Outskirts of Grimm, Laurea's 89th Suppression Army
Lieutenant General Adem stood and looked at the mighty army. as far as the eye can see With the orders of the High that ordered to attack at the specified time. He longed to see his army and the Wyverns. before attacking
"Ah… how beautiful is this?" A voice came from behind.
"That's right…. Our army is bigger than anyone else's. Moreover We will see half-animal and half-human beings torn to pieces."
"Ho… then do as you wish."
Adem smiled wickedly. while pulling out the magic contact device
"Commander Pander, the time has come."
"Acknowledged, General."
"General Pander. What will the white people of our city do with them?" Adem like someone who knows the answer.
"You can do anything with the townspeople. It depends on you."
"That's great.." General Lodheim turned to his soldiers.
"Soldiers, it is time for us to crush the undead. You can do anything with the mermaids, but don't forget to release some of them as well. We need to create fear within our hearts."
The imperial soldiers marched towards the city with the roar of hundreds of Wyverns flying past.
City of Grimm, Principality of Kuatoin
from what the scouts can find It was to determine the location and coordinates of more than 20,000 Laurier Imperial soldiers heading into the city. Most of them were swordsmen and archers. But what worries them is that there are more than 200 wyverns flying past here.With the huge back of the Wyvern It was able to defeat the inhabitants of Grimm. Probably the best thing would be to buy time for the townspeople to escape as quickly as possible. The evacuation soon began. Some of the townspeople had already left. Now the situation is becoming more and more stressful. When the trumpet of the parade sounded
"Perhaps the capital will send troops to help," Mochi said.
Suddenly, he realized something.
"What about our new alliance, the United States and NATO? I heard that they are building bases in our cities."
A communications officer shook his head. The look in his eyes that looked hopeless
"Sir… they have no magic. without wyvern but received news that Their soldiers have very strange weapons."
"Sigh… if that's the case. Send this last message to the capital. Even if it was something hopeless, it had to be done."
The communication officer nodded. along with picking up a magic contact device
Mochi turned to his soldiers.
"Soldiers, in the name of the warriors of Kuatoin Today we stand against an army that cannot be fought. There is no hope that we will survive this battle. but the hopelessness Unusable, return to Grimm. our brothers and sisters Still have to escape from this hell. For us, we will fight until we take our last breath!"
Mochi ordered all the soldiers Especially the Wyvern Knights immediately flew into the sky. He then flew to see the slopes before the Lauriers arrived. However, t If he predicts the time well enough He can turn air combat into brutal torture against his enemies.
The enemy fired a fiery arrow at their wyvern. Several children were shot into their stomachs. Causing the wyverns of each Kuatoi faction to keep falling.
Chaos in the sky in the sky able to help the soldiers of his side Because the Wyvern Laulia was distracted. That was according to his plan. Damages Laurier's front line. and lost heavily
"Fuck it!"
Mochi saw that a group of Laurier soldiers rushed towards the building of Grimm City.
He drew his sword. ran towards the group of soldiers one round ten He was able to quickly take out the soldiers of Lollia's side. As if he was half-human and half-cat.
However, something he didn't expect had happened. He saw all his wyverns die. shortly after The Lolia soldiers fired fireballs into the city. A torrential downpour of fire arrows tragically struck Citizen Grimm to death. This was wrong as expected. He tried to pick up his bow and shoot it against Laurier's Wyvern. but it was in vain They were too fast to catch up. Plus, they had iron armor.
In just 15 minutes, Mochi's knight was killed, leaving him alone. The stench of the blood of soldiers and innocents emanated. while the mochi was tied in chains
a man smiling in front of him with an evil face An incredibly wide smile. He walked over to Mochi with a laugh.
"Ha…..What a great and pathetic attempt at the same time. Big Mother I commend you for your pathetic endeavors. "The man said
"Ai XXXX, what do you want from me? Just kill me, is that the end?" Mochi cursed out in pain.
"What are you smiling at!?"
"Hmm… Since this great master wants to know, we can do it," Adem said, whistling, calling for the two soldiers to do something.
"Hmm… Since this great master wants to know, we can do it," Adem said, whistling, calling for the two soldiers to do something.
"I'm showing you a show!" Adem walked to a carriage. which is covered But as soon as Adam shook off his clothes appeared as a mother and daughter pair
" ..no!! No, no, no!!! You guys are going to do something with my wife's children. You bastards!!!"
Astonishingly, Adem's smile widened. while he was singing to and fro
"I saw that if this woman was tortured without making a cry, I will let your daughter go!"
"Evil, you guys are not human. You guys are demons in human form, no!!!
"Okay, enjoy the show," Adem said before leaving. Let Mochi suffer the torture of his wife and child. without being able to do anything
imperial army Raid the City of Grimm Some half-human civilians were tortured, murdered and raped by the Imperial Army. not spare one woman's life Even if they beg for mercy from him Some of the men who tried to protect their families some of them was executed in a tragic way Some girls were separated from their families. Some citizens have agreed to and accept their tragic fate
in the capital of the Principality of Kuatoin
The atmosphere at the meeting was full of stress. and high pressure When everyone in the meeting room knows that The Lolia Army captured the city of Grimm and killed a large number of people. Prime Minister Katana had an angry expression on his face. The people in the meeting room, all high-ranking leaders, were stressed about what had happened. They tried to listen to what the magic radio communicated.
"Laurier's 500,000-strong army was heading down from Grimm. Quickly enter major cities Some of the Laureates have organized a fleet of more than 5,000 Wyverns in preparation for the next invasion of Europe."
The report ended with the despair of the Mon people at the meeting. Katana tried to keep his anger and despair in his heart. He had to show only patience and strength. Otherwise his subordinates would panic even more. but in part he Upon learning that the Lolia Army is preparing to invade NATO He smiled mischievously. He knew that the NATO army stronger than anything else If the Imperial Army really thought of doing that. It was like twitching the giant tentacles to wake them up
"The Prime Minister," the foreign minister rose up.
"What is it?" said the Prime Minister.
"Recently Lord Yako said He has already received an answer from the NATO union."
Katana's eyes lit up. showing hope
"What did they answer?"
"To comply with the Treaty of Aggression They will send troops on behalf of NATO. It will send more than 150,000 troops from all countries in NATO and possibly send the 7th Fleet as well."
Katana heard this and smiled with delight.
"Is that the one we saw in the Highmark?"
"Yes, they apologized again. in building a late army base They themselves must ensure the safety of the people of the Kutoin people from previously unknown diseases. The good news is that the Norwegian army. And Latvia and the US have already sent some troops here."
The attendees were all showing smiles.
"We survived!" Katana shouted in the meeting.
"Everyone, cooperate with NATO. and hasten to make the arrival faster Clean up our port. and prepare supplies for them. Tell all knights to cooperate with these forces. They will have the full right to sail and march in our borders. Until the last invaders are driven away!"
The four congregation cheered with joy. before hurried to do their duty vigorously


Territory of the Principality of Kuatoin
Calendar year 1639, month 4, date 18, time 17:30
The resting wind gently passed by. cold weather like never before create a calm atmosphere Captain Vansen Commander of the Kuatoi Kingdom sitting at sunset The golden light reflected through the water. relaxing atmosphere was interrupted by a crew member.
"Uh, Captain..." A sailor approached. along with handing over binoculars
The captain yell out in annoyance that interrupted his rest.
"What else, have you seen the Laurier Empire's fleet!?"
"No, I saw a mysterious fleet floating on the water. Right on the horizon."
The sailor's words causing the captain to become suspicious There was never a fleet of ships traveling west.
" ship? What ship, a warship or a merchant ship?"
The sailor didn't say anything, but showed him his binoculars. When the captain shines Several shadows appeared on the horizon, it clearly had the shape of a warship. But the amazing thing is it has no sails and that strange color even more stimulating the captain
"Oh...that was a warship.....but they...they were in this range should be able to attack?" Captain Vansen wondered. when the warship who entered this period should be able to shoot But this is not
"Sailor, go tell the boatman. We will set sail to explore those warships."
boat driver immediately changed the route when ordered by the captain They immediately changed their direction to that ship. Captain Vansen is feeling excited. and wonder at the same time He was constantly trying to shine a light on those warships. It turned out that there were more than one. No, there were more than 5 ships. The ships were getting closer and closer. the speed of those ships much faster than their ship.
Before long, the mysterious fleet of ships swarmed in and out. until when he drew near to them What dazzled everyone was a large, gray-colored boat with medium-sized cannons placed at the front of the ship. with window Something spire, strange lights, and never-before-seen equipment pipes.
Before long, the mysterious fleet of ships swarmed in and out. until when he drew near to them What dazzled everyone was a large, gray-colored boat with medium-sized cannons placed at the front of the ship. with window Something spire, strange lights, and never-before-seen equipment pipes.
After a while, someone came out of the boat. they waved greetings with pointing something
"What is it, human?"
The humans on those iron ships pointed towards the back of their ships. within minutes The iron ship passed by the captain's ship. leaving only the stunned and stunned at its size.
The captain tried to calculate carefully. This ship was the same length as at least 20 or more warships Kutoyne ! Its height requires 5 ships connected together, its width may be about 2 or 3 ships together.
"That....it, what ship is that..." the same sailor exclaimed. He had never seen a ship this big before.
"Those ships....it's almost like a water fortress, this is..."
"Alright everyone! Still, he has work to do! Let's go explore that ship!" said the captain.
"So..how are we going to get up?"
Vansen looked around the ship and saw that the ship was sending something. The object gradually decreased. Before Captain Vansen and some of the sailors he could trust came up after him. He examined the man on the object he was standing on. The man was dressed in blue porcelain. He guessed it might be in camouflage in the ocean.The man was not wearing armor. and holding a black stick that looks like a gun or something But strangely enough, the man almost stood still as a statue. If the man had not blinked his eyes He probably understood that this was a statue.
After the strange iron object had reached the deck of the iron ship, He noticed that There were things that looked like wyverns but they weren't. There are many things. There are wings that seem to stick to something on the wings. and there's a beam of light coming out of it
He looked at the deck of the ship that he had seen, and he was secretly fond of it.
"This is awesome. it's too wide It's wide enough to hold a horse race!" he thought to himself.
Just like any other iron ship. There was also a huge tower. at the top of the boat and the metal spiers rising from the tower
Like other iron ships There was also a huge tower. at the top of the boat and the metal spiers that came up from the tower wanted this tower man in black and white stripes walk out of the tower aura of power radiating from his body He walked in with a man dressed in a green leaf pattern. who walked with a black stick following him the man leading the way Put on a dress he'd never seen before. There was a needle that looked like a badge stuck to his chest.
"Everyone prepare well. We must honor them as visitors," Van ordered to the sailors that followed.
Vansen walked in front of the man. with respect by bowing before introducing himself to him
Hello, I'm Captain Vansen. From the 1st Battalion of the Kuo Toi Kingdom You have entered our waters. We ask for your will to enter our waters."
The man in black looked a little shocked. But that shocked expression turned into an unspeakable relieved expression.
"Oh wow, so glad you speak our language. I thought I had encountered a language barrier. I'm Admiral Jon Magthip, Captain of the USS Nimizit." The admiral walked over to say. with a hand to greet him
"And who is that man in the blue and white striped suit?" Van asked.
"Oh, this is Ambassador Michael Lee."
"Now, for our agency We are from the United States Navy," Ambassador Mickle said. along with picking up some paper documents
Captain Vansen took the paper. before unfolding the paper His expression was extremely shocked.
" United States of America ? No, we hardly ever hear about this country. Your land is very vast Why have we never found your land? "
"Call it bad luck or something I don't know. A strange storm has formed and engulfed our entire world. Before the storm disappeared, we found that we were here on Earth."
"So.....What is this land called? Captain Vansen asked curiously. He pointed a finger at a continent. which seemed to only be known by the people on the ship.
"Oh, this is Europe, our ally. It consists of more than 20 countries."
Captain Van, hearing that there were more than 20 countries, his expression clearly showed shock.
20 countries.....belonging to each other This is crazy.
"Ambassador Mike Let me ask What is the relationship between this kingdom in most of Europe and your kingdom?"
Ambassador Mike took a deep breath. before he said
"Actually, we these countries After all, it's just a member country under NATO."
"NATO? What is it?" Captain Van asked curiously. His head was filled with doubt.
