afternoon.
Jewel City.
New city area.
In an open martial arts hall.
Crowded with people.
A middle-aged martial artist stood on the stage.
He was wearing a loose white robe and had a very serious expression:
"I believe everyone knows that two days ago, the Red Robe Organization issued an "Occupation Declaration."
“They claim to take away our homes, women and children.”
"Honestly, I have never seen such a shameless declaration."
"But there is no point in saying more. Just like when the demonic tide came, the masters on the floating island have always been unreliable. We can only rely on ourselves!"
"The New City District has established a "militia group" to fight against the red robes, and we need everyone to join..."
His words were generous and enthusiastic, and soon received a response from the audience:
"Well said, Mr. Kang!"
"Count me in, Mr. Kang!"
"I want to join the militia too!"
"Kill those Quinanese!"
After a while.
The atmosphere in the martial arts hall reached a climax.
Among the crowd.
A middle-aged man with a mediocre face looked at "Mr. Kang" on the stage a few more times.
Then left quietly.
…
After a moment.
Dawn Town.
Black Hawk Plaza.
A floating boat took off from the ground with a huge noise and flew towards the floating island high above.
A corner of the square.
There were dense crowds of people in black.
Although it is black.
But if you look closely, there are differences between black clothes.
Their collars or cuffs are embroidered with different patterns.
This represents different gangs.
"Black Scarf Party", "Stone Dragon Society", "Secret Society", "Iris Collection"...
The backbones from all the major gangs were present.
The sound of heated discussion came from the center .
Those were several gang leaders discussing openly—
It is said to be public discussion, but in fact it is just a superficial effort to make the results of private discussion public.
The leaders' voices were louder and louder:
"It's obvious that the Quinans want to exterminate us."
"We have no other choice."
"The floating islands have their own considerations, and we can't control them."
"Now, there is only one way out for us - to arm ourselves and fight the enemy together."
In the powerful speeches of the bigwigs.
Those gangs that had conflicts in the past put aside their grudges for the time being.
Everyone is ready to deal with the alien visitors together.
Amid the rude but passionate curses of the big guys.
The gang members also became excited:
"Kill those bald guys!"
"Don't even think about setting foot in Dawn Town!"
"I heard that the Quinans are very wealthy. Even if they don't come to provoke us, I'm going to meet them!"
When everyone was excited.
A young man in black in the crowd couldn't help but yawn.
Then he quietly left the queue.
…
Such scenes are happening simultaneously in various areas of Gem City.
New city area.
Old town.
Dawn Town.
Ruins area.
Dungeon.
Under the stimulation of the red robe wizard's "Occupation Declaration".
Different groups of people from various forces began to prepare for war.
And in this case.
The quietness of the Mountain of Truth and the floating island is in stark contrast to this.
Fortunately.
People on the surface never count on the Mountain of Truth.
When the devil's tide comes.
They also rely on themselves.
Everyone firmly believes it.
As long as they unite.
We will definitely be able to repel the invaders.
Such belief.
It spread across the surface like a prairie fire.
…
On floating island No. 4.
In a luxurious castle like a fairy tale.
On a bench in the restaurant.
Roger was enjoying a medium-rare steak seriously.
"You don't seem angry at all?"
The sorceress frowned slightly and said:
"If I, as the honorary president, did not have the power to vote, those mages who usually act so arrogant would really surrender!"
"They will have to vote again tomorrow. Who knows if that guy who abstained from voting will suddenly change his mind."
While eating, Roger casually said:
"Are you talking about the vote that took place in the Chamber this morning?"
"It was just a formality."
Shar was a little confused.
Roger quickly cut the steak and explained:
"After Old Bud retired, there are a total of 6 Transcendents left, right?"
"You said that today's meeting proposal is "whether to surrender to the Red Robe Organization" -
The voting results were 3 in favor, 2 against, and 1 abstention.
Including your vote against it as the Honorary President, it's exactly a three-to-three tie, right?"
