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Chapter 422
chapter 330 part 2
*Pfft!*
The sharp spearheads pierced through Gagaran's chest from front and back. A large amount of blood sprayed from the wounds like arrows, dyeing the ground red once more.
"Outer Skin Reinforcement!"
"Outer Skin Super Reinforcement!"
"Flowing Water Acceleration!"
"Divine Skill: Flash!"
Gagaran grunted, unleashing a continuous stream of martial arts. He roared and knocked back the three Tranquility Archon Angels surrounding him. Clutching his spiked club with both hands, he gasped for breath, his chest heaving violently.
Dealing with one Tranquility Archon Angel was no problem, and two were manageable. But facing three, Gagaran knew that defeat was only a matter of time.
And there were a total of thirty-two angels of this level!
"Beast General" Hector Weiss and "Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh were also surrounded by several Tranquility Archon Angels each, and their situation was even more perilous.
This couldn't go on!
They couldn't possibly withstand these powerful angels in their current state.
Gagaran wasn't stupid. Having met all sorts of complex humans in the Empire had taught him to think, unlike the ogres and trolls who only knew how to rely on brute force.
Since the humans were making their move now, they probably intended to annihilate all the demi-humans.
Gagaran's eyes were bloodshot. Unknowingly, he had long since started to consider himself a part of the hills' demi-humans.
Who could save them?
The first person that came to Gagaran's mind was Tang Zheng. He thought of his astounding performance in eliminating the Death Knights and defeating the Alliance Leader.
But—
He was also a human. Would he really save a group of demi-humans?
Tang wasn't from the Holy Kingdom, and he was an adventurer with a demi-human companion in his team. Maybe…
A friend.
Gagaran shook his head, then gritted his teeth. He knew this was no time for deep contemplation. He turned and ran towards Tang Zheng's position.
His massive, three-meter-tall figure charged forward.
Facing one angel after another blocking his path, numerous wounds burst open on his body. By the time he reached Tang Zheng, Gagaran had become a man of blood!
"Help me, Tang!"
"Sorry."
Gagaran's expression stiffened for a moment. A bitter smile appeared on his lips, and he turned to charge back into the battlefield.
"Cuiye," Tang Zheng said.
"Plant Growth"
"Plant Entanglement"
The Green Leaf Witch activated her magic. Thick vines burst from the ground, rapidly entangling Gagaran.
"What are you doing? Let me go!"
Gagaran was both shocked and enraged, tearing at the vines wrapped around his body.
The plants grew extremely fast, and since Gagaran had already expended a great deal of stamina, he couldn't break free immediately and was soon completely bound by the vines.
"You are my friend."
Tang Zheng looked at Gagaran, who was bound in place. His face maintained a pale and weak expression as he said seriously, "I will ensure your safety."
"You... Mmph... Mmph!"
Gagaran wanted to say more, but his mouth was sealed by a vine.
This scene unfolded in everyone's view.
Although Free Will consisted of only three people, one of whom was unconscious, their every move attracted the attention of all.
After the war to exterminate the undead, no one dared to underestimate this adventurer team named Free Will.
Remedios watched this unfold, one hand resting on her sword hilt, her gaze shifting between Tang Zheng and Gagaran.
*Shing!*
The holy sword was drawn.
"Leader Tang, I hope he is the only demi-human you are protecting."
Remedios said with a grim face.
She couldn't understand or suppress her anger at the fact that this man, who clearly possessed such great strength, would choose to protect a demi-human.
After saying this, Remedios charged out with her holy sword in hand. She had seen that Gagaran's actions seemed to have given the demi-humans a glimmer of hope.
Two other strong demi-humans she had been keeping an eye on were now rushing towards Tang Zheng.
The ground beneath Remedios's feet exploded as her body disappeared, leaving an afterimage as she sped towards the two approaching demi-humans.
"Beast General" Hector Weiss and "Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh!
"You damn demi-humans, don't push your luck!"
Remedios's eyes were icy, her voice a cold roar filled with killing intent. "All of you will die here!"
"Hector Weiss!"
"Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh's crimson pupils were exceptionally grave as he quickly spoke, "Help me hold her off. The only one who can save us now is that human."
From Tang Zheng's attitude towards Gagaran, "Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh sensed that the young, black-haired human didn't seem to loathe them.
"Alright!" "Beast General" Hector Weiss nodded forcefully. He pushed off with his four feet and charged forward to block Remedios.
"Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh bypassed the intense battle in front of him. His seven-colored, shimmering snake scales undulated as he rushed to Tang Zheng's position.
The Green Leaf Witch immediately assumed a defensive stance.
However!
To everyone's surprise.
This leader of the "Ten Evils of the Demi-Humans," "Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh, who held the most revered position among all the demi-human tribes, actually prostrated himself stiffly on the ground before Tang Zheng. With his arms braced on the ground and his head pressed against the dirt, he assumed the most humiliating posture of surrender.
