Path of Light.

Chapter 583 584. Roy's Plan

In fact, Captain Gabreth hoped that a Silver Moon Elf Guard Corps would take the initiative to step forward and take over the task of garrisoning the Dark Gate Expeditionary Force camp.

But these Silver Moon Elf leaders seemed unwilling to do so. Among the many Elf Guard Regiments, the Pagisto Plateau Mine Guard Regiment sent by the 17th Silver Pegasus Knights was a very special existence. It was a guard regiment composed entirely of half-blood elf warriors.

In the eyes of Legion Commander Gabreth, this mine guard regiment is synonymous with cannon fodder.

Now that no Silvermoon Elf leader is willing to take on the garrison mission at the Dark Portal, the task can only be given to this mine guard group composed of half-elves.

He was also worried that such a mine guard group would not be able to take on the task of guarding the Dark Portal. After all, this gate was related to the safety of the entire Elf Continent.

But in fact, during this period of time, several magicians from the Magic Guild have to stay here to restore the Dark Portal which is on the verge of collapse. A team of Unicorn Knights is guarding the other side of the gate, and there are dozens of Moon Temple priests in the square in the back garden. All of them represent the strongest fighting force in the Elf Continent.

Of course, Roy also thought of this...

If what the old priest said was true, as long as there were no sudden problems at the Dark Gate Expeditionary Camp, it would be relatively safe for the elven army to garrison here.

The only thing to worry about is that the half-elf warriors might be contaminated by the aura of darkness.

But Roy himself is a great priest. As long as he frequently uses the "Glimmer Illumination Technique" to dispel the dark aura on the half-elf warriors, he can also ensure that the warriors will not be corroded by the dark aura.

In fact, there were many more reasons why Roy agreed to garrison the Dark Gate Expeditionary Camp.

He wanted to know where the holy light power in the holy water pool in front of the Dark Portal came from, and he also wanted to hear about High Priest Reed.

Since he was the one guarding the Dark Gate, he began to think about whether he could bring High Priest Reed back to the Elf Continent.

Roy also has some selfish motives. He wants to enhance his holy light power. The fastest way is to eliminate some undead, demons and dark creatures through purification.

This is the Dark Land. There are a large number of dark creatures in the surrounding area. Roy really wants to try to enter the Dark Land to hunt some dark creatures to see if he can obtain soul crystals that can enhance his abilities.

In fact, he was also a little worried that the power of holy light in his body would not be able to recover in the dark land.

But when he discovered a pool of holy water in front of the Dark Portal, he suddenly became more confident...

After Commander Burres gave Roy the task of guarding the Dark Portal Expeditionary Force camp and agreed to Roy's three requests, he turned around silently and passed through the Dark Portal back to Golfito Canyon, ignoring these Silver Moon Elves' leaders who had made him feel disappointed.

Captain Malthus looked at Roy with some concern, thinking that the man standing in front of him was, after all, a young half-elf, and he didn't know how to refuse the order from the higher-ups.

In any case, this garrison mission should not have fallen on the mine guard regiment.

He was beside Roy, patted Roy on the shoulder, pulled him aside and whispered:

"Regarding the fact that Commander Gabreth has assigned the task of guarding the expeditionary camp to the mine guards, I will write to Earl Macaulay and Earl Swinburne. This garrison mission should not have been the responsibility of our Silver Pegasus Knights, but since the commander has made the decision and you have received the garrison mission, you must guard the expeditionary camp carefully. After all, this concerns the safety of the entire Elf Continent. Don't hold on if you encounter danger. Remember to send someone through the Dark Portal to report the information to the commander in time."

"...Also, you should always observe the status of the half-blood elf warriors. After all, this is a dark place and it is easy to be contaminated by the dark aura. You can arrange for some half-blood elf warriors to return to Golfito Canyon at an appropriate time. You should also come back frequently."

Roy looked at the long-winded Captain Malthus and felt indescribably moved.

"Captain Malthus, please rest assured! I used to be an apprentice priest and I know some simple divine arts. I will often observe the conditions of the soldiers." Roy said to Captain Malthus.

At this time, a group of half-elf leaders climbed the steps of the Dark Portal and returned from the expeditionary camp to the Statue of Liberty in Golfito.

Roy also followed Captain Malthus through the Dark Portal.

He had to return to the camp of the Second Silver Pegasus Knights as soon as possible and bring the half-elf warriors of the mine guards to the Dark Gate Expedition camp.

……

After Captain Malthus and Roy returned to the camp of the Second Silver Pegasus Knights, Captain Malthus was somewhat surprised:
When the half-elf warriors heard Roy say that the mine guards would pass through the Dark Portal to the expeditionary camp to perform garrison duties, they turned back to the tent area without saying a word, quickly dismantled the tents, carried all the supplies they would need for the march, and stood at the entrance of the camp, ready to go.

