The tall men were sweating and constantly pulling the bellows, the golden flames frantically licking the metal in the center of the furnace, and the alchemists came and went, constantly adding all kinds of rare treasures to it, and the mysterious patterns slowly took shape on the strange red metal that was scorched by the flames.

[Almost, almost......] Long Yang forcibly endured the excitement in his heart, staring closely at the sword-shaped piece of metal that was suspended in the center of the furnace by an invisible force. [The suffering of Jiang Guo, the souls of tens of thousands of people, and the life of the queen mother...... King Yang, be prepared to pay for everything you have done! 】

[Mother, don't be anxious. Long Yang grabbed the white jade pendant on his chest fiercely. [The child will soon send the culprit of all this to the following to make amends for your sins......]

……

Rumble!

Huge stones smashed into the top of the city, directly smashing a gap in the top of the wall, but fortunately there were no casualties. And the Jiang soldiers in the city did not show weakness, a large number of stones were thrown towards the catapults in front of the Yang army's formation, except for a few that could hit, the others were directly hit to the ground.

[What do these guys want to do...... Does this low accuracy of wasting stone make sense for bombardment? The beautiful morning was wasted. Mo Wen, dressed in pitch-black scale armor, stood opposite the bored watcher at the head of the city, and the movement of the Yang State's army...... Although he felt that it was a waste of time and a waste of life.

[It is said that Long Yang should be able to finish forging the magic sword today......] Mo Wen clasped his hands to his chest. [It's time for him to face that desperate reality, so what should I do?] 】

[Those who come back are always coming......]

……

People face countless one-way choices in their lives, but there are always those choices, and no matter which one you choose, you will feel heartbroken...... The difference is just which hurts more.

Now Longyang is faced with such a choice.

"What did you say?" Long Yang gripped the alchemist's collar tightly with both hands, his eyes burning with raging flames.

"Ahem...... This sword, with countless ...... Malevolent Hoodoo...... Forged with the Nine Nether Iron......" Fang Shi, who was lifted off the ground by the collar of his clothes with both hands, said intermittently: "You have to ...... Pure Yin Blood...... ...... of the town to be ...... Supreme Might...... Please also ask the prince to ...... Take the big thing ...... Heavy! ”

"Pure Yin Blood...... Virgin's Blood...... Do you want my sister's life to strike at that sword? Long Yang loosened the collar of the alchemist with both hands, and his head hung so that the surrounding alchemists could not see the expression on his face at this time.

"Whew...... The prince must not be emotional. The Fang Shi gasped: "If the princess knew that she could save Jiang Guo from fire and water, she would probably ......."

"You guys! Give me all the death! A faint voice sounded, and the alchemist watched in horror as a sword shadow flashed in front of him, and bright red blood spurted out.

With a snap, the lifeless body fell to the ground, Long Yang shook the blood on his sword, and looked at the remaining monks indifferently, his cold voice without a trace of emotion.

"Since you put the country first, then roll me into the sword and serve the country!"

"Wu hurt, kill them."

"Yes!" The captain of the guards, who had been standing quietly beside Long Yang, curled the corners of his mouth slightly, and stepped forward with his sword.

……

"Hint: You killed a normal Yang soldier and gained 3 generic points."

【…… Sure enough, it was an inexperienced recruit. Mo Wen put down his bow and arrows. [How could a veteran be so stupid as to be so close to the city...... Now isn't the time to siege the city, come and give me points? 】

"Hint: You killed a traveler from the opposing faction and gained Zhao Xing's Mark of Hope."

【…… This unlucky kid shouldn't wander around until he has never been on the battlefield. Don't ask speechless. [I didn't expect that the first traveler in this world to die under my hands actually died like this......]

[There is no right or wrong in war...... I hope you can cast a good tire, but don't go to war so confused. Mo Wen drew a cross on his chest, and then brought out the mark in the space. [What about the four percent universal points and two random props? ] 】

Zhao Xing's Mark of Hope: Traveler No. 4444 Zhao Xing once existed in this world, believing that his future was bright under someone's leadership, he did not pay attention to the distance between himself and the enemy wall in a war of attrition, and unfortunately died under your feather arrows, and was killed like an ordinary creep...... Although he is not stronger than an ordinary soldier. (When opened, you will get 40% of his universal points and two random items in his storage space.) ）

[The lack of experience, the strength of the scum, and the luck E caused this big tragedy...... I don't know what this guy's net worth is? Forget it, I don't have expectations. Mo Wen opened the mark while complaining.

