"Zero. ”

Walking out of the Tulip Building, Zero heard someone shouting behind him. Turning around, Douglas was waving at him. Zero Chaosu and Kaede glanced at each other and told them to leave first, while he walked back.

"Walk with me?" said Douglas.

Zero smiled and nodded.

At that time, the Blue Mountains under the auspices of the Parkland chaebol were like a self-sufficient city. After that, the power of the Dark Council expanded, and all the main figures of the chaebol were killed, and the Blue Mountains naturally fell into the hands of the Council. It was then taken over by the Augustus family, and the city changed hands several times. After taking over the Blue Light Mountains, Leo did not make much changes to the city, only adding the necessary fortifications.

Today, these fortifications were used to defend against the Prosius Legion, which Leo had never anticipated. After all, according to his previous plan, in order to prevent Valhalla from going north, the council could rely on the Blue Light Mountain Collar to form a line of defense.

The city's factories are still in operation, and the supply of the army and the repair of equipment such as chariots and other equipment are now dependent on the city. The Blue Mountains are operating at full capacity, working day and night to supply the huge needs of the army.

"Leo, that old boy, has taken good care of the city. Walking down the streets of the Blue Mountains, Douglas looked at the buildings or factories on either side with great interest, and commented from time to time.

The scale of the Blue Mountains is not comparable to that of Asgard, and the buildings are mostly factories, so it can be said that it is an industrialized city. As far as the eye can see, there are towering chimneys everywhere. These huge metal pipes emit grayish-white heat and bring the city to life.

"Don't take that little thing to heart, that guy named Virgie must be not sober. Douglas patted his forehead and said.

Zero shrugged: "It's nothing, but I'm sure he was instructed to do so." ”

"Rambo?"

"It's also possible that Leo. ”

"It won't be Leo. Douglas squinted, "When Virgian's stupid guy looked at Rambo, I was surprised to see Leo's expression. ”

"No matter who instigated it, but at this time, it is not necessarily good to throw such a scheming. And I can't think of any good for Rambo?" said Zero, shaking his head.

Douglas laughed: "Zero, you are undoubtedly a fierce man in the younger generation. Don't look at me and Oglok are both top powerhouses now, but at your age, we don't even have half of your strength. ”

He patted Zero on the shoulder again: "But you are still young, and your strength is already close to the 12th level, but there are some things that need time to precipitate." Here, for example. ”

Douglas pointed to his chest and said, "What do you mean?"

"Scheming. Douglas shook his head and smiled: "Those old guys have been dealing with intrigues all their lives, and if you only talk about scheming, you can't compare to them." Take the case of Virgil, you say they are not good? Indeed, it will not produce the expected benefits to them. But in the long run, it's a good one. I ask you, you should know that in the next mobilization of the whole army, the video you provided will be repeated in the barracks, right?"

"Yes. Zero smiled helplessly: "I also know your so-called idol theory." ”

"That's right, everyone's morale is low now, and you have penetrated into the enemy camp at this time, and you are still taking out the opponent's important production units under heavy guard. In the words of you young people, it's cool. It's really cool, you know, it can help the soldiers rebuild their confidence. You will become their idol, because you have shown these warriors by deeds that Prosius's legions are not invincible. Douglas smiled, "Believe me, everyone needs a faith." Faith can make a cowardly person fearless. ”

"I'm old, Zero. It's time to find a successor, and who better to be better than you? You will be the idol of the soldiers, you are their faith. As long as you don't fall, they dare to charge. At this point, Douglas paused, "But when it comes to this case, your influence in the army will surpass that of everyone, including me or Leo." Whether it's Valhalla or the council's army, those soldiers will be deeply influenced by you, which Rambo doesn't want to see. ”

"What do you mean......" Zero shook his head and laughed, "What they did at the meeting was to weaken my influence?"

"That's one of them. Douglas held out two fingers: "The second point, if possible, will also plant the seeds of discord between you and me, thus disintegrating our relationship." That's why I said, these old guys are thinking about long-term plans. It's a pity that they didn't use it at the right time. At this juncture, both me and Leo know exactly what you mean for our next move. ”

"So, we're not going to let that happen. Rambo, this guy, this time it's really a bit too much. Douglas squinted and smiled, but there was a cold light in his eyes.

"Speaking of which, I have to tell you. I want to be away for a while. Zero said.

Douglas was surprised: "Now? Why?"

