Is this cheat code from Bika? Just do it!

The knight waved his hand dismissively and cursed, "Get lost! Get lost! You're just trying to scare me, aren't you?" His voice was tinged with drunkenness, and he didn't take his companion's words to heart at all.

The two companions chuckled and walked away.

At this moment, they were still quite a distance from the castle's backyard, so they didn't need to lower their voices, as if the quiet night was their stage for unrestrained conversation.

"Lazy people have a lot of bodily functions, I don't know why the master would hire him."

"Who knows? He's also a womanizer. Last time I slept with a woman, he snatched her away and slept with her too. It's disgusting."

The two walked slowly, gossiping about their companion, completely unaware that several figures flashed past them from behind, like ghosts, silently.

"Whizzing--"

With a whooshing sound, two crossbow bolts shot out from behind them like lightning, heading straight for their backs.

One of them collapsed and died instantly, his blood staining the ground red; while the other, after falling to the ground, was about to shout when a hand quickly covered his mouth.

Immediately afterwards, a sharp pain shot through his neck, and darkness engulfed his consciousness like a tidal wave, leaving him no chance to even struggle.

"Done!" The black-knife assassin slowly removed his hand from the knight's mouth, a hint of indifference in his eyes, as if he had just killed not two lives, but two insignificant ants.

“I’m fine too,” another black-bladed assassin said softly, his voice calm and cold.

"Let's go, there are still more than a dozen people. I wonder how the others are doing."

"Isn't there another one behind? I'll go take care of him." With that, the black-knife assassin slithered away like a ghost, his movements light and his footsteps silent.

Another black-bladed assassin, his sharp eyes fixed on the direction of the castle, his gaze filled with murderous intent, coldly said, "These scumbags actually dare to covet Lord Link's woman, they deserve to die."

For them, Link is their faith, the most important person in their lives.

These mediocre people dared to covet Link's woman; in their eyes, it was an unforgivable crime, deserving of a thousand cuts.

She gently wiped the blood from the dagger, then crept deeper into the castle, each step light and cautious, as if blending into the night without making a sound.

......

In the deep, quiet of the night, in an orchard outside Svenburg.

The soft moonlight shone through the gaps in the withered leaves between the fruit trees, casting streaks of cold light on the ground, as if draping the grove in a silver veil, adding a touch of mystery and dreamlike color.

No one would know that a thousand-strong army was hidden in this deep forest.

They lay in wait, like lurking beasts, awaiting the signal to attack.

The soldiers, clad in neat armor and wielding sharp weapons, had eyes that revealed determination and resolve, as if they were prepared to give everything for victory.

"Rezia, do you think they can succeed?"

Claudia, clad in full armor, looked at the beautiful woman with long blonde hair beside her.

A hint of worry was in her eyes, after all, this operation was of great importance and could not afford to make any mistakes.

As colleagues, Lucrezia and she are now close friends, and she usually simply addresses her as Rezia.

Rezia was silent for a moment, a hint of worry in her eyes, before slowly saying, "Trust them, Claudia. At least, Lord Link trusts them."

To be honest, Rezia also lacked confidence in these black-knife assassins.

Although Link manifests with three hundred people at a time, once dispersed to various cities, each squad has at most only a dozen or so people.

In Rezia's view, there was nothing wrong with them gathering intelligence, but she was not really confident that they could actually take over the city.

After all, Svenburg's defenses were not to be underestimated; the city was heavily guarded by knights and soldiers.

But since Lord Link has already devised a three-pronged operational strategy combining assassination, night raids, and blitzkrieg, they have no reason not to carry it out.

As Link's subordinates, they must obey orders unconditionally, even if it means facing mountains of knives and seas of fire.

“Then let’s wait a little longer… I…” Claudia had barely finished speaking.

boom--

A violent explosion suddenly occurred in the lord's castle in Svenburg ahead!

Flames shot into the sky, illuminating the entire night sky, like a giant shooting star streaking across the heavens.

The blazing flames, like the dawn of victory, brought hope to the soldiers lurking in the woods.

They succeeded!

A hint of surprise flashed in Claudia's eyes, and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

She knew that the Black Knife Assassins' success had created an excellent opportunity for their attack.

"Sound the horn! Launch the attack!" Lucrezia gave the order without hesitation.

Her voice was firm and powerful, as if injecting a strong force into the soldiers, greatly boosting their morale.

"Initiate the attack—"

As the bugle sounded, a thousand-strong army hidden in the orchard surged out like a tide and charged toward Svenburg.

The deafening sounds of horses' hooves and battle cries shattered the silence of the night.

