Not a Witch

The sound of devastation resounded on the battlefield, and as the divine winged bird swooped several times, a golem was torn apart, or smashed into broken parts, and the mage who was riding and manipulating it was also torn apart in these steel corpses crack.

Blood mixed with gears and metal, scattered into the soil, and with the occasional flashes of lightning, briefly illuminating the river valley, the number of intact golems in the field became less and less, until the last one was thrown into the air, and then was thrown into the air by the striker. The sharp and powerful wing feathers cut open, broke into two pieces, and scattered on the ground.

Flocks of Divine Winged Birds hovered in the air, moving like black gods of death under the moonlight. The mage on their backs threw a few lightning balls, reflecting the battlefield, looking for possible enemies.

After a careful search, they stopped staying, but formed a formation again in the air and headed east.

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Ships of various sizes were docked on the bank of the Heisong River, and many people were still asleep, but the clear and brutal screams from the sky suddenly woke people up.

As if they were messengers declaring death, these divine-winged birds skimmed across the river, diverted the water, and set off huge waves. Ships rolled ashore one after another, smashed into pieces, and the sound of breaking wood and the shouts of the crew resounded everywhere Submerged in the icy water of the river.

The camp that was originally stationed by the river was in a mess, torn apart under the sharp wind pressure and sharp claws.

So far, the troops and ships of Frost Rose and the northward march have been completely destroyed.

In the autumn and winter of the Year of Flames, the two factions of mages in the magic series finally collided head-on and killed each other, using force to tell the paths they each chose.

Chapter 27 The City of Montenegro

"Rochelle."

"Well, what's the matter, Frothea?"

Wearing the performance dress that has not been changed, Lorraine Hill looked back at the companion beside him. They are currently in the dressing room behind the venue.

"The performance is over." Frocia walked to the window and looked at the bright moon in the cold sky.

"Yes."

"Actually, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay in Emenas for long." Frocia's voice was somewhat disappointed.

"Did something happen?" Lorraine Hill looked at the half-elf girl.

"There will be other arrangements at home." Frocia turned her head, her golden hair revealing a touch of silver in the moonlight.

"Will you come back?" the girl asked.

"I don't know." Frocia shook her head.

"What do you think?" Lorraine Hill speculated about the arrangement of the Landsworth family. The prostitute of the Grand Duke of Unicorn is now in the high-rise of Green, but she has a great reputation.

"I will follow the arrangement of my lord father."

Unlike those naive and willful eldest ladies, Frocia is not the kind of person who would abandon her responsibilities. This marriage is not only related to her personally, but also related to the future arrangements of the Landsworth family and several provinces in the eastern part of the empire. .

Among them, the huge interest entanglement and the factional struggle between the DPRK and China cannot be completely ignored by her.Compared with the powerful Duke of Griffin and Duke of Raven, the Landsworth family has always had a gentle style. While gaining a good reputation, it also made it difficult for him to reject the royal request forcefully.

"Let's have a good time on campus during this time." Lorraine Hill hugged this friend.

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Two years later, the war in the Snow Flower Seven country resumed, and the Falcon Country, driven by the promises and interests of the Frost Rose, chose to stand with her.

After the death of the previous pope in the sanctuary, the pastors and priests in the country were divided into several factions due to disputes. Fortunately, because of the same belief, they maintained a superficial peace for the time being.

However, the northern Black Rock Principality is different. The battle between the 'Bow Hunters' and the 'Halberds' has reached the moment of brandishing their blades.

Witz County, under Fengyan City.

This majestic city built on the mountain is majestic and towering, and it is at the junction of the two geographical environments of plains and hills.There are tall arrow towers and watchtowers on the fortress in the city, overlooking the vast grassy plains on the west side.

The city that was originally used to defend the enemy on the western plain was now facing the compatriots in the mountains behind.

On the opposite side of the mountains, a catapult was set up, and the sound of tooth acid twisting sounded, and the heavy boulder was driven by the long wooden arm, rising in the air, crossing a high parabola, and heading towards the distance The black city flew away.

In the valley below, several square teams holding round shields rushed towards the city wall under the command of the commander.

brush brush --

The sound of dense arrow rain came from the sky, and the archers hiding behind the city wall threw arrows one after another. These arrows carried a sharp whistling sound, cut through the sky, fell like black rain, and penetrated all sides. A shield that pins the charging enemy in the valley to the ground.

"hateful!"

The siege commanders on the hillside watched the scene, raised their long whips angrily, and swung them heavily in the air to vent their anger.

