Chapter 1489 Night of the Swamp

"Weiss is only the nominal co-owner of the 'Cold-Blooded Tribe'. It is said that there are several powerful cold-blooded aristocrats in the lizard tribe, and they do not support Weiss' position."

Colonel Vassar spoke in a low voice.

"These cold-blooded nobles believe that the cannibalism between humans has nothing to do with the lizard people, and they advocate maintaining neutrality between our army and the sea blue invaders."

"This kind of view is very popular among the lizard people, so that Weiss can't fully mobilize all the troops in the tribe to assist us. If we only rely on the more than 300 duck-billed dragoons under Weiss' command to launch an ambush, the force is far from that of the goblins. , if you can't repel the enemy, but fall into a tight siege, and you can't protect yourself, then the loss outweighs the gain."

"Can we send a force to join forces with Weiss to ambush the Letu Corps?" Joan asked.

Colonel Vasa glanced at Magny before answering Joan's idea.

"Magni also had the same idea, intending to lead the Asa hunters to the edge of the swamp to assist Weiss in ambushing the goblins, but the mobilization of troops was too conspicuous. The hawks and crows hovering above our heads might be sent by the wolf queen Alpha. Sentinels, even if they send troops overnight, will alert the enemy troops outside the town."

"If General Jumonville takes advantage of the opportunity of Asa Hunters to go out and Delin Town's defenses are empty, we will be defeated at the strategic level even if we win tactically in the Lizard Swamp. "

Joan nodded, agreeing with Colonel Vassar's concerns.

Next, he was not in a hurry to express his opinion. First, he spent a "power of myth" and converted it into 7 points of psionic energy, which was used to display the second-level spiritual prophecy ability "remote sensing". The location mentioned in Weiss' letter to scout.

The invisible observation point created by spiritual energy quietly appeared a hundred miles away from Delin Town, at the junction of Lizard Swamp and Screaming Forest.

Qiao An switched the observation point of view and looked down from the sky. Sure enough, he found a large group of goblins marching in the muddy bushes. At first glance, the blackness and boundlessness in the past made the scalp tingle.

If these goblins were allowed to pass through the swamp, they would be able to reach the town of Derlin by tomorrow evening at the latest and join the Jumonville Corps.

If that time really comes, the demise of Delin Town will enter the countdown.

After verifying with his own eyes that the information provided by the Lizardman was true, Joan switched his perspective back to the main body and ended the manifestation.

"Mr. Colonel, I think the ambush proposed by Weiss is the only feasible strategy at present. If we can severely injure the goblins at the edge of the swamp, or even completely defeat them, the pressure on Delin Town will be greatly reduced."

Joan solemnly put forward his opinion.

"That is to say, you support our Asa hunters to go out of town overnight to help Weiss's cavalry battalion?" Magni stood up excitedly.

Joan shook his head lightly: "Brother Magni, once Asa Hunter leaves, Delin Town will be in danger. We can't leave an opportunity for General Jumonville."

"But if we don't send troops to assist Weiss, with his strength, ambushing an enemy army ten times larger than our own, wouldn't that be tantamount to suicide?" Magny shrugged and spread his hands, his face full of helplessness.

"Wes does need assistance, but there is no need to mobilize a large number of people, I can go alone."

Joan replied calmly.

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There was a steady drizzle, and the night-shrouded Great Swamp smelled damp and musty.

Joan raised the tent and took a look outside. Below the hillside was the temporary camp of the hadrosaur and lizardman cavalry.

The Zedi dinosaur, covered with waterproof fluff, is like a duck magnified ten thousand times, lying in the mud and letting the wind and rain blow, looking very comfortable.

The owner of the hadrosaur, a lizardman who lived in the swamp for generations, was born proficient in water and had smooth scales. Sleeping in the mud in the rain was commonplace for them, without any discomfort.

Joan withdrew his envious gaze and lowered the curtain of the tent to keep the moisture out.

He has neither duck down nor scales, but he can't bear to roll in the mud puddle. Fortunately, the magic tent Weiss lent him has perfect waterproof, moisture-proof, and heat-insulating functions, so that he can keep himself dry in the swamp.

Joan arrived at the lizardman camp at dusk. Before that, he spent half an hour convincing Colonel Vasa, Lieutenant Colonel Green, and Magny to accept his plan, and he came alone to assist Weiss in ambush Leto army.

After that, Joan returned home, and it took twice as much verbal effort to persuade Ruby and Kandy to give up their plan to go with him.

Joan had a premonition that while his side was planning to ambush the Leto Corps, Delin Town was also at risk of being attacked by the Jumonville Corps. If his words were true, then Ruby and Conti staying in the town would be more effective than those in the town. The goblins involved in the ambush in the swamp are much larger.

Joan's strength was not in vain, and Kandy and Ruby finally accepted his arrangement. In exchange, Joan must bring the magic mecha soldiers, and in addition, establish a "mythical link" with the two of them, so that they can be at any time. keep in touch.

Coincidentally, the headquarters of Weiss is located at the place where Joan caught leeches and first met "Grey Bag Beast" Gray, a dirt slope at the edge of the swamp.

Standing on a high slope and looking to the north, on a clear day, you can see Delin Town 20 miles away without a telescope, and it takes less than an hour to ride.

Weiss chose to station his troops here, of course, for the convenience of supporting Delin Town in a timely manner. Unexpectedly, he also gained an unexpected convenience-this place is the only way from the Screaming Forest to Delin Town. Weiss and his subordinates will immediately notice any abnormal behavior of the goblins in the middle.

The tent was covered with thick felt, and Joan sat down on the ground, took out his pocket watch and checked, the time is now five past nine at night.

Putting away the pocket watch, Joan closed his eyes and entered a state of "spiritual concentration" of high concentration.

There are still 6 points of energy in Joan's "spiritual energy pool". Anyway, it is a waste to use it overnight, so he draws 3 points of psychic energy from it, and once again demonstrates the second-level psychic power "remote sensing". The junction with the forest creates an invisible observation point.

Joan integrated his consciousness into the observation point, looked down, and found that the goblin army had stopped their journey and was camping in the forest. There were groups of goblins leading wolves on patrol outside the camp, which could be called a strong defense.

Being able to train the stupid and sloppy goblins to such an extent, Joan had to admit that Lord Letu had a good commanding army, and he deserved to be the most famous warlord in the south of Yalfheim.

If this fresh force were allowed to merge with General Jumonville's troops, the town of Durin would be really dangerous.