The soldiers brandished their weapons, their eyes revealing unwavering determination, as if they were determined to completely conquer Svenburg.

113. The occasion of Asagi

High atop the towering tower of Winterfell, Link sat alone quietly by the window.

Outside the window, the vast, deep, and distant night sky is untouched by any pollution, resembling a huge and pure black silk ribbon inlaid with a bright moon as clear as a silver plate.

The moonlight shone down, draping the entire Winter City in a dreamlike silver veil, a beauty that was breathtaking.

Link gently picked up his coffee cup, brought it to his lips, and took a small sip.

The rich, mellow aroma of coffee spread in his mouth, carrying a hint of bitterness and warmth, but it could not dispel the hidden worries in his heart.

Beneath this seemingly tranquil and beautiful moonlight, undercurrents are surging, and tonight, countless vibrant lives will surely perish on this land.

The constantly increasing Bika Points displayed on the system interface are sufficient proof of this.

Every point gained signifies the loss of a life and the commencement of a brutal battle.

Not long after, a series of light and hurried footsteps broke the silence.

Asagi rushed into the room, her face a mixture of excitement and nervousness. She quickly approached Link, knelt on one knee, and respectfully said, "Lord Link, Svenburg has been successfully captured by Lucrezia and Claudia! As per our carefully planned strategy, our forces in Thorn City have successfully joined up with them in Svenburg. At this moment, the army is advancing in three columns towards Port Pass, Cordna, and Wintern."

Upon hearing this, Link paused for a moment, then tilted his head back and drank the rest of his coffee in one gulp.

The coffee slid down his throat, seemingly taking away a trace of his weariness.

He put down his coffee cup, nodded slightly, his gaze revealing composure and decisiveness, and asked, "Very good, the fleet has already set sail, hasn't it?"

“We’ve already set off, Lord Link.” Asagi nodded quickly in response, her eyes filled with determination and loyalty.

Link slowly stood up, his posture as upright as a pine tree.

He walked steadily to the bookshelf, reached out and took down the large map of the Northern Region, then carefully unfolded it on the table.

He leaned forward slightly, his eyes fixed on the map, his fingers gently sliding across it, carefully observing every detail.

Today, five monorail sailboats have set sail, like five black dragons cutting through the waves on the shimmering river.

Each ship was meticulously equipped with two newly cast cannons, which were enormous and exuded a cold and majestic aura.

It should be noted that Winterfell has only built these ten cannons so far, but they have all been installed on these monorail sailing ships. There must have been a well-thought-out plan behind this.

As Inessa had previously stated, the cannons were too heavy.

The ten newly forged cannons were far too slow to be deployed in response to Link's blitzkrieg strategy.

If transported overland, it would not only consume a lot of manpower and resources, but also seriously affect the speed of marching, making it impossible to achieve the rapid and sudden effect required by blitzkrieg.

However, by securing the cannons to the boat and sailing downstream along the river, the speed would be much faster.

The river flows ceaselessly, providing a continuous source of power for the boats, allowing them to propel themselves quickly toward their destination.

Moreover, ships travel on water and are not affected by land terrain, allowing them to reach their destination more smoothly.

And there's another point, namely the port of Perth downstream.

Puerto Pas is a vital city on the downstream coast, and its importance is due to the crucial bridge spanning the river outside the city – the Lupas Bridge.

This bridge spans a wide river, connecting the land on both banks. It is a vital transportation route and a key hub for the transport of supplies and the movement of troops.

For Linke, the strategic significance of the Lupas Bridge was no less than that of the Remagen Bridge, the railway bridge that spanned the Rhine during World War II.

The Remagen Bridge is famous worldwide because it was successfully captured by the Allies during the Battle of the Rhine, which greatly facilitated the subsequent crossing operations.

The same applies to the Lupas Bridge; if Link wants to make his journey south smoothly, he must firmly hold onto control of the Lupas Bridge.

Otherwise, crossing the river would be the biggest obstacle to his southward advance; the enemy could easily stop his advance by simply deploying heavy troops on the opposite bank.

That is why the plan was to mount all ten cannons on a ship and sail down the river, heading straight for the port of Pas.

At that time, all ten cannons on the river will fire at full power, and the deafening roar will resound through the sky, with dense shells raining down on the walls of Pasport.

With the attacking forces forming a pincer movement, Port Pas will surely be captured.

Afterwards, Adoris Kusha's fleet, together with Stella and Ingrid, who were in charge of Pass Harbor, could either head west to join Bernice and Lina, who were attacking Cordna, to form a powerful offensive force; or head east to Tonn to meet up with Lucrezia and Claudia and launch an attack together. Both options would be more effective, allowing Link's army to be invincible on this land.

