Chapter 62 Scorching War
The situation had become extremely critical.
In just three short days, the Kingdom Ming had lost all its territories except for the Royal Capital.
Although evacuations had been carried out in advance, faced with the demon race’s fearless attacks, no one had any good solutions.
Every day, catapults would whizz as they were activated, launching stones imbued with fiery flames into the city.
Even though Insoraia was the Miracle City, protected by magical formations, repeated bombardments had caused explosions that affected multiple streets.
Many citizens had been injured, and many soldiers had fallen. Smoke filled the sky, blocking out the sun even during the day.
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These past few days, Lonis had been extremely busy as well.
Princess Cécile was still confined to a wheelchair and unable to act. Therefore, all the pre-war mobilization, guardian speeches, and battlefield oversight in recent days had been carried out by Lonis herself.
“Is it Princess!”
“Soldiers, take up your weapons and defend our country.”
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“Everyone, please do your utmost to treat the wounded… Please don’t worry, as Princess Cécile, I will stand with you all until the very last moment.”
“Princess Cécile, we will fight until the last moment.”
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“This is a difficult time, and I hope the people of the Underground Commercial Street can unite and donate some of their supplies… If the demons break through the city walls, we will all be plundered.”
“Food and weapons… Is that okay?”
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Although Lonis’s sincerity and bravery had indeed inspired many people, it came at a cost. Lonis was extremely exhausted every day, almost to the point of breathlessness, and hadn’t even had a proper meal.
However, this was not what made Lonis most anxious.
What made her most fearful was that she hadn’t seen Elus for three days.
Ever since the demon race launched their full-scale surprise attack, Elus had shut herself in a small office and refused to see anyone.
Lonis believed this was a form of punishment from the black-haired girl.
She had to think of countermeasures against the demon race in this lonely and heavy environment, she had to defeat the Trickster Demon’s plan and provide everyone with a path to survival.
But… there was no possibility.
Intelligence only worked to a certain extent, and now that war had begun, the only approach was direct confrontation on the battlefield.
The demon race had already cut off their supply lines, so any talk of flanking, encirclement, surprise attacks, or persuading them to surrender was impossible.
Candelle was the only piece that Elus could use to turn the situation around in her hand. However, after her defeat, her prestige among the demon race had significantly diminished.
Even if she were to appear, she would not be able to stop the demon army. Moreover, the blood bank had been burned down, and some demons had even taken their anger out on her.
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“Has Elus not come out yet?”
Dragging her exhausted body, Lonis returned to the Time Shuttle.
Although she wanted to knock on the closed door and call Elus out… she felt completely lacking in confidence.
After all, something like this had happened.
Elus’s plan had been completely outmaneuvered by the Trickster Demon. Even if she went to comfort her, what could she say?
Elus was such a proud and self-reliant girl, unlike herself…
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(No!)
As Lonis hesitated, she suddenly remembered Elus’s face.
Although this girl was a bit black-hearted, she also needed companionship… so now, she had to reach her side.
Thus, Lonis borrowed the key from the Dean and rushed into the room.
The black-haired girl was sitting cross-legged on the bed.
Her ink-black beautiful hair cascaded down her back onto the bed like strands of gorgeous silk.
However, compared to her usual self, Elus appeared much more haggard. She lacked her usual vitality and cunning. Even when Lonis entered, she merely turned her head slightly and asked with a hoarse voice:
“Lonis, what are you doing here…”
“Elus, don’t worry, I’m still here with you.”
With a thud, Lonis pounced on Elus.
If it were the usual Elus, she would have gotten angry and given Lonis a piece of her mind, but at this moment, she just tilted her head and said weakly:
“Lonis, don’t interfere with me. I’ll think of a countermeasure against the Trickster Demon soon.”
“Huh?”
“Believe me, this time the Kingdom Ming will definitely not repeat the mistakes of the Snow Kingdom. I will not, be defeated by that demon again.”
Elus seemed to want to push Lonis away, but how could the silver-haired girl let Elus push her away?
In fact, Elus’s haggard and exhausted appearance made Lonis’s heart ache deeply… She hated the Trickster Demon, and she hated everyone who had harmed Elus.
“Elus, stop thinking. What you need to do now is rest!”
“Rest? No, how can I rest… Now the entire Kingdom Ming is in chaos because of me. If I don’t think of a solution, more people will die.”
Elus stared blankly at Lonis, and from the girl’s dark circles, Lonis realized that her wife seemed to have not slept for three days.
This made Lonis extremely regretful. Why hadn’t she burst into the room earlier, why hadn’t she come to Elus’s side sooner?
Elus’s current exhaustion was entirely her fault!
If it weren’t for her telling Elus that she wanted to end the war sooner, Elus wouldn’t have used such a risky move, leading to a complete defeat.
Therefore…
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“Elus, go to sleep! If you don’t rest, I’m going to get angry.”
“Angry…”
“That’s right, I’m going to put your little toys on you, tie you up, and force you to sleep in bed.”
“Oh…?”
Hearing Lonis say this, a trace of anger finally appeared in Elus’s previously dull eyes.
The black-haired girl glared at Lonis somewhat menacingly, her teeth slightly clenched, and said fiercely, “Lonis, do you think that because I’m very tired now… I don’t have the strength to bully you anymore…”
“Hmph, of course, I don’t dare. Because my wife Elus is a tsundere, so of course, I don’t dare to bully you.”
“Tsundere, hmm, right, I’m a tsundere… No, wait! Who’s a tsundere!”
Elus tried to shake her head as if to regain her spirits, but the exhaustion of three consecutive days made the girl feel groggy, and even Lonis could barely recognize her.
So…
Drawing on a sudden surge of courage, Elus, with a thud, pushed Lonis onto the bed.
This was also the first time Lonis had “actively” pushed Elus down. The softness brushing against her chest, and the faint scent emanating from the girl, were simply exquisite.
However, rest was more important at the moment, so Lonis did not let her desires get the better of her and said:
“Elus, go to sleep quickly.”
“Uh…”
“Sleep, sleep, sleep, sleep, sleep!”
“Ah, really, you’re so noisy. I’ll sleep, okay…”
Because she was extremely exhausted.
In Lonis’s embrace, the black-haired girl slowly drifted off to sleep.
