Empire of Shadows

Chapter 167: Extreme measures

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Just when I thought the crisis was over and that any problems would only be problems I needed to worry about later... Suddenly, I felt a chill on my side... How did a broadsword with four colors of cold light emerge from my waist...

Just when I wanted to praise the craftsmanship of this sword, a heart-wrenching pain suddenly spread from my waist throughout my body. . . . .

"Ah!" A scream came out of my mouth, and then I watched with trembling as the broad sword was slowly pulled out from my waist to the back.

"Damn it... Damn it..." I endured the excruciating pain and the blood that splattered and made me panic. I cast several low-level light healing spells on myself, but they all failed because I lost my voice due to the pain.

"Light Healing" resisted the urge to faint from the blood, and forced his face to not touch the horrible wound. He hurriedly took out several Light Healing magic scrolls from his arms. Then, he used them on himself almost recklessly.

I cut open my thin wallet and finally saw my wound, a wound four fingers long, penetrating from front to back. The sight of the torn flesh and blood all over my waist almost made me faint for the first time since I came into this world.

Gritting my teeth, I cast a dark paralysis spell on myself again, and finally I could no longer feel the pain from the wound. When I tried to take off my coat clumsily, Musa, who had just realized what was going on, ran up to me in a panic, assisted me in taking off my leather armor, and helped me tighten the wound with a strip of cloth.

From the time I was stabbed to the time I finished healing the wound, I didn't even look behind me. I knew that the one who did it was definitely not someone else, only that mentally retarded and crazy leader of the Fire Phoenix Army. It was precisely because of this that I didn't dodge or react in any other way. After all, if she wanted to kill me, it would be effortless. The sword just now was definitely not just a stab from my waist.

I helped Musa stand up carefully, and I was able to keep a smile on my face. It was really a miracle. But this expression chilled the hearts of all the soldiers of the Fire Phoenix Army. Even Musa, who was beside me, almost dropped me.

"I say, honorable Commander of the Fengya Legion, do you feel less angry now? Or are you still planning to make a hole in me? There's already one on the left, or do you want to choose the right?" After saying that, I didn't even wait for her to answer, and turned around and hobbled towards my warhorse.

After taking out a magic scroll from the magic space, I shook my hand and released a light bullet magic. Under the surprised gaze of the Fire Phoenix Army, nearly half of the squadron that had just escaped immediately ran back from a distance.

"Sir, what's wrong with you? Why..." The squadron leader who had just shouted and threatened the Fire Phoenix Legion first noticed the large amount of blood on my body, and then his eyes swept over the crowd around him like a jackal.

"It's all over. Cancel the alarm and tell the troops not to come over. Also, tell the half of the squadron that went to make the message to return immediately. We will continue to set off for the capital of the Kingdom of Yan." I winked at the squadron leader gently, then turned around and said, "Captain Fengya, I think you have just read the letter. Now I am going to the military and political center of the Kingdom of Yan. That is why I only brought a squadron... So, I don't think you are going to bring this entire brigade with me into the city, right?"

"Qinian, I will take the personal guards to follow him, and you take the large team..." With a cold snort, Feng Ya immediately began to assign people, and whispered softly in Qinian's ear for a long time.

"I will take 20 subordinates with you. You can try to escape. Of course, you have to be confident that you can escape from my clutches..." As she spoke, a circle of faint golden light appeared beside her, and then a faint golden fighting spirit flashed from the tip of Feng Ya's sword, directly blasting a huge rock into pieces.

Seeing this scene, it can be said that the more than a thousand people present almost went into shock due to excessive shock. This golden fighting spirit is simply incredible. . . Such a young woman has actually entered the stage of the Golden Knight, which is often referred to as the highest level of the Paladin. . . . .

Although her fighting spirit has not really reached the level of a Paladin, everyone knows that with her current level, it will only take a short time for her to enter the realm of a true Paladin. No wonder she became one of the leaders of the Kastek Empire's direct legion based on her leadership level. Based on her strength, even the commander of the Holy Dragon Legion in Sack's faction may not be her opponent, let alone Sack who is still at the initial stage of the Silver Knight.

Humph! A woman who is at the mercy of her own moods, perhaps in her previous life, she had never thought about other issues except martial arts. Humph, wait and see! Let's settle new and old grudges together! I don't care about the Kastark Empire. Now I can change my identity at will, no matter which country it is, they will compete to win me over. . . Hehe, as long as I can continue my plan, within a few years, I can cultivate and form a truly trusted army, a direct army that obeys my orders.

With anger in my heart and physical injuries, I led a team of 120 people to continue to advance towards the Kingdom of Yan. The only difference was that the guards beside me, most of whom were converted from slave soldiers, always looked at the members of the Fire Phoenix Legion with a look of hatred. Even after I persuaded them many times, they could not change at all.

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"Young Master, Her Royal Highness the Princess invites you to the palace to discuss matters regarding the customization of related weapons. What do you think?" That day, not long after I arrived at the business, the clerk who was watching the door ran in.

"Damn it, do I need to inform you? Come in!" Without any delay, I hurried out with a magic staff.

"Ah! What's wrong with Mr. Shen? Are you..." Seeing my strange way of walking, Mariette showed unusual concern, which made me feel very happy. But I also know that the key to my attention now is my magic cannon and other convenient and easy-to-use magic tools. If it weren't for those things, it is very likely that the princess in front of me would not even look at me.

