Elden: Ring of Calamity

Chapter 263 Malfeasance

"Weidam, do you still remember the collective attack on Team 105 on the Lonoris Peninsula in March last year?"

"Of course, I remember that you ordered the Blazing Sun Legion to send three squadrons to thoroughly investigate the case. In the end, only nine mutilated corpses that were less than half preserved were found, as well as a small number of metal fragments that were completely destroyed by high-intensity energy."

Because this number was too sensitive, Weida immediately recalled the original details.

Except for the noble private army and the church guard, every formally established military unit of the Golden Dynasty follows a unified system no matter which legion it is in. This is not only to facilitate statistical scheduling, but also to highlight the supreme dominance of the Eternal Queen and the King of Elden over the national military power.

Squad 105 is actually the sixth squad of the 48th Knight Squadron of the Legion of the Blazing Sun under Godwin. In March of the 3th year of the Golden Calendar, Squad 105 performed a routine bandit suppression mission on the Ronoris Peninsula in the west of Galede, but unexpectedly... Suddenly lost contact a week after departure.

Since the 105th Squad is one of the meritorious units with the most brilliant record among the Legion of the Blazing Sun, and its captain, Knight Kenil, was personally awarded by Godwin after the rebellion in the south, so while the Legion is fully investigating, this matter Reports continued until Godwin himself was alerted.

Godwin ordered the search force to be increased from one squadron to three, and almost the entire Lonoris Peninsula was turned over. In the end, as Widdam recalled, only a few traces were found to prove that the 105th Squadron had existed.

The frontline troops conducted an in-depth study of the corpses and metal fragments found and determined that Team 105 was caught off guard and encountered an extremely powerful magical attack.

Because whether it is the crystallized wound surface of the corpse or the melted and broken armor weapons, it does not seem to be the effect of any kind of prayer. Only the energy impact caused by the instant high-intensity magic burst can create this kind of effect. Kills similar to direct annihilation in a washout.

In today's magic system, the answer is already obvious - the method used by the murderer can only be the origin magic inherited from the Star and Moon Era.

"At that time, the Legion of the Blazing Sun investigated all the origin magicians who might have appeared on the Lonoris Peninsula at that time. At least in terms of the academy, the only one who had the opportunity to commit crimes was Yog who was traveling outside at the time." Godwin said.

"But after all, he is the beloved disciple of two masters, Azler and Lusset, and the second professor of Highmore Classroom. We can neither find any evidence to prove that he committed the murder, nor can we determine the origin except the obvious one." There are still many origin magicians hidden among the people in the world, so this matter can only be put on hold for the time being, and there is no definite answer to this day."

"My subordinates also think it is impossible." Weidam frowned and said, "Professor Yog made countless achievements in eradicating heretics and bandits in his early years. Even in the royal capital thousands of miles away, his reputation is not as good as There are many young people in Lienia, especially among the knight class, who regard him as an idol to worship and imitate."

"Such a person, even if he has suffered severe injuries and memory loss, is unlikely to suddenly turn into a madman whose actions he cannot control, killing wantonly regardless of the situation and the target, right?"

"It's common sense that this is the case. According to the report issued by the academy's intelligence personnel, Master Lusset personally led a comprehensive inspection of Yog, and no traces of soul control or psychic suggestion-like magic were found -" Godwin pondered, "In other words, after that serious injury and amnesia, he still maintained a clear and independent mind."

Weidam thought for a long time and said: "Your Highness, if some members of the academy try to interfere with the duel competition, is it possible that the wild mage named Adura is their real pawn?"

"Adura, Yog." Godwin recited the two names silently over and over again, and finally he could only sigh softly: "I hope so." "At least if something happens, compared to the second professor in Haimo Classroom, there is a person with an unknown origin. The trouble caused by the wild mage is much less," Godwin rubbed his temples and said, "Order the intelligence personnel to continue to pay close attention to this matter. If necessary, they can proactively contact Lucia, open to him the same authority as mine, and follow the instructions. All assistance is provided at his request.”

"Yes."

"Is there anything else you want to report?"

Weidam's expression became a little darker after hearing this, he took out another report, handed it to Godwin with both hands, and said: "Your Highness, this is the detailed intelligence summary on the war in the north that you have been requesting recently. You should read it yourself. Look."

Godwin took the report and looked at it, and soon his face darkened. Widam heard his master say in a very rare and cold tone: "The Helia family suddenly joined the war between the Neren family and the Samir people. Ossarian will not Maybe he didn't know - why didn't he step in to stop it, or even submit a formal military intelligence report to Rodel until now?"

Weidam could only respond in silence, because His Highness did not want an answer from him—or rather, His Highness already had an answer in his mind.

Unlike the fiefdom nobles in the Yatan region, the northern military nobles do maintain considerable autonomy. This is because the extreme northern ice sheet has a harsh climate and inconvenient transportation. It is simply impossible to connect through portals and a large number of high-quality roads like the Yatan region. The vast majority of cities and towns are bound to face huge delays in the transmission of information and intelligence.

The situation in the North is generally recognized to be complex and full of dangers. Samirs, demi-humans, hybrids, orcs, trolls, and a few remnants of giants are all potential factors of unrest. Once a local rebellion breaks out, even the Northern Guards may not be able to defeat them. To be able to respond in time, local nobles must maintain sufficient military strength to prevent the possibility of rebellion spreading as quickly as a prairie fire.

Earl families such as Neren and Cilia have far more authority in their respective fiefdoms than Hector, who was the governor of Karen. As long as the two Earls feel that the situation is necessary, they can even decide to mobilize private soldiers to launch an attack. A local battle.

But - the Golden Dynasty is after all a highly centralized central dynasty. According to the laws of the dynasty, the Helia family must submit a military intelligence report to the Northern Guards on the day they decide to go to war. If the Marquis of Ossarian, who is the Northern Guards, thinks that If Count Xilia makes any inappropriate decisions in handling the war, he can temporarily take over the control of the Xilia family's private army.

At the same time, within three days of receiving Count Celia's military intelligence report, Ossarian, regardless of whether he has any objections, should send the original report to the royal capital together with the military intelligence analysis issued by the garrison, waiting for further judgment from the royal capital.

However, the current situation is quite obvious. Ossarion chose to remain deaf and dumb when facing Count Celia, who was also a powerful military noble of the new party, and allowed the other party to do what he wanted. When facing the royal capital, he tried to muddle through. As long as there are no high-level orders, he plans to stay in the garrison and ignore what is happening outside the window, leaving all war autonomy and joint responsibilities to the military nobles below.

"Who gave him the courage to be so slack in guarding the first border?" Godwin said angrily, "Two count families and a dynasty army of more than 5,000 people went to war with the Samir people. He had considered this. What are the consequences of this matter?"

(End of this chapter)