Southern Final Battle (IV)

"So this is the Terror Knights the boss was talking about? (Heradi)"

"This thing looks like a pile of scrap metal, is it really that powerful?" (Yesveta)

"Uncle Kaldiz, are you sure these dark figures are the Terror Knights? (Diphiya)"

Faced with the questioning gazes of the crowd, Kaldiz said somewhat nervously, "According to the prisoners, these guys should be the so-called Terror Knights."

After Ghost Dragon Heavenly King finished speaking, Mevajena kicked him directly, and then...

"Boom!"

As the explosion rang out, Mevajena stepped onto solid ground once again, surrounded by numerous terrifying fragments.

"Holy crap! This thing is way too fragile!" (Mevajena)

Upon hearing Mei Da Hua Mao's complaints, Divine Constable Di decisively took action.

"Sister Mevajena, you should still worry about whether you can withstand my brother's beating later!"

After being reminded by Divine Constable Di, everyone remembered His Majesty the King's instructions before the expedition.

"Gulp! Um... I'll go check the surroundings to see if there's any enemy activity. (Yesveta)"

"Boss Yesveta, it's too dangerous for you to go alone. I'll go with you!" (Heradi)

Watching the two men, Yesveta companion, disappear quickly, the wise King Kaldiz said hastily, "Heradi and the other man are right. We can't be careless yet. Brother Belserion, let's go check out the Prisoner of War Camp!"

"Good! It'll prevent those guys from causing any trouble!" (Sage Dragon)

Just as Divine Constable Di was about to ask Murellia to do something, the usually mild-mannered Lindel spoke first.

"Murellia, we need to quickly tally up the casualties, otherwise we won't be able to answer the young master's questions later."

"Yes, yes, we have to hurry, or the young master will throw a tantrum again!"

Watching the two figures walk away, Divine Constable Di withdrew his awkward little hand and muttered to himself, "No way! These two are always unreliable. I have to go and see what happens, just in case they make a mistake."

Just as Divine Constable Di was about to set off, a jade-like hand descended from the sky, precisely landing on Divine Constable Di's head and dragging him in front of her.

"Fatty Di, you think you can just leave after you've done your job? You're dreaming!"

"Gulp"

"Sister Mevajena, I just... I just reminded you, I didn't do anything else!"

Upon hearing Divine Constable Di's explanation, Mechanical Mei, following the programmed instructions, turned the mainframe towards the target in her hand, and then roared with a sound exceeding that of a nuclear explosion, "If you hadn't brought up the bad guys, would everyone have fled? Do I need to take responsibility all by myself?"

Faced with the enraged mechanical Mei, Divine Constable Di weakly asked, "Then... what do you want me to do?"

Looking at the pitiful Divine Constable Di, Mevajena revealed an evil smile.

"It's simple! As long as you take the blame for destroying the Terror Knights, I won't hold your actions against you."

After Mevajena finished speaking, Divine Constable Di shook his head vigorously.

"No! No! If I do that, my brother will kill me."

"If you don't do it, I'll grant your request right now!"

Faced with this blatant threat, Divine Constable Di bowed his head to the evil forces.

Just as the cunning Mei was about to burst into triumphant laughter, Divine Constable Di suddenly raised his head and roared, "If you want to take action, then do it. But it's absolutely impossible for me to take the blame for you!"

Upon hearing Divine Constable Di's extremely forceful words, the cunning Mei froze, becoming a qualified 'shocked observer'.

After waiting for what seemed like forever, all was quiet, which piqued Divine Constable Di's curiosity. She opened her right eye and surveyed her surroundings. Upon seeing the sculpture in front of her, Divine Constable Di waved politely to check on Mevajena's condition before making a hasty retreat from the crime scene. (Hmm! Diphiya is cunning!)

Royal Palace in Kushen City

"Your Majesty! (The Prime Minister)"

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened!" (The Prime Minister)

"Outside the city... outside the city...(Prime Minister)"

Seeing the prime minister stumble and tumble into the council hall, Ralori hurriedly stepped forward and reached out to help him up.

"Prime Minister, what has happened? Why are you so panicked?"

Upon hearing His Majesty the King's question, the Prime Minister replied with tears streaming down his face, "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! The troops stationed outside the city have been wiped out by Erus's army!"

"What? How could this happen? (Ralori)"

"Your Majesty, according to the reports from the sentries on the city walls, the camp was in complete chaos when the attack occurred. The troops had not yet formed an effective fighting force before they were wiped out by the Erus Legion. (Prime Minister)"

"Where is Gerard? What is he doing? And what is his proud Terror Knight Legion doing? (Ralori)"

"While the specifics are still unclear, one thing is certain: Gerard and his Terror Knight Legion did not participate in the battle at all. (Prime Minister)"

"Damn it! (Ralori)"

"Damn it! (Ralori)"

"Your Majesty, it's no use scolding him now. Let's quickly think of something to do!" (Prime Minister)

"What do we do? Do we have any other option but to surrender?" (Ralori)

"Cocoa..."

