113 Hendrick Arrives! (1/2)
Capital outskirts, hilltop woods,
”When will it be time for us to make our move?”
One of the lords asked. He was growing impatient from all the waiting.
The Capital could not see what was happening outside due to the veil of black smoke, but it was also true the other way around. No one outside could see what was happening inside. However, the bugs had begun spilling outwards and not just towards the Capital.
”We will move once they all exhausted their strength in defending at against the Deadeye Spiders. Furthermore, the Queen had not made her move yet. We cannot move ahead of her.”
The Queen was their biggest problem. Being secluded in the palace for so many years without outside interaction, no one knew how exactly powerful her majesty had become. They had to tread each step carefully. One wrong move could spell the destruction of all their families.
At the mention of the bugs, the faces of all the lords and members of the four great families could no longer remain calm.
They had been told about the existence of these creatures that lurked under the Capital, but it still came as greater shock to them when they actually witness the creatures with their own eyes.
It was unbelievable that they had obliviously spent most of their life living above such an abominable existence and unbeknownst to them.
”Quiet. Someone is coming.”
Suddenly, they found that someone was flying towards the Capital. The four great family hid behind the covers of the trees and watched the figure approach.
”Isn't that the general marquis? What is he doing here?”
They were surprised at the arrival of such a strong awakener. The general marquis rarely leaves the western frontier.
They didn't believe the general marquis could see what was happening to the Capital from the western frontier. The distance between the two places weren't exactly far, but it wasn't close either.
However, under the cover of the night, it should have been exceedingly difficult to see the smokes rising from Capital. Which means, the general marquis' visit to the Capital was pure coincidence.
They lament at the bad timing.
”No need to pay him any attention. He would not be able to disrupt our plans.” Sir Zagan said nonchalantly before no long paying the newcomer any further attention.
A 9th step awakener was just an ant to him. The newcomer would not be able to stir big waves.
The lords were taken aback. The general marquis was someone on par with them, but sir Zagan didn't put the general marquis in his eyes.
This… was a bit too arrogant, no? They didn't know how powerful sir Zagan was, but they always felt suppressed by some invisible pressure just being in his presence. Thus, they could only assume he was very powerful.
Little did they know, the general marquis had already advanced to one star and could continue making breakthroughs in a very short time if he cultivated.
Wind was present everywhere and very chaotic, but also easily manipulated. Due to its nature, it did not belong to the five elements that formed a perfect cycle and balance. But this didn't mean it was worse than any of the five elements. Whether it is weak or strong was dependent on the user.
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The surrounding lands outside the Capital mainly comprised of farmlands, growing the crops that sustained the kingdom's population. There were many farmers that chose to live on their farmlands instead of inside the Capital due to convenience of their work.
The farmers gathered and watched the burning Capital roughly two miles away. They did not dare to head over to investigate as they were afraid of being caught up in the chaos. They were just ordinary folks.
The people who had the galls to blow up the Capital couldn't possibly be ordinary. What could they do?
Among these farmers, Rowan watched the rising black smoke in his wheelchair with trepidation along with his servant.
”It was a good call to leave the Capital early, young master.” Enzo said with some fear.
”Good call… good call…” Rowan gave him a thumbs up, but his sight was still glued on the Capital with wide eyes.
”Hmm? Isn't that master?” Enzo suddenly spotted Hendrick in the skies.
”Father?” Rowan turned to look, before growing ecstatic.
”Father!”
Rowan shouted, but it was a pity that the general marquis did not hear him.
When Hendrick Graham saw the burning capital in the distance, he immediately sped towards it. He arrived at the outskirts of the Capital shortly.
”What the hell happened here? Who has the gall to attack the Capital? Where do these things come from?”
Hendrick frowned with concern.
Due to the low altitude of his flight, he could not see past the veil of black smoke.
He swiped his hand and a strong gale blew away the smoke with ease. The situation of the Capital was laid bare to him. He didn't stay idle and immediately flew over to assist the people defend.
The black smoke closed back up shortly after, but the people outside was able to get a glimpse of what was happening inside. They paled at the sight.
Crawlers. Unending streams of them.
”Young master, those things are starting to towards us. We should retreat further back.” Enzo suggested.
Rowan nodded with a heavy expression.
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