Chapter 69: Town Cleanup
"What the hell is going on out there?"

"Shit, it's not even daybreak yet, why are you making so much noise!"

"It seems to be the sound from the gate. Strange, I haven't heard of anyone coming outside today? Could it be that a caravan is passing by?"

A series of chaotic noises coming from the gate woke up the soldiers in Mole Town from their houses.

They hurriedly put on their leather armor and walked out the door, looking around the street in confusion.

The biting cold wind from the north made them shiver uncontrollably as they hugged their shoulders to their chests.

The soldiers looked around but did not hear their commander's call.

The anger at having their sweet dreams disturbed made them unable to hold back and they started cursing and swearing, and for a moment the street was in chaos.

Just when they were tired of scolding and were about to go back to sleep.

Street front.

A terrified messenger ran over here.

"Enemy attack! Be careful, someone is attacking,"

Before he could finish his words, an arrow shot from the high wall at the gate and caught up with him.

The messenger looked at his pierced chest with a helpless look, stumbled, and fell to the ground.

"Enemy attack?"

The soldiers of Mole Town looked at each other and finally realized that something was wrong.

But it was too late.

At the open gate, the shield and spear soldiers of the Iron Wall Camp marched into the town in orderly steps.

Behind him were rows of crossbowmen from the Divine Archery Battalion, holding their crossbows high, ready to fire.

"Mole Town Lord Billard betrayed the kingdom and deserves death. He is now wanted by the Kingdom of Rosa and the Principality of North Frost!"

"We are here under the order of the Governor of Hanshui County to eliminate the traitor. Notice to all soldiers in the town that this traitor is not worth your life. Lay down your weapons immediately and surrender!"

Holmes, the commander of the attack, was standing in the middle of the shield and spear formation.

Shouted loudly to the soldiers.

Seeing that these soldiers were in a panic and had not yet figured out the situation, they were even trying to gather together.

He gave the order with a cold look in his eyes.

"Fire arrows."

The first round of crossbows is fired from the front.

The key targets are those well-equipped and eye-catching soldiers.

"what!"

"No, don't, let me go!"

"My hand! Oh, damn, I was hit by an arrow!"

As the crossbow arrows were fired in volleys, the soldiers were unable to dodge.

Those who were unlucky were shot through the vitals and lay on the ground without breathing.

In addition, more soldiers hurriedly hid in the house, looking anxiously at the strange army that broke into the town.

The crossbowmen retreated behind the shield-spearmen and began to reload their crossbows.

The eyes of those of higher status among the enemy soldiers lit up when they saw this.

He rushed out of the house, waving his weapon and shouting:

"These damn bastards, brothers, come on and kill them!"

The commander of the army in front of them shouted orders, and after a brief hesitation, the other soldiers decided to step out.

After many soldiers gathered, they launched a charge at their call.

Death and blood broke out, and Mole Town instantly fell into chaos.

Many soldiers rushed frantically in front of the shield and spear formation, trying to take the opportunity to break through the enemy's formation.

But they soon discovered how foolish their choice was, as their mixed attack was easily blocked by the shield and spear formation.

Then, spears thrust out, and a bloodier round of slaughter broke out on the street. After several rounds of attacks, the soldiers of Mole Town were frightened, and many of them quickly dropped their weapons, squatted on the ground and chose to surrender.

But many soldiers chose to turn around and flee, disappearing into the town.

"The first battalion of the Iron Wall Camp, advance towards the west street. The second battalion, advance towards the east street. The crossbowmen follow in formation and ensure that all armed forces in the town are disarmed!"

Holmes ordered the troops to advance slowly.

His mood gradually relaxed.

The battle plan went smoothly. After crossing the high walls of the town, the enemies roaming inside were no longer a threat.

"Just squat there and don't move! Don't do anything tricky! Otherwise you're done for!"

Mike, a member of the Iron Wall Camp, holding a shield and spear, said coldly.

Opposite him, in the corner of the house, were squatting a couple and two boys.

The couple, out of fear, quickly covered their children's mouths and huddled in a corner holding them.

Seeing that this family was relatively sensible, Mike snorted coldly and glanced around the house.

The small shed couldn't hide anything, and apart from a few wooden boxes, everything was visible.

Mike approached the box expectantly and opened it quickly.

There were only two worn linen robes in the room.

He closed it unhappily and looked elsewhere in the room.

In addition to the two wooden beds, there were dried fish hanging on the roof, and on the table were hard black bread and sausages stuffed with offal, which gave off a slightly foul smell.

Mike looked very disappointed, as he did not find any traces of soldiers or weapons.

After the previous street battle ended, the Mole Town soldiers fled in disarray.

In order to avoid pursuit, these soldiers hid under the thatched roofs of the huts.

In order to deal with these potential threats, the shield and spear soldiers were divided into small groups.

They acted according to their respective teams, searching the town for enemy soldiers who had not surrendered.

This was the eighth house Mike had searched, but he still hadn't found any enemies.

"Damn it, my merit points! Mole Town, damn, these rats can really run into the rat hole?"

Thinking about how lucky that boy Maude was to live in a big house, Mike felt so jealous and his mood became more and more unhappy.

Suddenly, his eyes turned cold.

Towards the man in the room, and the two boys in his arms.

Anyway, merit points are calculated per head, so everyone’s head is a head!

Just as Mike clenched his spear and his eyes became more ferocious, the captain's shout came from outside.

"Have you checked everything?"

Mike was startled when he heard the captain's voice, and the clothes on his back were soaked with cold sweat.

"Damn it, I checked it out, it's not here!"

Mike grabbed the sausage at hand, took a vicious bite and threw it back.

He answered vaguely and walked out of the house in a sad mood.

After seeing him leave, the couple inside let go of their child and relaxed.

"Once you have found out, go to the next street."

Seeing the squad of soldiers gathering, the squad leader gave instructions with a serious expression.

"I remind you again, the army implements a collective responsibility system! If anyone dares to falsify and use civilian heads as victory results, our entire squad will be punished!"

"When the time comes, I won't need Lord Holmes' orders. I will kill that bastard from the troublemaking team first!"

"Remember it!" the team leader yelled viciously.

"Yes, sir!" a squadron of soldiers responded quickly.

Seeing several people looking at him, Mike glared back at them while chewing a sausage.

What are you looking at? I am a serious man and I won’t do such stupid things!
(End of this chapter)