Chapter 188: The Siege of Idol City (2)
After another look, Wei still didn't see Auraya and Gabriel. In the forest, Wei has been waiting for a long time. He's been confiding in Christopher about his adventures with the Rocky Warband. How could a thousand-year-old Shennuo remember the story of his short adventures, but King Shennuo remembered it clearlyβand at this point, Christopher could only listen.
"That's important, I know you're tired of hearing it. Will said as he stared at Christopher.
"We've all been trapped in the Forest of Dreams for a long time, so I can understand what you're doing. And it's a very special adventure, you've braved a lot of hardships with them, but you're going to have a lot more to do as the King of God. As for risking your life, it's not a good thing to talk about......" Christopher reminded Will.
For a king, it is indeed not a good thing to disregard life and death, Wei thought for a moment. "But my people should know that their king is not a coward," Wei Zhengse said, "I think the people we are waiting for have arrived, and I can feel two humans entering the forest. One of them was suppressing his breath, and he must have been overly cautious. Christopher, go see if it's them. β
"Your Majesty, I'll go and see. β
With that, Christopher went to look in the direction of Will's finger.
After a while, after seeing Auraya and Gabriel on horseback, Christopher returned to the group. He told Wei what he saw: "You're right, they're coming. Just the two of them, and there was no one else behind. β
"Shall we still shake his hand? I think Lord Bud's adopted son should be decent. It seems that we should save face for him. Will asked Christopher.
"Well, if you like, but I don't think it's necessary. Christopher shrugged.
"I don't like red tape either. Wei said. He gestured with a hand behind his waist and continued, "Just keep it simple, say hello to them as a courtesy." β
"Of course, Your Majesty. Christopher said. Greetings aren't right now, though. He watched as the mechanical guards left Way's side and burrowed into the forest with the guards. Heading north along the woods, is where Auraya and Gabriel will pass.
Along the way, Auraya and Gabriel rode south and then east. After a few twists and turns, they passed by the mushroom cave and moved away from the garrison camp. Then, outside the forest near the south slope, the sound of horses' hooves falls.
After Gabriel jumped off the horse with Aulaya, he found that the woods were so dark that even the moonlight could not shine in. What the hell is going on here? From the beginning, he was a little uneasy, but he couldn't question Olaya.
"It's strange, where are all the guards of the King of Godno, and they can't be drinking in the dark?" Gabriel said tactfully to Aoraya, "It's already dark, it's not safe to walk like this, and the Assassins of the Order King will take advantage of us when we're not looking." β
Oraya knows everything in the forest. It's just that she won't say it anyway.
"Don't worry, just follow me," said Auraya, who saw Gabriel leading the horse and looked left and right, "The beast will not come here, and there will be no assassins." And, you can totally get your hands off your sword. β
The deeper he went, the more uncomfortable Gabriel felt. "I heard a rustle," said Gabriel, "like the sound of shaking leaves, but with a little difference." β
However, Auraya ignored it. When Gabriel turned his head suddenly, he found that he could no longer hear the neighing of the horse. Worried, he noticed that Oraya was as calm as ever, so he followed two steps.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew. With the help of the faint flame orb, it made the shadows of the surrounding trees even more terrifying. Gabriel knew that fear stemmed from the uncertainty of the unknown, so he simply didn't think much about it. He forced his attention, but his mouth was covered by the darkness that shook in front of him. After some struggle, Gabriel was nowhere to be seen.
Hearing the sound, Olaya was not uneasy. She simply greeted: "You guys are very punctual, it's nice to meet you." β
"Commander of the Revival Corps, welcome to you. Our king wanted to say hello...... I think it's easier to do that. Christopher re-lit the torch and pointed to the guide, "His Majesty is over there." β
Led by Christopher, Auraya came to an open place. The place is small and has a rectangular rock.
"So, your guards got him away......" Oraya bowed to Will.
