The harsh winter that lasted for four months has finally come to an end.
A ray of sunlight pierced the white sky, melting the snow and ushering in a period of revival for all things.
On the snowy plains, an army of over a thousand men slowly advanced.
The knights rode their fiery steeds, both riders and horses clad in heavy armor, exuding a fierce aura in the spring sunshine.
The warhorse was like a ferocious beast, its nostrils spewing scorching air, its burning mane, enhanced by magical runes, possessing astonishing explosive power.
The Blazing Horse, a breed native to the Southern Wilderness, was domesticated by the Duchy of Vayne with the aid of mind magic, forming an elite cavalry force.
The knights who dared to ride on the Blazing Horse were handpicked by the nobles of the duchy, who then poured a lot of resources into them, bringing them to the Silver level. Under the leadership of the iron-blooded general, Red Wolf, they went out daily to hunt monsters, and each of them was a powerful warrior skilled in combat.
One man and one horse, like a general, with all his might, easily cut through a band of about twenty thieves.
Not to mention, when thousands of people formed a group, they rode on a massive wave of fire, their imposing presence radiating an aura of destruction.
"Constantine City has a good reputation and has won over so many followers, but what use are numbers in the face of absolute power?"
The leader, a middle-aged man with red hair, had a long sword at his waist and a cold, stern expression on his face.
Red Wolf, under the orders of Duke Vayne, is to crush a group of country bumpkins who dare to openly provoke the duchy.
The Chaotic Lands were once the territory of a duchy hundreds of years ago, but were split off for various reasons and are now inhabited by a motley crew.
In the past, due to the outbreak of beast tides in dangerous places, the threat from Constantinople, and the fact that the resources of the chaotic lands had long been exploited by the duchy, the duchy turned a blind eye to them, occasionally holding a gladiatorial arena to both satisfy the nobles' need for excitement and to select the talents needed by the duchy.
Francis won a gladiatorial arena championship, receiving a large reward and the title of "Free Lightning," which can be considered as a form of sponsorship from the duchy.
"It's a pity. If my injuries had healed back then and I had escorted him, Prince Revo wouldn't have perished at the hands of those despicable villains."
Upon seeing the ruins and the frozen frost melt into water, Red Wolf couldn't help but sigh.
The Giant City was burned to the ground, leaving only a few clues. The Harvest Divine Court and the Duchy spent a month searching, but still could not find any trace of the murderer.
It's as if there's an outer layer protecting the other person, shielding them from the fortune teller's calculations.
"General Red Wolf, right now, it's more important to find the remnants of the Demon Clan."
Beside Red Wolf, a knight in magnificent armor spoke.
Upon hearing this, Red Wolf glanced at him.
The Marquis of Sirin is one of the most famous nobles in the duchy, controlling resources such as jewelry, tea, and mineral veins.
Using a secret technique passed down in his family, he inadvertently uncovered the secrets of the Giant City. Realizing that he couldn't swallow this huge pie and needed a high-ranking figure to protect him, he secretly contacted Revo.
Thus, in order to gain prestige through military merit and seize the wealth of Giant City, Leivo participated in the demon extermination plan and lost his life.
It can be said that Marquis Sirin was the culprit who caused the death of the Duchy's eldest son.
"Your Highness, please mind your own business. The ministers have quite a few complaints about you."
Red Wolf's tone was indifferent, neither showing disgust nor enthusiasm.
If everyone goes to war together, but there is discord and internal strife, it will undoubtedly be a weakness for the enemy.
With spring arriving, and under the divine decree bestowed by the god of harvest, the three principalities have freed up their resources to dispatch a main force, equipped with extraordinary individuals, to launch a surprise attack on Constantinople.
The goal is to reach the wellspring of life.
"Really? Hahaha, General Red Wolf, you really love to joke. Those ministers have even received gifts from me these past few days, and they're all as happy as monkeys. Why would they bother me?"
Marquis Sirin rode a ram with horns, possessing exceptional stamina and horns as sharp as knives, capable of slicing through metal with ease.
Beside him were more than a dozen personal guards, all of whom were top-notch in combat strength.
Red Wolf remained silent.
No wonder the ministers, after criticizing the Marquis of Sirin's incompetence, changed their tone and talked about the Marquis's loyalty, which calmed down part of the Duke's anger.
"Wait a minute, there's a smell."
Suddenly, Marquis Sirin frowned slightly, and the tip of his nose twitched.
He possesses a special bloodline, and ores have a unique scent to him. Combined with his family's secret techniques, this allows him to search for various mineral veins, which is why the Duke did not hold a grudge against him.
"The scent of fission herbs... Hmm, the scent is very strong, hidden under the snow."
He took a deep breath, gazing at the vast, snow-covered plains ahead, his mind racing. He said, "Clearly, the enemy anticipated our arrival and has delivered a great gift."
"ambush?"
Red Wolf frowned; he chose to believe Marquis Sirin's words.
He waved his hand behind him, and the knights drew their weapons, their magical energy surging, their faces showing a hint of wariness.
Although the Blazing Cavalry Regiment is a trump card of the Duchy, its combat strength is greatly affected by weather changes.
Moreover, the Blazing Horses are difficult to tame, and over the decades, their numbers have only grown to a scale of a thousand, making them suitable for small-scale battles.
In terms of charging, they rank first among the knightly orders of the three major duchies.
"The smell is getting stronger and stronger... We seem to be surrounded."
Marquis Sirin waved his hand, stopping the Red Wolf's attack order.
Seeing the other party's suspicious look, he pursed his lips and said, "The other party probably has earth magic and has laid many traps under the snow. We are on high alert."
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