The epic story of green monsters

Chapter 794 Horn Scout

Wolf smoke sometimes rises in the border area of ​​the Kingdom of Four Seasons, and countless small teams of scouts wandering in the border wilderness shuttle back and forth, launching bloody and ruthless battles one after another.

More than two hundred years ago, this land once belonged to the Orc Empire, but now it has become the territory of human power. The hard-working lower-level human pioneers have come from the interior of the kingdom for the temptation of tax-free land reclamation for decades promised by the kingdom. Migrating to the border, they eventually re-opened scattered villages in this dangerous land.

Orcs would often appear to harass the team, or adventurers who came with hatred or missions would always target these ordinary human villages to vent their anger.

Although the Kingdom's border defense army and the Church of the Four Seasons also organized manned patrols, the vast border was always difficult to fully take into account. In the end, the residents of the village had to organize a night watch team on their own to protect their manors and land.

Finally, life is gradually getting back on track, and the people who came to pioneer are finally no longer hungry. When they have surplus food in their hands, a large number of convoys of baggage suddenly appear on the road near the village, as well as people wearing armor in a long snake formation. The human army gathering in the east once again disrupted people's lives.

People's hearts have become panicked, and how can ordinary people understand the vision and layout of high-level human beings? The only thing they can feel is that the surrounding environment has become unsafe once again, and the invasion of orc scouts and adventurers that has gradually subsided has also become unsafe again. Frequently.

What's even more outrageous is the mobilization order from the upper echelons of the kingdom and the church, calling on them, the pioneers, to contribute the food in their hands, and their newly grown children to join the ranks of the baggage trains.

The people on the border complained endlessly, but there was nothing they could do about it. Faced with the pair of soldiers who were serious about killing Sen, the people at the bottom, who had always been timid and peaceful, could only hold back their resentment and dissatisfaction in their hearts and helplessly surrender. The food they worked hard to cultivate and harvest, and the children they nurtured for many years.

A majestic castle built on the mountain on the border, the Eagle Fortress, was the pride of the orcs two hundred years ago, but now it has become the largest fortress guarding the border of the Kingdom of Four Seasons.

There are longing figures on the fortress wall, and countless human warriors wearing black uniforms stand high-spirited in the recesses of the female wall, facing the east, with resolute and indifferent expressions.

In the farmland, shrubs and wilderness outside the city wall, there are drab gray military tents everywhere. Flags erected high up one after another with different patterns are fluttering in the wind. Against the backdrop of the gradually setting red sun, it seems like they are soaked in a sea of Amidst the sea of ​​blood and flames of war.

"Report to the commander, a new order has been issued!"

"The 300,000 vanguard troops from various countries have been assembled, and the baggage and food are almost ready. The coalition staff believes that our vanguard can break camp and march eastward to start the coalition's first war!"

Mirko and Sidney, the two legendary generals of the Lionheart Kingdom, serve as the vanguard commanders of this human coalition. They are standing on the majestic city of the Kingdom of Four Seasons, accompanied by Salomon, the garrison commander of the Eagle Fortress and his subordinates. , more than a dozen people were overlooking the endless military camp scene. On the side, Lieutenant General Loki, who came from the heart of the human territory, was conveying the latest instructions from the top brass of the human coalition to Mirko and the others.

Hearing this, Mirko turned his gaze to his colleague Sidney, who was standing side by side with him, with a twinkle in his eye.

"Tell me, when should we leave?"

The two legends Sidney and Mirko betrayed the former royal family of the Kingdom of Lionheart. In exchange, they went to the front line in person to lead the vanguard of the human coalition and start the first battle of the second eastern expedition to the orc territory.

Although the actions of the two of them have not been completely spread in the Lion Heart Kingdom, it is no longer a secret among various figures in the kingdom's bureaucracy. The future leakage of the news is just a matter of incident.

The new royal family led by the Church of the Sufferer has begun to mobilize public opinion to smear the former King Dai Zeer and his followers. However, the people of this generation who were deeply favored by King Dai Zeer may not necessarily be deceived, although they are unable to do so due to reality. There was a fierce resistance, but for people like Mirko and Sidney who personally massacred the heirs and followers of the kingdom, the middle and lower-level people of the kingdom felt disgust and hatred for them from the bottom of their hearts.

