Succubus cannot be a saint

The plan to lead troops to assist Lord Field had been decided. Sharlele immediately ordered the servants in the city to settle Robert's dozen cavalrymen, and ordered Durenna to count the armaments and summon the soldiers.

After Durenna's return, the communication mirror that belonged to Villie naturally returned to her possession. Sallelei also instructed the castle's steward to report any major incidents in the city directly to Villie, who would contact her.

A few days later, everything was ready, and Sharlele set off with Durenna, Isadore, Sean Volo and Robert, flying the Volo family flag.

At first, Robert was a little confused as to why the saint's flag was not hung up, but when Sharlelei explained the plan to him, he suddenly understood. He sighed and couldn't help but think -

The timing of the Saint Lady's appearance was too clever. She silently captured Greystone Town, which had been infiltrated by cultists. Even the cult organization did not react and thought that Greystone Town was still under their control.

If it weren't for this Saint, I'm afraid the "helpers" I invited this time wouldn't be real reinforcements, but rather traitors within the cult. Then I would be the biggest sinner who let the cult into the city...

Thinking of this, the knight couldn't help but feel a pang of fear and shivered, his back soaked with cold sweat.

From this, he became even more certain that this former "crazy daughter" was definitely the saint sent by the goddess to save the Western Territory.

Furthermore, the Saint Lady's military equipment also puzzled him. Unlike the armies of ordinary nobles, she had not drawn conscripts from among the people of her territory, but had assembled only about two hundred soldiers, most of whom appeared to be new recruits who had only recently been trained.

Can such an army really fight against the cult army with a total number of tens of thousands of people?

He also vaguely noticed that the crossbows held by the guards seemed to be without bowstrings. Even the crossbow carts in the military supplies had strange iron boxes installed on the back.

The Saint even specially allocated two carriages to carry this "iron box" and set up heavy protections.

What are these two carriage boxes, levers and wheels?

Robert was full of questions, but due to the noble status of the Saint, he couldn't raise any direct objections.

Although they were few in number, the guards were all spirited and well-organized, likely Baron Volo's men, responsible for managing his family's wealth. However, Baron Volo was known for his stinginess and greed, and didn't seem to be good at training his troops. What was going on?

After much thought, Robert decided not to dwell on it any further. At least on the Saint's side, there were two extraordinary warriors, Durenna and Sean Volo, and a priest of light—albeit a little girl.

In addition, the Saint herself also possesses the divine power bestowed by the Goddess, and the four extraordinary people are enough to match a small army.

Furthermore, time was of the essence. Even if Robert felt the Saint's army was unreliable, he didn't have time to seek support from other noble territories. The sooner he returned with reinforcements, the less likely Field City would be captured.

The Saint Lady of Graystone Town is the last straw he can grasp at this moment.

Goddess, I hope the Saint's arrival can save Field County from danger...

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One morning.

Accompanied by flying snowflakes and cold wind, Durenna and Robert opened Sharlene's tent and walked into this warm space.

It was already the third day of the forced march from Greystone Town to Field County.

Before leaving, Sharlelei had the foresight to remove the thermal runes from the castle and install them in her own tent. It was a pity that there weren't enough thermal runes, otherwise she would have stuffed one of these "magic heaters" in every soldier's tent.

"Reporting to Her Majesty, the scouts have spotted a group of scouts in the woods not far away. Judging from the style of their robes, they look like soldiers from the surrounding noble territories. They are likely stationed nearby. What should we do? Launch an attack?"

The warm tent was filled with the fragrance of a young girl. Maps and various documents and reports were placed on Sharlene's desk. Her long flaxen hair hung down gently. Even in the marching tent, for some reason she had the gentleness and charm of a girl in the boudoir.

Durenna was used to it, but Robert was getting uncomfortable.

"Attack? No, don't." Shalelei thought for a moment, "Raise the flag of the Volo family, let Sean Volo wear his family crest armor and lead the army. We will pretend we didn't notice them and just walk over."

"Just... walk over there?" Robert repeated in surprise, "Lady Saint, they... they might be rebels controlled by cultists..."

Although he already knew the Saint's disguise plan, he still had a trace of doubt in his heart - what if the enemy didn't fall for it?

What if the enemy attacks us halfway through our journey? Wouldn't that expose our vulnerable flanks?

"So what do you think? Should we just launch an attack?" Sharlelei rolled her eyes at him. "Knight Robert, it was you who asked me to get to Field County as quickly as possible, and now it's you who wants me to waste time on the road. This is strange."

"This..." Robert was speechless for a moment.

"If we want to reach Field County in the shortest time possible, we can't get entangled with these noble troops on the way." Sharlelei gently placed the feather pen on the table.

At this moment, Robert even saw a hint of warrior-like decisiveness in the eyes of this gentle and dignified Saint.

"Let's take a gamble and sneak through openly."

