assistirfilmes Chapter 222: The Army Descends onto the City
Chapter 222: The Army Descends onto the City
Chapter 222: The Army Descends onto the City
In the underground base beneath Nolan City.
“Fishbone, are you keeping something from me?” Nael took a deep breath. Her ears stood up while her limpid eyes narrowed slightly, giving her the appearance of an angry kitten.
“Why would I ever do that? What reason could I have to keep secrets from you?” Fishbone turned his head to the side as he spoke.
“Why are you lying through your teeth? I could hear the large commotion above, not to mention the sentries on duty! Yet, you’re still claiming that you’re not hiding anything from me??”
“...It’s nothing urgent, so there’s really no need to report it to you.” Fishbone replied, shrugging to convey his nonchalance in response to Nael’s relentless interrogation.
“Are you telling me that a significant incident that has the entire city in turmoil and known by its inhabitants doesn’t count as urgent?”
“Shouldn’t our main concern right now be to conserve our strength, so that we can deliver a lethal blow when our foes least expect it? Casualties are naturally inevitable in a war. Even in the field of therapy, addressing the root cause of the ailment is more important than simply tending to surface symptoms.” Fishbone was unshakably confident in the righteousness of his stance.
“Commoners are no different than weeds sprouting in the desolate countryside. Remove a handful, and more will inevitably replace them. But once an opportunity slips through your fingers, it’s lost forever.” He stated calmly, devoid of any apparent emotion.
“Fishbone, the way you think is too extreme and heartless.” Nael’s face darkened.
“Reality is inherently harsh. If one wants to adapt and thrive, they need to be cruel as well. Such is the way of nature.”
“So, where’s Mr. Ji Bai? Where did he go?”
“There’s no need to concern ourselves with that human. He’s taking on more than he can handle.” Fishbone said with a cold harrumph. “He’s just a frail human who can’t even protect himself. What right does he have to pity us? If he enjoys playing the hero so much, he can share a grave with those commoners. Given the trolls’ body count, his death won’t change anything.”
“Fishbone, you...”
“Thud!” The abrupt sound of a door opening cut off the words which were just about to leave her lips; A petite golden-figure had scuttled out of the room with great haste.
“Your Highness Sha?!...” Nael was momentarily taken aback. With no time to lecture Fishbone, she promptly exited the room to chase after her.
“Kang, do you know where Her Highness Sha went??”
“No idea. She has whizzed past me like a wisp of smoke. Seems like she’s making a beeline for the basement entrance.” Kang’s expression was clouded with confusion. It was clear he was still trying to make sense of the situation at hand.
“This is bad... Reach out to all divisions and give them the command to attack immediately!”
“Huh?? Are we moving up the plan?”
“An unforeseen development seems to have unfolded in Nolan City... We have good reason to believe that Her Highness Sha’s abrupt departure could directly expose her to threats. We must swiftly locate her and investigate what exactly happened on the surface.”
“Okay, I understand.” Kang recognized the gravity of the situation from Nael’s somber demeanor. However, just as he was about to leave to inform the others, a hand blocked his path.
“Fishbone? What the hell are you doing?”
Ignoring Kang’s question, Fishbone turned his gaze towards Nael. “If we were to inadvertently alert our enemies, the groundwork we’ve laid for so long will be in vain. The trolls will surely intensify their scrutiny, leaving us in a precarious position. Miss Nael, I implore you to think carefully about your actions. Your decision could reshape the fate of our Asiatic Cat race!”
“Fishbone, what do you mean by that? The people outside are your fellow comrades too. If anything untowards happens to them, are you planning to stand by and let them meet their fate?” Nael’s demeanor instantly turned chilly.
“As long as we successfully rescue Her Highness the Princess, it should be sufficient. The others are of secondary concern, wouldn’t you agree?” Fishbone approached Nael. “Calm down; We’re the only ones who can save this country. As I said earlier, war is no game and sacrifices are an inevitable aspect of it. I’m sure everyone understands that as well, so...”
Nael struck Fishbone’s outstretched hand with a sharp motion, before addressing Kang with a cold tone. “Continue with the plan and give the order to attack. I’ll take responsibility if anything goes wrong.'”
The eyes of all the teenagers encircling him lit up with a peculiar gleam. As they elevated the knight to a revered status in their hearts, curiosity irresistibly arose within them.
“Names are just labels; there’s no need to make such a big fuss about it.” Ji Bai shook his head.
“Is that so? ...Alright, since Sire is not comfortable revealing his name, we won’t insist.” The Asiatic Cat youth heaved a sigh.
Ji Bai remained silent as he shifted his gaze to the crowd behind him, whose exuberant cheers seemed to go on without end.
The multitude of smiling faces beneath the brilliant sunlight had inexplicably made his heart beat faster.
The knight’s creed was not what drove Ji Bai to come to the aid of an unfamiliar race. Rather, it was the desire for redemption in his heart that had spurred him forward and resulted in the heartwarming laughter playing out before him. Despite that, his heart remained as tranquil as water, devoid of any trace of regret.
“Would someone be kind enough to explain what happened here?”
As cheers filled the air, a group of armed figures wielding a mishmash of weapons, approached in silence.
A bearded Asiatic Cat man furrowed his brows tightly. Having been exploited for so long, the genuine smiles on his compatriots’ faces had long faded into obscurity. Yet, their presence seemed so commonplace at this moment.
“...Ji Bai!” A single glance was all it took for Lil’ Sha to make out the awkward figure who appeared distinctly out of place in the crowd.
Despite the noisy surroundings, Ji Bai still managed to pick up on the familiar voice, which was tinged with worry. He then turned around to face the golden-haired girl swiftly running towards him while leaving a trail of smoke in her wake.
“You meanie, meanie! Why do you always do things that make me worry? I absolutely detest you...” In one fluid motion, she jumped into Ji Bai’s embrace and used her bun-sized fists to hammer away at his chest.
“...” Ji Bai stayed silent, embracing the girl in his arms and letting her pound on his body.
Instead of causing him pain, he actually found it to be rather therapeutic.
“Sorry.”
“Why do you insist on apologizing after everything is over, obscene middle-aged man!?” Lil’ Sha harrumphed before promptly snuggling up against his chest.
“Are you hurt?”
“No.”
“It’s fine as long as you’re all right...”
As he looked down at Lil’ Sha’s face pressing against his armor, Ji Bai found himself in a dilemma. In the end, he settled on stroking her supple golden hair.
“Is all this your doing, Mr. Ji Bai?” After sweeping her eyes and assessing the devastated landscape, Nael, leading the members of the Restoration Society, approached Ji Bai with a complex expression on her face.
The city had been guarded by several troll formations, and their collective combat prowess far outmatched their own forces, yet they were...
Ji Bai pondered for a brief moment before nodding.
“So, Sire Knight goes by the name Ji Bai? And who are these...” An Asiatic Cat youth was somewhat puzzled as he looked at the group of kinsmen who had suddenly joined them.
“Hmph!” Even though Fishbone was watching everything unfold in the distance and felt extremely dissatisfied, he could only pout and emit a cold harrumph with his arms crossed.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, a vampire army bearing the crest of House Setis on their flags had already made their way to the city walls...