Chapter 550: Eh, Life Return?
Outside Balutters Town.
Heavy snow fell, and as far as the eye could see, there were only empty, desolate Hills and Snowy Ground. Three figures, one in front and two behind, walked silently through the wind and snow, until the man in front stopped.
"Two Beauties, how about here?"
Tengen Uzui turned around and showed a bright Smile, as if unaware of the tense Atmosphere around them.
"It's fine."
"Now you have two choices: either surrender, or be crippled and taken away by us. If your Luck isn't good, you might even die here directly."
One of the beautiful Women, with a graceful figure, ample chest, and short white hair, stroked the peculiar Gauntlet on her Right Hand, her Gaze cold as she issued a Warning.
The Girl beside her had short purple hair, but her appearance was typically childlike with a surprisingly large chest, the size of which was quite incongruous with her pure maidenly look.
However, her slender figure revealed the wonderful fact that her Age was not young.
"I thought it would be those people who were monitoring me who would make a move. I didn't expect it to be you two 'Flamboyant' great Beauties. It didn't waste my Time after all~"
Tengen Uzui didn't mind their unfriendly Attitude. Instead, he rubbed his chin and openly examined the good points of their bodies, yet it didn't give off a lewd Feeling at all.
"But can I ask for your names first?"
"Oh, by the way, my name is Tengen Uzui. I already have three wives, and a brat who is about to be born~"
He actually directly announced the number of his wives, and his tone was very natural, even carrying a hint of happiness. However, to Modai and Tsukushi, these words were not pleasant to hear.
The former's already cold Gaze became even more dangerous, while the latter glared angrily at Tengen Uzui, puffing up her cheeks.
Although in this World, most of the Nobility have many wives and concubines, among the Civilian class, many people still adhere to the Rules of monogamy.
Coincidentally, both of them came from the lower class.
Modai already had a beloved partner, so Tengen Uzui's words were equivalent to a scumbag showing off the number of his Women.
"You are not worthy of knowing. If you are finished speaking, then I will assume you choose to refuse to surrender."
While speaking, Modai slowly walked towards Tengen Uzui.
Mainly because she planned to Capture Alive, coupled with the Feeling that the latter's Aura was not weak, her movements appeared somewhat cautious, and her Gaze constantly paid attention to the state of his Muscles.
Tsukushi remained in place, holding her strangely shaped Pistol, poised to strike.
"Wait a moment!"
Tengen Uzui suddenly raised his hand and shouted loudly. This action actually made Modai stop in her tracks. Then, his tone softened, and he looked at them helplessly.
"No, why are you trying to capture me? I don't think I've done anything bad, have I? Also, who are you, and by what right are you trying to capture me?"
"If you want to fight, at least give me a reason?"
Mainly, he was really curious about how he was exposed. Was it because he was too handsome?
Modai and Tsukushi were stunned for a moment upon hearing these words. After pondering in their Hearts, they felt it made sense, but the former quickly reacted and said coldly.
"You infiltrated The Empire's territory without authorization through a Light Gate with some kind of Space Ability. Don't tell me you're here for tourism, so we need to take you back to understand the situation!"
"Hmm?"
Tengen Uzui was very surprised. He didn't expect the Star Gate to be exposed so quickly. He thought to himself, "They were even able to accurately find me, which means my appearance was known to them beforehand. Then the others are probably being watched too."
He now suspected that the other party either possessed some kind of Future Sight Ability, or had Extraordinary Means to monitor the entire country.
Thinking of this, he immediately made a decision. While slowly drawing the black and gold Twin Swords from his back, he maintained a gentle Smile, like a refined Gentleman issuing a sincere invitation to them.
"So that's how it is. Since that's the case, I would also like to invite the two of you to our side for some Hot Tea or something. How about it?"
"Hmph!"
Hearing this answer, Modai stopped talking nonsense. She stomped her Right Foot forcefully, cracking the Frozen Earth beneath her, and her entire person transformed into an Afterimage, instantly disappearing from the spot.
The next moment.
Her graceful and agile Posture, Accompanied By a strong Whistling Sound, appeared in front of Tengen Uzui. Her Right Fist, wrapped in a layer of visible Wind Pressure, smashed towards him.
[Duang!]
"Not bad Aura~"
Tengen Uzui casually blocked Modai's Boxing with the end of the Sword Hilt in his Right Hand. At the same time, the Ground beneath his feet immediately cracked under the transmitted Force.
"How is that possible!"
Modai's beautiful eyes widened. She looked in disbelief at her fist, which couldn't advance an inch, and the opponent's unmoving Body. She had always been very confident in her Martial Arts, and this punch of hers had used the Ability of 'Ministerial Arms. Destruction King'.
"Hmm?"
At this moment, Tengen Uzui also looked at the beautiful face close at hand with a surprised Gaze, because he felt a peculiar Impact Force seep into his Body through the Sword Hilt.
