Volume 6 Chapter 131
by Golden DragonVolume 6 + Chapter 131: Yuren
Inside the Maginot Fortress, people were chanting Yuren’s name.
This unit, called the Hero Squad, was parading through the streets with wagons hauling the corpses of several Calamity Beasts.
At the forefront, wearing a resolute expression, stood a human male, the squad’s captain and also the leader of the Maginot Fortress, Yuren.
Xia Yi had heard a little about him. Daisy had mentioned that Yuren led the people of Maginot Fortress in constant battle against the Calamity Beasts. Rather than simply putting up a passive resistance, he sought a way to eliminate all the Calamity Beasts, and had achieved many notable victories, making him quite popular.
“We will definitely defeat the Calamity Beasts!” Yuren raised his hand and shouted loudly to the crowd.
“Defeat the Calamity Beasts! Defeat the Calamity Beasts!”
The people responded to Yuren’s words with fervent voices.
“Maginot Fortress will prevail! Maginot Fortress will prevail!!”
Xia Yi also raised both hands and chimed in, pretending to shout along.
She had already followed the procession several blocks.
The Death Envoy hadn’t caught up, she had successfully shaken off that guy.
Hehe, luckily her reaction had been quick enough. If she had tried to make up an excuse to fool him off, she would surely have been suspected. Once the other party became wary, it would be hard to suddenly strike from the shadows.
Xia Yi felt that her disguise was working well.
“A terrifying monster is ravaging this world!”
Yuren explained to everyone in a booming voice.
“Maginot Fortress has taken in many who wish to survive. It is our will to live that unites us against the Calamity Beasts!”
“This may seem like an unwinnable battle, but after enduring the long darkness, we will see the dawn! On this expedition, the Maginot military has made a crucial discovery, the World Tree!”
The World Tree…?
At those three words, Xia Yi’s whole body trembled. She looked up at Yuren.
“If we find the World Tree, we may be able to eliminate all the Calamity Beasts, reverse the situation at its root, and wipe out the calamity!”
Yuren’s speech utterly ignited the crowd.
This was extremely uplifting news.
“After so long struggling, we finally see hope. Lord Yuren would never lie!”
“Under Lord Yuren’s leadership, we will defeat the Calamity Beasts!”
“Long live Lord Yuren!!”
Everyone was boiling over. Excited voices nearly turned the entire Maginot Fortress upside down.
“Could it be that the Maginot military really has discovered the World Tree?”
Thoughts swirled in Xia Yi’s mind. She became very concerned.
“There are dragons in Maginot Fortress?”
Just as the Hero Squad passed in front of Xia Yi, one of its members noticed her and remarked in surprise.
“A dragon?”
Yuren stopped, turned around, spotted Xia Yi, and actively approached her.
“Are you also a member of the Maginot military?”
“Uh, well…”
Xia Yi wasn’t sure what to say.
She had been considering whether to leave Maginot Fortress later.
After all, Daisy had told her that with a temporary pass, once the half-day stay was up, she would either be forcibly expelled or choose to join the Maginot military and stay.
Now it seemed she would have to join the Maginot military and seize this opportunity.
“I wandered here from afar and was saved from Calamity Beasts today by Daisy,” Xia Yi replied.
“By Daisy, of all people?”
Yuren looked somewhat surprised. From his tone, it was clear he knew Daisy well.
“Yes. I was still debating whether to join the Maginot military, but after hearing your speech, I feel inspired. I want to become a part of this place and fight the Calamity Beasts!!”
Xia Yi pretended to be moved by Yuren’s address, acting passionately and fired up.
“Is that so? Your choice is wise. We welcome anyone with fighting spirit to join the Maginot military,” Yuren said, acknowledging Xia Yi’s decision. “Fight alongside us to the very end against the Calamity Beasts.”
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After the parade inside Maginot Fortress ended, Yuren returned to his office.
He had barely sat down when a knock came at the door.
“Come in,” Yuren said.
“Good evening, Yuren~ This time, I didn’t follow you, yet you came back alive.”
The cat-eared girl flashed a cheerful smile and greeted Yuren.
“Daisy, it’s not like you have to follow me every time.”
Yuren laughed.
He had known Daisy for a long time. The two of them grew up together.
“How did your mission go?”
“Ran into a little trouble on the way back, encountered some Calamity Beasts,” Daisy replied. “But we confirmed one thing, beyond Maginot Fortress, there really is a violent, vicious dragon lurking. A blue dragon, no less… and it’s even building up its own forces.”
“I see. Seems we should find the time to eliminate that blue dragon as soon as possible. We’ve also reached a critical period recently, can’t let unfavorable external factors affect us.”
“But not every dragon is evil. Some are adorable little things…”
“You mean that silver dragon girl?” Yuren asked.
“You saw her?”
“Yes. Saw her in the city today. She even said she wants to join our military.”
“How interesting. So Xia Yi has come around after all…”
After saying this, Daisy fell silent.
After a moment of thought, her expression turned serious.
“Yuren, why did you reveal the matter of the World Tree?”
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