Chapter 633: The Rebels Won’t Dream of Thunder and Rain
Taner at the front line met the envoy of the local rebels.
The messenger handed Taner a letter.
Taner did not take the letter immediately. Instead, he asked someone to confirm the safety of the letter before taking it and quickly scanning the contents of the letter.
The content is that as a general, Taner has been unable to quell the rebellion and will inevitably be held accountable by Rand. It would be better to accept their surrender now, which will be good for everyone.
Taner sneered inwardly.
These people have beautiful ideas.
Indeed, it would take him a long time to get rid of those local nobles who dared to disobey the rule of His Majesty Rand.
Compared to the past record of always being able to resolve battles quickly, the current situation is indeed not very good.
But Tanner didn't care.
Although it may sound a bit arrogant to say this, Taner fully believes that unless he really rebels or the traitor is exposed, His Majesty Rand will definitely stand on his side.
Even if His Majesty Rand punished him for his poor performance in battle, Taner could fully accept it.
Compared with the punishment from His Majesty Rand, Taner could not tolerate the fact that these nobles who would harm His Majesty Rand's rule would be left to harm the place.
Taner's decision to infiltrate the "nest" and work in accordance with the orders of His Majesty Rand was certainly not for power, money, or status.
Taner knew very well what he was going to do by sneaking into the "nest".
What he needs to do is to practice Rand's ideals and change this cold and cruel world.
His Majesty Rand said that we should at least try to prevent those who are willing to work hard from freezing to death or starving to death.
And this is what the justice of the Torch Church has ignored in the past. Taner believes that His Majesty Rand can change the world today, so he absolutely cannot tolerate these nobles who dare to go against Rand's will and act like disgusting fleas here.
He would never tolerate any hidden dangers to the implementation of His Majesty Rand's will because of so-called politics, fame, or interests.
After reading the letter, Taner put it back into the envelope and returned it to the messenger.
"I have read the contents of the letter. You don't have to go back to deliver it." Taner said.
The messenger's face suddenly changed: "When two armies are fighting, don't kill the messenger!"
"Don't worry, we're not going to kill you, but you don't need to reply. We won't agree to the surrender of nobles, we will only agree to the surrender of civilians and soldiers. After that, your lord will come to our jail with you. Of course, if His Majesty Rand doesn't want to give them a chance to reform through labor, then they may also be hanged."
The messenger wanted to try to speak a few words to fulfill his duties as an envoy, but Taner did not give the messenger a chance to continue speaking.
The messenger was quickly taken away by the guards in the tent.
And at this moment, a messenger appeared in front of Taner.
It's Rand's messenger.
"What is His Majesty Rand's order?" Taner's attitude changed from indifference to respect.
This respect is of course for Rand rather than for the Messenger.
"Lord Taner, His Majesty Rand said that he would personally lead the kingdom's First Knights to help you, and they should arrive soon." The messenger replied.
A smile appeared on Taner's face.
He called back the rebellious noble envoys who had been escorted out.
The rebellious noble envoy saw that Taner's face had become gentle, and thought that Taner had changed his mind and was ready to accept surrender.
But just as the messenger opened his lips and prepared to speak, he heard Taner say, "You would have to wait for a while, but now you don't have to wait. Your lord will appear here soon. Of course, he may just turn into a corpse."
The messenger's eyes narrowed.
Why did Taner say this?
Could it be that powerful reinforcements appeared here?
Just now, Taner also expressed his firm determination to fight the local rebellious nobles, who are also his lords, to the end no matter what.
But Taner obviously knew that it would be impossible for him to break through the castles defended by these nobles in a short period of time.
But now the attitude has changed.
"Yes, what happened?" the messenger asked.
Taner didn't mind explaining at this time: "His Majesty Rand's Kingdom's First Knights are about to arrive."
The messenger was a little puzzled. Everyone had heard of the reputation of the First Knights of the Moon Kingdom. Such a flying legion was an unmanageable nightmare on the battlefield, but it might not be very effective in siege.
