Lord of the Oasis

Sunday, the last day of the week.

Reining in the reins, they all rode to the top of the dunes, looking out to the horizon.

This team of desert robbers who patrolled and reconnaissed never imagined that during their routine patrol in the early morning, they actually found out that the enemy's troops were advancing, and looking at the dark appearance on the horizon, it was obvious that they had gone for a long time. distance.

According to the speed of walking, you will definitely reach the Sentinel Oasis within 2 hours.

The enemy's troops have reached the detection range of the desert robbers.

"Don't be stunned."

The leader of the squad opened his mouth and spat at the mouth next to him.

Although he was already mentally prepared for the arrival of the enemy, he was still surprised when he discovered the enemy so suddenly. He couldn't help clenching the spear in his hand, turning his head and scolding: "Damn, we should go!"

"Let's go." The desert robbers nodded.

It's not about fearing the enemy and avoiding war.

But as reconnaissance cavalry, they want to quickly notify the sentry oasis of this information.

Turning the horses, they made a quick return.

There is no need to signal other squads, because desert robbers in other areas have already sensed the arrival of the enemy when they spotted troops on the horizon heading south.

These desert robbers can have a very keen sense of smell.

Or those stupid robbers died in the Sultanate of Sarand, under the siege of the regular army.

Ride your horse at the top of the dunes.

Get back to the Sentinel Oasis as fast as you can.

And on the arrow tower, the vigilant archers of Vikia soon found that they were all back.

This is an unusual situation.

According to past practice, these desert robbers would patrol until noon before returning.

And now this hurried appearance, only represents one thing.

The enemy is coming!

Swadian crossbowmen on the walls,

They also noticed that something was wrong, and they all gathered, standing behind the window with crossbows in their hands, watching the empty agricultural area to the north and the sand dunes further north.

"Emergency, open the city gate!"

The Swadia light infantry had solemn expressions on their faces, and directly waved their hands and pushed open the heavy city gate.

They are not unaware of workarounds.

The desert robber at the front rushed directly into the fortress with a serious face. Seeing that he was riding so fast on the street in front of him, they all moved out of the way and came to the door of the Consultative Hall.

"Stop! No entry here!"

The two Swadian infantrymen who acted as guards put on their scabbards and issued a warning: "Cavalry, tell me what you are here for!"

The Consulate represents the heart of the fortress.

It belongs to the position of the heart, not to mention that Lord Kant is still living in it, and he cannot enter it casually.

As escorts, their first consideration is safety.

"I ask to see Lord Kant!"

The desert robber who first discovered the enemy dismounted and said in a hurried tone: "During the reconnaissance process, we found that the enemy's troops are approaching the sentry oasis, and the estimated time of arrival is no more than 2 hours!"

"Wait." The infantryman frowned instantly.

He had already sensed the seriousness of the situation, but for safety he turned around and pushed the door to report in person.

But it didn't take too long, I walked out in less than 2 minutes, stuck the door to the desert robber and said quickly, "Lord Kant summoned you in, come in with me."

"Yes." The desert robber immediately followed.

In the hall, torches were lit.

Kant was sitting in his place.

After receiving the report, he looked solemn, stared at the desert robber brought in by the guard, and asked directly: "Have you investigated the scale, number and composition of the enemy?"

Straight to the point, Kant gets right to the point.

No need for nonsense now.

"The investigation is clear." The desert robber nodded immediately.

"Be more specific." Kant said.

"Yes, Lord Kant."

The desert robbers organized the language and quickly reported what they had seen: "The gnoll troops are marching towards us in the desert in the north. According to visual estimation, the number is about 1500-2000 people, all of them are infantry. Yes, in less than 2 hours we can see them in the city walls."

"That's the enemy around 2000?" Kant's heart beat faster.

"Yes." The desert robber nodded, he read it right.

These gangsters who rely on looting for a living have eyes no less than the archers in Vicia.

"I see."

Kant tapped the table with his fingers and waved to the desert robber, "Go back to the team."

"Understood." The desert robber saluted and planned to leave.

"Wait." But Kant spoke again and said to him: "Notify Fatis and Manid, come to the top floor of the Consulate immediately after setting up the defense, I will wait for them there."

"Yes." The desert robber nodded and left.

The Swadian infantry who acted as guards also left and came to the door to continue to stand guard.

All the troops of the entire sentry oasis were mobilized.

