Chapter 597: Clue

Chapter 597 Clue
　　 Robben noticed the abnormality on Bethlow’s face and asked: \"General Bethlow, do you...know this thing?"
　　 Bethlow looked at the corpse of the big lizard on the ground, nodded silently, but didn't speak directly. Robben turned his head and looked at the people around him. Apart from surprise, the faces of the others were all puzzled.
　　\"Duke Robben, can you tell me, where did you find this corpse?" Slowly, Bethlow's voice was a little low.
　　\"When we were investigating outside today, an enemy drove this kind of beast to attack us. Fortunately, we were fully prepared and there were no casualties. This is the body we seized."
　　 Bethlow was obviously surprised, \"Assault you? Driven?"
Robben nodded, \"Yes, before they attacked us, although the wind was loud at the time, I still clearly heard a sharp whistle sound coming, it should be someone using this sound to drive these monsters to attack. "
　　\"Tama, have you fallen to this point?" Bethlow seemed a little sad, slowly shook his head, closed his eyes, and stopped looking at the corpse on the ground.
　　Roben could see that Bethlow must know this kind of thing, and he should know something about this kind of thing.
Slowly turned and walked to the table, Bethlow did it, and said with a heavy voice in his voice: "Duke Robben, the things you see now, in fact, are not really monsters, because they are actually They are not combative, and they don't know much about magic. The only advantage is their skin, and... their stronger body is one of them."
　　\"When attacking, I did not see them using magic, and it was indeed very thick, ordinary swords, it is not easy to kill them."
　　 Looking at the corpse on the ground, Bethlow sighed, "This kind of thing, called the marsh lizard, is a kind of gentle lizard that is a specialty of a large swamp in the Duchy of Tamar."
　　\"Tender temperament?" Robben didn't expect Bethlow to give this kind of evaluation.
Bethlow ignored Robben and continued: "This kind of marsh lizard is very common in that big swamp. Originally, a place like a swamp is very dangerous. If it is not good, it will be submerged in mud and die. You can't even find the corpse, but at the same time, there are many resources available in the swamp, because it is inaccessible, and there are many rare plants. In other places, this kind of swamp is more terrible, but in the Duchy of Tamar , But it is an exception because of the existence of this marsh lizard."
　　 Robben looked puzzled. Looking around, most of the generals were also a little dazed, only a few showed clear expressions on their faces.
\"The swamp of the Duchy of Tamar is not terrible, because you can see this marsh lizard almost all the time, and when you accidentally get stuck in the marsh, you can call for help. If this marsh lizard hears The sound will swim over, drag you from the quagmire to a safe place, and then leave"
　　 Luo Ben could not help but his eyes widened, and he looked back at the petrified marsh lizard corpse on the ground, the sturdy limbs, the sharp claws and teeth, this kind of thing, would not eat people, but would save people?
\"This kind of marsh lizard only eats a hard fruit produced in the swamp. It only eats a few at a time, but it can stay away from food for a long time. It has a gentle temperament and sometimes it will follow in the pedestrians. Walk for a long time before leaving, they will never attack other creatures, unless it is in some extraordinary period, or you attack it first, in the Duchy of Tamar, no one will worry about going to the swamp You will be drowned when you gather things. The only thing to worry about is the supply and some poisonous gas.As long as you are in your sight, you will be fine. There is a thin mucous membrane on their skin. The movement in the swamp is very fast, before you sink into the swamp, you will definitely rush to your side to rescue you"
　　 As he said, Bethlow sighed, stood up, walked slowly to the side of the marsh lizard corpse on the ground, and squatted down.
　　\"General Bethlow, be careful, this kind of thing, I don’t know if it is poisonous yet"
Bethlow looked at Robben, and shook his head with gratitude.\"No, they are non-toxic. Whether it is claws or teeth, they are non-toxic. In the Duchy of Tamar, this marsh lizard is regarded as A symbol of auspiciousness, because it is there, you don’t have to be afraid of the swamp, but unexpectedly, the Tamar would take them from the swamp and pull them into such a harsh environment..."
　　\"These poor guys, now I don’t know how much is left in that swamp..."
Seeing that Bethlow seemed to feel very sad about this marsh lizard, Robben felt a little strange. It happened that Bethlow turned his head and smiled softly: \"Duke Robben, are you a little strange, how could I be? Say these things?"
