Outside the luxurious banquet tent, with the smell of blood permeating the air, Rafael and others, wearing Lombard guard uniforms, also held their weapons tightly, nervously and vigilantly guarding the surroundings. The small tent behind them was already filled with corpses.
They were the dozen or so death-defying warriors who came following this commander, waiting for an opportunity to sneak attack on the enemy camp. They are either for the promised money, or for glory and future, or simply for revenge. Or he just wants to die, hoping to get a more heroic ending.
Then, coupled with a temporary allowance of 50 Ecu (ancient silver coins) for each person, plus an additional 100 Ecu subsidy afterwards, regardless of life or death, they became even more determined to do so. However, sneaking along along the way also allowed them to witness a textbook killing performance.
Under the personal guidance of Lieutenant Colonel Rorschach/Military Judge, no matter it was the guard at the sentry post, the hidden sentry in the trees and grass, or the patrol that encountered by chance; all the living creatures that could be seen, as long as they were touched by him, He touched it quietly, and then only the lifeless body was left.
As a result, these death-defying warriors who had already paid a sufficient price and suffered casualties and were mentally prepared had almost no chance to take action; they could only follow behind with bated breath, allowing him to quietly kill one after another. The sentry was then responsible for hiding and disposing of the bodies.
This is of course due to the overwhelming Lombard army, which left the interior empty and unprepared; or the soldiers who stayed behind were too lax and lazy; but this kind of sneaking and killing method of killing people all the way and leaving no one behind The efficiency is still particularly creepy,
Rafael and others were secretly glad that after taking the initiative to challenge this humanoid weapon with weapons, they were able to survive with all their limbs intact. It was really a great luck. Of course, their luck was obviously more than that tonight, because the Lombards actually held a banquet.
Therefore, what was originally just an initial mission of waiting for an opportunity to burn down the grain and baggage, frighten the troops and horses, and mix in the crowd with shouts and create chaos; therefore, it quickly escalated into the commander's temporary decision to launch a surprise attack on Lombard's main general. personal action.
Although it was a personal action and there was no need for them to be burdensome in disguise; but for some unknown reason and thought, Rafael and others still took the initiative to follow. As a result, they once again witnessed a feast of death that was like a graceful dance on the tip of a knife.
Under the cover of the hustle and bustle of the banquet in the big tent, the officer, who had once again put on the robes and armor of a Lombard officer, was able to walk openly into the outer guards, fully letting go of his hands and feet to attack, showing his stealth The complete opposite side of killing.
In the hands of this adult, no matter whether it is a fence, a flagpole, a chain, a saddle, a table, a chair, a utensil, a fire cage, or a traditional shield, a sword, a gun, a helmet, a breastplate, or even a living human body, everything can be captured at will. Weapons that cause tragic damage...
Then, he rushed into the big tent with unfulfilled intentions, leaving the follow-up clearance and security of the surrounding area to Rafael and others who followed. You know, those who are eligible to participate in this banquet are most of the officers and generals in the Lombard Army!
In an instant, there was a large splash of blood on the banquet hall tent; there were loud roars and shouts, the figures rushing to attack and besiege, the fierce fire that was knocked over and overturned, and the changing light and shadow of the waving swords. It was as if a whole brigade had broken in and were fighting.
On the contrary, Rafael's peripheral followers became more relaxed; they only had to pretend to be on duty and blockade the scene; they deceived and persuaded the scattered sergeants and soldiers who came to inquire in batches, and even sneak attacks and killed those who wanted to Continue to break into people who ask for instructions in person.
Rafael, who looked more like an aristocratic officer in appearance and temperament, temporarily became their leader and their best cover; this was something he did not expect. Although he does come from the northern border provinces, he is also the eldest son of an old knight in the fief.
Although he has everything he should have as the eldest son and heir of the knight. However, since childhood, this father has not been very close to him, and there is even a faint fear and taboo against him. Until one day, he was summoned by the Marquis of Liège, a big shot in the frontier province, as a candidate for his attendant.
His father couldn't wait to send him as a teenager to a certain castle belonging to the Marquis family; it was as if he was not supposed to be a part of this family in the first place. However, while he was receiving education and training as a follower here, he was also vaguely aware of another truth in the rumors.
Raphael was not the biological flesh and blood of the nominal father, but the product of the young Marquis of Liège's impulse after a hunting trip; and also caused the death of his mother. Therefore, the old knight, who was forced to submit to the power of the superior, became closer to the children born by Xu Xian.
