Dragon Gate Swordsman

"Later... the True Dragon Emperor died of illness, and the regent prime minister turned the tide and got everything back on track."

Hearing this, Fiona's eyes suddenly showed hope, "Well, we will definitely get everything back on track!"

As they chatted, the two had already walked a long way away.

The two-way rush is actually a kind of "automatic adjustment" of resources. New recruits with connections and backgrounds will give priority to serving in the preferred legion, and vice versa... Hidden under this seemingly fair and free form is actually a power game in another sense.

If King Aslan were still alive, the representatives of the grand dukes would probably not have the chance to come here. But now that the regular army has lost the backing of the royal family and is struggling to take care of itself, how could the grand dukes miss such a good opportunity?

And civilian students like Fiona who have no family background will naturally not become the object of competition among various forces.

Unless...she took out Instructor Thomson's handwritten letter of recommendation.

"Huh? Chen Chen, look over there."

Looking in the direction Fiona pointed, there was an ordinary wooden table, behind which sat Sergeant Pelos with a very bored expression.

Of course, these are not the key points. The key point is that next to the table is a heavy but sophisticated impact spear. This is an "upgraded version" of the steam spear that Fiona usually uses, but it is said that because it is too difficult to use, there are not many of them in the current Victorian army.

Seeing two newbies running over to watch the attack on the city-breaking spear, Sergeant Pelo didn't seem to mind and even took the initiative to introduce a few words to them.

However, when he saw Fiona, with envy on her face, easily open the city-breaking spear and skillfully adjust the internal mechanical structure, his expression became a little different.

"You...are this year's new recruits."

"Yes, but Chen Chen has to go back to Longmen, and I plan to join the army."

"so……"

Sergeant Pelo looked at Fiona again, and was about to say something, but suddenly looked behind the two of them, "Deputy Captain!"

vice captain?

Fiona and Chen Huijie looked at each other first, then turned around and looked.

The person Sergeant Pelo called the deputy captain was a Luper woman dressed in military uniform. Her long flowing golden hair and delicate facial features were extremely stunning, but she exuded a calmness that was inconsistent with her beauty... or to be more precise, it was the style of a general that could only be seen in the army.

"At ease, Beth, these two are..."

"Um... Hello, sir. I'm Fiona Yang, a graduating recruit who just passed the assessment this year."

"Chen Huijie, we are both new recruits, sir."

The blonde female officer stared at Chen Huijie for a moment, then turned to look at Fiona, "Fiona Yang... codename Bagpipe, are you two students of Instructor Thomson?"

"Eh? How do you know?"

"I just went to see him."

She extended her right hand to the surprised Fiona, "Rita Scamander, deputy captain of the Victorian Second Storm Commando, codename: Horn."

Chapter 138 Kal'tsit sends out the nice guy card

Chen Huijie had always trusted her own judgment, but what happened in the past few days was somewhat beyond her expectations.

First of all, it was the separation during graduation season... After talking with Officer Scamander for more than ten minutes, Fiona decided on her service destination: Victoria's Storm Commandos.

Having lived and studied in Londinium for four years, Chen Huijie has a thorough understanding of Victoria, and therefore also knows what level the Storm Commandos are.

Simply put, this is a small modern special forces unit with extremely high individual quality requirements. They are all equipped with experimental weapons that are far superior to standard equipment. The combat missions they undertake also cover the entire territory of Victoria and even remote enclaves.

Fiona's selection into the Storm Commandos as a rookie was something that could almost go down in the history of the Royal Guards Academy. However, due to the current chaos in Londinium, Vice Captain Scamander and Instructor Thomson were reluctant to publicize the matter.

Chen Huijie was sincerely happy for her friend, but sadness and worry about separation also came with it... She believed that she would not be able to see Fiona for a long time in the future, not to mention the various dangers she would face after joining the special forces.

"Well... isn't it the same for Chen Chen?"

"Same?"

"Yeah? It's not like I haven't been to Longmen before. There's not much difference between that Guard Bureau and the garrison at Londinium."

Perhaps it is because a bystander sees more clearly, what Fiona said is not without reason. Compared with the conventional police in the mobile city, the Lungmen Guard Bureau is actually more like a comprehensive agency integrating the military and police, which is completely different from the police with this name in Ursus.

In short, after spending the "last night" in the same dormitory, Fiona packed her luggage, and with tears in her eyes, she gave Chen Huijie a heartfelt hug.