Looking at the Prime Minister who seemed hesitant to speak, Ralori closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then said, "Prime Minister, I know you don't want to surrender, don't want to become a commoner, but we don't even have the means to resist now. What else can we do but surrender?"

"Come! Prime Minister, tell me, and I'll do whatever you say!"

Upon hearing His Majesty the King's heartfelt words, the Prime Minister slowly lowered his head.

His Majesty the King patted the Prime Minister on the shoulder and said weakly, "Prime Minister, go and prepare the letter of surrender!"

His lips moved for a long time, but the prime minister couldn't utter the word "yes." In the end, the middle-aged man, like a little girl, covered his face, shed tears, and fled the palace.

The outskirts of Kushen City, the former camp of the Southern Allied Forces

Looking at the shattered Terror Knights, Old Suo shook his head regretfully, then turned around and asked, "Tell me, what exactly happened?"

"This was done by Diphiya!"

"This was done by my sister Mevajena!"

His Majesty the King glanced at the two suspects who spoke in unison, clicked his tongue, and said, "You have one minute. If you still don't have a final answer after one minute, then you will both be punished!"

After exchanging glances, the two of them covered their eyes and rubbed them incessantly.

"You have forty seconds left!"

Hearing the divine punishment in their ears, the two exchanged glances again, and the next second, they tacitly began playing rock-paper-scissors. Unfortunately, after five rounds, they were tied.

"You have twenty seconds left!"

As the crisis drew ever closer, the cunning and shrewd Divine Constable Di finally sought help from outside the arena.

Seeing the scales of victory gradually tipping in Divine Constable Di, Mevajena dared not delay and immediately began to win over (threaten) the witnesses.

"Ten seconds left!"

In this life-or-death moment, the two dared not stop and immediately rushed toward the last, and most crucial, witness— Heradi.

"Time's up!" (At this moment, Di, He, and Mei are still twisted into pretzel shapes.)

After stopping the timer, Old Suo raised his head and said softly, "Now give me a definite answer!"

Upon hearing His Majesty the King's words, Left Black Eye, who was standing to the right of Heradi, said, "Brother, Uncle Kaldiz and the others were there when it happened. If you don't believe me, you can ask them!"

"Yeah! You bad guy, if you don't believe us, you can ask Belserion and the others. (The Right Black Eye standing to Heradi's left)"

His Majesty the King glanced at Kaldiz and Belserion, then asked, "Heradi, tell me, who did it?"

"Old Ta, I'm going to throw my weight around! (Boss, I don't know anything!)"

Hearing Heradi's strange tone, Old Suo looked at him curiously. Only then did His Majesty the King realize that his captain of the guard was missing a front tooth. (In fact, not only the front tooth, but Commander Heradi was also missing his back molars.)

"Heradi, where's your front tooth?" (Old Suo)

"During the big battle just now, he was shot down!" (Old He has been made to sound normal for easier typing, but he still speaks with a lisp.)

As a long-time partner, Old Suo instantly understood what Heradi meant, so he gave up asking.

"Since the witness says they don't know, that means there's still no answer, so you two must be punished!" (Old Suo: Good brother, don't cry, I'll get justice for you!) (Old He: Thanks, boss!)

Upon hearing His Majesty the King's verdict, Diphiya and her companion were instantly overwhelmed by Old Suo's terrifying comprehension abilities.

"Brother..."

"Bad guy..."

Just as Diphiya and her companion were about to begin their defense, His Majesty the King unilaterally issued a verdict.

"Given the grave errors committed by these two, and their appalling attitude in admitting their wrongdoing, I, the King, have decided to impose the following punishments on them: First, they shall personally guard the Terror Knights to prevent it from being destroyed again. Second, until the army returns to the capital, the meals for the entire army shall be provided by Diphiya. If, during this period, I receive any complaints from the soldiers about the food, then the two of them shall be responsible for cleaning all the army's toilets." (Old He: Heh heh! Divine Constable Di and Dephia, your doomsday is coming!)

"Third, before the army returns to the capital, all the warhorses of the entire army will be cared for by two people. If any of the warhorses become unwell during this period, they will be punished in accordance with the punishment method mentioned above."

"Furthermore, during the upcoming operations, neither of them shall neglect their duties; otherwise, they will be punished in accordance with the aforementioned penalties."

"Did you all understand?"

As soon as His Majesty the King finished speaking, the two women opened their mouths, ready to protest. But at that moment, a powerful restraining force appeared on them, freezing their mouths shut.

"Did you two understand?"

This time, the two didn't speak, but nodded obediently.