As expected, there really wasn't much in it.

More than 100 universal points, two special assorted cans, if Mo Wen is not mistaken, the unit price of these two cans in the Traveler's Home is five universal points, known as fresh and delicious, healthy and nutritious.

[I didn't expect this guy to be a foodie...... But it's cheaper for me. Mo Wen found a corner and secretly opened the can, sniffing the aroma coming from his nose, Mo Wen couldn't help but move his index finger. [These days, I have to gnaw and vomit dry food, so I just use this to beat my teeth. 】

……

It turns out that when a low-level mage is approached by a warrior of the same level, he is a fish lying on a chopping board and being slaughtered.

Although there is no shortage of two-star characters in this group of Fangshi who were summoned by Long Yang, in the face of the sword blades attacked by Long Yang and his personal guards, these guys have no power to fight back at all...... They often have not used their spells before they are in a different place, after all, the sword forging furnace secret room is such a big place, basically Long Yang can include at least one Fang Shi in his attack range with one step, not to mention that he also has a murderous helper.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the secret room of the sword-forging furnace that had been crowded with people before became extremely deserted, and the corpses of a dozen or so alchemists lay on the ground, the slowly flowing blood staining the floor bright red.

"Fang Shi is talking nonsense, I have killed him." Sniffing the pungent smell of blood that filled the air, Long Yang slowly put the bronze sword back into its scabbard, and then turned his head to look at the captain of his guard: "Today's matter, that's it, don't tell anyone else...... Got it? ”

"My subordinates know." Konoe Wu was expressionless. "I wonder what the prince is planning?"

"Go find General Mo."

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At noon that day, Mo Wen found Long Yang on the head of the city, who was not very good...... Since the military power was completely handed over to Mo Wen, this prince has rarely appeared in this place.

[Hey, it seems that Long Yang finally met the choice of that cheating father...... But what did he come to me for, could it be that he came to me for a showdown? Mo Wen straightened the scale armor that was a little crooked because of his sitting, and greeted him.

"I wonder what worries Your Highness?" Mo Wen asked knowingly: "Could it be that there was a mistake in forging the magic sword?" ”

"The general's expectation is good." A deep worry appeared on the dragon's handsome face: "There is a big mistake in the magic sword method, and I don't expect to be able to create it." The grain and grass in the city can also support the January ...... If the Yang army besieges the city for a month, the soldiers and civilians of our Jiang State will have no food to eat. ”

"And what is the prince going to do?"

“…… General Mo, may I ask you a question? ”

"Listen up." Mo Wen lowered his head, a hint of a sigh appeared on his face. [Boy, I know what you want to ask...... But it's not me who you need to ask, it's yourself. 】

"If ......" a trace of struggle flashed on Long Yang's face: "If you sacrifice your relatives, you can save your own country...... What would you do? ”

"Then why does the prince want to protect the country...... Is it the responsibility of being the next Jiang King, or something else? Mo Wen shook his head: "Your Highness, although this question is very cruel, it is actually very simple...... You just have to choose the one you care about more. ”

"Moreover, the stability of a country never depends on one person." [Though the kingdom is great, the warlike will perish; Although the world is safe, it will be dangerous to forget the war...... You just forgot about the war and were in danger, and you dragged on for two years with the queen's sacrifice, how long do you want to rely on nightshade? 】

[Yes...... The queen mother has already sacrificed, do you want her sister to sacrifice? The Long family is not only a woman! Long Yang clenched his fists, and his eyes burned with a raging fighting spirit: "I don't know if the general has a good strategy to break the enemy?" ”

……

"Hint: Your main quest 'Hopeless Hope' has changed. Now you have the following options. ”

"Option 1: Defect to the Jiang faction, and you will get the main quest - Shuntian Destiny." (This is providence!) ）

"Shuntian promises: to help the Yang army break through Jiangcheng, there is a time limit, and the specific time will be known after you join the Yang State, which is determined by the amount of grain and grass left in the Yang State." (Destroy this struggling kingdom, it's time to perish!) ）

"Difficulty: Easier or higher." (If you are despicable enough, directly take advantage of the trust of the soldiers of Longyang and Jiang Kingdom, and it will be easy to destroy the city and destroy the country...... Even if you don't make this choice, I'm sure it won't be too difficult to conquer this city with your talents. ）

"Quest reward: Depends on completion, with a minimum of 500 universal points."

