Chapter 585 – Herb Picker (2/2)

In the distance, I could see battle flags waving in the wind. Just south of the Revered One’s Plains was a black nameless city. It had just been created not long ago. Camped around it was a troop of demonized soldiers. There were even black hearted merchants that came in and out of the city for trade. Most of the merchandise was human, moon elf, and barbarian slaves who were clearing the grounds and cutting wood. Luo Lin was a prince of humans and had not yet given up the human lifestyle. He was probably planning on rebuilding the productive capability and human technology in the Revered One’s plains in his new empire.

Outside of the city, I could easily tell that the garrisoned troops were Ba Huang City’s Imperial Army soldiers. The insignias on their shoulder had not changed at all. If I wanted to get through these plains, I had to pass through this city. It had already been built into a fort. There was a 20 meter high wall that ran along the road and was heavily guarded. There was no other way to get through. The only way in was through the great gates of the city.

I took a deep breath and strode towards the city. I’ll try to mix in. If worse comes to worst, then I’ll just charge through!

……

On the plains outside of the city were crowds of NPC that continuously flowed in through the gates. I glanced at them from a distance. First watch carefully and then act.

Very soon, three barbarians who held a battle axe, long sword, and blade respectively walked to the city. Ten Imperial Soldiers surrounded them. One of the officers roared, “Who are you. How dare you trespass into this royal territory. Do you not know whose territory this is?”

The barbarian carrying the battle axe smiled, “I know, isn’t it that Prince Luo Lin’s territory…. Lord, us three are just soldiers from Dragon City looking for a safe place. In Ba Huang City, we’ve killed people and are now being ostracized and so we want to join the Revered One’s empire and work for him. Please, lord, let them know!”

The officer glanced up and down at the barbarian and smiled, “Alright then. Its very easy to become one of the citizens of the Revered One. However… you must understand how to show some respect, right?”

“Of course….”

The barbarian walked over and held out a heavy bag full of coins. The officer counted out the coins and smiled, “Enter. And may the Revered One be at your side!”

After another few minutes, a female knight wearing tattered clothes dashed right to the gate. She wore a hood over her head and a long sword at her waist.

“Halt!”

The NPC officer walked over and roared, “Who are you? Take off your hood!”

The female knight took off her hood, revealing the face of a beautiful young moon elf. Her eyes however were extremely cold as she hissed, “Get out of my way, my name is Odelia…”

The NPC shuddered, his face paling, “The Ambusher, Odelia? Ah… it’s the Holy Domain Assassin that is being wanted throughout the seven empires… what are you doing here?”

Odelia smiled, “Don’t worry, I just smell the scent of gold. I won’t kill Luo Lin because of his bad odor. I heard that the Dark Elves are about to start a war with the Hybrid Demons. I’m thinking that this will be good for business. Do not block my way. I’m meeting with the Eternal Moon Blade – Xi Fu. Hopefully there, I’ll find business with a lot of gold!”

As she said that, Odelia glared at him and said, “Do not block my way or else I will kill you. Even Luo Lin won’t be able to save you!”

The NPC officer grit his teeth and pointed behind him, “Lady Odelia, please enter. The gates of the Revered One will always remain open for you!”

“Haha, now you’re being obedient….”

Odelia grinned and lead her horse into the city.

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“Let’s go!”

I patted the neck of my Flying Scythe War Horse and urged it to walk forward slowly. The Ancient Heavenly Tiger followed right behind us. We had to mix right in. I didn’t have much time left. Who knew what these Hybrid Demon Kings would do with Frost’s frozen head. I heard that after a person has died, their soul power wouldn’t remain in the human world for long. I needed to bring her head back before her soul enters into the cycle of rebirth.

When my horse reached the wall, the NPC officer stared at me. He had just let in a group of barbarians that were herding sheep. He walked over with a few soldiers and roared, “Youngster, who are you? You.. you carry the Ba Huang City insignia! D*mn*t! You must be a spy that Angela sent here, isn’t that right? I will crack your helmet open and see just who you are! Immediately arrest him! Take him back for interrogation!”

I moved my hood away and smiled, “Do not misunderstand. I’m just a regular adventurer. My purpose in the Hybrid Demon Territory is very simple. I… I’m here to pick herbs!”