The Death of Faust / The Doll Army vs. the Ursus Army

"What should we do?" Yuugi Hoshiguma looked at Suika from outside.

"Everyone, look around and see if there's a tunnel or escape door. Shall we go in and check?"

Suika said uncertainly.

"Alright!" With that, Yuugi Hoshiguma kicked open the charred door and went inside.

However, the heat inside the house had not dissipated, and the high temperature deterred most people from entering.

Seeing Talulah inside, Chen, who also wanted to go in, was stopped by Suika.

"The temperature inside is so high, and your Originium Arts have nothing to do with fire. Are you going to your death?!"

"Hoshiguma, keep an eye on her. If she really wants to do something, she can look for clues around here. We'll take care of what's inside!"

After being stopped by Suika, Chen realized that the current situation was indeed not suitable for him to go in. If he insisted on going in, he would have to ask the three of them to be careful and protect him.

"Let's go check out the surrounding area!"

After letting out a long sigh, Chen led Hoshiguma away to a spot not far away.

Seeing that Chen had been successfully persuaded, Suika breathed a sigh of relief and went inside.

Inside the house, charred corpses were scattered everywhere.

These are all high-quality Herd that the Black Snake has gathered here to prepare for a head-on attack on any incoming enemies.

However, Suika's actions were completely unreasonable. No matter how you arranged your troops, she would use her ability called "Powerful Brick Flying" to solve the problem.

With a single move, he overturned the table, reducing his setup to ashes.

These Herd, which had been hidden in various places and were originally preparing to shine, were burned to ashes by Suika the moment the Black Snake escaped.

The feeling of finding people in every location with every door that was opened was quite unsettling, even Talulah couldn't help but frown.

But Yuugi Hoshiguma seemed completely unconcerned, strolling around as if he were at home, and quickly found a suitable spot before calling the two over.

"Miss Yuugi, aren't you feeling uncomfortable in this environment?" Talulah asked casually after walking over, without asking what she had discovered.

"I feel terrible, why do I feel terrible?"

The environment here is much better than where I live. At least there aren't Crow and kittens making a ruckus outside all day, and I don't have to keep an eye on those brainless brats who only know how to fight but are actually terrible at the game.

As for dead people... you get used to it, and besides, no ghost would want to eat something burnt like that..."

Yuugi Hoshiguma remained completely calm.

"The Oni eat people!" Talulah stared at Yuugi Hoshiguma in shock.

"The demons here are perfectly innocent and don't eat people. Yongyi is referring to the story of 'exchanging children to eat,' which happened when the Oni arrived in the Eastern Country. Because they couldn't find any food, the refugees..."

However, the Oni is now considered one of the more powerful tribes in the Eastern Country, not to mention, speaking of cannibalistic races... well, our Patriot Patriot's one...

Suika's words Talulah.

Chapter 356 The Death of Faust

Indeed, when it comes to cannibalism, no one knows more about it than Patriot inherited the Wendigo bloodline.

After all, Wendigo means cannibal.

As for the cannibalism mentioned by Suika... Talulah had actually witnessed it before.

After all, compared to the vast land of Great Yan, Ursus is much more barren, and the Infected have fewer ways to obtain food.

When no food is available, cannibalism naturally becomes the only way for many helpless people to survive.

Talulah truly abhorred this, but she also understood the helplessness of those people.

Compared to Talulah, Yuugi Hoshiguma's gaze towards Suika was much deeper.

From the moment she arrived, she had a vague feeling that something was off.

First of all, this place doesn't seem to be inside the Great Hakurei Barrier.

Several times she tried to ask, but Alice quietly stopped her each time.

Then there are these monsters, who have almost no "demonic power" about them, but they can still use various spells.

Finally, there was Suika in front of her. Although the other person looked similar, smelled similar, and gave her the same feeling, she still didn't think that the other person was the Ibuki Suika she knew.

And the way she just tried to smooth things over only reinforced that feeling.

After all, ghosts don't lie, and of course, the main reason is that ghosts at their level disdain lying.

In her opinion, Suika's words were somewhat misleading.

So why did she lie?

At this moment, Suika turned to look at her and said, "I'll tell you after we go out."

Although the other person didn't make a sound, Yuugi Hoshiguma could still understand the meaning of Suika's words in the dark room just by the opening and closing of her mouth.

She nodded slightly, as if agreeing, and then pointed to the only empty room and said...

"I've looked all around, but this house is completely empty. I think the Mephisto you just mentioned is probably inside this house."

"But this isn't the main house?" Talulah asked, somewhat puzzled.

Suika then stepped forward and said, "It's normal that it's not the main house. After all, as the leader of the New Reunion Movement, we would subconsciously assume that Mephisto is in the main house. That way, he could set up a trap there and then hide to the side and step in."

But as a hunter, he would never choose to stay in the main house; that choice was too risky.

Suika's words made Talulah realize that she had indeed subconsciously thought that Mephisto, as the leader, would be waiting for her in the main house, but judging from his methods, he did not have the ability to fight head-on.

His best fighting style, which he excels at manipulating Herd, is to hide to the side and rely on the Herd to surround and kill him and his party.

Suika looked around and knocked on various places, confirming that there was no way to escape before speaking.

"It seems the other side does indeed have remote teleportation capabilities."

Hoshiguma looked at Suika, "Should we go after her?"

After thinking for a moment, Talulah asked, "Can you determine the direction they fled in?"

Yuugi Hoshiguma shook her head; tracking wasn't one of her talents.

"Let's see if anyone else has found any clues. If we can confirm the direction they fled in, then we can give chase."

Although she really wanted to grind Mephisto to dust, Talulah knew very well that while she and her group hadn't completely killed him this time, they had still dealt him a heavy blow.

