Blood Dragon

No.20 Five-section Military Discussion

The offensive and defensive battle that took place under Derek City can almost be said to be the key and turning point of the entire war.However, there is a lack of detailed explanations about the specific process of the defeat of Paro's army.The reason why this happened is probably because of the exhaustion of both sides in this battle.The casualties on both sides were extremely heavy. At the end, even the handymen and the general's guards all went to the battlefield.The scribes responsible for recording the course of the war on both sides were dead (or at least disappeared), and the records left behind were incomplete.

According to some limited records, the commanders of the two armies seem to have engaged in a one-on-one duel.This is a rare thing, because in today's view, the general's job is to think, lead and order, and only need to lead the guard to attack in the most desperate situation. A general who wants to be a soldier will not treat his The military is any good.As we all know, Thomas was over eighty years old at this time.It is quite incredible for the old Thomas to fight against the young Rudolph and win the victory.But this probably explains Rudolph's sudden death on the battlefield, and the real reason why Paro's army had to retreat.

At the beginning, everyone thought that Thomas' defense of Derek City was due to the strategy of "time card game".The supply line of the Paro border fort got stuck.

But it turns out that everyone underestimated Thomas' ambitions.This veteran possesses far more enthusiasm than one might imagine...

—Excerpt from "History of Stygian Wars"

The prophetess Faile heard the door open.She didn't need to look back, she knew that the person who came in was Ashuruffat.A strange man who survived the battle like yesterday, but when he checked his body, he found that there were only minor injuries.And just one night's rest is rejuvenating.

If someone else interrupted her at a time when she was deeply tired, she might be angry.But Ashuruffat's arrival never made her feel any discomfort.There are so many mysteries revealed in this man.He is obviously a warrior, but where did he learn the skills of magic?With such a powerful force, but has been wandering before?Is there any place that would reject such a person?And why doesn't he talk about the past?And why did such a person remain unknown before he appeared in St. Jean?

Suddenly she thought of the two sisters, but then put the thought out of her mind.There was nothing to be sad about, they returned to the arms of the God of Nature, and got eternal peace.

"What..." Ashuruffat said. "Any new situation?"

Mayfair knew what Ashuruffat was referring to.Yesterday, at the most critical moment of the situation, Thomas put on his armor and went into battle in spite of his injuries. He commanded all the remaining troops and lightly wounded people to rush to the battlefield and regained the city wall again.Otherwise, even Rudolph's death could not prevent the Paro people from winning the final victory.

The old man persisted to the end with unimaginable willpower.He led the troops to drive the Paro people back, and personally rescued the exhausted Ashrufat.When all was done, he also organized a successful counterattack that drove the Paro all the way back to their camp.

Of course, for the current Thomas, fighting in person is really beyond the load.Not only did all his old wounds shatter, but he was also hit by multiple bullets from the Paro people. He was extremely lucky not to die on the spot.As soon as the battle was over, when everyone was cheering for victory, he fell to the ground and remains unconscious to this day.

"No..." Mayfair sighed softly. "But the tendency of the wound to become inflamed .

She noticed that Ashuruffat was holding something in his hand, which was a letter.And since they came here, they have cut off news from the rear for a long time.

"A secret messenger has brought a letter." Ashuruffat also noticed that Mayfair was looking at the things in his hand. "It's not good news. Our king, His Majesty Langier, is seriously ill. But this matter is not important to us at all."

He came to Thomas' bedside and gazed at the old man's pale face.Thomas was still unconscious, but he couldn't forget the feeling when Thomas rushed to his side himself.Thomas stood in front of him, blocking several Paro bullets with his body.

"Son, are you okay? I'm late!" Thomas said such a simple sentence at that time.

"Count, isn't the military discussion about to start?" Mayfair said suddenly.

"I know." Ashuruffat replied.The siege was finally over.After nearly fifty days of fierce fighting, seeing countless comrades and enemies fall, this tragic battle is finally over.Today, they will hold a meeting to decide the next steps.

"Without 'Myrrh', there is no other way?" He asked Mayfair suddenly.

"It's a pity, Earl, there seems to be no other way. And now the more the better, the sooner the better! I can't guarantee how long Lord Thomas can support it."

Ashuruffat turned to leave, the man's heavy footsteps seemed to indicate some kind of determination.

When Ashurfat walked into the large conference room, all the surviving mid-level officers were already in place.He looked around the empty meeting room and suddenly felt a pang of sadness.When they had just captured Derek City and held a meeting, it was quite crowded here.

