625 Allies (2/2)

”Hehe, you should smile more often. Fill yourself with positive energy.” Wong jested. Heidi's smile evaporated. ”It's hard to be positive living in this world.”

”Why not? Do we have to be so gloomy all the time because we are at war? We decide our life…We choose to be happy.”

”Do we really have a choice?” Heidi asked, there was an edge in her voice.

”Of course! But, you need to believe in your choice, live in it, and learn from it. No one but ourselves can save us, so don't stop believing in yourself.” Wang Tong said with a smile. Heidi gave Wang Tong a wry smile. It was easier said than done.

”There is something... My mother told me to keep it to myself, but I will let you know because I think you deserve to know.”

”I am all ears and thank you.”

”I have brought the best soldiers with me, and all of us are ready to die for your mission. However, in exchange, you need to ensure the survival of the Kaedeian race. I need to hear it from you.” Heidi said, almost pleading.

Wang Tong looked around at the Kaedeian Princess; she had shed the pride and honor that she used to armor herself with and revealed to him her naked and fragile mind. Whatever Wang Tong would say next, he knew he had to be circumspect.

”Kaedeians had always been a part of the Confederation, and no one will harm your race. I am glad that you are willing to fight alongside me, and I can give you my promise. As long as I am still alive, I will not let anyone harm you and your race.” Wang Tong announced firmly.

A slow smile broke over Heidi's face, and then she beamed from side to side. ”You are much better than that rascal Lie Jian. if he were you, he was going to ask me to…” Heidi stopped and blushed.

Wang Tong scanned her lovely face and was amused. ”As I said, you need to smile more often. Your beauty is also a power, particularly over a man like Lie Jian. It would give them bravery and make them want to fight for you. Lie Jian might seem like a promiscuous playboy, but he is much more than that, I guarantee you. Now, on that note, I am not entirely a gentleman either. Haha.” Wang Tong jested and laughed.

Wang Tong loved cracking jokes, and Heidi had been asking for it to come.

Warriors performed much better when their mind was relaxed, and therefore, Wang Tong always kept a number of goofballs around in his team, such as Tan Bu, to ease the soldiers' nerves.

Heidi blushed. She didn't disclose the full extent of her mission yet, but she knew she had to break the ice, however awkward it was.

”I was just pulling your leg!” Wang Tong explained. Shyness besting her duty, Heidi gathered herself, then paused and said, ”I can tell that.”

…

The next day morning, the Pulorita City was filled with terrified shrieks of the dark ones.

The human devil had come!

The Kaedeians attacked from the air while Battle Wolf charged at the city on their hell-bound mounts.

Zergs soon poured out of the city wall to meet their invaders. Despite the size of the defending force, the direwolves charged through them like a knife through butter. They skipped all the tasteless primitive zergs and went straight after the nutritious dark ones.