The City Gate Was Seized

Cant stayed in the room with Count Carter for a while before leaving, specifically instructing the maid to notify him immediately if the Count awoke.

Cant returned to the camp, only to find that Ribelius had already returned.

"Gerard, Hulk, and I have all spoken up. They will be secretly inspecting their own camps, especially those that Zapar personally promoted."

"That's enough, Ribelius, you've worked hard these past few days!"

"It's nothing, it's what I should do. How is the Legion Commander?"

Cant shook his head. Ribelius could tell from Cant's expression that Count Carter was in trouble. He was saddened and sighed.

Suddenly, the south of the city was brightly lit and bustling with noise, which even Cant could hear in the camp.

He hurriedly ran out of the tent, looking towards the south of the city with a gloomy expression.

Is Zapar inciting his cronies to launch a direct internal rebellion?

"Zapar, you bastard, if you really let the Second Legion break up into internal conflict, I will definitely cut off your head."

However, just as Cant was hesitating whether to send someone or to check it himself, Ribelius arrived with his men.

Cant looked at Ribelius, who was anxious and whose hair, which was usually neatly combed, was now messy. He knew that Ribelius had really rushed over in a hurry.

"Cant, something bad has happened! The South City Gate has been opened! An unidentified royal force has suddenly entered the city and seized control of the South City Gate."

Hulk's goalkeeping force was completely disarmed; Zapar and Karanga were at the south gate with that force.

When Cant heard Ribelius's words, his heart tightened; this was worse than he had expected.

Without wasting any time, Cant rode directly with Ribelius toward the South City Gate.

Sure enough, when he arrived, he saw from afar that the city walls were covered with torches and oil lamps, illuminating the entire South City Gate.

At the city gate, two armies dressed identically and with similar banners faced each other.

Cant looked closely and saw that the military flag was exactly the same as the design of the Duchy's Sixth Legion.

Still with some questions in their minds, Cant and Ribelius quickly found Hulk.

The entire South City Gate and city wall are controlled by Hulk's Fourth Regiment, and Hulk is currently leading his troops in a standoff with the Sixth Legion forces that have entered the city.

"How's it going, Hulk? Have you figured out what's going on with the other side?"

Hulk, a short, stout middle-aged man, rushed over upon seeing Cant and Ribelius.

"That army on the other side should belong to the Sixth Legion. Karanga and Zapar are with them, and some of our troops as well."

"Our troops? How many people are on the other side?"

Cant pressed on, but Hulk was at a loss for words at this point.

Just as the group was discussing, a voice rang out. "There is a Cavalry Regiment on the other side, as well as an infantry battalion under my command and a battalion under Hulk's command, with a total strength of about 5,000 men."

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a thin military officer.

"Gerard, it's you."

How did you know about the other side?

Hulk quickly pressed for more information.

Gerard ignored Hulk and instead turned his attention to Cant.

"Acting Legion Commander Cant, I suggest we launch an immediate attack and drive them out of the city."

Cant frowned. "Regimental Commander Gerard, why do this? The Sixth Legion was originally going to be stationed in Carn City with us, preparing to face the Northern Alliance Army together."

"It's so late, and they suddenly appeared, took control of the city gates, and even disarmed our gate guards. They're up to no good. I think Acting Legion Commander Cant should act immediately. We have an absolute advantage."

The red-haired youth was silent for a moment, then shook his head. "The Sixth Legion is an ally. Although they may indeed have ill intentions, we must not make the first move."

Gerard's voice rose several octaves. "They attacked first, disarming all of Hulk's men!"

"How are the disarmed troops doing?"

Then everyone looked at Hulk, Hulk stammered, "Fortunately, they were just driven out of the city gate after their weapons were confiscated, and nothing happened to them."

Gerard was somewhat disappointed, while Cant nodded, since the other party had only touched on the point, it meant his decision was correct.

Cant looked at Gerard: "Gerard, Regimental Commander, how did you find out about the other side?"

Seeing that Cant really didn't want to take action, Gerard said helplessly, "After Ribelius afternoon, I conducted a self-inspection of the troops and found clues. Zapar was indeed hiding in my camp, and one of my Battalion Commander took him in."

I originally intended to continue observing and follow your instructions to trace the clues, but I didn't expect them to suddenly take action tonight, and I didn't even have time to react.

However, I had planted an informant within that traitorous unit, and I contacted that informant immediately after the incident, obtaining firsthand intelligence.

Everyone nodded in agreement, and Hulk gave Gerard a thumbs up.

After thinking for a moment, Cant said, "Regimental Commander Gerard, please inform your men to find out the purpose and intentions of this unit as soon as possible."

If we can locate Zapar and Karanga, although I don't intend to harm our own forces, capturing these two traitors is still an option.

Upon hearing this, Gerard regained his spirits. "Leave it to me, Legion Commander Cant!"

Cant then looked at Ribelius: "Brother Ribelius, please personally go and negotiate with them to see what they are trying to do. Let's take a two-pronged approach."

"Yes!"