Chapter: Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
Chapter 69: We’ll Be There Soon
After listening to the soldier’s words, Scheming Frog and Gou Fugui exchanged a look, seeing solemnity in each other’s eyes.
Without a second word, one took a step forward, the other looked up, and with the wind-walking spell cast, they dragged the soldier away.
This time, Scheming Frog didn’t dare to conserve mana. He cast wind-walking and agility spells on himself and Gou Fugui. The most important matter right now was to deliver the message.
“Forget about me, save… save me… my Peggy…”
Dasvid struggled slightly. However, his body was weak, and turning his head caused intense pain. His face felt as if it had been run over by a cart, burning fiercely. He could only move his mouth, unable to even turn his head to look at his Griffin.
“Peggy, is that Griffin’s name Peggy?” Scheming Frog’s speed didn’t decrease, but he still turned his head to ask.
“Yes… yes.”
“I’m sorry, sir… I apologize, that Griffin is dead.”
“But it was brave, it protected you until the very end.”
Scheming Frog turned his head and continued on their way. There was no sound from behind him for a while. Soon, only suppressed sobs could be heard.
The group was already not far from Winter City. Now, with full speed, they finally arrived at the gates of Winter City, panting heavily.
“Halt, professionals ahead. This is Winter City. State your purpose.”
Three demi-human soldiers in armor stepped forward, one hand on their swords, and blocked Scheming Frog and Gou Fugui’s path with guarded expressions. Scheming Frog looked up and realized he knew one of them. The demi-human leading them was Otto, Bai Ya’s brother.
“Otto, do you recognize me? I’m Scheming Frog!” Scheming Frog caught his breath, looked up, and took off his mage’s hood, revealing an ordinary face with remarkably bright eyes.
“It’s you!?” Otto was slightly taken aback. He had a good impression of Scheming Frog, who was one of the foreign representatives before. However, Scheming Frog was different from other foreign representatives; he seemed more concerned about the lives of demi-humans and often mingled with them, so everyone was familiar with him.
Since it was Scheming Frog, Otto’s guard lessened, and his expression softened considerably. He removed his right hand from his sword hilt and said apologetically:
“Apologies. Although you are an acquaintance, this is Winter City’s rule. All professionals entering the city must state their purpose, and we need to register you.”
“Please rest assured, it won’t take long. You just need to answer a few questions before the Truth Stone.”
Scheming Frog nodded in understanding, but now was not the time for the Truth Stone procedure. Every minute’s delay would make Most City’s situation more dire.
“Most City has been invaded by demons. The King of Winter is currently there, and they need reinforcements from the King of Winter.”
“This is a soldier from Most City seeking reinforcements. We rescued him after he was chased by demons.”
As Scheming Frog spoke, he moved aside, revealing the Most City guard lying on the ground.
“Most City has been attacked? By demons?” Otto and the other city guards exchanged glances, their expressions becoming solemn.
“Are you a guard from Most?” Otto walked to Dasvid, crouched down, and asked with a stern gaze.
“Yes… Yes.”
“Most City is being attacked by demons. His Majesty the King of Winter is alone, holding the demons back…”
“They… they need support.”
Dasvid’s lungs hurt, and his words were intermittent. Fortunately, he managed to convey the essential information.
“Do you have any token?” Otto pursed his lips. He was willing to believe the guard, but the news of Most City being attacked by demons was too shocking.
“Yes… yes…” Dasvid’s lips trembled.
“In… in my right pocket, there is a token given to me by His Majesty.”
Otto didn’t hesitate. He immediately reached into the pocket Dasvid mentioned and pulled out a metal badge. It had a black background with a gold border, engraved with a falcon in a pouncing pose. On the back of the badge, in the common continental language, was a flamboyant Chinese character for “kill.” This was His Majesty’s marching order.
Otto’s face instantly turned pale. Most City was indeed under attack by demons, and the King of Winter genuinely needed rescue. Without a second word, he took the badge, mounted his horse, and galloped towards Winter Fort.
At the same time, the news of Most City being attacked by demons and the King of Winter being trapped began to spread throughout the city, quickly reaching the players.
“Holy crap! Brothers, something big has happened!”
“Most City has been attacked by demons, and the King of Winter is inside. His situation seems dire?”
“??? Just let them eat peanuts.”
“Hahaha, the King of Winter’s situation will be dire? Brother, I suggest you go run the fourth dungeon, and then you’ll be like me, finding a small movie to masturbate to.”
“This is real. A batch of Griffin players has already set out, and all the soldiers of Winter City are gathering. Just look out your windows.” The one speaking was Leisurely Moment. As a relatively famous player in Winter City, his words sometimes carried a degree of credibility.
The players, who had initially felt indifferent, went to the windows and saw countless Crusaders moving like streams of black water through the streets of Winter City. Behind them followed priests wearing flaxen robes. From a civilian house not far away, several Griffins smashed through the windows and flew out, heading straight for Most City.
“Whoa, whoa, it’s real!”
“Don’t just stand there, let’s go, put on your gear!”
“Brothers, if the King of Winter is gone, what’s the point of us playing? We have to save him this time.”
“And Griffin players, give me a ride. It’s not that I want to ride you, I just want to get to the King of Winter faster.”
As the players were in an uproar, in the sky outside Winter City, two Griffins were advancing rapidly. Behind them followed dozens of Dragons, carrying Clemon and other core members of Winter City. Loli and Ruo Yi shared one Griffin, while You Ye rode another Griffin with Bai Yao. They were the lightest. The Dragons carried soldiers and warriors clad in armor. Therefore, the Griffins, which were originally slower than the Dragons, were now flying ahead.
Ruo Yi, dressed in casual clothes, hadn’t even put on her armor. She lay prone on the Griffin, her eyes filled with killing intent that seemed capable of freezing the air. Loli, behind her, gently held Ruo Yi’s waist, clearly feeling Ruo Yi’s trembling body and suppressed emotions. Her knuckles, turning white, indicated the immense force she was using. Loli herself felt the same. But even with her gentle nature, she didn’t cry at that moment. Instead, she was as quiet as Ruo Yi, enduring and suppressing her emotions. Only her slightly reddened eyes and bitten lip revealed her inner turmoil.
“Master, wait for us…” Looking in the direction of Most City, Loli whispered softly, “We’ll be there soon!”