In order to conquer the strategic location of Port Pas, Link meticulously planned and deployed his troops, sending out his capable assistants Adoris Cusha, Sterula, and Ingrid.

Putting aside Adoris Cusha, an experienced and resourceful general, Stella and Ingrid alone are the two most powerful combatants besides Agnes, except for Asagi.

If he succeeds in capturing Port Pas, he will completely control the initiative and the choice in this battle.

The port of Pas is geographically very important, serving as a crucial hub connecting the north and south. Once captured, Link's army would be greatly strengthened, gaining a significant advantage in subsequent battles.

"Lord Link, you can rest assured. According to the reports from Lucrezia and Claudia, Miss Hannah's muskets played a crucial role in this battle. On the battlefield, the musketeers unleashed a volley of fire, the dense bullets flying towards the enemy, causing heavy casualties in an instant. Many soldiers were hit and fell to the ground before they could even react. They had no will to fight and could only retreat in disarray."

Asagi smiled and refilled Link's coffee, then continued, "This time, with the powerful support of Adoris Kusha's ten cannons in the attack on Port Pas, the roar of those cannons is deafening. Every shell that falls will blast a huge hole in the city wall. Inside the city, we also have our carefully trained Black Knife assassins. They are agile and skilled in assassination and infiltration. They will create chaos within the city and coordinate with the army outside to launch a pincer attack. There will definitely be no surprises."

Link nodded slightly after hearing this, but there was no sign of relaxation on his face.

He pondered for a moment, then said, "Yes, I am certainly aware that the current situation is in our favor. However, we cannot be careless just because we have muskets. Muskets are a weapon that the enemy has never encountered before, and they are completely unprepared, which is why we have gained the upper hand in every aspect. This is also why I adopted a blitzkrieg strategy—to expand our gains as quickly as possible while they are unprepared and have no countermeasures. But once the enemy understands the characteristics of muskets, the situation will be very different."

"Once they figure out the approximate range and reload time of the muskets, any commander with a brain can come up with many ways to counter them. For example, they can use the terrain for cover or organize elite troops for close-range raids, preventing our musketeers from taking advantage. Moreover, our musketeer teams are currently small, spread across three teams, with only about a hundred men in each team. On the battlefield, this number is far from enough, and if we are careless, we may suffer too many casualties, which will put us in a very passive position."

This was indeed Link's concern, and it was the truth.

Nowadays, everyone is unfamiliar with firearms. The appearance of firearms is like a boulder suddenly thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples.

The enemy was filled with curiosity and fear about this new weapon, but it was precisely because of its unfamiliarity that they suffered heavy losses in their first encounter.

However, the enemy will not remain passive forever; they will inevitably try every means to deal with the threat of firearms.

Once they find a way to counter it, the advantage of muskets will be greatly reduced.

Moreover, training musketeers is not something that can be done overnight. Currently, the number of musketeers in the team is limited, making it difficult to form effective fire suppression when facing a large-scale enemy.

Link was giving them a heads-up, telling them to stay vigilant and be extra careful at all times.

He always adhered to the principle of "taking the enemy seriously tactically and despising the enemy strategically," and he often emphasized this point to them.

Strategically, we must have enough confidence and courage to believe that we can defeat the enemy; but tactically, we must not underestimate the enemy or be careless in the slightest. We must fully consider all possible difficulties and dangers and make preparations to deal with them.

"That's settled then. I hope everything goes well."

After Link finished speaking, he stretched and prepared to continue being a hands-off manager, leaving the subsequent command and combat to his capable subordinates.

However, at that moment, Link inadvertently caught sight of Asagi's graceful and sexy figure standing to the side.

She had a graceful figure and exquisite curves, with long, glossy black hair casually draped over her shoulders, and her eyes revealed a hint of charm and liveliness.

Link also had a mischievous thought in his mind, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.

"Asagi, don't go back tonight. Just leave things to Shiranui and Yukikaze."

"Huh? This isn't quite right..."

Before Asagi could react, Link had already put down his coffee cup and picked her up in one swift motion.

The two were pressed tightly together, and Link once again felt the sensation of his chest being squeezed by the large breasts.

Asagi's breasts are indeed quite large, and her curvaceous figure under the tight-fitting clothes is undeniably hot.

Link lowered his head and met Asagi's gaze.

Asagi turned her gaze away from him, instead wrapping her arms around his neck, standing on tiptoe, and kissing his lips.

The aroma of fruit and the fragrance of a young girl filled my mouth.

Link naturally responded to Asagi's initiative with a deep kiss.