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Volume Thirteen: The Increasing Truth Volume Thirty-three: The Battle of Restoration Chapter Eight: Falling into the Trap

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    Looking at them contemptuously, Duke Charlie said very confidently: "Don't worry, Headington's army will never be able to attack the city. This is the safest place." Seeing that everyone seemed not to believe it, he snorted: "  Idiots, use your brains to think about it. Although Headington's army is large in number, they are marching at full speed these days, and all their baggage has fallen behind, let alone making siege weapons.  The tall city wall of Aulat cannot be easily broken by soldiers alone. "However, as long as the city of Aulat is captured, the entire territory of Gaspard can be liberated. It is said that Sofia is in the army.  "What if the opponent desperately attacks?" someone said.  Duke Charles sneered: "Indeed, if they forcefully attack the city regardless of the cost, we may not be able to defend it, but Headington will also suffer extremely heavy losses." "Don't forget, Leonard is about to seize the throne. Once  After pacifying the Dilk Kingdom, he will immediately lead his army. If Headington suffers heavy losses, he will no longer be able to fight against him. Therefore, I conclude that Raymond will never risk suffering huge losses and attack by force.  "Although Duke Charlie is headstrong, he is not a fool. He has a very clear judgment on the current situation.  Hearing this, the nobles below understood, and their low mood rose again.  Finally, Duke Charlie said confidently: "So don't worry, Aulat City is the safest. Even if all the outside territories fall, as long as we hold on here, Sofia's hope of restoration will be in vain. By then Leonard will lead  The army arrived, Raymond could only escape obediently, Gaspard is still ours, hahahahaha" Duke Charles' proud laughter echoed in the palace hall, and Ackermann, who was standing behind him, looked at  The direction outside the city.  My heart was filled with worry.  Lord Raymond, you must not back down just like that. I have been here enough **********************************  *********************************** ¡°This is terrible, our situation is not good.  ." There was a heavy atmosphere in the command tent of Headington Army outside the city.  ¡°As Duke Charles judged, Headington¡¯s army is now facing a dilemma.  Although the offensive against other places went extremely smoothly.  But they were helpless against the most important city of Aulat.  Due to the speed of the march, Headington's army had no time to make siege equipment. Now 20,000 troops gathered outside the city. Although they knew that there were only a few enemies left in the city, they could only look at the tall city wall of Aulat and sigh.  .  "According to the news secretly spread by Ackerman, Duke Charles was sure that we did not have siege equipment, and Leonard would come to the rescue soon, so he decided to hold on to the end." Bryce said.  "That guy's judgment of the situation is quite accurate." Makudi said bitterly.  "There are less than 2,000 enemy troops in the city. We might as well attack by force." Sirnis said: "I don't believe we can't defeat them." Raymond shook his head and said: "Absolutely not. Even if we capture Aulat, we can't."  There will be heavy losses, so how can we deal with Leonard's attack? "I will never do something that is not worth the loss." "But if we can't capture Aulat, even if we capture the rest of Gaspard, it will be useless."  Si said worriedly.  "Then let's besiege the city and see who can hold on longer." Feidi said.  Helmi shook his head and said: "No, time is not on our side. If we delay it, we will have no choice but to retreat as soon as Dirk's army arrives. By then, due to the chain reaction, we will not even be able to save other occupied lands." "Then this  Isn¡¯t this battle in vain?¡± Harold was stunned.  "If you can't capture Aulat, you can say that." Bryce said solemnly.  But in the current situation, it is obviously impossible to capture Aulat City at a small cost.  Headington's army couldn't help but fell into a dilemma. The overwhelming momentum a while ago brought optimism to everyone.  Already gone.  "Can you use tricks to deceive him?" Hillness suggested: "For example, deliberately showing weakness and luring the defenders out to attack." Hermi shook his head and said: "I'm afraid it's impossible. The enemy's army is not even one-tenth of ours.  No, no matter how they are deceived, they will not take the risk of attacking. " "Uh if we persuade him to surrender" Markudi stopped himself mid-sentence. Apparently even he thought that Duke Charles would never surrender.  "Then what should we do?" Harold spread his hands: "Unless you can fly in and open the city gate." Naturally, no one paid heed to his words.  "Damn it. How could it be like this!" Bryce was so angry that he punched the table hard: "How could that idiot Duke CharlieSuddenly he became smarter.  "However, while everyone was arguing endlessly, Lei Meng, who had never expressed his position, suddenly said: "Persuading to surrender?  Hmmit seems like this is the only way.  "    "What?  Bryce, who was the first to hear this, said in astonishment: "Lord Raymond, are you kidding me? Are you really planning to persuade Duke Charles to surrender?"  " "How will you know if you don't try.  "Raymond smiled. "Buthe knows that as long as he holds on until Leonard comes, he can get out of trouble, so how can he surrender.  "Bryce said hurriedly. At this time, everyone else also heard Raymond's "amazing move" and tried to persuade him. "Sir Raymond, Duke Charles has done many evil things. He knows that he will not be pardoned, so he will definitely be tough to the end.  " "What you're doing is just a waste of effort.  " "Boss, aren't you out of your mind?  "  " However, no matter what everyone said, Raymond seemed to be determined. But the strange thing is that Raymond neither sent an envoy nor sent a letter of surrender to the city. Instead, he expressed that he would go back to Headington.  "Sir Raymond, what are you doing running back now?  "Everyone is increasingly unable to understand Raymond's actions. "Go and borrow two things.  ¡± Leaving these words of unclear meaning, Raymond left the military camp. ******************************************  ********************************* After Raymond left, the people who stayed behind had no choice but to lay siege to the city.  There was plenty of food in the city, so Duke Charles was naturally not afraid. He even sent people to the city wall to provoke and insult him. The whole army was furious, but there was nothing they could do.  No more!  " On this day, Gaspard's troops on the city wall insulted them for a while again. After leaving triumphantly, Harold drew his sword in anger and said, "Let's attack the city.  I'm going to pull out that damn fat guy and chop him into pieces.  " "Calm down.  Bryce stopped him and said: "Master Raymond is not here, no one can act without permission."  " "But look at what the enemy has done these days.  Harlot said angrily: "The soldiers are almost unable to bear it."  " No matter how high the morale is, there will be a day when the morale is exhausted. During this period of time, the war has made no progress, the attack has been frustrated, and they have to endure the enemy's ridicule and insults outside the city. The morale of Headington's army has dropped greatly, and the soldiers are complaining.  There are already signs of instability in the military¡¯s morale. ¡°Even so.  Be patient too!  "Bryce said decisively: "We will wait until Master Raymond comes back to discuss everything.  "He is the most elite professional soldier and can maintain a firm fighting spirit under any circumstances. "But Master Raymond actually wants to persuade him to surrender" Makudi hesitated and said: "How is this possible?  " "Maybe he really has something to do.  "Some people guessed. But more people said: "Lord Raymond is really smart for a lifetime, but confused for a moment.  "" In this way, time passed slowly in tension and uneasiness. After a few days, Raymond finally came back. "Unexpectedly, the person who came back with Raymond was actually the one who was inseparable from Alina.  Magic Doll - Atu. Seeing the iron bucket-like doll that Raymond brought, everyone was even more confused about what he wanted to do. Could it be that this thing was what he wanted to borrow?  Are you going to Aulat City? "Lord Raymond, what exactly are you planning to do?  "Even the calmest Bryce couldn't help it. He asked seriously: "Please tell us.  " Fortunately, Raymond didn't plan to hide it anymore this time. He shook a black bracelet on his hand: "Of course I went to persuade Duke Charles to surrender.  " Then, he told his plan. After listening, everyone looked at each other in astonishment, with a shocked expression on everyone's face. "This this is too messy, isn't it?  "    "no way.  Raymond shrugged: "Olat City must be captured before Leonard comes to attack."  And we can't pay too much of a price, so we can only take risks.  "Seeing Raymond's decision, the others had nothing to say and could only prepare. Although Raymond's adventure plan was kept strictly confidential, Sophia still knew about it. She hurried over. "Raymond, are you really planning to do this?  ?  " "Yes, this is the only way.  "Leimeng said. "But this is really too dangerous.  "Sofia said anxiously. After a pause, she whispered: "If it doesn't work this time, it's better to withdraw the troops. Anyway, there will be opportunities in the future.  ¡± If you can¡¯t capture Aulat City, thenBeing unable to free Gaspard, as a princess, she was more anxious than anyone else.  But even so, Sophia still didn't want Raymond to take risks.  "No, this is the last chance." Raymond shook his head and said: "Once Leonard ascends to the throne, he will be able to annex Gaspard without any scruples. If you don't get ahead of him, it will be difficult to take it back in the future.  "So, no matter how risky it is, I have to give it a try this time." Seeing that Sophia still wanted to persuade him, Raymond shook the bracelet on his wrist, patted Atu beside him, and said with a smile:  "Don't worry, as long as I have these two things, I will definitely succeed." Seeing that Raymond had made up his mind, Sophia stopped trying to dissuade him.  She breathed a sigh of relief: "Then I'm waiting for you here, so please be careful." "Don't worry, success is just around the corner." Raymond stroked Sophia's hair, hesitated, and suddenly held her hand  Face, kissed.  