Strange Voyage: Summoning the Fourth Disaster.

Chapter 838 The Living Loser

And in the place where they were fighting against the Hand of Gulad and the Black Scavengers, there were also two people.

However, calling it a "person" is somewhat of a stretch.

[Conspiracy Insect Leader]

[Rank: Burning Spirit]

【Level: 73】

[War: The Intrigue Bugs]

[Power of Fire: Mind-Stealing Insects (Under no suppression, consuming the power of fire will cause every action to silently erode the enemy's spirit)]

[Talent: Split Insect Body]

[Skills: Suicide Whispers, Puppet Mastery, Conspirator's Deception...]

[Note: The leader of the insectoids, lurking in the shadows and plotting schemes, has an elusive origin, but his malice towards the Gruad Empire is no longer concealed.]

Undoubtedly, the changes in the Sea of ​​Smoke and the Rising Sea Wall originated from the schemes of the current Conspiracy Insect Leader. The description of its abilities also indirectly confirms that the Gulad soldiers were indeed under control.

Despite being a powerful Fire Saint who commands a large number of insect-men guards, the appearance of the Conspiracy Insect Leader is surprisingly simple and unremarkable.

A simple, unadorned black-gray hooded robe, and an unremarkable head and face, like an ordinary human.

If it weren't for the layers of skin folds on its neck, it would be almost impossible to discern any characteristics of an "insect".

It's clear that even though the ignition point is high, the mastermind behind all this is not good at fighting.

The situation on the battlefield also illustrates this point. Faced with the combined encirclement and suppression of the Black Scavengers and the Hand of Gurad, the Conspiracy Bug leader, while not exactly suffering a complete defeat, was certainly at a disadvantage.

If it weren't for the strange, rusty-armored ghost he controlled, who stood in his way as a line of defense, he probably would have already been defeated.

【The Wrathful King's Rusty Armor】

[Rank: Burning Spirit]

【Level: 77】

[War: ?]

[Power of Fire: ?]

[Talent: The Vengeance of the Wrathful King]

[Skill: None]

[Note: The King of Rusty Armor, born from the Rising Sea, perhaps because he was a king in his previous life, possessed powerful armor stained with the blood of resentment, which was imbued with immense strength during its immersion in the Rising Sea.]

Compared to the unremarkable old schemer, the head of the conspiracy.

This Yin Li Wang Rusty Armor Ghost is much more eye-catching, and its appearance is also very striking.

Even though the armor was rusty, it was still easy to see that most of it was decorated with elaborate designs and exquisite patterns for ceremonial purposes, and the gems and precious materials showed no signs of corrosion.

However, even if the ignition point is equivalent to that of a Saint of Fire.

This Yin Li Wang Rust Armor seems to have no self-awareness whatsoever; otherwise, it wouldn't be so easily controlled by the Conspiracy Insect Leader.

This further illustrates the mystery of the Rising Sea.

hum!
The battle still continues.

"In the end, it's just a petty trick that can't be brought to light."

"The moment you step into the sunlight is the moment you die!"

Hand of Gulad scoffed.

As the Hand of Gulad whispered its chant, the dark gold patterned gloves of his also flowed with the power of war.

In just a moment, a huge, sacred golden sword materialized in mid-air and slashed down fiercely!
At the same time, the massive hand of the empire appeared, enveloping everything with immense oppressive force. Without the protection of the law, even taking a single step was a luxury!
The Golden Sword that Suppresses the Territory!
Faced with this incredibly powerful attack, the leader of the conspiracy worms retreated without hesitation, manipulating the rusty armor of the Yin Li King to shield himself.

The black-clad cleaner also took advantage of the situation, throwing a flying blade straight at his opponent.

Soon, the leader of the conspiracy insects was forced into a series of defeats.

However, although the leader of the Conspiracy Insects did not allocate any talent points to combat, his ability to survive is top-notch.

Even though its body was suddenly severed, it did not die on the spot, but instead split into two weaker, fragmented bodies.

Even so, the leader of the conspiracy worms was still doing his best to hold on, seemingly deliberately delaying the inevitable and waiting for something.

"It seems they don't like to say lines when they're fighting."

Seeing this, Bu Long scratched his head.

The reason they were watching from the sidelines was to listen to any conversations between the other side and see if they could glean any important information from them.

But it's clear that neither the Conspiracy Bug Leader nor the Hand of Gulad are people who like to talk.

