Is this cheat code from Bika? Just do it!

“We understand,” everyone replied in unison.

"Alright, you all go quickly. Time is of the essence, so make sure you make all the necessary preparations." Link waved his hand, signaling everyone to get moving.

"Yes!" The crowd accepted the order and quickly dispersed to get busy with their own tasks.

Sea City? Sea Siren?

This can be said to be a unique species in this world. Link couldn't help but feel a strong curiosity. He wanted to see what these guys were like and whether they could withstand the powerful damage from cannons and bullets!

133. Departure

The soldier, tasked with delivering the message, was now slumped helplessly on the large, soft bed in the guest room.

His body was like a restless fish, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

Ever since leaving Hailin City, he seemed to be shrouded in gloom, unable to get a good night's sleep.

Previously, he had also delivered messages to the residences of the First and Second Princes on numerous occasions, and traveled between the cities controlled by the dukes and great lords.

However, every time he faced the harsh, sarcastic, and icy faces of those lords and nobles, his heart felt as if it were covered with a thick layer of frost, cold and desperate.

Those high-ranking lords and the two pampered princes all declined the request to send troops to reinforce them, citing various reasons.

At this moment, a doubt arose in his mind: would the Northern Territory, and Princess Safina, really be willing to send troops to help?

He sighed helplessly, thinking to himself: It seems I've made another wasted trip. I should leave early tomorrow and not waste any more time here.

It should be understood that in the eyes of the world, the North is a barren and desolate land where people live in poverty and how much fighting power they can possibly have.

The old city lord was still eagerly awaiting their reply, but he hadn't managed to secure any reinforcements, and he didn't know if his other brothers who had delivered the message had managed to do so either. Hailin City was truly on the verge of collapse...

"Boom!"

Just as he was immersed in worry and despair, a rapid and loud knocking sound, like a thunderclap, suddenly came from outside.

The soldier was startled and curiously got out of bed, rushing to the door.

Who could be looking for him so late at night? His mind was filled with doubt.

The soldier hurriedly pushed open the door and saw a city guard in light armor standing straight in front of him.

Upon seeing him open the door, the city guard hurriedly said, "You must be the soldier from Hailin City. It's getting late, we need to hurry."

"Go? Where to?" the soldier asked with a suspicious look, his mind filled with confusion.

The city guard smiled at him and said, "Of course we're going back to your Hailin City. Hurry up, the lord has already prepared outside the city with his men. He saw that you've been traveling a long way and are too tired, so he wanted you to rest a little longer, which is why he sent me to call you now."

"What did you say?"

The soldier could hardly believe his ears. He excitedly grabbed the city guard's shoulders and cried out in a trembling voice, "Your lord is willing to send troops?"

"Of course, hurry up! Our lord said we'd depart at four o'clock sharp, and it's almost three-thirty now," the city guard urged, a hint of anxiety in his eyes.

"Okay, okay. I'm coming right now."

The soldier was so excited that he hurriedly went back to his room, quickly put on the armor he had taken off before going to bed, grabbed the bundle and sword he had left in the room, and rushed out.

The sky was still pitch black, as if shrouded by a huge black curtain.

Only the flickering torches held by the city guards could barely illuminate the road beneath their feet.

The soldier from Hailin City was so excited that words could not describe it.

He had already given up hope, thinking that this mission was destined to be a failure, but unexpectedly, it brought him such a huge surprise.

"Is your lord truly willing to send troops to rescue our Hailin City?"

Along the way, he had lost count of how many times he had asked this question, and each time he did, his eyes were filled with anticipation and longing.

The city guard scratched his head impatiently, quickening his pace as he said, "You've asked several times already. Aren't you annoyed? You'll believe me once we get outside the city."

"Sorry, I was too excited."

The soldier felt his hand gripping the hilt of his sword tremble slightly. He said excitedly, "Great! Old city lord, I'm heading back with reinforcements. Please hold on a little longer!"

When they arrived at the city gate, they found that the army and musketeers had already assembled.