Although the Power was not very large and didn't cause any damage, this was because he had protected his Body with Armament Haki.
"This seems to be the Armament Haki Internal Destruction Technique?"
Although he didn't know this Technique yet, he had more or less heard about its approximate Effect.
[Bang! Bang!]
Just then, two Bullets, Accompanied By loud Gunshots, shot past the sides of Modai's ears. Tengen Uzui initially tilted his head to dodge, completely unconcerned.
But the next second, his Expression changed drastically, and he suddenly disappeared from the spot at a Speed difficult for Modai's naked eye to catch.
"Shave!"
The moment his figure disappeared, those two Bullets unexpectedly flew back again, and then flew past the sides of Modai's ears once more. The entire process happened too quickly.
"Not good!"
Modai was greatly surprised. When she found that there was no one in front, left, right, or above, she immediately turned around and looked behind her, only to see that with a muffled bang, Tsukushi's back neck was tapped by Tengen Uzui's Sword Hilt, and she directly rolled her eyes and fainted on the Snowy Ground.
"What a powerful Gunman! The Bullets can actually fly back. No, this doesn't seem to belong to the Scope of Spearmanship, does it?"
Tengen Uzui looked at Tsukushi's overly beautiful figure with lingering fear. If it weren't for his Observation Haki detecting it immediately just now, his temple might have been shot through by now.
The reason he said 'might' was because there was still a certain chance that at the critical moment, he could have timely used Armament Haki Hardening to defend his Vital Point.
But who knows if the opponent's Bullets also had some more dangerous special Effect?
[Roar!]
At this moment, Modai rushed forward, swinging her fist, still so aggressive. The terrifying Fist Wind transformed into an almost substantial Vacuum Layer.
Just considering the Power of this punch alone, it was already enough to compare with the Six Powers' Tempest Kick or the World Sword Master's Flying Slash Attack.
"Although you're beautiful, you're too fierce, Woman~"
Tengen Uzui suddenly felt that his three wives at home were better. However, the movement of his hands didn't hesitate at all. He put Force into his arms and vertically slashed forward with the specially made Nichirin Blade in his hand.
"First Form, Roar!"
The moment the golden yellow Blade, tearing through the Cold Wind, touched the Fist Wind, a fierce Explosion and Gunfire Flash immediately occurred between the two of them, along with a deafening sound.
"Imperial Arms..."
The moment Modai was submerged by the Gunfire Flash, Gunsmoke, and sound waves, she subconsciously thought of Imperial Arms in her Heart. Just as she endured the pain and wanted to retreat to create Distance.
She saw a slender leg break through the Black Smoke and come towards her abdomen at an extremely fast Speed. Her intuition was issuing a Warning that once she was kicked by it, she would definitely lose Combat Ability.
The next moment.
Modai's short hair unexpectedly grew out at an incredible Speed, transforming into a Palm formed by gathered snow-white hair strands, attempting to block Tengen Uzui's heavy kick.
"Eh, Life Return?"
# Chapter 551: Limiter, Released?
Seeing Modai use a technique he didn't know but was somewhat Familiarize again, Tengen Uzui simply retracted his right leg, standing beside Tsukushi with a strange expression, looking up and down at the stunning Beauty who had already Manifestation into a 'White-haired Witch'. Finally, unable to contain his curiosity, he asked,
"How do you know Life Return?"
He was actually cultivating this 'Life Return' as well, but he had previously chosen to master 'Six Powers' and 'Haki' first, so he hadn't made much progress in this area, still only at the level of being able to control Blood Vessels to stop bleeding.
On the contrary, that Adult Fulu Shou, who was also the First Sea Kage of their Sea Ninja Village, had very high attainments in Life Return, able to easily control the Muscles of his entire body.
The most commonly used technique was to stretch his earlobes and use them as spears or Whips.
As for whether he could make his hair grow rapidly and Freely control it like the white-haired Beauty in front of him, it wasn't clear to Understand, because Adult Sea Shadow was bald.
However, Tengen Uzui had also heard that Life Return could allow people to control their hair as a Weapon.
But wasn't this supposed to be a unique Secret Technique of the Sea Star World?
"Hmph, 'Life Return'? Never even heard of it!"
Modai's expression was very ugly, and her Winter Clothes were also tattered and scorched from the previous Explosion, but she was currently only concerned with Tengen Uzui's Strength and thinking about how to rescue Tsukushi.
"Then what do you call this Ability to control hair? And what is that Gauntlet on your right hand, and what are the Firearms in her hand?"
"Finally, what are your Names, and what are your Identities?"
Seeing that this Woman had no intention of cooperating, Tengen Uzui maintained a handsome smile while pointing the Sword Hilt in his right hand at Tsukushi on the ground.