Of course, it could also be because they are all focused on their own goals and don't have the time for this.

"Then let's make our move."

"Let's still help the Gulad Empire."

Yuanfang nodded.

If they keep watching, the battlefield will probably remain in its current state indefinitely.

After all, under the effect of the moment of extinction, everything in the world freezes, including this place.

"Okay, let's go!"

Upon hearing these words from afar, Bu Long, who had been itching for a fight, immediately obeyed the other party's orders and plunged into the battlefield. In the blink of an eye, he entangled the raging Yin Li Wang Rust Armor.

The Yin Li Wang's rusty armor attack was extremely ferocious, but it did nothing when it hit the Deaf Shield, only making a thud. The attack even caused him to be injured by the counterattack, making him even angrier.

The distant target was clear: the head of the conspiracy insects.

"Ok?"

Upon seeing the two who had suddenly joined the battle.

Both the Hand of Gulad and the Black Cleaner were somewhat surprised.

But no one would complain about having too many helpers, especially since both of them carry the power of the Gurad Empire.

The ensuing battle needs no further explanation.

The distance itself is like an extremely sharp spear, and now with the addition of the incredibly sturdy and well-coordinated shield of Bu Long, the suppressive power is directly maximized.

After all, what is a shield plus a spear?
It's an invincible shield that pierces teeth!

Not to mention there were two helpers behind them.

Four against two, the advantage is in my hands!

Not long after.

Under the siege of the crowd, Yin Li Wang Xiu Jia took the lead and left.

The Hand of Gulad clearly understood the weaknesses of these rusty armored demons, and directly annihilated their rusty armor remains, preventing them from being resurrected a second time through the power of the Ascending Sea.

Without the Yin Li Wang Rusty Armor to draw hatred.

The leader of the conspiracy insects, who was not good at fighting to begin with, was quickly killed by the distant enemy and fell into the abyss of death.

"What difference would it make if you killed me..."

"Your laughable empire is already teetering on the brink of collapse..."

"hehe……"

The leader of the Conspiracy Insects was powerless to reverse the situation, but before he died, he uttered his last words, mocking the Hand of Gruud and the Black Cleaners.

The battle ended.

But the story has only just begun.

It was remarkably similar to the previous Oath of Gulad. After disengaging from the battle, the Hand of Gulad and the Black Scavenger quickly fell silent.

The eyes beneath the golden mask were deep, as if they were aware of the changes in the world and their own abnormality.

Seeing this, both Yuanfang and Bulong put away their weapons, remained silent, and waited quietly.

Sure enough, not long after, the Hand of Gulad spoke.

"How is the Empire now...?"

He sensed in Yuanfang and Bulong the similarities to the Gulad Empire, but also sensed the parts that did not belong to the empire.

Upon hearing this, Yuanfang calmly responded, succinctly explaining the current situation.

The black-clad cleaner beside him immediately flew into a rage: "Impossible! His Majesty could never have failed! This is nothing but a shameful lie!"

As he spoke, he even tried to attack the two of them.

But Gulad quickly raised his hand to stop him.

"That's it..."

His demeanor and tone remained calm, but the imperial hand that was accustomed to controlling everything gradually lowered instead of being behind his back.

In contrast, the black-clad cleaners were not so calm.

Despite his strong attitude, deep down he realized that what the two men were saying was true, but he couldn't accept it.

After being stopped by the Hand of Gulad, he collapsed to his knees, powerless.

"Your Majesty, I have failed to cleanse the empire of its filth, allowing villains to run rampant and tarnishing the empire. This is my fault..."

Even if it means facing death, please let us follow in your footsteps...

"Please... forgive my lateness..."

After speaking, the black-clad cleaner slowly closed his eyes. The flames of war subsided, and his body began to dissolve, turning into ashes.

He was startled and wanted to step forward to stop him, but the Hand of Gulad shook his head at him.

"Let him go. This is our inevitable fate, it's just a matter of time."

"The secret envoys are the eyes and ears of the empire, and the emperor's confidants; their loyalty is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people."

"Now that the empire's path forward has collapsed, the Cleaners are no longer necessary..."

As he spoke, the Hand of Gulad looked towards the sea below the Great Wall behind him, lost in thought.

Seeing this, Not Deaf was somewhat surprised: "You don't seem to be that..."

He realized he had said something inappropriate halfway through his speech and stopped talking.

But the Hand of Gulad didn't mince words, stating bluntly: "...Not so loyal, is that it?"