Their line stood there neatly, like a winding dragon, each holding a steamed bun, hurriedly eating their breakfast. The tense yet orderly scene was truly moving.

"Lord Link, I have brought the man." The city guard ran to Link's side, gave a respectful military salute, and said.

"Alright, you can return to your unit now," Link instructed, and the city guards quickly returned to the city.

"I'm sorry, you may not have had enough rest, but we're in a hurry and we'll be leaving soon."

Link held a helmet in his hand. It was really uncomfortable to wear it on his head all the time, so he held it in his hand for now and would put it on when he needed it.

His eyes revealed a firmness and decisiveness, as if he were ready to meet any challenge.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. Lord, we are so grateful that you are willing to send troops to rescue our Hailin City." The soldier quickly and excitedly saluted Link, his eyes glistening with tears of gratitude.

"By the way, I still don't know your name."

"Reporting to the city lord, my name is Master."

"Master, go get our breakfast over there. I'm leaving in a few minutes. Although I have a map, I'll still need you to guide me."

Link pointed to a wooden table in the distance with steamed buns and some food on it, and said.

Master glanced at the ranks beside him, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Lord City Lord, if I may be so bold as to ask, how many reinforcements have you sent? Judging from the number of people here, it seems to be less than a thousand."

Indeed, there are not yet a thousand people.

Link brought only four hundred heavily armored shield bearers with him. They were covered in thick armor and carried huge shields, like a mobile fortress; two hundred cavalrymen rode tall warhorses, their movements agile and swift as lightning; and three hundred musketeers carried advanced firearms, their eyes revealing a cold and resolute nature.

There were exactly over nine hundred people.

Link looked confidently at the soldiers and said, "These are the troops I'm leading to rescue your city of Hailin."

Master's face stiffened. He said, "My lord, the sea monsters we face are extremely powerful. Our old city lord led nearly two thousand soldiers, along with volunteer citizens, to defend the city, and they were barely managing to hold off the sea monsters' onslaught. Your mere nine hundred men, I'm afraid..."

"You don't need to say anything more. I know my soldiers very well. You can go and have breakfast."

Link waved his hand and walked to the side to start organizing his luggage. His movements were skilled and quick, as if every item had its fixed place.

"Sigh!" Master shook his head helplessly, his heart filled with worry.

Although these soldiers did look very powerful and their armor was exquisite and magnificent, could a mere nine hundred men really withstand the ferocious sirens?

I just hope that the other brothers who contacted reinforcements can bring in more people.

Link tucked his helmet under his arm, picked up a steamed bun, and started eating. He hadn't slept all night, having spent the night with Bai and Safina preparing for the expedition.

They handled their tasks so well that they didn't disturb the townspeople, so almost no one knew that their lord was leading the warriors of Winterfell to a distant battlefield to face an unknown challenge before dawn.

"Alright, we haven't finished eating yet. Hurry up, or we can eat as we walk. We're about to set off for the Sipurt River to board the ship to Hailin City!"

Link put the half-eaten bun in his mouth into the pocket inside his armor, then whistled.

The crisp whistle echoed in the silent night sky, like a battle horn.

call--

What happened next shocked Master!

A giant dragon, as strong as steel, suddenly took flight from the forest at the sound of a whistle. It flapped its enormous wings, creating a gust of wind, and obediently landed beside Link.

Link patted the dragon's head, then leaped up and landed on its back.

"Dragon...Dragon Knight!?"

Master was completely stunned, his eyes wide open and his mouth agape as if he could fit an egg in it.

He could hardly believe his eyes; the legendary existence of dragon knights actually existed in this world.

He probably only understands now why Link only brought about nine hundred men.

With just this one giant dragon, those sea monsters would probably have to give way.

The power of this dragon is beyond what ordinary soldiers can match. Legend has it that a single breath from this dragon can reduce a large group of sea monsters to ashes.

"Alright, everyone, right turn, march!" Claudia, riding a horse at the front of the group, gave the order as Link rode his dragon into the sky.

