Kao Lie and I walked out of the woods and quietly called Dai Kaishan aside.
I whispered: "Kaishan, who went to the woods just now?"
Dai Kaishan pointed at Kaolie.
Of course I can trust Kao Lie.
I know that his reaction is always slower than others, so I reminded him angrily and funny: "Except for Kao Lie."
Dai Kaishan whispered: "A few of our warriors went to the forest for convenience.
I can't even remember their appearance."
It seemed like I couldn't get any results from my inquiry, so I said to Kao Lie, "Pay more attention.
If you find anything abnormal, report it to me immediately."
Kao Lie nodded, and I looked into the distance, only to see Ge Feng standing on a rock, looking towards the road ahead.
Kao Lie said firmly: "Master, do you doubt him?"
I nodded unabashedly.
I did suspect Ge Feng.
From the moment Changsi King Nie Gongliang sent him here, I suspected that he had ulterior motives.
I whispered: "Keep an eye on him."
After a short rest, the team continued to move forward.
The autumn rain quickly extinguished the spirit of the soldiers.
Their faces were covered with sorrow.
Their leather armor was extremely heavy after being soaked by the rain, and their marching speed became slower and slower. , the mountain road becomes narrower and narrower, with towering cliffs on both sides.
When you raise your head, you can see the clouds and mist floating above your head, which makes people feel extremely depressed.
Looking at the scene in front of me, I couldn't help but think of the traffic conditions in modern society.
Compared with the past and the present, there is a huge difference.
The team in front suddenly stopped.
I winked at Niao Huo and told him to come forward and have a look.
Niao Huo came back soon and whispered to me: "Sir, the mountain road ahead was slipped down.
The rocks are blocking the way.
Commander Ju is instructing the soldiers to clear the road, which may take some time."
I nodded, jumped off my horse, handed the reins to Niao Huo, and strode towards the front of the team.
Sure enough, I saw a lot of rocks piled up on the road ahead.
It seemed that they had come from the cliffs on both sides.
As it rolled down, Ju Wu was directing the soldiers to use wooden sticks to pry the rock apart.
Ge Feng came to my side and whispered: "When it rains, situations like this often happen on this mountain road.
Commander Lu, don't worry."
"How long will this road continue?"
"If everything goes well, we should be able to walk on a flat road in three days, but there is a section of road ahead that is almost deserted and will be more difficult to walk than here."
Ge Feng sighed softly.
I couldn't help but frown.
In the Spring and Autumn Period, this was considered a national highway.
Why was the road condition so bad?
If the two countries of Yue and Chu wanted to closer relations, they must first repair this road.
Suddenly there was an exclamation from the front.
Ge Feng and I looked up at the same time, only to see a huge mountain rock suddenly falling straight down from the clouds and mist, mixed with raindrops of red mud, and crashed onto the mountain road ahead.
More than a dozen soldiers who were busy clearing the road never thought of the disaster coming from the sky.
They couldn't dodge and many people were smashed under the rocks, and the screams kept rising.
Ju Wu was only about one meter away from the rock, and watched helplessly as the rock fell in front of him.
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The witnesses' bodies were covered in splashes of red mud.
His eyes were full of shock and inexplicable looks, and he stood there like a wooden chicken.
He seemed to be petrified.
I was the first to react and shouted loudly: "Go and save people!"
I led the soldiers and rushed towards the scene of the accident.
The scene was filled with heart-wrenching cries.
I led the people to pry the rock out.
When they got to the side, they saw a bloody mess under the rock.
Seven people were killed on the spot, and four others were seriously injured.
I directed the soldiers to carry the four wounded soldiers aside.
At this time, Mi Yong had already rushed over and hurriedly rescued the four wounded soldiers.
Ju Wu came to me in shock: "What's the situation?"
He couldn't even recover from the shock just now.
I sighed.
He whispered: "Commander Ju, we'd better ask them to clear the road as soon as possible and walk through this mountain road first."
Ju Wu nodded.
At this time, I heard another scream, but it was another one of the wounded who died.
I shook my head unbearably and came to Mi Yong's side.
Mi Yong's hands were covered with blood, and he quickly treated the wounds of the remaining three wounded soldiers.
