Chapter 992: Chapter 56 City Lord of the City of Light_3
Ah Dai asked, "Chairman Kary, could those Dark Magicians be people from the Assassin’s Guild?"
Kary paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "That’s unlikely. I’ve never heard of magicians existing within the Assassin’s Guild. After all, stealth attacks are more powerful when executed by those who have been specially trained and are skilled in martial arts. The assassins they sent this time are all of the Stealth Killer level, which I find somewhat incomprehensible. I don’t know whether they’re underestimating us or if it’s intentional. If I were the leader of the Assassin’s Guild, I definitely wouldn’t send magicians, as having assassins strike from the shadows and retreat immediately after would surely inflict heavy losses on our mages."
Aldos shook his head and said, "No, Brother Kary, I think the Assassin’s Guild is even more cunning than we imagine. Think about it, if all those who came to attack us were assassins, what reaction would the Empire of Washington have? His Majesty would undoubtedly be furiously wrathful. As everyone knows, the headquarters of the Assassin’s Guild is in the Empire of Sunset City, and I don’t believe for a second that Sunset City is unaware of their exact location. If His Majesty aggressively demands their extradition from Sunset City, even the Church won’t protect them. Being part of the Dark Forces, the Assassin’s Guild would likely be betrayed by Sunset City under pressure. The leader of the Assassin’s Guild would have surely considered this relationship, hence why they’d ask Sunset City to send Dark Magicians to collaborate and have those magicians take overall command of the assassins. Moreover, attacking the Mage Guild in the Empire of Washington is very dangerous. The Assassin’s Guild, out of selfish motives, would therefore not send higher-level executioners."
Aldos had not reached his position today by sheer luck, and his analysis made Kary nod repeatedly. "Indeed, City Lord, your words make sense. If that’s the case, it indicates that the Empire of Sunset City and their subordinates of Dark Forces might not be united as one, which makes them much easier to deal with. Ah Dai, you just mentioned that you’re going to the Empire of Sunset City, what for? It’s quite chaotic over there now!"
Ah Dai looked down and said, "It’s precisely because Sunset City is filled with Dark Forces that we must go. Some friends of mine have been kidnapped by the Guild, and they might be sold into slavery. Sunset City is the most likely place, so we need to go and look for traces of them."
Aldos snorted angrily, "Sunset City is simply a cancer on this continent, almost all despicable deeds are connected to them, what a mess. I really want to see just how much longer they can continue their brazen behavior."
Yan Li asked curiously, "Since Sunset City is so hateful and a hotbed for Dark Forces, why don’t the other empires on the continent join forces and annihilate them?"
Aldos glanced at Yan Li with a smile and said, "Young man, you’re thinking too simply. If it were that easy to obliterate them, Sunset City wouldn’t have been brazen up to this day. A thousand years ago, when the evil Dark Demon Clan was destroyed, the first Pope God Feather received help from many friends, among whom the most important were the later founders of Sunset City. Therefore, naturally, the Church would offer them a degree of protection. Furthermore, although the Dark Forces are rampant in Sunset City, the number of people there who worship the Church is also the greatest, an irony indeed. Thus, the Church has always been shielding them. As you should know, on this continent, the only power that can make the four great empires take notice is the Church. While the Church’s territory may not be vast, their immense influence practically controls most regions on the continent. With countless followers alone, including the powerful Light Priests and Goddess, as well as the Holy Knights who may not be numerous but have exceptional combat abilities, who can contend with them? Our conflicts with Sunset City run deep and aren’t recent; the Church turns a blind eye to the small frictions that occur regularly and doesn’t intervene. However, if the conflict escalates into an actual war, I’m afraid they will step in and mediate. In terms of overall strength, we are slightly stronger than Sunset City, but as long as the Church stands with Sunset City for a single day, we are immobilized and wouldn’t dare to go to war. Who wants to offend the largest force on the continent? Moreover, the Church has long looked down on us; the people of Washington tend to be self-sufficient and don’t have much fondness for the Church’s ceremonies. If it wasn’t for the deterrent power of the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang, I suspect they would have found an excuse to forcibly spread their doctrine long ago. So, we can only wait, wait for Sunset City to initiate an offensive, then, perhaps, we might have some opportunity."
Listening to these complicated situations made Ah Dai’s head spin, and he muttered, "It’s better not to go to war. If a war breaks out, I’m afraid many people will die!"
Kary sighed, "Who wishes for war? However, when the moment arrives, oftentimes, it’s something that cannot be changed by human effort; such is the will of Heaven, I suppose."
Aldos said, "Ah Dai, my young friend, I think it’s better for you not to go to the Empire of Sunset City for now. The situation at the border is so tense, I fear many complications could arise."
Ah Dai shook his head firmly and said, "No, we must go to Sunset City. Don’t worry, we will be careful." Regardless of any circumstance, Ah Dai was determined to fulfill the charge of the Elf Queen.
