Broad World

Just when Henry's investigation of the spies in Shadow City was in trouble, the orcs in Wywood City in the north finally finished their winter rest and sent a large number of troops to advance deep into the high wasteland. It was promised that enough slaves would be delivered by May, so they did not hesitate to act as soon as the weather turned warm.

Of course, the orcs were not the only ones involved in the slave hunting, a large number of human adventurers and mercenaries also joined in. They saw last winter that this no-cost business can make money, and it can be legalized as long as they pay a part of the tax. Is there anything more exciting than this in the world?

Perhaps ogres, trolls, giants, and goblin bears are relatively difficult monsters for most ordinary humans to deal with, but ordinary goblins and kobolds are not a threat, and any adult can put two at a time. Three, so this mighty slave hunting team is full of enthusiasm, full of thoughts of getting rich overnight.

No way, the orcs' profits in the slave trade are too rich, especially the mines, quarries and caravans all prefer coolies who don't need to pay salaries. Although they need to spend a lot of money at one time, but in the next In a few years, as long as the slave is not dead, he can earn back several times or dozens of times, and since the slave is not protected by law, it doesn't matter even if he is squeezed to death.

Especially the kobolds who are good at mining are simply the favorite of all mine owners. As long as they are tied up with iron chains and a few supervisors with whips are dispatched, the efficiency is completely twice that of human workers. It has a small appetite and does not require wages. It will be sold out almost as soon as it appears in the market.

Looking at the mighty troops, Fugner said softly to Allen beside him, "His Royal Highness, have you seen it? This is the Northland, except for a few famous big cities. Ordinary people don't care about the law at all." and morality. They have become more ferocious and dangerous in the long-term difficult environment, and they are even willing to sell their souls to the devil for profit. Our Majesty has seen through this and formulated the unique development direction of Wood City. Expansion to the north, maybe in a few years the outskirts of the high wasteland will become the kingdom's second big granary."

After listening to the orc viscount's explanation, Allen nodded thoughtfully: "So, the people here are more advocating the jungle law of the jungle, but don't they worry about dying? Catching slaves in the dangerous wild It's not an easy job, even the warriors you accept may suffer some casualties. Not to mention these undisciplined adventurers and mercenaries. In addition, you'd better stop calling me the crown prince, now my identity is just a A consultant sent by the Mage Tower."

He has been in the wild city in the north for two months, and he declared that he is the chief apprentice of the mage tower. In order to prevent being recognized, he slightly changed his hair color and face shape. Only Fugner and Sarah It was only then that La Brightman learned the true identity of the young boy.

During this period of time, he was not in a hurry to venture into the wild, but quietly stayed in the mage's tower to study and research, and spent the rest of the time wandering around the city to understand the behavior and thinking of the local residents.

Allen's composure, stability and terrifying intelligence level beyond ordinary people. It not only surprised Sarah Brightman, but even Fugner couldn't help sighing that there is such a kind of father that there is such a kind of son. Therefore, while hunting, I sent an invitation to him, hoping to improve the relationship between each other.

After all, as an orc, Fugner knew that he could not live for too long, perhaps ten to twenty years later, he would die of old age, and whether his descendants could continue to have a place among the nobles of the kingdom all depended on the royal family Otherwise, it is easy to be marginalized.

You must know that the view that "people who are not of my race must have a different heart" is very common on the continent of Faerun, otherwise many people would not laugh at Alastriol's wish to establish a country where multiple races coexist harmoniously is a daydream.

In order to fully integrate into the aristocratic circle. It can be said that Fugner tried his best and even spent a lot of money to marry a noble lady. It is said that the gift alone is worth more than 50,000 gold coins. An heir with human blood.

He knew very well that maybe purebred orcs would never be accepted by the upper class, but the attitude of most enlightened nobles towards half-orcs was not bad, although they would inevitably suffer a little discrimination. But at least it won't even give it a chance.

Most of the time, marriages between noble men and women are all naked exchange of interests and alliances, so the poor girl didn't even have a chance to resist, so she was sold to an old and ugly orc by her parents. The hard "cultivation". She finally conceived a few days ago and is almost ready to give birth to a mixed-race baby in January next year.

After getting this news. Fugner was so happy that he was almost obedient to his young human wife. Although the girl did not get the Prince Charming of her dreams, she got a good husband, and her child would also become the only heir to the title , so she stopped worrying about her husband's ugly appearance, and settled down to be a wealthy Viscountess, enjoying a life of extreme luxury.

It is precisely because of this transformation that Fugner felt the taste of happiness. All the wrinkles on his face were smiling along the way, and his whole body seemed to be rejuvenated for the second time.