Hear this.
Shar was a little confused:
"you mean……"
"They know you're likely to vote against it, so they're just putting on a show."
Roger chuckled:
"These mages really went to great lengths to test my attitude."
"But it's true. This matter is quite sensitive."
"After Old Bud quit, they had no other way to know my thoughts."
Shar rested her chin on her hands, lost in thought.
She is not stupid either.
After Roger pointed it out, it worked.
Immediately, she asked with curiosity:
"Then how did you know that?"
Roger bit a piece of meat and said quickly:
"I wandered around the surface and found that several districts were preparing for war at the same time."
"It's definitely not that coincidental."
"Of course it can only be the secret instruction of the Mountain of Truth."
Shar retorted:
"That may not be the case."
"Two days ago, the Red Robe Organization issued a hateful "Occupation Declaration" to us. Oh, you haven't read it yet. The content is really hateful..."
Having said that, she stood up and went to look for it.
As a result, he was stopped by Roger.
"No."
Roger smiled slightly and said:
"As far as I know, the Red Robe Organization never issues any "declaration of occupation" before launching a war."
"They are the most evil people in the world."
"They will do anything to win the war, but not something like a declaration of occupation, which will only inspire resistance among the people."
Shar slapped her hip and suddenly realized:
"That……"
“The “Occupation Declaration” was issued by the Mountain of Truth?”
Roger nodded:
“It’s a no-brainer.”
"If I'm not mistaken."
"The Mage Corps of Mount Truth should have mobilized for war earlier."
"They caused this incident today because they were eager to know what I would do and to subtly remind me of my status as honorary president."
"Believe me, if I were here tomorrow, I would definitely vote unanimously against it."
Shar opened her mouth.
After a while, he said a little discouraged:
"It seems that those mages are not so cowardly after all... They are not prepared to surrender at all."
However, Roger denied her again:
"No."
"If I hadn't been there, they might have surrendered."
"For them, it is normal to have both scenarios in place."
Shar put her upper body on the dining table in annoyance, and pulled her brown-red hair unconsciously with both hands:
“I seem to be getting stupider!”
Roger couldn't help but glance over.
Then he said seriously:
"You just got lazy."
Shar smiled sheepishly.
Roger is right.
Her brain is actually quite useful.
But after she clung to "Aba", she suddenly realized that she didn't need to think about anything in her life.
After a long time.
People naturally become lazy.
After secretly taking a deep breath, Shar asked solemnly:
"So what should we do next?"
Roger finally finished the whole steak.
He wiped his mouth and pondered:
"I won't go to tomorrow's meeting. Go tell them that the Red Robe Organization is absolutely doomed."
"But the prerequisite is that I want the right to dispatch the mage corps."
"There are some other conditions. Please remember them and show them to them when the time comes."
Shar asked cautiously:
“What if there are conditions they are unwilling to accept?”
Roger smiled:
“They will definitely accept it.”
"Besides."
“I’m not an over-the-top person.”
…
The next day at noon.
An explosive piece of good news came from the floating island.
Like a virus, it spread to every corner of the Jewel City.
The Truth Society has officially declared war on the Red Robe Organization!
The mage corps will be deployed in full force.
That’s not all.
The years of accumulation of the Mountain of Truth and the five floating islands will also be put to good use in this war.
The Truth Society declared.
They will not allow any invader to set foot on the territory of Gem City!
As soon as these words came out.
The whole Gem City was in an uproar.
In Black Hawk Square .
The floating boats are operating busily.
The Aether Gate in the ruins area.
It flashes at an extremely high frequency.
This was the first time in many years that surface residents had seen so many mages appear at the same time.
And he is in a fully armed fighting posture!
This phenomenon greatly inspired the people of Gem City to fight back.
Streets and alleys.
Everyone was talking passionately about the upcoming war.
Because of the declaration of war by Mount Truth.
The surface dwellers had no major complaints about them taking over wartime command.