At that time, Thomas, the commander of the expeditionary force, led four lieutenants, and under the lieutenants were nearly a hundred middle-level officers—this was the number after the militia captains were excluded.But now, Thomas was seriously injured and was lying in bed. There were only two lieutenants left, and the middle-level officers plus the captain of the militia who could only sit in and not speak. There were only about forty people in total.

Behind this number is the heinously huge casualties of the expeditionary force.Originally there were nearly 8000 troops, but now only 2000 or two hundred can fight.Casualties were few, as under the healing spells of the prophetess most healed quickly and fought again—and died.

Of the three female prophets, now only Mayfair is left.All the Holy Grail knights also died on the battlefield.It can be said that the expeditionary force has only a very small part of its combat power left.If the campaign had been a field battle with the goal of defeating the enemy, such casualties would have been enough to blacken any declaration of victory.

Leo stood aside, his head was wrapped in a white bandage, and he was stabbed in the face, making his handsome face now hideous and terrifying.In addition, he was hit with a warhammer.On the surface, he can finally move freely, but in fact, he will definitely not be able to fight in a short time.

"Don't worry. Ms. Fei'er said that there is a half chance that this injury won't leave a scar." Leo found that Ashuruffat was looking at his face, and said in a low voice.

The topic of the meeting was simple. What should the expeditionary force do after the Paro army has withdrawn? <Days, then wait for an opportunity to break out and join the reinforcements, and finally fight the Paro people.But now this plan is no longer necessary.Because the Paro people have fled.In the camp outside the city, all supplies that could not be taken away were burned, and the Paro people really evacuated.

The knights talked a lot.In fact, there is no need to ask, Ashuruffat can read everyone's thoughts from their eyes.After such a tragic war, no one wants to continue fighting.And so many people died in the previous fierce battle... In this case... it is better to continue to garrison the castle.Anyway, the goal of the strategy is accomplished, isn't it?

Ashurfat came to the middle of the venue, Thomas was seriously injured, now he is the natural commander.

One by one he called the officers by name, mentioning their arms, their ancestry, and their family's honor.He cites the great deeds of their ancestors, and then reminds them that today's negative thinking is simply a blasphemy of their great honor.When honor and victory are within easy reach, they are actually hesitating here!Then he mentioned the other knights who died in battle, and those warriors who voluntarily attacked and carried out daring actions, one by one, trying to arouse everyone's enthusiasm and courage.

"...What did I see? So many people gave their lives for the victory, but now the remaining people don't even have the courage to expand the victory? If we use this attitude, how can we face the dead Pao Ze ? When we die of old age on the bed one day, and our souls ascend to heaven, can we stand upright and face our comrades who have been waiting for us for a long time?"

"What enemies are there? The Paro people are just a group of bereaved dogs! The bravest of them all died under the city wall. Their knights, their generals, and their warriors, all of them died at our hands. .Now what is left is a group of defeated troops without courage! And if we let go of this opportunity and allow the Paro people to gather an army again, then are we worthy of the honor of the knights and the comrades who died in battle beside you?!"

Ashurfat slammed his fist on the table and said loudly that he needs to make everyone forget about the person in front of them, and let them hear the words of a high-ranking person who firmly holds the reins of power in his hands.If the reins were not in his hands, he would hold them now!

"What about the captives?" Someone asked a realistic question.

"All Paro people will be executed!" Ashuruffat replied decisively. When they heard this sentence, everyone gasped.Not because of what he said, but the unhesitating ruthlessness with which he said it. "The mercenaries accompany the army and let them join the baggage team. Promise them a salary and tell them that if they dare to escape privately, they will be hanged immediately, and there will never be any chance of forgiveness!"

"Abandon Derek Castle, and take all the supplies you can bring. Burn what you can't take away! The whole army is dispatched to chase the retreating Paro people!"

After the meeting was over, Leo came to Aishuruffat's side.

"It's a risky thing to do," he whispered. "The Paro people still have at least 3 people. They just lost their commanders... Remember what Thomas taught us? Don't deliberately pursue additional results...Greed is the taboo of war command, and it contains immeasurable risks."

"There's no time." Ashuruffat also replied in a gloomy tone. "Without 'Myrrh,' Thomas would die soon! And the closest place I know of 'Myrrh' is the Paro army! Leo, do you want to see Thomas die?"

"Then why did you execute the captives? Although there are only a hundred or so Paro people...it's better to let them go..."

"I have no other choice. We don't have the energy to take care of those prisoners!" Ash Rufat replied. "And I can't let the Paro people know our pursuit in advance. Leo, think about William Daly..."

He left after half a sentence, leaving Leo standing alone in the conference room.