Victoria and Longmen are more than a thousand miles apart. If we don't make a deliberate effort to visit each other, we may never have the chance to meet again in this lifetime.

Chen Chen, we will always be best friends!

After leaving these words, Fiona followed Vice Captain Scamander and left the Royal Guards Academy.

But she didn't know that just half an hour later, bruises visible to the naked eye appeared on Chen Huijie's arms and back... The physical fitness of the Vaifan women is really unfair.

What Chen Huijie did not expect was that the situation in Londinium seemed to become even more tense.

As mentioned before, King Aslan of Victorian tradition was executed in the revolution twenty years ago. Since then, Londinium has lost its strong ruler and the opportunity to return to peace and stability.

The parliament composed of several powerful high-ranking officials and generals of the Royal Guard does not have the ruling power of the Aslan royal family at all. The various dukes of Victoria pretend to obey their orders and ignore them, which has to some extent divided the powerful Victoria.

If that were the case, there wouldn't be too many problems in Londinium, but this capital city, which has symbolized ruling power since ancient times, is undoubtedly the center of infiltration and struggle among various political forces.

Therefore, in the past twenty years, almost every grand duke has used various means to control Londinium... winning over, deceiving, framing, impeachment, assassination. Faced with these endless political conspiracies, the parliament, which lacks the power to lead, has been unable to cope and has been constantly eroded and swallowed up. In recent years, there have even been rumors that it has been completely sidelined.

Of course, none of this had anything to do with Chen Huijie. What really troubled and distressed her was that the day after Fiona left, Lentinium announced an inter-city traffic control order.

According to Instructor Thomson, this is the highest martial law order that Londinium can issue in peacetime, and all external transportation and logistics will be strictly restricted.

In other words, Chen Huijie can't leave for the time being.

That's why she showed an expression of surprise and suspicion towards the people who appeared in front of her.

"Didn't they say that external traffic has been restricted? Then how did you get in?"

"Don't underestimate my relatives, Xiaojie."

Shi Huaiya smiled with her eyes slightly narrowed, making Chen Huijie feel like she deserved a beating.

Yes, the people who appeared in front of Xiaolongnu were none other than her best friends since childhood: Shi Huaiya and Lin Yuxia, as well as Xingxiong who had brought her here that year.

Then...why didn't the guy who was supposed to show up come?

Chen Huijie was a little unhappy, but her growth over the past four years allowed her to hide this mentality very well, and even Shi Huaiya didn't notice anything wrong.

"Okay, let me change the question: Xingxiong is fine, but what are you two doing here?"

"I don't think I need your permission to come to Londinium?"

“…I’m not in the mood to argue with you, Lin Yuxia.”

The daughter of the Longmen underworld, who had changed into travel clothes, shrugged and said that she felt the same way.

She would never admit that she asked to come with Shi Huaiya because she was worried about Chen Huijie's safety here... As for Xing Xiong, it was naturally the care of her arrogant uncle Wei Yanwu.

But this time, he failed to control Chongxiao.

Soon, they returned to Chen Huijie's apartment dormitory.

After Fiona left, the place became much quieter. Chen Huijie had packed up most of her things and was ready to return to Longmen, but she was trapped in Londinium due to a sudden change.

Shi Huaiya, who was very familiar with Victorian culture, commented on everything casually and seemed to be in a good mood... This made Chen Huijie a little curious, and she couldn't help but ask Lin Yuxia in a low voice.

"Oh, because this guy just got a gift from his teacher, and his tail is almost up to the sky."

"Hey! Who do you think has his tail up in the air?"

"Whoever finds himself in the right position is the one I'm talking about."

"You are just envious and jealous."

Chen Huijie noticed that Xingxiong's expression suddenly froze, and then he walked out of the room.

Well, it seems that she was "tortured" by the bickering of these two guys along the way.

After pinching her forehead, Chen Huijie reached out to stop her two best friends, "Stop! Shi Huaiya, did Chongxiao also give you a sword?"

"Hey, look for yourself."

Shi Huaiya, feeling quite proud, opened his right hand and seemed to be practicing some kind of martial arts.

Soon, a crystal light accompanied by misty energy appeared in the air and gradually became clearly visible.

It was a sword floating in Shi Huaiya's hand. It was bluish-white in color, as if it was made of jade. It had a shiny luster, but it did not have delicate and beautiful patterns like ornaments. On the contrary, it was very simple and elegant.

Chen Huijie, who had made some progress in swordsmanship, could sense that this weapon contained a very restrained power, which would be difficult to resist once it erupted.

