A Villain's Journey Begins in the Type-Moon World

"Warlocks! Build a defensive wall!"

At Talulah's command, the sorcerers unleashed their Originium Arts, constructing a black ice wall. While the ice wall appeared fragile, the black ice, infused with the power of Originium, was far more solid than any city wall.

Not only did they easily withstand the enemy's first wave of artillery fire, but the warlocks even manipulated the shattering ice to pierce the bodies of many Ursus soldiers, injuring them.

However, although Talulah's mage corps was already quite formidable, it still seemed somewhat inadequate compared to the current army group.

Countless fiery meteors crashed against the ice wall like a storm, causing the entire ice wall to emit a fragile sound. Spiderweb-like patterns now covered the surface of the black ice wall.

The sorcerers who were casting the spells were also panting heavily, clearly their speed in repairing the ice wall was far slower than the enemy sorcerers' speed in destroying it.

The difference in numbers is undeniable, and maintaining such a large wall makes the spell much more difficult than a simple fire meteor attack.

"go with!"

At this moment, a war sorcerer in the enemy army finally finished chanting a large-scale spell. The earth began to tremble, and a huge stone claw rose from the ground, its target aimed directly at the ice wall constructed by the integration sorcerer.

"Don't even think about it!" At that moment, Talulah drew her sword and used Originium Arts. With a single slash, a huge pillar of flame leaped over the top of the ice wall and transformed into a fire dragon that crashed straight into Stone Claw.

With a deafening roar, the fire dragon destroyed the stone claw and then charged straight at the vanguard of Ursus. The flames formed a blocking line of fire, as if silently warning the invading enemies.

Those who cross this line—die!

The same scene also occurred in Urar, where Frostnova's Yeti crew guarded the city, facing the army alone, transforming herself into a humanoid calamity.

She spread black ice across the entire battlefield, turning it into a death trap. Any Ursus soldier who stepped into the black ice was mercilessly killed.

"No matter how many of you come, you will all perish here."

Froststar, draped in a frost-covered cloak, spoke coldly.

Chapter 277: The Northern War

The first day of the city defense battle ended with the Reunion Movement's successful defense. Given the formidable strength of Talulah and Frostnova, the Ursus army's purpose in this round of fighting was merely to probe the enemy's strength and weaknesses.

After receiving assistance from Talulah and Frostnova, the Ursus Army temporarily withdrew, set up camp, and occupied the front lines previously dug by the Reunion Movement for defense.

At this moment, Marshal Georgie, who was leading this army of 200,000, was looking worried.

He led an army of 200,000 to advance on the second city, but before they even reached the vicinity of the city, the enemy had already decimated 20,000 of their troops in a tug-of-war along the way.

The enemy suffered only about a thousand casualties, most of whom were very young recruits, and this did not have much impact on the main force of the Reunion Movement.

"What terrifying combat power, what a cohesive level of organization... They were clearly not fighting together at all, but scattered like a pile of 'loose sand' in various places, yet they were like dozens of precise scalpels constantly cutting and dividing the legion."

"Luring the enemy, maneuvering, coordinated attacks... they have almost pushed their agility to the extreme. This makes it impossible for Ursus soldiers to predict where an attack will come from in the next second."

"It could be snow, it could be bushes, or it could even be a patch of ground that the vanguard had clearly trampled on, but suddenly turned into a humanoid bomb, just to kill our warlock units."

"Madmen...no, they're nothing but a bunch of devils. It's like we're facing a group of demons in human skin!!"

This was Marshal Georgie's biggest feeling. In comparison, the sweeping, powerful Originium Arts of Talulah and Frostnova actually felt somewhat familiar to him. (The last sentence appears to be unrelated and possibly a separate thought: "You Lin are here, I want to... you Lin are here, are you...?")

That's right, this is how Terra should fight. The fact that the enemy army has powerful Terra superhumans is actually in Georgie's mind. After all, Ursus itself has no shortage of such powerful myths.