"If you answer these questions, how about I return her to you?"
"You think I'll believe the Demon words of my enemy?"
Modai frowned and retorted, but Tengen Uzui shrugged indifferently and casually said, "Then do you want to save your companion?"
The former was instantly speechless. After a moment, she sighed inwardly, realizing she still couldn't be ruthless.
"My Name is Modai, her Name is Tsukushi. We are both Members of the Imperial Secret Service Agency. This Gauntlet on my hand is a Ministerial Arms, Destruction King. Her Gun is also a Ministerial Arms, called Prometheus. As for my Ability to control hair, it's a Body Technique Secret Skill that manipulates Meat."
As soon as she finished speaking, Modai looked at Tengen Uzui with cold eyes, indicating that she had finished answering and that he should return Tsukushi to her.
"Uh, that was a really brief answer, didn't reveal any slightly deeper information~"
Tengen Uzui helplessly shook his head.
He first moved the special Nichirin Blade in his left hand to his right hand, then used the tip of his foot to kick up the Pistol called 'Prometheus'. After looking at it for a few moments, he put it into his Winter Clothes Pocket, then retreated seven or eight meters, signaling that she could come and retrieve the person.
Modai was a little surprised that he actually kept his word, but she still didn't give him a good expression. She cautiously walked in front of Tsukushi and then used skillful movements to wake her up.
"Mo-Modai sister?!"
"Mm, you go back first. Leave this place to me."
Modai patted Tsukushi's shoulder, while keeping a close eye on Tengen Uzui, and whispered in her ear.
"But, but..."
Tsukushi subconsciously wanted to say something, but when she found that 'Prometheus' wasn't in her hand, she immediately Understood that staying here was indeed completely useless and would only become a burden to the other party.
"Next, it's one-on-one between you and me, no problem, right?"
Modai stood up, brushed past Tsukushi, and stood in front of the latter, asking coldly.
Tengen Uzui raised an eyebrow, thinking that it would indeed be difficult for him to take two people back alone, and his appearance must have been exposed long ago. He immediately nodded.
"Please do. After all, I don't want to kill such a beautiful Woman~"
"Thank you..."
Modai looked at him with a complicated expression, then turned her Gaze to Tsukushi, signaling her to leave quickly. The latter was reluctant but could only bite her lip and quickly walk towards the distant Balutters Town.
"Modai sister, you must hold on! I'll go call for Support immediately!"
At this moment, this beautiful Girl with short purple hair had only this one Thought in her Heart.
Ten seconds later.
Only Modai and Tengen Uzui remained at the Scene, a handsome man and a Beauty, both with white hair. However, the Atmosphere between them, against the backdrop of the wind and snow, appeared incredibly cold and oppressive.
At this moment.
Modai suddenly took out a small round box from her Pocket, then pinched out a black Pill from inside and swallowed it. Immediately after, she took a deep breath and softly shouted, "Limiter, Released!"
This Scene made Tengen Uzui speechless.
Then, while thinking to himself, *What is she doing now?*, he took out a small Transponder Snail wearing miniature Winter Clothes from his chest and gently placed it on his right shoulder.
This little thing could sit steadily on its own, so it wouldn't affect his Combat movements.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Tengen Uzui's Observation Haki Perception sensed that Modai's Aura had suddenly become abnormally intense, even causing a sense of Nervousness deep within his Heart.
[Bang!!]
The next second, a huge sound accompanied by shattered Frozen Earth fragments formed the Special Effect background behind Modai, and her entire being erupted with incredible Speed, appearing before Tengen Uzui in the blink of an eye, wrapped in surging Gale.
"So fast..."
Tengen Uzui's alarm bells rang. The range of the Wind Pressure she unleashed this time was very large, making it difficult to use 'Paper Arts' or Observation Haki for precise dodging.
So he chose not to dodge or evade, suddenly activating the Strength and Armament Haki within his body, and slashed out with full force with the black and gold Twin Swords in his hands. A tearing shriek immediately appeared in the Air.
[Roar——————]
When the Fist Wind and blade Qi collided, an even more violent Great Explosion occurred than before. Gunfire Flash and Thick Smoke swallowed both sides whole, sweeping away all the blowing wind and snow.
Within the rolling Black Smoke, two white figures transformed into Afterimages difficult to discern with the naked eye, constantly clashing together. Each exchange would produce deafening Sonic Booms and Air Currents.
Before long, all the Black Smoke was torn apart and dissipated by the aftermath of their Combat.
Their Battlefield became an even wider Frozen Earth snowfield, and not far away was the white town that became brightly lit as night fell.
At this time, Modai's snow-white hair, which had turned long, condensed into four long spikes or Blades with sharp Sharpness. Combined with her incredibly Strong punches and kicks, she launched an extremely fierce and continuous frenzied assault.
