Chapter 19

The setting sun slanted westward, casting a golden afterglow on the calm sea, and a few seagulls flew by, shattering the golden image on the water.

But Samwell didn't care to appreciate the beautiful scenery in front of him.

Seeing Todd, who had returned again, he asked, "The group of sentries haven't been found yet?"

"No"

Todd's expression was equally ugly.

"Where are the savages who attacked us? Have you found any traces of them?"

"Not at all. They didn't confront us head-on. After the sneak attack, they went back to the mountains and forests.

As are not familiar with the terrain, so we can't catch up,"

Todd gritted his teeth, and said, "I'm going to take ten more people to look for them in a farther place."

Samwell was silent when he heard the words. Todd thought that the other party was unwilling, and a surge of anger suddenly rose in his heart and said, "My lord, I sent those sentries, I must get them back! Otherwise..." "I'm not trying to stop you from looking for them," Samwell explained, "I just want you to bring more people there."

Todd looked slightly startled , shook his head, and said, "Ten people are enough. If there are more, I'm afraid the safety of the camp will not be guaranteed." Samwell smiled slightly and said, "I want those savages to think the same way."

"What do you mean?" Todd froze for a moment.

"You were right before. I underestimated the malice of those savages. Now it seems that they will not easily communicate with us. If this is the case, then we must first show our power!"

Speaking of this, there was an undisguised killing intent in Samwell's eyes.

"You take out all the soldiers of the Tyrell family so that the wildlings will think that the camp is empty and come to attack. I will lead my men to hold them back. Block them all in the valley!"

Todd stared at the young knight in front of him and said in disbelief after a long while, "My lord, isn't this too risky? We don't even know how many savages will come..."

Samwell said without fear, "There is nothing to be afraid of a group of sneaky savages. If they really have the strength to confront us face-to-face, why do the attack continue to be sneak attacks?"

Todd still hesitated, "It's better to wait for us to find out the number of savages before we deal with it..."

"How to find out?"

Samwell interrupted unceremoniously, "This is the Crimson Mountains, the territory of the wildlings. Our people can't even catch up with their shadows here."

Seeing that Todd was silent, Samwell said coldly again, "Don't hesitate. Now is our best chance. Otherwise, after we have built the tower and fenced the fence, even if we try to lure the enemy, the opponent may not dare to attack. At that time, relying on their familiarity with the terrain, they will come without a trace, constantly harassing and sneak attacking. I am afraid that we can only stay in the valley to ensure safety. If this continues for a long time, the construction of the territory will be greatly affected, and the entire pioneering team may even be trapped to death in this place. In the valley! Therefore, we must seize the opportunity to lure the savages to attack while we are not yet firmly established and then completely hurt them in one battle!"

Todd pondered for a while, then gritted his teeth and nodded, saying "Okay! Since you have such courage and trust me so much, my lord, I will definitely not let you down!"

After speaking, Todd hit his right hand heavily on his chest, performed a knight salute solemnly, and then turned and left.

Samwell turned to look for Gavin, his attendant, and was about to give orders, but saw that the other party seemed hesitant to speak, so he asked, "What's the matter?"

Gavin lowered his voice and said, "My lord, have you arranged it this way? Aren't you afraid that Todd Flower will stall instead of saving us?"

Samwell took a deep look at his young attendant and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Todd Flower is a smart man, and he won't do anything stupid. Moreover, the supplies and food are all here. If he sits and watches us be defeated by the savages, can he survive with hundred people without supplies? . Can the soldier really escape from the Crimson Mountains? Even if he escapes, will the Tyrell family let him go?"

Gavin hesitated for a while and then said, "My lord, I'm still a little worried. Even if Todd doesn't dare to let us die, will he procrastinate on purpose and let us fight with the savages and suffer heavy losses? Why don't we change it and let Todd and his men defend in the valley, and you lead the troops out yourself and come back after the battle begins?"

Samwell shook his head and said, "You are all new recruits who have never been on a real battlefield. It is more suitable to stay in the valley and rely on defensive facilities to fight positional warfare. The complicated operation of pretending to go out and then come back is better left to Todd and his group of veterans."

Seeing that Gavin seemed to want to say more, Samwell interrupted him and said, "Gavin, do you know what is the most taboo thing on the battlefield?"

"My lord, what is it?"

"It is internal discord, mutual suspicion!" Samwell's face became extremely serious. "No matter what conflicts I have with Todd, we are comrades-in-arms on the same front when facing wildlings! If we follow the arrangement you suggested, Todd will immediately notice my distrust of him. I will have flaw in momentum before starting the battle. Even if I win this battle, from now on, there will only be wariness and suspicion between me and him."

"I understand, my lord," Gavin lowered his head and said no more.

Samwell also slowed down his tone and said, "Well, go and tell the brothers that there may be wildlings attacking tonight. Let them eat early and rest early, but don't remove their armor, keep all weapons at hand, and pay attention to the horn. In addition, call Vido again."

In fact, there is another important reason why Samwell dared to trust Todd.

Margaery had warned him in the letter before that he was not allowed to kill people indiscriminately, and Todd would obey his arrangement. These words made Samwell keenly aware that Madam Olenna's attitude towards him might have changed. If Madam Olenna had regarded him as a puppet that could be controlled before, then she should have changed her strategy and was willing to give me a chance after the killing. Therefore, Todd can still be trusted at present.

Of course, if Samwell's performance cannot satisfy her in the next territory development, Todd may jump out and compete for the dominance of the development team.

For this, Samwell firmly believed, after all, the "Queen of Thorns" was not a soft-hearted woman.

Therefore, this battle will be extremely critical for him.

  Similarly, it is also extremely critical for the recruits under him.

  For more than four months, Samwell has piled up equipment for them regardless of the cost, fed them meat every day, and personally led them to train. Now, it is finally time to test their quality.

  As long as this battle is won, these recruits will complete their transformation.

  Samwell will also officially have his own first batch of elite troops.

  As long as we win this battle...

  Gavin has already brought Vido over while thinking wildly.

  Samwell calmed him down, told Vido about his plan, and then began to discuss how to deploy defenses.

  There must have been too little time for towers, or even for fences.

  Fortunately, in half a day in the afternoon, the craftsmen had built a small mound in the mouth of the valley based on the original terrain.

  After strengthening the layout, it is a suitable defensive position.

  The mouth of the valley was originally not wide, and only six or seven people could pass side by side. At that time, Samwell would lead his troops to line up on the small mound, taking a commanding position, and take advantage of the position.

  After finalizing the plan, Samwell asked Vido to prepare some rolling stones and logs and pile them on the small mound.

  After the sun completely disappeared below the sea level, Todd also left the camp with his men.

  The craftsmen were busy setting up defensive positions, while Samwell and the soldiers went to bed early to recharge their batteries.

  Looking at the bright and vast starry sky, Samwell could not fall asleep.

  Hearing the sound of the waves hitting the rocks, the scenes before the crossing flashed in his mind. Althoughit wasn't too long , it seems like a world away.

  The night was dark, as if something is brewing and accumulating.

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