The Black Chapter (one hundred and thirty-one) is released
"Impossible!" St. John said excitedly, "You're asking us to give up the Vatican!" β
"Moreover, according to the current environment, there are so many civilians in the city, even if we save them today, but without Vatican City, their whereabouts and survival are all problems." Li Fei added, "So at the end of the day, we only have one way to go. β
"Fight to the end!" St. John gritted his teeth.
The sun was completely obscured by gray clouds, and the breeze blew through the crumbling grass in front of the Vatican, through the broken walls that had not yet had time to be repaired, and blew on the neatly arranged papal soldiers, blowing their mutilated armor extremely cold, but none of the soldiers felt cold, obviously the temperature was much lower than yesterday, but the fighting spirit burning in their hearts made their whole bodies hot and warm.
The gates of the Vatican walls were open, and the papal soldiers lined up into the city from their positions outside the city, and the gunners and magicians on the walls were also lined up, all facing the city, waiting for something.
A few crows landed on the battlements, and no one knew if they were the same ones as yesterday, and no one cared about them, and though they might well be their food for a moment, they were just a group of dark, insignificant spectators.
The streets near the city walls were crowded with ragged refugees, bowing their heads and clasping their fists to their chests as they looked at the soldiers who were ready to go, praying fervently that miracles would still come today and that the people of the gods would return safely. For the first time in half a month, the refugees in the city spontaneously gathered to pray for the soldiers who were about to go to battle, and it was also because of St. John's large-scale transfer of troops early in the morning, which made them feel that the situation was somewhat bad.
Between the refugees and the soldiers, St. John stood with a flagpole in his hand, on which a brand new papal flag fluttered, the only intact flag that St. John could find, "Brothers! You've probably guessed it, yes! According to reliable information, the reptiles of the 'Empire' will launch a general attack on us today! Perhaps, some of you are going to war for the first time, and maybe some of you will be afraid, but we are God's guns and shields! It is our duty and duty to protect His people! I can't guarantee that miracles will come today, let alone that each of you will survive today, all I can do is pray for you, may the glory of God live forever! Amenβ"
"Amenβ" The soldiers prayed in unison as they followed St. John.
"The power of faith is really terrifying, you look at those soldiers, none of them have the intention of retreating in their eyes." Not far from St. John, Zhuge Hu whispered to Li Fei, "Boss, I heard that you also got some 'Holy Crow Sect', are your followers willing to die generously for you?" β
Li Fei said angrily: "You talk a lot of nonsense!" You should think about how to help the magicians of the Holy See when you go up to the city wall for a while! β
"An-la! Yesterday, Her Royal Highness the Little Princess killed the 'Empire's magician troops! Without the threat of the magician, there is much less pressure on the walls, and there will be no major problems. But you, boss, do you really want to stop the Wyvern Knights alone? Zhuge Hu asked worriedly.
Li Fei said helplessly: "Otherwise, is there any other good way?" Siegfried and St. John were enough to deal with one De Laere, and Lu Yuyao was still asleep and couldn't fight, so I had to go up. β
"Are you sure?" Zhuge Hu asked.
"Somewhat! At least, I won't die here! Li Fei said, his eyes sweeping the roofs around him.
"Boss, what are you looking for?" Li Fei's strange behavior attracted Zhuge Hu's attention.
"Nothing." Li Fei replied rather perfunctorily.
Zhuge Hu naturally sensed that Li Fei had something on his mind, but he really didn't say much, so he could only remind: "Boss, the evil battle is coming, don't be distracted!" β
"Hmm!" Li Fei nodded in response, but his eyes were still searching.
Zhuge Hu was worried that Li Fei's thoughts would distract him on the battlefield, and he was about to remind Li Fei again, but he heard St. John say in a loud voice: "May the glory of my lord be forever!" Brothers! Out of town! β
"Brush!" In a uniform motion, the array of Papal soldiers separated left and right in the blink of an eye, giving way in the middle, a road leading to the gates, leading to the front of the positions outside the city, and St. John quickly walked through this path with strong steps under the watchful eyes of the Papal soldiers and the Vatican people.