"NATO, or as it is formally called North Atlantic Treaty Organization It was founded on April 4, 1949. Today, more than 26 countries are involved in it."
"Hmm.." Captain Vansen struggled to understand what Ambassador Mike had described. He was very puzzled as to why these kingdoms were all allied nations. Normally, if one kingdom had an alliance, there were almost no more than two nations at all.
"Oh, one more thing. We sincerely apologize for your intrusion into your airspace. We only want to explore new worlds. to find a country that can be traded like your kingdom of Kuatoi We have sent our C-130 aircraft for this expedition. We sincerely apologize. that invade your airspace."
"Um...we understand. But we would like to request permission to report the incident we met to the supervisor."
"Okay, Captain Vansen."
London
united kingdom
Time 19:01
The cold wind from the northern sea stir through The people of London were bustling through the streets. After the government has announced that the situation will return to normal. everyone in england They live normal lives. like nothing happened
Rose Mary, a reporter for the BBC's British news agency, arrived from the headquarters. She is an avid reporter. well known to people in the news industry She is an enthusiastic journalist. Today she came to make news in the city of London. to make regular weather news
"3...2...1...start!"
"Today at 10:05 minutes local time. The government has announced that the country will return to normal again. Now at 19:07 minutes, it can be seen from behind- "
Suddenly she stopped talking. with a scream and the sound of shocking people and people who den like normal began to run away from something
"Keep the camera!! Pick up the camera first!"
It seems that she and the box eyes themselves. was puzzled by the situation Both of them did not know why people suddenly ran away in fear. But not immediately, both of them were very suspicious. The answer has arrived.
A strange creature resembling a dragon fluttered its wings around the city, spewing fireballs from its mouth. and has caused damage to buildings
The creature flew around the city. And what's worse It summoned two or three more of its reinforcements. flew into the city of london
An alarm sounded throughout the city. People were shocked. with what happened
Those creatures flew around the city. and spewed flames from its mouth. to destroy the oily base of the city Moreover, they spewed fireballs to attack. big ben clock tower symbol of london until the clock tower It collapsed and killed a large number of people.
But only an instant passed. Then a white line flew towards the three dragons, exploding into microscopic air. with two Euro fighter jets flying through the air.
The two gen planes Has flown to attack with 5 more dragons that are about to fly into the city.
The two gen planes Has flown to attack with 5 more dragons that are about to fly into the city.
Two planes fired missiles that attacked the dragon. Followed by the use of a machine gun fired at them.
The sound of explosions resounded throughout the area.
The event that she saw has caused a huge shock to her. She had never seen anything like this before. What the hell is going on here? Well, you're probably not dreaming
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Highmark Harbor
Mid-year calendar 1639 month 5 day 1
Time 9:10 minutes
Lord Yako looks out to sea. a small iron ship It was decorated with windows. and decorations and strange things stuck on the ship This made Lord Yako feel that this might not be an ordinary ship. It could definitely be a floating palace. What stands out is the eagle-eyed logo affixed to the side of the boat. Is this the symbol of the American royal family?
Prime Minister Matara has previously spoken about their concerns about the trip. they are afraid that Might get sick during this trip Or maybe face a disaster at sea or beast at sea? But after seeing the floating palace repeat that Their fears and worries had subsided.
"Matara, I feel guilty. that they treat us this well We are not the royal family of the Empire. We're just diplomats from a small country, America, what NATO is this? Are they really that generous?"
"Looking at things carefully, I guess that they're from somewhere else. They must have wanted us to show our impression of the first meeting." The iron boat came to a stop next to Yago's delegation. Not long after, Ambassador Mike walked out. from that ship
"Hello all delegates. Invite you guys to come up."
Yako suppressed his excitement. before walking up with a delegation
"Uh, well, in here, are we going to see the members of the Tha Royal Family?" Yako asked.
Ambassador Mike heard that. laughed softly
"Ah....We don't have any royal family here in the United States. That is, if it's true Since the founding of our country There is no king. Ambassador Mike came out a little before speaking.
"Nobles or something like that. We don't have the same. Even though we have a lot of wealthy people in the wealthy, this boat is the one we rented from the Disney Company. due to the situation in our former world Our government therefore did not allow any sailings during that time."
After getting on the boat and then pack the luggage Yako himself noticed that this ship had no sails.
"Ah, ambassador, why is this ship? There are no sails."
Ambassador Mike dragged his hand along the hull.
"This boat is mainly driven by engines. The fans and turbines attached under the hull will move forward."
The delegation nodded and sat down.
"You might have to find a bit of a catch. The ship's departure time may cause a bad situation."
The delegation did exactly as Ambassador Mike told him. Before a hoarse sound could be heard from below, the ship suddenly took off and accelerated to a startling speed. Mike looked back at the delegation. saw that they had a shocked expression on their faces, but overall They didn't cry out one bit.
As they got into the hull, the delegation expressed their feelings like Captain Vansen. when he saw the incredible height of the USS ronald reagan for the first time But only instead of seeing strange weapons of war but turned out to be
They saw the shining room. and have beautiful decorations As if it was a king's room, it implied that the American nation It's a superpower for sure. and if not included Countries that are followed by the NATO union. Maybe they were the superpowers of America.
Mike and the delegation walked to their room.
"We'll be heading to our southwest, Maryland, and we might have a little more fun sailing," Ambassador Mike muttered.
The delegation nodded silently. didn't say anything But in their minds they used their brains to write down every word of Ambassador Mike.
Maryland
Middle calendar year 1639 month 5 day 3
After the delegation and ambassador Mike rested on the cruise ship, Yaco let out a sigh of relief. They realized that nonetheless. Strange and delicious food, incredible cold drinks. It's a good memory. One of the ship's staff helped carry the luggage. Before cleaning the rooms of all the delegations
Yako was standing on the deck of the ship. He was waiting as the delegates arrived. While waiting, he saw the towering buildings. The kind that you could hardly believe your eyes. It shows how rich Americans are.
"Welcome to Maryland, Lieutenant." Ambassador Mike's voice came from behind.
"Good morning Ambassador Mike I have to tell you that this dream is like a paradise. I never thought there would be a city like this ! You know, I can't even predict the cost of building a city like this." He shook his head excitedly.
"Oh, actually it didn't cost a lot of money, but to build these buildings. It takes many generations to see it. than a city like this."
Yako felt a little dazed. Inexpensive to use? But need to collect a gradual build like that?
"How many cities are there in your country?" Yako asked.
"I don't know about this," Mike shrugged.
"It might be hundreds or thousands of cities, but you should definitely visit our partner countries. like the city of paris of France It got the nickname of the city of love. Oh, by the way, the German city of Berlin has an interesting history, you know?"
the rest of the delegation Has been following Mayako. Of course, that building. towering in the sky Americans don't just show their tech talent. But they also show economic strength. If not including the economy of his allies.
Norlfolk Naval Base
Washington state
Time 13:23 minutes
Yako and representatives looked at the gigantic iron ship and in the courtyard A strange object with a sharp mouth walked past. and the flag standing high in the courtyard that looks outstanding
The flag is dark blue. and there was a compass symbol on that flag. Katana guessed that This could be the NATO flag. Because he had seen it in the past when meeting with Ambassador Mike.
This port is full of activities. An iron dragon that flew past their heads. It flew at an almost unrecognizable speed, that speed created a medium-sized gale. The winds had rested against them violently. causing the representatives of Yako to collapse because of the severity of the wind
There was only Ambassador Mike who stood still as if he knew that thing very well.
"It's quite chaotic here," said Ambassador Mike.
"Recently A storm has engulfed our country. That same storm that brought us here."
Meanwhile, their cruise ship had already docked.
Just then, a loud buzz sounded. The sound came from the courtyard, over there, people were watching something.
Yako sensed an abnormality. So he hurriedly walked out of the line. He hurriedly ran towards the crowd. and the image he saw was
A man dressed in a pale green uniform, his eyes drooped, his mouth pale, his face as pale as a porridge. Yako saw it and immediately did something.
"Representative Yago! Let the field doctor do the work for him!" Mike shouted after him.
"Wait a minute, Ambassador Mike! He is an expert in this field. Let him handle it!"
"Everyone, get away from him!" Yago shouted.
The people who heard it in the courtyard They all walked away following Yago's orders.
Yaco muttered something to the navy officer. A dark brown line slowly emerged from Yago's mouth. It entered the soldier's body.
The soldier suddenly opened his eyes and woke up from his sleep, his pale mouth and white face. gradually returned to look alive again
As the soldier slowly rose Everyone who stood watching from a distance The eyes walked in. and applauded Yaco's bravery. But Jago ignored the applause. and supported the sailor
"You seem to be working too hard. You should find some time to rest...Gary."
"Thank you... Thank you very much. But how do you know my name?"
"Simple magic," Yako replied.
Ambassador Mike looked at Yaco in astonishment.
"Uh... I probably wouldn't have turned a blind eye."
"Huh, I only used magic to heal this soldier." Yako replied as if everything was normal.
Mike and the crowd were amazed at what Yaco had done.
"Is this magic?" Mike asked.
"Yes." Yako tilted his head in suspicion.
"Doesn't NATO have magic like that?"
"No, in our old world, about elves, about goblins. magic story half human story is fiction It is a story in a fairy tale only. in our old world only human The only difference is the ethnicity."
Katana interrupted, "Excuse me, but isn't this the time to go see the show?"
"Oh yes, now is the time."
Time 16 : 12 minutes
at Norlfolk camp
Mike walked into the office for a while. before walking out
"Congratulations, Representative. You guys are going to be able to see the performance of the show soon."
After a while, two F-16, F-22 and F-35 planes flew over their heads. with a fast and violent tempo until able to break the sound barrier The cheers and cheers of the people stood below. which they are excited to see flying for free.
"superb !! This is incredible. Is this the only dragon that flies above the haimak?" Yako asked.
"No, these are F-16s, F-22s and the latest F-35. The planes flying over the Hymark are the C-130s. They are reconnaissance aircraft. On the other hand, these are one. in our best airborne ambassador And of course, this plane is equipped with a radar system to detect things. and can transmit interference via..."
The Yako and Katana delegations no longer listened to Ambassador Mike's words. They were looking at the acrobatic Iron Dragon and somersault in mid-air. In their minds, there was only determination. If the Quatoines think to fight with the United States No one could ever stop the United States. Not only this, Prime Minister Katana was aware that member states that were allied to the United States themselves. They are certainly not ordinary either..... The NATO ones, they are too strong for the Laurier Empire to fight...
..


Territory of the State of Kuatoin
Royal Navy Headquarters of Kuatoin
20th day of the 4th month of the year 1639
"Commander! I have something to tell you!" A communications officer suddenly stormed into Commander Neva's room.
The commander-in-chief is reading a book. So immediately put the book down.
"What's going on, officer?"
"Commander, Captain Vansen of the 1st Fleet has informed us that the mysterious fleet they encountered come from USA His country's ambassador has come out to express his apologies for invading our airspace this morning. They have a purpose to negotiate diplomatic relations with us."
while the communication officer was reporting He stuttered a bit. while not finished reading
"So.. ah.. uh. There are countries..all 26 US allies as well. They call themselves..NA...NATO? NATO Union"
"Hmm... amazing.... All 26 countries alliances, right? Interesting." Neva muttered. along with closing the book he was reading
He slowly rose from his chair. before walking towards the door of the room
"And besides ? Do they accept? that they violate our airspace?"
He opened the door to the room. before picking up some paper
"Where are you going, Commander-in-Chief?" asked the officer.
"Go to the capital. I'm going to discuss with our leaders the airspace violation that happened this morning.
At the government meeting area (Flower Garden)
"Sir, you cannot enter the Grand Leader's area!"
"I'm really sorry. But I have urgent news to inform. It's about the airspace breach this morning."
"Commander Niwan, what are you doing here?" The foreign minister was slightly shocked when he saw it. Commander-in-Chief Niwan walked into the meeting.
"Um, Minister Natawa. I have something to tell you."
Minister Natawa almost got up Prepared to say a large Neva Commander, but was forbidden by one of the elves.
"Before Minister Natawa I'm interested in what he's going to say." Prime Minister Natawa turned to Commander-in-Chief Neva.
"Let me guess first, this should be an urgent matter, right?"
"Yes, Prime Minister. This matter is really urgent. And I apologize for interrupting your meeting," Neva said, bowing as an apology.
"That's okay, Commander. You came here, what have you come to tell us?"