What’s more important is that it is not a physical entity, but more like a unique creation of Originium technology.

What the two said when they were bickering just now was not wrong: Shi Huaiya's tail was indeed very high, and there was indeed a hint of envy in Lin Yuxia's eyes.

"This is what Chongxiao gave you..."

"Yes! Immortal Slaying Sword, a very domineering name, right?"

Beheading the Immortal... My goodness, isn't this too domineering?

You know, there have always been legends about immortals in Dayan. If the people in the capital knew this name... For a moment, Chen Huijie didn't know whether she should be happy for Shi Huaiya or advise her not to show off.

At this moment, Xingxiong in the outer room suddenly poked his head out and said, "Maybe you should come and read the news."

The Royal Guards College pursues elite higher education and is itself a practitioner of classical aristocracy, so the accommodation conditions it provides to its students are naturally extraordinary.

The dormitory where Chen Huijie and Fiona have lived for four years is like this. It consists of two bedrooms with separate bathrooms and a shared living room. There is also a TV in the living room, which is currently playing emergency news broadcast by Londinium Channel 2.

"Dear viewers! I am your old friend Bessie. I am now at the No. 6 entrance to the Grayney District. Please look at the outside of the passage behind me. That... that is the legend we all know! The Steam Knights! Oh my God, I never thought I would actually see them in real life! But... but why are they here! Is it related to the control order announced by the city government two days ago? Please continue to pay attention to our reports! Bessie will definitely bring the latest news to the audience!"

Steam Knight! ?

Xing Xiong and Lin Yuxia hadn't reacted yet, but Shi Huaiya and Chen Huijie were already shocked.

Anyone who knows anything about Victoria knows what the Steam Knights mean to this country...

As the most elite military force in the empire, and quite possibly the only one, they are Victoria's living legend. Even twenty years after the disappearance of the Aslan royal family, they are still able to deter the forces that oppose the empire, including the various dukes.

However, these super elite soldiers who were able to sweep across the entire battlefield now appeared in Londinium in full armor, and seemed to be about to enter the city?

"…We must leave as soon as possible."

Looking at the huge figure swept across the TV camera, Shi Huaiya frowned, and the ease and pride just now were no longer on her pretty face.

She could sense that something was probably going to happen to Londinium.

"Phew, at least now I understand why Commander Wei insisted on letting me come."

Xingxiong sighed and said with emotion.

If the current situation happened in Dayan, it would be a blessing from heaven if the imperial guards of the Divine Capital marched into Longmen in a line and did not cause panic.

"Shi Huaiya, you should be able to do it, right?"

"It's not a big problem. If we can sneak in, we can run out. But we have to transfer to the nearby mobile city."

Shi Huaiya rubbed his temple again, "And... I think it's best for grandpa's relatives to leave here as well."

……

In the wilderness 400 kilometers west of the Kazdel ruins, the super-giant land ship that Chongxiao had seen from afar was parked here for maintenance.

However, from the outside, it does not seem to have suffered any damage, so this so-called "inspection" is actually more like killing time.

"Oh...yes, hold on, hold on, take your time. If this treasure bumps into you, you'll have to pay for it!"

"If I remember correctly, it shouldn't be your personal property."

"Of course not, but it's common property in Rhode Island!"

The operator codenamed Mechanist wanted to roll his eyes, but the most important thing at the moment was to fix this manned aircraft in the correct position.

As for Klushier’s “shameless words”, just pretend you didn’t hear them.

Over the past two months, he and his colleagues have installed track sliders and cranes on the deck of the landspeeder to quickly transfer heavy materials and equipment, and have also reinforced and expanded the connecting channels on the outside of the ship.

To be honest, in the past, it would have been hard for Mechanist to imagine living such a peaceful life, but if it cost His Highness' life... he would rather go back a few months.

During this period of time, many people have left the Tower of Babel, making the land cruiser a lot quieter. Even the backbone of the ship, Ms. Kal'tsit, has not returned yet.

The best way to describe the Tower of Babel today is probably that people’s hearts are divided.

Oh... by the way, it seems that Ms. Kal'tsit had decided to change the name of the organization to Rhodes Island before she left.

Mechanist didn't have anything to worry about. After all, His Highness had passed away, and the mission of Babel Tower had officially been declared a failure... If the Regent hadn't killed everyone, it would have been a question whether the people on this landship could survive.

"Huh? That's..."

He had just released the control stick when he suddenly noticed the dust flying in the distance.