On this day, the tranquility of the peaceful village of Harta was shattered by a deafening explosion.
On top of a newly built building in the center of the village that resembles the Drum Tower in Chang'an City, a member of the security regiment was vigorously beating a huge round drum.
Next to him, another guard turned on the radio, spreading his voice throughout the village:
"All members of the security team, take up your weapons and assemble immediately! Bandits are attacking!"
"Old people, women and children, go home as soon as possible! Don't go out without reason!"
"Please keep calm, we will ensure your safety!"
The alarm sounded repeatedly, causing the village of Harta to immediately fall into chaos.
Since the emergence of the Shenzhou Empire, this small village has not experienced the disaster of being robbed by bandits for a long time. Now that bandits are coming again, people can't help but think of the suffering they once again.
Fortunately, these panicked people were more or less comforted when they saw the guards rushing out to the streets, running to gather, and constantly adjusting their weapons and putting on equipment on the road.
Among the traveling merchants, the timid ones had already begun to hurriedly pack up their goods and prepare to flee for refuge, but some others chose to stay.
They wanted to see what kind of strength the village's security team had, and behind these traveling merchants, there were inevitably some high-ranking figures from other regions.
In fact, these people also work part-time as spies.
Soon, the security team gathered at the entrance of the village.
"Have you informed Lord Yang?"
Tatsumi asked the people around him as he loaded his gun.
"Report to the Commander! I have sent a distress signal to Lord Yang!"
After all, it was the security regiment that Yang Xingshu had single-handedly formed. Although this group of people had not had contact with the Imperial Dragon Flame Army for a long time, they were intentionally or unintentionally imitating the style of the Shenzhou Empire Army in every aspect.
"Very good. Before Lord Yang's reinforcements arrive, everyone must hold the line! Everyone, get to your battle positions! Get ready for battle!"
After saying that, Tatsumi even raised his gun and fired a burst of bullets into the sky.
Such a scene appeared in the world of Akame ga Kill, and Ning Qingxuan's eyes twitched wildly. He almost thought that Tatsumi was going to put on a Li Yunlong face and shout "Everyone, bayonet, prepare for battle"...
Tatsumi, did you know that your painting style has completely collapsed?
Ning Qingxuan was certainly not at the scene. In fact, he was still in the Guangtian Hall of the East Palace, lazily stretching his body and leaning back in a chair, with the general and the Son of God sitting on his left and right.
In front of us is a huge holographic projection. The image was naturally taken by the Sky Eye sentinel aircraft that was located unnoticed above Harta Village.
"Little guy, you have such evil thoughts!"
The Son of God covered his mouth and laughed.
"If that kid knew that we had already noticed the bandits' attack, but we deliberately let them deal with it on their own for a while, you will see whether those people who are grateful to you now will want to beat you up."
Ning Qingxuan and the general did not speak, but Ying, who was "watching the battle" in Yi Xin Jing Tu, had a conflicted look on his face.
After observing for such a period of time, even Ying had to admit that Ning Qingxuan and his empire's way and efficiency in managing their people amazed her, but there were also many behaviors that made her beloved demon god difficult to accept.
It is obvious that many casualties could have been avoided, and the danger could have been nipped in the bud at the very beginning, but we always allow it to happen and then try to solve it.
Since those people have already accepted Shenzhou's rule, shouldn't Shenzhou protect them completely out of danger's reach?
If she had done it, she would have chopped it off with a knife.
"Humph, our Inazuma is still the best!"
Thinking of this, Ying muttered something in a rather upset tone, then sipped a mouthful of the dumpling milk.
Outside Harta Village.
On the barely arranged defense line, Tatsumi and his subordinates were busy and orderly placing boxes of ammunition in designated locations, setting up machine guns, loading bullets, and stacking grenades.
Members of the guard regiment were also making final preparations at their respective firing positions according to the previous infantry drill manual.
The whole painting looks like a World War II battlefield.
There is just no artillery support - Shenzhou has not yet provided them with heavy firepower.
Finally, through the slight vibration of the earth, Tatsumi could already feel the sound of a large number of enemy cavalry charging towards his position.
"Calm down, Tatsumi, calm down! Don't let the master and His Highness down!"
When the attacking bandits appeared in sight, the guard regiment defending the line immediately opened fire. In an instant, bullets poured out like raindrops. Some grenadiers also detonated grenades and threw them forward with all their might.
Seeing this scene, both Yang Xingshu who was in the base and Ning Qingxuan who was watching the battle in the Guangtian Palace on the mainland shook their heads on the spot.
"It really doesn't work. It's useless even if we equip these people with these weapons, who have only been trained but have never been exposed to actual combat and have no concept of hot weapons warfare."
"The enemy is still so far away, there's no way we'll hit them if we fire now."
"The same goes for those guys who threw grenades in a panic. How much strength do you have in your arms and how far can you throw them? How far are the enemies from you? Isn't this a waste?"
"If we let them fight like this, we might end up being breached by a bunch of cold-weapon bandits. That would be too shameful."
Ning Qingxuan looked down upon this place completely, but the Son of God was watching with great interest from the side.
Of course, she also saw that this round of firepower unleashed by the guard regiment led by Tatsumi had achieved nothing at all, but as smart as she was, she was able to draw inferences from this and infer how much damage these weapons could cause on the battlefield once they truly exerted their power.
This is an outdated weapon from the last era that was eliminated by Shenzhou and is not even valued!
The bandits on the opposite side were naturally frightened by the sudden action of the security regiment, but they soon discovered that they had no losses at all. Although the gang on the opposite side made a great noise, they seemed to have no killing power at all?
After a brief moment of surprise, the bandits charged even more fiercely.
Finally, they were within range, and casualties began to occur...