With the rapid and dense ringing of bells, the entire city-state of Custer fell silent like never before.

Both the nobles in the Natori neighborhood and the struggling paupers in the Laos neighborhood stopped what they were doing and stared at the Krems Cathedral in the heart of the city-state.

"Is this, a wake-up call?"

"Early Warning ......"

"Wake up to the Church of the Dawn, how, how could it be?"

"What's going on? Why don't you hurry up and pack your things and head to the underground defense station?! ”

I don't know who reacted and shouted, and then everyone moved.

"Run!"

"Damn, I've just arrived in the city-state of Custer, how could I be so unlucky to encounter such a thing?"

"Stop talking nonsense, get out of here while it's still too late!"

In just an instant, the entire city-state switched from silence to boiling.

The sound of their heartbeats, like the bell, was rapid and powerful, for fear that if they ran slowly, they would be hit by the legendary crisis.

It doesn't matter what status they were before, whether they were noble, or poor, or middle class......

Under this alarm bell, they all became the same - the weak!

At this time, outside the high walls to the northeast of the city-state of Custer.

"Have you started?" Poulson stood on the head of a ghostly vicious dog and heard the bell.

Next to him, on the body of the ghostly vicious dog, stood a man who was also wearing a dark green robe and a black and gold-veined mask, and said in a hoarse voice: "I'll leave the north to you, and I'll go to the east." ”

"Okay," said Poulson, looking at the high walls of the city-state of Custer, and said calmly, "the adults have been waiting for a long time. ”

"Let's go, have a good meal!"

The other stamped his feet, and the ghostly vicious dog beneath him whined out.

Polson watched him go away, and with a dozen or so equally hideous dogs behind him, headed north of the city-state of Custer.

At the same time, outside the port west of Basil's neighborhood, more than a dozen three-masted galleons stood still on the sea, blowing with the wind and waves of the Sea of Cordo.

Some of them looked like they had just been through a battle, and their hulls were nailed with various planks.

Some ships were bloated, huge cannons were placed on the deck, and hundreds of well-trained sailors looked in the direction of the city-state of Custer with serious expressions.

It looked like a steel behemoth, with the deck and hull covered in thick steel plates, and two large chimneys emitting white smoke on either side of the hull.

On both sides of the forward deck, the various mechanical weapons were lined up, some resembling giant turrets, others were giant crossbows, and the crossbows were glowing with runes.

From a distance, it looks like a fortress.

The church bell rang from the faint wind, and for a moment the whole fleet was silent, as if it had received some kind of signal.

"Set sail, set sail!"

"Sail...... Set sail! ”

"Woo-"

The ships of various shapes slowly headed towards the city-state of Custer.

"In accordance with the order of the Great Black Pearl, all ships in the West Coast are forbidden to pass on the coast!"

With the order, the sailors on board, nay, the pirates, all smiled hideously and shouted cheers.

"The Great Isabello, Overlord of the Sea of Cordo!"

"You can kill it!"

And in the south of the city-state of Custer, it was unusually calm at this time.

"Praise the Storm Lady!"

An old man in a dark blue robe couldn't help but smile at the corner of his mouth as he looked at the high wall in the distance, especially those who fled in a panic.

"Lord Bishop, he, did he really do it?"

Behind him, rows of armor of the same color as the old man's, with the symbol of the storm emblazoned on their chests—a slender silhouette standing proudly in the wind and waves.

"Of course."

"That ......"

The old man turned his head and glared at him, "What nonsense? Hurry up and greet your people, they're all devout believers in Lady Storm! ”

"Well, shouldn't it be?"

The old man looked at him, showing two rows of white teeth, "You should believe that if they weren't, then you would have to accept the call of the Storm Lady." ”

"Rest assured, Your Excellency, they can only, and must be, Lady Storm's devout followers!"

"Preferably ......"

The old man looked again in the direction of the city-state of Custer, and could faintly see a spire peeking out of the high wall.

Dawn...... Dawn!

……

……

"Teacher, is there really a fourth-level calamity coming?" Carly settled Euann and ran to the chapel inside the church.

Andrews didn't look back, his eyes were still fixed on the statue in front of him, and he slowly spoke in a low and powerful voice: "Carly, you are now a saint-in-waiting, and you must always remember the teachings of the dawn. ”

Carly had already withdrawn from the uniform of the Investigator of the Secret Investigation Division and changed into the same gown from the celebration, sacred and noble.

Before that, she was anxious.

