Chapter 579 580. Special Forces
After Haxo’s decisiveness silenced Hilton and made him speechless and did not dare to resist, a group of people walked out of the tent one after another.
Most of them are guys who can maintain their dignity under such difficult circumstances, their clothes are not dirty or messy, and they are well-nourished.
It seems that they should be the most resourceful people in this refugee group.
That is, businessmen, wealthy craftsmen and the like who were brought down by the war.
Originally, these people could still eat and drink well, and even protect their own property when other civilians in the refugee group were almost starving to death.
But today, after Haxo expressed his determination that "whoever stands in the way will have his whole family killed, and I am no exception," it is estimated that these people should give up their miserable selfish desires.
“What a surprising change, Mr. Hacksaw.”
When these people who were in charge of the logistics of the refugee group were almost gone, they stood on the edge of the tent and witnessed the whole process. Lan En clapped his hands and praised softly.
“Compared with the previous impression, I almost thought you were mentally distorted by some monster.”
Haxo smiled and looked at Lan En calmly.
He didn’t have the identity to call Po Lan En, just like he didn’t have the identity to call Po Xili.
Lane, like Dandelion and Geralt, is still not sure of his fundamental intentions.
But since everyone already has a tacit understanding, it might as well be maintained.
So Haxor responded.
"War, war is the most terrifying monster in the world that can distort people's hearts, Master Bordon."
"Those who have experienced war, if their minds have not been distorted or changed, then they are worthy of vigilance. phenomenon. ”
When a person’s social status and wealth accumulation, these profit factors are swallowed up by the war.
When a person sees with his own eyes the faces of his former acquaintances, friends, and relatives being trampled under the hoofs of horses.
People who have been ravaged by war will spend the remaining half of their lives. To heal your own soul, you will never be able to go back to the past.
"I've learned my lesson." Lan En looked at Haxo in silence for a while and then nodded. "I will remember it."
The brief exchange of greetings was an admission that Lan En had joined the refugee group and was still an old acquaintance of Haxo. Belong to someone you can trust.
The next people in the tent are those responsible for specific tactics and battles, which are related to the next steps of the refugee group.
So Hackso officially started the discussion meeting.
"Before we can discuss which direction to send reconnaissance next, we have to face tonight's problem."
Stewart stood up from his father, pointed to their current location on the map, and said in a deep voice.
“We have a total of seven teams going out to search for supplies today, but until now, it has been more than an hour after the prescribed return time.”
“But only one has returned.”
Then, this very young knight raised his eyes and looked at the three demon hunters.
Obviously, it is them.
"There is no news about the rest."
"One in seven survival rate." Lan En stood aside and said softly. "Isn't this low success rate an exaggeration? I guess, this is not normal?"
In this situation, Geralt and Gerd were actually very uncomfortable. Because traditional demon hunters have always adhered to the principle of neutrality.
Both "Demon hunters don't care about the conflicts between human countries, nor do they take sides, they just hunt monsters."
But Lan En is not a traditional demon hunter, and he also knows that when the situation in the general environment gradually reaches a certain level, 'neutral' no longer represents safety——
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Both parties think you are the opposite person! Furthermore, both parties want to kill you.
So even though he just arrived today, at this meeting, Geralt and Gerd still unconsciously handed over the representation rights of their three demon hunters to him. .
This can be regarded as an instinct for the Emperor's Children when entering political situations.
Prioritize finding your own position, and then use your position to gather strength.
An officer wearing a shabby military uniform next to Stewart whispered: "One in seven is not only abnormal, this mission completion rate is simply a disaster!"
"If Lord Hacksall hadn't learned from those just now, The oil and water squeezed out of the moths, this kind of loss will even cause the entire refugee group to be without food for at least two days!"
Without food for two days, it is conservatively estimated based on the physical condition of the refugees outside and the ambient temperature at this time. At least half of this refugee group of nearly a thousand people must die.
Is that why Haxo suddenly grabbed everyone’s supplies today when the factions within the refugee group have been maintained for so long?
Lan En was secretly guessing next to him.
With only one hour of decision-making time, the former royal steward made such an important and decisive decision. This is a great display of judgment and determination.
"So." At this moment, Geralt behind Lan En suddenly spoke with a heavy tone.
“So, it’s those bastards who are chasing us?”
Lan En vaguely heard the sound of his old friend subconsciously clenching his fists and clenching his leather gloves until they made a crunching sound.
It’s interesting. Just mentioning it made Geralt subconsciously tighten his muscles.
Is it a very difficult enemy?
Stewart supported the table with the map and said calmly.
“Maybe they discovered our whereabouts and followed us, but it’s also possible that their scope of action just wandered here. You have also met with them, Master Geralt.”
As if to take care of Lan En, who had just arrived, Stewart raised his face from looking at the map and gave a brief introduction to the huge demon hunter.
“That’s a team. No, it should be a large team that was broken up and scattered like a scout team.”
The young knight considered his words, trying his best to be accurate in his description.
“They are the elite among the elite. Although from the perspective of discipline and organization, they don’t feel like members of the Nilfgaardian military, but when it comes to killing and tracking, I guess no one can be more professional than them. , more efficient."
"After the city of Sintra was captured and the Nilfgaardian army entered the mode of sweeping the country, these tough and powerful guys appeared in various places."
"Sometimes they work and help the Nilfgaardian military. But sometimes they act on their own."
At this point, Stewart's expression seemed a bit unsure.
"It's just a guess." He emphasized this point first, and then raised his eyes in the direction of the witchers.
“I feel that they are scattered on the battlefield by the Nilfgaardians, specially used to deal with some special targets.”
“These targets are flexible in movement and the targets are small. So much so that they can be mobilized A large army cannot catch up, or it is not cost-effective to deal with a small group of regular troops, so a special force is formed to deal with it. It sounds familiar, doesn't it? "
The demon hunters were silent. nod.
This is also the reason why there is a group of demon hunters in this world.
The vast majority of monsters are incapable of forming an organized army, but most monsters come and go quickly, are secretive, or live far away from people.
So much so that the kings and lords were unwilling to let the army set out to deal with them, because the baggage of the army's march alone was already very expensive.
The Witcher is largely a solution born out of economic problems.
Listen to what this means.
The positioning of this group of people on the Nilfgaard battlefield is very similar to that of demon hunters.
(End of this chapter)