Chapter 1091: Chapter 308: Aftermath of the Calamity (10K)_2

Now, ordered by the Manor Lord, they were forcibly awakened and gathered.

It wasn’t until more than ten minutes later.

The Guard Captain appeared again before Devant, bowing with respect and speaking politely.

"Master, all the men in the manor house have gathered."

"Together with the peasants, there are a total of four thousand five hundred people!"

"Among them, nine hundred are guards."

Devant pondered for a moment and said, "Equip each of them with a weapon."

"Prioritize weapons for the guards; if there aren’t enough, equip the peasants with iron farming tools. Make sure everyone has a weapon."

The Guard Captain dared not be slow, quickly responding.

"Yes, Master."

Devant gazed ahead.

In the actions of the guards.

Weapons and iron farming tools were distributed to the guards and peasants.

In Devant’s mind, thoughts were brewing constantly.

The four thousand five hundred guards plus peasants before him were all the power of his manor!

There were still some women in the manor, but their combat strength was negligible.

Not only because the women’s physical strength was limited.

But also because they couldn’t face slaughter directly!

Although Callum had just left the manor house with the guard team to search for that armored cavalry unit within the territory.

Whether the commander of the armored cavalry unit was willing to have face-to-face talks was still unknown.

But whether to join forces with the armored cavalry to attack McKinley Manor.

Or to defend the manor from the armored cavalry’s incursion.

As the Manor Lord, he must summon all the armed forces within the manor!

...

Under the night sky.

Amidst the stony mud between large plots of farmland.

Riding on horseback, Callum turned his head, scanning his surroundings vigilantly.

Trying to observe the environment around him in the dim twilight.

But with the sky obscured by clouds.

Callum could not even see the scene dozens of meters away.

Even with the instructions from Master Devant to seek out and invite the armored cavalry unit for a face-to-face discussion.

This was merely Master Devant’s wish.

Whether to have face-to-face discussions depended on Lord Lynn of Morgan Town and the attitude of the armored cavalry squad invading Benitez Manor!

After observing for a short while to no avail, Callum furrowed his brows slightly, a thought flickering in his mind.

Callum turned to the dozens of guards behind him and instructed.

"Raise your torches high for me!"

Since the armored cavalry could not be encountered in the farmland under the shrouded night.

Then use the light of the torches to attract the armored cavalry from afar!

The guards at the back responded in unison.

"Yes, Guard Captain!"

With the guards holding their torches high, the light from the burning torches increasingly illuminated the surroundings.

Callum nodded in satisfaction and continued to lead the cavalry unit onwards.

However, after traveling just a few dozen meters.

Callum suddenly reined in his horse, raising his left hand high.

The guards behind him immediately understood and also reined their horses.

Callum tilted his head slightly, attempting to hear the unusual sounds in the darkness ahead more clearly.

Clip-clop~ clip-clop~

Hearing the clattering sound of galloping hooves and horse-driving in the dark, Callum furrowed his brows involuntarily.

Ahead.

An individual on horseback was driving their horse at full speed toward their direction.

Callum moved his right arm, instinctively grasping the longsword at his waist.

Behind Callum, the tension was palpable among the dozens of guards as the sound of approaching hooves grew louder.

Half a minute later.

A figure riding a horse came into view for Callum and his guards.

Upon recognizing the familiar face, Callum’s brow instantly raised as he exclaimed in surprise.

"Eck?"

The middle-aged man, addressed by Callum as Eck.

Upon hearing this familiar voice, hurriedly pulled on his reins, stopping his horse.

Eck’s gaze swept over Callum’s team of familiar faces, a clear look of joy appearing on his face.

"Guard Captain? It’s so good to encounter you here."

"You and the Manor Lord must already know that a unit of armored cavalry is hunting the patrol guards!"

Callum pondered briefly and asked, "Did you encounter that armored cavalry unit?"

Eck dared not keep anything hidden and quickly explained.

"Guard Captain, that armored cavalry unit is like black knights from the Abyss!"

"They wear black armor and full iron helmets, riding tall horses, and wielding strange long spears several meters in length!"

"Under the cover of darkness, they charge towards us with lightning speed from afar."

"Even though we were on horseback, we couldn’t escape their pursuit."

"The four subordinates I led... are probably already dead in their hands."

At this point, Eck’s expression turned somber.

Pierre, standing beside Callum, nodded empathetically.

Callum continued to ask, "Were you able to see how many cavalrymen were in that armored cavalry unit?"

Eck thought back for a few seconds and replied.

"Guard Captain, because it was really too dark, it was hard to see how many there were."

"But from the sound of galloping hooves and the density, I’m sure there were at least over a hundred!"

The number of cavalry Eck mentioned coincided with what Pierre had said.

Callum asked again, "Which area was your patrol?"

Eck quickly replied, "Near the border between the former Colin Manor territory and the Benitez Manor territory."

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