Blood Dragon

Section 150 rear

More than one person knew about Ashuruffat's departure a few days ago. .Of course, Ashurfat's excuse was "performing the queen's reconnaissance mission" or something, but no one really cared about it.Because although Ashurfat is the commander of the Guards Corps, in today's human point of view, an army can only have one person who gives orders.So either the queen is calling the shots, or Ashuruffat is calling the shots.

Of course, the queen is always in command, so as far as the army itself is concerned, Ashurfat has become a rather embarrassing existence and has become dispensable.

But after the battle was over, Ashurfat, who was on a reconnaissance mission, disappeared, which became very strange.

……

A rider in front hurried over, it was a scout wearing a simple leather armor, which could be recognized at a glance.

"Your Excellency, there are enemy cavalry in front of you." The scout rode his horse and ran in front of Byron, reporting out of breath. "The route is not safe, my subordinates suggest to make a detour."

For this suggestion, Byron immediately accepted it.He nodded and asked the scout soldier. "What about our army?"

"Your Excellency, I'm afraid...the defeat of our army is certain." The scout hesitated for a while before replying. "At present, the original camp of our army has been occupied by the enemy, and the Queen's white eagle flag is everywhere."

Sly guy!Byron tried his best to keep calm on his face, but sweat dripped down his forehead unconsciously.how could be?His [-] army collapsed overnight?And it will fail so completely.Damn it!Why at that time, I only wanted to avoid the mistakes of the Battle of Spike Hills, but forgot to beware of the enemy's night attack.But who would have thought that the little girl would launch such a dishonorable surprise attack?

Although Ashuruffat commented that he was not suitable to be a general at all, Byron himself did not have this kind of cognition, even if he did, he subconsciously denied it.

"My lord, the remnants of our army must have retreated to the city of Fonoros. We must leave here as soon as possible. Once the king's army finds out, things will be in danger."

Byron nodded.That's right, I haven't lost yet, I can afford to lose.He said to himself in his heart.Although I suffered a lot of losses, that little girl only has 2 horses after all.And my other troops...are stationed in various castles in the territory...the troops of each fortress, plus the garrison troops left in Fornoros City, and some other allies...It is still very easy to deal with the little girl's troops.Next time it won't be as bad and I won't make such a stupid mistake.

"Let's go!" Byron ordered, but before he rode off, he turned to face a subordinate behind him.

"Are you sure Ashurfat is dead?" he asked.

"My lord, I saw with my own eyes that he suffered great injuries." The subordinate carefully prepared his words. "Remember that piece of armor I showed you? It was ripped from his body when the cannon just grazed him."

Too bad it was just wiped off.Byron shook his head regretfully.He did remember the twisted carapace, though.At the last moment, Ashurfat chose to dodge the cannon, but unfortunately the cannon was loaded with shotgun.Those metal blocks were launched along irregular routes, and lying on the ground did not mean that they could be avoided.One of them just brushed past Ashuruffat's back, directly tearing off all of his shoulder armor and most of his back armor from his body.This kind of power cannot be resisted by the human body. Even if Ashurfat survived on the spot, he was seriously injured.

Speaking of it, Ashuruffat was able to escape after being so severely injured, he was really stronger than a pest.However, even if Byron had never seen such things, he had heard of them.The human body can sometimes withstand great damage in a short period of time, and it is said that there are warriors who can still continue to fight after their intestines are pierced—although such warriors can only live for a short time.According to the medical point of view, this kind of situation is the so-called flashback, which is a strange and exuberant vitality erupting before death.This power is strong but it cannot last long, and the phenomenon of flashing light itself means that this person is bound to die.

After receiving this kind of injury, if you can get medical treatment immediately, the mortality rate is more than [-]%.Not to mention that Ashurfat had to flee along the mountains...it would take at least one day to get medical treatment.If he did survive, it must be the blessing of the gods.The blessing of the gods is not something that can happen casually.

While Byron was galloping his horse and happily imagining the scene of Ash Rufat dying, Ash Rufat returned to the hut where he met last night.

"It's really a noble habit of extravagance and waste." Looking at the three abandoned field cannons, he couldn't help expressing emotion.But having said that, he didn't think Byron would leave with the cannon under such circumstances.

He came to a cannon and turned the cannon at a slight angle with his arm.Although there was still pain in his shoulder, it didn't seem to affect his exertion, at least not too much.

Last night he took a solid hit.The power of the shotgun fired by the cannon is completely incomparable with that of the musket.It should be said that he was just lucky, and he was just brushed by shells.But just by this brush, the entire armor was lifted off his body.The cloak was unscathed, but this may be because the cloak itself is thin and weak.

