Chapter 432
"Finally, I've met you, Regent. I need to speak with you. Could we find somewhere else to talk?"
Theresis heard Manfred's report that the last Pureblood Wendigo seemed to have something to discuss with him.
They now request a private conversation, indicating that the topic of discussion needs to be kept out of the Lord Kal'tsit and others.
Interesting.
Theresis wasn't worried; this was just a stopgap measure by Broca. They were currently in the Central City District occupied by the Sarkaz. Several Reconnaissance Squad were constantly watching them, so escape was impossible.
"Okay, I'll give you a chance."
Broca beneath his Antler Helmet, gleamed with a captivating red light. He approached and spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear:
"No, I should be giving you a chance."
Upon hearing this, Theresis raised her eyebrows and sized up the other person:
"Wendigo, what do you mean?"
Broca at the street corner, about thirty or forty meters away from Kal'tsit and the others. He glanced back at the squad, and after confirming that Ascalon was not nearby, he said:
"I'm talking to you about the future of the Sarkaz."
"..."
Theresis, unsure of his intentions, remained silent, waiting for what he would say next.
Broca n't beat around the bush; he went straight to the point:
"The Sarkaz have now reached a crossroads in their destiny. They can either achieve final victory here and secure territories beyond Kazdel for their Tribe Members, or they will not be able to hold out for long. Various countries will send armies to form Allied Forces to prevent the Sarkaz from becoming too powerful."
Either they are defeated in this war. The worst-case scenario is that they will lose even Kazdel. The Sarkaz will be executed en masse and will never be able to recover.
I came here specifically to see you because I wanted to tell you that besides these two options, there is actually Third Path."
Hearing only the beginning, Theresis didn't think much of it. But when he heard the last sentence, he suddenly became very interested and asked:
Tell me about it.
Broca into his eyes and offered Third Path for the Sarkaz's future:
"Seek refuge with Liyue City."
Theresis had lived for hundreds of years and had never heard of such a place on this land. Moreover, he found Wendigo's suggestion utterly absurd and laughable:
"Heh, are you crazy? You yourself are a member of the Ten Royal Courts, don't you know that the Sarkaz are an amalgamation of many races?"
Looking across the entire Terra, there is currently no country or land that can accommodate us. If we want to fight for survival, we can only rely on our own hands to achieve our dreams.
Thousands of years ago, we were clearly the masters of this land, so why have we fallen into such a miserable state? Don't you think those..."
Broca couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted:
"Enough, Regent. What's the point of reminiscing about the past now? There was indeed a glorious era when we were known as 'Tiracaz.' But we live in the present, not the past."
You misspoke earlier. There is indeed a place on this land that can accommodate the Sarkaz. Only Liyue City is our best home."
Theresis almost laughed, finding the joke rather pointless.
"The Sarkaz's future isn't in their own hands, but rather handed over to an outsider? Wendigo, don't you want to listen to what you're saying?"
Broca knew he wouldn't believe it; a few years ago, he himself would have found it utterly absurd.
"Whether you adopt it or not, I'm just offering a future option out of kinship."
This City Lord of Liyue City likely existed even before Tiracaz. He lived on this land long before we established the Ten Royal Courts. His true form is a Golden Dragon. Even Sui, who helped Yan exterminate the Great Beast, couldn't withstand a single blow from him."
Seeing his serious attitude, Theresis asked with some skepticism:
"The Sui Beast? You mean the Great Beast that helped the Yan kill its own people a thousand years ago and was eventually sealed away?"
"That's right, it's Him. Some time ago, I was ordered by the City Lord to go to the Kyoto of Yan to handle the matter of resealing the Sui Beast."
At that time, there were not only four Great Beasts from the ocean, all less than a thousand years old, but also Great Beast from the Yan that had a grudge against Sui and wanted to take revenge.
Even with the combined might of the five Great Beasts and myself, we couldn't subdue Sui, who had broken free of his seal, and the battle was evenly matched. But the City Lord revealed his true form and captured him with a single move.
Why can't the Sarkaz find a place to settle on this land? Ultimately, it's because we are too weak and powerless.
Even the most powerful Demon King in history could not match the terrifying strength of the Liyue City Lord.
