Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 312 Shocking Change
Robin left the bandit headquarters to Ironjaw and Andysu, who were hanging far behind the group.

Robin knew that the bandits' headquarters had to be eliminated, otherwise they would continue to be harassed on their journey.

This route will also become the connection between Wilke's territory and the Middle Kingdom, and he absolutely will not allow any unsettling factors to exist.

As for the Ghost General, he was left in the Central Plains to develop and see if a comprehensive intelligence network could be established.

The Ghost General was born in the Central Plains. He is exceptionally capable and quick to learn. He has his own unique methods and connections in the shadows.

Robin hoped he could establish a foothold in Middle-earth and build an intelligence network.

We don't need to be as comprehensive as the Bauhinia organization; one-fifth of its scale and efficiency would be fine.

The importance of intelligence is self-evident.

An effective intelligence network can anticipate dangers and grasp the movements of various forces, thereby providing strong support for one's own plans and decisions.

After receiving Robin's orders, Ironjaw and Andysu quickly sneaked towards the bandit group's headquarters.

Ironjaw whispered to Andisu, "We have to be careful. Although it's just a band of rogue soldiers, they are numerous, and there must be a lot of defenses in their base."

Andysu nodded: "I already have a preliminary plan. We'll observe the perimeter first, see their patrol routes and defensive gaps, and then look for an opportunity to infiltrate."

Meanwhile, the Ghost General also began working on establishing an intelligence network.

He traveled to every corner of the Central Plains, interacting with all sorts of people from all walks of life.

To build an intelligence network, one must penetrate into all levels of society and make connections with different types of people.

He first found some well-informed vendors and beggars in the city and turned them into his informants by giving them small favors.

"If you see any unusual people or things, come and tell me immediately, and I will not treat you unfairly," the ghost general said to a group of beggars.

"Yes, sir, don't worry." The beggars nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, Robin and Silva continued their journey towards the West.

Their pace quickened, for they knew that every moment of delay could worsen the situation in the West.

"Robin, do you think Ironjaw and Andysu can successfully take down that bandit group's headquarters?" Wind Chime asked with some concern.

"Don't worry, they won't let us down. We need to focus on our own mission now and get to the West as soon as possible," Robin reassured him.

As they ventured deeper into the border region, the surrounding environment became increasingly harsh.

The road was rugged and difficult to travel, and they would occasionally encounter attacks from monsters.

This severely hampered their marching speed.

On their way back to the West, another major event occurred: the Knights Guild's newly promoted Order Knight, Odom, was killed, and the Knights Guild's main force was severely damaged.

The news swept in like a storm, further destabilizing the situation in the entire Western Region.

Odom was a powerful figure who had always been the face of the Knights Guild. His death was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Knights Guild.

The Knights Guild's main force originally wielded significant influence on the Western Frontier, but their morale suffered a major blow following Odom's death.

The soldiers began to panic and become confused, and the command system also experienced a brief period of chaos.

The Bauhinia organization retreated twenty miles, not daring to confront the Gatekeeper Knights head-on.

The Bauhinia Organization has always been a mysterious and powerful force, playing a crucial role in the situation in the Western Regions. However, faced with the formidable offensive of the Gatekeeper Knights, they have been forced to temporarily retreat.

The members of the Bauhinia Organization were well aware of the strength of the Gatekeeper Knights, especially after their opponent's tremendous victory, which boosted their morale.

Upon hearing this news, Robin and his group's expressions turned very serious.

“This is very unfavorable for our situation. The defeat of the Knights Guild and the Bauhinia Organization means that the Gatekeeper Knights’ power in the Western Territory will become even greater,” Robin said, frowning.

Silva nodded in agreement: “That’s right, and this could embolden the Central Plains coalition to advance even more recklessly. We must speed things up and get back to the West before the situation gets completely out of control.”

The idea of ​​trapping the Gatekeeper Knights outside the western border wasn't just Robin's; Silva shared the same thought, as it would allow them to take advantage of the chaos.

Wind Chime looked at Robin with concern: "Robin, what should we do now? The situation seems to be getting worse."

After a moment of contemplation, Robin said, "Let's return to Pioneer Town as soon as possible and stabilize our own territory. Then we'll try to unite with other forces to fight against the Gatekeeper Knights and the Middle-earth Alliance."

Meanwhile, on the battlefield in the West, the Gatekeeper Knights are celebrating their victory.

Their flags flew over various strongholds, and the cheers of the soldiers rose and fell.

Behind this seemingly victorious facade lie even more conspiracies and crises.

Some generals of the Central Plains-Turkish Allied Forces began to fight among themselves for credit and territory, and internal divisions emerged.

Although the Gatekeeper Knights appear powerful, the prolonged war has depleted their manpower and resources.

These hidden problems are like ticking time bombs, ready to change the entire situation in the West at any moment.

………………

Andysu beheaded the last member of the bandit gang, his face filled with anger and disgust.

They had absolutely no reason to incorporate them.

The actions of this gang of thieves have crossed the line of humanity, turning them into a group of inhuman demons.

The actions of these thieves are outrageous.

They not only abused women, but also turned their corpses into food; such cruel acts were a desecration of life.

The children fared even worse; their heads and bones were scattered everywhere, a horrific scene resembling a living hell.

As Andysu and Ironjaw walked along, witnessing these scenes, their anger had reached its peak.

Iron Jaw clenched his fists, his body trembling slightly with rage: "These beasts deserve to die!"

His voice was low and filled with anger, each word sounding like it was being squeezed out from between his teeth.

Looking at the carnage on the ground, Andy Su took a deep breath and tried to remain calm: "We must make sure that no one escapes here. We cannot let such demons exist in the world again."

They began a thorough search of the thieves' headquarters, leaving no corner unchecked, to ensure that all the thieves were eliminated.

At the same time, they also collected evidence that would reveal the gang's atrocities.

“This evidence may be useful in the future; we need to let more people know what these demons have done,” Andy Sue said.

Iron Jaw nodded: "That's right, we need to let everyone see their true colors."

(End of this chapter)