　　 Robben didn't nod, but he didn't deny either.
Bethlow gently patted the petrified marsh lizard body on the ground.\"I once went to the Duchy of Tamar, and that time was for a mission. At the time, I was just a small officer and completed that secret mission. , When I returned to Caton, I would probably be promoted. At that time, the family was very embarrassed. Both children were hungry and couldn't sleep. My wife had already given birth again. At that time, the imperial allowance, hehe, really not How much I was so eager to complete this task and return to China, so I chose to take a shortcut and go straight through the largest uninhabited swamp in the Duchy of Tamar. You can also imagine that a reckless young man who didn't understand anything entered. In such a place, there is really no life, but I later survived because the marsh lizard saved me, and when all my things were lost in the mud, I could only die of hunger and thirst. Sent a nut."
It seems to be a bit aftertaste, Bethlow said in a vague tone: \"The nut asked, it's really not very good, but miraculously, after eating it, the feeling of hunger and thirst disappeared, so... …I just left the swamp and completed the mission. After returning to the empire, I was rewarded for completing the special mission ahead of schedule. All my relatives were also pulled back from the brink of starvation. "
　　\"I am very grateful to these marsh lizards..."
　　 After speaking the last sentence, Bethlow stopped speaking.
　　Roben realized that this old general had such a relationship with this marsh lizard. Seeing that Bethlow's mood didn't seem to be very good, Robben opened the topic and said: "General Bethlow, this time we went out for reconnaissance. We also caught some prisoners and seized a batch of enemy weapons. Are you... now? Go and take a look"
　　 Bethlow's eyebrows trembled slightly, his expression gradually returned to his usual indifference, \"Okay, let's go now"
　　As for the captives, naturally there are special people to interrogate them. As for the methods used, Robben doesn’t want to know, although it may be cruel, but...this is war
Looking at the exquisite ballista parked in front of him, and the huge crossbow arrows already placed next to him, Bethlow's face was very ugly.\"The Tamar Principality has sent a large number of gifts every year since it attached to us, but I did not expect, They sent so many extravagant playthings, but the real good things were all well hidden."
　　 picked up a huge crossbow, Bethlow's face showed twelve points of surprise, \"It is not iron, but Tamar Principality can actually make such a thing?"
Robben said softly: \"Think of it, this ballista is very exquisitely designed and powerful. In our empire, I don’t seem to have seen anything like this, but I have never understood military affairs or Knowing the weapons developed by the empire, if you want to come to General Bethlow, you should know."
Looking at the Grand Duke of Foreign Affairs of the Empire who casually said that he did not understand military affairs, Bethlow shook his head secretly and said: "This kind of thing...the Empire does not have it. Although such a thing is indeed very good, but the use of this ballista The scope is too narrow, and the siege is certainly not effective. If you are marching and fighting, you can save all these materials and make other more sophisticated long-range weapons."
\"But..." In the end Bethlow frowned.\"The sophistication of this ballista, I think it was made by skilled craftsmen in the empire, but this is also the case. I really didn't expect that the Tamar Principality could actually make it. Something like this."
Robben groaned for a moment.\"In this way, this kind of ballista is very likely to be manufactured and used in this desert, and this kind of marsh lizard specially caught from other places in the Duchy of Tamar, Bethlow General, this..."
Bethlow, who watched the ballista carefully, nodded.\"Yes, this is a targeted attack. The Tamar wanted to swallow all those who walked into this desert. It can be done in one day or two days, and the marsh lizards, who want to tame them to attack people in such weather, can't be done overnight, these...should have been prepared long ago."
Now that everything is clear, the captured prisoners have been confirmed to be Tamar people. This attack is obviously an attack on the Caton Empire that Tamar had planned for a long time. All are just illusions.
Holding the ballista in his hand, Bethlow sighed softly. The empire was really out of place. As a courtier, I am really ashamed. Now even a small country like the sound of Tamar who could only bow to us before dare to attack We are really unfortunate for the empire"
Robben persuaded: \"General Bethlow, you are not too worried. It seems that the Duchy of Tamar has specially trained a group of troops and made some equipment in this wilderness, but this also just proves that their The combat effectiveness is still far less than ours. They dared to attack the scattered troops we went out, but they did not dare to harass our camp at all. I think as long as we get out of this desert, all the problems will be solved."