But after arriving at this chapel, under the gaze of the statue of the Lord of the Dawn and the portraits of the eight Guardians of the Dawn, any strange emotions were instantly soothed.

"Teacher, can you tell me what's going to happen?"

"This is not what you should know now...... Follow Melbel and he'll take you where you need to go. ”

"Where to go? You're trying to get me out of here? Carly's eyes, which had just regained her composure, flashed with solemnity again.

Although Bishop Andrews did not answer, she was sure that something big was happening at dawn.

"Naturally, your destination is not Custer, but the divine authority."

Authority......

What's the use of having authority if she can't even do what she wants to do?

Carly shook her head, "I'm not leaving!" ”

"Obedient, child." Andrews turned, "Please forgive me for being disrespectful, and please allow me to call you that one last time." I am glad to be able to teach students like you before I receive the great calling of Him. ”

"Summoning?" Carly's heart was shocked, and she didn't care about the occasion here, so she stepped forward and grabbed his hand, "Teacher, when did it happen?" ”

"What should come will come," Andrews said with a familiar and loving smile on his face, "you should be happy for me, this is the blessing of the great dawn." ”

"Let's go, get out of here, this matter has nothing to do with you."

"I ......"

"Lord Bishop," Melbert suddenly appeared beside them, "I also suggest that His Majesty stay here." ”

"Melbel, you've crossed the line!"

Andrews turned his body sideways, his back to Carly, half of his body overwhelmed by the shadow of the statue of the Lord of Dawn.

In this shadow, the smile on his face was strangely split in two, one side was kind, the other side was eerie.

Melbell bowed slightly, "I'm sorry. ”

"Teacher, as you said, let me follow Melbell." Carly walked around Andrews, stood next to the Guardian Knight, and said firmly, "I'll follow him, I'll stay here!" ”

Andrews was silent for a moment, then turned to look at the statue again, "It's okay to look at that sight...... Remember, never run around. ”

Carly rejoiced, "Teacher, please rest assured, I will protect myself." ”

"I hope ......"

The Guardian Knight stepped back, disappearing into the shadows, staring at Carly in imperceptible corners.

Your Majesty, it will be a perfect trial.

……

……

Just as Carly decided to hold on to the Krems Cathedral, not far from the Dumitru neighborhood 102 Secret Division.

Everyone stood outside the detention area in the same way that they saw off Director Ales yesterday.

But unlike yesterday, the number of people is less than half of yesterday.

"Damn bastards, they're all on the side of the Ernst family......" Marco glanced around and cursed in a low voice.

"You ought to be happy," Lacey said, glancing ahead, "doesn't that make you different?" ”

Marco: "......"

Alternative?

Are you saying that all of them Nascimento support the Ernst family, but he is missing as an heir?

That's really different......

Wayne didn't notice the conversation between the two of them, and didn't even notice that there were more than half of the number of people, and he was full of thoughts about how to get rid of Black Jack.

Along the way from the logistics department to the detention area, whenever he deviates from the route, a killing intent will appear on the panel.

This made him almost sure of his guess - Blackjack's target was indeed one of him and Tina!

Don't rush, don't rush, don't rush......

In a second, if not less, he could take Tina to hide in the Joker Theater.

Steady, steady!

"Wayne, Wayne?"

"What's wrong, Captain?" Wayne came back to his senses and saw Lacey, who was standing in front of him, half-turned to look at him.

"If there's a fight, you're going to have to take Tina with you, you know?" Lacie didn't care about his wandering, but reminded him solemnly.

"Hmm." Wayne shook the white-haired girl's hand.

"If you're not at ease, I'll take care of protecting them." Old Jack looked at Wayne and them with concern, "Let me make a final contribution." ”

“……”

The corners of Wayne's mouth twitched slightly, so you don't need it, right?

Don't promise him, Captain Lacey!

"Old Jack, it's not for me to decide." Lacey shook her head, "You know, when the division summoned you, he also made all the arrangements. ”

"That's right......," Old Jack touched the short gray hair on his head and didn't insist, it seemed to be just a casual proposal.

It's okay......

Wayne's heart is a little relaxed, but he is more vigilant against Black Jack, this person is really a thief!

At this time, Nifa hurriedly came with a group of high-ranking members of the Secretariat and ministers of various ministries.

Everyone stopped talking, looked solemnly ahead, and waited silently for their orders.

Except for Wayne, who has little experience, everyone else knows that when there is a crisis in the city-state, the chance of choosing to escape and survive is not high, so it is better to fight with the large army.