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Damn harmony ahhhhh (rolling on the ground with my head in my hands)

Volume 2: The Silver Lily of the West: Chapter 173: Stealth in the Open Air

The winter sun shone on Robert's face, and a bead of sweat ran down the back of his neck.

He sat on his horse, his muscles tensed, his palm on the hilt of his sword. He seemed to be able to feel the eyes watching him from the wilderness, the forest, and behind the hill not far away.

He rode on horseback, disguised as a knight of the Volo family, and walked along this wilderness road, under the sight of those noble army scouts. He knew that those scouts would soon return to report to their masters, and those nobles who had been controlled by the cultists...

Will they give the order to attack?

Robert closed his eyes and thought again of the night when he broke out from Field Territory.

The sound of shouting and killing shook the heavens, flames blazed, and arrows flew overhead. Enemy troops surged in from all directions, and the roars of humans were mixed with the howls of monsters.

He had witnessed with his own eyes how the bodies of those cultists swelled and grew, bursting through their clothes and transforming into monsters with immense strength.

The monsters had already reached the city gates. His leader, the "Holy Bow Knight" of the Knights of the Radiant Feathers, stood on the wall. Every time the Radiant Bow in his hand flashed, a meteor flew out, taking the life of a monster.

But there were too many monsters. His comrades had to fight hard to help him escape, so he had to rush to the rescue as quickly as possible.

Robert opened his eyes again, sweat streaming down his eyelids.

The army continued to advance slowly. Under the banner of the Volo family, Sean Volo, wearing gorgeous armor, rode at the front of the team. The Saint Lady was hidden in the middle of the team.

Hidden among the crossbows placed on the cart.

For some reason, the Saint Lady had stationed three or four militiamen beside each crossbow. But pulling the capstan and adjusting the direction were arduous tasks, requiring far more than just three or four men. What was she trying to do?

As time passed, Robert's anxiety grew. There were times when he could barely contain his fear and anxiety and wanted to swing his sword and attack the nobles first.

After an unknown amount of time, they had forgotten the forest where the scouts were hiding.

At this moment, Robert suddenly heard a large number of rapid horse hooves! His nerves, stretched to the limit, instantly exploded. He turned around with a roar and unsheathed his sword with a swish.

Then he saw the face of a handsome and heroic girl.

"........."

The cold blue eyes seemed to pour a basin of ice water over him, and Robert was stunned. Because the person who came was Durenna and her scout team.

"All clear. We've put enough distance between us. They have no intention of pursuing us."

Durenna glanced at him coldly, then rode forward, delivering the message to the rest of the team. Robert stood there in a daze, feeling cold sweat dripping down his armor.

They just... walked past... so brazenly... right under the noses of those noble army scouts?

Oh my God, is this true?

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After hearing Durenna's report, Sharlele also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she was the one who gave the order, she was not 100% sure. There was still an extremely small possibility that the noble army would attack them.

She was not afraid of the enemy's attack. With the armament of the "Holy Maiden Army", a few extraordinary strong men, and herself, the saint who fired light-guided arrows like cannons, she was enough to kill these armies head-on and make them flee in disarray.

But that was a complete waste of time. With Field City now under siege by the cult rebels, every second counts.

Fortunately, she won the gamble. The nobles didn't attack. It seemed the cultists controlling them knew the Volo family was an ally and tacitly let them pass.

Riding on the horse, Sharlene stroked the communication mirror in her arms.

"Little Black Cat, Little Black Cat, you'd better research my magic cannon quickly. That way, even if I have to face the entire Western Territory, I can still blow them all away with my cannon..."

At the same time, Willie, who was far away in Graystone Town, sneezed violently.

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In the early morning of the sixth day after departure, Sharlele finally saw the towering city from afar.

Field City was the second largest city in the West, far surpassing the tiny Graystone Town. Behind the pure white walls, one could see the equally pure white church spire and the majestic castle perched on the high ground, reflecting a brilliant light in the sunlight.

But at this moment, this majestic and beautiful city was like a crumb in an ant colony, surrounded by a dark army, with flags everywhere, heavy military formations spread out, and earth-shaking shouts of killing resounding throughout the fields.

Arrow towers dotted the towering city walls, archers lined up in rows, unleashing a hail of arrows like locusts. Even from a great distance, Sharlelei could still see a figure atop a tower shrouded in golden light. Golden meteors shot forth, one after another, raining down upon the dark mass of enemy troops. Each meteor, upon landing, could knock over a dozen men in a dazzling explosion of light.

That must be the leader of the Knights of the Radiant Feather, the renowned Holy Archer. It's said that the very weaponry used by this paladin alone can repel evil...

"Field! We, we're here, Lady Saint!" Robert could no longer suppress his excitement upon seeing the city. He rode forward and shouted, "Field City...Field has not been breached yet!"

"Pass my order, advance at full speed."

