Chapter 464: Chapter 99 Skeleton Mercenary Corps_1
Xuan Yue pointed to herself with a proud smile, saying, "I am the leader. Did you just say you would follow Ah Dai’s orders?"
The Ice Skeleton nodded. Her heart was filled with surging emotions. This handsome young man in front of her claimed to be the leader. If it was true, the strength of the Evil Sky Mercenary Group would be terrifying.
Xuan Yue smiled and said, "Well then, Ah Dai is as close to me as a brother. He won’t object to what I say. Let me give his first and last order on his behalf to you. As of now, there’s no need to follow any order from Ah Dai. You are you, Ah Dai is Ah Dai. Also, I order you to return to the Skeleton Mercenary Group and continue in your role as the captain of the light cavalry. Any questions?" How could Xuan Yue allow the Ice Skeleton to follow Ah Dai? Even if Ah Dai did not request her assistance, she would try to drive the Ice Skeleton away. She didn’t want a girl to be around Ah Dai every day. That would pose a significant threat to her. Love is selfish.
Ice Skeleton hesitated, saying, "But, does he really not want me to serve him?" Her emotions became complex. Ah Dai’s confident smile before defeating her kept echoing in her heart, and she did not know why, but she suddenly had a strong urge to follow him.
Ah Dai said, "No need for more doubts. Xuan Yue’s words are my words. This is my only command to you. It’s getting late, and I think the caravan should be departing soon."
Realising the situation, Mulat quickly suggested, "Yes! We have to leave immediately, otherwise, we will fall behind schedule. Let’s think of it as a friendly competition and not take it too hard. Let’s be on our way."
Ice Skeleton took a deep look at Ah Dai, lifting her Extreme Ice Silver Lance, and gracefully getting onto her white horse. Raising her silver lance and shouting, "Go!" she galloped off first.
Zong Yue deeply thanked Ah Dai, following Ice Skeleton. He could understand what Ice Skeleton was feeling now. Being defeated easily by Ah Dai was a shock to her pride. Zong Yue was a close friend to the Blood Skull, who was Ice Skeleton’s biological older brother. He naturally assumed the responsibility to look after her.
Ah Dai and Xuan Yue got into the carriage, followed by Mulat. The carriage was spacious, and three of them did not feel cramped at all. The soft cushions and luxurious decorations immediately brought a sense of warm comfort. Taking her place next to Ah Dai on the left, Xuan Yue said, "Big brother, the Skeleton Mercenary Group must be subdued now. Your performance was outstanding."
Just getting into the carriage, Mulat immediately agreed, "Yes! Your skill is unparalleled. The Skeleton Mercenary Group has always been high and mighty. This time, they have finally tasted defeat in your hands."
Ah Dai gave a sigh, pointing to Xuan Yue and said, "Brother, choose your words carefully in the future. Even if they are enemies, try to maintain their dignity as much as possible. Had you not insisted on defeating the opponent in three moves, the situation would not be so tense now. We will have to spend quite a bit of time together on this journey. In this way, it’s no good."
Xuan Yue snorted and said, "Who asked them to behave so arrogantly? That Ice Skeleton’s ’I am the best’ attitude annoys me. Anyway, it has already happened, isn’t it better for them to know your strength? There won’t be any troublemakers in the future." Ah Dai had nothing to say to that and shook his head.
Mulat heaved a sigh, added, "Young man! I’m afraid it’s not as simple as you think. The Skeleton Mercenary Group achieved its current scale entirely due to the strength of their four leaders. The Ice Skeleton is just one of the four. They also have the main leader, Blood Skull, and two deputy leaders, Wind Skeleton, and Iron Skeleton. The strength of these three is by no means inferior to that of Ice Skeleton. Moreover, the Skeleton Mercenary Group is known for holding grudges. Since you humiliated Ice Skeleton today, I’m afraid her brothers will not let it go easily."
Xuan Yue snorted, a cold light flashing in her eyes, revealing unmatched confidence, "Let them come. Are we afraid of them? Big brother, isn’t this a chance for us to learn and grow? Let’s fight with these four skeletons and see who comes out on top."
On the outskirts of Mimu City. The three leaders of the Skeleton Mercenary Group were anxiously waiting. Behind them, the other three squads of the Mercenary Group were neatly arranged. The Heavy Cavalry Infantry, numbering four hundred, were deployed on their tall horses. Their horses, like their riders, were all clad in heavy armour. Each had a lance measuring three and a half meters long hanging on their saddles. They were the absolute main force in the entire Skeleton Mercenary Group. All the robust tasks of fortification were on them. This iron-like Mercenary Group was led by the Iron skull dressed in black heavy armour. When the troops were progressing, they always led from the front. If they encountered enemies on the plains, even regular troops would find it hard to resist their flood-like charge. In the event of special situations or limitations in the terrain, they could jump off their horses and transform into heavy infantry. The entire squad was made up of sturdy men over one meter and ninety centimeters tall.
The Wind Skeleton in a blue suit rode his big blue horse, with a longbow on his back. The bow, crafted by a master alchemist from the Empire of Tian Jing, was one and a half meters long, augmented by wind magic. The arrows shot from this bow were known as Shadowless arrows. Behind him were similar blue-clad troops, totalling four hundred, each with a long knife on their waists and a longbow on their backs. On either side of their saddles, four quivers were hung, with twenty-five steel-tipped feather arrows each. These archers, under the Wind Skeleton’s training, had become skilled marksmen. Because of the steel-tipped feather arrows, ordinary light armour couldn’t withstand their attack. Among all the Skeleton Mercenary Group’s troops, this group of archers had the highest kill rate.
