Chapter 390 - Chapter 390: Chapter 370: Besieging Fischer (Part 2) (1/2)
Chapter 390: Chapter 370: Besieging Fischer (Part 2)
Nasir City.
The air on the eve of war was suffused with a heaviness and tension difficult to articulate; even the sunlight seemed to have lost its former brilliance, and a forbidding gloom lingered despite the clear skies.
On the streets, pedestrians hurried along at a brisk pace, doors and windows of every household were tightly shut, curtains half-drawn. The occasional whispers that could be heard were filled with speculation and concern about the war, with unease and fear dwelling in everyone’s hearts.
People were rushing to stockpile food, water, and daily necessities, fearing that life would spiral into despair should war break out.
Around the military camp, security was tight, soldiers busily shuttled back and forth, making final preparations and deployments.
Seriousness and resolve were etched on their faces, yet deep in their eyes, the unease over the unknown battles to come could not be completely concealed.
Inside Fischer Manor.
Everyone knew! The great war was approaching!
All direct members of the Fischer family, except for Karno, and two-thirds of the Blood Receivers from the Dawn Church, had been urgently recalled to Nasir City!
Beyond this, the Class 4 Extraordinary Exponents from the numerous Viscount families of the East Coast Province had all gathered under one roof.
“Are we really going to confront the Stars Embrace Order and the Words of Tranquility head-on?”
“Is there any chance of victory?”
Their faces were drained of color with fear; had they not been informed of the enemy’s strength upon arriving here, many would likely have fled at the mere knowledge of their foes’ power.
The expressionless Chris had returned as well, standing in a corner, his angelic beauty still attracting everyone’s gaze.
During the ten years of the Dead’s Calamity, large-scale wars ceased, though the killings in the shadows never stopped. Chris excelled in assassinations, making a name among all hostile forces, yet his shadow was never caught.
The atmosphere in the hall now was heavy and oppressive, as everyone bowed their heads in deep thought, their brows furrowed with worry and anxiety.
A strong sense of suppression permeated the air, as if the entire space was enveloped in an unseen crushing weight.
The news of two powerful heretical cults joining forces for an imminent attack was truly despair-inducing, with a conservative estimate putting the enemy’s deployment at over ten Monarch-Level Extraordinary Exponents.
However, at this seemingly hopeless moment, Byrne and Chris suddenly lifted their heads.
“They’ve arrived!”
Three figures descended from the sky: Aldrich of the Romann family, the “Dragon Taming Lord”; Ariel, known as “Stars Mortal”; and Amos, who had achieved Monarch Level as “Blazing Fire” in recent years.
Aldrich retained his scholarly gentleman’s demeanor, hands clasped behind his back, appearing quite composed.
“It has been several years, Your Excellency Byrne.”
Byrne, having sensed the Romann family’s reinforcements from the barrier, wore a look of surprised joy as he stepped forward to embrace Aldrich.
“Hahaha! Excellent, your timing is perfect!”
Aldrich nodded slightly, smiling as he spoke, “Our two families share both honor and calamity. The Romann family must arrive promptly.”
“That’s indeed the case,” Byrne had just finished speaking when suddenly everyone saw bubbles appear in the sky.
These floating bubbles descended, one after another, soon coalescing into a man well recognized by the Fischer family.
Zayne Frosac.
As the Tempest Bishop, Zayne, clad in a blue-purple robe, looked to be in a foul mood, his brow furrowed as he approached rapidly, soon shouting, “My apologies! Your Excellency Byrne, I was unable to persuade my own family; they’re just too cowardly!”
“It’s alright, Bishop Zane, your presence alone is enough!”
The genuine smile that spread across Byrne’s face reflected an enduring friendship with those who had survived the escape from White Bones Canyon years ago.
At this thought, he glanced towards the emerald elf in a corner of the room.
Marzo returned Byrne’s gaze calmly.
With a polite nod, he smiled softly before looking away.
The atmosphere in the entire hall began to subtly shift.
The Fischer family had initially only Byrne and Chris as their main combatants, but with the addition of four new Monarch-Level Extraordinary Exponents, a surge of confidence was felt!
Add to this their advantage as defenders, with large barriers and military endurance. If the enemy truly only possessed ten Monarch-Level Exponents, then there was perhaps a chance for victory.
However, those privy to more details, like Darren, Felix, Christine, and others, were still full of trepidation, aware that their most troublesome foes were the Wordless Elder and Black Starlight.
Each of these high-level Monarchs possessed terrifying power beyond the resistance of ordinary Monarchs!
How would they cope?
“Do not fear!” Byrne suddenly proclaimed, capturing the attention of everyone present.
“We are the masters of this land, graced by God, the bearers of a new era in Cyart!”
Amplified by spells and the Mysterious rare artifact, his voice carried throughout Nasir City, every citizen could hear, and the words became even more compelling!
“Be it the Words of Tranquility or the Stars Embrace Order, their evil powers have long been spurned by God! Even if they succeed for a time, they cannot prevail in the long run!”
“We shall emerge victorious, for today we stand not to flee, but to confront; not to shrink back, but to charge forth!”