Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds Chapter 549 – Chapter 549: 549

Chapter 549: 549
A True Man Must Not Have Power for a Day

Distant Harbor, which had been sleepless all night, welcomed a new clamor in the brightly lit city.

This was the longest day in Distant Harbor.

Everything happened in a single day. First, the fleets of the three countries arrived at the city. Then, rumors spread. Then, chaos broke out. The city was in chaos. The dragons on the sea attacked. The fleets of the three countries were attacked fiercely. A cruel and tragic battle was happening not far away. Then, the steel warships tore through the air and the blades of destruction slashed across the sky. Prince Kant's ship put down all the disasters.

But things were far from over.

As a matter of fact, the instigators of the riots in the distant harbor had already sensed that something was wrong when Kant's warship appeared out of nowhere. The hundreds of thousands of casualties of the Sunset Moon army during the Songmoon War had proven one thing: the Skyquaking Dragon was not known for his kindness and kindness. And now, he had really returned.

People would only feel regret when they lost a bet.

For example, if he had known earlier, he would not have paid for this order.

Those who were quick-witted were already prepared to escape the city.

However, their attempts failed.

Going by sea was equivalent to courting death, and escaping on land was also impossible because they quickly discovered that the Investigation Corps from Danfeng Lucerne had already blocked all land traffic in the distant port.

More than ten magic hot-air balloons were floating above the main road in all directions. The high-power Life Probing Light Beam was activated, scanning the ground continuously. Rangers and crossbow troops were also blocking the way. All the people who tried to leave the city were blown back without exception. They were asked for ” Her Highness Stella's order “.

As a result, these instigators became even more flustered.

They colluded with each other, asked for information, changed their hiding places, and even sent gifts to the nobles in distant ports to inquire about some insider information or exchange for protection. When the real danger arrived, they no longer had the calmness and wisdom to stir up the storm and promote the conspiracy in the past.

Because now, they were already in the game.

Their nationality, promises, money, and status could no longer protect them.

These so-called big shots and schemers were no different from those hooligans who followed Kant to cause trouble and take advantage of him. They were all trembling under the threat of Kant's revenge.

No, they were even worse off than the latter.

The latter could console himself that perhaps His Highness Kant would not bother with trash like them and would only settle scores with those important figures in high positions.

But everyone was wrong.

Soon, they learned that His Highness Kant valued equality the most.

“Don't let any of them off!”

On the shack street in the dock area of Faraway Harbor, the dirty streets were filled with the unpleasant smell of fish. The light of the torches illuminated the darkness, and pairs of numb or fearful eyes blinked in the dilapidated shacks on both sides.

The people here were one of the lowest levels in the Far Harbor. They relied on the dock area to survive, such as the short-term workers who sold their labor to unload goods, the prostitutes who provided paid services to the sailors who came ashore, and even the sailors 'agents, lousy chefs, thieves, beggars, and casino thugs… Wait, wait, wait.

Everyone had stopped working tonight, but it did not mean that no one would disturb them. This was the third group of uninvited guests. There were about a dozen people, all equipped with small shields, short swords, and leather armor. They were the patrol team of the dock area. Under the watchful eyes of the residents of the shack area, a few soldiers dragged out a man who was struggling.

“I don't know anything! I didn't do anything! Please, my lord! Please let me go!”

The man was lying in the dirty mud, and there were heart-wrenching cries behind him. A woman in a tattered and patched dress was howling, and there were two crying children.

The captain of the patrol team couldn't bear to see this. He was also born here. Because his mother remarried, his stepfather, who had a little power, finally gave him the chance to join the patrol team under her pleading, allowing him to achieve a leap in class. However, because of this past experience, he was still full of sympathy for the people here.

This was the problem.

Under the feudal system, the ability of the lower echelons to carry out orders had always been a problem. Even though the nobles in Distant Harbor had fully understood Kant's attitude and threat and were determined to do their best to satisfy his demands, the orders were usually given at a lower level. When they reached the executive level, they would usually be given a greater discount.

Because in the eyes of the big shots, those instigators and street hooligans were just dogs. It didn't matter if they were killed. They could always raise a new one. For these grassroots executors, the heads of the Chamber of Commerce, gang leaders, and even tavern owners were money bags, good brothers, and brothers-in-law. For various reasons, their strength in carrying out orders was slightly insufficient.