Only when an individual's abilities surpass the military might of all other nations can all constraints be broken, providing the Sarkaz with a home to recuperate and thrive.
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Theresis remained silent, as if listening to a fantastical legend, the details of which were far too outrageous.
Are there truly ancient Great Beast that existed on Earth even before Tiracaz?
He'd lived all these years, how come he'd never heard of the existence of the Golden Dragon?
Broca didn't care what the other party thought; coming here for a private talk was already extremely risky.
"The City Lord of Liyue City, codenamed Zhongli. He has come to Londinium at the invitation of Rhodes Island. His exact location and mission details are unknown, but it is certain that he is currently in the Central City District. If you find the Doctor and Amiya from Rhodes Island, you will be able to find him as well."
The City Lord is a pacifist and extremely tolerant. Whether you are Sarkaz or an Infected, you will not be discriminated against. As long as you refrain from provoking conflict or causing trouble after joining us, you will receive protection and enter Liyue City, which is like paradise."
Theresis, being hundreds of years old, wouldn't be persuaded by Wendigo's few words, and raised a question:
"Ha, you make it sound so convincing. But have you considered this? So many branches of the Sarkaz, like the Bloodfiend or the Scavengers, have blood on their hands. Is he really so magnanimous as to protect all the Sarkaz?"
Broca shook his head, feeling that given Shi Lei's personality, even when extending goodwill, he would be selective about who he was dealing with.
"No, Sarkaz who feed on humans, like Bloodfiend and Scavengers, are unlikely to be accepted. But other Sarkaz with relatively clean hands have the opportunity to start a new life in Liyue City."
You are now waging war against the various Duke of Victoria, and even if you win, it will be a Pyrrhic victory. Only by allowing more of your kind to survive and multiply can the Sarkaz have a chance to secure a better future.
For specific details, you'll have to discuss them with the City Lord of Liyue City yourself. It would be presumptuous of me to come here alone to discuss these matters. The once glorious Ten Royal Courts is like yesterday's flowers, gradually declining. Sarkaz desperately needs a period of peace to recuperate."
Seeing the other party's earnest words, seemingly genuinely concerned for the future of Sarkaz, Theresis didn't mind revealing some details of the project's completion plan for the next two days:
"Wendigo, we will not fail. Let me tell you, we have mastered the ability to create Catastrophe. By deploying them in different countries, we can keep them preoccupied with their own problems. This way, we can buy the Sarkaz a chance to recuperate."
"Catastrophe, hahaha."
Broca through the Antler Helmet, sounded slightly mocking.
Theresis remained expressionless, giving him a cold look:
"Wendigo, what are you laughing at?"
Broca raised his head slightly, as if recalling past memories, memories he would never forget:
"Have you ever seen a real Catastrophe? Have you ever experienced a sandstorm that stretches for tens of kilometers? These are like toys in front of the City Lord."
He personally intervened to protect the citizens of the entire Mobile Cities. No one was injured in the Catastrophe, and no Catastrophe collapsed.
This overwhelming power, which surpasses all others in the mortal world, is something few in the royal court can match. Even the most powerful Demon King in history could not achieve such a level.
I've said everything I needed to say. If you don't want to join us, that's fine. But please don't stop the other members of our race. You know better than anyone how much of a chance we have of winning this battle. That's all I have to say.
Broca believes that the military invasion of Londinium was pushing the Sarkaz to their doom.
Things are different now; the number and quality of all Sarkaz branches have plummeted.
Only by preserving the flame of civilization can we create a better life. If we become mired in war and cannot extricate ourselves, we will inevitably face destruction.
After speaking, Broca turned and left, returning to Kal'tsit's side to continue providing protection.
The Blood Demon Great Lord, responsible for blocking their retreat, is currently locked in battle with Ascalon, Misery, and Logos.
If these three were placed outside, they would all be Elite Operator with extremely strong individual combat capabilities.
Ascalon possesses the ability to conceal himself in the shadows and launch sudden attacks on enemies.
Misery possesses mastery of Space-Time Ability, enabling her to launch attacks from unexpected positions.
And the logos, a masterpiece of Originium Arts, is a rare sight, appearing only once every few centuries.
