Chapter 213 Chapter 213: Warming Rice and Slaying Sea Terrors
Chapter 213: Warming Rice and Slaying Sea Terrors
The crimson blade roared with a dragon's cry, slicing a Sea Terror in half like lightning.
Large splashes of deep blue sprayed onto the iron-gray triangular shield.
"Suppressive fire, hold the line steady!"
Finally having pushed these Sea Terrors back a bit, a thick layer of viscous fluid had accumulated on Chi Xiao. Ch'en casually wiped it clean on Hoshiguma's shield while loudly directing the L.G.D. officers.
Their defensive line was outside the Lower District, effectively protecting all of Lungmen within.
Of course, this wasn't because Wei Yenwu was particularly kind-hearted. It was because once these Sea Terrors entered the Lower District, its labyrinthine terrain would be even harder to manage than a stretched-thin front line.
After all, Sea Terrors were not disorganized mobs like the Reunion Movement; their numbers and characteristics were enough to give any ruler a headache.
"Old Ch'en, holding out like this isn't working. The casualties are too high. We need to fall back into the buildings!"
The side horns on her head remained tall and bright. Hoshiguma pulled up an officer who had gotten stuck in the Seaborn sludge.
"No! Our orders are to stop these damned fish right here!"
"But..."
"Reinforcements will arrive soon. Everyone, hold on a little longer!"
Although Ch'en kept repeating 'reinforcements' verbally,
as the battle progressed, anxiety gradually grew in her heart, and sweat seeped into her palm gripping Chi Xiao.
When exactly would the reinforcements Wei Yenwu promised arrive?
"Pink Sausage Dragon, how's it going over there? If you can spare any hands, send some my way. Stinky Rat and I are about to buckle here."
Swire's urgent voice came through the walkie-talkie.
Manpower! Manpower! Everywhere was short on manpower!
Ch'en took a deep breath; she had to calm down.
"Swire..."
"Pink Sausage Dragon, Pink Sausage Dragon! Are these people in black raincoats on our side?!"
Just as she was about to reply to Swire, Swire's voice came through the walkie-talkie again.
Black raincoats?
Ch'en Huixie's face first showed confusion, then her eyes instantly sharpened.
One, two...
A group of figures clad in black raincoats emerged from buildings, alleyways, and high walls, crossing the L.G.D.'s cordon as if it were nothing.
"Huh? You, what are you doing?"
"Executing our mission."
The Amiya tossed a Sea Terror's head, which rolled and thudded to a stop at the feet of an L.G.D. officer.
Ordinary officers and regular citizens didn't have fundamentally different perspectives; naturally, they couldn't recognize the identity of these black-raincoat-clad individuals. Several officers were about to step forward to block them.
"Don't act rashly. Let them pass. They're here to support us."
Black Raincoats! The Shadow Guards!
Perhaps they usually kept themselves hidden, but as someone with "connections," she had run into them a few times in Wei Yenwu's office.
"Now, we are officially taking over the eastern defense line. You may withdraw."
The lead Shadow Guard said solemnly. The L.G.D.'s strength was too weak; they couldn't provide much help anyway.
"That won't do! The L.G.D. is responsible for the safety of Lungmen's citizens!"
In such a situation, Ch'en was willing to make concessions to these people, but absolutely not if it meant the L.G.D. abandoning its defensive line.
"This is..."
Ch'en's attitude troubled the Shadow Guard. He was just about to invoke Wei Yenwu's name when—
"This is my order."
A mature voice tinged with a hint of hoarseness sounded, its tone brooking no argument and carrying the authority of one long accustomed to high position.
Clad in an intricately patterned robe, with branching dragon horns—every characteristic about him revealed the dense Ancient bloodline within. His dragon eyes swept across the surroundings.
Aside from a few like the Black Raincoats, Ch'en, and Hoshiguma, the vast majority dared not meet his gaze.
"Chief Wei!"
Ch'en felt puzzled and confused, but not because of the order he gave; rather, it was Wei Yenwu personally appearing at the front line.
"Officer Ch'en, carry out your task."
His gaze toward the distant sea was grave, especially as the tide began to recede contrary to its normal pattern. The smoking pipe in his hand was clenched tightly.
"The Black Raincoats are too few in number. Holding the entire coastline will be difficult. The L.G.D. can provide auxiliary defense."
"You... forget it."
Wei Yenwu glared at Ch'en Huixie, but she didn't flinch or avoid his gaze. Her stubborn character made Lungmen's highest-ranking official laugh in exasperation.
"Ch'en Huixie stays. Hoshiguma, take the other L.G.D. officers into the city to clean up any stray Sea Terrors. The Black Raincoats can hold here."
His tone softened slightly as he addressed Hoshiguma.
"Yes, Chief Wei."
Hoshiguma wasn't Ch'en Huixie, especially with Wei Yenwu giving orders personally. If things were as he said, then clearly the situation within Lungmen's city proper wasn't much better either.
After exchanging a look with Old Ch'en, she led her people in withdrawing.
"Don't let Lungmen's police officers, funded by so much budget, die in vain."
Wei Yenwu's meaning was clear: the upcoming battle was not something ordinary officers could participate in.
"I know what you're thinking. Look over there."
Seeing Ch'en Huixie's expression, the shrewd and experienced Wei Yenwu understood perfectly. He casually pointed his pipe mouthpiece toward the coast.
"The seawater is... receding?"
Theabnormal scene sent a chill through Ch'en's heart; a sense of foreboding rose within her.
"What that means shouldn't require me to remind you."
"That's... the precursor to a tsunami!"
Of course she knew. But precisely because she knew, she felt the overwhelming pressure about to crash down.
"The big one is coming."
——————
"Kevin, what's wrong? You look very troubled."
Just like... the current weather.
Pozëmka put down the soft quilt. This gloomy weather looked like it was about to rain any moment; better to bring some things in first.
"A minor problem has arisen."
"Mistake"—this word hadn't appeared in Kevin's philosophy for a very long time.
But judging from established facts, Ishar-mla's "divine revelation" being transmitted outwards was indeed a "mistake" during his treatment process.
Not regarding the patient herself, but affecting all countries bordering the Sea Terrors.
Until that materialized projection dissipated, Kevin truly faced his first unexpected event in this world in a meaningful sense.
"It happened because of you, right?"
A furry ear rubbing against a cheek could indeed solve most troubles sometimes. Pozëmka gently sat on Kevin's lap, hoping to share some of his bad mood this way.
"Yes."
There were no secrets worth hiding between the two of them. Both he and she were the type who would fully disclose everything without reservation when asked by the other.
"The problem will be resolved."
"I believe you."
This wasn't a prediction; Kevin was stating a fact. Pozëmka understood this deeply.
"Setting off now?"
"Mhm."
"What about your dinner?"
"No... save a portion for me."
One day is enough.
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