Compared with the 'Halberd Sect' who attacked the city, the 'Halberd Sect' who defended the city had many hunters originally from the mountains.

Although not all the citizens of the Principality of Black Rock are soldiers, the proportion of people who take combat as a profession far exceeds that of other countries. Therefore, this small country in the mountains can still occupy a seat among the Seven Snow Kingdoms.

Their ancestors built a city here under the order of the dynasty to monitor the orcs on the grassland and prevent them from growing southward and threatening the gathering places of humans.

With the disintegration of the Mercury Dynasty, these black legions stationed in the north lost their former goals, and there was no supply from the hinterland of the dynasty. Under the shortage of food and supplies, some people left here to live in the south, and some people began to survive in the mountains , They tried planting, hunting, fishing, etc. In the end, some people started the business of mercenaries.

It was originally the frontier army of the Mercury Dynasty, with excellent military training and traditions, good discipline and cost-effective strength, which soon made this group of mercenaries from the mountains famous all over the world.

Many years later, the country on this land is also rightly called the country of mercenaries by outsiders.

But in fact, in the Principality of Black Rock, it is not the mercenaries who are out all the year round, but the residents who live in the mountains and by the lake all the year round. They live by hunting, fishing, and a small amount of planting. Compatriots who are mercenaries bring wealth and prosperity. After all, when fighting abroad, life and death are uncertain. Many people still send money back home, so that they can rest assured.

With money, one naturally yearns for a better life, and everything in the mountains is not cheap, so wealth will slowly flow to these domestic 'bow hunters'.They hold the ownership of a large amount of land and mountains, and make a living by this.

In the past, the two factions, one outside and one inside, although there were occasional frictions, the conflicts were not major and they could still get along well.With the establishment of Crancia, mercenaries are no longer needed in the country, but are replaced by professional troops.

In this situation, a large number of mercenaries lost their jobs and gradually returned to China. Since then, the conflict between the "Halberd Sect" and the "Bow Hunter Sect" has become increasingly serious.So much so that today, the 'Halberd Sect' finally broke out. They are unwilling to let most of the domestic industries and land be controlled by the 'Bow Hunting Sect', and they are eager to obtain their own interests.

Under the black banner, there were many spears and shields. The leaders of these various mercenary organizations united to attack the elders' association in the country, copied the properties of those 'bow hunters', and moved out boxes of gold and silver, food, And stockpile food.

The huge profits stimulated these mercenaries who used to lick their blood with knife-edge. They smashed and opened city gates until they came to the central city in the Principality, which was the Legion Fortress that used to guard the border.

The Bowhunters who were forced to close their lines of defense also gathered here. Although there were not many fighters among them, they had a large number of local supporters and people, and from them they were urgently dispatched and trained to form combat teams.

As the descendants of the same legion and the fellow countrymen of these mercenaries, although they have neglected to practice, it is not very difficult to re-master these war skills.

Relying on the high mountains and barriers, these defenders in the city beat down the rebellious enemies below, and the arrows stored in the city are still built according to the standards of the old dynasty, well-made, and with a little enchantment, they can easily penetrate those who are not thick. The armor caused these mercenaries to suffer heavy losses.

And with the rain of arrows covering and blowing, leaving behind many corpses, the commanders of the 'Long Halberd Sect' also had to temporarily suspend and recall the army.

Perhaps they were waiting for the arrival of new weapons promised by distant allies.

Chapter 28 Red Dragon Duke

Green Empire, the imperial capital.

The golden palace is like a garden, where green plants and flowers can be seen everywhere. Walking along the ornately decorated corridors, you can see guards in red or green uniforms.

They are tall and straight, well-dressed, and elegantly moved, all of which show good backgrounds.And these guards are indeed from the upper class nobles of the empire.Guarding the palace is a very honorable position among nobles.

Not only must at least have the strength of Sequence 4, but also must pass the assessment of culture, poetry, history, etiquette, bloodline, etc.And wearing the golden leaf rose badge is the best proof among peers.

These bodyguards often accompany the royal family, not only the guards of the emperor, princes and princesses, but also their adjutants, assistants, poets, recorders, ceremonial officials and so on.The power is centered on the emperor, and radiates outward through these noble and outstanding nobles.

They are the fence and sword of the empire, assisting the supreme emperor and ruling this huge country.

Through the long corridor, a messenger hurriedly walked through it, followed by two guards in red who were escorting and monitoring.

Finally, they came to a quiet palace, guarded at the gate by two guards in full-covered golden armor, the abyss-like aura in it made people startled, and couldn't help but stop.

