Chapter 517: w.a.n.g Shanyue, Meeting Monica Again, Gossip Flames (2)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Ji Chen suddenly realized that these were the players and guilds of the Lienhardt Grand Duchy faction. However, it was a bit too late; they had already finished the battle.
He shook his head with a smile and said, “Thank you, but there’s no need.”
w.a.n.g Shanyue, with his mature demeanor, exuded a unique charm. He warmly replied, “No need to be so polite to us. You’ve been holding out on your own for so long. Our guild members admire you greatly.
Oh, by the way, what about the players from the Kingdom of Ba.s.s?”
Ji Chen gestured behind him.
w.a.n.g Shanyue’s gaze pa.s.sed over Ji Chen’s shoulder and when he looked at the scene behind, his entire face froze.
His little brother standing beside him also stared in curiosity and froze in place, his eyes filled with shock.
In their line of sight.
From the high ground to the abandoned town, even inside the town, there were countless bodies strewn about. The soil was soaked with blood, turning it a reddish-brown color. Even the sea breeze that blew in carried a strong scent of blood.
If one were to describe it in one word, it would be a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.
“This is…”
w.a.n.g Shanyue withdrew his gaze, still filled with shock.
Ji Chen shrugged and said, “As you can see, these are the player armies from the Kingdom of Ba.s.s who wanted to exchange me for a bounty. Unfortunately… they didn’t succeed and left their army here.”
w.a.n.g Shanyue fell silent for a moment and then said with a wry smile, “It seems, my friend, that you’ve taken care of those people. We arrived too late. We only got here when everyone had started looting…”
Ji Chen nodded and smiled, “That metaphor is quite apt.”
w.a.n.g Shanyue sighed. They hadn’t been able to rescue anyone this time, which meant they wouldn’t receive the rewards for the mission.
Putting aside the one billion gold coins and ten million units of rare resources, the control and lordship of a whole town were the main prizes. But now, it seemed like those rewards were out of reach. Thinking about it, he couldn’t help but feel a bit regretful.
Ji Chen didn’t notice w.a.n.g Shanyue’s thoughts and asked, “Now that there’s nothing left to do here, what are your plans?”
“We’ll probably join the war between Lienhardt and the Kingdom of Ba.s.s. After all, bringing such a large army from a distant place like this can’t be for nothing,” w.a.n.g Shanyue nodded.
As the saying goes, “Before the troops and horses move, the provisions should go first.” (T/N: This phrase emphasizes the importance of logistical preparation and supplies before engaging in any military or strategic operation.)
The sheer amount of resources used by this ma.s.sive army of three million during their journey was immense. While the Shanyue guild was deeply concerned about the cost, they realized that unless they could benefit from the conflict between the two countries, they would face significant financial setbacks.
This was also why many large guilds could muster millions of troops but rarely used such a ma.s.sive force.
“Since that’s the case, let’s head to Feiguang City first. The Lienhardt Grand Duchy should have a use for you there.”
“You’re right, Brother Ji Chen.”
They decided to travel together to Feiguang City.
During the journey, Ji Chen took the opportunity to learn about the current situation of the war.
He found out that Lienhardt had launched a surprise attack on a crucial city of the Kingdom of Ba.s.s and persuaded the Th.o.r.ey Kingdom and the Pelan Kingdom to declare war on the Kingdom of Ba.s.s. The Ba.s.s expeditionary force was forced to retreat back to their homeland.
No wonder Feiguang City hadn’t provided any reinforcements all this time. It turned out that Tressburg City had long made such plans and preparations.
Ji Chen nodded when he heard this. This turn of events had completely changed the course of the war. Lienhardt now had the upper hand, and they could choose to rest and recuperate or pursue the advantage further.
With this development, it seemed that the two hidden moves he made earlier might also have a greater impact…
“Brother Ji Chen, Feiguang City is just ahead.”
w.a.n.g Shanyue’s words brought Ji Chen, who was lost in thought, back to reality. After several days of absence, Feiguang City, which suffered a second attack by the Kingdom of Ba.s.s, was even more battered. There was not a single intact place in the entire city. Arrow towers were severed in half and stood alone behind the walls. The once smooth and towering city walls were now uneven with numerous pockmarks and holes.
