Chapter 459: I can’t help myself


    Cleolev didn''t know that something was waiting for him. When he led the First Legion to march in an emergency, it was already evening.


    "Fortunately, we didn''t set up camps too far away just in case, otherwise it would be really troublesome."


    Looking at the small black dots of Bonn Fortress at the other end of the horizon, General Cleolev also sighed, and then his face became solemn.


    "Okay, I know everyone is tired, but we must move forward immediately and arrive at Bonn Fortress before dark as soon as possible. Carl, prepare for the handover of the fortress. And we must rebuild the fortress... Forget it, let''s talk about it when you go to the place."


    Creolev also sighed helplessly. He had never fought such a frustrated battle in his life, but now it seems that no matter how frustrated he is, he will not be able to fight.


    Not only that, Cleolev could also feel that his morale was very depressed, which is understandable. As Hermann''s ace legion, the First Legion has been unable to get along with them since Prime Minister Steeser seized power. Many generals are very disgusted with Prime Minister Steeser and the Parliament''s behavior, and have complained in private.


    But at that time they just complained privately, but until the Fourth Legion turned against him and raised the banner of clearing the ruling and killing the slanderous ministers, many generals in the First Legion were also moved. I think this is a good opportunity, after all, they are already incompatible with the Council. Since that is the case, why not just kill this group of **** in the country?


    This is not just a private discussion, but there was even a general who jointly wrote a letter to General Cleolev, but he suppressed them all.


    At present, the Council not only wants them to fight against each other, but also completely ignores their situation and forcibly formulate strategies - to be honest, generals and soldiers who had no ideas before must now have ideas.


    No one wants to die, right?


    As for the evaluating committee''s operation, if you take a step back, even if you defeat the enemy, will the evaluating committee have their own good fruits?


    Cleolev also knew that the people below were moving, but he had no choice but to do so, so he could only forcibly suppress his inner anger and focus on the upcoming defensive battle.


    However, just as they were about to arrive at the fortress, the messenger suddenly rushed over.


    "General, General...thing is not right..."


    "So what''s wrong?"


    Looking at the stuttering look of the messenger in front of him, Cleolev couldn''t help but frown. He was not a good old man with no temper. I encountered so many unpleasant things in one day, and no matter how well Cleolev was cultivated, he felt a little angry in his voice at this moment.


    Feeling Cleolev''s anger, the messenger''s face was even more pale, but he still said hurriedly.


    "We arrived at the fortress as you request, but they refused to open the door! They said they had to meet you and confirm in person!"


    These **** bastards!


    When Cryolev heard this, he was furious and blood surged on his head. He is the general of the First Legion! The First Legion is Herman''s ace legion, and now, such a mere fortress garrison unit dares to show his face? I''m afraid this group of people is tired of living!


    "I''ll go and see who dares to stop our First Legion!"


    At this moment, Cleolev was also furious and walked forward angrily. Adjutant Carl followed him. Soon, they arrived at the front of the team, which was the gate of Bonn Fortress.


    Under the setting sun, the fortress seemed a little creepy, and on the city wall, soldiers wearing Hermann armor were also standing there in full armed arms, motionless. It seemed very serious and serious. Cleolev glanced at the soldiers coldly, then withdrew his gaze and shouted loudly.


    "I am Criolev, and I will come to take over the Bonn Fortress under the order of the Council and open the door immediately!"


    “Rumbling……”


    As Cleolev finished speaking, the gate of the fortress slowly opened. Seeing this scene, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. However, before they were about to enter the fortress, they saw a tall black shadow walking out of it. It was wearing pitch-black armor, a skeleton-like helmet, and a huge warhammer behind it. Its height was no different from a giant.


    Seeing the appearance of this giant, Cleolev frowned, and the soldiers next to him became nervous.


    Then they saw the giant walking to Cleolev and staring at him.


    "I''m sorry, General Cleolev, I can''t let you enter this fortress."


    "What? What does this mean?"


    “It’s very simple.”


    Faced with Cleolev''s inquiry, Duanmu Huai smiled, then suddenly picked up the war hammer and directly hit the ground in front of Cleolev.


    "Because this fortress already belongs to our Inquisition!"


    "What?!"


    Hearing Duanmuhuai''s words, Cleolev and his adjutant Carl were shocked. They raised their heads again and looked at the city wall. This time, dozens of magicians in robes appeared behind the Herman soldiers and raised their staff to aim at them. It was obvious that this was not a joke, that is to say... this fortress has been taken down by the Inquisition?


    How is that possible? I have obviously sent someone to stare at me. If the Inquisition invades the fortress, why is there no movement?


    But no matter how unbelievable it is, the facts at the moment will not change. Cleolev gritted his teeth and looked at Duanmu Huai. No matter what, he was already trapped now, and the other party even had a magician... At this distance, they could not escape at all!


