Ambush in the Fog

Like other noble families, the Red Ginseng Family's castle is located in the center of the territory, only a dozen kilometers from the border. Not far away is the main stream of the Blackwater River, with a small dock mainly used for the transfer of goods from the territory to the outside world.

Originally, the Red Ginseng Territory also wanted to build a transit dock for merchant fleets, just like the Golden Sunflower Territory. However, the Red Ginseng Territory simply did not have the conditions of the Golden Sunflower Territory. Moreover, since it was close to the Golden Sunflower Territory, merchant fleets preferred to rest at the Linshui Town dock in the Golden Sunflower Territory. Therefore, the Red Ginseng Family had no choice but to abandon this idea.

Red Ginseng Castle is a rather conventional castle, somewhat similar to the Norman castles of my previous life. However, the main building is square, built on an artificially constructed earthen mound, and surrounded by a moat with water drawn directly from the Blackwater River. The stone walls are about two meters wide, much smaller than Baron of Woven Fern's castle.

It was still early, but smoke was already rising from the castle chimneys, indicating that breakfast was being prepared. At that moment, Baron Freyzer of Red Ginseng Territory was in the castle's main hall discussing matters with two officers.

"Are the troops ready, Fick?"

"Don't worry, Your Excellency, everyone is having breakfast. The soldiers are eating the bread and broth you just distributed, and the Serf Soldiers have also been given barley. They can set off after they finish eating."

Baron Freyzer nodded. "We'll set off today, heading north by land, and we should reach the county Dos City by tomorrow afternoon, which will avoid any delays."

"Your Excellency, what do you think Count Black was thinking? We're so close to the Golden Sunflower Territory, yet we still have to go to Dos City to regroup. It's a waste of time and food."

One of the officers, named Fick, complained to Baron Freyzer.

"We have no right to interfere with the Count's arrangements. Let him go. At worst, we can prepare an extra meal of wheat for those Serf Soldiers. Anyway, it will be enough for each of them to carry 20 kilograms of wheat."

If that's not enough, we can have the territory send some more. Anyway, we'll eventually have to follow the main army back to this area to attack Golden Sunflower Territory.

Another officer named Sertis chimed in, "Is that Viscount Golden Sunflower regretting following the rebels now? We might be able to make a fortune in Golden Sunflower Territory this time."

"I'm telling you in advance, you are not allowed to touch the Golden Sunflower Family's castle and manor. Make sure the soldiers keep a close watch on them."

Count Black has already given word that we are not allowed to touch the wealth of the Golden Sunflower Territory. He wants nothing; he will hand it all over to Grand Duke Mora after the war.

"Tsk, doesn't this mean we can't plunder the spoils of war? What's the point of this then!"

Baron Freyzer said with exasperation, "Are you really an idiot?"

Sertis was a little confused. Was there something wrong with what he said?

Fick laughed and said, "Count Black forbade us from touching the Golden Sunflower Family's property, but he didn't say we couldn't touch the Freemen and serfs."

Serfs certainly didn't have much, but we've been neighbors with the Golden Sunflower Territory for so many years.

"That Linshui Town's docks are bustling with merchant fleets and ships, so prosperous! The Freemen there are quite wealthy. If we just rob those Freemen, we can get quite a few good things. What do you say, Baron?"

Baron Freyzer nodded.

Sertis suddenly realized, "Your Excellency is so wise, I never expected this."

Baron Freyzer glanced at the wall clock beside him. "It's about time. Go and inform the troops to prepare to depart."

An hour later, the Red Ginseng Territory Army began to leave the camp next to the castle, with Baron Freyzer riding at the front.

The territory of Red Ginseng Territory is not large; it is an irregular polygon bordering the north bank of the Blackwater River. Within the territory are...

The morning fog had not yet dissipated, and the column was not moving very fast. Sertis and Fick led a few Cavalry running back and forth in the column. The Serf Soldiers in the column were moving very slowly. They were very reluctant to leave the territory. The two were worried that these Serf Soldiers would desert under the cover of fog, so they had to lead men to patrol back and forth.

Just then, Sertis suddenly spotted a dark figure in the fog on the side of the column. Thinking it was a deserter, he quickly led his men to chase after it.

"Stop right there, don't run away. If I catch you, I'll break your legs."

The dark figure paused after hearing the shout, but instead of running away, it ran towards them.

As he ran, he whistled. Sertis was quite puzzled. This deserter dared to whistle. She would wait until she caught him and pull out his tongue to see if he could still whistle.

Just as Sertis led his men forward, Sertis suddenly noticed that a row of dark figures had suddenly appeared behind the main shadow, looking as if a city wall had suddenly appeared out of the fog.

Suddenly a gust of wind blew from the side, and the fog thinned considerably. Sertus suddenly noticed that the dark figure charging towards them had grown much taller, as if it were riding a horse.

As if realizing something, Sertis clamped his legs around his warhorse and pulled hard on the reins with both hands. The horse was very uncomfortable and suddenly raised its front hooves before stamping its feet to stop.

Before the Cavalry following behind could react, Sertis spurred his horse around and charged back towards his own troops.

He ran while shouting, "Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

At this moment, the Cavalry stopped their horses and saw a dark figure charging towards them from afar. It was an elite Cavalry dressed in black armor, followed by a large group of Cavalry in the same uniform Cavalry were accelerating towards them.

Just as the Cavalry were about to turn around, the black-armored Cavalry at the front had already rushed to within arm's reach, wielding his lance and swinging it fiercely. The Cavalry in the lead tried to block him, but the lance suddenly accelerated, and before he could raise his sword, the lance had swept across his side.

With a snap, the Cavalry's companion behind him saw his body twist and fall, and he was swept off his Cavalry.

By this time, no one was paying attention to the fallen Cavalry anymore. The three Cavalry behind him exchanged glances, knowing that this was an opponent they couldn't handle, and they all turned their horses around and tried to run back.