Vicia archers occupy 4 arrow towers, waiting in line on the top floor and inside the towers, holding long bows vigilantly watching outside the city walls, any enemy that appears, will encounter their shooting.

Including the attic of the city wall, the Swadian crossbowmen holding the crossbow.

Two long-range arms, responsible for the arrow tower and the city wall respectively.

Longbow curved or rapid fire.

Crossbow direct and precise fire.

With the firepower of the 20 Reston Rangers at the top of the Consultative Hall that can support at any time, it is absolutely no problem to garrison the city wall for a short period of time to resist the approach of the enemy.

What's more, even the peasants climbed to the top of the attic, armed with scythes to help defend.

Although their combat effectiveness is poor, they can't stand the stones next to them.

The 10-meter-high top is thrown down, no less than a ballista. No matter how strong the gnoll is, it is estimated that the brain will be smashed and the head will bleed.

Everyone will do their best for their home.

"Everyone is on standby, and if you find an enemy, notify me immediately."

After checking the already secured defense, Fatis calmed down a little, and said to the captains who followed him, "I'm going to see Lord Kant, and I'll leave it to you."

"Understood." The captains nodded.

They are both grassroots and tier commanders.

Leave the city walls.

Fatis met Manid, who had just arranged the peasants and peasant women, and also walked towards the Consultative Hall.

The two nodded solemnly without much communication.

Enter the Consultative Hall.

He walked quickly to the opposite side of the long table and saluted solemnly: "Lord Kant."

"coming."

Kant nodded and said to the two: "Sit down, the situation is urgent, there is not so much etiquette."

"Yes." The two of them were also polite.

Sitting on opposite sides of the long table, they still looked at Kant seriously.

This is the real city defense battle since the establishment of the "Drehem" fortress.

Just as Kant personally led the team to attack the gnoll tribe.

But now, the situation is more critical.

"Is it all arranged?" Kant asked in a deep voice.

"All ready." Fatis and Manid nodded.

The affirmative words made Kant nodded slightly, but his voice was still heavy: "This battle of defending the city is absolutely not allowed to fail. If it fails, I think you understand the consequences."

"We... do our best."

Fatis and Manid looked at each other and nodded.

The cost of failure is too great.

Just like falling into the abyss, although they are from Calradia, they also understand that once the fortress of "Drehem" at the key point of the sentry oasis falls, the situation they face will collapse.

Because of their current strength, they cannot bear the consequences of defeat.

The current strength of the "Drehem" fortress consists of 37 Swadian light infantry, 50 Swadian infantry, 50 Swadian heavy cavalry, 50 Swadian crossbowmen, and 50 Swadian crossbowmen. Vicia Archer, 20 Reston Rangers, 5 Mamluks, 15 Salander Riders, 25 Elite Desert Bandits, and 40 Desert Bandits.

All 324 soldiers.

As well as 500 civilians and 50 peasant women, who can be called up as recruits when necessary.

There are less than a thousand troops.

Quantity is at a disadvantage.

In fact, Kant's pressure is not too great.

There is even a counterattack, the idea of ​​​​smashing the army of more than 2,000 gnolls outside the city gate.

Of course, it's a risk, and Kant doesn't really take it.

This also represents his confidence.

Because the troops currently owned by Kant can be said to be elite troops.

Look at the infantry, cavalry, and crossbowmen. Even a baron in the Principality of Lions can directly command these troops. After all, full armor, war horses, and precious crossbows are all strategic resources. It cannot be crafted by ordinary craftsmen, and it is too expensive to equip.

At the time, Baron Dylan's vassal knights could betray him for the chainmail of Sarand's knights.

It is enough to prove how precious the equipment worn by these soldiers of Kant is!

on the battle field.

These weapons and equipment represent the guarantee of destroying the enemy and defeating the enemy!

Winning with weapons is never a lie.

In war, excellent weapons and armor are also the guarantee of victory.

Thinking of this, Kant stopped tapping his fingers on the table, and instead raised his head and made a solemn proposal to the two of them: "I plan to let all the light cavalry all leave the fortress, each carrying 3 days' worth of food and water, and break it into pieces and harass the ashes throughout the whole process. The gnoll troops of the Mane Kingdom, as the Khudges do, are harassing them to the point of exhaustion."

PS: It feels like the rhythm is restored. I think the writing has not been good recently, and the plot has begun to unfold. The detailed outline has been revised today, and the update will start tomorrow...

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