The total number of Nolan City's mobilized troops is about 20,000, of which 10,000 are truly elite troops, and the rest are at most recruits. However, they are interspersed in the army at a one-to-one ratio, and are also rapidly improving the recruits' combat experience.
Lensoget is just a kingdom, and its military strength is not very strong. Even though it is an important town at the gateway, the permanent army is only a little over 10,000.
But in the past, even if there were only 10,000 defenders, it would be wishful thinking to capture the city built on the mountain and blocking the road without five to ten times the number of troops.
In front of the Kinnet Canyon, after careful reconnaissance by scout cavalry and confirmation that there was no ambush, the entire army crossed the narrow canyon and reached a remote mountain pass.
"My lord, we will see Dietyan Pass for half a day after we pass the mountain pass... I really, really can't go with you anymore! Please give me freedom!!"
While the army was resting, the guide came to Heno and Brantei and begged Heno to let him go again in a crying voice.
Heno is observing the surrounding mountains.
There were no animals howling or flying birds here. Everything was eerily quiet. If they hadn't sent out scouts again and again to confirm that there was no ambush, they would not have dared to pass through that canyon.
As if he knew what his father was thinking, Blantai took a sip of the water in the water bag and said:
"They are fleeing from the disaster. The animals around them are fleeing from the disaster, including wild beasts, birds, reptiles... all of them. I have seen similar records in a book. Wild beasts and birds can sense terrible disasters, and many of them often start fleeing in advance."
The soldiers around him also drank water or ate some bread in silence to replenish their energy, and only thought of begging incessantly.
Heno nodded to Blantai.
"It seems you are right!"
Then he turned to face the guide.
"Mr. Dingman, your work is over. We already have a sufficiently detailed map for the road ahead. As for the remaining reward, do you want money or food?"
The guide stood up from his kneeling position in surprise.
"Food!! I want food!! Sir! Give me another camel and horse if possible!!"
"Okay, I'll make the arrangements. These things will be delivered safely to your family."
Heno nodded and waved his hand to indicate that he could leave.
"Thank you, thank you, thank you sir!! Thank you!!!"
The guide bowed with gratitude and slowly backed away. However, what the nobleman said just now was a bit strange. Perhaps it was a problem with the spoken language of the Qinggele Empire.
Blantai watched the guide disappear from sight along with the guards.
"Father, actually we..."
"I know what you want to say, but my son, please remember that the eyes staring at us will not allow us to make any mistakes!"
Heno squinted his eyes and looked in the direction of Guancheng, and continued:
"Others would do anything for their families, and so would I!"
With a sigh, Blantai didn't continue.
More than half an hour later, the army set out. Two royal guards led a camel horse loaded with food and returned along the way they came.
The excellent load-bearing capacity of camels and horses allows them to carry a full load of food.
However, there was no sign of the guide.
…
It was noon and the city of Dietyan Pass was crowded with people.
The large number of refugees crowding in this place to escape to the heart of the empire caused headaches for the garrison troops, who had already received intelligence about the invasion of the Qinggele Empire.
But in this situation, it is extremely difficult to put up a defense. The number of victims is twenty to thirty times that of the army, and more are constantly gathering, unless they can close the city gates to prevent people from passing through.
Such an order was not given casually, and the general guarding the city had to continuously send out scouts in order to prepare for defense in time at the critical moment.
But it was obvious that he overestimated the scouts of Dietyanguan City. Nolan City's exclusive explorers were best at mountain warfare and exploration. After being recruited as soldiers, they were obviously much better than the scouts of Dietyanguan City.
So when the refugees on the periphery started to riot in the afternoon, it was already too late.
“Boom boom boom…”
The sound of horse hooves could be heard, and Heno, as a powerful enlightener, took the lead and shouted loudly.
"Charge! Charge straight in through the city gate! The first person to enter the city will be awarded the title of knight!"
“Drink!” “Ha!”
…
The cavalry was in front and the infantry was behind, driving the victims aside. Some of them just hacked and killed anyone who blocked their way, thus scaring the victims in front of them to give way or flee directly towards the city gate.
At the city gate, dozens of soldiers were desperately pushing the crowd out. It was impossible to get all the victims in.
“Pile!!!” “Push harder!!!”
"No!!" "Don't close the door!!!"
“Ah!!!” “Push faster!!!” “They are coming to attack!!”
"Let us in!!" "We will die outside!!"
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way! No one can escape once the city is breached! Get out of the way of the city gate!"
…
There was chaos at the city gate. The panicked victims blocked the entrance to the city. There was no room for the garrison to close the gate. Only the bows and arrows on the city wall could slightly stop the invaders.
However, due to the large number of disaster victims mixed in, the soldiers were cautious.
As the Qinggele Empire's army approached, the place was quickly dyed red.
The sound of weapons clashing, the screams of dying people, the shouts of fear and excitement from soldiers, the neighing of war horses...
The fighting and chaos in front of the city gate continued.
Although there is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the attack is still difficult. The large number of disaster victims are not only a burden to the enemy, but also have a significant impact on their own side. There is also a shortage of bloody civilians who pick up weapons to help their own army resist.
Even Heno was tired from the fighting, as the will of the soldiers and civilians here was much stronger than those they had encountered before.
After about two hours, the blood-stained soldiers discovered that the energy level around them was continuously decreasing.
It gradually got dark...
A dense "buzzing sound" seemed to vibrate the air, making everyone's ears itchy.
The fight subconsciously stopped, even Heno and Brantey couldn't help but look up at the sky like everyone else.
A black "curtain" covered the sky and gradually moved from behind, covering the light of the Sun Star.
The sound of "buzz buzz buzz..." became louder and louder.
When the sunlight has not completely disappeared, you can see that it is a whole yellow-gray area!
In the next few minutes, the city and even the entire mountain range were plunged into complete darkness.
A sense of fear permeated everyone's heart!
"This... is the yellow-gray devil..."
Blantai trembled slightly, his heart was cold and sweat was breaking out on his body. This scene was like doomsday.
But at this moment, the crystal accessory on the chest emits waves of heat that warms the body and spirit, dispelling the chill on the stiff flesh.
He subconsciously pulled the crystal accessory out of the armor and found that it was emitting a faint but absolutely conspicuous white light at the moment.
In the distance, a few inconspicuous refugees were staring blankly at the sky. The appearance of the light source made them subconsciously look in the direction of Blanty.
Then they were all stunned and subconsciously clenched their fists.
"Is this the crystal that Master Sword Saint described? I didn't expect that those who infiltrated Qinggelie would be encountered by us who are investigating the yellow-gray demon before we have any news!"
The oldest of them drew a dagger from his sleeve.
"It should be correct. This kind of treasure does not exist in our world!"
He looked at his companions around him. Even though he couldn't see their faces clearly at the moment, he knew what their expressions were.
“We must get it at all costs!!! We must definitely get it!!”
“Yes!” “Yes!!”…
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