Chapter 428 - 345 Wendell’s Request_2
Chapter 428: Chapter 345 Wendell’s Request_2
The Boditch Kingdom no longer possesses that capability.
However, looking at Wendell’s manner, it seemed he did not wish to do anything, even though Lis’s actions were clearly detrimental to the Boditch Kingdom.
Wendell evidently cared a great deal about the Boditch Kingdom, didn’t he?
Moreover, listening to his words, why did it feel like he was settling his affairs?
Lis was silent for a moment, then still nodded and said,
“No problem, this is exactly what we hoped for.”
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“That’s good!”
Wendell’s smile became much gentler.
He was naturally aware of the current situation of the Feis Kingdom and knew all about King Morton’s actions.
Compared to the reigning King John Bertic of the Boditch Kingdom, it was like the difference between two extremes.
In other words, even if a pig were placed in the position of King Boditch, the situation in the Boditch Kingdom would improve significantly.
“Who would have thought that at such a time, I would meet a young talent like Lord Kane? It makes me wonder what I was doing in my youth?”
Having seen Lis agree, Wendell also felt relieved.
He could tell that Lis was not the type to break faith and betray, and a part of the worry in his heart was set aside.
“Perhaps only in this way could one gain the favor of that esteemed person!”
In Wendell’s heart, aside from the Boditch Kingdom and its people, what remained was the yearning for higher realms and knowledge.
And the Legendary Mage, Judgement Flame, was one such pinnacle figure.
Lis did not speak but simply watched Wendell quietly.
He seemed to sense a determination for death emanating from the aged Golden Mage.
Wendell, looking at the city blanketed in night below, had eyes full of nostalgia and reluctance, but he knew the kingdom was nearing its end, and even as a Gold High Order Mage, he was powerless to change that.
This caused him immense pain and had once led to his confusion, but in the end, he had accepted such a future.
He had learned about the neighboring Feis Kingdom, especially after the war had begun.
Perhaps the people of Boditch would undergo a period of growing pains, perhaps there would be some rotten elements among the nobles and officials of the Feis Kingdom, but compared to a future where people had been oppressed for countless years without seeing the glimmer of dawn, becoming a part of the Feis Kingdom might be a better outcome, right?
He did not know what the future held, but Wendell was tired, he no longer wished to do anything but to accompany the kingdom and the city into an eternal slumber.
“Lord Kane, I hope to meet you on the battlefield, and then, please allow me to witness the grace of a disciple of the Legendary Mage.”
After a long silence, Wendell looked up at Lis, smiled, and spoke.
Then his figure vanished into thin air.
Clearly, Wendell’s mastery of Space Magic was also extraordinary; what was more rare was that he, unlike Lis, who had received mentoring from a teacher, had likely figured it out on his own.
Watching Wendell’s vanishing figure, Lis understood what Wendell meant and shook his head.
“Who would have thought that the Boditch Kingdom had such a person, what a pity!”
Then Lis also left Luminous Stone City using the Teleportation Technique and returned to the Feis Kingdom Army camp.
He had completed all he could do; now, he just had to wait for the final battle to arrive.
With Lis’s departure, the place fell into calm once more, while below, Luminous Stone City gradually changed amidst the undercurrents, as if it were preparing for the approaching metamorphosis and rebirth.
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Chenxi Calendar, year 641, June 1st, morning, clear skies, no wind.
In the plains outside Luminous Stone City, in the Boditch Kingdom Army camp, where the mercenary squad was located,
“Quick! Hurry up!”
“Get moving, we’ve received word that the Feis Kingdom Army has made their move, no more dilly-dallying.”
“Are your gold coins taken for nothing? Get your gear together and prepare to set out.”
A knight clad in high-grade military armor was holding a longsword in hand, shouting loudly.
He had no choice; he was assigned to lead this squad made up of mercenaries and refrained from cursing outright, which already showed his good temperament.
The well-organized mercenary groups that took war commissions didn’t require the Boditch Kingdom Army to manage them, and what remained were the loose and scattered freelance mercenaries. Although there were no issues when facing combat, getting them to follow orders was a very difficult task.