That the demi-humans, who had always held themselves in high regard and viewed humans as a vile, weak race, would make such a gesture caused an uproar not only among the desperately resisting demi-humans but even among the human faction.
Humiliating?
When the lives of his tribesmen, the fate of the women and children of every tribe, were like meat on a chopping block, what did this bit of humiliation matter?
"Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh knew that as the weaker party, the bargaining chips he could offer were limited. To get this human to help, he had to present something that could truly move him.
Except for the few people near Tang Zheng, no one knew what "Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh said. Everyone only saw Tang Zheng sigh, then walk towards Kelart.
The members of the Cleric Corps and the Holy Knight Order looked at Tang Zheng, who was now confronting Kelart, with a mixture of shock, suspicion, and fear.
"Let's end it here, shall we?" Tang Zheng said helplessly.
"This is a grudge between the Holy Kingdom and the demi-humans of the hills!"
"You are not from the Holy Kingdom. You don't understand this pain and calamity."
Kelart gritted her teeth, her voice turning somewhat shrill from agitation.
"After the losses caused by the undead, the demi-humans will not pose a threat to the Holy Kingdom for at least twenty years."
"I want to eliminate all these demi-humans right now!"
"They still have tens of thousands, while your forces have less than two hundred soldiers left."
"So what!"
"Let's end it here."
"You're an adventurer; you shouldn't interfere in matters between countries!"
"The method I used to merge with the powerful angel before wasn't a special magic or innate ability, but a potion that I concocted myself."
Kelart's pupils dilated slightly. A trace of shock and pleasant surprise appeared in her narrow, sinister eyes. After a brief silence, she took a step back.
"You actually intend to use the merit from handling this incident in the hills to plead for this group of demi-humans!"
"What do you take Her Majesty the Holy Princess's reward for!!"
"Fine, don't regret it!"
Kelart acted extremely infuriated as she spoke loudly.
A barely perceptible smile touched Tang Zheng's lips. He knew that Kelart's words weren't meant for him, but as an explanation for the Holy Knight Order and Cleric Corps.
And she was using Holy Queen Calca's name to back her up!
Communicating with a clever person like Kelart was indeed much easier sometimes.
"The incident in the hills is finally over." Tang Zheng's gaze swept across the bloody battlefield, filled with the stench of rot.
(end of chapter)
*Pfft!*
The sharp spearheads pierced through Gagaran's chest from front and back. A large amount of blood sprayed from the wounds like arrows, dyeing the ground red once more.
"Outer Skin Reinforcement!"
"Outer Skin Super Reinforcement!"
"Flowing Water Acceleration!"
"Divine Skill: Flash!"
Gagaran grunted, unleashing a continuous stream of martial arts. He roared and knocked back the three Tranquility Archon Angels surrounding him. Clutching his spiked club with both hands, he gasped for breath, his chest heaving violently.
Dealing with one Tranquility Archon Angel was no problem, and two were manageable. But facing three, Gagaran knew that defeat was only a matter of time.
And there were a total of thirty-two angels of this level!
"Beast General" Hector Weiss and "Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh were also surrounded by several Tranquility Archon Angels each, and their situation was even more perilous.
This couldn't go on!
They couldn't possibly withstand these powerful angels in their current state.
Gagaran wasn't stupid. Having met all sorts of complex humans in the Empire had taught him to think, unlike the ogres and trolls who only knew how to rely on brute force.
Since the humans were making their move now, they probably intended to annihilate all the demi-humans.
Gagaran's eyes were bloodshot. Unknowingly, he had long since started to consider himself a part of the hills' demi-humans.
Who could save them?
The first person that came to Gagaran's mind was Tang Zheng. He thought of his astounding performance in eliminating the Death Knights and defeating the Alliance Leader.
But—
He was also a human. Would he really save a group of demi-humans?
Tang wasn't from the Holy Kingdom, and he was an adventurer with a demi-human companion in his team. Maybe…
A friend.
Gagaran shook his head, then gritted his teeth. He knew this was no time for deep contemplation. He turned and ran towards Tang Zheng's position.
His massive, three-meter-tall figure charged forward.
Facing one angel after another blocking his path, numerous wounds burst open on his body. By the time he reached Tang Zheng, Gagaran had become a man of blood!
"Help me, Tang!"
"Sorry."
Gagaran's expression stiffened for a moment. A bitter smile appeared on his lips, and he turned to charge back into the battlefield.
"Cuiye," Tang Zheng said.
"Plant Growth"
"Plant Entanglement"
The Green Leaf Witch activated her magic. Thick vines burst from the ground, rapidly entangling Gagaran.
"What are you doing? Let me go!"
Gagaran was both shocked and enraged, tearing at the vines wrapped around his body.