"I was injured. I was attacked by bandits on my way here. If I wasn't lucky, I would never see Her Royal Highness again... Oh, this is the leader of the escort team my father hired for me. Since she is not from this country and has just made her debut, please forgive me if I am disrespectful!"

Looking at the dull and indifferent Feng Ya, I almost want to go crazy. This idiot, doesn't she know how to adapt and understand the situation? No, if I let her do this, I will not die on the spot, but I will be killed indirectly by her. Thinking of this, I can't help but think about how to deal with this difficult problem.

"That's really a blessing, but I don't know who those bandits are? How dare they be so presumptuous... Mr. Shen, if you need anything, please contact us. If you think you lack protection, the kingdom can provide you with several high-level mages to serve as your guards. I don't know what you mean..." After a low cry of joy, Mariette put Feng Ya's unreasonableness aside, turned to ask me the reason, and provided me with protection advice.

"Your Highness, those who attack me are undoubtedly my enemies in the business world. But you also know that my shop is too prosperous and has indirectly offended many merchants. It is very difficult to find out the real culprit behind the scenes. In addition, I appreciate your kindness. After the incident, my father has hired more than 20 guards for me. I think my safety should not be a problem for the time being. Besides, I am afraid I will have to stay here in the short term. I think I am more confident about the safety of the imperial capital." What a joke! If I were followed by a group of magicians from the Kingdom of Yan, what else could I do in the future? Where could I go? It's nonsense!

"Well, that's fine. However, if you need anything, please feel free to ask. I think you won't be disappointed. In addition, in two hours, the Queen Mother will summon several important officials to the palace to discuss relevant countermeasures for the undead army. Please be there on time."

"Please rest assured, Your Highness. I will definitely go there on time and do my best to help the kingdom resist the evil necromancer!"

Having said that, I sent Princess Mariette out of the shop. But at the moment when Mariette left, I unexpectedly discovered that when Mariette left, she glanced at Feng Ya again. What she saw was an indescribable envy and jealousy. Was she jealous of Feng Ya's appearance or was I dazzled? ?

"Come here, get ready to enter the Yan Palace! Put on the collar that Yunyue got for me." As soon as I returned to the house, I immediately called my subordinates and prepared to set off for the palace immediately.

"Humph! Really proactive! But no wonder, a princess would condescend to invite a businessman in person, this is really surprising! Could it be that she has a crush on you? No wonder she looked at me like that when she left... I'm so sorry, maybe I really blocked your luck in love..."

"What did you say? If you are planning to help the East Continent and try to sabotage my plan, then I have nothing to say. Let's just fight to the death. If you still remember your mission, don't go crazy!

Do you know what you were doing just now? You didn't even show respect to a princess of a country. Who do you think you are? If you want to die, just bang your head against the wall, don't drag your subordinates to die with you!

Now I am going to the Jaen Palace... If you want to follow me, remember your identity and don't try to say anything crazy about monitoring me. Stay where you should stay and know what to say and what not to say. I think you are not clear about this...

And you, keep an eye on your treasures. If they are exposed, hmph! I don’t need to tell you the consequences... "

I angrily let out the rage in my heart, and then I ignored the people of the Fire Phoenix Legion and changed my clothes, prepared my horse, and hurried to the Yan Palace.

When we arrived outside the Yan Palace, all the guards were stopped. After hesitating for a while, Feng Ya also stopped outside the palace obediently and sat down angrily on the low stool prepared for her by her subordinates. Shaking my head, I sighed inwardly and turned to walk into the palace. What style? Is this what a guard should be like

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"This is Mr. Shen from the Xia clan. He comes from a magic equipment manufacturing family. The things I showed you before were all made by the Shen family. In addition to consulting him on the production progress of the weapons we need, we also want to ask you to provide some quick and effective combat tools. What do you think?" As soon as I walked into a side hall, before I even greeted her, Queen Yaen immediately introduced me to several important officials in the hall. Judging from their clothes, these four important officials also belonged to the super magician family.

"Your Majesty and the other lords have shown me the favor of being able to express my views on the undead army. However, I am only a magic weapon manufacturer, and the only suggestion I can make is to start with equipment to deal with the huge number of undead troops.

First, I think Your Majesty should assemble a large magic artillery force and take advantage of favorable situations, such as cities, to block and consume the number of undead troops.

Second, I think that the kingdom's magician troops can be equipped with magic-gathering wings and portable amplifying magic arrays to increase the combat time and attack intensity of the kingdom's magician troops, allowing them to kill the enemy more effectively.

Third, Your Highness, look at this... Hey, this gentleman guessed right, this is a carriage. And it will be one of our strongest means to deal with the army of the dead. Try to push it... Yes, that's it. What do you think will happen when the carriage is galloping on the field in its official proportion? Of course, this is only for dealing with those stupid things without brains. If it is used against humans, I think the effect will be far worse.

Fourth, and the last one, look at this... Yes, it is a collar, and its appearance and usage are the same as those of ordinary collars. But it has a unique function: after wearing it, once the wearer loses body temperature and pulse, the fireball spell stored in it will be triggered, and the wearer's head will be blown off directly...

Of course, this last item is just a suggestion, and I have no intention of blaspheming any brave soldier of the kingdom, but I think in order to deal with those terrible summons of the undead, this method is also a last resort. . . . . . "After saying that, I stood aside without saying a word, waiting for their decision.

Although I also know that the Yan Empire, which was nearly destroyed by the undead, has learned a lesson about the harm of the undead, I dare not guarantee that they will adopt my last suggestion. After all, this method is quite extreme and cruel... (To be continued)