Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 293 Winning over
The officers listened to Robin's words and fell into deep thought. They considered the feasibility of what Robin had said and weighed the pros and cons. After a while, the pockmarked knight nodded and said, "Lord Robin, your idea is very appealing. But it is a very dangerous matter. If Sylvain finds out, we will all be executed."

Robin said seriously, "Therefore, we must be very careful. This matter can only be known by us and must not be leaked. We must develop a strong enough force before Sylvain finds out, so that he will not dare to easily attack us."

The officers looked at each other and saw determination in each other's eyes.

It's a gamble, but if they succeed, they will change their destiny.

They were well aware of the difficulty for those of them, who came from humble backgrounds, to transcend class barriers.

Finally, they all nodded, indicating their willingness to follow Robin and carry out the plan together.

Robin looked at them, his heart filled with satisfaction.

These guys aren't at least hopelessly stupid.

So he began to organize training for the slave soldiers, using these superior weapons and equipment to teach them new combat skills and tactics.

During the training, Robin noticed that these slave soldiers were progressing very quickly.

They longed to change their destiny, and this longing transformed into a powerful driving force.

After a period of training, the slave soldiers' combat capabilities have been significantly improved.

Meanwhile, at the fortress, Sylvain was busy deploying his elite troops.

He was completely unaware that Robin was quietly developing his power in what he considered the most dangerous area, and was about to become a force to be reckoned with.

Late at night, Robin left the camp alone.

Like a ghost, he moved through the darkness, avoiding all the sentries, and arrived at the agreed location silently.

Robin sat down by a campfire, and soon, Ironjaw and Will appeared in front of him at the same time.

Their appearance was like that of ghosts, without making a sound.

Ironjaw's tall figure appeared even more imposing in the firelight, while Will remained shrouded in an aura of mystery.

"My lord!" The two bowed respectfully to Robin.

Robin waved his hand, gesturing for the two to sit down.

"How many people do you have now?" Robin's voice was soft, but it was clearly audible in the quiet of the night.

Ironjaw spoke first, replying, "My lord, after this period of recruitment and training, my rangers have expanded to two hundred men. Although the number is still not large, they are all carefully selected elites, and even the worst among them are experienced high-ranking knight apprentices."

Will continued, "The forces I've been secretly cultivating are not to be underestimated either; there are about fifty knights. They are skilled in various combat techniques, including assassination and raids, and are ready to serve their lord at any time."

Robin nodded in agreement. He was calculating in his mind that although these men weren't many, if used properly, they could play a crucial role in the situation. He looked at the two men and said, "Very good. However, we cannot reveal our strength yet. Sylvain remains highly wary of us, and other powers in Middle-earth are also watching the situation here."

Ironjaw frowned and said, "My lord, but if we keep hiding our strength, it will be difficult to make substantial progress in this war. Those nobles won't let us grow stronger so easily." Robin smiled slightly: "I know. What we need to do now is wait for the right opportunity. For now, we can secretly create some minor troubles for Sylvain, so that he has no time to focus on our true purpose."

Meanwhile, I'm also developing my own power among the slave soldiers. Once both sides are strong enough, we can begin implementing our plan.

Will asked, "My lord, how are things going with the slave soldiers?"

Robin replied, "We already have a group of loyal slave officers willing to follow me, and we have also received a considerable amount of food and weapons. Given some more time, I can train the slaves into a force to be reckoned with."

After hearing Robin's words, Ironjaw and Will admired her even more.

“The purpose of my summoning you here this time is very simple: to attack Baron Clyde’s territory. Since I am the closest, I will definitely go to reinforce it, so you only have twenty minutes.” After Robin finished speaking, he took out a defense map. “When Sylvain gets the news, he will definitely mobilize his entire army to surround and annihilate you. At that time, there will be gaps in the defense here, and you can take the opportunity to enter the country.”

Robin's plan was like a meticulously planned game of chess, with every move calculated perfectly.

Ironjaw and Will's eyes lit up; they instantly understood Robin's intention.

This is a brilliant plan that can both strike at the enemy and create an excellent opportunity for ourselves.

Ironjaw said excitedly, "My lord, this plan is brilliant. Although Baron Rik's territory has some defensive capabilities, our surprise attack will throw them into chaos within twenty minutes."

Will nodded in agreement: "Moreover, once Sylvain learns that Baron Rijk's territory has been attacked, he will surely mobilize all his forces to go to its rescue."

He is determined to maintain his prestige and rule in this region and will absolutely not tolerate such a thing happening. This would create a loophole in the border defenses, allowing us to infiltrate the Central Plains.”

Seeing their fighting spirit, Robin continued, "Be careful, this attack is mainly to create chaos and draw Sylvan's attention. Don't linger. Once the twenty minutes are up, or Sylvan's reinforcements arrive, you must retreat immediately."

Iron Jaw patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry, my lord, we know what's important. We will act according to the plan and will not lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of small gains."

Will also said, "My lord, we have been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. This time, we will definitely succeed."

Robin nodded in satisfaction: "Alright, you can go and prepare now. We'll begin our operation three nights from now."

Ironjaw and Will stood up, bowed respectfully to Robin, and then quickly disappeared into the darkness.

Robin watched them leave, silently praying that the plan would go smoothly.

This is an adventure, but in this unpredictable battlefield, only those who dare to take risks can reap greater benefits.

"Hopefully we can get enough supplies this time," Robin muttered to himself.

He now commands over a thousand men, and their daily needs for food, drink, and sanitation are considerable.

Ironjaw and his men were responsible for conquering territory, while he was responsible for scraping the land clean.

(End of this chapter)