Chapter 17 Scouting the Enemy

It was difficult to tell whether the news was true or false. In order to stabilize people's hearts, the squadron leader Diara summoned the main officers of Harden Castle.

When Richard, Owen and other officers arrived, Diara said very directly: "I just received news that the passage between Harden Castle and the Pratos Fortress Group has been cut off. The retreating wounded have been slaughtered by the orcs, and only three people have escaped. I sent out scouts in the morning, but they haven't come back yet. I guess they were killed by the orcs on the way.

In recent days, the war in the direction of Pratos has probably changed a lot."

Diara did not choose to conceal and told the intelligence he received. At this critical moment, concealment is not necessarily a good thing and is useless.

"Captain, if there are changes on the front line, we should make plans early. Harden Castle is in a very important position. We are afraid that we can't withstand the attack of the orcs if we rely on one unit to garrison it."

Owen was very surprised when he heard that the wounded were slaughtered. His face was pale at first, and then a little angry. His eyes were bloodshot, as if he was going to go out of the city and fight with the orcs at any time.

The Sixth Squadron had just made a contribution and had not rested for a few days. Unexpectedly, the war went wrong and it was likely to fall into danger again.

"I have sent a messenger to pass the message to the Flame Castle and request the legion's reinforcements.

"Since the orcs have blocked the mountain road, I am afraid they will kill the messenger."

"Then continue to send people to find out the news and pass it on. How can we fight this war if we can't even figure out the enemy's intelligence?"

The speaker was a captain of the city defense army. His name was Damico. He was once the deputy captain of the Wild Lion Legion. He retired from the main legion and joined the city defense army.

"You said it easily. The main force is in the Pratos Castle. We don't have many cavalry. How can we break through the orc blockade?"

Richard thought for a moment and said, "There are several iron-horned horses in our squadron. I will lead the team to the Pratos Mountains to perform reconnaissance missions. Baron Harden also left a cavalry squadron to go to the Flame Castle for help. "

"Our responsibility is to protect Master Ram and Mrs. Rowling. "

Mrs. Rowling is Baron Harden's fourth wife. She has royal blood and is a distant branch of the Grant royal family.

This lady is less than 30 years old, much younger than Baron Harden.

Their son Ram is only six years old. If he grows up to be a professional, he should be Baron Harden's sixth heir.

It is rumored that the baron likes Master Ram very much and is likely to divide the territory and set aside a piece for him to inherit.

Baron Harden has two baronies, one in the south and one in the north. The southern territory is not only rich but also does not need to face war. In addition, he He has also accumulated profound merits, and I am afraid that he will be awarded a baronship after the war.

Baron Harden has publicly stated several times that he will divide the territory among different sons.

The words have been said, and Baron Harden is old, so it is estimated that he will not choose to be promoted to the title.

Although it has not been long since he entered the Baron's castle, Richard has heard some rumors.

Seeing that the officers who stayed behind by Baron Harden were unwilling to obey orders, Diara did not force them, but calmly persuaded them: "The baron is fighting on the front line, and the only member of the Harden family who stayed in the castle is Master Ram.

According to the Kingdom's noble decree, nobles cannot abandon their territories, otherwise they will give up their inheritance rights to the territories.

Although Master Ram is not an adult, he is still a respectable noble and it is impossible for him to leave the castle. Now that we are stationed in the castle, the safety of Master Ram and Mrs. Rowling is sufficiently guaranteed."

"The military order given to us by the baron is to protect the master and the lady. We will not obey the orders of others. "

Diara talked his mouth off, but still failed to convince Baron Harden's cavalry. In the end, everyone had to leave unhappily.

Richard took advantage of the absence of people and whispered to Diara: "The task of opening the passage should continue. The three of us brothers are riding iron-horned horses and are responsible for scouting the enemy. The main force in the castle must also be careful. When things are irreversible, we must be decisive when we should be decisive. Don't be unable to leave for a long time when it comes to retreat."

"Don't worry, I have experienced three orc invasion wars and have rich experience. I know how to survive in war.

On the contrary, you three brothers are still very young. Don't be careless when you go out to scout the enemy this time. You are riding Warcraft horses, which are faster than most orc scouts. Be careful in your actions and don't be greedy. ”

It has not been long since they met, but the two sides have already developed a deep comradeship. In a state of war, the relationship between people can easily enter each other's hearts.

Especially comrades in the same squadron. They eat from the same pot, sleep in the same bed, and face the same enemy with swords and arrows.

Even if the time of acquaintance is very short, after a brutal battle, they can often become very close comrades and life-long friends.

Richard bid farewell to Diyala, took Hayden and Ron on the iron-horned horse, left the Baron Castle, and headed towards the Prasto Mountains.

Night fell slowly.

The three Richard brothers were also unfamiliar with the terrain of the Pratos Mountains.

Scouts originally needed people who were familiar with the terrain, and most of these people were in the city defense army.

Unfortunately, they were not cavalry. Facing the blockade of the orc scouts, these soldiers with poor combat effectiveness could not break through the blockade, open the passage, and scout the enemy.

The night sky was dark, and the moon vaguely emerged from the clouds, emitting a pale light.

It is now April, and it has entered early summer. The forest is no longer quiet.

Richard and the other two walked along the foot of the mountain, and several pairs of eyes were carefully observing the movement at the mountain pass under the cover of tree trunks and branches.

"Are there orcs stationed at the entrance of the canyon?"

Ron jumped down from the tree canopy flexibly. After a period of recuperation, the military chaplain used healing magic to treat him twice, and his injuries had completely recovered.

Ron was good at climbing and fell from the tree without making any sound. Although he did not have extraordinary talents, he had learned reconnaissance skills from his second uncle Powell for a long time and was a qualified scout.

"Can you determine the number of enemies?"

"I just counted them. There is a squadron of dog-headed men stationed there. Among them, there are two dog-headed warriors, and the remaining more than a hundred dog-headed men are ordinary soldiers."

"Continue to observe and see if there are other high-level soldiers in the camp?"

Orcs are not good at using enchanted weapons, but they are of many types and have various high-level soldiers. They are also powerful, and if they are not careful, the three brothers Richard will lose their lives.

Ron observed the orc camp for two hours and whispered, "No other findings, there should be no other types of troops."