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nChapter 484: Bounty Orders, What Gave You the Courage?

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

n“Furthermore, you need to launch another attack on Feiguang City immediately. There is something we require there.”

n“But breaking through Feiguang City now is almost impossible,” Russell replied without hesitation and frowned.

n“Do you think the people of Tressburg are fools? This time, without breaking through, they will definitely see through the mist I set up earlier and won’t give us such an opportunity again.

nIn addition, with the loss of the hundred thousand-strong army attacking Feiguang City and the capture of the Eighth Fleet, I need to formulate a new offensive strategy. It’s impossible to commit a large force to that city in the short term.”

nUpon hearing this, the tone of the Silver Masked Deceiver also turned cold.

n“This was the condition we agreed on earlier. You don’t have the right to refuse. Without our support, do you think you would have come this far today?

nDo you really believe that you can defeat the Lienhardt Grand Duchy on your own?”

nThese words were spoken without reservation, even with a hint of disdain, infuriating Russell.

nVeins bulged on his forehead, fists clenched, and his copper-bell eyes stared angrily.

nThe Silver Masked Deceiver stood his ground, his eyes carrying a barely noticeable hint of contempt.

nBefore the organization intervened, the Kingdom of Bass was one of the weakest among the four nations along the western coast of the Western Midland Sea. They wouldn’t have even considered such a weak kingdom if they didn’t have a specific purpose in mind.

nOnce the organization withdrew all its forces, the rapidly expanding Kingdom of Bass would quickly revert to its original state within just a couple of years.

nAs a Marshal, Russell was clearly aware of this, and even in his current state of anger, he had to grit his teeth, hold back his anger, and say, “We will attack Feiguang City again, but not now.

nAnd don’t forget, if we fail, you won’t get anything either!”

nThe Silver Masked Deceiver fell silent for a moment. “Alright, we can allow you more time, but it must be as soon as possible, and you must also rescue the Revered Envoy.”

nRussell nodded with an unpleasant expression.

nSeeing this, the Silver Masked Deceiver’s gaze softened slightly, and he said in a deep voice, “Now focus your attention on that Glory Lord named Ji Chen. He may become our biggest obstacle in the future. Kill him as soon as possible, and you can salvage some prestige.”

n“But that Glory Lord won’t be stupid enough to engage our army head-on. Once he escapes back into the ocean, it will be difficult for us to find an opportunity to capture him.”

nThe Silver Masked Deceiver’s eyes gleamed with a hint of cunning. “Perhaps we can make use of other Glory Lords. As long as there’s enough interest, they can be very useful tools.”

nHundreds of miles away, standing by the seaside, was Feiguang City.

nA day passed since the siege.

nJi Chen reclined on a plush sofa, his feet resting on a luxurious carpet made from the fur of some unknown magical beast. Through intricately carved windows, he gazed at the finely trimmed flowers and plants in the courtyard.

nAs the one who had saved the city in its hour of need, he naturally received the respect and gratitude of the entire city’s military and civilians.

nUnder Sylvansai’s arrangement, he stayed in a luxurious mansion at the city center, a place meant for hosting distinguished guests. In this sprawling estate covering thousands of acres, he enjoyed the finest things the city had to offer, with dozens of maids and servants attending to his needs around the clock.

nHowever, according to Sylvansai himself, the value of these material possessions, which could be measured in terms of money, didn’t even compare to one-thousandth of what Ji Chen had done.

nWithout his intervention earlier, it’s likely that the city would have been reduced to ruins beneath the iron hooves of the Bass Kingdom by now.

nJi Chen took full advantage of these luxuries without any guilt.

nHe wasn’t the kind of hero from adventure novels who defeats a dragon and saves the world but lives a humble life.

nFor him, the more he did, the more respect he deserved.

nAfter all the effort he had put in, wasn’t he allowed to enjoy himself a little?

nThe great victory in the Battle of Feiguang City didn’t mean the overall victory in the entire war. Tens of thousands of Bass Kingdom soldiers were still deployed in the vast northern regions of Feiguang City, either in battle or in a standoff with Lienhardt soldiers. There were still at least seven well-armed steel fleets roaming the expansive ocean, and within the Bass Kingdom’s borders, there were many more reserves.

nThe loss of a hundred thousand soldiers was indeed heavy, but it didn’t render the enemy incapable of launching further attacks. In terms of military strength, the Bass Kingdom still held a certain advantage at this moment.

nTherefore, post-war Feiguang City remained a bustling hub of activity. The city walls were repaired, damaged structures restored, wounded soldiers treated, the dead buried, reserves mobilized, and scouts dispatched to monitor enemy movements.

nThis bustling scene was in stark contrast to Ji Chen’s nearly idle state, much like the difference in the number of cicadas on a tree branch.

nJust as he was contemplating what to do next, a system notification reminded him, and suddenly, he received a private message request.

nWith a casual click, he saw the sender’s name: I_Love_Black_Stockings.

n“Big boss, are you currently in Feiguang City in the Lienhardt Grand Duchy?”

nCould it be that events happening here had quickly spread hundreds of kilometers away to King Kong Island?

nThat seemed unusually fast.

n“Yes, what’s the matter?

n“Ah! It’s really you! We’ve got a big problem. Hurry and check the forum!”

nJi Chen furrowed his brow. Judging from I_Love_Black_Stockings’ words, it seemed like something related to him had occurred..

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