anovelconsole Chapter 1562: Bad News
Chapter 1562: Bad News
Chapter 1562: Bad News
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
In the middle of the night, there was a violent knock on the door.
Hayata, who was totally sleepless, almost jumped out of bed and trotted towards the entrance.
Gordon, who was also woken up, comforted the crying Muti, put on his clothes, and quickly followed.
The door was opened and the person who knocked on the door was a guild knight wearing a standard wide-brimmed hat.
His tone was very urgent. "I am very sorry to bother you so late at night, Ms. Hayata, Mr. Gordon, the Great Elder has urgently summoned me. It seems that something serious has happened."
The two looked at each other, and Gordon noticed that Hayata's face turned a little pale.
He could guess what the latter had been worried about these past two days, but he didn't know how to comfort her.
"Let's go to the Grand Palace first." Gordon whispered.
The two men did not have the time to slowly put on their armor. They simply changed from their pajamas into everyday clothes and followed the guild knight's footsteps, hurriedly heading towards the Grand Palace.
On the way, they met Anhil and Gail who were also in a hurry. As expected, they were also summoned.
When we arrived at the Grand Palace, we found that a large group of people had already gathered there.
Silver edges, alcohol, pen tips, and all members of the main hunting groups of the three expeditionary teams.
Including several guild leaders including the guild director, generals representing the military, chief scholars of major organizations such as the Scribes, and officials from various countries who are familiar with the situation.
It was obvious that everyone had just been woken up by the guild staff and rushed over, some of them even in pajamas.
Seeing that most of the people had arrived, the great elder swung his sword hard, causing a dull "bang" sound.
"Quiet--."
Everyone who was asking each other and discussing what happened immediately shut up.
"Issue the highest level of 'state of emergency'."
The elder's tone was filled with an unquestionable firmness, "All countries and major cities, immediately enter a state of alert.
Arrange for the evacuation of the people.
Please note that it is evacuation. Try to disperse the civilians to villages and town-level settlements outside large cities."
A senior official of the kingdom could not help but raise his hand and ask: "Great Elder, we trust your judgment, but you have to tell us what happened, right?"
The guild leader, who also had a gloomy expression, stepped forward and said, "Of course, we summoned you all here in the middle of the night just to explain the situation."
As he said this, he glanced at the Great Elder for confirmation.
The Great Elder nodded his chin, and the Guild Master continued, “Less than forty-eight hours ago, at midnight the day before yesterday.
The reconnaissance team, who were ordered to investigate the ancient castle of Shulet and confirm whether the black dragon had fully awakened, was attacked by the black dragon.
Two eight-star hunters and two seven-star hunters, one has been confirmed dead, two are missing, and only one has escaped safely, but is also seriously injured and has not yet woken up. "
In the hall, everyone was in an uproar.
Hayata and Feng Ying looked even paler.
They probably knew that Amos and Lieyan went to scout the Black Dragon, which coincided with the "two eight-star hunters" mentioned by the guild leader.
According to the supervisor, only one person from the reconnaissance team managed to withdraw.
As for the two “missing” ones, you should know that disappearance is not good news.
The so-called missing persons are generally hunters who voluntarily stayed behind to cover their companions. They are defined as "missing", but it has not been confirmed that they were "dead on the spot".
With their strength, they may have a good chance of surviving other ancient dragons.
But that is the Black Dragon, an "absolute taboo" in legend that threatens all life and brings endless disasters and destruction.
Hayata prayed repeatedly in his heart, praying that the "lucky guy" who successfully withdrew was his master Amos.
At the same time, I feel ashamed for having such thoughts.
I was so excited that I couldn't help feeling a little dizzy.
Gordon supported her from behind, pressed her shoulders, and whispered, "Calm down. The specific situation is not clear yet. Don't scare yourself."
Feng Ying fell into a dazed and absent-minded state.
All she could think about was the scene where Lieyan handed the inherited sword to her before he left.
At this moment, a guild staff member almost ran into the hall.
He didn't even notice the groups of high-ranking hunters, top leaders of various organizations, and senior officials from various countries stumbling all the way to the Great Elder in the hall.
He waved a red-labeled letter in his hand and said urgently: "Urgent letter from the Peregrine Falcon in Wilde City. Yesterday morning, a 'black dragon' attacked the city.
He turned Wilde City into a sea of fire and left. The casualties are currently unknown."
Everyone was in an uproar again.
A senior official from the Wilde Kingdom felt a black screen before his eyes and almost fainted on the spot.
Wilde City is the largest city closest to Ancient Shuret City in a straight line distance, and it is also the main city of their country.
Officials from other countries also looked grim.
No one felt lucky.
It takes time for information to be transmitted. The attack on Wilde City happened almost two days ago. Perhaps at this moment, cities in their country are also being attacked.
"No! I want to take the airship back!" An official from the Kingdom of Revere turned around and was about to leave.
The Kingdom of Wilde and the Kingdom of Revere, also known as the Kingdom of West Shuret and the Kingdom of East Shuret, are both countries built by the descendants of the ancient Shuret Kingdom after its split.
The Wilde City that was attacked by the black dragon was relatively close to the ancient Shuret City, and their Revere City was also not far away.
Now no one mentioned why a state of emergency was declared or why the city’s residents had to be evacuated.
Everyone was eager to rush back and the situation was about to get out of control.
"boom!"
The Great Elder smashed the sword to the ground again.
Under the huge scabbard that looked like a doorpost, the marble floor that had just been replaced a few days ago was shattered again.
"calm--!"
After stopping the chaotic crowd, the great elder continued in a rumbling voice: "No airship can do anything to the black dragon. Only by gathering into a fleet can it be repelled.
General, arrange for the fleet to set off immediately. The Ancient Dragon Observatory will send out high-speed reconnaissance boats and scholars to accompany the fleet.
Scholars are doing their best to analyze and determine the target of the Black Dragon's next attack, and they must prevent the tragedy from happening again."
"Yes."
The general stamped his feet lightly and left the hall with the scholars from the Ancient Dragon Observatory.
The Great Elder retracted his gaze and continued, "Chamber of Commerce representative!"
"Please give your orders." Jessica, who was attending the meeting on behalf of the East Doruma merchant group, took a half step forward.
"Dispatch as many large cargo airships as possible and have them ready to depart within twelve hours."
Jessica was slightly startled when she heard this, then nodded and said, "I understand, but please let me know the target location and the type of goods to be transported. I will coordinate with the various chambers of commerce and make targeted preparations."
"Transporting hunters, the military artillery corps, the craftsmen of Barubare and Yanhuo Village, and various supplies and fortification weapons.
Supervisor, you are responsible for gathering the combatants for the operation.
Artisan representative, please communicate with the Chamber of Commerce representative for specific transportation needs. All materials in the guild warehouse can be used.
As for the destination, the ancient city of Shulet!"
".This?" Faced with this sudden plan, many people had some doubts in their hearts.
The Great Elder said coldly: "It is meaningless for a punitive team composed mainly of hunters to travel with the fleet on an airship. It is better to enter the black dragon's lair in advance and set up the battlefield.
With the pride of "taboo", it will not allow other creatures to act recklessly in its territory.
It will come back.”
(End of this chapter)