Hello, is this a letter addressed to Demon Fortress?

The number and quality of the demons outside far surpass the top combat power of the Shield City.

Once they step out of the city gates, they will be devoured by endless demons.

Perhaps the fortress lord's powerful strength can pave a way out.

But it's almost certain that he'll run out of energy.

There are only two ways to break through.

Organize the most elite dwarven warriors to fight their way out.

However, even after they break through, they are very likely to still be caught in the demon tide and eventually be worn down and killed.

The second method is what Barna mentioned.

Concealment magic of legendary rank or higher.

but……

All the dwarves' eyes were on Barna, the only legendary mage among them.

Barna shrugged.

"My magic cannot hide from the legendary demons outside."

He paused.

"Once discovered and a battle ensues, the concealment magic will fail."

The dwarves fell silent.

Grom clenched his fist and slammed it hard against the wooden crate next to him.

Some of the others lowered their heads, some sighed, and some stared blankly at the mountain of supplies.

A sense of powerlessness overwhelmed everyone like a tidal wave.

Just then, Lin Gui's voice rang out.

"It's alright, I have a way to keep them from finding us."

The dwarves all raised their heads.

Lin Gui continued, "However, I need your cooperation."

The dwarves looked at each other, a hint of doubt flashing in their eyes, before they all realized the same thing.

This human did indeed come in from outside.

They entered unharmed from the surging tide of demons.

Bahrain looked at him and asked in a deep voice:

"How do you want us to cooperate?"

Lin Gui spoke calmly:

"Draw the epic demons' attention away from me, so they don't notice I'm leaving."

The dwarves around him looked at him suspiciously.

Lin Gui's ability to float without chanting surprised many who knew him, but it was still within the realm of common sense.

Lin Gui is a high-level mage, but his levitation spell is only a basic spell.

but……

The rank of stealth magic is fixed.

To avoid being discovered by the sea of ​​demons outside.

At least, Lin Gui's concealment magic was stronger than Barna's.

Moreover, it's a major upgrade.

That is, the epic rank.

As for Lin Gui, he is only at the high level.

The dwarves fell silent.

They didn't want to doubt the human being who was willing to lend a helping hand in their time of need.

But his success or failure is of paramount importance.

It concerns the entire city of Fortified Shield and the lives of tens of thousands of people.

All eyes were on Bahrain.

Balin looked at Lin Gui.

After a long silence, he asked:

"Could you tell us what your method is?"

The forest ghost was not angry at the dwarves' suspicions.

He didn't intend to reveal the story of Youye Shayi.

"I have......"

He paused.

"An epic-tier stealth magic scroll."

Immediately, the eyes of the dwarves around them lit up.

Barna, the only mage, and Balin, who had extensive knowledge, both knew at that moment.

Lin Gui is lying.

And it was a very clumsy lie.

Concealment Magic Scroll?

Epic rank?

Even if Lin Gui really had this thing, it would have been ineffective long ago.

But they didn't expose it.

Bahrain looked at him and stepped forward.

That rough, large hand landed heavily on Lin Gui's shoulder.

"Thanks."

His voice was deep, carrying a certain indescribable complexity.

"Everything is in your hands now."

Lin Gui smiled and nodded.

"rest assured."

……

Through negotiations between Lin Gui and Bahrain, a plan was born.

By Lin Gui, Barna, and Grom.

Along with eighteen top dwarven craftsmen who built the city of Shield, they were responsible for carrying supplies to Shield Island.

Balin and the rest of the people will draw the attention of the epic demons to the Forest Ghost.

At Lin Gui's request.

The vehicles used to transport supplies were not the most luxurious and expensive airships in Shield City.

Instead, it is a trackless train composed of very crude, non-functional train carriages that are interlocked together.

Nothing is added to it except for its loading capacity and relatively flexible functions.

The dwarf craftsmen around Lin Gui were puzzled by this request.

