The Witcher: From the Academy of Knights

50 Mist
"Night Crow City has no money?"

Sauron was astonished, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.

The last time the Black Sail Merchant Guild came, he did spend a lot of gold coins, but it didn't seem like it would cause Night Crow City to fall into financial crisis.

"Where's our caravan?"

Sauron asked.

The Swain family has always had its own caravan. Nightcrow City is rich in ore, and transporting it to the north can often exchange for a lot of wealth.

This is also the main source of income for Night Crow City besides taxation.

"The three caravans sent by Crow City on Moon Night have all been attacked by bandits!"

"All the goods shipped to the north were also looted!"

Frost's face was solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "According to my guess, those gangsters should be people from Baigu City in disguise."

"White Valley City again?"

Sauron's expression sank.

The ghost of Baigu City is really lingering. After the assassination of Fang Fang and Snake Shadow failed, he even came up with the idea of ​​the night crow city caravan.

But it has to be said that such an act is very effective.

All the caravans sent by the Swain family were intercepted halfway, which meant that the main source of income for Night Crow City had been cut off.

Under such circumstances, Night Crow City would naturally fall into financial crisis.

"The people in Baigu City seem to have mastered the route of the caravan. No matter when we set off, we will be attacked on the road!"

At this time, Frost spoke again, with a trace of solemnity on his face.

"You mean to say that there is an inner ghost in Night Crow City?" Sauron asked thoughtfully.

"Perhaps so."

Frost nodded and sighed: "Otherwise, there is no reason to explain why the three caravans were all attacked by gangsters!"

A thoughtful look appeared on Sauron's face.

"It seems that Baigucheng has to be taught a lesson!"

After a while, he raised his head and said in a deep voice, "Scholar Frost, with the current state of Night Crow City, how many troops can we gather?"

"About... 2000 people?"

Frost pondered for a moment, and said: "The last war with Baigu City caused us to lose a lot of soldiers, and now we can gather up to [-] soldiers in a short period of time."

"Of course, the two thousand soldiers do not include those Akabane guards."

Sauron stroked his chin, thoughts flashing in his mind.

Today's Night Crow City has about 2000 soldiers to fight, but if it wants to start a war, Night Crow City must leave five hundred soldiers to guard it.

Otherwise, if Baigu City sends people to sneak attack, Night Crow City will definitely fall.

"500 people? That's enough!"

Sauron narrowed his eyes slightly. In this world, the direction of war is often determined by high-level combat power.

The current Night Crow City has two high-level knights. If they are all sent to the battlefield, even if there are only [-] soldiers, they can definitely break through the White Valley City.

As far as Sauron knew, the defense of Baigu City was not too strong.

Besides Lord Dover, there are no other high-level knights in White Valley City. If the war starts, as long as Sauron can restrain Lord Dover of White Valley City, Connard, the Steel Heart Knight, and Akabane Guards will be enough to break through the city gate.

Even, a more radical approach.

Sauron and Konrad teamed up to kill the lord of White Valley City with the force of thunder, and then they joined forces to attack White Valley City with ease.

"Lord Sauron wants to attack White Valley City?"

At this time, Frost saw Sauron's thoughts, and a hint of hesitation appeared on his face.

"Any questions?"

Sauron nodded slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Should there be an explanation for the grievances between White Valley City and Night Crow City?"

Frost shook his head and sighed: "I understand what you mean, but in my opinion, things are not that simple."

"White Valley City is certainly hateful, but since Dover dares to attack Night Crow City, he must have something to rely on behind him!"

Sauron's heart skipped a beat, and he said thoughtfully, "You mean... the Duke of the Western Territory?"

"Not bad!"

Frost nodded, and pondered: "For many years, Fels, the Duke of the Western Region, has always wanted to unify the thirteen cities in the Western Region."

"Back when White Valley City attacked Night Crow City, even if it wasn't for the backing of the Duke of the West Region, it would definitely have the acquiescence of the opponent!"

"Now, it is very easy for us to counterattack Baigu City."

"But doing that will inevitably lead to the intervention of the Duke of the Western Territory, who will even use this as a reason to try to annex Night Crow City!"

Hearing Frost's words, Sauron calmed down.

After being promoted to a high-level knight, he has the ability to avenge Baigu City, but if he wants to face the Duke of the West, he is still not qualified.

Of the thirteen cities in the western region, Phils monopolizes nine cities.

He is the king of the entire western region. In this land, the name of the Duke of the western region, Fels, is even more important than King Tarr.

For many years, Phils has been trying to unify the Western Territory.

However, not all lords are willing to submit to others. For example, Orens, the lord of Night Crow City, openly challenged the great knight Fels as a high-ranking knight in the Western Territory Tournament many years ago, and insisted on Eighty rounds.

Since then, the name of Night Crow Knight Orens has been completely famous in the Thirteen Cities of the Western Territory!

And it was also in that battle that the Duke of the Western Territory, Firth, restrained his ambitions and did not forcefully subdue the cities of the Western Territory.

But now, in the eyes of the outside world, Night Crow Knight Orens has disappeared.

White Valley City's attack on Night Crow City may be a tentative behavior for Duke Fels of the Western Territory.

Even though Night Crow City was breached, Orens did not show up.

This also means that the Night Crow Knight has indeed disappeared, and now is the best time for the Duke of the Western Territory, Ferrs, to get the Night Crow City.

"If you follow my suggestion."

Frost spoke again, and said softly: "Maybe we can teach Baigu City some lessons, but we don't have to really start a war!"

"Alright."

Sauron pondered for a moment, then nodded.

For him who has a proficiency system, low-key development is the best choice. If he hadn't been promoted to a high-level knight, Sauron would not have considered counterattacking Baigu City at all.

Now, after Frost's analysis, Sauron also calmed down.

He is not yet capable of fighting against the Duke of the Western Territory, so launching a war against Baigu City is not a wise choice.

But in the face of White Valley City's provocation, Night Crow City must also respond.

Otherwise, the other party will only intensify their efforts, causing some further violations besides looting the night crow city caravan.

Seeing that Sauron followed his suggestion, Maester Frost nodded slightly.

"Right, one more thing."

Suddenly, Frost seemed to remember something, and said again: "Besides the matter of Baigu City, there is something else that needs to be reported to you."

"Recently, the situation in the Forest of Mists seems to have become more serious."

There was a trace of solemnity on Frost's face, and he said in a deep voice: "According to the residents near Giethoorn, the fog in the forest seems to spread outward every night!"

(End of this chapter)