Faced with the Fairywood Organization, which had already occupied three-quarters of the empire's land, the northern nobles did not surrender out of fear, but continued to stick to their past path.
In May, the fortress built by the Fairywood Army was attacked by the Northern Alliance Army.
The fortresses along the supply line were not attacked by the enemy in a scattered manner, but were attacked by the Northern Alliance forces almost at the same time. They agreed on the time in advance, and then each led their teams, slowly approaching, and finally launched the attack on the same day.
The giant skeletal horse galloped across the snow, sending mud flying as it dragged the cannon to the open space in front of the fortress. It then aimed and began bombarding. After breaking through the breach, the Northern cavalry led the charge, clearing a path. Large numbers of soldiers followed, pouring in and fighting through the narrow corridors of the fortress to capture it.
This all-out attack from the start prevented the Fairywood army from reacting quickly. About half of the fortresses were captured on the first day, and the logistics supply routes were also cut off.
When they realized that returning for reinforcements was of little significance, the army in the front simply gave up retreating and accelerated their march through the heart of the North, heading towards the capital of the North.
Despite various harassments along the way and difficulties in obtaining supplies, the army was able to hold on for a short period of time because of the sufficient supplies they had brought with them, and charged forward regardless of any consequences.
Finally, in the Black Crow Territory, the capital of the North, the vanguard army finally encountered the Raven Knights, an elite knight order directly under the Trey family.
These knights in black plate armor rushed down the hillside in silence, charging towards the army advancing below. The bullets left dents and sparks on their armor, and then they crashed into the dense army formation.
In the past, such an elite group of knights could easily defeat enemies that were ten times their number on the plains, but now the Fairywood organization also had many extraordinary elite legions. The green halberds swung down with a sharp gust of wind, chopping the knights in front of them, including their horses. The plate armor that could not be penetrated by muskets was torn like rags in front of the enchanted green halberds.
Then the wizards riding on the skeleton birds also encountered the elven butterfly swordsmen rising into the wind, and fought with them in the air, without being able to support the friendly forces below.
After several days of fighting, the Black Crow Territory's fortress began to fall step by step, and this northern capital began to be in danger.
In the fortress castle.
From time to time, the sound of artillery explosions could be heard not far away, and due to the vibrations, dust would fall from above from time to time.
Duke Raven observed the battle situation in the castle from the lookout, issuing various orders from time to time.
"Sir, reinforcements have arrived at Screaming Eagle Plains."
"They are finally back."
The various armies that had been sent to attack the fortresses along the Fairywood route finally returned to the heart of the north and began to participate in the battle.
"But, my lord, our situation is not good. We may not be able to hold out until the reinforcements arrive."
A man in white stepped forward. It was Isaiah, the star general of the late empire.
"So, are you planning to run away, huh?" The Raven Duke looked at the young man with contempt.
Although Isaiah provided a lot of help to the Northern Alliance in military strategy, such as the previous offensive plan and the strategy of delaying and blocking the enemy during this period, the general was not liked in the North because of some differences in concepts.
Some people think that he is too cunning and has no persistence, while others think that such a person is not trustworthy enough and should not be entrusted with important tasks.
"I'm not suggesting running away. I'm just suggesting making an appropriate strategic shift. This will prevent greater casualties and save more soldiers." Isaiah bowed and saluted, expressing his suggestion.
"Okay, I got it." Duke Raven waved his hand and asked him to leave for the time being.
Although he was worried before, the Duke was no longer nervous after hearing the news that the reinforcements had returned.
When he was short of troops before, he relied on fortifications and willpower to fight with the Fairywood army for such a long time, and still caused a not disadvantageous casualty ratio. Now with sufficient support, it can't be worse than before, and he still has a trump card that he hasn't used.
Beneath the high frozen earth walls, green and white flags kept pouring into the narrow gap, trying to rush into the fortress, while the defenders also deployed themselves tightly in the gap, holding up thick shields and muskets to stop the enemy's advance.
A low roar was heard in the sky, and three dragon-wing aircraft swooped down from high altitude, breaking into the noisy battlefield and dropping deadly bombs, enveloping the front line originally guarding the gap in flames.
Screams and wails were heard everywhere, and the battle line collapsed, being penetrated and strangled by the Fairywood army that entered the city.
The sound of hurried footsteps began to echo within the castle, followed by the sounds of gunfire and the clashing of swords. The noble officers, who had been reveling in the joy of the impending arrival of reinforcements, suddenly became anxious and worried.
The garrison defending this last fortress was naturally the most elite private armies of each noble family, but even so, the sound of gunfire in the fortress continued and even got closer.
To leave or to stay, this crucial question came to their mind again, and none of the nobles, who were entangled in their previous lofty ambitions, wanted to speak first, and the room fell into a heavy silence.
Time passed anxiously second by second, and finally Duke Raven stood up and spoke.
"Have someone protect Queen Teslin and move to the rear."
"Yes, sir."
After receiving this signal, the nobles below also breathed a sigh of relief and then took quick action.
Although only less than ten minutes had passed, Isaiah felt that the Duke in front of him seemed to have suddenly aged a lot. He shook his head, ignoring this meaningless speculation, and continued to express his suggestions.
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