Chapter 398: The Fight of a Trapped Beast (Two in One! Please Subscribe!)
While the Idar people, led by Bruno, were busy catching snails in the forest and stuffing them into their refrigerators...
On the other hand, the situation in the interior of the empire has undergone earth-shaking changes.
Rez's night attack on the central plains was a great victory.
The tragic scene of burning camps not only caused heavy losses to the Imperial Guard Division that had just arrived at the front line, but also burned countless food and supplies, destroying the soldiers' hard-earned fighting spirit and morale.
When the soldiers saw the camps that had long been burned by fire and the corpses and wounded soldiers everywhere, the defense line that Pitzman had built with great difficulty on the central plains collapsed.
The commander of the Imperial Guard, Count Gerry Kormi, was killed in battle, and countless soldiers fled in all directions. However, the army under Rez's command pursued the enemy and removed all obstacles on the way forward with great force. In early November, they finally formed a siege on the imperial capital, St. Lawrence!
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Imperial capital,
St. Lawrence.
If you look down from the sky, the imperial capital of Saint Lawrence is undoubtedly the city with the largest population and the largest area in the central part of the empire.
Not only does it have the magnificent Norman Palace, but also numerous wizard towers, a magnificent regency parliament, and countless nobles of all sizes living on this land.
According to rough statistics from previous years, the number of people living directly in the city of St. Lawrence alone is close to 200,000.
If we add the agricultural population living around St. Lawrence, the total population of the entire imperial capital, St. Lawrence, could even reach 400,000.
Such a population size is unique even in the entire empire.
Towering city walls, fluttering flags, even under the siege of countless armies, the imperial capital of Saint Lawrence is still like a beast crawling on the land, intimidating attackers from any direction.
…
Looking at the imperial capital so close to him from afar, a very complicated emotion gradually emerged in Rez's heart.
original……
Under the instruction of Emperor Raphael Alexander, he just followed his teacher, Imperial Marshal Theodore Lawton, and commanded nearly 100,000 imperial troops to resist the invasion of the Odin people.
But what he didn't expect was that his father's sudden death plunged the entire empire into turmoil in an instant.
He was accused of "patricide" by his own brother, with Odin's cavalry burning, killing and looting in front and Pitzman eyeing him covetously from behind.
In order to negotiate peace with the Odin people, Rez had to suppress his hatred and cede a large amount of territory; in order to fight for the throne, he personally led his army south and fought a bloody battle with the Imperial Guard Division under Pitzman.
During this period, the nobles in the western part of the empire chose to stand idly by, while the Duke of Idar in the eastern part of the empire rose strongly.
So many unexpected events had happened around Rez, and so many soldiers had died, that when he thought about it now, he actually had a feeling that everything and everyone had changed.
"This... should all end..." Rez murmured.
Rez's voice was not loud, but it sounded particularly firm, and was clearly heard by dozens of generals standing behind him.
yes!
This war lasted too long, and the entire interior of the empire fell into chaos, especially the territories directly under the imperial family, which suffered great trauma.
However, Duke Idar in the eastern part of the empire and the noble group in the western part of the empire took this opportunity to gather refugees and accumulate strength...
"As long as we can conquer this fortified city, all our efforts will be rewarded."
Hearing this, Marshal Teodoro echoed.
Almost all the generals knew very well that with his overwhelming victory, Rez was on the verge of victory. It seemed that he was only one step away from ascending the throne and gaining the highest authority in this huge and ancient empire.
But even so, the generals present still remained extremely vigilant.
Because even at this point, no one dared to be sure whether there would be other variables in this protracted war.
after all……
This is the imperial capital, Saint Lawrence, the core of the entire empire! Facing the towering city walls in front of them, no one dared to let down their guard.
It is indeed the last city directly controlled by the eldest prince Pizman, but it also gathers all the soldiers and food that Pizman has mobilized from surrounding areas, making it a military fortress as solid as a copper wall and iron wall!
And...the area of this city is really too large!
It took Rez's army nearly a week to complete the siege of the city with the help of reserve troops transferred from the north.
Whether it is for Pitzman in the city or for the second prince Reiz outside the city, this will be a fierce battle, a crucial battle that determines the success or failure of the war! "We have the support of nobles from all over the country. They provide us with a large amount of food, supplies, soldiers and weapons, so..."
"The entire army will rest for one day, and we will begin the assault tomorrow. We must capture this fortified city within half a month!"
Looking at the generals surrounding him, Rez said in a deep voice.
Regarding the tactics of attacking St. Lawrence, Rez actually discussed it with Marshal Teodoro many times.
Then they finally came to a conclusion, that is... put all the soldiers on the battlefield, no matter how many lives were sacrificed, to conquer this huge city in the shortest possible time and occupy this last fortress of Pittsburgh!
because……
Rez really couldn't afford to delay! Long before his army arrived, Pitsman had plundered everything that could be used as food around St. Lawrence.
And this also means that...
There are countless food and fodder in the city of St. Lawrence.
If the food reserves that St. Lawrence already has are added, Pittsman can hold out for at least three months!
Three months is a really long time because it’s already the beginning of November!
If the city cannot be captured before the arrival of winter, then unless the siege is lifted, the army under Rez will have to spend the harsh winter in the wilderness.
The clothes and daily supplies that the soldiers need...
The amount of food and money required for this war will continue to increase until it reaches an astronomical figure that is unacceptable!
Such a loss would be something Rez could not bear!
And the longer it takes, the greater the chances of accidents happening along the way, including the Odins, the western nobles, the Idars, and even the Basel people in the far south...
