Chapter 228: Just… Quite Natural
“Magic Crystal Cannon?” Gal asked, showing no emotion upon hearing the news, casually saying, “Do you think the undead understand how to use the techniques for the Magic Crystal Cannon?”
Techniques? Is it necessary to specially train to use it?
Seeing their confused expressions, Kurei explained, “Miss, I remember now! The activation and operation of the Magic Crystal Cannon are quite complicated; it can’t just be activated at will. Only a dedicated gunner can use it; others simply can’t!”
“…Can’t use it? So the undead are just wasting their efforts? Or is it possible that the Shadow Lord allowed the undead mages to resurrect the people of Huawucheng?”
“That’s enough!” Gal shouted sharply, “I didn’t keep you around to undermine the morale of the troops!”
“After the battle for Huawucheng, the Magic Crystal Cannons have already been mostly destroyed. Even if what you say is true, it won’t pose a significant threat to us. What you should be thinking about is how to assist me in taking the Shadow Lord’s head.”
Damn, he really only thinks about himself! This guy doesn’t listen to others’ opinions at all.
“What happened?” Just then, Peli rushed over, noticing the ominous atmosphere.
“Nothing, just focus on doing your part according to the plan,” Gal said coldly, drawing his demon-slaying sword. “Don’t let me see such resentful words again, or else… don’t blame me for being merciless!”
Reluctantly, Zane and Kurei returned to their own team.
There’s nothing anyone can do when encountering such an NPC, and they couldn’t even fight back.
“Miss, why did you suddenly mention the Magic Crystal Cannon? Did you… foresee something?”
The Wishcaster isn’t an astrologer! What do you think this profession is?
“Nothing… I just considered the possibility.” Zane sighed; if the bombardment continued, these people might not survive.
Seeing the look of anger on her face, Kurei patted his chest and vowed, “Miss, don’t worry, if the Magic Crystal Cannons really appear, I’ll destroy them all.”
“How will you destroy them? Fly up to the city wall?”
He was left speechless by the question, weakly saying, “Take a siege ladder…?”
Maybe directly throwing you up would be quicker.
“Forget it, we’ll adapt as we go.”
“Understood!”
…
In the boundless night, the faint glow of lanterns became a striking presence.
There was no other choice; without lanterns, they wouldn’t even know when they were attacked.
But in this way, their position was also exposed.
“Starry, we are being targeted.”
“Yeah, it looks like we need to get out.” Occasionally, they caught sight of eyes of various colors; it looked quite frightening.
“You have the crystal, right?” Fenghua said.
“I haven’t put it away since the beginning.” Starry nodded.
“Good.”
During their conversation, the two had already arrived at the city gate.
At this time, the gate was opened to the maximum extent, as if they didn’t take the human attacks to heart at all.
Moreover, a subtle shout could be faintly heard from the front.
Unlike the previous howling sound, it sounded more like the voice of a monster.
“Stop.” The guards on either side of the gate spoke in unison.
Fenghua and Starry halted their steps.
“Where did you come from?”
It seemed the crystal had taken effect.
“We come from Moonshadow City. We’ve heard that humans have gathered an army and intend to attack Jiyue City, so we’ve hurried here to assist.” Starry recited the pre-arranged line.
“Hehe, with them, they probably won’t even reach the city gate before turning to ashes.
Your intentions are good, but unfortunately… the Lord has ordered that no one is allowed in.” The Shadow Guard shook his head.
“If no one is allowed in, then why don’t you close the gate?” Fenghua pointed at the gate with a puzzled expression.
“…That’s not something you should be concerned about. While the battle hasn’t started yet, it’s better to go back soon. Otherwise… we can’t guarantee we won’t accidentally harm you. And, let me give you one last piece of advice: put away your lantern.”
The guard’s expression was very firm; it didn’t look good for infiltration.
Starry put away the lantern and was about to ask Fenghua’s opinion when she took out a finely crafted blue card from her backpack and tentatively asked, “Do you recognize this?”
“This is…” The Shadow Warrior leaned in to take a look, then… suddenly took a step back!
“Cangshui Card!???”
“That’s right; this should be sufficient to prove our strength, right? Let us in; it will be beneficial for you.”
Seeing the situation, Starry pulled out her own.
The other guard hesitated, saying, “Just based on you two…? Can you…”
“Nonsense! The Cangshui Card is absolutely impossible to counterfeit,” he questioned, and the Dark Warrior completely reversed his attitude, a beaming smile on his face. “Alright.”
I misunderstood; please come in.”
“But… the Lord has instructed…”
“Is your brain filled with water? These two are capable enough to obtain the Cangshui Card! Not to mention that even just reinforcing the city’s defenses would gain the Lord’s approval, and… aren’t you afraid of being resented?”
“…Fine.” The little guard relented.
Are you really discussing this in front of others?
Nevertheless, no matter how it goes, getting in is a good thing.
“Please follow me.”
The two exchanged glances and followed the Shadow Warrior inside.
…
As they followed the guard, they checked the information!
Shadow Warrior:
Rarity: Gold Grade
Level: 33
Health: 47,000
Physical Attack Power: 470-589
Magical Attack Power: 470-589
Physical Defense: 350
Magical Defense: 330
Skills: Shadow Strike, Shadow Erosion, Block
Description: As the main force of the Shadow Lord, the Shadow Warriors have brought him countless victories.
The attributes are incredibly powerful, even stronger than Kurei, and the skills don’t seem weak either. Perhaps the threat of the Shadow Warriors is even greater than that of the Death Iron Cavalry.
After passing through several streets, what used to be NPC functional stores, such as blacksmiths and apothecaries, were now empty and desolate.
“Please wait here a moment; I’m going to talk to…”
Bang!!!
From the direction of the city lord’s hall in front, a massive ice block could be vaguely seen flying out, accompanied by a display of damage numbers.
Ultimately, it landed right in front of Starry and Fenghua.
Cough—
The ice block shattered upon impact, and a figure crawled out from inside.
In a silvery cloak, with a blue staff and black-and-white cloth armor, it was definitely Mo Ran.
He shook his head, clearly disoriented from the blow, with his health below 10%.
“Starry beauty? Fenghua goddess? What are you doing here?”
Just… quite comfortable.
“Mo Ran? Weren’t you supposed to…?” Starry asked, puzzled.
His pupils suddenly constricted, as if recalling something. Noticing the Shadow Warrior, he immediately activated private chat mode. There’s another player from the Dark Faction besides me here!”
“What?”
“No matter how you got in, hurry and hide before he discovers you. I’ll explain the details later; I have to run!” Mo Ran looked extremely tense, clearly having encountered some serious trouble.
