This was going to be the death of those men. After the net caught them, it quickly tightened, trapping dozens of warriors inside.

Kujo Takayuki escaped this calamity because of the assassins, but his expression instantly turned grim upon seeing this scene. He said to his subordinates beside him, "Quickly rescue them."

The assassin nodded slightly, then drew a katana without a word and slashed at the net.

"clang--!!"

With a crisp sound, the assassin looked at the nick on his blade and fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

"this?!"

The samurai standing nearby was also stunned, never expecting this to happen.

"You go." Kujo Takayuki sent the samurai with the Fire Elemental Eye to cut the net. To make sure the samurai understood, he said, "Use elemental power."

The samurai nodded, took a deep breath, drew his katana from his waist, and said earnestly, "I will do my best, Lord Takayuki."

As soon as he finished speaking, flames appeared on the blade.

"Shua——!!"

With a flash of fire, the katana chipped again, causing the samurai's eyes to widen in disbelief. "How is this possible?! How is this possible?!"

"This sword has been with me for over three years, and various magical beasts have never damaged it. Why is it broken today?!"

Kujo Takayuki frowned, not expecting that even using elemental power would not be able to sever the net.

What's going on?! He had never heard of anything so strange.

If I had just been trapped in this net...

Looking at the samurai wailing inside the net, Kujo Takayuki's expression turned very ugly.

"Boom boom boom——!!!"

Many explosions rang out, and countless Shogunate soldiers fell to the ground, including generals with exceptional combat command abilities.

Furthermore, balls rained down from the sky, trapping large numbers of the Shogunate army inside the net.

Meanwhile, the same thing was happening on the front lines. There were loud explosions, and people were being caught in nets and dragged away by the rebels with cries of alarm.

The situation seemed rather dire, and at the same time, Kujo Takayuki realized what was happening.

Where are the Fools?! Where did the Fools who were supposed to appear go?!

"Where are they?! Where are the Fools?!" Kujo Takayuki's eyes immediately turned red. He hadn't expected the Fools to be absent at this crucial moment.

Why is this happening?! They clearly signed a contract!! A contract signed in the name of Morax the Rock God and the Ice Queen.

Logically speaking, they shouldn't have broken the contract! Why is this happening?! Aren't they afraid of divine retribution?!

No! That's impossible! No one could possibly break a contract signed in the name of Morax, the God of Contracts!

"That is to say..."

Kujo Takayuki seemed to realize something at that moment, and his expression turned extremely ugly. He had fallen for their trap!

He realized that the Fools had fulfilled their pact, but not on this battlefield; instead, they were on another battlefield fighting the rebels.

The other party did not breach the contract, nor did they explain everything to me.

Without the help of the Fools, and given the current battlefield situation, unless the rebels suddenly retreat, the outcome is pretty much decided!

Failure is only a matter of time. Even if Kujo Sara, who is in Inazuma Castle, arrives at top speed, he will probably be powerless to reverse the situation in the face of such overwhelming odds.

"Damn those fools!!"

Kujo Takayuki seemed to have a premonition of his impending doom. Overwhelmed with anger, he vomited blood and fainted.

Because of this action, the Kujo family's century-long plan and their own reputation are completely ruined!

Oh, the hatred!! Kujo Takayuki's hatred!! How could he have fallen to such a state!!!

"Takayuki-sama?!!!"

"How is this going?!!"

"Where's the medic?! Where's the medic?! Come here right now!!!"

The fact that Kujo Takayuki vomited blood and fell into a coma made the already weak morale of the shogunate army even more precarious.

The commander-in-chief was unconscious, and most of the generals who had fought in the battle were knocked unconscious by the mysterious bomb.

Although the shogunate army had a large number of soldiers, without a commander, they were just a disorganized mess and not worth worrying about at all.

But even in such circumstances, some unknown junior officers began to direct those around them, attempting to stabilize the chaotic situation.

But it was all in vain. Goro didn't know what was going on with the Shogunate army, nor did he know what had happened with the Fools.

Goro, the commander of Umijima Island, knew very well that this was a golden opportunity.

He's going to break the Shogunate army's back in one fell swoop! Unless the Thunder General himself arrives on the battlefield, victory will be theirs!!!

Thinking of this, Goro became extremely excited, and he shouted loudly, "Charge with me!!! Brothers!! Victory is just around the corner!!!"

"Oh!!!"

The resistance forces were riding high on their momentum! They seemed unstoppable!

The once relatively strong shogunate army suffered a series of defeats.

While Kujo Takayuki was furious, Hisaki Shinobu returned to her original position, looking at Umijima Island with some worry.

