Chapter 162: Start Of War

A day before the final battle, the supreme commander, Goethe Nasis, came to the Rhine city along with 3,000 royal guards.

Once again, the players encountered this legendary young man...

The players who joined the Freedom Alliance understood that he was the controller of the King. He was the founder of the Freedom Alliance.

And It was him,

Who had blown the horn of freedom.

The appearance of Goethe Nasis brought hope to the players. His presence also boosted the morale of the military officers who had been commoners once.

What astonished them even more was the high-level NPC Lansett Steel. He was a powerful character that exceeded the limits of this game version.

At this moment,

Goethe stood on the 30-meter tall city walls and surveyed the boundless Black Lava army. He started contemplating.

A middle-aged man stood by Goethe and smiled as though he was recalling a pleasant outcome.

Goethe Nasis turned his head and gave a smile. "Uncle Lansett, why are you amused?"

"You shouldn't call me uncle. After checking your bloodline and since you made your father into a puppet, you're the King of this nation. I'm just your subordinate."

Lansett raised his brow and glanced at Goethe with his shimmering eyes. He continued, "You're quite shrewd to let the enemy come to Rhine City."

"After the Lord of the City of Dawn made use of the mercenaries in this war, I had abandoned the idea of a protracted war. Moreover, with the ambition of Nedrick, it's a good idea to let the Iegions of Iron Nation retreat. Won't that trick them into thinking that Iron Nation is falling?" Goethe opened his hands towards the Heavens and the Earth,

His gaze was filled with hatred and ambition. Then he turned his head abruptly and said without emotion, "If William leads the vanguard, kill him. I want him dead!"

"Yes, my King." Lansett smiled and knelt on one knee. He looked at his nephew and felt like he was looking at his younger self.

Outside the Rhine City.

A man was looking up.

Nedrick Blackstone had worn a piece of black shiny armor, and his long robe trailed behind him. He stood before his huge army. Closing his eyes, he opened up his arms towards the city.

Some time passed.

He heard footsteps and opened his eyes to look at the person. His eyes became cordial and he said, "You've arrived?"

"My enemy cut off an arm of my disciple. Since you aren't helping me to avenge my disciple, why can't I do so personally?"

The right hand of this black-robed middle-aged man was grasping his sword hilt. He gave the impression that he was about to slash at a person's throat anytime.

He gazed coldly at Rhine City. "The right arm of Bastet was amputated. I have sent him away. I hope that he can regain the use of his right arm in a faraway land. He still has potential left in him. I have to take revenge for him."

Handur was a high-level warrior in Black Lava Nation.

Nedrick watched Handur leave as mixed feelings welled up within him.

This middle-aged man was his father's teacher and taught him swordsmanship.

His disciple was Nedrick's teacher in swordsmanship.

"Isn't it time for Lansett to show his power?" He squinted his eyes and smiled.

He did not believe that he would lose.

He believed in himself. And he had more trust in his ambitious ally, William.

"Do you think that I'm oblivious to your intentions?" Nedrick laughed and turned his back on Rhine City. He had nothing to fear.

The Dawn players were deployed on the left flank of the army. Nobody knew how long the final battle would last.

But they knew that everyone in 'Gods' was paying attention to this main epic battle.

The foreign players of other continents had not come to this stage. Each continent had their own main plot mission.

The European and American players could also have a taste of the nations' war.

Other continent players were participating in the main plot mission that was related to the dark creatures.

So the foreign players could only visit their discussion forum and watched the live broadcasts discreetly. The foreign players also did not dare to make any comments.

It was a rare chance for Chu Liuqiu, Forever Alone, Angry Fatty, Changli Jiuge, and the guild leaders to enter William's tent for an important conference.

They did not find many people in the tent.

Legolas and Lautner were resting with their eyes closed.

The players discussed among themselves in a hushed tone.

Chu Liuqiu stroked his chin and surveyed the surroundings. He asked, "Where is the prince? Since his personal guards returned to the city, he has not been here. Is he avoiding this battle?"

"I don't know if he's avoiding the battle, but I know your information channels are bad." Forever Alone looked doubtfully at Chu Liuqiu and continued. "Those guards have not returned but it's good enough for the prince to return. Do you believe that Prince William will forsake us at this critical time?"

"Cut the crap. Our leader is curious what Prince William intends to do in this battle. We are now sandwiched between the two nations. Whatever the outcome of the war, we are being treated as dispensable!" Xiao Ayin glanced fiercely at Forever Alone.

Forever Alone frowned. But his frown changed into a smile, and he stood beside Xiao Ayin. "You're smart and full of ideas. If Black Lava Nation doesn't want us, then we'll defect to the City of Dawn. As for your question, shouldn't it be considered by the NPCs?"

Chu Liuqiu grabbed Forever Alone's head and pushed him away. He also expressed his opinions. "But we have to take care of our own benefits. The NPCs are very shrewd. I'm afraid they may go back on their words..."

Then giving Forever Alone a wary look, he went on. "Don't stand so close to Xiao Ayin. Your club has been recruiting players aggressively from other clubs. Do you think that I'm not aware of that?"

"You're not very diplomatic. They changed clubs on their own accords. Can I force them to join my club?" Forever Alone rebuked and sat down immediately. He shut up and became silent.

It was because William had arrived. He pulled aside the tent entrance and walked towards the helm seat of the conference room.

"Royal highness!"

"Lord William!"

William nodded. He was indifferent to the various names that his subordinates had for him.

William surveyed the players who would be the greatest force in this battle.

He pondered for a few seconds and said, "I don't know how long the battle will last. Both sides have sufficient logistics. Do you have any ideas for a quick defeat of the enemy?"

Everyone was quiet.

Everybody had seen that two great mountains provided protection to Rhine City. They knew it was going to be a difficult battle. To win by trickery... was too tough.

William was being casual by asking this question. He never expected them to have any good ideas.

When nobody uttered a word, William said in a deep voice, "Then we'll support the Black Lava Nation's attrition battle. Chu Liuqiu, you'll remain as the commander-in-chief."

Chu Liuqiu was pleasantly surprised. He stood up and patted his chest as he said, "Yes, your Royal Highness."

"In the next few days, I'll leave for a period of time. I hope that you'll not disappoint me." William gazed at them for a long time before leaving.

The conspiracy that would decide the battle outcome.

The crux of the battle outcome.

That was what William decided to do.

He had to be sure.

So that the plan would not fail.