The two generals felt somewhat guilty in their hearts, and it made them even more uncomfortable to face the stories and rumors that gradually spread among the people to slander and condemn them.

In view of this, St. Zachary, the Pope of the Church of the Sufferers, simply transferred these two legendary powerhouses away from the kingdom's land and let them participate in the war against the orcs, which could be regarded as repaying their loyalty to the church.

As long as they can perform well in this war and rely on the church's grassroots church institutions to publicize it, it will probably help them re-establish a good image.

Even if their meritorious service is outstanding, and the territory of the Orc Empire captured by the human coalition this time is vast, perhaps when the merits are rewarded after the war, they will have the opportunity to enfeoff a large area of ​​land and establish their own princely states or even principalities. .

The two Mirkos are also smart people and naturally understand the good intentions of the church. At this time, they can leave the kingdom to avoid the coming wave of public denunciation. At the same time, they also have the opportunity to create a better future for the family. How can they not let their hearts be filled with passion and fighting spirit? Woolen cloth!
  "Now that the staff has issued an order, let us not waste time. According to our previous plan, we will start gathering troops tonight and set off. We can arrive at the orc border at dawn and clean all the checkpoints and warning posts they have deployed at the front. "

Sidney's commanding ability is among the many generals in the Lionheart Kingdom. It was gained through actual fighting and conquests. Although there must be some cultivation and promotion of him by the former royal family, he is not strong enough himself. Obtained the respect of King Dai Zeer.

So this time the coach of the forward army was hired by him, and Mirko, the coach who once guarded the border fortress, became his deputy.

"Okay, then I'll get ready!"

Mirko was actually impatient for a long time. They had stayed in the Eagle Fortress for more than half a year. They had to leave their hometown and abide by military regulations. Their life was really boring and sad.

Now that it was finally time to show off his grand ambitions, he felt it was a waste to delay even one more day.

"I will also organize manpower to prepare supplies and civilians for you to send troops. I wish the two generals a great victory in the first battle!"

"Tongmian!"

"woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo~"

"Boom boom boom~~"

Soon, the sound of war drums and horns sounded in this heavily guarded fortress. The military camp, which had been silent for a long time, was enveloped by the sound of various orders and metal collisions. The residents living in the fortress were frightened and closed their doors one after another, cautiously. He looked around at all kinds of activities inside and outside the fortress.

In the mountains in the distance, pairs of sharp ears and eyes are hidden in the darkness, listening to the sound of horns and war drums that are no longer so clear. The orc scouts wearing various confusing costumes that blend in with the surrounding environment are also ready to move at this time. Waiting for orders from their respective captains and corps commanders.

"His~~"

The screams that vividly imitated the sounds of animals and insects in the jungle finally sounded. The orc scouts hiding in various hidden places slowly squirmed, while vigilantly observing the surrounding movements, while slowly converging on the hidden sentry point in the valley behind them.

"Ow!!"

In the dim sky, a soaring goshawk sang leisurely. As the cry slowly disappeared, the goshawk also circled and landed on the ground.

The orc scout Jacob moved cautiously, fearing that he would move too much and make a noticeable noise. Being alone, he knew very well that if his whereabouts were exposed, he would be pursued endlessly. kill. Before he accepted the mission to monitor the Eagle Fortress, countless of his colleagues had died in the mountains adjacent to the human fortress, and most of the orcs did not even have a corpse.

After spending some time constantly walking through dense and sparse bushes, taking advantage of the natural blocking effect of bushes, Jacob finally returned to the meeting point previously scheduled with other members of the team, a natural shelter formed by a dry and decayed tree trunk. tree hole.

The dead tree that could only be formed in a circle by several people had once been so lush, but now only a stump of less than one meter was left. All kinds of mosses, shrubs and parasitic vines thrived around the dead tree, relying on the dead tree to survive. The nutrients left by the decay of the tree grew freely, hiding the tree hole dug from the intersecting tree roots.

"The enemy has made such a big noise, and is obviously planning to invade the Empire's border. We must send this news back to the Empire's Panda Fortress as soon as possible, and ask Marshal Angus to prepare as soon as possible!"

"Jacob, Judith, you two are fast. Each of you choose a route to report back. The rest of you will stay with me and continue to monitor the movements of humans."

