593 Yes, That Is Him! (2/2)

Everyone stormed out of the bar, trying to see him for themselves. But, Wang Tong and his demons had already disappeared.

Wang Tong and Guan Dongyang had encountered some difficulties with provisions before they reached Constantinople. The had already more or less solved the issue with food. Despite its bad taste, the Zerg meat was enough to provide all the nutrients a soldier would need. After they had scavenged a nutrient pill machine, eating became much easier.

However, Wang Tong decided to buy more variety of food while he was in the city, since Constantinople would be their only chance of getting any food that was not gross.

Wang Tong's problem was not about food; it was about the METAL suits. After countless hours of intense battles, the METAL suits were severely damaged. Unless the soldier was a legendary warrior, they wouldn't be able to cast any GN shields, and therefore, their METAL suit would have to take the brunt of the Zergs' damage.

Wang Tong's operation had delivered a blow to the Zergs, but the Zergs had also put up a fight. After Wang Tong had destroyed Samgha, his actions really got under the dark lord's skin, so much so that the dark lord was willing to sacrifice the advantage at the front line in order to capture him. Therefore, Wang Tong and his band had found themselves constantly at war with Zergs' scouting parties since then.

Although Wang Tong was prepared for such belligerent counter offense, he needed time to reflect on his plan. The battle had arrived at a turning point, and from then on, their mission would only become more difficult by the day. Therefore, he had given everyone a day off to let them enjoy the last bit of respite they could have.

”Hamir will handle everything, so stop worrying about it. Let's take a look at what is going on over there. ” Guan Dongyang said with a lighthearted smile.

”Cool! I didn't know that Zambrotta was such a motivator! Everyone looks spirited here.”

”In the old times, a war drum was used for exactly that, encouraging and motivating the soldiers. Zambrotta is the lord of the War Drum Hall, remember?”

Cheers and ovations swelled from the central plaza of Constantinople. Many soldiers surrounded a stage. Despite the biting cold of the Martian winter, the onlookers looked jovial.

”What is going on?” Wang Tong and Guan Dongyang closed in as the clamor had piqued their interest. When they were close enough to see the stage, they saw two warriors fighting against each other.

One of the soldiers was in his thirties, and the crowd cheered after his every move. Wang Tong knew immediately that the older fighter was a legendary warrior. Many younger soldiers challenged him, but were unable to best him.

”His sword attack was just so-so. I wager he is not used to using a blade.” Wang Tong remarked.

”Hehe…I think Brother Tianzong's sword and shield technique is more impressive as well.” Guan Dongyang agreed. Having improved his power after so many battles, Guan Dongyang had also gained a keen insight into other soldier's abilities and magnitude of power.

All the caster learned from Guan Dongyang, while the METAL warriors learned from Vorenus. No one even dared to attempt copying any of Wang Tong's moves.

And when it came down to swordplay, Yin Tianzong was the master of the masters. He used a shied together with the blade to achieve an incredibly balanced fighting style.

”Hey, friends. You two must be from other bands. Do you know who he is?” A large frame spoke to Wang Tong. He was wearing a uniform with a large drum symbol on it. Wang Tong and Guan Dongyang gave each other a glance, and they both smiled.

”Indeed, we are from other units.”

”He is our vice general, Xiao Libie, the third disciple of Lord Zambrotta himself. If you two think you can best him, why don't you give it a try yourself?”

”Hehe…Thanks, but no. We are here to rest.” Guan Dongyang said as he waved in dismissal.

”If you two have something valuable we could all learn from, why don't you go up there and show it to us?”

All the soldiers around the stage were all under Xiao Libie's command, and therefore, they got riled up after hearing Wang Tong's disrespectful comment.

On the stage, another young soldier fell to the ground. Xiao Libie turned toward the audiences and saluted.

”Well Dongyang, you might as well go up there and try it out.” Wang Tong suggested.

Guan Dongyang grimaced. ”I am too tired.”

”Aren't you always complaining about not having enough opportunity to learn? Here you go, a golden opportunity to learn from the best.” Wang Tong turned around to the hulking soldier beside him and asked, ”Is there any reward for winning the match? Say...food or something?”

”Of course, you can eat to your heart's content. Haha!”

Everyone around Wang Tong laughed knowingly. But, neither Wang Tong nor Guan Dongyang had picked up the deeper meaning in their laugh.