778 An Order from Alchemy City Part 2 (2/2)

”Right now, it is true that Metatrin City will not be a match for Alchemy City. Saleen, Alchemy City intends to control the magic nuclei market and the exact sea route to oceanic ice block is known only to you, me, and the winged skeleton. Oh, and Irene. Alchemy City will not go after ordinary citizens or even armies. They will only come after the few of us.”

”Irene…” For some unknown reason, the intention to murder her suddenly crossed his mind. He quickly suppressed the emotion. If he killed Irene just because of this, was he any different from the people of Alchemy City?

”You don't have to worry too much about this. Alchemy City is not aware that Irene knows part of the sea route. Irene will not divulge on her own. If she was to switch her allegiances to Alchemy City, her status would become insignificant and she would never have the chance to progress there. Will Alchemy City care about a woman that is only of the level of a swordmaster? It may be possible if she was a golden grand swordmaster.”

”In other words, we still have time?”

”Hmm, right now we should send a letter to Sika, asking her to take control of Irene's people immediately. Everyone that has been on board the ships before should vanish for the time-being. After half a year when your teacher is back, everything will be solved.”

”Lex, when will we finally be able to settle down in peace?!” Saleen could not help but exclaim. He had been confident of repelling Cloudflow's attack and just when the future seemed bright, Alchemy City had to deal him with such a blow. Saleen was gloomy.

”When we have fulfilled the Goddess' wish, I suppose.” Lex sighed as well.

The night of the ninth of April was spent with letters being sent back and forth between Daliang City and Metatrin City. Saleen and Sika exchanged their opinions and the former also repeatedly reminded the latter to be careful not to allow any new mages near the temple, in case they were sent from Alchemy City.

Lex was upset and it was directed at Alchemy City. If not for Alchemy City, Saleen would not be thinking about rushing back to be by Sika's side on the eve of their wedding.

She had no choice. Sika was carrying Saleen's child, so it was only normal for him to place her safety at top priority.

On the battlefield of Sanlian City, the demon army had almost destroyed the entire ten-thousand blood knights. The demons that had been injured retreated back to be with the foot soldiers instead of requiring reinforcements. The foot soldiers at the rear were up against the enemies at the back after they had received reinforcements from the main city. Tanggulasi never thought about attacking immediately as the main force in the south had yet to make their move. What they needed to do was to cut off the demon army's route back to the city so that they would perish in the open battle.

Nailisi returned back to her original form and wore a death mage's magic robe on the outside before heading straight towards the iron knights of Bitter Water Prefecture to look for the two death mages.

The two death mages felt more comfortable seeing Nailisi in human form. They only thought that it was weird to see her wearing a death mage's magic robe.

Nailisi wanted the two mages to summon a skeletal warhorse for her. As she mounted the horse, a magic staff appeared in her hand and a few magic scrolls were put in a leather skin to be used later on. By keeping them in a leather skin, no one would notice even if she took a long while to use them.

In a battle, the use of spatial equipment could cause someone to become the target of powerful mages or holy priests.

”This, Your Excellency…” The two death mages had no idea how to address Nailisi. How should one address a powerful devil?

”There are grade-8 holy priests amongst the enemy. Neither of you will be their match. Let me handle them,” Nailisi said confidently before continuing, ”The real battle has yet to come. The enemy's main forces will be coming soon from the southwest direction.”

”What should we do?” The two death mages could only place their trust in Nailisi. They had no idea why Nailisi was so confident in defeating their enemies. Two grade-8 holy priests were equivalent to grade-8 mages!

”Pretend to be my students. When I look like I am in danger, just shout out loud and call me 'teacher'. That will be enough.”

The two death mages opened their mouths awkwardly, but did not object. They never had proper teachers anyway and advancing to grade-4 was probably their ceiling. If they were to perform well this time, they should be able to fulfil the requirements that would allow them to cleanse their death soul flames. Although they might not be able to become sorcerers, becoming grade-6 mages before they died was still very possible.

After Nailisi had given her instructions, she rode forward along with the iron knights of Bitter Water Prefecture, beside the two mages and death knights.

Nailisi was confident of dealing with the two grade-8 holy priests because the Purgatory of Darkness of the twelve Notes of Purgatory had almost been fully repaired. If she could send those two holy priests into the Purgatory of Darkness, they would be her prey.

If there was a grade-9 opponent amongst the enemy's main forces, she would still be able to deal with them with the twelve Notes of Purgatory. If there were two of them, she would have to abandon the demon army and run for her life. It was unlikely that there would be two of them. A grade-8 opponent would likely take command of the attack as grade-9 holy priests were few and far between and would rarely be involved in such battles.

Nailisi considered many different scenarios and ideas in her head before finally deciding to disguise herself as a death mage to spring a surprise attack on the grade-8 holy priests, which were the two red Bishops. After using the twelve Notes of Purgatory, the ripples of energy created would be too obvious. Nailisi could almost not bear to abandon the ten-thousand demons.

In the future, Nailisi was determined to develop demons that would be able to survive in the twelve Notes of Purgatory, so that she could receive more help while she was in the midst of combat.

Far away, the remaining survivors of the blood knights' vanguard had met up with the rest of the army. The two red-robed holy priests were pale in the face as they looked at the demon army. They were shocked that the enemy had resorted to collaborating with demons. Could it be that what the Pope said was true? The end of days had come and the Myers Mainland must be cleansed!