Moreover, for such powerful individual hero units, Ursus... no, it should be said that every major power has a complete set of countermeasures. But in summary, they are nothing more than two types.

First, it's a battle of kings versus kings, generals versus generals. Defeat the opponent using equally powerful hero units, or even multiple hero units.

Second, the human wave tactic, which exhausts the enemy's physical strength and energy, traps them in a quagmire of war from which they cannot escape, and ultimately wears them down to death.

In short, Georgie preferred siege warfare against enemies with powerful hero units to experiencing the bizarre "mobile warfare" of the wilderness once again.

"Marshal, according to the scouts, there is still no trace of the mobile city of New Tver."

At that moment, a sergeant ran over to report the situation.

"Marshal, since this mobile city has yet to appear, we must remain vigilant to avoid being surrounded from three sides," a Ursus general stated frankly.

"We haven't seen any trace of New Tver City along the way. Logically speaking, no matter how fast or roundabout New Tver City is, it should at least be monitoring the movements of our army, right?"

Georgie frowned, looking at the topographical map before him, and said:

“But now, our spies have been sent out for more than a hundred miles, and at this distance, there is no trace of the city to the east or south.”

"If we continue to push outwards, at this distance, not only will they be unable to control our army's movements, but once war breaks out, they will also not have enough time to get to the battlefield before the war ends."

"Furthermore, we can detect the other side's movements earlier, giving us enough time to prepare a response."

"If that's the case, Marshal, how should we deploy our defenses?" a general asked.

"The east and south sides no longer need much attention; just send a few scouts to keep watch there. As for the west side... it's less than fifty miles from the northern mountain range. I don't think they can hide such a large mobile city inside the mountains."

After carefully considering the topographical map, Georgiev said:

"However, while mobile cities cannot hide in the mountains, it does not mean that people cannot hide there. Our army has now encountered the vanguard guerrilla group of the Reunion Movement, the Sarkaz legion led by Hedley, Talulah's Reunion elite, and Frostnova's Yeti Legion."

"But the two Golden Knights' assault regiments, the First and Second Assault Regiments, which appeared in the battle report, have not appeared. Not only them, but also the legendary captain's guerrilla battalion and the decapitation special operations battalion that we commanders are most worried about... None of these people have shown up now."

The mere mention of the decapitation strike unit cast a shadow over all the generals present. This was a special unit comprised of elite warriors from the entire Reunion Movement, led by several of the most powerful hero units.

The mere mention of the decapitation strike unit cast a shadow over all the generals present. This was a special unit comprised of elite warriors from the entire Reunion Movement, led by several of the most powerful hero units.

This special operations brigade has only one characteristic: it is a decisive battle, where victory or defeat is decided in one fight! Their target is the enemy's command system, and they carry out decapitation strikes.

That's why they were more afraid and worried about this force that posed a direct threat to them, the commanders, than the legendary captain. The enemy truly intended to kill them all; it was a fight to the death.

This tactic has been used countless times to turn the tide of the Reunion Movement, proving consistently effective.

"The western flank must be heavily guarded and protected to prevent the same tragedy from happening to us." Georgie quickly began to arrange for the arrival of troops and legions to guard the western flank.

After the candidate was chosen, another general asked:

"Since it's not located on the east, west, or south sides, the mobile city must be to the north of where the enemy is located... However, we have already advanced to the cities of Urals and Birch, so the mobile city has probably moved behind those two cities."

"...That must be it. They chose the most conservative approach, allowing the mobile city to roam freely on the north side, serving as a transport vehicle for troops and supplies? Heh, if that's the case, it actually makes things much easier."

After careful consideration, Georgiev also agreed with this view.

"However, we must not let our guard down on the southeast flanks. We can never be too careful in dealing with this elusive enemy force."

Clearly, Georgiev's three-day tug-of-war had left a deep impression on the Reunion Movement's mobile warfare style.

