Tang Qi Tan

Livron, the provincial capital, is a city with a permanent population of over 10.Therefore, compared to the city of Midone, where General Caron led the remnants to retreat as the deputy general of the new legion, it also occupies a wider area, with taller walls and better preservation; there are even no traces of battle.

Because of the bloodless donation to the city at the beginning; after the senior officials, the chief judge, the royal inspector, the treasurer, and the major of the guard fled one after another, Mayor Livron came forward to gather the guards who hadn't escaped and the Public Security Department to inspect. Keep the retreating kingdom soldiers out of the city.

Then, in front of the commander of the Lombard Army "Venecia" who was the first to arrive in the North Italian/Siro Allied Forces, the old and vigorous mayor opened the door and presented the key to the city.With the priority of the Lombards to monopolize the city, in exchange for being free from the poisoning and raging of other forces' armies.

However, regardless of the position and motivation of how to do it; the Lombard army, as a foreign invader, is not mobilizing troops to do good deeds or liberate the people.Therefore, after barely maintaining a few days of peaceful appearance, the Lombard soldiers quickly lost their restraint.

At first, they just broke into the residents' homes after being drunk and took away everything they liked; Soldiers went straight to the streets and dragged away all girls of suitable age.

Even some city officials, minor nobles and women from wealthy families are no exception.Even the gray-haired mayor of Livron went to the head of the "Venicia" Corps to appeal and negotiate, asking for some price to redeem these women.

However, he suddenly received a bad news that his granddaughter and daughter-in-law who were hiding in the other house, together with the serving maids, were all captured by Lombard soldiers who peeped over the fence.Although, under his repeated requests, he finally returned to his relatives, but after a few days.

Therefore, the old mayor who was temporarily pushed out by the rich in the city to surrender to the invaders also died in some kind of shame, anger and grief.What followed was the barely maintained municipal system, which was paralyzed and collapsed; no one dared to assume or stick to their posts anymore.

It also made this still intact city, under the ravages of the invaders, and the strike of the last bit of service personnel, quickly turned into a large garbage dump with stinky smoke and sewage.Even the chiming bells that were routinely rung in the churches every day were gone.

Because even the clergy in these sanctuaries of God were not spared.They could only watch helplessly as the old, weak, women and children who ran in to seek asylum were taken away by the occupying army crying and screaming, while the priest who mustered up the courage to stand up and negotiate was knocked down and killed.

Immediately afterwards, the nunnery located in the northwest corner of the city was also broken into by restless Lombard soldiers; and in the sacred courtyard, some horrible things happened one after another.Although, the commander of the Lombard Corps quickly stood up and hanged several people symbolically as an explanation.

However, some civilians soon recognized that these were just a few street wanderers in Lombard uniforms; they were not foreigners.Therefore, Jiang Tian could easily send people to sneak into the city in advance to investigate in batches, instead of climbing over the city wall by himself at night to do something.

In other words, what he is now entering is actually a city full of dissatisfaction.The insider who responded to him was Julien, who was following a peddler among the fleeing crowd; his wife and sister were rescued by Jiang Tian after they were taken away by the villagers by the hotel on the way.

Therefore, after the incident, he had no food and clothing, and he took his family to join the Freedom Army, and was temporarily appointed as a spy leader; he undertook the task of venturing back to the provincial capital to inquire about news; because he was in the provincial capital I grew up in the neighborhood, and I am familiar with the bricks and tiles of the neighborhood.

Julien, who looks honest in appearance, timid in speaking, and easily ignored standing on the side of the road, is relatively loyal and reliable so far.Because, when he returned to the provincial capital, he relied on the old acquaintances of the merchants who provided goods and money, and quickly collected the above-mentioned relevant information.

"Sir, look." Julien, the middle-aged man who returned to his residence in the poor neighborhood, turned out to be sad and depressed with drooping eyelids, and solemnly took out a stack of old crumpled pieces of paper and said. : "This is the street distribution map I got from the municipal inspector."

"Some of these places have been marked... The black origin represents the sentries and strongholds stationed by the Lombards on the streets... There are other lines, which are the areas where they often move and patrol, mainly concentrated in the upper part of the city. In the urban area... the camps of the three regiments in the city are all near the southeast and north gates of the city; only the west gate has an incomplete company and some members of the former city defense team... Finally, there is a A group of mercenaries, stationed between the city hall and the high-ranking government offices...the number is unknown, but they are dedicated to guarding important people."

"That's right, when you find out about this, it's pretty good: maybe it's even better than I thought." Jiang Tian patiently listened to his stammering, and then nodded in approval: "But the next Leave the matter to me. Have you found the place I asked you to look for?"

