Chapter 1535 Visitors

Ezio and others did not wait long for the task to be carried out, and even if the people at the top did not tell them, everyone knew exactly what time it was. That's the first week of December.

It was supposed to be deep winter, but according to the predictions of astrologers, there would be a window of wind and snow in Midland.

Perhaps the rise of statistical methods in calendar compilation and mathematics has made climate predictions less important to astrologers than it was twenty years ago. However, the importance of this profession at certain specific moments has not been ignored, such as wars and major festivals.

The reason why such a time point is chosen to conduct reconnaissance and rescue missions is because the snow on the ground will still hinder the movement of ground troops. Whether they are supporting or fleeing, the actions of ground troops will be as slow as a turtle.

The airships in Lost Land are of different types. The non-airbag type, which uses magic to provide buoyancy, can also fly smoothly in wind and snow. However, the skies with calming wind and snow are more conducive to distant observation, reconnaissance and other operations, so the next week is the best time for air forces to operate.

Soon, the formal order was issued from the command headquarters, and the orderly soldier carefully sent the paper order letter to Ezio. Each of the seven captains or commanders preparing to perform reconnaissance missions is stationed in different locations, so they all receive the same orders individually.

Although he had been preparing for this mission in recent days, Ezio still took the trouble to lead everyone. After doing the last inspection, he temporarily sealed the Twin Griffins and gave everyone an afternoon off.

The order book states that the mission will begin at midnight. It is expected that all airships will cross the mountains in the early morning and reconnaissance can be carried out at dawn. So before that, there is still a little gap.

Ezio did not inhumanely ask everyone to tighten their nerves. In a retreat where he could lose his life at any time, he felt like he had learned more than he had in the past twenty years combined. How not to drive yourself and your comrades crazy is the most important issue.

Of course, there are also some teams that adhere to the concept of not being crazy or surviving, and the entire team is neurotic. Don't say that the enemy is scared after seeing it, but our own people are also scared after seeing it. But Ezio didn't want to take that route. He was still looking forward to life after this war.

...If this is according to someone's words, it is established for oneself.

Ezio smiled to himself.

He spent more time with his classmates and junior students in the elementary school than with that man. But a boy will learn, and at the same time, the person who has the deepest influence is the back figure in their eyes, whether it is what they like or hate.

However, during this rest time, Ezio stayed at the defensive level he was assigned to. Braving the wind and snow that was gradually slowing down, I stared aimlessly in the direction of the mountain pass.

A few days ago, the fierce fighting here was unimaginable to ordinary people. Life is disappearing all the time, roars are endless, and not many people can maintain normal sanity. There are only two options: killing or being killed.

Even though they were guarding a certain level, the towering city wall was a piece of support, but it was not a foolproof one. Fighting with the orcs who stormed the city wall, Ezio cut off several weapons. If it weren't for the Dragon Fang Hidden Sword to defend himself, he might not have lasted until the last moment.

Especially when faced with a stone-throwing attack from a behemoth behind the enemy, the section of the barrier he defended suddenly crumbled, and the city wall was about to be blown down. If it hadn't been for the decisive use of airships and airborne raids on the group of behemoths that could throw long-range attacks, they might have been defeated at that time.

I heard that several places in other places were conquered, but they were recaptured with great hardships by the regular army of the Gwana Empire. And the price is far more casualties than elsewhere.

Now that kind of fighting has stopped temporarily. The soldiers worked tirelessly to clean up and deal with the aftermath of the mess outside the checkpoint. Then the traces of the fierce battle were quickly covered by the wind and snow, and now it seems as if nothing happened.

"General, Her Royal Highness the Elf Princess Fano is here to visit."

The voice of the attendant interrupted Ezio's random thoughts. The gray bearskin wrapped around him almost turned white under the stain of the wind and snow. But as Ezio turned around, some of the snow shook off, revealing its original color.

The big boy turned his head and looked at the one-eyed attendant who was much older than him. This was a man he had saved from the battlefield and a senior adventurer. He volunteered to serve this older child who was much younger than himself, citing the need to save his life.

In fact, Ezio is not used to this kind of thing. But on the battlefield, he needs to unite people and organize power, so everyone who is willing to obey him is an asset of incomparable value. He couldn't refuse.

So Ezio accepted. And they agreed that when the war ends, it will be the day when each other is free. Such a request is reasonable and reasonable, so the one-eyed adventurer is even more dedicated, for the sake of the two of them, so that more people can live and laugh until the war.

Senior adventurers rarely have sharp or stupid personalities, because such people usually don't live long. The better ones are self-aware and have left their adventurer career early.

