Not a Witch

This county is different from other regions. There are very few residents in the territory, and more than 90% of the personnel are combatants or technicians.Among them are the legions directly under Crancia, the priests and priests from the church, the resident staff of the Sages, and even a few special missions from other countries.

The reason is also very simple, there is a sealed chaotic vortex here, or a door leading to an unknown realm.

The chaotic calamity thousands of years ago were those distorted phantoms that broke through the seal and came to the world to cause disaster.After that, the intelligent races in the world sacrificed many lives to seal these chaotic vortices.

In order to ensure that the seal is not broken, there are not only the local garrison, the resident judge of the church, but also observers from other countries such as the Sage Council, and they are monitoring the source of these dangers together.

The barren land was barren of grass, a few dry trees dotted the wilderness, and in the center of the land was a huge pitch-black basin.This is the sealed chaotic vortex.

A series of tall and strong city wall fortresses surrounded the basin, and in the fortress, a church was also particularly conspicuous.Its pointed tower top is like a sharp sword piercing the gray sky.It is seldom sunny here, and due to the influence of the local magic circles all over the wilderness, it is cloudy most of the time, and the environment is therefore particularly depressing.

Inside the church, rows of candle lamps were burning continuously, and a judge in white robes stood under the carved angel in the center.

The door opened slowly, and several priests in black robes walked in.

They quickly walked behind the judge, and then reported in a low voice.

"My lord, representatives from Frost United have come, and they said they will hold a handover ceremony."

Ever since Frost Rose's army went all the way west and north, the ownership of Dark Abyss County has also changed hands recently. Due to the particularity of this place, the two sides did not start a battle here. attribution.

"Is it so fast? It seems that Frost United's offensive is very violent." The judge who turned his back to everyone turned around.

In the past few years, it has been Crancia's garrison who has been assisting in suppressing this place. He knows those fighters very well, and they have a strong will to fight and strict discipline. They are not so easily defeated.

I don't want Frost United to take over here now. It seems that the other party has invested a lot of power to force back the defenders of Crancia in a short time.

"Tomorrow then. Also inform the garrison personnel of the Sage Association. Although they are not many in number, their strength cannot be ignored."

"Yes."

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After capturing Hoplander, the army of Frost Alliance continued to go north, and the legion on the Heisong River side also marched west to converge with the main force in the south.

Relying on the solid defense of the Golem and its powerful attacking ability, the Frost Alliance made great strides all the way. In a few months, it went down several counties and pushed towards the hinterland of Crancia step by step.In the end, the two armies joined forces in Lvye County and stopped temporarily.

It's not that the army doesn't want to move on, but that the follow-up supplies have encountered various troubles.

The food and materials needed by the nearly 100 million army are extremely large, but before the arrival of the coalition forces, Crancia organized the evacuation of most of the people early, and did not leave much food.

Moreover, after occupying several counties and provinces, the supply line in the rear was harassed from time to time by the scattered Klanthian troops.They burned and destroyed a lot of supplies, which gradually made the advancing army anxious.

Inside the Frost United Central Camp.

Several generals, mage representatives, golem legion commanders, and airship commanders gathered together.At the moment sitting at the top is Marshal Swift, and at the bottom are representatives of all parties, including General Jenkins.

"Although the situation of the battle is generally smooth, and the goal has been achieved according to the plan. But the follow-up problems are becoming more and more serious." Marshal Swift's face is a little heavy.

"The local people are extremely against our rule, and the implementation of many regulations and rules has to rely on the force of the army."

"In the rear, our supply team has also been attacked a lot, and the delivery of food has become an urgent problem to be solved."

Nearly 100 million troops are scattered in several counties, and the food they consume is extremely astonishing. At present, it is the more skilled 60 troops who are really confronting Clancia on the front line, and the current follow-up army of about 40 is responsible for maintaining stability and peace. Transportation of food and other materials.

But Crancia, who is an enemy, is different. They have local advantages, and their supply lines are flexible and convenient, which makes Frost United envious but helpless.

As the coalition forces marched into the hinterland of Clancia, they gradually felt an invisible bondage, and the battle gradually became more difficult.

