Chapter 176 War Situation
In the blink of an eye, several years have passed.
Eternal Night Empire.
A border town near the north.
In a tavern, under the dim lights, the tavern is filled with the faint aroma of wine and the strong smell of tobacco, which is intoxicating and fascinating.
Everyone was sitting together, and the tavern was very lively. Many of them were soldiers who had just retired from the battlefield. They exuded a tough aura. They raised their glasses and drank, and the laughter spread everywhere. The whole pub.
Tobacco and alcohol have been loved by soldiers on the battlefield since they were developed. However, they cannot drink alcohol at will on the battlefield.
The round table is filled with various dishes and drinks, all of which are specialties from the northern border.
"Hahaha, drink and drink, the wine here is so enjoyable. Those guys in the North are like little girls. The wine they drink is not strong enough at all. It is just like water, tasteless." A rough man The big man grabbed a bottle of wine and drank it directly. He only heard a few "tun tun tun" sounds before all the wine went into his stomach.
“I really don’t know how they can drink it. This wine has no strength, what is the difference between it and water!”
"Maybe this is what they like? Hahaha! Not everyone is as strong as us. Those nobles in the northern country have thin skin and tender flesh, and no fighting power at all. How can they drink strong wine."
< br>"Speaking of which, how is the situation in the north? We have captured that city, but why is there no movement at all." A younger recruit asked curiously.
As time went by, at the beginning, the Evernight Empire always announced the progress to the people of the empire through newspapers and periodicals, as well as the number of enemy troops annihilated every day. Then slowly, the information released became Less and less.
Up to now, all we can see is the continuous advancement of the front, and no other information is known.
"It's not normal. I just went in after a casual beating. What else happened?" A veteran with extensive intelligence channels talked about the northern countries with obvious disdain on his face:
< br>"Since two years ago, the Hundred Nations Alliance gathered millions... well, it was said to be one million, but it was probably only half a million. Anyway, it gathered the elite troops of the entire Hundred Nations Alliance, and then joined us in Cassano A great battle broke out in the capital of the dynasty, but only less than 150,000 people retreated."
"Since then, the Hundred Kingdoms Alliance has had no power to counterattack on the frontal battlefield and can only be controlled by us. There have been some small moves in the area, but it’s useless. The Tribunal of the Divine Religion has taken over the stabilization of the controlled area, and it’s hard for anyone to do it.”
A few years ago, the Eternal Night Empire invaded the northern continent. Attacking the city and plundering the territory, there was a fierce conflict with the Hundred Nations Alliance, and an unprecedented war broke out.
At first, because they were caught off guard and misjudged the strength of the Evernight Empire, the northern countries were beaten badly.
The empire captured the main city near the border, and then the Eternal Night Army marched in, showing extremely strong combat effectiveness. While the Hundred Nations Alliance was still arguing, they destroyed it at an alarming speed. several kingdoms.
Facing the brave Yongye army, these small kingdoms with a population of one million and less than 100,000 troops, even with the support of the alliance, could not stop the empire's conquest and were directly destroyed.
On the great plains of the north, the imperial cavalry galloped across the battlefield, invincible, and killed countless enemies.
Under the increasingly fierce offensive of the Evernight Empire, all the northern countries felt great pressure. Finally, the three major powers took the lead and formed an elite army of 500,000 people.
The Eternal Night Empire also gathered its forces and created an army of 350,000, preparing to compete with the Hundred Nations Alliance to fight for the ownership of the Northern Continent.
With a total of nearly one million people, the two sides launched a bloody battle on the plains, and the battle lasted for more than ten days.
A legion battle of this scale has never occurred in the entire northern continent.
This battle is extremely important to both sides. The countries of the Northern Continent need a big victory to stabilize the situation and unify the forces of all countries, while the Eternal Night Empire needs this victory to crush their will to resist.
It was an extremely cruel battle.
Corpse littered the fields, and blood dyed the entire grassland red.
The strong smell of blood still permeates that area.
The result was not as expected. Although the Hundred Nations Alliance had a larger army and had a home field advantage, the Eternal Night Empire's legions were significantly more powerful. With the assistance of many top legions, the Hundred Nations Alliance was defeated, and even the army could only Less than 150,000 were evacuated.
Since then, the Hundred Nations Alliance has completely lost the ability to fight head-on with the Eternal Night Empire.
It has to be said that their foundation is indeed strong. Even if so many warriors are lost, they still have the capital to form a second alliance army.
