Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 315 The Old Man
Robin sighed slightly, understanding that the other person did not want to change their current life.

He looked at the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar figure before him, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

That man was none other than Knight Maric, who had guided Robin onto the path of chivalry.

Once, Knight Maric was Robin's role model. His bravery, wisdom, and unwavering pursuit of chivalry deeply influenced Robin.

However, now, time seems to have left too many marks on him; he is no longer the knight full of fighting spirit and eager to gallop on the battlefield.

“Sir Maric, I understand your thoughts,” Robin said softly. “This village is peaceful and tranquil, far from the turmoil of war. It is indeed a place that one is reluctant to leave.”

Knight Maric smiled slightly, a hint of vicissitude in his eyes: "Robin, you've grown up. I'm gratified to see your achievements. But I'm tired of the fighting outside. Life here, though peaceful, makes me feel at ease."

Robin nodded: "I understand, everyone has their own choices. I'm just glad you're happy here."

At this moment, Wind Chime stepped forward and bowed to Knight Maricchi: "Knight Maricchi, it's a pleasure to meet you. Robin often mentions you; you have a great influence on him."

Robin smiled and introduced, "Sir Maric, this is my wife, Wind Chime Wilke."

Upon hearing Robin's introduction, Wind Chime blushed slightly, and her gaze towards Robin was full of affection.

Knight Maric looked at the wind chimes and nodded: "You are a good girl, you should take good care of Robin."

“I will,” Wind Chime answered firmly.

Silva and his team listened quietly to their conversation. Although they didn't know much about the past between Robin and Knight Maric, they could still feel the deep emotions involved.

Finally, Robin bid farewell to Knight Maricchi once again: "Knight Maricchi, I hope we will have the opportunity to meet again."

Knight Maric waved: "Take care on your journey, Robin."

Robin led his men away, his heart filled with respect and blessings for Knight Maricchi.

The two armies met on the plain where Wilke territory bordered the eastern border.

This plain, once a prosperous pasture, has now become a stage for war.

On the vast plain, the two armies stood like two dark clouds, exuding an oppressive atmosphere.

Five hundred-man squads of the Gatekeeper Knights, along with five thousand infantrymen, confronted Wilke's army here.

The soldiers of the Gatekeeper Knights, clad in heavy armor, stood in neat rows, their banners fluttering in the wind.

The five hundred-man knights rode on tall horses, their eyes cold and resolute, exuding a powerful aura of intimidation.

Behind them stood five thousand infantrymen, armed with spears and shields, forming a steel forest.

Although Wilke's army was also numerous, their equipment and training were somewhat inferior. Their soldiers looked tired and tense, and their morale had been affected to some extent by the continuous standoff.

They have been locked in a stalemate for half a month. During this time, both sides have been constantly probing each other, but Wilke's army has been at a disadvantage and has been retreating continuously.

Viscount Wilke was extremely anxious. He knew that this continuous retreat was not a solution, but each small-scale conflict with the Gatekeeper Knights resulted in significant losses for them.

"My lord, this can't go on. Our soldiers are exhausted, and our supplies are running low," Ito said anxiously to Viscount Wilke.

Viscount Wilke frowned, his eyes filled with worry: "I know, but the Gatekeeper Knights are too powerful. Their knights have a strong impact, and our defenses will struggle to hold them off." In a probing attack, Wilke's army dispatched an elite force to attempt to break through the Gatekeeper Knights' flank.

The Gatekeeper Knights were well-prepared; their knights quickly formed an ironclad defensive line, easily repelling the attack from Wilke's army.

Subsequently, the Gatekeeper Knights' infantry advanced, and Wilke's army could not withstand them and had to retreat again.

“We need to change our strategy,” Viscount Wilke said to himself, watching his retreating soldiers.

Therefore, Wilke's army began to discuss new tactics in the camp.

Mönchengladbach proposed digging trenches and setting traps to slow down the Gatekeeper Knights' advance.

This trick, which he learned from Robin, is called the Horse Trap.

Some generals also believed that small guerrilla groups could be sent out at night to harass the Gatekeeper Knights' camp, disrupting their rest and deployment.

Meanwhile, the Gatekeeper Knights were also on high alert.

Although they held the upper hand in the standoff, they were also aware that Wilke's army would not give up easily.

After all, their three consecutive victories over the Central Plains coalition were something they should take seriously.

"Don't let your guard down. Wilke's army may have new moves. Strengthen patrols at the camp and be prepared to respond to their attack at any time," commanded Aafiro, the commander of the Gatekeeper Knights.

The Wilke Army has been able to stand against the Gatekeeper Knights to this day entirely thanks to the waterworks that Robin established and the large-scale promotion of slave soldiers.

Robin's waterworks were a groundbreaking innovation.

The huge waterwheel turned slowly, propelled by the river, driving the operation of various machines within the workshop.

Inside the workshop, artisans were busy crafting various military equipment, from sharp weapons to sturdy armor, all of high quality and produced in large quantities.

With this water-powered workshop, the equipment of Wilke's army was greatly improved. The soldiers' weapons were sharper, their armor was stronger, and their survivability and combat effectiveness on the battlefield were significantly enhanced.

Robin's decision to promote a large number of slave soldiers was a brilliant one.

Those enslaved soldiers who had been oppressed unleashed an astonishing fighting spirit after Robin gave them a chance.

They knew their destiny was hard-won, so they fought extra hard in training and combat.

Under Robin's training, these slave soldiers gradually grew into a disciplined and courageous fighting force.

This is the current Warhorse Legion in Wilke's army.

Today, Wilke's army is among the best equipped, surpassing many Middle-earth armies.

In terms of military tactics, most of the officers in Wilke's Army were specially taught by Robin, who taught them many new tactical applications.

They no longer simply engage in frontal assaults or passive defense, but have learned to make flexible use of the terrain and adopt diverse tactical combinations.

For example, when faced with a charge from the Gatekeeper Knights' cavalry, they would use pre-set obstacles and traps to slow down the cavalry before counterattacking with spearmen and archers.

(End of this chapter)