Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 294 Attack
Back at camp, Robin began preparing for his upcoming reinforcement mission.

He summoned the loyal slave officers and explained the situation to them.

"Gentlemen, I was patrolling outside just now and found a lot of scout hoofprints. The Western Rangers may attack again, and a battle may break out."

As the closest team, we will inevitably receive reinforcement orders from Sylvain. At that time, we will certainly launch an attack, and I hope you will all cooperate with me.”

Although the slave officers had some concerns after hearing Robin's words, they all expressed their support.

Cooperating with him doesn't mean providing reinforcements, but rather avoiding the main force of the Rangers, as they would also suffer the consequences.

Meanwhile, Ironjaw and Will were also making preparations in full swing.

They selected their most elite warriors, studied the defensive layout of Baron Rikers' territory, and planned every detail of the attack.

The whole plan was like a giant gear, slowly starting to turn, about to unleash a storm three nights from now.

In this operation, Ironjaw summoned not only his own troops but also the Ghost General and Andisu's Rangers.

Ironjaw knew the importance of this mission and wanted to increase his chances of success as much as possible, ensuring that he could create enough chaos in Baron Ridge's territory within twenty minutes and escape unscathed.

When the three parties met, the Ghost General also brought three hundred newly recruited bandits.

Although these bandits were not very disciplined, they were all skilled riders, and if used properly in battle, they could play a significant role.

They possessed a wild and untamed spirit, their eyes revealing a thirst for battle and plunder.

The ghost general rode a tall black warhorse, his whole body shrouded in a black cloak, only revealing a pair of eyes that gleamed with an eerie light.

He said to Ironjaw and Andisu, "These three hundred bandits, though not very well trained, are still commendable for their courage and horsemanship. Give them some benefits and they will fight to the death."

Iron Jaw looked at the bandits and nodded: "With their addition, our strength is even greater. However, we still need to make some simple arrangements for them, so as not to let them disrupt our plans."

Andy Sue agreed: "That's right, we need to make our objectives and tactics clear to them. After all, this is a time-limited battle, and we must finish it quickly."

Ironjaw then began to deploy his forces. He divided his main force into several small squads, each responsible for attacking Baron Riggs' territory from different directions.

The Ghost General's rangers were responsible for assaulting and supporting key positions, while the three hundred bandits were positioned on the flanks, their main task being to create momentum and disrupt the enemy's defenses.

Andysu stood aside, listening carefully to Ironjaw's deployment, occasionally offering his own suggestions.

His rangers were a crossbow cavalry force, and he hoped his troops could play their greatest role in the battle.

After everything was in place, the team began to quietly approach Baron Rikers' territory.

The night was like a huge black curtain, concealing their whereabouts.

At this moment, in Baron Ridge's territory, the soldiers were patrolling and on guard duty, completely unaware of the impending danger.

The castle was brightly lit, and the baron and his nobles were enjoying a banquet, their laughter echoing throughout the castle.

The ghost general couldn't help but let out a cold laugh: "Hmph! Nobles of the Central Plains."

His voice was full of disdain.

In his view, the nobles of Middle-earth, though pampered and wealthy, were not necessarily strong in actual combat.

They ruled this land solely by virtue of their hereditary status and the land itself, often neglecting the development of their own military strength.

Iron Jaw pulled down his mask: "I'll go first." His eyes were filled with determination and eagerness. Iron Jaw chose to strike first because he wanted the greatest credit.

He has already refined the power fruit within his body and is nearing the peak of his knighthood.

A powerful force flowed through his body, and every action he took was full of power.

But he was not satisfied with this. He wanted a legendary-level power fruit, which would allow him to break through his current level and become a true powerhouse.

Under Robin's command, only by earning enough merit can one have a chance to obtain a legendary power-power fruit.

Ironjaw took the lead, leading his men in a charge towards Baron Rikers' territory.

The sound of horses' hooves echoed in the silent night sky like thunder.

The weapon in his hand gleamed coldly in the moonlight, and he charged towards the enemy's defenses like a burning meteor.

His main force followed closely behind him, their battle cries shaking the heavens and the earth.

They were well-trained and worked in perfect coordination, quickly rushing towards the castle gates of Baron Riggs' territory.

Ironjaw's goal was clear: to break through the gates and storm the castle as quickly as possible, creating maximum chaos.

Seeing that Ironjaw had launched its attack, Ghost General was not to be outdone. He shouted to his cavalry and the three hundred bandits, "Knights, follow us! Let these Central Plains nobles see our might!" With that, he led his troops forward.

The Ghost General's rangers, like a group of black phantoms, quickly dispersed and flanked Baron Rigg's territory from different directions.

They excel at fighting in the dark, using the terrain and the cover of night to stealthily approach the enemy.

The three hundred bandits followed behind like a pack of hungry wolves, howling as they went.

Although they are somewhat undisciplined, they are full of wildness and fighting spirit, and can play an unexpected role in battle.

Seeing that Ironjaw and Ghost General had already begun their operation, Andisu also commanded his rangers to join the battle.

His troops maintained a neat formation, like a sharp scalpel, precisely cutting into the weak points of the enemy's defenses.

The guards of Baron Rikers were caught off guard by this sudden attack.

They had thought the night would be peaceful as usual, but they never expected to be attacked so violently.

The guards frantically grabbed their weapons and tried to organize a defense, but their lines were quickly breached by the fierce attacks from Ironjaw and his men.

The barons and nobles inside the castle were terrified when they heard the shouts of battle outside.

Their dinner was interrupted by this sudden turn of events, and they scattered in panic.

Baron Rick's territory was in chaos, while Robin's plans were proceeding smoothly as expected.

The defenses of Rick's territory were far more devastating than the Ghost General had imagined. The Ghost General, who had expected some resistance, frowned upon seeing the scene before him.

Rick's defense system appeared complete, with high walls, numerous sentries and patrols, but in actual combat, the soldiers lacked training and command was chaotic.

Iron Jaw, which was originally intended to create chaos, suddenly revealed a cruel smile.

(End of this chapter)