Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 301 Targeting
Ironjaw is naturally brave and often acts aggressively when carrying out missions, making it difficult for him to keep a low profile, which makes Robin somewhat worried.

As Robin had predicted, the gatekeepers in Saint Mingsu Province were severely weakened, so they naturally wouldn't attack Robin. But things were different in the Middle-earth.

Middle-earth is the core region of this continent, where the gatekeepers are extremely powerful and vigilant.

The gatekeepers here safeguard the peace and order of the Central Plains; no disturbance can escape their notice.

Robin sat in his simple tent, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table, his brow furrowed as he pondered a solution.

We can no longer let Ironjaw and his men act without restraint; we must devise some more covert strategies for them.

He gathered several of his capable assistants, including the newly joined Bacconte.

Robin looked at everyone and said with a serious expression, "Gentlemen, we are now facing a huge threat: the Gatekeeper. We can relax a little in Saint Minsu Province, but in the Middle Kingdom, we must be more cautious. Ironjaw and his men have been too high-profile in their previous actions, which have already attracted unnecessary attention."

Ironjaw said somewhat indignantly, "My lord, our mission requires some forceful measures; otherwise, how can we achieve our goal quickly?"

Robin shook his head: "You're wrong, Ironjaw. If we get caught by the gatekeeper because of our haste, all our previous efforts will be in vain."

We must learn to plan covertly, like a snake lurking in the grass, silently approaching our prey, rather than charging recklessly like a bull.

Bacquet chimed in, "Lord Robin is right. The gatekeepers' strength is unfathomable. Once they decide to attack us, it will be difficult for us to resist."

Robin continued, "So, from now on, we need to change our strategy. Ironjaw, your team should try to avoid large-scale frontal conflicts and reduce unnecessary activity."

If action is necessary, it must be carried out in small groups and in secrecy. We must make the gatekeepers believe that Middle-earth is as peaceful as ever, with nothing out of the ordinary.

Although Ironjaw was still somewhat reluctant, he knew that Robin's words were for the sake of the whole plan, so he nodded and replied, "Yes, sir, I understand."

Robin then looked at the others: "Everyone must be careful and pay close attention to our surroundings. We must not only complete our own tasks, but also remain vigilant about the gatekeeper's movements. If you notice anything suspicious, report it to me immediately."

The crowd responded in unison, "Yes, sir."

After the meeting, Robin sat alone in his tent, his worries not completely gone.

Even with new strategies, it's not easy to completely avoid the goalkeeper's line of sight.

With the help of the Ghost General, Iron Jaw broke up into smaller groups and integrated into a local bandit gang. He then took over the gang's operations and began to act under its name.

Ironjaw and his men infiltrated the thief gang silently. Disguised as ordinary thieves, they gradually figured out the gang's internal structure and personnel.

On a dark and stormy night, Iron Jaw suddenly launched a mutiny and quickly took control of the core members of the thief gang. The original thieves, seeing the strength of Iron Jaw and his men, dared not resist and could only obediently follow Iron Jaw's orders.

From then on, this band of thieves became a cover for Ironjaw in the Middle-earth, allowing him to use the band's name to do things that were shady but beneficial to their plans.

Ghost General and Andisu each formed a mercenary group to participate in the war in Middle-earth. Ghost General's mercenary group was called the "Shadow Mercenary Group." They were skilled in night combat and won many victories on the battlefield with their flexible tactics and powerful fighting strength.

Andysu's mercenary group is called the "Swift Wind Mercenary Group." This mercenary group is known for its speed and can often launch attacks when the enemy does not expect them.

However, after each of the latter two participated in a war, the lords of the region would inevitably be attacked by bandit groups.

This was part of Robin's meticulously planned scheme. The Ghost General and Andisu's mercenary group demonstrated their formidable strength in the war, making the various lords dependent on them. However, after each war, attacks by the bandit group would follow one after another.

The lords were busy with post-war reconstruction and defense and had no idea they would suffer such a double blow.

This not only led to the continuous plundering of the lords' resources, but also made them extremely worried about the security of their territories, further disrupting the situation in Middle-earth.

The lords who were attacked began to suspect each other, wondering if they had offended some power with one of their decisions in the war, or if there was an insider colluding with the bandit gang.

As a result, the relationships between the various lords became tense, and the already complex situation in the Middle-earth became even more unpredictable.

Robin observed everything from the shadows, and seeing his plan proceeding smoothly, a slight smile crept onto his lips.

If this continues, the power structure of the Central Plains will be completely disrupted, and he can find more opportunities in this chaos to expand his sphere of influence and gradually achieve his ultimate goal.

Robin knew that such frequent activities would inevitably attract more attention, especially from the gatekeepers hiding in the shadows.

He must be more careful to ensure that his plans are not exposed to the goalkeeper too early.

In fact, the gatekeeper had already noticed something amiss here, and of course, the Wizard Council had assisted in all of this.

The Wizarding Council has always been like a pair of eyes on this continent, closely monitoring the movements in various places.

They were very familiar with Robin's style and methods, and knew that his plans were often hidden behind seemingly ordinary events, and that once successfully implemented, they would cause huge changes.

Therefore, when any unusual or unusual events occur in the Central Plains, or when events occur too frequently, they will report them to the gatekeeper.

The members of the Wizarding Council adhered to the principle of "better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free." They believed that even if some events were normal coincidences, they could not let go of any suspicious circumstances.

They feared that if a dangerous figure like Robin were allowed to run rampant in Middle-earth due to momentary negligence, it would bring immeasurable disaster to the entire continent.

With this attitude in mind, the gatekeeper decided to send someone to investigate.

The gatekeepers' messengers were all rigorously selected; they possessed not only formidable strength but also keen insight. Upon receiving their mission, these messengers silently set off towards the Central Plains.

Accompanying the gatekeeper messenger were three first-ring wizards.

(End of this chapter)