Chapter 677: Chapter 487, Fairy Dream Tower (Added for ‘Wan Li Wan Li’ Boss)._2
“Yes, Your Majesty.” Everyone below bowed in unison.
Just as Rune was in a good mood, planning to end this temporary meeting,
Urgent and clear footsteps were heard coming from the side corridor.
Soon after, a guard walked in with large strides and declared loudly, “Your Majesty, the leader of the Third Brigade is back and says he has crucial news to report.”
Rune knitted his brows; the circumstances must be pressing for somebody to barge in with a report.
The guard withdrew, and a dwarf clad in full armor strode in.
After paying his respects, he said with a grim face, “Your Majesty, not a single person from the squad of three hundred cavalrymen sent to pursue Deng Bin has returned.”
“What? What do you mean by ‘has not returned’?” Rune’s expression turned stern once more.
Both sides have exchanged many things.
But to his understanding, Deng Bin’s stronghold wasn’t strong. With the dwarves’ capabilities, taking this city would be without any pressure.
The lower-ranking officer had broken into a sweat, lapping his dry lips, he continued saying, “Your Majesty, I immediately arranged for an investigation. In the eastern woods close to the Desolate Battlefield, we found the bodies of the disappeared cavaliers, along with human bodies and a large pile of bones.”
“So you are saying all three hundred men are dead, are you?” Rune’s voice became increasingly low, filled with brewing anger.
There were already many people who died in the war.
But the death of three hundred cavalrymen due to chasing a band of fleeing transmigrators was something Rune would not tolerate.
The leader swallowed hard, continued saying, “We suspect that the transmigrators from the east must have rescued them. Otherwise, Deng Bin’s people don’t have the strength to kill our cavalry.”
The complete annihilation of the three hundred men suggested the enemy’s strength.
Rune’s face remained gloomy, but his expression did not reveal much.
He was silent for a moment.
“For this matter, you have failed in leading the troops. We will remove your position as the leader. You may leave.”
“Yes!” The leader wiped away his sweat and withdrew.
Rune’s gaze swept across everyone below again and continued, “Hester, you will take over the command of the Third Brigade. Arrange for scouts to investigate the city in the east. I need a detailed report within three days.”
Hester was a man with red cropped hair.
He stepped forward and accepted his command loudly, “Yes, Your Majesty.”
Rune nodded, “Alright, let’s wrap it up for today. Accelerate the attack.”
As the crowd dispersed, Rune also turned and walked towards the back.
Throughout the night, dozens of cavalry scouts set off from Gray Iron City towards the east.
Several days later, Fang Hao, Anjia, and Lorrey.
They stood below the towering walls of the city, exclaiming in amazement.
After a few days of travel, the team from Lyss City had finally arrived at the Federation’s power center city, Silver Wing City.
The gray walls of the city were grand and lofty, extending as far as the eye could see.
The masonry of the walls was perfectly aligned, and they had been coated in a gray lime wash.
There were flags of Silver Wing City and the Federation on the city wall, while patrol soldiers occasionally looked down from above.
You could faintly see dozens of defensive machines.
Lookout towers soaring into the clouds.
Any approaching party would have a hard time escaping the line of sight of the lookout towers.
My goodness, this truly was an impregnable fortress.
Not to mention the defense mechanisms they could currently see were well-arranged.
And as the power center of the Federation, there would certainly be hidden measures.
It wasn’t possible for all defenses to be displayed in the open.
“Sir, the procedures have been completed, you can enter the city now.” At this moment, a guard approached.
“Good.” Fang Hao got back on the carriage.
The palanquin was pulled in, and the carriage entered the city gate.
Fang Hao pulled a crack in the curtain and curiously looked outside.
The smooth road was more than 10 meters wide, wide enough for two coaches to pass each other without causing any congestion.
There were stone bricks laid out on the road, with pedestrian paths on both sides.
Yet, the city inhabitants didn’t seem bothered by the presence of the troops. As if such an arrival was considered a normal routine.
The carriage moved straight into a private inn, which had quite a large compound.
The accomodation was more than enough for their stay.
They got off the carriage and everyone started unloading their belongings.
Rebecca also alighted the carriage and said in a low voice, “I lost all my stuff. According to our agreement, now that we are in Silver Wing City, you need to settle half of the pay for the mercenaries.”
“OK, any plans later? Would you like to have lunch together?” Fang Hao smiled and looked at her.
Rebecca rolled her eyes at him, then blinked flirtatiously, “I have some things to prepare. I’m going to visit some friends tonight. If you are bored, you can take Anjia for a walk; this place is far more bustling than Belisis City.”
“Oh, alright then.” Fang Hao felt a little disheartened.
The two stood to the side, chatting.
In the meantime, Demitrija led the others in thoroughly checking the entire accommodation.
They also arranged for corresponding patrol duties.
Even though they were here, it was not as safe as their own territory. It was essential to foresee and prepare for any possible dangers.
After the inspection work was done, everyone returned to their own rooms.
Lunch followed soon after.