Chapter 691 - Undercurrent (2/2)

Lilian gritted her teeth. Her adorable face was as pale as a sheet of paper. She widened her mouth and panted for air. There were no traces of radiance in her eyes as though her consciousness had left and drifted to a faraway land.

“Step aside.”

A deep, calm voice sounded. Then, Archangel Serene emerged beside Lilian and placed her right hand on the latter’s chest. A spotlessly white brilliance emanated from her palm and shrouded Lilian completely. The little girl’s painful expression softened and her tensed up body relaxed.

“Ha… Ha… Ha… Ah…”

Lilian laid paralyzed on the bed. She widened her eyes and was drenched in cold sweat. She lifted her head and gazed Archangel Serene worriedly.

“Serene… I-I think… someone… has invaded my territory!”

“…!”

Archangel Serene turned around hurriedly and looked at Archangel Boulder who stood by the door. She nodded slightly and said with a stern tone.

“Gather the Light Parliament immediately!”

***

The snow continued to flutter about.

“This goddamn weather.”

The guard captain gazed at the snowy scene from his tent, but he wasn’t in the mood to admire the magnificent view. He picked up an alcohol flask placed on a brazier, opened the cap, and gulped the warm content down. He let out a comfortable shiver.

“Those bastards from the parliament actually made us suffer in this border wilderness. I would’ve been having fun with wifey if I were home! I don’t understand why must we be in this ridiculous place. When are we going back!”

“Alright, alright, cut the crap.”

His companion curled his lips and passed another alcohol flask to him.

“We’re here to put up a show anyway and we can go back after those guys finish speaking their piece. Alright, shut your mouth and get ready to patrol. Be prepared to stay here even longer if the chief hears your complaints. Look around you, damn it. It’s just night duty, so cut the crap and save your energy. Drink a little less. There’s not much alcohol left!”

“I know, I know. I was just complaining. Those bastards… Huh?”

“What’s wrong?”

“That’s strange…”

The guard captain knitted his brows and listened carefully to the surrounding. He shook his head.

“Why do I hear some ‘swish… swish…’ sounds like the waves?”

“Have you drank too much? There isn’t any river around, not to mention an ocean… Argh. It’s freezing. How can the weather be so cold. I’m about to freeze to death… Damn it. My armor has frozen together! Why is this winter…”

Boom!

At this moment, a soldier barged into the room from the snowstorm.

“R-R-Reporting, Captain! We’ve been attacked! Ambush! Ambush!”

“Calm down! Where’re the enemies?!”

The guard captain berated and drew out his sword. He strode out of the tent was instantly stricken into silence.

A steady stream of white waves whizzed in like waves that engulfed the land. The strong snowstorm was as though powerless breezes that weren’t worth any mention. In this vast white ocean, vague, greenish-white radiance resembling candle flames could be seen dancing in the distance.

The guard captain felt his blood freeze up completely.

“Undead Army…”