A red-clothed guard behind him stepped forward in small steps and reported his request for an audience. The guard raised his hand to signal him to wait for now.

I don't know what method they used to notify the people inside the palace. After a long time, the palace door slowly opened a gap, allowing the messenger to walk in, while the two red-clothed guards stayed outside the door.

The envoy in gold-rimmed white clothes walked carefully through the grounds of the palace, not daring to look up. Under the guidance of a maid, he came to a sunny courtyard.

Among them, there seemed to be a figure sitting on a bench in the courtyard, with his back to him, as if he was resting with his eyes closed.

After seeing this supreme figure, the messenger breathed a sigh of relief, carefully took out a letter from his sleeve, handed it to the attendant at the side, and let it be presented.

Opening the envelope and opening the letter, the gold-rimmed red-clothed attendant carefully read it several times before carefully leaning over to that figure's ear, and whispered the news in the letter.

"understood."

The blurry figure under the sun answered briefly, then raised his hand slightly, the others bowed their heads and retreated, and the messenger also left the palace under the leadership of the attendant.

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With a slight turn, the door of the quiet palace closed again, the messenger breathed in the cool and fragrant air in the palace, and then slowly relaxed, and then whispered to the waiter in gold-rimmed red clothes beside him.

"Your Majesty means that you don't need to interfere in this matter, just let him go."

After finishing speaking, the waiter stopped explaining and returned to the palace.

Seeing the figure who disappeared at the palace gate, the messenger wanted to speak, but finally closed his mouth, bowed his head and walked away quickly.

Leaving the resplendent royal palace and returning to a tall building in the imperial capital, the emissary went in and stayed there for a stick of incense before walking out, and then rode straight out of the city along the road dedicated to nobles.

Here, a red dragon several stories high has been waiting for a long time.

Following the envoy's dismounting.The scarlet dragon also bent down, revealing the dragon saddle on the back of its neck.The afternoon sun shone on the dragon scales, reflecting a magnificent ruby-like color.

After climbing on the back of the dragon, the giant dragon roared, flapped its wings, carried a gust of wind pressure, and then soared into the sky, flying towards the southern provinces of the empire.

Piercing the clouds and piercing the sky, the giant dragon in the sky displayed a swiftness and agility that was not commensurate with its appearance. It took only half a day to cross several provinces and arrive at the Chixin Province on the south side of the mainland. The capital of the southern provinces.

When the red dragon landed, it was already late at night, but the Duke's mansion was still brightly lit. This was not because it was intentional tonight, but it was like this for more than 300 days a year. Wealth doesn't care about this little consumption.

Passing through the checkpoints guarded by layers of guards, the messenger finally came to a study room. After a brief report from the housekeeper, the messenger finally walked in and saw the man standing in front of the window.

The short black hair is neatly combed, mixed with strands of red silk, which brings it a different kind of power. This man in his prime, who is only in his 50s, is the current Duke of Red Dragon, the ninth generation of Bath Card master, Leo Duo.

A dragon-scale long sword was hung on his waist, which was tightly attached to his waist. When the messenger entered the room, he turned around and looked at him.

"Your Majesty, I have already reported the news in Xuehuaqi to His Majesty, but..."

"But His Majesty in the imperial capital is not interested in this, is he?" The man seemed to have expected it and said it in advance.

"Yes, my lord." The messenger bowed his head in remorse.

"It's nothing, I've been mentally prepared for this." The man sat behind the desk next to him boldly, and picked up the latest report on the desk.

The long letter described in detail Frost Rose's current actions on the border of Clancia, the intervention of the Southern Islands, and the civil strife in Black Rock and Sanctuary.

"The time to unify the mainland has gradually arrived. Why is Your Majesty not tempted at all, not even wanting to mobilize a single soldier?" The envoy looked at the Duke with some puzzlement.

"Bud, if you are not in His Majesty's position, I am afraid it will be difficult to understand his mood and thoughts."

"Actually, I'm only now slowly realizing what that person thinks."

"For the two of them, no matter how huge the country and wealth are, it doesn't mean much anymore, and it is already a rare thing to balance domestic interests. Now that they start a war rashly, I am afraid that the stability that has been maintained before will be broken. Your Majesty is also old. Yes, the eldest prince is currently in his 60s, and the youngest son is only 10 years old. They are already tired of these conflicts of interest."

"But now the most important thing is to pass the throne firmly to the next generation. As for the Snow Flower Seven Kingdoms, let future generations think about and conquer them."

"For this reason, they specially summoned the head of the Landsworth family, and with the peace of the elf queen, the duke who loved his daughter finally agreed to marry the crown prince."