My dear witch, please turn evil according to the script!

Chapter 479 We are the Shadow of the Empire, We are the Blade of the Empire (Part Two)
The snow is still falling.

Spring seemed to arrive exceptionally late in 1030.

Even though the temperature has risen a bit, the snow and wind don't seem to be stopping.

Outside West Tower City, a colossal tower, a hundred meters tall, is nearing completion. This miracle is made possible entirely by the empire's abundant magical resources.

Under the influence of earth elemental magic and manipulation magic, soil and metal were mixed, and special alloys created by alchemists, magic crystal energy storage devices, and various incomprehensible energy pipes were meticulously placed on the tower.

Willins stood at the construction site, looking up at the soon-to-be-completed project, and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, nothing went wrong and everything went smoothly."

"But what exactly is this thing used for?"

"Never mind... this is not something I should worry about."

Willins banished these extraneous thoughts from his mind. If he were still an agent of the Inspectorate, these might be the questions he needed to consider, but now he was a soldier.

Soldiers only need to follow orders.

"You're here. As the commander, you actually come to the construction site to supervise the progress?"

Kefas's voice came from behind Willings, startling Willings so much that he almost dropped the cigarette he had just lit.

"Sir! What brings you here?!"

Kefas smiled faintly: "Just out for a stroll. Also, didn't you see the news? I'm currently in charge of guarding West Tower. The defense of Isfar is being handled by our dragon allies and Princess Iluvia."

"And our goal is to protect this tower until the very last moment."

Willins, somewhat indignant upon hearing this, looked at the noticeably more haggard Kefas and asked, "But sir, you..."

"Alright, alright. We're all adults now. We have to pay the price for our choices."

"And I don't think there's anything wrong with this decision."

“You have no idea what you’re about to face, Willins.”

As Kefas spoke, he subconsciously placed his hand on the hilt of his sword at his waist: "A few months ago, if your world and mine were about to be destroyed, and all the races in the world united to resist the impending apocalypse, I would have just thought this guy was crazy."

"But that's the truth. Even if you don't want to believe it, you have to face it."

"At least the development of magical technology has already begun to change the nature of warfare."

"We no longer need to sacrifice human lives to fill the gaps when facing those bizarre monsters."

"Those heavy vehicles called tanks are so powerful that only extraordinary individuals can effectively damage them, or even overload their energy shields."

"The widespread use of repeating firearms also gave civilians a fighting force that should not be underestimated."

"There's also the familiar technology provided by the demon race, the war puppets of the dragon race, the battle puppets of the elves... all these things can be used to send people to their deaths."

"The only question is... whether the front can hold out until then, and whether the lines used to transmit these weapons and energy will be compromised."

After saying that, Kefas reached out and asked Willins for a cigarette, then lit it with a light element spell, and then explained on behalf of his former subordinate: "There are some things you can know without any problem."

"After all, you are the nominal commander here."

"This tower, or rather the tower that cities across the continent are currently building, is essentially part of a massive energy supply network that integrates space teleportation, energy amplification, and energy transmission."

"Once fully completed and operational, equipment, supplies, and both military and civilian personnel can rely on these for transportation."

"But conversely, once the tower is destroyed, the area that loses the tower will lose this convenient transmission network, and will likely be left isolated and helpless in the upcoming great war."

"Therefore, no matter the cost, we must defend this tower." "Elves and dragons have already begun sending legendary beings to various towns across the continent, while the northern border is entirely under the control of the demons. As things stand, everything is going smoothly."

After receiving answers from his former boss, Willins didn't continue the previous topic, but simply remarked, "Who could have imagined that so much would have happened in the past few months?"

“Prepare well,” said Cafas. “Get ready to receive the Hatter’s men; they will complete the final step.”

As soon as Kefas finished speaking, the sky turned dark instantly.

An endless expanse of darkness rapidly spread from the northern horizon, then continued to hurtle towards the distant sky.

After witnessing this darkness, Willins's deepest fears were instantly stirred up, and he tensed up immediately.

Not only Willins, but also the group of mages in charge of construction nearby, or the soldiers responsible for security, were all gripped by an indescribable tremor, just like Willins.

Kefas, on the other hand, appeared quite calm.

He easily discerned the aura within this dark power.

That power came from the blue-haired witch beside Roland.

He also understood the meaning behind the other party's actions.

He was also aware of the other party's strength displayed in the Papal City.

But even now, he is still shocked by the strength that Kalia has shown.

"Even from the Kingdom of Hetland, they can still extend their influence here? That's truly..."

"However, it's time to offer some assistance. Otherwise, we won't be able to carry out the next steps."

bass!
The longsword, which had not been drawn for some time, was pulled from its scabbard, and the dazzling golden light instantly dispelled the darkness in the sky.

As the darkness was dispelled, the people who had been trembling with fear and unable to move regained their right to breathe.

"Everyone, perk up! The final assault is about to begin!" Kefas roared, snapping everyone back to reality.

Willins reacted instantly, spitting out his cigarette and grabbing the communicator on his waist, shouting, "Accelerate construction! All heavy vehicles to tactical positions!"

"Immediately enter combat readiness! Everyone to your defensive positions, and get ammunition moving in line! Check the condition of heavy artillery and heavy firepower to ensure they are ready for immediate use!"

"Everyone, move out of here immediately and check your weapons! Those at the Transcendent level and above, immediately integrate into the various tactical squads according to the previous plan!"

With Willins's order, the entire city of West Tower began to operate. A large number of heavy firepower positions were set up on the city walls, from ancient magic crystal turrets to the current heavy rapid-fire guns, as well as various new weapons developed by the academy and the empire, all of which were piled up on the city walls as if they were free.

Then, in the distant sky, a clearly modified airship flew towards the direction of Xita City.

"The Hatters have arrived," Cafas said, looking at the airships in the sky. "That means... the war is really about to begin."

As if to confirm Kefas's statement, a huge hole was suddenly torn open in the southwest, in the direction that belongs to the sea.

Then, a shadow almost identical to the darkness that now covered the sky began to slant down from the direction of the hole.

Not only that, the mist that had been dispelled began to spread again. Moreover, this time the mist even skipped several stages of the demon race's spread and went directly into the stage of forming a physical entity.

The airship, which had not yet landed, was also affected, as a giant hand made of mist attacked it.

But the attack failed, and the rain of light falling from the sky once again dispelled the ominous atmosphere that lingered over the area.

Kefas stood atop the city wall, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled: "It really is an unexpected start."

(End of this chapter)