Mount and Blade: Summon five outlaws at the start

Chapter 168

Everyone in the living room was instantly attracted by Batu who suddenly rushed in.

Huode's originally calm face was instantly disturbed. His thick black eyebrows were tightly knitted together, forming a deep "川" character. He asked seriously: "Don't worry, slowly explain the situation clearly, what happened?"

Batu ran all the way here, gasping for breath, his chest heaving violently, like a bellows.

After a long while, he barely calmed down his rapid breathing, and then shouted loudly: "Boss, it's bad! When we were out on patrol just now, we found that an army was coming towards us, with at least thousands of people!!!"

This was like a thunder in everyone's ears. After hearing it, everyone present showed astonishment on their faces, and there was an uproar in an instant.

Especially Hood, his expression became extremely solemn, and his eyes revealed deep doubts: "Did you see who the other party is?"

Batu did not dare to neglect, and quickly replied: "They are under the banner of the Damon family. In my opinion, it is most likely the army of the Damon family."

The four words "Damon family" are like a boulder thrown into the lake, stirring up thousands of waves.

You know, Hood has just been canonized as a knight by Vito Damon and became a vassal under his command. Logically speaking, the Damon family should not take such actions against him.

For a time, countless questions came to mind, making people confused.

"Boss! What should we do now?" Everyone in the hall cast their eyes on Hood standing in the middle, anxiously waiting for his instructions.

Hod pondered for a moment, then decisively ordered: "Send someone to notify the brothers who are reclaiming wasteland outside the city immediately, and let them withdraw to the city as quickly as possible."

"In addition, pass on my order, let everyone be highly vigilant, strengthen defense, and be ready to fight at any time!"

"Also, Batu, you immediately arrange for the looters to disperse and further inquire about the detailed information of this army. You must find out the purpose of their trip, go!"

"Yes! Boss!"

"Understood, leader!"

"I'll go now!"

Accompanied by a crisp and clear shout, everyone quickly took action and hurried away with big strides.

As everyone left, Hod was the only one left in the reception room.

He frowned and sat there alone, full of doubts.

"It shouldn't be, why would the Damon family suddenly do something to me?" He muttered to himself.

Time passed by minute by minute, Hod thought for a long time, but he could not guess the real reason behind the Damon family's actions.

What caused the Damon family to make such a big move? The question lingered in his mind.

"Hmm..."

Just as Hood was racking his brains, he suddenly had an idea and remembered the mysterious letter he had received before.

The content of the letter flashed through his mind like a flash of lightning.

"Would the Damon family send a large army here to try to intimidate me in this tough way because they were worried that I would refuse the call?" Hood speculated to himself.

"Or, if I refuse the call, will they launch a large army to attack directly without hesitation?"

As these thoughts continued to emerge, Hood thought more and more that this possibility was very high.

"Dong... Dong..."

Hood unconsciously tapped the wooden table in front of him lightly, making a crisp and rhythmic sound. At the same time, his brain was working rapidly, trying to think of a countermeasure.

A moment later, the knocking sound that had been endless suddenly stopped without warning, as if it was suddenly pinched off by an invisible big hand.

Hod slowly turned his head, his eyes fell directly on a robber leader beside him, and then ordered in a low voice: "Go, bring the four messengers to me! Hurry up!"

"Yes, boss!"

The robber leader did not dare to be negligent, and hurriedly responded respectfully.

Then, he turned around quickly and waved to another robber leader, signaling him to follow his footsteps.

In the blink of an eye, the two left the reception room in a hurry, leaving only an empty silence.

Time passed by minute by minute, and soon, a messy and hurried footsteps came from far away.

Soon, the four messengers appeared in everyone's sight. They followed closely behind the two robber leaders, looking a little nervous and panicked.

When the four people walked into the reception room, they stopped at the same time, bowed slightly, and looked at the end.Hod, who was sitting on the chair, saluted and whispered, "Knight Hod..."

"Hmm..."

Hod nodded expressionlessly, and after a short silence, he said slowly, "Please go back and tell Lord Marquis Angana that I will personally lead a sufficient number of elite soldiers to Kanerba Castle, and then I will meet with Lord Marquis and go to Milda Castle to resist the crazy invasion of the Kuyel people."

"I will definitely convey your words to Lord Marquis, Knight Hod..." One of the messengers responded quickly.

"Hmm, very good." Hod nodded slightly with satisfaction, then waved his hand and said to the robber leader standing beside him, "Take them out."

After receiving the order, the robber leader saluted again, and then turned around with the four messengers and walked away quickly towards the gate of the manor.

As their figures gradually disappeared at the end of their sight, the reception room returned to tranquility.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from far away, breaking the original tranquility of the reception room.

Paul trotted into the room, even the basic action of performing a formal courtesy to Hood was forgotten at this moment.

He rushed directly to Hood, panting but saying firmly: "Boss, everything has been arranged according to your instructions! The brothers are all in their positions and ready for battle." After that, he breathed a sigh of relief.

After listening to Paul's report, Hood nodded slightly, but his eyes were always looking out the window, thinking about what might happen next.

Because at this moment, all decisions and actions depend on a key factor-whether it will develop as he guessed.

If the army led by Angana still marches towards the manor without hesitation after learning the news reported by the messenger, then a fierce battle is probably inevitable.

Thinking of this, Hood could not help but tightly grip the hilt of the sword in his hand, with a look of determination in his eyes.

At the same time, the whole manor seemed to be shrouded in a heavy and solemn atmosphere. Everyone was fully armed, holding various weapons, with serious and focused expressions.

They stood quietly at their respective posts, silently waiting for Hood to give the final order.

Time passed by minute by minute, and everyone's heart was hanging in their throat, but no one made the slightest sound, only the occasional sound of metal collision, which seemed particularly crisp in this silence.