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Chapter 683 682. The last person to sit before the day of destruction

It has been almost a month since the Black Disaster arrived, but the Crimean Fortress on the southern border of Transia is still quiet.

The Transians at the entrance to the filthy swamp not far from them were building a defense line at a crazy speed. They heard that criminals were being exhausted to death there every day, but the cruel barbarians did not allow them to stop working.

They even used kobold overseers to monitor their work, which brought double physical and psychological oppression to the criminals.

Rebellions naturally come and go, but the People's Army reservists stationed on the Maginot Line are always able to put down rebellions quickly. Lord Kudel even regards it as a "quasi-military operation" to train them. How well coached and organized these guys are.

This sounds very inhumane.

But the problem is, these criminals are not local.

Transia is such a wasteland that the governor Miriam wants to split everyone in half for use. Therefore, Transia does not have a "prison" system at all, and all those who are tried for crimes will be escorted directly. Worked as a coolie at the Maginot Line.

50% of the criminals on that defense line came from the Kingdom of Nordtov. The Wolf Girl continued the cunning "aid strategy" before. She organized the criminals into an army and sent them to Transia as the Nords' support for the Black Disaster.

This is obviously a change of concept.

But now Transia is short of people to work, so the consul gritted his teeth and admitted it.

The Plantagenets on the opposite side saw that they could still operate like this, so in addition to the first batch of 50,000 border guards who came to help, Marshal Loren also followed suit and ordered all the prisoners in East Prussia and Sachs to serve sentences of more than half a year. All the criminals were brought up and sent to Transia.

Of course, this group of "talents" from various industries are unwilling to work honestly. They once held large-scale strikes in an attempt to fight for "human rights" for themselves.

The effect is remarkable!

Lord Kudel personally led 1000 soldiers into their barracks, and then carried out the "Eleven Kill" as suggested by some ill-intentioned players.

If pure violence cannot scare those guys who have already experienced enlightenment in the prison dragon farm, they know that the Transians still need them to work, and it is impossible to kill them all.

This is the basis for their confrontation.

However, as the members of the Moon Secret Cult appeared behind the defense line, when those who still wanted to resist saw the corpse witches resurrecting the hung unlucky ones as undead and continuing to send them back to the pits to work, Bones No matter how tough the guy is, he will instantly become intimidated.

It turns out that the Transians can kill them all and resurrect them all, which may make their work more efficient.

Samoyelia, who manages the labor camp, is also a "talent".

This "devil overseer" very evilly arranged for the resurrected dead to return to their original dormitories and barracks. This time it was even better! There is at least one undead member in each room, which is enough to calm down those who want to hold back their mischief and cause trouble.

Overall, the construction of the Maginot Line was unusually fast.

Winter Wolf General Baldwin of the Crimean Fortress has been observing. He almost watched with his own eyes that the originally sparse and ordinary defense line was built to the point of being usable within a month.

But the Transians were not satisfied yet.

After completing the construction of the main body of the defense line, they began to send workers to dig trenches and build barbed wire positions in a planned manner. The artillery purchased from Nordtov and supported by the Pioneer Corps were also successively placed in specific positions.

That line of defense really seemed to come alive.

It is constantly devouring materials and human lives, making itself tougher and more deterrent every day. It is becoming more difficult every day. At least in General Baldwin's view, if he wants to attack such a line of defense, he will definitely Very headache.

Moreover, the scouts he sent have confirmed that the Transians are still doing some very dangerous things in the Filthy Swamp. They seem to want to turn the entire Filthy Swamp into a battlefield that can be exploited.

But fighting gnolls in the swamp?

Isn't this tantamount to provoking the enemy on the enemy's advantageous battlefield?

This is simply unimaginable.

General Baldwin has been thinking about these things in recent days. Judging from the performance of the Transians, it is obvious that they do not think that the Black Flame Pass defense line can stop the Jackals, but General Baldwin went there to see it himself a few months ago.

He believed that the defense line built by the vampires of the Blood Alliance was very solid. Although it was not perfect compared to the terrain given by God like the Crimean Fortress, it could definitely stop the black disaster for a long time.

It was all due to the stubborn behavior of the Transians, which made General Baldwin become suspicious, and he had to start thinking about what efforts he should make if the worst happened.

It is impossible for the Jackals to break through the Crimean Fortress. They can only go all the way deep into Transia and try to invade the Kavhoka area from the central line of Batashin City. This was also the march route of the Bone-Gripping King back then.

This time, the gnolls are hard to compete with the Bone-Gnawing King’s army in terms of both quantity and quality. Even if they can continuously gnaw through the three difficulties of Black Flame Pass, Filthy Swamp, and Maginot Line, they will not be able to truly enter Transia. It is definitely at the end of its strength.

When the time comes, he will command the Winter Wolf Legion and cooperate with Marshal Loren on the Plantagenet side, and he will be able to defeat the vanguard of the Black Calamity in the territory of Transia.