He raised his head and said to Boring: "I'm afraid they can't move forward."
I nodded and said, "Let someone escort them back first."
After a short period of panic, the mountain road ahead was finally cleared.
After the team reorganized, they quickly passed through the mountain road covered with blood and mud.
After a brief discussion with Ju Wu, we decided to free up a carriage and let six soldiers escort the three wounded back to Licheng to recuperate.
After all, taking them with us would only slow down the entire team.
After walking through this narrow mountain road, it was already dark, so Ge Feng suggested camping in the forest on the right side of the road.
Because of the tragedy that had just happened, the entire team was filled with a tragic atmosphere.
I led my warriors to set up camp for the seventh princess and arrange the security arrangements.
At this time, Kaolie quietly came to my side and led me to In a deserted place, he whispered: "Sir, that rock did not fall by chance."
My eyes widened and I lowered my voice: "You mean the whole thing is just a thought?"
Kao Lie nodded and said: "I have lived in the mountains since I was a child.
Whenever the rocks are loosened from the cliffs on rainy days, one side is bound to be covered with old mud, and the stones that fall down with the mudflow rarely It's so huge.
I took a closer look at the huge rock.
The soil on it was obviously newly deposited when it rolled down, and the mud layer was even.
It was very likely that someone pushed it for a certain distance before falling down. " I turned around and looked at it, and said calmly: "It seems that our schedule is all under the control of others.
There must be something inside us."
Kao Lie nodded with deep sympathy.
Dai Kaishan walked over to the two of us.
He said from afar: "Sir, I remembered what you just said."
I was worried that he was talking nonsense, so I hurriedly grabbed his arm and said, "Keep your voice down."
Dai Kaishan said: "Brother Bird Huo was also in the woods just now."
Kao Lie and I were both stunned at the same time.
It turned out that this was what Dai Kaishan was talking about.
In fact, just now I had already thought that ten of the people who could mark the woods were my warriors, but I did not doubt this matter.
To Bird Huo's body.
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Dai Kaishan couldn't help but be confused when he saw the expressions of the two of us: "Why don't you ask him to come over and ask if something happened?"
I smiled and patted his shoulder and said, "It's nothing.
It's your turn tonight.
Why don't you hurry up and make arrangements?"
Dai Kaishan nodded blankly, turned around and walked towards the camp.
Bird Huo came out of the woods in the distance, carrying two pheasants in his hands.
He smiled from afar and said, "Sir, we have something delicious to enjoy tonight."
Kaolie and I smiled at the same time, and I whispered to Kaolie. : "I'll hold him steady, and you go take a look in the woods."
I changed into dry clothes in the carriage, put on my bamboo hat, put on my raincoat, and came outside again.
The rain has become much lighter than before.
The soldiers lit piles of bonfires in places where they could avoid the wind and rain.
Because the wood was damp, the camp was filled with choking white smoke.
I looked around the camps of the Seventh Princess Si and Yue and made sure there was nothing unusual.
Only then After explaining a few words to Dai Kaishan, and just as he was about to leave, Kao Lie came back from patrolling the woods.
When we came to a deserted place, Kao Lie whispered: "I found the triangular mark again and it continued under the tree.
The series of footprints must be where he left them.”
My heart sank.
Glancing in the direction of Torihuo, I saw that he was busy roasting pheasants, chatting and laughing with the samurai next to him from time to time.
"What should I do?"
Kao Lie asked in a low voice.
I pursed my lips and instantly made a decision in my mind: "Kill him."
Kao Lie reminded me in a low voice: "He brought all those thirty warriors."
I sneered and said: "So what?
Are you waiting for him to harm us before taking action?
Those thirty warriors may not know the inside story."
I couldn't figure it out.
Why would Niao Huo do such a thing?
He is Qu Mu's confidant.
And I am Tang Meng's younger brother.
Isn't he afraid that Qu Mu will pursue him if he betrays us?
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but shudder.
Could it be that Qu Mu planned the whole thing?
I dare not continue to think about what he wants to do.
Walking slowly towards the woods, I shouted in surprise: "What a big hare bird, Huo Kuai Lai" and rushed towards the woods at full speed.
Niao Huo then stood up.