"What happened?" Wanye asked with some curiosity, looking at Hisaki Shinobu's actions. "You seem a little unsettled."

Having spent some time with Hisaki Shinobu, Manyo also knew that the other person had a very decisive personality.

Now that she has a significant advantage, she should use her talisman technique to increase her chances of winning, but instead she is looking towards Haiqi Island.

What's going on? Could something have happened on Haigi Island?

"Something happened on Haiji Island."

While Manyo was thinking this, Hisaki Shinobu voiced her concerns.

"!!!!!!!" Wan Ye's pupils shrank slightly. He wasn't stupid. Considering that the Fools, who should have been on this battlefield, hadn't appeared, he realized that...

Based on what Hisaki Shinobu said, he knew that something might really have happened on Umijima Island.

If something really happens on Haizhi Island, it will be a serious blow to the morale of the resistance.

To put it more seriously, Goro is about to send a large number of elite soldiers back to Haiji Island.

Haiji Island is the root of the resistance. If the root is gone, what is the use of winning the battle?

"It's alright, the Palace Master and the Military Advisor are over there. They must have thought everything through."

Man Ye comforted himself, thinking that if there were a mysterious and unpredictable High Priest and a wise strategist present...

No matter what happens, they must have already made preparations, so he doesn't need to worry about Haizhi Island.

"Ah."

Hisaki Shinobu nodded slightly, tacitly agreeing with Manyo's words. In reality, she didn't know the situation on Haigi Island either.

Because Master Gongji has stopped speaking in the chat group.

And Xin Hai was still asleep at this time.

However, Ella had already rushed there at full speed. With her strength and speed, plus the acceleration from the broken pocket watch, she would definitely be able to arrive there within an hour.

Sea Island, Coral Palace.

[Coral Palace Heart Sea] squinted at this moment, looking at the three Fools' ships in the distance.

There are three ships in total, carrying an unknown number of elite Fools, and... will the thing the little guy is most worried about happen?

There might not just be one, but two! Or even three!

If that's the case, the situation is likely to become quite bad.

Because there are indeed not many defensive forces on Haizhi Island right now, Yae no Miko just issued an order through [Coral Palace Heart Sea] to have everyone go there for refuge.

Chapter 216 The Awakening of the Heart

"Master Coral Palace!"

Just as [Coral Palace Heart Sea] was considering this matter.

The shrine maiden Ruko ran back breathlessly, and looked at [Coral Palace Heart Sea] and said, "The residents have begun to disperse, but it will take a little time."

"How long?" [Coral Palace Heart Sea] smiled gently, as if nothing could stump her.

Seeing the gentle smile of Coral Palace Heart Sea, the shrine maiden Ruko was visibly relieved and quickly said, "It will take about half an hour before everyone can officially retreat."

"During this period, the remaining soldiers stationed on Haizhi Island will use cannons to stop the enemy from attacking. If they are lucky..."

Ruko clearly intended to say more, but [Coral Palace Heart Sea] reached out her hand, stopping her from continuing, and then pointed ahead.

Ruko followed the direction pointed by [Coral Palace Heart Sea] and saw terrifying bolts of lightning descending from the sky, crashing towards the ships of the Fools.

"This...this is!!!" Ruko's eyes lit up with surprise. She hadn't expected lightning to descend from the sky. Had the hidden Lord Miyaji made his move?!

As expected of Lady Coral Palace, nothing can be hidden from her!

He had even planned out the scenario where the Fatui attacked and the priest had to intervene.

"You should retreat as well. I'm afraid I'll have to join the battle as well. Let the soldiers retreat with us."

【Coral Palace Heart Sea】The tone is gentle, but it carries an undeniable sense of refusal.

"Why? Lord Coral Palace?" The shrine maiden Ruko was puzzled. She quickly said, "You and Lord Palace Master must need more manpower."

"The soldiers who remain are not strong, but they are all prepared to sacrifice themselves for Haizhi Island and the resistance."

"Me too. Having followed you for so long, I'd probably be able to handle one or two of the Fatui, right?"

"And there are three ships, which must be full of the Fools' elite troops. Don't put yourself in danger for our safety."

Lu Zi knows Coral Palace Heart Sea very well because that's just how she is—she looks gentle and weak, and always maintains a warm smile.

But if anything happens, she is willing to be at the forefront, just as she foresaw that a large number of people on Haizhi Island would starve to death due to the isolation order.

Thus, the resistance was born naturally. She was stationed at the front line, managing many affairs, and doing most things herself.

Sometimes, Ruko would sigh and say that Lady Coral Palace was working too hard, and that she didn't even go to her secret resting base anymore.

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