Vol 5 Chapter 29.1 (1/2)
Chapter 29 – A Startling Hunt (I)
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“No way, we still have to hurry? This weather is indeed d.a.m.nably cold.” Pulling on a thick fur cloak, Xiang Luan sighed, already regretting her partic.i.p.ation in this war.
Hai Yang touched her shoulder, whispering, “Since we’re already here, we must exercise patience.” Her complexion had significantly improved since the first time she had partic.i.p.ated in Ye Yin Zhu’s treatment. The scar on her face was still covered by her long hair, but these past weeks, Ye Yin Zhu would use his Divine Acupuncture Vein Treatment on her every 10 days. Including yesterday, she had 4 treatments completed altogether. With the br.i.m.m.i.n.g vitality of the Violet Bamboo Needles unceasingly treating her, Hai Yang’s originally numb face began to regain feeling. She was even able to clearly see her withered flesh rejuvenating.
Xiang Luan unhappily said, “But this is extremely trying. Yin Zhu, wouldn’t things be better if you play us a song?”
Ye Yin Zhu helplessly said, “The carriage is shaking too much; I can’t play like this! Senior Xiang Luan, you can only be patient and wait.”
Sura sighed lightly. “It seems like this time, we’re making the trip to the military front in vain.”
Ye Yin Zhu was confused. “Why do you say that?”
Sura elaborated, “Did you not just hear the order? We’re being transferred to Konya City. I know that place. Even though it is a state of the Milan Empire that borders the Northern Wasteland, to the north of Konya City is a mountain range that continuously rises and falls with a maximum height that surpa.s.ses two kilometers at the very least. The beastmen must be out of their minds; otherwise, they would have never chosen to attack this place through the mountains. When we reach the military front, I’m afraid we might be just going through simple formalities. Whether we can even see those beastmen is questionable.”
Xiang Luan commented, “You can’t only say it like that. The army must also take into consideration who they are sending. You know, amongst our group of students, there are many who are members of the Empire’s three greatest clans. If the issue of survival on the battlefield is brought up, then there are many we cannot afford to lose. Only, seeing beastmen is still an opportunity. As far as I know, when the end of the annual Autumnal Defensive War approaches, the Inst.i.tution’s students that were at the war will be allowed to watch a few battles of the final military campaign. The warriors defending might even be able to partic.i.p.ate in a few small scale charges, while us mages might have the opportunity to cast a few spells.”
Sura frowned. “Do you believe something like this is considered partic.i.p.ation in a war?”
Xiang Luan smiled and said, “The inst.i.tution’s objective is merely to give us more experience. Don’t tell me you thought we would actually stake our lives in this, when the average age of us youths is approximately 18? If you are remarkable enough, maybe in 10 years you can come here and lead troops. But Sura, you really know a lot more than most people. This Konya City is clearly a small area.”
Sura’s face changed slightly, and he lowered his head, silent.
In fact, the one who was most depressed was Okafur. As a Gold Star Dragon Cavalry Commander, not only was he unable to go to war, he also had to babysit these aristocratic students. He was immensely depressed, but the order came from his grandfather. Even with his rank, he could only execute it.
Two days later, the Dragon Cavalry defense regiment of eleven hundred troops finally arrived at the military post of Konya City.