From the Scene, it seemed she was even pressuring Tengen Uzui, but she was unable to cause substantial damage to him for a long time.
Because Tengen Uzui's Observation Haki could accurately make a Prediction of all of Modai's attacks. Even if the opponent unleashed that kind of Wind Pressure attack with great Power again, he would use 'Shave' one step ahead to flash away and create Distance.
The current Situation was that Tengen Uzui's inherent Strength and Armament Haki were slightly unable to match the fist power Modai burst out.
This was not strange.
Armament Haki could only amplify a person's attack and Defense, but it doesn't mean that someone without Armament Haki definitely can't defeat someone who can use Armament Haki.
Just like Garp and Zephyr, even without using Armament Haki, they could beat Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals who use Haki to death just by relying on Fist Force.
Of course.
This also had a direct relationship with the fact that Tengen Uzui had only recently mastered Armament Haki and its quality wasn't very high, but he also saw that the state of this stunning Beauty before him was not right.
"Was it the Effect of that Pill? Or the so-called 'Limiter Release'? Or was it the Effect of both?"
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## Chapter 552: Found the Opponent's Base Camp!
"Are you even a man?!"
"Facing a woman's fists, you only dodge and weave, you coward!"
The battle had lasted for who knows how long, as neither side had seriously kept track. However, Modai couldn't help but feel her anger and frustration boiling over, and she cursed at Tengen Uzui in a sweet voice.
But her Brain remained calm, thinking that perhaps she could provoke his pride as a man.
Otherwise, the time limit on the 'Enhancement Pill' would soon be up, and once the Side Effect kicked in, she would inevitably become meat on a chopping block, completely powerless to resist.
Furthermore, the means of releasing the Limiter on her Brain and Body also came with a considerable burden.
But there was one thing Modai couldn't understand: how did the man before her manage to dodge every single one of her attacks without fail?
His movements when evading were simply unbelievably exquisite, as if...
...as if all her movements held no Secret in his eyes. Was this due to unfathomable Combat Experience, or some other Means?
And those two golden blade Long Sabers in his hands, connected by a chain in the middle – every touch resulted in an Explosion Firelight of considerable Power.
They were definitely some kind of Imperial Arms!
"Miss Modai, while you are certainly beautiful, if you're this fierce, be careful no one dares to marry you~~"
Tengen Uzui chuckled nonchalantly.
As a Ninja, he didn't focus on brute Strength and direct confrontation. Back when he served as the 'Sound Hashira' in the Demon Slayer Corps, facing those with various bizarre Blood Demon Art, he also needed to think about their Weaknesses and then devise targeted fighting methods.
"Damn it!"
Hearing this, Modai simultaneously launched a fiercer offensive and gritted her teeth, cursing inwardly. She was angry not only at his despicable behavior but also at him saying no one would dare marry her.
She currently had a beloved lover, and his words implied...
"You wimp, you coward, do you dare to fight me with all your Strength!"
"Hehehe, aren't we fighting right now?"
The man and Woman continuously clashed, intertwined, darted around, and clashed again. Continuous Explosions and Gunfire Flashes, Accompanied By the Woman's curses, echoed throughout the desolate and vast Frozen Earth Snowfield.
Just at this moment, Tsukushi, who had returned to the Town, first found the personnel of the Secret Police Force, then quickly wrote a request for Aid and sent it to the Imperial Capital using a 'Mag Hunter Falcon'.
Immediately after, she requested the four Secret Police Force personnel to go with her to Aid Modai, because she could feel that Tengen Uzui's Strength was greater than Modai's.
However, after hesitating, the Secret Police Force personnel stated they could go and observe the Situation, but whether or not they would engage in Combat would depend on the circumstances.
This was because Combat was not their primary responsibility, unless the enemy initiated an attack on their side, and even then, it would only be for self-preservation.
Regardless, Tsukushi was naturally happy to see them agree. She also borrowed a Pistol along the way, and then the five of them quickly headed outside the Town together.
But as they ran, they noticed that the booming Explosions they could faintly hear before had somehow stopped making any Commotion.
When Tsukushi and her companions finally arrived at the battle site, braving the blizzard and Cold Wind, they found that apart from large and small blast craters and ground cracked like a spider web, not a single person could be seen.
"How could this happen..."
Tsukushi knelt on the Snowy Ground in Despair.
--- Dividing Line ---
In the Imperial Capital, over the past few days, both Najenda's Secret Police Force and Oarberg's Assassination Unit had received a large amount of Intelligence feedback from the north.
The most frequent Content included discovering a suspicious person or a clear Target from a drawing in a certain Location, as well as where they had engaged in Combat with the enemy, the outcome of the battle, and what the enemy's Means were.
"Minister, this is some information I've compiled and organized that I believe is crucial. Please take a look."
Green, a man with a gentle and refined demeanor wearing Glasses, walked into the Office and placed a Document on Najenda's desk, then silently waited for her to read the Content.
