Vol 5 Chapter 29 (2/2)

City walls that weren’t too tall… Did I really say that?

Now that I’m closer, isn’t this close to 10 meters already?

(TL: Don’t think I’ve ever said this, but the author has used the metric system for lengths (thank G.o.d or whoever). I won’t be bothering to translate any other measurements unless they have any specific story importance and will just modernise if need be like times.)

“What tall city walls, I wonder if our Nanman troops can scale them.” Lady Zhurong said as she looked at the city walls.

Back when Luoyang was burned down, it seems like only these walls remained. At that time, I hadn’t thought they were much but now that they stand in my way, they seem a lot more formidable.

Speaking of which, I wonder how Luoyang city is like now, and the progress of restoration efforts.

“Yun Chang, what do we do?” Wen Yuan asked as she squinted at the city walls.

How could I possibly have a solution for this…

“Whatever the case, we should speak to the Administrator first.” As I said so, I readied myself to yell out but I suddenly remembered what happened at Dongling Pa.s.s and hurriedly turned to Meng Huo and the rest.

“Umm, Lord Meng Huo.”

“Ah-ah-ah-ah? Wh, what is it?!” Meng Huo replied between his chattering teeth with lifeless eyes.

“Ah, un, in a while when I speak with the Administrator, don’t get your troops to charge out. I intend on settling things in a more peaceful manner.”

“Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah, I understand ah-ah-ah…”

… Will it really be alright? I’m still a bit worried but I still cupped my hands to my mouth and raised my head as I yelled out at the city–

“We are Imperial Uncle Liu’s subordinate generals and are on our way to reunite with the Imperial Uncle! We wish to borrow pa.s.sage through your city and hope you may let us though!”

My voice continued to echo in the air even after I finished.

I’d thought that someone in the towers would ask if we had a permit, but nothing came from the city even after the echoes died down.

The coldness got even worse in such an awkward atmosphere.

Come on, even if you don’t intend on letting us pa.s.s, at least reply. If you don’t, we can’t even proceed with negotiations.

“Yun Chang, this is…” I frowned at Wen Yuan’s question and rubbed my hair.

Is the other side planning to wait us out? If that’s the case, then we have met with the worst possible scenario…

*Guu*!!!!!

Un?

Just as I was thinking about how to deal with this situation– The gates opened up.

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