Inside Kanak City, within an office in the municipal building, Shahabu spoke to the people before him with a hint of fanaticism in his eyes. Seeing Shahabu's fervor, Moen's anger visibly intensified, eventually turning into helplessness.
"You're insane! Do you really want all of us to die here?!"
"If you don't want to die, you can leave now. Hurry and run before Shadi's army surrounds this place. Anyway, we've already resolved to sacrifice ourselves for the Lord."
Shahabu glanced at Moen beside him and said. Upon hearing his words, Moen's expression changed, and then he glanced at Keluoxi, who had finished reporting the intelligence not far away, and quickly walked towards the room's exit.
"Let's go…"
Hearing Moen's words, Keluoxi immediately followed him, opening the door with Moen and stepping outside. Along with them were the people waiting outside who belonged to Moen's side.
Then, Keluoxi followed Moen out of the municipal building and onto the spacious streets of Kanak. During this process, Keluoxi hesitated for a moment, then came to Moen's side and spoke to him with some concern.
"Mr. Moen, can we really open the ceremonial chamber within two days?"
"Two days… Humph, without the Baruk Royal Sacrificial Book, the Royal Refining Ritual cannot be performed normally, so don't even think about opening the ceremonial chamber. We've tried all sorts of methods; if the Royal Refining Ritual can't be performed, let alone two days, it might not open in two months."
Hearing Keluoxi's question, Moen responded with a cold snort. Upon hearing Moen's response, Keluoxi's expression couldn't help but sink, and then he spoke.
"Then… what should we do now? Shahabu only gave us two days. After two days, he will personally blow up the underground palace… How about we withdraw while we still can? It's fine being with this group of lunatics during normal times, but it's really dangerous when a crisis hits."
Keluoxi continued to say to Moen. Hearing Keluoxi's words, Moen did not respond immediately but took a deep breath in silence, then slowly spoke.
"We have invested too many resources and energy in Adus. Now we are just one step away from success, it is not the time to talk about retreating. After I go back, I will immediately contact the Netherworld Coffin Society to see if I can get some extra help. After all, this is Rahman's undead, I don't think the higher-ups will sit idly by.
"We still have some trump cards here. As long as the higher-ups can provide a little assistance, even if Shadi's army arrives at the city gates, there's nothing to fear."
"Higher-ups…"
"Alright, you go back and rest now. Recover your state over the next two days. As for what to do next, we'll discuss it after I finish contacting them…" Moen finally said to Keluoxi. Hearing his words, Keluoxi also politely responded and then withdrew.
…
On the other side, in the desert between Kanak and Dosa, on the edge of the undead alert zone, Dorothy, sitting in a tent, had now fully seen and heard what Keluoxi in distant Kanak City had seen and heard. After witnessing the current situation in Kanak City, she couldn't help but stroke her chin, then thought thoughtfully to herself.
'I didn't expect that the Netherworld Coffin and the Savior Sect would have actually found the Lakheman Royal Tomb in Dead Eagle Valley and even successfully opened the underground palace. It seems their target is Rahman's soul within the royal tomb. It seems the statement in the Baruk Sacrificial Book is true, Rahman's soul really didn't enter the Netherworld but remained in his tomb.'
Dorothy thought this way. Judging from her previous dealings with the Netherworld Coffin Society, they have a habit of collecting various powerful spirits. Rahman is a Scarlet Tier Extraordinary with a Scarlet soul, so it's not surprising that the Netherworld Coffin Society targets him.
'The Netherworld Coffin's target is Rahman's undead. They used some method to find Rahman's tomb and then started trying to excavate it. During this time, they also utilized the Savior Sect forces occupying Kanak, letting this large army help them dig the grave. It's estimated that the Netherworld Coffin promised Shahabu that after controlling Rahman's undead, they would use him to help them fight Shadi. Shahabu has an army under his command, which can provide a large amount of manpower and explosives, making it very suitable for violent grave digging. This perfectly compensates for the lack of manpower on the Netherworld Coffin's side.
