Mount and Blade

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After walking for half a month, the Barclay coalition was close to Yaoyang Port.

The attacks of the Snake Cult became more frequent, and the attacking troops became more and more elite. The original Barclay army of 10,000 people had more than 6,000 soldiers left except for the deployment that could not fight.

During the noon break, Green sat on a rock, his eyes passed through the winding marching team and fell on the distant horizon.

The mud on the body made people feel very bad, but fortunately the sun was still sufficient at noon, and I felt that I hadn't taken a bath for a long time, so it was still good to take a shower by the river.

"...Oh, comfortable."

Green took off his clothes and plunged into the small river covered by dense woods. It was quite hidden. After all, the soldiers had taken water and were busy cooking.

The river water was cool and comfortable, taking away the mud and fatigue on his body. Green closed his eyes and let the water wash over his body. This feeling was wonderful, wonderful!

He was not used to mixed bathing, and preferred to take a quiet bath alone. In this peaceful river, he could temporarily forget the cruelty of war, the scars on his body, and the lost comrades. Here, there was only him and this clear river.

Sure enough, nature still has its own unique healing medicine to cleanse the mottled soul.

Small silver fish gathered and nibbled the mud on Green's body. A fish with a grayish-yellow dorsal fin and a white belly caught Green's attention. Obviously, this guy was much bigger than other wheatear fish.

"Hey, I'll catch it!"

Like a professional hunter, Green waited for it to get close to him before grabbing it with his hand. But obviously, due to the refraction of light, the fish was caught a little off-center, which scared away the small fish around it.

And the fish did not seem to run away, but turned into a ball, and the small fins could not swim fast. Green was stunned for a moment and then grabbed it.

"Wow, it's like a pillow for you when you're dozing off, pufferfish brother."

When the pufferfish swells up, the rough fish skin is just the right size for rubbing mud. This is really a free mud rubbing treasure delivered to your door! !

It's just right, not too big or too small. Green hummed a little tune and rubbed the mud off his body with a slightly sour taste. Suddenly, he felt a lot lighter all over.

Green washed his body and stood up from the river. The sun shone on his body. His fair skin shone in the sun. He put on his clothes again and felt refreshed.

I don't know why, but I always feel that this body is much whiter than the one in Jianfeng, and my hands are not so rough. I don't know if it's because I'm too well fed.

Back to the camp, the soldiers have prepared lunch. They sat around the campfire and shared each other's stories and experiences. Green sat down. He listened to their conversation and his heart was filled with warmth. Although they came from different places, they were all partners fighting side by side at this time.

After lunch, the soldiers began to check their weapons and equipment to prepare for the upcoming battle. Green also returned to his luggage, carefully wiping and polishing the sword he had just seized from the rogue knight to ensure that it could play the greatest role in the battle.

Trunks came over, his eyes revealing a bit of ease and a bit of seriousness, "Green, Yaoyang Port may be our last battle against the Snake Cult."

Green nodded, his eyes firm, "Well, I think we will be able to return to Pence soon."

"Yes, it has been half a year since the expedition, and most of the remnants and followers of the Snake Cult have been cleared out. They are already at the end of their strength." Trunks looked at Yaoyang Port with a firm look, and his striking red short hair and nearly two meters tall made him look like a giant under the scorching sun.

"... Well, I want to go back and carve wood with Fitenus." Green's voice was filled with a hint of nostalgia.

As night fell, the Barclay coalition camped in an open area. The soldiers sat around the campfire, their faces were tired, but their eyes were shining with the light of victory.

Green sat in Trunks' tent. He studied the map near Yaoyang Port with Trunks, learned various flexible tactics and suitable battle formations, and looked for the best offensive routes and breakthrough points.

The lights in the tent were dim, and there were more and more marks on the map. Green and Trunks discussed every possible tactic. Their voices came one after another, and more of them were Trunks' instructions.

Green's fingers moved on the map, and his eyes lit up.

"Here, if we can control this high ground, we can effectively suppress the enemy's attack." There was a hint of excitement in Green's voice.

Trunks nodded, "Yes, but we must be careful of their ambush. The Snake Cult's troops are good at using terrain to ambush..."

Yaoyang Port will be the decisive battle place for their group. It will be a difficult battle, but they are fully prepared. Green's heart is full of expectations for a new round of battles.

The next morning, the soldiers of the Barkley coalition woke up early. They checked their equipment and prepared for the upcoming battle.

"Today, we will end it all!!" Trunks rode on horseback, his voice echoing in the soldiers' ears, his words carrying unquestionable authority.

The soldiers shouted loudly, their voices full of strength and determination. Green's heart was also immediately ignited with passion for fighting, his heart was beating wildly, they were about to face a life-and-death battle.

Before the sun rose, the Barclay coalition began to march towards Yaoyang Port. Their steps were firm and powerful, with only the desire for victory and the expectation of returning to their homeland.

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Yaoyang Port, a seaport city located in the south of Barclay, is famous for its solid walls and powerful navy.

At this time, the siege of the Snake Cult had lasted for half a month. Under the fierce attack of the Snake Cult army, even the most glorious and tall walls seemed dilapidated. Because the navy of Yaoyang Port was extremely powerful, the Snake Cult, which had not been its opponent for decades, usually chose to attack on land. Obviously, this time was no exception.

"Fire!" "Bang!"

Several small cannons on the city wall fired in turn, but the reloading time was not fast enough. The Snake Cult Corps below was still pouring onto the city wall, and the injured Barclay heavy infantry was still fighting desperately.

"...Lord Aleris, the soldiers are almost unable to hold on!" A deputy general reported to a young man wearing silver Milanese full body plate armor with difficulty.

Alleris's eyes swept over the city wall. He saw the exhausted figures of the soldiers and the fear in their eyes. He took a deep breath. He knew that he had to make a decision.

"Pass my order. All the reserve troops go to the city wall. Reinforcements are coming soon. We must hold on until the last moment!" Alleris's voice echoed on the city wall. His order was like a shot of adrenaline, which boosted the spirits of the soldiers.

He didn't know when the reinforcements would arrive, but for the sake of the people behind the city wall, he had to do his best to delay the time for the city to be breached.