I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

Chapter 219 Shattered Scale Valley

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Border outpost.

A cool night breeze was blowing, and the fire in the wooden house burned brightly.

Rhodes and the soldiers weren't cold, but the injured Bronn couldn't stand it.

At this moment, Bloom lay on the simple wooden bed, his heavy breathing mixed with low groans.

Once the adrenaline subsided, even anesthetic drugs couldn't completely eliminate the pain in Brøns' body.

Bronn's back was covered with numerous wounds, the most prominent one being thirty centimeters long, with the skin and flesh turned outwards.

This kind of injury is incurable for an ordinary person.

Fortunately, Bronn was a knight with a strong physique, and with the medicine prepared by Rhodes, the bleeding was stopped, the wound was disinfected, and it was stitched up in time.

In addition, Bloom's right leg is broken and is now wrapped in rags and a board.

Several of his ribs were broken.

Even with his knightly physique, Braum would probably be bedridden for at least ten days to two weeks.

Should we notify your father?

Rhodes sat by the fire, chewing on the jerky Vivian fed him.
“I’ll handle the situation in Ice Peak Valley. If you don’t want to stay here, I can send someone to take you back.”

"If you're willing to take me in, please don't tell my father yet."

Bloom's eyes dimmed, he shook his head with difficulty, and a bitter smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
"The empire is at war, and my father has led the family army to the front lines."

"It won't matter to them even if they find out. I'm still alive. We can talk about these things later."

Bloom took a hard breath.
"A falcon that has already left the nest cannot fly back to seek the protection of its wings every time something happens, can it?"

"I disagree with you. Humans and animals are not the same."

Rhodes picked up the water bag and took a sip. "However, Frostleaf Town has plenty of food for you. You're welcome to stay if you wish."

"Just focus on recovering."

Rhodes stood up.

Just as he was about to turn around, Bloom laboriously raised his hand and grabbed his cloak.
"Baron Rhodes... what's the situation in Icefang Valley?"

His voice trembled, filled with resentment and worry.

Rod frowned and shook his head.

"Focus on recovering and don't think about these things."

Rode spoke calmly, removing Bloom's hand and tucking it under the leather blanket.

Without lingering, Rhodes turned and walked out of the room, closing the wooden door to shut out Bloom's low sigh.

Rhodes couldn't bear to tell Bloom that of the six or seven hundred people in Icewind Town, less than ten had escaped.

The rest all died there.

Rod turned and walked toward the nearby cabin.
At this moment, Gala walked quickly over, and upon seeing Rhodes, knelt on one knee to pay his respects.

"Holy Lord, those monsters are still resting in Icewind Town, but a conflict has broken out."

"Because the lizardmen refused to attack Blackpine Ridge tomorrow, hoping to wait for reinforcements."

"There are reinforcements?" Rhodes frowned.

"Yes, Holy Lord, but you need not worry."

Gala smiled. "The giant lizardman who was leading the group couldn't hold back and killed the other lizardman. Then he gave the order."

"According to Kyle the Snow Rabbit, it is certain that they will set off to attack Black Pine Ridge tomorrow morning."

Because the people of the Eagle Feather tribe did not speak the language of other tribes, Kyle stayed by their side and translated their conversations in real time as they monitored the lizard monsters.

"That's alright."

Rhodes nodded. "Have you ascertained the exact number of lizard monsters?"

"The number of ordinary lizard monsters... is over a thousand."

Gala paused, then added cautiously, "It's the number we just learned not long ago, one thousand."

All members of the Eagle Feather tribe who can control eagles have learned basic mathematics and writing so that they can accurately transmit intelligence.

"There are a total of nine giant lizardmen."

"Looks like there are quite a few."

Rhodes frowned slightly and pressed on, "Where are the lizardmen?"

“We dare not get too close. The ordinary lizardmen are too small, and there are countless of them hiding inside. There are probably more than a dozen.”

Rhodes nodded slightly. "It seems that this time the main force is those lizard monsters, and the lizardmen are probably just supervising the troops."

However, the lizard monster was difficult to control and turned against the lizardman.

After rescuing Bronn, Rhodes examined the lizard monster's corpse.

These are all derived from mutations of mixed-race individuals.

Although the specific mutation process is unknown, the characteristics of these monsters are quite obvious.

Manic, ferocious, dulled pain sensation, increased strength and vitality.

However, its drawback is also obvious—it's mindless.

According to Bloom's additional description, these lizard monsters are typically bullies who prey on the weak and fear the strong.

The more afraid you are of them, the more arrogant they become.

But if you suppress them with a strong stance, these beasts will also be afraid.

"Alright, continue monitoring. I need to know their real-time movements."

"Yes, Holy Lord."

Gala bowed respectfully, then turned and left.

Rod turned and went into the room next door, where Durant, Ryan, Gunle, and others were already seated.