Sofia¡¯s body stiffened for a moment, but then she hooked her arms around Raymond¡¯s neck and responded enthusiastically. The two entangled for a long time before slowly separating.  Then, Raymond smiled at her and strode out.  There were not many people participating in this operation, and Raymond chose warriors with high skills.  Except Bastet, Harlot, Silness, Lorna and other old members.  There are also Aishita, Feidi and others, in addition to more than a dozen carefully selected elite warriors.  Raymond will rely on them to break through the gate of Aulat City in the next operation.  "What, are you scared?" While preparing.  Raymond asked when he saw Harold rubbing his hands.  "Tch, boss, you underestimate me. I have been with you through life and death for so many years. When have I ever been afraid?" Harlot immediately patted his chest and said.  The former small leader of the bandit group has grown into a fierce general under Raymondor a lucky general.  Although his character of greed for life and fear of death has not changed, as Harlot said, at least when he followed Raymond, he never lost his temper.  "That's good." Raymond patted him on the shoulder: "The war will be over soon." Rolling his eyes, Harlot pointed to the bracelet on Raymond's wrist and said: "Boss, I've seen this thing before.  "It's the sea dragon's space bracelet, right? How did you get it?" "That bracelet is indeed Netherese's treasure. This time Raymond returned to Headington, in addition to borrowing Alina's magic doll.  I made a special trip to Neisseras and borrowed this bracelet. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? After hearing Raymond's request, he lent him the bracelet without hesitation.     but.  What Hai Long said still makes Raymond feel a little scared.  "Remember, you owe me a big favor." Based on experience, Raymond knew that owing a favor to the Dragon Clan would probably not do anything good.  But now I don¡¯t care about that much anymore. As long as I can break through Aulat City, it will be worth it even if I will be tricked in the future. ???????????????? Later.  After instructing Bryce to temporarily take over the command, Raymond led everyone towards the city gate of Aulat in a swaggering manner.  ***************************************************  **************** "Open the door, open the door quickly!" Standing under the tall city gate of Aulat, Raymond raised his head and shouted upwards.  In fact, when a group of people walked towards this side, the defenders on the city wall discovered them.  But because I don¡¯t know their intentions.  The defenders did not react.  After a long while, a legionnaire poked his head out and said, "Who are you? What do you want to do?" "I am Raymond. On the order of Princess Sophia, I want to see Duke Charles!" Raymond said loudly.  Hearing this, the defenders above immediately became confused.  The officer said: "You wait, I will report." After that, there was no more movement on the city wall.  It wasn't until an hour later that another noble stuck his head out and looked at everyone carefully.  Raymond didn¡¯t care either, and raised his head generously to let the other party see his appearance clearly.  When he saw that it was really Raymond, the nobleman's face immediately showed a look of surprise.  "What do you want to do?" he shouted to Raymond.  Raymond said: "I have been ordered by Princess Sophia to meet with Duke Charles and tell him something." "If you have anything to say, just tell me directly." The noble said, "I will convey it to you."  "Hmph, why don't you even have the guts to see the messenger?" Raymond said pretending to be disdainful.  The noble hesitated for a moment, nodded and said: "Okay, but you can only come in alone." Raymond immediately said: "That won't work, these people are all my followers, who knows what will happen after I enter the city??, what will you do? I must at least have the most basic ability to protect myself.  " "If you are even afraid of this few people, then I'd better go back.  " With that said, he made a gesture to leave, but the other party was not willing to let him leave, so he hurriedly said: "Wait, wait a minute.  "Following that, the nobleman retreated, as if he was discussing with someone. After a moment, he stuck his head out again: "Okay, let them in."  " Then, the huge city gate slowly opened a gap that only allowed people to pass through. Standing on the city wall, the enemy could clearly see that there was no one else behind Raymond and his party, so they dared to risk opening the door, otherwise they would be killed.  He would not agree. Raymond walked into the door through the gap first, and immediately saw that the long city gate behind the door was densely lined with rebel soldiers holding spears and watching nervously.  Following Raymond and his party, it was obvious that he would attack if anything went wrong. Raymond calmly spread his hands to show that he had no ill intentions. Then the group walked into the city under the watchful eyes of hundreds of rebel soldiers, and the door behind them banged.  With a sound of closing, they were isolated. As they walked into the city, hundreds of rebel soldiers rushed up and surrounded the crowd. Then, the noble who was talking to Raymond on the city wall came over.  Sir, your courage is really admirable. I didn't expect that you dared to come here.  " He said meaningfully. " Raymond was very free and easy, and he said helplessly: "Aulat is the capital of Gaspard, and Princess Sofia does not want her people to suffer disaster.  So I hope it can be resolved peacefully, so I have no choice but to negotiate.  " "Haha, it seems that Her Highness the Princess trusts you very much.  "I heard that Sofia forced Raymond to come. The nobleman's eyes immediately showed a look of ridicule, and he could only say "silly woman". "Then, please come with me.  "As he said that, he led everyone towards Aulat's palace. Of course, the hundreds of soldiers also "escorted" them the whole way. When they arrived outside the palace, the noble asked Raymond's entourage to wait outside. Then he took Lei Meng with him.  Raymond walked into the hall. Duke Charles, whom he had not seen for a long time, was sitting on a high throne, staring at Raymond who walked in. The nobles and officials who had surrendered to him stood on both sides, with different expressions on their faces, and they were whispering to each other.  , a buzzing sound echoed in the hall. Seeing Raymond walk in, the expression on Ackerman's face behind Duke Charlie changed unnoticed. At this time, Duke Charlie turned back and gestured to him.  Ackerman quickly straightened his face and shouted: "Quiet!  " After all, after being the king for a few years, Duke Charlie also gained some power. After this sound, the hall immediately became quiet. Duke Charlie then said slowly: "Raymond, I didn't expect you to dare to come here.  " Raymond said: "I followed Princess Sophia's order and I have something to say to you.  "    "oh?  "Duke Charlie glanced at him sideways and said in an imposing manner: "What does the defected 'former' princess want to say to me?  " "If the war continues, it will affect the innocent people in Aulat City.  Raymond said: "That's why Princess Sophia hopes that you can surrender."  End this dispute peacefully.  " "She sent me here just to show her sincerity.  " "That's it" Duke Charlie touched his triple chin and suddenly let out a burst of mocking laughter: "It's really shameless, hahahahaha" At the same time, the nobles in the hall also laughed.  For a moment, Raymond was surrounded by people staggering and laughing, like a group of demons dancing. Raymond stood proudly among the crowd, looking at Duke Charlie coldly, not at all embarrassed by the ridicule. Charlie laughed for a while.  The Duke himself felt bored, stopped laughing, and the surrounding gradually became quiet. ¡°Surrender?  "However, the contempt in his eyes did not diminish at all: "Does that girl understand what she is talking about?  " Raymond raised his voice and said: "The princess said that as long as you surrender, we can consider lenient punishment for your crimes, and your family members will not be held accountable. This is already the most generous condition.  " If it hadn't been for laughing too hard just now, Duke Charlie would have laughed loudly again. Even so, he still laughed and said: "You generous?  It seems that she is always a flower in the greenhouse. That girl is really self-righteous.  " The rest of the nobles also showed dissatisfied expressions. Some even whispered: "Does she think we are all fools?  " Duke Charles's words are quite good. He is trying to persuade him to surrender, but he doesn't even mention the most basic "let's forget the past". Instead, he talks about "lenient treatment", which makes it clear that everyone must still be held accountable for their crimes. It's strange that some people are willing to surrender. "So  Say, you are not willing to surrender?  ¡±?Meng asked.  "What do you think?" Duke Charlie leaned forward and said with a sense of oppression: "If you think you can attack the city, then just try it. But I want to remind you that Prince Leonard is about to put down the rebellion in the country.  "When Dilk's army arrives, I believe you will know what the consequences will be." "You are already on the verge of death, but you still dare to call us to surrender? Tell that stinky girl if she doesn't want to end up miserable.  If so, I might consider accepting her surrender." "Hahahahaha" The nobles around him immediately burst into laughter again.  "In this case, I will go back and tell the princess." Raymond said and walked out of the palace.  "Wait!" Duke Charles shouted.  Raymond turned around and saw Duke Charles condescending, with a look of ridicule on his face.  "Now that you're here, do you really think you can go back?" "W-what do you mean?" Raymond said in surprise: "I am Princess Sophia's envoy. According to the rules of engagement, you cannot embarrass me.  "Haha, rules of engagement?" Duke Charlie sneered: "I really want to thank that inexperienced girl for taking the initiative to send the enemy's general into my hands. It's really funny."  "Such a pedantic idiot actually wants to restore the country." As he spoke, he waved his hand and saw hundreds of soldiers pouring out from the back of the hall, surrounding Raymond.  At the same time, there was a chaotic sound outside the palace, and it was obvious that Harlot and others who stayed outside were also surrounded.  "Catch them, chop off their heads and hang them on the city wall!" Duke Charles ordered.  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!
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