On the Seven Towers

"I refuse to appear in front of those people in Green Forest City." Duke Parsa closed his eyes, his expression was a little complicated. When he opened his eyes again, he sighed and said, "Although I have always believed that my judgment is correct, the right action is not always honorable. There are always some fools in the world who cannot understand this decision.

My departure is still a secret now, but if you want me to return to Green Forest City again, it will be a public humiliation for me and my family. I can't let my family's reputation suffer such humiliation. So I would rather commit suicide than cooperate with you.

Of course, if we change the way of cooperation, it will be easy. I am willing to give you a token, write a letter, and even record a video with a crystal. Believe me, Baron Bocas, the commander of the city guards, will definitely cooperate with your actions and surrender as soon as possible."

"Are you only worried about the honor issue?" Luo Ling asked.

"I still need to see if you are really worthy of cooperation. I have a lot of influence among the nobles around me. I know you want to conquer the surrounding areas. These people are your natural enemies. Although you are powerful, these local snakes have many ways to cause trouble for you. If you are trustworthy and sincere enough, I can help you persuade them. Even in a war, the fewer battles, the better, right?"

"What do you want?" Luo Ling said.

"Become a collaborator, not a prisoner." Duke Parsa said, "My family and I can have a normal life and status. In this regard, you have to pay very little, but you will get a lot. Although I believe that both of us will benefit from this cooperation, in the final analysis, you will benefit much more."

"Your Excellency the Duke, your bottom line is really low. For you to talk about honor, it is really..." Ackley shook his head.

"Young man, what do you think honor is? Is it a crystal clear stone? It looks pure and perfect in the sun?" Although the Duke of Parsa was in a mess, he regained some of his Duke's demeanor. He smiled and said, "This kind of honor only exists in imagination. Honor is a gorgeous fur, but you don't know whether it covers a beautiful body or a decayed and sick body. But as a noble, how can you not wear such a dress?"

"I know. I will seriously consider your request." Luo Ling said.

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One day later, a letter and a small medal were delivered to Li Tianrui, the head of the Third Regiment, by the team led by Anar. Li Tianrui was also very surprised to catch the earl by accident, but he did not hesitate at all and soon led the team to set off from Alvita Town. He brought four infantry battalions and one artillery battalion of the Third Regiment. The Third Regiment is a very special regiment in the Guards. It has a very large organization. There are five infantry battalions alone, three of which are mainly human soldiers, and there is also a dwarf battalion and a dark elf battalion.

Originally, the top leaders of the Guard considered disbanding the dwarves and dark elves who had joined and incorporating them into other troops, but after a period of training, they found that there were many problems with this operation. The first is that the physical conditions of dwarves and dark elves are too different from those of humans. The equipment and tactics suitable for them are also very different from those of humans.

For example, because dwarves are not tall enough, it is difficult for them to use the long 02-type air rifles normally. The 02-type lances used by cavalry are more suitable for them. Moreover, dwarf melee warriors who like to use axes and war hammers are also difficult to be included in human melee troops. However, due to their height, they use mortars more conveniently and quickly.

The physical fitness and natural abilities of dark elves themselves are higher than those of ordinary humans, and they are particularly good at woodland warfare. The mixed operation has reduced the mobility and combat effectiveness of the dark elves. Moreover, most of them are good at archery and swordsmanship. The arrows shot by their magic archers are not much worse than air rifles, and they also have many effects, which are not in harmony with standard infantry regiments.

After two months of trying, the Guard decided to adopt the method of independence and infiltration to establish a pilot regiment. In this regiment, dwarves and dark elves were deployed in battalions, and humans were stationed in their teams as political commissars and some military chiefs. Only a small number of dwarves and dark elves with special skills that can cooperate with human teams were selected to join the human-based troops. There are humans, dwarves and dark elves in each team, but it does not affect their respective combat effectiveness.

This time, Li Tianrui brought to Green Forest City the first, second and third battalions of infantry dominated by humans, the fifth battalion dominated by artillery battalions and dark elves, and the fourth battalion of infantry dominated by dwarves was responsible for defending the town of Alvita.

The dwarf infantry were equipped with lances, a large number of mortars, and a small number of axe shield soldiers. The dark elves were only equipped with pistols, and their main means of long-range attack was still bows and arrows. However, both bows and arrows have been modified by humans and dwarves, with pulleys and small magic circles added, which are more powerful and less laborious than the traditional bows of the elves. Most dark elf archers carry long swords or staffs, and can turn into swordsmen or mages at any time in close combat.

With such a team, even if the Duke's letter is invalid, Li Tianrui is confident that he can quickly capture Green Forest City.

At the same time, Luo Ling led the remaining half of the masters, plus two elves, to escort Duke Parsa and his family to Arano Town. This person was too important, and she did not dare to relax at all, so she chose to go out in person.

After more than a year of management by Chen Hansheng, Alano has become the most Chinese-ized place outside of Hewan New City. Not only that, it has also expanded rapidly from a town to a city. The Guards have also developed two battalions based on locals here, so there is no safer and more suitable place than Alano to temporarily detain important people.

On the other hand, Alano with a Chinese style can also satisfy the curiosity of the two elves. Luo Ling never thought that the two elves who took the initiative to approach them were a trivial matter. The enemies they were about to face were too terrible, and every force that could be pulled into their own front line could not be underestimated. Even if they could not completely pull their own version of the force, if they could keep it neutral, it would be extremely valuable.

These days Luo Ling spent a lot of time communicating with these two elves. Because of Elena's relationship, she quickly became very good friends with them. Xiao Chen has laid a good foundation, and Luo Ling wants to strive to push the relationship with the elves one step further.