Rhodes briefly recounted the news he had just received and continued,
"I didn't understand why there were no lizardmen in Bloom's description."

"It seems that the Bloodscale tribe is currently tied down by enemies in other parts of the ice plains."

"So, does that mean it's a good thing that these lizard monsters will attack us tomorrow?" Gunle asked with a grin.

"It's at least better than them coming together to fight us."

As Rod spoke, he pointed to the boundary between Black Pine Ridge and Ice Peak Valley on the map to the north.
"But we can't let them in; they have to stay here."

"I agree!"

Durant nodded solemnly.

"Black Pine Ridge is not like Ice Peak Valley, which only has one town."

“We still have many places exposed, such as the Blackstone mines and the salt fields.”

“Once those lizardmen come in, they might attack other places directly, and then we'll be in a very passive position.”

Rod gave Durant an approving look.

"That's what I wanted to say."

"My lord, just tell me what to do!"

Gonner grinned, "We'll definitely be the ones charging ahead!"

"Alright, next I'll talk about the battle plan."

Rhodes pointed to the border on the map and said, "Before I talk about the plan, let me announce..."

"From now on, this valley will be called Broken Scale Valley."

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The cool morning breeze carried a putrid stench.

The lizard monster army surged like a vast, undisciplined tide, rampaging chaotically across the icy valley.

Like a flock of ducks eager to get into the water, they screeched and trampled the newly awakened grass as they surged toward Black Pine Ridge.

Under Vardaga's command, no lizard monster dared to stop.

However, because Vadagar himself also needed to eat, the procession took a short break at noon.

The lizard monsters stuffed all the remaining flesh and blood from yesterday into their bellies, and then continued their frenzied run.

"Lord Wadaka!"

As they approached the border of Black Pine Ridge, the lizardman growled as he reported, "The vanguard has disappeared and hasn't returned yet!"

"It seems those humans at Black Pine Ridge were prepared!"

Upon hearing the news, Vadaga showed no fear; instead, he was filled with excitement.

"Forget about any vanguard!"

"Pass on the order: speed up! Crush all enemies who stand in our way!"

Vadaga's command made the lizardmen swallow hard.

But considering the fate of their captain, the lizardmen dared not question it.

He immediately sounded the charge. The sharp sound echoed throughout the ranks, and the lizard monsters instantly quickened their pace, charging forward in a frenzy.

In an instant, the earth trembled and dust billowed up!
Vardagar became even more excited and ran alongside the lizard monster!
Soon, the lizard monsters entered Shattered Scale Valley and immediately saw human infantrymen holding shields, lined up in neat battle formations.

From a distance, it appears extremely small, like a mere stone in a flood.

This made Vardaga even more excited.

"These humans actually dare to wait for us here?!"

"Crush them for me!"

"They are your dinner!"

"Ow!"

A deafening roar echoed through the valley, and the lizard monster's thirst for the soldiers' flesh and blood fueled its excitement even more!

Without any hesitation, the lizard monsters surged into the valley!
The moment the lizard monster stepped into the valley, the infantry formation began to retreat.

This made all the lizard monsters even more frenzied.

"They were scared!"

"Kill me!"

However, their joy did not last long.

The lizard monsters that were running wildly in front disappeared in droves, falling into a deep pit filled with spiked wooden stakes, their bodies instantly pierced through.

Although the lizard monster was not afraid of pain, it was firmly restrained by the wooden spikes and could not climb out.

Some had their heads and chests pierced directly, and died instantly in the pit.

"Human tricks!"

Vadaja showed no fear whatsoever; his smile grew even more ferocious.

In his view, this was nothing more than a manifestation of human fear.

"Roll over those potholes and keep charging!"

With a wave of his hand, his lizardmen sounded the charge once more.

As he said, after dozens of massive lizard monsters were thrown down, the traps were immediately filled with flesh and blood.

The lizard monsters quickly rushed to the center of the valley.

The human soldiers had already rushed out of the valley.

At this moment, all the infantrymen who had been retreating stopped.

Quietly awaiting the lizard monster's charge.

Four hundred meters.

Three hundred meters.

Two hundred meters.

"Prepare for high-altitude launch, fire!"

Just as the distance between the two sides closed to 150 meters, a roar came from behind the human soldiers!

A series of sharp whistling sounds rang out as countless arrows shot through the air!

Like a torrential downpour, it poured densely into the swarm of lizard monsters!

In an instant, the lizard monsters in the front row fell like leeks, black blood splattering everywhere, turning the valley floor dark red!

"Charge! Keep charging!"

Vardaga remained fearless, shouting, "Tear these human soldiers apart, beyond these arrows!"

With a roar, Vardaga and the giant lizardmen charged forward!
However, at that moment, countless figures rose up from both sides of the valley.

