Chapter 1706 Greed (2)
Imperial Guards were hiding atop the wall, watching their comrades from above. The order was to lock down the castle. No one was allowed to enter, and they were ordered to use their lives to defend the castle. That was King Sebastia's decree for them.
They could not save their comrades even if they wanted to. They were outnumbered, and they only had a limited supply inside. Their chance to survive from the rebel army was slim. The only way for them to survive was for the army to return.
Receiving no answer from the castle, the ten soldiers beheaded the captured Imperial Guards. All the guards on the wall looked away.
Ten heads rolled on the ground. Their blood painted the stone road. But that was not the end, the soldier brought another ten Imperial Guards.
Count Fontanella repeated the same threat again. Then the army followed after him. The first time did not really have any effect on the guards. But it was different after they beheaded the first ten Imperial Guards.
Another ten heads rolled on the ground, and more captives were beheaded. In ten minutes, a hundred and seventy-two Imperial Guards were beheaded.
When everyone thought that was all the captives they had. The force under Count Fontanella brought up the innocent resident. Two families, one family of fours, and another a family of six. There was even a ten-year-old boy, crying as he was dragged on the floor.
The Imperial Guards on the wall were shocked to see this. The rebellion meant to overthrow the ruler and take over the kingdom. The rebel army needed the people to keep the kingdom intact. Without the people, there was no kingdom. However, they decided to execute the people as well.
"Surrender or we will kill them! We will not stop until King Sebastia surrenders!"
"SURRENDER OR THEY WILL DIE!"
Count Fontanella shouted, which was followed by his army.
"He is the mastermind behind this rebellion!"
The shock turned into confusion. What they heard from Tang Shaoyang did not make sense, at all. The rebellion pointed their swords at The King. Why would The King want the rebellion to happen? That just did not make sense.
King Sebastia's panic-stricken face changed into a mad grin when he heard Tang Shaoyang. No longer wearing his kind and gentle mask, King Sebastia let out a burst of maniacal laughter.
"BAHAHAHAHAA!"
"Impressive! Impressive! How do you find out, Captain Tang Shaoyang?"
"NO, there's no need to answer. All answers are pointless because the world will fall with me! WE ALL WILL DIE TOGETHER! IT'S TOO LATE, CAPTAIN TANG SHAOYANG. YOU CAN'T BE A HERO ANYMORE, NO ONE CAN STOP ME! NO ONE CAN'T STOP THE WORLD DISASTER!"
They were still confused as to why The Captain from the most powerful mercenary corp would accuse The King. Now they were even confused because of The King's confession. King Sebastia just admitted the rebellion was his doing.
At this moment, another figure landed in front of The King. They recognized this person as well. A member from The Daenelis, a rival mercenary of The Reds.
"What are you doing!? You are ruining the plan!" Arsus bellowed at Tang Shaoyang. His plan was to let Count Fontanella summoned the Void Creature so he could kill it for bonus Credits. However, Tang Shaoyang ruined his plan.
In his anger, he took out his dagger and tried to stab Tang Shaoyang in the shoulder.
Tang Shaoyang easily ducked the attack. At the same time, he activated Dragon Transformation as he smashed King Sebastia's face to the ground.
He looked up at Arsus and their eyes met. The moment their eyes met, Arsus realized he was f*cked up. Not because he attacked Tang Shaoyang, but because he realized he would not be able to dodge what would come after him.