Sword Among Us

Chapter 1252: Vanguards

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

At that moment, Flame Town was unprecedentedly lively. There were tens of thousands of people gathered there, including players who came from West Region and various regions in the Chinese plains. They occupied a circular area of several miles around Flame Town, and the place was jam packed with people. But they also formed a few camps, and it was clear which side they belonged to.

When Happy, Wind Chimes, Xu Yao, Howling Moon, and his group reached the place, the people at the perimeter quickly recognized the leader of their group.

Flame Town instantly burst into a ruckus.

“He’s here!”

“He’s here!”

“Get up, all of you!”

Excitement burst among them, and the people became worked up. The ruckus they caused spread to the perimeter of Flame Town, and quite a number of people automatically opened up a path to let Happy and his group quickly move through.

During that period of time, many people cried out Happy’s name.

In the distance, Happy saw Lin Xiao, Whirlwind Young Li, and the others coming over, because they already heard about the news of his arrival in Flame Town.

“Sect Master!”

“Sect Master Happy!”

Happy jumped off a horse in a nimble manner, but before he even spoke up, Lin Xiao had already taken the initiative to walk forward.

“Chivalry Alliance’s ten thousand people have already arrived! We’re just waiting for your command!” His voice was loud and filled with strength.

Standing sternly behind him were ten thousand Chivalry Alliance members. Their gazes were intense, and their fighting spirits burned as they looked over.

‘Not bad.’

Happy’s eyes lit up. He still wrapped his fist in his palm, not forgetting to be polite. “Alliance Master Lin, your help is too great. I will have to rely on you for our battle in West Region!”

“Sect Master, all twenty thousand people are here.”

“Okay.”

Whirlwind Young Li was currently an elder in Lovely Land. Happy only nodded and looked around, and he found Lovely Land’s camp, because its presence was very prominent among the people.

“Send my orders. We’ll rest for half an hour before we depart!”

“Understood!”

Whirlwind Young Li went to send the orders.

Lin Xiao did not stay idle. He also sent Happy’s orders to Chivalry Alliance.

This time, Happy did not bother to be polite anymore. He turned his head to look at a rather chaotic looking camp. “Who are they?”

“Oh.” Whirlwind Young Li reacted to the situation. “They’re the players from the Chinese plains, along with people who came without being invited. There are around thirty thousand of them.”

“…Oh.” Happy frowned.

Then, he released an order that caused everyone to be shocked.

“Aside from Lovely Land and Chivalry Alliance, everyone else will form the second echelon. Wait for my orders. If they don’t receive my orders, no one is to move recklessly. Young Li, you must make sure that everyone receives this news.”

Whirlwind Young Li never suspected Happy’s orders. He nodded and agreed to it, then he quickly looked for the people to spread the news.

“This is…” Lin Xiao looked shocked. He could not quite understand Happy’s actions.

Evil Emperor’s lineup was already very shocking. Because of it, the Chinese players’ advantage in numbers had been clearly reduced. If they split up the players from the Chinese plains into two parts, it would be very easy for them to break up their formation from various sides.

“There’s no time for me to make detailed explanations. Just think of a reason as you like.” Happy did not intend to make explanations. In an arbitrary reason, he called a few more people to him.

These people were those who had performed outstandingly in the tournament in the sect.

They were Orochimaru, Green Lit Wooden Fish, Whirlwind Young Li, and Wind Void.

After changing their equipment, they gave off a level-headed presence that stood out among the crowd. They gave off an aggressive presence, and they looked really outstanding.

They stood in front of Happy in a row, and Lin Xiao felt really envious.

“Red Dust, if any one of these four comes to Chivalry Alliance, we will be considered to have picked treasure!”

Red Dust cast a deep glance at Wind Void, who stared straight ahead and gave off an aloof presence. He said nothing.

“Sect Master!”

It had just been a few days since they met, and all four of them had changed differently.

Whirlwind Young Li got used to his status as an elder after some period of time, and he gradually gained the awe-inspiring and imposing presence that a powerful person should have.

Wind Void gave off an even more callous air. From the moment Happy appeared, her attention was trained solely on Happy. It seemed like there was nothing else around her that could catch her attention.

This caused Wind Chimes and Xu Yao to be surprised when they got off their horses behind Happy. Xu Yao also paid attention to her in a rather jealous manner.

Orochimaru was still as grave and cold as before. His eyes shone with a complicated but cold and calm light, and no one knew what he was thinking about.

Green Lit Wooden Fish looked as handsome as ever, but when he swept his gaze past Happy’s face, a barely noticeable change appeared on his face.

“I have a task for all of you.”

Happy went straight to the point and spoke in simple terms. “Wooden Fish, you will be acting with Orochimaru. You will be vanguards with the people on the list. Ride out immediately. Before the main army leaves, clean up all the spies in the cities on your way to Shiva Town. Do not leave a single person alive.”

“Everyone?”

“Over the past few days, I believe that the players in Persia have learned that we have come, and they will be setting up defenses and sentry towers. Besides, most of the local sects in Persia have received our notification, and they will draw their forces back while they wait in the cities. Those who are outside are all Wild Wolves’ spies. Kill all of them without mercy!”

“Understood!” Green Lit Wooden Fish received his orders readily.

On the contrary, Orochimaru, who had always liked killing, frowned. He voiced his objection. “Wild Wolves are the best in launching ambushes with three people in a group. If we go out like this, we might end up being ambushed by Wild Wolves. Sect Master, don’t you think you need to consider some defensive measures?”

