Chapter 567 Impatient
Different from the joyful atmosphere in Hyderari, the capital of the Principality of Eton, there is a dull atmosphere in Nysburg, the capital of the Corner Bay League, another member of the Protestant Alliance.
The Horned Bay Alliance assembled well-equipped troops and combined with the troops of allies who came to gather, intending to fight the church's army. But the skitarii's surprise attack to the north disrupted the alliance's plans. The council could not debate whether to continue advancing along the originally planned route or to return to rescue the allies.
When they had a dispute here, the allied troops who came to support them left one after another and returned to their own countries to defend their hometowns. This made the size of the frontline troops originally used for the attack suddenly smaller.
In Speaker Marcus's office, a depressing atmosphere filled this small space.
Marcus huddled in his chair, smoking his pipe motionlessly. The light of the burning tobacco leaves flashed alternately brightly and darkly in the pot, just like the speaker's uncertain mood.
“Eaton’s victory puts us in an awkward position.”
Congressman Foster, sitting across from him, broke the silence.
"This will undermine our position as leader of the Alliance."
"That's not all, my old man."
Marcus took out a letter from the drawer and handed it to Councilor Foster.
"This is the secret letter sent along with the battle report."
Foster opened the envelope in a hurry, his eyes widened after just reading a few lines.
"What is Cabre trying to do, to recognize the legal status of wizards? Is he crazy?"
He continued to read, "Humph, that's it, the Etonians are on the battlefield. Victory is achieved through the power of the wizard. I think the so-called recognition of the legal status of the spellcaster is some kind of exchange condition.”
Marcus spread his hands helplessly, "Obviously, judging from the wording in the letter, he was informing us rather than asking for our opinions. Perhaps in the eyes of the Grand Duke of Cabret, he informed us in advance with a secret letter so that we could do what he did. The various measures taken to prepare for the impact have already taken into account the friendship between allies."
Foster frowned and said: "As one of the top important members of the Protestant Alliance, this will undoubtedly have huge consequences. The uproar may even make some people think that this is the decision of the entire alliance.”
Marcus and Foster were angry at their allies for their unauthorized actions, but they could not blame him. The situation at Eaton was already in danger. , but the Horned Bay Alliance, which should have been its biggest reliance, could not rely on it. In desperation, it chose the forbidden power, which was also a choice that had to be made.
Marcus said frustratedly: "If this news from Eton spreads, it will completely eliminate the possibility of peace between us and the church."
Although it split into Protestantism And the old religion, but everyone still believes in the same god. Now the Protestant side has suddenly accepted the "disrespectful" heresy such as wizards. It is hard to imagine how furious the church will be. Foster asked distressedly: "So? What should we do?"
Marcus said solemnly: "We will not respond to the Grand Duke of Eaton's decision for the time being. We will wait until he makes a public announcement and see how other allies react. But on the battlefield, We can't wait any longer, we must take the initiative."
"But our offensive strength is one-third less than planned, and many Allied troops...have ran back."
< br>"Then we have to attack, send the reserve forces from the rear, and first capture the three or four fortresses on the opposite side. We must show our strength and cannot just let Eton steal the show. The Corner Bay Alliance must give the outside world a strong image. , let the enemy realize who has the final say in the opposite camp, and let those half-hearted allies see that they are just the icing on the cake, not indispensable to them."
He told his old friend, "Fosse. Special, you and I must mobilize those congressmen who have similar positions to ours, strengthen our momentum, and let those who have ambiguous positions understand that if this wavering continues, the leadership position of the alliance will be in jeopardy. "
Marquis Foster nodded heavily, "Marcus, you are right, I will try my best to do it."
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Sigitas, Horn Bay Alliance Army At the front line confronting the Skitarii, the army commander Sheruba Vazquez inspected the defenses together with Congressman Horace who came to convey the order. Accompanying them was Congressman Foster who was called into military service. Son--Quiller Foster.
Finally, they climbed up to a temporary elevated tower made of wood, which was used to observe the enemy's situation. Senator Horace built a tent with his hands and looked at the Skitarii fortress not far to the east. The wall is made of huge stones, strong and tall. It is equipped with ballistas, catapults, falling stones, and all kinds of defensive equipment. As for the outside of the fortress, there are circles of ravines surrounding the fortress. Although you can't see clearly, you don't need to I also knew that the ravine must be filled with spikes.
Congressman Horace kept hissing, as if there were sores in his mouth. Although he was a war party, seeing such a well-defended enemy fortress, he still couldn't help but think about it in his mind. The tragic scene during the siege.
Finally, he frowned and said to the general beside him: "General Vazquez, the council has reached a unanimous opinion and requires the army to win one or two battles and overcome the difficulties no matter how great they are."
A trace of dissatisfaction flashed in General Vazquez's eyes. This bunch of losers staying at the rear have just now come up with a final decision. He painfully recalled that it was the council who couldn't decide whether to launch an attack or rescue allies, which made the troops on the front line also indecisive and did not dare to act rashly. General Vázquez suggested an immediate attack at that time. As long as the Skitarii were beaten here, the partial division that detoured to the north would have to be transferred here to support the main battlefield. Wouldn't the allies' crisis be naturally resolved? ?
It's a good thing now. The army on the opposite side is taking advantage of this time to build fortifications. A lot of allies' troops have also fled, making the siege exponentially more difficult.
Well, maybe he should have ignored the wrangling at the rear and directly ordered the attack, General Vazquez thought, but would he dare to give the order if he really gave himself another chance? The Horned Bay Alliance punishes military generals who act without permission very severely.
“I will resolutely implement Nisburg’s order.” General Askers said, “I just hope that there will not be such a situation in the future where I don’t know whether to advance or retreat. In this special period, from the highest level The orders from the top should be efficient and error-free, rather than leaving the army alone to quarrel while not allowing the army to take any independent measures, wasting fighter opportunities.”
"I...I will convey your opinions to the Council."
Horace agreed awkwardly.
(End of this chapter)