Chapter 478
She arrived at the Temporary Camp with great joy and announced to everyone the good news that she could go to Liyue City to stay permanently.
Most infected individuals were skeptical of this unexpected windfall. It was only through Talulah's explanations and reassurances that their prejudices were dispelled.
After being questioned, Jiu showed no sign of anything amiss and continued to bury himself in polishing the longsword in his hands.
Talulah knew she wasn't going back, but she still wanted to try, so she asked:
"Don't you have any thoughts at all?"
"No."
Nine stopped what he was doing and raised his head:
"I admire and am grateful to Mister Zhongli for his willingness to help those infected. But I will not go."
On this land, countless infected people are still suffering. I always remember their cries of despair, so I will not let this journey end here.
"Fine, if you don't want to go, then forget it."
Talulah sighed softly, no longer insisting:
"You should know that the biggest problem on this land is not the infected people, but class conflict. But this is something we may not be able to change."
I understand your beliefs and motivations, but I still hope that all non-combat personnel will go to Liyue City this time. This way, the resources you save can be used to help the infected who need help more.
After a moment's thought, Jiu did not give an answer. Instead, he picked up the sharpened sword, stood up, and looked at the people around him:
"You all heard that, right? Those who are going, pack your own luggage. You don't need to report to me."
"Nine..."
Although the infected felt reluctant to leave, they could still tell what was more important. One by one, they silently packed their belongings and stood behind Talulah.
Aside from non-combatants, some combatants were also packing their belongings. Jiu merely glanced at them indifferently, respecting their own choices.
As for Talulah, she definitely can't be kept.
She was originally an escaped convict from Lungmen Prison, so it was perfectly reasonable for her to be brought back.
Without Talulah, a high-level fighter and Gold Brand, the Reunion Rhodes Island will likely face even greater difficulties in the future.
But this was Jiu's own choice, and she has no regrets.
She was the former head of the Lungmen Guard Department, how could she not understand the importance of power and strength?
However, there are still too many infected people on this land who have not been liberated and need someone to help them speak out.
From now on, without Talulah, the Rhodes Island will become more pure, which is not necessarily a bad thing.
Seeing more and more people packing their luggage, Jiu turned around and went into the tent. As long as she didn't look, her mind wouldn't be agitated.
Half an hour later.
Shi Lei used the Rock platform to safely send the Doctor, Amiya, and Logos back.
Previously in Trimon, Columbia, during the crackdown on illegal experiments, to ensure the safety of several squad leaders, he issued so-called Location Badge to several Operator, which were actually just ordinary Rock Constructs.
After confirming the approximate location, fly there and scan the Rock Constructs to pinpoint the This Ship's location.
After arriving safely, Shi Lei didn't linger for long. Londinium was waiting for him, so after a brief chat, he set off on his journey.
Upon learning that the Doctor and his team had returned, Kal'tsit immediately contacted Amiya and asked her to come to the lab.
Amiya was very worried about her injuries, so she went to the designated laboratory to visit her as instructed.
Kal'tsit, dressed in a simple white shirt, walked out, her right hand holding the IV stand.
"Let me see, are you hurt?"
"Doctor Kal'tsit, I'm alright."
Kal'tsit ignored her and proceeded to examine Amiya.
She grasped the other person's hand, staring at the slightly cracked Black Ring, her brow furrowing slightly.
"You used the Demon King's power?"
"Yes, Mister Zhongli wasn't there at the time, and the situation was quite urgent, so I was the only one who could hold off the Blood Demon Great Lord. Fortunately, he arrived in time, and I didn't need to use him again after that."
Kal'tsit examined the ring with a serious expression. Fortunately, it wasn't broken. It was just that it had been used extensively in a short period of time, and it would recover after a period of rest.
"That's truly a stroke of luck amidst misfortune."
"Yes, when I saw the Blood Demon Great Lord trying to harm everyone, I thought I would be very angry. But when I unleashed the Demon King Power, all I felt was sorrow."
"Sad..."
In a daze, a pair of pink eyes, forever hiding sorrow, flashed through Kal'tsit's memories. She paused for a few seconds, then examined Amiya's fingers again:
"These rings are to help you adapt to the Demon King's abilities and prevent your mind from being overwhelmed by overwhelming emotions. Don't use them lightly again unless absolutely necessary."