“No.” Happy cast Orochimaru a faint glance before he said firmly, “Before you reach Shiva Town, the Wild Wolves will not attack, even if there is, I believe that with your strength, it’s enough for you to clear out the Wild Wolves’ forces. Do not disappoint me.”

“Understood!” Orochimaru noticed the emphasis in Happy’s last sentence, and his heart trembled. He quickly cast him a glance and received his orders.

Happy nodded and looked at Whirlwind Young Li as well as Wind Void.

“You will both lead a group to protect the main squads by the flanks, and you are to handle all the sudden situations at any moment. Make sure that the main team does not run into any interference before they reach Shiva Town.”

This time, Wind Void and Whirlwind Young Li were both shocked.

“Sect Master, why don’t you let me be a vanguard so that I can clear out the forces in front? I promise that I will be able to complete my task!” Wind Void said.

Lin Xiao and Red Dust were stunned.

Whirlwind Young Li then spoke. “That’s what I think too.” As he spoke, he discreetly cast a glance through the corner of his eyes at Orochimaru and Green Lit Wooden Fish.

“There’s no need in it. Orochimaru is experienced, and Green Lit Wooden Fish is strong, but I don’t know him well enough. This time, I can keep an eye out on him, and with Orochimaru looking after him, I feel at ease.”

Happy’s explanation had not only caused Whirlwind Young Li and Wind Wind Void surprise, Lin Xiao and Red Dust as well as everyone who heard him were also shocked.

He was at ease with Orochimaru?

It seemed like Heavenly Saber Song Que’s legacy was very powerful.

Everyone cast their gazes on Orochimaru’s face, and their eyes were filled with questions and theories.

Orochimaru and Green Lit Wooden Fish could hear the hidden meaning in Happy’s words. They received their orders and quickly found the people in the namelist. Then, they left Flame Town and headed into Persia.

Orochimaru and Green Lit Wooden Fish brought two thousand people as vanguards to head into Persia.

The two thousand cavalries had a mighty presence, and they were like a steel army. They looked incredibly magnificent, and they had an outstanding presence.

Orochimaru and Green Lit Wooden Fish were at the front of the line.

After they left Flame Town, Orochimaru swiftly received a private message.

“Orochimaru, Sect Master Happy had us lead more than two hundred supreme-class elites as part of the vanguards. He truly trusts us. That strength is enough to fight against the strongest and largest Persian sect that is currently in charge in Persia.”

With shining eyes, Orochimaru nodded.

Indeed, among the two thousand people, more than two hundred of them were supreme-class elies, making them a squad with a ratio of 1:10 supreme-class elites to normal players, and allowing this vanguard squad to have an extremely powerful fighting strength. Each of them were capable of fighting on their own, and if they worked together with one thousand eight hundred good players, they would be like a sharp arrow. Unless they ran into the main army from the Wild Wolves, it would be impossible for anyone to stop them.

“It’s a pity that Dream Clouds’ orders is for us to deal a fatal blow to Lovely Land at the last moment. It’s not suitable for us to attack now, otherwise, we can just lead these two thousand people into the Wild Wolves’ ambush area, and it will land a rather huge blow to Lovely Land.” If Green Lit Wooden Fish said these words directly, he would definitely turn into a target for the two thousand people behind him.

When he heard this, Orochimaru cast him a cold glance.

“Don’t say such stupid words again in the future.”

His words caused Green Lit Wooden Fish to stop talking.

“As Happy said, you lack experience. Since Happy has the ability to contact most of the local sects in Persia, it means that he is also monitoring all the Wild Wolves’ movements. You won’t have the chance to do whatever you want and send these two thousand people to their grave. If you attack, you will be destroyed before you serve as any purpose to Dream Clouds. Hmph!”

He actually had even more unpleasant things to say, but all of it just turned into a snort.

Green Lit Wooden Fish naturally knew that Orochimaru was mocking him and regarding him in disdain. His expression turned sour, but he could say nothing about it.

“What you need to do now is to seriously carry out all of Happy’s orders before Dream Clouds’ specific directions come. Otherwise, don’t blame me for not being to protect you,” Orochimaru spoke in a reproaching tone.

“I don’t know how you managed to catch Dream Clouds’ fancy and what she promised you, but I don’t want a noob like you dragging me down, understand?”

“…You…”

“Stop ‘you’-ing me. You just suddenly became decently stronger, and you think that you can stand on equal grounds with me? I gained my reputation through countless fights, and I’m the most evil player in the Chinese plains. This is something Dream Clouds and Happy know! That’s why you will work together with me and not destroy my plans, or else, don’t blame me for not protecting you in front of Dream Clouds and Happy,” Orochimaru continued in a very harsh manner.

Green Lit Wooden Fish’s expression turned even darker.

But that was the truth.

Orochimaru had always been a supreme-class player in the Chinese plains. Besides, he was ruthless, and he would do anything to achieve his goal.

Right now, he also obtained Heavenly Saber Song Que’s legacy. After this battle, his strength would definitely jump by leaps and bounds. This was also something Dream Clouds and Happy knew clearly, which was why they gave similar orders to him.

“Hmph.”

Green Lit Wooden Fish instantly got rid of the little tricks he had intended to play, and he stopped speaking.

Orochimaru looked away and stopped speaking to him too.