Taner certainly knew the progress of the Sanctuary's military research, and this time he obviously wanted to try out the power of the Thunder Hammer.
"Hahaha." Taner did not explain further. He just laughed a few times and said, "Just follow me to watch His Majesty Rand defeat the enemy."
…
As the messenger told Taner.
Rand and the Kingdom's First Knights did arrive quickly.
At this time, the local nobles were still staying in the castle waiting for the messenger's reply.
"Is it possible that Taner is unwilling to accept our agreement?"
"It's unlikely. As a general and the Duke of the Moon Kingdom, he is already in a very dangerous position. The Moon Kingdom is still in a very unstable period. Rand must be very sensitive. Taner would never..."
Just as the nobles in the castle were discussing the situation.
At this moment, someone suddenly shouted: "What is that!"
The nobles looked in the direction of the exclamation.
That was a dark cloud that covered the sky.
In fact, in terms of quantity alone, it is far from enough to cover the sky and the sun.
But when flocks of winged, scaly dragon-blood eagles appeared in the sky.
The vibration of the wings flapping the air is enough to strike fear into the hearts of all creatures aware of its threat.
"It's the First Knights of the Moon Kingdom!"
"Be alert, be alert, don't panic, these knights' mounts can only fly, they can't pose much threat to our castle."
The ability to fly will certainly bring advantages, as it will eliminate the castle's own height advantage. Stones can also be dropped from the sky, and shooting arrows from high to low will also be enhanced.
But the flying mount itself can't carry much heavy objects.
Attacks like arrows are of little use to the castle.
As for the stones? No flying knight would carry stones.
Soon these flying knights approached.
The flying knight is much more terrifying when he is close than when he is far away.
These knights were able to maintain their formation while flying in the sky. They did not wear much armor to save weight, but their serious, neat and cold demeanor still made people feel pressured.
Many defenders in the castle were frightened, and some even ran around the castle in panic, but they were quickly killed by the nobles' supervising team.
"Don't be afraid, they are just trying to scare you. Archers, shoot!" the nobles in the castle roared orders.
Although the nobles did not realize before the rebellion that they had no way out, Tanr was determined to destroy them completely and they foolishly thought that traditional aristocratic politics would work.
But since they have been able to hold out against Taner until now, their military proficiency is quite good.
Nobles who lack confidence in their own military capabilities would not rebel on the territory of Rand, a terrible military expert.
The nobles' personal archers fired their arrows.
Countless arrows shot towards the flying Dragon Blood Eagle Knight.
But at this moment, the Dragon Blood Knights turned and moved at an incomprehensible speed, and the arrows could only pass by them but could not hit them.
At this time, Rand also gave the order.
"Everyone, get your Thunder Hammer ready!" Rand roared.
The knights of the First Knight Order of the Moon Kingdom all took out a thunder hammer shining with lightning from the insulated pocket of their satchels.
The Thunder Hammer would bring a slight tingling sensation due to its technical defects, but no knight was shaken by it.
"What is that?" More soldiers in the castle shouted. They also saw the flashing lightning in the hands of the Dragon Blood Eagle Knights in the sky.
"Everyone, shoot!" Rand roared and ordered.
Under the horrified gaze of the nobles and soldiers in the castle below, countless small war hammers flashing with lightning spun down from the sky.
A humming sound like birdsong echoed in the sky.
The activated Thunder Hammer flashed with lightning, and countless electric currents and hammers gathered into a lightning net.
Now these local nobles and soldiers know what this is.
The lightning net created by the Thunder Hammer fell on the castle like rain.
The surging power of thunder roared above the stubborn stones that built the castle.
Then there was rubble flying and blood and flesh flying everywhere.
Violent explosions and screams began to occur one after another, making the originally quiet world noisy.
Blood-colored smoke rose up and then dissipated due to the strong wind.
Soon the accompanying national representatives saw the scene below clearly.
The castle, which was originally solid and intact, is now full of potholes. A large number of defenders on the castle have turned into charred corpses, and those who are not dead are lying on the ground wailing and twitching.
And Rand was still merciless at this time.
He continued to give orders: "Mage, prepare your magic."
