The two sat quietly, enjoying the moment of peace. Suddenly, hurried footsteps sounded in the distance, and a scout came running towards them, his face filled with panic.
Chapter 607 Be More Careful
Chapter 607 Be More Careful
"Captain, something bad has happened!" the scout shouted. "The enemy is making another move; they seem to be amassing more troops!"
Su Ting suddenly stood up, his gaze resolute. "Attention everyone, the enemy may launch another attack. Prepare immediately for a new round of battle!"
Su Ting grasped Su Ting's hand, "We will hold out to the very end and we will never let the enemy succeed."
Su Ting nodded. "That's right, we'll face it together. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, we will never back down."
The two men exchanged a smile, then turned and walked towards the center of the camp to begin a new round of preparations. In the darkness, the soldiers' figures grew even more resolute, awaiting the challenges to come.
Su Ting quickly assembled his team and relayed the scouts' message. Although exhausted, the soldiers remained highly motivated and swiftly began preparing for battle.
"All archers, take your positions!" Adrian shouted, his voice filled with determination. "We cannot give the enemy even the slightest chance to breathe."
Su Ting directed the medical team to make proper arrangements for the wounded soldiers and replenish supplies. "Everyone must be on high alert and prepared for a long battle," he said calmly, yet with an undeniable determination.
The camp was surrounded by various defensive structures: traps, chevaux-de-frise, and concealed observation posts. All of this was in full preparation for the upcoming battle.
Jack constantly patrolled the front lines, ensuring every soldier was in peak condition. "Remember, don't underestimate the enemy. They're definitely prepared this time; we need to be even more careful."
Just as everything was proceeding in a tense but orderly manner, the guards on the west side of the camp suddenly sounded an alarm, and the figures of enemy troops gradually appeared in the distance, their numbers clearly more than double what they had been before.
Su Ting immediately ordered: "Everyone, proceed according to plan! The first echelon will hold the position, the second echelon will provide support, and the third echelon will be on standby in case of unforeseen circumstances."
As the order was given, the soldiers in the camp swiftly took their designated positions, a tense atmosphere filling the air. Adrian gripped his sword hilt tightly, his eyes blazing. "Come on, let's show the enemy our strength!"
The first wave of enemy troops finally charged, a hail of arrows raining down from the sky, instantly striking the open ground between the two sides. Su Ting shouted, "Shield wall, prepare for the arrow rain!"
The soldiers quickly formed an impenetrable defensive line with their shields, repelling the arrow attack. Immediately afterward, the enemy charged into the ranks, and close combat ensued. The sounds of clashing metal and shouts of battle filled the air, creating an exceptionally fierce scene.
"The left flank is under pressure, send reinforcements immediately!" Adrian's voice was exceptionally clear amidst the chaos of the battlefield. At the same time, Jack led a small elite squad to flank the enemy, attempting to disrupt their deployment.
The battle raged into the night. Despite the enemy's fierce offensive, the soldiers managed to stabilize the situation temporarily thanks to their excellent defense and coordination. However, everyone knew this was just the beginning; the real battle was yet to come.
In the center of the battlefield, Su Ting faced a towering enemy leader. The two exchanged blows, their swords flashing. Each clash sent sparks flying, a breathtaking spectacle.
"Do you think you can defeat us with such methods?" Su Ting said with a sneer, his eyes full of confidence.
The enemy leader laughed heartily, "Young men, it seems you have some strength. But next..." Before he could finish speaking, his men suddenly attacked from both sides, attempting to encircle them.
At that moment, Su Ting arrived just in time with a group of archers. "Captain, be careful!"
Chapter 608 Entering Battle Mode
Chapter 608 Entering Battle Mode
"Don't worry about me, deal with those reinforcements first!" Su Ting roared, leaping forward to nimbly dodge the attack while simultaneously counterattacking with a sword strike that forced the opponent back.
Adrian and his men seized the opportunity to launch a fierce attack, throwing the previously dominant enemy into disarray. "Now is the perfect time to counterattack!" he shouted encouragingly.