He looked into the distance, and the latter gave him a reassuring look.

The Hand of Gulad smiled, seemingly unconcerned about such an offense.

"To outsiders, the empire possesses a terrifying cohesion unlike any other country, uniting everyone from top to bottom into a single force, leaving no gaps and no weaknesses."

"The reality of this world is that everyone has selfishness and desires, and people are constantly competing and clashing with each other."

"Even with close relatives and lifelong friends, this applies."

"Therefore, in the eyes of some people, the great laws of the empire must have used some despicable means of bewitching and manipulating people's minds."

However, the reality is not entirely so.

At this point, the Hand of Gulad suddenly did something that surprised the two of them.

He reached out and removed his symbolic mask and gloves, revealing a horribly mutilated face with flowing black hair.

"The son of a servant who was starving and had his face and skin cut off didn't wear this mask because he swore an oath before the law..."

Bonregard gently touched his mask.

"I like it very much because it can cover up my flaws."

“My colleagues also like it very much because it is a symbol of power and status within the empire, and it also embodies the empire’s recognition.”

"Of course, some people hate it, perhaps because they want others to approve of the person behind the mask, or perhaps they are naturally free-spirited and undisciplined, or for some other reason..."

"But, all things considered."

"Most people are willing to wear it..."

This mask, though not heavy, carries untold weight.

Yuanfang listened quietly to his story.

Bonregard seemed to realize he had said a bit too much, so he put his mask back on and returned to the elegant and calm Hand of Gulad.

"Sorry for saying too much."

"Tell me your purpose in coming here, and perhaps I can still help you before I die."

Gulad nodded slightly to the two of them, as elegant and dignified as ever.

Yuanfang nodded and, without any hesitation, began to ask the questions he had already carefully considered, inquiring about each one.

First and foremost, it goes without saying that even the Hand of Gulad, who guarded the empire's borders, had a great deal of his memory erased, just like the Oath of Gulad, and had no way of knowing the whereabouts of Emperor Gulad.

However, he remembered the events of the Sea of ​​Smoke and the Rising Sea Great Wall very clearly.

As the strongest person here and the highest ruler, he had actually noticed the trail of the "Conspiracy Insect Leader" not long ago.

However, this guy is indeed hiding too well, making it difficult to lure him out.

Meanwhile, the anomalies in the Imperial Great Laws led to the departure of the Oath of Gulad, who was guarding this place, with a large number of people.

Fortunately, the black-clad scavengers at the border played a significant role, secretly investigating and uncovering the other party's general objectives.

The leader of the conspiracy insects aims to destroy the entire Ascending Sea Great Wall, plunging the original five kingdoms back into the flames of war.

To this end, he manipulated his soldiers, secretly plotting conflicts and unexpected diversions, successfully drawing away "Gulad's Sword," who guarded the Great Wall alongside the Hand of Gulad.

That's right, the Sword of Gulad, which is the superior rank of the Knight Commander of the Order.

He should have been here too, but the Hand of Gulad knew very well that if he didn't leave, the Conspiracy Worm leader would never appear.

Moreover, the situation near the Great Wall of Hai does indeed require the other side to quell it.

Therefore, the Hand of Gulad acted opportunistically, which can be seen as luring the snake out of its hole.

But to his surprise, the other party seemed to be in a great hurry. After the Sword of Gulad left, they quickly made their move, seemingly without any regard for the Hand of Gulad or the Black Cleaner.

To be honest, this was the first time the Hand of Gula had ever seen this so-called "Conspiracy Worm Leader".

Perhaps because he had lived on the border for a long time, or perhaps because the empire had too many enemies, too vast a territory, and countless rebels, he did not pay too much attention to it.

However, judging from the urgency shown by the opponent and their reaction in the battle, the Hand of Gulad did not believe that the opponent was unaware of the existence of the Black Scavengers.

However, now that the other party has appeared, he naturally has to eliminate the threat.

Thus, the battle that ensued before the arrival of Yuanfang and the others took place.

"Now I understand... he didn't foolishly walk into a trap, but was urged on by time..."

"He failed tactically, but his mastermind may have succeeded strategically..."

"The Hand of Gulad said."

Even though he had won the battle and successfully protected the Great Wall and the border, he couldn't be happy.

Judging from the current situation, the empire has failed, but perhaps in other parts of the empire, their goals have already been achieved.

He was a living loser, which is far more tragic than dying in battle...

(End of this chapter)