Bethlow turned around, and this time he finally didn't snorted and said sharply, \"Duke Robben, do you know how big this desert is? Do you know how our missing troops lost contact with us, now Where is it again?"
　　 Robben was slightly startled.
　　 Bethlow didn't mean much mockery. This time Robben successfully probed the enemy's situation and brought back the captives and captured equipment, which made Bethlow look at him with surprise.
\"If the Principality of Tamar has always been deliberately preparing, it will definitely not be an easy task for us to get out of this desert. They have lost us and tens of thousands of soldiers in a short period of time. Contact, Duke Robben, this is a terrible thing that deserves twelve attention. If we walk out of the desert and we find that there is no soldier behind us, that situation is simply a disaster."
　　\"General Bethlow was right. I thought things simpler." Robben quickly and humbly admitted that he hadn't thought well.
　　 I looked up and down at Robben. Although Bethlow didn't want to admit it,... I felt that now Duke Robben is not as annoying as before.
　　\"Roben, but think we don’t know yet, how did those Tamar people determine our position in the sand where no one can be seen"
　　 Fanny, who hadn't spoken for a long time, finally found an opportunity where everyone hadn't spoken, and expressed her doubts.
　　 Bethlow saw Fanny next to Robben at a glance. He looked at the hands that the two people had been holding. Thinking about the situation of the two people that his guards had been reporting to him, his heart suddenly stopped getting angry.
After snorting, Bethlow's tone instantly turned cold, \"About these, we will naturally get the correct answer from which Tamar people, so I won't bother Miss Laufani, you still, hide in the Duke with peace of mind It’s better in an adult’s tent"
　　Looking at Bethlow, who turned stinky instantly, Robben smiled bitterly, neither he nor Fanny offended you...
　　Fanny suddenly raised her eyebrows, \"Old man, don't be ignorant of praise"
　　 Bethlow was furious, \"What did you say? What did you say, you woman?"
Robben yelled badly in his heart, and quickly pulled Fanny back two steps, and said apologetically: "General Bethlow, don't be angry, Fanny...she's still young, and she's unaware of her speech. Where, you must not care about her"
　　\"Roben, I don’t know children anymore. I’m a few months older than you. This old man deceives people too much. He is still your subordinate, so he’s just talking to you."
　　 Robben squeezed Fanny's hand, \"Fanny, don't say anything, your injury is not healed now, don't get too excited, it will not be good for restoring memory."
Fanny's eyebrows trembled, and her words got stuck in her throat. She slowly lowered her head, hiding behind Robben, and muttered in a low voice: "It's obviously that this old man is not good, Robben, you But always helping him..."
Bethlow looked sullenly at Fanny, hiding behind Robben, and her voice was a little trembling.\"My lord, I have led the army for decades. There are very few female officers in the barracks, let alone such... such……"
　　 seemed to feel that it was too unpleasant to say it, and snorted, Bethlow looked at Robben with a bit of hatred for iron and steel, then turned and left.
Bethlow left, and the general who was always by his side and who had the same silver wire came over.\"Master Duke, Bethlow is more anxious, he can say whatever he thinks, in fact... just a mindless Man, there are some things he said, don't take it to your heart."
Robben smiled, \"General Jason, I understand that General Bethlow said that there is a reason, but... he seems to have misunderstood, but I am not worried, this misunderstanding will be solved sooner or later, you don’t have to For this worry, now, let’s persuade General Bethlow to let him put the fire out. Let’s think of a way to deal with the enemy earlier."
　　 Jason showed a relieved smile on his face full of old folds, \"Thank you, Lord Duke, then I will go first."
After a few steps away, Jason turned back with a smile on his face.\"Miss Fanny, in the barracks, there are few women who want to come. Bethlow’s reaction, although there are some reasons, it is too much, you thousand Don't take it to your heart, because he is not targeting you."
Seeing a gray-headed old man talking \"you"\"you" in front of her, Fanny, who has not had any actual official positions, couldn't help but feel a little bit awkward. She quickly flashed out from behind Luo herself, politely Said to Jason: "Old sir, you...Don't call me that. I'm still a little girl, so I can't afford it. You can call me Fanny. Everyone calls me that, that I don’t care much about Old Bethlow’s words, as long as he doesn’t mess with me, I won’t bother to pay attention to him.

