Chapter 349
"This is God! This is a miracle!"
"I'm suddenly really looking forward to the days to come!"
"Haha, I'm looking forward to it too. I don't know why, but I have this feeling that following Lucky Knight will definitely lead to great success. By the way, do you guys know his name? It's not good to keep calling him Lucky Knight."
"I don't know. Why don't you ask the leader quietly later? She might know."
"Okay, I'll go ask later. It's a pity Pete and the others didn't come. Following the Lucky Knight is much better than staying in Kazimierz."
"Everyone has their own ambitions, and you can't force these things. The commander has made it very clear, but they still don't want to come. You can only say that this is their fate."
Upon hearing the word 'fate,' Maena was filled with mixed emotions, but nothing was visible on her face.
He sat on the lower bunk of the black iron bed, wondering if there was no light in the room to read the newspaper.
After the last infected person entered the Xuan Tie Mansion, Shi Lei sealed the door shut.
In each room, a double security system was installed, consisting of horizontal and vertical iron bars and sliding windows.
The gaps in the woven horizontal and vertical fence were only the size of a palm, barely enough for ventilation and a glimpse outside. This discovery once again drew gasps of amazement from the infected.
Considering that the vehicle was carrying seven or eight hundred people, Shi Lei also built several public toilets. He installed septic tanks underneath to prevent excrement from falling from the sky. It would be very unsightly if it landed on passersby.
Once everything was ready, he used his mind to control the Xuan Tie House to take off, and he took off as well.
"Awoooooo!"
The infected person saw the house taking off through the window and immediately let out a cry of surprise, as if they had never seen anything like it before.
This made Sona feel very embarrassed, and she sat on the black iron bed, pretending to be serious, and said:
"Can't you guys be a little more composed?"
The next second, the Wild Mane Knight also let out a cry and called out to her:
"Commander, come quick! It's already taller than the Commercial Union building!"
She had thought Shi Lei was strong when he was protected by the Lucky Knight and managed to withstand several of Platinum's arrows from a distance. But she never expected him to be this strong!
Sona was about to say something to her companions, but then she thought better of it. She was pulled to the window by the Wild Mane Knight and the Farfang Knight, and looked outside through the gaps in the bars.
They watched as Cavaleria, where they had lived for many years, gradually transformed into a small square box.
Eventually, it was covered by clouds, and the city was no longer visible.
The atmosphere inside the room was somewhat serious, and several Infected Knight waved towards the window.
Goodbye, my friend.
Goodbye, my hometown.
From this day forward, I will set sail.
I hope you, who are far away, are well and healthy.
A similar scene unfolded in Maena's room. As the Iron Mansion soared higher and higher, the infected's emotions shifted from initial excitement to silent melancholy.
As the acting head of the Nearl Family, he wouldn't be swayed by such petty emotions. But at this moment, his feelings still lingered and he couldn't calm down for a long time.
Exaggeration and absurdity are not enough to describe it.
The Lucky Knight built a massive iron house capable of easily airlifting seven or eight hundred people. The sheer scale of this transport capability in wartime is unimaginable!
Bunkers, fortresses, strongholds, tactics, and defenses were all rendered useless.
All it takes is a thousand elite troops to parachute into the enemy capital's Imperial Palace or presidential residence. A battle that would have taken years could be over in less than a day.
This is outrageous; I don't know how to describe it.
No wonder the Lucky Knight built a city in Ursus, but the warlike Ursus Emperor turned a blind eye and took no military action.
Who would dare to come knocking on their door?
That's practically suicide!
If we don't seek them out, we can maintain the status quo; but if we send troops to attack, the entire country could be wiped off the map.
Maena looked out the window at the clouds and suddenly felt a sense of anticipation about what Liyue City would be like.
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As the massive iron house flew further and further away, the infected people lingered by the window, watching for a long time. Most of them had never flown to such heights in their entire lives, and the excitement they felt was like they had taken Viagra, never fading away.
To avoid making the infected person inside the house uncomfortable, Shi Lei maintained a constant speed of 100 kilometers per hour. The flight lasted more than 20 hours, covering a distance of more than 2,000 kilometers.
It arrived in the airspace above the border between Ursus and Lungmen at 6:00 AM on July 20th.
It was just dawn, and all things were coming back to life.
The hazy morning mist resembled white lace stockings, roughly torn apart by the sunlight. Golden rays diffused across the snowscape, yet brought no warmth whatsoever.
Inside the Xuan Tie mansion, an infected person who hadn't slept all night noticed the flight speed had slowed. Judging from this, they deduced that Liyue City was approaching and quickly woke the others.
"We're almost at our new home, wake up!"
The infected person, who was woken up, did not complain at all, and like a curious kitten, went to the window to look outside.
The rising sun on the horizon seems to have a magical power, making everyone who sees it feel cheerful.
As their gaze moved downwards, their eyes were gradually drawn to the mountains of Ursus.
The undulating, winding mountains, illuminated by the sunlight, present a deep and mysterious outline.
Because of the aerial view, the infected individuals could clearly see the contours and direction of the mountain. It was like admiring a lifelike painting, every stroke captivating.
They discovered that the building's horizontal height was decreasing, and infected people were being woken up one after another.
Sunlight streamed into the pine forest from the east, filling it with vibrant life. A few specks of frost and snow clung to the leaves, shimmering with a translucent green glow under the sunlight.
Maena wasn't fast asleep; he was soon awakened by the noise inside. Through the gaps in the horizontal and vertical railings, he immediately spotted the thousands of steps. The pure white, flawless steps gave him an air of utter sanctity.