"We don't need to defeat the enemy immediately. We just need to keep the Integrative rebels here until my father, Constantine, arrives with an army of 500,000. At that time, no matter how great their abilities or how sneaky their tricks are, they will be no match for the crushing force of my 700,000 iron torrent!"

Georgie issued the final strategic policy: to stall the Reunification Movement as conservatively as possible and probe its bottom line. The longer it dragged on, the more advantageous it would be for them.

……

Meanwhile, Talulah in Birch City was also observing the movements of the Ursus army.

"Based on the situation of the integration movement branches in various parts of the central region, they can no longer hold off the local garrisons for long. Now the various branches need to lie low, or they will be in danger of collapse."

Ines brought the information to Talulah and said.

"If we're making an estimate, how long will it take for that 500,000-strong army to assemble, and how long will it take for them to reach the battlefield?" Talulah asked.

"Given the current situation, they have delayed the troop assembly by another three days. It is estimated that the 500,000-strong army will not arrive on the battlefield for another eighteen days."

Ines said:

"However, this is just a conservative estimate. For the specific timeframe, I suggest we still use the previous two weeks as the benchmark."

"Yes... they have done their best. No fewer than three thousand have sacrificed their lives. Three thousand able-bodied men have been buried here. In order not to let down their sacrifice and will, we must win this battle and grit our teeth to the very end."

Talulah took a deep breath, a mixture of sadness and determination on her face. After calming herself, she continued, "..."

"By the way, is there any news from the southern cities?"

"Yes, according to news from Chernobyl, the leader has now officially stationed himself in Chernobyl and plans to use it as a starting point for an armed uprising."

Ines answered slowly.

“Chernobyl? Chernobog?” Talulah asked, startled.

“Yes, it is Chernobog,” Ines nodded in reply.

“Ah Chong mentioned this city to me repeatedly before. Oh, if I remember correctly, Lyudmila, the girl I contacted, and Alex are both in Chernobog, right?”

Talulah was lost in her memories.

Chapter 278: The Secret of Chernobyl

“Talulah, if we agree to the Eastern Region, Chernobog will undoubtedly become the foundation and guarantee of the Reunion Movement.”

In his recollection, the Reunion Movement was still holed up in the northern mountains, awaiting further developments. Wang Chong was explaining the future situation of the Reunion Movement to Talulah, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of various cities.

"Chestra is a new city specially selected by the Emperor of Ursus to be built. It will serve as an important pilot heavy industrial city for Ursus' transformation from a military empire to an industrial power, and it is also the place where many emerging nobles started their careers."

"Its superior industrial zone will be an important foundation for our integration movement in the future. Both people's livelihood and military will depend on the production and creation of industry."

"At the same time, Chernobog's geographical location is close to the famous trading city of Lungmen, and long-term economic exchanges have brought a large amount of foreign exchange and capital to Chernobog. This will also serve as a financial guarantee for the integration movement to continue operating."

"The only pity is that it is located in the southernmost part of the entire Eastern Region. When our Reunion Movement officially raises its banner, the main direction of our attack will be from the north. If we want to control Chernobog, we will be close to unifying the Eastern Region, which is basically the day of the decisive battle."

“Unless…” Wang Chong paused, then didn’t finish his sentence.

“Unless what?” Talulah asked at the time.

"No rush, it's too early to talk about these things now. However, there are some contingency plans that can be arranged in advance, which may come in handy. For example, Miss Lyudmila, whom you contacted a while ago. I remember that she has now joined the integration and become one of the branch leaders."

Wang Chong shook his head, then continued:

"And then there's Alex, that kid. He keeps saying he wants to go to Chernobog for revenge... Let's just wait until he calms down before sending him there."

“…But Ah Chong, I’ve heard you talk about Chernobog more than once. Although I know how important it is now, I always feel…it’s not quite as important as you are, is it?” Talulah couldn’t help but ask.

“Yes, your intuition is right, Talulah.” Wang Chong chuckled and whispered, “Chestra has a crucial secret, so much so that the entire Imperial Council values ​​this city highly and is unwilling to let its secret be exposed.”