"We were informed by the 1st Fleet that they identified an anonymous aircraft affiliation. The plane that heard it invaded the airspace at Highmark this morning. It is the skill of mechanical structures from a country known as the United States, and they have sent a fleet to introduce themselves. Our fleet also informed that The ambassador aboard the ship apologized for invading our airspace. and they have a desire to have diplomatic contact with us."
"Ah... just like this. But wait.....why don't we know this country at all?"
"I think that if I speak out lest ye may not believe, " said Nevan.
"It's okay, Commander-in-Chief, speak out and we'll consider it," said Prime Minister Natawa.
"The United States has said They were transported from another world.. with 26 countries as their allies."
The commander's remarks made some people react differently and differently. Some people laughed Because I believe that this is fiction. Some say they should ignore the US. and their partners Some even told them to go to war with America's allies. In order to teach the invasion of Kua Toi's airspace
when laughter and the conversation ends Niwan continued to explain.
"Some of you want to ignore the US Some people find it funny. Some people are extremist. Wanting to go to war with the United States' allies without thinking before speaking. And if I were to say Last night at 7 p.m., the Laurier Empire's Wyvern Squadron Known for speed and skill, has attacked one of the allied countries of the United States. that country is called united kingdom or otherwise known as English from rumors saying Only a few minutes after the Laurier Empire's squadron had attacked England. The British Iron Dragon attacked Laurier's Wyvern until it was completely damp. Therefore, I would like to ask the powerful people who want to wage war, what resources do we have in the war? Although we do not know their military capabilities. But we have already known and seen. that they can create their flying beasts made of steel It shows their technological prowess. Of course we can ignore them. But what are the benefits? When they have a positive response like this if we refuse We might have missed out on a lot of what they could offer..." Nievan finished and turned to Prime Minister Katana.
"Prime Minister... what is your opinion?"
Prime Minister Katana Gao Chin Consider the statement of Commander-in-Chief Neva carefully and carefully. After a long time got the answer back
"I understand... first of all. We will accept his apology first."
"Tomorrow we will travel for diplomatic talks."
After the meeting is over Prime Minister Katana went back to his office. He sat and remembered the words of Commander-in-Chief Neva.
"The United States....NATO.....their allies that can possess advanced technology... Similar to the moos.....really suspicious. What are they looking for in Cuatoin?"
London
united kingdom
Time 09:08
After the mysterious dragon horde incident have come to attack shortly The British government therefore declared an emergency measure. May all the people of London stay at home. Do not go out until the situation in the city is normal. Help section The British government has arranged food and shelter for all London victims.
"There is someone trapped inside!!"
Rose, the reporter who made the news last night. Slowly waking up in a state of incomprehensible drowsiness. She slowly swept her gaze. Her body could barely move. But when she woke up to see it in full found herself trapped in the ruins As the building collapsed last night.....
"Hmm..." She slowly moved around. Hoping for her right arm that had been strapped on top of her to move. But then it was in vain. Because she couldn't even feel her right arm.
"Hang in there,ma'am!!!" A man's voice came from outside. Along with the shadows of many people passing by ceaselessly.
"Okay....3...2...1...lift up!" Several rescuers tried to lift the bricks and ruins out. to help Rose, a young journalist trapped inside.
when you come out Rose was rescued by a man pulling up her right arm. Along with several rescuers who lifted her to an emergency stretcher.
"Take care of yourself, madam....we are helping you!" said one of the rescuers....
After all NATO members became aware of the British London attack. As a result, countries in NATO are preparing for new threats that arise. Some have declared emergency measures. Some of them rushed to recruit more soldiers. unbelievable...
 Washington, D.C.
White House, Presidential Office
"Mr. President!!" An officer suddenly ran into the president's office.
"There is an urgent matter, sir!! Now in England-"
"It's okay, officer. Now I've received the report. Hurry up and arrange a leadership meeting, do you understand?"
"Yes sir!" said the officer. And immediately walked out of the room.
President Tom himself He even sat down with his temples in stress. He could hardly believe his ears. to hear what happened again Just being transferred to another world like this should not be able to work anymore, becoming your own ally will also be attacked.
"Damn it..." He cursed out in extreme frustration. Today, he also had to travel to pick up ambassadors who had come from various kingdoms.
 the capital of the Principality of Kuatoin
Mid-year calendar 1639 month 4 day 29
time 11:00
Prime Minister Katana looks up at the sky. As he heard a strange noise in the sky That sound was not the same as the Wyvern's voice at all. when the sound is loud He looked at the source of the sound. That thing is called a helicopter that Americans use to travel.
Katana slowly backed away from the helicopter's wind while the helicopter landed. Along with the great wind that swept back and forth during the helicopter landing.
A man in a black suit walked out of the helicopter. along with a soldier who seemed to be his bodyguard. The soldiers were dressed in dark leaf robes. Holding something that looked like a black magic wand walked out.
"Is that Prime Minister Katana?" he shouted.
"Yes, I am Prime Minister Katana. Are you Ambassador Mike? ?"He walked to shake hands with Ambassador Mike.
"Yes, sir," Mike replied in a friendly manner.
"This way please," said Prime Minister Katanop. with his hand reaching towards the entrance door
along with the ambassador Mike and his followers walked into the room. The room was filled with people who were all high-ranking people of the Kuo Toi Kingdom.
"Thank you," Ambassador Mike said, sitting on the chair provided.
"Then..." Prime Minister Katana held his hand.
"Let's begin our first diplomatic meeting with the United States."
Mike quickly stood up, "On behalf of the United States. We apologize once again. that invaded your airspace this morning."
Katana nodded."Um...we accept your apology. For this meeting We also want to know about your country and... your 26 allied countries."
Mike picked up one of the brown envelopes he was holding. he picked up along with submitting to the Prime Minister Katana
"In these documents will have both pictures and various information about NATO and our country."
"Uh... Ambassador Mike.. I can't read it," the foreign minister said.
"Huh!?" Ambassador Mike gave a slightly shocked expression. When someone says they can't read even though they speak the same language
"But you guys are speaking English," Mike said in a bewildered tone.
"Can we talk about that in the next meeting?" a high-ranking Kuotoy official asked.
"Okay, it depends on you."
At that time, Ambassador Mike turned to nod at the soldiers who were following him to open the projector by showing the presentation on the wood plan of the meeting room by giving the context of the explanation to the people of Kua Toi
The top leaders of the Kuoi people, after seeing the magical image appearing, were all stunned. Not even the Prime Minister.
The projector was shown to the United States. and a continent called Europe And it's an extraordinary detail, showing from the north-south-out-west. of the continent clearly and excellently
There is also an island called Alaska Island, which is also a territory of the United States.
"How do you guys make pictures like this?" asked one of the officers.
"We use satellite imagery. But the details will be described at the next meeting.
"This is the Americas," said Ambassador Mike, and picked up a laser pointer at the picture.
"The Americas is 3.12 million square miles, not including the island of Alaska. Our country has a total population of 332.8 million people."
"Soon, Ambassador Mike. There was never any land. There is only the sea I feel that this meeting is starting to become nonsensical, ambassador!"
The foreign minister shouted out.
"Ah..that is....that thing. We just can't know, what is it? Do you guys want to come to our country?"
"Hmm..that's a good idea...but wait, ambassador, I would like information about the member states. Can you add more to your alliance?" Prime Minister Katana begged.
"... well... then. Everyone listen carefully I'll give you a long explanation," said Ambassador Mike, slowly walking towards the image projector.
"Did you see this continent of Europe?"
"This is NATO, or formally called North Atlantic Treaty Organization "This is NATO, formally known as North Atlantic Treaty Organization Commonly known as NATO, it is an intergovernmental military alliance. Founded on April 4, 1949, it currently has 30 member states. signed on April 4, 1949. The founding members consisted of Founding members include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France.Iceland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal United Kingdom and the United States. Later in 1952 Greece and Turkey became members. while West Germany (Germany at the time) Joined in 1955. Malta had joined NATO, but in 1979 Malta terminated the lease of space for the NATO base. including withdrawing from Neto forcing the British to withdraw their bases from Malta "
and then you Are they all allies?" one of the officers asked excitedly. He seemed to have never been a country with so many allies.
"To be honest, yes, we are allies. " said Ambassador Mike.
Prime Minister Katana Including everyone in the room could hardly believe their ears. from seeing the American continent It is four times larger than the Rhodenia continent.
The comparison is must use the Redonian continent up to three continents together to be able to compare
"This one." Ambassador Mike took out another document.
"This is European data. Europe has an area of 10,180,000 km, or about 2% of our former Earth's land area, with a population of 741,447,148 inhabitants. You must have known when I was explaining about NATO."
Ambassador Mike said before he walked back into his chair.
"Okay, Ambassador Mike. I will prepare an ambassador and a delegation with me. at your realm's land."
"Okay, we will start our journey tomorrow morning. The cruise ship will pick you up at the coast of Haimarg tomorrow morning."
Katana nodded in response. In his head, he wondered why these Americans looked so weird. With such an unusually generous offer


Rhodenias Peninsula British-Danish Combined Fleet
The Danish-Norway coast
Admiral William Birkins faces a screen as he communicates from French leader Ammanuel. about sending fighter planes to help and high-ranking officials from NATO including Jens Stolenburg too the control tower Yurofighters and F-16s are preparing to enter the runway, preparing to take off.
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"I understand, sir. Are you sure? Do you want to do thisl?"
President Ammanuel nodded. before speaking in English
"I am sure to do this."
Suddenly General Stolen appeared on the screen.
"Based on the latest information we have obtained Points out that Laurier's fleet is capable of close combat. Their fighting tactics are mostly Invade into enemy ships and capture them. or burn the ship down."
"Thank you for giving me the information. General Stolen If possible, may we request permission to manage the entire fleet?" General William asked.
"That matter, if it is a teaching that goes to kill a US ambassador That's enough to do, but most importantly, do not involve innocent citizens. in any way whatsoever."
Admiral William replied.
"That sounds very reasonable, sir."
It wasn't long before General William could say anything further. President Maxson suddenly appeared on his screen. with interjection
"Show them that giving up was their good choice, otherwise we would never be merciful to them. Oh! and another Around the Snow Mountains north of Lolia informed the news that there was an oil well there. If anything, I will give you a mission to take care of this matter."
Admiral William pays his respects.
"Yes sir!"
William turned to look at the radar operator. More than 600 of the wyverns were flying towards them.
"600 wyverns!?" he exclaimed.
"Yes sir, there are over 600 of them heading this way. Do you know anything about them?" The supervisor asked.
"Er… As far as I know, it must have been a blast that they could spit fire from their mouths. It does damage like a small napalm," he said.
"Sir, but what should we do?"
"I want to know its presence. I mean, when did they come? Let's turn on the air resistance system immediately," he said, before walking out of Radar's room.
"When compared They probably have a top speed of 100 knots, we might have to turn on the pre-protection system," he thought to himself, staring at the control panel in his office.
"Damn it, even Estonia knows when they should give up. Let's see how many bullets and missiles they'll need," he muttered. before turning to look at the pictures when he was just a soldier without any rank
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Commander Gary Allen walked out of the control tower. and walked along the bustling corridors Most of the crew ran back and forth in a hurry. Because they had to hurry to the headquarters that the fighter planes were leaving the landing station. On the side of Non Lefan, he was also one of the airmen assigned to this mission.
He was holding a helmet as he made his way to the F-16 and ran into someone holding a notebook.
"Be careful young man," said the man.
"Oh, Colonel, I'm sorry I ran into you!" His eyes widened at Colonel Sanderson.
"It's okay, young man. Hurry up and get on the plane, now Gary (Sanderson) and Conner are getting ready to take off." The Marines aboard the USS nimizit and the Queen Elizabeth class crew were a little disappointed that they would. did not participate in this battle. but at least They sent his fighters to take part in the battle.
"I'm sure sir. I'll be able to find something to shoot soon!" He hurriedly swore. and rushed to his plane
after getting on the plane He battled to check all the equipment. Both the control panel and the electrical system are ready to perform the task.
"This is sean, can you hear me?" he said into the radio.
"This is Gary, you can speak softly," replied Gary's voice from the plane beside him.
"Well, I'm not that loud," said sean.
"Come on, if there's anything, you can open your mouth," replied Corner's voice.
"Haha, come on, what's there to shout about? Unless we're going to fight the communist," said Sean with a laugh.