He was extremely interested in hunting, and he and Kaolie rushed into the woods with bows and arrows.
Entering deep into the woods, I just stopped.
Pretending to look around: "Strange, where did he run away?"
Bird Huo came to my side.
He also imitated me and looked around.
I suddenly said in surprise: "There" and pointed my finger to the right side of Niao Huo.
Niao Huo turned his head.
I took the right opportunity and suddenly struck the side of his neck with my palm.
Niao Huo did not expect that I would suddenly attack him.
His body swayed and he fell limply to the ground.
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Kao Lie came up from behind and hugged him.
Kao Lie and I took off our belts and quickly tied Niao Huo's hands and feet, pulled off his sleeves and stuffed his mouth, and then patted him hard on the face.
Niao Huo woke up leisurely, and when he saw me glaring angrily, his face was filled with panic.
I lowered my voice and said, "Tell me honestly why you put a mark on the tree and whether you are in contact with the same party."
Niaohuo shook his head.
Kao Lie rummaged around on him and pulled out a bronze token with the character "Qu" engraved on it.
It was obviously given to him by Qu Mu.
Kao Lie took out the dagger from his waist.
The tip of the dagger was still stained with some sawdust, and The number of marks on that tree matched, and Kaulie nodded to me, assuming that the marks were all made by birds.
I felt angry, grabbed the dagger and put it against Niao Huo's throat, and said coldly: "Tell me honestly why you made those marks, are you hiding evil intentions?"
Niao Huo's face turned pale with fright, but he still refused to reveal his true feelings and shook his head desperately.
I nodded, holding my hand slightly, the sharp dagger pierced the skin of Niao Huo's throat, and a stream of blood slowly flowed out along his throat.
Kaolie pulled out an arrow, put the tip of the arrowhead against his right eye, and threatened: "Niaohuo, I'll pull away the cloth in your mouth.
If you dare to yell, you are responsible for the consequences." ” Niao Huo's face was covered with drops of water, whether it was rain or sweat.
He was already frightened by our double threat.
Kao Lie pulled the ball of cloth from his mouth.
As expected, Niao Huo did not dare to speak loudly.
He whispered: "The master asked me to attack at the border."
I lowered my voice and said, "Who are you talking about that Qu Mu asked you to attack?"
"Seventh Princess" My tiger body was shaken violently, and Kao Lie's eyes were filled with shock.
He did not expect that Qu Mu would do such a thing.
Niao Huo sighed softly, and continued: "He asked me to kill the Seventh Princess and you at the border."
Kao Lie said angrily: "You are talking nonsense.
Taifu Qu is a young master and a brother-in-law.
How could he do this?"
Niao Huo said: "I don't know, but he told me all this.
He said that as long as I mark it well, when we cross the Chu border, someone will naturally contact my son.
In fact, I don't want to harm you."
"Does any of the thirty warriors you brought know about this?"
Niao Huo shook his head and said: "I haven't put that bronze token to use yet."
It turns out that this bronze token is equivalent to Qu Mu's personal visit.
If necessary, Niao Huo can order thirty warriors to carry out all orders.
I nodded, but the dagger suddenly thrust out and penetrated deeply into Niao Huo's throat.
Kao Lie couldn't help but let out an exclamation.
Looking at Niao Huo's throat where blood foam was constantly coming out, he wondered: "Why do you want to do this, sir?"
Kill him" I said coldly: "Keeping him will only make us more dangerous."
The longer I stay in this era, the harder my heart becomes.
I have become somewhat insensitive to killing.
In order to ensure that I can survive better, Only ruthlessly eliminate opponents.
Kao Lie untied the cloth belt tied to Niao Huo and whispered: "Master, you really believe what he says."
I nodded slowly and said: "I finally understand now that the reason why Qu Mu recommended me here was not to give me a chance to get promoted and make a fortune, but because he wanted me to die.
If I die, he can take care of this matter."
He pointed the finger at Zeng Xizhen and dissociated himself from this matter."
Kao Lie was still confused and said: "Why would he do this?"
I sneered and said: "There is only one purpose, to destroy the alliance between Chu and Yue."
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I vaguely guessed in my heart that maybe Qu Mu was sent by the Wu State to lurk in the Yue State.
