I'm in Terra

Soon, the first figure appeared in everyone's sight. It was a cloaked member of the Reunion Movement. The police officers' hearts tightened, and they subconsciously raised their crossbows.

But the next second, the Reunion member was knocked away by a shield flying from behind. A familiar group of lightly armed figures rushed out from the corner. Leading them was none other than their leader, Hoshiguma.

"What are you still standing there for? Guards and I, step forward to provide cover. Crossbowmen, be ready to provide fire support!" Seeing that no one was seriously injured, Chen Huijie spat out the chewed toothpick in her mouth and rushed towards the commando team with her knife. The police officers around her followed suit, crossing the cordon to support Xingxiong.

The members of the Reunion Movement who had been chasing after Xingxiong saw that the situation was not good and decisively gave up the pursuit and watched them being picked up by the Guards.

"How is it? Are you okay?" After confirming that the enemy did not pursue further, Chen Huijie hurriedly checked Xingxiong's injuries.

"They're just minor wounds, nothing serious." Xingxiong shook his head, indicating that he was fine. "The mission failed. News of the blockade has spread throughout the lower city, and most people no longer trust Longmen. And it seems the Reunion Movement is using this opportunity to recruit troops. We just ran into a small group of cadres by accident, which is why we're in such a mess."

"Is the Reunion recruiting?" Chen Huijie rubbed his chin, his expression grim. "We're completely short of manpower right now. If the enemy's numbers swell any further, it'll be disastrous."

Upon hearing that Xingxiong had returned, Shi Huaiya, who was on guard in other areas, also rushed over.

"Do you think we have a chance to take advantage of this opportunity to launch a surprise attack and effectively wipe out the small group of Reunion members?"

"Good idea!" Xingxiong nodded. "Although we've been chased very hard along the way, the overall structure of the Reunion Movement is quite loose. I haven't seen any guards or sentries along the way. Their only remaining regular troops seem to be outside the Dragon Gate, preparing for support. If we all act quickly, we will definitely have a chance to raid their headquarters!"

Before he could finish his words, a communications officer hurried over to the three of them. "Mr. Chen, something's happened! The Imperial Guard headquarters has been raided! According to reports from the garrison, it's most likely members of the Reunion Movement!"

"How is this possible?" Several police inspectors looked at each other, shock and confusion flashing in their eyes.

"Where did they get past the blockade?"

Wine Pond and Meat Forest: 103 Fighting

The flames spread relentlessly through the corridor. When the three inspectors led their team back to their base, the Guard Station, the symbol of Longmen's security, was already engulfed in flames, and none of the officers stationed there responded.

Upon seeing this scene, Chen Huijie, who had hurried over, felt her legs go weak and she almost fell to the ground. It was Xingxiong, who had been following behind her, who supported her and prevented the police superintendent, who was known for his strictness, from making a fool of himself.

Of course, no one cared about embarrassing themselves; putting out the fire was their top priority. Thanks to the efforts of all the police officers and the Longmen Fire Department, the fire was successfully suppressed.

But when the Guard Bureau organized search and rescue personnel to search the upper floors to see if there were any survivors, the strange scene in the hall made them stop in their tracks.

Corpses, lots of corpses, lots of corpses burned beyond recognition.

There are officers from the Imperial Guard, but more are from the Integration Movement.

"What on earth is going on here?" Chen Huijie gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist tightly, his eyes scanning the surroundings.

Although it was a bit hurtful to say so, everyone knew that the remaining personnel within the Imperial Guard were mostly civilians. Anyone capable of fighting had already been transferred to the front lines. The bodies of the Reunion Movement scattered across the ground could definitely not be the work of the remaining police officers.

"Is it the mafia? Or is it Wei Yanwu?"

Looking at the devastated pile of bodies, Chen Huijie was the first to rush forward and examine them. The police officers' bodies bore a variety of marks: blunt force wounds, slashing wounds from sharp weapons, and even numerous arrow wounds. In contrast, the bodies of the Reunion Movement were much more clearly marked. Nearly all of the Reunion Movement members had been killed by sharp weapons, and nearly all had been pierced through vital organs.

Looking at the traces on the ground, a clue gradually took shape in Chen Huijie's mind.

The Reunion Movement had a large number of members, and some of them had probably managed to slip out of the Lower City before the blockade was completed, or perhaps they had simply been lurking in the Upper City and hadn't returned. After discovering the Guards had deployed their entire forces to launch a blockade, they launched a surprise attack on the Guards headquarters, which was left unguarded.

