Chapter 720: Chapter 558: Only Captain Pulan Can Retrieve the Crates
Silver City Sea God Hall.
Empire Master Hubble and old lady Barara met with the Mermaid. After Paul came back, he continued to enjoy tea in the "Teahouse" of the hall.
The Mermaid laughed heartily: "One is the Empire’s chief astrologer, another is a folk astrologer from Black Iron City, and I’m an angel-less Guardian God. To outsiders, isn’t this such a fun thing? How about this, let’s play cards together!"
Hubble was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled: "It is indeed a very fun thing."
Barara seemed very shy: "To play cards with a Master and the Lord of the Divine Throne, it’s an honor!"
Sariel was stunned at the sight, contemplating the card game? Yet, card playing is indeed a major lesson for astrologers, it must have some profound meaning.
Fortunately, Remia was very cooperative: "Since it’s the wish of the Lord of the Divine Throne, I’m willing to take this opportunity. This is also my first time collaborating with Tifa, I’m quite looking forward to it."
Sariel perplexed: "You guys often perform together?"
Remia laughed: "That’s for team events, it doesn’t count."
Still, Sariel focused on the main issue: "Miss Remia, the priest Paul offended Bishop Sherlock and was demoted, changing his personality to become irritable. What do you think about this?"
Remia said solemnly: "I’m not in a position to comment, but I support the Lord Helen."
Indeed seemingly fearful of Sherlock’s power, but as long as she expresses support for the Mermaid, we can rest easy.
Sariel stated: "The Lord of the Divine Throne has invited two astrologers with great intention. Whatever event occurs later in Silver City, Miss Remia must support Lord Helen."
"Absolutely."
Only then did Sariel feel at ease, immediately commanding the Silver City’s tobacco and medicine factories to produce at full speed...
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Outskirts of Silver City.
Tata War God had been luring monsters for several hours, even with the Ancient Giant Python power of an Intermediate Druid, it was quite straining. All around were Boss-level goblin leaders immune to the Thorn Aura’s bleeding effect, a small mistake would result in a siege with dire consequences.
More critically, the foolish group from the China team simply didn’t cooperate. The closer Tata War God got, the more they distanced themselves.
Tata War God, feeling weary, decided to just lure these monsters to their Silverlight Village, surely they wouldn’t continue to distance themselves, at least they’d come to save their village, right?
Even if these monsters couldn’t capture Silverlight Village, as long as exhaustion could be achieved, the major teams from Silver City would certainly seize the opportunity to unite and attack; after all, they united for a strike last time when the main forces left the village, only stopped by a few NPCs...
In any case, they won’t let the China District have it easy.
Meanwhile, Uriel received reports from War God Hall members: "Tata War God is leading the monsters towards Silverlight Village."
Uriel laughed heartily: "Originally our plan was to find an opportunity to encircle the village, didn’t expect this Curry to be so cooperative, actively luring the monsters to the village!"
Sariel chuckled: "Then that’s perfect, no need to act, just directly surround the village."
Uriel laughed: "If there’s an opportunity, make sure to eliminate that pile of Curry."
At this moment, staring at the distant swarm of monsters suddenly surging like a tide, Tata was stunned!
Under normal circumstances, it was impossible to lure monsters that far, but there wasn’t time to think; such a massive group couldn’t afford any slip-up...
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Royal Command Center.
The retreat of the siege monster groups left the China District folks bewildered. Looking at the suddenly cleared road ahead, even the bravest amongst them, Chang Liang, dared not step forward. Who knows if it’s not a trap? Once inside, if the monster group suddenly surrounds and attacks, while the main team might escape timely, those carrying boxes surely couldn’t, essentially handing over boxes to the opposition.
Hence, hurried actions are useless, better to observe the changes calmly.
Until the equipment guarding Silverlight Village reported back: "The siege monsters have started encircling the village!"
Cyan Peak was stunned: "Darn! First launching one wave of monster attacks, and then all city groups following, our village might be in trouble!"
Ma Yinglong asked in shock: "How serious?"
Cyan Peak sweated: "Depends on the strength of the NPC Captain Pulan’s squad guarding the village. We don’t currently know their maximum strength, hard to say."
Chang Liang remarked: "And our main force couldn’t possibly come over for support, right? Everyone knows there’s maneuvering behind these monster sieges, once we come over, we’ll be encircled and counter-attacked anytime!"
Zhou Qing sighed: "Why not ask Brother Chun?"
Ma Yinglong laughed: "Best to ask Brother Chun."
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Chun was continually improving the configurations of artistic bricks and steel beams.
The dance floors had overlapped to over 30 layers, thus the dance floors also displayed the same outer color as the brick beam configurations, which indicated that these three were an integral whole, further strengthening Chun’s confidence to integrate them.
Then the phone message buzzed, a video from Zhou Qing: "Brother Chun, something’s up over at Silverlight Village..."
Directly asking about the matter works well, before always asking if Brother Chun was busy or sleeping seemed too polite, making Chun himself feel embarrassed.
After watching the video, Chun furrowed his brows. The monster siege can be completely manipulated by the Ten Lords behind the scenes; they could circle the village first, then counter-circle to snatch boxes, then continually besiege the village, an unending cycle of maneuvers by these professional teams poses a reasonable concern. The key is, Sariel, being one of the Ten Lords, is capable of directly snatching the boxes, but prefers playing this scenario, considering impact, right?
Then the only solution is Pulan! His strength is formidable enough that even if Sariel personally came to snatch the boxes, he’d have to think twice.
Chun said to Aileen: "Dear, use the Conch Lighthouse to contact the Mermaid, asking her to have Pulan come out of the village to intercept those boxes..."
After all, Pulan is endowed with the power of the Sea God, directly contactable by the Mermaid, or rather, her toy.
Aileen replied: "Okay, already contacted..."
Great. Chun replied to Zhou Qing: "There’s only one way, before the encirclement is complete, have the village guards request Captain Pulan to come out and intercept the boxes."
Zhou Qing was shocked: "Can ordinary players mobilize NPCs?"
Duh, you know I have Little Demon, not your first day knowing my bullshit?
"Yes, just ask a few more times."
Zhou Qing laughed: "True. But the village is encircled; even if capturing the boxes, entering seems impossible, right?"
Chun felt conflicted: "Then have him hide the boxes in the city? Anyway, ask if he has a place in the city to stash the boxes."
"Okay."
Then Aileen’s reply came: "Dear, the Mermaid says it’s very interesting, she’s already sent Pulan into action."
Great! This Conch Lighthouse is truly both long-distance and secretive, more convenient than directly contacting through the Sea God’s Personal Guard.
Zhou Qing’s reply video came too: "Only Brother Chun could do it, Captain Pulan said they have a warehouse in the city and already left the village!"
Great, more than just him leaving, his debt-collecting companions are also highly motivated, this lineup remains strong even if Sariel comes.