The enemy no longer engages in large-scale fortified battles, but relies on the fast-moving cavalry to carry out various harassment operations.Sometimes even if the Golem Legion finds out, the opponent will leave quickly before it can show its power, leaving a place of wreckage and ruins.

"I suggest that the army go all out to the west, break through the west coast of Crancia, and rely on sea transportation for food supplies."

While everyone was discussing, Jenkins said so firmly.

"This..." Field Marshal Swift frowned slightly. This proposal is very risky. The battle line is so long that once it is cut off halfway, the coalition forces will be divided.

"This move is too risky." Shaking his head, the other general continued.

"It's better to slow down the offensive, first occupy the land stably, transport the grain by the Heisong River, and then transport it by land carriage."

"In addition, the autumn harvest is coming soon. The local counties can still collect a lot of grain."

Such a suggestion was quickly approved by most of the generals, so the difficulty was greatly reduced, and it was much more stable, so I didn't have to take such a risk.

"But..." Jenkins was about to argue, but Marshal Swift had already spoken.

"That's it, let's rectify the occupied counties first."

"Yes."

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With the gradual arrival of autumn, the fighting between the two sides has temporarily eased, and they are gradually busy with harvesting grain.

In the Principality of Black Rock, the coalition forces of Crancia and Gufia orcs gradually retreated, leaving only about 6 garrisons to assist the local 'Sword Forging Sect' to re-establish order.And transport food, equipment, materials, to assist local reconstruction and recovery.

"Thank you, thank you."

A mother took the food in her palm with both hands, and said in a grateful and choked voice.Behind her were two standing children.

Although the war in Heiyan has ended, many families have been broken, many women and children have been displaced, and even faced the plight of famine.Many families are now forced to suffer from starvation due to the forced confiscation of so much grain during the Halberd faction's rule.

"It's nothing, it's not just my credit, but the assistance from Clancia in the south." Jena squatted down and looked at the two thin children with kindness and pity in her eyes.

"Come on, say thank you to Big Sister." The mother pulled out two shy children, who were dressed in shabby and thin gray linen clothes, and looked at this beautiful big sister with big dark eyes.

"Thank you, wow." There was joy in the eyes of the two children, but also fear and inferiority.

"Hmm..." Jena stroked the heads of the two children and replied softly. Since she grew her short hair long, her temperament has changed a lot.

"Sister, there is an officer looking for you over there." A young voice called out.

"Okay." Jena stood up, waved to the mother and son, and left.

In this small town in the mountains, some soldiers from the 'Sword Forging Sect' and Clancia are organizing personnel to repair the damaged houses and set up a relief hut in the center of the town to help those who are injured, sick, hungry and unable to work.

In addition, there is a notice erected on the side, indicating that if they assist in the restoration of construction, there will be food distribution.

Jena pressed the long knife in her hand and came to a house where several soldiers were processing letters and documents from all over the place.

"Here is a letter for you, which was specially given by Solander." Seeing Jena approaching, an officer got up and took out a special envelope, which was wrapped in thick kraft paper, and there were a few bright red envelopes on it. The seal signifies importance.

"Give it to me? It's still from Solander." Jena couldn't remember any foreigner she knew, and she was still in the capital of Clancia.

"Yes." The officer handed over the letter.

After carefully opening it, Jena opened the folded letter paper and looked at the words on it.

[To classmate and friend Jena:

I'm Lorraine, I recently heard about you in Black Rock Jena....

]

The familiar title and name let her know that it was the letter from Lorraine. Isn't she at school? How did she get to Solander now?

Out of curiosity, Jena continued reading.

......

[I hope you don’t have to worry. If you have any problems that need help and solutions, you can contact the local officials. If it’s too serious, you can also find the knight leader of the Horn of Dawn. Now he is also stationed in Black Rock and Ned County. You It is convenient to see him...]

The letter first comforted Jena, and then told her who she could turn to for help if she had difficulties in the future. In addition, Lorraine Hill also advised Jena to return to school to study as much as possible after the matter settled down, so that she could do more in the future thing.After all, she is still young, so she is not in a hurry to jump on other affairs prematurely.

