Chapter 756 – Royal Army Commander (1/2)
Chapter 756 - Royal Army Commander
Like this, the Tribe of Deer Cry Cave mission was finally over. The greatest reward I had won from it was the Hero’s Helmet. The number one Demon Harvest Equipment. The [Hero’s Heart] special effect made my heart jump just by looking at it. Dong Cheng Yue got the Deer Cry Staff while Li Mu got the Purple Flame Dragon Bone Necklace along with that [Mortal Imprisonment]. All in all, most of the main players had received ample rewards from this mission.
As I held the antlers of the Qin Deer in my hands, I said, “Let’s go back to Tian Ling City and turn in the mission. Its an SSS tier Main Quest, so who knows, maybe there’ll be more awards!”
Everyone nodded.
“Shua shua shua!” Light flashed as everyone teleported to the plaza of Tian Ling City. All twenty of [Zhan Long]’s players had teleported together. I leapt off my horse and led everyone to the palace. On the way there, we saw several patrolling cavalrymen. Tian Ling City was working on moving a large shipment to Ba Huang City. After all, it is a top tier city. There was no way Ba Huang City would have that many patrols. Even the royal palace didn’t have as many guards.
I stepped onto the golden stairs and walked into the grand hall of the palace. Both sides were guarded by imperial bodyguards. They carefully examined us, checking our shoulders for our insignias. Only Tian Ling City players could enter. Any other players would most likely be cut down on the spot.
In the great hall, there was a group of dancers gracefully dancing at the center. King Rob was entertaining some officials. The palace dancers swept around the center of the hall in beautiful stances. All of the dukes and ladies widened their eyes and marveled at the beautiful dance. King Rob sat upon the throne, a beauty in his lap and his face slightly flushed as he smiled, “Today, I have invited all of you here in hopes that we drink the night away! After today, I will rely on everyone here for matters of the state!”
At that moment, a bearded officer stood up and bowed, “Your majesty, I thank you for your generosity. I, and my 30,000 private troops will slave away for the empire. Whatever your majesty needs, my 30,000 troops will fight tooth and nail for you, without any regret!”
King Rob smiled, “Sir Qian Long, please sit. I acknowledge your loyal heart!”
A step below the throne was a large table. The crown prince Theodore smiled coldly, “That man only knows how to drunkenly act. When Dragon City was surrounded, we didn’t see a shadow of his troops. In terms of running away, he will be the first!”
Princess Pearl glanced around and said, “Brother, watch your words…”
On the side, the second prince Owen remained silent. He just held up a cup and gulped down the grape wine. After a few seconds, he quietly said, “The Hybrid Demons in the North are already starting to make their move. Who knows how much longer this peace will remain. I hope that this flowery feast will be enough for those officials to bring out their private armies.”
Pearl smiled, “Brother, do not worry too much, it will happen. After all, they understand the basic theory, if the empire falls, there’s nothing to protect them.”
“Let’s hope!” Owen said, “These days, there have even been some scattered Hybrid Demon troops wandering past the Ice Ridge Mountains in the empire’s territory. Thankfully the adventurer’s have been leaving their nests and killing them. However, I think that the Hybrid Demon Army will soon launch another attack on Dragon City. If we don’t have 200,000 troops, I’m afraid that we won’t be able to hold them off. Lanais is already planning her second ambush.”
Owen furrowed his eyebrows and said, “Isn’t Frost guarding Dragon City? She has the power of a Vice God in her, it shouldn’t be that easy to break through Dragon City, right?”
Owen groaned, “Frost’s Vice God power has yet to fully awaken. She may be able to take on a Hybrid Demon King on her own, but two would be too dangerous. Even if the Red Dragon Queen joined with her, then at most, Dragon City can hold off at most three Hybrid Demon Kings. But,... the north has a total of 14 Hybrid Demon Kings! Just a month ago, Frost had sent her team member Qing Luo to Tian Ling City for reinforcements. She asked for ten thousand weapons, three thousand battle horses, as well as food, metals, and laborers.”
Owen said, “Yup, I have already reported it to Father. Dragon City’s requests, aren’t excessive, so it should be allowed. After all….”
Suddenly, Theodore smiled and looked at the officials at the feast, “After all, Dragon City just wants some weapons and battle horses. But they’ve never asked for beautiful women or gold. That is enough to prove that Dragon City is still the number one defense for humans. And that they are a fort of true warriors!”
Owen nodded, “Yup, I agree with your words! Pearl, from now on, I will leave all communications with Dragon City to you! I will take a faction of the Xia Yu Army to camp in Dragon City so that they can reinforce them at any moment. It's just…”
Owen said, “Just what?”
“It's just, I don’t know if Ba Huang City’s little princess Angela will allow our army to camp within Ba Huang City’s territory!”
Pearl smiled, “Don't’ worry about that, I’ve written a letter to Angela. She has no objections to camping troops near Dragon City, as long as that’s the only area.”
“That’s good….” Theodore looked over at the old king with a tinge of worry, “Tian Ling City is our home. Even if the blood flows like a river, we will guard it.”
Pearl said, “Yes….”
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At that moment, we all got off our horses. We didn’t dare act impudently in the palace. I stood at the very front and lead the other 19 people in [Zhan Long]. A general nearby said, “Who are you. Do you not see that his majesty is in the middle of a feast right now?”
I saw the words, “Dragon Tamer General Li Shi”. Its an NPC general. However, it didn’t seem as though a Dragon Tamer General was a very high position. At least it wasn’t something like Commander. How could he act so arrogantly?