Chapter 722: 743
“What’s wrong?” The astute Priest imdiately noticed Lancelot’s distress and instantly guessed the reason, “Did Tijana contact you?”
Lancelot silently nodded his head, remained quiet for a long while, then turned to address the elderly Holy Warrior, “Sir Ivendell, there is a matter I need to entrust to you…”
“Please command … wait, you’re not leaving again, are you?” Ivendell’s weathered eyebrows furrowed, “You know, as a Commander, you should not always leave the responsibility of leadership to others while you run around like a firefighter …”
“I completely agree with you, but this ti I have no choice.” Lancelot offered a helpless smile, “That’s why I’m entrusting the captain’s duties entirely to you, and I will also hand over the rcenary badges of mine, Bruto, and Alamir to you. The bounty within is almost enough for an ordinary person to live a kingly life for the rest of their days. So you must swear to strive to ensure the safety of every mber of the team to Twin Bridges Town and divide all the bounty equally among them. Can I trust you with this?”
“I can.” The old Holy Warrior nodded without hesitation, without any sign of questioning or bargaining, “Duty to is as sweet as nectar, and by the nas of the gods, I swear to abide by the mission just entrusted to by Sir Lancelot; if I violate it …”
“I will personally hold you accountable.” Lancelot finished the oath for him, at the sa ti handing over his own emblem that represented the team captain. Bruto and Alamir, although unclear about the situation, also took out their emblems out of trust in Lancelot. Seeing that he had accepted them, Lancelot nodded and continued, “Just east of the rcenary Hall in Twin Bridges Town, there is a property called Hagrid Manor. Once you return to Twin Bridges Town, feel welco to visit us there.”
“Understood.” The old Holy Warrior’s expression beca solemn as he perford a standard Knight’s salute to Lancelot, “It has been an honor to fight alongside you, Sir Lancelot. I wish you all the best.”
“The honor is mine.” Lancelot returned the salute with equal formality, “Bruto, Alamir, it’s ti for us to depart.”
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“Twin Bridges Town was attacked?!” The Elves, Dwarf, and the six-ard Serpent Demon exclaid in unison, clearly shocked by the news.
“Yes.” Lancelot nodded, “But the issue has been resolved. Tijana also instructed that Sonam should lead the rcenary legion back to Twin Bridges Town as soon as possible but to remain vigilant on the way; Bruto, Alamir, and I will return imdiately through the teleportation emblems, as there seems to be sothing else they need us for.”
“Damn, who could it be? Soone managed to catch the exact mont they left?” Sonam took a deep breath, “Could it be another Demon that’s sprung up from nowhere?”
“The attackers ca from … Oasis Fort.” Lancelot answered somberly, “Tijana only gave this na without further explanation.”
“Those filthy, despicable, lowly, shaless sewer rats?” The six-ard Serpent Demon laughed angrily, “Good, very good. Finally, there’s a reason to erase that ghostly place from the map …”
“But isn’t Oasis Fort one of the allied forces?” The Elf Priest asked confusedly, “We’re on the brink of victory; what good would it do to stab us in the back now?”
“No matter, I don’t care what those idiots with their heads filled with dog shit are thinking,” Sonam said through gritted teeth, “Tijana has always been cautious because of kanshut’s reaction and tolerated that tumor growing beside the trade route. If we get undeniable evidence this ti, I’d like to see how the whore Queen will continue to protect that disgusting necrophile!”
“I have a question …” Bruto started, looking sowhat pale, “Did Tijana specifically ask for Alamir and to return with you?”
“Yes.” Lancelot confird, “You look pale, Bruto. Is sothing the matter?”
“I don’t know; I’ve been feeling restless since a while ago…” the Dwarf bit his lip, “When do we leave?”
“Now,” Lancelot patted his shoulder. The Dwarf’s words had made him feel uneasy as well, “General Sonam, I entrust these rcenaries to you. Do you rember our previous conversation? They are a valuable asset to Twin Bridges Town, you must bring them back alive…”
“Got it,” the six-ard Serpent Demon waved impatiently, “Get lost.”
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As the starting and ending points of the teleportation were on the sa plane and not too far apart, everyone hardly felt any discomfort. With a flash of light and shadow beside them, they returned to the streets of Twin Bridges Town.
Lancelot quickly realized he was in the middle of the smithing district’s streets, surrounded by choking smoke, running Dwarves, and collapsed blacksmith shops. The Succubus Lord’s figure was less than ten feet away, where Adrick Braunanwell, the Chief Commissioner of the Craftsn Committee, and another Dwarf were urgently speaking to her, followed by two fully ard Succubus Maids.
“You’re here.” Tijana turned the mont Lancelot appeared, “Did you inform Sonam?”
“Yes, my lady,” Lancelot gave a knightly bow, “General Sonam is aware of the situation in Twin Bridges Town, and the rcenary legion will set off imdiately.”
“Good.”
Tijana nodded, then turned to Bruto beside her, looking as though she wanted to say sothing but was at a loss for words. The blood drained from Bruto’s face, and he asked with a trembling voice:
“Has sothing happened to my dad?”
“…I’m very sorry.” Tijana struggled to squeeze the words from her throat, “He was killed in the attack. Your father had beco one of Twin Bridges Town’s most important Grand Craftsn, and I imdiately had soone cast the Resurrection Technique, but all attempts so far have failed…”
“Derrick the younger also tried, to no avail,” Braunanwell added, “The Divine Arts seem unable to recall Master Barrend’s soul.”
“Where is dad now?” Bruto’s face had completely lost its color, but his voice held an eerie calm.
“The Craftsn Committee, it’s now a temporary infirmary,” the Chief Commissioner quickly responded, “the second basent level has a cellar for storing wine, your father and others awaiting resurrection… they’re all there.”
Without waiting for the Chief Commissioner to finish speaking, Bruto had already sprinted from his spot, frantic like a wild buffalo with its tail on fire. Alamir imdiately looked at Lancelot, who gently nodded, and the Elf swiftly pursued in the direction the Dwarf had vanished.
“Sigh, Bruto cares deeply about his father’s safety, which is why he ca with to Volcano Fortress.” Lancelot sighed deeply, “For the Resurrection Technique to fail… Do you know the possible reasons, my lady?”
“I’m very sorry…” Tijana repeated, “There could be many reasons. Let’s go there too, we can talk on the way.”
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