Chapter 41 Assassination

  Kira, after being reminded by Regal, gathered all the Carthaginian warriors and held a meeting in the tent to discuss how to complete the task. First, Kira integrated her own resources, telling everyone about the strength they possessed. The second demon legion had more than 100 wolfmen, more than 80 minotaurs, 300 horned demons, and 1,000 goblin gunners.

  Among these monsters, there are core monsters who have been assigned from the First Legion to train newly recruited monsters. Carthaginian warriors and Salteans would not go near these monsters in training. Now such a legion is distributed around the training camp of Carthaginian warriors, except for the commanding monsters that come to the camp to report on the progress of the training, most monsters stay in their own camps.

  Looking at the demons who reported today, their training is almost over. Although there are still some details that have not been strengthened, they already possess combat power similar to that of the First Legion. This gives these demons strength far surpassing other demons, and their coordination with each other is also much tighter, and they will not fight solely on instinct like wild demons do.

  However, the main target of this hunt is the Wyvern Giant. Moreover, it cannot be fought in the mountains, so luring the giant to a nearby swamp is the focus of this battle. Other demons are just obstacles and can be ignored if possible.

  "So the focus of this meeting is on the configuration of the giant's team. Kira introduced the current situation and asked the warriors in the tent: "And how to lure the giants to the swamp."

  After hearing Kira's words, the warriors fell into contemplation one by one. First of all, the terrain of the swamp was obvious, and the giant with dragon bloodline was not foolish, he would not follow the luring demon into the swamp obediently. Once the giant discovered the intention of the legion, he must immediately return to the mountains, and it wouldn't be easy to lure him out again.

  "When we launch a surprise attack, blind his eyes first and then lure him with sound. How about that?" A warrior thought for a moment and said: "In this way, he will not be able to see the situation in front of him."

  "No, that would result in too many casualties." Kira thought for a moment and said: "If we want to blind the giant's eyes, we will have to pay a huge price. What's the difference between this and a strong attack? We need a more stable method."

  A giant five or six meters tall, wanting to hurt his eyes, is apparently not very possible. Perhaps the legion's raiding troops had already been discovered before they even approached the giant. Although this kind of raid was not something Carthaginian warriors did, if it caused heavy losses for the legion, then Mo Yan's answer would not be perfect.

  "How big is that swamp?" a warrior asked, "If the swamp isn't too large, we can cover it with some earth and straw to make it look like flat ground. In just a few short days, it shouldn't show any cracks."

  "It doesn't look too big on the map." Kira thought for a moment and said, "We'll have to go take a closer look at the actual situation, but this method might just work. If we put some wooden planks on top of the peat in the marsh, lighter monsters should be able to walk on them. And if we can get the giant angry and chasing after them, maybe we can succeed."

  "That's settled." The warrior who had suggested the plan smiled and said, "Let those swift werewolves enrage the giant, lead him to our swamp trap, while others take care of the accompanying demons. This task will be done."

  "So the plan is set," Kirra said: "But to prevent failure in battle, let's think about what if the trap is detected, our strong attack tactics and formation..."

  In the following days, Kirra and other Carthaginian warriors came up with many tactics, considering all possible aspects. Then they compiled all the plans into a report book and had a wolfman squad deliver the message to Thunder Cliff. They also gathered all the demons and formed a neat marching column, advancing towards the northern mountains.

  "It's a good plan." Nadal stood on a hill, looking at the vast army gradually moving away and said: "So, let's pack up next and return to the city to report our training progress. During the time they complete their mission, we can have a good rest."

  "But our training is not yet complete, what about the remaining Malo people?" A Sault warrior standing beside Nadal asked: "Are we not going to train them thoroughly?"

  "Nadal said: "The next training is the command of phalanx, and some detailed things that only some legions will use. The Mauretanians are good at using phalanx, so there is no need to train this. After all, they were originally trained soldiers, and their discipline was much stronger than those of Carthage."

  Re-training is just to teach them some unique tactical uses of the Thunder Cliff, so that they can recognize our troops from a tactical point of view in the future. There are no other big requirements, and it is said that they will also receive secret training, personally guided by the Minotaur.

  "Sometimes I really wonder if he's a Minotaur." The warrior sighed after hearing Nadal's words, "The things he comes up with are too terrifying, I've never heard of any legion having so many tactics and warfare skills."

  "Yes." Nadal heard the warrior's words and sighed, saying: "So I hope this peace can last, otherwise it will be a great disaster for Eran."

  After the conversation, Nadal and his training team packed up their campsite and spent a day rushing back to Thundercliff. However, what greeted them was the tightly closed gate and the demonic creatures standing guard on the city walls. This unusual change made all the returning Sault warriors feel tense.

  "You stay here." Nadal scanned the monsters on the city wall, hoping to find his companions who stayed in the city, and said to others: "I'll go see what's wrong, this is too abnormal."

  "Be careful." The other Saulte warriors and the Maro people who had returned with him drew their weapons and said to Nadal, "If anything happens, we will come to your rescue immediately."

  At this moment, the monsters on the city wall also discovered the returning Salt people. The city gate slowly opened and a warrior rode out of it on horseback, rushing towards Nadal and others. This move made Nadal feel relieved, apparently there was no problem with the demons in the city.

  "Sorry." The knight rushed over, dismounted his horse and said to Nadal: "Nadal, due to some issues, we forgot to inform you. Now the city is under martial law, only entry is allowed, no exit is permitted."

  "Huasen, what's going on in the city?" Nadal frowned and asked upon hearing the warrior's words: "The Thunder Ridge has never had a curfew before, even when that Minotaur went missing last time, it wasn't like this."

  "A murder has occurred in the city." The warrior said with a serious tone: "The envoys from Parliament City, all of them were found dead in the hotel."

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  Bang! The white wolfman's body crashed into the wall again, deepening the cracks on it. The exquisite furniture around had already been reduced to trash.

  "Come here." Mo Yan said to the werewolf who was coughing up blood: "Tell me again, why didn't you take care of your subordinates. Where are they now?"

  "I don't know where they went." The werewolf wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said in a low voice, "After I sent them out on patrol last night, I haven't seen them again."

  Bang! Mo Yan kicked the werewolf flying again, heavily smashing it against the wall. He had done this more than a dozen times already. Although Mo Yan could have killed the werewolf with one kick, he controlled his strength each time, only causing minor injuries to the werewolf. The repeated problems and constant kicking made all the demon leaders present feel fearful and pressured.

  "Cough, cough... This isn't my fault, sir." The werewolf climbed up again, covering his already broken ribs and said with some difficulty: "They were outside, I had no way of knowing what they did, and maybe it wasn't them who killed the person."

  "Come here." Mo Yan commanded again, then kicked Fei and said: "So you think it's my fault?"

  "Master, he has fainted." Lirius smiled as she looked at the motionless werewolf and said: "What you did didn't help with things."

  "You all go back, and take Wolf to the hospital by the way." Mo Yan waved his hand, letting all the demon leaders leave his office, then said to Lirius: "Of course I know, I'm just a bit depressed, kicking a few feet feels much better. By the way, also remind those demons that work must be done well."

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  Holmes, where are you? There's a murder here!

  Or Conan would be fine too?