"Attacks with various light and shadow Special Effects like Wind, Fire, Thunder, Water, Mist, and Serpent, suspected to be multiple Technique derived from some kind of Swordsmanship. They commonly use strange black Daggers and star-shaped shuriken. Their Physical Ability is excellent across the board, with Strength and Stamina being particular strengths. They possess Body Control Ability that allows for rapid self-hemostasis..."
Najenda frowned thoughtfully. After a few moments, she seemed to be drawn to one piece of information.
"Two people claimed to be Chunin and Genin from the Sea Ninja Village?"
"Yes."
Green nodded and said with confusion, "These terms have never been heard of before. I checked the Data/Files from the Alchemy Kingdom and the Divine Harmony Island Nation, but I didn't see similar words."
"Chun, Gen... these must be their Rank names. Following logical deduction, there might be a higher Rank like Jonin or Special Jonin or something..."
Najenda thought for a moment and said, "I will go see His Majesty later and request to use the 'World Encyclopedia' to search for information on this Sea Ninja Village. That way, everything will be clear."
She had great confidence in the Imperial Arm called 'World Encyclopedia: Longgolongo'.
This was a book-shaped Imperial Arm that recorded clear Maps of the World Nations.
Especially within The Empire's territory, whether it was Mineral locations or the Address of a certain Town, nothing was omitted, no matter how small. Everything had detailed Data and descriptions.
Even the final pages contained Prophecies of potential super-large scale natural disasters that might occur within The Empire in the future.
This meant that as long as this 'Sea Ninja Village' existed somewhere in this World, it would definitely be found by the 'World Encyclopedia', which would provide approximate information and an accurate Position.
Because it possessed such powerful Function, it was designated a 'Strategic Class Imperial Arm' by the 'Holy Emperor' His Majesty six hundred years ago. Its successive Imperial Arms users would be incorporated into the 'Imperial Guard Unit' and would only use the Imperial Arm under the contemporary Emperor's Order.
"Has the Light Gate in the Snow Mountain Area still not been found? From this Intelligence, the enemy's numbers are increasing. If we don't quickly Control that Light Gate, a large force from the enemy side might pour in later!"
Najenda looked at Green with a solemn Expression. Green also understood this principle, but reality left him feeling helpless.
"As of now, we haven't received any Intelligence regarding that. Captain Sabatini did send back a Report once, but it only said that he had arrived at White Horse Town."
Najenda nodded. She knew this couldn't be helped.
The Empire currently relied mainly on the wings of 'Mag Hunter Falcon' to transmit information. This Efficiency took at least two days and nights, and sometimes four or five days.
Furthermore.
Although Sabatini's Imperial Arm had extremely strong Ability in Search.
The Area of the Snowy Region in the north was also very large. It was not easy to find a gate that looked only about three meters high and two meters wide without knowing its general direction.
"Alright, I'll go find His Majes—"
Just as Najenda stood up from her chair, intending to go to the Imperial Palace again, the Office Door was suddenly knocked upon. Then, a beautiful Girl named Amuri quickly walked in.
"Minister, 'Oarberg's' side has sent News. One of their Assassins named Modai has been captured by the enemy. They request that we use the 'Divination Tortoise Shell' to divine her Location and outcome. This is Modai's Related Information!"
Najenda took the Document and glanced at the Photo of the Woman, whom even she found very beautiful. Suddenly, a bright light shone in her eyes, and a Smile appeared on her originally serious Expression.
"Good!"
"Getting captured was truly timely! As long as we can determine the Location where this Modai was taken, with Sabatini's Imperial Arm's visual range, there's a high possibility of finding the opponent's Base Camp!"
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Chapter 553: Flame Rabbit!
Oarberg.
These four characters are this World's term for Bleach, symbolizing absolute fairness and justice, meaning that regardless of whether one is a man, Woman, old person, or Child, regardless of their Identity or Status, they will all face their final death.
At the same time.
It is also the name of The Empire's Assassination Unit, established and named by the 'Holy Emperor' six hundred years ago, accepting Orders only from the reigning Emperor.
And they possess the Authority to assassinate anyone except the Imperial Family.
Even Imperial Dignitaries, High Officials, Generals, regardless of whether there is conclusive and legal Evidence, as long as the Emperor's Order comes down, they will kill them without hesitation.
It is arguably the most terrifying Blade in the hands of successive Emperors!
Finally.
Oarberg is also the honorary Epithet bestowed by the Emperor upon the World's Strongest in the Assassination Unit. Those with the Epithet can use it as their surname and have the Privilege of Freedom to enter the Imperial Palace to meet the Emperor.
And their Secret Headquarters, Training Ground, and the breeding Base for Insect-type Danger Beasts are located within the 'Jifunola Great Tree Sea', separated from the Imperial Capital by a Mountain Range and designated as a 'Super Dangerous Region' by The Empire for hundreds of years.