When St. John reached the front of the position outside the city, the papal soldiers immediately closed the road, turned around at the same time, maintained their formation, and stepped out of the city and beyond.
As the last row of soldiers walked out of the city, the heavy inside of the Vatican's wall of miracles was tightly closed, dividing the inside and outside of the city into two different worlds.
St. John and the soldiers had completely left the city, but the people in the streets had no intention of leaving, and they spontaneously knelt on the ground, clasped the cross with both hands, and the streets resounded with the sound of pious prayers.
"Let's go up!" In the midst of a prayer, Li Fei said next to Zhuge Hu's ear.
"Good!" Zhuge Fox replied softly.
A pair of pitch-black wings spread out behind his back, Li Fei hugged Zhuge Fox and flew up, and none of the people on the street who were devoted to praying noticed Li Fei's eye-catching black wings.
With Zhuge Fox, Li Fei climbed all the way along the city wall, until he flew above the city wall, and under the awe-inspiring gaze of the Holy See gunners, Li Fei fell to the ground.
"Your Excellency, 'Black Crow', are you not down there to assist Lord St. John?" As soon as Li Fei landed, the gunners and gunners of the Holy See took the initiative to step forward and ask cautiously.
"Nope." Probably noticing the uneasiness of the soldiers, Li Fei put away his wings, "I'm mainly responsible for helping you drag the Wyvern troops, and it's easier to move on the city wall." β
"Thank you very much!" The help of His Excellency the Black Crow' and the Black Rose family is unforgettable in Vatican City. The gunner commander bowed to Li Fei.
"You're welcome, if the Vatican is finished, Prague will also be dragged down, so we are here to assist you only for pure profit, not for how noble the character is. Also, I have a reluctant request, I hope that your mage troops will be completely under the command of my brother, 'Ghost Fox', today, and even if he orders an attack on the city, your mage troops will not hesitate to carry it out. Li Fei pointed to the Zhuge Fox beside him and said in a cold and unquestionable tone.
"No problem! His Excellency St. John had sent someone in the morning to give an account of this. Today, all the magician troops in the Vatican are under the control of His Excellency 'Phantom Fox'. The gunner's commander replied in a trembling voice.
Li Fei patted the gunner commander on the shoulder, he obviously felt that the gunner commander was afraid of him, Li Fei knew very well in his heart, the gunner commander and the Holy See soldiers would be so in awe of him, firstly because of the strength he showed yesterday, and secondly, his pair of pitch-black wings made these loyal believers think of the fallen angels from hell. Moreover, Li Fei guessed that if it were not for the appeasement of St. John and Siegfried, these fanatical religious elements would probably not fight with him even if they were killed.
However, Li Fei did not intend to explain or change his impression in the minds of the Holy See soldiers, Li Fei, who owned the "Holy Crow Church", knew that sometimes deterrence was more effective than communication against these fanatical cultists, especially when he needed complete obedience from the other party.
Spreading his wings again, Li Fei flew to one of the fortifications of the city wall, and several crows landed on his shoulders and head.
"Don't even look at it! Hurry back to your post! Seeing that his subordinates collectively looked at Li Fei, the gunner commander roared, drove the soldiers back to their posts, and took Zhuge Hu to the place where the magicians of the Holy See gathered, and handed over the magicians to Zhuge Fox's command.
"Everyone, our 'Nightwings' team brought a lot of trouble to the Vatican back then, whether any of you have a grudge or not, but please remember that today, we are all fighting for humanity, I hope you can temporarily put aside your hatred, after today, if any of you want to avenge the events of the year, I'll be with you to the end!" Zhuge Hu said in front of the gunner commander, and he also deliberately used magic to spread his words to every part of the city wall.
The gunners commander heard that Zhuge Hu was beating himself and his soldiers, and he said: "Your Excellency 'Youhu' is serious, let it pass the past!" You're right, we're standing here today fighting for humanity, and no one forgets the responsibility on their shoulders for the sake of past contradictions, right? Brothers! β
"For the glory of my lord!" The papal soldiers on the city walls shouted in unison.
