Chapter 1415 - The Unexpected Attackers (1/2)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
At this time, the other workers sensed the strange situation and stopped in their tracks as they observed the flock of birds and discussed the situation amongst themselves.
But Charms sensed the severity of the situation.
It was not the alarm used by the city, but the pre-warning system used by the First Army. It indicated that the enemy was already close to the frontline and a battle could ensue at any moment… In other words, in the time that it took for the alarm reach them, the First Army might already have begun clashing with the enemy.
Did the demons regroup and stage a counterattack?
That was too inconceivable!
He had followed his father and fought from the Misty Forest to Tower Station No. 10 and knew of the basic situation in the north.
The reason for the First Army’s decision to rebuild the Taquila Ruins was to take precaution against this. The tall watchtower standing on the vast and empty plains was sufficient to observe distances beyond ten kilometers. Without first mentioning the time required for the Red Mist tower to be built, the distance between the Taquila Ruins and the Holy City ruins was 300 to 400 kilometers apart. How was it possible that the enemy had appeared so close to the new King’s City without any warning?
But it was no longer the time to think about the possibilities.
The sentry post responsible for developing Station No. 2 only had a hundred odd garrisoned troops—the majority of them new recruits. If they truly encountered an ambush, would they be able to beat the demons and ensure the safety of the area?
Charms had no idea.
Balshan suddenly ran towards the station.
“Hey, where are you going?”
“Dusk is still at the station, I’m going to pick her up!”
Her reply reminded him—according to evacuation regulations, people who heard the alarm had to evacuate to the nearest refuge, but the unloading bay was situated at the outskirts of the area development. The people at the bay would require a considerable amount of time to run to the nearest residential area, let alone turn back. Rather than take Dusk to the refuge area, they might as well take the train and leave.
“Everyone look!” Charms pulled the badge off his shirt and raised it in the air. “I am Soldier Charms from the First Army. Station No. 2 development is under attack. Everyone, put your things down and follow me. As the shelter is too far away, we are taking the train to flee from danger!” He then muttered under his breath, “An ex-soldier.”
But no one heard his last whisper. The instant the term “First Army” was announced, the workers treated him as their leader. All of those who were already running stopped and converged around him.
This surprised Charms, and at the same time, it increased the pressure on him.
When he was in the First Army, he was just an observer in The Blackriver, a soldier and subordinate under his father. He never had any experience in leading others. The sudden transition to being responsible for a crowd made him nervous. But since he had already said those words, he had no choice but to persist on.
“This way!” Charms led a group of workers and sprinted by the side of the train and coincidentally bumped into Hank.
“Br-brat, what’s going on? I was just trying to find a corner to relieve myself…”
“Don’t bother about that for now.” Charms grabbed his shoulders. “Have you added coal and water? How’s the pressure in the boiler?”
The latter nodded his head frantically. “Everything is running in order and we can move at anytime…”
“Very good!” he shouted, “Quickly turn the direction of the train. We are heading towards Station No. 1. Remember to sound the horn before driving off, got it!? Also, prepare a gun and keep it at close!”