My name is Ren

Chapter 678 There is never a shortage of people with naive fantasies in this world, we usually call them stupid
"Hold it, we can't let them go any further!" Outside the imperial capital of the Byron Empire, human beings are facing a violent attack from half-orcs.500 meters behind them is the simple and solemn city wall of the imperial capital.There have been several rebellions in the past hundreds of years, and humans have proved one thing here more than once, that is, in the Byron Empire, humans are the well-deserved dominant race.

But this time the war seemed to be different from the previous ones. The giant dragons on Dragon Island closed the pontoon bridge leading to Dragon Island, rejecting Emperor Byron's request to send troops to suppress the rebellion.Those "loyal and patriotic" orcs also seemed to be less reliable, hiding in their own territory to avoid the battle.It is obviously not an easy task for human beings to resist the half-orcs who are obviously superior in terms of physical fitness and population.

It took less than three months for the battle to go from the initial stalemate to the complete breakdown.Half-orcs have been oppressed too hard in the past hundreds of years. How cruel humans and orcs are to them is how stubborn they are at this moment.It seems that the orcs will not stop their progress until they break through the imperial capital and capture the emperor of the Byron Empire, the highest leader of mankind alive.

In the rounds of arrow rain, the half-orc held the kite shield aloft, and charged forward against the arrow rain without fear.The half-orcs running at the front often have many arrows stuck in their bodies, and the same bright red blood splattered on the ground as they ran.They had firm expressions on their faces, and they didn't care that they would be injured and bleed. They only had one belief, that is to break down the walls of the imperial capital, break down all prejudices, and let the half-orcs live on this land with straight backs!

In the distance, the military advisory group from the Federation and Sistine were communicating in a low voice. Thrace stood aside with a resolute face, watching the changes in the battlefield, but thinking about another thing in his mind.

In the stereotyped perception of many people, half-orcs are stupid and humble, but there are also smart and courageous people among half-orcs, such as Thrace.The Desi provided them with the necessary militarized training and taught them how to fight and win wars.From the beginning, most of the half-orc generals were Desi. Now, except for the generals and officers of the teaching regiment who are Desi, all the generals of the half-orc legion are half-orcs.

He is very grateful to the Desi people for everything they have done for the cause of the freedom and independence of the orcs, but this does not mean that the orcs will give up the fruits of victory.Similarly, in the early days of the half-orc uprising, the federal merchants provided the half-orcs with almost all the supplies they needed!
Metal weapons, metal armor, giant wolf mounts that can carry half-orcs, and various supplies.Thrace is equally grateful to them, but Thrace is equally clear that what these federal merchants really care about is not the cause of the half-orcs, but the fruits of victory after the end of this war.

They are unreliable people, but they are also indispensable people.Without them, the orc career could die.

In Byron's country, those orcs who chose to wait and see did not show obvious inclinations.Thrace once sent envoys to contact several neutral orc tribes and obtain their support, so as to gradually get rid of the restraint from the Desi and federal merchants.But those orcs were not interested in Thrace's proposal. From that time on, Thrace understood that no matter whether he was able to defeat humans in the end, he would not be able to gain the recognition of other races.

For they are lowly Orcs.

After a lie has been spread for hundreds of years, it is no longer a lie, but the truth.

If you want to break such a truth, you must have the strength and courage to break the whole world.He does not lack strength, nor does he lack courage, but he lacks materials and sufficient experience.

Just like in the current battle, the heroic half-orcs rushed towards the enemy's camp without fear, watching the half-orcs fall on the way forward, Thracian's chest seemed to be pierced with a sharp knife The knife made it painful for him to breathe.His black and white eyes were full of flame-like anger, and his tightly clenched fist made him want to smash something.

"Mr Sistine!"

While discussing possible further cooperation with federal business representatives, Thrace couldn't help shouting.Thrace raised his head slightly, smiled apologetically at the federal merchants, and then strode towards Thrace.Beside Thrace, he bowed slightly, "Respected Mr. Thrace, what are your orders?"

Thrace's lips twitched for a moment and sighed slightly. He raised his finger and pointed to the human defense line on the battlefield in the distance and asked, "What price will I pay for destroying these arrow towers?"

The Byron Empire's multi-ethnic integration policy has indeed made the Byron Empire's national power continuously rise for a long time, but these beast-like races cannot completely reassure the humans who dominate the empire.Therefore, for the safety of the imperial capital, the emperors of the Byron Empire have continuously built more fortifications outside the imperial capital, the most famous of which is the Kurmatus defensive circle.

To put it simply and popularly, the Kurmats defense circle is to build a large number of defensive arrow towers 500 meters away from the city wall of the imperial capital.Each arrow tower can accommodate eight people, and has a total of 48 arrow holes on all sides. It adopts the design of the Imperial Research Institute during the Orlando Empire more than 100 years ago.A round of arrow rain can be launched every 15 seconds, and each arrow tower stores more than [-] arrows.

There are hundreds of such arrow towers around the imperial capital. When the arrow towers were built, the enemy's destruction was considered, so a relatively conservative but very explainable design was adopted.The six-meter-high arrow tower is completely hollowed out from a whole piece of bluestone, and a layer of iron plates are wrapped and inlaid inside and outside. Some soft wood chips are filled between the iron plates and stones.It is very difficult to destroy these arrow towers without making heavy war equipment.

These star-studded arrow towers are the Kurmatus defense circle and the last defense force of the Byron Empire.If about a tenth of them could be destroyed, it would be enough to open a road leading to the walls of the Byron Empire.

