Chapter 55 Urgent
Now, the boss of the Blood Flag understands Thomas's feelings back then. He is not clear about Thomas' early life, and in those diaries there are many records of inverted, messy, and even extremely extreme thoughts (although Thomas slowly denied some of his early ideas in the later period). But there is no doubt that Thomas's reputation as "undefeated" must have a lot to do with the Semu tribe, at least in the early period. With such an excellent spy, you can find out the content of the enemy's secret meeting every few days, and victory is simply within reach.
The boss of Blood Flag stared at the map in his hand. Things were not as simple as he thought. This map and the deployment of troops showed that Oren City was definitely prepared for it and was not as easy to deal with as expected.
This battle is not easy to fight... The walls of Auran City are really strong enough. Even if the catapult cart is smashed, it will probably be able to destroy the battlements, and it will definitely not hurt the wall itself. Not to mention that the catapult carts have been destroyed by the defenders - the Blood Flag Boss still doesn't understand why the defenders have to risk going out of the city to destroy those catapult cars that are obviously ineffective. Maybe it's because they are worried that the catapult carts will throw dangerous goods such as tinder oil into the city. However, the Green Skin Army does not have such things. The goblins cannot even find stones of the same size.
The boss of the Blood Flag glanced at the map, and suddenly a place caught his attention.
It was a corner of the city, neither a threatening protrusion nor a vulnerable position. However, a lot of troops were concentrated here. According to Mimilu's description, street fighting fortifications were set up in this place. It was as if the defenders were ready for a street fighting here. What was even more strange was that the place was still preparing for more fortifications.
Why is this? Did they expect the Blood Flag boss to launch a main attack here? And it is not an ordinary attack, this arrangement...it is like the invaders breaking through the city walls and rushing into the city, so trenches, fences, and cannons will form a powerful trap together.
The problem is that if the city wall is really broken here, the attacker can rush forward regardless of your muskets, shotguns, magic, and fight to the death at all costs. You can still use your superior forces to break down all traps and completely overwhelm your opponent.
Because no matter what trap is, it is easier to deal with than this towering city wall. With the protection of the city wall, even militias who have never been on the battlefield can pose a certain threat. Especially when firing guns at the other side in a relatively safe position - muskets are actually extremely easy-to-use weapons. As long as you have the experience of actually letting a gun or two, you will get used to it immediately. Moreover, using muskets at the top of the city is far less terrifying than close-knit hand-to-hand combat. For example, today's team of musketeers fired too early in the first wave and then filled in the bullets very slowly, but if the offensive continues, they will also cause major casualties to the siege. Not to mention the quantity... the quality of militia is not high, but the quantity advantage is sometimes enough to offset the disadvantage.
I can't understand it at all. The boss of the Blood Flag shook his head. Why did the defenders destroy the catapult cart at any cost in his mind? Why did this area prepare so much defensive power? Maybe there is some connection in it... Maybe try attacking it?
It doesn't matter, try it tomorrow. He had known for a long time that this city was not easy to fight, and even Thomas would give such an sigh. Fortunately, he still has some capital, that is time. He finally has plenty of time to prepare various means of siege. At least in theory, that's it.
The boss of the Blood Flag could not confirm whether his plan to "surround the first half of the year" was reliable. Not to mention when the enemy reinforcements arrived, it is a big problem for his group of warlike and impatient subordinates to maintain a high fighting spirit.
"Master, the time is up." Carrie reminded in her mind.
In the past, the boss of the Blood Flag chose to leave the camp at midnight to find a place to spend these three hours. But now it is not possible. If the defending city launches a night attack, the Greenskin army without the boss will have a high possibility of collapse.
"Mimilu, let's go." The boss of Blood Flag packed up his personal belongings and left his leader's tent. His chariot was waiting for him outside, and two big wild boars were tied to the chariot and humming.
"I'll go out and have a look!" The Blood Flag boss roared and jumped into the chariot, running towards the distance. Anyway, the boss's words were the highest order, and no kid could question it.
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"Master, it's here." Carrie reminded.
The Blood Flag Boss jumped off the chariot. It was quite far from the Greenskin Camp here, and there were no scattered greenskins nearby. Only two wild boars hummed. However, with the wild boar's IQ, it was impossible to understand why the Blood Flag Boss was a greenskin orc when he got on the car, but he became another creature when he jumped off. They would only restlessly use their hooves to dig soil there.
From the remains of the stone on the ground, it can be seen that this place was once an arch made of stone. A few days ago, according to Carrie's warning, Ash Rufate asked a team of men to come down here to tear down the arch, so now there are only countless gravels left.