Regardless of whether these fanatical believers are sincere or not, as long as they are willing to be obedient, Zhuge Hu's goal will be achieved, and the gunners will be fired, and Zhuge Hu will assign tasks to the Holy See magicians, although he still can't let go of Li Fei in his heart, but at this moment, he has no time to distract himself and worry about Li Fei's thoughts, he can only believe that his boss can properly handle his emotions, otherwise Li Fei may die under the spear of the "Empire" army at any time.
St. John came to the front of the position, still standing at the entrance of the wall that he had guarded for half a month, but after yesterday's battle, the wall that had not had time to be repaired, there was more than this entrance, and behind St. John, all the remaining soldiers of the Holy See were in place, and the position inside the wall was much more crowded than yesterday, and this was the last line of defense and hope of Vatican City.
"Senior brother, are you sure you want to go?" As soon as St. John arrived, Siegfried, who had been waiting at the front of the line, asked.
St. John stared at the distant horizon and said, "I'm sure." β
"But you're in ...... physical condition," Siegfried said worriedly.
St. John patted his armor and said, "It's a lot better than I expected, and it shouldn't be a problem to stick around for a day." Moreover, the power of the 'Sin-Binding Divine Sword' has not been fully recovered, so how can I rest assured that you are alone? β
Qi Gefei took a deep breath, pulled out the "Sin-binding Divine Sword", and stuck it on the ground, "Since you have decided, then our senior brothers will be together today!" Or, cleanse Delare's evil spirit! Or, return to the arms of the Lord together! β
As the minutes passed, the heavily armed soldiers on the Papal position were like bronze statues, motionless and did not make a sound, and the atmosphere of slaughter seemed to frighten the summer, making it leave here early, making the wind blowing through the Papal position even colder, and the Holy See flag, which St. John had erected in front of the city gate, was "rustling" in the cold wind, dancing lonely.
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack! The roars of the soldiers on the ramparts, and the battle horns broke the silence of the position, and on the distant horizon, huge dust rushed like a sandstorm, and the soldiers of the Holy See could even feel the ground shaking more and more violently under their feet.
The dragon's threatening roar came into their ears, and some of the soldiers were calm just now, but at this moment, their hands trembled uncontrollably, and the "Empire" army had not yet arrived, which had already caused fear in the hearts of the Holy See soldiers.
Finally, the psychological and spiritual oppression of the "Imperial" military shattered the faith of several lower-ranking "sobers" and recruits, who dropped their weapons, jumped up with a scream, ran out of the array, and escaped from every breach of the wall that could be found.
"For the glory of my lord! Hold fast to your faith! Don't be defeated by the demons in your hearts! St. John shouted to appease the soldiers in the position, of course, he could use magic more directly to boost morale, but today's situation is different, his own magic has not fully recovered, and the "Imperial" army is dispatched today, plus he has to deal with such a tricky guy as Delare, where does St. John have the time to take care of those who have a psychological breakdown all the time?
"If they want to run, run away! Many of them are temporary conscripts, not professional soldiers, if they can't even withstand this bit of deterrence, it will only be a burden to stay! Seeing that Siegfried was intent on stopping the fleeing soldiers, St. John said helplessly.
The fleeing Papal soldiers are gradually decreasing, and the army of the "Empire" is fully displayed in front of them, as yesterday, the front row is still heavy siege cavalry, but the assault "two-spear cavalry" troops are missing, and the mage troops responsible for long-range support are missing. The number of "Empire" troops without these two sharp weapons is nearly double that compared to yesterday, and this is only the situation of ground troops alone, and the number of dragon knights in the sky will not be much less. But the strange thing is that the "Empire" Wyvern Knight unit is missing again today, and the army is almost about to rush into the Holy See position, and there is still a shadow of a Wyvern Knight in the sky.
"Is it the Godfather? Or do the 'Imperial' forces have other plans? Although there were doubts in his heart, St. John could not care so much, and sent a careful message to the gunner-commander on the city wall, St. John raised the spear of the Holy Light and ordered: "Divide! β