'From the current situation, their grave robbing progress is very fast; they even dug out the minyin zunzhan. The Netherworld Coffin can control so many undead over such a wide area at once, which should be relying on the ritual arranged with the minyin zunzhan. However, they haven't opened the ceremonial chamber where Rahman's soul is located yet. Without performing the ritual, it seems very difficult to break through here by violent means.'
Taking a sip of the tea placed on the small table in front of her, Dorothy thought to herself. At this moment, she felt that time seemed to be becoming urgent.
'Shahabu can't wait. If the Netherworld Coffin people haven't opened the ceremonial chamber after two days, he will resort to the most violent means to forcibly blow up the tomb, which is very likely to lead to the loss of control of Rahman's undead. Not only will the Kanak defenders be in danger, but Dosa will also be affected. So we can't wait any longer; we must immediately launch an attack on Kanak, otherwise, things might become uncontrollable.'
Frowning, Dorothy thought with a serious expression. Then she began to calculate the time again and found that it was almost time for reinforcements to arrive.
"It seems it's time to prepare for the general offensive…" Dorothy murmured. Then, she began to pack her tent, preparing to return.
…
On the other side, Dosa Railway Station at dusk.
As the roar of machinery gradually subsided, another steel behemoth slowly came to a stop on the tracks. Steam diffused from the platform, and the surroundings were immediately enveloped in white mist.
After the steel train stopped, soldiers in simple uniforms jumped off the carriages one by one onto the platform. Greeters who had been prepared on the platform walked forward to guide these reinforcements from afar to their designated positions.
At the other end of the platform, in front of the passenger carriage at the head of the train, two rows of guards stood tall. At the end of the guard formation, several figures were standing. At first glance, one would notice that these were officers of the Dosa Revolutionary Army. Leading them was Adan, and beside Adan was Ney, who had arrived in Dosa a few days ago to serve as a special consultant. The gathering of so many important figures in Dosa City was clearly because a more important passenger had arrived on this train.
Amidst the swirling white steam, the door of the passenger carriage slowly opened, and then several soldiers who looked like attendants came out. Following them was a North Wu man wearing the uniform of a Main Continent general, a military cap, slightly darker skin, and a resolute expression. He was none other than the current supreme leader of the Adus Revolutionary Army, General Shadi.
"Captain."
As Shadi stepped out of the train, Adan immediately gave him a respectful salute. Shadi nodded slightly and then spoke.
"How are the preparations for the attack going?"
"Everything will be ready once the troops you brought are deployed. Once ready, the attack can be launched at any time," Adan reported to Shadi. Shadi listened and then surveyed the scene before him. He paused slightly upon seeing the consultant Ney beside Adan, then slowly responded.
"Hmm… You've worked hard. Now go arrange this last batch of troops, then get some good rest. We will attack tomorrow."
"Yes." After speaking, Adan withdrew. Then Shadi glanced at Ney and walked towards the other side of the platform. Ney followed suit. When Shadi saw that they had moved away from the crowd, he asked Ney.
"You are… the consultant I appointed?"
"Yes, nice to meet you, General. We didn't expect you to come to Dosa in person." Maintaining a smile, Ney said to Shadi. Hearing Ney's words, Shadi also chuckled in response.
"This is the final battle of the three-year Adus civil war. I want to see it in person. Besides, didn't Adan say that the morale of the troops here is low due to the undead and needs to be boosted? I think my personal presence here is the most economical and direct way to boost morale."
"Oh… In that case, it seems Captain Shadi, you are also very eager to resolve the issue in Kanak."
"Pretty much. This damned war has lasted long enough. It's time to end all of this."
"Heh, ending this war quickly is indeed a fact. If it drags on, I'm afraid unpleasant situations might arise." Ney responded to Shadi. Hearing Ney's words, Shadi was slightly taken aback, then turned to look at Ney and spoke.
"You mean an unpleasant situation is…"
"It's about the state of the former king of your country buried in Dead Eagle Valley…"
With a knowing look, Ney said to Shadi. Then, under Dorothy's control, he explained the current situation of the Lakheman Royal Tomb to Shadi. After listening, Shadi's eyes widened slightly, and a strange expression appeared on his face.
