Chapter 60

A few days later, several kilometers north of Ellington.

"Lord Hank, Ellington is just ahead."

"Oh?"

The man called Hank sneered: "We're almost in Ellington, yet we can't even see a few decent villages around here. It's clear how poor Ellington is. How dare the lord of such a place challenge Baron Duval?"

"Lord Hank, Ellington's poverty is unparalleled in the empire. Almost no one is willing to come here. Those who live here are all locals."

Hank's deputy laughed: "Just a bunch of country bumpkins, they naturally don't know how formidable Baron Duval is."

"Then we'll show them that the dignity of the Baron cannot be violated!"

Hank waved his hand forcefully: "Everyone, accelerate! Today we will flatten Ellington and return to Caspami Castle with victory!"

"Roar!!!"

The five hundred soldiers behind him roared in unison, their morale soaring.

Outside Ellington, Elsa had already gathered the first and second guard units. Although they hadn't seen the enemy yet, the lord had ordered them to assemble today, and they obeyed without question.

"Lord!"

Elsa stepped forward quickly: "Everyone is ready, but the enemy hasn't arrived yet. Shouldn't we prepare in advance? For example, dig some traps?"

"No need, they're almost here."

Deng said casually: "Just a bunch of rabble... Is the Goddess's Blood ready?"

"It's ready!"

Elsa said softly: "We've prepared a few small bottles for each person, which can be easily opened and drunk during battle."

Preparing the Goddess's Blood for the soldiers, Fiona thought Deng was being wasteful. Soldiers were expendable, and wasting such a precious treasure on them was outrageous.

Moreover, with Deng's carefree attitude, Fiona had been seething for days. Deng avoided her, not daring to provoke her.

However, in reality, Deng's decision was very effective. When the soldiers learned that the small bottles contained water mixed with the Goddess's Blood, they were as excited as if they had been injected with adrenaline.

And now, the former prisoners finally understood why they couldn't win at the mine. The other side had the Goddess's Blood as a standard item, and a sip could heal any injury. How could they possibly win?

But now they also enjoyed this treatment, which made Othman and the others feel very fortunate. If they hadn't surrendered, they might never have experienced such a treasure.

With this treasure, the soldiers were confident they could defeat the soldiers from Caspami Castle. At the mine, Ellington had only fifty people, yet they defeated a hundred and fifty. Now, they had two hundred, and the enemy only had five hundred, not even three times as many!

Not to mention, they had the incredibly powerful Captain Elsa, the Black Whirlwind dwarf, and the lord, whose strength was deep and unfathomable.

How could they possibly lose this battle!

"Too slow! Too slow! Brother, why don't we take the initiative?"

Bryan swung his warhammer from side to side, unable to stay still: "Waiting like this is too frustrating."

Deng smiled: "Indeed, let's move forward to greet our guests. Fighting at the doorstep, it wouldn't be good if the town got involved."

So, under Deng's orders, the Ellington soldiers began to move north.

Thus, the distance between the two sides quickly closed, and at this point, the soldiers from Caspami Castle still hadn't seen Ellington.

At this moment, Hank's deputy shouted: "Lord Hank! The scouts have spotted the enemy ahead!"

"Is that so?"

Hank smiled faintly: "It seems the country bumpkins of Ellington can't sit still. Since that's the case, let's show them what a fully equipped elite force looks like!"

"Yes!"

Hank gave the order, and the soldiers from Caspami Castle immediately quickened their pace. Their shiny armor and weapons glinted in the sunlight, clearly visible to the Ellington group from a distance.

"Lord, the enemy is well-equipped. This battle might be tough... Should we change the commander? I really don't understand this."

Elsa frowned. Commanding a battle was too much for her; she preferred to charge into battle.

Deng sighed. He had no one else to use, so he had to push Elsa into this role. He knew she was better suited to be a powerful warrior, not a commander, but...

"Since that's the case, let's hand the command to Uncle Depp. He's older and more experienced."

Hearing this, Elsa happily went to give the order, making Deng shake his head.

As the saying goes, a mage who doesn't want to be a cook isn't a good driver... no, a soldier who doesn't want to be a general isn't a good soldier. Anyone would want to hold power firmly in their hands, but Elsa didn't care at all...

