Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 313 Taking over
After clearing out the bandits' headquarters, they set fire to the place, destroying it.

The fire raged fiercely, as if it would burn away the sins of the thieves.

"I hope everything goes well for Lord Luo," Tie'e said, gazing towards the western border.

“We should also set off to meet up with the adults,” Andy Sue replied.

They clapped their hands, and nearly five hundred knights surged in from all directions.

These knights were all upright and spirited.

Their armor gleamed metallically in the sunlight, and their eyes shone with determination and loyalty.

These nearly five hundred knights are the elite force that Robin has carefully accumulated over the past few months. After rigorous training and the baptism of actual combat, they are now at least at the mid-level of knighthood, and there are dozens of them as grand knights.

They were Robin's biggest trump card in returning to the West, and also his important reliance in gaining a foothold in this turbulent land.

Looking at the band of thieves who had been wiped out, Bacconte sighed helplessly: "Have you forgotten our agreement?"

His voice carried a hint of regret, after all, according to the original plan, these knight-level prisoners from the bandit group could have brought them a lot of benefits.

Iron Jaw was immediately annoyed, "These people are just too hateful, I couldn't help myself."

The thought of the heinous crimes committed by the bandits filled him with rage, and in his fury, he slaughtered the entire band of thieves, completely forgetting his promise to Bacconte.

After the demon generals confirmed that the person Robin personally killed would become the source of the Power Fruit, they agreed to hand over the knight-level prisoner to their lord in exchange for the Power Fruit to enhance their strength.

The Power Fruit is an extremely valuable resource for them, as it can greatly enhance their strength.

Each Power Fruit contains immense energy, which can significantly enhance the user's strength, speed, or magic power.

"It's no use regretting it now. Let's hurry and meet up with the adults," Andy Sue said.

Although he lost the opportunity to obtain the Power Fruit, his most important task at present is to reunite with Robin. After all, the situation in the Western Regions is constantly changing, and Robin needs more strength by her side.

Ironjaw nodded and shouted to the five hundred knights, "Brothers, let's set off for the western border to meet our lord!"

The knights responded in unison, their voices clear and resonant, echoing across the land that had just witnessed carnage.

Then, they lined up and, led by Ironjaw, Andisu, and Bacont, quickly advanced towards the west.

On the other side, the demon general sought out the slave soldiers that Robin had once led, who were now border guards.

This border guard unit undertakes important defense tasks in the border region. Although they were once slave soldiers, under Robin's training and leadership, they have gradually grown into a disciplined and formidable fighting force.

Recently, he has also been entrusted with an important task by the surrounding nobles: to patrol the gaps between the various territories to prevent the rangers from taking advantage of the situation.

Because the Rangers withdrew from the West, the Middle-earth nobles thought it was the border guards' achievement and gave them many rewards, allowing William and Nu'i, these slave soldiers, to live a very comfortable life.

William and Nu looked at the ghost general who had suddenly arrived at the military camp with suspicion.

The Ghost General, shrouded in a black robe, exuded an air of mystery, making the atmosphere in the military camp somewhat tense. "Starting tomorrow, you will all be my subordinates. Roland and his wife have been urgently summoned back to the Western Frontier." The Ghost General's voice was low and calm, as if stating something utterly ordinary.

The ghost general's sudden declaration caused William and Nu's expressions to change drastically.

They held Roland in high esteem and loyalty, regarding him as their leader and pillar of support.

Upon hearing this news, they were filled with worry and unease.

They believed Roland had been murdered by the Middle-earth nobles. In this era of war and turmoil, with all sorts of conspiracies and intrigues raging, and Roland caught in a complex situation, this fear was not unfounded.

"Where is Lord Roland?" William asked stubbornly. His eyes were fixed on the ghost general, filled with urgency and anger.

He clenched his fists, as if he would rush forward without hesitation if the ghost general said anything detrimental to Roland.

Looking at William and Nuy's reactions, the Ghost General gently shook his head: "You've misunderstood. Lord Roland has not met with any misfortune. He was simply recalled to handle important matters due to the urgent situation in the Western Territory."

William and Noah breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing this explanation, but they remained filled with doubt.

"What exactly happened in the Western Region? Why was Lord Roland urgently recalled?" Nuy asked.

The Ghost General was silent for a moment, then said, "The war situation in the Western Territory is becoming increasingly dire. The defeats of the Knights' Guild and the Bauhinia Organization have plunged the entire Western Territory into a huge crisis. Lord Roland has extensive experience and powerful influence in the Western Territory; his arrival there will be beneficial for expanding the gains."

William and Nue felt a sense of mission welling up in their hearts after hearing the ghost general's words.

“What can we do? We also want to share Lord Roland’s burdens and do our part for him,” William said.

The ghost general looked at them, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes: "What you need to do is to hold this border line and prevent the rangers from taking advantage of the chaos to break through the border. At the same time, according to my instructions, gather intelligence, train soldiers, and improve the combat effectiveness of this border defense force."

“Yes!” William and Noah responded in unison. They knew that although they could not go directly to the western border to help Roland, holding the border was also a very important task.

From that day on, the Ghost General took over command of the border guard.

He used his unique management style and strategic vision to reform and train the border troops.

At the same time, he began to have his band of horsemen and thieves join forces to attack the territories of the nobles in the Middle Kingdom, keeping William and his men constantly on the run.

The ghost general stood in the dark tent, his gaze cold as he looked at the map, which marked the locations of various noble territories in the Central Plains.

His fingers lightly traced the markings as he plotted his attack.

Although both the horse band and the thief gang were a motley crew, they were able to play an unexpected role under his command.

The Ghost General's goal was simple: to awaken this slave army from the sugar-coated bullets of the Central Plains nobles. This slave army had suffered greatly from oppression and had only recently gained some status, making them vulnerable to being misled by the temptations of the Central Plains nobles.

The nobles of the Middle Kingdom were adept at using wealth, status, and false promises to win people's hearts, and the Ghost General knew this well.

He did not want to see these soldiers being used as tools for the nobles to fight for power, ultimately causing unnecessary trouble for his lord.

(End of this chapter)