Iron Powder and Spellcaster

The new camp of the troops from Leiqun County and Bianjiang County is located at the junction of Maplestone City Direct Area and Leiqun County, guarding the main provincial road from Maplestone City to Leiqun County.

Colonel Skull Mecklund did not hesitate to recruit laborers during the busy farming season and built the camp extremely strong according to the standards of a permanent fortress.

Even if Major Seb Carrington was given three thousand cavalry, it would not be easy to capture Colonel Skull's camp.

But Saber Saber didn't have three thousand cavalry, Saber Saber only had himself.

So he is invincible.

The guards were helpless and unable to stop the ferocious major; the commissioned officer on duty just gave up the idea of ​​using force after being glared at.

The saber Saber bared his wolf-like fangs, and the big horse golden sword stood outside the military camp headquarters commonly known as the Forbidden Palace and shouted in a stern voice: Skull! Come out!

This small commotion attracted a few soldiers to watch - but only soldiers, because the commissioned officers wanted to hide outside the barracks.

Even if Colonel Skull never said it explicitly, anyone with any sense would have seen the signs.

It was clear that they had just experienced a tough battle, the blood stains on their clothes had not been washed away, the smoke from their fingers had not yet dissipated, and the soldiers were exhausted. However, Colonel Scull neither rewarded the three armies nor allowed the troops to rest and recuperate. Instead, he frequently moved camps and made great efforts to build forts. There was only one reason - the Tiefeng County Army.

The smell of gunpowder is getting stronger and stronger among the comrades who fought side by side in blood yesterday. I don’t know when I wake up one morning and the “friendly forces” will become “rebels” again.

However, whether there was a fight or not, and what kind of fight it was, had little to do with commissioned officers.

Although the military career was short, it was enough for the commissioned officers to painfully realize the most important unspoken rule of the Alliance Army system - only those who have graduated from the Army Academy are considered human beings.

Otherwise, even if they wear the same uniform, there is an invisible, intangible, inexplicable, incomprehensible, but indestructible and insurmountable barrier between the commissioned officers and the Army Academy officers.

Just like academy officers who are captured can be treated with courtesy, commissioned officers who surrender can only wait for their relatives to pay for their ransom.

In matters as important as fight or no fight, the commissioned officers had no more say than the tables and benches that also participated in the meeting.

Rights and obligations are not equal, and inputs and outputs are not commensurate. Many commissioned officers are tossing and turning in the middle of the night, secretly weeping: Why were they so obsessed in the first place that they had to spend money to buy this officer?

Therefore, when it was discovered that the ferocious Tiefeng County school officer was here again, except for the unlucky guy on duty, all other commissioned officers voluntarily avoided it - you humans will handle your own affairs, and we, the desks, chairs and benches, will not participate.

From then on, Saber Saber was able to move through the military camp unimpeded and went straight to the door of the Forbidden Palace.

In the end, it was Captain Lauzon who arrived after hearing the news, and finally there was someone who could talk to the major.

During the battle at River Valley Village, Luo Song suffered more than a dozen wounds on his body, mostly on his arms and sides of his legs - except for the one where he lost an eye.

So when Luo Song came to Major Seiber with his arm hanging and a cane, he looked a little embarrassed: Senior, what are you doing... please go to my barracks to rest for a while, and I will send someone to find it for you. Colonel.

Seb glanced sideways at the captain and shouted at the Chinese army camp: Skull! Come out and speak for yourself! Don't push a lieutenant to block the gun!

Although Luo Song is also one of the best thorns in the Leiqun County Army, but when placed in front of the best thorn in the Plato Army, he is like a cheetah meeting a lion, or a kitten meeting a big cat - completely inadequate.

What's more, according to the principle that friendly envoys need to be received with dignity, only Colonel Scull in the Leiqun County Army is qualified to come forward to negotiate, and Luo Song is only a lieutenant.

Here, Luo Song is still worried about how to deal with the major.

On the other side, Seb has been keenly aware of the strangeness among the Lei Qunjun army.

As more and more officers arrived, Major Seber glanced over and immediately reached out to point out the two dazzling guys.

You two. Seb's eyes were like lightning: How come I haven't seen you before?

The two lieutenants who were named looked at each other, and one of them replied in a neither humble nor condescending manner: We entered the school late, so naturally you won't have an impression of us.

Yes, senior. Luo Song walked forward with difficulty, leaning on a cane, and explained sincerely: You will have already graduated when they enroll.

Seb didn't relax at all. He frowned, walked to the two lieutenants, turned around and looked at them, and suddenly stretched out his nose to sniff: No! You are too clean!

Seb took half a step back, grabbed the handle of the knife, and bared his fangs like a wolf: You are fucking people from Bianjiang County!

