Mu Yang was puzzled.
What commission could there still be now?
Surely they weren't asking him to help at the city gates?
In the original story,
even without Mu Yang,
the Knights of Favonius had held the line.
And now La Signora had agreed not to cause any trouble.
So what commission could there be?
Could it be a private one?
That wouldn't be very appropriate...
I don't know alchemy or magic either.
He replied to Lisa.
"Alchemy and magic aren't my strengths."
"It concerns combat. Please support the Knights of Favonius at the city gates."
So it really was reinforcements for the city gates.
Mu Yang asked,
"Did something happen with the Demonic Beasts?"
"With the Knights of Favonius' abilities, defending the city shouldn't be difficult."
Lisa took out a small, peculiar vial.
She said she had just returned from the city gates.
This was contamination taken from the Hilichurls.
"For some reason, these Hilichurls suddenly became extremely violent."
"Even experienced adventurers can't defeat them one-on-one."
"Not to mention newcomers."
"Right now, only those with Visions are taking turns holding the front line."
This was indeed very strange.
Hilichurls shouldn't have been this strong.
Lisa continued,
"Researching this isn't my specialty, but Albedo is currently deep in the snowy mountains..."
"Understood. I'll head to the city gates right away."
Mu Yang accepted Lisa's request.
He had intended to go there anyway.
And now the Knights of Favonius were practically lining up to pay him.
Wasn't that perfect?
Lisa said, "Please."
After saying that, Lisa took the filthy little vial and continued her research.
Hopefully, she could find a way to subdue the frenzied Hilichurls soon.
Otherwise, if this continued,
the Knights of Favonius would surely suffer heavy losses.
Mu Yang bid Lisa farewell.
Just as he was about to leave,
he suddenly heard loud banging on a door from downstairs.
Mu Yang thought for a moment.
The most likely culprit was Klee, who was locked in the Detention Room.
Although little Klee looked like a harmless young girl,
she was already a titled knight of Mondstadt.
Spark Knight Klee.
A frequent visitor to the Detention Room.
By rights,
Klee should have been a great help.
But at such a critical moment,
Lisa still had not let her out.
Perhaps she had simply forgotten.
Mu Yang ignored the noise.
Mondstadt only had two city gates.
He truly did not consider a few Hilichurls worth worrying about.
He had no need for little Klee's help.
He left the Knights of Favonius Headquarters.
Using his Lightness Skill, he hurried toward the city gates.
At that moment,
on the great bridge before Mondstadt City's main gate,
a striking blue figure darted through the Hilichurls.
Dodging a massive axe strike,
"Solid ice! Sever the chains of vengeance!"
Eula's greatsword swept through the axe-wielding Hilichurl.
Sending it flying.
"Eula, watch out! Go, Baron Bunny!"
Amber provided support from afar.
Using Baron Bunny to block the incoming arrows.
Then, a flaming arrow struck the Hilichurl archer.
It was obvious that both of them were already somewhat exhausted.
There were simply too many Hilichurls.
And they had clearly grown far stronger.
After several rounds of rotating battles,
it was impossible not to be tired.
"It's time to switch shifts."
Sister Rosaria carried her spear.
And stepped forward to relieve Eula.
"Step down. It is time for this Prinzessin to take the stage."
"Midnight Phantasmagoria!"
"As m'lady says."
Amber swapped places with Fischl from the Adventurers' Guild.
And returned to the rear to rest.
Behind the city gates, Barbara was already overwhelmed.
She healed injuries with healing magic on one hand.
While comforting the wounded with the other.
It was her first time treating so many people at once.
She was becoming somewhat drained as well.
She shook her head.
No, no, Barbara. You have to keep up with your sister!
Barbara rallied herself again.
And threw herself back into the fight.
When Mu Yang arrived,
he happened to see this scene.
The Hilichurls had actually become this powerful.
There might be a controller behind them, one rank above even an Abyss Mage.
Mu Yang directly leaped onto the city wall with his Lightness Skill.
Then he used the wall as a foothold.
With a light step,
he arrived beside Rosaria.
The two stood shoulder to shoulder.
"Reinforcements?"
"Mm."
Rosaria killed another one with a thrust of her spear.
"I hate trouble. Don't hold me back."
Mu Yang knew Rosaria's personality.
She was extremely wary of anyone who might endanger Mondstadt City.
If not for the special circumstances,
she would never have fought shoulder to shoulder with a stranger like Mu Yang.
Mu Yang said only two words.
"Fall back."
Rosaria had originally been rather displeased.
But for some reason, she obediently did as he said.
It was as though Mu Yang's words possessed a convincing magic.
Seeing Rosaria retreat,
the Hilichurls saw Mu Yang standing alone on the bridge.
They immediately began beating their war drums.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The ground suddenly trembled.
Three Hilichurl Kings appeared on the open ground in the distance.
And they were Cryo Hilichurl Chieftains, which Mu Yang's Cryo element had a harder time dealing with.
The advancing steps of the three Cryo Hilichurl Chieftains.
Matched the rhythm of the war drums.
Behind them stood swarms of Hilichurls.
They formed into square formations, their steps orderly.
Advancing toward Mondstadt City one step at a time.
Rosaria frowned deeply.
"What is going on with these Demonic Beasts? With their intelligence, how could they possibly march in formation?"
Eula and Amber had rested only briefly.
Feeling the ground shake,
they ran out to investigate.
Both were stunned by the sight.
They often cleared Hilichurl camps during patrols.
That had always been a simple task.
There was almost no coordination between Hilichurls.
They attacked entirely on instinct.
They had never seen such a disciplined marching force.
Even the experienced Eula and Amber were frightened.
Not to mention the trainee knights stepping onto a battlefield for the first time.
And some novice adventurers.
Some of them saw this formation.
And their legs gave out, leaving them collapsed on the ground.
"What do we do? Is Mondstadt City really going to fall?"
The atmosphere gradually turned despairing.
A sweet song drifted over from behind the crowd.
It was Barbara!
Barbara had sensed that something was wrong with the battle ahead.
And had come out to investigate.
Seeing everyone's dejected appearance.
She sang an uplifting song.
When the song ended,
she addressed everyone present.
"Pull yourselves together. Lord Barbatos will surely protect us."
"He will surely protect Mondstadt!"
Encouraged by Barbara's song and words,
everyone climbed to their feet.
They readied their equipment again.
They formed a small defensive formation.
Though they were outnumbered by the Hilichurls,
every one of them was filled with confidence.
"That's right! Lord Barbatos will surely lead us to victory!"
"Wind's Embrace!"
"Wind's Embrace!"
Rosaria clicked her tongue.
"Rather than praying to Lord Barbatos, why not take a look at this new helper?"
"He doesn't seem frightened at all."
Mu Yang stood on the bridge.
He gave off the air of one man holding off ten thousand.
Watching the Hilichurl formation march ever closer,
Mu Yang couldn't help but curse inwardly.
Damn it, I'd wanted to save some Popularity Points and finish setting things up first.
Looks like that won't work. I'll increase my strength first.
"Deep Blue, add points!"
System: "You idiot, my name is the 'Popularity System'!"
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