However, after seeing the strength of the Evernight Empire's army, some differences have emerged within the alliance. Some people believe that even if the coalition is formed again, it will be impossible to defeat them. Instead of wasting troops in vain, it is better to take advantage of the geographical location. Advantages, consuming the foundation of the Evernight Empire.
Then it evolved into what it is now. The Hundred Nations Alliance only defends and does not attack. If it can be defeated, it will defend. If it cannot be defeated, it will withdraw, so as to preserve its vitality.
"Brothers, I'm going over there soon. Is there anything I need to pay attention to?" A young man raised his glass and asked a few people who had just evacuated. The veteran who came down asked for advice.
"There is nothing to pay attention to. Just distinguish between ourselves and the enemy. Also, control the guys under you and don't go too deep. The North Kingdom still has some strength. They really can't defeat the imperial army, but they can beat you. It’s still no problem...”
“Take good care of your servants, never touch the laws of the empire, abide by the wartime regulations, and don’t take chances and think that the empire can’t control them if they are not within the empire. When you arrive, you can do whatever you want."
"After arriving, visit the local commander first and clarify the situation before going to fight. Now there is a mess over there, regular troops, refugee bandits, and disguises. A bandit who has become a regular army, you beat me, I beat you... I can't tell the difference at all, so be careful and don't be fooled," a middle-aged veteran with a hideous scar on his face and sharp eyes said with a smile.
“Those bastards are very sinister.”
The middle-aged veteran pointed at the scar on his face: "Did you see this? It was caused by those grandsons from the North. Mad, you can't beat me on the battlefield, but you pretended to be one of us. If I hadn't been lucky enough, then "
Hearing everyone's warning, the young man swallowed his saliva. He thought that the battlefield was very simple, just go up and fight with others, but he didn't expect that there were many things on this battlefield. Many.
"Why, boy, are you scared?"
A middle-aged veteran laughed.
“If you are afraid, it is still too late to regret now, just give up your position to others and you can enjoy the blessings in the back. To be honest, it is better here, we have everything, why rush to the front to suffer! "Another veteran also laughed.
"Who are you looking down on! Ever since I was a child, I have never known how to write the word fear. The worst I can do is die and serve my Lord."
The young man replied disdainfully, then grinned, "I just think there are so many twists and turns here, it's just too much trouble."
"Don't be afraid of the best. You are more talented and powerful than us. Go and have a try over there. Maybe I can come back with a noble title."
"That's right, I wonder if the brothers will have to go to your place to make a living."
"Hahaha..."
………
Northern Continent.
The Kingdom of Saint Anza, as one of the three most powerful kingdoms in the northern continent, they have an extremely vast territory.
Capital, Bordoli.
It is also a tavern, but the liveliness here is better than that in the Evernight Empire.
Located in the middle of the Northern Continent, the invasion of the Empire and the defeat of the Alliance army did not seem to affect this prosperous city. They still lived a life of luxury and luxury. In the Northern Continent, they have been invincible for too long.
So much so that all the people of the kingdom firmly believe that their country will not fail. Even if it fails for a moment, they will definitely win the final victory.
At that time, His Majesty the Great King will lead the kingdom’s army to counterattack the Eternal Night Empire, and finally divide it up and feed every noble of the kingdom.
Some people are blindly confident, while others are naturally pessimistic.
"Another main city has fallen."
A tall and thin man, wearing aristocratic clothes, looked very pessimistic:
"In just three years, , the Eternal Night Empire broke through hundreds of cities, captured the capitals of five countries, and won the 'Manx War'. According to this progress, their army will arrive in Bordeaux in up to twenty years. By then What should we do?”
“Hammer, don’t worry, we will not lose. There are more than a hundred countries in the Northern Continent, and they cannot defeat the Evernight Empire individually. Unite and block it. There is absolutely no problem with them."
Beside the pessimistic young man, a stronger companion didn't care at all. He took out a stack of money and scattered it generously around with a smile on his face. "Come on, let's play music. Keep dancing, you won’t come home until you’re drunk tonight! Hahaha...”
“That’s right, it’s just the Eternal Night Empire. We can even defeat the Blood Empire of the Thousand-year-old Blood Tribe, but we are afraid of one that has only been around for less than a hundred years. The human empire? When we defeat them, everything they have will be ours, and let other forces know that provoking us will not end well."
