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Chapter 398: Eliza's Troubles
Chapter 398: Eliza's Troubles
Back on the tower, Su Yu glanced at the stunned players and then turned to Wing God. "Did you record the video?"
"Got it," Wing God replied, finally coming to her senses.
Wing God was more surprised than anyone else. If her family's genealogy was correct, it traced back to the Ming Dynasty, and she was a descendant of the royal family. She never imagined that her ancient ancestor was still alive?!
"Good job." Su Yu nodded. "After the city is secured, post the video on the official forum and have the moderators pin it to the top."
"Got it!"
"By the way, when does the monster siege start?" Su Yu didn't forget the main issue.
Wing God glanced at the countdown. "In 11 minutes and 12 seconds."
"11 minutes is plenty!" Su Yu instructed. "Wing God, go ahead and issue the command in the general chat room. Have all players form five-person teams and evenly distribute themselves throughout the city. Don't gather on the walls."
"Spread out?" Wing God was confused by Su Yu's reasoning.
"Exactly." Su Yu explained. "Before the territory upgrades to the 'City' stage, the sieges involve regular monsters and NPC forces. After the upgrade, the sieges will be invasions from the Void Plane."
"During the invasion, Void Plane creatures will establish 'Portal Gates' in various parts of the city, allowing their comrades to emerge and attack. We need to set up defenses in every area of the city."
"Understood, I'll issue the command right away." Wing God responded.
"Good." Su Yu nodded and looked at everyone on the tower. "Everyone, get to work! I'm counting on you for this siege. If you encounter any issues, let me know!"
Xiao Tian sensed the meaning behind Su Yu's words and asked suspiciously, "Kexing, you're not staying to participate in the siege?"
"I won't, but with all of you here, I feel very confident." Su Yu smiled. "I need to head to the Imperial City of Golden Sparrow to report to Empress Eliza."
"Hmph! I knew it," Xiao Tian pouted, crossing her arms and turning away. Men are all the same! They always have one foot in the pot and the other in the pan.
Su Yu, slightly embarrassed, scratched his head, bid everyone farewell, and opened a portal to Golden Sparrow City.
After a brief teleportation, Su Yu arrived in Golden Sparrow City.
Upon arrival, he quickly took to the sky and flew north toward the palace.
During the flight, Su Yu observed the Golden Sparrow City below.
He had been away from Golden Sparrow City for 10 days, which equated to four months in game time.
In those four months, most of the city's buildings had been rebuilt and refurbished, giving it a fresh and vibrant look.
The NPC residents on the streets were all smiling, living happily and contentedly.
At the palace gates, he showed his identity to the guards. Soon, Celdron rushed out to greet him.
"Master Kexing, you're finally back! The Empress will be overjoyed to hear of your return!" Celdron exclaimed excitedly, bending down and placing his hand over his chest in a respectful bow.
"It's been a while, Celdron." Su Yu, in a regal manner, nodded and stood up from his seat. "How is the Empress?"
At that moment, Morning Star jumped out of the pet space, urging, "Stop asking if she's doing well; going to see her is the most important thing."
Earlier, while Su Yu was giving his important speech on the city walls, Morning Star had stayed hidden in the pet space, preferring not to interact with other players.
Now that Su Yu had arrived at the palace, she finally emerged from her pet space.
Keldron, ever the perceptive one, said, "Master Counter, shall I lead you to the Emperor now? His Majesty is currently in the grand hall, holding a council meeting with the ministers."
"Sure, lead the way," Su Yu nodded, and Keldron guided her deeper into the palace.
Meanwhile, in the grand hall of the palace.
Empress Golden Finch, Alizia Golden Finch, sat on her high throne, discussing the frontlines of the war with her ministers.
"Kari, how are the logistics on the frontlines holding up recently?" Alizia asked a female minister below.
The woman, known as Kari Dreday, was the Deputy Minister of Logistics for the Golden Finch Army.
Kari Dreday was originally Tina Garcia's equipment enhancer, and the gear she enhanced had significantly boosted Tina's strength, helping her defeat many opponents.
After Tina became the commander of the Unicorn Knights, she executed the corrupt and bloated quartermaster within the knight order and invited Kari Dreday to take the position.
Kari Dreday didn't think much of it and readily accepted Tina's offer.
As Tina continued to achieve military successes, Kari Dreday, as her subordinate, was repeatedly promoted, eventually reaching the high rank of Deputy Minister of Logistics for the Imperial Army.
In response to the Empress's question, Kari Dreday quickly stood up and bowed to Alizia, saying, "According to the magical communication sent by Minister Clint yesterday afternoon, the army's supplies are almost depleted, especially the food. Even if we only provide the soldiers with one-third of their usual rations, our food supplies will only last for two more months at most."
"Is that so?" Alizia's face paled.
Victory was within sight, and the Imperial Army was about to drive the invaders from the Western Continent. But now, at this critical moment, the food supplies were running out.
Soldiers with empty stomachs would have no morale, and surely this hard-earned victory would slip away?
"Kari, are there any other options?"
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty. We've already tried everything we can. If there were any other way, I would have informed you immediately," Kari bowed her head deeply.
"Ah!" Alizia sighed heavily, removing her heavy crown and cradling it in her arms, falling silent.
The ministers below also remained silent.
The empire truly had no more food left.
Not only were the granaries empty, but the little food the people had was already sent to the frontlines. The entire court was following Alizia's call to eat only two meals a day to conserve food.
If they needed more food, they would have to take it from the people, depriving them of their means of survival, which was simply out of the question.
It seemed that they were not far from defeat in this great war!
"Buwanga," Alizia said softly.
"Your Majesty!" The Imperial Deputy Marshal Buwanga stepped forward and knelt before Alizia.
"Send word to Marshal Aganzo to halt the advance. I will travel to Seaside City to negotiate peace with the two empires."
"Your Majesty!"
"Do you have a better idea?"
"N-no, Your Majesty."
"Then do as I say."
Alizia leaned back in her throne, looking weary.
Just then, she noticed a familiar figure in a blue mage robe entering the grand hall through the large doors.
On this person's shoulder sat a small blue and white cat.
(End of Chapter)
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