The spear streaked across the sky like a meteor, crashing into the swarm of lizard monsters with a deathly howl!
The sharp spear tip, carrying immense force, pierced through the scales in an instant, and the lizard monsters that were still charging forward fell to the ground one after another!

The spear was far more powerful than the bow and arrow, pinning the lizard monster to the ground!

Even if it's not fatal, they are unable to move!
The lizard monsters behind them charged forward relentlessly, trampling on the fallen lizard monsters one after another, instantly crushing their chests and heads!
Then another wave of spear meteors came crashing down, reaping the lives of the lizard monsters like the Grim Reaper!

In the blink of an eye, hundreds of lizard monsters fell!

The charging swarm of lizard monsters was like a whole pancake that had been bitten twice, with two large pieces missing!
"what happened?!"

Such a huge loss made Vardaga's eyes widen. Could things continue like this?

"Kaztak, Rashiza, take your blood servants and tear those humans to shreds!"

"Ow!"

The two giant lizardmen roared loudly and immediately turned and charged towards the two mountain peaks on either side!
Hundreds of lizard monsters followed closely behind, emerging at both ends of the slope like tributaries of a river!
However, the spear throwers were fearless and continued to hurl their spears.

One after another, the charging lizard monsters were pinned to the ground, and only half of them managed to reach the hillside.

But at that moment, human soldiers rushed down the hillside and headed straight for the lizard monster.

"It's finally our turn to take you down!"

Leading the western hillside is Gangle!
He leaped out of the crowd, laughing loudly, "Our axes are itching for a fight!"

The double axes swung, the blades whistling as they swept past the lizard monsters, tearing off limbs and heads!

In the blink of an eye, Gunle rushed in front of the giant lizardman Rahiza!

Facing the colossal creature that towered over him by half a body length, he showed no fear whatsoever. His eyes burned with a fervent fighting spirit as he swung his two battle axes in a flurry of blows, forcing Rahiza to retreat repeatedly!

"How exhilarating it is to be crushed by Musou!"

Gunle roared loudly, bursts of wild laughter emanating from his mouth!
Gunle did not know the true meaning of the phrase "peerless".

But when he was being crushed by the lord, that's exactly what the lord shouted!

Today, Gunther must let these lizard monsters experience it too!
Meanwhile, on the other side, Sao led his knight squad and soldiers out to engage in a fierce battle with another giant lizardman, Khaztak.

None of them could get close to the spear thrower; the spears continued to reap the lives of the lizard monsters.

"You bunch of losers!"

Vadagh roared furiously, "Quickly! Kill them all!"

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly felt a threat of death coming from behind him!
Then came the scorching heat.

Without hesitation, Vadaja immediately rolled over!
At the same time, a whistling sound rang out, and an arrow with a flash of fire grazed past his body!

Pfft!

A sharp, excruciating pain shot through Vardaga's shoulder as his left arm was instantly severed by an arrow, flying off completely!
"what!"

Vadaga let out a painful scream!

Turning around, I saw a charred patch on my shoulder!
"I am going to kill you!"

Vadaja roared angrily, but just as he was about to turn his head, he sensed a danger and jerked his head back!

"Pfft!"

Another arrow pierced through the air, and Vardagar's right arm was blown off!

"Damn humans... Boom!"

This time, Vadagh didn't even have time to roar before he lost his balance and stumbled to the ground!
Without giving him any chance to catch his breath, the third arrow glided through the air and accurately pierced Vadagh's head, pinning him to the ground!
"This this……"

The lizardman next to him stood there, stunned!
The Vladaga who crushed the captain's head was killed by three arrows just like that?
Isn't he, he, he a masterpiece created by the Great Shaman using forbidden power?
How come...

"puff!"

Before the lizardman could think any further, an arrow blew his head off.

far away.

Rhodes, riding on the white wolf's back, put down his bow and twisted his shoulders.

"It seems I still need to practice my archery skills."

Rhodes sighed calmly, "A giant lizard leader wasted two of my enchanted arrows."

"..."

Rhodes's white wolf was speechless. "What do you mean by wasting two enchanted arrows..."

"Because I should have blown his head off with the first arrow."

Rhodes said calmly, "This arrow contains one-third of my body's scorching energy, and the Dragonbone Longbow is made of precious materials. Shouldn't he have been killed with a single arrow?"

"...Okay, you're right."

White Wolf reluctantly admitted it.

Indeed it is.

White Wolf acknowledged the power of Rhodes's enchanted arrows.

Even its own hardest wolf head couldn't stop it.

"Go, Wolfhoof. After the giant lizardmen are all dead, those lizard monsters shouldn't last long."

Rhodes commanded Wolfhoof beside him, "Block the lizard monsters' retreat, leave no one alive."

"As you wish, Holy Lord!"

Wolf Hoof raised his riding axe.

"Giant Wolf Knights, charge!"

(End of this chapter)