The Blue Buff Strikes Back / Best Frenemies, Always Sabotaging Each Other

At this moment, the small commotion gradually subsided, and the horse merchant who arrived late looked at the messy stalls on the road with a mournful face, feeling utterly hopeless.

However, just as the two were about to step forward and act as buyers, they saw the white-haired woman in the cloak nimbly dismount, toss a bag of gold coins to the merchant, and speak in a cold tone.

"I'll take them all..."

The merchant hurriedly took the money bag, his face lighting up with a broad smile as soon as he held it, and he nodded repeatedly.

The current amount is enough for him to repay his losses and he can even make a little extra money on the side.

"Excuse me, friend, could you do us a favor? We'd also like to buy two warhorses for transportation."

Kevin, realizing he'd been outmaneuvered, had no choice but to step forward and negotiate.

Upon closer inspection, the woman was tall and slender, with streamlined muscles exuding power, and her chiseled face possessed a cold and ruthless quality.

However, although he didn't seem very approachable, it seems that his previous actions had won the woman's approval.

"You want two spirited horses? Are you in a hurry to leave the city?"

"Outsider, a blizzard is coming from the North soon. Is there anything else I can help you with?"

Her expression softened, she took the reins, and her icy tone eased slightly.

"We want to go to the Southern Territory and join Queen Anixid's army..."

Before Kevin could answer, Hexi casually stated their destination and reached out to take the reins.

However, the white-haired woman's expression suddenly turned cold, and she even withdrew her hand from the reins.

"The Kingdom of Freljord? Those old men who can't even enjoy their comforts in the south are still fighting amongst themselves?"

"No need to go. You're all quite skilled. Staying in Winter Fortress will allow you to play a greater role here..."

Kevin turned slightly and rolled his eyes at the squire who hadn't quite gotten into character yet.

Immediately, the man revealed a gentle, socially adept smile, placed his right hand on his chest, and adopted a humble posture.

"If it's inconvenient to transfer the horse, we'll find another seller. We won't bother you any longer..."

But just as the two were about to turn and leave, two squads of heavily armored cavalry appeared at the street corner.

When the charging warhorses were only a step away from Kevin and Hexi, the soldiers pulled on the reins, like a divided tide, surrounding the target from both sides. The knights were quite skilled.

"In the name of Grand Sejuani of Winter Fortress, I declare that warriors of the North, you have been temporarily conscripted..."

The Grand Duke of the North behind him sneered and waved his hand, and two cavalry units cleared the way to the city lord's mansion, his attitude speaking volumes.

See? It backfired. I'll settle the score with you when I get back!

Kevin rolled his eyes at Hexi, who was glancing around to ease the awkwardness, and secretly made a note of it in his notebook. Then, in order not to reveal his identity, he could only go along with the host.

P. S.: In the Super God Academy timeline, Freyja's power structure is too weak. To enrich the plot, I'll add some conspiracy theories and introduce the Void Civilization. I'll incorporate some basic frameworks from League of Legends, but not too much.

In addition, Anixid's prototype should be Ashe, the Frost Ashe, whom I often use in the training camp.

The newcomer, need I say more?

Chapter 972, Section 1016: The Blue Buff's Counterattack

Nighttime, a side room in the city lord's mansion.

A table laden with thick, steaming fish and meat dishes was enough to whet anyone's appetite, and the knife and fork across from them couldn't resist starting to dig in first.

"Smack!"

"What about the rules?"

Kevin knocked away Hexi's right hand and reprimanded Heavenly Foundation King, who had spoken rashly that morning, with a stern face.

No matter how casual the attitude, in this era of cold weapons, there was still considerable prejudice against women.

The two are playing the roles of a lord and a knight attendant. Now retired and living a carefree life, Hexi's series of actions are somewhat suspicious of crossing the line.

Kevin is a meticulous person who likes to go all out in his roles, minimizing any potential problems.

Moreover, even True God- level avatar can only handle crises of average level.

If a major god were to appear, the two of them might be sent back to Earth and locked up, which would greatly slow down the progress of their work.

"Alright, alright, Sir Knight, please eat first..."