If there's an opportunity to kill Mephisto, that would be ideal. If not, then attracting the military's attention and easing the pressure on the home front is more important.

After they went outside, everyone else returned to the doorway.

"How about it?"

"All around us Herd that have lost their sense of self; there are no living people." Chen's eyes were filled with rage.

She had no concept of the Herd that Talulah and the others had mentioned before, but after seeing it in person, the fear that rose from the bottom of her heart made her feel like she wanted to kill them.

Has anyone found any clues about their escape?

Talulah looked at Scout, who shook his head.

Even a skilled cook can't cook without rice. Now that it's dark and visibility is limited, coupled with the short time available, even someone as skilled in reconnaissance as him would find it difficult to gain anything unless he had an incredible stroke of luck and stumbled upon a clue.

Just then, Faust, who had taken a detour, arrived with his party.

Seeing the houses that had been destroyed beyond recognition, his eyes reddened, and he aimed his crossbow at Talulah group.

Upon seeing his movement, the people behind him also raised their weapons at the same time.

The next second, he felt a severe blow to his abdomen, and with a cry, he arched his body like a shrimp.

A sudden gust of wind swept by, scattering the people behind him.

Faust barely managed to lift his head, only to see Suika's cold, emotionless eyes.

"Da da da..."

A steady gait approached from not far away.

He looked up through his blurry vision—it was Talulah, the older sister who had saved him and Eno when they were on the verge of death and taken them in.

Compared to the tenderness in his eyes and the gentleness on his face back then, now his eyes are filled with only cold killing intent.

"Sasha... If I regret that Eno has become like this, then you are what disappoints me, utterly disappointing."

We all know he has personality problems.

But I've always believed that as a good friend, you can correct his mistakes.

But I was wrong. You never thought to remind him when he made a mistake; you only endlessly shielded his crimes and became his accomplice.

Look at what you've done, look at all those people who died because of Eno, don't you feel any remorse?

Eno was once pitiful, but does that give him the right to persecute other Infected?

Do you even realize how many Infected are subjected to even harsher oppression because of your actions?

I'm sorry, I can't find a reason to spare your life, but don't worry, even though Eno has escaped, I will find him, kill him, and end his sins and evil deeds."

Finally, Talulah reached Sasha and thrust her longsword forward, piercing Sasha's heart.

Sasha paused for a moment upon hearing Talulah's words, then smiled slightly. "So Eno has successfully escaped. That's wonderful... Also, I'm sorry Talulah, I've disappointed you..."

As she watched Sasha lie lifeless on the ground, Talulah's turbulent emotions gradually calmed down.

"Inform Miss Alice to prepare for the retreat as planned." Since they hadn't found Mephisto, Talulah didn't intend to linger any longer.

After all, this place is too close to the city; the Skyfire from just now would definitely be discovered.

If an army were to encounter them and become entangled with them, it would be detrimental to their subsequent guerrilla plans.

Chapter 357 Doll Army vs. Ursus Army

On the road to the town

Viscount Stri, a subordinate of Grand Duke Baikal, is leading his men toward the town.

Ten minutes ago, the towering flames almost ignited half the sky, terrifying the people in the city.

Others may not know the situation there, but Viscount Stri is very clear that the direction was specifically instructed by Grand Duke Baikal, and it was the gathering place of the Infected organization that called itself the New Reunion Movement.

Furthermore, the Grand Duke demanded that they be protected, because the Old Nobility faction was preparing to use this New Reunion Movement to create a major disturbance in the east and drag the Great Yan into the quagmire of war.

After all, minor internal squabbles were not enough to convince the young emperor to grant their request for reinforcements, and a reduction in the number of soldiers under their command would weaken their control over their troops.

You see, that young emperor had always longed to wipe them all out in one fell swoop.

As long as the Great Yan is drawn into the war, they can forcibly increase their troops in accordance with wartime regulations.

With troops at their disposal, it would be much more difficult for the young emperor to control them.

However, they could not provoke the battle against the Great Yan themselves, which is why they carefully selected this organization called the New Reunion Movement.

As for how to provoke it, and what to do after it's provoked, that's beyond the knowledge of a mere viscount like him.

However, one thing is clear now: he needs to check what's going on with the New Reunion Movement, whether it will affect future plans, and whether there's any need to salvage it.

The team he led was one of the most elite in the military; it took them less than ten minutes from assembly to departure.

Of course, there are only off-road vehicles to clear the way and troop carriers to carry soldiers; forget about High-Speed Battleship.

Ten minutes isn't even enough time to submit an application and get it started.

However, he felt relatively at ease leading a team of several hundred people.

But just as they were about to reach the town, news came from ahead that a blonde girl was blocking the middle of the road, preventing the convoy from moving forward, and they asked him how to resolve the situation.

"Ram it!" Viscount Stri knew very well that he could pretend to be a gentleman and show off his aristocratic demeanor on ordinary days.

But now it's wartime, and successfully completing the mission is the most important thing.

Even if it were his own parents blocking the army's path, let alone a complete stranger, he would not hesitate to order them to be rammed through.

Alice stood calmly in the middle of the road, watching the approaching vehicle accelerate instead of slowing down as it hurtled towards her. With a wave of her hand, a giant Goliath Doll appeared in front of her, wielding two swords and slashing at the vehicle in front.

When they saw the massive sword, about ten meters long, slashing down, the vehicles at the front instinctively tried to swerve to avoid it.

But a car can never match the agility of a puppet.

With several explosions, the two cars ahead, along with their occupants, were hacked to pieces by the puppets.

The vehicles behind them stopped when they saw that things were not going well, and the soldiers jumped out of the troop carriers with their weapons in hand.

"Want to compare numbers? I have quite a few puppets!"