Ark Undead

"Thank you for your hard work..."

Just as the doctor breathed a sigh of relief and was preparing to redistribute the responsibilities, an unexpected voice appeared in their communication channel.

It is peaceful and warm, and it can give people boundless strength.

"Let me do it."

When that voice appeared, both Kal'tsit and the Doctor were momentarily stunned.

"Such opportunities are rare, especially when it comes to my own blood relatives."

"Doctor, Kal'tsit. Would you be willing to become my arms once again?"

"Let me end this war that was originally mine."

...

Meanwhile, Amiya, who had already received the ring from Kal'tsit, searched the camp for a long time before finally finding Melantha in a corner.

At this moment, Melanie was sitting and resting next to Katie.

Katie seemed to be chattering away, while Melantha simply looked at Katie tenderly, as if trying to imprint this scene deeply into her mind.

"This is your first time operating with elite operators, right? And it's an entire team of elite operators!"

Katie expressed great envy at Melantha's sudden mission, as her goal was also to become an elite operator of Rhodes Island.

After hearing what Melantha had gone through, Katie finally had a chance to talk to Melantha during a lull in the war.

Melantha didn't interrupt Katie. She sat with Katie in the corner as if they were having a casual chat, surrounded by other members of the A1 preparatory team.

Even when Amiya arrived, she didn't interrupt Katie at that moment. Instead, she found a corner to stand in and waited quietly.

Melantha sensed Amiya's presence, glanced at her, and then turned away.

After hearing what Katie said, she hugged Katie and ran towards Amiya under the gaze of the other members of the A1 preparatory group.

With her back to Katie and the others, Melantha wiped her eyes twice, then looked up at Amiya and gave her a warm smile.

Amiya looked at Melantha, and for some reason, an overwhelming sadness suddenly welled up in her heart.

"Sister Melansha..."

This stems from the Demon King's ability, which makes her exceptionally perceptive of emotions, just like the anger, helplessness, and hope conveyed by the dying Patriot in Chernobog.

Melantha now seems to carry that same steely resolve, as well as a deep reluctance to part with Katie and the others.

"I'm fine, Amiya."

Melantha's voice is no longer the same as the voice Amiya remembers.

Especially with the enhancement of the Demon King's power, Melantha, who was already a few years older than her, now seemed more like a gentle elder.

"Ah."

Amiya squinted to keep her aching eyes from welling up with tears, then lowered her head, no longer looking at Melantha in front of her.

The intense longing almost brought her to tears, and the sorrow hidden behind that longing left her speechless with grief.

"Little Amiya, be good, okay? Don't use your abilities to secretly read my mind."

Melantha reached out and gently patted Amiya's head.

"At least, not now."

Melantha knows the extent of Amiya's power, but for Amiya's sake, she cannot yet know her emotions.

Amiya was already unable to calm herself down just by sensing Melantha's aura.

If Amiya were to discover the emotions hidden deep within Melantha's heart, her ring would likely be on the verge of collapse right now.

That was a sword heart polished in despair, and tears and determination condensed from countless hardships.

"I understand, Amiya will listen."

Amiya was very obedient in front of Melantha.

Melantha rubbed Amiya's head a couple more times.

Just then, the white-haired bounty hunter appeared beside the two.

She carried the greatsword on her back and slightly raised the brim of her hat.

"I'm ready. When do we leave?"

Melantha turned to look at Skadi, and she composed herself slightly.

"Right now."

Amiya rubbed her eyes and looked around again.

She knew she was to be the first spearhead thrust into the heart of Kazdel Army Group.

But the fact that the team consisted of only three people still made her raise a question.

Are there only the three of us?

It wasn't about determination, but simply that there were too few of them. Amiya had originally thought that at least one small team would follow them.

Melantha nodded slightly; she couldn't offer Amiya any more assurances.

Yes, only...

Just then, before Melantha could finish speaking, a hissing sound came through the three of their earpieces.

This is the echo from the channel before headquarters at Rhodes Island contacted all staff.

Immediately afterwards, a voice came from the earpiece.

Amiya's pupils contracted slightly for a moment.

"In the name of Theresa the Twin Queens of Kazdel, this is addressed to all members who participated in the Battle of Victoria."

"After three hours of fighting, the lower city of Londinium has been completely suppressed. Thank you for your efforts, warriors."

"But the war is not over yet, and the oppressors still sit firmly on their thrones in the palaces of the upper city."

"The dawn is just around the corner. The Kazdel Legion has been severely damaged, and now is the best time to launch a counterattack on the upper city."

"Take up your swords, for freedom and peace!"

The simple battle mobilization, delivered in just a few words, sent a tremendous shock through everyone still in Victoria.

As soon as Huang and the others got into the vehicle returning to Rhodes Island, they immediately stuck their heads out of the car window and looked back into the camp after hearing this.

Even Scout, who is usually very calm, was stunned for a moment, and then, as if possessed, he pushed aside the ordinary operator who was holding him up and tried to see a certain figure through the car window.

Meanwhile, the other soldiers belonging to Victoria whispered among themselves in astonishment.

"Kazdel the Twin Kings?"

"Didn't that war end with the king being betrayed?"

Several legion commanders also turned around in astonishment to look at the other Rhodes Island operators beside them.

Even the Rhodes Island operators were puzzled, pressing their earpieces and waiting for the Doctor's orders and explanations.

Sure enough, a moment later, the doctor's voice appeared again in the all-person channel.

"This is the doctor, and everyone here."

"The First and Second Victorian Armies will take a break for now, while the Third Army will assemble its troops as quickly as possible to cooperate with Rhodes Island in its counterattack on the Upper City."

"This is the decisive battle to drive the invaders out of Victoria completely."

"To all Rhodes Island members, the True King is with you. Let her see the determination you possess today. That's all."

A pristine white robe fluttered in the wind, and the woman standing on the high wall turned her head, seemingly enveloped in golden light.

Theresa glanced at Kal'tsit beside her and winked at her playfully.

"It's been a long time since I've said such inspiring words. I've remembered everything you taught me well. Are you satisfied?"

Kal'tsit lowered her face, showing respect to the woman before her.

His voice trembled slightly as he spoke.

"My king..."

...

At this moment, right at the entrance to the upper city, were the members of the first echelon.

The members of the Infected Shield are resting on the spot under Frostnova's command.

She heard the words in the earpiece and knew what she should do next.

"Everyone, get ready to charge. We should be the first to step onto the roads of the Upper City and show those guys the power of the Infected."

As Frostnova spoke, she jumped off the box she was sitting on and looked at the former Reunion members who were resting on the spot against the street.

However, everyone had already stood up and looked at Frostnova.

Froststar was startled; she instinctively felt the gazes of her companions pass right through her.

Right beside her, Big Bear, one of the Yeti team members who had been following Frostnova, gently tugged at the corner of Frostnova's clothes.

"Big sister, behind you..."

In the Victorian night breeze, Froststar slowly turned her head.

The menacing antlers were outlined by the faintly flickering lights in the mist.

Crimson pupils tore through the curtain of night.

The spear and shield were firmly held in his hands.

The last purebred Wendigo emerged from its dream.

He stepped back onto his battlefield.

"Shield Guard".

The hoarse voice swayed in the wind, yet stubbornly pierced into everyone's ears.

The spears clashed with the shields, and the furious clang of steel clashing soared into the sky.

He came to put an end to his unfinished ideals.