If it is true as I thought, Qu Mu is a spy.
The danger is far greater than I imagined, and I can't help but worry about Tang Meng's fate.
Kao Lie and I hid Niao Huo's body in the bushes together, and then rushed back to the camp pretending to be calm, but our hearts were extremely heavy.
From what Niao Huo said before his death, we can infer that among our team It is very possible that there are still hidden Jin inside.
The first thing I suspected was Ge Feng.
After all, we have lost many soldiers in a row since he appeared.
We must not stay here any longer, but if I propose it, Ju Wu may not agree.
In the current situation, I can only explain the situation to the Seventh Princess and let her make the decision.
Walking into Si and Yue's tent, she was dining with Qi Yan and another palace maid.
She saw a hint of surprise in my beautiful eyes, but she still pretended to be cold in front of others: "What do you want, Commander Lu?"
Something?"
After paying homage according to the etiquette, I said: "Your Highness, I have something I want to report to you alone."
Si and Yue waved their hands, and Qi Yan and the palace maid hurriedly retreated.
She came to me with gentle steps.
I wanted to stand up, but I heard her say coquettishly: "You unruly guy, who told you to get up?"
I smiled and hugged her slender waist, and gave her a hard slap on her plump buttocks.
Si and Yue screamed softly, their beautiful eyes sparkling, and their pink fists hit my chest with revenge.
Knowing that this was not the time, he held Si and Yue's bright wrists and said softly: "I have something important to tell you when I come here this time."
Si and Yue saw my serious expression and whispered: "What happened?"
"One of my men was killed just now."
I didn't tell Si and Yue the truth about Niao Huo's death, so as not to worry her too much.
Si and Yue exclaimed, their faces turned pale and they said, "Find out who did it?"
I shook my head: "I don't want to make this matter public, so as not to cause panic within the team.
I came to you to give you an order to leave here immediately.
Move forward overnight."
Si and Yue frowned slightly and said, "Do you suspect that there will be enemies coming?"
I nodded.
Si and Yue said: "Okay, I will let Ju Wu move on immediately."
Although Ju Wu was reluctant, he did not dare to go against Si and Yue's wishes.
He could only order all the soldiers to pack up and set off immediately.
I pushed the matter aside and deliberately pretended to be reluctant: "Ju Commander, we just set up camp and are about to set off, are you deliberately trying to torment our brothers?"
It could be seen that Ju Wu was also extremely angry and said angrily: "Go find the princess and reason with her."
The samurai under my command soon discovered that Niao Huo was missing and came to me to report.
I smiled calmly and said: "I asked him to go ahead to explore the road first, and he will return to the team in a while."
I easily fooled the matter.
If they ask again in the future, I will just say that Niao Huo is lost.
Because of what happened with Niao Huo, I ordered the car of the seventh princess who was guarding Dai Kaishan to be roasted.
Also pay more attention to the remaining warriors in case there are any spies among them.
Ge Feng, who was originally leading the team, slowed down his horse, came to my side, and walked side by side with me.
Although it was a hard rainy night march.
There was still no sadness on his face, with a faint smile on his face, and he said softly: "This seventh princess has a quick temper.
Why do you want us to travel all night?"
I said angrily: "Go and ask Commander Ju.
I'm only talking about a deputy position.
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How can I know the inside story?"
Ge Feng burst out laughing.
He looked behind me and said, "Why didn't you see Niao Huo?"
I glanced at him dissatisfied: "There are more than 300 people here, do I have to take care of every one of them?
My duty is to protect the princess, and other things have nothing to do with me."
Ge Feng smiled coquettishly, and suddenly whispered: "Commander Lu seems to have a problem with me, but there is something I still want to discuss with you."
I looked ahead indifferently.
I thought to myself: "I want to see what tricks you can come up with."
Ge Feng whispered: "That fallen rock is very strange.
I am very familiar with the love path here.
I have never seen such a huge rock fall."
My heart was shocked, and I couldn't help but raise my head and look at him.
Although I had already known this from Kao Lie, but now that Ge Feng said it himself, I was still shocked.
Could it be that Ge Feng was not an accomplice of Niao Huo?
Ge Feng whispered: "I dare to conclude that the fallen rock must have been caused by man.