Any Human who trespasses into the Sea of Trees without authorization, no matter who they are, they have the Authority to deal with them directly without reporting!
At this moment.
A 'Village' composed of various Tree Houses or Wooden Houses is hidden somewhere within this Sea of Trees, filled with ancient trees hundreds, or even several hundred years old.
"Lord Melard, this is a Letter just sent from the Secret Intelligence Department. It should be Intelligence regarding Modai's Position."
A white-haired man, about one meter seventy-five in Height, with a slender and robust physique, carrying a Red Scabbard Long Saber at his waist, and exuding the aura of a handsome middle-aged man, gently placed the Envelope in his hand on the Office Desk.
It was Gozuchi, the Deputy Commander of 'Oarberg' and the User of the Imperial Arms, Murasame!
His Attitude was cold, as if he had no interest in the beautiful woman in the black dress before him, who possessed Charm, wore revealing clothing, with her Chest and thighs almost completely exposed, showcasing the word 'Sexiness' to the fullest in every aspect.
Because she was the current Commander here, the Oarberg Epithet holder, Melard Oarberg.
A dangerous and strange Woman with an absolutely stunning Appearance, purple hair and eyes, and a black mole under her left eye!
"Oh my, as expected of Najenda-chan, quite the Efficiency~~"
After reading the Content of the Letter Un hurried, Melard propped her fair and tender Palm against her chin, extended her alluring red tongue to lick her soft pink lips, and murmured with Charm to herself.
"Speaking of which, it's been a while since we were intimate. When was the last time we had a wet kiss?"
Gozuchi naturally heard her, but he was already used to her strange sexual orientation. Ever since Lord Melard became the Commander, there were only two men in the entire 'Oarberg'.
The rest were all beautiful girls, and it seemed none had escaped her clutches.
"Ahem, Lord, may I take a look?"
"Here~"
Melard casually flicked the Letter Paper over. Its Speed was very fast. If it were an Ordinary Person, not only would they fail to catch it, but if they were accidentally cut across the Neck, they would likely die from it.
But Gozuchi precisely caught it with two fingers, then naturally unfolded the Letter Paper and quickly read through it.
"So that's it. By combining the Abilities of 'Divination Tortoise Shell: Avert Disaster and Seek Fortune' and 'Thousand Mile Heavenly Eye: High Insight High Awareness', they've found the Position of that Light Gate?"
He saw that the Divination result from the Divination Tortoise Shell for Modai was 'Regret', which indicated that she was only imprisoned and was not in immediate danger to her life.
However, Gozuchi merely glanced over this. He was more interested in the information about the Light Gate.
He also saw the description in the Letter.
A group of black Warriors riding strange Machinery Vehicles were constantly emerging from a white Building, and then another group, possibly Engineers, were building a camp and Defensive Works around the Snowy Ground valley where they were located.
At the same time, there were multiple individuals in the opposing force who were suspected to be Superpowered Individuals who were Imperial Arm Users.
Finally, it also included two Maps drawn by Captain Sabatini of the Secret Police Force based on his observations.
One was a Large Map of the northern Snowy Region marking the Light Gate's Position, and the other was a layout Map of the valley marking the Position of every Building, Cannon, and Personnel Sentry posts.
"Well done!"
Gozuchi greatly admired these two Maps, and smiled, "I heard that Sabatini's Imperial Arms, 'Thousand Mile Heavenly Eye', can see a thousand kilometers without Obstruction. It truly lives up to its reputation!"
"If it didn't even have this Ability, it wouldn't be worthy of being called an Imperial Arms..."
Melard Stand Up and stretched, completely unconcerned about her revealing figure being exposed in front of a man.
"Then, what are your thoughts on the next step?"
Gozuchi put down the Letter, his Gaze fixed forward as he asked in a deep voice.
"Well~~"
Melard smiled slightly, "I haven't yet corrected Modai-chan's 'sexual orientation' to the correct Paths, so I should still go and bring her back."
"You plan to personally take action?!"
Gozuchi looked at her in surprise. Melard nodded and smiled, "Since it's a stealth rescue, I don't think there's anyone more suitable than me. Besides, I'm also very curious about these people and that Light Gate."
"Indeed, the Letter says the opposing force is an Influence/Power called the Sea Ninja Village, but even the 'World Encyclopedia' cannot find their roots. Also, Captain Sabatini said he didn't see Modai in their camp, so it's very likely she was taken by them to the other side of the Light Gate."
Gozuchi looked thoughtful, then raised his head and asked again, "Then are you planning to go alone, or take a few people with you?"
"Hmm... The journey is quite long, I'll just take the Butler and two Maids~"
"Understood. I will go and Report to His Majesty immediately!"
