Chapter 467
Shi Lei was chatting with three girlfriends when he heard this. He grinned and politely replied:
"You're welcome, it was nothing at all."
To others, the Blood Demon Great Lord was very strong. But to him, he could easily defeat him with a wave of his hand.
Amiya met the Doctor's gaze and felt that in this dull and oppressive atmosphere, it wasn't appropriate to discuss the matter of incorporating the Sarkaz clan with Doctor Zhongli.
She bit her lip, pondering to herself. Ultimately, she decided to wait and find a more suitable opportunity to speak.
"Then, let's go."
The next destination was the Shard Building, two kilometers away. Theresia, who had faked her death, should be inside. Amiya wanted to find her and confront her to resolve some of the questions that had been troubling her for so many years.
The two Newborn Shapeshifter stood alongside the Sarkaz City Defense Army stationed at the Shard Building.
Upon hearing the ethereal and melodious dirge, they knew that the Blood Demon Great Lord was dead. After clearing away the obstacles on his path, the Exotic Demon King's next target was this place.
No words were needed, only a sigh.
One of the Shapeshifter a wink, while the other turned to look at the top of the Shard Building. His gaze seemed to penetrate the walls, reaching the siblings Theresis and Theresia on the rooftop.
Countless battles have taken place between Demon King throughout the ages. In most cases, their strength was evenly matched. But this time, the difference in strength is so vast.
That Mister Zhongli is the key to determining the outcome of the Demon King's battle. He supports the Exotic Demon King, so no matter how much Theresis struggles, it's all in vain. The idea of maintaining the purity of the Demon King's bloodline is simply a joke.
The two Newborn Shapeshifter exchanged glances, understanding each other's feelings without a word. They blended into the Sarkaz City Defense Army and disappeared into the crowd.
Neither the Shapeshifter of the past nor the Shapeshifter of today have sworn allegiance to the Regent.
Seeing that Theresis had no chance of winning, leaving quietly was their last act of dignity.
Regardless of Sarkaz's fate, it will have nothing to do with the two Shapeshifter anymore.
Since they weren't accepted by the Sarkaz, they naturally didn't care whether the Sarkaz lived or died.
There is still a long way to go.
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Chapter 542 Knowing the Tiger is in the Mountains (4K)
June 26, 10:15 am
The Shard Building, Central City District of Londinium.
Theresis was extremely busy coordinating with Emongard's Teleportation Array setup. With nothing else to do, Theresia went to the building's entrance to try and boost morale.
This place is only two kilometers from the battleground, and news of the Blood Demon Great Lord's death will arrive soon. Some Sarkaz who know about the Banshee's death report may have already guessed it.
There has been no news of Manfred since the airship explosion, and it is uncertain whether he is alive or dead.
The successive falls of her two great generals, the King of Scavengers and the Blood Demon Great Lord, left Theresia feeling deeply regretful and lost.
Apart from the Confessors, who developed Artificial Cataclysm based on experimental data left by Victoria scientists, none of the other Sarkaz were able to stabilize the situation.
Moreover, the Duke's Army are all eyeing Londinium with predatory intent. Once they receive news of the battle in the Central City District, they will surely launch a full-scale attack, striving to be the first to enter the city and seize more political capital.
A Sarkaz City Defense Army noticed Theresia was lost in thought and cautiously asked her what was wrong.
"Your Her Highness the Empress, what are you looking at?"
"Dark clouds."
Theresia blurted out, but quickly denied it, explaining to the City Defense Army:
"No, it's not the clouds here. I'm talking about Kazdel; it might be raining there."
Upon hearing this, the Sarkaz City Defense Army looked enlightened, a relieved smile spreading across their faces.
"Your Her Highness the Empress, are you homesick? In my memory, Kazdel's weather is gloomy all year round. The air is always filled with the pungent smell of industrial waste, even worse than Victoria's industrial areas."
