But none of them expected that the people from Huitu Village would actually dare to take action.

This change came too suddenly and unexpectedly.

The smell of blood wafted across the wilderness, and knights, cavalrymen, and horses fell to the ground one after another, turning this place into a bloody battlefield.

Feridon's body was covered with wounds, and blood had stained his armor red.

Even the bronze-level Leisen couldn't withstand Redar's quick sword, let alone this knight who was only ranked third in the Lord of Sen.

"We are the knights of Thane. Attacking us is attacking the nobles, which is a serious crime!"

Redal didn't care. He picked up the opponent's sword and stabbed forward, cutting into the opponent's shoulder armor like he did to Lei Sen before, seriously injuring one of his arms.

Feridon screamed and quickly retreated, trying to create some distance, but was forcefully followed by Redal.

Rydar raised his right leg and stomped heavily on the opponent's chest, causing the armor to dent instantly! The huge force kicked Feridon and plowed him more than ten meters away on the ground. Under the chaotic impact, his helmet fell off, and he was in a very embarrassed state.

"No, no, no, you can't kill me!"

Feridon panicked. He wanted to stand up, but his body was no longer under his control, especially his injured left arm, which was completely numb and he had no strength. It was impossible for him to fight with Redal now.

"I am a knight of the Sean Territory. I am a noble and have the right to be immune from death!"

"As long as you don't kill me, I can pay a ransom to you, to Baron Ronin!"

Redal chuckled. Baron Leisen was almost dead. If all went well, the entire Territory of Sen would belong to Ronin.

How could Feridon have the assets to pay the ransom by then? However, Riedal still had no intention of killing him directly. After all, Feridon was a high-ranking knight, and how to deal with him was still up to Ronin to decide.

"Drop your weapons and take off your armor."

Rydar's voice was cold. "If you want to survive, lie face down on the ground."

Feridon endured the severe pain and discomfort and hurriedly did as he was told. There was no point in resisting further in this situation.

He is very regretful now.

If he had been able to resist the accumulated anger and choose to hold on to the Black Collar Tribe's stronghold, the situation now would definitely not be like this.

He could completely rely on the Black Collar Tribe's fortifications and geographical advantages to keep Redal and others out.

But there is no medicine for regret in this world. The ending was doomed from the moment he led his men out of the mountain village.

With Feridon's surrender, this wilderness encounter gradually came to an end.

Rydal scanned the battlefield.

The battle lasted only three to five minutes, but the casualties were considerable. Although most of them were from the Sean Territory, there were also casualties in Shanlin Town.

Fortunately, Elrond was there, and the healing light was always on, greatly reducing casualties.

"Tie up those who surrender, and Baburin and Horn will count the casualties."

Soon, the casualties of our side were counted.

In this battle, no one from the Hillwood Knights was killed, only Dandy was slightly injured, but he was fine after treatment.

In addition to the extraordinary people, one cavalryman was killed, two infantrymen were killed, and twelve others were injured, eight of them slightly injured.

This time, the Black Collar Tribe sent out eight knights and twenty-four cavalrymen, a total of thirty-two people.

In the previous battle, six cavalrymen were directly shot to death by arrows, two knights and eight cavalrymen were killed in the subsequent battles, including the Knight Unai who was knocked off his horse, and another ten were seriously injured, with more than half of them dead or wounded.

Rydar frowned, took a deep breath, and said, "Remember their names. When the war is over, bring their bodies back to Huitu Village for burial. When the adults come back, pay them compensation."

In fact, this record is already very good.

"Everyone rest here. We will attack the Black Collar Tribe stronghold in ten minutes!"

Rydar glanced at Feridon on the ground and said, "If you don't want to die, behave yourself later."

Feridon trembled all over. He didn't expect that it was not enough for Redar to capture them, but he also wanted to attack the Black Collar Tribe! "Invading the territory of other nobles, even if Ronin is from the Wushan family, the laws of the kingdom do not allow it! As his follower knight, are you crazy?"

In fact, actively attacking the sphere of influence of other nobles is indeed a serious crime, and if not handled properly, the title and territory may be deprived.

But Redal had confidence in Ronin's actions in Wushan Castle, and he only had to do his duty.

"Be quiet!"

Ridal tapped the other person's face with his sword, and the cold touch made the other person quiet down instantly.

"The Thane family is finished, understand?"

Finished?

What does that mean? Feridon couldn't understand. Baron Leisen went to Wushan Castle to celebrate his birthday. How could it end for no reason?

Moreover, even if a noble family were to fall, it would not happen so quickly unless a serious crime was exposed.

Thinking of this, Feridon's eyes widened, his heart pounding, "Could it be..."

If the assassination was really exposed, then Lei Sen's trip to Wushan Fort would be like a sheep walking into a tiger's den.

"No way?"

Feridon's face turned extremely ugly. This was more painful than killing him.

Obviously, Redal would not answer the other party's doubts. After a short rest, he left a few knights and guards to guard the surrendered and the wounded, while he and others escorted Feridon to the Black Collar Tribe.

This time, almost all of Feridon's troops came out. There was no professional knight in the Black Collar Tribe's stronghold. Only the infantry and archers belonging to the knight squad were left behind.

However, under the intimidation and coercion of Redar, Feridon had to come forward to call out to the remaining personnel, using persuasion and threats to make them surrender.

The guards and archers initially resisted, but with Feridon's shouts, they lost the will to resist. One after another, they laid down their weapons and opened the gate of the stronghold.

Redal led the cavalry and infantry into the mountain stronghold, quickly disarmed the enemy's infantry and archers, and firmly controlled them.

In this attack, except for two guards who were accidentally shot by the first wave of arrows, the rest of the people were not hurt.

The reason why it went so smoothly was mainly because there was no backbone here and no effective resistance could be formed.

If Joffrey was there, or if Fenris had not been transferred to Thane to recuperate but stayed in the Black Collar Tribe, it would not be so easy for Redal to capture this place.

These two people are likely to refuse Feridon's order and take the remaining troops to resist relying on the stronghold's fortifications.

From this we can see that in a war, unless you feel that there is absolutely no risk of failure, there must be someone in the base camp who is prestigious enough to command the defenders.

Take Shanlin Town for example. Although there are only two extraordinary people left, David and Irene, they are both people who are deeply trusted by the lord.

In addition, there is Chahar, the castle steward who has followed the lord for a long time, and Wilson, the political officer of Shanlin Town.

With them around, the guards staying in the castle would never allow anyone to open the gate of the Hillwood Castle with just a few scoldings or threats.

"We have won a great victory in this battle. We have lived up to Lord Roning's trust."

Riding on his horse, Ridar looked around at the captives, as well as the extraordinary people and soldiers of Shanlin Town. "But things are not over yet. Baburin, you are responsible for leading the people to control all these captives."

"yes!"

"Horn, you will be responsible for leading the guards to announce Lord Ronin's kindness and let the people of the Black Collar Tribe know that as long as they don't resist, we will not harm them, nor will we seize any of their supplies."

"Praise the Lord's kindness!" Horn bowed and responded.

"Elrond, please continue to treat the wounded."

Rydar dismounted and said, "Jenny, it is up to you to complete the census of the Black Collar Tribe."

"At your service," said Jenny.

As things were arranged one by one, Redal believed that they could completely take over the Black Collar Tribe before Roning returned to Shanlin Town.

(End of this chapter)