On the Seven Towers

Xiao Chen's team did not move quickly because he spent a lot of effort on rectifying the mercenary team. Taking advantage of his strong prestige among the team, he broke up and reorganized the various mercenary groups into a secret mercenary group. The strong elf is the chief officer, the master of the mercenary group is the adjutant, and the new army is based on the three-three system.

Originally, he was worried that the dark elves would be incompatible with his human subordinates, but later he found that this was a misplaced concern. Dark elves are not as arrogant and alienated as high elves. These first immigrants are also full of curiosity and interest in humans. Therefore, when they tried to break the barriers and get along with humans, there were not many obstacles.

These dark elves, who are either powerful or beautiful, have a natural charm that attracts others. Especially those dark elves with both strength and beauty have a lot of admirers and admirers in the team. Most of them can manage the team obediently and are even more cohesive than the original loose mercenary groups. .

Of course, there will always be some people who are lucky enough to want to escape from this team, but in the end they all become Xiao Chen's target to scare the monkeys. Those who have experienced the charm spell often become very obedient even after the spell takes effect. They all remember their behavior when the spell took effect. It's really terrifying to feel like you are clearly conscious and logical, but your behavior is completely transformed into another person's.

Although there are no escort officers around Xiao Chen, a high-level soldier like Roger with rich military experience and modern military training can be used to lead and train this team.

After a few days, under the command of carrots and sticks, these mercenaries have been trained to be more obedient.

The carrot was naturally a reward, so Xiao Chen asked Roger to treat marching as training and incorporate various training subjects and competitions into his daily schedule. Many mercenaries are people with combat experience and teamwork experience. Although they have not received formal training, and many of them have various bad habits, their learning ability and discipline are better than ordinary farmers and mountain people. many.

Xiao Chen stipulated that the team with the best results every day would not only be able to eat the most game, but also receive bonuses from Xiao Chen. When the first day came and the bonuses received by the leading class were more than one silver gun per person on average, all the classes were excited. In the following days, they worked hard in various training competitions, and the first place in various competitions kept changing hands.

The big stick is various penalties, and teams that fall behind and make mistakes will be burdened with extra work. For example, cleaning the camp or moving luggage. Individuals who perform poorly will be punished in various ways, starting from the lightest punishment of standing still, to being whipped, and even become the target of Xiao Chen's practice of fear.

The entire team continued to adapt and transform in such a strange atmosphere. The seven-day crash training along the way did not completely transform the team, but its combat effectiveness was greatly improved.

Seven days later, Xiao Chen led a well-organized team. Although this team still had a bit of recklessness, it already looked like it was forbidden.

Green Garden Town was already in sight. Xiao Chen asked the troops to stop behind a hillside, sent Evelin and a group of scouts to investigate the situation, and then disguised himself as a magic apprentice and followed Aldas to make the first contact with the opponent.

Ordas met Earl Green at the house of a local baron. He was a middle-aged man in his forties with a gloomy expression. The scars on his chin should be traces of his many years of military service. When Xiao Chen looked at the count, the count also glanced at them with a razor-like gaze.

Ordas obviously didn't like being looked at like this. He said, "Your Excellency, I have brought the team, but unfortunately, Rivas is dead."

"Dead?" Earl Green raised his eyebrows, obviously a little surprised.

"Yes, the people from China Tower attacked our team and killed him." Aldas told the truth.

"What about the assassin? What kind of person is he?"

"The assassin was naturally burned to ashes by me. He was a magic warrior who could become invisible. Although his whereabouts were mysterious, it was really a shame that Rivas died in the hands of an intermediate without any defense. The assassin used an explosive weapon. The magic props he opened directly sent Rivas and his attendants back to the embrace of the God of Nature. That night was really chaotic. Not only did the frightened mercenaries kill each other, but many people took the opportunity to steal things and escape. I spent a lot of effort to get the team settled, but at dawn the next day, the number of people who were dead and running was only about half of the original number who were still following my command. Come on, I did my best," Ordas complained.

"Such a thing happened. I must report to the Duke first and then make a decision."

"This time your Duke owes us a lot from the Red Lotus Tower."

"Both you and the Red Lotus Tower will receive the Duke's gratitude." Aldas is the mage invited by the Duke and represents the Red Lotus Tower. Although the count is a veteran noble and a high-level warrior, he must show due respect to Aldas. "You don't need to worry about the mercenary team from now on. My knights will go to your camp soon." , take over your management of this team.”

Xiao Chen and the others had long expected that Earl Green would take back the military power, so Aldas replied without hesitation: "Of course, this is not something I should be responsible for in the first place."

"I have arranged your residence, which is a merchant's house in town. You and your followers can move in immediately. I will hold a banquet for you in this house in the evening. This is also a thank you from the Duke, thanking the Red Lotus Tower for sending you to support his battle. At that time, some nobles in our army, local nobles, and military mages will participate."

"Of course. Thank you for your hospitality."

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According to Xiao Chen's observation, Earl Green did not have any suspicion. After all, it is possible to encounter assassins from the Chinese Tower on the road, not to mention that the Red Lotus Tower has always been friendly with the Duke. It should be difficult for the Earl to think that Ordas would suddenly betray the Duke.

Back to the mercenary team, Xiao Chen convened the backbone of the team for a meeting. His team was divided into two before coming here. One was led by Kasa and had sneaked into the nearby forest. The one in front of him was led by Evelyn, ready to accept the Earl's takeover. The two teams, one bright and one dark, were naturally prepared for the action at night.

Xiao Chen reviewed the evening's plan with Evelyn and finalized a few details of the battle with her. He and Roger pretended to be Ordaz's followers and stayed in the home of a local merchant arranged by the count.