There might even be situations where they were soft-hearted and indulgent.

But that was two hours ago.

Just as the squad leader's heart was filled with reluctance, a violent force surged from the side and pushed him to the side. He turned around in shock and anger, and the person in the black cloak gave him a mocking sneer.

” Goethe, you are wasting time.”

There were a total of three black-robed men. According to their superiors, they were allies who were 'guiding and participating in the investigation.'They claimed to be members of the court under Lord Kant's command. They were a bunch of mad dogs.

The traitor went straight forward, grabbed the suspect's hair, and lifted him up. The intense pain made the suspect scream, and the cries of his wife and children became even more ear-piercing.

“Please don't do this, he…” the captain shouted.

The other party looked back sinisterly.” Six criminals have identified him, so his arrest priority has been raised to the level of a small leader. I'll say this one last time, Goethe. Don't doubt Lord Horus 'judgment.”

Horus.

This was the fifth time the squad leader had heard this name tonight.

All they knew was that Horus was a capable subordinate of Lord Kant. They knew nothing else. However, those who had heard of this name had already imagined Horus to be a cold-blooded, cold-blooded, cruel, and efficient judge. He provided all kinds of suggestions to his minions, including interrogating, interrogating, and capturing. He never made any mistakes.

As the man screamed, the traitor grabbed his hair and dragged him into the house.

Lord Horus had said that the place where the criminals were caught would be the interrogation room. If there were criminals everywhere in the distant port, then this city would be an execution ground.

” Neon Toka, nicknamed Swordfish. At least six criminals have identified you today. Lord Horus said that according to the cross-model inference, you should have a certain reputation and appeal in the local area. How ugly, Goethe people. You betrayed the only guardian who helped you and saved you.”

Cries rang out as Neon, who was pressed against the wall, struggled desperately. He watched in despair as his wife was dragged in and his two children were violently thrown into the corner of the wall. The two men in black robes pulled out the scimitars at their waists and aimed them at the innocent women and children.

“No, I can't! I beg you! Have mercy, my lord! It has nothing to do with them!”

The black-robed man in front of him was like an envoy of the devil.

“Betrayal comes with a price.”

” Your Highness Kant has issued an order to kill all the traitors. The court will abide by his orders. We will execute you and your family here.” The man who called himself the Rebel looked bloodthirsty.

Neon let out a desperate cry. He struggled desperately, but a terrifying aura light appeared on the other party's body. His hands were like iron pincers, and it was not a power that he could resist.

He could only wail as he watched the two demon envoys approach his family with their swords.

The man let out a wail that sounded like he was about to die.

“But,”

Rain after a long drought, the voice of heaven.

The last trace of hope in despair was like a log floating in the water.

The person before him said coldly,” But the benevolent Prince Kant is willing to give you one last chance. Swordfish Neon, you and your family face the death penalty. However, if you can confess five accomplices, note that they are instigators who have the same reputation as you, your wife and daughter will be spared the death penalty. If you confess another five, you will be spared the death penalty. You only need to serve labor to atone for the rest of your sins.”

” If you can provide more important information, that is, the specific information and identity of the person who bribed and instigated you, or even the specific whereabouts and clues, one piece of information can be worth five heads.”

“The premise is that your confession is correct.”

” I think you should know that deception is more detestable than silence. It will also lead to a crueler punishment.” He turned to look at Neon's wife and daughter.

The interrogated's eyes flickered. He hesitated, weighed, and pondered. Friendship, kindness, and family. Sometimes, the answer was obvious, but it required time and process to deduce.

However, the traitor was obviously very impatient.

“If you don't want to say, I'll ask your wife and child.” He pulled out his long knife and waved it.” I bet they know who you went out with during the day.”

He had only taken two steps when an urgent shout rang out from behind him.

The traitor turned his head in satisfaction.

Neon lowered his head and muttered,”I said…” I said…”

A few minutes later.

In the dark night, a group of black-robed men was moving quickly.

They didn't use torches. The group's Low Light and Dark Vision gave them the vision of cats. The Azure Fleet had one Intermediate Mage, five Low-level Mages, twelve Apprentices, and thirty-six Tasio Sword and Shield Guards with several small magic devices.

It was a classic heavy magic assault team under the military system of the council.

They were ordered to carry out a covert manhunt.

