Chapter 55: Kill!
Once the Central Province, which belonged to the Golden Leaf Empire, was left behind, one had essentially crossed the borders of the Golden Leaf Empire. Further to the west lay the territory of the Orc Tribes.
Although the once-powerful Orc Empire, which had united all the Orc tribes, was in a state of disarray and unable to muster its forces to attack the borders of the Golden Leaf Empire due to civil war, the chaotic Orc tribes still occasionally raided towns and cities on the border of the Golden Leaf Empire to seize food and weapons. Moreover, many groups of bandits were active in the border region, engaging in arson, murder, and looting.
As a result, the northwestern border was very unstable.
The West Spirit City was located on the northwestern border, and because the nearest garrison of the Golden Leaf Empire was still thousands of miles away, while the nearest Orc tribe was only five hundred miles away, coupled with the fact that the northern side was the adventurers paradise, the chaos here could be imagined.
Initially, the Golden Leaf Empire had appointed several city lords, but in the end, these city lords either retreated or died inexplicably in West Spirit City. As a result, the vast region around this area no longer had a practical ruling authority.
West Spirit City became a gathering place for people of all religions and walks of life, and the most despicable criminals from various countries and ethnic groups gathered here to evade pursuit. It was not an exaggeration to say that this was the most chaotic city in the surrounding empire and more than ten kingdoms.
The sky was gradually getting dark, and the howling north wind was accompanied by snowflakes starting to fall.
Hurry, theres a windbreak ten miles ahead. Lets camp there, a one-eyed person urged loudly.
Lone Eye was the leader of the guards escorting the Goth caravan, and he controlled a mercenary group of over a thousand people. He frequently traveled to the northwest and was very familiar with the terrain.
This time, the Goths had paid a high price, so Lone Eye decided to personally lead the team.
Soon, the caravan arrived at the windbreak that Lone Eye had mentioned. By now, the sky was completely dark, and the snow was getting heavier and heavier. The windbreak was actually two adjacent barren mountains that surrounded a valley, which had been artificially excavated and turned into a shelter from the snowstorm.
At this moment, three merchant caravans and over a hundred travelers from various races, including orcs, dwarves, half-elves, and three extremely beautiful purebred elven girls, had already camped in the wind-sheltered valley.
Lone Eye, along with other guards set up camp in a clearing, and his one remaining eye couldnt help but turn towards the three elven girls who had become the center of attention. However, after only a brief glance, he dared not think any further. As a seasoned old-timer, Lone Eye could tell at a glance who could be provoked and who could not.
The three elven girls were dressed in elven clothes woven from a certain type of plant, one carrying a beautiful long sword on her back, another a large bow that shimmered with green light, and the last one wielding an elven magic wand. The three elven girls formed a seamless trio of professions within the elven tribe: elven warrior, elven archer, and elven mage.
Kill! Qi Bei uttered the word coldly.
Suddenly, a barrage of arrows shot out from two hundred crossbows at the mountaintop and the entrance, enveloping the entire Goth caravan camp.
Then, the crossbows changed to explosive and penetrating magic arrows. In an instant, screams resounded through the night, and blood blossomed like flowers on this snowy night.
The other two caravans and pedestrians huddled in fear, forming defensive formations.
We are soldiers of the Golden Leaf Empire, capturing Goth spies. Anyone who acts rashly will be killed without mercy. A cold voice resounded in everyones ears. And at this moment, the soldiers in black armor revealed themselves.
Its the Black Armored Army! someone recognized their distinctive armor and breathed a sigh of relief, as long as they werent here to attack them.
230 elite soldiers of the Black Armored Army faced off against over 300 merchants and their guards, including Jin Gang and the hidden Thirteen and Xiao Jiu. It was a completely one-sided massacre.
However, the tent of the Goth Princess seemed to be made of some special material, as it was able to withstand the crossbow attacks.
Inside the tent, Mimi was filled with regret and said to the Goth Princess, Hua Hua, its Qi Bei and his men. Theyve escaped, and its all my fault.
Shut up. The Goth Princess didnt care about Mimi and opened a small box.
Inside the box were two metal tube-like objects and sparkling magic crystals.
The Goth Princess quickly embedded the magic crystals into the grooves of the metal tubes, and they immediately began to emit a faint light.
Take this, were going to break through. The Goth Princess threw the other metal tube to Mimi.
Hua Hua, even if I die, I will protect you and help you break through. Mimi resolutely said.