"Guys," Nifa said in a low voice to everyone, but clear enough for everyone to hear, "we don't know exactly what will happen next. ”

"But it's certain that everyone in the city-state, including us, is facing an unprecedented crisis!"

She didn't have any extra nonsense, and said seriously and seriously: "I hope we can solve it together!" ”

[You are being scanned by Nefa Lythea Ellis's psychic perception.] Appraise:...... Is there a strange feeling? Reward: +3 Survival Points. 】

Strange feelings?

Wayne wondered to himself, what do you mean?

Is there anything wrong with Director Nefa's perception?

"Now, the specific arrangement is as follows."

"Deputy Director Balats, lead all the investigators who have been summoned back, and guard the western entrance of the Dumitru neighborhood."

"Deputy Director Dolph, you and Minister Abbott, go to the Northwest Entrance!"

"Deputy Director Berenik, you lead those temporarily sealed polluters to protect the ...... Southwest"

It didn't take long for everyone to be assigned tasks, and the more powerful people of the Investigation Department and the War Department were assigned to the east, closer to the Krems Cathedral.

Wayne was overjoyed that the bastard of Blackjack had been placed on the west side, far enough away for him to escape.

As long as he's patient, he can definitely do it!

Immediately afterward, everyone began to receive various equipment from the property management department, including some mechanical weapons that had been stored in the treasure room.

It was only then that Wayne noticed those who had come out of the sealed area.

Among them is Rogette, whom he met when he first joined.

It's just that there are some distortions on the bodies of these people, and some even most of their bodies have turned into disgusting tentacles.

"Rogette ......" Marco also saw Rogette and them, shook his head and sighed, silently checking the equipment on his body.

Old Jack hadn't left yet, and after taking his equipment, he returned to them.

"Why don't you go to Deputy Director Balats?" Lacey looked at him suspiciously, "Old Jack, now is not the time to be willful, wait for the matter to end......"

"I'll be back later," interrupted Old Jack with his hand raised.

"Over ......"

"Ahh

At this moment, a scream rang out, alarming everyone.

Immediately after, Director Nefa's voice appeared, "It's the Shadow Killer, everyone works in pairs and is back to back on guard!" ”

Shadow Slayer?

What is that?

Although he was puzzled, Wayne was not slow to react, and quickly leaned in with Marco and pulled Tina to his side.

Lacey and Old Jack were back to back, and they didn't forget to whisper a reminder: "Be careful, the shadow killer can attack through the shadows around you!" ”

"Understood!"

Wayne hurriedly observed the shadows around him, holding the newly modified revolver in his hand, and the ghost above his head also looked around solemnly.

Damn, Blackjack was attacked before he left...... !

[You are locked by Charuba Kristoff's killing intent.] Comments: The road is slippery in the dark, pay attention to your step. Reward: +3 Survival Points. 】

【……】

[You are targeted by Jesiah Ledesma's killing intent.] Appraise:...... Reward: +2 survival points. 】

Only three seconds had passed, and everyone was ready, looking around warily.

"Isn't the response slow? The ominous men of the Secret Division......"

"Come out!"

No sooner had the voice come than Minister Abbott dodged out and punched a shadow behind an inquisitor.

In an instant, a black shadow shattered and turned into a small black shadow in the sky, scattering like raindrops to everyone around.

"The secret art of the Shadow Transformer?" Albert's face sank, and he shouted, "Get out of the way!" ”

"It's late......"

I saw that those who were contaminated by the small black shadows were stiff and unable to move, and their faces were frightened and opened their mouths to say something.

But before their voices could be heard, the whole person and the clothes on their bodies turned into the color of shadows in a very short time, and then their bodies disappeared like ink into the shadows on the ground.

The same arcane attack, from time to time, explodes in the crowd, taking away all the people around who are tainted with shadows.

"Be careful!"

Wayne's spiritual perception covered the surroundings, and he immediately noticed that the shadow was burrowing out from under Marco's body, and his back rolled forward with Tina with the force of the impact against him.

Bang!

Old Jack was quicker to react than he was, and the standard musket in his hand shot at the shadow, and the bullet exploded to shatter him.

"Bastard!"

Lai Xi saw those small black shadows, and his two-handed axes were instantly inserted in front of him, and his hands were spread: "Cool and deed!" ”

A shield shielded her and Old Jack.

"Balats, activate the circle!"

I can't write anymore, it's harder than I imagined. There will be a chapter around six o'clock during the day.

(End of chapter)