Chapter 248
Of the nearly one hundred people in the team, most of the Sarkaz chose to forfeit. As a mercenary, one must know one's limits.
If you can't beat them, you just can't beat them.
Seeing some of their defeated opponents and familiar faces withdraw, W couldn't help but reveal a smug look. Their reputations were earned through real battles.
Seeing that the vast majority of Sarkaz had abstained, Talulah was surprised but also a little excited.
Is it that amazing?
Looks like we've struck gold this time!
The Sarkaz who were about to forfeit retreated, leaving only one big guy standing in the same spot.
Sarkaz centurion.
He is usually taciturn and wields a black, blade-shaped staff. He can use Originium Arts to attack two targets.
Before W could step forward, Ines was the first to do so.
Seeing the centurion raise his sword-shaped staff, she shook her head with some regret.
"Whoosh!"
The next second, Ines vanished with lightning speed. In an instant, she appeared behind the centurion, a dagger pressed against his neck.
"You lost."
There was no visceral passion in the punches and kicks, nor the intensity of direct magical clashes.
Everything happened so suddenly.
It was both unexpected and yet perfectly reasonable.
"Why."
The centurion let out a heavy sigh, somewhat unable to accept this outcome. But the slightly chilling dagger against his neck forced him to confront the cruel reality:
"I lost."
"Good!"
Talulah lit up with joy. This woman already possessed the strength of Rhodes Island cadre. Moreover, she held considerable prestige among the Sarkaz, and any new Sarkaz joining in the future could be entrusted to her for leadership.
"Then you'll lead this squad..."
"Wait a moment!"
W playfully raised his hand repeatedly, interrupting:
"Ines has finished her match, so what about me? If she can be the captain, why can't I?"
This statement sounds a bit offensive, but W's well-behaved and adorable appearance makes it hard to dislike her.
Talulah was overjoyed to have gained such a capable general. Now that another one had arrived, how could she possibly refuse?
She turned her head to look at the nearly one hundred Sarkaz and loudly issued a challenge:
"Is there anyone willing to spar with this Miss? If so, please come forward."
Don't let W's usual carefree and cheerful demeanor fool you; she seems like a bubbly girl next door. But those who survived fighting her know that she's even more insane Ines.
Talulah waited for quite a while, but no Sarkaz stepped forward to fight. The centurion from before, whether out of fear or loss of confidence, simply stood in the ranks, making no move to step forward.
W was very happy to see this.
Because while others dared to spar with Ines, no one dared to fight her. This shows that in everyone's mind, she was more powerful than that potato.
Ines turned her body ninety degrees, exchanging glances with Heredrey in W's blind spot. It was as if she were saying, "Look, this fool's taken the bait."
Becoming the captain of these Sarkaz has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that you can command people and feel a sense of accomplishment. The disadvantage is that you will have a higher profile on the battlefield.
Commanding subordinates was more of a burden for Ines. She preferred to fight in the shadows than in the spotlight.
Heredrey is too busy writing his lousy book to volunteer to be the Sarkaz captain.
Since Little W likes it, let's just give it to her.
However, this little girl is very rebellious. The more you ask her to do something, the less she'll do it. To get her to follow your lead, you have to do the opposite.
Seeing that no one stepped forward, W's smile deepened:
"Ines, you see, no one is willing to fight me. How about we have a spar?"
Ines rolled her eyes at her, clearly resistant:
"No, I don't want to give you a call."
"Hahaha, are you scared?"
"Think what you want."
Seeing that Ines was unwilling to fight, Talulah's expectations for W grew even stronger. She immediately announced that Ines would be a member of the Rhodes Island and would manage this Sarkaz squad.
From now on, all Sarkaz infected who join W will be included in W's team.
Talulah noticed that one of the three members of the Sarkaz team, named Heredrey, had not yet made a move.
Perhaps his strength should not be underestimated either.
However, Heredrey was a low-key person and might not be suitable to be the captain, so he was not called out to spar with others.
Talulah was overjoyed to have acquired at least two capable individuals at the executive level.
"Let's go. I'll take you to meet the other cadres in the city first, and then we'll divide up the jurisdictional areas. We're all in the same organization, so we'll have to interact a lot in the future."
W toyed with the dagger in his hand, then suddenly asked:
"Could you take us to see Patriot first?"
She had heard the legendary stories of this Pureblood Wendigo since she was very young. Now that she had finally joined the Rhodes Island, she had to pay him a visit.
"No problem."
Talulah agreed and changed course, leading the three to the Patriot's camp in the city. Nearly a hundred Sarkaz followed behind like lackeys.
More than ten minutes later, they arrived at a very spacious square. Countless guerrilla members, clad in armor and wielding halberds, were conducting their daily drills there.
Some of the infected in the city viewed these guys who trained every day as oddballs. They thought the Ursus military hadn't even attacked yet, so why were they training all day?
Fortunately, those with such foolish views are all infected individuals who have never been on the battlefield. Anyone who has experienced the baptism of blood would not make such remarks. It's just that with so many people, it's not surprising to see a few idiots.
It is generally acknowledged that the guerrilla force led by Patriot was the absolute core of the Rhodes Island.
"Hey!"
"Ha!"
Seeing this vibrant team, W is quite optimistic about the future of the Rhodes Island.
Suddenly, her pupils dilated sharply.