Even so, the Blood Demon Great Lord held his own against three opponents. Once they got close, he would unleash vast clouds of Blood Mist, summoning extremely troublesome bloodline creatures from within to repel any enemies attempting to approach.
Moreover, the Blood Demon Great Lord is not reckless; even when he has a significant advantage, he will not act rashly. He is like an elegant and Childe, always paying attention to the changing situation of the battle.
Just as the fight was reaching a stalemate, Theresis's shout brought the battle to an end:
"Ducare, it's time to go back."
The Blood Demon Great Lord seemed quite dissatisfied, but still obeyed the Regent's order to prepare for retreat.
"Out of consideration for our compatriots, I'll hold back today and not fight you seriously. But if we meet again on the battlefield, don't blame me for being ruthless."
After speaking, Ducare dispelled the Blood Mist and crossed the street under the wary gazes of the others. He met up with Theresis, who was standing at the street corner, and together they returned to the Shard Building.
A few minutes later, the two arrived at their destination.
Salus, a member of the Confessors, appeared and asked Theresis with great enthusiasm:
"Your His Highness, you suddenly disappeared late at night. Where did you go? Why didn't you take me with you?"
Upon hearing this, Theresis stopped, staring calmly at the members of the Confessors before her.
"What? Do I need to report to you?"
"No, no, Your His Highness, you've misunderstood!"
Salus waved his hands repeatedly, trying to make amends:
"I just hope to help you solve some very difficult problems."
Theresis, not wanting to waste any more words with her, coldly ordered:
"Immediately notify the Sarkaz City Defense Army to seal off the Central City District. From now on, entry is permitted, but exit is not. Also, send out patrols for a thorough search. I need to find the Doctor from Rhodes Island by tomorrow."
Just as Wendigo described, finding the Doctor will lead to the City Lord of Liyue City.
"Achoo~"
The Doctor, who had already arrived in the Norbert District, sneezed inexplicably and then raised his hand to gently rub his nose through his mask.
Amiya, who was standing nearby, was very concerned about him and quickly went over to check on him, finding that he was alright.
"The Doctor, there's no heating here. It gets quite cold at night, so you'd better wear two layers. Is your nasal discharge clear or yellowish-green? I'd like to know if it's from catching a chill or a viral cold."
"I'm fine, my nose is just a little itchy. Amiya, have you seen where Doctor Zhongli went?"
The latter slightly raised his head and recalled:
"He just went out with Miss Shining and Miss Nightingale, they should be nearby. The Doctor, is there something you need from Doctor Zhongli?"
"No, I was just asking casually. I only feel safe when I can see him anytime."
Meanwhile, Shi Lei built a Rock House next to the Glass Gang to facilitate the upcoming surgery.
He lowered the suspended Rock Block to the ground and dealt with the Steam Knight's pilot first.
Shi Lei's treatment method was simple and brutal: first, he covered the skin with Jade Shield, then used the shield to push it outwards, peeling it off from the Steam Armor.
Given the numerous adhesions, forcibly tearing them apart would definitely cause extreme pain. Fortunately, the driver was unconscious and wouldn't wake up anytime soon.
He simply operated directly, then struck the Jade Shield afterward to activate the healing effect, thereby healing the wound.
The driver was awakened once by the pain, but quickly fainted again due to the pain and fell into a coma.
Anyway, Shi Lei has already separated the person from the armor, and the person will return to normal once they slowly wake up.
He asked his three girlfriends, who were looking for something to do, to keep an eye on the driver and notify him as soon as he woke up.
Shi Lei then went to the room next to the Rock House and met Shining and Nightingale, who were waiting there.
"I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting."
"It's alright, Doctor Zhongli. So... when do we begin the medical diagnosis?"
He sat down at the stone table inside the house and greeted them:
"Now you can, extend your right hand."
Liz is a Sarkaz woman with beautiful green eyes and golden curly hair styled with bangs.
Upon hearing this, she glanced at Shining beside her, then cooperatively extended her right hand and placed it on the rock table.
Shi Lei placed two fingers on her pulse, beginning to sense the distribution of Originium crystal within her body. He sensed that Nightingale's infection level was more severe than that of ordinary infected individuals.