Chapter 90

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

As Alice’s singing came to an end and Ji Chen and his group disappeared around the corner, the scene at the city gate was in chaos. The few remaining Krieg soldiers regained their senses, looking bewildered and unaware of what had just happened. But their fellow soldiers around them looked at them with fear, as if they had done something unimaginable.

Only then did they notice the bodies of their comrades scattered all around, the broken bodies of officers, and their own hands and weapons stained with blood. And behind them, the city gate was wide open.

Instantly, fear struck the hearts of these Krieg soldiers. What had happened just now?

With the inner city gate wide open, players and Bauhinia Alliance soldiers rushed in like mad dogs, overwhelming the Krieg soldiers guarding the gate, just like they did at the outer city gate.

Though they didn’t know exactly what had transpired, they knew it was another golden opportunity.

Capturing the inner city gate meant gaining access to the numerous crystals stored within the city. Those crystals would become their spoils.

They had fought and killed tirelessly for this moment, all for the sake of obtaining some crystals and accelerating the development of their territories.

However, some players had a hunch that this might have been the work of that hidden boss. But how they managed to make the Krieg soldiers turn on each other remained a mystery to them.

On a distant street, Ji Chen listened to the sounds of battle coming from the city gate, his heart steady.

The first step of the plan was complete.

Now for the second step: guiding the players to the location of the crystal storage. Thanks to his previous unintentional actions, the Krieg soldiers had centralized all the crystals in one warehouse, heavily guarded.

Therefore, in order to effectively divert the attention and energy of the Krieg soldiers, it was necessary to incite the players to engage them in battle.

At that moment, Ji Chen felt a mix of responsibility and concern, taking on the roles of both a guide and a protector.

First, he assisted in opening the city gate twice for other players, and now he had to personally lead them towards the crystal storage.

How could he be so selflessly devoted to helping others?

With these thoughts in mind, Ji Chen began to strategize.

Once the players successfully captured the city gate and pondered their next move, a sudden cry rang out.

“Quick, check the forum! Someone has posted a map to the crystal storage warehouse.”

“Wait, is it… the Lonely Islander who made the post?”

“I see, so this legendary figure has been aiding us all along! It was him who opened the city gate!”

“Such selflessness deserves admiration and respect.”

“The Lonely Islander is truly amazing!”

In an instant, the forum thread erupted with excitement and discussion.

The name “Lonely Islander” had already gained recognition before this incident.

This time, his actions within the secret realm further solidified his reputation among the players in the Western Domain.

Previously, he became known for the possibility of possessing a red-legacy tier hero.

But now, his fame was derived from his altruistic deeds and the exhibition of his formidable strength as a benevolent figure.

The former was a by-product of Ji Chen’s plan.

The latter was the players’ senses. After all, the fact that he was able to create a sea of blood in the midst of so many Krieg’s soldiers and forcefully open the city gate was enough to prove that the ‘Lonely Islander’s’ strength was extraordinary.

Ji Chen smiled as he looked at the posts that kept refreshing.

He wasn’t worried that he would be exposed in reality.

They were looking for the ‘Lonely Islander’, what did that have to do with him?

A large group of players charged towards the storage crystal. At this moment, the other Krieg soldiers could no longer care about Ji Chen. They gathered together and blocked the players from advancing. The defenses in other areas became lax.

At the center of the entire Holy City, Krieg’s castle stood on high ground, surrounded by a moat. There was only one covered bridge that led to the castle.

Hundreds of Krieg soldiers were stationed inside and outside the castle, guarding the covered bridge.

Due to the invasion of players, a considerable number of soldiers had been deployed elsewhere, resulting in weakened defenses in this area.

Ji Chen didn’t immediately choose a direct assault.

Quietly sneaking into the moat, he dispersed his troops, hoping to find a sewer or similar entry point to infiltrate.

If he could avoid unnecessary risks, he would.

However, after an extensive search, he was disappointed to find no accessible entrances in the impregnable fortress. There were guards both on the surface and even underwater, making infiltration impossible.

Must he resort to a frontal assault?

Just as Ji Chen felt somewhat helpless, a fully armed group of soldiers appeared on the bridge.

It was the Bauhinia Alliance!

Previously, they had maintained a low profile, except for a slight presence at the water fort.

But why were they here instead of attacking the crystal storage? Could it be that, like Ji Chen, they had their eyes on the wealth and treasures within Krieg’s fortress?

Although there was a slight deviation from his plan, it was inconsequential. The appearance of these soldiers could also be seen as a fortuitous event.

Ji Chen patiently observed from the water, hidden from view.

Neither the attacking soldiers of the Bauhinia Alliance nor the Krieg soldiers had any inkling that someone was silently observing their every move from the depths of the moat.

With a brief pause to regroup, the soldiers of the Bauhinia Alliance launched a fierce assault on the bridge.

While their individual strength was average in Ji Chen’s eyes, their higher rank of l-star compared to the ordinary Krieg soldiers gave them a slight advantage.

Furthermore, their coordination and formation were excellent, with sword-and-shield troops, spearmen, and archers, all filled with high morale.

For a moment, they managed to suppress the Krieg soldiers, swiftly pushing towards the castle gate.

However, their progress gradually slowed as the defensive mechanisms on the castle walls came into play.

Swoosh!

Thick crossbow bolts, as thick as an infant’s arm, were propelled by taut bowstrings, piercing through several Bauhinia Alliance soldiers like skewered candied fruits.

Cannons erupted with flames, solid projectiles carrying unstoppable momentum smashed into their targets, and the crisp sound of bones breaking reverberated like firecrackers.

The cannonballs bounced off the ground several times, shattering the legs and arms of countless soldiers.

Before their troops reached a certain rank, these types of weapons would always be a nightmare for low-tier soldiers.

On the bridge, blood flowed like a river, and cries of agony filled the air.

Witnessing this gruesome scene, the faces of other soldiers turned pale, and they took a few steps back.

The officer raised his long sword and roared loudly, urging them to press forward.

However, it was evident that, with their current forces, it would be difficult to withstand the firepower and cross the bridge.

Observing this scene, Ji Chen couldn’t help but shake his head.

He himself wouldn’t dare to face such killing machines head-on, yet these soldiers foolishly tried to charge in directly, seeking death.

Seeing these soldiers diverting the attention of the defenders, Ji Chen didn’t waste the opportunity. Manipulating the water currents, he formed a staircase along the side wall, leading his troops onto the ramparts, silently infiltrating the castle..