Luo Song and the two lieutenants were so shocked that their expressions changed.

Okay, Seb Carrington. A clear and sweet voice came from the Chinese army camp: Don't play rough with the little guys.

A school officer with a well-proportioned figure and gentle eyes came over. The school officer's uniform was neatly ironed and his thick black hair was carefully maintained.

Matthias Corwin. Seb slowly said the name of the colonel. His hand was still holding the saber: Lieutenant Colonel.

Isn't it your turn to salute first? Lieutenant Colonel Matthias joked.

Seb reluctantly raised his hand and saluted, and Lieutenant Colonel Matthias returned the salute coolly.

Colonel Skull walked out of the camp after Lieutenant Colonel Matthias. He nodded to Captain Lauzon, who immediately dispersed the irrelevant people near the Forbidden Palace.

Seb waited until only regular officers were left beside him, then he asked Lieutenant Colonel Matthias: Aren't you guarding the mountain city on the border?

The threat is over. Lieutenant Colonel Matthias took Seb's left arm holding the saber and patted the latter's wrist: Come on, come in and talk.

Forget it, let him enter the camp, he might think we are going to harm him. Colonel Scull stopped Matthias stiffly.

The colonel frowned, stared at his junior, and asked, What did Winters Montagne send you to do?

First of all, I was not sent here by him. Seb immediately corrected him and asked: What do you want to do when the two counties join forces?

Oh, he sent you to inquire about the military situation. Now that you have seen it, go back and report to him.

After saying that, Skull coldly motioned to Captain Lauzon to see off the guests, then turned and walked towards the Chinese army camp.

Seb became more energetic. He cleared his throat and said proudly to Skull's back: I'm here to inform you that Winters' men are going to attack Sandel in Wargne County.

Colonel Skull turned around in confusion. Just seeing the expression on the colonel's face made Seb feel that the trip was worth it.

When did it happen? Skull asked.

Seb took out the Newlon clock and pretended to take a look - because he forgot to wind it up and reset it, the clock had stopped running long ago.

Now. Seb replied seriously: Sander should have surrendered.

The air around him suddenly solidified. The lieutenants were silent at a loss, and Matthias looked at Colonel Skull calmly. However, the dilated pupils betrayed the lieutenant colonel's mental activity.

Winters Montagne. Colonel Scull's breathing became frustrated. He gritted his teeth and asked restrainedly and calmly: How dare you start a war without permission and attack friendly forces?

…

[Artemis]

Oh? Winters was very confused.

His gaze swept forward, and the prisoners waiting for screening in the military camp lowered their heads to avoid his gaze.

He looked back at the men behind him. Lannis had a serious look on his face, and Hodel was suppressing a laugh.

Winters looked away and sincerely asked Sandel in front of him: So we are friendly forces?

Major Sandel has been disarmed, and his family saber is now being held and admired by The Montagne Child.

However, although the major was a little embarrassed, every button of his coat was still fastened meticulously.

Major Sandel straightened his back and tried his best to maintain his final dignity: The troops of the four counties passed through Warne County. I did not stop you and ordered the villages and towns along the way to provide you with supplies.

Just sitting on the fence and watching. Winters was unmoved: You didn't send troops to fight.

I did not interfere with your correspondence with Gévaudin, or with the evacuation of prisoners and trophies.

Your cavalry is suppressed by my cavalry, and you have no ability to stop them.

Major Sandel's face turned green and white. He hesitated for a moment and reluctantly revealed his last secret: After I got the result of the Battle of River Valley Village, I stood on your side. I had letters with Colonel Skull. Correspondence, the colonel has accepted me anyway.

I know, I guess that's the case. Winters was not surprised at all. He handed Sandel's sword to Lannis: In the past, when the Plato nobles wanted to buy a good sword, they had to pay the same weight as the sword blade. Gold. Take it, it's yours now!

Lannis was stunned for a moment, and then proudly took the saber under the envious eyes of his subordinates.

Winters turned to Major Sandel, the smile on his face had faded: But Colonel Skull never told me.

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[Leiqun County and Bianjiang County Allied Forces Camp]

Okay, stop thinking about how to deal with Winters Montagne! Seb slapped his saber on the map table and lay down in the marching chair.

He stretched out two fingers toward Skull, and then clasped one of them: Half of the pliers have been broken off, so what are you still playing with?

You came here just to say this to me. Colonel Scull suppressed his anger: And then you gave me the middle finger?

Seb Carrington realized later and quickly took his hand back: I'm sorry.

Colonel Skull snorted, and Matthias smiled, and the atmosphere softened.

Tell me why you're here, Seb. Matthias put his hands on the table and leaned forward.