Knowing she was in the wrong, Hexi had no choice but to put down her knife and fork, raise her hands in surrender, and then stood up with a smile to pour tea for Kevin, straightening her posture to express her apology.

After Kevin made a token gesture with the dishes, he didn't make any strict demands and nodded to signal the Heavenly Foundation King to sit down again.

After eating a simple meal and settling back into their ordinary identities, the two stopped forcing themselves to eat the coarse-textured and bland food.

As night deepened, several maids came to clear away the dishes. When they saw that the food on the plates had been touched, their tense expressions softened.

It seems this Grand Duke of the North doesn't quite trust them.

Hexi watched the maids leave, closed the door, and a hint of amusement crept into her expression.

Kevin leaned back in his chair, his eyes slightly closed, his right hand tapping the table with his fingers as if by habit.

"According to current intelligence, there seems to be trouble in the Howling Abyss at Winter Fortress, and they are short-handed..."

"Furthermore, judging from the reaction of the Grand Duke of the North during the day when he heard the name Anixid, the two don't seem to get along..."

"Tsk, to suggest joining forces with another woman's rival in front of her, what a brain-dead act..."

The man murmured subconsciously, and the Heavenly Foundation King, who had been shot behind him, stiffened slightly.

However, when Hexi saw Kevin's serious profile, she immediately had an idea. A teasing smile appeared in her eyes. She rested her chin on her hand, leaned closer to the dining table, and slightly curled the corners of her mouth.

"I say, esteemed knight, do you require my company tonight?"

Kevin rolled his eyes and calmly removed Hexi's hand from his shoulder.

"We don't need to spend the night in Winter Fortress at all. Since they've lowered their guard, we can just slip away tonight. You know that better than I do..."

As the queen of tricks, Hexi's retaliatory teasing is so effective that if a man falls for it so easily, it would be an insult to his experience on Earth.

Furthermore, as a counterattack against the squire's insubordination, Kevin glanced at Hexi and sneered disdainfully.

"Your skills are so-so, but your flirting techniques are... your movements are too stiff, the sarcasm in your eyes is too overt, and your alluring gestures are lacking..."

"In short, there are reasons why I'm single..."

"Damn! This guy's mouth is so sharp, it makes me want to punch him!" Hexi was a little depressed after being ridiculed so harshly.

"Alright, stop joking. When I entered the city lord's mansion, I observed the structure of the stables and Winter Fortress..."

"Let's get out of the city first. Based on the previous location, calculate the Space Wormhole, steal two horses from it, and then get out of there quickly..."

Heavenly Foundation King crossed his arms and stated his next plan in an annoyed tone.

After tidying up their belongings, the two blew out the candles and prepared to leave the city that night to avoid this little incident.

"Buzzing..."

Unexpectedly, the moment they pushed open the door, dust fell in a flurry, and their pupils contracted. As they stepped into the courtyard, a violent tremor of the earth came from afar.

Meanwhile, on the northwest side of Winter Fortress, dozens of menacing shadows climbed and leaped onto the city wall. The patrolling soldiers were about to cry for help when they were pounced on by the shadows.

Immediately, amidst the sound of flesh being torn apart, a piece of the pale white throat mixed with blood and flesh was held in the monster's mouth, and a strong stench of blood filled the air.

However, due to the strengthened defenses on the city wall, after several guards were tackled, the centurion who managed to escape rushed into the Clock Tower and rang the alarm bell.

Moments later, the earth shook violently. Just as the residents of the city, who had been awakened, were about to go out to see what was happening, a large contingent of cavalry and infantry marched through the long street from the military camp and the city lord's mansion.

The gleaming blades and guns, and the rule in Winter Fortress that anyone who ventured out into the streets to disrupt the battle would be executed without mercy, instilled fear in the residents.

They could only huddle under their blankets, praying that the cold winter night would pass quickly.

Sejuani swiftly went upstairs, with heavy infantry providing cover. They cornered the monsters that had sneaked inside the walls in the northwest corner and used tower shields and spears to push them off the walls.

"Torch!"

