Chapter 704 - 667: Tachiusu Shocks the Players
Just as Da Fei was entangled with the Crusader quota, a flash of golden light emerged on the square, and Lord Sazer suddenly appeared.
Ror exclaimed, "Lord Sazer, you’ve come!"
Lord Sazer solemnly said, "The situation has changed and I need to instruct you on a few matters. The movements of the Demon Army are unusual and it’s very likely they will change their long-term battle of attrition to a forceful siege. However, as long as our barrier energy is sufficient, we have nothing to fear. The tactical guideline from now on is to focus on defense or harassment. The rest is up to you."
Ror immediately said, "My lord, I have something to report. A Warrior brought some heroes, and I took the liberty of assessing them as Crusaders ahead of time without the official exam."
Lord Sazer was slightly surprised and then realized, "Although this is against the rules, given the current severe situation, it’s not entirely unreasonable. Besides, now that the battle situation has changed, we should also change the content of the exam, although I haven’t figured out what the new content should be. But in my view, any hero who has the capability to get here deserves to be promoted. Alright, I’ll make a special arrangement now!"
As he spoke, a burst of golden light flashed on Sazer, and then a series of System Prompts flooded the screen!
-- System Prompt: Your Vice Hero Serbia has obtained the qualifications of Intern Crusader!
-- System Prompt: Your Vice Hero Alicia has obtained the qualifications of Intern Crusader!
-- System Prompt: Your team member Tachiusu has obtained the qualifications of Intern Crusader!
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Da Fei’s eyebrows jumped with joy, Is Sazer getting wise? No explanations and everyone gets promoted! But what is this Intern thing about? Da Fei hurriedly checked the attributes, and they were indeed completely the same as those of a regular Crusader! Isn’t this just like that Apprentice Lieutenant role Markal had appointed him to initially?
Then, Sazer continued, "Warrior, the so-called Intern Crusader is a temporary profession issued during wartime, possessing all the rights of a formal Crusader, but it only becomes official after passing mission assessments or receiving good reviews. I don’t have the assessment details yet, but I believe it won’t be something that could stump a Warrior. I must now return to the machine room to take care of the energy extraction, we’ll talk more later." With that, he disappeared once again.
Da Fei suddenly realized, so this Intern Crusader is an accepted method of system—get on the bus first and then make up for the ticket!
At that moment, Ror said reassuringly, "Warrior, your flexible strategy is correct, you have the Intern Crusaders, could the position of Intern Grand Crusader be far behind? Now, please rest well and wait while I observe the movements of the enemy forces before arranging the next steps."
Exactly right, how could mere Crusaders satisfy him! Da Fei nodded repeatedly, "Understood."
Now Ror climbed the city wall, watching over the movements of the Demon Army from a high vantage point, while Will in the blacksmith shop squatted on the ground, deep in meditation over a long spear. With nothing else to do, Da Fei entered the Nightmare Space through the Space Gate on the square to see the progress of the Cultural Consultant Arong’s painting.
By this time, Arong had already set up several easels and canvases on the floating chessboard, surrounded by a group of beautiful Guardian Angels, vigorously painting with great spirit.
Oh wow! With beautiful women watching, no wonder he’s so motivated—has he set up so many easels to paint several pieces at once?
Da Fei immediately joined the spectators, and couldn’t help but exclaim, as the painting in the center was already completed—a hyper-realistic oil painting, visually identical to the current scene with various toys flying over the Hell Sea. Then the paintings next to it depicted a swarm of Angels dancing above the Hell Sea, a picturesque island on the Hell Sea, a Cloud Castle floating above the Hell Sea, and several other fantasy themed works like the giant angel beasts on the chessboard.
So, NPCs are capable of creating too! This AI is indeed extraordinary.
When Arong saw Da Fei arrive, he smiled confidently, "Lord City Lord, here you are. Take a look, how are these paintings? I even have a title for them: ’Heaven in Hell.’"
Good grief, confidence for what! What differentiates this from a camera if it’s just the same as photography? Do you think I’ve never seen world-famous paintings? How many angels or goddesses in famous paintings are clothed? Forget it, never expect to create an epic masterpiece and become famous.
Da Fei coughed and said, "It’s still a bit conservative, lacking a bold imagination. The key is, it needs to resonate with most children."
Arong hesitated, "Let me think it over more carefully..." lost in thought.
Think what! The trick is curves, beauty, and less clothing! Well, now’s not the time to point this out with so many angels around, better guide him slowly later.
Da Fei then asked, "How is the charging effect of the Nightmare Crystal now?"
Arong came back to reality and quickly took out the crystal, "My lord, please see."
Da Fei looked over, and the crystal currently stored 190 points of Nightmare Power. 190 points? Da Fei rubbed his eyes and looked again, indeed, it was 190 points!
Da Fei was startled, "This crystal is recharging too slowly, isn’t it?"
The crystal has a total of 1000 points, with 850 points used for transporting troops and families, leaving only 150 points. Now, only 40 points have been added overnight, which means it would take at least two to three days in real time to reach the requirement to transport the Ancient Tree Nasir. What’s the use then!
At that moment, Da Fei’s Nightmare Fuzzy Bear responded, "Because the space lost the guidance of Nightmare Morpheus, the Nightmare Power in the space has weakened, meaning there are fewer children having nightmares, and the master should have noticed that the number of monsters in the space has greatly decreased."
