Knights and Magic Wand
Chapter 555 - 555 265 Investigating the Enemy_2

555: Chapter 265 Investigating the Enemy_2 555: Chapter 265 Investigating the Enemy_2 “It is our duty, leave it to us.”

The old ranger, Glenn Soren, accepted the task without hesitation.

Subsequently, Leon turned to his Eagle Knight: “Kovis.”

“My Lord.”

The blonde youth looked toward his lord, awaiting orders.

“You will join the team led by Lord Glenn Soren and follow his command.

Ensure the safety of all the rangers.” Leon instructed.

“Understood.”

Lastly, Leon turned to the Grand Master Irem from the Holy Lake: “The reconnaissance mission to Hageshtan Castle is entrusted to your knight order.

I trust you will execute this task superbly.”

As the leader of an elite army, Leon had no doubt about how Irem would conduct military operations.

Three Guardian Spirit Holy Lamps had already been handed over to the Magic Ring Cultivators in their army.

Now, the entire Illaril Knights could freely traverse the Undead Dead Zone.

“Under the witness of Illaril, I will accomplish the task you have entrusted to me.” The Grand Master Irem lightly struck his chest armor to demonstrate his resolve.

After delegating the teams, Leon addressed Count Runav again: “Please assign local guides to accompany each of our teams.”

Count Runav agreed to his request.

“My Lord, please allow me to join your team.

I am familiar with the roads to Ashford Port.” Baron Yevan volunteered.

“Very well.” Leon did not refuse Baron Yevan’s request.

“Lord Balfe, I ask you to remain at the camp to lead the troops in resting and fortifying our defenses.

Wait for news from us.

I will leave Azeryan behind; if there is an emergency, he will command the Avalon Army to act under your orders.”

The Scar-faced Baron nodded without objection.

They carefully discussed detailed action plans for various scenarios.

When all matters were resolved, Leon sought confirmation from Lola in his heart, asking whether there were any oversights with his arrangements.

Blessed by Miss Olivia’s affirmative response, he finally relaxed.

From this moment onward, the lives and deaths of the hundreds of thousands of people on the North Shore hinged on each of his decisions.

Leon had to exercise extreme caution.

The military council disbanded, and everyone quickly returned to their camps to prepare their forces.

…

Avalon Camp.

After a day and night of rest, easing the fatigue of their journey, the warriors were full of vigor.

Before noon, the army served meat to let the departing soldiers have a hearty meal.

The Knight Order known as “Lion Wing,” recognized as an elite force, swiftly inspected their weapons and armor, gathering supplies that would last for several days, including provisions and water.

Meanwhile, other warriors assisted by securely binding sacks of grain and bundles of forage to the sides of the warhorses.

Soon, the cavalry, fully equipped and cloaked in Sword Wing robes, led their horses into formation, ready to set out.

Leon had left several Avalon Knights to assist Azeryan.

Then, together with Olivia and Lokhak, he mounted his steed, leading the Lion Wing cavalry and Ranger Knights out of the camp.

From his vantage point, Leon could see that the Holy Lake Knight camp had grown visibly sparse.

Hageshtan Castle, situated farther south, was where Commander Irem had already embarked on his mission, accompanied by guides.

Diverting his gaze, Leon saw Baron Yevan and Knight Rohn, serving as guides, accompanied by a group of cavalry waiting at the road junction.

After they joined the team, approximately two hundred elite cavalry set out for the Great River Crossing at a gallop.

While advancing, Leon’s curiosity got the better of him, and he turned to Baron Yevan with a question: “By the way, what’s the story behind your ‘Griffin Mercenary Group’?”

Baron Yevan, feeling somewhat embarrassed, explained from his saddle: “…

Shatai City, after you and Miss Olivia departed, ultimately couldn’t hold.

Fortunately, your efforts in defeating the undead vanguard gave us a brief respite.

I organized the military and civilians of the entire city into batches and routed them to my family’s domain across the Great Lake.

When the second undead army attacked, seeing that resistance was futile, I set fire to Shatai City, leading the last defending forces onto ships to flee from the city.

Eventually, not even the Great Lake could halt the advance of the undead.

We were forced to abandon our domain and relocate the populace to the Baldim family’s neighboring territory, seeking refuge under Lord Runav’s command.”

“We weren’t the only family to lose territory.

For those of us fortunate enough to escape encirclement by the undead forces, many Eastern Nobles disappeared entirely when the dark clouds swept in from the east.

Even more terrifying, it is said some have seen familiar faces within the undead army: fathers and lords remembered from serving the East Expedition Army.

To our horror…

those former lords had been turned into undead, transformed into Corpse Ghost Lords.

They led attacks against their former domains, slaughtering their people and kin, bereft of any semblance of their mortal consciousness.”

At this, Baron Yevan shuddered, pausing briefly before continuing: “Forgive me for drifting off-topic.

After losing my domain, for the sake of survival, I merged the loyal family knights and soldiers who stayed by my side with the able-bodied fighters roped together from Rohn’s refugee group.

We established a mercenary group.”

“As an act of gratitude for your rescue efforts, I named the unit ‘Griffin’ in your honor.

If the name offends you, I will change it immediately.”

Understanding the background, Leon waved dismissively: “Griffin Mercenary Group will do.

No need to change it.

As long as your group doesn’t commit wrongdoing, I have no complaints.”

At this moment, Rohn chimed in, clutching his chest as he spoke: “My Lord, forgive me for interjecting.”

Leon looked toward the knight clad in plate armor, now fully pledged to Baron Yevan.

“…

You wish to ask about Little Gold Coin?”

Rohn nodded: “May I ask whether that rascal has caused you any trouble at Avalon Castle?”

Leon reassured him: “No need for concern.

My Baron Domain lies at the former border between Orland and Kantadar.

He’s not the only Kantadar child in my castle.

Brandon has been well-behaved, eating well, drinking well, and is no longer so scrawny.

Right now, he’s studying at the academy I’ve established alongside other children.”