At this point, he suddenly realized he shouldn't have said that, and hurriedly began to try to cover it up:
"Oh, Your Her Highness the Empress, I didn't mean to speak ill of Kazdel, please don't take it to heart."
Theresia smiled gently; she didn't need to bother arguing with an ordinary soldier.
"It's alright, Kazdel is always like that. Do you even consider it your home?"
"Yes, Your Her Highness the Empress."
Theresia continued to stare at the dark clouds covering the rooftop of The Shard Building, her thoughts drifting far away:
"I'm thinking, we're always walking through this gloom. Every Demon King has vowed to tear through this gloom and break the Shackles that bind the Sarkaz. But in the end, all sorts of disasters always come first. It's as if even God himself is against us."
My life has been like walking on an unthawed ice river in early spring. Do you think I can ever reach the other side?
This last sentence seems to be directed at both the Sarkaz City Defense Army and himself.
"..."
The Sarkaz City Defense Army fell silent. He scratched his head somewhat awkwardly and said hesitantly:
"Your Empress, I used to be a farmer. I'm uneducated and not as cultured as you. I can't offer any profound advice, but from what you just said, it seems you tried your best but didn't get the desired result, right?"
Honestly, if we can't have it, we can't have it. When we farm, our harvest is heavily dependent on the weather. More rain means higher yields, less rain means lower yields. If we had to wait for lots of rain before planting, we'd have starved long ago.
So if you didn't get the result you wanted, then keep trying. As long as you're not dead, there's always a chance to wait for the day when the rains come in abundance. If you don't get that day... ptooey, ptooey, ptooey, never mind what I said after that."
"Hehe."
Theresia was amused by the Sarkaz City Defense Army, and her depressed mood improved considerably.
Yes.
They're not dead yet; anything is possible.
"May I have your name?"
Being suddenly asked for their names caught the Sarkaz City Defense Army, their expressions unusually reserved.
"Um, Your Her Highness the Empress, my name is rather rustic and doesn't sound very nice. Could you please not mention it?"
Theresia smiled, not wanting to force anyone:
"Alright, what reward do you want? Although what you said earlier was a bit rough, it did resolve a doubt that had been bothering me for a long time."
Hearing that he had been of assistance, the Sarkaz City Defense Army was quite pleased. He licked his lips and revealed a simple, honest smile:
"Your Her Highness the Empress, there's no need for rewards. I haven't done anything remarkable, and I wouldn't dare to shamelessly ask for a reward. If you really want a reward, then let's end this war as soon as possible. After being away for more than half a year, my land is probably overgrown with weeds."
Theresia felt a mix of emotions; her nose tingled slightly, but she didn't show it on her face.
"Where are your family members? Don't they farm?"
The Sarkaz City Defense Army initially wanted to say that their entire families were dead. But the words that came out were:
"They have their own things to do. I want to go home and visit them after the war is over."
Do you visit your family often?
Theresia turned her gaze from the dark clouds to the ground beneath her feet. At least they had family now. But where was home for the wandering Sarkaz?
She stood at the building entrance for a few minutes, then saw Theresis hurry back from outside.
Theresia, unsure if he had successfully set it up in such a short time, inquired with concern:
"How is it? Is it in time?"
Theresis shook her head, her face full of worry:
"Time was too short; there wasn't enough time to set up a long-distance Teleportation Array. We had no choice but to bite the bullet and proceed."
After speaking, he turned his head to look at the members of the Confessors who followed him and gave them instructions:
"Do as I say first, withdraw all the City Defense Army outside. Fully cooperate with the Lich Messenger to spread white mist around the Shard Building."
Theresia was quite surprised to hear this, because he had already used this tactic once before:
"Huh? You're betting that if they discover the white mist again, they'll be too afraid to go deeper?"
"No, they will come. No matter how thick the white fog is, it will reach the Shard Building. If they don't come today, they will encounter this fog again later. They are not stupid; they won't give us more time to prepare."
Furthermore, I'm certain they won't be using the ground. Teleporting their top combat power would be too risky. So, most likely, they'll be approaching from the air.
