The spy leader led his horse to the end of the team.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, we are about to reach the city gate. I suggest you move to the city hall under the protection of the imperial guards. I will distribute some soldiers to protect you. Let the city defense be handed over to my subordinates."

"Leedaux, if Goswellen is lost, is there any difference where I am?" A cold voice came from under the hood.

The spy chief remained silent.

He did not continue to advise and suggested that the emperor stay in a safe place was his duty, but the emperor himself made a correct judgment - to supervise the army personally.

The bet is not over yet.

He had just received the tip that Morfan's mistress, Baron Mary Valerdi, had raised the banner of rebellion.

Thinking of this, Vatir couldn't help but shook his head and sigh.

Nifgaard made the little bauble the actual ruler of half the northern territory, which was far beyond the position that a fence-grass family could hope for, but in the end they were heading for the queen!

But no matter what, the five thousand troops of the Valedi family were approaching the city of Goswellen, and they would be at the city within two days.

The emperor's strongest supporter, Marshal Hawat Mohan's Central Army, was far away in Redania.

After this coup, the Imperial Guard suffered heavy losses. Only less than half of the elite troops of more than 100 people were left.

With the Nilfgaard garrison in the city, there were less than 500 defenders in the entire city of Goswellen.

Although Vatir sent a secret spies to call back the army overnight two days ago, even if Marshal Kouhelun only sent cavalry back to the rescue, it would take about seven days to arrive under the most optimistic circumstances.

This battle to defend the city is destined to have many enemies and fewer enemies.

Vatir looked at the black-haired young man in front of the team again, and the other party was riding forward leisurely.

A scene that had just been on Sinnied Island suddenly appeared before his eyes again.

The spy chief shivered.

Are you really the enemy and I have few?

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With the soldiers' way open, the group soon arrived at the east gate of Goswellen.

The part of the imperial guards who were previously dispatched here by the emperor had already taken over the city defense.

Above the city walls, the roars of officers giving orders came one after another. Countless Nifgaard soldiers wearing black armor and holding different weapons were running and lined up.

In this noisy environment, everyone held a temporary open-air combat meeting at the city gate.

"His Majesty Eunshir will supervise the battle here..." Vatir said first.

The spy chief continued: "Although there are few defenders, we must also divide some troops to maintain order in the city..."

Zach, who was standing by, nodded. Although he didn't like Vatir very much, he still admitted that the other party had considered it quite well.

As a conqueror, Niphgad has not yet established a foothold in this land, and the national sentiment of this newly annexed country remains high.

The Valedi family was originally the current ruler of Temolia. The youngest daughter, Anes La Varedi, was the illegitimate daughter of King Fertethus, was the legal heir of the land. Niphgad was the invader. The residents of the city were likely to cause riots and cooperate outside the outside.

Letting the emperor stay with his own troops not only boost morale, but also is indeed the safest.

Halfway through the meeting, Kaduin, a warlock with a doctor's hat, suddenly said: "It must be...Is there a head-on conflict?"

His voice was still a little hoarse, and the scene in Gaston Palace still shocked him: "Ahem... we can teleport His Majesty Enshire away directly. Whether it is sent to the Central Army or to the City of Nifgaard, it is safer than here."

Vatir shook his head: "I have received the information, and Furis has personally contacted the great nobles, and there has also been a riot in the city of Nifgad."

"Where is Hidalis' army?" Yennefar asked.

Hidalis was the neighbor of Temolia and the closest reinforcement the emperor could count on.

Vatir's expression was still gloomy: "Hidalis's army was rushing here, but the march was very slow, and I'm afraid there was also the intention to wait and see."

Everyone fell into silence.

The spy chief’s implication was obvious. Although this coup had not yet evolved into a national rebellion, it was no longer limited to this small city of Goswellen.

The root of the rebellion was the Furis family and the entire merchant guild. The loss of a Duke of Morfan did not hurt his vitality.

The situation is unstable now, and many people are waiting and watching, and any noble or general may become speculators.

Moreover, the emperor's escape alone would be greatly damaged. When he rushed to the Central Army, it would not be certain whether he would be courtesy or weaponry to welcome him.

The so-called master is weak and the minister is suspicious.

"Mr. Stuart?" The emperor's voice broke the silence.

Only then did Zach notice that everyone was looking at him, as if waiting for him to make his final decision.

The black-haired mage nodded.

Enhill's attitude of surrender has been revealed.

During this morning's summit, all the decrees announced by Enhill were Zach's request, without any discount.

Although the emperor did use himself to kill a political enemy in this coup, he also expressed his high trust in Zach.

It is considered "a child can teach".

Then the next time is Zach fulfilling his promise.

Not only did he defeat the rebels, but he also had to win before reinforcements arrived.

He wanted to shock all the forces that were trying to move, and let them fall to Enhill and himself.

The reinforcements' plan to watch the fire from the other side of the river failed, so they could only surrender to the emperor.

After gathering this part of the army, the emperor could naturally go north to join the Central Army, and then go south to suppress the domestic opposition forces.

After the internal purge, Nifgaard will become a highly integrated regime, and then expand to the entire world with the help of the mage civilization.

The merged Warlock Academy will become the new Mage Academy.

And this world will also become the basic foundation for Zach to rebuild his territory.

Although most hunting mages have no territory, they concentrate resources to strengthen themselves and the mage tower.

But because of some outstanding contributions during his apprenticeship, Zach is much richer than his colleagues.

He has the resources to take care of both sides, which is one of the reasons why he spent time in the political landscape of the Nifgad Empire.

"You guys fight first, I'll join according to the situation."

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the next day.

Zach and Geralt stood on a tower and looked into the distance.

Not far away, Vatir, who had already taken over the command of the city defense, was issuing city defense tasks to several Nifgad officers.

"All cavalry patrol the city and strictly prohibit all residents from going out. If any gathering is found, they will be executed immediately."

"yes!"

"You lead two hundred infantry and archers to defend the side door."

"Mr. Lidaux, I'm afraid...we don't have enough bows and arrows." The officer who received the mission looked puzzled.

"That's your problem. Go to the hunter's house in the city to recruit, or you create it for me on the spot. I don't care what method you use!" After hesitating, Vatir continued, "I will send a warlock to help you defend the city."

"Yes...yes, sir." The officer was obviously relieved.

Generally speaking, castles in the high city and deep pond are difficult to break, especially for troops lacking siege weapons. However, Goswellen is just a trade center and port city with city walls.

Its city defense facilities were not built according to the castle standards. There was no moat here, the walls were straight, and there was no bastion structure that allowed the towers to cross-cover.

The only reasonable thing is that Goswellen faces the sea, so there are limited walls to guard.

The city gate is full of horses, stacked up layer by layer to dozens of meters away. The purpose of placing horses is not to resist the impact of cavalry, but to slow the advance of infantry and make it easier for archers and warlocks to concentrate their firepower.

Zach looked into the distance.

The army of the Varedi family had appeared on the horizon, and the silver armor reflected the noon sunlight, as if it had sprinkled a layer of crystal clear sand on the dirty and dark mud.

Hundreds of bright red flags fluttered in the wind, almost forming a piece, dyeing the fine silver sand bloody.

"Gealot, I'm afraid you'll face Arian again this time." Zach said slowly.
Chapter completed!