After all, she was just a young girl.

It was only at times like this that Deng remembered Elsa was a sixteen-year-old girl.

Yes, sixteen... a girl who can punch through a building...

Deng looked into the distance.

"Lord!"

Uncle Depp, who had been given command, was quite troubled. He hadn't expected such an important role to be given to him.

"Uncle Depp, don't feel pressured. The enemy is just a bunch of rabble. A little fighting will win the battle."

Deng smiled casually: "But since Elsa doesn't want to command, this task will fall to you in the future. So, take this opportunity to learn."

"But it's too late for me to learn now... I'm already forty..."

"It's not too late. Learn until you're old. Because you're older, you're more steady, which is why I chose you. Once you gain experience, you can train Elsa and the others."

"Alright, then!"

Uncle Depp was straightforward. Although he was just a regular Ellington militiaman before, since the lord trusted him, he would try his best to learn.

As they spoke, the two sides were already very close. Uncle Depp could even see the sweat on the enemy's faces clearly.

"Stop!!!"

Hank gave the order, and the soldiers halted, silent. The momentum of the army pressed down on the Ellington guard.

The Ellington guard couldn't help but stir, but they quickly stabilized.

Hank spurred his horse forward, looking at Deng with a mocking expression: "Is that the country bumpkin of Ellington!?"

Othman mustered his courage and shouted: "Ridiculous! Standing here is the lord of Ellington, Baron Deng!"

"That voice... You're Othman from the third battalion? Oh, and others... I see."

Hank frowned and sneered: "So the lord was right. The soldiers guarding the mine have all defected to Ellington. Honorless trash, they deserve to die!"

The Ellington guard stirred, and the former prisoners were indignant.

If Duval hadn't abandoned them, why would they have surrendered to Deng?

Now, he was turning things around, accusing them of defecting to Ellington!

Grievance, anger, and a burning flame raged in their chests. They wanted to rush forward and fight.

Deng raised an eyebrow: "Duval isn't here?"

"Would the lord come to a place like Ellington? That would be an insult to his status."

Hank said disdainfully: "I didn't expect you to be the lord of Ellington. You're just a country bumpkin, actually leading the charge. You must be afraid they'll run away, so you came to supervise, right?"

Country bumpkin?

Deng looked at his clothes. Although they were different from the elaborate clothes of the nobles, the outfit he had when he crossed over was quite expensive. How could he be called a country bumpkin?

Wasn't this insulting his sense of aesthetics!?

Deng felt his anger rising. He could tolerate other things, but not this!

Daring to insult his sense of aesthetics!

They must die!

"So, Duval is still hiding in Caspami Castle?"

Deng suppressed his anger: "I originally wanted to settle accounts with him here, but it seems I'll have to go there myself!"

"Just you, trying to extort the lord? What a delusion!"

Hank laughed: "You country bumpkins should stay in a place like Ellington, where even birds don't defecate. That way, you might live more comfortably. Unfortunately, you shouldn't have provoked the lord. Now, are you ready to face the lord's wrath?"

"Idiot."

Deng snorted: "Since you're here, you won't leave. You'll all die here."

"Big talk! Today, you'll see the might of the Caspami Castle Turtle Corps!"

"Ha! Turtle Corps!?"

Suddenly hearing the name of the corps, Deng's pent-up anger burst out. He stared in disbelief: "Who came up with such a name?"

From a distance, Deng felt a green aura over their heads.

"Of course, Baron Duval!"

Hank didn't catch the sarcasm in Deng's voice and said proudly: "The full name of our corps is the Eight Great Blades of Caspami Castle... abbreviated as the Turtle Corps. How does it sound? Shocked by such a powerful name? Unfortunately, being shocked won't help, because you'll soon die under the blades of our corps!"

"Please stop talking!"

Deng clutched his stomach, his facial muscles twitching: "If you want to fight, let's fight. No more talk!"

"Looking for death!"

Hank was enraged by Deng's attitude and waved his sword: "Everyone—charge!" ===PS: Remember to vote, dear readers!

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