Kadis stood on the high platform where he cast spells, looking at the battle in the distance. Zhang Hong, who was standing behind him, could not see his expression, but knew that it would not be a good look. Because since half an hour ago, people have been running up to him in a panic to report the battle situation.
At least three of these people had died at the hands of Kadis' sword.
Zhang Hong was afraid of provoking him again and suffering for nothing, so he had already hidden in a corner where miscellaneous items were piled up.
Staying in the shadows gave him a little sense of security, but he still knew in his heart that this sense of security was just a lifebuoy in the vast ocean, and when the war was over, his fate would be decided.
Zhang Hong was actually very conflicted. He knew that if Kadis won, he would not be happy, but Kadis needed a sensible person to deal with the various properties left by the school, and the winner would often be more "tolerant". But if Kadis lost here, his life would be in danger. He really couldn't think of any reason for the other party to let him go. He believed that the reckless man named Awan would be happy to break his neck with his own hands if he was not dead by then.
What you fear will come true. When Zhang Hong thought of Awan, Awan stumbled up to the platform. However, his appearance shocked Zhang Hong. Awan was no longer as high-spirited as before. There were crossbow arrows stuck in his shoulders and thighs, and blood was all over his armor and clothes. The big knife that he never left his hand was gone. He supported his right forearm with his left hand. The arm was bent at an unnatural angle, and there was a bowl-sized gap on it.
Awan's appearance also moved Kadis. He held Awan's shoulder and asked, "Why are you so badly injured? Where are the people who are protecting you?"
"Ah~ Boss, they're all dead! The magician... The magician summoned steel monsters! Too, too scary!" Awan said anxiously, as if there were monsters chasing him. "At first, those cowards used magic weapons and crossbows to attack us through the iron fence, but the brothers were very brave. We charged together and climbed over the wall together. Many people followed me inside. Those archery bastards ran away when they saw us. Then we chased them, and the magician released the monster! And then..."
"Speak clearly! What monster?"
"I, I don't know either. It was huge, bigger than a demon bear, with blue skin, round feet, and glowing eyes! It also made a buzzing sound, and people could sit in its head. It was very strong, and its head was very hard. It rushed over and killed four or five of our brothers. The magician's guards all ran onto its back and shot at us. Everyone was frightened by the monster and ran around everywhere. We...we were defeated just like that."
"Did you injure the monster?"
"I went around to its side and stabbed it, but the knife got stuck after I cut in. I wanted to use the blood power of the rock giant. But a guard broke my hand with that magic weapon. Galmes and the others dragged me back. They got me out of the wall first, but they were killed inside the wall."
"Where are the other members of the horse bandit gang?"
"They! They run faster than rabbits!" Awan said angrily, "There is more than one monster of that kind. I saw different-looking monsters rushing out from several places. Seeing that the situation was not good, several groups of people fled. Now, only the places where monsters have not appeared yet, everyone is still rushing in. But, but..."
"But those monsters will eventually come to our rescue," Kadis said bitterly.
Awan hung his head in pain.
When Kadis heard this, he looked up and looked around. Zhang Hong tried to hide in the dark, but he was still spotted by him.
"Get over here!" Kadis shouted angrily.
Zhang Hong had no choice but to go over obediently.
"Tell me, what on earth is that iron-skinned blue monster?"
Zhang Hong looked at Awan, who looked miserable, and then at Kadis, who looked a little haggard. He suddenly felt happy, but he still pretended to be submissive on the surface. "Lord Kadis, that is not a monster. It may be the legendary sacred object 'Car' that guards the castle. Legend has it that when the castle is in danger, they will be summoned and chase the people who attack the castle to the death."
"'Car'? What the hell is that! I've never heard of this monster. Andrew, what about you?" Kadis asked the wild wizard standing beside him angrily.
"This... the legendary man-made golem also has steel skin and is invulnerable to swords and guns. I think 'car' might be another name for a golem?" Andrew guessed.
"If I retreat now, will that thing really chase me? How does he know who I am?" Kadis asked Zhang Hong again.
"I'm just a manager. I don't know the principles of magic. But I heard that more than ten years ago, a man who tried to steal treasures was chased by a 'car' for two days and two nights and died in a faraway place. The man who was killed seemed to be a strong man who could use fighting spirit." Zhang Hong looked at the ground and said a bunch of nonsense respectfully.
Kadis didn't answer immediately, but started thinking.
Zhang Hong was worried. Seeing that the other party did not respond, he took the initiative to express his idea: "If you are willing, I can persuade them to give up chasing you."