Sharlelei nodded, her gaze still fixed on the pure white city in the distance.

Soon, the cult army besieging Field County noticed a new team galloping at full speed from behind, and the fluttering flag of the Volo family.

Military flags fluttered, and after a series of military orders were issued, the cult army at the rear quickly surrounded and blocked the "Volo family army."

"Lady Saint, what should we do? Should we shoot?"

Amid the galloping of the warhorses, Durenna's voice came.

"Shoot—" Shalelei started to say, but her heart suddenly moved, and she said in a deep voice: "No, don't! Don't expose the catapult magic crossbow. Pass on my order, prepare for close combat, charge directly, don't tangle with them!"

"Yes!" Although she was doubtful, Durenna still followed the order and left.

"The Catapult Magic Crossbow and the Magic Bed Crossbow are both powerful weapons. They are best used when the enemy is completely unprepared... If we use them now, the enemy will know that we are not the Volo family's army. It's not the right time... It's not the right time..."

Riding on the galloping warhorse, Sharlene held the reins tightly and stared at the dark army surrounding her in front.

Now is not the time.

Soon, the army under the Volo family flag and the cult army collided with each other, but what surprised Durenna and Robert was that the cult army behaved very perfunctorily and did not get entangled with them at all, as if they were just pretending and let them rush past.

"Do these cultists... still think we are their allies?"

An incredible thought flashed through Robert's mind. He looked back, hoping to find the figure of the Saint Lady in the team.

But at this moment, an excited bird cry suddenly came from the sky!

Robert looked up and saw several dark shadows forming a triangle formation, flying through the air towards Field City. He could clearly see that they were not birds at all, but rather winged beasts, half eagle, half lion!

Especially the griffin flying in the front. Unlike its other companions, its wings are light golden, sparkling like gold in the sun.

"'Golden Wing'! It's the captain's 'Golden Wing'! The Field Territory's griffin messenger has returned!"

He could no longer contain his excitement and shouted loudly.

The moment the griffin appeared on the battlefield, the cultist army also responded. The archers turned their arrows and shot them into the air.

At the same time, the gates of Field County were lowered, and a cavalry unit in shining silver armor rushed out. The "Holy Bow Knight" who was shooting arrows like meteors from the arrow tower also jumped down without hesitation!

As if to protect the griffins in the air, this cavalry team rushed straight towards the enemy like a silver arrow.

After the silver-armored cavalry rushed out, accompanied by wild roars, the bodies of dozens of soldiers in the cultists' army suddenly twisted and swelled. In just a blink of an eye, a group of humanoid monsters who had taken "black goat milk" rushed towards the cavalry.

The rain of arrows shot by the archers has already engulfed the griffin in the sky.

Volume 2: The Holy Silver Lily of the West: Chapter 174: The Holy Silver Lily Flag

In an instant, a griffin wailed and plummeted to the ground, like a sparrow among ants, quickly drowning. But the golden-winged griffin was quite brave, chirping and flapping its wings, actually deflecting all the arrows.

But the next moment, several giant monsters stood up and roared in the cult army, picked up rocks and even corpses on the ground and threw them out.

With the help of the monster's enormous strength, the thrown objects were so powerful that the golden-winged griffin couldn't dodge them in time and was hit one after another. It wailed and fell to the ground crookedly.

It fell only a few dozen meters away from the silver-armored cavalry, but these few dozen meters seemed like an insurmountable barrier to the knights engaged in the fierce battle.

But at this moment, a brilliant holy light suddenly shot up into the sky from one side of the battlefield!

For a moment, both the cultist army and the knights who were fighting bloody battles were stunned and stared at the brilliant beam of light in a daze.

Where the holy light illuminated, the flag of the Volo family was erected. But soon, in full view of the crowd, the Volo family flag suddenly flew away, drifting away like a fallen leaf in the wind. In its place, a new and unfamiliar flag was raised.

Holy lilies and vines with silver and white as the main colors bloom on the flag, inlaid with gorgeous gold edges, and flutter in the wind.

As the flag rose, a golden column of holy light suddenly shot out and landed among the monsters, sweeping across. Amidst a series of muffled explosions, many monsters were blown over and fell to the ground.

This was none other than Shalelei's "Light-Guided Arrow"... no, Light-Guided Cannon. With her magical power, a common 1st-level divine spell could produce the astonishing effect of a fireball.

Seeing this, the knights finally reacted. Although they couldn't immediately identify the extremely powerful light cannon, they recognized it as genuine holy light.

"It's reinforcements! Charge!"

Someone shouted, and the entire knight team let out a roar like a tsunami, bursting out with amazing fighting spirit and fighting spirit, and actually broke through the encirclement of the monsters and rushed forward towards the direction where the griffin fell!

On the other side, under the banner of the Holy Silver Lily, Sharlene's voice also rang out on the battlefield with the amplification magic.