Gozuchi acted decisively. He immediately turned around and walked out of the Office, because any Operation by 'Oarberg' must first receive the Emperor's permission, which was one of his main jobs.
At this time, Melard had disappeared without a trace at some point...
Meanwhile.
On The Empire's Western Border, Blande, who was leading the Army in Combat near Heavenly Water against the Alchemy Kingdom, also received an Imperial Decree from the Emperor.
Inside the Central Army Main Tent.
Blande, the current Army General, draped in a black General's Coat over his shoulders, accepted the Imperial Decree delivered by an Angel with surprise, then confirmed the Content on it again.
"A mysterious Influence/Power that appeared in the northern part of The Empire through some kind of Spatial Means?"
Like General Bols, he also suspected that the Alchemy Kingdom to the west was causing trouble, but regardless, the most pressing Matter at hand was to obey the Emperor's Order and dispatch a Vice Admiral to be Stationed at Mount Famu in the northern Imperial Capital.
He then raised his head, his Gaze slowly sweeping over each of the fierce generals.
Nahas, Leone, Guy, Izo, Daidaras, Cosmia, Nyau, Bonny... Every single one of them was a powerful Imperial Arm User with great Strength.
Ultimately, Blande made his Decision.
"Nahas will be the Commander, Izo will be the Deputy General, lead your Legion and immediately head to Mount Famu to establish a Defense Line!"
"Yes!"
An hour later, nearly fifty thousand fully armed Army Unit Personnel rode in Train Cars pulled by individual 'Flame Rabbits', escorted by the Cavalry Unit Guard, and set off eastward in a mighty procession.
Flame Rabbit.
A Supernatural large Rabbit standing three and a half meters tall, over four meters long, with ears and a tail that burned with Flame. Because of its high Speed, strong Stamina, and Combat Ability to breathe Flame.
It had been widely used as Draft animals or Mounts by the Army since six hundred years ago...
(End of Chapter)
**Chapter 554: The Death God Gazing at the Snow Mountain!**
The northernmost part of the Empire Continent.
This is the vast Snow Region where the Randell People, whom The Empire calls 'Northern Barbarians', have lived for generations.
Because their strong Physique and cold-resistant Physique allow them to easily adapt to the extreme low-temperature Climate Environment, their national pride is very strong, and they possess a firm Will that is significantly stronger than other peoples.
However, after being completely defeated by The Empire a hundred years ago, they became The Empire's most important Military Source Great Zone.
It was fine at first.
But now it is somewhat overwhelmed. The Strength of The Empire's two Opponents in the west and east is truly strong, and for so many years, they have only been able to barely defend their borders.
Therefore, they have become increasingly resistant and averse to The Empire's conscription, as too few people return alive from the two Battlefields.
A portion of the Personnel were very fortunate to remain locally.
But it's easy to imagine that such precious spots were mostly given to the children of the powerful and wealthy, with the remaining vacancies filled by Civilians.
It's just that the probability...
Sekka Fortress, or rather Sekka City, was the Capital of the former Randell Kingdom and is now the capital of the Northern Ethnic Autonomous Region.
This is a rugged City built entirely of stone Houses, Paths, and City Walls. If the Accumulated Snow is not cleared daily, it will be covered in a layer of "white clothing".
Men, Women, Old and Young walking on the streets are all wearing Winter Clothes that are not very thick. Every household has a Stove and a Heated Kang, and the warm and bright Gunfire Flash lights up every home.
But it also produces a large amount of Black Smoke, which shoots straight into the sky through Chimneys and is then dispersed by the Cold Wind higher up.
The Center of the City.
A dark, large Castle stands tall, like a silent Giant guarding the entire Snow Region.
Recently, the Citizens living here have noticed that the Mobilize of Troops is very frequent, and Cavalry riding fast horses are often seen rushing in and out.
Soon, strange News began to circulate among the people, saying that a strange black force had appeared in the east and was approaching here, and that their own Troops were fighting them!
Inside Sekka Castle, Governor Numa, who holds the position of Governor of the Autonomous Region, was listening intently to the battle situation in the east. However, the more he listened, the more solemn his expression became, and his brows furrowed tighter and tighter.
"It's only been a few days, and there are already nearly ten thousand casualties..."
"Lord, if it weren't for the assistance of various Ice Plain Danger Beasts, and General Bai Ya's timely adjustment of tactics, no longer engaging in Melee Combat with the Opponent, our Defense Line would have collapsed long ago!"
The Knight who came to deliver the Intelligence was filled with fear. His hoarse voice trembled repeatedly, and his Gaze seemed to be recalling some terrifying Screen Feed.
"Calm down first."
Governor Numa, known as the "Northern Brave", seeing his appearance, immediately got up and walked to him with Hot Tea, signaling him to drink a few sips to warm himself up.
