The Last King Of Darkness
Chapter 229 - 167: The First Defense Chief_3

Chapter 229: Chapter 167: The First Defense Chief_3

Just as Dalin was lost in thought, a red emergency report was sent back to the Military War Department.

Dalin immediately opened the report.

As expected, it was the worst possible news.

The most critical core of the defense circle, the Iron Armor Fortress, had been breached.

A super-sized corrupted living corpse giant had destroyed the walls, and a multitude of unclean skeletons flooded into the fortress, forcing the warriors to fight the monsters in the streets with their backs to the Guardian Fire.

The situation was extremely urgent.

But Dalin remained silent, staring at the map, saying nothing.

The second Defense Chief, Zhang Bai of Shattered Iron Town, anxiously said, "First Defense Chief, we must send reinforcements immediately. If the Iron Armor Fortress falls, the main force of the dark tide will directly deal a heavy strike to the inner layers of the defense line, and our defense circle will be breached."

First Commander Herman of the Military War Department was also very anxious, "First Defense Chief, let me lead the team."

"No."

Dalin sat down and slowly smoked his cigarette. The white smoke curling up past his grizzled temples made him look very old.

"You’ve just come down from the war zone in Star City, and you’ve just entered a rest period. Not only has your Spiritual Energy not recovered, but the infection in your soul has not been fully cleared either, you can’t go back to the battlefield."

First Commander Herman fell silent; this was the truth. If he forced his way onto the battlefield, not only would it disrupt the Military War Department’s strategic deployment, but it might also lead to a greater disaster.

Zhang Bai of Shattered Iron Town asked anxiously, "Dalin, is there any Fire Son who can be dispatched?"

Dalin shook his head slightly, "No, all seven Fire Sons have already entered the highest combat sequence, which cannot be changed."

Zhang Bai’s anxiety even had a hint of crying in it; the vice Defense Chief of the Iron Armor Fortress, Green Grass Grelly, was his wife, so this worry was not just about the state but also the family.

"What about the four Knight Captains?"

Dalin paused for a moment and then said, "Knight Captain Olivia is fighting on the western front, and both the Sun Knight and the Holy Sword Knight are in Star City."

Zhang Bai of Shattered Iron Town suddenly felt a glimmer of hope, "What about the First Knight?"

Dalin pondered and said, "Alis has been on campaign for five months, through more than twenty battles, and has just returned to the Royal City to recuperate..."

Zhang Bai of Shattered Iron Town broke into a smile at once.

"Lord Alis is known for his enduring stamina and unmatched martial prowess, with him there, there surely won’t be a problem."

The tense atmosphere in the hall eased slightly, and smiles appeared on many faces.

The First Knight of the Knight Order, Alis Testrant, is the only Fire Holder of the Starfire Series among the highest combatants of Trolian.

Unprecedentedly, he ignited nineteen Fire Sparks and possessed unbeatable combat talent and keen intuition. Despite the multitude of Fire Sparks, he virtually never relies on their Characteristic Abilities in battle. His Soul Weapon, the Holy White Great Sword, can cut through any monster’s Spiritual Defense, and his other Soul Weapon, the Radiant Great Shield, can resist all corruption and erosion.

Thus, his ability to sustain combat was extremely strong, with Spiritual Energy that seemed as if it would never exhaust.

Everyone affectionately called him "Alis."

This legendary First Knight, with his supreme martial prowess, had been through nearly a thousand battles, big and small, without suffering a single defeat. Trolian owes its present situation to his significant contribution; hence, he was seen as the strongest in Trolian, revered as a hero and a pillar of belief by countless people, the prince of many girls’ dreams, and the idol of numerous boys’ hearts.

Many respectfully called him "Victor of the Oath," believing that as long as Alis was there, Trolian would forever march towards victory.

Among the upper echelons, most were rational but also believed that Alis was the strongest combatant among them.

When in difficulty, seek Alis, was their undisputed rule of thumb.

However, as the First Defense Chief of all of Trolian’s humankind, Dalin knew well that Alis was just a man, not the painless, tearless, invincible War God they imagined. He could be injured, he could be tired, he could be infected. When the battle turned unfavorable, he too would retreat and seek a more appropriate moment to turn the tide to victory.

As Trolian’s most crucial combat force, Alis could not afford any mishap.

Therefore, he had been hesitating about whether to dispatch Alis.

Although Alis never refused any mission, as the First Defense Chief, one could not only consider the present.

At that moment, another red urgent report came in.

Dalin immediately unfolded it; it came from Laisuo City located behind the Iron Armor Fortress, which was surrounded by a large group of Black Death Beasts; the main supply route to the front lines had been cut off.

Subsequently, dozens of red urgent reports flew in.

All from human strongholds near the Iron Armor Fortress.

The domino effect caused by the crisis in the core stronghold had already begun to show.

Dalin made a decision at once.

"Zhang Bai, inform Lord Alis to prepare to reinforce the Iron Armor Fortress."

Zhang Bai responded with joyful expression, "Yes, First Defense Chief."

"Dispatcher Molly, notify Dean Theodore to prepare to reinforce Laisuo City."

Dispatcher Molly immediately replied, "Yes, Mr. Dalin."

One after another, orders were given, and soon, several reinforcement teams were assembled.

But for several other strongholds, no matter how they tried, they couldn’t find any combatants.

Dalin’s gaze swept over all the armies and battle groups, finally resting on the secret branches.

But this time was different from the reinforcements for Sword Pass; it was a minor battle at the end inner layer of the defense circle, while this was a battle facing the Dark World head-on.

Should he deploy them?

After a long silence, he said in an indisputably firm voice.

"Inform Dean Vera, secret leader Calier, to assemble teams to reinforce Byron Old City and the surrounding area."

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