The battle gradually intensified, with both sides paying a heavy price. As dawn broke in the east, the enemy seemed to realize something and began a slow retreat.
"Pursue them! Don't let them escape easily!" Su Ting ordered. But just then, Su Ting suddenly shouted, "Captain, be careful! The enemy's retreat might be a trap. We need to proceed with caution."
After a brief discussion, they decided not to pursue the enemy any further, but instead to consolidate their existing gains and strengthen the outer defenses to prevent the enemy from making a comeback.
"This victory was entirely due to everyone's hard work, but we are far from over," Su Ting said solemnly as he stood before the crowd. "There may be even more challenges ahead."
Night fell again, and the campfire in the camp was relit. The soldiers sat together, enjoying a rare moment of peace.
Adrian handed Su Ting a glass of water. "So? Have you figured out what to do next?"
Su Ting took the cup and drank some water, a thoughtful look in his eyes. "We must replenish our troops and supplies as soon as possible. I also plan to send someone to investigate the enemy's movements and find out their intentions."
At this moment, Su Ting interjected, "Then we need to act quickly and take advantage of this time to rest and recuperate."
“Yes, we’ll leave first thing tomorrow morning.” Su Ting nodded in agreement. “But everyone has worked hard, so let’s get some rest.”
A series of lighthearted laughs rang out around them. Everyone understood that the battle was not over yet, but being able to come back alive was the greatest fortune.
“By the way, Captain…” Adrian suddenly seemed to remember something and looked at the soldiers who were busy organizing their equipment not far away, “Who do you think among these people is capable of taking on a more important task? We need someone to be specifically in charge of intelligence gathering.”
Su Ting pondered for a moment, "This is indeed something we need to consider. Perhaps we can have Jack recommend a few people; he's very familiar with everyone's abilities."
The three exchanged smiles, their hearts filled with anticipation for the future in the dim firelight. Although the road ahead was still shrouded in mist, they knew that only by working together could they overcome all obstacles.
"Get a good night's sleep tonight. No matter what, tomorrow morning will be a new beginning," Adrian said, patting Su Ting on the shoulder.
“You’re right, let’s go.” Su Ting stood up and walked towards the tent. Meanwhile, outside the camp, a scout was quietly approaching, his face unusually anxious…
"Report to the captain!"
The scout's voice interrupted Su Ting's steps, his tone tinged with obvious tension: "The enemy seems to have made some new moves!"
Su Ting immediately stopped and turned around to ask, "What exactly is going on?"
The scout, panting, said, "The enemy has set up many ambush points along their retreat route. It seems they haven't truly given up the offensive. I suspect they will launch another attack under cover of darkness."
Hearing this, Adrian's expression instantly turned serious. "We must prepare immediately. Suting, go and notify all soldiers to go into battle mode and remain highly vigilant. Jack, lead an elite squad to reinforce the perimeter of the camp, just in case."
Chapter 609 Basic Information on the Layout
Chapter 609 Basic Information on the Layout
"Yes!" The two responded and moved swiftly, and the camp was once again filled with urgent footsteps and whispers. Although the soldiers were exhausted, they still reacted quickly to the unexpected situation.
Su Ting continued his conversation with the scout: "How did you find out this? Approximately how many of them are there?"
"While tracking their movements, I noticed unusual lights and sounds, initially estimating their size to be about the size of a battalion. However, further confirmation is needed."
"You've worked hard," Su Ting patted the scout on the shoulder to express his gratitude. "Go back and get some rest. Leave this to us."
Watching the scouts' departing figures, Su Ting turned to Adrian and said, "We must find a way to deal with these hidden enemies, otherwise it will be difficult to guarantee the safety of the camp."
Adrian nodded. "Now that we know they've set up an ambush, we can't just wait passively. Perhaps we can try to lure some of the enemy into revealing their weaknesses, and then take them down one by one."
