Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 933: Predicting the Enemy (III)

Chapter 933: Predicting the Enemy (III)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

"Who goes there?!"

With a harsh shout, the deserted second defense line was suddenly covered in figures. Gears creaked as the dreadful Tang ballistae swiftly appeared on the walls, their sharp and savage bolts shining with a cold light in the darkness.

"Stop! We're on your side!" A voice came out of the darkness. "We received Lord Marquis's order to attack the Tibetans. The mission is complete and we are returning to report on the results!"

"Oh? How did it go?"

The Tang general on the second defense line appeared much more relaxed. The marquis truly had dispatched many groups of soldiers tonight to attack the Tibetans.

"That Dalun Ruozan is too formidable. We weren't even able to get close. We tried several times, but all of them failed, so we've come back to report," the person opposite replied, but though his horse slowed, it did not stop.

"That's true. The Tibetan Great Minister really is very capable. Even Cheng Sanyuan's group failed, much less your group."

The Great Tang general's face seemed unsurprised in the flickering light of the torches.

"But Lord Marquis has given his orders that everything should be done according to regulation. Dismount for now. The people in the rear will take care of the horses. Then, hand over your weapons and come inside!"

"Understood!"

The person nodded as he led his forces toward the steel walls.

Fifty steps, thirty steps!

They were getting closer and closer, but when they were still twenty-some steps away…

Twang!

Gears crunched and strings twanged as the ballistae fired. Before those men could react, several dozen of the 'returning soldiers' were shot through by the ballista bolts and dropped from their warhorses. Neeeigh! The warhorses cried as this group of soldiers was left dumbfounded by this abrupt attack.

"What are you doing?!"

A confused and furious voice came out of the darkness, utterly baffled that they would be attacked by their own side.

"Hahaha, still pretending

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