Despite their fierce resistance, the officers were unable to defeat the intruders. Just as the battle was about to end, a group of exceptionally skilled individuals burst in, slaughtering the Reunion members with impunity. Seeing this, the Reunion escaped from the Imperial Guard Station, setting a fire before leaving. The intruders may have chased them out, or perhaps simply left after the battle...

"Wei Yanwu."

After roughly understanding what happened in the Guard Bureau, Chen Huijie clenched his fists and said, "Xingxiong, Shi Huaiya, take the men to clean up the ruins. I want to go see Wei Yanwu."

After saying that, Chen Huijie didn't give them time to react and strode out of the Longmen Guard Bureau.

At the same time, a team of crossbowmen wearing gray cloaks suddenly appeared near the deserted cordon. The young man in the lead was breathing heavily, and beads of sweat kept dripping from his forehead.

This is so scary, is there such a powerful person in this world?

Faust was panting heavily, but a nearby team member handed him a towel and a water bottle. Originally, the Phantom Crossbowman team, under Alina's arrangement, had been roaming the upper city with some Reunion members, waiting for an opportunity to sabotage various facilities. However, the Guards' sudden blockade disrupted their plans.

Faust recalled Alina's arrangements for them and immediately decided to take advantage of the lack of police force in the Guard Bureau to complete the targets Alina had issued.

Everything was going well, but a group of guys in black straw raincoats completely ruined his plan.

There were only three of them, but they treated the dozens of Reunion troops like nothing. In just a few minutes, they had inflicted more casualties than the Reunion had inflicted on the Imperial Guards. If Faust hadn't used his Originium technique to injure one of them, he and the Phantom Crossbowmen wouldn't have even had the chance to activate their Originium techniques and leave the battlefield.

"No wonder Sister Alina wants to advance slowly and steadily. Is she worried about the hidden power within Longmen?" After replenishing his water, Faust struggled to his feet. "Keep going. Be sure to bring back the intelligence."

But at the moment he gave the order, several darts flew from a distance, easily killing several crossbowmen who were slow to react.

"I'm afraid it's too late for you. You're so proficient in archery at such a young age. If we really let you go back, you'll become a serious problem in the future."

As they were talking, two figures appeared on the roof, one on the left and one on the right. They were wearing black hats, black straw raincoats, and black weapons. Everything looked so plain yet deadly.

Faust's eyes fixed, and he gave the order without hesitation: "Everyone, fire coverage!!!"

After saying that, he lifted his hood and disappeared into the crowd.

"Trouble! He's trying to escape!" The Shadow Guard frowned, realizing what Faust was up to. However, the young man's Originium skills were indeed remarkable. They were able to find this group of people only because Faust had covered a small group with his Originium skills, revealing some traces.

Now that he is alone and invisible, it will be difficult for them to find Faust.

"Never mind, let's clean up these trash first. If we can't find them, we'll go back and apologize to Duke Wei." The shadow guard with a more tense temper swung his hands and threw several flying knives towards the direction where Faust disappeared.

But this time, the crossbowmen were no pushovers. Even after Faust had abandoned them, they still displayed their exceptional qualities. As the shadow guards raised their hands, a flood of crossbow arrows flew out like they were free, instantly forcing the two men back several steps.

No matter how skilled they were, they were still mortal, and faced with systematic firepower, they still had to retreat. But this didn't mean the crossbowmen could match them. Each crossbowman could only carry a limited number of arrows. As soon as the frequency of the arrow rain decreased, they would become fish on the sticky board, at the mercy of others.

But for these crossbowmen, being able to buy time is enough. They are just a group of infected people who are destined to die, and they have survived until today because of the help of the Integration Movement.

Both Faust and Tallulah treated them like family and companions, and today was their time to repay them.

The rain of arrows gradually became sparse, and the two shadow guards began to test again. They kept shuttling among the arrows, taking the lives of several people from time to time. Even if the crossbowmen attacked desperately, those crossbow arrows still couldn't touch the two men at all.

The gap in strength was so obvious at this moment that the crossbowmen's efforts seemed to be in vain. Everyone knew that their attacks were only to help Faust delay some time to escape, but the rain of arrows never stopped.

When the shadow guards had almost killed all the crossbowmen, a dark purple crossbow arrow hit one of the shadow guards silently like a poisonous snake.

Faust, who had left, returned to the battlefield quietly at some point!

Wine and Meat: 104 Hunting Time

"Well done!"