During the entire process, no elves discussed this mission in private, and no half-blood elves asked Roy any questions. It was as if everyone had been mentally prepared for the order Roy had conveyed.

The obedience of the half-elf warriors was something Captain Malthus had never seen in the Silver Moon Elf warriors.

In the camp, Roy was also packing his personal belongings in the tent.

Viscount Feleck followed Roy, leaning on the armrest of the chair outside the tent, and leaning over to remind Roy in a low voice:

"Captain Roy, the mine guards are auxiliary soldiers of the Silver Pegasus Knights. There is no need for them to carry out the garrison mission in the Dark Land. If you don't want to go, you can appeal to the Silver Pegasus Military. Although the Silver Pegasus Military cannot help you get rid of this mission immediately, it can greatly reduce the time it takes to carry out the mission." Roy put a blanket into the box, turned around and said with a smile:
"It doesn't matter, actually. Since the mission has been assigned, the mine guards just need to work hard to do it. We have also gained a lot of benefits this time. I have secured a cup of pure life tree juice for the soldiers every two weeks, and Commander Gabreth has agreed to my application."

Viscount Felec asked Roy in confusion, "Each Elf Guard Regiment has a quota of Life Tree Juice..."

When he said this he suddenly realized something and looked at Roy in surprise.

Roy nodded slightly and said to Viscount Feleck:

"For the half-blood elf warriors of the mine guard regiment, life tree sap is not part of the distributed logistical supplies."

"To be precise, the Mine Guard Regiment belongs to the 17th Silver Pegasus Legion's Partington Plane Extra-Special Forces. Since the Mine Guard Regiment was established, except for the two times in the early days when we received logistical supplies from the legion, the rest of the military supplies were purchased by us from Castletown."

After a pause, Roy smiled mysteriously at Viscount Feleck and said, "After all... we have a mine!"

Viscount Feleck looked at Roy's back, and suddenly seemed to have made some important decision. He said to Roy:

"I want to go to the dark land with you, too."

Roy glanced at Viscount Feleck, put his arm around his shoulders, and complained to him:

"I think you should just forget it. I'll give you a task. Help me keep an eye on those magic airships. Don't let them become illegal ships for no reason while we are stationed at the Dark Gate Expeditionary Force camp."

This seemingly joking remark, in the eyes of Viscount Feleck, also reflects the hidden worry in Captain Roy's heart.

"...I will try to obtain legal procedures for these magic airships."

Viscount Feleck said in a low voice.

……

Before dark, Roy led 5,000 half-elf warriors from the mine guards through the west gate of the Statue of Liberty and arrived at the back garden square. They then passed through the Dark Portal and arrived at the expedition camp established by the priests.

At this moment, it was just daytime in the dark land, daylight for the dark creatures, and the world outside the magic shield was pitch black for the elves.

Occasionally there would be rustling sounds coming from all around, as well as some cries similar to those of night owls, which made the half-elf warriors who had just arrived feel a little creepy.

When the priests of the Statue of Liberty left, they left behind many unused tents. These tents were very clean, and the sleeping bags, blankets and other items inside had been taken away by the priests. Many tents were even covered with a thick layer of felt.

The half-elf warriors packed up the unused tents and moved in.

Roy took over the garrison mission of the expeditionary camp, and there were many things he needed to confirm personally.

The most important thing is to ensure the normal operation of the sixteen magic towers...

Fortunately, there happened to be several magicians here who were studying the cause of the collapse of the Dark Portal. Several magicians rode on magic brooms, almost sticking to the stone pillars of the Dark Portal, examining the magic symbols carved on them.

While the mages were resting, Roy quickly seized the opportunity and came to a mage wearing a Kalemian magic robe and asked him to help check the operation of the sixteen magic towers in the expeditionary camp.

These magicians are all third-level grandmasters...

Even in the bustling city of Castletown, it is rare to have the opportunity to meet each other.

Now that there is another chance to deal with each other, Roy will naturally not miss this rare opportunity.

Unexpectedly, the leading mage with a white beard listened to Roy's request quietly and said to him very kindly:
"This matter should naturally be handed over to us. No one knows these magic circles better than us, Elaud! Go and check the sixteen magic circles with Captain Roy. It would be best if you can teach Captain Roy some simple daily maintenance methods."

"Yes, Vice President!"

The young-looking magician immediately agreed and said to Roy, "Captain Roy, let's go take a look now!"

"Uh! Okay."

Roy didn't expect these magicians to be so swift and decisive...

(End of this chapter)