Liyue City, situated atop the steps, resembles a true paradise. Its exquisitely constructed walls, like Great Beast atop a mountain, exude an imposing aura.
Amidst the melodious chirping of birds, the faint sounds of Fowlbeast crowing could also be heard within the city.
"Giggle~"
Shi Lei maneuvered the Xuan Tie Mansion and slowly landed it on the spacious square in the Inner City.
The general on duty this morning was W, and she immediately sent her subordinates to notify Patriot to meet with her.
Looking at the massive black iron house from afar, W wondered to himself just how much food was inside.
The warehouse stock is enough to feed them for six months. With so much delivered today, how are they going to finish it all?
Unfortunately, W's prediction was wrong; the Xuan Tie Mansion wasn't full of supplies, but rather infected people from Kazimierz.
"Thump!"
With a muffled thud as the Xuan Tie mansion landed, Shi Lei immediately noticed that the Qianyan Army was rapidly approaching.
He didn't immediately demolish the house, lest the person sleeping inside suddenly fall to the ground. He would inevitably feel extremely embarrassed in front of so many people.
Shi Lei found the Flame Tail Knight and gave him instructions:
"Call the people out, we've arrived in Liyue City."
"OK!"
Sona woke up very early and was fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of Liyue City from the air. She could only describe this city, perched high in the mountains, as a masterpiece of nature.
This terrain, easy to defend and difficult to attack, means they can hold out for a long time even without the Lucky Knight.
"Leave it to me!"
Flame Tail Knight's words were very effective among these infected. She and the other Infected Knight woke up their comrades in every room.
"Get up, we're at our new home!"
From inside the Xuan Tie mansion, rows and rows of Kuranta emerged. W, watching from afar, pursed his lips, a hint of regret in his expression.
She thought it was food, but it wasn't.
Only after Sona reported to Shi Lei that there was no one left inside did he deactivate the Xuan Tie Mansion.
The infected person, carrying large bags and suitcases, looked like a country bumpkin who had just arrived in a big city. His large eyes darted around, full of curiosity about everything.
The clean streets, the warm sunshine, and the presence of infected individuals who were not Kuranta made them feel especially welcome.
Perhaps, this is the place that truly deserves the title of "home".
"It's a pity so many friends couldn't come. If they had, they would definitely have loved this place!"
Wild Mane Knight was quite satisfied with Liyue City's infrastructure, shaking his head and sighing softly:
"Commander, next time you have the chance to go back, you must give them a good talking-to."
Shi Lei, who was standing next to Sona at that moment, stopped and turned around upon hearing this, and spoke up:
"Don't force things. Let go of your urge to help others and respect their wishes. Help those who are willing to accept help, and don't force those who are not."
Flame Tail Knight echoed her sentiments and glared at Wild Mane Knight, signaling her to tone it down.
Shi Lei took in all these subtle actions and said with a smile:
"You two don't need to be so reserved. Since you've decided to settle down in Liyue City, treat this place as your home. Don't act like you're visiting relatives."
As they were talking, Patriot led a squad of elite Qianyan Army to the front, knelt on one knee and saluted, saying:
"Welcome, City Lord!"
"Welcome, City Lord!"
Shi Lei nodded in response. Then he turned his head and introduced him:
"This is Flame Tail Knight Sona, along with members of the Pinecone Knights. Including the regular infected, there are about seven hundred people who will be settling down in Liyue City from now on."
Take them to the Logistics Minister and settle the housing issue first. As for whether they join the Qianyan Army, the Logistics Department, or some other department, you can discuss that yourselves. I have other matters to attend to and need to return to Lungmen first. If anyone stays for a few days and wants to go back, make a note of it. I'll give them a ride back next time I travel far away."
He said this not only to the Patriot, but also to Sona.
The relationship between a city and its residents is inherently a two-way selection process. As long as you work normally, you will definitely not starve here. If you don't want to stay, you can simply be sent away.
After explaining some trivial matters to the Qianyan Army, Shi Lei took the souvenirs and flew away from the scene.
Upon learning that these people would be his future neighbors, Patriot was overjoyed and called out to their departing figures:
"Yes, City Lord!"
This was the first time Sona and the Infected Knight had ever seen the legendary Wendigo. They thought his Antler Helmet and brown halberd looked incredibly imposing and powerful.
However, Patriot was a little afraid that her 'overly revealing' appearance would frighten the Kuranta, so she deliberately kept her distance. She even called W over and asked her to take these new residents of Liyue City to report to Hegre.
Maena mingled in the middle of the crowd, observing from a distance with a newspaper in hand.
This physique and this imposing presence undoubtedly belong to the Pureblood Wendigo who Demons the northern border of Ursus.
The fact that even such a top-tier expert has joined the ranks of the Lucky Knight demonstrates just how powerful he is.
"This way, please."
The group followed W, passing through the central avenue of Liyue City, and soon arrived at the logistics department.
Maena stared wide-eyed in astonishment at the tall, Great Eagle- like Liberi Ancients.
Hegre?!
His intelligence was not shared with the Supervision Committee, and he was unaware beforehand that the former Ursus general was in Liyue City.
Maena's father, Cyril Saria, had fought against this man many times during the Tenth UCA War.
At the time, Kazimierz was relatively weak, and its strength was only about equal to that of Ursus. After several years of war, the Kazimierz government announced that it was relinquishing sovereignty over some of its territory.
Maena had heard from her father that Hegre was a very powerful Ursus commander.
He was a pure soldier who never got involved in political factional struggles. Even on the battlefield, he was a respectable opponent.
It's unbelievable that this living legend is actually the Minister of Logistics in Liyue City.
But these illogical things suddenly become reasonable when applied to the Lucky Knight.