A giant, disc-shaped rock, about the size of a two-story building, was discovered falling from the sky.
"Hey, Heredrey, look at the sky!"
The Sarkaz looked in the direction of the sound and saw the huge rock that was strangely floating in mid-air.
"Holy crap, what, what is that?!"
The guerrillas, who were training, also spotted the flying object in the sky. But instead of being afraid, they were delighted, laid down their weapons, and knelt on one knee.
In an instant, the entire guerrilla force, which the Rhodes Island considered its pride, knelt down in unison. Their movements were as devout as believers making a pilgrimage to a deity.
W stared blankly at the shocking scene before him, his mouth agape for a long time.
What exactly is up there?
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The Rock House controlled by Shi Lei was not directly above the square. He hovered at an altitude of one or two thousand meters, looking down at the Schuratzburg City below.
Identifying ground units from the sky is quite challenging. The success at Lake Vega was due to its sparse population; a single Psychic Scan was enough to discover living people hidden in the forest.
Shi Lei, now hovering above the Mobile Cities, also spread his Psychic Power downwards. The scene he could perceive was like an anthill, densely packed with tens of thousands of people, making it impossible for him to pinpoint his target.
Moreover, people in cities often live in clusters within limited areas. With houses and various buildings providing cover, it becomes even more difficult to identify who is who.
Shi Lei lowered the Rock House while checking the surroundings, as only by staying at a high vantage point could he maintain a sufficiently wide field of vision.
When the guerrillas saw the large rock in the sky, they knew that Divine Doctor Zhong had arrived. Those who were quick on foot rushed to inform Broca, who was nearby.
Upon hearing the news, Patriot did not dare to delay. He walked heavily to the front, knelt on one knee like the other members, and looked up at the sky.
Divine Doctor. Zhong's act of removing the Originium from their bodies was akin to saving a life. This made their physical condition far better than that of the sickly infected members of the Reunion Rhodes Island.
They were like devout believers, their gaze fixed on the rocks suspended in mid-air. They were completely unaware of Talulah, who had brought the new officers to the edge of the plaza.
W gazed at the massive, mountain-like Broca and felt as if he were witnessing a living legend.
She intended to go forward and ask what the stones in the sky were. But the next second, she saw Patriot's massive body kneeling on one knee.
This made W even more suspicious, and he really wanted to know what was inside that giant rock in the sky.
Hundreds of guerrillas knelt in unison, showing the utmost respect for what was in the sky; the scene was truly awe-inspiring.
Could it be... a deity?
But are there still gods on this land?
Even Demon King with supreme power was still defeated and crushed by Allied Forces of nations, wasn't he?
Even Great Beast from ancient times were hunted by mortals. Some were sealed away, others were banished, and they fled the Yan to more remote places.
Broca noticed that the Rock House was constantly changing its position and immediately realized that Divine Doctor Zhong had not found this place.
He raised the halberd in his hand and hurled it like a javelin at the large statue in the center of the square.
With a graceful arc, a silver light flashed overhead, instantly shattering the statue into countless pieces with a deafening roar.
Broca n't recognize who the sculpture depicted; perhaps it was some nobleman. Anyway, they loved this kind of showy display, leaving statues everywhere in the city.
"Boom!"
The sound of shattering reached the sky, though the volume was reduced considerably, it still caught Shi Lei's attention.
Seeing the uniform group of guerrillas below, he adjusted the angle and maneuvered the Rock House to plummet rapidly.
"Scatter! Scatter now!"
The guerrillas quickly made way so that Divine Doctor. Zhong could land. Some members only then realized that Talulah and the others were at the edge of the square.
A massive rock fell from a height of a thousand meters, like a shooting star streaking across the sky Schuratzburg City.
Just as W thought the boulder would fall and affect him, he discovered that the Rock House defied the Physical Laws, braking suddenly less than a meter off the ground. Despite being heavier than a small mountain, it moved as lightly as a feather.
Ah?
Ines stared at the scene in disbelief, swallowing hard. She turned to meet Heredrey's gaze and saw the same shock in his eyes.
To be able to stay steady in mid-air after falling from such a height is truly terrifying control!
After landing in the Rock House, the first thing you see is a door.
FrostNova saw her Broca, and ran out with cheerful steps.
After she ran about ten steps, the entire Rock House vanished into thin air, as if it had never existed.
In the same spot stood a beautiful woman from the Lupos and a mysterious man wearing a mask.
There were only three people who came to Ursus this time.
Last time, I brought Mudrock along because I needed a guide to contact the Rhodes Island.
During his recent three-month business trip, Shi Lei had been relying on Mudrock as his bodyguard, which he felt was a real burden. So he asked FrostNova to act as his guide, allowing her to get some rest.
Texas accompanied him because she had been forced to stay home last time. Perhaps harboring resentment, she was determined not to stay home this time.
Chen, as the employer of this commission, was too busy to come along. It is said that she used up several years' worth of annual leave last time, and now her boss won't approve her taking leave even if she wants to.
What puzzled Shi Lei the most was Exusiai. She had initially said she was going to Ursus for fun. Later, for some reason, she said she was too tired to go out.
Surtr had to take care of Lisa, so the number of people on this business trip was reduced to three.
Shi Lei removed the Rock House and immediately noticed that many guerrilla members were kneeling on one knee. He spread his hands and gestured for everyone to stand up.