This is the best and greatest direction for war, but it may not become reality.

Perhaps he should send reinforcements to Black Flame Pass and the Maginot Line of Defense to consume the power of the Jackals to realize his strategic vision?

"Bang, bang"

Just as General Baldwin was thinking, a knock on the door suddenly sounded, interrupting his thoughts.

"Come in!"

The general picked up his cane, stood in front of the desk and watched the adjutant Colonel Duke enter the office, and whispered to the commander:

“A visitor wants to see you, General.

She said she brought news about the 'Wolf Blood' Holy Sword. We confirmed her identity. She was indeed one of the thirty pioneer rangers sent by the Winter Wolf Legion into the Dark Mountains five years ago to search for lost treasures.

That was an action signed by you personally. At that time, we were still guarding the northern fortress in the wilderness. "

"The Pioneer from five years ago?"

General Baldwin frowned and said:

"If I remember correctly, thirty people went out for that operation but only sixteen came back. The remaining fourteen were declared dead as martyrs. Why are there still Pioneer Rangers reporting back?"

"This is what I want to say, General, she is indeed dead, and the person who came is an undead."

Major Duke sighed and said:

"Irina Misinbayeva, a combat hero of the 7th Chasseur Brigade of the Winter Wolves Legion, was personally summoned and awarded a medal by Her Majesty the Wolf Lady, and was also praised as a 'model of bravery for Nord women'. She is our The seventeenth Winter Wolf female swordsman born in the heroic kingdom. She was once a potential star, but unfortunately she encountered an accident in action.

Do you want to see her?

She said she came to see you on orders from old General Baldwin.

Her current military status has been cancelled, but General Baldwin Sr. awarded her the title of 'Family Guard'. "

"He is no longer the patriarch of the Baldwin family, he does not have that power!"

General Baldwin still frowned.

Obviously he was very dissatisfied with the behavior of his grandfather who had been resurrected from the dead, but he knew that the old Baldwin was not a liar. It seemed that this undead ranger had indeed brought back important news.

"Let her in."

The general said something, picked up his gun and inserted it into his gun bag. He walked to the window of his office, leaning on his cane and looking into the direction of the filthy swamp.

A few minutes later, Ms. Irina walked into the office.

She was followed by two Winter Fang ascetic monks on one left and one on the right. These were all ascetic monks in the North Wind Great Temple. They were the most determined, ruthless and fanatical group of priests among Su's followers. Of course, they were also the most powerful in combat. Monk soldiers.

One-fifth of the Winter Wolf Legion is composed of such monk soldiers, and their reputation for proficiency in fighting on the battlefield is well-known throughout the continent.

Once Ms. Irina wants to do something dangerous, these two Winter Tooth Monk Soldiers will immediately give her a good look. Although the Wolf of the North Wind is not good at purification, it gives believers super offensive and destructive power. The so-called immortal undead body is just a joke.

But Irina didn't intend to do anything bad.

She surrendered her Skeleton Sword obediently and met her former commander in an unarmed manner.

With a snap, a standard Winter Wolf Legion military salute was performed. This action made General Baldwin very satisfied, and the light in his eyes became softer.

"Go ahead."

The general said warmly.

Adhering to the nature of the undead, Irina did not waste time. She said directly:

"I found the Wolf-Blood Holy Sword! I saw it being worn by Xu Gesen, the Great Warlord of the Splitclaw Clan, and I died in its hands. And in that death, I discovered a rather cruel fact, General .

The treasure of the Baldwin family, the Wolf-Blood Holy Sword, one of the three Nordic artifacts, has been contaminated! After obtaining it, the Splitclaw clan used the power of the Lord of the Hunt to try to dispel Su's blessing.

You know, that sword was made from Su's wolf fang. Once the Lord of the Hunt completely pollutes it, the holy object is likely to be used to harm the God of the North Wind. Mrs. Tracey, the vampire Grand Duke who is proficient in theology, confirmed this a little.

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You must recapture the Holy Sword before it is completely tainted and send it to the Great Temple of the North Wind to restore it to its holy state. "

"The Splitclaw clan is attacking Blackfire Pass, right?"

General Baldwin nodded and asked:

"Is the jackal named 'Hugesen' among them?"

"There is no confirmation at this time."

Irina replied calmly:

"But if Splitclaw Matron Potana reaches Black Flame Pass, then Grand Warlord Xu Gesen will definitely appear. I heard some rumors from the Dark Mountains when I disguised myself as a jackal.

It is said that Portana considers Hugurson her heir, her most trusted lieutenant and lieutenant, and one of the most powerful lords of the Splitclaw Clan.

It commands the core voodoo army of the Splitclaw clan and specializes in protecting the safety of the Splitclaw Mistress.

Therefore, I will tell you that your enemy will definitely appear. Old General Baldwin asked me to convey a message to you. He is planning to regain the Wolf-Blood Holy Sword to wash away the shame he brought to the Baldwin family.

