Lord of the People: My Talent is 100 Million Points Strong

Chapter 796: Never Fall Fortress

Chapter 796: Never Fall Fortress

In the kingdom of cold flames, the northern border is extremely northern, and there is no falling fortress.

Under the cold moonlit night, this large fortress built by directly hollowing out half of the snow-capped mountain is like a sitting and lying giant, which can be described as extremely majestic.

On the front of the fortress, a thick snow-white anti-magic coating was applied, making the whole fortress almost blend with the majestic snow-capped mountains.

For a while, people couldn't tell where were the battlements and where was the mountain, it was all a hazy white expanse.

And the gate on the front of the fortress is extremely thick. Judging from the thick snow piled up at the gate, it is obvious that it has not been opened for a long time.

All over the towering battlements and archery towers, magic light spheres flickered, and even the guarding soldiers were all wearing thick white cloaks, completely wrapping their armor in them.

I saw a huge number of guards standing in rows or patrolling in rows, the dull footsteps made by standard snow boots were heard endlessly, and pairs of sharp eyes moved, looking tense and solemn.

This is no wonder, after all, on the opposite side of the fortress is the border of the Pars Empire. After this ancient and huge country lost its entrenched northern border, it has been thinking of making a comeback, trying to turn this place into scorched earth again.

In the past year alone, the two sides have engaged in more than a dozen small-scale battles. Although the winner has not been determined, the wolf ambition of the other side has been clearly revealed.

In stark contrast to the heavily guarded front of the fort, the back of the fort has its gates wide open, presenting a busy scene.

I saw a large number of burly soldiers and relatively thin magicians, under the orders of their respective commanders, clearing the snow on the road.

After the infighting in the royal capital began, in order to prevent the Pars Empire from taking advantage of the situation or making some small moves, the opponent's business travel was completely cut off without falling into the fortress, and supplies could only be carried out through the interior of the northern border.

Therefore, this passage, which symbolized the lifeline of the fortress, naturally had to be kept open at all times.

"Phew, the **** heavy snow has finally stopped."

At the edge of the snow-sweeping team, a tall young soldier who took off his helmet wiped off the frosty sweat on his head, sighed happily, and said happily, "If it continues, Not to mention the frozen crops, even the villages will be completely covered by snow."

Compared with the soldiers in the eastern region, this soldier from the northern border appeared to be much bloated. In addition to the thick white frost sheepskin cloak on the armor, the armor was also lined with thick cotton clothes, coupled with his burly figure , looks like a white bear.

"That's right, the ordinary villages in the rear don't have such a perfect snow-melting circle like the fortress, so that such a huge fortress has never been touched by snow."

Another middle-aged magician, who was also wearing a white cloak but wearing a cotton mage hat, was panting heavily. With the help of his staff, he struggled forward, creaking towards the waist-high thick snow in front of him. go.

Judging from the red texture inlaid on his mage hat, this is a fire magician.

Due to the fact that he was also wearing a cotton suit under the robe, and the snow was extremely thick, it made him look rather clumsy like a groundhog blindly digging snow.

When I came to the center of the snow, I saw the middle-aged magician whose face was red from the cold raised his staff and began to sing intently.

"Scorching Ring!"

Not long after, with a shout from the middle-aged magician, a ring of fire immediately rippled out from his body, and where the ever-expanding ring of fire touched, the snow also melted and evaporated rapidly, until the mud was revealed. The colored frozen soil is still sizzling with water vapor.

"As expected of the veteran who killed the leader of the opponent's scout squadron with one blow last time on the battlefield."

The young tall soldier had already retreated to a safe distance, and while smoothing the remaining snow with a snow shovel, he said in admiration: "I really envy my predecessors, and I have been personally commended by Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline!"

"Shh, how many times have I told you that General Caroline doesn't like being called Her Royal Highness, it will make her look like a lady."

The middle-aged magician shuddered involuntarily, curled his lips and said: "Don't forget that a few days ago, two reckless recruits from the same batch as you were arrested, and they were severely beaten by General Caroline. I took a few whips!"

"I understand the truth, but why reward them?"

The appearance of the young tall soldier beating his chest and stamping his feet made the middle-aged magician speechless for a while.

"Senior, what do you think of the current shortage of food in the northern border?"

After clearing the surrounding snow, the young soldier put away his smiling face, and asked with a frown as he continued to move forward with the middle-aged magician.

