Vol 5 Chapter 32.1 (1/2)

Chapter 32 – The Return of the Five Zithers (I)

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Xiang Luan smiled and said, “I trust you. So what are your orders for me?”

Ye Yin Zhu’s eyes displayed a firm resolve as he declared, “We’ll climb the city walls.”

“Okay. I’ll follow your insane plan. If you succeed, you’ll be the hero of the Milan Empire. If you fail, we’ll all go see the G.o.ds together.”

Ye Yin Zhu suddenly realized that Xiang Luan’s smile was even more touching than before.

Sura said, “You guys climb the city walls; I’ll go help Oliveira.”

Xiang Luan disagreed. “No, you stay here. You are an a.s.sa.s.sin, so your skills would be restricted if you were at the frontlines of the battlefield. It would be better to stay here and help Yin Zhu; he might need your a.s.sistance. Didn’t he need it back in the mountain range?”

Sura looked at Ye Yin Zhu, who nodded at him.

When the four of them arrived at the top of the city walls, the student mages of Milan Inst.i.tution for Magic and Martial Arts were already waiting there for them. It was Oliveira who had made them come. Since he couldn’t prevent the princess and prince from fighting, he could only fully support their plans.

The mages had clearly known Xiang Luan’s ident.i.ty. When they saw the four of them arrive on the city walls, all of the student mages bowed to her simultaneously.

Oliveira suddenly appeared, but currently his expression was rather unsightly. He focused on Ye Yin Zhu. “I’ll take my leave then. Yin Zhu, honestly speaking, I don’t know whether I should admire your bravery or hate your recklessness, but the situation has already proceeded to this point; it’s too late to turn back now. Anyway, all of you cannot lose. I will pray for you. Your Highness the Princess, even though I don’t know what will happen next, I was still unable to convince His Highness the Prince to not take risks. I ask of you, please keep him here in the city.”

Xiang Luan also knew that this was Oliveira’s bottom line, so she nodded her head and a.s.sented. “Okay. You can say it is my order to have him come back to the city. Also, you are to take all of the soldiers protecting the city with you. Even one more person will increase our power significantly.”

Oliveira shook his head and said, “That won’t work. The soldiers originally guarding the city will still stay. Otherwise they will react counterproductively. Princess, I hope I can still see you again later.”

Xiang Luan’s eyes darkened. “Praise Blue Dias, brave Knight. You will definitely return victorious.”

Oliveira didn’t say anything else as he turned and left.

“Elder Brother Oliveira, wait!” Ye Yin Zhu suddenly shouted out toward Oliveira.

Oliveira stopped and pivoted to look back, only to see Yin Zhu quickly walking towards him. Ye Yin Zhu spoke softly so that only the two of them could hear. “Elder Brother Oliveira, remember what you taught me. In order to win the war, use any and all methods, right?”

Oliveira nodded and whispered, “Of course. As long as you can ultimately win in the end, use any means possible. Even if it’s despicable and wretched, spare nothing.”

Ye Yin Zhu spoke, relieved, “Then I feel rea.s.sured. It seems that my decision isn’t wrong. But Elder Brother Oliveira, I heard that you have a Genuine Gigantic Dragon. Please, do not summon it. Use your Maginot Iron Dragon to fight.”

Oliveira was confused. “Why?”

Ye Yin Zhu shook his head and explained, “I cannot tell you, but please trust me.”

Oliveira frowned. “But an Earth Dragon’s fighting strength is far inferior to my Water-attribute Gigantic Dragon. There is a tremendous disparity between our strength and the beastmen army’s.”

Ye Yin Zhu hesitated for a moment before saying, “Then, only if it’s a last resort. Otherwise, please don’t summon it. The same applies to Nesta.”

Although Oliveira didn’t clearly understand why Ye Yin Zhu said this, he vaguely felt that Ye Yin Zhu was saying this for his own good.

“Alright. Yin Zhu, the outcome of today’s battle not only determines the losses the Empire will incur, but it also determines the Empire’s future. If the worst happens, please promise me one thing.”

“Promise what?” Ye Yin Zhu puzzledly asked.