The flames during the burn cast a glow that charred their faces red.
Not just them.
The large farmland they were on.
The half of the night sky above the mountains was all smeared with orange-yellow color by the firelight.
Even Kakasong City, dozens of miles from the forest.
Could see the fierce flames burning in the forest!
One after another, light ashes fell from the air.
Landed on Earl and the soldiers’ helmets and armor.
Landed in the large harvested farmland.
The air, filled with smoke, was even more saturated with the smell of burning flames and charred meat.
Even without reminders, Earl and a few others could understand what the smell of charred meat was!
The ten soldiers standing behind Earl suddenly changed their expressions, their bellies uncontrollably rolling and surging.
After only a few seconds.
A sound of disgust and retching came from the mouths of the soldiers.
As soldiers wearing the armor of Lord Master Lynn, they had participated in several campaigns!
Their slain enemies numbered several.
But killing enemies with the red knife going in, white knife ing out.
Was totally different from the scenes imagined in their minds.
Despite their efforts to suppress it, the rich charred meat odor was still hard for them to control.
Until they finished vomiting.
The ten soldiers felt slightly more fortable.
For intercepting and killing spies infiltrating Morgan Town, Dorian was appointed General Banner by Wesley.
With some frustration, he scanned a few young soldiers.
Retracting his gaze, Dorian came to Earl’s side, respectfully inquiring.
"Master, the forest fire grows stronger, please give the next instruction!"
Earl, without turning his head, stared straight at the raging flames ahead, speaking in a deep voice.
"Guard the forest entrance."
"Kill all Jon Zuck’s soldiers trying to escape the forest!"
Upon hearing this, Dorian frowned instantly.
He clearly remembered the instructions given by the Lord.
To hide at the forest entrance, waiting for Jon Zuck to lead the army in.
Once the army was fully inside, immediately ignite the forest entrance.
To prevent Jon Zuck’s army from escaping the forest.
Now.
The forest entrance had been swallowed by the fire, their task was pleted!
Earl was actually considering using their force of eleven to guard the forest entrance?
Not to mention whether Jon Zuck’s army would escape from the forest fire.
Just the possibility of Kakasong City seeing the forest fire and dispatching reinforcements!
How could they face the unknown number of Jon Zuck’s reinforcement troops?
How is this different from heading towards their own demise?
Not just Dorian.
The other soldiers also showed concern on their faces and looked at Dorian with unease.
Dorian hesitated for a few seconds, and finally bowed and spoke respectfully.
"Master, as your subordinate, I should obey your orders and do my utmost to plete your instructions."
"But this time, Dorian dares to offer advice..."
Seeing Earl say nothing, Dorian slightly looked up.
Finding Earl’s gaze still fixed on the forest ahead.
Letting the flames illuminate his eyes, rolling within them.
"Master Earl, Dorian doesn’t know why you want to guard the forest."
"But in Dorian’s view, this is impossible to acplish and meaningless!"
"If Jon Zuck’s army cannot escape the forest."
"Our guarding here will only await the reinforcement from Kakasong City."
"We have no idea how many armored soldiers the reinforcements will have, and we can’t be their match!"
"If Jon Zuck’s army has a strategy against the fire!"
"Then guarding here will only mean facing the massive soldiers escaping under Jon Zuck."
"Setting the forest ablaze and killing so many soldiers will surely draw Jon Zuck’s ire!"
"At that time, we will be outnumbered and inevitably perish..."
Dorian changed his tone and continued speaking.
"Perhaps, Master Earl, you think Dorian is speaking these just to survive, as mere sophistry."
"Master Earl, you are right!"
"Not just Dorian wanting to survive, they also want to survive."
"Dorian wishes for Master Earl, you, to survive too!"
"Because Dorian believes, if we are to die in battle, it should be in a meaningful and necessary task!"
After finishing his words, Dorian bowed and awaited Earl’s reprimand.
In the large farmland illuminated by flame light.
Apart from the ’crackling’ of burning trees, no sound could be heard.
Swish~
The continued sound of the sword blade scraping against the sheath echoed in the farmland.
Sheathing the longsword, Earl turned to Dorian and spoke.
"Dorian, you are right."
"Even if dying in battle, it shouldn’t be after killing a few enemies, surrounded and killed!"
"But it should be an heroic sacrifice in a moment of great attention!"
Dorian was somewhat surprised inside.
He expected Earl to angrily reprimand them.
Knowing this.
Previously, Earl wasn’t like this.
Stubborn, self-important!
But now, Earl actually agreed with his view?
Dorian’s mouth slightly opened, wanting to say something.
But upon thinking.
As long as Earl is willing to retreat from here, avoiding unknown dangers.
The purpose of his previous advice was fulfilled.
Dorian responded: "Master Earl is right."
Earl scanned Dorian and the others before speaking.
"The Lord’s task is pleted, everyone evacuate to hide and conduct reconnaissance."
"Wait until the fire subsides, then regroup with the army assembled by the Lord."
Dorian and the others felt relieved and quickly responded.
"Yes, Master!"
...
On the other side of the forest.
The night wind came gently.
Blowing Lynn’s black long hair and the brocade robe worn on his body.
Lynn gazed afar.
Watching the forest ahead rapidly burning.
The intense flames engulfed tree after tree.
Due to time strain, the soldiers led by Rose couldn’t effectively cut out a burn isolation zone.
Thus.
It meant.
The entire forest, all its trees would turn to ashes under this burn-forest fire attack!
For decades, even centuries, it could not restore its present appearance!
Though very regrettable, in facing a battle for survival.
None of this mattered anymore!
As Lynn gazed into the distance, the sound of hooves galloping reached his ears.
ing from far to near, galloping forward.
Lynn’s gaze turned and looked over.
It was Rose driving the warhorse galloping towards him.
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