Under the powerful oppression of the Red Robe Organization.
The Gem City is united as never before.
Entering war machine mode!
…
one day.
Two days.
Three days passed.
Everyone felt they were ready.
But what is puzzling is.
Mount Truth did not launch its attack when everyone's war enthusiasm was at its highest.
They claim that more preparation time is needed.
But in the eyes of discerning people.
Given the current state of production in Gem City, there isn’t a lot that can be prepared.
In comparison.
On the contrary, the benefits of raiding Blood Drop Town are higher.
One or two days is fine.
It's been a long time.
The residents on the surface began to question Mount Truth's command.
Some people even think.
The Mountain of Truth has actually surrendered secretly.
Considering what Mount Truth did when the demonic tide came.
This view is still quite popular among the people on the surface.
See this scene.
The Mountain of Truth was also helpless.
because……
They are waiting too!
They are waiting for an order from that man!
But the other party just didn't say anything.
The day when the planet portal opens is getting closer.
The Mountain of Truth was also feeling uncomfortable.
The mages couldn't find Roger.
I can only go to find Shar.
But something happened that made them even more devastated.
They searched floating island No. 4 from top to bottom.
There was no trace of Shar.
This time.
The remaining six extraordinary wizards of the Truth Society were extremely anxious!
But even so.
They could only endure it silently.
wait.
It has always been the hardest thing to endure.
…
Late at night on the sixth day after the declaration of war on Mount Truth.
West of Gem City.
On the highest mountain.
There were two figures standing motionless.
Roger silently looked at the growing Bloody Town in the distance——
No, just one month has passed, and now it should be called the Blood Drop City!
The structure of the Blood Drop City is very complex and its defense measures are very solid.
Even at night.
It is also brightly lit.
A large number of slaves were working overtime to build war fortifications.
People continue to die from overwork.
But the red-robed overseers whipped the remaining slaves like crazy.
They are not worried about the lack of population.
Because more slaves will soon be added.
As long as they can hold on until the day when the planet portal opens!
Above the city.
Hot air balloons floated back and forth aimlessly.
Detection spells like searchlights shone all over the city.
But it didn't shine in Roger's direction.
…
"They discovered us a long time ago."
Shar said softly.
Roger nodded.
The night breeze is cool.
The sorceress lifted her bangs and finally couldn't help asking:
"It's been so many days..."
"What are you waiting for?"
Roger said solemnly:
"I'm waiting for someone."
Shar's heart skipped a beat.
She asked with a little sourness and a little care:
"Who is it?"
Roger said seriously:
"A very important person."
Shar said no more.
She just stood there with him, waiting quietly.
After a while.
Dawn is coming.
The morning light from the east illuminates the earth.
But Shar noticed.
Roger's eyes are set on the West!
She subconsciously followed his gaze and looked west.
I don’t know since when.
There was a fast-moving figure on the trail west of the mountain.
That person was very fast.
We reached the top of the mountain almost in the blink of an eye.
Until she saw the man's appearance clearly.
She couldn't help but feel even more sad.
She was a beautiful woman with fair skin, big breasts and a plump butt!
The beauty didn't even look at Shar.
Just kneel down on one knee in front of Roger:
"Mr. Hachi."
"Fortunately, I have accomplished my mission!"
Roger nodded with satisfaction.
His eyes remained on the wilderness of the west.
Shar looked over with some curiosity.
But see the wasteland in the morning light.
The billowing smoke and dust came like a wave.
The ground trembled slightly.
Along with this process.
Shar's expression gradually became confused.
Just at this moment.
The decisive voice of the "beauty" rang in her ears:
"4,800 Hogs from the Western Woodlands!"
“Now served.”
"Each one is to your liking."
“Definitely more than 200 kilograms!”
Roger grabbed his shoulders:
"Well done, Cisco!"
Next second.
He turned and looked at Shar:
"Go and talk to them."
"It's time to get started."
…