"Failure penalty: 3,000 universal points, a silver medal." (You can't do such a simple task?) Then prepare to break the bank and avoid disasters! ）

"Option 2: Continue to stick to the Jiang Guo camp, and you will get the main quest - the rebel son of the Mandate of Heaven."

"The rebel son of the Mandate of Heaven: Help the Jiang army repel the Yang army outside the city, with a time limit of one month, and the prince of Jiang Guo, Long Yang, cannot die." (Destiny?) What is that, I don't believe it! ）

"Difficulty: Easier or higher." (As a watcher of the Mandate of Heaven, you want to defy fate?) It's not ordinary...... Of course, this difficulty depends on your choice, but I don't think you will choose the easy difficulty to complete it, right? If that's the case, I think you might as well choose the third option, at least the psychological burden is not so great. ）

"Mission reward: Depends on completion, with a minimum of 100 universal points for completion."

"Failure Penalty: None." (The difficulty of the mission will allow you to fail, but it will greatly reduce your rating of this world trip.) ）

"Option 3: You have done your best to help Long Yang and reached the time he requested, you can retire successfully, and you will get the main quest - watching the fire from the other side" (My quest has been completed, now start playing soy sauce.) ）

"Watching the fire from the other side: Xiang Longyang said that he was powerless and chose to retire...... Of course, your reputation as incompetent will be affected to some extent. The title 'Famous General of Troubled Times' will be reduced to 'Warlord of Troubled Times'. ”

"Difficulty: None."

"Mission Reward: None."

"Mission Punishment: None."

"Important: Pick one and you will gain the status: 'Blessed by Destiny', which allows you to resist a lethal attack in this world. And for the next second you will be invulnerable. (So while this is a good thing to save your life, if you face a large-scale sustained damage such as flooding and fire, it will only make you suffer a little more.) ）

"Hint: Now you can identify the travelers of the opposing faction."

"Tip: Make your selection within two hours, otherwise you'll default to Task One."

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[Hehe...... Reason tells me that choosing one is definitely profitable, and choosing two is not only risky but also extremely difficult, and maybe you will have to lose your life! As for the third item? Pure loss, there is wood! Mo Wen just thought so, and then chose the second one without hesitation. [Sure enough, I'm still not used to being an anti-bone boy...... And this time I have to fight with the so-called God, think about it carefully, is this still quite emotional. 】

"Does the general have a clever plan to break the enemy?" Seeing Mo Wen's smirk, Long Yang gritted his teeth and repeated it to Mo Wen.

"Well, I naturally have a way...... However, this can be a certain risk, and it may even lead to the destruction of Jiang Guocheng. Mo Wen's face was straight: "I don't know if the prince is enlightened?" ”

"I'm ready to take on everything!" Long Yang's expression was firm.

"That's good! Here's my plan......" Mo Wen looked around, and then whispered in Long Yang's ear.

……

"Hint: Due to special circumstances, your main quest 'War Experience' has changed, and you now have the following options."

"Option 1: Choose to change sides, and you will get the task - obey the heavens." ……

"Difficulty: Normal." ……

"Option 2: Choose not to change sides, and you will get the mission - the rebel son of destiny." ……

"Difficulty: Hero." ……

"You're all notified by that system." The young man surnamed Xu looked up at his companions: "What are you going to choose?" ”

"Of course I chose one!" The thin young man who followed him shouted, "It's too dangerous to choose two...... You don't know who your friends are, but you can definitely find out who your enemies are! And the other travelers in this city will definitely want to rebel...... We can't hold this city! ”

"yes...... It's too difficult to choose two. "Little brother, although this kind of thing against the sky sounds very powerful, don't do such a stupid thing!"

Strong men and middle-aged men persuaded one after another.

"It's also ......" The young man surnamed Xu took a deep breath and chose task one.

In Jiang Guocheng, the travelers who had been hiding for a long time regrouped again.

"You've all gotten that damn prompt." The rich middle-aged man had a gloomy face: "We should all be deducted 500 general points...... What a damn one! ”

"So what do we do now?" A quiet middle-aged man asked.

"Let's go find the guys who are guarding the city." A bright light flashed in the eyes of the rich middle-aged man: "If we find out that they are enemies, then we will immediately choose all the tasks...... In this way, we will be able to earn back all our losses! ”

……

"Hint: The basic difficulty of your main quest 'Rebel of Destiny' has been increased to normal or above."

[The difficulty suddenly increases...... What's going on? Mo Wen, who was introducing to Long Yang all the preparations he had made to defend the city, suddenly frowned.

[Is there any variable...... However, the improvement is not large, and there is no meaningful gap. 】