I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 379: Defending the Garro River

"Lord Alpha, the enemy is coming!" Tony's shout was like a thunderclap, suddenly ringing out in the empty battlefield. There was obvious tension in his voice, and the tense tone seemed to announce to everyone that a thrilling, bloody and fierce battle was about to begin.

Alpha stood in the center of the battlefield, his figure as straight as a pine tree, his expression as cold as frost, and his body exuding a calm and resolute aura. His eyes were like torches, and he directed everything calmly and methodically. His sight was not limited to the dozens of people rushing in from the flank in front of him, but also extended to the group of enemies behind them who were chasing them like vicious wolves and lingering.

But in fact, Alpha's real target is the nimble war horses of the enemy. In this long, arduous and dangerous journey, war horses are their most precious strategic resource and one of the key factors in determining the outcome of this life-and-death battle.

Under Alpha's exquisite command and control, the battlefield situation was like being manipulated by an invisible hand, gradually turning in a direction that was favorable to the enemy. The enemy was beaten dizzy and had no power to resist. The formation was in chaos and the scene was in a mess. The soldiers threw away their helmets and armor and fled in all directions.

The pursuers behind saw this chaotic scene from afar, which seemed to be an opportunity to take advantage of. Like a group of gamblers who were blinded by the benefits, they attacked all fronts without paying attention to the huge potential crisis, rushing towards the battlefield like a tide. However, when they rushed into the so-called "enemy camp" with great momentum and impatiently, they were horrified to find that what was waiting for them was the cold and intimidating eyes of Alpha and others, like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey.

The enemy instantly realized that they had fallen into a trap and were in a desperate situation, and wanted to flee in a hurry. However, they were surrounded by soldiers who were ready for battle, and there was no way to escape. They were like trapped animals, struggling in vain in despair.

"Dismount and surrender and you will not be killed!" Alpha's roar resounded throughout the battlefield like a huge bell, with unquestionable and powerful majesty. Seeing that the situation was completely out of control and there was no chance of winning, the enemies were disheartened and reluctantly threw down their weapons and chose to surrender. Everyone acted quickly and accepted the surrender of these enemies without hesitation.

"Lord Alpha, what should we do with these people?" Tony walked quickly to Alpha, frowning, looking at the hundreds of dejected and frustrated captives in front of him, and he was in a dilemma. He knew very well that it was absolutely unrealistic to give up these war horses that he had obtained with great difficulty. After all, they still had a long journey to embark on. The war horses were very important to them and were the key to ensuring a smooth journey.

"There is a big river ahead. As long as we cross the river, we will be safe." Alpha's face was as calm as water, and his tone was calm, but he had already made a detailed plan in his mind. He knew that these prisoners of war still had great value, and he needed them to work for him, so of course he would not kill them easily.

"Brother-in-law, can you give us those war horses?" Tony's real purpose in coming here was not the prisoners, but the tall, agile, and fast-running war horses. His eyes were gleaming with desire that was difficult to conceal. In his opinion, once these war horses were in hand, their combat effectiveness and mobility would be greatly improved, and they would become a powerful assistant on their way forward.

"These horses will be given to the sentinels. They need to maintain a configuration of one person with two horses. They are our eyes, and there must be no problems." Alpha explained patiently and seriously, and his eyes revealed a deep understanding of the importance of the sentinels. The sentinels led by the monkey were like their bright eyes when they were groping forward in the dark, providing them with vital and indispensable intelligence. Therefore, he did not hesitate to allocate the best horses to the sentinels. In his mind, this was the key to victory and an important layout that was related to the survival of the entire team.

"Oh, okay, I understand." Although Tony was inevitably a little disappointed, he also knew that Alpha's decision was based on the overall situation, far-sighted and reasonable.

"You two each pick two horses. If the situation changes, you must evacuate immediately." Alpha looked at Tony and Alice and said earnestly, his eyes full of concern and worry. He knew that he was not a cold-blooded person. Tony and Alice were both Linda's family members. It was reasonable for him to take better care of them. However, due to his duty and mission, he had to make such an arrangement, all to ensure that everyone could safely get through this crisis.

Tony obviously understood the deep meaning, but he was not willing to accept this special treatment. "Lord Alpha, we are both knights, and we will never abandon our comrades and run away alone." His tone was as firm as iron, and his eyes revealed a determination to face death and never give up, and he made his position clear.

Watching Tony's back as he walked away, Alpha sighed inwardly. Time flies, and the young boy with a naive face has now grown into a real, upright knight. This also means that the time for their separation may be approaching, and a hint of melancholy and reluctance surges in his heart.

"Alice, go pick a few horses and send half to Tony." Alpha's eyes followed Tony closely, unwilling to look away for a long time. He knew that after this separation, it would be a long way to go and he didn't know when they would meet again. At this moment, the only thing he could do was to do his best to ensure that they were all safe and sound and that they could get through every difficulty smoothly.

"Lord Alpha, the Garro River is three kilometers ahead. There is only one chain bridge within a radius of ten kilometers. After crossing the river, you will reach the Irus area." Thanks to the fast delivery of the warhorse, the monkey came breathlessly and quickly delivered this key message.

"Bring the map here." Alpha's guards moved quickly and fetched the map as quickly as possible. Monkey then stepped forward quickly and accurately marked the location of the iron chain bridge on the map, his movements skillful and capable.

