Arcane Lord

"Go to the barracks! We must hurry up!" Erwin called Gal and hurried to the barracks.

Gar followed Erwin, his mind buzzing. When he heard Erwin say that they were about to leave the town and go to the eastern plains to fight the orcs head-on, his first reaction was - "This is forcing them to go." Die!"

But he quickly calmed down. This time he might really be seeking death, but as long as the situation of the Holy Light Brotherhood could be slightly changed, then everything they did would be meaningful.

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The barracks in Jilan Town is located in the southeast corner of the town. Now, the people staying inside are soldiers who came from various villages and towns in the north to support them. Erwin's arrival attracted many people to watch.

After all, the Holy Light Brotherhood has always been known as a rebel, and Erwin, the rebellious leader, is one of the targets of bounties in various places. Now that he walks openly and openly into the barracks, how can he not attract everyone to watch!

They were very curious, what ability did this rebellious leader have to escape from repeated pursuits, and did the sorcery that could compete with the priest really come from the legendary holy monument?

However, they also heard about King Nese's summons and put aside their disputes for the time being to fight against the orcs together. Otherwise, many people might have drawn their swords on the spot and captured Erwin to collect the reward.

And when Erwin said that they needed some volunteers to go east with them to stop the orcs from advancing north, everyone was excited. Some people yelled at Erwin to get lost, and some people completely ignored Erwin's words.

However, some people showed expressions of serious thinking.

"Fighters of Severdon!" Erwin shouted.

But the next moment he was interrupted by a priest who had just arrived, "Erwin, watch your words!"

Erwin glanced at him, and the holy power in his chest began to surge, but he restrained himself. He knew that there was no longer the Severnton Alliance, but only Netheril, a new country created by King Nese. !

Fallen kingdom!

However, the people of Severington did not disappear!

"Fighters, orcs are not just beasts that come to die under the walls of Kilan Town. They will bypass here and go all the way north, destroying homes and fields! Soldiers, the people in the north need you!"

It’s not just the needs of the people in the north. In fact, this is also a fight for themselves. Once the fields are destroyed, will their parents, wives, and children starve to death this winter?

Erwin did not use holy power to increase his appeal, but his words were filled with love for this land and its people. How could his true feelings fail to move people's hearts!

Even the soldiers who had been clamoring for Erwin to go away began to think seriously, but after all, it was a mission that was close to death, and when the matter came to an end, hesitation was unavoidable.

Erwin also knew that it was impossible to require everyone to have a spirit of sacrifice, but people with a spirit of sacrifice could infect others, and soon the first warrior stood up.

At this time, the priest on the side spoke again, "Have you really thought about it? Do you really have the strength and courage to fight the orcs head-on? Your family is still waiting for you to return safely in the north!"

The warrior was hesitant at first, but soon became firm, "Master Priest, my family has died in last year's orc wave, and even I almost died, if it weren't for a passing paladin who saved me. , I can’t live until now, now is my turn to pay!”

His words touched many people present, and they seemed to think of some of the things they had experienced. Somehow, they suddenly reacted——

Paladins seem to have only a bad reputation, but no bad deeds!

Then a few more people stood up, not knowing whether it was out of sympathy for the paladin, concern for their families, or simply wanting to fight the orcs head-on.

In short, they stood up!

"Rebellion!" the priest whispered, his eyes scanning the figures who took the initiative to stand up, as if he wanted to remember their appearance and add them to the list of rebels in his heart.

After a while, nearly a hundred people stood up in the field. As long as there is a leader, this kind of thing will become easier and simpler. After all, the more people, the higher the security.

And with the orcs' consistent style of destroying villages and towns and destroying farmland, the town of Kilan, which is blocking their path, might be even more dangerous!

Some people are really dedicated and dare to fight to the death, some have to fight for their families, some are forced by the situation and do not want to be passive, and some want to speculate.

In short, as more and more people came forward, the faces of the priests who came over became more and more ugly, and they kept muttering "rebellion" and "rebellion"!

But in the end, less than a hundred people came forward. Erwin's face was solemn. He was not worried about himself, but worried about these nearly a hundred people and those who would starve in the winter due to the destruction of their fields.

After thinking for a while, he looked at the priests on the side and said solemnly: "Priest Gretat, these people are still too few. You also know what will happen once the orcs are rampant. I need to go to the temporary barracks to gather more volunteers. By!"

"Don't you still have those brothers of yours? They should be enough!" Priest Gretat said casually.

"No, I can't say enough!"

Erwin stared at Gretat without giving in. He was willing to make sacrifices for the people and his brothers, but only if the sacrifices were valuable and meaningful.

He must consider the feasibility of blocking the orcs' northward advance and minimizing losses to the north. It is so unrealistic to dream of stopping the orcs with less than a hundred people, it is simply murder!

If he had to do this, he would rather not take these nearly a hundred people with him!

He can sacrifice himself, but he is unwilling to force others to sacrifice!

Erwin's firm attitude of not giving in made Gretat very angry. However, thinking of Priest Valisi's instructions and King Nese's secret order, he had to temporarily suppress his anger, got closer to Erwin, and whispered said:

"Maximum 200 people, this is our bottom line!"

"No, at least 300 people, this is also my bottom line!"

300 people is the minimum number of people that Erwin can confidently stop the orcs. If it is less, they may not be able to stop the orcs, and the sacrifice will be in vain!

Gretat took a deep look at Erwin, gritted his teeth and agreed, "Yes, but you must let your men enter Keelan Town to assist in the defense!"

Not all rebels who master sorcery are good at fighting, there are always those who are not good at it, and their sorcery can also play a certain role in defense, and at critical moments——

Gretat snorted coldly in his heart, standing at the last line and not retreating at all.

This time it was Erwin's turn to make a choice. He did not expect that these fallen people were still playing dirty tricks when the orcs were almost in front of them.

It seems that the reconciliation of King Nese this time was just a conspiracy. Erwin was completely disappointed with these people, and he finally made up his mind to show his trump card!