Chapter 544: Gathering the Crowd
Chapter 544: Gathering the Crowd
"Alright, you should rest now."
Seeing the words that appeared on the task bar, Lindsey calmed Vivian down and had her rest on the spot while he stood up.
He looked around and noticed that the Ara Camp was almost completely destroyed.
However, the noise he made while pushing through the rubble with his body had attracted the attention of many.
Among them was someone who recognized Lindsey, and they rushed over, "Lord Lindsey, you... How did you return?"
"Iron Jade?"
Lindsey recognized the person, it was the young Awakener who had traveled with him in the refugee group.
At this moment, the person had a disheveled appearance, and his familiar companions were nowhere to be seen.
Lindsey asked, "What happened to you? And where are the others who came to the camp with you?"
Iron Jade's eyes darkened, "I... many of us died, and Kate was taken away by those attackers."
"Oh, and Grandpa Hammer is fine."
"But he's very dejected now. These past few days, he's been sitting in one spot, dazed, and hardly speaking to anyone."
After explaining Lindsey's questions, Iron Jade asked curiously, "Lord Lindsey, weren't you going to Law Capital? Why did you suddenly turn back?"
Lindsey waved his hand and shook his head, "That place... I can't go there for now."
"And the most important thing right now is to help all of you recover and not remain numb like this."
As soon as Lindsey finished speaking, the people around him became emotionally agitated.
They recalled the pressure and fear they experienced during the attack, and without careful thought, the emotions welling up in their chests brought forth complaints, "Lord Aroen and the others were all taken away, and the camp's resources were destroyed. How can we possibly recover from this?"
Lindsey turned his head and replied seriously, "I'll find a way."
Immediately, he began to inspect the camp, searching for any survivors who could still be rescued and also assessing the specific situation of the Ara Camp.
Every marker on the map represented a living person.
It was impossible to understand everyone's precise condition through such simple data.
Behind Lindsey, the person who had just asked the question followed him with a puzzled expression.
They wanted to see what the young man in front of them was about to do.
Half an hour passed, and with incredible efficiency, Lindsey rescued six more people from the rubble.
They were lucky.
Not only were they saved by Lindsey, but because they were far from the center of the battle, they also didn't suffer from Vivian's artistic constraints.
On the other side, as Lindsey pulled several people out of the rubble, the onlookers, who had been numb, finally showed some emotional fluctuation.
It was at this moment that Lindsey encountered a familiar face - Hammer.
The former refugee leader sat amidst the ruins, his gaze vacant, muttering words that produced no sound.
Lindsey approached Hammer.
The mediator realized someone was approaching, and when he looked up and saw Lindsey, he was initially startled, then recognized who was standing before him.
"Lin... Lord Lindsey?"
Lindsey grabbed Hammer's shoulder and helped him to his feet.
"Now is not the time to remain despondent."
Hammer's tone was low, "But I should have led everyone..."
Lindsey heard the despair and self-blame in his voice and immediately interrupted, "This is the Desolate Land. How can you blame yourself for unexpected disasters that befall us?"
After offering some comfort, Lindsey's words took on a more encouraging tone, "And since this is the reality we face, we must ensure that those who are still alive can continue to move forward into the future!"
"..."
Hammer remained silent.
After their home was attacked, forcing them into exile, and witnessing the deaths of so many of their people, they had barely caught a glimpse of hope before it was shattered once again.
This man's confidence was not something that could be easily rebuilt with a few words.
Lindsey noticed this and quickly changed his approach, "Since that's the case, tell me what happened at the camp."
"Others may be unaware, but with your knowledge, you should be able to give me a more complete picture of what occurred here."
Hammer nodded slightly. "It was an Awakener from the Green Marsh."
"They must have heard about the situation at Ara Camp and considered this place a threat. So, a few days ago, they sent an Awakener to attack. They had an absolute advantage in terms of strength, not only did they take the resources from the center of the camp, but they also captured some of the Awakened and young adults. Only a few lucky ones managed to survive."
A few days ago...
The attackers were also powerful Awakeners. It was already too late to catch up with them now.
At this moment, Tieyu, who had been following Lindsey closely, also nodded and said, "I was also trapped under the rubble and passed out."
"Later, when I finally managed to struggle out, the entire camp's battle was already over, and everyone had ended up like this."
Lindsey continued questioning Hammer, "Do you know the approximate strength of the attackers from the Green Marsh?"
Hammer's eyes showed fear, "At least, there was a legendary figure at the sixth stage!"
"Mr. Aroen fought against him, but he was defeated within a few rounds, with no chance of winning."
Lindsey asked and summarized the information.
Meanwhile, those who had followed him to this place, the remaining people from Ara Camp, had also gathered nearby.
Someone among them couldn't help but voice the hope that had risen in their hearts.
They spoke to Lindsey, "You just said that you wanted everyone to cheer up, but what are we going to do now? Tell us."
Lindsey paused his questioning of Hammer.
He turned to look around, and indeed, over ninety percent of the markers on the map had gathered here.
People's expressions varied.
Some were anxious, some showed hostility and suspicion, and others were extremely uneasy.
However, the markers representing their inner emotions were all shifting towards a friendly green.
Clearing his throat, Lindsey spoke in a loud voice, "It's simple. I will rebuild the camp here!"
A disheveled person immediately spoke up, "But our resources are already insufficient to sustain our livelihood, and our farmland has been violently destroyed..."
Lindsey replied without hesitation, "I'll find a way to solve it!"
On the other side, someone else spoke with fear, "What if those attackers return?"
Lindsey stated firmly, "If they dare to come back, they won't be leaving again!"
"..."
Hearing Lindsey's determination, the onlookers looked doubtful.
The former lord, Aroen, a fifth-stage Law Knight, was already a mythical figure in their eyes. Yet, even he had been forcefully defeated and taken away.
The young man before them, Lindsey, seemed hard to trust.
Seeing this, Lindsey knew he couldn't hesitate. He shouted, "I understand that you've just been attacked and are probably feeling unsettled, making it hard to make decisions."
"I'll make this clear—I will never restrict your freedom."
"If you feel it's dangerous and want to leave, you can go now."
"But if you're willing to trust me, please stay. I'll restore order here as soon as possible!"
(End of Chapter)
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