Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

Chapter 193 Magic Mist

In recent years, ruthless natural disasters have ravaged the country and the weather has been extremely cold.

Snowflakes were already falling in early October.

Nearly two thousand soldiers of the First Legion lay quietly on this cold land, covered in white magic camouflage cloth.

Even under the thick fur cloak, the cold was biting.

Many soldiers couldn't help but blow on their hands to keep them warm.

Otherwise, your hands might freeze and you won't be able to draw your weapon.

Just as everyone was trembling, a red magic flare lit up in the sky.

When the soldiers saw this scene, they were all excited.

They instantly jumped up from the ground, gripped their weapons, and roared, "Charge! Kill!"

Two thousand warriors rushed towards the town of God's Skull.

The guards in the town noticed the movement and hurriedly lit up the magic lighthouse on the top of the city.

The puppet soldiers were horrified to find that they were surrounded by enemies.

Thousands of people were scattered in groups of three, densely spread among the hills and fields.

The enemy crouched low, ran with guns in hand, shouted, and approached the city quickly and in an orderly manner.

At the same time, the First Legion attacked the Town of God's Skull.

Frostfang City is an important stop on the Shadow Railway that spans the continent. Shen Quan immediately dispatched people to destroy the railway and set up obstacles along the road.

At the same time, the people were also mobilized to evacuate to prevent innocent people from suffering from the enemy's wrath.

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The headquarters of the 358th Corps was located in Xigu Village.

The village's Guanyin Temple was temporarily requisitioned.

I believe that the gods would not mind their temples being used for military operations.

Cao Geng ordered the clay statue to be removed and a detailed map of Elshara to be hung, with a map of Frostfang City placed in the middle.

Inside the command center, staff officers were busy shuttling back and forth.

Scouts and messengers came galloping on magic horses to report the latest intelligence.

The staff officers marked this information on the map so that Cao Geng, Fang Ligong and others could understand the battle situation.

Cao Geng walked into the command center and scanned the enemy and friendly situation on the map.

"Have all the troops arrived at their designated locations?"

Fang Ligong looked at his pocket watch and said, "Everything is in place. According to the plan, we should be attacking the God's Skull Town right now!"

"Very good. Keep a close eye on the movements of the Shadow Army. Once you have any intelligence, report it immediately without delay!"

"Yes!"

In the mysterious Arashiyama County, this is the camp of the Third Shadow Brigade mixed with magic.

Chief of Staff, the great magician Saburo Yamada, stepped into the command center quickly. "Sir, the wizards of the Intelligence Department sent a message that the 358th Ghost Group is attacking the Town of Gods and seems to be trying to control Shimokki City!"

The brigade commander, Major General Oda Tadao, immediately ordered: "Quickly send troops to Shimotsuki Castle and report this matter to the Throne Command!"

“Yes!” Great Magician Yamada Saburo bowed in response, but then frowned and said, “Sir, I just feel that it is a bit strange. The behavior of the 358th Ghost Group in attacking Shimotsuki City this time is quite unusual!”

"Abnormal?" Major General Oda Tadao asked in confusion, "Yamada, why do you feel this way?"

The great magician Saburo Yamada explained his doubts: "The Shadow Army has never attacked castles along the railway tracks because our magic trains can arrive quickly. But the 358th Ghost Group knew that there was a magic train station in Shimokki Castle, but still insisted on attacking it. This is really unusual!"

"That's not surprising!" Major General Oda Tadao had a different opinion. "The 358th Ghost Regiment has always been arrogant. They think that even a single legion cannot check and balance them. This time, they probably ignored the existence of our Third Brigade and thought they had the power to defeat us and seize Shimotsuki Castle, thereby threatening the Datong Fortress and disrupting the Taipu Magic Route! The Datong Mine has been destroyed by that bastard and has not been restored yet. If the Taipu Railway is also destroyed, our rule in Arashiyama will be in jeopardy. This is exactly the sinister intention of that bastard!"

“That makes sense, but he might be able to fight against our brigade, but can he fight against the entire legion?”

At the Taiyuan First Magic Army Headquarters, Major General Hanaya Masaru anxiously walked into Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Sadaichi's magic study and stood at attention to report: "Sir, the Third Brigade just received an urgent communication. The 358th Ghost Regiment is attacking Shimotsuki Castle. Please send a large force to eliminate them!"

"The 358th Ghost Regiment is attacking Shimotsuki Castle?" Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Sadaichi immediately stood up and walked to the magic map.

His eyes were stern.

"If the 358th Ghost Regiment is allowed to occupy Frost Moon City, the entire Taipu Magic Railway will be paralyzed! Immediately order the Third Brigade to hold Frost Moon, and at the same time order the 358th Legion to march north to encircle and suppress the th Ghost Regiment. The Third Air Cavalry Group must also prepare for action."

