Chapter 6: The Outbreak of War

Kill

This is certainly not a village fight over wild boars; at the very least, it is a rural conflict

At this moment, Baizhi approached Aaron, wearing a tattered iron helmet that he seemed to have found from somewhere. Apart from that, he had no other protective gear. Beneath his scruffy beard, his face appeared to carry a hint of bitterness: "Can we... win?"

At your command

Aaron stood upright, his expression resolute, as he pounded his fist against his chest

The Davis family shouldn't be that foolish, right? Or... have they stockpiled a large amount of food in advance, intending to provoke the Sotos family into starting a war in the spring, delaying the planting? If they can just hold out until next year, the Sotos family will collapse without a fight

Unwavering

Theodore finally did not push his son to the brink of despair, pointing at a knight with slightly graying hair, wielding a massive mace.

In the month of the new green banyan, Aaron was training his group of expendable subordinates. A knight named Turner Shorien, one of his father's men, rode over on horseback and shouted loudly: "The Davis family has launched an attack, and the lord commands you to proceed immediately to Black Crow Dunes"

... ...

As for the coat of arms of the Davis family, it features a solitary vertical eye

However, in the real world, Aaron does not even have a semblance of good spirits

But this was of no use! The comrades behind them, swept along, trampled directly over them, and soon there was no sound.

The war with the Green Forest came very suddenly

At the forefront, there were also ragged peasant soldiers, their weapons worn and tattered. They appeared anxious and were being driven forward by the regular soldiers and knights from behind, launching an attack against the Sotos family

Aaron's position is on the right wing of the Sotos family, at this moment commanding: "Charge formation, advance! Advance!"

The enemy has appeared

Aaron, clad in finely crafted leather armor, walked through the numerous camps and entered the main tent

Theodore and Colin were both clad in fine armor, followed by several knights, who, upon seeing him enter, all revealed a hint of a smile

However, the training and obedience over these days have at least made them aware of whose orders they should follow. With the supervision of squad leaders such as Sanchez and Green, they quickly stabilized

At this moment, Aaron saw that the enemy's formation began to move slowly.

Dear Father

Among them, the banner of the Sothoth family features a dark green background, adorned with a bifurcated symbol of the banyan tree.

This dune is located at the junction of the Upper Green Forest and the Lower Green Forest, surrounded by a stretch of barren sand dunes of no value, making it entirely suitable for use as a battlefield

Why is it said to be a dozen or so ... ... Because this month is all vague

Charge!

Aaron knew that this old knight was battle-hardened and possessed a wealth of experience. Although he was not as safe as being beside Colin, who was with Theodore, it was still relatively secure.

Aaron gazed at the farmland on both sides of the road, deep in thought

At the very least, one can move faster and perceive more

And now, it is the spring season of growth for all things

According to Aaron's estimate, this time Sothoth led approximately 1,800 troops, while the Davis family had nearly 2,000!

In the middle of the military formation, Mark, who was in charge of the archers, let out a roar and waved his hand with one hand.

He swung the cross sword in his hand and struck down without hesitation

Aaron retracted his longsword and assumed a defensive stance, remaining vigilant against enemies from all directions. He furrowed his brow slightly and thought, 'There is no need to use the cross sword against these unarmored militia; a thrusting sword will suffice. I must conserve my strength... regardless of whether the next move is a retreat or a pursuit'

According to Aaron's understanding, it is likely due to issues with timekeeping, resulting in significant errors, to the extent that even the adjustment of leap years and leap months is no longer feasible. Consequently, the number of months in each year has become uncertain, with everything following the rhythms of nature, particularly the state of the "Green Banyan Tree Grandmother"

The timing methods of the Green Forest People are still quite primitive, merely dividing the year into a dozen months based on the vague growth of plants

Indeed, the power of dreams, to bring it into this world, is truly quite difficult

Although the squad leader of the Eight Fingers and others displayed fear in their eyes, they executed the orders well, transforming this small team of dozens into a part of the war

At this time, it has been divided into two major parts, the north and the south, where military camps are stationed

Adult

... ...

In recent days, through daily immersion in dreams and the accumulation of energy, or what can be referred to as mysterious units, the power of the consciousness within dreams has been strengthened

Aaron rushed over a distance, and suddenly the light dimmed before him, revealing a splash of azure on the opposite side

Certainly, because the banyan tree is an evergreen plant and does not shed its leaves, the concept of autumn in the Sotothis region is quite vague

In ancient times, it was the farming season

It is rather strange to choose this time

Above the territory of Sotos, there stands a green banyan tree, designated as the 'Divine Tree', and the months are determined according to the condition of the banyan tree

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but curse his useless golden finger even more

"Remember, when you first enter the battlefield, do not panic, and keep your family's motto in mind." Alfred glanced at Aaron and instructed.

The militia across the way were originally just farmers, and even after a few days of training, they possessed the courage to kill, their eyes filled with malice. However, their equipment was too poor; their pitchforks were easily cleaved in two by the cross swords, and along with that, their upper bodies were斜斜斩了下来, with intestines and entrails spilling all over the ground

I comply with your command

This also explains why they were the first to provoke the war

Nearly four thousand people formed two distinct military formations, creating a vast battlefield around the sand dunes, where dark green and blue flags seemed to divide the land into two camps

Alfred roared as he mounted his warhorse, clad in armor, resembling a moving metal fortress

As the two armies charged, the arrows might have only been exchanged in a few sparse volleys, and then the two forces converged like a torrent.

Aaron replied in a deep voice, as a member of the Sothos family, if defeated, the consequences would be unimaginable

Black Crow Sand Dunes

Boom

Wuwu

Very good, it has begun

Alfred said softly

As soon as this sentence was uttered, the expressions of all the cannon fodder were not pleasant to behold

A barrage of arrows fell, striking numerous unfortunate souls, who collapsed to the ground; some, not having been pierced through vital areas, were still wailing in agony

The standing armies of the two great lords amount to no more than one hundred. War necessitates the conscription of militia, and if this continues, it will hinder production, inevitably leading to famine in the coming year

Aaron had a thought, and he felt a chill in his heart, knowing that the Davis family also harbored desires and schemes for the complete green forest

Boom

Amidst the desolate sound of the horn, Aaron followed Knight Alfred to a slightly elevated dune.

Suppressing a fleeting thought, Aaron led his team towards the Black Raven Dunes

It is imperative to win

This is your first time participating in a war, following Knight Alfred, who will teach you well

Listen to my command, archer, fire

Aaron pounded his chest with his fist, looking at his still bewildered subordinates, and shouted: "What are you still dawdling for? Get yourselves equipped immediately; we are going to battle!"

Aaron recalled the family motto, remembering the Davis family's saying—'Perceive everything'

Some missteps