These are all variables that Rez needs to consider.
So... Rez only has one choice, and that is to attack by force.
Only by taking the city in the shortest possible time can he end this protracted fight for the throne and bring peace back to this land that has been ravaged by war for so long!
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St. Lawrence, in the city.
The spacious streets were deserted. The cool breeze blew through the empty streets, blowing up withered yellow leaves and dust, piling them up at the corners of the walls.
The shops on both sides of the street were closed because no one was in the mood to stay open with war coming.
Looking around, on the entire street, the only people who were patrolling the street with unsuitable weapons and taking turns on duty at the street corners were the young and strong men who were temporarily organized.
Perhaps the day before, they were just an ordinary farmer, an ordinary trader, a father, or a son.
But now…
The Royal Guards organized them into a temporary conscripted soldier.
They were afraid of the coming war, but had no choice but to take up weapons that were not suitable for them.
Because… to obey may lead to death, but to disobey will certainly lead to death.
The vast majority of civilians hid in their flimsy houses. They gathered the last bit of food in their homes and trembled as they looked at the towering city walls not far away.
They are civilians, but they are not fools.
The civilians knew clearly what kind of stalemate war would come to this city.
A lot of people will die...
However, they had no choice but to endure it silently.
This time...
Civilians are not the only ones worried about the coming war.
The nobles living in this city finally received equal treatment for the first time.
As early as the moment when Pittsman officially declared martial law in the entire city, the imperial capital of St. Lawrence, this giant city standing in the center of the continent, has been shrouded in the shadow of war.
Those nobles who were planning to leave but had not yet left St. Lawrence were surprised to find that... they could no longer leave.
For the first time, Pizman treated the nobles equally. They were all stopped by Pizman and forbidden to leave the city that was about to fall into the quagmire of war.
Because he knew very well that once these nobles left the city alive, they would definitely turn to Rez's camp.
They would definitely provide food and troops to Rez without hesitation in order to draw a clear line between themselves and him.
so……
In order to fully control this huge city, Pittsman imposed martial law in the city.
Unless allowed, no one, including nobles, could easily step out of their own room.
Under Pitzman's tough demands, the Royal Guards, who directly obeyed the royal family, were assigned to each city gate to ensure that Pitzman's orders were executed accurately.
But even so... the situation in the city is still gradually deteriorating.
People are in panic and prices are soaring.
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The next day.
Currie Street.
Freddy Monk was dressed in a rag-and-short civilian outfit. He looked around for a while, making sure that no one else was spying, then he slipped into an inconspicuous tavern on the side of the street.
"Yusef! Bring me a glass of ale! And don't keep giving me that inferior stuff!"
Seeing that there was no one in the pub, Freddy Monk simply took off his old felt hat and said breathlessly.
The interior decoration of the tavern is very simple, no different from other taverns in the city.
There was a simple wooden bar and behind it was a dirty cupboard filled with a lot of opened and low-quality liquor, which was quite turbid in color.
The space is not big, and there are several long wooden tables that are very roughly made and have a lot of stains on them.
Even the stools on the side were crooked and unstable. Some were missing a leg, and some had only half a backrest.
The nobles felt it was an insult to look at places like this for even a second. Even ordinary merchants and mercenaries did not come back. Only the common people living nearby would occasionally come here to buy some of the lowest quality beer.
"How's the investigation going? What's the situation outside?"
The owner of the tavern, Yousef, opened the cupboard, took out a half-drunk bottle of wine, poured a full glass for the visitor, and said, "This city has been surrounded, and this is the only one left. Drink it if you want."
Freddy Monk was not picky. He raised his glass and drank it down in one gulp. Then he said, "It doesn't look like a good wine. It tastes weird. Vodka really suits me better."
"Look at your behavior... There is no such good thing in this place."
"The city is in chaos, and prices have skyrocketed several times. Pitsman did get a lot of food, but he has too few soldiers available."
After a glass of wine, Freddy Monk finally spoke seriously.
"How long do you think Pittsman can hold out?"
"If we're optimistic... maybe a week?"
“So short?”
Yusef couldn't help but frown slightly.
"Although the name of the Royal Guards sounds impressive, they have rarely been on the battlefield. Even if they have the best weapons they can offer, they are just for show."
"As for those temporarily recruited militiamen... I feel that it would be difficult for them to defend for a week. You know, although the army under Rez's command cannot be compared with the army of our Idar Principality, it has been tempered by war after all."
Hearing this, the tavern fell into silence.
After a long while, Yusef spoke first: "During this period of time, the city gates are under close surveillance and it is difficult to send out news. The higher-ups want us to stay hidden for a while and put aside the matter of gathering information. You should control your subordinates and ensure your own safety first."
Freddy Monk nodded and said in a deep voice, "I understand the truth, but there is one thing. I don't know why, but I always feel that something is not right... So after thinking it over, I still want to tell you something."
"What?" Yusef asked in confusion.
"Before, you always asked me to keep an eye on the church. Just this morning, the people stationed near the church sent me news that people from the Church of Light have entered the palace again!"
The agents of the Idar CIA are all aware that there is something fishy going on in the Church of Light, so the church is also a key target of the CIA.
Yusef groaned for a moment before continuing, "The church can continue to keep an eye on them, but everyone else needs to lie low and wait for what happens next..."
Before he finished speaking,
There seemed to be a sound of a house collapsing outside the house.
"This is the sound of rocks thrown by the catapult hitting the house. It seems that the army outside is about to start the attack..."
(End of this chapter)
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