Zero sighed lightly: "Quantity." We're still outnumbered in terms of numbers, and as you know, that's why Valkyrie is being recruited on a massive scale. However, soldiers need to be trained, equipment needs to be rationed, and it all takes time. What we lack is time. ”

Douglas thought for a moment, stretched out his finger and pointed at Zero and smiled, "Don't tell me, you kid still has a big army hidden." ”

"I still have an army, but more importantly, I think I can bring us an allied army. ”

"Where are the Allies?"

"The high alien race of the black earth. Zero said.

Douglas laughed and smacked a light blow with his fist: "You've got you, kid." Go ahead, even the smallest force must fight for it now, let alone those high-level aliens in the Black Land. It's just that they are at odds with the parliament. ”

"I know, but right now, it's up to them. Join forces with us, and there is still hope for everyone to live. Otherwise we fall, and soon it will be their turn. They are not stupid and will understand what is at stake. Zero nodded and said, "I'm confident to convince them." ”

"That's fine, when to go. ”

Zero smiled, "Now, if you don't have anything else to do." ”

"No, I'm going to have to help with the mobilization. Douglas blinked, "You know, I'm not as cool as you, but this old face is still somewhat useful." ”

The two parted on the spot, and 10 minutes later, Zero drove a heavy locomotive out of the Blue Mountain.

While the northern part of the continental coastline was in a state of uproar due to the invasion of Prosius's legions, the black land was a peaceful scene. After the last invasion of Albert and hundreds of demon soldiers, the temple announced the removal of one of the elders, Silver, which caused a sensation among the clans. As time went on, the matter slowly faded away. The Silver Frost Clan and the former patriarch severed their relationship, and the new patriarch Turin succeeded Silver as the Elder of the Temple, and at the same time organized a pursuit team to hunt down Silver who had betrayed all the foreign races.

Silver seems to have escaped from the Black Land, and under the combined pressure of the Pursuit of the Nation and the Amandas, there is no place for the Black Land. The manhunt has so far come to an end, and Silver is nowhere to be found.

The clans resumed their old rhythm of life, but in light of all the events that had taken place before, the Temple had caused many of the weaker clans to migrate to the hinterland of the Black Lands and live around the holy city of Ukhara. Now the hilly area where Ukara is located is bustling with activity. Dozens of clans, large and small, have settled in the surrounding area and built villages. The village is hidden within a wall several meters high, and if in wartime, the villages are centered on Hakara and support each other, forming a defensive network with many fulcrums.

The temple's move can be said to give full play to the four words of "watching and helping each other".

Now in the Twilight Forest, there are only one or two clans left who are reluctant to migrate, and the Assacks who are willing to become sentinels.

It was nearly dusk, and a group of Assaks were walking leisurely through the woods. The patrol team consisted of one cavalryman and four infantry soldiers, and the team of five was responsible for patrolling the area within about one kilometer. The leader of the Asaks, Gog, divides the Twilight Forest into thousands of districts, each with a forest patrol team.

Due to the sheer size of the Twilight Forest, it is clear that the Asaks alone will not be able to monitor the entire forest. Therefore, after the decision of the Temple, some of the warriors of the Amandas, Kaz, and Wen clans were transferred to Gaog. Guarded by warriors from four powerful clans, Twilight Forest is the first line of defense in the event of an event.

At this moment, the forest patrol team is preparing to return to the outpost. Suddenly, the cavalry's wolf statue smelled something. The wolf arched its big nose on the ground, then turned back and roared twice at the knight above. I have been getting along with the mount for many years, and each rider knows the meaning of the wolf to some extent. The knight immediately said in a deep voice, "Be careful, there's blood around here. ”

The four infantry warriors immediately took out their spears and swords and cautiously looked at the mountain forest in front of them. The knight patted the wolf and said, "Find out the source of the fishy smell, Sen." ”

The wolf whispered in response, sniffing from time to time under the trees and among the bushes. Eventually, the team was brought to an ancient tree where several people were hugging, and behind the tree lay the corpse of an alien race. It could be judged that it was a man, holding a sharp one-handed sword in his hand, and his expression was mixed with anger and fear. What made everyone in the team look solemn was that the chest cavity of the corpse was hollowed, and the contents were gone.

bones, flesh, internal organs, intestines...... Everything is gone. There is no shortage of dangerous mutants in the Twilight Forest, but as far as the Asaks know, no mutant will empty the abdomen of the dead. Even the most powerful beasts are not so picky eaters.

In other words, there are outsiders in the forest!