He pointed to the fully armed orc warriors and explained with a smile: "Mercenaries and adventurers are not stupid, they will only be responsible for besieging the monsters defeated by my warriors, and will not participate in the frontal attack at all, so the danger is not great." Not big."

"Oh? Are you just watching them grab your spoils?"

There was an incredible look in Alan's eyes. Based on his knowledge of orcs, it was impossible for these guys to distribute the good things they got for nothing, let alone the slaves who could sell a lot of gold coins as soon as they changed hands.

"Hahahaha! How should I put it, they are not all just taking advantage, they can still be of great use, for example, these people can provide a lot of help in tracking, and my people can't catch all the escaped guys , It should belong to mutual help." After finishing speaking, Fugner took out the wine bag in his waist and took a sip.

There is another reason he didn't say, that is, Henry once warned not to eat alone, otherwise the people around him would easily develop a hatred of the rich, and it would be difficult to get their approval when the time comes.

Although this state will lose a little money. But from the perspective of long-term benefits, it is actually a profit. Look at these adventurers and mercenaries who have begun to accept and attach themselves to the orc army. Once established, it won't take long for all the surrounding villages to be absorbed into it.

Just when Allen was about to ask something more, there was a harsh sound at the front of the team, which could be heard clearly even at such a distance.

There is no doubt that this is the sound arrow that the scouts sent out will only shoot when they find a large number of enemies. The main function is to remind the large army to prepare for battle.

After Fugner, who seemed a little lazy at first, heard the alarm. Immediately, his expression changed, and he jumped off the carriage and roared loudly: "The whole army stops advancing! Formation! Prepare to meet the enemy! Warg cavalry is dispatched, let me see who has the courage to fight against the powerful of the orc warriors."

"Stop advancing! Array!"

"Warg cavalry dispatched!"

"Aww!!!"

Accompanied by the shouts of the heralds and the howling of the wargs, the entire 2,000 orc army quickly began to check their armor and weapons, and soon set up a formation that was convenient for charging according to the military drills provided by Corey. In the front row, the sword and shield infantry followed closely, followed by the spearmen, and finally the Praetorians with battle axes and two-handed giant swords.

After a winter of training, the orc soldiers are already very familiar with this method of warfare. Therefore, it didn't look messy at all, and the arrangement was completed in just a few minutes, just waiting for the other party to appear in the field of vision.

As for the wolf cavalry on both sides, there are not many. Only a little over a hundred, because these giant wolves eat too much, and the animal husbandry around Weywood City is not enough to support them. Their main function is not to charge into battle, but to carry out sneak attacks from the flanks and rear, making the enemy feel intimidated and afraid, so as to achieve the purpose of disrupting the formation,

Since learning to use tactics and formations, the bloodthirsty orcs quickly discovered the benefits. It is easy to defeat the enemy in the confrontation with the monster again and again, so the training is extra serious, and now is the time to test the power.

Adventurers and mercenaries stay away from the battlefield without hesitation, and lie in ambush in the bushes on the side. As soon as the army gains a decisive advantage, they will immediately rush up and rip off the enemy like sharks smelling blood. a piece of meat.

The waiting time is always the most difficult, but fortunately the scouts ahead did not make Fugner wait too long. After less than ten minutes, it appeared in the field of vision.

This is a halfling thief. He looks quite embarrassed at the moment. There are several arrows stuck in the leather armor on his body. Fortunately, the arrows are made of bone and have poor penetration. Did not suffer any serious injuries.

"Orcs! Gnolls! There are countless goblins! They seem to have formed an alliance! They are heading here, and they will arrive soon!" He ran desperately. While yelling at everyone.

"Damn it! Hurry up and bring that little man here, I suddenly have a bad feeling." Fugner frowned and ordered to the guards beside him.

As a chief who led the tribe struggling to survive in the high wasteland, he understood better than anyone what it meant for multiple tribes to unite in this wild land.

That is the war and plunder of barbarism against civilization!

It happens once every ten years on average, and the surrounding villages and cities will be devastated. They have an overwhelming number, and few towns can hold on.

Obviously, this time the tribal coalition forces are coming to Weywood City, because there is no second city around them to attack and rob. For the orcs who just got a chance to recuperate, there is nothing worse than this news.

All of a sudden, the cloud of war hung over everyone's heads. Even Allen, who was accompanying him, felt the oppression and tension in the air. He even smelled a conspiracy. Someone must be deliberately targeting West Hartland. The kingdom... (to be continued~^~)