Cadiz glared at him, stretched out his hand and slapped Zhang Hong to the ground, "Want to run? Don't try to play this trick on me."
“No, no, no, I have absolutely no intention of running away. You can send someone to watch me…” Zhang Hong ignored the pain and started to argue on the ground, covering his face.
Kadis stepped on his chest. "I don't need any negotiation. I have a better idea. I plan to use you as a shield to deal with the monster called 'Car'."
Zhang Hong looked ashen, he knew that this trip would be dangerous. For a moment, he once again resented many people, the smiling but dagger-hiding Luo Ling, the gloating Xiao Chen, the trouble-making Ji Yijun, the sneaky Li Jia, the hypocritical and stupid Hong Lifeng, and the madman Cadiz...
At this moment, there was a sudden commotion on the east side of the camp, and the bandits cried out in fear. Soon, a bandit in charge of lookout rushed over to report: "Boss, there is an enemy attack! A large group of people is coming!"
"What's going on? Don't we have scouts in all directions? How come a large group of people suddenly appeared?"
"It seems that the last batch of scouts have not returned. But everyone thought they had deserted." The man who reported the news answered in panic.
"Asshole! Trash!" Cadiz kicked the man to the ground and said to the bandits around him, "Everyone follow me to the east gate of the camp. Follow closely. If chaos really breaks out, we can only rely on our own people. Awan, can you... hold on?"
"Although my right hand is broken, I can still kill someone with my left hand." Awan took the knife handed over by a horse thief and made some cuts with it.
Kadis nodded and led more than 20 horse thieves to the east. At this time, the wild wizard Andrew caught up and asked, "Lord Kadis, what should I do?"
"Just stay here and keep an eye on this magician." Kadis pointed at Zhang Hong who was lying on the ground. "I'll come back after I figure out the situation at the East Gate."
Zhang Hong was shocked and suspicious at this time. He naturally didn't know the movements of Xiao Chen and Li Jia, so he was puzzled that a large group of people would come to fight against the horse thieves. However, he could see that the wild mage Andrew was also worried.
After Kadis led his men away, Zhang Hong turned over and whispered to Andrew: "Mr. Andrew, while Kadis is away, I have something to say to you."
Andrew glanced at Zhang Hong and was surprised to see that he no longer had the cautious look he had before.
"You are different from those horse thieves and rough people. They are ignorant, but you should know that many of the miraculous things in legends have actually happened. They think that the 'car' is something I made up, but I know you don't think so!"
Andrew took out a short staff from his sleeve and asked alertly: "What do you want to say?"
"Don't be nervous. The situation is very clear now. The horse thieves can't capture the castle. Those car monsters are about to attack. Moreover, the magician's reinforcements are coming to the east gate. Do you think these defeated soldiers in the camp can survive a double attack? Humph, if Cadiz is lucky, he can save his life and escape back to the hole like a mouse. If he is unlucky, hehe, then he will be dead."
"It's probably too early to say this now!" Andrew looked around and found that everyone was running around in a panic, and no one was paying attention to them. He couldn't help but get closer to Zhang Hong.
Zhang Hong also came over and said, "I know that you and them are just in an employment relationship. After using that scroll, you are actually even. That means I can make a deal with you."
"You want me to take you away?"
"That's right. With your status and strength, it will be no problem for you to escape from the camp and protect yourself. If you are willing to help me once, I can introduce you to the magicians I serve. Maybe they will have some experience to share with you."
Andrew swallowed his saliva. The word "communication" made his heart skip a beat. The wild mage had no inheritance, and what he lacked most was this kind of communication. If he had the chance to get some guidance from an academic magician, or even be accepted as a disciple, then he would really be able to turn his life around.
"But how do I know that you are not lying to me? What if you deny it when we get out? What if I go to your castle and find out it is a trap?" Andrew asked vigilantly.
Zhang Hong stood up straight and said, "You don't have to go into the castle. You can wait for my news in the nearby town. I'll leave you a written receipt to prove that I promised to repay you. My status in the castle is not low, and the magicians will give me some respect. Besides, they won't ruin their reputation by denying such a small matter."
Zhang Hong noticed that Andrew's face was full of excitement, so he added, "I see you have packed your bags. You are leaving anyway. Even if I break my promise, you won't suffer any loss, right? If it works..."
Andrew waved his hand and said, "No need to say anything, I'll do it. But you'd better not lie to me, otherwise it won't end well."
"I promise, otherwise the God of Nature will not forgive me." Zhang Hong swore to the sky.