The mage troops of the Kingdom's First Knights raised their standard staffs.
The sky was once again shining with the magical pale blue light.
A few rebellious nobles who were still sober called on the mages in the castle to fight back.
However, the blessing brought by the standard staff will make the mages' casting speed much faster, and the mages in the sky still started preparing to cast spells first.
So while the wizard on the ground was still preparing, the magic ball in the sky fell down.
Casting spells requires preparation, unlike the Thunder Hammer which can be used right after taking it out. Its power is not much different from the Thunder Hammer.
After all, a mage is more functional, and a mage's magic power is probably not a consumable and can be restored after use.
After the bombing by the Thunder Hammer and the Mage's Magic Ball, many city walls had collapsed and no longer had any protective power.
If the enemy is still able to resist at this time, Rand will order a second round of Thunder Hammer bombing.
However, these enemies had obviously been stunned by the explosion and no longer had the ability to resist.
Rand ordered the knights of the First Knights of the Moon Kingdom to stand by, and he elegantly landed on the still flat part of the castle with his guards riding on dragon-blood eagles.
Then, representatives from various countries who followed Rand to watch the war rode on dragon-blood eagles and stopped at the castle.
Unlike Rand's elegance and naturalness, most of the representatives from various countries were a little stunned.
They had certainly guessed what Rand's secret weapon looked like.
What kind of powerful thing could allow Rand to have the confidence to end the local rebellion within a few days?
And now they have seen the power of this secret weapon.
It is obviously a magical weapon, containing the power of thunder.
It can be launched instantly, unlike magic that requires chanting.
Representatives from various countries are aware of the changes such weapons can bring to the battlefield, but fortunately they are not too worried at the moment.
These thunder hammers are obviously magic weapons, and everyone knows how expensive magic weapons are.
Such expensive magic weapons must be impossible to equip. They were already very surprised that Rand could take out so many at once.
Representatives from various countries knew that Rand had invited them to watch him quell the rebellion in order to show off his military power and make the still wavering countries believe in Rand's judgment more, so that no country would take negative actions in the face of the plague.
And now, they have seen it.
All I can say is that fortunately this kind of thing is bound to be expensive, and Rand will definitely not use it unless it is necessary.
Otherwise, the first thing they have to consider is the extent of the threat Rand poses to the world.
"Is there anyone in charge still alive?" Rand asked loudly.
The surviving soldiers and nobles looked at Rand with horror as he got off the Dragon Blood Hound.
In the past, they always thought that Rand's First Knights of the Moon Kingdom were just a group of flying knights, but now it seems that this is not the case at all.
Soon, a noble stood up tremblingly and stated that he was the one in charge.
"I am." The nobleman did not dare to look Rand in the eye.
Before the rebellion, they thought that they could use the price of suppressing the rebellion to force Rand to recognize their rule over the local area and stop interfering in their governance.
And now it's all over.
"Bring your people out to surrender. I will arrange a more painful death for you." Rand said with a smile.
Rand's smile undoubtedly looked like a devil in the eyes of this rebellious noble.
But he obviously has no choice now.
A quick death was already a mercy bestowed by Rand. After all, rebellion was something that the ruler must have hated.
"Then let's go." Rand led his men to ride on the Dragon Blood Hound again and headed for Taner's military camp that surrounded the city.
What if these nobles want to resist again after Rand leaves?
Rand was not worried about this at all, because the city wall was basically full of holes and could no longer stop Taner's troops.
At this time, Taner was also smiling as he looked at the envoy beside him who was watching King Rand defeat the enemy with him.
"Now you know how powerful His Majesty Rand is. Later I will arrange for you to do some work to persuade the surrounding towns and villages to surrender. If you do a good job, your labor reform term will be reduced." Taner waved his hand to signal his men to take the envoy away.
At this time, the messenger still maintained a dumbfounded expression after seeing the Thunder Hammer.
After Taner checked the crystal that recorded the image of Thunder Hammer destroying the enemy, he straightened his clothes and went to greet Rand.
(End of this chapter)
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