"Okay everyone, it's time to head out," said Gary, as he steered the plane onto the runway. and drove in the direction of the officer who waved the plane He brought his own plane move along the runway And when the officer gave the signal, he immediately got on the plane.
Conner and Sean followed him later.
He soared into the air, followed by pilots from NATO member countries. 15 more British warship Eurofighter planes followed him and 10 American warplanes, their planes flying just 11 minutes, they were about to enter the battle at full strength.
Gary and sean drive together. They soared up to 10,000 feet to alleviate their worries. Moreover, flying at this height No wyvern could fly up. They were ordered to test the imperial wyvern's abilities and gather as much of its information as possible. to send back to the ship and none of them could detect them. from an unrivaled height and the speed of the demons of the air
The Wyvern's squadron was not transformed. They themselves did not notice the ghoul of the sky above them alone.
Admiral Sharkun suddenly started to feel bad again. He walked into the communication room before asking an officer.
"Are there any reports?"
"Sir, 600 wyverns have appeared above the sky. They will arrive in 10 minutes," the communication agent replied.
Charkun breathed a sigh of relief.
"Wow, 600 wyverns are truly incredible." He smiled.
"We will immediately begin to attack enemy warships. when our wyvern squadron arrived This will be our army's massive combined attack. The enemy ship is only 13, it will definitely not be able to withstand our strength." Sharkun said with a face and voice that seemed utterly confident.
But then he was interrupted by someone exclaiming from outside.
"Found dozens of planes heading towards us!"
Sharkun probably understood that this was the Imperial Air Force. but wait Why only ten? He didn't hesitate to pick up his binoculars to take a look. It was found that the flying object had a strange shape. Obviously it is what was created. Charkun furrowed his brows. He felt that There must be something dangerous to follow.
"What the hell is that!?" he exclaimed loudly.
The speed of the enemy aircraft was shockingly fast. a few seconds passed Several fighters were already flying over his fleet. for charkun This is a serious danger. if they could fly past their fleet the plane that heard must fly at speeds of hundreds of kilometers per hour Before Sharkun could think of anything more. He saw countless strange objects emerging from the wings of enemy planes.
Numerous light arrows emerged from the wings of enemy aircraft. it has rushed forward The enemy planes flew to transform the convoy quickly. Charkun looked at those light arrows. that was rushing towards Laurier's Wyvern Squadron.
"Let our Wyverns flee immediately!" with his instinct. Unconsciously, he shouted out loud.
Frightened, he looked at the maneuvering Wyverns. to dodge fire arrows that are heading in But it turned out that the arrow was also targeting the wyvern.
"No… no," he muttered in stress.
All the communication staff were shocked back at the incident. Laurier's Wyverns were quickly wiped out by fire arrows. Laurier's wyvern was struck by those arrows. until there are no good pieces left Dozens of wyverns were crushed to pieces.
"SHIT!!" One of the Wyvern Knights exclaimed.
"Quickly jump into the water!"
The knight's shouts could not stop. I hope that this coordination will help in the battle. with an explosion causing them to hear nothing. The enemy's arrow of light pierced through the Wyvern Laulia's body. It quickly turned dozens of Wyverns into embers. The rest of them tried to dodge. was hit by an orange line of enemy fighter jets shot at the body
The explosion continued as the mighty Laurier Empire's air force must meet with a bitter end Sharkun could only watch over the Wyvern's Wyverns trying to master the tactics of maneuvering. only to slow down the Fela Arrow. Years of training flight disappeared in the blink of an eye.A knight tried to dodge the arrows of light that followed him. He had been able to avoid the arrow for a minute. But until he survived, that fire arrow later crushed him. Only a fraction of the north and the stench of wyvern's blood wafted through the air.
Silence enveloped the air. All that was left was the sound of thunder in the sky. and the screams of the crew The sight in front of Charkun was unbelievable until I could imagine. Even if they had to fight against the Empire, Palantia, their wyverns might not be able to be defeated like this.From the beginning that the Wyvern Squadron had up to 600, now there are only 50..40…30..20…10 left. When enemy planes' light arrows release fire arrows at their desired targets. The target will be eliminated immediately. Even trying to fly away
Charkun walked up to the deck of the ship. hold the railing firmly Charkun could feel the smell of blood. and the smell of burning disappeared He knew that the railing was wet when he raised his hand to look. It's fresh blood
"This is… human blood.. Or is it a wyvern!?"
Charkun asked himself. He clenched his fist tightly. Anger spread throughout his brain. He was possessed by anger.
"No, this is the blood of the Lolian. This is the blood of our sacrificial warriors. We will fight to get revenge on the Lolia brothers! All ships are heading towards the enemy ships!"
Destroyer HMoNS Nansen of the Norwegian Fleet
Captain Oslo whistled with a cup of hot coffee, walking back and forth in the control room. Easily view footage of a wyvern being taken over by two fighter jets.
"Now do you know that bastards? This is what you pay for what you did to the American ambassador!: " He looked at the UAVs flying around the battlefield.
"Sir, now the NATO Air Force The attack has been completed. They said they would come back again to carpet the enemy fleet. After we have dealt with the remaining flying dragons."
Oslow laughed lightly.
"Ha… OK, then let's start the next step of the operation."
"From additional information We have received a signal from Capt. Gary from the US Air Force to continue fire," said an official.
"We are ready to shoot, sir!"
"Good, make sure to coordinate the shooting sequence well!"
The officer turned back to him. with a nod
"Acknowledged, sir. 3….2…1..Can FIRE"
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Admiral Sharkun's anger stopped momentarily. When he saw the flashes of the 13 ships and the smoke that covered the hull of the iron ship. The smoke wasn't coming from the cannon, he guessed that something unexpected happened. Or there may be an accident. But he just remembered, how could all 13 ships have an accident at the same time? just a few seconds The white streaks of smoke that had once wiped out the Wyvern Squad had returned.
"No..no…this is it again!?"
An arrow of light surged from the 13 warships. It flew into the Wyvern that was darting towards the iron ship. Although only 20 missiles were launched, the destructive efficiency was very strong.
Wyverns that flew into those iron ships. being hit by an arrow, destroying it Nearly half a thousand Wyvern troops were now only five left.
Shakrun watched as his knight bravely slaughtered his martyrs. One of them was his best friend, Captain Venus.
The voice of the brave man disappeared from the radio.
"Captain Sharkun, it is an honor to be your best friend!"
"Venus, no!!!" Charkun shouted. It was something he couldn't take. to lose his best friend in front of him
"What the hell is going on right now?!" Sharkun, who had lost consciousness again. hurriedly looked at all the wyverns that had been eliminated. He felt like he was dreaming.
"Sir, we should-"
"Activate the cannons!" he interjected before one of the crew even finished speaking.
Sharkun looked at the enemy warship. He carefully analyzed the shape of the ship. The cannons of all warships in the front convoy were now aimed at the enemy iron ship. He slowly closed his eyes again. but not soon enough to close his eyes . Suddenly, the same enemy planes that flew to defeat their Wyverns returned again. But this time it flew from the enemy warship. The enemy fighter jets flew past their heads with speed. causing everyone on board to fall Only Sharkun stood watching the death approaching him. The last sight he saw was an enemy fighter jet flying over his head. and a child of something slowly falling onto their fleet......


Rhodenias Peninsula Laurea Empire, 1st Fleet
The Danish-Norway coast
Admiral Sharkun, a native of Lalea, in his 50s, looked proudly at his own Imperial fleet of 1,500 ships. It was a convincing sight to have an enormous fleet of warships heading towards the battlefield. He smiled proudly and commented on his sailing.
"This will be the largest naval voyage in the history of our empire. Today will be the glorious day of the Laurier Empire!"
His comments were interrupted. by a loud buzzing noise that made him annoyed that buzz From the beginning when it was lighter This time, it grew louder and louder. It changed to the sound of a strange object flying close to his warship.
"Wyvern? No, wait!" He hurriedly picked up his binoculars.
"What the hell is that?!" he exclaimed loudly.
His crew and the surrounding ships began to point towards the strange object. before using fire arrows to shoot at the object Those arrows missed their target and landed in the ocean.
With a sound so loud that it makes the ears ring. A strange device along with the people on the object appeared.
"This is the British Navy!! You are invading the Danish-Norwegian waters and quatoin. Please withdraw all your strength from here!! Otherwise we will launch an attack. and there will be no second warning!!"
After that object repeats the same words about 5 times. It immediately turned its head back. Sharkun, however, had doubts in his heart. He could feel the premonition that was about to follow. He looked back at his fleet once more. To create encouragement for yourself
The entire fleet of more than 1,500 ships moved slowly without any strange object interference. After sailing for an hour, you can see it. One of the crew members of Sharkun greeted him. He noticed a wavy line on the horizon. Sharkun tried to use the binoculars again.
"11…12…13 13 ships!! What the hell is this?" he thought to himself.
"Fortress? This could be a deceptive plot in the enemy's vision. It was impossible for a ship to be this big!"
His comments were stopped again. When a strange object flew in for the second time.
"This is the British Navy! This is the last warning! Withdraw your fleet now. Otherwise we'll start shooting at you!" Before the object flew back, it turned around.
Sharkun looked at the warships far away from them in shock. He tried to calm himself once more. before hurriedly picked up his magic radio.
"To all ships! There are only 13 of them. We have over 1,500 of them. No one can stop us. move on."
Laurier's warship slowly moved towards the iron ships. and when in the firing range The archer hurriedly picked up a bow full of igniting fuel. before firing at those steel warships. But the arrows bounced off. until all the people of Lolia were shocked by what they saw.
"What the hell!? Their boats are covered - no. Coated with iron?" shouted one of the Lolia sailors.
"Don't worry about that, comrade!" His friend walked over and hugged his shoulder.
"Look! They're retreating, see?" He said confidently.
Sharkun saw his subordinates speaking out of comfort. It was wrong for him to be afraid of what he saw. Only one ship retreated. The other ships returned to their original formation. as his soldiers shouted with joy where the enemy warship retreated Only Sharkun was aware of this futile act.
when returning to the original procession The hunch that Sharkun was afraid of happened. with a dazzling light following the 13 ships, and before he could command anything His ears were completely extinguished by the explosion. Along with the ships beside him that were blown to pieces of wood. His left and right ships were also attacked.directly from the enemy's magic cannon. after his surrounding boats were shot down. It was barely visible, not even the wreckage of his own soldiers. The thirteen ships continued to fire frantically at the warships of Sharkun's side.
Sharkun was aware of this action. His subordinates were waiting for him to give orders, but there was no answer from his own captain. Several pieces of wood splattered over his arm. allowing Sharkun to escape from his reverie.
"This is impossible…"
When Sharkun disappeared, he was shocked. The enemy warships stopped firing.
"Have they stopped shooting?"
Rodenius Peninsula
Norwegian-British-US Combined Fleet
USS Nimizit aircraft carrier
"Report the damage!" shouted Captain Oslo (Oslo is Norwegian).
"Sir, the hull is undamaged. Despite the bruises from the attack just now!" replied one of the officers.
Oslo has taken a good look.
"Isn't that really just that?" he said, in his head he was now considering Laurier's battle plan.
"Report this to the US captain."
" acknowledge !"
They made radio communications to the US ship USS nimizit, 20 kilometers from the Combined Fleet, using the international language of English to communicate. He provided the latest information to the US ships. before the US ships notified him further.
"Sir, the US Navy has informed us that over 500 dragons are heading this way. From the southeastern part!"
"What about our orders?"
Officials also read the information obtained.
"Sir, the British have sent a fighter plane. Two packs of Eurofighters and four US fighter jets to fight the dragons. They have given us permission to give us the green light to use whatever weapons we have on the counter-fire vessel."
"Good… since they won't back down. They will surely turn into ashes."
Rhodenias Peninsula LoliaEmpire, 1st Fleet
The Danish-Norway coast
It turned into a nightmare again. Reminiscent of the horrors of the ancient mage empire. The difference in power between their ships and their enemy's demonic fleet. It was very clear from what I saw just now. Sharkun watched the ships around him sink into the ocean one by one.
The thunder sounded once. as the ships of Sharkun sank one by one. it's incredible Taking a good look at Laurier's technology Of course, their bows and weak faces could inflict such damage on the enemy. Some types of flaming arrows can also set fire to enemy ships.
but nevertheless this attack Inflicts unprecedented damage. Lolia's Glorious Fleet start to fall quickly Many of Laurier's ships quickly turned to dust. Send their crew into the air. become a carcass What's more frightening is an unbelievably accurate shot.