At the end of the letter, although Lorraine Hill did not say that he was the great sage of Crancia, he also vaguely stated that he is currently working in Solander.

"Didn't you expect Lorraine to leave school too?" Jena sighed, feeling amused again.Lorraine himself was not at school, but instead persuaded himself to go to school.

However, the concern in it still made her feel a touch of warmth. After losing many relatives in her hometown, this kind of care that does not seek profit has become precious.

Let me just listen to this friend's advice, and return to school to continue my studies after a series of affairs are settled by the end of this year.

'However, this time I have to work harder. ' She looked up at the clear, cloudless sky.

Chapter 160 Nine

In August, the weather gradually turned cooler, and today flags were flying in Solander City.

Taking advantage of the short-term slowdown in the intensity of the war, Crancia decided to hold a grand award ceremony to inspire those outstanding figures in the war.

On the huge central square that accommodated more than [-] people, neatly dressed soldiers stood in square formations, while guards of honor in bright red, blue and white clothes stood on both sides of the road.

On the watchtower of the palace, the leaders of several countries watched the troops holding the flags passing through the formation below. Those were representatives selected from each legion to accept inspections and awards on their behalf.

"The following is the Beech Knights from the north." Under the introduction of the host, a square formation riding gray and black horses and holding thick lances stepped across the center of the square.

The armor of this group of knights is iron gray, and the style of weapons is relatively wild. They have the tendency to open and close, and are good at field battles.

And as they walked by, behind them was a group of infantry phalanxes holding their spears high.This group of soldiers was wrapped tightly in black cloth strips and wore blue armor. The spears in their hands were more than 3 meters long, and the tip of the spear was as red as blood.

"They are the Red Branch Poison Arrow Legion from the eastern border."

Although there are not many soldiers in this group, the long spears held in their hands are made of special scarlet arrow poisonous wood, which is highly poisonous. It is usually used to deal with those large monsters, but now it is integrated to deal with the enemy's high-level extraordinary By.

As long as you touch it, there will be a very small wound on the broken skin, and this special poison can kill the opponent suddenly. However, as a user, holding this dangerous weapon for a long time is also very easy to be hurt by it, so the members have never been afraid of it. Many, and most of the body will be damaged.

"Next is the Knights of the Horn of Dawn from the frontier."

After the host's words fell, knights wearing dark green cloaks and brown armor entered the center of the square. These knights carried short bows, long swords and quiver at their waists, and shields hanging on their saddles. They were suitable for all kinds of people. All-rounder for the environment.

...

And when Lorraine Hill was standing on the watchtower and looking into the distance, cheers came from below. A group of knights wearing porcelain white heavy armor and white cloaks entered the center of the square. .

Their cloaks have sun-patterned round wheels that burn like flames, and the lances in their hands are also tall and upright, quite powerful.

Now this knight order is very famous among the orcs, and many people are eager to join it.

The last ones to enter the square were Crancia's elite ace, the Knights of Havoc, a group of knights in golden-red armor with bright red cloaks behind them. Their shining figures reflected the brilliance in the sunlight.Their momentum is fierce, like a lion array.

Standing on the watchtower of the palace, Lorraine Hill looked at the soldiers and phalanxes entering the arena one after another, feeling the hardship of war on people.

Perhaps it is the moments of life and death in battle that can stimulate potential more, or it may be the tempering and sublimation of beliefs. Nowadays, there are many geniuses who are promoted quickly in the army, and if many soldiers can survive several battles, their strength can basically be Raised a lot.

Such a speed and rate of improvement far exceeds that of a peaceful year.

"Such things have happened before, and such an era of heroes, we will call it the golden age." Master Feiheran said at the time.

Regardless of whether it is the west wind or the greenery, there have been times in history when the spirit of the country is high and wars are waged, and all kinds of geniuses will emerge like weeds after the rain.

After the war started, in less than a year, the Holocaust Knights, which used to have only a few hundred people, expanded to as many as 1200 people.You must know that the selection criteria are all above Sequence 5, and there are various military literacy assessments.

And when the west wind shattered that year, there were only more than 700 people in the Lightning Knights. In just five years since the founding of Crancia, it was nearly twice the number.

"Finally, the award ceremony begins!"