The official residence of the commander-in-chief of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army at Kenanpo, Ji County.

Yang Aiyuan hurried into the Yan Mansion. "Commander-in-chief, I just received intelligence that the 358th Ghost Regiment is on the move again and is attacking Frost Moon City!"

"Ah!" Yan Xishan raised his head immediately after hearing this. "I didn't expect Cao Geng to be so bold as to challenge Shuangyue. Do they really have the confidence to hold on to Shuangyue under the pressure of a large army?"

Ion Aryan shook his head and said, "We have discussed this with Kreya and other companions. We believe that with the current strength of the 358th Legion, it may not be able to withstand this attack. It is very likely that they have borrowed the strategy of the Datong Mine and tried to cause chaos on the Topuru Railway to weaken the power of the Sun God First Army!"

Yassen Sil also agreed with Ion Aryan's point of view.

The 358th Legion is indeed powerful, but it is not strong enough to compete head-on with the Apollo First Army.

The most likely scenario is that the Topulu Railway will be paralyzed.

He asked, "What is the current situation? Has the Sun God Army taken action?"

"That's exactly what I wanted to report to you. The Japanese Army has already dispatched troops. Almost all of the Third Mixed Brigade has been dispatched, and the 358th Division in Jinzhong has also sent a brigade. The Ninth Brigade in Taiyuan has also participated in the operation. The Japanese Army seems determined to completely blockade the th Legion!"

Yassen Hill responded in surprise: "Even the Sun God Army in Taiyuan has been mobilized. It seems that this time they are determined to completely eliminate the 358th Legion! Xingru, do you think Cao Geng can survive this time?"

Ion Aerien pondered for a moment and said, "I dare not make a definite conclusion on this issue. Even Kreya and others dare not easily draw conclusions. After all, the combat effectiveness of the 358th Legion is extraordinary, and it often catches the forces of the Divine Court off guard. It is really unpredictable!"

Yassen Hill thought for a moment and said, "Since we can't judge, then there's no need to judge. Order our men to be ready. If the 358th Legion can defeat the Sun God Army, we will attack Linfoni. If the 358th Legion is in a difficult situation, we will wait and see. Of course, if they ask us for help, it depends on how much they are willing to pay. After all, their relationship with us is not close now. Even if they are brothers, we have to settle accounts!"

Ion Aryan naturally understood what Yassen Hill was reminding him, and nodded quickly in response, "I understand!"

"Yes! Keep a close eye on the 358th Legion's movements!"

As the strength of the 358th Corps increased, not only did the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army pay close attention to it, but even the Temple Government and the Eight-Direction Brigade far away in Chongqing began to take the initiative to pay attention to every move of the 358th Corps.

At the independent regiment headquarters, Li Tailong was smoking a cigarette.

"The 358th Legion actually attacked Shuo County. There must be some conspiracy hidden in this!"

Zhao Gang took the kettle and filled it with water, then walked to Li Tailong and put down one of the cups.

He asked, "How can you be so sure?"

Li Tailong replied: "Of course, I know Cao Geng too well, he is very smart! I bet you that his target is definitely not just Shuo County. But I can't guess his real purpose for now! This guy's tactical level has improved."

Zhao Gang held the water cup and said, "Why? Do you look down on his tactical command ability?"

"What tactical command ability? It's just ordinary. I, Old Li, don't take it seriously!" Li Tailong grabbed a few peanuts and threw them into his mouth, saying.

Zhao Gang took a sip of hot water and responded with a smile: "Don't look down on others. His tactical command may not be as good as yours, but his strategic vision is much better than yours. What's more, he is also a great writer and a learned man. His knowledge is much better than yours, Old Li!"

Although he was reluctant to admit it, Li Tailong admitted that he was indeed not as knowledgeable as Cao Geng.

He can barely read and write, so it would be better to kill him directly.

Li Tailong has always been the type who can defeat the opponent but not the battle...

"What's the point of writing scrolls in this age? Can he destroy those monsters with ink?"

Zhao Gang smiled and said, "He really can. He only needs a few scrolls to exchange for gold coins, buy magic weapons, and strengthen his own strength. Lao Li, can you do it?"

"This..." Cao Geng was able to purchase divine weapons, but Li Tailong was so poor that he only had a plate of peanuts and magic potato wine.

He had no choice but to throw the peanuts into his mouth in frustration and start chewing them, while trying to figure out Cao Geng's true intentions.

358 Magic Legion Command Tower.

Chief Mage Fang Ligong held the latest intelligence. "Leader, the Third Brigade of the Flame of the Sun and the 20th Dark Division have already taken full action. This is the total strength of all the demonic forces in Shanxi."

