A strange world

Chapter 870 Section 101. "Old Acquaintance"

"Me? Forget it... I have some... disputes with the demons. If I let the demons see me, they will stare at me and chase me."

Annan was worried that these demons were related to the demon king in the dream. Naven thought that Annan was avoiding trouble, and said dissatisfied: "You are the Knight of the Holy Grail, and bravery is your motto."

"But what if I say that I have offended a demon king?"

Naven closed his mouth, and de la Torre asked: "Which one?"

"I don't know, but because of it, I haven't had a good sleep for almost half a year."

De La Torre no longer pressed: "It's a good idea if you don't go. Maybe the devils who are prone to internal strife will unite when they see you."

Finally, the two Holy Grail Knights rushed to the east with most of the soldiers in Valley City, including Shadowsong.

Shadowsong is now the Honorary Warden: a group of vicious criminals and caretakers entrusted to her by the old Councilor.

Compared to the disapproval of the outside world, Annan has confidence in her: Shadow Song has proven her sense of justice. The ability to suppress prisoners is something a Shadow Brotherhood killer should have.

"We'll see you again."

Annan and Shadow Song say goodbye.

Their departure was just the beginning. Next, the nobles and businessmen of Valley City began to pack their things and prepare to leave Lesio Valley.

The old council leader planned to retreat to Gray Silver Castle, and he happened to be traveling with Annan.

In the early morning, Annan followed the MPs on this long migration road.

The south gate of Gucheng is always busy from day to night, and hundreds of thousands of residents are forced to pack their bags and stay away from their hometowns.

Fortunately, they are not short of food. Fortunately, the rat people are still far away from here, so they don't have to worry about being caught up by the rats.

Gucheng, which was bustling just a few days ago, gradually became deserted, but not everyone left... many old and sick people did not want to leave, nor did they want to leave.

"We were born here, gave birth to our offspring here, and of course we will die here..." They refused the persuasion of the soldiers and family members.

There are fewer and fewer people in the city, and the rat men from the north are getting closer.

The remaining old guys, whose average age was over sixty years old, put on hand-woven straw armor, sharpened their crutches, and ran to the mottled low wall built to resist the orcs two hundred years ago.

The golden sunshine shines slantingly on the open fields, and the dark brown land is filled with the fragrance of earth. Flocks of sparrows forage in the fields.

The tranquility and beauty of autumn were broken by the sudden trembling of the earth. The weeds trembled and the sparrows fled.

On the distant horizon, a dark wave surged towards me.

On the low wall, an old man wearing plate armor that could not hide the rust even if it was wiped repeatedly was riding on the back of an old cow, waving a sharpened cane: "Soldiers, charge with me -"

The old people in front of the low wall let out scattered shouts, supported each other, leaned on crutches, and jumped on one leg, charging towards the black rat tide——

The overwhelming tide of rats swamped them in an instant.

…

Da da da da——

The migrating crowds walking on the road looked at the knights rushing past carrying dust.

The knights rushed to the front of the procession and were stopped by the guards. After verifying their identities, they approached the carriage where the old council leader was.

"Master Councilor, the rat tide has arrived in Gucheng!"

The old congressman looked at the north blankly, and let out a long sigh...

Even though we were prepared, when the day actually came and our home fell, it was still hard to accept.

Annan can relate to it. It was equally painful when he was forced to leave Xingyue Bay...

He will go back sooner or later... Liberty City has floated into the sky, that day will not be too far away.

"Tell everyone that the Skaven are only two days away from us. Speed ​​up and get to Gray Silver Castle before the Skaven catch up!"

The old council leader's order spread along with the cavalry throughout the team that stretched for dozens of miles.

The speed of the team has accelerated, but more people are left behind...

Annan asked the floating city to come from Gray Silver Castle to pick up the civilians who were left behind because of their physical strength and their families.

But once they come, don’t even think about leaving...

On the evening of the fourth day when all the residents of Valley City migrated, the solid walls of Gray Silver Castle finally appeared in the distance.

Because of Annan's maneuvering and the weight of the old council leader, there was no ugly scene like the one on the front line this time. The guards of Gray Silver Castle only let the residents in after a slight inspection.

There is no food crisis, and the more people there are, the safer it is.

Annan declined the invitation of the old council chairman and the deputy mayor of Gray Silver Castle to attend the banquet tonight. When he was about to return to the floating city, a panicked shout suddenly sounded on the street.

"what is that?"

People on the street raised their heads, and the sky in the east seemed to be burning.

"The devil has begun to attack the Fasi Tundra..."

The old parliamentarian said. Suddenly, Annan fell down as if he had lost consciousness.

Ilimayas came in like the wind and supported Annan to prevent him from falling and breaking his appearance.

"What's wrong with him!?" The old council president was frightened.

"He fell asleep……"

Elimoas knew that Annan had been avoiding a certain demon in the abyss by not sleeping... There must be something wrong with him suddenly falling asleep now.

She said nothing and lifted the transfiguration spell. As the huge dragon body stretched out, everyone on the street was pushed away, and Ilimayas carried Annan up into the floating city.

"Lilith!"

Ilimayas landed in front of the mage tower.

A beautiful shadow was projected from the tower, and Lilith swept over Annan's sleeping face: "A certain powerful being forcibly captured him in his dream."

"The Demon Lord...has it affected Annan? Why at this time." Ilimoyasi's words became more visible to the naked eye.

"I think it has something to do with the burning sky..."

…

Annan woke up leisurely in front of the familiar lava lake.

"how do I……"

Annan raised his head and saw a terrifying flame shadow standing in the lava lake. It was so huge that standing in the deepest part of the lake, his upper body shrouded in flames was still exposed.

"Long time no see, great Demon Lord, I miss you very much..."

Annan greeted him respectfully like a devil from hell.

"You are within Ursalon's breath," it said. "Kill it."

"Ersalon?"

"A demon king..."

Annan exclaimed: "Do you think too highly of me?"

"The minions of..."

"Oh." Annan responded honestly and hesitated: "Is that demon king your enemy?"

"That's a legendary red dragon."

"Well, in my eyes, there is no difference between a demon king and a legendary red dragon. They are both existences that can crush me to death with their hands."

"You want to refuse?"

"No, it should be said that it is 'a choice based on examining one's own abilities and realizing that one cannot do it, and then acting within one's ability'..."

Annan was thinking about rejecting the words, when a red light suddenly shot out from the head of the huge flaming shadow and penetrated into Annan's mind.

The illusion without the restraint of reason grew wildly in an instant, and Annan lost the ability to think.

"Follow my orders, slave..."

Annan lowered his head stiffly: "As you command, Master..."