Mage Veigar

Chapter 319: "Trick" to Open the City Gate
Shenghui City, City Lord’s Mansion.

This is the headquarters of the 27th Brigade of the Royal Army.

This brigade is composed of 6000 soldiers, equipped with a professional battalion and a mage squad, but without any aviation units. It is a standard fully-staffed brigade.

They were ordered to be stationed in Shenghui City.

In peacetime, he is responsible for the defense and security of Shenghui City. At the same time, when encountering an enemy attack, he is responsible for garrisoning the city and tying down the enemy's main force, waiting for support from the rear.

of course.

Once other satellite cities are attacked, the 27th Brigade is also obliged to send troops to support them as soon as possible.

In the brigade commander's office.

The commander of the Kingdom's 27th Brigade, Calis Saint-Antonil, met with the scout.

"Report to the brigade commander."

The scout said to Calis Saint Andoril, "There is an army of about 2000 people heading towards us from the east gate. This army is wearing our uniforms, and the soldiers look quite dull. They look like a defeated army."

"How far is this unit from us?"

“It’s probably less than 5 kilometers away.”

The scout asked, "Excuse me, Commander, should we order the east gate to be closed and allow the enemy to enter the city after the identity of the enemy is verified, or should we report the situation to the Saint Laurent headquarters?"

"unnecessary."

A trace of greed flashed in Calis's eyes: "Logically speaking, there are no enemies in the rear at this stage, but our army has a defeated troop, which can only mean that there is a large enemy troop hiding in the east of the dynasty."

"quick!"

Calis walked out of the office door and said, "Take me to the East Gate and notify the logistics department to prepare food and clean clothes. I will personally go to the East Gate to greet them. Maybe they can give me a surprise."

The war is about to enter a period of easing.

At this stage, it was becoming increasingly difficult to achieve military merits as there were no enemies in the rear. However, Calis Saint Andril was only one step away from being a brigadier general. At this time, a group of defeated soldiers suddenly visited the Holy Glory City which he was in charge of.

What does this mean?
This means there are still enemies behind us!
If he could seize this opportunity, get first-hand information from the commander of this unit, and annihilate the only remaining enemy force in the rear, then wouldn't he be able to take all the credit for the military achievement?
With this military achievement, he can be promoted to brigadier general.

So he quickly ordered the logistics department to prepare good food and wine. He wanted to get some advice from the commander of this unit that night and keep him calm so that he would not report the situation to the Shenghui City Command Center for the time being.

As for whether there is any fraud involved?

Calis Saint Antonil had never given the question any thought.

Disguising as the enemy and playing tricks on others, there was no precedent in this world, and no officer would think in this direction for something he had no idea about.

And at the end of the day.

Menno was a genuine officer of the Royal Army. Even if they could figure out that there was a trick, it would be impossible for them to find out what was wrong with this unit.

Tens of minutes later.

Calis Saint Anthony was accompanied by everyone to the East Gate.

"Stop the incoming troops."

A soldier ran forward and gestured to Vega's troops to stop, and at the same time signaled Menno, who was riding a warhorse, to come forward for a meeting alone: ​​"The brigade commander has ordered that your commander come forward for a talk."

Menno glanced at Vega behind him calmly.

Vega nodded upon seeing this, and took the initiative to step forward to support Menno, and followed Menno to the center of the two opposing armies.

Calis Saint Antonil, also accompanied by several guards, came to the open space in the middle of the two armies facing each other and asked: "Excuse me, where did your army come from and why are they in such a state?"

"The Colonel doesn't know."

Feeling Vega behind him, Menno did not hesitate: "I am the defender of Silver Pine City in the hinterland, but I was attacked by the Imperial Army half a month ago. I broke through the Taliban Mountains and came here. I am planning to report to the Saint Laurent Command Headquarters."

"Can you tell me more about the Imperial Army?"

When Calis heard the news, he became a little anxious. This military achievement was too tempting for him.