"There are three other bridges here, so you guys should search them later." Alpha stared at the map, noticing with his sharp eyes that the location of the iron chain bridge was extremely special, with a dangerous terrain, easy to defend but difficult to attack, and a place that must be fought for by military strategists. However, due to the limited manpower on his side, he had no choice but to give up the fight for the iron chain bridge. Although he was unwilling to do so, he could only take a long-term view and look for other ways.

"Sir, I know something about these bridges." Just as everyone gathered to discuss the next action strategy, a man suddenly strode out from the group of captives. Although his voice was a little hoarse due to the long march and fear, it was exceptionally clear in this slightly noisy environment. There was a hint of eagerness in the man's eyes, as if he was eager to show his value and want to be recognized by everyone.

"Give him a horse." Alpha glanced calmly at the man who took the initiative to stand up, and said calmly. Since the crowd was moving very slowly, almost the same speed as the prisoners' walking speed. However, since someone was willing to surrender, Alpha would naturally not remain indifferent. He knew very well that in this complex and ever-changing situation, every bit of strength and every piece of information could become the key to turning the tide of the battle.

Through the information provided by the defectors, Alpha gradually uncovered the mysterious background of these enemies. He found that the origins of these enemies were basically the same as the information he got from England and France.

The Pirate Alliance, led by the Netherlands, has begun their ambitious actions. Their goal is to occupy the Central European vacancy left by the Ottoman Empire, and then expand their influence from Northern Europe to Eastern Europe and even Central Europe. After all, except for the Ottoman Empire, other forces in this region are relatively weak. In the eyes of the Pirate Alliance, this is a fertile land full of temptations, waiting for them to conquer and plunder.

Unlike the powerful countries in Northern Europe, such as France and Germany, although the Pirate Alliance has absolute power at sea with its powerful fleet, it is difficult for them to take root in the inland areas. Although their ships can sail across the vast ocean, they cannot penetrate deep into the inland areas and break through the strong defenses and complex terrain. However, this news is only a verification of Alpha's existing intelligence, and it does not bring any major new discoveries.

However, Alpha also obtained some extremely important intelligence. The first batch of 20,000 knights entering Greece was only to test the attitude of the Ottoman Empire. If the Ottoman Empire chooses to ignore it, more troops will follow. This military force is equipped with ten warships and twenty transport ships. They cruise around the sea like a group of ferocious sharks, attacking all enemies who do not cooperate with them. This poses a huge threat to Alpha's fleet. Those warships and transport ships are like the sword of Damocles hanging over the head of Alpha's fleet, which may fall at any time and give a fatal blow.

At the same time, this army has another important purpose, which is to cultivate deep-sea monsters. They feed these deep-sea monsters with the Greek residents as food, so as to build a stronger navy. In the eyes of the Pirate Alliance, these innocent people are just tools to feed the monsters. Their lives are wantonly trampled and they suffer endless pain and torture.

At present, the main deep-sea monsters cultivated in the Netherlands are giant sharks, but these giant sharks can basically only move in deep sea areas and cannot survive in coastal areas. The giant octopus monsters brought this time are a new species. Once they grow up, both the deep sea and the coastal areas will become their world. It will be a terrible disaster and countless lives will be lost under their ravages.

Alpha had successfully defeated an octopus monster before, and now the octopus monster is sleeping on Alpha's horse, like a quiet doll, making it difficult to imagine its former ferocity. In addition, he also robbed a carriage with an unhatched egg on it, which means that the enemy still has an octopus monster that may attack them at any time, and the danger is still around.

As for the Garro River area, almost all the bridges within a radius of 100 miles have been destroyed, and only the iron chain bridge in front of us can be used. This shows that the Pirate Alliance's infiltration into Greece is not a temporary move, but a well-thought-out and carefully planned one. They destroyed other bridges in advance in order to control this key passage, turning the Garro River into a natural line of defense and also a stronghold for their attack.

At the critical moment of strategic deployment, Alpha stood on a high place, overlooking the surrounding terrain, and quickly calculated in his mind. He decided to leave 300 people to Monkey, and told him to guard the iron chain bridge. At the same time, Monkey needed to scout along the Garro River for 100 miles on both sides. If he encountered a bridge, he must destroy it decisively. If he could not destroy it, he must send someone to conduct reconnaissance. Alpha planned to mobilize the Fourth Explosive Bear Knights to guard this key line of defense, which would be an important barrier for them to resist the attack of the Pirate Alliance.

However, the current situation is still unclear, and Alpha cannot be sure whether this wide river has only one passage. If there are other passages, then it will be meaningless to hold on to this place, and their defense line may be easily broken by the enemy.

Monkey's expression was firm, his eyes revealed confidence, he patted his chest and promised to complete the task. After all, it was not difficult for him to defend this iron chain bridge, only fifty people were needed to do it. He knew that he had a heavy responsibility, this iron chain bridge was not only their retreat, but also a key line of defense to stop the enemy's advance.

"Winter is coming. You can take advantage of the freezing of the river to build a solid ice and snow defense line." Alpha looked solemn and spoke with an unquestionable calmness. He knew that the coming winter was both a challenge and an opportunity.

Alpha was most worried about the knights in the Pirate Alliance. The first batch of knights were ordinary, and the strength of the Monkey's Shadow Knights was enough to deal with them. But the second batch of knights were terrifying mutants and modified humans. They had extraordinary strength, speed and combat skills, and were top-notch masters. Ordinary soldiers could not resist them at all.