Her voice was clear and resonant, echoing in the night sky.

Tread!

Master, who was eating a steamed bun, was equally astonished as he watched the more than nine hundred soldiers march in perfect unison. The discipline of this army was too good. How were they trained?

Every soldier's movements were as if they were carved from the same mold, without the slightest deviation.

"Lord Link!"

"Lord Lord!"

"Lord Lord!"

Just as the army was preparing to set off, a shout rang out from under the city gate not far away.

Link stood suspended high in the air on the back of the steel dragon, biting into a steamed bun and looking back. He saw a cluster of torches lit up on the city wall behind him.

The torchlight, like twinkling stars, illuminated the entire city wall.

"How is this going."

Dilva and Kuratia looked at the city dwellers who had suddenly appeared on the city wall with surprise, their eyes filled with doubt and confusion.

"How would I know? We left the city quietly, and I specifically instructed them not to disturb the city's residents."

Fiona and Claudia were equally puzzled; they simply couldn't understand how these townspeople knew they were about to depart.

"Lord Link, we don't know where you're going, but we understand that you have your reasons for doing things. Setting off in the middle of the night is probably because you don't want us to worry. Please be careful on your journey, and we'll be waiting for your return."

"My lord, please be careful on your journey."

"You brat, listen to the lord properly and fight bravely! Don't be a coward!"

"Fool, remember to come back safe and sound. A child can't be without a father!"

Link didn't know how these people knew he was leaving. He had thought he had done everything perfectly and would leave quietly without disturbing the townspeople.

But to my surprise, they still found out.

Link smiled faintly. Standing on the steel dragon's back, he circulated his magic and shouted, "Attention! About face! Salute our fellow countrymen!"

Link shouted the command, his voice loud and powerful, as if it could pierce the clouds.

The marching column stopped abruptly, turned around sharply, and saluted in the direction of the city wall.

Their synchronized movements, as if performed by a single person, were truly moving.

Master could hardly believe his eyes. Although the soldiers and civilians of Hailin City had a good relationship, nothing had ever shocked him like this.

Watching the soldiers perform the same action, even though he didn't know what it meant, his hand seemed to lose control and he raised it up, making the same gesture.

At that moment, he felt as if he had become a member of the team, experiencing that deep sense of camaraderie.

"Ceremony complete! About face! Continue forward!"

The group slowly disappeared into the forest as everyone watched from afar, as if they had never existed, except for the occasional glimpse of torches shining through the trees.

But their firm steps and heroic figures will forever remain in people's hearts.

......

Above Hailin City, thick, dark clouds surged and gathered like ink, completely obscuring the sky.

Although no raindrops had fallen yet, the fierce winds howled and raged like wild beasts, making people's clothes flutter loudly.

A strange and strong smell of blood permeated the beach, mixed with a pungent and heavy fishy odor.

Several strangely shaped corpses lay scattered on the beach, resembling enormous dead fish from a distance, exuding a chilling aura.

"Lord, we have finished regrouping. In this battle, we lost another fifty brothers, and the rest were all injured to varying degrees."

A female knight in armor slowly walked over. Her armor was covered in blue liquid, which shimmered eerily in the dim light.

With a solemn expression, she reported the situation to the old city lord.

The old city lord let out a long, helpless sigh, a sigh that seemed to carry endless weariness and sorrow: "How many waves of attacks have they launched already?"

The knight gazed at the surging, rolling waves of the sea and said in a deep voice, "This is the twelfth wave since a month ago."

"Twelve waves... We really don't know how much longer we can hold out. These sirens are like madmen, attacking relentlessly like this." The old city lord shook his head and muttered to himself, his face full of worry and helplessness.

A hint of confusion flashed in the eyes of the knight, but she quickly rallied and comforted her, "Lord, I have observed carefully. The attack power of these sea monsters seems to be getting weaker with each wave. As long as we persevere, we will surely see the light at the end of the tunnel."