“Unless we have a unit capable of aerial reconnaissance!” Elsie remarked casually.
“That’s a shame!” Parker sighed. “We don’t have any flying races here… um… um!?”
Before Parker could finish speaking, he noticed that everyone was looking at him strangely!
“!” The eagle in Parker’s arms silently raised its head, and for some reason, a chill ran through its heart.
...
"唳————"
The eagle soars into the clouds, overlooking everything in the wilderness, its eagle eyes capturing everything on the ground.
Each time a cluster of dark figures was spotted on the ground, a sharp shriek would be heard, and Parker would immediately mark the enemy's ambush location on the map.
Unfortunately, those lying in ambush were helpless against Gao Fei; their marksmanship was insufficient to shoot down the agile eagle.
"My lord, the enemy's ambush points have been clearly marked." Puck handed the marked map to Elsie.
Windsor also leaned over to look.
At this moment, the path that everyone must take is already full of ambushing enemies, and without Yu Ying's assistance, they would never have been able to discover them.
Even if Elsie were trapped in this encirclement, without the power of the Scourge... it seems she could only escape alone.
The ambush locations are mostly in forests, river channels, and high cliff areas, making them very treacherous.
"Huh? Did they only gather here to ambush us?" Windsor noticed the flaw.
On the map, most of the enemy forces were deployed along the only route to Shadow City. Where did they get so many troops?
All the black dots were concentrated directly in front, while the area around Shadow City was undefended.
"Interesting. So, they sent the rear sentry tower troops to the front, then... we can flank them?" Dongshan Hong speculated.
It's too early to attack the city, but capturing the watchtowers would be a good idea, allowing them to watch the other teams fight it out.
"Prepare to take a detour." El looked around; the other students' groups had already received Noah's message.
But they still decided to advance head-on, as if they believed they could win once they knew where the enemy was lying in ambush!
"Let's go!" Connor spurred his horse and led his troops forward.
The target is... the watchtower behind Shadow City!
...
The winds from the North were exceptionally strong, and the knights braved the cold wind and rain to continue their journey towards their destination... Hopefully, they had stocked up on winter clothing in advance.
The vast expanse of white dew had frozen into ice on the withered grass, and the soldiers shivered with every step they took, but ultimately they had to obey military discipline and continue their advance.
They should perhaps be thankful that their lord was wise enough not to lead them to their deaths head-on; they can't imagine what the other trainee teams are going through now.
At this moment, another strong gust of wind swept in from the north, and this time it was exceptionally powerful!
"Wait! I noticed something was off about you a while ago! Don't stare under your skirt, Fatty!" Elsie swept the pop-up window under her skirt away with her leg.
Hey!
Ignore the narration; after several days of travel, they finally arrived at the north gate of Shadow City.
The knights immediately chose a location to set up a temporary camp, and they began to plan how to capture the watchtower.
There are three watchtowers near the north gate of Shadow City, and even at full strength, they only have 150 men, far from enough to withstand the combined forces of Elsie and Windsor.
"Let me make this clear first! I don't intend to get involved in the fighting!" Windsor smiled, tilting her head.
It seems she's prepared to be a holdout at the camp. Why does she give off a "loafer" vibe?
This guy is clearly a slacker!
"Well, you can't say that. After all, they sponsored a hundred soldiers..." Elsie waved her hand and said.
【？】
Which side are you on?
"Aha!"
Don't act like an ahaha monster at this time!
...
The supplies in the wagons had been unloaded, and the tents were finally set up before nightfall. The nearest watchtower was still quite a distance away, so there would be no problem even if a fire was lit.
The eagle had already perched on a giant tree, ready to alert the people on the ground should it spot an enemy.
Although there were quite a few horses for transporting the wagons, and they could easily be given to soldiers or knights to ride, Connor did not recommend doing so.
These horses are of extremely poor quality; they are merely low-grade load-bearing horses, not true warhorses. To use them as mounts is simply insane.
"Gentlemen! A snap meeting!" Connor called the knights together around the campfire to discuss tomorrow's plans.
With Shadow City focused on the other students at the South Gate, this is their chance to probe the watchtower!
Elsie doesn't need to work so hard; most things can be left to the knights, even though they aren't like those described in my previous life who can fight and farm...
The world is quite lenient in its system of bestowing titles, but it doesn't do so arbitrarily, because every action of the recipients reflects on the face of their lord.
Unless you're shameless...
"Great addition! You're truly exceptional!"
But even so, it varies from person to person, and they still know a lot!
Indeed, it's like...
[The fire Connor lit, the tent Dongshan Hong set up, Yin Lang's whole stadium of 'ah-ha', David's firewood, Trisna's soup, Parker's... never mind.]
"Achoo—" Parker, standing by the campfire, wrapped his coat tighter.
"Strange, why am I sneezing by the fire?"
In short, everyone has their own unique skills!
That's really great. Anyway... what a beautiful night. Elsie can go to sleep now.
If you're going to sleep, can't you go back to your own bed?
Elsie rubbed her eyes, then crawled into the blanket in the corner, not caring at all whether anyone was inside.
"Narrator, it's time to sleep..."
[You look like you're about to go to sleep! I'm almost too embarrassed to call you out on it! (gritting her teeth) Have you any self-awareness, Elsie!]
"Hey!" Elsie naturally crawled into Windsor's bed, and Windsor didn't mind at all, pulling Elsie into her arms.
"Suck—" Windsor bit Elsie's cheek, drooling.
[(Grinding teeth sound)]
Let's set aside this rebellious son who abandoned his father for now!
It's currently the last month of the year, and the northern regions are likely already covered in snow and ice; one can only imagine the breathtaking scenery there.
The knights have finished their discussion and will refer to the watchtowers they will explore later as Watchtowers 1 through 3.
[As for Dongshan Hong, he volunteered. Tomorrow at dawn, he will lead Lynn and Yinlang to attack Watchtower No. 1 first. Let's wish them good luck.]
It's worth noting that capturing the watchtower doesn't require other students to chip away at its health; any team can take it. Internal strife in this regard is the most unwise thing to do.
Therefore, the real competition was to capture the watchtower with the fewest casualties.
[In the very end...]
Elsie: "Phew~~"
【Huh? Elsie? Are you asleep?】
[No way? So fast!?]
[Tsk... Just checking...]
【(Volume x)】
【Hey!!! Elsie!!! Are you asleep!!! No!!! Huh!!! ?】
"..."
Goodnight, narrator...
【Oh……】
[Volume restored]
Goodnight, Elsie...
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