"It's pretty obvious."

The middle-aged magician stomped the remaining snow on his boots, and responded: "Your Highnesses are obviously afraid of my 50,000 northern frontier troops, so they have been reluctant to open the warehouse for food."

"But Princess Caroline... the general has no intention of competing for the throne, why are we still being targeted by those big shots?"

The young soldier looked puzzled, and clenched the snow shovel in his hand: "If this continues, not only this unfallen fortress, but even the residents of the northern border will not be able to survive this violent winter."

"I heard that some remote villages have already started eating snow and felt."

The middle-aged magician shook his head helplessly, sighed softly and said: "But what can it do? Those big figures have already been blinded by their desire for power, so why would they care about the life and death of this barren land? "

"As for why the other party is afraid of me and General Caroline, what you said is actually very simple."

"What they are afraid of is not that General Caroline will fight for the throne, but that the general will fall to a certain camp."

The middle-aged magician walked hard in the snow, dragging out a long snow trail: "After all, Lord Caroline has always maintained absolute neutrality. milliseconds."

"Just for this reason, do you disregard the life and death of the residents of the northern border?"

The young soldier's snow shovel was gripped faintly, and then he couldn't let it go. He sighed heavily and said, "Is there no other way?"

"According to my cousin who is an intelligence staff officer under General Caroline, the General also asked for help from the three great noble families. The food in their fiefs is piled up like a mountain, which is enough to solve the urgent needs of the northern border, especially the Shanglu family. It can be done easily."

The middle-aged magician stopped at the center of a thick snow again, shook the snow on his body, and said helplessly: "But at present, the cold flames are surging, and they also chose the three great noble families who are wise and safe. Choose to stand up and offend several princes?"

"Senior is right. These high-ranking dignitaries are really out for their own interests. How can they care about the lives of us people in the north? Fortunately, the general did not stand in the camp of these guys, otherwise, wouldn't we also become slaves to tigers? pawns?"

The young soldier plunged the snow shovel into the snow at once, gritted his teeth and said, "If His Majesty the old king can still manage the overall situation, he will never allow this kind of thing to happen!"

Speaking of this, the young soldier seemed to think of something, his eyes lit up and he said: "By the way, I heard that the Fifth Princess has just taken control of the entire eastern region with the assistance of that Lord Keqing? If the fifth Her Royal Highness is willing to help, and she will definitely solve the difficulties in the northern border!"

"Unfortunately, your message is out of date."

The middle-aged magician, who was about to cast a spell, slowly put down the staff in his hand, shook his head helplessly and said: "It is true that the eastern region is called the kingdom's granary, and it is indeed extremely rich in reserves."

"Furthermore, the princess Ke Qing, who is honored as Lord of the Phantom Shadow, was indeed able to turn the tide. With incredible achievements, he defeated the noble armies of His Royal Highness the First Prince and His Highness the Second Prince, even including the White Knights and other towns. General Victory."

On the face of the middle-aged magician who had gone through vicissitudes, a touch of sincere admiration appeared involuntarily, and he continued to tell his thoughts.

"What is even more admirable is that Her Royal Highness the Fifth Princess and Lord Ke Qing not only mercifully forgave the surrendered soldiers who once raised sharp knives against them, but also treated them favorably."

"This is comparable to the broad mind of a king of a country. It is enough to be recorded in the annals of Lengyan Kingdom's history and praised by later generations. I have to say that I really want to see this mysterious Mr. Ke Qing with my own eyes, even if it's just a glance. I will remember it forever.

Hearing the middle-aged magician's face full of reverence, the young soldier also nodded and said: "To tell you the truth, this Lord Keqing who has lifted the shackles of the free farmers has already become the object of worship for us recruits. Woolen cloth."

"Why aren't we veterans? If the Northern Territory can be controlled by Her Royal Highness the Fifth Princess and Your Excellency Ke Qing, and with the protection of General Caroline, how can we fall into such an almost insoluble predicament?"

The middle-aged magician's eyes, which were covered with crow's feet, were filled with brilliance for a moment, and then quickly dimmed.

"It's a pity that things backfired. According to the latest news I have, the 300,000 troops of His Royal Highness the First Prince and His Royal Highness the Second Prince will soon arrive at Wangxing City, and the 250,000 Holy Night Army led by the Saintess of the Moon Palace will also be there. Advance aggressively towards the mountain fortress."

