I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 342: A den of snakes and rats, the beginning of chaos

"Reston, why are you here? Have you become a bandit too? How can you be worthy of the dead civilians?" Andrew was surprised to find an acquaintance in the crowd - Reston, who was also the leader of the security team. The other party was among the captured bandits, which made Andrew extremely angry and full of doubts.

"Andrew, I don't want this to happen either!" Reston lowered his head in shame, his voice trembling slightly, "But they captured my family. These beasts not only tortured and insulted them, but also prepared to dry them as food. I can't just watch them die." His words were full of helplessness and pain. After all, this matter was his fault no matter how you look at it, although he also had his own difficulties.

"Go back first, this is not the time to talk." Alpha interrupted the conversation, his eyes firm and calm. After all, the security of the camp has not been lifted, and there are still many unknown forces wandering around, which may launch an attack at any time.

After returning to the camp, Alpha immediately treated the wounded. He knew that in such a harsh environment, if the wounds were not treated in time, the fate of those injured would be disastrous. Anthony also came to ask for help at this time, and the two of them worked together to give the wounded the most basic bandage treatment. It was freezing cold, and if nothing unexpected happened, whether these people could survive could only rely on God's will.

"Anthony, drag the injured horse back and cook a good meal for everyone to replenish their energy." Alpha said to Anthony, and instructed: "At the same time, the construction of the camp cannot be stopped. We must restore our defense capabilities as soon as possible. In addition, gather all the wounded together for easy care."

Alpha found that Anthony's administrative ability was very good, at least much better than his own. If he were to organize and arrange things, he would definitely not do as well as he did. Therefore, he decided to let Anthony take charge of this part of the work, while he focused on commanding the battle and protecting everyone's safety.

Facing these wounded, Alpha used his light magic without hesitation to provide them with necessary treatment. He knew the importance of human life and would never stand idly by.

"Are you Knights of Light? Lord Apollo." Anthony asked in surprise. After all, the reason they left home and became refugees was because they could not stand the ruthless exploitation of the church and the nobles.

"Please rest assured, whether it is the Church of Light or other organizations, there are warmongers and peace-loving people. I personally oppose this war." Although Alpha actually supports this action in his heart, he gradually realized along the way that the contradictions within the Church were much more complicated than he had imagined. It was these contradictions that made Alpha unwilling to continue to stay in the city of Alman to participate in the battle - such a battle has lost its original meaning and has become a meaningless killing game.

"The Ori area in the east is a good choice." Alpha affirmed the route chosen by Anthony.

However, Anthony seemed a little ashamed: "I didn't expect this road would be so difficult." He admitted that there were indeed many loopholes in his plan, but all of this was decided on the spur of the moment.

"Our most urgent task now is to solve the problem of bandits." Alpha pointed out the most important thing at the moment. If they don't solve this problem first, it will be difficult for them to continue their operation.

"Lord Apollo, Brother Anthony, Reston is willing to lead us to destroy the bandit camp, just to rescue his family." Andrew hurried over to remind them.

Hearing this news, Anthony and Apollo looked at each other and understood what it meant. However, at this critical moment, they needed Alpha's consent to act. After all, all matters here were decided by Alpha. If Alpha didn't nod, Anthony would not make a decision on his own.

After getting Alpha's affirmation, Anthony stood up and looked at Andrew: "Take me to see Reston. I want to hear the specific situation here."

Andrew nodded and led Anthony to where Reston was. Along the way, Anthony carefully observed the surrounding environment, trying to find some useful clues. He knew that this area was completely unfamiliar to him, and even if everything Reston said was true, they could not act rashly.

When they came to Reston, Anthony looked at Reston carefully. The boy who was once a childish boy had turned into a haggard and gloomy man. Reston looked at Anthony, his former big brother, with a face full of haggardness and hope.

Anthony glanced at Alpha. Now Anthony still needed more information to judge whether this plan was feasible. "Can you describe the situation of the bandit camp in detail? Including its geographical location, defense facilities, and the number of enemies, etc."

Reston began to give a detailed introduction to the bandit camp. He described the location of the camp, the surrounding terrain, the number of enemies, their weapons and equipment, etc. After hearing this information, everyone had a rough plan in mind.

Through Reston's detailed explanation, Alpha learned that there were twelve powerful bandit groups within a radius of 100 kilometers. Ten of them had more than 200 direct combat personnel, and the other two super groups had more than 1,000 front-line combat forces. These bandits were mainly entrenched on the road they had to take to continue their journey. If they chose to take a detour, they would have to add at least a week to their journey, and their safety could not be guaranteed.

Faced with such a serious situation, Alpha decided to take action. "Andrew, you take three people with you, and we will go back with Reston. We will rely on the strength of the six of us to seize the enemy's stronghold. Only in this way can we ensure that everyone has a chance of survival." Alpha said firmly. He knew the importance of eradicating all the bandits, and perhaps this was the opportunity they had been waiting for.

"Lord Apollo, it's too dangerous for you to do this. I should be the one to do this." Anthony said anxiously. He couldn't accept letting his benefactor take risks while he just sat back and enjoyed the fruits of his labor. He knew that if the plan failed, the consequences would be disastrous.

"There's no time. It's decided. We'll leave now." Alpha responded firmly, his eyes revealing an unquestionable determination. He knew that the battlefield was changing rapidly, and now they had to act quickly, otherwise everything might become meaningless.

