“You all certainly aren’t rebels. Recently, rebels have been ravaging our territory; the small towns and villages outside are unsafe. Please come to our territory’s main city to discuss important matters in detail.”
Acting Captain Sorent said.
Everyone exchanged glances. Samimi nodded, indicating she could accept.
“This must be a misunderstanding. I’ve seen your strength and know you certainly aren’t rebels.”
“Please lead the way.”
Fabiana replied.
Thus, the Avenger Squad temporarily joined the unit of the Acting Captain of the Divine Emperor Knights.
“How many times has such a cruel and inhuman thing happened? Before we came, we stopped a rebel attack. They controlled a giant undead monster to breach the city gates. If we hadn’t been resting in the town, it would have become like that village just now. Are you even properly protecting your territory?”
Fabiana inquired about the situation.
“It’s not as simple as you think. The situation has spiraled out of our control. Let alone protecting others, we can barely protect ourselves. I can’t reveal too many details here. Once I take you to see the Captain and the Lord, they will tell you.”
Acting Captain Sorent looked grim, suddenly becoming a messenger and refusing to say more.
It seemed he was determined not to say much, not wanting to spread fear in the army.
Everyone didn’t press further.
Clearly, Marquis Edward and his troops had already discovered that weird fellows appeared among the rebels, but they probably didn’t know the enemy were artificial Blood Clan.
It seemed Marquis Edward didn’t have much of a relationship with the Order of Compassion, which was good news.
The Order of Compassion’s lair must be hidden in Count Perry’s territory.
Now that Count Perry was dead, they would secretly take full control of all of Count Perry’s territory.
That place must have become a “culture dish” for vampires.
Unknown how much Count Salam was involved with the Order of Compassion.
But it didn’t matter anymore, because the West Coast would also suffer an invasion by artificial Blood Clan. With the power of vampires, they didn’t need to negotiate with nobles at all.
The only one who could make vampires think twice was that man—the West Coast Fighting God.
Samimi’s mind was still analyzing the battle situation.
On the way, the unit of the Acting Captain of the Divine Emperor Knights led everyone to their destination.
“We’re here.”
[Ringwater City]
Marquis Edward’s territory’s main city, also the largest city in the West Sea, comparable in scale to the Royal City of the Central Continent.
But it still couldn’t compare to the Royal City, because many tourist towns had been built around the Royal City.
Sweet Melon Town, where Samimi and Niubao used to live, was one of them, completely reliant on doing business by the Royal City’s side. In a sense, these small towns were also extensions of the Royal City.
Ringwater City was much cleaner, with no illegal buildings around, established on an endless plain.
The city’s style was exactly like the Knight Academy City of the Dilmurt family, just dozens of times larger.
Samimi suddenly felt that their Knight Academy City was like a little bean, too tiny.
“The scenery is really beautiful.”
Samimi exclaimed.
The surrounding environment was also very beautiful: green mountains and clear waters, blue sky and white clouds, with an ancient and sturdy city wall encircling a large area of land in the middle.
Ringwater City’s most core feature was a big river that nurtured thousands of living beings, cutting across the entire Great Plain.
“Surrounded by mountains on all sides, with ambushes everywhere, the enemy can attack the city from any direction.”
Viewing the problem from a war perspective, Fabiana was different from Samimi, who liked to enjoy the scenery.
Such professional remarks made the other knights deeply respectful, their admiration flowing like an endless river.
But if you listened carefully, it wasn’t that professional; even Niubao could see it. I don’t know why you’re so excited.
“Rumble~ Rumble~”
The huge city gate slowly opened, letting everyone enter the city.
The first feeling upon entering the city was—there were simply too many people.
Throughout the journey, Samimi felt that the West Sea was a sparsely populated area compared to the Central Continent.
But Ringwater City’s population density was definitely much higher than the Royal City’s.
On both sides of the streets were crowds of civilians watching, chattering, full of chaotic noise.
It had been a long time since she had heard such sounds, like a vegetable market.
The residents of Ringwater City curiously stared at Fabiana and the others.
They stood out conspicuously among the knights, impossible not to notice.
Moreover, they showed no favorable expressions toward the holy professions; their looks toward the Beastman Nun and the Veiled Nun were full of suspicion.
“This is the first time I’ve seen so many common people.”
Sherry William said with a haughty sneer.
But no resident dared to meet the gaze of the Number One Ruthless from the Continental Magic Academy for ten seconds.
Even if she mocked them, no one dared to talk back.
Seeing her mysterious figure in a black robe like a trash bag, everyone knew she was a mage.
The team walked for a long time before leaving the residential area and arriving at a more core area within the city.
The Divine Emperor Knights unit arrived at a city barracks, presumably the headquarters of the Divine Emperor Knights.
However, before they even reached the entrance, a large group of Divine Emperor Knights rushed out from the barracks and surrounded the Divine Emperor unit.
“Brothers, what are you doing?”
Acting Captain Sorent was dumbfounded.
The Divine Emperor Knights parted in the middle.
A supreme knight, noticeably a head taller than the others, strode quickly from inside.
“Captain Daniel.”
Acting Captain Sorent announced the man’s title.
“Sorent, do you know who you’ve brought here?”
Divine Emperor Captain Daniel asked loudly.
“Who? They are mages and holy professionals I encountered on the road.”
Acting Captain Sorent replied.
“Her!”
Divine Emperor Captain Daniel raised his finger pointing at Fabiana, speaking word by word with force:
“She is the Source of All Evil in the people’s mouths, the Rebel War Commander, Fabiana Diarmuid!”
“What?”
Acting Captain Sorent was so frightened he nearly fell off his horse.
The other Divine Emperor Knights in the unit also scattered in fear.
Only the Avenger Squad of four remained on the scene.
“This man looks like he has some strength. I just want to test the limits of ordinary soldiers.”
Surrounded by thousands of troops, Sherry William showed no fear, instead eager to try.
“Sister Sherry, please stop. We’re not here to make enemies.”
Fabiana raised her hand to stop her.
Every move she made exuded a leader’s aura.
Just that one action made many Divine Emperor Knights reduce their vigilance.
Because this heroic and spirited young knight didn’t look at all like the legendary cannibalistic Rebel War Commander.
But such a knight idol halo couldn’t affect Divine Emperor Captain Daniel.
His eyes remained cold.
Because he had seen Fabiana at the Round Table Meeting.
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