At this moment, a deep and cold voice sounded in the silent night.

“I am Horus.”

The middle-ranked mage in the lead immediately stopped. He made a gesture, and the Sword and Shield Guardian unfurled his crossbow, raised his shield, and looked around. Then, the spellcaster raised the bracer on his right arm.

The red light on it flashed.

“Sir Horus, the Firestorm Squad is on standby,” he said.

A cold and awe-inspiring voice sounded.” Mission changed. There's been a major breakthrough in the interrogation. We've locked onto the location of the cunning fox, Teresa. She's hidden in the log warehouse of Black Water Lake in the southwest corner of your office.”

” You are the closest team. I order you to immediately lead the team to launch a surprise attack. You must capture this big fish alive. The Battle Spear Team and the Dragon Teeth Grass Team from the C-14 and B-5 areas will arrive later. They will launch a joint attack from different directions. Any questions?”

” Yes, sir,” the captain of the Firestorm Squad said without hesitation.” I need the exact location.”

“Wait a moment, I'm re-planning the route for you. Turn right on the road 300 meters ahead…”

“You heard it, gentlemen.” The spellcaster said,” Don't be outdone by the elves and the Empire.”

Using group acceleration, they followed the navigation and blended into the night wind to quickly rush to the target location. A flying object silently descended from the sky, and a drone engraved with a silencing barrier flew silently. The night vision lens paid attention to the current situation of the battlefield and transmitted it back to the LCD screen on the bridge of Afu in real time.

Some spellcasters with keen senses looked up at the sky, but Horus 'voice rang out from their wristbands.

” Continue forward, soldier.” It said,” Father is watching your performance.”

The log warehouse was already at the edge of the outer city. There were no city walls, and the law enforcement was relatively weak. In order to prevent theft and for some shady transactions that could not be told to outsiders, the owners of this area built their own walls and even towers here, and stationed sentries in the surroundings.

The Firestorm team approached silently. Low Light Vision and Life Detection spells had discovered the hidden sentries in advance. After confirming the location, the spellcaster changed to a sniper wand and guided the Shadow Arcane Arcane Arrows to kill them silently. One by one, they arrived near the wall of the log warehouse.

” This is practically a small-scale fortress.”

The team leader used Eagle Eye to investigate.” Fortified arrow towers and shooting holes, high above, hidden spellcasting holes on the city walls, three-meter-tall wooden walls, smeared with fire-resistant mud, I heard the cries of mutated hunting dogs, and abnormal elemental fluctuations. There are spellcasters guarding here…It's impossible to infiltrate.”

He pondered for a moment.

According to the Council's military manual, such an area required the mobilization of magic devices to bombard it, or mages who were proficient in the Earth School of Thought to suppress it. The Firestorm Squad did not have such conditions, but they were now prisoners and fighting for His Highness Kant. More importantly, this middle-rank mage whose teacher had passed away early and had not been able to make any progress in the past ten years had his own plans and ideas.

Hence, the captain gritted his teeth.

” Mr. Gros, I will lead the mage army to launch a feint attack on the city wall. During this period, I need you to lead an elite force and use a directional explosion disk to blow up the gate. Lord Horus said that this is an important operation. If you can successfully blow up the gate, this merit will be remembered by His Highness Kant.”

“Yes, sir.” The leader of the Sword and Shield Guards was stunned. He hesitated for a moment before nodding.

If he wanted something, he had to fight for it himself.

“-just a moment, gentlemen,”

” I noticed that the log yard has a relatively dense defense. Is your team not capable of attacking the city?” Horus 'voice sounded again.

“Sir, there's no such thing. We'll…”

“Venerable One, seek truth from facts.” The cold and decisive voice carried an unquestionable dignity.” In Father's army, there cannot be a situation where courage trumps reason.”

The captain hesitated for a moment and said dejectedly,” Yes, sir. We didn't bring any magic devices to attack. The defense here requires the bombardment spells of the Earth School of Thought to break through. I'm not good at it…”

He paused for a moment before continuing,” But we are eager to make contributions, my lord. The warship we serve has sunk. It has been corrupted by mutation and attacked our allies. As survivors, we have no future in the Council's naval system, so…”

” I understand, sir. But please remember, you are now fighting for Father. Even if you are temporarily hired members, you must follow the rules set by Father. At least before you return the bracelet, you must remember that your lives are gold coins in Father's hands. You must use them carefully.”

