The military flag floated melodiously in the summer breeze, and the golden iris lion with a crown on the flag flared its teeth and claws to declare its strength, as if to crush the enemy and swallow it into its stomach.

　　 In this way, under the guidance of the banner, this army slowly left the range of Fort Merland and entered Gore Fort that night.

　　 "Let’s camp on the spot! Let’s rest here and let the soldiers sleep well!" Rainer said to Sir Cod beside him.

　　 "Yes, Lord Baron, I'll do it!" Sir Cod nodded and rode behind him, conveying Lena's order.

　　 The soldiers carried out the orders very efficiently, only the camp and surrounding fences were erected in just one hour.

Piles of bonfires were lit in the camp. This time Rainer brought a lot of food, which has caused him some food crisis, but fortunately, the arrival of autumn is not far away, and the territory has not collapsed yet. What's more, he also opened up the rivers and forests in his territory to allow the residents to fish, hunt and gather, so his food can still be sustained.

　　 Sitting in his tent and staring at the long sword in front of him, he was really not sure about the coming war that would determine his own destiny.

　　 The difference in the strength of the two sides is too big. The army of nearly five thousand people is really terrifying.

If it were placed in Reiner’s previous life, he might not take these five thousand people seriously, not to mention the explosive growth of the population in later generations. Even from the history books, the ancient wars of the heavenly dynasty were tens of thousands or even tens of thousands. scale.

　　 Even wars involving hundreds of thousands of people are not uncommon. As for wars involving just a few thousand people, there is almost no record.

But now it’s different. Reiner clearly knows what it means to have nearly 5,000 trained and armed regular troops. Even if he is united with other lords, it’s still twice as much as Count Jebo. Much gap.

　　 "Can you win?" Rainer pulled out the long sword in his hand and stared at the saber symbolizing his authority and strength in a daze. The white blade with a faint cold light reflected Rainer's face.

　　 Seeing himself reflected in the long sword, Rainer sighed and couldn't afford to lose. Once the battle was defeated, he didn't believe that Earl Zhebo would leave himself a chance to keep his territory.

　　 It is estimated that even if he was lucky enough to survive the battle and become a prisoner of the opponent, Earl Zhebo would let himself die very unfortunately from the wound infection on the battlefield, just like Lena did before.

Obviously, I can’t afford to lose. If I lose the battle, not only will the system judge that I have failed my mission, and the deducted lifespan will not be able to get back. At that time, not only myself, but all those who follow my allegiance to myself, including my own family members, will suffer. To the terrible disaster, there will be no survivors in the Moland family and even its subordinates.

　　 squeezed his eyes vigorously, and Rainer put the long sword back, he could only give it a go, no other choice.

　　 After dinner, he lay on the camp bed and fell asleep, and only woke up early the next morning.

　　 After having breakfast again, the team set foot on the journey south again.

　　 At the same time, another team also appeared in the southernmost part of Merland County.

　　 A large army is advancing fully armed. Their flag is somewhat similar to the Heraldic flag of the Merland family. They are the same red-bottomed crown lion, but without the iris on the tail.

　　 This means that they are the main line of the Morand family, the true masters of this empire.

"Sir Horn, this is not far from Fort Merland, and we will be able to see the walls of Fort Merland at about this time tomorrow!" Feld, who was riding on a war horse, faced Huo next to him. Sir Grace said.

　　 "Great, we must do it as soon as possible. We will return to the imperial capital as soon as we buy the steel, and then leave the hundred soldiers behind!" Sir Horn looked at the sky and said.

They brought a lot of gold coins this time. Everyone knew that Reiner wouldn’t do this kind of free provision of steel. No one wanted to. The royal family who knew this made them carry a thousand gold coins. Buy enough steel to return to the imperial capital.

"Hey! Who are they! Damn! Someone is spying on us!" As soon as Fid looked up, he just found out that there were four or five unidentified people in front of the team riding war horses and wearing iron armor and a coat of fur. The armed men wandered around the team and immediately shouted loudly.

At the same time, Reiner received reports from veteran horse archers who were constantly cruising in front of the team to check the situation: "Master Yan, we found a large army in front of them. There are about three of them. Ten cavalrymen, all seemingly heavy cavalry, are very well equipped! There are about a hundred infantrymen. About one-third of them can wear chain armor, and most of the rest are leather armor or It's leather chain mail!"

"Their flag is very similar to yours. The only difference is the iris on the lion's tail! They are walking in our direction at a slow speed, and we have been spotted by the other party!" ~lightnovelpub.net~ The veteran horse archer with two whips on his head and two iron helmets on his head said to Rainer.

　　 "Just one lion tail?" Rainer narrowed his eyes when he heard the words.

"Could it be that someone from the royal family is here?" Reiner really couldn't think of any family's flag that was so similar to his own. What's more, according to the senior horse archers, the opponent has not weak strength and a lot of numbers. Obviously it will not be the lord of the north.

　　 The only explanation is that someone came from the royal family, otherwise it would be impossible to find a noble army that meets the standards in the northern border.

　　 "Let's go and see!" Rainer said to Sir Cod and others beside him. They had been by Rainer's side all the time, and naturally they heard the report of the senior riding archer to Rainer.

　　 Sir Horn and others are full of doubts, and they continue to walk forward anxiously.

　　 About half an hour later, the two sides finally saw the other side, and they met like this.

　　 Sir Horn looked at the banner similar to the one he was flying nearby, he couldn't help but was taken aback, and then he reacted.

　　 "It should be Baron Rainer's army in front, I don't know what they are going to do!" Looking at the huge army following Rainer, these proud soldiers from the imperial capital could not help but feel a little ashamed of themselves.

　　Even if they don't want to admit it very much, they have to nod their heads to admit that the opponent is far better than themselves in terms of physical and discipline, especially when it comes to equipment, they are completely crushed and cannot be compared at all.

　　 As for the combat effectiveness, although it cannot be seen by the naked eye, the opponent has such a momentum and military discipline, which is obviously extremely strong. Anyone who sees it must admit that this is a rare opponent's strong army!