Of course, all designs have certain "taken for granted" situations to a certain extent. For example, these arrow towers seem to be invincible as long as the door is closed from the inside, but this is not the case in reality.During the rebellion of the goats, if it wasn't for the timely appearance of the half-dragon army to suppress the goats, the goats might really be able to seize control of the Byron Empire.They used a very simple method to make these arrow towers useless - fire attack!
The airtight arrow tower is indeed foolproof, but once the stone jar is heated, the internal temperature rises much faster than people imagined.It's like a huge sealed pot, and it only takes ten minutes of high heat to steam all the people in it!

Later, the Byron Empire modified the design several times, and invited scholars from the Desi Empire Research Institute to modify them, but the effect was not obvious.The Arrow Tower didn't take into account so many complicated factors from the very beginning, it was developed purely for "hiding and shooting others", naturally there are many things that cannot be perfected.

Thrace tried to use a large number of orcs to pile up a passage, and then set fire to all the arrow towers, but seeing the orcs continue to fall on the battlefield under the crossfire, as a member and leader of the orcs, he could no longer Sit still.

Therefore, he decided to make a compromise with this guy called Sistine, which was like a deal with the devil. He gave something and got something from the other party.

In the past period of time, he has traded the trading rights between the future Desi Empire and the Byron Empire, but now, he doesn't know what he needs to "sell".

Sistine didn't hesitate too much, and there was shrewdness in his eyes. He smiled and bowed, "I always think that the victory level should belong to the Desi people."

"That's impossible!" Thrace directly rejected Sistine's request. Although he was not yet the emperor of the empire, his way of thinking had begun to change to that of the emperor of the empire.If the victory pass is ceded to the Desi people, then from now on, the entire Byron Empire will always face the Desi cavalry who may suddenly break into the hinterland of the empire.Such an important position must not be handed over to a Desi!
Sistine straightened up with regret on his face, and spread his hands, "Dear Mr. Thrace, you have seen with your own eyes the power of Kurmatus' defensive circle, and it will take a high price to destroy these arrow towers..." , Sistine laughed as he said, "Of course, you can also choose a cheaper way to destroy these arrow towers!" Sistine continued to laugh as he looked at the tragic battlefield.

The half-orc warriors who kept falling made Thrace's eyes red. He panted heavily and roared in a low voice: "I want to talk to Ren personally!"

Sistine was slightly taken aback, "You may not know that two months ago, I was appointed as the German diplomatic ambassador to the Byron Empire, and I was fully responsible for contacting you or other forces and a series of cooperation, This matter does not need to go through His Majesty. Of course, if you insist on doing this, I will not object, but I have to give you a word. Compared with me, Your Majesty's attitude may make you feel more uncomfortable."

Ryan has always been uncomfortable with a limp person, even when he needs to put on a show, he can show enough toughness.Thrace glared at Sistine viciously, but Sistine indifferently looked at those orc warriors who were constantly dying, sighed long and short, shook his head and sighed endlessly.

"No, it is impossible to give you the victory level!" Thrace reiterated his point of view and position again, but in exchange for Sistine's eyes that seemed to be smiling.

Pointing to the imperial capital not far away, he asked, "Dear Mr. Thrace, you don't think that you are the emperor of the Byron Empire after you conquered that city?" He then saluted again, "Please Forgive me for being direct and offensive. In my opinion, no matter what step you make, this empire will not recognize you as their emperor. Without our support, even if you win the war with humans, it will be very fast They will be kicked out of this land by the orcs."

"I understand that every successful emperor will have his own persistence. Some persistence is worthwhile and necessary, but some persistence is not so important. No one can guarantee that he will always be wise. It is not normal to make a small mistake occasionally ?"

Facing Sistine's almost naked threat, Thrace waved his fist without changing his face, "Half-orcs are fearless!"

Sistine immediately followed up, "Then let us wait and see!", as he said, he seemed to remember something, "By the way, respected Mr. Thrace, I heard that one of the senior members of Hope House There seems to be some dispute over the current situation, is there?"

The moment these words were said, Thrace's face changed.

Half-orcs have almost swept the entire Byron Empire from their status as slaves in the Byron Empire. Both their status and racial prestige have almost reached the highest point in the history of this special group of half-orcs.Among the high-level members of the House of Hope, some half-orc high-level people think that at this point, it is enough and enough.It is not worthwhile to continue the war except to sacrifice a large number of orcs in exchange for relatively low results.

The best way now is to stop the war, stop the bloodshed and sacrifice, and everyone sit down and discuss how to solve all the contradictions, resolve disputes, and usher in peace.

This idea is also supported by many people in the half-orc group. After all, half-orcs are not a competitive race. Otherwise, in the face of hundreds of years of oppression and persecution, half-orcs would have risen up and resisted, and they would not be able to wait. Thrace came to lead the half-orcs to stand up and rebel.As long as the empire can face the half-orcs head-on, give half-orcs equal status and treatment, stop persecuting half-orcs, and let half-orcs have the same power as humans and orcs, then this war can already end.

This kind of thinking is very dangerous. A large number of human beings died in the war, and the faces of the royal family and human nobles were torn off by them and smashed to the ground.Perhaps the humans will recognize the status of the orcs for the sake of temporary peace and accept their demands.But when humans recover and find new allies, the war will continue.At that time, the war will not be decided by the half-orcs, and the half-orcs who have long lost their determination to die because of their peaceful and comfortable life will definitely not be opponents of humans.

Besides, what Sistine said earlier is not wrong, even if the imperial capital is conquered, Thrace will not be able to become the emperor of this empire without the help of external forces!

Whether it is the remaining humans or the orcs who choose to wait and see, there is no possibility of letting the untouchables climb on their heads.Once Thrace declares his enthronement as emperor, the situation of the entire empire will be completely corrupted. Those orcs will definitely not sit idly by, and a bigger and more complicated war will come!
(End of this chapter)