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

"Now is not the time to think about these things! The battle for Chernobog is far from over; we must focus all our energy on the task at hand!"

Early dew whispered a warning to herself, her eyes quickly regaining their usual clarity and sharpness.

She immediately took action, sending someone to notify several core members of the Reunion Movement to come to the front-line operations conference room while she quickly walked towards where Hrag was.

Zao Lu needed to convey Wang Chong's plan as soon as possible and discuss with Helag and others how to deal with the final counterattack that Quan Dor was very likely to launch under the cover of night.

And so, a battle to defend the fate of Chernobog was about to begin under the cover of night.

However, Wang Chong had no time to pay attention to the battle situation in Qiecheng at this moment.

He is now leading Arcueid, Albion, Surtr, Skadi, and Specter, along with one hundred Gunlance soldiers, and is quietly advancing toward their designated location.

All of this dates back to the time when he was talking to the black snake. At that moment, Amiya's urgent plea for help suddenly came clearly into Wang Chong's mind.

Amiya reported to Wang Chong that in the afternoon, the Rhodes Island main ship was suddenly attacked by unidentified gunfire while passing through a desolate Gobi Desert.

After about an hour of intense fighting, it was finally confirmed that the attackers were actually regular troops from the Ursus Empire.

Even more shockingly, despite Dr. Kal'tsit's public statement clearly stating Rhodes Island's official identity, the opposing army ignored her, and their artillery fire nearly injured Kal'tsit herself at one point.

Ultimately, Rhodes Island confirmed that the Imperial army had been given the brutal order to "kill all suspicious persons in the surrounding area," and that this was the source of its madness.

Unfortunately, by the time Rhodes Island realized this, they were already surrounded by this army.

Now, they can only rely on a few huge rocks scattered in the Gobi Desert as temporary cover, and on the powerful elite operators of Rhodes Island to provide cover, to barely maintain a stalemate with the enemy.

"Teacher, please help us. If Rhodes Island tries to break through by force, it will likely pay an extremely heavy price."

Amiya's voice was sincere yet urgent, and she added:

"If you lend a helping hand, the obstacles you will face in the future, whether it's about the Doctor or establishing a deeper cooperative relationship between Rhodes Island and the Reunion Movement, will be much smaller."

So, will Rhodes Island really pay an "extremely terrible" price, as Amiya says? The answer is actually no.

If Rhodes Island were to face the entire Ursus army, it might not escape unscathed. But with its current force of ten thousand men, Rhodes Island is fully capable of tearing a gap and breaking out.

Wang Chong was fully aware of this. He knew very well the composition of Rhodes Island's fighting force:

Amiya has now obtained the complete Demon King's legacy, and she herself possesses the terrifying strength to "form an army all by herself".

Moreover, Rhodes Island is full of hidden talents, including a Banshee whose magical skills are at their peak, a top-tier heavy armor operator who single-handedly held off many of the Reunion Movement's leaders in the original timeline, a Radiant Knight from Kazimierz, and that oldest, most venerable old man...

Rhodes Island has not yet launched a full-scale counterattack. Wang Chong speculates that Kal'tsit, this "old lynx," is probably still weighing the pros and cons.

It is estimated that they are considering whether Rhodes Island's elimination of this official Ursus army would completely enrage the Ursus Empire, leading to a formal break between the two sides and subjecting them to the Empire's endless wrath.

Therefore, Amiya's plea for help actually provided Wang Chong with an excellent opportunity to win over the people of Rhodes Island. This would create an opportunity and room for easing tensions between the two sides in the future.

"If Kal'tsit knew her little darling was letting in the cold, she'd probably break down and breathe on it, wouldn't she?"

Wang Chong chuckled softly. Kal'tsit had wholeheartedly hoped that Amiya could shoulder the heavy responsibility and lead Rhodes Island toward the ideals that Theresa had once held. Unexpectedly, Amiya had already begun considering joining the Reunion Movement.

This is reality. Now, both the Doctor and Theresa have submitted to him, and the Reunion Movement is making great strides in its work among the Infected.

Rhodes Island's eventual integration into Reunion was an inevitable trend. Now that Amiya had offered him this opportunity, he naturally wanted to seize it.

As luck would have it, the troublesome Ursus troops outside the city were already on his elimination list.

……

"Da da da da da—"

"Boom boom boom boom!" You, Mei Yong, are you free, Lin Zai Zai, are you...?

Deafening explosions rang out one after another, and scorching blasts of air, carrying sand and dust, shot into the sky. Not far from the blast site, Rhodes Island's head instructor, Dobermann, narrowly avoided this precise pinpoint strike, yet his face showed no sign of panic.

Her eyes were sharp as an eagle's as she calmly observed the battlefield situation. At this moment, she was leading three reserve squads to hold the rear defense line of Rhodes Island, resisting the enemy's attempt to encircle them.

