Vol 8 Chapter 13.2 (1/2)

VOLUME 8 CHAPTER 13 PART 2: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS A SKIRMISH AT JIANGXIA (3)

Liu Bei POV

Because of my selfishness, we’re joining the battle, following a sudden and hastily put together plan which will put all of our lives at risk. Is it worth it? If we lose, how can I possibly shoulder the resulting burden? Even so, Chen Dao still trusts me.

“Imperial Uncle, what are you in a daze for?”

“Ah? Ah, it’s nothing?”

Zhou Cang who was beside me tapped my back and called out to me casually. Until now, I have not felt any tension from her at all, just eagerness.

Perhaps she’s like Yi De, the sort that gets way too excited and doesn’t know fear.

“You really showed me up this time, you know?”

“Eh?”

Out of nowhere, she suddenly said that which I found myself at a loss as to how to reply her.

“Why this all of a sudden? And what do you mean by that?”

“Nothing, it was just something that popped up.” She folded her hands behind her head as she said so, “I’ve always felt that all those royal relatives are lazy, good-for-nothing sc.u.mbags. But you, as Imperial Uncle, are nothing like what I though an Imperial Uncle should be.”

What crude words. Honestly this Imperial Uncle gig came out of nowhere. That brat of an Emperor just flipped ot out and made me Imperial Uncle out of the blue after all.

“Is that bad?”

“No, it’s pretty good. It’s tiring to mix with that sort.”

So it’s because of something simple like that huh.

“Thanks.” I gave her a simple thanks.

But it looks like I should do my best not to let her interact with Liu Biao. He tires even me after all.

As I looked at Zhou Cang who still had her hands behind her head, I felt that her looks were truly exquisite and it would be a waste if she didn’t take care of her looks.

Who knew that such a beautiful young girl would be Zhou Cang? This is truly fate toying with people.

“Ah! Look, over there!” Just then, Zhou Cang yelled out. It was so loud that it was possible that even the soldiers at the foot of the mountain could hear her.

But that didn’t matter now. I hurriedly looked into the direction she was looking in, and saw the ‘宫’ (HYPY: Gong) flag flying high.

Ah! Looks like Chen Gong is in position.

“Ah, Chen Dao’s side is ready as well.”

I looked over to the other side, and saw the ‘到’ (HYPY: Dao) flags were ready as well. So both sides are in position huh.

“Give the order, my lord.” Zhou Cang drew her machete once more and gripped it tightly as she called out to me in a more serious and formal manner.

I took a deep breath, and thought about how I should issue the order as I did so. After thinking for a moment, I felt that the best way would be the traditional way.

“Raise the flags and notify them– Advance!”

Along with my yell, a signaller behind me took out a flag from his waist and ran over to me. He stood up straight and began signalling to the other 2 contingents.

Both sides gave their replies shortly after. I don’t actually know what they meant but I can largely guess.

I held my breath and remembered what Zi Long taught me as I held my reins tightly and aimed my sword in front. Then, I focused all my strength on my chest–

“Charge!”

Dieeeeeeeeee!!

In the next instant, the thunderous roars for blood resounded all around me and a human current swept down the slopes. My mind seemed to be set free from all inhibitions as my heart pumped blood all throughout my body.

I swung my reins, and after my horse gave a long cry, it shot down the slope along with the troops. Chen Dao and Chen Gong’s troops also charged down almost simultaneously with the troops on our side.

Alongside me was Zhou Cang. I shot her a glance and saw her black hair dancing in the air, with some locks getting cut on her own machete. She seemed unperturbed at this, and was only concentrating on the enemies in front.

Thereafter, I turned my gaze to the front. All I saw on the 2 sides of the horse were sand and dust flying about. My heart thumped but I didn’t feel fear at all. All I could feel was the excitement from the adrenaline rush.

This feeling was something incomparable to riding a roller coaster.

“My lord, we’ll be making contact soon!”

“I see! Got it!”

Zhou Cang gave me a heads-up that reminded me that we were almost at the foot of the mountain now. By now, the troops at the perimeter of the foot had detected us, and were sending small platoons over.

“Defend against the charge!” An officer yelled out, and all the platoons at the foot of the mountain formed 2 rows with s.h.i.+eld warriors at the front and spearmen at the back.

“My lord! I’ll bring some men and charge in first!” Zhou Cang said, and before I could reply, she brought 20-30 cavalry troops with her.