The dim tree hole was damp and cold, with a putrid smell. Under the dim light of fluorite, a middle-aged orc captain with a tired look gave instructions in a deep voice to the seven or eight companions huddled around him.

"Yes, Captain."

"understand!"

Everyone lowered their voices and responded one by one. Just as everyone was taking action, the Druid professional orc named Judith suddenly raised his head and looked outside the tree hole.

"No, the magic trap I set has been triggered!"

"Everyone is here, cover Jacob and Judith when they get out of the cave!"

"You two must send the news back!"

"Yes!"

The tone that was originally just solemn suddenly became more decisive and ominous after Judith's warning. Then several soldiers headed by the middle-aged orc captain rushed out of the tree hole where they were hiding and followed the previous layout. Start groping past the trap.

Jacob and Judith, who came out of the tree hole shortly after, said goodbye to each other. Then one figure gradually faded and disappeared in front of the other, while the other person transformed into a magical aura and halo, turning into a vigorous head. The jungle cheetah crouched on the ground, and with a sudden movement, it burrowed into the forest.

Clang!
  clang clang!

There were waves of metallic sounds coming from behind. Needless to say, it must be that the orc scouts encountered the human elites who came to intercept and clean them up. The human coalition launched a big war against the orcs. In fact, it started to pervade this land.

After Judith transformed into a cheetah, his hearing became even more acute. He could clearly hear the roars of fighting and the painful groans of his injuries coming from his companions behind him.

Although he was in great pain at this time, when he thought about the mission assigned to him by the captain and the time his companions sacrificed themselves to buy him, the pain turned into a force, driving his body to shuttle rapidly through the jungle.

call! !

Suddenly there was a faint sound of breaking wind above her head. Judith raised her front body suddenly, kicked her hind legs on the ground, and suddenly turned a sharp 90-degree turn in a hurry. Then she saw a head in her amber pupils. The giant eagle fell from the sky and landed exactly on the route where he was supposed to appear.

Swish! !

At the same time as it turned sharply, the long tail on the back of the cheetah's body that maintained its balance turned into a whip shadow. Judith actually launched the attack first, sweeping the left wing of the giant eagle with a whip.

puff! !

A dull impact sounded. Although the attack hit the target as expected, Judith was surprised that her attack was finally blocked by the opponent's left wing, and the feathers as hard as steel protected it like a shield. The body of the giant eagle. At the same time, when Judith tried to escape, the opponent's pair of black beaks were directly aimed at the body of the cheetah. As a white light flashed, Judith only felt numbness and severe pain in her body, and then her entire body Then it flew to the side uncontrollably.

The giant eagle flapped its wings and chased Judith's figure. At the same time, a ball of electricity appeared in the bird's beak again, turning into a bolt of lightning and heading straight for the cheetah's body.

……

Jacob very carefully crawled in a swamp. The moist liquid was mixed with unknown animal excrement. He was extremely patient and did not evacuate to the eastern empire.

His caution was right, because just when he was using animal excrement to hide his breath, his keen nose had already smelled no less than three or four breaths passing by him, but he could not see any living things. movement.

Obviously, their team had been targeted by the human scouts for a long time. As the humans sent out large-scale troops, the human scouts also began to close the network in order to give the human army an advantage.

His ears had long since heard the sound of his companions fighting. Judging from reality, they were probably in danger. Even Judith, who had separated from him and returned to deliver the news, seemed to Jacob to be unable to escape at this time.

The heavier the burden on his shoulders, the calmer Jacob's mood became. The sacrifice of his companions could not be in vain. He must safely send the news back to the empire's frontier.

He stayed in the putrid swamp in such dead silence for half a day. It was not until the night became darker and the surrounding animals became more and more bold that Jacob finally got out of the swamp and disappeared into the night without looking back.

When the setting sun gradually rose from the east again, Jacob, who had traveled a long distance, finally saw the majestic outline of Pandall Fortress on the white-bellied horizon, as well as the cavalry brigade constantly patrolling around the fortress. .

"Urgent report!!"

"The Human Vanguard Legion invades the borders of the Empire in a large scale!!"

After running wildly all night without any rest, Jacob finally broke away from the shadow plane after seeing a familiar group of armed cavalry hundreds of meters away. Then he mustered up the last bit of strength and roared loudly! !

(End of this chapter)