Volume 4: The Cataclysm Chapter 35 Duel
As soon as these words came out, the people behind the soldier changed color.
There was a look of sadness in their eyes.
Indeed, in terms of strength, there is a huge gap between the two sides.
Marvin estimated that these soldiers were the ones who were responsible for the daily garrison in this shelter when the catastrophe began.
When the catastrophe began, the City of Steel certainly showed the qualities of a militarized city.
The soldiers sent their families - the elderly, the weak, women and children behind them - to the shelter.
However, everything that happened next was beyond their ability to cope with.
The rampaging wizards destroyed everything.
Most of the soldiers died in the city.
Only a very small number of people survived, guarding the shelters and living cautiously.
Originally, the food and fortifications in the shelter were enough for them to survive, but for some unknown reason, the entrance to the shelter was discovered by the Dream Scorpion's people.
They discovered some strange movements a few days ago, and today, Senma led a large number of people to raid the Heart of Morrigan.
They were completely defenseless and could only confront them with the most basic of defenses.
The Heart of Morrigan is a true underground fortress - but it requires a tinker wizard to control it.
Generally speaking, without special warning, the Steel City would not activate this strategic-level shelter.
The status of artisan wizards is also very high, and they will not hide in dark underground fortresses for a long time.
So when the Cataclysm broke out, there were no wizards in the shelter.
In this way, although they escaped a disaster, they also encountered other troubles.
They probably didn't know how to activate the fortress's defensive runes, so they could only rely on the most basic physical barriers - a few gates and mechanisms to fight the bandits.
If the other party really starts a fight, I'm afraid they will be in great danger.
Marvin made a preliminary estimate of the strength of both sides.
The military had about the standard city defense team, which was exactly twelve people. The rest were more than three times the number of old, weak, women and children, who basically had no combat effectiveness.
The bandits had more than 30 people. Although their weapons and equipment were not as sophisticated as those of the soldiers, they had the advantage of more people. However, their quality was a bit uneven.
Except for the leader Senma who is a fourth-level master, the rest of the people are around the second level.
The ordinary members of the city defense team are all strong men at least at level two or above.
There are also two third-level people among them, probably deputy captain-level figures.
As for their leader, he is also a powerful fourth-level master. This is probably the reason why the bandits have been slow to take action.
If the two sides fight, they will most likely win, but they will also suffer heavy losses.
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"A fourth-level combat profession... this person is definitely one of the most powerful in the army."
" Although there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the Iron City, it's impossible for him to be just a small captain, right?"
Marvin was a little confused. He looked carefully and suddenly found that the military leader's right foot was trembling.
As a professional soldier, it is impossible for him to be nervous due to psychological factors in this situation.
Then there is only one answer.
He has a hidden illness.
Senma's eyes were also very sharp. Although he was afraid of the other party's strength as a fourth-level master, he had already observed this point.
That's why he dared to bargain so shamelessly.
However, the response he got was a cold one:
"dream!"
The leader of the military side seemed particularly tough, and he suddenly took a step forward.
This step completely exposed the disability of his right foot.
However, he showed no fear: "Since you are obviously looking for trouble, I don't want to waste any more time talking to you."
"If you want to fight, we will fight you to the death!"
As soon as these words came out, the people behind him shouted angrily:
"that is! "
"Fight them!"
"We are all relatives of soldiers. How could we be held hostage by a group of bandits?"
There were a few elderly people who were so old that they could not even hold a walking stick, but they still held the daggers in their trembling hands.
The girls wiped away their tears quietly.
Twelve soldiers - perhaps the last group of soldiers in the Steel City - were guarding the front passage.
There are no doors here, but with them, they form an insurmountable wall!
…
Senma narrowed his eyes slightly.
Although bandits have a bloody profession, they are also the most afraid of death.
Compared with soldiers, they obviously lack blood and vitality.
Although Semir received guidance from a mysterious adult and found a refuge, the adult made it clear that only if he took down the fortress himself would he be provided with more help.
He had also seen the supernatural powers of that adult. They were so powerful that even the legendary ones were probably no more powerful than him.
If I could get her help, in this special era, I might really be able to build up some power.
Therefore, this shelter must be taken!
Thinking of this, a cold light flashed in Semir's eyes.
There was a slight smile on his face:
“That’s not necessary.”
"We just want to get more resources."
"We are now facing a disaster for all mankind, so it is best for us to unite."
The military leader said coldly: "The words you just used do not sound like unity at all."
Senma spread his hands in a pretentious manner: "Okay, I apologize for what I just said, it was just a joke."
"How about this, let's change the rules of the game."
"I know you have a lot of food and weapons in your fortress, but we can't convince each other about the distribution plan. It's impossible to really take action. That would be too damaging to the relationship ."
"How about this, we each come up with a plan. Then we arrange three one-on-one duels, two out of three, and we execute the winner's plan. How about that?"
Senma smiled and said, "Of course, I can guarantee that the distribution plan I proposed will not include the girls behind you, haha."
"We just want food and weapons."
The military leader hesitated.
Semir's concession made it difficult for him to do his job.
If we insist on being tough, we will only sacrifice the interests of our own people.
"If it's a duel... three against three..."
He subconsciously looked at the bandits' team, then looked at his own people, and finally gritted his teeth:
"Okay. But I need to know your distribution plan first."
Senma showed a proud smile:
"If we win, we want half the food and two loads of military equipment per person!"
The military leader frowned and was about to say too much.
But if you think about it carefully, if it's three against three, your side has a good chance of winning, and it seems impossible to continue bargaining.
"good!"
"Let's duel!"
