a bunch of poor farmers and shepherds who don't know what we can do for you .If you can save us and our families, please reach out your noble and merciful hand and save us! We will pay any price for this."

William glanced at the farmer who was speaking in surprise, and then asked in a deep voice, "Do all of you think this way?"

All the farmers and shepherds looked at William in panic, but they didn't know how to respond. Only the farmer who spoke just now was calmer. He first glanced at some poor and rare farmers. , especially those cold corpses, then glanced at the timid neighbors, and finally gritted his teeth and said to William: "Yes! Your Excellency, we live humblely, and we dare not ask for anything extra. I hope to be able to obtain the protection of your majesty."

William looked at the farmers and shepherds who didn't even dare to look at him, knowing that these people could no longer be expected to make their own choices.

He nodded to the only farmer who dared to speak: "What should I call you, brave friend?"

"Frank! My name is Frank Galil! Your honorable lord!" the farmer said a little anxiously.

"Frank, compared to your neighbors, you are more courageous than all the people combined. I am curious about what you did before." William said with a smile.

Farmer Frank Galil said hesitantly: "Master, I dare not lie to you. I used to be a mercenary and traveled to many places with the Sambian caravan. Two years ago, I participated in Sambia's mercenaries participated in the battle against King Rashan."

William thought for a while and asked, "Frank, what do you think of the Sambians? Are you still willing to serve them?"

Frank Galil shook his head and said, "No! My lord, I will never serve the Sambiians! The Sambiians are mean! Miserly! Greedy! They are like the most vicious vampires. Suck every brass thumb on you!"

William was satisfied with the farmer's answer, and his perception also told him that this man with a story in him was not lying.

William raised his voice and said loudly: "Gentlemen! As the legal lord of Dagger Valley, Shadow Valley, Misty Valley and Deep Forest Valley-William, the conqueror of Bow Valley-William! I am willing to protect you and your family, To protect you from any enemy, the premise is that you are willing to be loyal to me, follow my instructions, and work for me without hesitation.”…

Frank Galil was a little surprised by William's series of lord titles. Frank was not a stupid farmer who knew nothing about the outside world, but a social person who had really seen the world.

He immediately bowed to William joyfully, and then turned around and shouted to the bewildered neighbors: "What are you waiting for?! This noble lord is willing to protect us, isn't it heaven? Is it a good chance?!

Are you still counting on that shivering guy hiding in the battle courtyard to come and save us?Look at Chaucer and Fenrir's house, look at the descendants of the so-called cloaked king, who will only instruct his thugs to bully and oppress us! "

A group of farmers and shepherds were finally moved by Frank Galil's words. They lowered their backs and heads unevenly, and gave a salute of allegiance to William.

William knew that he should not have too high expectations for the etiquette of these cowardly farmers and shepherds. He said loudly: "Gentlemen, I am very glad that you can join my camp. Believe me, you will never be lost today." Regret the decision you made.

Now I want to tell you a terrible fact. An army of thousands of people is gathering in the Feather Valley to the southeast, and they will soon come to the Battle Valley.Believe me, that evil army will do all kinds of evil, they will burn your homes, take your food and livestock, then insult your family and kill you. "

Frank Galil asked quite cooperatively: "My lord, can't your army fight against those invaders?"

William said: "Of course my army can defeat the enemy, but it will take time. I am worried that you will probably be killed by those villains before my army defeats the enemy."

At this time, the farmers had some courage to speak, and a more daring farmer cried out with a hint of tears: "Then what should we do? Lord Lord! You just promised to protect us."

William said decisively: "Of course I promised you, my friends. It's just that I think that before the war is over, you and your families need to find a safe place to hide and avoid those dangerous troops."

Another shepherd said in embarrassment: "Where should we hide? My lord, there are too many monsters in the wild mountains, and they will also hurt us. The only city here that can shelter us is Essebra, but That lord will never allow us to hide inside the city walls."

William laughed: "We have our own city! My friend! My soldiers and engineering teams are building a great city in the land of three rivers, with walls as high as a mountain, which can resist any hostile enemies and beasts. Now go back and bring Get your family, livestock and some food, and go to the Land of Three Rivers right away. Believe me, you can fall asleep there anytime like a child in a mother's arms."

All the farmers and shepherds immediately started chattering after hearing the news. Many of them wanted to ask Lord William for more detailed information, but William had no time to answer these meaningless questions. …

He called Frank Galil aside, and said, "Mr. Frank, I'm going to give you a task now."

Frank replied happily: "Please order at any time, my lord!"

William said: "I want you to gather some strong, hard-working young men among these farmers, shepherds and their families to form an aid team and help all the people here to move to the Three Rivers. land."

Frank nodded and said, "Okay! My lord, how many people can I summon?"

William said: "The more the better! As much as you can recruit! Just a little! Frank, you must maintain order and never allow anyone to bully or hurt those kind people, including women and children. You must take good care of them."

Frank Gallier solemnly made a half-kneeling salute to William, and then went to work with the farmers with high spirits.

William turned his head to find Misha who had just woken up, and said, "Misha, brother, I want to give you an important task to complete!"

Misha happily jumped three feet high, and shouted cheerfully: "Misha is on standby! Your Excellency William!"

William said: "You ride Mo Xiao back to the camp of the Three Rivers, and bring Miluna over. And Ice and Snow General Ka'e Yin, if she comes back now, it's best to come here too."

"Obey! William, I'm leaving right away!" Misha didn't even bother to eat breakfast, and was about to ride a flying horse to carry out the mission. William knew that time was running out, so he handed Misha two pieces of pastry and fruit as a gift. Breakfast for the little ones.

Then William called Yin Wa and Holfast again, and said to the two of them: "You two must be prepared, when the first group of migratory groups set off, Yin Wa, you will send a centurion to follow and protect. Hall, make sure that every intersection along the way is patrolled by our scouts.

If there are monsters or enemies, immediately notify the centurion that protects the migrants. If you can eliminate the danger, destroy it immediately. In case of a crisis that the centurion cannot fight, send someone to notify me immediately.

Also, send an order to the base camp, and send two more infantry regiments here! "

Yin Wa, the head of the infantry regiment, and Holfast, the head of the scout cavalry, immediately led the way.

William looked at the crowd waiting to get busy following his orders, but he felt a little dark in his heart. If it wasn't for the training of the team, and there were some unspeakable concerns, he really wanted to go to the Feather Valley by himself and drive Wushuang to mow the grass. .

It is said that it is difficult for people from the hometown in the previous life to leave their homeland. In fact, no matter where they are or in which world, if it is not forced by the situation, no one will be willing to leave their hometown.Even if these farmers and shepherds only migrated to the land of three rivers dozens of miles away, it would be a turmoil that is difficult to calm down for their families.

"Strong walls and clear fields" are simple to say, but when it is really implemented, William realizes that it requires a strong will, determination at all costs and a ruthless heart.

Food, water wells, livestock, orchards, and even houses, everything is the foundation of people's lives here. William can't ask those civilians who have just joined the occupation to destroy them by themselves. It's a bit too cruel for those poor people. So he can only send others to carry out this matter.

There is no doubt that the giants have extraordinary talents in destroying things, and they are willing to destroy everything that does not belong to them, and William's initial plan is to hand over the work of clearing the field to the new giants.