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Chapter 1653 - 467: Strategic Redeployment
Great Graveyard, Resurrection Square.
The idle skeletons suddenly opened their eyes and began to wail mournfully towards the eerie, dark square.
"MMP! Why is it gone?!"
"Who kicks players offline right before a BOSS battle?!"
"At least let me finish watching the CG! The Angel stabs down with the staff and then what? Kills the Demon King too?!"
"Where's the dog-like planner? Come out and take a beating!"
Resurrection Square was a cacophony of chatter.
A second ago, they were unstoppable Chaos Rats fighting to the death for Lord Demon King, and with a blink, they were "reborn" into skeletons.
Who can endure this?!
Unfazed by the shocked newbies, [Ye Zhiqiu] calmly checked his rewards.
The gains were decent.
The Contribution Points were just enough for his "Soul Level" to break through to Gold Level, raising the level cap from Level 70 to Level 90 in one go.
No one on the server should be faster than him!
[Pig-headed Knight] hugged his head and walked over, watching the bustling newbies on the square with a spectator's expression on his scaly face.
"These newbies act like they're playing this game for the first time."
Where in any MMORPG do you start at max level?
If there was such a thing, how would the diligent progress-grinding kings feel?
To be honest, the operation team of "Catastrophe OL" is quite considerate; at least their Demon King model is handsome, with strong immersion and engagement.
[Minotaur Warrior] glanced at him.
"Your words have been pointless."
[Pig-headed Knight] froze for a moment, then sheepishly scratched his head.
"It seems so."
Hu Wan: "..."
…
"Long live the Ryan Kingdom——!"
"Long live Campbell!"
"Long live Princess Aileen!!"
The chaotic clouds finally scattered from the sky, and the resounding cheers followed the long-lost sunlight, echoing through the streets and alleys of Twilight City.
Listening to the mountain-like cries of long live, anyone unaware might think Edward Campbell was the king ruling this territory.
In the midst of the celebratory music, the army of the Campbell Duchy passed through the devastated battlefield from the southern gate of Twilight City, entering the battered provincial capital.
Upon learning their rescuing heroes had arrived, the survivors flocked to the streets, offering cheers and whistles to the young men entering the city.
Some even rushed forward to shake hands, and hug them.
Saint Xi above——
Praise the valiant Campbell people!
After defeating the hellish Demon King, this brave group once again triumphed over the dreadful Chaos for their king!
The prestige of the Campbell family soared unprecedentedly in this land, with people wishing to invite the Duke to be their king.
Unfortunately, the ancestral laws are unchangeable.
They could only express their overflowing gratitude with cheers and whistles.
Observing the jubilant crowd, Erin smiled and waved from horseback, extending greetings to the survivors on behalf of her brother.
However, when she noticed the emaciated faces, her joyous mood inevitably tinged with slight sadness.
There was not a single fat person seen in Twilight City.
Whether men or women, old or young, all were as thin as bags of bones, seemingly ready to faint at any moment.
She could hardly imagine the hardships these pitiful people endured before her army arrived here.
Thankfully——
This has finally come to an end.
At this moment, whether Erin or the citizens of Twilight City are temporarily immersed in the joy of victory, none aware of an even greater storm brewing quietly in the western edge of Twilight Province…
…
The Governor's Mansion in Twilight City, one of the few buildings in good structure.
Servants busily shuffled around, setting ale and roast meat on the long table with white cloth, preparing to welcome the victors.
In the previous battles, Twilight City's defenders almost disassembled everything usable to face the continuous siege of the Green Forest Army and ceaseless tides of rats.
Including house beams.
Stones stacking the fireplace and more.
Luckily they left a Governor's Mansion untouched; otherwise, they'd have to entertain Princess Aileen at the church.
Though most people believed it was the "Holy Daughter" of the Salvation Army who called down the Angel of Divine Punishment, Governor Baron Elaric Valerius preferred to believe that it was the united determination of the city's military and civilians that moved the Heavenly God.
Of course, this doesn't contradict the gratitude in his heart for the Campbell Duchy, as no miracle, however incredible, can replace human power.
Without the fearless aid of the Campbell people, even an abundance of Angels wouldn't prevent the city's downfall and ruin…
Just as the Campbell Duchy's army reached the Governor's Mansion, Baron Elaric also returned from the city walls.
Yet to change from his blood-stained armor.
Upon seeing Princess Aileen entering the hall surrounded by knights, he hurried forward, right hand over heart in salute.
"Your Highness Aileen Campbell, I am Elaric Valerius, Baron appointed by His Majesty the King, Governor of Twilight City! Please allow me on behalf of my Majesty and the million surviving residents of Twilight City, to express our most sincere gratitude to you—your bravery and mercy will forever be etched in the history of Twilight City!"