Chapter 1271 - Call of Duty—Behind Enemy Lines (1/2)

“Yo, Leader, we’re here!”

Along with the energetic greeting, Mini Bubble Gum strolled out of the fog as Canary followed closely behind her. After a few moments, the rest also arrived one after another. As members of Rhode’s elite squad, every one of them possessed solid strength, so no one was sacrificed when they sneaked around the Chaos army. In just a few breaths, all elite members were gathered, arriving behind Rhode and standing by to go.

“Seems like everyone is fast on their feet, huh.”

Looking at this scene, Mini Bubble Gum couldn’t help but blow a whistle. She squinted and scanned the fog casually.

“Huh, why isn’t Little Icy here? Don’t tell me she was killed? How pitiful. Back then, I knew Little Icy shouldn’t have chosen the archer class. Sigh, perhaps her ‘corpse’s still warm’… What a tragedy. I knew she had a poor sense of direction…”

“You used that proverb wrong, Bubble. Besides, I’ve been here for a long time!”

Upon hearing Bubble’s clearly provocative speech, Icy Snow couldn’t help but speak up for herself. She stood at the back of the group, peered out, and glared at Bubble. The instant Bubble detected her gaze, she let out a chuckle and lifted her head proudly.

“Oh, really? I used that wrong on purpose. You can’t blame me for being so short that I couldn’t notice you in the crowd. A primary school student should look like one. Wouldn’t it be all good if you stood in the first row obediently? I can’t even see you at the back. Oh, right, you’re only capable of releasing arrows, so perhaps you will be killed straight away if you stand in the first row. Come to think of it, whose *ss did you follow this time to get here? The battlefield is so huge, you would have been lost if no one led you.”

“You…!”

Icy Snow’s cat ears and tail perked up instantly upon hearing Bubble’s words. At that moment, the quiet group behind them burst into cheers.

“Oh-oh-oh! It has begun! The battle of the two most adorable, elite mascots! Place your bets! Who do you think will win this?!”

“I’ll bet on Bubble. That little fella has a vicious tongue. That good little girl, Icy Snow, doesn’t stand a chance!”

“Icy Snow will win! Didn’t you see Leader standing there? They have such a close relationship. As long as Leader says the word, Bubble will shut her mouth straightaway! She doesn’t listen to anyone in the guild except for Leader! I’m sure Icy Snow will win this time! I bet 1000 gold coins!”

“Come on, come on, place your bets and don’t regret! The more you bet, the more you win! First come first serve!”

“Alright, everyone shut up.”

Gazing at the group of players placing their bets at the back, Rhode couldn’t help but force a smile. Even though he knew that these guys were merely projections, their behaviors weren’t any different from reality. As always, they enjoyed watching a bustling scene. Of course, this wasn’t the first time they gambled on such occasions. At the sight of the crowd getting more excited, Rhode had no choice but to intervene, separate the two young ladies, and give a command. Upon hearing his command, an archer in the crowd cheered loudly.

“Hahaha, Leader settled the fight! All of you guessed it wrongly! Dealer takes all!”

“Tsk, get lost! You bast*rd, scamming us of our money again! I wanted to bet on ‘Draw’ earlier!”

“Let’s go, Brothers! Let’s bash this swindler up!”

“Alright, alright, it isn’t too late to deal with him after we’re back. We gotta get ready to move out now, so cut the crap. We will all be doomed if we’re discovered by the Chaos creatures!”

Upon hearing Rhode’s words, the group broke out in a tumult, but restored peace shortly after. At that moment, Rhode nodded in satisfaction, turned around, and looked at Icy Snow. The young lady had heard him and stood beside him. However, judging from her expression, it was apparent that Mini Bubble Gum made her furious. But come to think of it…

These two fellas have always behaved this way. They still haven’t learned their lesson…

At this thought, Rhode couldn’t help but shake his head, lowered his body, and said.

“Icy Snow, can you confirm the general location?”

“Yes, Big Brother. Please give me a moment.”

Upon hearing Rhode’s question, Icy Snow nodded, opened her eyes, and looked at the empty space before her. A mysterious glint gradually flashed in her bright, pitch-black eyes. At that moment, Icy Snow’s vision had passed through time, space, and the limitations of everything, piercing straight into the deep, white fog. After more than 10 minutes, Icy Snow looked away and this time, she showed a dubious expression.

“I’ve confirmed the target, Big Brother. But… It’s strange because according to my observations, the Darkness Capital isn’t destroyed, yet it’s still standing among Chaos. Not only that, but the surrounding Chaos also seems to form a sort of peculiar coexistence as though both sides are conforming to an unique Order.”

Really?

After hearing her report, Rhode couldn’t help but feel surprised. Logically speaking, any buildings of Order would decay and break down gradually after being contaminated by Chaos. And the Darkness Capital, as a city of Order, should have been completely broken down by the erosion of Chaos a long time ago. But now, according to Icy Snow, the Darkness Capital hadn’t perished yet, but was continuing to operate in a special form of Order?

“… Let’s go.”

Rhode pondered for a few moments before shaking his head. Then, he gestured to the large group, turned around, and headed into the other side of the fog. Meanwhile, Lesa and Lapis also followed closely at the back. Shortly after, everyone’s figure seemed to become twisted within the white fog as they disappeared completely in faint afterimages.

With the Camp Reversal Badge, this time, Rhode’s group wasted no time arriving at the Darkness Capital. If they used the usual method, perhaps they would have spent a long time trudging through Chaos and arriving at the destination. But now, their bodies that were assimilated with Chaos just had to go with the flow, allowing themselves to follow the waves of Chaos and reach their destination.

A sense of dizziness struck them. When Rhode stepped onto the ground again, Lapis had already passed out with her eyes spinning. On the other hand, even though Lesa remained calm, her upright, petite body leaned in Rhode’s embrace. But even so, Lesa continued to grab her silver staff as though it were her only support.

“This is the Darkness Capital?”

After shaking his head to toss the unpleasant dizziness behind him, Rhode lifted his head and sized up the Darkness Capital. This wasn’t his first time here. In the game, as well as in this world, Rhode couldn’t be more familiar with this city of darkness. But at that moment, when Rhode looked at the Darkness Capital again, he felt extremely unfamiliar.