But now that the war is anxious, he needs some help. "

"I will send the family's private soldiers."

General Baldwin thought for a moment and replied:

“Is 2000 people enough?”

Irina shook her head and said:

"At least 20,000 people!"

This lion's request shocked everyone in the office.

General Baldwin even angrily pointed his cane on the ground and yelled:

"The Shamed One asked me to give him a legion? Is he already afraid of the gnolls to this extent? Without a legion to follow, does he even dare to wash away the shame with his own hands? It seems that death has turned him into a coward !”

"These reinforcements are not for the old general! Lord Baldwin."

Irina explained:

"This is aid to Shadow Valley. The old general has designated 25 Transian warriors as his companions to seize the Holy Sword. What he is worried about is not the cruel fate he has set, but this war!

Once there is a problem at Black Flame Pass, the current military strength in Shadow Valley cannot stop the advance of the Jackals. The reason why the Winter Wolf Legion was established is to resist the Black Disaster and deal with the destruction of mainland civilization by Jackals!

The old general said that you and your soldiers cannot stand idly by and watch the vampires fight. This is an insult to the Winter Wolf Legion. "

"It's not his turn to teach me what to do."

General Baldwin said coldly:

"I have made my own decision. You can retreat! Thank you for the news you brought back, Captain Irina. This is very important to the Baldwin family and the Winter Wolves. I remember that you also have a sister living in Borisgrad. Can I arrange a family visit for you?”

"I desperately want to see my sister, but not right now."

Irina really seemed to be just a messenger. After relaying the old general's request, she prepared to leave regardless of the outcome. She said to her former superior:

"I will follow the old general on the road to recover the Holy Sword. This is my mission, and I want to complete it even after death. As for my sister, General, please allow me to ask you a favor. If I don't come back, don't tell my sister about my resurrection as an undead person.

If I can fulfill my destiny, I will go to see her in person before I go to eternal rest. "

"I promise you, soldier!"

General Baldwin said in a deep voice:

"This is my promise! You can rest assured. In addition, I have good news to tell you that your sister did not become depressed after your death. She became the 21st member of our heroic country two years ago. The Winter Wolf Swordswoman.

She is walking the exact same path you were on.

Now she is serving in Her Majesty the Wolf Lady's guard, and is highly trusted and has a bright future. "

"I can rest assured that."

Irina let out a hoarse laugh, but no joy could be heard.

This is the state of the undead, where all real emotions are stripped away at the moment of death.

She might be really happy, but she couldn't laugh anymore.

She turned around and left like a soldier. She didn't even stop at the Crimean Fortress. She just accepted a set of elite hunter protective gear and a colonel-grade winter wolf blade as gifts from Colonel Duke.

She wants to follow old Baldwin to seize the Holy Sword. This is the necessary weapon.

After Irina left, Colonel Duke returned to General Baldwin's office and found that the general was writing a military order. The colonel waited patiently for a few minutes before seeing General Baldwin put his seal on the military order and then handed it to him. explain:

“The 12,000 First Army in the Crimean Fortress and the five artillery regiments of the Second Army set out immediately, brought enough supplies, and headed to the Shadow Valley through the Maginot Line of Defense, where they assisted the Transians in setting up their defenses.

In addition, the capable North Wind Guards were dispatched to rush to the Black Flame Pass as quickly as possible.

They don't have to participate in the battle, but I have to keep track of what's going on over there.

Finally, use the channels of the Thorn Clan to send the message to Her Majesty the Wolf Lady.

Please tell our Queen!

This black disaster is extremely threatening, and the Crimean Fortress needs support.

I invite Lord Kudel to come to the Crimean Fortress for a banquet tonight. I want to discuss with him how to support the Maginot Line when necessary. "

"General!"

Colonel Duke was startled, and he immediately asked:

"Do you think the Transnians' fears will come true? But now we lack evidence to verify it."

"Duke, you have been with me for ten years. You know that I rarely do things based on my feelings, but this time it is really different. All the details I have so far reveal some disturbing signs. .

Some information sent by Mrs. Shani also supports this point. The jackals come with bad intentions. The most important thing is that they are not fighting alone this time. There is a hidden force assisting them.

Although both sides have the same goal, it is enough to make the already dangerous Black Catastrophe even more deadly. "

General Baldwin opened the drawer with some irritation, took out a cigar and put it in his mouth. Colonel Duke used psychic fire to light it for him. In the thick smoke, the middle-aged general said in a deep voice:

"I believe my grandfather!

Not because I have the same surname as him, but because he was once the most keen psychic master under the King of Heroes, and his alertness to danger was even affirmed by Su. So if he thinks I need to respond, then I really should take that advice.

Irina is right.

The original intention of establishing the Winter Wolf Legion was to guard against the invasion of Jackals. This is our duty and our honor, and we cannot escape it.

Just do things. "

"Yes! General!"

(End of this chapter)