Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: Chapter 212 "Mighty Angel (1/2)
Chapter 222: Chapter 212 “Mighty Angel
The eve of war in Fein City was like a stage ravaged by a storm.
An atmosphere of tension and fear permeated the streets, as people hurried to finish their final preparations before a complete lockdown, all food sold out, their anxious faces and hurried footsteps everywhere.
A sense of worry and despair leaked through the twilight, as if the entire city had suddenly plunged into uncontrollable chaos and disorder.
As the moment of a great battle approached, the whole city seemed to become a massive ship about to capsize, with a vicious and relentless tempest looming, everything became unpredictable.
Every Fein citizen knew that the Rhea army had already breached East Coast Province, marching south straight towards Fein City.
The nobles of the East Coast readied for war immediately, and under the mobilization coordinated by the Lion clan, the entire Fein City swiftly sprang into action, with military forces arranged for city defense and Extraordinary Exponents in grave readiness.
Their only mission was one, to staunchly defend the city!
Fein City must not fall.
The nobles of the East Coast could not allow the Rhea People to take Fein City, or it would be as if the Rhea People had stabbed a sword into the thigh of the Cyart people, rendering the whole nation unable to move properly.
Karl soared high above, overseeing the city, observing the people scurrying below like ants, their negative emotions were so intense.
He silently pondered everything that had happened over the past few days, certain the intelligence was no doubt accurate, and Darren was still not dead, for he had not received his soul.
“The Rhea People are planning a move to ‘besiege Wei to save Zhao’, is that it?” he mused.
His consciousness constantly followed the sacred object, now grasped by Lilian who felt an indescribable thrill at being able to touch the sacred object up close.
Inside the city hall, while many were fraught with worry, a middle-aged and handsome man walked slowly out of the main entrance, gazing at the panicked crowd, yet revealing a thoughtful smile.
“The war, it’s about to begin,” he said.
The eldest Yeager smiled, removing his hat and giving it a shake.
“The Fischer family members arrived just in time, saving me the trip to Nasir Town after them,” he noted.
“I have completed the ritual of the 3rd Rank on the Path of Conquest, now I only await the Mighty One to bestow me with power so I can truly reach that position.”
Yeager then peacefully moved away from the entrance of city hall, heading towards where the Fischer family resided.
Inside the police station.
Police Chief Mormir took a deep breath, calmly leading his officers out of the station, gazing in the direction where the great sacred object was for a long while.
Then, he turned his head towards his officers and addressed them loudly.
“Coming up, Fein City will enter a period of full control; we must cooperate with the military to prevent any chaos within the city and arrest those thugs seeking to loot amidst the turmoil! Without permission, no civilians are allowed to roam the streets anymore!”
“We must prevent Rhea spies from infiltrating the city! Any person defying orders, regardless of age or gender, should be arrested immediately. Do you understand?”
“Understood!”
The orderly line of officers replied in unison, then followed Chief Mormir’s steps towards the increasingly chaotic streets to maintain public order.
“Go home immediately! Full lockdown!”
“Go home immediately! Full lockdown!”
“Go home immediately! Full lockdown!”
Within the largest newspaper office in Fein City, Deputy Editor Inna held her young son, standing by the window, silently gazing at the sky as it gradually darkened outside.
She was no longer the girl playing with dolls, but had become a stunningly beautiful young matron. Five years ago, Inna had married a wealthy local banker in Fein City and borne a son.
She had also led her banker husband to become a Proselyte of the great Lord of the Lost, offering substantial financial support and smoothly progressing on the Path of Contract.
“The war is coming…”
She inhaled deeply, knowing most Daybreakers had lost their parents to war, lost their childhoods, and almost everything else.
If it weren’t for Hospital Director Irene’s refuge, if the great Lord of the Lost hadn’t given them new meaning in life, perhaps the orphans would’ve gradually despaired in the mire.
“How many more will die after this war?”
For some reason, Inna had long sensed such a day would come. The merciless flames of war would finally reach the East Coast and even Fein.
Her son looked up at her, asking with confusion, “Mommy, who was that uncle who just came? Why did he seem so familiar with you?”
“Because we both believe in the same great God. I have a duty to fulfill the commands of God’s Favored clan. In a little while, I will take you to your father’s. Don’t think about Mommy,” she explained.
“Mommy will come back soon after completing the task.”
The son didn’t understand; he didn’t know that the messenger who had just come was a Daybreaker and that his mother must unquestioningly obey the orders of the Fischer family.
Inna looked at her young son and sighed. Given a choice, she didn’t want her son to join the cult either.
“Perhaps I am the most faltering, the least devout amongst the Daybreakers…”
Inna knew very well that her child had no choice.
The child of a Blood Receiver is also a Blood Receiver, and he will inevitably hear the Lord’s call.
“Why is everyone so afraid, so panicked? Is something about to happen, Mommy?”
Holding her son tightly, she took a deep breath, her eyes filled with love.