Da Fei’s eyebrows twitched, "Then what should I do?"
The Fuzzy Bear answered, "Of course, follow the master’s plan; find a way to manage the Nightmare Space."
In the end, opening a school immediately is essential; otherwise, not to mention transporting the troops, even earning back the energy for self-transportation would be impossible. Plus, there’s a break before the siege, so there should be enough time to handle this.
Da Fei immediately said, "Mr. Arong, can these paintings now be used as textbook examples?"
Arong sighed, "That depends on the quality of the students."
Da Fei nodded, "The quality of the students is absolutely no problem, I’ll take you to Swamp Village to meet them, let’s go back and start a school now!"
Arong was overjoyed, "Excellent, Lord City Lord, I’ve been dreaming of this moment!"
Da Fei chuckled, "From now on, you’re only allowed to dream about this place, nowhere else."
Arong laughed, "Daytime thoughts lead to nighttime dreams, as long as the students and I fully immerse ourselves in this space, we’re likely to dream about it."
Da Fei smiled, "That’s exactly the effect I want!"
Arong then began to pack his bags and canvases, waving goodbye to the surrounding angel beauties. As for Da Fei, he started studying the use of the Nightmare Crystal for logging out. Forget it, using it would definitely consume the power of nightmares, this is damn sure a two-way charge, too rich for my blood, I’m sticking with the teleportation array.
As for Arong not being a hero, it doesn’t matter, I’ve got a legion transmission quota with a Command Value of 500, I’ll just treat him as a soldier to bring back. Since we are going back, it’s essential for Alicia to pilot the ship. As an Intern Knight, she has all the privileges of an official Crusader to use the teleportation array.
As for the Nightmare Crystal, better not carry it on me, leave it here to recharge quickly, I’ll delegate this task to Serbia or Elena, they can stay behind.
While Da Fei was arranging these matters, Tachiusu asked, "Lord City Lord, are you going back?"
Da Fei smiled, "Yes, just a short trip back, I’ll return immediately after arranging things in Swamp Village."
Tachiusu oh-ed, "I’d like to go back too, I’ve been away from home for too long and I’m worried."
Billbo also hurriedly said, "Lord, Lord City Lord, I—I also wish to go back briefly, I need to reassure my grandfather!"
Da Fei was stunned! Damn, how can we achieve great things with such homesickness? But since Tachiusu is a clan leader and neither a vice hero of mine nor officially my subordinate’s subordinate, I must follow their wishes, otherwise it would reduce friendliness!
Da Fei could only chuckle dryly, "Alright, let’s go back to prepare some clothes and luggage and then return."
Billbo excitedly said, "Yes, Lord City Lord! This time I go back, I must let them know I’m doing something big, and afterwards, I’ll work hard and won’t cause trouble to Lord City Lord anymore."
Alicia laughed, "Is this your first day out that far, and you’re so eager to go home and boast?"
Billbo blushed a little and chuckled sheepishly.
Da Fei, however, faced a dilemma, not for any other reason, but because Tachiusu is a rare Vine Demon beauty flying hero. Taking her through the teleportation array out in the open would surely attract a crowd of players! All my beautiful female heroes walking together probably wouldn’t stir up as much sensation as her.
Alright, as intelligent heroes, I’ll let them go back on their own, I don’t need to accompany them, they should be able to handle this small task, otherwise how could they hold a clan leader position? That’s the plan then.
With a flash of light, Da Fei’s team reappeared in the backyard teleportation array of the Saint Paul Knight Order, startling all the guards on site.
A guard came forward and asked, "Respected Apprentice Grand Crusader, may I ask who these people are?"
Da Fei sighed inwardly, the players hadn’t even started yet, and the NPC had already jumped the gun. Da Fei explained, "The situation in Divine Punishment City has changed, these are Intern Knights specially promoted by the Angel Leader, any issues?"
The guards then realized, "So that’s it? It’s hard to imagine how these sirs could have reached Divine Punishment City, please forgive our ignorance."
Can’t we move through your formation without showing your credentials? But seeing their respectful treatment towards Intern Knights made Da Fei’s heart skip a beat: since things were about to blow up anyway, why not try to make a show of it? Sometimes, making a big scene might lead players to think it’s a normal NPC activity, and they might not even care.
Da Fei then solemnly said, "I have a favor to ask, I wonder if you could help me with something small?"
The guards were surprised, "May we know what matter the Apprentice Grand Crusader refers to?"
Da Fei solemnly said, "A small matter, could you escort these Intern Knights to the square teleportation array?"
The guards smiled, "This matter is not within our responsibilities, but we can ask a colleague to take over, would that suffice?"
Success! I’m also a man with the power to command NPC troops, full of authority! Da Fei exclaimed joyfully, "Thank you very much!"
"You’re too kind, sir."
Now, under the escort of a squad of patrolling soldiers, Tachiusu, Billbo, and Arong took the lead, while Da Fei quietly stayed in the backyard waiting.
In just a while, the city channel erupted, "My God, is that the Vine Demon beauty hero?" "Come see, the Vine Demon beauty hero is on the streets!!!"
Just as expected! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly[](http://m.qidian.com tickets at qidian.com, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)