Scaled Era 8 In the year 160, Tagoma Kingdom is in its golden age.
This year, Aino's wealth from ceding land and donating money began to flow from the nobles to the lower classes. Coupled with the newly discovered gold mines in various places, Tagoma Kingdom's economy ushered in explosive growth.
Poets sang triumphant songs of victory, farmers celebrated the harvest given by the gods, nobles drank and drank in increasingly luxurious banquets, and Apostle enjoyed the supreme glory. Within the human kingdom, heroes like "Unconquered" and "Iron Rose" were also born.
The connections between various places are getting closer and closer, trade routes have never been smoother, various handicrafts are in short supply, and all shops are expanding in size. A cloth merchant excitedly announced that he had made more profits in the past two months than he had made in the previous year.
Even the Eastern Continent overlord Gaoluo Empire also sent friendly greetings to the Tagoma Kingdom this year. The Tagoma people are ambitious and ambitious, looking forward to rising in the circle of immortal species and becoming a decisive force for the Eastern Continent.
At the same time, Giant Dragon Lineage, who was entrenched in Lost Wilderness, launched "Midsummer Eastern Campaign".
At first, people didn't pay much attention to the invasion. To the Tagoma people, it was just a border dispute and a robbery from Wild Clans.
Until Sand City fell and Apostle was defeated, the enemy troops advanced hundreds of miles within a week. Until Westerlands was on alert throughout the country, Royal Family officially declared war on the Dragon Family. The shadow of war began to be closely related to everyone.
Westerlands, Agate City.
The sky was gloomy, but the city lord's mansion was brightly lit. Agate City Earl's vassals had all arrived, and the air was filled with a heavy and solemn atmosphere.
"The latest report from the scouts is that the enemy has crossed Longwind Hills and is advancing rapidly toward the southeast. Judging from their marching speed in the previous week, Giant Dragon's vanguard may have now reached Agate City South."
The elderly Earl stood up straight and managed to amplify his voice.
West Lys, Agate City Earl, the current uncle of Warden of the Western Marches, is now old and frail. During this time, due to the war, he was so busy that he was busy day and night, and he already felt very uncomfortable.
The most important people in Agate City are all here. Sitting on both sides of the long table are Earl's vassals and Royal Domain Envoy. Below are the city defense general, quartermaster and guard chief.
Holy Temple Knight sat alone, without armor, only wearing a loose black robe, with a solemn expression and said nothing.
"I just received a letter asking for help, signed Olysia·Beoranz, Southern Territories's Little Rose. I sent someone to check the family crest and handwriting to confirm that the letter is authentic."
Baist continued, "Olysia reported a message that the vanguard of Giant Dragon has arrived at Deerhunting Town and is about to launch an attack on Golden Grain City of Southern Territories. Beoranz Lineage hopes that we can lend a helping hand."
Earl looked at everyone who was still silent, sighed lowly, and said, "The war is critical. If you have any ideas, please share them. By the end of this meeting, we should reach a consensus."
The vassals looked at each other. Unlike most Tagoma people who believed in iron blood, Agate City Earl was not a noble with a tough style. He had a foundation in magic, but he was not a spellcaster or a warrior. Instead, he was a bachelor who was keen on studying history.
The achievement of this Earl is to write two history books, "Epic of the Wilderness" and "Tagoma's Past". He was responsible for the communication between Westerlands and Royal Domain in Agate City, but he was not good at military affairs. When it came to war, he could only rely on the advice of officers and vassals to make decisions.
"Even if it is confirmed that the letter is from Iron Rose, the content inside is still unreliable. She was captured in the battle of Sand City. We have no idea where she is now, whether she has been coerced by dragons, whether she has been used or even betrayed the kingdom, and we cannot rashly believe her."
An officer stood up and said.
"Olysia's military position before being captured was the governor of various regions and he had no right to mobilize the army directly. Agate City was loyal to Earl, and Earl was loyal to Warden of the Western Marches, even Royal Family cannot give us orders directly, let alone Beoranz Lineage, just leave the matter of Southern Territories to Southern Territories."
Another officer said.
"We really can't act rashly. Warden of the Western Marches ordered us to be on guard, wait for the situation to stabilize, and cooperate with Greyhawk City's army to clean up. If we attack rashly now, Agate City's troops will be empty, and we ourselves will become dangerous."
The city defense general also said.
None of Agate City's officers agreed to support Golden Grain City, but the vassals had another story.
"Tagoma has only one king and one duke, and the other three guardians are all marquises. Southern Territories's military force is the most powerful among the four places. Now Giant Dragon is marching from the north and south. Apart from the Royal Family, Beoranz Lineage is the only force we can rely on."
A viscount said, "Little Rose of the Beoranz family is captured. Duke Lewin will definitely call in all the Southern Territories army to come to the rescue. But if If Golden Grain City falls, it will be difficult for Southern Territories's troops to enter Westerlands, and the connection and communication between our two places will also be cut off."
"We can't just sit back and watch."