But as long as one can stay, not to mention having an all-round personality, he will be able to advance and retreat with a well-founded basis. Having such a person serve as an auxiliary officer has indeed helped Ezio reduce a lot of trivial troubles.

However, there are some things that only Ezio, the general, can do. For example, an elf princess comes to your door.

Ezio had a shaggy beard on his face, which he grew on the advice of the veteran. If age is a flaw, then change your image to give people a sense of stability. Then growing a beard is like the easiest change to make.

And there was no trace of turbidity in those sea-blue eyes. Even if I am troubled, it only adds a bit of melancholy to the blue, which makes it more attractive.

Seeing such a look, the visiting elf princess couldn't help but feel excited. But her upbringing and character hid those unnatural emotions very well.

There was not just one person coming, but six people, and they were all women. Obviously one of them has the highest status, and the others are like guards, guarding the princess.

They were dressed simply, and their armor was not like those of the human lords. They wanted to cover their whole bodies tightly, leaving no gaps. The main requirement for elves' armor is flexibility, so it focuses on protecting the vital parts, while other parts are covered with thick velvet cloth.

The helmet is hung on the back of the neck with a hook rope, allowing them to grab it and put it on at any time without any hindrance.

Apart from his armor, he only had a simple cloak to protect him from the snow, and no other warm clothing. Because these guards were accompanied by the princess, they kept warm by relying on a necklace around their necks.

The obvious magic fluctuation is impossible to ignore. And the warmth seemed to spread to other people, radiating heat wantonly. The falling snow petals can't even get close and melt in the air.

Ezio performed a courtesy to the royal family, but it was not a kneel. On the battlefield, it is common practice for soldiers not to kneel because standing up is too troublesome. Although Ezio had the title of general, his status was still no better than that of the royal family, or even nobility. So he was the first to salute.

The elf princess didn't show any pretense. After returning the salute neatly, she went straight to the point. Said: "General, I heard that you will set off on an airship tomorrow to perform a reconnaissance mission. I apply to join this mission."

"I refuse. Princess, please return to the Elf Legion's position." Ezio said directly without any doubt.

After receiving an unexpected response, the elf princess suddenly lost her elegant temperament and said angrily: "Why do you refuse my help? My companions and I are stronger than any of you."

"I know, I can see it too. But my answer remains the same." Ezio turned his back and no longer looked at the group of elves who had expressed their intention to come.

"Why?" Elf Princess Fano asked relentlessly. "Wouldn't it be nice to have more strong people accompanying us?"

"In the event of an emergency, whose orders will take priority? Can you execute my orders without hesitation? The strong are of great use on the battlefield, but the strong cannot survive to the end. Guaranteed. If you have the possibility of destroying the unity of the team, I will not accept it. Especially before such an important mission."

The elf princess gritted her teeth and said, "We can obey orders!"

"You can't." Ezio said calmly.

"Why!"

"Because you are elves and I am human. You are a member of the royal family and I am nothing. When faced with a life and death situation, these will become factors that cannot be trusted between each other. I want to come back alive, not surrounded by enemies. It's a big show with you or your guards. So listen to my advice, Your Highness. Please return to your compatriots, this is not the place you should be."

The elf princess stepped forward angrily after being scolded. Although she did not draw her weapon, she still wanted to teach the 'general' in front of her a lesson. Fortunately, he was restrained by his own guards, so there was no conflict.

But the princess was still emotional and cursed in Elvish: 'Damn short-lived species! I heard that you are the youngest, so I am kind enough to help you. How rude. Do you know that I'm old enough to be your grandma, but I still don't know how to show some respect. Rude boy. ’

"Ha!" Ezio laughed and turned around, with a joking expression on his face, and also said in Elvish: "Your Highness, who is both great and as delicate as a flower, who do you think is more like a child now?" If you want to make a difference, you still have many opportunities. Just let me die, you are not qualified. ’

After speaking, Ezio walked past a group of elves and entered the level without looking back. The elf princess was left jumping around in place. But it was obvious that the guards following her had expressions of relief.

This kind of scene only happens on Ezio's side. The vast majority of elves still respect their status and do not do anything that would cause misunderstanding.

Regardless of the fact that humans and elves belong to the same camp. For a long time, humans have been hunting down elves as slaves, and squeezing the living space of these long-lived species that are difficult to reproduce. It is a good thing that the two sides cannot become enemies. They have long been no firm allies.

Therefore, two legions were sent, and a bunch of royal families were stationed. The Elf Kingdom was also cautious. They are also afraid of being treated as death squads and consumed without any reason. Princess Fano's behavior can only be said to be an exception, and Ezio is too young, which is why this farce happened.