"Feel sorry."

Menno seemed to be very familiar with the procedures of the Kingdom Army. He acted out his true colors and said, "I am from the independent regiment directly under the 13th Army Group. Your Excellency probably does not have the authority to ask me to report the specific situation." "I am really sorry."

Calis laughed and said, "I have exceeded my authority. Thank you for your hard work. I have prepared delicious food and warm clothes for you in the city. Please come with me to rest for a few days before heading to Saint Laurent City."

"I am on official business and cannot stay long. Our army will be ready to leave tomorrow morning and will not cause any trouble to your army." Menno's words not only did not make Calis suspicious, but made him more convinced.

"Mr. Brigadier General, the identity has been confirmed."

The adjutant whispered something in Kallis's ear, then handed the document back to Menno himself.

This sentence completely dispelled Kallis's non-existent doubts. He was already convinced of Menno's identity and began to think about how to find out about Menno.

"All disbanded."

Calis waved his hand behind him, indicating that the 1st Regiment, which was on high alert, could be disbanded. Then he would accompany Menno's troops into Holy Light City and build relationships with them.

Kallis and Menno go hand in hand.

Following behind the two were Vega and others and Calis's guards, and behind them were the imperial troops in disguise. As for Calis's troops, they had all been disbanded and returned to their respective city defense posts.

At this time, it was still 200 meters away from the city gate.

It was possible to launch an attack at this distance, because the enemy had no time to block the city gates or build a defense line, but Veigar was not in a hurry to give orders. As a hunter, he first needed to be patient.

"Is this your Excellency's adjutant?"

As Calis approached, he suddenly noticed the short figure of Vega behind him and showed a curious expression. After all, it was not common for children to join the army. However, Vega half lowered his head at this time, so Calis could not see his face clearly.

"Yep……"

Menno subconsciously wiped the cold sweat off his forehead, but he found that it was just excessive self-awareness.

After asking this question, Calis never mentioned Veigar again, so the two sides entered the Holy Light City in a meaningless chat. In this distance of several hundred meters, Calis not only introduced the distribution of the city defense army, but also introduced the location of the headquarters. Menno couldn't stop him even if he wanted to.

If it weren't for Vega watching from behind.

Menno really wanted to say to Calis, please stop showing off, do you know who are the people behind you?
Unfortunately, this idea is destined to be unconveyed, because——

Veigar's sword had already pierced into Kalis's abdomen.

As blood dripped from the sword to the ground, Calis Saint Antonil turned his head with difficulty and finally saw Vega's face clearly. At this moment, he finally remembered who Vega was.

"You, you are..."

puff!
Before he could even finish his last sentence, Veigar's sword was drawn out and Kalis fell to the ground.

boom!
The flare was launched into the sky as the sun set.

The 2000 elite troops changed their decadent attitude and pounced on their prey like lions just waking up.

The east gate of Shenghui City has fallen.

Because Kalis had previously exposed the location of the command center, Vega ordered the Shadow Mage Squad and the Elemental Mage Squad to carry out the decapitation tactics.

But the enemy's reaction speed was not slow either.

dong dong dong-

When the warning signal sounded in the city, troops rushed towards the east gate.

They surrounded the East Gate in an instant, and a fierce frontal battle broke out between the enemy and our side. The Kingdom wanted to take back control of the East Gate, but Vega had to hold on until the main force arrived.

Therefore, a brutal war broke out.

Vega's troops were outnumbered after all, while the enemy had a brigade, so the Imperial Army was temporarily suppressed by the Kingdom Army.

But at this time, Vega's main force ten miles away had already seen the flare.

Half of the main force of the legion began to advance at full speed. As long as Vega could control the east gate until the main force arrived, there would be no suspense in this battle.

Is this difficult?

It was difficult for 2000 people to defeat a brigade, but it was easy to hold off the Kingdom Army for a few hours at the risk of annihilation of the entire army.

(End of this chapter)