Why am I here? I'm here to stand up for those little guys like Richard Mason. If they say something, they will be despised and bullied by you. Therefore, I can only speak for them.

Skull frowned: Don't talk nonsense.

Winters Montagne's meaning is very simple. He doesn't want to go to war with you. What happened in Maplestone City was an accident. However, since the citizens of Maplestone City chose him, he cannot possibly hand over Maplestone as tribute. Stone City is dedicated to you. Seb raised his hand and said confidently: Don't you want blood wolf to lose face?

Skull deadpanned.

On the other side, Lieutenant Colonel Matthias smiled tolerantly and said: It's understandable. If we were in his position, we wouldn't be able to offer the city.

Seb struck while the iron was hot, adopted an unprecedentedly affectionate tone, and continued to attack Colonel Skull:

Last time I came, although... it was a little unpleasant, you also sent someone to follow me back to Maple Stone City to check the treasury. Is there nothing missing? Nothing was moved? Montagne's men and horses even reached the city gate. If you haven’t even entered, isn’t it sincere enough?”

Lieutenant Colonel Matthias looked at the colonel questioningly.

Colonel Scull was noncommittal and asked, So?

What 'so'? Seb felt confused.

Skull said coldly: There is nothing in the treasury. It can be sincerity or bait. To lure us in and then eliminate us, will the things in the warehouse grow legs and run away? So, What could these represent?”

Colonel Skull stood up and asked aggressively: Saber, I want to ask you! You come from a famous family in Plato, and you have been shadowed by the Republic since you were a child. Which side are you on?

Whose side am I on? Seb Carrington was furious. He slapped the table and stood up, tit for tat. I don't need you to tell me, which side am I on? I don't need you to tell me. Tell me, which side am I on?

The sudden and huge impact broke the hinges of the map table, causing the tabletop to overturn.

But Seb Carrington's anger has not yet been poured out, and the Saber nickname is not for nothing.

Skull Mecklen! Don't be so fucking shameless! Seb yelled: You can see clearly! It's your men and horses that are being clamped now! It's not Montagne's men who are surrounded! He If I really want to deal with you, can you survive tomorrow?!

At this stage of the quarrel, the outcome is no longer about who is more reasonable, but about who has the louder voice.

When the quarrel reaches this stage, the ultimate goal is no longer to convince the other party, but to piss the other party off.

In the competition of voice and sarcasm, Skull Mecklund failed miserably.

Even if the colonel is full of strategies, he can't beat the words Don't be so fucking shameless.

Skull clutched his chest and almost lost his breath.

He didn't understand yet, but the moment he started thinking, Why am I so shameless?, he had already lost.

Luo Song, who was waiting outside the camp, heard the noise coming from inside and hurried in with crutches to start a fight. Unfortunately, he witnessed a one-sided massacre.

The lieutenants of Leiqun County hurriedly carried Colonel Skull away, leaving only Seb and Matthias in the tent.

Seboyu fell on the chair in anger.

Matthias walked over and patted Seb on the shoulder. He was surprised to see a trace of annoyance in Saber's eyes.

The Ghost of Styx can't hand over Maplestone City, and he doesn't want to start a war, so what does he want to do? Lieutenant Colonel Matthias asked softly, and he chuckled: He doesn't want to recruit us, does he?

He's not that ignorant. Seb sighed: He wants to invite you to co-manage Maplestone City.

[Seb: I am actually just the second troll in the Tiefeng County team]

[List of senior officers of the New Reclamation Army (the text version is not as clear as the picture version, the picture version is included in this chapter)]

[Major General Kevin John Adams, commander of the New Reclamation Corps, a stubborn conservative, an excluded 'outsider'] [Suicide]

[Colonel Chloe Thorier, administrator of the new Reclamation Corps, frustrated civilian faction] [Dead in action]

[Colonel Geza Adonis, military commander of Baishan County, outstanding military exploits, likes bathing, good at making money, no hair] [in office]

[Colonel Skull Mecklen, military commander of Leiqun County, unsuccessful civilian faction, mild persecution paranoia, wise general] [in office]

[Colonel Zipper Zoltan, Military Governor of Warne County, Spellcaster] [Assassinated]

[Lieutenant Colonel Matthias Corwin (9th issue), military commander of Bianjiang County, [blacked out]] [in office]

[Major Ronald, the military commander of Tiefeng County, the frustrated civilian faction, the excluded 'outsider', the enforcer tortured by conscience, the inheritor of Plato's intangible culture (finger-knitted straw sandals)] [Arrested 】

[Major Sandel Cappello, the military governor of Wargne County who was appointed in a critical situation, chose neutrality in the civil war in the new land] [Captured]

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