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Chapter 207: The Battle of Apshi (Part 2)
Chapter 207: The Battle of Apshi (Part 2)
Seeing Su Yu's actions, Tina, floating in the sky, immediately understood.
She also took out the gemstone ring given to her by Evan Goldflower and shouted to the army of Lunarfall Town:
"This is the ring bestowed upon me by the empire's guardian, Lord Evan Goldflower. I swear by the honor of the Unicorn Knights that everything Kexing has said is true. Furthermore, I will ensure that he fulfills his promises."
Hearing the words of both Su Yu and Tina, the soldiers of Lunarfall Town exchanged uncertain glances, their battle spirit waning.
Seizing the moment, Su Yu added, "The benefits of the resettlement fee are not limited to the dock workers; they apply to all of you here!
If any of you wish to relocate to my territory, my lands will welcome you with open arms. I guarantee a resettlement fee of 80,000 psychic coins for each family, double for second-tier warriors, and five times for third-tier warriors. I will not go back on my word!"
"80,000 psychic coins?!" A wave of murmurs rippled through the Lunarfall Town army.
The soldiers' salaries were slightly higher than those of the dock workers, but only marginally, ranging from 800 to 1,000 psychic coins per month.
80,000 psychic coins was equivalent to seven years' worth of their combined salaries! Moreover, being a "soldier" was a high-risk profession. One could be alive and well one day and dead the next. No one dared to dream of living to see eight years pass.
Thus, when they heard Su Yu's promise, many soldiers began to entertain thoughts of relocation: "Should I try to move to this city?"
"80,000 psychic coins is a lot! I have to figure out a way to get it."
"Should I hold back during the assault? If Lord Kexing sees me fighting fiercely and killing many, will he refuse my request to relocate?"
"Should I find a place to pretend I'm dead when the assault begins?"
As these thoughts spread among the soldiers, the morale and fighting spirit of the Lunarfall Town army inevitably plummeted.
...
In the live streams across various platforms, the chat exploded with reactions to Su Yu's performance:
"Kexing is at it again, burning through his money!"
"If I were one of those soldiers, I might be tempted too!"
"Kexing is really ruthless with his spending. 80,000 psychic coins per person, if all 2,000 soldiers relocate, that's 160 million psychic coins!"
"Do you really think Kexing is that stupid? He'll definitely add restrictions to the relocation, making it impossible for everyone to move."
"Besides, the resettlement fee might be paid in installments, like 1,000 psychic coins per month over eight years. Kexing didn't say he'd pay it all at once. This game might be shut down by then."
"But regardless, Lord Razor must be stunned. How did he end up facing such a wealthy and generous opponent?"
As the viewers speculated, Lord Philip's face in the game turned grim.
Su Yu's words had severely dampened his army's morale and fighting spirit, and he had no effective countermeasures.
Should he try to outspend Su Yu?
No, no, he couldn't afford it. He simply didn't have that many psychic coins.
What should he do? Lord Philip was at a loss.
But he knew he couldn't wait any longer. He had to strike while his army's morale was still somewhat intact.
He gave the order to his lieutenant: "Sound the drums and the horns, and have the entire army advance!"
"Understood!" The lieutenant immediately relayed the command.
The attack order was quickly passed down through the ranks.
The Lunarfall Town soldiers mechanically picked up their weapons and moved forward with heavy steps, preparing to assault the city.
In the rear, catapults were assembled and aimed at the walls of Apshi, launching massive stones. At the front, siege rams were pushed forward by the soldiers, slowly approaching the gates of Apshi.
However, due to Su Yu's promise of "80,000 psychic coins," the soldiers' actions were noticeably sluggish and half-hearted, lacking the sharpness and determination they had shown earlier.
……
Before Earl Philip arrived, he was already accompanied by four bodyguards.
Once the battle began, the Earl turned to the four bodyguards and said, "It's your turn. Capture Tina Garcia, and there will be a great reward from above!"
"Yes, my lord," the four bodyguards replied in unison.
Then, they tore off their disguises, revealing advanced armor and mage robes beneath.
Next, they leaped from their horses and soared into the sky, four powerful figures ascending together.
All four of them were Fifth-Rank warriors!
Adding to this, the Fifth-Rank fire mage from earlier, Tina now found herself surrounded by five opponents of the same rank, making the situation extremely perilous.
"Captain, be careful!" A graceful silver figure quickly flew over from near the city walls, brandishing a noble's short sword in a defensive stance beside Tina. It was Fiona, who had accompanied Tina.
Tina nodded to Fiona, her expression serious as she surveyed the five approaching enemies.
Among these five were two mages, two warriors, and one archer. She and Fiona alone were unlikely to stand a chance against them.
"Kexing, catch this!" Tina activated the [Blessing of Tina Garcia] skill, and a pale golden halo flew from her hand, enhancing Su Yu.
With the halo's blessing, Su Yu quickly reached the same level as Tina, becoming a temporary Fifth-Rank warrior.
"Fiona, you and Kexing each take one. The rest are mine!" Tina looked at the five enemies before her, her fighting spirit ignited.
As a prodigy of the heavens, Tina had never before faced three opponents at once. Today, her wish was granted. "Watch as I cut you down with my sword!"
Tina's longsword erupted with a brilliant golden light, and she charged toward the five enemies, as if it were they who were surrounded by her, not the other way around.
The five Fifth-Rank enemies exchanged glances. Two of the mages began chanting incantations, preparing to cast spells.
The archer raised his longbow, aiming at the newly risen Su Yu, ready to take him down with a single, powerful shot.
But Su Yu remained unconcerned, a disdainful smile curling at the corners of his lips.
"What are you smiling about?" Seeing Su Yu's smile, Earl Philip suddenly had a bad feeling.
"You sent five Fifth-Rank warriors to outnumber us, right? Well, it just so happens that we have the same idea!"
Su Yu smiled again and opened a private chat window to send a message to the Winged Dragon: "Have Kathy bring five Fifth-Rank warriors over."
"Understood!" the Winged Dragon replied.
The Winged Dragon was not in Apshi City but in the Scholar's Sanctuary of Golden Broom City.
Receiving Su Yu's message, she quickly turned to Kathy and the head of the Scholar's Sanctuary, Heinrich: "Kathy, Lord Heinrich, Kexing needs five Fifth-Rank warriors for support!"
"Understood!" Kathy chirped.
Over the past nine days, Kathy and her father, Merk, had been diligently leveling up in various wild zones, and the large amount of experience points gained during the bandit invasion had pushed Kathy to level 54, making her a genuine Third-Rank mage.
Hearing the Winged Dragon's words, Kathy wasted no time and began casting [Portal].
Hum—
With a soft hum, a deep blue portal appeared before her, the pale blue magical light filling the entire room.
(End of Chapter)
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