However, at the fortress lord's request, they still completed the forging and loading in a very short time.

……

The city of Jiandun, west gate.

The long, narrow carriages were connected section by section, coiled on the ground like a sleeping iron snake.

The carriage was filled with stone slabs, wood, and parts for magic crystal cannons.

Those resources were enough to build a city-state.

Before them stood a massive iron gate, ten meters high.

The iron gate was covered with reinforcing runes, which gleamed faintly in the dim light.

Lin Gui stood at the front of the train.

Behind him followed the legendary dwarfs Barna and Grom, as well as eighteen top dwarf craftsmen.

Below the train, in front of the iron gate, stood rows of magic crystal cannons.

The cannon muzzle was dark and gleamed with a cold, eerie light.

Fully armed dwarven warriors stood in formation on both sides of the artillery array, holding battle axes and looking solemn.

Behind the iron gate came the deafening, ferocious crawling sound of a demon.

A sharp hiss, a deep roar, and the screeching sound of claws digging into the iron gate.

The sounds mingled together, crashing against everyone's eardrums like a tsunami.

Grom climbed to the top of the train and yelled at the top of his lungs:

"Listen up, soldiers below!"

"Once the door is opened, a gap will appear in the barrier!"

"We must drive out these hordes of demons to create an opportunity for the train to leave!"

"Once the train has completely departed, we'll force all the demons that came in out!"

"roar!!!"

The dwarves around them responded with fervent shouts that shook the heavens and drowned out the howls of the demons outside.

Barna raised his staff and began chanting a spell.

His voice was deep, yet carried a certain rhythm, like an ancient war song.

As he chanted, the magic crystal at the top of his staff shone with a dazzling light.

Then he reached out his hand.

That rough, calloused hand was pressed against Lin Gui's back.

Instantly, a surge of pure magic power flowed from his palm and was channeled into Lin Gui's body.

Lin Gui's body trembled slightly.

An unprecedentedly powerful magical force instantly filled his body, surging like a rushing river through every meridian.

He took a deep breath.

The oak staff spun out and then, in his right hand, he gripped it and embedded it deeply into the train's metal.

Under Barna's furrowed brows and intense gaze, he simply said:

"rise."

The words fell.

The entire train shuddered slightly.

then.

The first carriage slowly floated up.

Section 2.

Section 3.

Section 4.

All the carriages, one after another, rose from the ground.

Like a dragon that has been sleeping for many years, it has finally awakened.

The enormous object hovered in mid-air, blocking out the light overhead and casting a huge shadow.

The dwarfs tilted their heads back and opened their mouths.

Silence fell as thousands of tons of supplies floated in the air.

Barna’s pupils contracted sharply.

It really is... a levitation spell without chanting.

He took a deep look at Lin Gui's slightly pale face, and suddenly grinned.

"How much did that woman Freya ask for back then?"

Lin Gui replied calmly:

"Seven million gold coins, plus a commission on transportation."

Barna laughed even harder.

"If I can survive this time."

He looked at Lin Gui.

"I'll give you 50 million gold coins."

"Are you interested in working with me?"

Lin Gui looked at him in surprise.

Fifty million gold coins?

This is probably the entire transport team's annual income.

Barna smiled and looked at him.

"My suggestion is always valid."

He paused.

"Alright, let's finish this order first."

After he finished speaking, he turned to look at Grom.

"What's the situation with the demons outside the iron gate?"

Grom stood at the edge of the carriage, his gaze fixed solemnly on the massive iron door.

"Epic three heads, legendary forty-nine heads, extraordinary seven hundred or so, and high-level at least five thousand."

He paused.

"This only accounts for the number near the city walls; it doesn't even include the demons further away."

Barna looked at Lin Gui.

Are you confident?

Lin Gui nodded.

"As long as we keep those three epics at least two kilometers away, we can pass through safely."

Barna took a deep breath.

"The fortress lord will take care of luring those three guys out."