All 13 enemy warships of the enemy fired more than 50 times. Laurier's ships lost more than 390 ships in a short period of time. Sharkun thoughtfully looked at the enemy ships.He wondered if he should heed the enemy's warnings. If he retreated, he would have lost the trust of the emperor. and lost loyalty disgrace or even his life But what made him remember is his wife He might even sacrifice himself for the Empire. but his wife must be safe
After analyzing and observing carefully He saw that the enemy ship had stopped attacking.
"Officers contacted the Wyvern base. Hurry and attack these fleets. while they are replenishing mana!"
"Understood, sir!" The communication officer rushed into the room. and made a radio call to the Wyvern base.
Jin Hark
Great Wyvern Command Center
"We lost 390 of 1500 ships from the enemy magic attack!"
General Patagins listens to a brief report. Concerning the Battle of the Rhodenias Sea
"Hmm." He pondered. Looking at over 800 Wyverns under the control tower, he thought for a moment about how to use the battle before speaking.
"Send 600 wyverns." He made a resolute decision.
A communications officer overheard. eyes wide open shocked at the general's orders
"A.. are you sure? , sir"
"Send 600. According to the report from the 1st Fleet we gave, there are only 13 of them, and Captain Sharkun said they were filling the fields. It takes an hour to complete. this encounter It might be our destiny battle. If we get rid of all 13 enemy warships, nothing can stop us. Send 600 of them."
The communication staff bowed with kindness. before running to the radio Tell the general's orders to the people below. and inform the 1st Navy Lolian learns of the reservists that are going to help. make them very happy
when ordered to fly Countless wyverns slowly fluttered. and flew off the runway Fly back and forth with the rest of the group. General Patagins looked at his squadron with pride at the great fire of his Lollia squadron, unaware that this would be the first battle. that would cause the great Lolia Empire to collapse later…


Mid-year calendar 1639 month 6 day 21
"Mr. Chancellor!" Assistant Steven walked in.
"What's going on?" The president said, looking up. While watching a live UAV video from Grimm on his TV screen. Many civilians were tortured with cruelty and atrocity.
"Sir, the NATO leadership has now approved the deployment of troops to Kuatoin."
"What countries are there?" Maxson asked.
"There are France, England, Germany, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Norway and Denmark, sir."
"Well, in how many days will they be delivered?" Maxson asked.
"12 days."
The president looked at the TV that was filming the Grimm massacre. before he continued to turn to Steven.
"We had to replace the new operator of the UAV, the old operator went into shock after seeing those images," Stevens said.
The president rubbed his eyes heavily before getting up from his chair.
"Don't tell me there is only war in this world?"
"I didn't think so. It might be confined to that area known as the Outer Araya Region, which has only medieval civilization."
"Are there still survivors?"
"You mean within the city, right?" Steven asked, before getting a nod in return.
Steven lowered his head slightly.
"No sir, there is no confirmation that there are any survivors. Still, several of our UAVs captured some images of the refugee group. is escaping to the city of EJ and another part of the Lolia's army was captured. Supposedly it was a slave or something."
"Damn it!" exclaimed the president.
"If we can build the HQ base and the CDC base and the field hospital and the refugee camp in time…"
Maxson periodically shook his head with the accumulated stress.
"You know, there's going to be people who disagree with our deployment of troops. Even on behalf of NATO, and indeed, 24/7, some of the people on the internet are definitely crying. Why did we send soldiers out? Plus, now our NATO is becoming imperial. As we send out troops like that Oh.. and one more thing. The people of the United States and NATO countries should be keeping an eye on me for sure."
Maxson looked at the window with the American and NATO flags flickering.
"Steven, tell me, what's going on? If we drop a clip like Liveleak. Or anything related to the Grimm Massacre. Or release the information that Ambassador Hank was killed by the crazy Lolias. to the eyes of people all over NATO It might create resentment for the people for sure. and the communists who only complained about US capitalism and NATO. They'll have to keep a mouth shut for a while."
but vice versa NATO countries are accused of The United States can intervene too much, sir," Steven said.
"So you think what I said might be true?" Maxson turned to him.
"Yes sir, I will put these on my list," Steven said with a slight bow. before leaving the meeting room.
US Embassy in the State of Kuatoin
in the air-conditioned meeting room While Ambassador Mike was waiting for Lord Yako to come in.
"Don't worry darling. The people in this world only had swords, bows and, uh, magic that shouldn't be as fast as our bullets?"
"But honey, if they release lightning or poison Or summon an ancient monster?"
"You're thinking too much, Rose," Mike said confidently.
"Here, there is a 500-year difference in technology again-"
He heard a knock on the door.
"Well, honey, work has come to me. I have to go now." He said softly into the phone before hurriedly ending the call.
"Come in!" Mike shouted.
Yako hurriedly walked into the room, panting. But his eyes were filled with hope.
"I'm here as soon as I can. Do you have any news for me?" Yago asked nervously.
"Yes, of course, we have good news. The good news is that the United Kingdom's 7th Fleet and the 12th Air Force of Norway are preparing for battle. They may reach the port of Imarc in 20 hours, and the Dutch, Belgian and Estonian armed forces have already prepared ships for amphibious landings. Of course, this time to send soldiers is to send it on behalf of NATO," Ambassador Mike said as he flipped the paper around.
Yako glowed. But he quickly became confused. When Mike asks something weird
"May I ask about the Battle of Naval Lolia?" Mike asked.
Yako immediately changed his face. when you know something
"Over 2,500 Laurier's warships are heading for Heimark. and the other is likely heading towards your neighboring country. and in that boat There are also army men preparing for landing," Yago said with a worried look on his face.
"Bad news? Oh, our bad news is The US military is also preparing to mobilize troops. It's not finished yet, but don't worry about it. After all, we already have planes and transport helicopters."
"Can you guys mobilize the troops faster? Now, after they captured the city of Grimm, Its fleet has moved closer to our Highmark."
"Understood, I'll take this matter to you. Our commander knows If there's anything, you can use the phone to call me."
"Thank you for your generosity. Eat Ambassador Mike!" Yako bowed.
Heimarg Principality of quatoin
A blue-haired elf stood on the pier. looking out to the vast sea with a gigantic fleet moving in The size of those ships was vast compared to the Laulia frigate. Movement around warships, aircraft carriers and escort from several warships. Suddenly, one of the American planes It was made of similar steel metal.
The helicopter was driven into the courtyard. Its appearance is a high level geometric figure. There was a blue flag and a compass attached to it. It created a small storm. until Bu can feel its strength
The door on the side of the machine opens. Along with a female soldier came out of the machine. She was wearing a light brown dress with golden hair.
"Are you the Quatoin Observer? I'm Captain Katie Welcome to the British-Norwegian Combined Fleet "
Bew nodded in response, shouting, "Yes! I'm the observer from Cuatoin, Noble Bew, from the Second Fleet!"
"I will lead the coordinator for this mission! Please come up and follow me," said the woman, inviting Beau to follow.
Bew got into the helicopter as the woman said. According to her, Beau was amazed at the complexity of the machine and its level. He was convinced that NATO was. Must have high technology Certainly higher than this He saw the width of this strange vehicle. by foreseeing that it may be used to travel or deliver the goods
"Take it." Kat handed over the headphones.
"It might be a little loud. Therefore, we must have this!"
Bew took what Katie offered. He quickly learned by observing the surrounding NATO soldiers wearing the same headphones. The soldiers in those uniforms were strangely dressed. They were dressed in dark leaf patterns. Armor that can be camouflaged with outfits Holding a stick of black and brown and a very beautiful hat to him. More importantly, there are also binoculars attached to the helmet.
"Did you hear me say that?" Katie held up her thumb.
"Great! Well, you're a fast learner. Now, sit still. Don't move too much if you don't have to."
"Yes," Bew replied.
The helicopter's propellers began to spin faster. Bew could feel the pressure in his seat taking off. What surprised him was that the group of soldiers and Captain Katie showed no signs of panic as the helicopter took off. They seemed to be used to boarding this vehicle.
He looked out the window. and looked down on the city below The crowd cheered for them and waved their hands. It gave him a little encouragement. in the fight against the empire
when flying for a while A steel metal boat appeared in front of him. The deck was filled with many different shapes of steel dragons.
"This is…. incredible!!!! It's huge, even bigger than you can even call a ship!" Bew was excited by what he saw in front of him. He had only heard rumors about a large Iron Dragon carrier. which is owned by the Papaldia Empire but above all What he saw and heard was right in front of him. According to the stories of many lucky people who have traveled to many countries in NATO.
after landing The way Captain K led Bew to the control tower. while walking He also noticed the other Iron Dragon carriers. But that flag will be different. The boat he was standing on was a boat with a red and white flag. And there are more than 50 small stars dotted on the blue color of the national flag. Other ships There are two towers He didn't know why there were even two towers. But he was sure that these warships would be stronger than Lolia's ships.
Suddenly, a man walked out of the control tower. Beau could feel his power. So he immediately bowed his head.
"I'm Admiral William Birkins, welcome to the USS.Nimizit, the British-Norwegian Combined Fleet. But this ship is for the United States."
Bew introduces himself
"I am the Observer from Quatoin, Lord Bew. We owe you this help."
Birkins' expression became visibly saddened. Before talking about the video that
"It's okay, young man. We've seen everything that empire has done to your city. and the scum is the leading cause of death in the United States. and we will punish them."


เจี้ยนเหวินศกปีที่ 4 เยียนอ๋อง จูตี้ เคลื่อนพลจากแคว้นเยียน (เป่ยจิง : ปักกิ่ง) เข้าสู่ราชธานีนครอิ้งเทียนฟู่ (หนานจิง) ยึดบัลลังก์จากจักรพรรดิเจี้ยนเหวิน (จูอวิ๋นเหวิน) สุดท้ายสามารถบุกเข้าเมืองและยึดอำนาจการปกครองได้ แต่ จูตี้ กลับรั้งรอที่จะเข้าวัง มีคนบอกว่าเขามีความเห็นใจจักรพรรดิผู้มีศักดิ์เป็นหลานอา แต่บางคนว่า เยียนอ๋องจู้ตี้เพียงไม่อยากเสียชื่อเสียงว่าเป็นผู้ล้างญาติชิงบัลลังก์ เขามั่นใจว่า จูอวิ๋นเหวิน มีทางเลือกเพียงสองทาง หนึ่งคือ ออกมายอมแพ้ยกราชบัลลังก์ราชวงศ์หมิงให้กับเขาด้วยตนเอง หรือ ทางที่สองพระองค์จะปลิดชีวิตตนเองลงด้วยความละอายที่พ่ายแพ้ สองทางนี้ไม่ว่าทางไหนมือเยียนอ๋องย่อมไม่แปดเปื้อน ทั้งสามารถวางท่าว่า จำต้องรับบัลลังก์ด้วยความจำเป็น แต่เหตุการณ์ไม่เป็นเช่นนั้น จูอวิ๋นเหวิน พลันสร้างทางเลือกที่สามให้ตนเอง เขาลงมือเผาพระราชวังแล้วหลบหนีออกไป !