The people who heard this were all stunned. They could not understand the meaning of these words for a moment.

” I'm not going back.” Horus's voice sounded immediately after.” We're submitting a request for a firepower strike.”

A moment later, a voice that was always calm and reliable came from the bracelet.” His Highness Kant has approved the bombing request. The fire control system is online. The weapon system is authorized. The aerial firepower platform is cruising…”

A golden dragon broke through the dark clouds above the distant harbor. It flapped its wings and turned. The two large drones mounted on its abdomen separated and swooped down toward the brightly lit city.

Kant was a man of his word. He would keep his word since he had promised not to let the Dragon Tribe's surrendered soldiers join the battle. However, this didn't delay the delivery.

“Pay attention to avoid the attack range. Five, four, three, two, one…”

The dark night sky suddenly lit up, and the sky was lit up with fire waves. Everyone looked up and saw flaming arrows falling from the sky, whistling in the air, and bombarding the ground with rolling heat waves.

Violent explosions rose into the sky like blazing fireballs. Towers, platforms, and city gates were bombarded with heavy rockets. Air currents flew everywhere, and fragments exploded. The intense light dispelled the darkness, illuminating the surroundings as if it was daytime. This precise and violent bombardment illuminated every shocked face.

” The border defense and fixed fortifications have been destroyed. Firestorm Squad, happy hunting. Be careful.”

Horus 'calm voice brought them back to reality.

” Attack!” The spellcaster raised his staff and pulled out a bolt of lightning from the core of the staff.

The Sword Shield Guard raised his protective shield and charged through the blasted door.

Arrows and crossbows flew through the air in front of them, and the sound of continuous crossbows could be heard. A surge of fire elements gathered and rolled, and a blazing fireball shot across the sky. The guards used their shields to block the attack of the arrows, and the ice shield was activated in a dazzling manner. The fireball bombarded, and the snowflakes scattered and steam rose. The Intermediate Mage raised his staff and held up the shield. He shouted sternly,” Combined casting, 30 degrees in front of you, 65 to 70 meters away, cover with electric arcs…”

In the next moment, a whistling sound came from behind. Another large flying device lowered its altitude. This was a green-skinned flying device that used a portion of the Graywind Locusts for auxiliary functions and elevation. Kant had built this thing mainly because he thought it was cool. It lowered its altitude and maintained its stability under the ridiculous power of the silver locusts.

The hanging M134 Minikong began to spin.

Then, the red tracers streaked across the sky, spraying the dense bullets on the ground at full speed. With the help of the hydraulic shock absorption device and the high-speed rotating gun barrel to reduce the recoil, the Death Blade cut across, leaving behind debris, flesh, and broken limbs. Screams and cracking sounds could be heard endlessly. After dealing with the resistance in front of them, the aircraft took off and headed in another direction. The Dragon Teeth Grass team from the elves had arrived.

The leader of the sword-shield soldiers was dumbfounded. He turned to the Spell Caster and asked,” Have those Valentans who fought for His Highness Kant always felt so good?”

” Do you want to be this good all the time?!” The mage snapped,” Then show me what you're made of!”

The bridge of Knight Afu had been modified into a mess. Twenty to thirty LCD televisions were hung all over the place, reflecting the battlefields in the distant harbor. Kant leaned back in his swivel chair, holding a bottle of iced cola. He took a sip and asked,” Do you think these guys are good?”

” Isn't it your idea to specially group the sailors who sank their ships, lost their officers, and were blamed for attacking their allies into a single group to act alone?” Horus asked.

” That's because I was kind and considerate,” Kant said proudly.” I gave them a chance.”

The LCD screen in front of him showed a PDF-image.

” The commander of the Firestorm Squad, Intermediate Mage Arsett. He mainly focuses on the School of Atmospheric Magic and has shown extraordinary interest and talent in spiritual spells. As a result, he is feared by his colleagues. He is a minor in the Ice Magic. He has a slightly stubborn personality and a strong desire for power. He is impulsive, ruthless, and ambitious.”

