The gate of the village of Banes.
Viscount Lancelot and his soldiers were waiting at the city gate.
Through the city gate, Viscount Lancelot seemed to be able to feel the desolation of Barnes Village.
Looking at this scene, Viscount Lancelot felt a little uncomfortable.
After all, he had just returned from the bustling Hope Village half a day ago.
Hope Village is especially prosperous at night, with bright lights.
The village of Barnes has indeed fallen into decline!
Viscount Lancelot sighed, but a smile flashed across his eyes.
Don't blame him for gloating. It's really because Viscount Robin of Barnes Village has a high opinion of himself and has forced himself to this situation.
Come to think of it, he really had to thank him, because it was because of his previous experience that he could always remind himself not to be too greedy or too arrogant.
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Just when Viscount Lancelot was troubled by his complicated thoughts, he saw Viscount Robin coming in a hurry with his men.
Seeing him coming, the soldiers guarding the gate released the city defense devices blocking the gate.
Although the other side only has a few hundred people, they are already a threat to the current Barnes Village.
"Lancelot, what are you doing in my territory at this time?" Looking at Viscount Lancelot, Viscount Robin's eyes were full of vigilance.
Especially when he saw the many soldiers behind the other party, all of whom were of high rank, he was afraid that the other party had bad intentions.
"I went to Hope Village today and saw many former residents of Barnes Village there. They were just curious about what happened here." Viscount Lancelot said meaningfully.
"Are you here to laugh at me?" Viscount Robin's face instantly darkened.
The escape of more than 5,000 people was a shame for him.
"That's not the case. I just want to know what Hope Village has done to lure away so many of your residents so easily. I can be prepared in the future." Viscount Lancelot sighed unconsciously as he spoke.
Viscount Robin narrowed his eyes slightly as he listened.
Is Lancelot afraid that Hope Village will poach people from his territory in the future?
Why doesn't he believe it?
He snorted and said, "I heard that the road between your two places is about to be repaired. Isn't it too late for you to worry about people running away now?"
"I have never stopped the residents of my territory from running to higher places. If my territory cannot retain people, it is my incompetence. What I am worried about is... if one day my territory hinders its development, the other party may use similar means to deal with me." Viscount Lancelot said honestly.
But these words did not sound very nice to Viscount Robin.
It's really a bit harsh!
However, seeing Viscount Lancelot speaking so calmly, Viscount Robin couldn't help but make some small calculations in his mind.
Since Viscount Lancelot is so worried, could he use his concern to help Barnes Village overcome this difficulty?
With a flickering look in his eyes, Viscount Robin said directly: "If you are worried, why not cooperate with me? If our two territories unite, can't we deal with him?"
Viscount Lancelot listened and laughed, "You can't give me what Hope Village can give me. Your territory can't survive this territory war."
"What's the meaning?"
"Have you ever thought about why Hope Village poached so many of your residents before the territorial war?" Viscount Lancelot asked back.
Viscount Robin: “…”
Of course he thought about it, but what could he do?
Thinking of the current situation in the territory, Viscount Robin couldn't help but feel anxious again.
Although Hudson brought back many professionals from Qinghe Village, this group of recruited professionals was not even comparable to the original residents.
"Which territory will Hope Village cooperate with to attack Barnes Village? Ningshan Village? Wenxia Village? Or some other village?" Viscount Robin had noticed this a long time ago. He knew about several territories that had close relations with Hope Village and had sent people through the mission center to inquire about the situation in these territories to see if they could find any weaknesses. However, when he checked, he found that there were several territories that were not open to Barnes Village.
He felt that the territory that was being cooperated with Hope Village was within these unopened territories, and the purpose was to catch him off guard.
"As expected, it is Ningshan Village. When I left Hope Village, the lord of Ningshan Village was with the head of Hope Village." Viscount Lancelot gave his answer. "Ningshan Village is ranked before Barnes Village. If it is really it, Barnes Village is in trouble this time."
Even if it had not been captured, the situation in Banes Village would undoubtedly have become even worse if it had been defeated.
"Did you come to me just to suppress my confidence?" Viscount Robin said hatefully.
Viscount Lancelot could see it, how could he not see it???
But what does it matter if he sees it? At this point in time, the territory war is inevitable. What he is considering is whether to take the initiative to attack or passively defend?
"I'm here to tell you a piece of news."
"What?"
"The two territories of Ningshan Village and Wenxia Village are separated by only a wall. In a territory war, no matter which one we fight against, we are actually fighting against two territories in the end." Viscount Lancelot said. He was shocked when he found this out.
How much trust do you have in the other party to dare to build the territory so close?
Of course, this is not the most important thing. The key is that these two territories were already very strong, and when they are together, their strength is absolutely strong, and it is not something that ordinary territories can resist.
As Viscount Robin listened, his expression changed drastically.
Ningshan Village has the support of Wenxia Village, and its strength is extraordinary. If Hope Village finds such a territory, it will definitely not be as simple as just defeating it, right? Maybe they want to occupy his territory and kill him?