    Damn, is all this their plan?


    "What do you want?"


    Cleolev stared at Duanmuhuai and asked coldly, while Duanmuhuai shrugged.


    "Not really, actually I just want to ask you a question."


    "…………question?"


    “That’s right.”


    Duanmu Huai nodded.


    "I''m not very familiar with you. I just heard that the general of the First Legion, Cleolev, is not only a veteran who is experienced in many battles, but also a wise general. His adjutant is also a wise and brave figure, and is recognized as a wise and right-hand man. Therefore, I just want to ask you... who are you loyal to?"


    "……………” ??????? Hearing Duanmuhuai’s inquiry, Cleolev twitched the corners of his eyes and did not speak.


    "Loyalty to the emperor? But now the emperor has been undermined. Even senior officials from all countries know that Hermann''s new emperor is just a puppet without influence or power. Or? Are you loyal to the country? Then you have seen the current situation in this country, the people are short of food and clothing. In this cold and harsh environment, they cannot even eat and wear warmth, while the nobles are full of fish and meat, and they are rich and well-behaved. And the culprits of all this..."


    As he spoke, Duanmu Huai raised his hand and pointed to the distance.


    "It''s there, so I''m curious, who are you fighting for? Why?"


    Hearing this, General Cleolev closed his eyes and sighed.


    Then, he raised his head and stared at Duanmu Huai.


    "I am the Black Gold Knight who dedicated himself to the Hermann Empire. Even if this old bone is dead, he is destined to fight like a knight."


    "Knight?"


    Duanmu Huai sneered lightly.


    "Doesn''t knights be loyal to the country, the lord, and the people? In order to safeguard the corruption rights of the Council and those senior officials who are fishing and fishing people, what kind of knight honors can there be?"


    “…………”


    Cleolev clenched his fists and said nothing, and the adjutant Carl also blushed, but he didn''t know what to say.


    However, Duanmu Huai''s words made both Cleolev and Carl stunned.


    "I won''t kill you, let alone capture you, because my enemy is not you."


    "Aren''t you planning to catch me?"


    Hearing Duanmuhuai''s words, Cleolev raised his head in surprise and looked at him, while Duanmuhuai shook his head.


    "I said, my enemy is not you. No matter what stubbornness you are standing in front of me, it is the same. No matter whether you are a wise general or not, there is no room for you to play here."


    "What do you mean?"


    Hearing this, Cleolev was slightly surprised, and Duanmu Huai did not answer his words, but just waved his hand violently.


    "Everyone listen, I am Duanmu Huai, the Grand Judge of the Inquisition. I came here to fight against heretics such as Stese who colluded with the Ozssian Sect and dared to provoke the heretics of the Inquisition! If you are not afraid of death, you can try it out and see if you can kill me!"


    After saying this, Duanmu Huai smiled at Cleolev, then turned around and walked back to the fortress. At the same time, the magicians on the city wall also disappeared again, and only soldiers wearing Hermann armor were still standing there.


    But at this moment, Cleolev had no luck at all. On the contrary, he seemed to fall into an ice cave, and his whole body was chilling!


    I see!


    He finally understood Duanmu Huai’s purpose!


    The other party doesn’t need to express his identity at all! But now, he has already expressed his identity in front of the First Legion soldiers. Then the Council will naturally know about this matter. So what will the Council think after knowing this matter?


    In fact, it didn''t take long before Cryolev''s premonition became a reality.


    "The commander-in-chief ordered the First Legion to regain Bonn Fortress at all costs and capture the judge alive!"


    Sure enough...


    Looking at the order in his hand, Cleolev gritted his teeth and stood on the standpoint of the Council. This was simply a great news. After all, Bonn Fortress is not big, and it can only accommodate 5,000 people at most. The First Legion dispatched 40,000 soldiers. Anyone who sees this ratio will think that Bonn Fortress will definitely not be able to hold on!


    From the standpoint of the Council, if they could capture the great judge alive, they might be able to take him as a hostage and obtain the powerful and strange weapons of the Court!


    In other words, the judge used himself as bait to attract the review of the council!


    I have to say that this move is indeed bold, and Cleolev can''t figure out where the other party got the courage, leading up to 5,000 people and 40,000 people to fight to the death?


    Isn’t this a death sentence?


    But... since the other party would do this purpose, he must have been prepared...


    "What should we do? Sir?"


    “We have no choice.”


    Cryolev shook his head and threw away the letter in his hand.


    "This is the order of the Council, we can only follow the action... prepare for the attack."


    Cleolev finally understood why the judge said that his enemy was not him.


    Indeed... from beginning to end, all this was a contest between the judge and Prime Minister Stese and the Council, and at best he was just a **** of the Council.


    At this moment, Cleolev, this wise general who has experienced many battles, only felt a deep sense of powerlessness.


    (This chapter ends)