It seems that there may be enemies lurking around me."
I pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Brother Ge, it seems like you should tell Commander Ju about this matter."
Ge Feng smiled disdainfully and said: "I told him, but it's a pity that he turned a deaf ear to my words."
He suddenly lowered his voice and said: "Have you noticed that Ju Wu was quite resistant to the princess's sudden decision to set off this time?"
I frowned: "Brother Ge, what do you mean?"
Ge Feng said: "To be honest, Ju Wu decides where to camp every time, and he doesn't consider my opinions at all."
I secretly wondered what Ge Feng meant when he said these words to me.
He seemed to be hinting to me that Ju Wu's behavior was extremely abnormal, which was tantamount to reminding me to be wary of Ju Wu.
Is he using this to get out of the relationship and deliberately divert my attention?
Ge Feng smiled and said: "You seem to be wary of me.
In fact, I joined midway.
It is difficult for others not to suspect me."
I chuckled and said, "Brother Ge is worrying too much."
Ge Feng said meaningfully: "Commander Lu must know one thing.
The reason why my master was made an exception by the king is because he is loyal to the king.
He will never do anything detrimental to the princess."
I nodded slowly.
Ge Feng's words were not unreasonable.
With the identity and status of King Changsi, he really had no reason to target the princess.
At this time, the team in front stopped again.
Ge Feng and I galloped towards the front of the team, but Ju Wu gave the order to stop.
He said loudly: "Everyone, rest in the open area in front and wait until dawn before leaving."
I came to him and said, "Commander Ju, the princess asked us to march overnight.
Do you want to disobey her order?"
Ju Wu sneered and said: "Now we are all exhausted, and the brothers can no longer hold on.
My task is to deliver the princess safely to Chu State.
So I want to let the brothers get sufficient rest and maintain strong fighting power to do better."
Protective Princess" Ge Feng suggested from the side: "The terrain in this area is dangerous and not a good place to camp.
I know there is a jungle suitable for camping about five miles ahead."
Ju Wu pointed to the exhausted soldiers sitting on the ground around him: "Do you think they can still keep walking?"
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When several soldiers around him heard that I wanted to keep moving forward, they shouted angrily, and Ju Wu showed a proud smile. : "Vice Commander, brothers are also human beings.
As their leader, you must learn to be considerate of your subordinates."
The soldiers around him were already exhausted physically and mentally.
Most of the people had stopped in that open area.
I sighed helplessly.
Ge Feng whispered to me: "It seems that these soldiers will not listen to you anymore."
I nodded and looked around.
Except for the open area where we were, everything was surrounded by dense jungle, and the terrain here was low-lying.
It's not a good place to camp.
If an enemy ambushes you, there's not even a place to hide.
Ge Feng whispered: "Something seems to be wrong."
I rode up to the Seventh Princess' car and leaned close to the window.
Quietly told the story about Ju Wu and his soldiers who were disobedient and unwilling to move forward.
Si and Yue said angrily: "This Ju Wu is so bold, call him over."
I sighed and said: "Forget it, it seems those soldiers can't walk anymore.
We just need to be careful."
After re-camping, I asked Kaolie to lead ten warriors and patrol the surrounding woods.
I was convinced that there was no enemy ambush in the forest, and then I felt relieved.
The autumn rain finally stopped temporarily.
I untied my raincoat in front of the tent, took off my bronze sword, inserted it deeply into the ground, and took off the bamboo hat and put it on the hilt of the sword.
He breathed a long sigh of relief, but now he felt his legs were sore and painful.
Although I spend most of my time riding a horse, the skin on the inside of my legs is also worn and painful.
It seems that my riding skills need more training.
Ge Feng came to me again and sat down next to me.
I looked at him curiously: "Brother Ge, why don't you go to bed yet?
You have to go on the road tomorrow."
Ge Feng said with a heavy expression: "I can't sleep.
The place where we camp is surrounded by forests.
If an enemy attacks us, it will be difficult to escape."
"It should be fine.
I asked Kao Lie to take people to explore the surroundings.
There is nothing unusual."
Ge Feng said in a low voice: "I still suspect that Ju Wu has bad intentions.
I must keep an eye on him tonight."
