Chapter 271: Chapter 270: Raiding the Rear

On the night Vice Leader Hahn was killed, Coren led the five remaining Knight Squads of the Fifth Knight Order as reinforcements, briefly clashing with the Polante Thief Gang.

This action perfectly disguised his betrayal, leading the Knights and soldiers of the Knight Order to believe they had simply arrived too late to save Hahn.

In reality, days before, Coren had already sent his men into Chishan Town in waves, disguised as merchant caravans. Once their task was complete, they used a secret path near Casier Town to return to Giant Stone Territory, completely evading the Knight Order’s watch.

“If the Polante Thief Gang reinforces Giant Stone Castle, even if they don’t mobilize in full force, they will still dispatch the vast majority of their elite. At that time, both Casier Town and Chishan Town will surely be left undefended.”

Inside the main tent, all the Transcendents from the Wubei Territory Knight Squad, except for Ridder, had arrived.

“Macken, you will lead the team this time. Take the path east of Giant Stone Territory and strike directly at Casier Town. After eliminating the Polante Thief Gang’s garrison, quickly secure the town, take control of the food and iron ore warehouses, and then wait for an opportunity to advance north.”

This move by Ronin was meant to cut off the Polante Thief Gang’s retreat.

Although Wubei Territory only had one Knight Squad, their combat strength was considerable.

Especially with Mage Elron present. He could not only boost the team’s combat power, but his own strength was also formidable.

Besides Elron, there was also Jenny Mage and the Silver Knight, Macken. With them, taking Casier Town, which had few defenders, would be no problem at all.

When everyone heard their special mission was to raid the enemy’s home base, they grew excited. The Lord’s plans were always so unexpected.

“Alright. Joffrey, Rogner, go assemble the Knight Squad. Macken, Elron, you two stay behind.”

After everyone had left the tent, Ronin said, “Bring Warwick with you and have him lead the way. When you reach Casier Town, make sure to remain hidden first. I will have Carlos give you the signal. If hail falls from the sky, retreat. If the sky burns red, that’s the signal to attack.”

Elron joked, “My Lord, you certainly have a unique way of using dragons.”

Ronin chuckled. If not for his desire to keep Carlos’s presence a secret, he wouldn’t have relegated it to being a transport, a messenger, and a signalman.

Macken then asked, “My Lord, after we take Casier Town, when do we attack Chishan Town?”

He was leading the team this time, so he naturally wanted to win a brilliant victory to prove himself.

“I will have Carlos send you the signal for that as well.”

’The time to attack Chishan Town should be when the Polante Thief Gang is retreating from their battle with the Noble Alliance Army and being pursued.’

’However, this was just Ronin’s plan. The specifics would depend on the outcome of the battle.’

’If the Noble Alliance Army were defeated, then all these arrangements would be for nothing, and his forces would only be passing through Casier Town.’

’But to be honest, the chances of defeat were slim.’

’Although the Noble Alliance Army was loosely organized, its core was made up of well-trained, regular soldiers.’

’If this battle could achieve his pincer attack and he could execute both the Leader and Vice Leader of the Polante Thief Gang, then the southwestern border of Wushan Territory would finally see a period of peace.’

’At that time, Shore City, Sari Town, Quicksand Town, Casier Town, and Chishan Town—all occupied by the Polante Thief Gang for years—would be reclaimed!’

’He would have accomplished something Wushan Territory had failed to do for years. It would be an unprecedented achievement!’

Chishan Town.

Amicus’s expression was grim. The situation had been excellent, but suddenly he found himself on the back foot.

’Warwick, how did that idiot get himself caught!’

He snarled through gritted teeth, “If I had known he couldn’t keep a secret, I should have just left him as a grunt for his entire life.”

“Warwick is probably dead by now. Leader, what we need to do now is figure out how to face the Noble Alliance Army.”

Vice Leader Hodan reminded him, “Should we reinforce Coren, or defend Chishan Town?”

“Reinforce him? Of course, we’ll reinforce him!”