ยามค่ำคืนแห่งความโกลาหล และแสงเพลิงกองมหึมาลุกโชนกลางราชธานีอิ้งเทียนฟู่ (หนานจิง) ณ เนินเขาเปลี่ยวร้างด้านทิศใต้ของเมือง ปรากฏรถม้าสีดำคันหนึ่งควบตะบึงมา รถม้าที่มืดมิดราวกับราตรีไร้ดาว เทียมม้าสูงใหญ่ขนดำสนิทคู่หนึ่ง ตัวรถมีขนาดกลาง ทาถูด้วยสีดำจนมิดทุกซอกทุกมุม แม้แต่ผู้บังคับรถก็แต่งกายด้วยชุดดำสวมผ้าคลุมหน้าสีดำเผยให้เห็นเพียงแค่ดวงตา หากว่ามันปรากฎในคืนไร้แสงเดือนย่อมยากที่จะพบเห็น คืนนี้แม้ไม่มืดสนิทแต่เมื่ออาศัยร่มเงาของต้นไม้สูงใหญ่สองข้างทางขึ้นเขานับว่าครึ้ม ทึบจนมองเห็นได้ยาก ผู้คนแทบไม่สามารถมองเห็นฝ่ามือตนเองในสภาพเช่นนี้ นี่ย่อมเป็นพาหนะที่เหมาะแก่การหลบเร้นไม่ให้ผู้คนสังเกตพบได้โดยง่ายอย่างแท้จริง หากแต่คืนนี้สถานการณ์ผิดไป รถม้านี้แม้เชื่อว่าจงใจจัดเตรียมเพื่อใช้เคลื่อนไหวอำพรางในยามค่ำคืน แต่สิ่งที่ทำให้มันเผยตนโดยง่ายกลับเป็นเสียง ! เสียงของกีบเท้าม้าที่ตะกุยกระแทกพื้นดังสนั่นปานจะให้พื้นถล่มทลาย เสียงฉาดๆ จากการฟาดแส้ระคนเสียงแผดร้องเร่งม้าอย่างบ้าคลั่งของคนบังคับรถผสานเสียงม้าคำรามดังลั่นไปทั้งหุบเขา ผู้คนต่อให้อยู่ห่างออกไปอีกหลายลี้ก็ยังสามารถรู้ถึงการเคลื่อนไหวของมัน
รถม้าห้อไปอย่างเร่งร้อน ม้ากำยำขนดำสนิทสองตัววิ่งเต็มฝีเท้าจนปากของมันปรากฏฟองน้ำลายพรั่งพรู แสดงให้เห็นถึงการวิ่งเต็มกำลังจนแทบสุดฝืน แต่ยังคงตะบึงต่อไปอย่างไม่หยุดยั้งตามแรงแส้ของผู้บังคับรถที่ทั้งเฆี่ยนตีทั้งตะโกนเร่งเร้าด้วยดวงตาที่เบิกโพลง ภายในรถสีดำนั่งไว้ด้วยผู้คนอีก 3 ชีวิต หนึ่งในนั้นเป็นชายหนุ่มใบหน้าเกลี้ยงเกลาไร้หนวดเคราอายุราว 23 - 24 ปี สวมชุดสีขาวหรูหราราวคุณชายสูงศักดิ์ หากมิใช่เขาโดยสารมาในรถม้าที่เร่งรีบและมิได้มีสีหน้าหวาดวิตกจนเหงื่อหยดย้อยผมเผ้ารุงรังเช่นนี้ เชื่อว่าเขาย่อมนับเป็นชายรูปงามที่กรุยกรายคนหนึ่ง อีกสองคนที่อยู่ร่วมภายในรถแต่งกายชุดสีดำรัดรูปเช่นเดียวกับคนขับ คนหนึ่งหันมองไปด้านหลังรถด้วยดวงตาจ้องเขม็งแทบไม่กระพริบตา มือหนาใหญ่กุมอุปกรณ์ที่แขนกระชับมั่น อีกคนจับประคองร่างของคุณชายไม่ให้เสียหลักยามรถวิ่งกระแทกกระทั้น แม้จะอยู่คนละกิริยาแต่ทั้งสี่คนมีหนึ่งสิ่งที่เหมือนกัน นั่นคือพวกเขาดวงตาที่เบิกโพลง แสดงถึงความหวาดหวั่นจนลนลาน เห็นได้ชัดถึงความรู้สึกเร่งร้อนหมายจะไปให้พ้นจากสถานการณ์ที่เป็นอยู่ แต่เรื่องนั้นนับว่าไม่ง่าย เพราะที่ห่างไปไม่ไกลทางด้านหลังของรถสีดำ มีคนกลุ่มหนึ่งควบม้าห้อตะบึงตามมาอย่างเร่งร้อนไม่แพ้กัน
ขบวนที่ตามมามีจำนวน 8 คน ควบขี่ม้าสูงใหญ่ 8 ตัว ประกอบด้วย 2 นักพรต 2 หลวงจีน 3 ชาวยุทธ และอีกหนึ่งคนถึงกับแต่งชุดทหารองค์รักษ์แขวนป้ายทองติดกายสลักคำว่า "เยียน" ทุกคนพกพาอาวุธ สีหน้าทั้งเร่งร้อนและเดือดดาล นักพรตทั้งคู่สะพายกระบี่กลางหลัง หลวงจีนรูปหนึ่งพกดาบพระอีกรูปกวัดแกว่งไม้พลองยาว ชาวยุทธทั้งสามหนึ่งพกพากระบี่หนึ่งพกพาดาบใหญ่และอีกคนเหน็บขวานคู่ที่ข้างเอว ส่วนองค์รักษ์ห้อยไว้ด้วยดาบยาวหัวตัดที่ตัวดาบค่อนข้างแคบเล่มหนึ่ง
"เดรัจฉานดูว่าเจ้าจะหนีไปได้ถึงที่ใด !" ชาวยุทธที่พกขวานตะโกนกึกก้อง คนผู้นี้รูปร่างสูงใหญ่กลางศีรษะล้านเลี่ยนรอบๆ มีผมหยักสาก หนวดเคราชี้ชัน ดวงตาพองโต ลักษณะเป็นผู้ทรงพลังและอารมณ์เกรี้ยวกราด มันกระชากขวานด้ามหนึ่งออกมาจากหว่างเอว เงื้อง่าขึ้นทำท่าจะสะบัดขว้างออกไปยังรถม้า ในจังหวะที่รถม้าเริ่มชะลอช่วงทางโค้งไต่ขึ้นภูเขา
"ระวัง !" หนึ่งในสองนักพรตตะโกนเตือนพรรคพวก ดึงสติคณะไล่ล่าให้ตื่นตัว หลายคนเอียงร่างและบังคับม้าให้เบี่ยงข้างเล็กน้อย ฉับพลับเกิดเสียงดัง เคี้ยว ! ผ่านไป เป็นเกาทัณฑ์แขนเสื้อดอกหนึ่งพุ่งผ่าอากาศออกมาจากในรถ
"พวกเรารักษาระยะห่างระวังอาวุธลับ หุบเขานี้ไร้ทางออก พวกมันเฉกเช่นตะพาบเข้าไปในไหอย่าหวังจะหนีรอดไปได้" นักพรตคนเดิมกล่าวเสียงเข้ม คนที่เหลือต่างส่งเสียงรับคำ ดูจากท่าทางบุคลผู้นี้คงเป็นผู้นำของขบวนไล่ล่า เว้นแต่ผู้ที่แต่งชุดองครักษ์ กลับมีสีหน้าเย็นชาอยู่บ้างแอบแค่นเสียง "เฮอะ" ในลำคอเบาๆ
รถม้ายิ่งวิ่งเข้าไปในหุบเขาหนทางยิ่งคับแคบ สองฟากยืนด้วยต้นไม้โบราณสูงตระหง่าน หากไม่มีเสียงควบขับของม้าและเสียงล้อรถบดถนนเหล่านั้น ละแวกนี้นับได้ว่าวังเวงจนน่าหวาดหวั่น มันให้ความรู้สึกเก่าแก่โบราณจนแทบเป็นอาถรรพ์ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ดุจเป็นแดนสิงสู่ของภูตผีที่เร้นกายมาอย่างยาวนาน...
การไล่ล่าเริ่มทิ้งระยะห่าง เนื่องจากฝ่ายไล่ล่าเริ่มมั่นใจว่าเส้นทางที่รถม้ามุ่งไปเป็นเส้นทางเข้าสู่ใจกลางหุบเขาที่ไร้ทางออก หากแม้ฝ่ายหลบหนีไม่ถึงกับจู่ๆ มีปีกงอกเงยขึ้นจากหลัง ย่อมไม่สามารถหนีพ้นออกไปจากหุบเขานี้ได้ ฝ่ายไล่ล่าจึงลดฝีเท้าม้ารักษาระยะห่างเพื่อระวังอาวุธลับ แต่ฝ่ายหลบหนีกลับไม่กล้าชะลอแม้ชั่วครู่ ยังคงห้อรถม้าไปตามทางอย่างรวดเร็ว ไม่กี่อึดใจต่อมาคนขับรถม้าพลันตะโกนเข้าไปในรถ
"ถึงแล้ว ! ทั้งหมดเตรียมตัวลงจากรถ !"
ขาดคำพลันกระชากดึงสายบังคับจนม้าทั้งสองยกขาหน้าขึ้นแผดเสียงร้องดังสนั่น ในรถปรากฎเงาวูบเป็นหนึ่งในผู้คลุมหน้าหอบฉวยเอาร่างของคุณชายชุดขาวกระโดดออกจากรถแล้วสาดตัวพุ่งขึ้นไปตามขั้นบันไดที่ทอดสู่เนินเขาอย่างรวดเร็ว ผู้คลุมหน้าอีกคนวิ่งตามติดไปด้านหลังในท่วงท่าระวังภัยขยับเกาทัณฑ์แขนเสื้ออย่างเตรียมพร้อม ส่วนคนขับรถม้ากระชากดาบขนห่านออกมากระชับมั่นหันไปมองเส้นทางที่ผ่านมาก่อนตามติดขึ้นเนินบันไดไปเป็นคนสุดท้าย ทิ้งระยะห่างช่วงหนึ่งในลักษณะเตรียมพร้อมสกัดขวางแต่ฝีเท้าหาได้หยุดยั้งยังคงวิ่งติดตามไป
ไม่กี่อึดใจต่อมาขบวนไล่ล่าควบขับม้าตามมาถึง นักพรตเฒ่าดึงรั้งหยุดม้าเป็นคนแรกพลางโบกแขนเสื้อยกมือขวาขึ้นเป็นเชิงให้ขบวนของตนหยุดตรงทางขึ้นบันได
"รั้งรออยู่ใยท่านนักพรต บุกขึ้นไปคร่ากุมคนเถอะ !" ชาวยุทธผู้พกขวานกระชากอาวุธออกมากระชับมั่นพลางร้องตะโกน
"ประมุขเหอโปรดระงับใจ บริเวณนี้อาถรรพ์รุนแรง ป่าไม้รกครึ้มเกรงจะมีคนซุ่มลอบทำร้าย"
นักพรตผู้นำขบวนร้องกล่าว ที่แท้ชายร่างสูงใหญ่พกขวานศีรษะล้านผู้นี้คือ "เหอลู่ฟาง" ฉายา ขวานวายุ ประมุขของค่ายโจรเทียนโย่ว (ฟ้าปกปัก) จากเมืองเกาโหยว เป็นทายาทนักรบของอดีตผู้เหี้ยมหาญ จางสื้อเฉิง อ๋องแห่งอาณาจักรต้าโจว ซึ่งอดีตเคยเป็นคู่ปรับคนสำคัญของปฐมกษัตริย์ราชวงศ์หมิง จูหยวนจาง ชื่อค่ายโจร "เทียนโย่ว" มาจากชื่อรัชศกของอาณาจักรต้าโจวนั่นเอง เหอลู่ฟาง สืบเชื้อสายนักรบมีความดุดันและทรงพลังมาแต่กำเนิด ฝึกวิชาขวานคู่และวิชาภูษาเหล็ก มีบริวารมากกว่า 2,000 คน ส่วนใหญ่เป็นทายาทของอาณาจักรต้าโจวที่ล่มสลาย ครั้งนี้ถึงกลับกล้าเข้ามาเคลื่อนไหวในราชธานีหนานกิงของราชวงศ์หมิง ถือว่ารุกเข้ามาถึงถิ่นคู่อาฆาต ชาวยุทธอีกคนที่พกดาบใหญ่ ใส่เสื้อเปลือยแขนเห็นกล้ามเนื้อเบ่งพองร่างกำยำ มีความสูงเกือบเท่าประมุขเหอ เป็นบริวารคู่ใจของมันนาม "อู๋ซ่าง" ฉายาพยัคฆ์ดุร้าย
"ท่านนักพรตลู่กล่าวถูกต้อง ยามนี้พวกมันขึ้นสู่อารามร้างกลางหุบเขา ทั้งสามด้านล้วนไม่มีทางออกนับเป็นจุดอับอย่างยิ่ง หากแต่สถานที่รกครึ้มตั้งสูง รุกยากตั้งรับง่าย ใช้ความระวังไว้ไม่เสียหาย"
ผู้แต่งชุดองครักษ์กล่าวเสียงทุ้มพลางยกมือทำท่าคาราวะนักพรตผู้นำขบวน ที่แท้นักพรตผู้นี้คือ "ลู่จือชิง" มีศักดิ์เป็นศิษย์น้องของเจ้าอาราม เหล่าจวินต้ง ในเมือง จุงกิง ภาคตะวันตกเฉียงใต้ ถือเป็นนักพรตเต๋าที่มีความสำเร็จในเชิงยุทธไม่น้อย โดยเฉพาะวิชากำลังภายใน มีลักษณะหยุ่นเหนียวยากต่อต้าน เมื่อใช้ร่วมกับกระบี่สนโบราณแทบจะกล่าวได้ว่าในยุทธภพมีเพียงไม่กี่คนที่กล้าประมือกับนักพรตลู่โดยตรง
"ใต้เท้าจางหย่วนพิเคราะห์รอบคอบสมเป็นผู้ชำนาญการศึก" นักพรตอีกคนกล่าว เขาผู้นี้เป็นศิษย์คนโตของนักพรตลู่จือชิง นาม หม่าเยว่ฟาง ชำนาญวิชากระบี่รับการถ่ายทอดมาจากอาจารย์ตั้งแต่วัยเยาว์ ว่ากันว่าเขาฝึกได้ถึง 7-8 ส่วนของผู้เป็นอาจารย์แล้ว
"มิกล้าๆ ตอนนี้พวกเราขึ้นสู่อารามกันเถอะ เชื่อว่าเหล่าตะพาบเข้าไปอยู่ในไหเรียบร้อยแล้ว" จางหย่วนออกความคิดเห็น แท้จริงแล้วเขาผู้นี้คือ หนึ่งในหัวหน้ากององครักษ์ขั้นสี่ของ เยียนอ๋อง จู้ตี้ พระเจ้าอาของจักรพรรดิ์เจี้ยนเหวิน (จูอวิ๋นเหวิน) ผู้กรีฑาทัพจากเป่ยจิงแดนเหนือรุกเข้ามาจนถึงราชธานีหนานกิงเพื่อชิงบัลลังก์ในเวลานี้...
