Lord Wizard

Chapter 15 Raid on the Castle

Lin Meng glanced at the crowd.

The third squad, which is not considered civilian, consists of nineteen people and is responsible for matters on the continent of Constantine.

Apart from Captain Ryan, the vice-captain Ivan left the team, and another great knight, Joe, succeeded him as vice-captain. Gertner, who was in the same batch as the two of them, has already reached the peak of knighthood, and Simi has even obtained the inheritance of a formal wizard and reached the level of a second-class apprentice.

These five, along with Nero, constituted the top combat force of the third squad.

There was originally a great knight named Zuoqiu, but he died not long ago.

The only remaining knight-level combatants are Judy, Yuwei, Liya, Eric, and Lin Meng.

The rest are either like Zuoqiu, who is recovering from death, or like Guren and Anlis, who don't even qualify as knights.

Before he knew it, he had become a key player in the game department. No wonder Nero wanted to promote him to the front line.

Ryan gave a few more instructions before turning his attention to Nero: "The Rising Sun Group is new to the continent and wants to establish itself in Constantine. They will inevitably try to conquer Aden and Frost, turning them into their new foothold in Constantine. You need to be careful. Zuoqiu is not here, so Frost will depend on you."

Nero nodded.

"Alright, that concludes the meeting. The company will assign you appropriate tasks based on your game progress, and I will participate in those tasks."

Ryan stood up first and then suddenly remembered something and said to Lin Meng, "Although you are still in the three-month newcomer adaptation period, the pressure in the Frost Kingdom is quite high. We hope that you can also take on some tasks. As compensation, you can choose a two-month internship salary bonus or a departmental assistance opportunity."

The starting salary for a new intern is only 10,000 yuan, and even after two months, it's only 20,000 yuan...

Taking into account the pressure from Earl Farrell, Lin Meng said, "I will choose one assistance opportunity within the scope of my department."

"it is good."

……

After recuperating in Thorn Town for several days and allowing the Silver Knights and Wildebeest Knights to become familiar with each other, Lin Meng led them directly on their expedition.

Ubabo Territory and Thorntown are adjacent, but it takes nearly 300 kilometers to travel between them because of the Woodtooth Mountains that separate the two territories.

It is said that when Baron Bell was in power, he had some ideas about the ownership of the Wood Fang Mountains. However, after several explorations, he found that ferocious beasts frequently appeared in the mountains, including the Purple Cloud Leopard, which was no weaker than a peak knight. He had no choice but to give up the Wood Fang Mountains area and only explore and develop its outer perimeter.

Today, apart from a single trade route, this mountain range covering nearly 10,000 square kilometers is entirely covered by primeval forests, making it virtually impossible for ordinary people to traverse. Over time, it has become a haven for numerous thieves.

At night, while camping along the trade route in the Muya Mountains, Jelac and Lin Meng gathered in a large tent for a chat.

"These bandits are really annoying. They have no sense of propriety at all. I don't know how they've survived to this day. They dare to rob any group they see. They're getting more and more arrogant and domineering."

Noah lifted the tent flap and walked away, chuckling as he spoke.

"The population of Ubabo Territory is only about 36,000. The military force is simply not enough to patrol such a vast area as the Muya Mountains. Without soldiers to clear it out, it naturally becomes a paradise for thieves. We have only encountered two groups, which is already considered a small number."

Gerald explained, then said to Lin Meng, "The permanent population of Denor Castle, where Viscount George resides, reaches ten thousand, with eight hundred well-trained soldiers. This time, we only brought the cavalry of the Wildebeest Knights and the Silver Armor Legion, so the battle cannot last too long, otherwise we will easily be surrounded and get bogged down. Even if we win, the casualties will be heavy."

"I am familiar with Nord Castle. I can lead a group to infiltrate Nord Castle first, open the castle gates, and the rest of the people can rush into the castle. With our strategy of catching the enemy off guard, Viscount George's army will not be able to assemble in a short time. We can then attack the lord's mansion directly. Once George is dead, the rest of the battle will be much easier."

Eileen proposed a decapitation plan.

With the strength of their team of five knights, capturing the city gate and storming the city lord's mansion would be a piece of cake.

"This method works. If we can really open the city gates, the battle that follows will be much easier."

"Agreed."

The others nodded in agreement.

"Then it's settled. Eileen, tomorrow you will take ten top apprentice knights and infiltrate Denor Castle. The day after tomorrow at dawn, light a fire as a signal, open the city gates, and head straight for the lord's mansion."

Seeing that everyone agreed, Lin Meng decisively decided on the attack strategy.

"Alright, it's getting late, everyone should go back and rest."

……

Lin Meng and his companions spent the night in a small grove of trees ten miles outside Denor Castle. It wasn't until nightfall that they finally made their way to the city gate, where they waited for Eileen's signal.

In the dead of night, a commotion arose from the city gate, with shouts of battle rang out, and then the castle gate was slowly pulled up.

Seeing this opportunity, Lin Meng and the others immediately got their horses to their feet, mounted them, and charged straight into the castle.

"What happened?"

George, who was resting with a maid in his arms at the lord's manor, was suddenly awakened by the shouts of battle coming from the city gate.

"Your Excellency, it's terrible! A troop of cavalry is charging towards us from the city gate."

The guards outside the mansion gate, accompanied by a patrolling general, hurriedly called out.

"Who dares to attack the territory of a viscount!?"

"I heard the knights on the other side shouting loudly, as if they were coming to avenge Baron Bell of Thorntown."

"Baron Bell!? That damned Johnson, even in death he caused me so much trouble. Immediately summon Commander Kovis to guard the lord's manor."

Viscount George shouted.

"Please forgive me, sir. I have already sent someone to inform Commander Kovis in advance, and Captain Duncan has also brought guards to guard the inner courtyard of the lord's manor."

The patrolling general immediately apologized to George.

"Innocent, you did a good job."

George knew this wasn't the time to dwell on the patrolling general overstepping his authority. He put on the armor hanging in the outer room, picked up his spear, and went out: "Let's go, let's meet the scum from Thorntown."

……

On the town's main road, members of the Silver Knights and the Wildebeest Knights galloped along, stirring up carnage and bloodshed.

Anyone who dares to block the way will be killed without exception.

Seeing the patrolling guards rushing out from the street corner ahead, Noah, who was leading the team, let out a loud roar.

The Silver Knights cavalry at the front raised their lances, aimed them at the patrolling guards charging towards them, and rammed into them.

"Form ranks! Form ranks!"

The high-ranking knight Kovis, who was gathering soldiers and cavalry in front of the lord's mansion, shouted.

Although he only managed to gather a little over a hundred men in his haste, they were quickly torn apart by the Silver Knights' charge.

In a single encounter, the army's formation was breached, resulting in dozens of casualties.

"This is... the Silver Knights under Lord Marquis Alfonso? How is that possible?"

Kovis's eyes widened as he watched the cavalry charge rampaging through the street.

"These people are under the command of Marquis Alfonso. Could there be some misunderstanding? Why would Marquis Alfonso's knights attack our Denor Castle?"

"The head bodyguard Duncan, standing next to Kovis, asked with a look of fear on his face."

"I have no mistake. I was fortunate enough to accompany Viscount Barton to the city of Cullen in the province of Lorraine and saw the insignia of the Silver Knights, which is exactly the same as the cavalrymen in front of me."

"Kevis said."

"Damn it!"

Duncan's face paled: "The rumors are true! The person standing behind Baron Bell really is Marquis Alfonso!"

(End of this chapter)