The more he thought about it, the more terrifying Viscount Robin felt.
Because he knew very well that with the current situation of Barnes Village, it could not compete with Ningshan Village at all, not to mention the addition of Wenxia Village.
"What is your purpose?" Viscount Robin questioned Viscount Lancelot after being panicked.
He didn't think that Viscount Lancelot would be so kind as to tell him the news of Hope Village.
"I just feel that Barnes Village cannot deal with Ningshan Village. Instead of letting Hope Village get an advantage, you might as well let me get an advantage. You can start again in another place." Viscount Lancelot expressed his thoughts without hesitation.
At this moment, he was also serious!
If he could capture Barnes Village before Ningshan Village, it would definitely be a happy thing for him. Even if he had to divide the land among Zhou Bai and the others, it would only be a small part.
After hearing what Viscount Lancelot said, Viscount Robin's face became even darker.
Although it was a fact that he would fail, he still felt heartbroken when he heard the other party say that.
However, Viscount Robin still insisted: "When the time comes, I can just choose a small territory to get through the difficulties. It's not time for me to give up yet."
It is so difficult to give up a territory and start from scratch.
He was certain that the remaining residents of the territory would be gone as soon as they followed him out, and he would be left alone.
Therefore, instead of having nothing, it is better to stay in the territory and continue to take a gamble.
"You can escape for a while, but you can't escape forever. This time you chose a weak territory to escape, but next time, you will still face such threats. Your territory is doomed to decline. Whether you fail or win this territory war, you can no longer turn the tide." Viscount Lancelot's words directly hit Viscount Robin's heart.
Viscount Robin looked at Viscount Lancelot, a hint of embarrassment flashed across his eyes, but he still held his chin high.
His self-esteem would not allow him to bow his head.
"But if you can move forward bravely, there may still be a chance." When Viscount Robin was about to issue an expulsion order, he suddenly heard Viscount Lancelot speak.
Viscount Robin frowned.
The other party is so fickle, what exactly does he want to do?
"If you can withstand the attack from Ningshan Village, obtain a better share of territory resources, and rebuild confidence in the territory, there is still a chance." Viscount Lancelot continued.
After hearing this, Viscount Robin finally understood.
"You are still plotting against my territory." Not only Viscount Lancelot's Glasgow Village, but also Hope Village and Ningshan Village.
The three territories have united their front and are waiting to divide up his village of Banes.
The only difference is that his choices are different, and the benefits obtained by these three are different.
"Given the weakness of Barnes Village, isn't this obvious?" Viscount Lancelot admitted without hesitation.
"The people in my territory have been poached. It has no value anymore. If you want to annex it, you might as well choose Ningshan Village. Ningshan Village thinks I am just an empty shell. When war comes, they may not attack with all their strength. If you cooperate with me, the probability of counterattacking Ningshan Village is very high. Ningshan Village is much more valuable than me." Viscount Robin took the opportunity to instigate after Viscount Lancelot admitted it.
Listening to this, Viscount Lancelot raised his eyebrows, wondering if the other party still had some brains.
If Viscount Robin could be so sensitive in his daily life, he wouldn't have fallen to this point.
He might actually consider this possibility.
But it doesn't work.
This matter is not about Glasgow Village, Barnes Village and Ningshan Village, but about Glasgow Village, Barnes Village, Ningshan Village and Hope Village.
He has no plans to stab Hope Village in the back. Now he wants to take advantage of Hope Village to take his territory to the next level!
While thinking about it, Viscount Lancelot showed no expression on his face, but instead seemed to be thinking about something.
After a moment, he spoke again, "Then during the territorial war, will you allow me to enter Banes Village with more soldiers than you?"
Viscount Robin listened, but his face became hesitant.
He was a little afraid that Viscount Lancelot would betray him halfway, and then he would not even have to fight.
Looking at Viscount Robin's appearance, Viscount Lancelot shook his head in his heart.
With this situation, no one can be confident in cooperating with him!
"I understand your choice. I came here just to talk to you. I will come again in two days if I have a chance." With that, Viscount Lancelot left with his team in a mighty manner without even showing his face.
After Viscount Lancelot left, Hudson and Foster hurried over.
I felt relieved when I saw that there was no one at the city gate.
The village of Barnes can no longer withstand any more turmoil.
After relaxing, Hudson looked at the somewhat absent-minded Viscount Robin and asked, "My Lord, what did that person say to you just now?"
Viscount Robin withdrew his gaze from the direction where Viscount Lancelot left and told Hudson about the conversation between the two parties.
"The other party has ulterior motives. I am really worried about him, but what he said should not be false. What should we do in this territory war?" Viscount Robin looked at Hudson and Foster.
After a series of defeats, he was no longer as arbitrary and domineering as before, and learned to ask for the opinions of his capable subordinates.