The middle-aged magician looked dejected, and said helplessly: "Any one of these two armies is enough to raze the eastern region to the ground. Her Royal Highness the Fifth Princess and Mr. Ke Qing are already too busy to take care of themselves. How can they help us?" ?

"It's really heaven's failure to fulfill one's wish. I hope that these two big men can save their lives and save at least one life."

Having said that, the middle-aged magician obviously lost hope completely, and sighed heavily again.

"Unfortunately, Your Excellency Magic Knight, your news is out of date."

At this moment, a young man with a gentle face stood quietly behind the two of them.

"How is it possible? My cousin is General Caroline's intelligence officer!"

The middle-aged magician proudly stood up the knight logo on his chest, turned his head to look at the source of the voice, and realized that the speaker was also a young man dressed in the uniform of an ordinary northern soldier.

The person who came was none other than Lei Xiao who had just arrived through Crystal Blue City.

In order to deceive others, under the influence of Ersha's illusion, the two sergeants naturally couldn't see Lei Xiao's illusion.

The other main subordinates, including Ariel, stood by Lei Xiao's side. Of course, they were all in an invisible state.

As for the Crystal Blue City not far away, it has also entered a state of alert, coupled with its complete invisibility and the tricky location Lei Xiao chose, there is no possibility of being discovered.

"Whether it is outdated or not, I think His Majesty the Magic Knight will know soon."

Lei Xiao looked at the displeased middle-aged magician, smiled lightly and said.

"Good boy, you still pretend to be a wolf with a big tail with me."

The middle-aged magician frowned, and immediately asked in doubt: "Recruit, which squadron are you in? Why haven't I seen you?"

As the captain of the elite magic squadron, this middle-aged magician with the title of knight has served in Buluo Fortress for fifteen years, and there are indeed no recruits he doesn't know.

"I believe that it won't be long before His Majesty the Magic Knight will know me."

Lei Xiao still maintained a faint smile, and politely said to the middle-aged magician: "Your Excellency Magic Knight, can you take me to meet your commander?"

After finishing speaking, Lei Xiao's mind moved, and a small silver token printed with a black lion pattern appeared on the palm of his hand.

This is a token that only the heralds of the royal legion would have. It was obtained by Lei Xiao from Bert before.

Of course, there are other more advanced tokens on Lei Xiao's body, but in order to deceive people and confuse the public, this common token of the royal army can undoubtedly play the greatest role.

As for why Lei Xiao didn't directly enter Buluo Fortress, the reason is actually very simple.

After all, the attitude and position of the third princess is not yet clear. It is obviously not a wise choice to sneak into the other party's hometown without authorization, and it is an expression of insincerity. The consequences can be imagined.

And once the opponent's detection barrier is triggered, it will be even worse.

In any case, the other party, like Ariel, is a true member of the royal family, and belongs to the type who would rather die proudly than bow down.

Therefore, Lei Xiao would not be negligent in these details.

Lei Xiao has only one purpose for this trip, and that is to persuade the third princess to form an alliance with him to fight against the army of the two princes together.

"Is this the herald token of the Royal Legion?"

The knowledgeable middle-aged magician immediately recognized the object in Lei Xiao's hand, and said in a little surprise, "Understood, please come with me, Your Excellency."

Although the middle-aged magician had a suspicious expression and didn't take Lei Xiao too seriously, but now he would never have imagined that the one who appeared in front of him was the Master Keqing whom he had been thinking of!

After that ~ under the guidance of the middle-aged magician, Lei Xiao, as the herald of the royal legion, soon met the deputy general of the legion who was in charge of cleaning the road, and cryptically handed it to the second A token, let it be handed over to the third princess.

It was a small brocade box, which contained a pair of exquisitely crafted silver earrings. It was a gift given to Ariel by the third princess after she sneaked out of the palace.

"Understood, the fortress is currently in a period of total martial law. Before officially confirming your identity, please wait at the gate of the fortress for a while, Wang Haihan."

The lieutenant general with gray temples nodded to Lei Xiao, turned around and went to report.

It didn't take long, and accompanied by the sound of footsteps trembling on the ground, an extremely burly and tall figure, surrounded by a group of elite guards, strode out of the fortress and walked straight in front of Lei Xiao.

"Is it really King Kong Barbie?"

Looking up at the other person's face, Lei Xiao swallowed involuntarily.