Upon hearing this, Cao Geng immediately responded: "Very good! Order the First Legion to do its best to contain the demons, and the Second Legion to do its best to create chaos! The Third Legion will serve as the reserve, and the Fourth and Fifth Legions will immediately take covert action and raid Jingle Valley!"

"Yes, sir!" Fang Ligong took the order and left.

A deep valley thirty miles away from Shentou Town.

The 1st Battalion of the 2nd Corps hurried over to report.

"Captain, the reconnaissance team reports. A Sun Flame Brigade is advancing towards Northwind City!"

"A large group?" Shen Quan shouted angrily, "No need to say more, destroy them!"

The Second Legion was now fully staffed, with a total of three thousand warriors.

They were not afraid of a Sun Flame Brigade.

How can we let go of such a prey that is delivered to our doorstep?

Taiyuan, the First Magic Army Command Hall.

Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Sadaichi stared at the enemy and friendly situation marks on the sand table.

His expression is stern!

358 The Magic Legion's offensive was fierce, but according to intelligence,

Their military strength is probably far more than this, at least twice the current size.

However, the 358th Legion did not launch a full-scale attack on Shuofeng City.

Where did the rest of the army go?

Is he lurking somewhere, intending to ambush our royal troops?

Or is there another picture?

He asked: "Have the Secret Intelligence Service and the Eagle Scouting Team been dispatched?"

Major General Hanaya Masaru, the chief of staff, replied, “They’re all leaving!”

"Any news?"

"Not yet. The Flying Eagle Scouting Team has sent out two echelons, circling the sky above Shuofeng City several times, but no signs of other troops of the 358th Legion were found. The Secret Intelligence Department also found nothing on the ground. Your Excellency, perhaps the Chinese people know that it is difficult to hold the city even if they occupy it with their strength, so this time they are just interfering, or they are learning from the Eight Directions Rangers to paralyze the Tongpu Railway. I think we should focus on protecting the Tongpu Railway to prevent the 358th Legion from launching a surprise attack!"

"Order the royal troops along the line to be vigilant in patrolling and never allow the railway to be damaged. Otherwise, they will be severely punished! However, the safety of Shuozhou cannot be ignored. Order the Third Brigade to continue to strengthen the defense of Shuofeng City. The 358th Division must encircle and suppress the th Legion!"

"Yes!"

"Report!" A major from the Japanese Army General Staff walked in quickly. "Sir, we just received an urgent message from Jingle Valley. Chengguan Town was suddenly attacked by the Jinsui Magic Army. According to reliable intelligence, it should be the 358th Corps of the Jinsui Magic Army. We request urgent tactical guidance!"

"The Chengguan Town in Jingle Valley!" Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Sadaichi's face suddenly changed after hearing this...

In the distant Kingdom of Esode, Jingle County is located on the border of the mysterious Shuo County.

What exactly does the 358th Knight Order intend to do?

Are they trying to capture two cities in one fell swoop?

Absolutely not!

Such a feat is undoubtedly a fantasy for them.

The strength of the 358th Knights is not enough to support such ambitions. If they dare to act rashly, the Royal Griffin Legion will devour their troops one by one.

Is it just a bluff, or does the 358th Knight Order have other intentions?

The regiment commander, Cao Geng, is as cunning as a fox and no one can figure out his true intentions.

"Have you received any reports on the battle in Jingle County? How many enemy troops did you encounter?"

Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Sadaichi, commander of the Griffin Legion, raised the key question.

If it is just a small force, it may just be harassment; but if a large army approaches, it will be a major crisis.

"Sir, the enemy is reported to have no fewer than 3,500 men."

Three thousand five hundred men? This was no skirmish.

"Lord Hanaya, what do you think the enemy's intention is?"

"This..." Chief of Staff Hanaya Masaru, a major general, was also confused about the true purpose of the 358th Knight Order. But he quickly came up with a countermeasure.

"Sir, since you can't guess the enemy's intentions, then you don't need to care. The 358th Knights are seeking their own death by fighting on two fronts at the same time and mobilizing a large number of troops, which means that their base camp must be empty."

Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Sadaichi's eyes flickered, and he said, "You mean..."

Chief of Staff Hua Gu is pointing towards Wuzhai Town.

"Send a large force to attack Wuzhai Town! That is the headquarters of the 358th Knights. As long as we occupy this place, we can split their territory in two, making it difficult for them to take care of both ends. More importantly, we can cut off their retreat and completely surround them!"

Lieutenant General Yoshimoto Sadaichi's eyes lit up and he stared at Wuzhai Town.

Just as the chief of staff said, by capturing Wuzhai Town, they could cut off the escape route of the 358th Knights to Dagu Town.

"Lord Hanaya, your plan is brilliant. Just as you said! Tell General Yuesheng of the 9th Cavalry Regiment to attack Wuzhai Town immediately!"

"As ordered!"