"Have you mentioned to that gentleman that our territory has recruited people from Qinghe Village?" Hudson asked.
Viscount Robin listened and shook his head, "No."
"If not, then as that gentleman said, it is indeed an opportunity for our territory." Hudson said directly, "If we take the ordinary path, our territory will have no chance. We might as well take a different path."
"What's the meaning?"
"In the first three territory wars, Hope Village won by defending its territory. This time we will not take the initiative to choose the territory. The other party will choose it." Hudson replied.
"No, this is too risky." Foster jumped out and refused. "Since they sent Ningshan Village, they must be confident in Ningshan Village's strength. Our territory may not be able to defend against it. To be on the safe side, we should choose a weaker territory and get through this difficult time first. Then we will have a month to plan how to deal with it."
"If we only defeat a small territory, it will not be helpful for rebuilding the territory's confidence. By then, we won't be able to stop the people from fleeing. Once they run away, no matter how much time we have, it will be useless. At this time, it is very important to rebuild confidence." Hudson insisted.
Although there was something fishy about Viscount Lancelot's arrival, they also needed to seek opportunities from the fishy things.
These territories are partners, and since they are partners, it is impossible for them to be completely of one mind.
Ningshan Village happened to be the main force of the attack. In addition, it shared the same origin with Xiwang Village and could gain the most benefits. He didn't believe that Viscount Lancelot would not covet the benefits.
Perhaps it was because of coveting that Viscount Lancelot made this trip.
While thinking about it, Hudson also expressed his guess.
Viscount Robin listened and nodded thoughtfully.
Foster on the side still felt it was unreliable, and said directly: "Maybe that adult is deliberately putting on a show! Since they are cooperating, they must have already distributed the benefits. It is better to follow the original plan and get through this difficult time. If we follow the original points, we will definitely achieve something..."
"But after I did as you said, I ran away more than two thousand more." Before Foster could finish his words, Viscount Robin interrupted.
That day, after the man ran away again, he took his anger out on Foster.
It was Foster who said that if he did that, he would be able to reassure people, but what happened? People did not feel reassured, and instead ran away.
If Hudson had not come back and persuaded him and approved of Foster's actions, he would have thrown Foster into jail.
After investigation, they found out that someone in Hope Village had guessed that they would have such a backup plan and had incited the crowd before they took this action.
Although the investigation was clear, he was still dissatisfied with Foster.
At this time, it is also an opportunity to put pressure on Foster.
Foster's words were interrupted by this, and he couldn't help but pursed his lips.
Hudson listened, glanced at Foster, and began to hesitate a little.
What Foster said makes sense.
At this time, it seems that Barnes Village should be safer.
Just as Hudson was thinking this, Viscount Robin spoke up, "Even if Lancelot is deliberately acting in front of me, the news he revealed cannot be false. I can't stand enduring and being bullied all the time. Instead of living in frustration, I might as well give it a try! I don't believe that even if I use all my resources, I won't be able to find an opportunity."
As I said, if he didn't know the inside story, he would naturally be willing to keep hiding after suffering a series of defeats.
But now, seeing an opportunity, how could I not want to take a chance?
He didn't want to live on his knees.
Foster listened and pursed his lips.
Viscount Lancelot really has a grasp of his lord's mind.
Regardless of good intentions or bad intentions, the outcome cannot be changed.
He was powerless.
He could consider the future, but he couldn't predict people's hearts.
Hudson listened and understood the insistence of his lord.
In that case, he could only support it.
The wavering thought just now disappeared in an instant, and he said to Viscount Robin: "My Lord, I support you, and as the defender, we can focus the resources of the entire territory on defense, and we may not lose."
"Yes." After listening to Hudson's words, Viscount Robin became more confident.
The two of them made the decision after talking to each other.
Foster watched this scene from the side.
I let out a long sigh in my heart.
My Lord is going to sink in sobriety!
He only hoped that the gamble of Barnes Village would be successful, otherwise, there would be no chance at all.
And so, for the next two days, the village of Banes was placed under full martial law.
Various trenches and traps were also built outside the city, and the resources of the entire territory, including people and monsters, were gathered together, waiting for unified allocation.
Their period of exemption from war ended during the preparations in Banes Village.
At the end of the war-free period
[Dear Lord of Banes Village, Gaitan Village has launched a territorial war against Banes Village.]
[Dear Lord of Banes Village, Montene Village has launched a territorial war against Banes Village.]
[Dear Lord of Banes Village, Ningshan Village has launched a territorial war against Banes Village.]
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Seeing so many challenge messages, many of which were from territories that he once looked down upon, Viscount Robin's face darkened.
You all think that Barnes Village is easy to bully, right?
Hateful!!!
Viscount Robin's eyes turned red.
He slowly calmed down his annoyance, took a long breath, and looked back and forth among these territories. Finally, he chose Ningshan Village according to the original plan.
The moment he confirmed it, Viscount Robin knew that there was no turning back.
Victory or defeat depends on this game today.
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