The sharp purple arrow darted towards the shadow guard's back like a poisonous snake, but the other party was not panicked at all. Instead, he shouted in surprise.

He twisted his waist, turned around, and attacked, and the snake-like sharp arrow was caught by the shadow guard with one hand.

"I've been on guard against you playing tricks, but I didn't expect you to actually dare to come back."

Crushing the arrow shaft, the shadow guard casually tossed the crossbow bolt aside. His barehanded action frightened the remaining crossbowmen, but Faust, hiding in the shadows, remained unmoved.

Not to mention that he had successfully ambushed a shadow guard before, the remaining blood on the arrow and the shadow guard's slightly trembling right hand were enough to prove that the other party was definitely not invincible.

As long as you keep attacking, you will find the opponent's weakness sooner or later.

not to mention......

Swish, brush, brush————

Several darts pierced the air and hit the place where the purple arrow was shot. Unfortunately, Faust had left as soon as the crossbow arrow was shot, so the darts could only be nailed to the ground in vain.

Must remain hidden.

Faust cast aside his distracting thoughts and shifted position once again. He had always considered his crossbowmen brothers, and seeing them slaughtered by the Shadow Guards naturally filled him with rage. However, he knew better than to mention that the leader's orders were paramount.

Even if it costs them their lives.

Faust drew his bow, strung it, and fired an ordinary crossbow arrow. This arrow, lacking any Originium skills, did not cause any significant damage, but it did interrupt the attack of another Shadow Guard, saving the only remaining crossbowman.

"Got you!"

The injured shadow guard who had been keeping an eye on his teammates' backs discovered Faust's traces and rushed towards Faust immediately.

But this was also within Faust's expectations!

Just as the long sword was about to touch Faust, a purple arrow suddenly shot out from the side! At the same time, 'Faust', who was targeted by the injured shadow guard, also revealed his true form in a wave of fluctuations.

A simple fixed crossbow!

Yes, Faust's stealth can be used not only for himself or his teammates, but also on inanimate objects! The ballista's distortion lasts only a split second when firing, and Faust is betting that the opponent won't discover his trick!

"How clever!!!" The injured shadow guard snorted coldly, and swung out with his intact left hand, chopping off the incoming hidden arrow.

clang----

A sharp collision echoed through the streets. Even though his body was unable to exert any force, the shadow guard still blocked this long-planned attack. Faust was not surprised by this. Instead, he smiled and pressed a switch.

"not good!"

The shadow guard on the other side realized something and immediately threw out a dart to rescue, but it was too late. At the moment the dart was thrown, the sounds of several crossbow arrows were heard simultaneously in several corners.

Puff puff puff————

In a split second, several dull thuds echoed simultaneously as four crossbow bolts, including the one from the crossbow cannon in front of them, pierced the Shadow Guard's body simultaneously. Even if these bolts, due to some strange force, failed to penetrate the Shadow Guard's body, the special nature of the arrowheads could still easily disable a person's ability to move.

"Damn it!"

The shadow guard in the distance roared angrily, leaving behind the remaining crossbowmen and charging straight ahead. However, his target was not his companions in danger, but Faust who had just been exposed!

Invisibility is an extremely troublesome ability in a melee. If this boy is not killed now, there will be endless troubles in the near future!

Compared to his injured companion, this shadow guard's attack was even faster and more brutal! Before Faust could even activate his stealth again, the icy blade was already pointed directly at his brow!

The life or death of his companion was unknown, so the shadow guard didn't intend to waste any more time. He raised his sword and thrust it out in one go. Just as the tip of the sword was about to pierce Faust's eyebrows, the shadow guard's movements unconsciously slowed down.

"It's frozen."

Faust, who escaped death, smiled slightly, and in front of the shadow guard, he slowly put the arrow on the string, applied the Originium skill, and finally pointed it directly at the shadow guard's eyebrows.

Pfft————

The body, pierced by the purple arrow, collapsed to the ground, not a single drop of blood spilling. The severely wounded shadow guard nearby was also struck dead by multiple arrows from the crossbowmen. After confirming that the two shadow guards who had pursued him were completely dead, Faust collapsed to the ground, seemingly drained of all strength, and began to gasp in exhaustion.

"It has been confirmed. Only these two tails followed."

When everything settled, heavy footsteps were heard from behind. Frost Star, who received Faust's request for support, took out the spicy candy and water bottle from his pocket and carefully threw them next to Faust.

"Sorry, we're a little late."

Faust shook his head, peeled off the worn sugar coating, stuffed the snow-white candy into his mouth, and let the spiciness spread all the way through his mouth.