” I've already asked the others. His mentor has passed away, so he has no support or guidance. He can only stay in the Azure Fleet to gain experience. In this battle, the warship he served was destroyed, which made things worse. His magic attainments have also stagnated, so he spent more time on what he was most interested in, which is the expansion and research of spiritual spells. Five of the eight patents he has are about the use of spiritual spells in interrogation and judicial trials…”

Horus introduced,” But he's very smart. He's already successfully carried out three manhunt operations and dispersed the trouble caused by a group of people from afar. He's decisive, regardless of the consequences, and he doesn't hesitate at all. He doesn't mind even taking the initiative to use cruel methods to achieve his goal. He's also very intelligent. He's very clear about my hints. My evaluation of him is eighty-three points. His tendency to join us is also very high.”

Kant waved his hand.” Keep an eye out for it. Put it in the back-up list. We'll test it out after we're done.”

Hong San's UA Card with all attributes and skills could not be found everywhere.

An R-grade card could also be used, right?

“Understood.”

Layers of files of various sizes appeared on the screen. Horus said,” We have 573 files now. Through observing their methods, combat skills, and experience, I have completed a preliminary assessment. The details are still being revised…But I have to say, father…”

At this point, the Transformers sighed.” Obviously, I'm not suitable for this kind of thing. It's more tiring to deal with them. After all, they're too boring compared to my father.”

Kant nodded. He took a sip of Coke and frowned.” What do you mean?”

” Of course,” Horus said calmly,” Father, as a loving elder, often inspires me. He sets an example for me and teaches me the light of humanity with his pure soul…”

Kant gave him a sideways glance.” Eh?” he said.” We caught him.”

On the screen, the aggressive Firestorm Squad chased after their target like they were on steroids.

As the other party fled into another warehouse, the super strong Arsett waved his staff and created a violent hurricane. After blowing the entire roof away, the mage fell from the sky.

After landing on the ground, he used Spirit Blast, then pulled out his short staffs, activated his shield, and cast Gale Impact. He charged at the seven or eight people who were fleeing like a bolt of lightning, lighting up the grass along the way. Finally, he used his magic shield to deflect the slashing sword, and the short staff in his right hand tapped the side of the opponent's ribs.

Even through the screen, he could see that the guy had been electrocuted badly.

“Sir Horus, we've captured Cunning Fox,” Arset reported from the bridge.

Kant waved his hand.

” You did well, Mr. Alcette,” he said as the microphone reached out.

In the image captured by the drone, the mage's back suddenly shook and then subconsciously straightened.

“I'm honored! Lord Kant!”

His voice, which was filled with suppressed excitement, echoed in the bridge.

” Then, Mr. Arsett, who is good at mental spells and has the qualifications to be an inquisitor, can you give me a better answer in your field?”

The figure trembled even more violently.

There was an even louder sound.

“That's it, Your Highness!”

“Alright, I'll look forward to it.”

Kant fell into deep thought after the call ended.

“Father, is the taste of power wonderful?” Horus asked.

Kant shook his head.” A real man can't be without power for a day. My old friend is not lying to me.”

In the log warehouse, the smell of dry wood filled the air. Arsett took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. His subordinate beside him said,” My lord, the elves and the empire have arrived.”

” Go and thank them for their help and support as allies. Also, invite them if they're interested in participating in the trial, they might as well come and observe the council's judicial skills.”

Arsett threw his staff aside, his eyes burning as he looked at his own steps.

The leader of the gang called Cunning Fox, Teresa.

He had already used electricity to give the man a detailed massage to ensure that he could not even move a finger. It was very magical. Fire could burn flesh and ice could shatter the body, but only electricity could burn a person into charcoal and make the man unable to move. The old guys in the council always liked to have a unique school of life science, but Arsett always felt that electricity was the key to the mysteries of life.

” I hope you can tell me what I want to know. This will allow me to complete the mission as quickly as possible and gain His Highness Kant's approval.”

” You're dreaming!” The other party's shock state slowed down a little. He spat out a mouthful of bloody phlegm.” I will never give in!”

“Oh, friend, don't be so sure.”

Arsett rolled up his sleeves and revealed the bracelet.” That's good. It's not a bad thing to show off my skills and accomplishments to my new master.”

Magic power poured into the bracelet and then flowed out. Elemental affinity instantly increased. Light of the Soul lit up in the spellcaster's eyes. He reached out his hand to the stubborn tough man, and his voice hid the sound of thunder, like a god.

” Now, let's see what you fear the most.”

Ps1: 7,000 words…The splitting failed again…

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