ชาวยุทธหนุ่มอีกคนหนึ่งสวมชุดสีเทาท่าทางสุภาพแต่ในตาหลุกหลิก พกพากระบี่รีบลงจากหลังม้าของตนเข้ามาจับม้าประคองม้าให้จางหย่วนลง ผู้นี้แท้จริงเป็นองครักษ์ในสังกัดของมัน นาม "อี้จง" ก่อนรับราชการเคยเป็นชาวยุทธถนัดใช้กระบี่และเพลงเตะ ในยามถูกเรียกใช้มันอยู่ในห้วงแฝงตนสืบเสาะหาข่าว จึงไม่ได้แต่งชุดขุนนาง แต่ท่วงท่ายังดูวางตนสูงส่งอยู่บ้าง ทั้งไม่เหลือบแลผู้ใดนอกจาก จางหย่วน ผู้เป็นนายเหนือ
กล่าวจบทั้งหมดลงจากหลังม้ากระชับอาวุธในมือ ทยอยตามกันขึ้นบันไดที่ทอดสู่อารามร้าง ตลอดทางเงียบงันจนผิดปกติ ทั่วบริเวณไม่มีแม้แต่เสียงแมลงและสัตว์กลางคืน บรรยากาศเย็นเยียบรกร้างวังเวงยิ่งนัก เชื่อว่าในยามปกติแม้แต่เวลากลางวันก็ยากที่จะมีผู้คนขึ้นมายังสถานที่เช่นนี้ เมื่อเดินขึ้นไปใกล้ถึงลานปากประตูที่แหว่งเว้าและผุพังของอารามร้าง นักพรตลู่จือชิง ยกมือเป็นสัญญาณให้แยกย้ายกันไปทางซ้ายขวาเพื่อโอบล้อมกันการหลบหนี เสร็จแล้วพยักหน้าให้ศิษย์คนโตนักพรตหม่าเยว่ฟางเข้าไปดูในอาราม
การเคลื่อนไหวที่มีท่าทีลับล่อๆ เช่นนี้ออกจะขัดใจประมุขเหอที่เป็นจอมโจรอยู่ไม่น้อย แต่ที่ยังไม่กล้าส่งเสียงออกมา เนื่องจากเมื่อครู่ตนเองแทบพลาดท่าให้เกาทัณฑ์แขนเสื้อมาก่อน จึงได้แต่พาพยัคฆ์ดุร้ายบริวารคู่ใจเข้าไปยืนคุมเชิงอยู่บริเวณด้านนอกของลานประตูทางเข้า สองโจรยืนอยู่เบื้องหลังของนักพรตหม่าที่เดินเข้าไปช้าๆ มือกระชับขวานคู่และดาบหัวตัดหยาบใหญ่เตรียมพร้อมจะเข้าไปอาละวาดให้สมใจอยาก
ในอารามเงียบสงัด ป้ายชื่อด้านหน้าวัดร้างที่อยู่เหนือประตูผุพังจนมองไม่เห็นตัวหนังสือ หากแต่ที่พื้นด้านในกลับปักตั้งไว้ด้วยป้ายหินสูงหนึ่งวา สภาพยังใหม่ มีตัวหนังสือสลักเอาไว้ว่า "อาศรมปีศาจ"
"อาศรมปีศาจ... " นักพรตหม่าพึมพำเบาๆ พลางขมวดคิ้วครุ่นคิด สิ่งที่สะกิดใจเขามาตลอดทางคือ เหตุใดขบวนหลบหนีจึงเลือกเส้นทางปิดตายเช่นนี้... เป็นไปได้หรือที่ว่าผู้หลบหนีโง่เขลาจนเตลิดหนีอย่างไร้จุดหมายเข้ามาหาสถานที่เช่นนี้... ประการนี้ยิ่งคิดยิ่งน่าสงสัย เนื่องจากทั้งคนทั้งม้าและรถ มีการจัดเตรียมอย่างดีทั้งสีสันและขนาด ในตอนที่พวกเขาพบเห็นขบวนรถแม้ช่วงแรกมีสภาพหลบลี้ลัดเลาะในเมืองอย่างวกวน แต่มั่นใจว่ามันพุ่งเป้าเพื่อมาเส้นทางนี้อย่างแน่นอนไม่คลาดเคลื่อน การเตลิดหนีจนหลงมาในจุดอับไร้ทางออกดูเชื่อได้ยากกว่าการจงใจเดินทางมายังที่นี่ แต่...พวกมันมาที่นี่ด้วยเหตุใด ที่นี่ใช่มีสิ่งคุ้มภัยที่ผู้หลบหนีเชื่อมั่นหรือไม่ หากมี มันเป็นใครหรือสิ่งใด... อย่างไรก็ตาม ด้วยพลังฝีมือของอาจารย์กับผู้ร่วมคณะไล่ล่า เขาไม่เชื่อว่าจะมีใครสามารถต้านทานหรือแม้แต่สามารถจะหลบหนีไปได้... นั่นทำให้เขาอุ่นใจ แต่...ส่วนลึกในจิตใจกลับกำลังสั่นไหวด้วยความหวาดหวั่นแปลกๆ ความรู้สึกนี้เกิดขึ้นเมื่อเขาเห็นป้ายหินสลักคำ "อาศรมปีศาจ" อันนั้น หม่าเยว่ฟางพลันรู้สึกถึงความอัปมงคลจนอดหลั่งเหงื่อออกมาที่ใจกลางฝ่ามือและหน้าผากไม่ได้...
ทันใดนั้นดาบขนห่านเล่มหนึ่งฟาดจากบนลงล่างเข้าใส่นักพรตหม่าอย่างหักโหม ! ที่แท้ชายคลุมหน้าที่ทำหน้าที่ขับรถม้ายังแอบซุ่มอยู่เหนือซุ้มประตูทางเข้า ฉวยจังหวะที่ผู้ไล่ล่าเยี่ยมหน้าเข้ามามัวเพ่งมองตัวอักษรบนศิลาจู่โจมออกหนึ่งดาบอย่างฉับพลัน เป็นดาบสังหารที่เบ็ดเสร็จตรงไปตรงมา ฟันลงในสภาวะที่แสดงอานุภาพของดาบขนห่านได้รุนแรงที่สุด หมายผ่าร่างแยกสังขารในทีเดียว
หากเป็นผู้อื่นการลอบโจมตีเช่นนี้ย่อมสำเร็จไม่ผิดพลาด ผู้เข้าประตูมาคนแรกย่อมกลายเป็นซากศพสองซีกอย่างไม่ต้องสงสัย น่าเสียดายดาบนี้แม้ใช้ออกได้ดี หากแต่นักพรตหม่าเป็นถึงศิษย์เอกผู้ได้รับการถ่ายทอดยอดวิชาจากนักพรตลู่จือชิง มิใช่ชนชั้นสามัญ ในพริบตาที่เกิดวูบอัปมงคลร่างกายพลันตื่นตัว เมื่อดาบแหวกอากาศลงมาร่างของเขาถึงกับดีดตัวพุงขึ้นเป็นแนวขวางม้วนตวัดตัวไปขวา พลางใช้กระบี่ในมือสาดแทงจากด้านข้างทิ่มไปยังบริเวณลำคอของผู้ฟาดดาบ กระบี่เดียวหมายเอาชีวิต ! แต่คนคลุมหน้าก็มีฝีมือมิใช่ชั่ว พลันหันหลบได้อย่างฉับพลัน รั้งดาบตั้งขึ้นคุ้มครองกาย สภาวะดาบสามารถปัดป่ายปลายกระบี่ออกไป เสียงดาบกระบี่ปะทะกันดังเคล้งหนึ่งกระแทกทั้งคู่แยกจาก
"มาได้ดี !" ประมุขค่ายโจรเหอลู่ฟางคำรามหนวดเคราชี้ชัน ยกขวานขึ้นกางกั้น อู๋ซ่าง เป็นสัญญาณให้หยุดรอคุมเชิง ส่วนตัวมันกระโจนเข้าร่วมวงต่อสู้ พลันเหวี่ยงฟาดขวานคู่รวดเร็วปานจักรผัน บุรุษคลุมหน้าได้แต่ใช้ดาบปัดป่ายไม่กล้าปะทะกับขวานอันหนาหนักโดยตรง เพียงใช้จุดเด่นของดาบที่มีความยาวข่มขวานที่เป็นอาวุธสั้นเอาไว้ จึงยังไม่ถึงกับพลาดท่า และในเวลาเดียวกันก็อาศัยความหนาหนักของดาบขนห่านฟาดปะทะกระบี่เอาไว้ บุรุษชุดดำผู้นี้นับได้ว่าเป็นผู้ทักษะยุทธผู้หนึ่ง สามารถใช้ปมเด่นของอาวุธชนิดเดียวเข้าต่อสู้หักหาญกับอาวุธที่แตกต่างกันสองชนิดที่ใช้โดยยอดฝีมือได้ อย่างไรก็ตามเมื่อการหักหาญผ่านไปชั่วครู่ ในสภาพตั้งรับที่ต้องเผชิญสองขวานหนึ่งกระบี่ ผู้ใช้ดาบขนห่านเริ่มตกเป็นรอง แต่ยังไม่ถึงกับเพลี่ยงพล้ำเนื่องจากสามารถอาศัยท่าเท้าอันรวดเร็วพาเขาออกจากจุดอับได้หลายครั้ง ทำให้รอดพ้นจากความพ่ายแพ้ ซึ่งในที่นี้หากพ่ายแพ้ย่อมหมายถึง ตกตาย !
