Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 129 The Witch Reappears
At this moment, Li Wei calmed down from her surprise and, after quickly analyzing the intelligence, made a decision in her heart.

"Gentlemen, I think that since Uncle Pete was deliberately released, there must be enemies following him from afar. They want to take advantage of our chaos caused by the plague before launching an attack. This shows that the enemy is very good at playing dirty tricks. They may not do what we want and launch a forced attack. That would be too stupid. Five-meter-high city walls are no joke."

"Therefore, I need a scout, a scout who can move freely through the jungle, even in the darkness of night!"

Upon hearing Li Wei's words, everyone immediately turned their gaze to Old John. Wouldn't a three-star hunter be perfect as a scout?

However, when old John was called down from the arrow tower and told that he was to be sent as a scout, he gave a wry smile.

“George, gentlemen, in the past I would never have refused this task, but you also have to consider my old arms and legs. This month has really exhausted me. I just transported back two hundred pounds of iron ore and didn’t even have time for dinner.”

"Besides, I'm covered in sweat; you can smell me a hundred meters away in the wind. Going out as a scout would be suicide. How about we wait until tomorrow?"

"Sir, do we really need a scout?"

At this point, Sophie couldn't help but ask, "If the enemy comes, just fight them! They have city walls, water, food, and supplies. Who's afraid of whom?"

“I think so too. It’s going to get dark soon, why not wait until it’s light? It’s pitch black, who can see anyone?” Fila said.

However, Lyon immediately retorted:

"Mom, that's not how it is. We have to send out a scout. Without a scout, hiding in the city is like being blind and deaf in a tortoise shell. We may be big, but the enemy will outmaneuver us!"

“Yes, it’s a pity I’m not good at these things. I’m fine with fighting fair and square, but I really can’t handle these stealth tactics.” Clyde also thought it was necessary to send out a scout. As he spoke, he looked at Sophie, his meaning clear: let Sophie go.

Li Wei also thought it was feasible. Sophie was definitely at level one agility awakening, and she could walk silently, which was perfect for her.

“I can’t either. It’s tiring, but mainly I’m not good at night combat. I’m not a hunter. Once I’m out there, I’ll be completely in the dark and will only hold everyone back.” Sophie shook her head repeatedly.

For a moment, everyone turned their attention to Li Wei. "You, as the head of the family, suggested sending out scouts at this time. Why don't you go yourself?"

But at this moment, Li Wei had a very subtle feeling. No, that's not right. The crow skull that he kept close to his body was trembling slightly, as if it had sensed something.

Although it was a subtle matter, Li Wei was immediately certain of one thing.

The black-robed witch has arrived; she must be controlling her pet raven, surveying and patrolling the sky!
However, for some unknown reason, the control signal was partially received by the crow skull in Li Wei's arms.

Is this a trap?
Or was it just a coincidence, a bug that even the black-robed witch didn't know about?

Li Wei pondered, his expression obscure in the hazy light of dusk. He really wanted to look up, but he controlled himself. He was certain that there was a large crow watching them from hundreds of meters in the sky.

So does this mean that the black-robed witch is not far from the camp?

Upon thinking of this, Li Wei had a daring idea: could he kill the black-robed witch?

This was not reckless, but based on sufficient information and intelligence support.

First of all, the enemy could have killed Eddie Redmayne, but instead allowed him to return and spread the blood plague. Doesn't this also mean that the enemy didn't have the confidence to take down their city wall?

Secondly, the black-robed witch herself might not be that strong in combat, otherwise she wouldn't have had to rely on bandits to rob the prison wagon.

It was certain that two guard knights would keep her from making any rash moves.

Third, Li Wei clearly remembered that during the last robbery of the prison cart, the black-robed witch and the bandits did not coordinate their attacks in a coordinated manner, so much so that the former were defeated and their bodies were hung up before the black-robed witch arrived at the battlefield.

This suggests that the black-robed witch was accustomed to working alone.

Of course, it could also be because the three mutated blood wolves she controls would be difficult to control and prevent them from eating people.

The bandits may have been bewitched by the witch's strange powers, but they would never have wanted to be eaten by blood wolves.

Therefore, if they take the initiative now, there is a high chance that they will catch the other side off guard.

Of course, one cannot say it directly, lest the black-robed witch hear it.

Anyway, he might not trust the character of these veterans, but he would definitely trust their fighting ability.

"It was my oversight. It's getting late, and sending a scout out alone might just be sending him to the enemy. In that case, Mom, you and Penny will guard the camp, and the rest of you will come with me on patrol. We need to make sure there are no enemies lurking in the camp!"

Li Wei issued another order.

Good guy!
Everyone was stunned, because no one was willing to be a scout. You want to launch a full-scale attack? You're just a newbie, what are you going to do?

Didn't you see the sun setting and it getting dark soon?

"My lord, I think this is inappropriate. It is already late, and the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light. This is extremely unwise!"