Only after the Knight's Mind had stabilized did he instruct him to elaborate on the more specific Situation.
"Although their numbers don't seem like much, only two or three hundred people in each section, adding up to less than three thousand in total, they are very Strong, each and every one of them is terrifyingly Strong!"
"The Swordsmanship they display can not only produce various light and shadow effects and Sound like Wind, fire, Thunder, and Water, but its Power is also astonishing."
"Our Melee Combat Troops are completely no match for them. One person from their side can cut down more than ten, or even dozens of Warriors holding Blades or spears. If two or three people team up, they can turn an area of a hundred meters into a slaughterhouse..."
Hearing this, Governor Numa could roughly imagine that terrifying Screen Feed, and also realized that the Opponent was very likely an Elite existence similar to Imperial Fist Temple Disciples.
"What about Firearms?"
The Knight replied with a bitter face and a hint of Despair in his tone.
"Lord, their upper bodies are wearing Tight Underwear that looks like a Black Vest. It doesn't look very thick, nor is it Metal, but it can block our Blades and Spears, Bullet, and even the claws and fangs of "Ice Fang Wolf"!"
"Among them, there are some even more terrifying people with unusually tall Physique/Build who can easily kill even Rank 1 Danger Beasts. The Black Coat they wear also has Defense that is impervious to Blades and Guns!"
"So our people can often only pierce their Winter Clothes, and then are cut into pieces by the Opponent's Blade..."
Governor Numa was too shocked to speak, only feeling a heavy boulder pressing down on his Heart.
"But you should have killed some of their people, right?"
The Cavalry bit his dry lips and nodded.
"Before I set off, a total of thirty-two of the Opponent's people were killed. Light and heavy injuries cannot be calculated."
"Eleven of them were personally killed by General Bai Ya riding a "Polar Tiger", ten were frozen by the Ice Breath of a "Shuplinga Dragon" and then blown to pieces by Grenades, and the last eleven were surrounded by over five hundred Warriors fighting desperately, and then bombarded by twenty Heavy Cannon..."
Numa was too shocked to speak any further.
"Lord Governor, as I said before, if it weren't for the Danger Beast Troops and enough Bullet, Cannon, and Military Strength far exceeding the Opponent's, we wouldn't be able to stop them at all!"
After speaking, the Knight could no longer hold on and collapsed onto the ground, then buried his head in his legs and arms and cried softly.
It was simply too tragic!
Those who were not personally on the scene could not imagine how hellish that scene was. Even if the Cavalry riding Warhorses tried to outflank and stretch the enemy from both wings, they would be easily caught up by the Opponent riding a strange Mechanical Vehicle.
"Thank you for your hard work, go down and rest well first!"
After a long silence, Numa sighed deeply, gave the order, and walked back to his Office Desk. Then he wrote down these Situations one by one on letter paper.
He was writing a Request for Reinforcements Letter to the Imperial Capital.
It was clear that although there was a Large Army of 300,000 here, there were only three people who could be called Experts, including himself.
He was the only Imperial Arms User. He simply couldn't stop the Opponent's several thousand, or possibly nearly ten thousand, all-Elite Troops.
Opponents of this Rank could only be dealt with by calling in The Empire's Frontline Force, because they had more powerful Danger Beast Troops and Imperial Arms Users, Ministerial Arms Users, or by sending all the Disciples from the Imperial Fist Temple!
More than ten minutes later.
A White Feather Falcon, unique to the Snow Region, carrying a Small Package containing an Envelope, flew out of the black Castle, flapping its wings rapidly towards the Imperial Capital in the south amidst the Gale and falling snow.
The next day.
Numa Mobilized more Army to Support General Bai Ya in the east and sent him an Order to try his best to delay the enemy and wait for the arrival of reinforcements from the Imperial Capital.
In the following days, the unrest in the northern part of The Empire grew larger. In addition to tens of thousands of Army being Mobilized from various Camps.
There were also Ninja, Secret Agent, Assassin from both sides, and subsequently joined CIPHER POL Member, fighting one-on-one in various corners, Towns, and even the Snow Mountain Area on the Edge of the Snow Region.
Poison, Bombs, Trap, and various insidious and ruthless Means emerged endlessly, turning one living Human after another into Corpses with bizarre death poses, and then leaving them to the Cold Wind and Ice and Snow to bury them...
Just at this time.
Mellard Olberg, with his Butler Daniel and his two Personal Maid, Gilbert and Cassandra, riding an "Airship" pulled by a Large Bird-type Danger Beast, arrived at White Horse Town.
This strongest Assassin of The Empire, who holds the Epithet "Death God", was standing by the window of a three-story building with a Charm Smile, gazing at the faintly visible snow-white Mountain Peak in the distance.
"Although I don't know who you are, you'd better not hurt my Modai-chan, otherwise I'll really get angry~~"
(End of Chapter)