If it was another person, this degree of injury would probably be directly fatal.Ashurfat looked at his bare shoulders.He remembered the burning sensation on his body last night.A blow like that from the cannon should be enough to shatter the bones of any normal creature as it lifts armor and tears skin.

But now he can no longer see obvious signs of injury.Of course, compared to the normal state, you can clearly feel weakness and pain, but it's not the kind that can't move.

Ashuruffat couldn't help but began to wonder what kind of weapon left the scar on his face.Anyway, that must be no ordinary guy.

Sure enough... I should have been a holy knight.Ashurfat reminded himself in his heart.In any case, in the future, you should try to keep as little contact with people from the church as possible.Although he hadn't inquired about the attitude of the people in the church when they found the defected holy knight, it was impossible for him to have a drink of wine happily so as to recognize their ancestors and return to their ancestors.

He looked around again, and Byron's arrangement last night was considered ingenious.If it weren't for some luck, then even Ashuruffat wouldn't be able to escape this catastrophe.He remembered Byron's last words: "Did you think you won? Did you really think you won?", and the annoyed look on his face when he said this.

"Byron, I'm not sure if I won or not, but you've already lost." Ashuruffat said softly to the air in front of him.

……

"Master Prime Minister, the latest news I brought!" Someone stepped into the door and shouted at the same time.

Ailin frowned, his displeasure clearly showing on his face.He knew this person, he was a small official in Falcon City, and he was temporarily in charge of sending messages in the city.This position is quite strange. On the one hand, it is usually held by civilians or minor nobles, but on the other hand, the holder of this position can be allowed to enter most places, such as the prime minister's office.Alyn wasn't quite sure if this person was a commoner, but even if he was a nobleman, he would only have the title of knight at most.

He was not pleased that such a subordinate had rushed into his office without knocking.Although this office is quite shabby for the Prime Minister to work in, but it is an extraordinary period, shabby is shabby, at least Ailin hopes that everything can maintain court etiquette.

However, after all, he is a great nobleman, and he also holds the position of prime minister, the number one important minister of the kingdom.If you are not happy, you are not happy, if you get angry at your servants because of such a trivial matter, it would be very disgraceful.

"Okay, what's up?" he asked.

"Her Majesty has defeated Byron's rebel army." The visitor began to talk eloquently and vividly, but he was interrupted by Alyn before he could say a few words.

"Where did the news come from?" he asked.

Because the church strictly maintained neutrality under the pretext of "not participating in secular disputes", the court of Falcon City could not find magicians to maintain magical communication.This also caused the news from the front line to come very slowly.

"It's the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Prime Minister." The messenger explained.There were no magicians at court, but the merchants were not subject to such restrictions.So the current situation is that the businessmen are more informed.

"Can you believe the credibility of this news?"

"I'm sure it's fine."

"Ah, that's it. Alright, let me notify the ministers immediately to hold an emergency meeting." Ai Linen said slowly.If the news shocked him, at least it didn't show on his face.It was also this calmness, this innocence, that made the messenger unable to speak for a while.

"Yes, as ordered, Your Excellency Prime Minister." The messenger was stunned for a while, and then he came to his senses.

In the absence of the King, the Prime Minister has the power to act as the King.That's why the "emergency meeting" mentioned by Aileen refers to the convening of an imperial meeting.His order was quickly carried out, because not long after, he met all the members in the meeting room of the temporary palace, including Shirley of course.

Ailin's intention is much simpler, he wants to immediately send people to take over some important checkpoints, fortresses and transportation hubs in the country.There were originally garrisons in these places, but after the turmoil in the country, these people all adopted an ambiguous attitude.They are not necessarily for the purpose of separatist regime, but because almost all of these officials were appointed by Byron when he was the regent.In other words, it is really difficult for them to make a choice.On the one hand, the royal family, and on the other hand, Byron who appointed them.

Of course, neither side has spread its forces to take over these territories until the outcome of the war is known.Because it is obvious that sending a single emissary there will not only fail, but will appear weak.If an army is sent there, neither side actually has this spare power.

But things are different now.After the outcome is decided, all neutrals have to weigh their choices.Either obey, or wait to turn into rebellion.

Aileen's proposal and analysis were immediately approved by all the ministers.Things were quickly done according to his advice.The meeting ended quickly, and everyone left, leaving Ai Linen alone in the meeting room.

That way, the Queen's victory can be made the most of.To be honest, Prime Minister Erin had no doubts about the Queen's victory.This is not so much a kind of trust as it is a kind of obsession.He never believed that Byron's rebellion could succeed any more than a miller can believe that the river which has been driving his mill day and night will ever stop flowing.