"Thank you, sir, for your compliment!" Hearing these words, Julien, a middle-aged trader, felt as if his whole body was soaked in sweet rain, and even the wrinkles on his face seemed to stretch out.Because, he has witnessed the heroic deeds of this lord with his own eyes; he also has strong self-confidence like most witnesses, and feels that he is following the blood and outstanding descendants of an ancient hero, and he is in the difficult place described in the legend. In the description of the great journey: "I have found it, and I am waiting for someone to check it..."

Afterwards, Jiang Tian and others came to an abandoned church a few blocks away from the slums; along with the testimonial ark and altar lying on the ground, the cross on one side, and the splashed water on the wall The blackened bloodstains are all accusing of the atrocities that have been encountered,

Therefore, even in broad daylight, standing in this church where the doors and windows are broken, and the outer courtyard door is blocked with sundries and rubbish; What remaining resentment is still whispering in people's ears and lingering.

In fact, in Jiang Tian's field of vision, a green prompt appeared again: "Extremely small residual energy of the alien body has been detected, whether to hedge/destroy it..."

"It's ready, you can go in." After a while, Jiang Tian withdrew from it, stood in the sun and said to the people who came to meet from all over the city: "If there are no accidents in the future, let's take this as the city's most important place." Final rally point, stay on track after nightfall."

The dozens of people present who sneaked into the city first heard the words, but they were full of awe and admiration one after another. After saluting to Jiang Tian who was standing by the side, they spontaneously entered one by one; In the church at the end, there were piles of weapons.

From bundles of swords and racks hanging in rows of short spears and axes and hammers, to longbows and military crossbows stacked in rattan boxes, pairs of arrow pots loaded with arrows; Chainmail and chain shirts, leather-trimmed mail, set of bow and pot helmets in a set, folded banners.

Although it was not the first time to see such a thing, some people couldn't help kneeling on the spot, shaking hands and muttering prayers on their chests.Because, this is a power that appears out of thin air, just like the miracle of the ancient saint who fed thousands of believers with five fish and two cakes.

And this is the magical power that this officer possessed after receiving some kind of apocalypse one day.It is also this kind of magical power that makes a large number of items appear out of thin air, leading, inspiring, and supporting them, elusive or unexpected, and defeated enemies all the way.

In other words, as long as there is the authority of this officer, they will never have to worry about the continuous raids and engagements going deep into the enemy's territory; there will be a lack of supplies of food and weapons; and they will always maintain a relatively clean state.Now, the officer is again
"Sir, I still don't understand." Afterwards, the old hunter Ajax walked up to Jiang Tian and said, "Your power alone is enough to become the king of the continents, and even the major churches. Most revered devotees. Why did you choose this path."

"Because, since I woke up in this world, I have naturally carried some kind of mission and task." Jiang Tian shook his head lightly and said: "Any power and power are not free; it's just that I still need more Explore and discover..."

"In this case, please let me use the rest of my life to witness and follow your journey." The old hunter Ajax said again: "I have obtained it for too long, and I have seen too many people and things. ; but there is nothing more exciting and interesting with you, sir."

"Could it be that you want to let go of your previous persistence and join these worldly wars?" Jiang Tian smiled and asked: "This seems to be contrary to the tradition that you hunters claim to be above the disputes of the nations .”

"I have also been hired to kill some people who associate with other kinds, and even raise and shelter them." The old hunter Ajax said lightly: "They and the scum of the nobles and citizens you killed with your own hands, sir, are in fact And there's not much difference."

"In this case, after nightfall, you go directly to the west gate and send out a signal." Jiang Tian turned to a group of sergeants who were already fully clothed and said: "Old El and I, let's go around the city hall and see if there are any There's no chance of..."

Thus, the time slowly came to night amidst such an unremarkable and tormented waiting; and the number of people gathered in the city reached two to three hundred; although most of them held their breaths , Swallowing dry food or checking weapons.

But with so many people crowded in this deserted church, it still inevitably attracted curious snoopers or passers-by several times.Then, either the secret sentry who was left outside had his neck broken and stuffed into the inner courtyard on the spot;

Then, as the sky darkened completely, the nearby neighborhoods were shrouded in darkness.A series of lights suddenly lit up in the abandoned church.Then, it turned into a large group of "Lombard soldiers" holding lanterns and rushing out across the street.

I will also pass through various blocks, and the lights of civilian houses that are still flickering have been extinguished a lot as if frightened... At the same time, Jiang Tian, ​​who was dressed as a Lombard officer, also brought a man in an ill-fitting guard uniform. The old hunter Ajax came to the city hall.