Chapter 1604: Chapter 1074: Crisis at the Front Line
“I never expected the Tribunal to possess such formidable strength…”
Looking at the imnse steel church before him, Captain ld couldn’t help but marvel. After receiving the King’s command, he imdiately led a team to the hillside where the noise was emanating. Although the hill was near the Royal City and not considered dangerous, the noise was so loud that rumors of a Demon Clan invasion began to circulate, prompting him to rush over.
“May I ask how you achieved this?”
Staring at the enormous church made entirely of tal, Captain ld swallowed hard and questioned Duanmu Huai, who rely shrugged.
“Trade secret.”
“…Alright, but next ti, if you plan on doing sothing similar, please notify us in advance. This is, after all, the Royal City, and it would be troubleso if it caused an alarming disturbance.”
Captain ld had sowhat co to understand Duanmu Huai’s temperant and, seeing his unwillingness to elaborate, didn’t persist on the topic. He quickly shifted the conversation, realizing that the person before him was a Hero summoned from an Isekai to save the world, making this scenario less ludicrous.
“But, it turns out to be just the right timing. Even if this commotion wasn’t caused by you, Brave Lord, I still wanted to discuss the matter of the Demon Clan’s invasion.”
At this point, Captain ld’s expression turned serious.
“To be frank, we are facing an extrely perilous situation. Just recently, we received reports from the wastelands that one of the Demon Kings leading the Demon Army has breached the defenses there. The entire Eastern Defense Line is now critically endangered. If we can’t stop the Demon’s advance swiftly, the Demon Army will soon be at the gates of the Royal City!”
“So, you an you need the Tribunal’s assistance?”
“Yes, Brave Lord, we need the assistance of all Heroes.”
In response to Duanmu Huai’s inquiry, ld answered neither deferentially nor arrogantly. Duanmu Huai ntioned the “Tribunal,” whereas ld spoke of the “Hero’s retinue.” Clearly, at this point, the more help, the better. During a crisis of survival for humans, other matters seed less significant.
“…”
Gazing at ld, Duanmu Huai contemplated for a mont. Duanmu had already received an investigation and report from Ling’Nu regarding the Demon Clan’s specifics. Not ntioning the Demon, the so-called Demon Clan he faced here was akin to the “genuine demons” he dealt with in Novice’s Village, rather than fools manipulated by Demons or creatures of other races rely labeled as the Demon Clan.
This ant it was a rare legitimate task for the Tribunal that they hadn’t encountered in a while.
Thus, the choice of personnel had to be prudent.
“Xiao Mao, get your gear and follow .”
After considering, Duanmu Huai made a decision.
“And Mio, it’s just perfect—Frieren has always wanted you to train in actual combat, hasn’t she? This ti, you can have your fill. Everyone else, stay here and don’t go anywhere! Mary, I’m counting on you!”
“Huh? I can’t go with Lord Mio?”
Upon hearing this, Banriya jumped to her feet. After all, logically, she was supposed to be Naruse Mio’s attendant, and the status board had been checked previously—Banriya and Tacheng Xiao Mao’s levels and attributes were similar, so why was Duanmu taking Xiao Mao but not her?
“Xiao Mao has a contract with the Tribunal; don’t even think about it.”
Duanmu Huai glanced at Banriya. Previously, during the armor ceremony for Tacheng Xiao Mao, he had inford her of her duties for the Tribunal.
Now, the task has arrived.
“The situation is complex; we’re going to survey first. As for you, we’ll talk later.”
Given that the Demon Army had breached the defenses, it indicated the possibility that the main forces were present. Without clarity on the situation, Duanmu Huai wouldn’t rashly send soone.
Since Duanmu Huai decided, the others obediently complied. Tacheng Xiao Mao and Naruse Mio stepped forward and followed Duanmu Huai towards Captain ld.
“Alright, let’s go. Where’s the place?”
“You’re all setting out just like that?”
Seeing Duanmu Huai’s decisive manner, Captain ld was dumbfounded. Though this was an ergency situation, he knew travel wasn’t that simple.
“About the supply logistics…”
“That’s not your concern; let’s go.”
Duanmu Huai waved his hand dismissively. Both Tacheng Xiao Mao and Naruse Mio knew Duanmu had the Mage’s Mansion, so they weren’t worried about provisions. With the Mage’s Mansion, they’d enjoy hot baths and delicious als even in barren deserts. The only complaint might be not changing too many clothes—but they were off to fight, not travel, so there was no need for such considerations.
Otherwise, getting new clothes dirty would be the real hassle.
“No, Brave Lord, you don’t need to be so urgent. Although the Royal City indeed requires your assistance and deploynt, it also takes ti…”
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