Despite this, Raphael quickly accepted his fate and calmly gave up his original family name and inheritance rights, accepting the surname Castello given by the Marquis. So, after completing the education of horse riding, shooting, sword fighting, wrestling and poetry and scriptures with excellent performance.
Raphael also ushered in his final result: as a family knight candidate/senior retainer, he became the only daughter of the Marquis, the half-sister he had never met, and the subordinate and guardian of Baroness Farnese. Guard. However, this was also the beginning of many nightmares for him.
Because Rafael soon discovered that the character of this half-sister who had no idea about this was too bad and too twisted. Also because of some lack of growth environment, she likes to torture and tease everyone around her; she even burns playthings alone in the backyard.
Burn those birds, cats, dogs and dolls that have lost interest alive. However, I don’t know if it was the attraction of blood that made her show indescribable interest and occasional tolerance and patience towards this young and handsome guardian in daily interactions;
If that's all, Rafael can endure it until he gets married with the other person, and he can be relieved. But suddenly one day, the baroness he protected and served came into his room wearing a nightgown with blood on her lower body...
In the end, Rafael, who could not escape the double torment of his conscience and his evil nature, and who did not want to cause disobedience or bring disgrace to the other party's reputation, could only choose to abandon his oath and abscond, leaving behind all his sins and mistakes. Take it all on your own...
He slowly recalled and thought so calmly, and with the cooperation of his companions, he used an armor-piercing short thorn to pierce the crest of an officer who had a look of despair on his face and fled in a hurry to ask for help. Then, just like supporting a drunk opponent, he sent him into the shadows.
At this time, a gust of hot wind blew into Rafael's face, which also shocked him again. But the fire in the originally gorgeous tent had burned through from the inside to the outside, turning into a bright fire field filled with flames; it also made it impossible to hide the corpses hidden in the shadows around it.
Therefore, the next moment, before these fake guards could do anything, they were quickly submerged in the crowd of Lombard soldiers coming from all directions to put out the fire; however, the screams in the burning camp continued; Someone rushed in to rescue.
In front of the Lombard soldiers coming from all directions, a tall monster soaked in blood suddenly walked out of the blazing fire in the gorgeous tent. The armored stomach of this monster was full of cracks and flames, and there were even several long and short weapons stuck in it;
But it didn't seem to have any impact on it at all. And in the hands of this bloody monster, it was still dragging and lifting the bloody heads of the several sergeants and lieutenants who had just rushed in to try to save people, and then swung it like a meteor hammer at the surrounding crowd.
"devil!"
"Monster!"
"This is a demon from purgatory!"
"This is not a demonic power that mortals can resist."
"Lord Almighty, don't you protect us anymore?"
Among these Lombard soldiers, there were also screams and screams one after another. Others were muttering to themselves in panic, gesturing with the Holy Cross, and shouting inaudibly; but they began to turn around and flee in groups; and then quickly spread and spread, becoming a great rout that shook the entire military camp.
Therefore, after being wrapped up and mixed in the crowd, Rafael and others, who kept shouting slogans to disrupt the morale of the army, left again and returned. In addition to Jiang Tian who was sitting on the pile of corpses, he also found a corner There is a sole survivor who has no way to hide or retreat and is pretending to be dead.
"In the name of Lord Bran, the vassal of Lombard, I request a sufficiently decent treatment, and I am willing to pay an equal ransom for it." The young man with tears streaming down his face quickly shouted: "I am still the Principality of Parma Nephew of the Archbishop, and sole heir,"
When it dawned again, the dust had already settled at the west city gate where ruins and corpses were lying on pillows. The kingdom's flag with blue stripes and white stars is still flying on the city head. Among the corpses and wounded, only the young adjutant Polly stood tenaciously, leaning on the flagpole.
"Thank you, Boy Polly." Jiang Tian secretly patted the opponent's shoulder with some shame, and praised loudly; in fact, when he saw that the city was being attacked by a house-changing sneak attack, he once moved, just in case nothing could be done, just Let go of these people's thoughts of running away and starting over.
"Sir..." However, the next moment, the young adjutant Polly, who looked miserable, also lost his expression. He was about to open his mouth to say something, but suddenly his head tilted to one side, his eyes were so distracted that he could no longer stand up. Jiang Tian hurriedly supported him, only to realize that his armor had been soaked in blood.
Damn it, Jiang Tian couldn't help but curse in his heart at this moment; if one of the people involved in the mission died like this, wouldn't all his previous efforts have been in vain? "Doctor...where is the doctor?"