The broken city gate indicated that the city was just a step away from being captured.
Ji Chen was about to step forward and enter the city when he saw a familiar yet unfamiliar figure running towards him with light and agile steps from the city gate.
“Lord Ji Chen!”
A voice as melodious as a valley’s nightingale instantly caught everyone’s attention.
Ji Chen looked at the graceful lady before him, and a genuine smile appeared on his face.
“Monica, it’s been a while.”
The person who arrived was Monica, whom he hadn’t seen for a long time. She was currently dressed in a heroic hunting outfit, with a brown leather jacket draped over her graceful shoulders. Beneath a blue and white striped shirt, her slender, tight-fitting riding pants accentuated her long and shapely legs. A knight’s sword hung from her waist, giving her a touch of valor.
At this moment, Monica’s cheeks were slightly flushed from her sprint, making her look very cute.
Her excitement was evident between her brows.
Monica saw that Ji Chen was completely uninjured, and the worry that had been hidden in her heart dissipated. Replaced by joy, and her eyebrows arched like two crescent moons.
“Lord Ji Chen, I’m so relieved that you’re unharmed. If my father finds out that 1 let the hero who saved Feiguang City twice get injured, he’ll definitely scold me.”
Ji Chen smiled and said, “They weren’t enough to injure me, but… Monica, why did you come to Feiguang City?”
Monica had a charming smile on her face as she replied, “Of course, I came to see you… just kidding. I came with the army from Tressburg City to provide support and supervise the transportation of supplies.”
With that said, Ji Chen noticed that there were indeed more elite soldiers around, and the sky was filled with flying units.
At this moment, with the sudden influx of so many soldiers, could it be…
Confused, Jichen looked at Monica, but he saw her respond with bright eyes, not concealing anything.
“That’s right, after driving the enemy out of our borders, we’ll sound the horn of counterattack.”
Jichen was certain in his heart.
Indeed, the Lienhardt Grand Duchy wouldn’t let this situation slide; they would make the Ba.s.s Kingdom feel the same pain.
He was about to inquire further, but Monica shook her head, resembling a young girl as she spoke.
“But now is not the time to discuss this. Let’s go into the city first. I have many things 1 want to talk to Lord Ji Chen about. Oh, by the way, my father said he wants to meet you…”
“Princess Monica, good day.”
At this moment, w.a.n.g Shanyue, who was observing from the side, suddenly interjected with a smile on his face.
“h.e.l.lo,” Monica replied softly with impeccable manners, but her eyes were fixed on Ji Chen, and her large, expressive eyes revealed her curiosity – who is this person?
Ji Chen cleared his throat and introduced, “He is w.a.n.g Shanyue, the guild master of the Shanyue Guild. He came from a distant place to support me.”
As soon as Monica heard that he came to support Ji Chen, her enthusiasm noticeably increased. She curtsied gracefully and said, “Thank you for helping Lord Ji Chen. Lienhardt Grand Duchy is grateful for your efforts.”
“It’s my duty, my duty,” w.a.n.g Shanyue waved his hand and smiled, but he couldn’t help but complain inwardly.
Hey, isn’t her att.i.tude a bit too different before and after? She became so enthusiastic as soon as she heard I came to support Ji Chen.
w.a.n.g Shanyue admitted that he felt a bit sour. Despite being the guild master, he still didn’t count for much in the eyes of high-ranking natives like the princess. This was the first time he had ever spoken to the daughter of a grand duke.
You, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, why do you look so close to Monica!?
Ignoring w.a.n.g Shanyue’s playful gestures, Ji Chen smiled at Monica and said, “Let’s go into the city first. I also have some things I want to discuss with you.”
Upon hearing this, Monica nodded happily, as if she were all ears. This made w.a.n.g Shanyue even more sour, as if he had just bitten into three big lemons.
His curiosity was also ignited.
Ji Chen, who are you really, and why do you seem so familiar with a grand duke’s daughter? Did something secretive happen between you two in the past?!
In an instant, the curiosity of this man in his thirties was piqued..