Every day, organizing these mercenaries to rush to the battlefield was a hassle for him, the only consolation being that he didn’t have to bother with their action on the battlefield, as long as they didn’t flee or charge at their own army.
Just at that moment, however, he saw three mercenaries dressed neatly, standing in front of him in a row, with their backs straight and faces solemn.
They were the very image of elite soldiers!
The Knight was deeply moved, as if finding a nugget of gold amidst a pile of dung, and walked over to reassuringly pat the three of them on the shoulder, encouragingly saying,
“Not bad, you guys are excellent, once today’s battle is over, I’ll promote you to squad leaders!”
“Yes, sir!”
Their robust response pleased the Knight, who nodded in satisfaction and then turned to scold those drunken mercenaries who were clearly hungover from the night before.
However, what the Knight didn’t notice was that, as soon as he turned and left, the three mercenaries began whispering among themselves.
“Damn, did you hear that? He said he would make me a squad leader!”
“I’ve only ever been the math group leader since I was a kid, thinking about it now, I’m actually excited!”
The moment he spoke, it betrayed his identity as a player.
Indeed, these three were the players [Invincible Scoundrel], [Lonely for Drunkenness], [Shrimp and Turnip Stew].
It was [Invincible Scoundrel] who had just spoken, now looking smugly at his good brothers.
“Behave yourself! You’re satisfied with just being a squad leader?”
[Seeking Intoxication] looked down scornfully, thinking that [Invincible Scoundrel]’s behavior had lowered the bar for their trio’s evaluation.
“What are you thinking? By the end of today, the whole Boditch Army might be finished, what are you bragging about?”
“True that!”
[Shrimp and Turnip Stew] hit the nail on the head, instantly deflating [Invincible Scoundrel].
They were here to complete the second circle of the Gold series mission.
This was even easier than they had imagined, as the Boditch Kingdom Army was almost single-mindedly piling up troops at the front to face the more elite forces of the Feis Kingdom.
The trio only had to show their mercenary credentials to be directly admitted into the army camp.
They even got an advance payment of five gold coins.
The Boditch Army simply sent a Knight to briefly organize these mercenaries and send them to the battlefield, with the goal of bypassing the main battlefront to strike at the side and rear of the Feis forces.
But who knew how much of this would actually be achieved? The Boditch Kingdom’s generals didn’t care either; they just wanted to send as much force as possible to the battlefield, their rigid brains incapable of arranging a more effective deployment.
Under the organization of this Knight, the trio joined the troops on the plains of the battlefield.
The plains used to be fertile fields outside of Luminous Stone City, where wheat should have ripened and turned into shining seas of golden grain. Now, there was no sign of the imminent harvest from better times.
For months, the land had been littered with holes from magical spells and cannon bombardments, with broken arrows, weapons, and armor scattered everywhere, the dark brown soil churned up, mixed with fresh blood and white bones, eventually turning into black sludge.
The stench mixed with wisps of smoke, spreading over the battlefield like purgatory, adding a touch of desolation and sorrow.
Perhaps next year, the wheat here will grow even fuller and sweeter, but here and now, the final battle was looming.
The sobering, tragic atmosphere of the battlefield also affected the trio, who ceased their bantering and silently looked towards the majestic and mighty Feis army in the distance.
“Damn! How did a game make me this tense?”
[Seeking Intoxication] muttered under his breath before nervously taking down the longbow from his back.
[Shrimp and Turnip Stew] didn’t speak but was nervously surveying everything around him.
The mercenary squad they were in had about a hundred people or so, and there were many similar squads, all now positioned at the left rear and right rear of the Boditch Army.
[Shrimp and Turnip Stew] had already spotted many mercenaries like them looking around; he knew they were also players.
They had not chosen to cooperate with other players, and the choices of the others were the same.
Since this was a points mission, everyone wanted to earn the most points and get the highest rewards.
Ah, the glowing Gold Treasure Sword! What player wouldn’t be tempted?
Right then, something caught his eye.
Not far to his right front, in the center surrounded by many soldiers who were clearly much more elite, a huge blue Magic Light was sparkling, shooting straight into the sky.
That was where the Boditch Royal Mage Group was stationed!