Chapter 313: Returning to the city (2/2)
“Who is it?” The soldiers manning the cannons at the city’s gates shouted to the distance before Han Shuo drew near.
Compared to previously, the various potholes and pockmarks that had dotted Brettel City had all been perfectly patched up, the gates changed to enormous ones of dark steel. Having experienced the last crusade against the bandits, the initially cowardly soldiers now possessed somewhat strong and calm bearings.
The armor of the soldiers reflected the moon’s radiance in a strange manner on the city walls. The soldiers were stirring to action, hurriedly applying the arrows and raising their bows to aim at the zombie warriors. Warning calls echoed and more soldiers gathered on the fortress, all of them aiming their bows below.
After his last experience when he’d entered the city without meeting any defenses, Han Shuo understood that the Brettel City was no longer the same in the face of these soldiers’ vigilance. The soldiers couldn’t see Han Shuo’s face clearly because of the long distance, but he could clearly see their figures above the fortress.
“Open the gates for me, you bastards! You don’t recognize even me!” Han Shuo’s voice suddenly rang out and spread throughout the city.
The city lord, it’s the city lord! The city lord has returned!” The soldiers on the fortress couldn’t see Han Shuo clearly but could still recognize his voice. Everyone cheered with pleasant surprise, opening the city’s gates slowly.
After the gates opened wide, the zombie warriors finally transported the heavy magic crystal cannons into the Brettel City. Even though it was evening, Faulke immediately rushed to meet Han Shuo upon receiving the news.
“Ahh, this is, this is…” Faulke bowed to pay respects to Han Shuo upon arriving. When he swept a glance to see the zombie warriors pushing the six magic crystal cannons, Faulke couldn’t help exclaim with surprise and excitement.
“These are magic crystal cannons, also called the powerful Lightning God. The cheapest one costs at least a hundred thousand gold coins for this type of magic crystal cannons. They can release terrifying offensive power through magic crystal ores. These magic crystal cannons are simply great, invincible weapons in the battlefield. Your Lordship, where did you get these from?” Faulke was indeed worthy of being a veteran who’d been through the baptism of years in the battlefield. He actually recognized the six magic crystal cannons and even knew of their name, “Lightning God”.
Han Shuo only knew that they were magic crystal cannons. As for what type and what size, he was clueless. Hearing Faulke so knowledgeable about magic crystal cannons, Han Shuo responded delightedly, “Is that so? Then you must know how to use these magic crystal cannons?”
“Of course. This type of magic crystal cannon is extremely easy to use as long as we have enough magic crystal ores. Each shot of this “Lightning God” is equivalent to an extremely powerful attack of an archmage if there is enough power. These magic crystal cannons can maintain continuous discharges without running out if given enough power.” Faulke said with a confident smile, as he walked towards a magic crystal cannon. It was unclear what he did when the cannon suddenly shook a little and a small box cracked out from its bottom.
“Mm, the magic crystal ores available here are enough for five, six shots. Heh heh, a bandit group has been wandering around the vicinity of Brettel City recently. It seems they intended to make a move again. I was worried about how to deal with them. Now with the six magic crystal cannons here, I’ll make them regret their foolish thoughts.” Faulke had a cold smile on his face as he looked at the six magic crystal cannons and gritted his teeth. It looked like he intended to use these six magic crystal cannons to carry out a grand deed.
“Alright then, these six magic crystal cannons are under your care.” Han Shuo instantly issued this order before walking straight towards the city lord’s mansion.
Faulke and the soldiers had noticed the stunning, unconscious Helen Tina under Han Shuo’s arm from the start. Of course, they wouldn’t ask about the city lord’s private affairs. When they saw Han Shuo walked to the direction of the city lord’s mansion, these people’s thieving eyes ran over Helen Tina’s charming body several times over while chuckling wickedly in their hearts.
Therefore, after Han Shui had returned with Helen Tina back to the Brettel City that night, some rumors and gossip spread throughout the city. The people didn’t know of Helen Tina’s identity, but her beauty had made a deep impression on the soldiers. They were either admiring or jealous of Han Shuo, and so various rumors and evil speculations appeared.
Upon bringing Helen Tina to the city lord’s mansion, Han Shuo impatiently went straight to the secret chamber. He had sensed a distant call just a short while after he’d returned to the Brettel City. This call was weak and fragile as if it was a thousand mountains and seas away. However, Han Shuo’s consciousness at the separate demon realm could naturally perceive it.
It seemed that the fire elite zombie had finally emerged!