"Those guys' target isn't just treasure, but directly King Rahman's soul? Just as the legends say, King Rahman's soul really didn't enter the Netherworld…"
With a hint of surprise, Shadi spoke, while Ney on the other side nodded and responded.
"Yes… The Netherworld Coffin Society has a tradition of hunting powerful souls. Since Rahman's soul still exists in the world, they naturally won't let it go. It's just that I don't know how they found the specific location of the Lakheman Royal Tomb."
Hearing Ney's words, Shadi concentrated slightly, then as if he had thought of something, he murmured a name.
"Didin…"
"What?"
"Didin Baruk… the name of the last king of the Baruk Dynasty, the final guardian of the decaying Baruk, the most powerful Extraordinary. He was killed by Mukhtar and me working together, but his body disappeared without a trace, and his soul could not be summoned. Someone stole him right under our noses at the last moment. We've always wondered who did it, but now it seems we have some clues…"
With a hint of depth, Shadi slowly said. After knowing who the so-called Didin was, Dorothy was also slightly taken aback, then let Ney speak.
"You mean, it was the Netherworld Coffin Society people who stole the body and soul of the last king of Baruk, and learned the whereabouts of Rahman's undead from him?"
"This is probably the most reasonable explanation for now. As it stands, the Netherworld Coffin seems to have been targeting Adus and Baruk for a long time for the sake of King Rahman's soul. If Didin's soul and body are really in the Netherworld Coffin's hands now, then tomorrow's attack might not go as smoothly as expected. The Netherworld Coffin's use of the dead is superb…"
With his hands behind his back, Shadi said with a serious expression, and hearing Shadi's words, Ney also spoke thoughtfully.
"I see. It seems tomorrow's battle plan might need to consider more variables…"
"Hmm… It does require more consideration. Kanak is no longer the only key; King Rahman's tomb is also a key point. We must take care of both. We will handle the frontal assault on Kanak. How much combat power do you have in Dosa? Can you be responsible for the direction of the royal tomb?"
"Compared to when we were in Adis, not many of us came this time, but as long as you can tie them down in Kanak, there shouldn't be any problems."
Dorothy controlled Ney to respond to Shadi. Having the Judge of Heaven be responsible for the action on the royal tomb was exactly what she wanted.
Then, Dorothy, controlling Ney, discussed the detailed plan for the next day's action with Shadi. As dusk fell, Dorothy had Ney bid farewell and leave. As he was leaving, Ney asked Shadi.
"I've always heard you refer to Rahman as King Rahman. Why? As someone who ended the Baruk Dynasty, do you still respect the Baruk king?"
Hearing Ney's question, Shadi paused slightly, then spoke.
"King Rahman's wisdom is a story from every Adus person's childhood. He is an object of worship for many Adus boys, including my former self. Mr. Ney, if possible, can you ensure that King Rahman's ceremonial chamber is not opened and that his peaceful rest is not disturbed?"
"The battlefield is unpredictable, it depends on the situation…"
Ney said so and then turned and walked into the distance, while Dorothy also thought to herself.
'After I open the ceremonial chamber, I'll clean it up for Rahman, make some space for him to sleep, and then close it. This way, he can rest more peacefully.'
Thinking her thoughts, Dorothy controlled Ney to leave. Not long after Ney left, Shadi looked into the distance and murmured.
"The Netherworld Coffin, guarding with thousands of undead, and the Savior Sect, as the 'Light' heresy, none of them could stop them from obtaining the secret intelligence of Kanak. This organization is truly all-pervasive."
Shadi sighed like this, and in his heart, Setuot's voice responded to him with a hint of pride.
'Hey, when it comes to intelligence capabilities, among the six spirits, none can compare to 'Qi' (Awakening/Enlightenment). It was like this seven thousand years ago, and it is even more so now. You should be glad you didn't stand in their way, otherwise, they could even figure out the color of your underwear! Kid.'
'Cough… What you said makes it sound like you are 'Qi'…'
'...'
'Hey, Setuot, what's wrong?'
'Nothing! Aren't you going to fight tomorrow? Go prepare quickly!'
'Oh…'
Then, Shadi also quickly left the platform and disappeared into the twilight sunset.