145. Evacuating the People
Han Ji desperately wished his subordinates would say that it was unreliable!
Unfortunately, he also knew that his subordinates' reports of such information were clearly not false.
The mysterious gray-haired man nodded and said, "This information is absolutely genuine."
Han Ji looked at Tang Miao and then asked, "Do you know who Salang is?"
How would I know?
Tang Miao shrugged, then said, "Besides, does it even matter who Salang is now? Since we're certain Salang is inside the city, it means the danger Ancient Capital faces is absolutely hellish."
"Before we're certain how to solve this, shouldn't we take advantage of this opportunity to send people to evacuate the people on the outskirts of the city?"
He wasted so much of his acting skills, all for the sake of saving some innocent people?
Salang's plan is now beyond saving, and the undead army is likely on the verge of attack. In this situation, even if war breaks out, the priority should be to evacuate the civilians from the weakest points!
Zhu Meng said through gritted teeth, "But, if it's really as you guessed, if this rain can make the dead unafraid of sunlight, how long can we hold out...?"
"I have a plan that might lead to a solution," Tang Miao said after a moment's thought, but then added, "However, this should only be used as a last resort. Right now, we should relocate the ordinary people in the surrounding area."
Han Ji nodded and immediately gave the orders. All available personnel were mobilized, especially those living outside the inner city walls, who were naturally the first to be called upon.
As for Salang's matter, let's put it aside for now. Of course, Mu He, as the deacon of the Black Vatican's Deacon Huzin, was arrested.
As a member of the Black Vatican, he was prepared to sacrifice himself at any time. However, he never expected that their feast would not even begin before he was wiped out in one fell swoop? Moreover, the ones leading the attack were none other than Zhu Meng and the Imperial Mage.
After Mu He was arrested, he was subjected to severe torture. Although this did not allow him to reveal Salang's identity, it also meant he could not be allowed to have too much free time.
The arrest was carried out secretly, and no one is currently aware that the high deacon who contacted Salang has been arrested.
As night fell, most of the people in the outer city had already been moved to the inner city. Of course, many people were still being moved, and many were puzzled by the sudden relocation of residents outside the inner city walls. However, all they received in response was an order from above.
While some of the Imperial Mage were still evacuating the people, Tang Miao and Zhu Meng arrived at the North Main City Tower.
The North Main City Tower is located at the north outer city gate. The tower is much larger than the Corner City Tower. It is like a magnificent and imposing Jiange fortress standing on the city wall!
"You little rascal, it seems your estimate was correct. Tonight is destined to be turbulent!" Zhu Meng said with a hint of helplessness as he gazed into the distance.
Tang Miao sighed softly, "Send the signal. The appearance of the Sha Yuan suggests the Black Vatican knows a lot... The appearance of something like this summons many Demon Beasts, even Commander Level and monarchs! Just one rushing over would instantly destroy this outer city wall. We should prepare our defenses early..."
Zhu Meng nodded, and then immediately ordered the assembly signal to be given...
A short while later, a number of mages had gathered here.
"Mages of Intermediate Level and above, please come up to the city wall. Other mages, please remain where you are and await further orders." A loud voice rang out, echoing in the ears of everyone who had come here.
So, a few Intermediate Mage began to ascend the city wall and gathered in a hall on the wall. This hall was open at both ends, so they could see the dark land outside the city at a glance.
Looking at the group of people who had arrived, Zhu Meng asked in confusion, "Is this all there is?"
"Greetings, Your Excellency!"
"Greetings, Congressman!"
Some Intermediate Mage frequented this place immediately greeted Zhu Meng with respect upon seeing him.
Tang Miao, who was standing beside Zhu Meng, caused everyone to feel a chill run down their spines...
After all, Tang Miao looks like a student, right? How could a student be standing next to a high-ranking senator?
Mu Bai and Zhou Min, who were both from Bo City and had been saved by Tang Miao, were both taken aback when they saw Tang Miao there.
Tang Miao naturally noticed them, but he didn't bother to greet them. After all, he wasn't particularly familiar with them.
Moreover, he was currently pondering one question: how exactly did the Black Vatican manage to do that?
How could they possibly ensure that all of these things appeared here so precisely?
"I'm glad you all could come here, but I have some bad news to tell you," Zhu Meng said, looking at the arriving crowd with a blank expression.
As he spoke, he walked towards the edge of the hall in his tall black boots and stood on the railing carved with dragons and phoenixes.
"A Sha Yuan has appeared just 30 kilometers to the north!"
When Zhu Meng mentioned the name "Sha Yuan," he sighed slightly, as if even he himself was unwilling to mention the word.
"The Sha Yuan!? How could something like this appear here!?" a Hunter Mage exclaimed in surprise.
Anyone who has lived in the Abyss of Sha Yuan knows something of its terror.
But who would have thought that this thing would appear in the city?
"So, you summoned us here to resist the Sha Yuan? There's no way to resist the Sha Yuan, especially since we're just Intermediate Mage," someone said with a hint of panic.
"Where the Sha Yuan has appeared, a dense aura of death will remain. It won't be long before many General Level and lord-level undead gather there... I hope everyone here will stay here on the city wall tonight. If those high-level undead show any sign of approaching, everyone must eliminate them!" Zhu Meng shook his head and responded loudly.
"As long as I'm not going to investigate the Sha Yuan, I'll be fine," one student said.
"Rest assured, Your Excellency, we may not be able to contend with the vast Sha Yuan, but if any Demon Beast use the Sha Yuan to wreak havoc, we will certainly eliminate them. This is the sacred duty of us mages!"
I'm fine with that too, I'm willing to stay up all night to protect you!
Count me in!
Count me in too.
Upon hearing that they weren't being asked to cause trouble for Sha Yuan, the mages all breathed a sigh of relief. As for guarding the city, they had no objection to it.
Since everyone has come to this area, they naturally all have the intention to eliminate the undead and help the government keep watch at night. There is absolutely no problem with them. There are at least forty Intermediate Level mages and four or five Advanced Mage present. With their combat strength, they can definitely put up a fight even if Commander Level undead appears.
After all, everyone knew that if the city fell, their families would become a feast for the dead...
"Hooray~!!"
Just as everyone was expressing their willingness to help, a roar came from the dim sky to the north, so loud that it shook the steel city walls violently!
This terrifying roar was deafening...
At the same time, Tang Miao, who was deep in thought, along with Councilor Zhu Meng, Chief Instructor Fei Jiao, and Lu Xu, North Wall Commander, all changed their expressions and turned around to stare in horror at the dark, gigantic shadow in the distance...
"It's that again! It wants to use the deathly aura brought by the Sha Yuan to gather more undead and break through the northern city wall in one fell swoop!" Zhu Meng said angrily.
"This is a terrible situation. This Undead Monarch already commands an army of millions of undead, and now with the help of the Sha Yuan, it will be even more unstoppable. We must request reinforcements again," the military advisor said.
"It's already very difficult to deploy more personnel," Military Commander Lu Xu said in a deep voice.
Zhu Meng's expression was somewhat grave as he looked at Lu Xu beside him and asked, "Have all the people in the North District been relocated?"
Lu Xu shook his head, somewhat helplessly, and said, "Not yet."