Wei didn't want to beat around the bush at all, and said directly: "Our plan to use machinery to defend the siege has been canceled. β
This time the plan changed, not like usual. Auraya could only relieve the doubts in her heart first: "The current plan is very risky, and we have to pay a great price. So, can Your Majesty be sure that the plan is going perfectly, and can we trust that man?"
"We can trust him completely. You and Xavier both know him better than I do. Wei said.
"However, there is still a part of your plan that is missing, and that is me," said Olaya, "and if you want it to be foolproof, then you have to act like it's real, or at least let the other person see it clearly." "If the plan is revealed, then the brothers and sisters are not dying in vain?" she was worried about that.
"What is she talking about?" Christopher asked Will. Actually, he knew what Oraya wanted to say, but she couldn't. So, he wanted to see Wei's view.
"You should be able to figure it out," Willis said, "and she's in the plans." β
"Yes, I should have been in the plan. So many people go to the Idol City, I have to be with them. Aolaya said.
"You have a point, but you don't have to. You're the leader of the two races in the Golden Covenant," Wei admonished her, "Christopher reminded me that it's not good to do something too dangerous as a leader. βk
Realizing that she could not have a choice, Auraya simply turned around. She intends to do what she wants. "I don't want to argue that I deserve to be with them because I'm a leader. Auraya insisted.
"Oraya, wait," Christopher said, "you can stay, stay with us." We'll think of a squire to take your place. There are humans among the guards here, and it only takes a short time to change their faces. He stepped forward to stop him, but was pushed away by Auraya.
What do you think? My brothers and sisters have to walk through the misty swamp shrouded in the plague, and they have to go to that dangerous Idol City, and I have to watch? Forced to say what the alliance could not say, Oraya could only be angry in her heart. However, Auraya's determination is evident on her face, making Christopher and Wei full of respect.
"Wei, I've sent him here as the letter says, and now I'm going back. I hope your message is accurate, and I hope that the person who wrote to Xavier is credible enough. As for Gabriel, I was going to hand him over to Cancer to look at, but now I don't have to deal with it. About Gabriel, I thank you. And, of course, thank you for Lord Bard. Without hesitation, Oraya turned and walked to the north of the woods, to find her warhorse.
Seeing that he couldn't stop her, Christopher knelt down in front of Wei: "Your Majesty, she can't go." β
Looking at Christopher in front of him, and then at Oraya, Wei couldn't help but think about the beginning of the establishment of the Revival Legion. Olaya, this young woman, is not simple.
In the beginning, the Revival Corps did not even have more than 100 men. In just a few years, Olaya has stretched the team to a large size. Even, Oraya also found some nobles from Alex's Kingdom to support her, and Olaya persuaded many people to move around. As for the ugly faces who vainly try to borrow what Oraya asks for and want to make a profit, Wei can also think of it. How did this woman survive so many hardships? The year Kyle defected, Oraya was only twenty-three years old. Over the years, Oraya has not only had to expand her legion, but she also has to evade the search of the Dragon Empire.
A woman who had done this for the sake of Alex's kingdom couldn't help but sigh: "If it were me, I wouldn't have watched my partner who was in trouble with me fall into a dangerous place." "In addition to these, when it comes to planning, Wei also knows about Auraya's concerns.
"Wait," Wei stood up and walked forward, "Won't you regret giving up your place like this?" Wei's eyes glowed green in the darkness, out of respect.
"I'm sorry...... I mean, I'm honored to fight with you," Oraya paused, turning to look at King Shennuo in front of her, "Actually, when I read your letter, I'll be ready, because you said that both you and Xavier trust him. I see in your letter the recognition you and Xavier have given him, and in his letter I see his own realization. If all goes well, I'm here to congratulate you in advance. β
"You still have time to repent. We can cancel this plan for you, and you deserve it. And we can also rely on the power of the dragon god, for which the blue stars have been running. Wei reminded.