Amicus said without hesitation, “If Giant Stone Castle falls, there’s no point in us defending Chishan Town. We might as well retreat directly to Casier Town, or even all the way back to Shore City.”

Without Coren, they wouldn’t be able to maintain their foothold in Chishan Town at all.

“We’ll do as Coren said! Hodan, take Kilbat and Lanivisa, gather the men, and move out at top speed. Coordinate with Coren to launch a pincer attack on the Noble Alliance Army!”

“Yes, sir!”

In the end, Amicus had underestimated just how ’honest’ Warwick would be. He never expected the man to give up the secret path as well.

While the Polante Thief Gang prepared to send reinforcements and Giant Stone Castle prepared its defenses, the Noble Alliance Army finished mobilizing. Fueled by their hatred for the traitor, they surged toward Giant Stone Castle like a flood.

In just two hours, the Alliance Army reached Giant Stone Castle and surrounded it, leaving no escape.

The residents of Giant Stone Territory were terrified by this scene. They had been hoping the Noble Alliance Army would defeat the Thief Gang, so why were they suddenly attacking their own Lord?

Listening to the deafening roars of “Kill the traitor,” they gradually understood—their Lord was a traitor.

The masses are easily swayed, and they were happy to see a noble fall from his high perch.

Many even joined in the chorus denouncing Coren.

Ronin sat atop his Cloud Stepper, observing Giant Stone Castle as it entered a defensive state.

The castle’s drawbridge was now raised, cutting off the path to the main gate. The gates were shut tight, and barricades and traps had been set to hinder any assault.

Meanwhile, Archers and spearmen could be seen on the castle walls and towers, all having assumed defensive stances.

“Coren, come out!”

In front of the drawbridge, Viscount Marvin roared.

Sure enough, Coren’s figure appeared on the wall. Dressed in armor, he looked more like a Knight Order Leader than he usually did.

“Coren! The Marquis entrusted the Fifth Knight Order to you, yet you openly betrayed him! Are you worthy of that trust?”

Marvin began to curse, his voice infused with Fighting Qi, booming like thunder for everyone inside and outside the castle to hear clearly.

Coren’s expression grew increasingly grim.

His betrayal was a fact, but he was a Baron, after all. To be insulted like this in front of so many people was a great blow to his pride.

“Marvin, cut the crap! If you’ve got the guts, jump up here and fight me one-on-one!”

Coren sneered, “If you don’t have the strength for that, then shut your mouth! You’re a Viscount, stop acting like a fishwife!”

“Haha! So what if I am a fishwife? A fishwife is still better than a traitor like you!”

With the two armies facing off, the war of words was also a spectacle. If they could enrage Coren, make him lose his composure, damage his army’s morale, and expose a weakness, the effect would be considerable.

However, Coren was clearly prepared to hold his ground. Marvin’s insults were like water off a duck’s back.

His gaze passed through the crowd. “Ronin, I must admit I underestimated you. You are a qualified Alliance Commander!”

“Thank you for the compliment.”

Ronin replied calmly, “If you open the gates and surrender now, you might be able to keep your life when you stand before the Marquis.”

Coren didn’t answer Ronin. Instead, he scanned the crowd for any sign of Melonika, but to his disappointment, he found nothing.

’Why isn’t Melonika here? If he doesn’t show up, I should be able to survive today’s siege.’

Just then, the crowd at the front parted, and two Knights emerged, pushing a massive, dark object with a gaping maw.

Ronin had already ordered Ridder to bring out the Magic Energy Cannon. Marvin also stopped his tirade, waiting for the cannon to start the war.

“Let’s go, Ridder! Let them witness the power of the Sixth-level Magic Energy Cannon!” Ronin said.

Ridder placed his palm on the rear of the Magic Energy Cannon. As he poured Fighting Qi into it, the barrel began to glow like a flame.

BOOM!

Amidst a deafening roar, a massive Flaming Giant Dragon shot out from the barrel of the Magic Energy Cannon.

Coren’s pupils contracted violently as he cried out in disbelief, “A Magic Energy Cannon! That’s a Magic Energy Cannon! How do they have a Magic Energy Cannon?”

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