"Anthony, prepare thirty men to follow us. Once we give the signal, you must charge into the camp. If you fail, you must retreat. Do not act rashly." Alpha continued, his voice full of commanding power. He knew that this operation was extremely risky, but he also knew that this was the only way to ensure that their plan could be implemented.

After explaining the matter, Alpha redistributed the tasks and set off immediately with Graya, Reston and the others. Their pace was fast and steady, and every step seemed so decisive and resolute. Andrew followed closely with the remaining soldiers, moving forward cautiously. After all, the camp they needed to reach was in the third area, which meant that there were two relatively weak bandit camps in front of them.

Although these bandit camps are relatively weak, they cannot be taken lightly. Alpha knows that every little detail may affect the success of the entire plan. Therefore, he requires everyone to remain highly vigilant and be ready to deal with various situations that may arise at any time.

As the team moved forward, the surrounding environment gradually became desolate. It was silent all around, with only the occasional sound of the wind breaking the tranquility. Alpha knew that this was the calm before the storm, and the battle that was to come would be extremely fierce.

Finally, they arrived near the first bandit camp. Alpha signaled everyone to stop and carefully observe the surroundings. He found that the guards of this camp were not strict, which made him feel relieved. But he also knew that this was only temporary safety, and the real challenge was still to come.

"Everyone, be careful and try to avoid the enemy's sight." Alpha whispered. Then, he led the team around this camp and continued to move towards the second camp.

Along the way, they encountered some small enemy patrols. However, due to Alpha and his men's quick and stealthy actions, these enemies did not find their traces. This made Alpha more convinced that as long as they continued in this state, the possibility of success would be greatly increased.

After some efforts, they finally arrived at the third camp, which was in front of the target camp. Alpha knew that this would be the biggest test they faced. But he believed that as long as everyone worked together, there would be no difficulties that could not be overcome.

In fact, Alpha didn't need to be so cautious. These bandits and robbers usually gathered together. They were worried about the intervention of external forces, but they were more afraid of internal power struggles and encroachment. After all, the internal relations between the bandits were far from harmonious and full of contradictions. The weakness or mistakes of any party could lead to violent internal conflicts. Their internal fighting almost never stopped.

"Andrew, you guys hide here first. Reston and I will go straight up." After Alpha finished giving the instructions, he walked forward with Reston.

Of course, in order not to attract attention, everyone was disguised: their equipment and weapons looked shabby, and their bloodstained clothes and dusty faces showed that they were just a group of soldiers returning from a defeat. This kind of dress not only reduced the enemy's vigilance, but also made it easier for them to blend into this hostile environment.

"Who are you? Stop immediately!" Just when Reston and his team had just climbed halfway up the mountain, a stern rebuke suddenly came from the front. The voice echoed in the silent valley, sounding particularly harsh.

Reston's heart tightened, but he quickly calmed down and adjusted his state. He knew that at this time, any panic could lead to unpredictable consequences. So he took a deep breath and answered in a calm voice: "I am Captain Reston. We have encountered some obstacles ahead. I hope to meet the captain immediately."

After hearing Reston's answer, the sentry seemed to relax a little, but still remained on high alert. "Got it, I will report the situation to the leader immediately." After saying this, the sentry turned and left, leaving Reston and his team waiting for further instructions.

Watching the sentinel go away, Reston did not choose to stay too long. He knew that time was precious and every minute and every second could affect the success of the entire operation. Therefore, he waved his hand decisively, signaling everyone to move on. "Let's go," Reston said to the team members around him, "We can't waste time here."

Although the soldiers around did not know Reston himself, they were familiar with his name - as an experienced team leader with brilliant achievements, Reston's name had long been known within the army. Therefore, when they saw that it was his team, the soldiers did not stop them too much, but just checked their equipment and personal belongings as a routine, and let them go after confirming that they did not carry any contraband or dangerous items.

Of course, there were also some people who tried to get some benefits from these warriors. After all, for those who stayed around the camp for a long time, although it was relatively safe, they did not have any extra income at all. Occasionally getting some small favors from passers-by was a rare comfort. However, facing such a powerful opponent, even the most greedy people did not dare to act rashly and could only watch them leave calmly.

"Reston, wasn't that guy captured by the enemy? Why is he back?" Cassel, the on-site commander who escaped back early, asked in surprise after hearing the sentry's report.

"Captain Cassel, we escaped after being arrested." At this time, Reston had also caught up and loudly defended himself. There was a hint of nervousness and urgency in his voice, and it was obvious that he was very concerned about his innocence. After all, suspicion is evidence here.

"You are all refugees, who knows if you will betray us again." There are many conflicts among the bandits, and Cassel is obviously very suspicious of this. His eyes are full of distrust, and his tone becomes cold and hard.

"Captain Cassel, why did this operation fail? There were only a few enemies. If Captain Cassel could have charged forward instead of hiding behind with his men, we could have succeeded." Reston knew that he couldn't back down at this time. After all, the boss had already begun to suspect him, and they didn't need evidence here. His words revealed his dissatisfaction and accusations against Cassel, trying to prove his loyalty and innocence in this way.

"You said I'm afraid of death?" Cassel's face became even darker. He tightly grasped the weapon in his hand, as if ready to strike at any time. The air was filled with a tense atmosphere, and the confrontation between the two made the people around hold their breath.

"Boss, the situation at that time was like this..."