This time, even Clyde couldn't help but advise him, "Don't get too cocky, kid. How can you launch an attack when it's almost night and the enemy's situation is still unclear?"

Sending a scout would be more appropriate; I think you'd be perfect for that role. "I know, but I know the witch on the other side better than you do! She's very good at underhanded tactics, so this is the only way. Also, the plague-preventing medicine is ready; everyone drink a bowl, then we'll take the initiative and strike. Delay might cause unforeseen complications!"

Li Wei is determined to do things his own way, and no one can persuade him otherwise!

No one spoke after that. We're in a state of war now. The head of the household is the commander-in-chief. Anyone who dares to disobey will face a direct warning from the plot logic!

Soon, after everyone had drunk a bowl of medicinal soup to prevent the blood plague, Li Wei immediately issued the order to attack!

Then, the five of them used a rope ladder to jump down from the city wall.

The sun had already set, and the last glimmer of light on the horizon had turned into a dark purple chaos. A few stars were already twinkling in the indigo sky.

The curtain of this dark night is about to rise.

Li Wei looked around, but the mountains and fields were shrouded in darkness. He couldn't see where the enemy was, nor could he find any clues to their whereabouts.

In fact, the black-robed witch could be in any direction.

But it doesn't matter, the stench from the mutated blood wolf and the stench of decay emanating from her can't be hidden.

Of course, we can't go too far away, lest the black-robed witch suddenly attack the city.

Thinking this, Li Wei turned back to look at Old John again. He was very quiet. He had just taken the time to wash his hands and face. He was holding a recurve bow and four arrows in his left hand and a slingshot in his right. Without any instructions, he stood scattered under the city wall, looking nonchalant but actually quite composed.

As expected of a three-star hunter who is slightly better than him.

Following behind Li Wei were Clyde and Leon, the former carrying a small round shield, holding an iron spear, and with a sword at his waist.

Leon was carrying a two-handed greatsword, which I hadn't seen before; it must have been forged privately last month.

Sophie stood at the right rear of the group, maintaining a distance of about ten steps. She held a very exquisite but not cute crossbow in her hand, and there were five throwing knives in a row at her waist, which was also a ranged weapon. Oh, and she also carried a small round shield on her back.

Five people, three remote, that's good.

Everyone looked around warily, but no one spoke or made any suggestions. This wasn't a sign of passive resistance, but rather because everyone was an experienced person who knew that on the battlefield, the worst thing was for you to do your thing and I to do mine.

Li Wei, this elementary school student, may lack experience, but he should at least be decent.

“Clyde, you go first, we’ll scout the quarry. Lyon, you go to his right! Keep some distance.”

Li Wei gave the order not to rush straight back in the direction Pete had returned, but to prioritize patrolling the area around the camp.

This surprised everyone, but also put them at ease, at least their head of the family hadn't really gone mad.

The quarry is only one kilometer away from the family camp in a straight line, but because of its altitude, it is a very important high ground around the family camp. Due to the mining, there is a large sunken pit. There is also a small branch valley behind the hill where the quarry is located. If the enemy sneaks over first, there is a high possibility that they will hide here.

If there are no enemies near the quarry, then the enemies are either hiding in the deeper forest to the east, or in the woods a dozen miles to the south.

Because the valley below the stream is relatively flat and sparsely wooded, it is easy to see straight through. Since no enemy was seen at dusk, only these two places remain.

And this was also Li Wei's judgment!
When defending a city, one cannot allow the enemy to develop and gather in the wild. The wild should also be an area that they can come and go freely in, and one that can be completely controlled.

"As you command, my lord!"

Clyde respectfully accepted the order, took his small round shield, and went around the city wall towards the quarry to the west.

Leon was three meters behind him, following to his right rear. This gave Leon a good defensive space, allowing him to dodge any arrows that came at him.

Li Wei took the initiative to be third in line, keeping a straight line with Clyde, but the distance between them was about ten meters, and he was also on the outermost side.

Sophie followed behind Li Wei, keeping a distance of five meters, put away her crossbow, and raised her small round shield instead.

Old John followed at the back, keeping a distance of ten meters from Sophie, positioned to her right and slightly behind.

The five of them weren't exactly in sync, but they weren't bad either.

We moved forward silently.

Clyde walked slowly, and Li Wei didn't urge him on. He didn't even look around, letting the night swallow the five of them. The moon hadn't risen yet. For ordinary people, being able to vaguely see forty or fifty meters was already considered excellent eyesight, but for Li Wei, he had a high chance of hitting the target even at a hundred meters.

As Li Wei walked, she constantly sensed the surroundings and gently inhaled the fresh evening breeze.

The wind is gentle tonight, but there's a hint of turbidity hidden in it!
At this moment, Li Wei was almost certain of his judgment: the black-robed witch was indeed hiding in the direction of the quarry.

(End of this chapter)