"Well, I didn''t have breakfast in the morning... Can I start if there''s no problem?"


    In the center of the spacious and bright house is a huge long table, on which is the North map of duanjieshan fortress; At one end of the long table sat the two existing "desalions" in the fortress, and on both sides stood the commander of the regiment in the fortress and their subordinates and guard captains.


    Like connord''s side, Ernst dreisis, the deputy commander of the fortress, was like an adjutant, motionless behind the prince''s chair all the time.


    A wizard consultant who is still yawning to his royal highness, Loren Turin, who has just been released from prison, is standing on Brandon''s left. The dark haired wizard with a slight twitch in the corner of his mouth could not help glancing aside. The position that should have belonged to the dead guard captain was occupied by a familiar guy.


    Edward


    After the captain of the guard died miserably in the camp raid, the night watchman did not know how to become the commander of the flag regiment, so he naturally shouldered the post of captain of the guard.


    Indifferent Edward carried his hands on his back, as if unaware of the sight passing by; Brandon, who yawned in his chair, still had an impatient expression, and the fingers of his right hand kept beating the table.


    It was the third day that the party arrived at the fortress of duanjieshan, and Conrad urgently convened a meeting - almost all the people present except Brandon were the commanders at the top of the fortress.


    The news that all the search teams went north were destroyed is no secret in duanjie mountain; But what most soldiers don''t know is that the sentry tower of blood skeleton valley was destroyed together - if this is really a sign of the invasion of demons, it may prove their front and even blood skeleton valley.


    From Xuegu Valley to duanjieshan fortress, it only takes ten days for a small number of elite soldiers, and it only takes more than half a month for a large army. Except for outposts, it is almost undefended along the way; If the demon army is really about to invade, the Empire must be ready to face it immediately.


    But everyone present knows that the answer is No.


    For some unspeakable reasons, Conrad did not report the invasion to the rear. The news received by the whole empire was still regarded as the southward invasion of monsters cruising in the wilderness as in previous winter, rather than an army that is likely to capture the fortress.


    At the same time, because of the fall of the sentry tower and the destruction of the search team, the cavalry of the fortress surrounded and suppressed the ice werewolves who fled in groups in the north of saklan and harassed the supply line of the fortress.


    In other words, they know nothing about the situation north of blood skeleton Valley!


    That''s why Conrad had to hold an emergency meeting - even if Brandon could arrive at the fortress half a month or even ten days in advance, he could deal with the current situation more easily.


    At least... He will not have to turn to his own brother for help because of the panic of people in the fortress and the "truth" that he can''t hide.


    Connor crossed his fingers and arms on the table. His expression was still serious and firm. He completely ignored Brandon''s complaint: "what''s the news from the rear?"


    "After eliminating the fleeing Icefield werewolves, our logistics supply line has been reopened, and the twelve forts in the north of saklan can provide sufficient troops and materials to the barrier mountain fortress at any time."


    Bowing slightly, Ernst, who stood behind, came forward and pointed to the territory between Prince saklan and duanjieshan fortress with his right hand: "of course, it can''t be ruled out that a small number of monsters are still running. Half of the cavalry of the fortress are patrolling in the South and remind all towns and fortresses to take strict precautions."


    "How many days can the fortress last if it is besieged?"


    "Once besieged, we can last three months with our reserves - but it means abandoning the rest of the fortresses and forts. When they fight separately, they can''t last more than a month; of course, these are the worst cases, and they should last longer."


    "Keep all fortresses and fortresses in touch at any time, regularly send rangers to report information, and immediately light wolf smoke and send messengers in case of enemy attack; the cavalry remaining in the fortress must be on standby at any time."


    "Yes." Ernst nodded slightly and glanced around the faces of everyone around the long table, almost everyone restraining his anxious and urgent mood.


    "How''s the news from the north?" Conrad asked coldly.


    "After the destruction of the sentry tower in blood skeleton Valley, there was no new information - the soldiers of the nearby sentry tower only found a small number of ice werewolves fleeing, but did not launch an attack." Ernst immediately said: "according to past experience, it is very likely that it is the top soldier of the demon army investigating our defense."


    "Let me know. From today on, the sentinels of all fortresses and fortresses will double, and the rotation at night will double. Once there are a small number of ice werewolves close to the fortress and sentry tower, they can hunt directly without reporting!"


    "Yes! Then, today''s topic..."


    "Crown prince Conrad --!"


    Almost thunderous roar interrupted Ernst, and the whole map room fell into a brief silence. The dark haired wizard with some curiosity narrowed his eyes and looked at the source of the sound.


    This is a knight in heavy armor. His burly figure can even be regarded as thin in front of him. The exaggerated Holy Cross Pendant hanging on his chest is enough to prove his identity.


    "Lord nazer, the chief Knight of the church Knight of duanjie mountain church." slowly raised his cold eyes, Ernst read out each other''s identity without emotion:


    "This is the Legion meeting. You should make a request before reporting to your highness. Are all the Knights of the church as rude as you?!"


    Almost at the moment when his voice fell, several knights in white robes and hanging Holy Cross Pendant stood up behind the church Knight Naze at the same time; On the other side of the long table, several officers who were also fully armed also pressed the hilt of the sword around their waist.


    It seems that the fortress of duanjie mountain is also not a piece of iron... The black haired wizard looking at this scene reads silently in his heart.


    "It is precisely because of our respect for your highness and the glory of the Empire and the holy cross that we stand here and repay your highness with full blood." the church Knight Naze waved and stopped the knight behind him:


    "Because we firmly believe that the crown prince always keeps the Empire and the Holy Cross in mind!"


    "So you rudely interrupted the meeting because the church thought I wasn''t pious enough?"


    The red pupil looked cold, and connord, who was staring at each other, slowly said:


    "Or... Do you think I''m unfaithful to the Empire?"


    Lauren''s mouth slipped an imperceptible smile.


    This scene is really interesting.


    "In the name of the Holy Cross, I assure you that the Holy Cross Church does not intend to --!"


    Every sentence of the church knight was sonorous, powerful and impassioned. You don''t need to know that he was a saxophone, with copper bell like eyes staring round: "but isn''t there something more important in the current duanjieshan fortress besides the preparation of the whole army?!"


    Said to bring here, the church Knight Naze suddenly stretched out his right hand until Brandon, who was still yawning, said: "I think everyone here should be very clear about what his highness Brandon de sallion came to the fortress of duanjie mountain for!"


    "Alas... Why did it suddenly involve me?"


    Brandon was stunned, and a cunning smile slipped across the corner of his mouth: "didn''t you all pretend to be like what happened just now? I almost thought you couldn''t see me!"


    "No one ignores you, Brandon." with a low sigh, connord stared at him seriously: "the reason why he didn''t mention you is that there are more important things to deal with, so..."


    "Sorry, please allow me to interrupt you again!"


    The church Knight Naze stood up again, and his almost fanatical and pious expression interrupted connord''s words: "but at present, there is nothing more important than the intelligence of blood skeleton Valley for the fortress of duanjie mountain!"


    "Now that his highness Brandon has come, please let''s start discussing as soon as possible when to send a new patrol north to explore intelligence and avoid..."


    "Wait!" Brandon suddenly raised his right hand.


    "Wait, wait, wait..." Brandon stood up from his chair and looked at the church knight, his brother connord and the group of officers


    "When did I promise you that I would like to patrol in the north?"