After regaining some strength, Faust, aided by the guerrillas, returned to his team. "The leader and Sister Alina are right to worry. There is indeed a powerful force hidden within Longmen. They only sent out two men to annihilate the Phantom Crossbowman squad. If they had come out in full force, I'm afraid no one except the leader and Mr. Patriot would have survived."

Yelena nodded, but there was no fear in her eyes. "Indeed, but we will not bow to the powerful. Those who need to kneel have already done so in Ursus. There are no cowards in the Reunion Movement who are afraid of death. Trust Alina. She saw these things coming and must have come up with a plan to deal with them."

Faust nodded: "Crossbowmen, return to the team."

The news of Faust's tragic victory soon reached Tallulah's ears, and a new round of cadre meetings was quickly held in the ruined building.

The Reunion dragged the bodies of the two Shadow Guards into the meeting and displayed them in front of all the cadres.

Alina pushed her thick glasses up and looked at the officers seriously. "According to our estimates, these men in black are quite powerful. In a one-on-one fight, I'm afraid no one besides Mr. Patriot and Frost Star could defeat them. We even estimate that even if we send in around ten men in black, we could kill Mr. Patriot."

"How many are there?" Lyudmila raised an eyebrow, her expression grim. Being told you're inferior isn't a pleasant experience, especially when Alina's words are honest and to the point.

"At least twenty." Alina glanced around, her gaze lingering for a second on the nonchalant W. "We don't know the exact number, but it's definitely not more than fifty. Our next task is to gradually lure out these men in black and find a way to defeat them one by one."

"Fifty people?" Faust frowned. "In that case, we're likely to lose a large number of people. If they want to, ordinary infected people will have almost no chance of fighting back."

"Then let them kill!" Alina narrowed her eyes, not disguising the anger in her tone: "Let those high-ranking guys see clearly how heavy the wrath of the infected is!"

Wine pond and meat forest: 105 The king wants to see the king

After identifying the enemy's potential armed forces, the Reunion Movement's counterattack swiftly unfolded. First, they recruited soldiers in the Lower City. The Broken Bone siblings shared their stories of suffering in Ursus and their heroic feats in capturing the city. They also exposed the Guards' abandonment of the Lower City, adding fuel to the fire of public opinion.

The other officers split up into two guerrilla squads, led by Regicide and Faust, who continuously attempted to break through the cordon set up by the Imperial Guard. Their goal was clear: to delay any reinforcements and police from Longmen.

Alina only gave them two orders: to cause as much damage as possible, and to immediately release the Originium technique and evacuate after seeing the Black Shadow Guard.

Finally, Talulah, who controls the large forces of the Reunion Movement, will go straight to the center with the assistance of Froststar and W. They are the main force fighting against Lungmen, and they are also the real killer against those black straw raincoats.

After deciding on the next battle plan, the officers in charge of guerrilla warfare and recruiting quickly departed, their missions requiring every second to be completed. Yelena and W remained in the military tent, staring at Tallulah with differing thoughts.

Looking at Froststar's complicated expression and W's half-smile, Talulah calmly poked the fire on the ground and said, "Ask any questions you have. There will be no time to rest from now on."

"Do you regret it?"

Froststar exhaled a cold breath, her gaze lingering on Tallulah and Alina. "You once said you would lead the infected to survival and find their own future, but now they are falling one after another in your revenge. It is foreseeable that more people will die next. Do you regret it?"

"You know what? Yelena, I've always envied you guys."

Tallulah looked up into Froststar's eyes, the smile on her lips unconsciously wiped away. "I envy you and the Patriot for being able to rely on each other. I envy you for finding your salvation in your most desperate moment. No, it's not just you. The Bonebreakers, Mephistopheles and Faust, even Lyudmila, all have their own companions and goals."

There's only me, my heart empty. No one rescued me in my most desperate moments, no one took me away when I was trapped in a snake's den. Betrayed by family, alienated by sisters, my heart is empty. Only by desperately trying to fill it with seemingly beautiful things can I feel a glimmer of warmth. "Yelena, I'm not a fighter, and I don't deserve to be one. I'm just a coward, a coward who wants to escape reality!"

Yelena opened her mouth, unsure what to say. She had always noticed these secrets hidden within Tallulah, believing she was a spy or harboring ulterior motives. But as she interacted with her, these possibilities gradually receded. Finally, Yelena realized what was truly lurking within Tallulah, and she gave up her search, no longer mentioning the past.