"ท่าเท้าท่องเมฆา ยอดวิชาราชสำนัก" นักพรตลู่จือชิงเอ่ยขึ้นเบาๆ สายตาจับจ้องไปยังการต่อสู้ที่อยู่ห่างไปสิบกว่าวา พลันรู้สึกข้างกายมีคนเคลื่อนเข้ามา นักพรตเฒ่าถึงกับตกใจอยู่บ้างที่มีผู้สามารถเข้าใกล้ตัวเขาได้อย่างแผ่วเบาถึงปานนี้
"มันอาจอยู่ที่นี้..." เสียงทุ้มต่ำกล่าวขึ้นแผ่วเบา
"ท่านมั่นใจหรือ ?" นักพรตลู่จือชิงเอ่ยถามพยายามรักษากิริยาให้สงบแน่วนิ่ง สองตายังจับจ้องไปที่การต่อสู้เบื้องหน้า
ผู้ที่กล่าวเป็นหนึ่งในสองหลวงจีนที่ร่วมขบวนมา ท่านนี้มีนามว่า เสินหนง เป็นมหาสมณะสูงศักดิ์จากวัดหวงเจวี๋ยสื้อ ตำบลเหาโจว มณฑลอันฮุย ซึ่งเป็นวัดในละแวกบ้านเดิมของปฐมกษัตริย์ราชวงศ์หมิง ว่ากันว่าแม้แต่ตัวของหมิงไท่จู่ จูหยวนจาง เอง เมื่อครั้งตกยากยังถึงกับเคยเข้าบวชเพื่ออาศัยข้าววัดนี้กินประทังชีวิต วัดนี้จึงผูกพันกับราชวงศ์หมิงอยู่ไม่น้อย
มหาสมณะผู้นี้อายุราว 50 ปีเศษ หนวดเครายาวจรดอกเริ่มมีสีขาวแซม ร่างกายแม้ไม่สูงใหญ่เท่าเหอลู่ฟาง แต่นับว่ามีลักษณะอันเข้มแข็ง ฝ่ามือหนาใหญ่ใบหน้าอิ่มเอิบเชื่อว่ามีพลังภายนอกกล้าแกร่งยิ่งนัก
"อาตมาไม่ถึงกับมั่นใจ แต่มีเค้าลางอันน่าสังเกต โปรดส่งสัญญาณพาผู้ตรวจสอบรุดมา" หลวงจีนเสินหนงพนมมือกล่าว แล้วถอยกายออกไป หันไปกล่าวกับ หลวงจีนเสินขู่ ผู้เป็นศิษย์น้องสองสามคำแล้วพากันพริ้วกายไปทางด้านข้างของอารามร้าง ที่กลางหลังของหลวงจีนเสินขู่ยังสะพายห่อผ้าใส่ของใบหนึ่งติดตัวไปด้วย
"เยว่ฟางถอย !"
นักพรตลู่จือชิงตะโกนเสียงดังกังวาล ขณะสะบัดมือยิงพลุดาวเงินขึ้นสู่ท้องฟ้า แต่ช้าไปวูบหนึ่ง นักพรตหม่าเยว่ฟาง ในวงต่อสู้ที่กำลังชิงเป็นฝ่ายมีเปรียบสะกิดร่าง เสือกกระบี่แทงเข้าใส่ไหล่ด้านซ้ายของคนคลุมหน้าในจังหวะที่เขาต้องขวางดาบรับแรงกดอันมหาศาลจากขวานคู่ของเหอลู่ฟาง จังหวะวูบที่นักพรตหม่านึกยินดีว่าสามารถทิ่มกระบี่เข้าสู่ร่างคู่ต่อสู้ได้ พลันเกาทัณฑ์สั้นดอกหนึ่งแหวกฝ่าอากาศมาจากเงามืดภายในตัวอารามร้างที่ผุพัง ดีที่นักพรตหม่าได้ยินเสียงอาจารย์ร้องเตือนทำให้ตื่นตัว จึงสามารถถอนรั้งร่างกลับ แต่ยังคงโดนลูกเกาทัณฑ์ปักตรึงแขนขวาจนต้องหงายร่างล้มลงก่อนจะสามารถสะบัดพลิกตัวลุกขึ้นนั่งชันเข่ากับพื้นได้
ประมุขเหอถึงกับตกตะลึงเมื่อเหตุการณ์แปรเปลี่ยนพลันถ่ายทอดพลังผ่านขวานกระแทกเอาชายชุดดำผละออกไป ควงขวานคู่หมุนวนคลุมครองกายป้องกันการถูกลอบโจมตีด้วยเกาทัณฑ์อีกราย นักพรตหม่าเยว่ฟางพลันยันตัวดีดร่างถอยปราดราวกับถูกกระชากไปทางด้านหลัง สองนิ้วปาดจี้สกัดจุดห้ามเลือดที่บาดแผลแต่ยังไม่กล้าถอนลูกศรออกจากร่าง จังหวะเดียวกันชายชุดดำก็ค่อยๆ ถอยหลังในท่าระวัง หายร่างเข้าไปในเงามืดของตัวอารามร้าง
หัวหน้าองครักษ์จางหย่วนขมวดคิ้ว ปลายหนวดกระตุกเบาๆ เดินเอามือไพล่หลังก้าวผ่านประตูทางเข้ามาในบริเวณลานของอารามช้าๆ ก่อนจะยกมือทั้งคู่ขึ้นประสานในท่าคาราวะก่อนจะกล่าวขึ้นด้วยเสียงอันนุ่มนวล
"ผู้กล้าทั้งหลาย... ยามนี้ฟ้าเปลี่ยนสี แผ่นดินมีผู้ปกครองใหม่ พวกท่านก็เป็นชนชั้นยอดฝีมือมีประโยชน์ต่อแผ่นดินไปภายหน้า ใยเราท่านต้องหักหาญ ขอเพียงพวกท่านยอมวางอาวุธ ติดตามพวกเรากลับไป ข้าพเจ้าจางหย่วนรับประกันจะเบิกทางสะดวกและทูลเจ้าชีวิตเว้นโทษทั้งยังขอตำแหน่งพร้อมบำเหน็จรางวัลให้พวกท่านได้เสพสุขชั่วลูกสืบหลาน เช่นนี้ไม่ดีกว่ามาเสี่ยงชีวิตในที่นี้หรือ..."
จางหย่วนมิเพียงเอ่ยเสียงอันนุ่มนวลออกมา แม้แต่สีหน้ายังถึงกับสามารถมีรอยยิ้มเผยกว้างเสมือนเอ่ยอย่างจริงใจขึ้น แต่... แน่นอนว่านี่เป็นเพียงการล่อลวง ก่อนที่คำสุดท้ายจะหลุดออกจากปากจนจบประโยค จางหย่วน พลันถลันกายไปด้านข้างหลีกทางให้ อี้จง สมุนของมันสาดพุ่งลูกกลมที่คละคลุ้งด้วยควันสีเหลืองกลิ่นเหม็นฉุนเฉียวเข้าไปในตัวอาคารอย่างเร่งร้อน ประสิทธิภาพของควัน เป็นพิษทำลายประสาทสามารถทำให้ที่ผู้สูดดมเข้าไปมีอาการสำลักปวดแสบปวดร้อนภายในโพรงจมูกและลูกนัยน์ตา เชื่อว่าหากถูกรมด้วยควันนี้จะไม่มีใครสามารถทนซ่อนอยู่ภายในต่อไปได้ ต้องทุรนทุรายออกมาให้ครากุมด้านนอก
คนที่หลบซ่อนภายในแม้มีจำนวนน้อยกว่า แต่เชื่อว่าเป็นผู้มีฝีมือไม่ต่ำทรามและจัดเจนในการต่อสู้ระวังภัย จังหวะที่ลูกกลมควันเหลืองลอยเข้าไป ใกล้จะล่วงล้ำเข้าภายในตัวอาราม ปรากฎแรงกระแทกมันออกมาได้อย่างทันท่วงที จังหวะนั้นเองที่นักพรตลู่จือชิงรอคอย ! ร่างนักพรตสาดทะยานเข้าไปราวลูกศรหลุดจากแล่ง วูบเดียวถึงตัวคนชุดดำที่กระแทกลูกกลมควันพิษนั้น นักพรตเฒ่ากางฝ่ามือแสดงท่าคว้าจับแฝงพลังหยุนเหนียวของสถาบันพรต ออกแรงกระชากข้อมือข้างที่ติดตั้งเกาทัณฑ์แขนเสื้อของชายชุดดำออกมาจากที่ซ่อน นี่จึงเป็นเป้าหมายที่แท้จริง ! เพื่อกำจัดอาวุธลับที่ยากปิดป้องของคู่ต่อสู้
พลังรั้งกระชากของนักพรตลู่ไม่ธรรมดา ทอดตาทั่วยุทธภพคงมีไม่กี่รายที่เชื่อว่าต้านทานได้ แต่กำลังข้อของชายชุดดำกลับทำให้ต้องประหลาดใจ เขาถึงกับสามารถดึงรั้งหยุดร่างไว้ได้เมื่อเคลื่อนออกมาภายนอกเพียงสองสามก้าว แสดงถึงพลังการฝึกปรือที่ไม่ธรรมดา เกิดสภาพยื้อยุดกันอยู่บริเวณหน้าตัวอาราม แต่นักพรตลู่เป็นชนชั้นใดแล้ว เมื่อกระชากต่อไม่ได้ก็แผ่พลังขับกระบี่ในฝักที่กลางหลังให้พุ่งออกมา ใช้ปลายนิ้วอีกข้างตวัดกวัดไกว ควงกระบี่สนโบราณกรีดหมุนพัวพันแขนของชายชุดดำเป็นวงกลมซ้ำรอยเดิมอยู่หลายรอบก่อนตวาด
"หลุด !"
สิ้นเสียงแขนข้างที่ติดอาวุธเกาทัณฑ์ของชายชุดดำพลันหลุดออกจากร่างตามแรงดึง โลหิตสาดกระจาย ร่างและแขนผละหลุดจากกันกระเด็นไปคนละทางท่ามกลางเสียงร้องอย่างเจ็บปวด นักพรตลู่แม้ได้ทีแต่ไม่ละการระวังป้องกัน พลันดีดร่างพุ่งถอยหลังราวลูกหนังเด้งกลับ หลุดรอดจากดาบขนห่านของชายชุดดำอีกคนที่ฟาดสวนเข้ามาระดับศีรษะไปได้อย่างรวดเร็ว ชายชุดดำเกร็งกำลังดันส่งเพื่อนที่บาดเจ็บให้เข้าไปภายในอารามจากนั้นยืนขวางดาบกางกั้นระหว่างกลุ่มผู้ไล่ล่ากับทางเข้าตัวอารามเอาไว้
ประมุขค่ายโจรเทียนโย่ว เหอลู่ฟาง และสมุนต้องการผลงาน เมื่อเห็นฝ่ายตนชิงเป็นฝ่ายมีเปรียบอีกทั้งเกาทัณฑ์แขนเสื้อที่เป็นอาวุธลับถูกขจัดไป ก็หมดข้อกริ่งเกรง พากันโถมร่างหมายจัดการให้เด็ดขาด เหอลู่ฟาง เกร็งกำลังฟาดขวานคู่เข้าใส่ดาบขนห่านอย่างหักโหม คนชุดดำบาดเจ็บจากปลายกระบี่อยู่ก่อนไม่กล้าปะทะ เพียงใช้ดาบปัดป่าย แผ่พลังใส่สันดาบด้านที่หนากว่ารับแรงปะทะ พลันฉวยโอกาสยืมแรงเบี่ยงร่างออกด้านข้าง เอนตัวหมุนวนแฉลบไปกับพื้นอาศัยจังหวะในชั่วพริบตาฟาดดาบเข้าใส่ท่อนล่างของสมุนโจรที่กระโจนเข้ามาหมายซ้ำเติมเข้าเต็มเหนี่ยว ! ถึงกับฟันขาซ้ายของอู่ซางจนขาดเสมอเข่า พยัคฆ์ดุร้ายร้องขึ้นอย่างเจ็บปวดแต่ยังมีสติรีบทิ่มดาบลงกับพื้นค้ำยันไม่ให้ร่างพลิกหงายหลัง คนชุดดำลงมือปรากฎผลแต่สภาวะพลังยังไม่สิ้น เขายันแขนกดประทับลงกับพื้นม้วนตัวกลับหมายจะเตะศีรษะอู๋ซางที่ขาขาดให้สิ้นชีวิต แต่คนน้อยไม่อาจต้านมือเท้ามาก จังหวะจะพลิกม้วนตัวกลับลอยขึ้นกลางอากาศ ร่างของเขาถูกนักพรตหม่าเยว่ฟางที่ลอบเร้นมาทางด้านข้างเสือกกระบี่แทงเข้าที่ชายโครงแล้วกรีดกระชากลง ชายชุดดำถึงกับหน้าท้องเปิด เลือดและตับไตไส้พุงพรวดกระเด็นออกมาร่าง ล้มกระแทกหงายลงกับพื้น ดวงตาเบิกโพลง ลำคอยกเกร็งส่งเสียงร้องอู้อี้กระอักเลือกออกมาได้คำหนึ่งก็สิ้นใจไปอย่างน่าอนาถ
"กรีดได้ดี !" นักพรตลู่พยักหน้าร้องชมศิษย์ของตน
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