At the forefront, Dobermann must constantly monitor the movements and intensity of the attacking enemy forces in order to promptly inform her rear troops whether to quickly relocate or continue suppressing fire to prevent the enemy from further tightening the encirclement.

"Instructor Dobermann! Beagle... Beagle was injured in the explosion!"

The anxious voice of Fen, the leader of the A1 team of the preparatory group, came through the communicator, tinged with panic.

"Calm down, Fen!"

Doberman's voice was calm and strong, soothing the emotions on the other end of the communication:

"The medical team is 30 degrees west of north. Have Kroos keep an eye on the enemy's ranged crossbowmen! Fleur, immediately provide emergency treatment to Beagle, then take her to the medical point."

"Red Bean! Keep an eye on the north side for me, don't let those bloodthirsty beasts smell the blood and take advantage of the situation!"

Dobermann quickly issued orders. The three reserve squads, led by her and Red Bean, were responsible for the rear areas where the battlefield pressure was relatively low.

However, the intense firefight that lasted for nearly an hour still resulted in injuries to many team members.

"This army is insane! They've even used these expensive heavy artillery pieces; aren't they afraid of going bankrupt?"

Based on the power of the explosion, Hongdou quickly determined the type of weapon used by the opponent and was astonished.

"Perhaps it was because the defenses established by the Ace team on the front line were too solid that they underestimated the strength of our rear, which is why they went to such lengths."

Doberman exhaled a breath of dusty air and said in a deep voice:

"Fortunately, they couldn't pinpoint our exact location, and we maintained a safe distance throughout. Now it all depends on the performance of our elite operators."

"You should know that we are only testing each other's strengths right now, and neither side has made their move yet."

"This is incredibly troublesome..."

Hongdou frowned and said worriedly:

"Any new instructions from Amiya or Kal'tsit? Continue this stalemate instead of organizing a breakout? We can hold on, but these young operators experiencing brutal warfare for the first time are probably..."

Dobermann fell into a brief silence. Just as Red Bean had said, Beagle's injury had already put considerable pressure on them.

Fortunately, the feared charge of the beast horde did not occur.

"We can breathe a little easier for now. It seems the other side didn't bring any Rift Beasts, but only sent an infantry squad for reconnaissance and searching."

Red Bean listened intently and whispered a warning:

"Dubin, I can hear footsteps. Prepare for battle! The direction is roughly 45 degrees east of north, due east, and 20 degrees east of south, about 30 to 50 meters away. The footsteps are chaotic, I estimate there are twenty or thirty people."

"receive!",

Doberman immediately made arrangements:

"Preparatory groups A4 and A6, you're in charge of the due east direction! Red Bean and I will take care of the other two sides."

"Remember the key points of the operation: when the enemy enters within ten meters, use long-range firepower for the first round of suppression, and then quickly move to a new position!"

"understand!"

"Roger that!"

Team leaders Zilan and Melansha led their respective teams into combat readiness. Doberman and Red Bean also held their breath, patiently waiting for the search party to approach.

"3...2...1!"

Silently counting to the optimal distance, Dobermann gripped the Originium Arts whip in his hand and swiftly dashed into the enemy ranks!

Before the enemy could fully react, the sharp whip flashed like a venomous snake!

"Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap!"

Five enemy soldiers fell to the ground, their consciousness instantly plunging into darkness.

"Whizzing!"

However, at almost the same moment, Dobermann felt the hairs on the back of her neck stand on end. Her battlefield instincts, honed from countless life-or-death battles, made her leap and roll to the side without hesitation!

Several sharp crossbow bolts grazed her body and embedded themselves deeply in the sand! If she hadn't dodged in time, she probably would have been injured.

Chapter 390: Shocking Rhodes Island

However, the crisis was not over! A chilling feeling of being locked on suddenly descended! Thirty meters away, an enemy sorcerer had completed his spell, and a deadly tracking spell was hurtling through the air!

"The fodder in front are bait, deliberately creating chaotic footsteps; the crossbowmen and sorcerers sneaking up from behind are the real killers!"

Dobermann instantly grasped the enemy's tactical intentions. But at this moment, she was in open ground and there was no time to find sufficiently sturdy cover!

"Tsk!" Dubin's eyes flashed with a fierce light. He could only prepare to take the hit head-on, trying to shatter the spell with his whip the moment it hit him!

"Whoosh!"

At that critical moment, a sharp arrow ripped through the air from behind Dobermann! Immediately afterward, the spellcaster's head was pierced by the arrow, and he fell to the ground!

"The Ranger!?" Dobermann immediately recognized the owner of the precise archery skills as Ranger, an operator from Team A4!

