Chapter 771 - Excellent Value for Money (1/2)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Thereafter, the battle swiftly ended.
The enemy commander was wiped out in the first wave of attack. In a short while, the weakened Undead Army turned into ashes under the effects of the enchanted field and bombardment of the holy spears, which led the battle into its end. As the final Skeleton Soldier collapsed, the soldiers above the city walls burst into cheers. Previously, they felt helpless as it was apparent that their defensive line was failing. Their only hope left was to delay so the next defensive line could get ready for the second wave of the Undead Army. They were prepared to die, but as the dazzling radiance emerged, a miracle happened.
Some of the soldiers stood blankly above the city wall and couldn’t believe their eyes. The skeletons almost killed them, but they were all gone now?!
“Oh my goodness!”
“Oooooh!”
The omnipresent golden array of runes and torrent of light gradually vanished. Shortly after, the silver light beam shrunk and disappeared before them.
Perfect.
Rhode fiddled with the ring on his finger and nodded in satisfaction. This was considered a ‘preview’ for the Holy Maiden Statue and it seemed that they worked excellently like the ones in the Land of Atonement. No matter the operations of the rule power or enchanted field, everything seemed normal. Rhode let out a sigh of relief. It seemed that Gillian was right that it could be used anywhere.
Rhode gestured to the captain who was dumbfounded.
“Get ready to dock and unload.”
“Yes, Boss!”
The captain came to his senses abruptly and answered humbly, yet frantically. After all, he had never seen the might of the Holy Maiden Statue and the immense strength that this legendary artifact released left him in unprecedented awe. The thought of him being fortunate enough to transport such a legendary weapon made him incredibly proud.
As a border defensive line under the strong gales, a port for the Floating Boats was essential. After the captain sent out the signal, the people around the port guided the Floating Boat into the specialized platform built by Dragon Canyon. At this moment, several generals and commanders of high ranks already stood there. They thought that it was yet another new weapon developed by the Royal Fleet and were astonished when they witnessed that it was just a merchant boat.
What exactly is going on?
The veteran stroked his beard and stared at the massive merchant boat with wide eyes. He recognized that it was the Senia Family’s merchant boat.
But… Why is it here?
Shortly after, the Floating Boat came to a halt on the platform. The veteran strode forward and greeted the passengers.
“Miss Marlene? Isn’t this Miss Marlene? Why are you here?”
“Greetings, General Anton.”
Marlene smiled and nodded slightly.
“Long time no see and you’re still looking as healthy as ever. I’m glad.”
“Aiya… You’ve grown up… You were still a little girl the last time I saw you. Back then, I said that you would become a beauty and look at yourself now…”
Anton shook his head and exclaimed. Then, his gaze turned curious.
“But, Miss Marlene, why are you here? Is anything the matter with the Senia Family?”
“This was what happened.”
Marlene kept her smile and beckoned to Rhode.
“Allow me to introduce to you the overlord of Paphield-Grenbell, Mr. Rhode.”
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“Oh?”
Anton shifted his gaze to Rhode and was speechless after looking at his beautiful face. However, Marlene shot a look at him, to which the latter shrugged and changed his thoughts.
“Greetings, Sir Overlord. I’m the commander of the Dragon Canyon defensive line, Anton Heins. Welcome to Dragon Canyon.”
Even though Anton sounded respectful, his eyes continued to wander to Marlene dubiously. As a relatively close subordinate of the Senia Family, he was slightly aware of what Marlene had been up to all this while. However, he knew that they weren’t here just for a chat.