Another vassal agreed, "Before this, no one thought that Golden Grain City would encounter a foreign invasion. The city's defense was very weak. Giant Dragon could capture Sand City in one day. Golden Grain City Earl alone might not be able to sustain it for long."
"Our enemy is Ferrum·Solaxus, Dark Nova Solaxus. It already has a name in the war between Giant Dragon and Giant Dragon. It is regarded as a target that must be killed by the powerful Storm Dragon group in the north. Its power cannot be underestimated."
A nobleman with knowledge of external intelligence said, "If it gets Golden Grain City, it can rely on that city to support itself, and it will no longer have to be hindered by supplies. It would be very difficult to let the dragons establish themselves in the kingdom's territory and then expel them later."
"Warden of the Western Marches ordered us to be on guard, because we judged that the enemy would attack Agate City, but now the opponent is at Deerhunting Town, with the dangerous Blackrock Plateau between us, and it is obvious that he can no longer threaten us. Agate City. What the officers are worried about is nothing more than being caught off guard by being intercepted by dragons on the road, but we can send troops to take a detour to King's Road, pass through Royal Domain, and then turn to Westerlands."
"The detour Royal Domain will delay at least a week. Besides, the army needs a Royal Family permission to enter Royal Domain. Will the king give us such authorization?"
The adults had different opinions, and time passed by in their discussions.
After a while, a messenger came to report, "Master Earl, Lord Westerlands has replied. Under the condition of ensuring Agate City's safety, you can consider sending some troops to support Golden Grain City."
"So."
Baister Earl thought for a moment and asked tentatively, "We leave the spearmen, crossbowmen and spellcasters, send cavalry troops to attack, and reinforce Golden Grain City. What do you think?"
"Cavalry has no advantage in offensive and defensive battles, but when it comes to field battles, our cavalry is like sheep in front of Giant Dragon and Wyvern. Only Griffin Corps of the Royal Family and Giant Eagle Corps of Southern Territories have the power to compete with dragons."
The city defense general said immediately.
"This..."
Earl hesitated, and the adults were about to fall into a new round of debate.
"There is no need to look forward and backward here, the gods have already given guidance, and I have already made a decision."
A strong figure pushed open the door and strode in. He looked around at everyone. His pupils were dark and did not look like a human being, and the aura that filled his body did not look like a human either.
With his arrival, everyone, including the Holy Temple knight and Agate City Earl, stood up, put their hands on their chests, bowed their heads, and paid sincere respect.
God of Conquest Apostle, Bagel·Hand of Blood.
Tagoma Kingdom believes in War Gods, which are seven gods headed by War Sovereign, including War Sovereign Gallagath, the god of conquest Hextor, God of Tyranny Bane, Slaughter Champion Servet, Goddess of Vengeance Vagra, Lord of Strength Kord and God of Mockery Dole Rahn.
As the war broke out, Apostle of Gods also entered the front line one after another. Now Apostle of War Sovereign has gone to North, against the Legendary Dragon legion, and the power of the God of Conquest is second only to War Sovereign. No one dares to disobey the orders of Apostle.
"Master Apostle, what is the guidance of the gods?"
Earl Dear question.
"We want to win this war, not to protect a city, but to capture, kill and eliminate the enemy."
Bagel said forcefully, "Little Rose told you that Giant Dragon appeared in Deerhunting Town. This news is true. Holy Temple's Divine Location Spell got the same answer, Ferrum·Solaxus. It advanced very fast, which means that the guy only had a few companions and Wyvern Cavalry around him at most. This is our chance."
"Are you going to attack the enemy's leader directly?"
The city defense general asked in a low voice, "But the other party keeps moving at a high speed. Every time Warden of the Western Marches received a message before and tried to intercept it, the results were all in vain."
"Because the people under him are useless idiots, and the information they received is already out of date."
Bagel said, "But this time is different. Divine Location Spell got the latest news. Of course Solaxus can continue to move, but its troops cannot be as fast as it. Those tens of thousands of soldiers will inevitably be stretched into a long queue of more than ten or dozens of miles in order to chase Longyi."
"It thinks we will hesitate between Agate City and Golden Grain City? What a big mistake! Human beings will not sit still and wait for death, let alone be led by the nose by these smart dragons. We don't need to worry about Golden Grain City, or even Agate City. We must take the initiative and launch an attack."
"Attack? Where to attack?"
"No matter where Solaxus goes, whether Longwind Hills, Rushing Rapids Valley, Golden Grain City or any other place, his troops will only advance along the place he passes. Deerhunting Town is the only way for them to pass, and it is also their burial place."
Bagel grinned. "I will personally lead the Holy Temple knights and the Agate City regiment to attack, launch a big hunt in Deerhunting Town, and eliminate the main force of Solaxus. As long as there are no soldiers, the so-called Giant Dragon are just a group of roaring beasts, and they cannot escape the end of being captured and killed."
He waved his hand and ordered, "Follow my order, the entire army must assemble!"
Dark Star?
Bagel smiled coldly.