"Secret? What secret?" Talulah asked curiously.

“The secret is that there is endless energy hidden deep within Chernobog,” Wang Chong said slowly. “Therefore, Chernobog is the only mobile city that does not need to rely on Originium mines as its energy source… You know what that means, right, Talulah?”

"!!!?"

Talulah's eyes widened in disbelief. Endless energy—what a concept!

"Well, the idea of ​​'endless' is just an exaggeration. It's just that your level of civilization is too low right now, and for you, the scattered energy is already so vast that it's inexhaustible."

After Wang Chong finished speaking, he flicked Talulah's head and then said with a smile, "Look at you, you've already lost your composure with just this little secret, which is why I've kept it a secret all this time."

"...Anyone who heard this news would be incredibly shocked, okay? That's a mobile city. What does it mean for an entire mobile city to not need Originium to power it?" Talulah rubbed her head and said.

"So you're still too inexperienced, Talulah. Once the Eastern Region is unified and peace is restored, I'll take you to see the scenery of another world when I have time. At that time, you naturally won't feel so excited about these things anymore."

Wang Chong said with a smile.

"Then... it's a deal, you can't go back on your word," Talulah said with a light laugh, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

Back in the present, after recalling the events, Talulah sighed and thought to herself, "Who would have thought you would still target that kind of city? The 'unless' scenario you mentioned back then has actually come to pass."

"Did you already foresee the current situation back then?"

“Talulah, is there anything you need me to relay to the Führer?” Ines asked.

“Heh, tell him there’s no need to worry too much about the war in the north; everything is still under our control. However…” Talulah paused, her eyes narrowing slightly, and said:

"I plan to launch a major operation, which may very well wipe out these 200,000 troops ahead of schedule. I just don't know if it will affect his plans."

"Could you ask Ah Chong for me beforehand?"

Ines couldn't help but swallow hard. As someone who was also part of the high command, she naturally knew exactly what Talulah meant by the "big operation." She hadn't expected Talulah to adopt such an aggressive approach to warfare.

However, it seems that this has always been the operational style of the entire integration.

Ines quickly relayed Talulah's words via encrypted telegram. Meanwhile, Talulah, gazing at a map of the entire Eastern Region, stroked the area marked Chernobog and slowly said:

"To be honest, I'm really curious why Chernobog has such an endless source of energy at its core?"

"But more than that... Ah Chong, I'm curious how you'll use this to your advantage..."

"After all, with the armed uprising in the South, you will be facing the threat of two major army groups. The Reunification Movement has managed to build such a strong army after more than half a year of continuous fighting, but the South will give you far too little time. How will you deal with that then?"

This is also why Talulah was determined to deal with the 200,000-strong army ahead of schedule. She wanted to intimidate the Ursus Empire and deter the 500,000-strong army that was still gathering, thereby drawing attention to the north and buying Wang Chong some time.

However, this contradicts Wang Chong's strategic purpose in coming to the southern city. Wang Chong originally wanted to use the uprising and unrest in the south to force the assembled army to split up and reduce the pressure on the north.

Therefore, Talulah had Ines send the telegram. Whether to continue with the conservative defensive strategy and wait for the situation in the south to change, or to implement her radical and adventurous strategy to completely annihilate this army of 200,000, it all depended on Wang Chong's opinion.

……

"A massive operation? Can we take down an army of 200,000 directly? I agree. Since Talulah has a plan, let's go all out."

In a temporary office in the underground shopping mall of Chernobyl, Wang Chong listened to Lyudmila's report and nodded in agreement without hesitation.

"But, Your Excellency, didn't you say that our uprising was meant to distract us? If the Northern Integration Headquarters were to take down the 200,000-strong army in one fell swoop, I'm afraid the entire army group would spare no expense to prioritize destroying the headquarters first, wouldn't it?"

Lyudmila couldn't help but say.