Duke and Players

A week later.

Strasbourg, Bosque Duke's Mansion.

Leo Bosk Duke was stroking his beard non-stop, waiting anxiously. He had not been so out of his mind for a long time. There was really too much bad news recently, and it was difficult for him, who had always been calm, to accept it.

Norton Duchy was raided by the Embers of the Burned Kingdom in just one day, and was quickly destroyed without even sending a signal for help.

In the north of the kingdom, as the strange horn blew, the legendary "Frost Scourge" was ready to move again, and traces of Frost Giant's march appeared near Vahalla Glacier.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Duke!"

The adjutant hurried in and once again brought the latest news.

"Our scouts in the north discovered traces of Frost Giant's rapid march! The remains of eaten beasts and huge footprints appeared on the long-sealed roads, and the ground was still covered with snow."

Duke Leo's face suddenly darkened, and his face was covered with a heavy haze.

"Just like in the record."

"That is indeed. Frost Scourge."

Duke Leo looked at the adjutant and asked eagerly, "What about their marching movements? Where will those Frost Giant appear?"

The adjutant quickly replied truthfully, "Storm Highlands, according to our current intelligence, they will go south from the Storm Highlands area, pass through Trill Valley, and enter the range of the North."

However, he also added, "However, the Storm Highlands area is the territory of the Embers of the Burned Kingdom. Although their patrol and defense focus has now been transferred to the original Lakman Duchy area, it is still controlled by the family members of Red Dragon. The intelligence we can obtain is very scarce. This is all obtained by the scouts risking their lives."

The adjutant took out a map and presented it respectfully.

The parchment map was full of scratches and scars, with red paint marking the area where Frost Giant's marching traces were found.

Duke Leo browsed the map carefully, with complicated expressions on his face, including some joy and some confusion.

He paced back and forth in the hall.

"No, this is different from the Frost Scourge in the record.

"According to records, Frost Scourge sixty years ago, Frost Scourge one hundred and seventy years ago, and Frost Giant all poured into the North from different directions and began to march quickly, destroying everything along the way as quickly as possible, and plundering the surrounding area. Often dozens of Frost Giant are enough to destroy a city."

"According to the analysis of domestic scholars, their main purpose should be to plunder supplies and weaken our power, so these Frost Giant will exert their destructive power wantonly."

"But this time, they seem to have a clear goal."

"And the target for them to concentrate their efforts should be the current. Embers of the Burned Kingdom."

Continuing to browse the map, Duke Leo's eyes flashed with a strange light.

Upon hearing this, the adjutant suddenly showed a happy expression.

"Sir, wouldn't we have made a lot of money?"

"This Embers of the Burned Kingdom blocks the Frost Scourge from the north for us. Frost Giant is entangled with the dragon's forces and has no time to look south, and we can take advantage of it."

"Attack Embers of the Burned Kingdom, right."

Duke Leo finished the next words for him.

The adjutant quickly lowered his head and said flatteringly, "Your Excellency is wise, this is what my subordinates think."

Duke Leo's expression also softened slightly, finally showing a hint of relief. "I would like to correct you on one word - not taking advantage of the opportunity, but waiting for the opportunity."

"Embers of the Burned Kingdom's Red Dragon, we still don't know where his upper limit of strength is, and Frost Giant from the north only appeared in records sixty years ago. The two sides are competing, and the outcome is still unknown."

"So we have to wait and wait for an opportunity to see the situation."

"If Frost Giant has the upper hand and is about to destroy Embers of the Burned Kingdom, then we can help Embers of the Burned Kingdom resist Frost Giant, consume their last strength to defend us against Frost Scourge, wait for Frost Giant to retreat, and then slowly settle things with the Embers of the Burned Kingdom. If Embers of the Burned Kingdom has the advantage, we can launch a surprise attack when they relax from attacking Frost Giant."

The adjutant made a look of sudden realization and quickly echoed:

"Sir, your wisdom is far beyond my reach."

Duke Leo did not continue to respond, but looked at the map thoughtfully.

"What a rare opportunity."

"But luck is also a part of strength. The initiative is back in my hands. How will you respond?"

"Keosius. Klauberwu. Norikesius."

He once again pronounced the long, obscure and difficult-to-pronounce name that had made it restless for several days, but this time his tone was a little more expectant.

Embers of the Burned Kingdom, North Wind Fortress.

"Ah, isn't this Mr. Steamed Bun?"

"You're out patrolling again, thank you for your hard work."

Warm greetings were heard from the citizens passing by, but there was still deep awe in those voices.

"Ang, it is my duty to serve the citizens of Burning Ember."

Steamed Bun said righteously.

He still wears the sheriff's suit and patrols the streets of Southwest District in his charge.

But because of Dictatorial Law, there are very few players in the city who dare to break the law. Steamed Bun now regards the aborigines as the main targets. For example, Southwest District's well-known "Black Beer" gang was wiped out by Steamed Bun single-handedly. He made more than 7,000 Faction Contribution in one go from that mission.

Since then, Southwest District has been in chaos, with few special cases appearing, which also makes Steamed Bun feel bored.

"Why are you so calm? Can't you give me some big cases?"

"North Wind Fortress Why don't you have some hidden gang that allows me to make a lot of money?"

Steamed Bun is riding on the back of a dragon, thinking like this.

"Hey, isn't this Steamed Bun? Why are you dressed like a human being?"

A mean voice interrupted Steamed Bun's thinking.

Steamed Bun immediately took advantage of his ability to abuse his power, and without looking at the speaker, he shouted sternly, "Citizens, please pay attention to your words and don't try to provoke the peace officer!"

Unexpectedly, the person who spoke not only did not restrain himself, but became even more arrogant. "You are a little second-level peace officer, how can you show your prestige?"

"I am now the minister of 'Nocturne', two levels higher than you in the burning system. Let me tell you, I can directly reach Tianting and directly contact the existence of Boss Long. Who are you?"

"Come on, call sir!"

The person who spoke was none other than Lang Li Bai Tiao. At this moment, he was so arrogant that his tail was raised to the sky.

When they heard the name "Nocturne", the surrounding residents hid in all directions and closed their doors and windows tightly for fear of offending this big shot - after all, the Nocturne troops could stop children from crying at night inside the Embers of the Burned Kingdom. It was said that they had assassinated countless people who attempted to rebel.