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Chapter 396: Return to Auphi City (Catch-Up)
Chapter 396: Return to Auphi City (Catch-Up)
A flash of white light, and Su Yu appeared on the quartz ground in front of the mage tower in Auphi City.
Thanks to his current Saint Domain physique, long-distance teleportation no longer caused him any dizziness or aftereffects. Of course, interstellar teleportation was a different story.
He looked around. The mage tower's massive doors were tightly shut, and the area was eerily quiet.
This silence was to be expected. After all, only little Kathy and the cat, Morningstar, had permission to enter the mage tower, and there were no guards posted. It was only natural for the place to be quiet.
Su Yu took a step toward the mage tower. Suddenly, a blue-and-white figure leaped from a third-floor window and pounced straight into his arms. It was none other than Morningstar.
"Rival, you're finally back! I've been waiting for you in the mage tower for over a week!" Morningstar clung tightly to Su Yu's shirt, her eyes gleaming with joy.
After her soul returned to the game world, her physical body, like Su Yu's, appeared in Seaside City. Without lingering, she flew back to the Golden Finch Empire. She stayed with Alyssa for two days but spent the rest of the time waiting for Su Yu's return in the mage tower. Now, her patience had finally paid off!
Su Yu nuzzled Morningstar's soft fur with his chin, deeply grateful. "Morningstar, thank you for saving my life. If it weren't for you, I might have died on Skru!"
"That's what I'm here for," Morningstar said, poking her cute cat head out from his embrace. "I protect you in your world, and you protect me in mine. In this world, I only have one life too."
"Rest assured, I will do everything in my power to protect you!" Su Yu looked into Morningstar's eyes and made a solemn promise.
"Okay." Morningstar nodded, snuggling back into his chest with a contented purr.
Little Kathy, who had been chatting with Morningstar on the third floor, sensed Su Yu's return and hurriedly ran downstairs. She stood in the doorway, leaning against the frame, watching the man and the cat.
"Ah, Lord and Morningstar have such a good relationship! I hope they always stay this way," Kathy thought to herself, her eyes half-closed in a warm smile.
But then, a sudden thought crossed her mind: "If only I could pounce into Lord's arms like Morningstar, that would be amazing!"
This thought startled her.
Kathy's face turned beet red, and she quickly turned and ran back up to the third floor.
Su Yu had no idea what Kathy was thinking; he wasn't a mind reader.
He looked down at Morningstar in his arms. "Morningstar, let's go see the Winged Deity. The territory's monster siege is about to begin, and I have a lot to discuss with her."
"Sure." Morningstar nodded. "But don't forget to visit Alyssa. She must miss you a lot."
As she said this, Morningstar suddenly realized that she and her best friend might be vying for the same man. This thought made her feel a bit guilty, and she quickly wriggled out of Su Yu's arms, leaping onto his shoulder with her tail pointed at him, as if in self-reflection.
Su Yu, oblivious to Morningstar's inner turmoil, took to the sky with her, heading toward the main city gate.
...
Auphi City was strategically located. To the south lay the broad Moonlight River, to the north, the towering Red Spine Mountains, which rose over a thousand meters. To the east was the sea, making the city a natural fortress, easy to defend and hard to attack.
Naturally, the main city gate was situated on the western side.
As Su Yu flew west, he passed over the city's bustling district. Auphi City had become much more prosperous since he left.
Ten days ago, Su Yu had officially appointed the Winged Deity Dragon as the acting city lord.
She was given the position to enter the Town Hall and upgrade the Territory Technology even when Su Yu was not around.
After ten days of development, Auphi City had officially entered the age of electrical industrialization.
Ironworks, oil refineries, machinery factories, and mineral processing plants sprang up like mushrooms in the southern industrial district. The city's roads had been widened, and now cars and motorcycles were zipping through the streets. Telephone booths were everywhere, giving the city a distinct steampunk vibe.
Seeing all this, Su Yu couldn't help but think, "I bet it won't take too many more tech points to unlock nuclear bombs. Should I put on a show of 'nuking the sanctuary' when the time comes? That would be hilarious!"
But the thought quickly passed.
With his speed, he soon flew over the main city gate.
The city walls were now packed with players, all brimming with excitement and ready to face the impending monster siege.
In addition to the players, Su Yu noticed several NPC groups. These included the Scholar's Sanctuary faction that Wing God had mentioned, the 1,000 elite troops from Oran City, Tiana's former loyal force, the Unicorn Legion, and Alia's direct 500-strong Royal Guard.
It was worth noting that the Golden Fleur-de-lis was currently at war with two major empires. The fact that they could send such well-equipped forces to support Su Yu spoke volumes about his standing in Alia's eyes.
Fiona, the leader of the Unicorn Legion, was the first to spot Su Yu's arrival.
She beamed and loudly announced to the gathered crowd, "It's the Bane of the Beast! Welcome back, Bane of the Beast, to the Auphi Territory!"
Her words immediately caused a stir among the people at the city gate.
Most players didn't know Su Yu had logged in, and they turned their heads to the sky in surprise, searching for him.
When they saw Su Yu, the players erupted in a chorus of enthusiastic cheers! They stood on the city walls, shouting and jumping with joy. If the walls weren't sturdy enough, they might have been trampled to pieces!
Not just the players, but Su Yu's reputation among the Golden Fleur-de-lis army was also very high.
Though he wasn't the army's general, everyone knew the crucial role Su Yu played in the war to restore the kingdom. He single-handedly turned the tide of the Golden Fleur-de-lis war.
Moreover, Su Yu's self-sacrifice to kill Granthekis avenged the loyal naval soldiers of the Golden Fleur-de-lis, further elevating his status. In fact, it could be said that in the current Golden Fleur-de-lis Empire, besides Empress Alia, no one had a higher reputation than Su Yu, despite being an adventurer from another world.
So when they saw Su Yu, the Golden Fleur-de-lis regulars also cheered and waved their arms, turning the area below into a sea of joy and excitement!
As he approached the city walls, Su Yu waved to the people both on the wall and below.
Several of the fifth-rank and higher powerhouses from the major factions gathered around him, welcoming his return.
After a brief exchange, the group descended to a tower on the city wall.
This tower served as the command center for the players during the monster siege. According to the coordinates, Wing God should be here.
Upon landing at the same level as the tower, Su Yu saw Wing God inside, along with Snow Leopard, True Red-Eye Black Dragon, and other high-level players.
Seeing Su Yu land on the tower, everyone welcomed him with joy.
(End of Chapter)
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