Outside Watchtower No. 2, Lynn returned with three enemy soldiers who had attempted to escape.
They captured nearly ten enemy soldiers, and together with the vanguard force that had just suffered some losses, they formed a vanguard force of fifteen men.
Manlin, despite his injuries, paid homage to Trisna, seemingly as a declaration of his loyalty.
...
"He truly lived up to his loyalty."
[From the camp, five-star critic Mike... Elsie sent her evaluation: If it weren't for Manlin leading the vanguard, she would never have dared to attack the second watchtower.]
"It's 1.6!" Elsie genuinely admired the narrator's ability to use internet slang.
However, Manlin's actions were somewhat unexpected.
What? Do you really want someone to stab you in the back?
"That would be very interesting, wouldn't it?"
It is common knowledge that humans are driven by self-interest, and the benefits you offer far exceed the empty promises of the royal family.
"Compared to the royal family, they are more willing to believe the children of a particular family. The royal family is pathetic..."
Windsor: "Stare—"
"Hey! I didn't mean you!" Elsie hugged Windsor tightly.
"Elsie, what do you think of the Sia family?" Windsor suddenly asked out of the blue.
"Huh?" Elsie was caught off guard by Windsor's sudden question.
She glanced at Windsor's golden eyes and said what she thought: "That's my mother's family. To be honest, I haven't seen the Sia family give me much help."
"On the contrary, the Tilan family, which was feared by the mainlanders, provided me with a lot of help. My grandfather even sent me two loyal knights..."
"Elsie!" Windsor hugged Elsie, and she actually cried!
Elsie could feel Windsor's body trembling violently! She was crying!!
Wait! Wait! What sad thing happened? I came here following the smell! Let me see what's going on!
"Elsie, I'm sorry..." Windsor released Elsie, her eyes filled with tears. She opened her mouth as if to say something.
But after a slight hesitation, she gritted her teeth and said, "Elsie, you have to trust the Shia family. You can completely trust any member of the family, even in the shadows where you can't see them..."
"They must have paid a bloody price to pave the way for you."
"Elsie... if one day... you can't see..."
“Windsor?” Elsie tilted her head, stopped Windsor’s mouth with her finger, smiled, and shook her head as well.
[Hey! Elsie! Don't interrupt the plot now! I haven't even finished reading... (sound of something being thrown) (Narrator screams) Who threw this outline at me?! Who?!]
"I'm tired." Elsie got up and walked out of the tent.
I looked up at the sun, which was about to leave its highest point and was slowly setting from the horizon.
Even the brightest light will inevitably succumb to the alternation of day and night.
"Dusk is approaching..."
...
"Dusk has fallen!" Connor looked at the setting sun.
Dongshan Hong leaned against a big tree, and the troops that had come from Watchtower No. 2 not far away had already been reorganized.
This was a large-scale battle, and also their last battle before attacking the city!
"All troops, form ranks!" Trisna ordered the troops in the open space.
The remaining six knights' squad, totaling sixty people, stood in very neat rows.
Manlin's temporary vanguard was positioned on the far side. Although it consisted of fifteen captured soldiers, the largest contingent, their formation was very loose.
Moreover, most of them were thin and weak, their combat abilities varied, and their equipment consisted only of leather armor, iron axes, and iron swords.
Some of them had their heads down; despite being recruited by Trisna after their recent defeat, they still felt a lack of confidence.
Simply put, they were stunned by the Knights' Alliance.
"Gentlemen, this is our final battle!" Trisna addressed the crowd through her helmet.
"Our total strength is 85 men. According to intelligence, the enemy has 40 men at their No. 3 watchtower. In terms of combat strength and numbers, we are bound to win this battle! The advantage is on our side!"
Trisna pulled on the reins, and the horse let out a resounding neigh.
"Now we'll plan the tactics. We'll launch a surprise attack tonight. Manlin will lead the vanguard to capture the enemy's watchtower entrance first." Trisna pointed her sword at Manlin.
Manlin immediately knelt down and bowed his head to swear his loyalty.
“Connor and Lynn, you take your men and blockade the forces inside the checkpoint. Parker will provide assistance as needed.” Trisna pointed her sword at the three men.
"David is in charge of storming the first floor of the watchtower and capturing the gate, while Dongshan Hong and Yin Lang will work together to attack the watchtower."
Trisna's arrangements were not made on her own initiative; they were all told to her after discussions among the six knights, and she was merely here to report.
The role of playing the lord seemed somewhat superfluous, but the effect was surprisingly good.
Trisna's voice was incredibly penetrating, and the soldiers knew she wasn't their true lord, but they were happy to fight on her call.
The vanguard also felt valued, gazing at Trisna's magnificent armor and subconsciously regarding her as the perfect monarch.
This feeling was completely different from that of General Mo Yuan in Shadow City. They knew that it was just a team organized by prisoners, how could it have the conviction that a real army possessed?
"Gentlemen!" Trisna raised her longsword, drawing everyone's attention.
“Some of us may perish in the chaos, but Tiran’s glory will guide his soul into the Hall of Immortality!”
"The Saint Yarrow flower will rest in peace before his tombstone!"
"Gentlemen! May the glory of Tiran grace you!"
Puck immediately stepped forward and shouted, "Praise be to Tiran! For Princess Elsie!!!"
His actions surprised the other knights; it was just an act! Why go to such lengths?
"Praise Tiran!!!" David stepped forward, his gaze decisive!
The vanguard team members also raised their heads, their morale seemingly awakened.
Yes, at this moment they are no longer fighting as death row inmates, but as true warriors! Warriors whose names will be sung even after they die in battle!
They can be buried in a cemetery after they die, rather than in the wilderness, which is more than enough for them!
When they were just ordinary people, they could only be buried in church cemeteries after their deaths, while the higher-status hero cemeteries and family cemeteries were unimaginable.
Now, the Saint Yarrow orchids will also bloom after their deaths; there is no more beautiful legend than this.
"I will fight for you, Your Highness Elsie!" Lynn removed his hat and bowed.
Dongshan Hong and Yin Lang placed their right hands on their chests, making a salute to the Eastern Business Alliance.
Connor did not respond immediately, but stared at Trisna's longsword, or more precisely, at the Tiran family crest on it.
“For Princess Elsie,” he said softly.
"For Princess Elsie!" the soldiers cheered. "Victory is certain!!!"
At this moment... night has fallen!
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