"I don't look like someone who has a chance to regret it, and you've dragged Gabriel away. The arrow is already on the string, so it's just a matter of waiting for the moment," Oraya said with a smile, "My friend, you don't need to bother talking, you know very well that we don't have a choice. You have to take every opportunity, I can't remember who said it, but now is the right time for you and me. As for Glori, I still believe in him even if he is corrupted by the dark curse, it will take time for him to find the power of the dragon god, but time will not wait for anyone, and it is unknown how many victims will be killed during this time. Archmage Lil Shah would always say that she was afraid of time. Later, after I watched so many life and death partings, I also understood the meaning of what she said. Now, too, I am afraid. β
Time can take away a lot of precious things, and it is indeed terrifying, Wei knows.
"Today on the twenty-fifth, the letter he sent to Xavier yesterday. Xavier said that the messenger in the armor of the Dark Swordsman had died of blood loss because he had been shot into a honeycomb by the guards of Mochizuki City with a bow and arrow in the moonlight. Wei said. His face was grim.
"Is he a human? He's been mistaken for an Order by the guards, perhaps because the black armor attracts hatred. Look, before the plan even began, someone had already paid with their lives in advance. It won't be long before more people do that," Oraya's voice was low, raising her voice as she reached the last sentence, "and I won't back down." β
"Yes, a human. I hesitated when I wrote to you, but what we are doing now is necessary for a better future, and I am compelled to write it when I think that all sacrifices are worth it," said Wei solemnly, "and you are our best leader." I'm the one who should apologize, and I'm sorry. β
"Then help me relay a word, which is for Sana. Don't look at her strong appearance, in fact, she has always been vulnerable, and she needs to be firm inside," Oraya turned her back to Wei again, "telling her that there will be dawn on this continent." She smiled.
"I will tell her personally, General Sara must be very pleased that you treat General Sarah's daughter like this. Wei comforted. Feeling that there was no longer any way to stop her, he regretfully moved his gaze away from Auraya's body to the dead leaves on the ground.
Afraid that she would regret the moment she turned around, Oraya still turned her back to Wei: "Thank you." β
"Either way, this brave guard will return to camp with you, and we'll take care of his family. Wei said. Behind him, the guard led Gabriel's horse and stroked its mane.
"This horse is very obedient and very spiritual. The guard said.
"That's a good horse. Oraya mounted her horse, chuckled at the gods, and turned her horse's head. The guard mounted his horse and ran after her back out of the woods.
"She's not just a leader, she's a woman in Alex's kingdom. Wei said regretfully. Christopher walked over from behind and draped his cloak over Will's back.
"Generous and fearless, she doesn't care if Silver ruins her reputation, or she cares about dedicating herself to the battlefield. Leaders like her are hard to find. It's just a pity that she's a woman. Christopher sighed.
"And what about our guests?" said Jooy, waving his cloak. Her drape embroidered with the word "wild" gave up a cool breeze, taking away the gloomy mood of King Shennuo and his staff.
β...... Lock him up. Locked up where Qianyu used to hold me, and then let him enjoy the treatment of a VIP. Wei reminded.
"King, we can't let Oraya take risks. But we can't send more teams to protect them, because those who go are all volunteers who have died, and they have never returned. Christopher frowned and said to Will.
"Just in case, we need Glori Carlos. Only he is not afraid of the Kazekage Demon Sword and can save her in the chaos. Xavier also mentioned him in the letter, and it turned out that this was the reason why he hung his appetite and said that we needed to get Glori back. Wei frowned, and then suddenly realized. Then he wondered, "But he is far away in the flute steppe, how can we get him there on time?"
"It's really stumped us," Christopher thought patiently, "the Returnee can help us, but we need a reliable Returner." β
"Simon, Simon Doherty?" asked Will.
But Marin said Simon had offended Silver as much as the Rocky Warband, and now Silver kept people watching him. If Silver knew that we needed Simon to find Glori to save Olaya, he would have sent someone to do it, and no one would have survived. Christopher grimaced.