Su Ting pondered for a moment, "This is indeed a solution, but we must proceed with caution. A slight misstep could allow the other side to exploit our weaknesses."
At this moment, Su Ting walked over and reported, "Everyone is ready. We just need the captain to give the order."
Su Ting surveyed his surroundings, took a deep breath, and then gave the order: "Listen up, everyone. From now on, we will implement a shift system for surveillance. Each group will rotate every four hours to ensure that no direction is missed. At the same time, I will personally lead a small team to the southeast to investigate and see if we can find any more useful information."
Adrian asked with slight concern, "Captain, are you planning to go yourself? Wouldn't that be too dangerous?"
Su Ting smiled slightly, "Don't worry, I didn't go alone. Besides, I'll always feel uneasy if I don't investigate thoroughly in this situation."
Su Ting nodded in agreement to show his support and offered to go along: "I'll go too. The more people there are, the more strength we'll have."
Just as the three were discussing their plan, Jack rushed back to report that he had spotted some suspicious figures approaching the edge of the camp. "We've caught two suspicious individuals and are interrogating them," he briefly reported.
Su Ting immediately decided to go ahead and check on the captured enemy spy. The three of them walked together towards the makeshift interrogation room.
The interrogation room was dark and oppressive. The two arrested men knelt on the floor, heads bowed and silent. They became even more taciturn after Su Ting and the others entered.
"Who sent you? What are you doing here?" Su Ting asked in a stern yet rational tone.
One of the men, who appeared to be older, looked up at Su Ting, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes, but he still refused to speak.
Seeing this, his companion tried to defend himself, "We're just ordinary villagers, forced to work as laborers..."
"Shut up!" the older man hissed, his eyes filled with despair.
Realizing that conventional methods would likely fail to yield effective information, Su Ting suggested trying a gentler approach: "Perhaps we could try to understand their situation? After all, no one wants to be a slave or be forced to do something they don't like."
Upon hearing this, the younger man suddenly burst into tears and admitted that they had been threatened into joining the opposing camp. He offered some basic information about the enemy's deployment as a condition for forgiveness.
Chapter 610 Enjoying a Moment of Tranquility
Chapter 610 Enjoying a Moment of Tranquility
Based on this clue, the group finally gained a clearer understanding of the surrounding situation and formulated a corresponding counterattack strategy. As the first rays of dawn illuminated the earth, the entire camp was bustling with activity once again, everyone making their final preparations for the upcoming new challenge…
As night fell again, Su Ting and Adrian sat in front of the tent, enjoying a moment of peace. Adrian said softly, "I hope everything goes well tomorrow."
Su Ting smiled and nodded, her eyes firm yet gentle. "No matter what happens, we will fight side by side to the end. See you tomorrow morning, and get some rest tonight."
"Goodnight, Captain." Adrian returned the smile, then got up and left. Just as Su Ting was about to return to his tent to rest, a sentry rushed over—
"Captain! Another unidentified intruder has been spotted approaching the camp boundary..."
Su Ting's heart sank, and he immediately stood up from his seat. "Where is it? How many are there?" he asked anxiously.
The sentry, panting, replied, "There are about a dozen people to the north. They are very stealthy, but they have been detected by our night vision equipment."
"Send Jack to lead a team to check the situation immediately," Su Ting ordered without hesitation. "I'll be there shortly."
The sentry nodded, turned, and ran to the other side of the camp. Sutin quickly returned to his tent, donned his gear, and picked up his longsword. Just as he stepped outside, Adrian emerged from his own tent.
"Are there more enemies?" Adrian's expression was equally grave.
“Yes,” Su Ting said as he walked quickly, “the discovery of unidentified individuals in the north may be related to the two people we caught last night.”
“We need to be extra careful this time and not let them succeed so easily again,” Adrian followed closely behind.
The two quickly arrived at the north side of the camp, where Jack was already leading a ten-man squad on guard. With the aid of night vision equipment, Su Ting could clearly see a group of people cautiously approaching their camp in the distance.
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