The Lord Of Blood Hill-Chapter 19: Is This Really Eight Years Old?!

Everything unfolds just as Henwell predicted.
The command is incredibly enthusiastic about Fabio's return, appointing him as one of the commanders of the serf army.
Of course, he's not the only one; several high-ranking knights share the role.
However, as Henwell mentioned, they all owe Fabio a favor. They generally don't oppose Fabio's decisions, recognizing his competence and preferring to let him handle things rather than exhaust themselves.
If something goes wrong, Fabio will take the blame, but if there are any achievements, they won't miss out either.
Though Fabio often asks Henwell for advice on handling certain issues, Henwell always deflects by claiming ignorance.
He's not about to make Fabio suspicious.
Fabio is now a legitimate general, and if Henwell keeps giving advice, someone might notice.
Henwell is only trying to survive by staying in enemy territory; he doesn't intend to become a full-blown traitor.
If he becomes famous, how would he face the Kingdom of Ika after liberation?
Henwell doesn't have any backing, and if things go south, he could be executed along with his family during the kingdom's reckoning. Therefore, Henwell prefers to remain a humble servant, a reliable attendant, and nothing more.
Fabio starts to feel a bit puzzled but eventually figures it out. He concludes that Henwell only displays extraordinary wisdom in life-or-death situations.
Still, Henwell brings some benefits. As Fabio's personal servant and important attendant, Henwell's status has risen significantly. At least in logistics, no one dares to underestimate him, making his life much more comfortable.
As for the battle in the city, things unfold much like Henwell predicted. The allied forces haven't been completely driven out and still hold nearly a third of the area.
Both sides engage in brutal urban warfare, fighting street by street and house by house.
The allies have deployed three legions, with twelve more stationed in camps outside the city.
Their supply reserves appear sufficient for now, but as time goes on, the logistical strain of being deep in enemy territory will become apparent.
The war drags on into the height of summer.
During this time, Henwell takes advantage of Fabio's status to acquire some nice things for himself. He gets a custom-made chainmail and a tailored leather armor.
He even visits the armory repair station, convincing a craftsman to make him a bow and arrows suited to his needs.
These are just minor things; what Fabio gives him is truly valuable. Fabio provides him with some secret potions meant to aid knights in their training.
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Just a small bottle, enough to cover the whole body, is worth hundreds of gold coins at cost price. If sold, even with connections, the price would increase several times over.
Fabio is too busy with official duties to personally guide Henwell, so he gifts him five bottles of this potion.
When applied all over the body and followed by knight body training, the potion has excellent effects. It not only strengthens muscles and bones but also heals hidden injuries from the training.
According to Fabio, one bottle can maintain the enhanced training effects for nearly two months.
However, Henwell finds that the effects fade in less than a week. Thinking he might be using it incorrectly, he seeks Fabio's advice. Yet, the second dose lasts only about six days, which puzzles Henwell.
Over a month later, he confirms he has fully absorbed the effects of all five bottles, and the changes in his body are quite evident.
Clearly, he hasn't wasted the potion's effects; in fact, his results exceed Fabio's descriptions. He now possesses strength beyond that of an adult, with significantly enhanced bones and muscles, and his stamina has greatly increased.
Realizing he hasn't developed any resistance to the potion, Henwell feels incredibly excited. Seven long years have passed.
Finally, the wait is over. Has his "golden finger" finally awakened? The standard perk for a transmigrator has finally arrived. It seems the Transmigration Bureau has remembered his newbie benefits.
With a mix of nervousness and excitement, Henwell endures another month, finally reaching his eighth birthday.
Confirming that his "golden finger" hasn't manifested yet, he comforts himself with the thought that maybe it will come once he's an adult.
At this point, Henwell stands at 1.5 meters tall, with a well-proportioned build and no obvious muscle definition, making him look nothing like an eight-year-old. People would easily believe he is in his teens.
The tail end of summer lingers, and the weather remains scorching.
However, the hearts of the allied command are chilled. They know they must make a decision; otherwise, by winter, they will be completely on the back foot. As a result, the intensity of the war suddenly escalates.
The final spark for the great battle is ignited by the peasant soldiers.
On this day, Fabio, as usual, patrols around the camp with the robust peasant army he has been training for over two months. These three thousand men are his most crucial asset.
Besides, he now commands the remaining soldiers of the Silent Battle Axe Legion, numbering over a thousand.
These five thousand men secure his position as the commander of the peasant army.
Each time he leads his newly formed peasant army on patrol, he feels a sense of pride. Often looked down upon by the other legion commanders, he finds his confidence in his own peasant army.
Seeing the ragtag peasant soldiers on the opposite side, he can't help but show disdain, often mocking and jeering at them.
Most of the time, when the opposing peasant officers see Fabio's troops lined up neatly and uniformly equipped, they find them formidable and choose to swallow their pride.
However, today, the opponent clearly has a defiant streak. Hearing Fabio's taunts, a young man on the other side immediately raises a large bow and shoots an arrow at Fabio.
The guy's archery is quite good, hitting Fabio precisely, though it strikes his armor. While it doesn't cause any physical harm, the insult is significant.
Given Fabio's noble status and his role as the commander of the peasant army, he can't let this slide. So, he immediately charges at the enemy with his troops.
The opposing force clearly lacks strength and quickly starts to falter. But just as their leader is killed and their forces are on the brink of collapse, reinforcements from the allied army arrive.
Even with the fresh troops joining the fray, they still can't match the strength of Fabio's forces.
After all, Fabio has gone to great lengths to equip his peasant army with armor. Originally, it would have been impossible for him to acquire so much armor, no matter how hard he tried.
However, due to the ongoing meat grinder in the city, many professional soldiers from the allied side have perished. Armor and weapons are being reclaimed, and the armory no longer faces shortages. This is how Fabio managed to equip his troops.
Seeing their commander surrounded, Fabio's chief guard immediately sends out a signal. Over a thousand elite guards stationed outside the camp rush into the battlefield, joining the chaotic fight.