The female lord swung her massive ice flail, smashing a leaping figure so hard that his brains splattered. Seeing the dark mass surging up from outside, she roared fiercely.

Immediately, dozens of people stepped forward and threw their burning torches vigorously towards the area outside the city walls.

"Shadow Wolf!"

"And there are Swamp Demon Frog and Treant!"

"Look over there, my God, the Azure Golem!"

Even though the flames only brought brief light before being trampled out by the monsters in the distance, the group still managed to catch a glimpse of what was outside.

"Boom! Boom!"

At this moment, the commotion in the crowd had not yet subsided. The towering Azure Golem, and the several Treant behind it, were either generating energy balls or picking up boulders and smashing them against the city wall.

Suddenly, the wall shook violently, and the strong tremor caused everyone to stumble and their formation to break.

Moreover, a huge boulder that fell inside the city wall smashed two heavily armored infantrymen into a bloody pulp, and as it rolled on, several more unfortunate souls who couldn't dodge in time were crushed to death.

"Fire arrows! Fire arrows now! Don't let these Magical Beast get any closer!"

The captain's sharp roar brought the soldiers back to their senses, and they all picked up their longbows to fight back.

However, two Azure Golem blocked the way, and with a series of crisp clanging sounds, the arrows were deflected.

The monsters kept closing in, sporadically launching energy blasts and rocks, throwing the defenders on the city walls into disarray.

Grand Sejuani of the Grand Duke of the North gazed at the blood-stained city walls, where tiny cracks had already appeared. Gritting her teeth, she summoned her troops and assigned tasks based on past combat experience.

"Open the city gates! Frostclaw Cavalry, follow me and break through this horde of Magical Beast! Take down their leader!"

As the drawbridge creaked down, nearly a thousand knights clad in plate armor, with their lances over two meters long tucked under their arms, charged forward.

Iron hooves trampled, torches stuck in front of saddles swayed precariously, and the column advanced with unstoppable momentum, felling countless Shadow Wolves and demonic frogs along the way.

As for encountering the high-attack, high-health Azure Stone Statue, the cavalry used their superb horsemanship to split from both sides, bypassing these difficult tank targets and heading straight for the rear of the Magical Beast.

Seeing that the Frostclaw cavalry under Sejuani's command had broken through the formation of these Magical Beast head-on, the soldiers on the city wall, whose pressure eased, couldn't help but cheer with excitement.

"Sejuani!"

"Sejuani!"

"Sejuani!"

At this moment, the valiant Grand Duke of the North, riding his ferocious demon boar Steelmane, acted as the arrowhead, advancing with unstoppable momentum.

In the blink of an eye, the Frostclaw Cavalry charged into the vacuum zone where the Magical Beast was located.

The higher the level of the Magical Beast, the stronger its territorial instincts, and therefore the more it resents lower-level creatures entering the area it controls.

Therefore, decapitation strikes are undoubtedly the most cost-effective strategy for humanity.

Sejuani had lost count of how many times she had encountered beast tides; her long-term garrison duty had given her considerable experience in fighting them.

It's so close, it's you!

Sejuani squinted at the massive shadow before the trees, dragged her flail, and charged forward, gathering her strength.

"Roar!"

Suddenly, a strange change occurred. A loud roar rang out, and the once well-trained warhorses were all startled. Some foamed at the mouth and their hooves went weak, while others turned tail and ran away, breaking the formation.

Even Sejuani's "Steelmane" showed fear in its eyes and stopped abruptly on the icy plain.

In an instant, nearly a quarter of the knights were thrown from their horses, and casualties in the ranks surged.

Having finally calmed down the demon boar Sejuani, she felt a powerful hurricane rushing towards her. The menacing shadow of the creature taking flight made her pupils constrict and her face change drastically.

There's a giant dragon here!

Chapter 973, Section 1017: The Best Frenemies Who Scam Each Other

"Boom!"

Dragon Flame shot out, illuminating the darkness. Unlucky souls caught in the Dragon Flame were instantly set ablaze with screams. The crackling sounds and the acrid smell of burning flesh filled the air, sending chills down one's spine.

"Tie up the horse's eyes and plug its ears!"