I didn't say anything, and looked in the direction of Ju Wu's location, only to see several bonfires already lit there.
I couldn't help but yawned and said, "Have a good rest, maybe there will be good weather tomorrow."
I returned to the camp and fell asleep quickly.
After all, I had hardly slept soundly once along the way.
Not long after I fell asleep, Kao Lie came in and woke me up.
I opened my sour eyes: "What happened?"
"Ge Feng must see you" I stood up in a hurry, but Ge Feng had already opened the curtain and walked in: "Commander Lu, Ju Wu and six soldiers have gone somewhere."
"What?"
I exclaimed.
Ge Feng said: "I kept watching him tonight and saw that he did not rest, but walked towards the woods to the east with a few soldiers.
I was worried that something bad would happen, so I came to inform you. ” I strode out of the camp, only to find that it was already dawn outside.
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It seemed that my sleep time was not as short as it seemed.
The thin morning mist was floating around, shrouding the entire camp in shadow.
I walked straight towards Ju Wu's camp, and two guards who were squatting there to warm themselves up saw me and stood up in a hurry.
"Where's Commander Ju?"
The guard said happily: "I'm going hunting."
"Hunting him is so exciting" The soldier heard that my tone was unkind and said with a smile: "Commander Ju said, let everyone rest for a while and continue on the road at noon."
I nodded, and Ge Feng suddenly exclaimed: "Be careful."
I suddenly felt a cold whistling wind in my ears.
I subconsciously moved to the left, and a cold arrow passed by my cheek.
The tip of the arrow was like lightning.
It sank into the guard's eyebrows and emerged from the back of his head.
Red blood and white brains splashed out of the back of his head along the tip of the arrowhead.
Before the smile on the guard's face completely faded, life had already left his body.
Ge Feng shouted loudly: "Everyone get down!"
I quickly threw myself to the ground and looked up, only to see arrows whizzing through the air like locusts.
Dozens of soldiers who were unable to lie down had been shot to death on the spot.
I roared: "Go and protect the princess!"
Kao Lie and Dai Kaishan led the warriors to use shields to surround the seventh princess's camp.
For a while, screams and the neighing of horses could be heard from the camp.
I crept forward towards the princess's camp.
Ge Feng picked up a shield from the ground and threw it at me.
I reached out to catch it and blocked the arrows shot from the side.
When we met Ge Feng, Ge Feng cursed angrily: "Damn it, Ju Wu really betrayed me." " I pointed to the carriage not far away: "We'll cover the princess and leave here first."
Ge Feng pointed to the woods on the left: "The offensive is weakest there, let's start our breakthrough from here."
I nodded heavily, and all my previous doubts about him were instantly wiped away.
After the first round of the enemy's feather arrow attack, I ordered the surrounding soldiers to drive carriages to the camp of the Seventh Princess Si and Yue.
I used four carriages to protect both sides of the camp to prevent the attack of feather arrows as much as possible.
Si and Yue walked out of the tent under the protection of Kao Lie and quickly waited for the carriage in the middle.
After a short discussion, Ge Feng and I decided that he and I would lead fifty soldiers to open the way.
Kao Lie and Dai Kaishan led others to protect the princess into the woods.
At this time, the enemy's Feather Arrow offensive began to become fierce again.
We were fully prepared.
In addition, the morning fog began to become thicker and thicker at this time, and their lethality was weakened a lot.
Despite this, there were still more than ten soldiers.
He was shot to death on the spot.
Only by entering the woods as quickly as possible and relying on the concealment of the trees can we effectively avoid the opponent's shooting.
Ge Feng and I led fifty soldiers, using the cover of shields and morning fog, and after the opponent's offensive weakened, we rushed into the woods on the left with lightning speed.
Dozens of gray-clothed archers saw us appearing, hurriedly abandoned their bows and arrows, drew their weapons and charged at us.
Ge Feng took the lead and fired a barrage of arrows from his hand.
In the blink of an eye, five people had died under his arrows.
I waved my bronze sword and was the first to rush forward.
I used my shield to block an enemy's sword.
The bronze sword slashed with full force in an arc, cutting off his left foot to the ankle.
The pain made him whimper and fall down.
Then a sword struck his neck again, and with all his strength, his head was cut off completely
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