Amiya nodded, indicating that she had listened.
Rhodes Island is teeming with talent these days, leaving her with very few opportunities to act. If even Elite Operator can't handle it, she'll probably have no choice but to ask that man for help.
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Chapter 553 The Completion of Liyue (4K)
The Duke Wellington returned to his Defense Zone aboard his warship and immediately summoned his military advisors.
He first had these people retrieve the video footage of the falling objects. Then he ordered his staff to find out all of Zhongli's personal information before midnight.
The Duke Wellington had fought on the battlefield for decades and had never heard of such a person. It was as if he had appeared out of thin air, which was rather abrupt.
Military staff acted swiftly and quickly located footage taken from atop the high-speed warship. Footage of the fall from above was far more valuable than footage taken from the ground.
By playing the video at low speed, one can discern a huge rock that begins to fall at high speed after breaking through the Star Pod.
The moment it touched the ground, the massive rock vanished, leaving only three figures in its place.
The person in the lead was none other than Zhongli, whose identity remained a mystery.
To his left is Casters, the Amiya of Rhodes Island. To his right is Sarkaz, identified as Empress Theresia, who should have died several years ago.
Based on the analysis of the footage, it's possible that Zhongli used some kind of Originium Arts to create rocks. After landing, in order to dissipate the force, he had to retract all the rocks.
From the perspective of military strategists, achieving this level of skill was quite impressive. However, in the eyes of the Duke Wellington, who had seen much of the world, it paled in comparison to the former Witch King of Sargon.
At his peak, the Witch King Helkhorzoren could not only travel through time like a lich, but he could even create new spaces outside of this world.
He was a sorcery genius, a once-in-a-millennium talent on this land. He was unparalleled before and after him. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Helkhorzoren was the best in history.
In comparison, Zhongli, who cannot travel through time and space and can only break Star Pod, seems to have nothing but brute force.
Back then, the Duke Wellington, along with the elite troops of Sargon, attacked the tower. It took a great deal of effort to seize a gap in the defensive Magic Array. They finally succeeded in climbing to the top of the tower and completely eliminated Helkhorzoren.
Is Zhongli as powerful as the Witch King now?
Besides this, the Sarkaz Demon King throughout history are also good examples. No matter how strong you are individually, you will only be defeated when facing Allied Forces of multiple countries.
This has been true in the past, and it will remain true in the future.
Moreover, the Duke Wellington possesses a trump card that he has never revealed to outsiders. It is so secretive that even his protégé, Ablana, is unaware of it.
That is the Duke Wellington's "Sword Seat," which possesses the true power to activate the "Breath of the Kings." When the two are combined, they can generate the power to tear apart Catastrophe.
While the military staff investigated Zhongli's information, the Duke Wellington took out the maps he had drawn over the years.
There's no need to extend invitations to wild and undeveloped places like Sami and Sargon. And there's no need to concern ourselves with developing countries like Glassval and Remupton.
Scherzag and Minoas are tiny places, and the abandoned Kazdel is not worth mentioning.
Based on this calculation, the only countries that could form Allied Forces are Columbia, Syracuse, Kazimierz, Sargon, Laterano, Yan, and Ursus.
Since its independence, Columbia has focused on technological development and its national strength should not be underestimated. However, they have ambitions to expand their territory, and whether they are willing to participate in the campaign remains to be seen, so we cannot have too high expectations.
Syracuse, formerly known as Sargon, can at most provide a certain number of cannon fodder. Expecting them to shine in the Multinational Allied Forces is somewhat unrealistic.
The Duke Wellington will later send someone to contact the military in Kazimierz. Their nation's elite forces are the renowned Silver Spear Pegasus.
Having participated in the previous campaign against the Witch King, the current Ruler of Sargon Twin Empresses, owe the Duke Wellington a favor. Getting them to send troops shouldn't be difficult. It's just a pity that the current Golden Law Iron Guard several levels weaker than before; their peak is long gone.
In Laterano, everyone is armed with a gun, so clearing out regular enemies shouldn't be a problem; high-end combat power is relatively rare.