"Master, please pay attention to this stone." Carrie guided Ash Rufate to a stone. Now even Ash Rufate can see that this stone is not simple. This is actually not a stone, but a kind of thing that looks like a stone. This thing has very small and fine patterns, which seem to have painted some magic patterns.
Of course, the orcs responsible for the demolition work were not so careful. They just pushed down the stone arch casually, destroyed it and left, without even noticing that there was such subtle details.
"What is this? And, Carrie, why did you want me to destroy this?"
"Master, the last time we passed by, I found something wrong with this thing. Now I'm more sure that this is a space teleportation point."
"Space Transmission Point?"
"Well, an anchor point is used for long-distance teleportation. Master, this may mean a very serious matter."
"What important thing?" Listening to Carrie's words, Ashu Rufate found himself feeling nervous, although he actually didn't understand what "space teleportation point" and "anchor point" mean. You should know that Carrie always has some unheard of words, but never gives noun explanations, such as "cell", "anchor point", "chip" and so on.
"Under normal circumstances, they would not set up such anchor points. The city of Oren has this anchor point, which means that this place requires personnel exchanges and materials to be transported."
"Carrie, who are you talking about 'they'? Are the gods of the Star Realm?"
"Yes, master. Look... please pick up the piece over there." Carrie's voice suddenly became nervous. As he spoke, Ash Rufat picked up the stone that was not a stone. There was a clear pit on the fragment, which seemed to be embedded in something.
"This is the main control bit...but the control chip is not there. Without the control chip, the anchor point cannot be used... Master, according to my calculations... One of the gods in the Star Domain is likely hiding in Oren City!"
"God? They are hiding in the city?"
"They are actually the same as you, and of course they can hide among humans. I remember I told you that the so-called gods in the star field are not gods in general concepts... They are real flesh and blood bodies... Just like you, just like Lord Qinxin. However, because they have power and knowledge far exceeding the level of mortals in this world, they call themselves gods."
"Stop talking nonsense, Carrie, tell me what this means quickly! Is it good news or bad news!"
"Sorry, Master, it's bad news..." Carrie said in a pitiful voice. "This shows that their reinforcements may appear at any time. They can reach here directly from a distance through this anchor point, crossing the distance limit."
"This...thing has been destroyed." The orcs destroyed it very thoroughly. Although Ash Rufate didn't understand, the arch was made into a pile of fragments. No matter what its original function was, it must have been scrapped now.
"But it may be more than this anchor," Carrie replied. "And if there is one of them in the city, then they are likely to...save any cost to save...Master, as the war extends, the risk will increase to an extent beyond control."
"Based on my calculations," Carrie said in her mind, "I suggest you end the battle within fifteen days, at least not delaying for a month. Otherwise the consequences will be unpredictable."
"What kind of unpredictable will it be?" Ashu Rufate asked. "Create an army to raid me?"
"I don't think it's as simple as an army... Do you remember the battle under Derek? That dimensional energy attack... they will probably bring out that kind of thing!"
"And, there won't be only one!"
Ashu Rufat was stunned, standing there, holding the fragment in his hand, without any response for a long time.
"Master?" Carrie asked tentatively in her mind.
"Carrie, what's this..." Ashu Rufate finally roared in the second half of the sentence. "I don't even have a siege machine now... Let me conquer the city within a month! Do you think I can destroy the city wall directly?!
"I'm sorry, my master... there is no way... I can only follow the scheduled plan... This kind of thing is beyond expectations and is definitely an uncontrollable accident..." In my mind, Carrie answered aggrievedly in a very small voice.
"Master?" Mimilu noticed the movement of Ashu Rufate. Ashu Rufate was studying the fragments just now, she kept staying next to her, looking at the ruins curiously. "What happened? Who are you talking to?"
"No, I don't." Ashu Rufate tried his best to calm down his excitement. He touched his mouth. This time it was better. Although he was very excited, his canine teeth did not stick out. This was also an improvement.
"Master, you just said... conquering the city within one month? Have the city wall changed?"
"Don't mind, I'm just shouting casually." Ashu Rufate replied. What should I do? Attacking such a strong city with strong defense... How is it possible for a month? Even if the bridge is successfully captured, it is impossible.
"But master, if you want to change the city wall, Mimilu knows that there is a suitable location." Mimilu said seriously. "The city wall there is very thin. Mimilu can reach both ends of the city wall when lying on it."
"What?" Ashu Rufat suddenly realized where Mimilu was talking. Indeed, putting Mimilu's words together with a few things he didn't understand before, then the answer was about to come out.
Chapter completed!