"Dobermann, we're here to help. Hopefully, it's not too late." The calm voice of Yato, the leader of Team A4, came through the communicator immediately afterward.

"Perfect timing!" Dobermann quickly took cover behind a boulder, dodging the ensuing crossbow bolts. "Help us deal with these cunning enemies, then organize a relocation immediately!"

"Received! Hand it over to us!" Before Yato finished speaking, a lithe figure rushed out like a ghost! Taking advantage of the crossbowmen's reloading after the previous round of firing, she instantly closed in, her long sword flashing coldly!

"Shh-!"

Before the crossbowmen could react, they were already dead under the blade.

"A brilliant strike!" Dobermann praised without reservation, and then launched another attack.

With the seamless cooperation of Dobermann, Red Bean, and the A4 squad that came to their aid, the Ursus Empire squad that attempted a sneak attack was completely annihilated in just over ten minutes.

After successfully relocating to the new position, Dobermann saw more familiar faces coming to provide support and asked with slight surprise:

"I originally thought it was just Squad A4, but I didn't expect Amiya to send her squad as well. Black Needle, is this Amiya's doing? Has she decided to organize a breakout from the rear?"

The vice-captain of Amiya Squad, known as the Black Needle, gracefully tucked a strand of sweat-dampened hair behind her ear and calmly replied:

"Yes, it was indeed Amiya's order. However, she didn't specify whether to break out from the rear. Amiya only instructed us to come to our aid and ordered the entire Rhodes Island to immediately regroup in that designated area to the south."

"Even you don't know their specific intentions..." Dobermann frowned slightly. "What exactly are they planning?"

“I’m not sure either,” Black Needle shook his head slightly, “but Amiya doesn’t seem as worried as usual. To be honest, it’s quite rare to see her like this in such a critical moment.”

Dubin carefully considered Black Needle's words and the current situation, and after a moment nodded:

"Since such deployments have already been made, it means that Amiya has already made up her mind. Judging from this, Dr. Kal'tsit should also agree to regroup and move to the south as preparation for the next step of the operation."

"Whatever, if I'm needed to charge in, I'll be the first one to go," Yato said slowly.

The three exchanged a few more words about the details of the operation, then each chose their own position, focused their attention on guard, and kept their eyes fixed on any enemy that might reappear ahead.

At this moment, it wasn't just Dobermann who was adjusting Rhodes Island's defenses. The entire front was methodically contracting and shifting southwards according to Amiya's orders.

Most Rhodes Island operators did not express much doubt about Amiya's decision. They knew that although this young leader was not old, her talent and sense of responsibility had already won them widespread trust.

However, they had no idea that this seemingly firm transfer order was actually the result of a compromise reached after Amiya and Dr. Kal'tsit had a heated debate inside the troop transport vehicle for more than half an hour.

Furthermore, this order is still far from Amiya's more radical and daring final plan of "breaking through to the south".

“You know perfectly well the information Scout relayed: the Ursus Army Group is also moving south. Breaking through to the south at this time would be tantamount to rushing into the most dangerous place.”

Kal'tsit said sternly:

"The risk is too high! If things go wrong, we could lose countless comrades. Amiya, this isn't the kind of choice you would make."

“I understand that the risk is very high. But Kal'tsit, you also know that something extremely serious must have happened in Chernobog. Look at the behavior of this Ursus force; they are indiscriminately killing all suspicious persons in the surrounding area. This is enough to illustrate the seriousness of the situation.”

Amiya stated:

"We cannot allow the Doctor to fall into the hands of the Ursus Empire, especially since this enemy army is also advancing south, most likely towards Chernobog. If they manage to occupy Chernobog first, it will be even more difficult for us to rescue the Doctor!"

"Ha... But have you considered the consequences if we are caught in a pincer movement between the Chernobog garrison and this southward-moving army group? Forcing a breakthrough to the south could very well plunge the situation into an irrecoverable predicament!"

"Kal'tsit said."

"If the Doctor is really taken away by Ursus, that would be the worst-case scenario! I will take responsibility for it, Dr. Kal'tsit, please believe me. Since I have made this choice, I am prepared to bear the consequences."

Amiya said earnestly:

"At least let them attempt a breakout first. That way I can assess the risks and make appropriate operator deployments."

Kal'tsit gazed into Amiya's eyes, which held no trace of confusion or hesitation. She knew that Amiya had made up her mind to rescue the Doctor as quickly as possible.

The Doctor is a hurdle that Amiya finds hard to let go of, and now Kal'tsit can only try her best to cooperate with Amiya.

"Calling Amiya, calling Amiya..."

Just then, the communication device in front of the two men rang. It was Scout, who was sniping from a flanking position and observing the overall movement of enemy troops.

"This is Amiya. What happened?"

Amiya's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately connected the communication and asked.

"No... I don't know how to describe it..."