"I heard that the Eastern Continent is very rich in crystal resources. , there are still many sources of spiritual materials that the kingdom cannot control, and they will definitely be distributed when the time comes. It’s really exciting to think about it!”
Other companions also echoed, laughing again and again.
The sturdy young man stood up, raised his glass, and shouted: "Everyone, congratulations to the kingdom, congratulations to your majesty."
A warm shouting suddenly sounded in the tavern. .
"Congratulations to the kingdom, congratulations to your majesty!"
"Congratulations to the kingdom, congratulations to your majesty!"
"Congratulations to the kingdom, congratulations to your majesty!"
Tall and thin The young man looked at his companion blankly, feeling a little lost for a moment.
He couldn't understand why the situation in the kingdom was already so serious.
The Yongye army continues to advance, attacking cities and destroying countries, and is unstoppable.
The alliance army returned in defeat, and all the countries in the northern continent also defended their cities and stopped taking the initiative to attack.
This is clearly a situation that is about to end.
Why are Amoka and the others unwilling to take a look at the information that can be known with just a simple check?
Why would they rather hang out in pubs and gambling houses and waste a lot of money instead of seeing the truth?
He couldn't understand, he really couldn't understand.
The lost young man quietly walked out of the tavern, his steps heavy and slow.
Walking on the street, the streets are brightly lit on both sides and bustling with pedestrians, so lively.
"How long can such prosperity be maintained?" Young Hammer couldn't help but wonder while walking on the street.
While walking, a few figures suddenly appeared in front of them. They were several thin young men who looked to be no more than thirteen or fourteen years old. The leading young man, who was stronger, held a handful in his hand. The short blade was pointed at Hammer: "If you don't want to die, just hand over all the money."
Hammer was startled, came back to his senses, looked around, and found that he was walking , unexpectedly walked into an alley.
He backed away repeatedly, turned around and was about to run away, but he saw two teenagers walking out from behind. They looked at Hammer fiercely, each holding a thick and long wooden stick in their hands.
"What do you want to do? This is the capital of the kingdom, and I am a noble of the kingdom. You are robbing me because you don't want to live anymore!" Seeing that he couldn't run away, Hammer looked a little panicked and looked at Xiang Xiang. The young man who came to him pretended to be calm and showed off his noble status, hoping to scare them.
Sure enough, when they heard that Hammer was a noble, the teenagers who gathered around him stopped immediately and their faces became hesitant.
I thought he was just a young master from a rich family, but unexpectedly he turned out to be a nobleman.
In the Kingdom of Saint Anza, the nobles are the upper class, and even the lowest barons have the right to deal with refugees like them at will.
Seeing this, Hammer quickly said:
"You leave now, I can pretend that nothing has happened..."
When everyone heard this, they turned their heads. He looked at the young man holding the knife and wanted him to make an idea.
“Ha—”
The sturdy young man grinned and said coldly: “If we don’t have money to eat, we will die in a few days. We will die sooner or later. It’s better to die before we die. Have a full meal..." As he said that, his eyes became more fierce and he looked at Hammer, with a trace of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
“Kill him and no one will know it was us.”
After that, he rushed forward with a knife and stabbed Hammer without hesitation. Hammer backed away in fear. , but could only watch the dagger getting closer and closer.
Hammer felt very regretful in his heart. He regretted why he didn’t practice harder in the past.
锵——
At this moment, a figure appeared in front of Hammer. He waved his hand and the short knife flew out. The boy also flew out backwards and hit the wall with a bang.
That was a man in black, the bodyguard sent by Hammer's father to protect Hammer.
"Run quickly."
The teenagers surrounding him broke up in an instant without any hesitation and fled to both sides.
The guards in black jumped out quickly and caught them all back in just a moment.
Throw it in front of Hammer.
"Master, how should we deal with these untouchables?" the guard in black asked with a cold face.
"Are you sent by my father?" Hammer asked in shock before he could recover, looking at the black-clothed guard.
"Yes, the master ordered me to protect the young master secretly and only show up when the young master is in danger." The guard in black nodded, and then explained that it was not that he did not take action just now, but that he had I have an order, so I can't take action.
"Master Hammer, it's us who don't know how to live or die. You, sir, have a lot of them, just treat us like a fart!"
"Spare your life, spare your life, it's all Ax's doing, it has nothing to do with us..."
The young men who were captured were all in tears and kept kowtowing to beg for mercy.
(End of this chapter)