Yan usually keeps a low profile and rarely participates in foreign wars. However, the Duke Wellington is well aware that Yan has a strong foundation that is no less than that of Victoria.
Liyue City's geographical location is conveniently situated on the border between Ursus and Yan. By citing the threat of territorial invasion, they might be able to persuade Yan to join the Allied Forces.
As for why they didn't choose Ursus, the country with the largest land area and a penchant for war, the reason is very simple.
Because the Duke Wellington had repeatedly defeated their elite troops and even killed the former emperor of Ursus, the enmity between the two sides ran too deep for him to come to their aid.
The main force of this Multinational Allied Forces's attack on Zhongli consisted of Sargon, Kazimierz, and Yan.
After identifying his targets, the Duke Wellington immediately summoned Messenger to communicate with these countries.
Due to the lack of signal sharing between different countries, information about the Allied Forces cannot be communicated by telephone. This back-and-forth communication would take a very long time.
Not long after he sent out Messenger, Ablana, who had been away, returned.
Seeing her angry expression, the Duke Wellington, unsure of what had happened, asked her:
"Your His Highness, what's wrong?"
"Damn Talulah, she and those bugs from Rhodes Island are faster than Fowlbeast!"
Upon hearing this name, the Duke Wellington immediately became serious and tried to confirm:
"Talulah? A descendant of the Red Dragon?"
"That's right, it's her. I sincerely invited her to join us, but I was humiliated instead. By the time I gathered my men and went to find her, they had all run away!"
A slightly embarrassed smile flashed across the Duke Wellington's aged face. Talulah is the true heir to the throne; why did you go and provoke her?
"Your His Highness calm down. I will have people continue to investigate this matter, and I will inform you of the results as soon as they are available."
The Duke Wellington claimed he was following up, but in reality, he wanted to contact Talulah privately.
I had heard before that she had disappeared after escaping from prison, but I never expected to actually appear in Victoria.
He was Talulah, and naturally supported Ablana, a descendant of King Gael. Even though she had no right to inherit the Victoria Throne, he would do everything in his power to support her.
If the descendants of the Red Dragon can be secretly eliminated, the succession to the throne will no longer require a declaration. With various Duke vying for the throne, the most capable will ultimately claim it.
After Vigna parted ways with the others, she set up camp a few dozen kilometers outside of Londinium.
She still cared about the people in the city and wanted to stay nearby to see where the war would ultimately lead.
The Glass Gang currently has a limited number of members and lacks the support of Duke. The Breath of the Kings, the Place Where the Kings Sleep, has also failed to achieve the legendary effect.
Vigna is currently holding the genuine Breath of the Kings, constantly turning the blade. She stares into her own eyes through the reflection of the blade, lost in a trance.
She had previously suspected that the sword might be a fake made by Shi Lei. But after witnessing his strength, she put aside such worries.
While at the Self-Rescue Army camp, Vigna had asked Mudrock about him. She learned that Shi Lei had protected the people of an entire city during a Sandstorm Catastrophe.
With such power, there's less need for the Breath of the Kings to tear apart Catastrophe. Besides, she'd studied this sword for a long time and found nothing special about it. It was only because of its ornate decorations that it was artificially given the symbolism of imperial power.
Vigna often held this sword, repeatedly questioning herself, but she could never find the answer.
"Vigna, Vigna!"
The cheerful shouts interrupted her thoughts.
Morgan didn't even ask if she could come in; she simply and casually lifted the curtain and entered. Judging from the beaming smile on her face, she had probably heard some good news.
"Vigna, guess what big thing has happened?"
Vigna stayed at the Temporary Camp all day and didn't go out to gather intelligence, so naturally she couldn't have guessed it:
"Morgan, stop beating around the bush. Just tell me straight, is it related to Mister Zhongli?"
"Hehe, it really is."
Morgan sat in the chair, legs spread apart, completely unconcerned about his personal image.
"Vigna, do you know? Our war with the Sarkaz is completely over!"
This was indeed good news, and incredibly good news at that. Vigna casually tossed the Breath of the Kings aside and got up to sit in a closer spot:
"Tell me quickly, what exactly happened? Where is Regent Theresis? Is he dead?"