The plants grew extremely fast, and since Gagaran had already expended a great deal of stamina, he couldn't break free immediately and was soon completely bound by the vines.
"You are my friend."
Tang Zheng looked at Gagaran, who was bound in place. His face maintained a pale and weak expression as he said seriously, "I will ensure your safety."
"You... Mmph... Mmph!"
Gagaran wanted to say more, but his mouth was sealed by a vine.
This scene unfolded in everyone's view.
Although Free Will consisted of only three people, one of whom was unconscious, their every move attracted the attention of all.
After the war to exterminate the undead, no one dared to underestimate this adventurer team named Free Will.
Remedios watched this unfold, one hand resting on her sword hilt, her gaze shifting between Tang Zheng and Gagaran.
*Shing!*
The holy sword was drawn.
"Leader Tang, I hope he is the only demi-human you are protecting."
Remedios said with a grim face.
She couldn't understand or suppress her anger at the fact that this man, who clearly possessed such great strength, would choose to protect a demi-human.
After saying this, Remedios charged out with her holy sword in hand. She had seen that Gagaran's actions seemed to have given the demi-humans a glimmer of hope.
Two other strong demi-humans she had been keeping an eye on were now rushing towards Tang Zheng.
The ground beneath Remedios's feet exploded as her body disappeared, leaving an afterimage as she sped towards the two approaching demi-humans.
"Beast General" Hector Weiss and "Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh!
"You damn demi-humans, don't push your luck!"
Remedios's eyes were icy, her voice a cold roar filled with killing intent. "All of you will die here!"
"Hector Weiss!"
"Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh's crimson pupils were exceptionally grave as he quickly spoke, "Help me hold her off. The only one who can save us now is that human."
From Tang Zheng's attitude towards Gagaran, "Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh sensed that the young, black-haired human didn't seem to loathe them.
"Alright!" "Beast General" Hector Weiss nodded forcefully. He pushed off with his four feet and charged forward to block Remedios.
"Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh bypassed the intense battle in front of him. His seven-colored, shimmering snake scales undulated as he rushed to Tang Zheng's position.
The Green Leaf Witch immediately assumed a defensive stance.
However!
To everyone's surprise.
This leader of the "Ten Evils of the Demi-Humans," "Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh, who held the most revered position among all the demi-human tribes, actually prostrated himself stiffly on the ground before Tang Zheng. With his arms braced on the ground and his head pressed against the dirt, he assumed the most humiliating posture of surrender.
That the demi-humans, who had always held themselves in high regard and viewed humans as a vile, weak race, would make such a gesture caused an uproar not only among the desperately resisting demi-humans but even among the human faction.
Humiliating?
When the lives of his tribesmen, the fate of the women and children of every tribe, were like meat on a chopping block, what did this bit of humiliation matter?
"Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh knew that as the weaker party, the bargaining chips he could offer were limited. To get this human to help, he had to present something that could truly move him.
Except for the few people near Tang Zheng, no one knew what "Seven-Colored Scales" Kōkosh said. Everyone only saw Tang Zheng sigh, then walk towards Kelart.
The members of the Cleric Corps and the Holy Knight Order looked at Tang Zheng, who was now confronting Kelart, with a mixture of shock, suspicion, and fear.
"Let's end it here, shall we?" Tang Zheng said helplessly.
"This is a grudge between the Holy Kingdom and the demi-humans of the hills!"
"You are not from the Holy Kingdom. You don't understand this pain and calamity."
Kelart gritted her teeth, her voice turning somewhat shrill from agitation.
"After the losses caused by the undead, the demi-humans will not pose a threat to the Holy Kingdom for at least twenty years."
"I want to eliminate all these demi-humans right now!"
"They still have tens of thousands, while your forces have less than two hundred soldiers left."
"So what!"
"Let's end it here."
"You're an adventurer; you shouldn't interfere in matters between countries!"
"The method I used to merge with the powerful angel before wasn't a special magic or innate ability, but a potion that I concocted myself."
Kelart's pupils dilated slightly. A trace of shock and pleasant surprise appeared in her narrow, sinister eyes. After a brief silence, she took a step back.
"You actually intend to use the merit from handling this incident in the hills to plead for this group of demi-humans!"
"What do you take Her Majesty the Holy Princess's reward for!!"
"Fine, don't regret it!"
Kelart acted extremely infuriated as she spoke loudly.
A barely perceptible smile touched Tang Zheng's lips. He knew that Kelart's words weren't meant for him, but as an explanation for the Holy Knight Order and Cleric Corps.
And she was using Holy Queen Calca's name to back her up!
Communicating with a clever person like Kelart was indeed much easier sometimes.
"The incident in the hills is finally over." Tang Zheng's gaze swept across the bloody battlefield, filled with the stench of rot.
(end of chapter)
