Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 284 Defeat
Seeing this change in William, Robin nodded inwardly.

William is developing in the direction he desires, and if this continues, he will one day become a hero capable of leading a serf uprising.

At the same time, he also closely monitored the relationships among the slave soldiers to ensure that the oppression did not exceed William's tolerance, lest it backfire.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye, during which time something shocking happened that stunned the kingdom.

The whole kingdom was abuzz with the news, and people were talking about it everywhere.

The combined forces of the Bauhinia Organization and the Knights Guild dealt a heavy blow to the Central Plains army, which was undoubtedly a confrontation with a huge disparity in strength.

The Middle-earth army has always held an important position in the kingdom thanks to its strong military force and numerous skilled warriors.

However, the alliance between the Bauhinia Organization and the Knights' Guild disrupted this balance.

They successfully defeated a second-tier Royal Knight.

The fall of this second-tier Order Knight was a huge blow to the royal family's reputation and also dealt a severe blow to the morale of the Central Plains army.

All of this is thanks to the secret breakthrough, the unassuming Odom.

Odom has always been a renowned powerhouse in the Knights Guild, and with the fall of Leo, he has been the guild's main source of strength most of the time.

Therefore, his strength could not be hidden at all, and no one expected that he would unleash such amazing power this time.

He joined forces with Lady Elsa to block Prince Moben of the royal family. Prince Moben was also a very important figure in the royal family, possessing not only strong political influence but also considerable personal strength.

Lady Aisha was also a powerful wizard. She and Odom worked together seamlessly, and it was clear that they had been planning this for a long time.

Their battle was fierce and brutal, with magical light and sparks from clashing swords illuminating the sky.

Under their combined attack, Prince Moben was caught in a fierce battle. Although he fought hard, the allied forces eventually found a weakness, which led to the fall of the second-tier Order Knight and triggered this major event that shocked the kingdom.

The impact of this event spread rapidly, and the power structure of the kingdom began to undergo subtle changes.

All factions are re-examining their positions and strategies, while ordinary people are worried about whether the war will escalate further and whether their lives will be more significantly affected.

In Nisan village, Robin was also closely monitoring the situation, knowing that it could accelerate his plans for a serf revolt.

Robin realized that the kingdom's instability would distract the nobles and potentially loosen their control over the serfs in their territories. This presented him with an excellent opportunity.

At the same time, the southern and northern borders also took advantage of the situation to launch a large-scale offensive, driving the Central Plains army that had originally invaded back to Central Plains.

The army from the south surged forth like a raging tide, riding tall horses, brandishing sharp weapons, and shouting battle cries that shook the heavens and the earth.

The warriors of the North were not to be outdone. Clad in heavy armor and wielding giant axes and spears, they pressed down on the Central Plains army with overwhelming force.

The Central Plains army, attacked from both sides, suffered repeated defeats and was eventually driven back to the Central Plains.

This war seems to have returned to square one, but the royal family has lost a powerful figure of order and sixteen legendary experts, disrupting the balance of high-level combat power between the two sides.

This loss is enormous for the royal family.

The role of powerful figures and legendary experts in war cannot be underestimated; they possess formidable combat strength and strategic command capabilities. Losing these high-level warriors will place the royal family at a relative disadvantage in future power struggles and military confrontations.

Robin, in Nisan Village, analyzed the situation, thinking, "With the royal family's power weakened, the nobles may panic or fight amongst themselves for power."

This could lead to even more brutal oppression of serfs, but it would also fuel their rebellious sentiments.

I must expedite the plan and find the best opportunity for an uprising amidst this chaos.

Robin began to train the slave soldiers more actively, applying the strategies and tactics he learned from the war situation to his training.

He also frequently discussed and adjusted the details of the uprising plan with Fengling, Guijiang, and others.

Meanwhile, in the village, the serfs also vaguely sensed the change in the situation. Although they were not yet clear about the specifics of the war outside, they could sense from the tense atmosphere among Robin and the others that something big might be about to happen.

William and the other slave soldiers also became more diligent, eager to win a better future for themselves and other serfs in the coming changes.

Just as Robin had predicted, a new round of conscription began after the Middle-earth army suffered a crushing defeat.

The entire kingdom was shrouded in the shadow of war, and all territories received orders to conscript soldiers, including Nisan Village.

To avoid going to war, Sheriff Willie submitted the names of Robin and his wife to the lord.

He had a plan in mind. He felt that the Robin couple seemed to be quite capable. By reporting their names, he could both please the lord and keep himself away from the dangers of war.

He then sent the village's newly trained hundred slave soldiers and Robin's twenty slave soldiers to the front lines.

Upon hearing this news, the slave soldiers all showed expressions of terror.

Although they had received training, they were still filled with fear when faced with real war.

After all, the village had already conscripted slave soldiers three times to participate in the war, and not a single one of them had returned.

William was among the conscripted slave soldiers, his eyes filled with resentment and worry.

He didn't want to be sent to the front lines to face a war where life and death were uncertain.

Robin sneered inwardly at Willie's actions.

He knew Willich was a cowardly and timid fellow, but he wouldn't let Willich outsmart him so easily.

Robin found Willich and calmly said, "Sir, I'm afraid what you're doing is inappropriate. My wife and I are here to assist you in maintaining the safety of the village. We are not knights under the lord's command. Do we have the right to refuse your request? Besides, my slave soldiers are not fully trained yet. Sending them to the front lines like this is just sending them to their deaths."

Willich felt a little uneasy, but still forced himself to remain calm and said, "Robin, this is the lord's order, and I have no choice. You two are so capable, you will definitely make great contributions on the front lines. As for the safety of the village, new slave soldiers will be added after the war ends."

"As long as you come back, I guarantee that you will succeed as the next sheriff of Nisan Village."

In the end, Willie still made a big promise to Robin.

After hesitating for a while, Robin nodded in agreement.

(End of this chapter)