Jason couldn’t help laughing happily.\"You...Oh, I was wrong. I should fight and fight. Now that Miss Fanny said that, then I’m relieved. In such weather, it’s not good for your body. Well, if there is nothing special, let's stay in the Duke's tent. Our tent here is the most stringent of the Duke's tent."
　　Fanny was flushed by Jason's words. After a long time twisting and squeezing, she finally said a word, \"Thank you old gentleman for your concern, I...I will pay attention."
Jason left, Fanny turned around and saw Robben looking at her with a slightly helpless look, sticking out her tongue, stepping forward and hugging Robben's arm, and said with a smile: \"This Jason is a man Good guy, much better than that Bethlow."
Robben couldn’t help but laugh.\"You, whoever says good-sounding becomes a good person...Actually, what Jason said, I heard the second prince talk about these two veterans who have retired before coming. , Now it can be seen that the two people are together, they really have a tacit understanding."
　　Fanny frowned,\"Really? Why didn't I see it?"
　　 Robben smiled and little Fanny's head, \"When your memory is restored, this little head becomes smart again, everything will be understood"
　　 Fanny shrank her head and leaned against Luo herself, just smiling sweetly.
From the mouth of the Tamar people, there is not much useful information, such as how the enemy determined the position of his own people in the wind and sand. This matter, for ordinary Tamar soldiers, seems to be kept secret. Yes, after interrogating hundreds of soldiers, Bethlow, who got the report, confirmed this.
But what is certain now is that the situation is not much different from what was expected.In this desert, these soldiers have been trained for a long time, or in other words, the Tamar Principality has been training soldiers on this desert for a long time, and from the swamp. Catch those marsh lizards and domesticate them.
In this sandy environment, the mucous membrane on the body of the marsh lizard will soon be stained with a lot of dust and cover the whole body. This has a very good preservation effect on the body temperature of these marsh lizards, and as long as they are fed a few nuts, these marshes The lizard can not eat or drink for a long time. Although it is a bit difficult, the marsh lizard that can travel freely in the quagmire of the swamp can also walk through the loose soil of this desert.
Of course, the price is relatively high. Tamar's soldiers confessed that these marsh lizards will take about a year to tame, but it takes several years to adapt to the desert environment, and the lifespan of a marsh lizard is only short. In a short period of more than ten years, even a few years, excluding the juvenile and senescence stages, a marsh lizard that has been domesticated with manpower and material resources can perform tasks for a few years at most, either being killed by the environment or aging ...
　　 And in such an environment, the devastation to people is also great. This secret operation is a completely closed operation. The selected soldiers have been recorded on the death list, and the family members are notified and pensions are granted.
All the soldiers have since been isolated from the world. After completing the initial training in the secret camp, they will come here. The only ones who accompany them are the endless sand and marsh lizards~EbookFREE.me~ Relatively, from the mouth of these Tamar soldiers , I also got some other useful news.For example, after entering this desert, these Tamar soldiers will be placed under the jurisdiction of a desert army that has no record in the Tamar Principality. In this desert, Just in the sand that seems to never stop, there is a secret Tamar barracks hidden inside, where all the Tamar desert troops are stationed, and inside, there are also all marsh lizards. "
What has caught Bethlow and Robben's most attention is that according to the statements of these Tamar soldiers, there is a very strict management system in the barracks, and above the top commander of the barracks, there seems to be a mysterious group of more than a dozen people. , These people have always been dressed in a gray robe, with their heads and faces hidden inside. No one knows their true colors. Every time they are trained, one or more of them will follow the team out, but in the desert, They will disappear strangely, and before the end of the training and before returning to the barracks, they will appear strangely and return to the barracks with the team. "
When asked about their plans and actions, the Tamar soldiers' answer was exactly the same, that is, to obey their commanding officers, but unfortunately, when these soldiers were captured, the officers in charge of these soldiers resisted too fiercely and have been darkened. The elf was killed.
　　\"It seems that we have to return the gift."
　　 Bethlow listened to the sound of the call sign outside the tent, and the corner of his mouth showed an excited smile.
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