I withdrew the city's City Defense Army to create the illusion that an ambush was brewing.
It must be said that Theresis had a remarkably thorough understanding of human nature. He would consider issues from the perspective and angle of the enemy, and then make arrangements based on that understanding.
Even so, Theresia still felt the odds weren't very good. She wanted to confirm more details, hoping to offer some suggestions for improvement.
"If they approach the Shard Building from the sky as you predict, what's the next step?"
Theresis did not answer directly, but stared into her eyes with a complicated expression.
Two or three seconds later, he tilted his head and leaned close to Theresia's ear, whispering:
"I know that the Sarkaz, who are content to wander, do not acknowledge me as their Demon King. If one day I am gone, you will have to shoulder the responsibility of saving the Sarkaz."
Upon hearing this instruction, her pupils dilated sharply. She immediately understood that Theresis wanted to sacrifice herself.
According to Theresia, there is a Magic Array in the Central City District that can connect to the outside world. This can open Space-Time Tunnel without needing to be rearranged.
If Zhongli is lured there, simply destroying the Magic Array here will cut off his return path, completely eliminating this major threat from the planet forever.
Theresis's plan was to use himself as bait, leaving himself to Commander the remaining Sarkaz forces.
The Storm Cataclysm developed can then be used to defeat the Duke's Army, securing victory for the entire Sarkaz race and buying them decades to recuperate.
This method is extremely risky; a slight misstep could lead to complete failure, but it is currently the only feasible approach.
"That's all, thank you for your hard work from now on."
After speaking, Theresis reached out and patted Theresia on the shoulder, everything understood without words.
Just as he turned to leave, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his neck.
Although Theresia transferred the Demon King Power to Amiya, she herself is an excellent warrior. It's just that her gentle appearance and the fact that she rarely has the opportunity to fight make her mistaken for a weakling.
But Theresis was no pushover either; given his physical abilities, he would wake up within five minutes. However, that time would be enough for her to sacrifice herself in his place.
The current turn of events happened too suddenly.
The City Defense Army and Confessors who were watching were all dumbfounded. This Demon King had suddenly attacked Demon King; they didn't know whose side to take.
Knowing that time was of the essence, Theresia asked the Confessors who had accompanied Theresis:
"Where's the Teleportation Array? Take me there!"
The latter seemed very embarrassed and said hesitantly:
"Your Her Highness the Empress, what you're doing..."
Theresia's gaze turned icy, and only now did she finally reveal the formidable aura befitting a Demon King:
"I don't want to say it a third time, take me there!"
After Logos finished playing the elegy, Amiya suggested going to the Shard Building immediately. However, Shi Lei postponed the departure, citing the need for follow-up work.
He sent the blood collected from the Jade Shield blocks directly into the sky, thousands of meters high. He planned to take it with him when he left Londinium later.
At the same time, the corpse of the Blood Demon Great Lord was firmly sealed with the Jade Shield and buried deep underground in the Mobile Cities.
After completing these preparations, everyone set off for The Shard Building. However, they were forced to stop after only crossing one block.
Because directly ahead of the road, a familiar White Mist covered the area. Visibility inside was extremely low, with only two or three meters visible at most.
"Again?"
Texas curled her lip, speechless.
Are these Sarkaz just trying to eat all of North Korea's food without knowing anything else?
Seeing that everyone had stopped in their tracks, logos explained:
"As far as I know, only four of the Ten Royal Courts support Theresis. Apart from the King of Scavengers and the Blood Demon Great Lord, the rest are Shapeshifter and Liches."
The Lich Clan is extremely conscious of their lives; they'll at most deploy a few Teleportation Array and then flee. Theresis can't find any generals who can withstand us, so she has to resort to her old tricks to make us think twice."
"So what do we do now? Go in?"
Faced with everyone's doubts, Shi Lei's attitude was simple and direct: He would go as long as the employer said so, trying to resolve the issue once and for all, without giving the other party any breathing room.