Release that Witch - Chapter 39

[Chapter 39]

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Roland stood on the city wall, looking to the north.

Over the past month, he has repeated the three-point-one-line cycle of the castle, mining area, and city wall, checking every detail that may be forgotten.

The militiamen became more and more proficient in their stabbing actions. With Carter’s repeated drills, they were able to stabilize the barrel of their guns. They didn’t send out their long guns until the hunter in charge of observation shouted the attack slogan.

Standing behind them was the Orion team. All hunters who stayed in Border Town and were good at using bows and crossbows were incorporated into this team.

These experienced hunters are the main force to kill evil beasts, shooting at the corner of the twelve-foot-high city wall, there is almost no possibility of missing.

In the end, there was a knife-making team composed of Iron Axe, Carter, and two other elite hunters.

The four breech-loading flintlock guns made by the smithy and welded and assembled by Anna have been put into use, and they are only killed by the repair team when encountering tricky monsters or mixed-species evil beasts that even bows and crossbows cannot penetrate the skin.

Their positions are very free, and they walk around this distance of about 200 meters, showing up wherever they are needed.

As for the dynamite packs, they were stored in a heavily guarded warehouse under the city walls.

When you need to rescue the scene, you can transport it to the city wall alone—after all, if this thing has an accident, it may cause more damage to yourself than the evil beast. The teeth of the evil beast cannot bite the cement rubble, but the explosives can destroy the entire city wall. Send it to heaven.

So far, Roland has organized two actual combat drills, including the use of explosive kits.

Thanks to these two drills, the embarrassment of the militiamen being frightened by the loud roar of explosives and throwing away their weapons during the formal defense war was avoided.

Another advantage is that when everyone found out that the prince was still holding such an amazingly powerful weapon, the morale of the team immediately rose.

“Your Highness,” Barov tightened his collar, “I have already spent more than half of my income from ore trading. If the Moon of Demons is really as long as the astrologers say, I don’t think it will last until the end of winter.”

“Then fill in everything in my treasury,” Roland said without hesitation, “and don’t stop the deal with Liuye Town. The first steam machine has been delivered to the mine, and the work of cleaning up the collapsed rubble is basically done. Finished, we can still get a little production throughout the winter. Especially the rough gemstones, don’t need to emphasize the price, sell them as soon as possible. It’s always right to store more grain and dried meat.”

Barov nodded, “I will do it, Your Highness. It’s just…”

Seeing the minister’s assistant’s hesitant expression, Roland certainly understood what he wanted to say, “Don’t worry, I have arranged a small boat. If the situation really collapses, I will leave the town.”

“Then I’m relieved,” Barov heaved a sigh of relief.

Roland smiled at him, “Go and do your work, I’ll take a look at it alone.”

After Barov left, the prince slowly climbed up the watchtower.

This is the highest point in the middle of the city wall, from which you can overlook the vast jungle and rolling mountains ahead.

The cold wind howled against his face, but he didn’t care.

Only on this empty high platform can he calm down the tension he felt when facing a big battle.

“You’re lying to him,” said someone next to you. “You didn’t intend to leave at all.”

“Life is already so difficult, it’s better not to expose some things.”

“I don’t understand what you’re talking about. If the status of a prince is considered difficult, then what are we?” The leader of the party. Rather than worrying about this, it’s better for you to spend more time with Anna, I’m afraid… she doesn’t have much time.”

Roland was silent for a moment, “I don’t think she won’t survive the Demon Moon.”

“Why?”

“She said that she would not lose to the demonic devourer,” he paused, “I believe her.”

“You actually believe in a witch,” Nightingale shook her head, “We are cursed by the devil.”

“Really? I believe you too.”

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Brian, dressed in civilian clothes, stands in front of Greyhound’s tombstone.

He lightly stroked the brand-new stone tablet, and a line of words was engraved on the pure white tablet: “Anonymous but long-lasting. A hero who died for Border Town.”

“Greyhound.”

“I have realized my dream. When the month of demons is over, His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince will hold a canonization ceremony for me.”

“But I don’t want to sit on a hospital bed and wait.”

“My wounds have healed, and the city wall is where I should be.”

“The moon of demons is coming soon. Evil beasts may be terrifying, but they will hit the defense line that everyone worked together to build, and they will not be able to move forward.”

“I will join you in guarding this town, wielding a long sword.”

“It’s not over yet.”

“The person who framed you is still alive…but he won’t live forever. This is His Highness’s promise to me.”

“The next time we meet again, I will bring good news.”

Brian bent down and placed a bouquet of flowers in front of the gravestone.

“Good-bye, then, my friend.”

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“Sister Anna, aren’t you afraid?” Nana asked lying on the bed with her calves crossed.

“What are you afraid of?”

“Evil devours the body. Nightingale said it’s winter. I only became a witch in autumn. This year is the first time…”

“The first time,” Anna thought for a while, “it will be very painful, and sometimes you even want to die immediately.”

“Ah!” Nana exclaimed, and immediately covered her mouth.

“But you’ll survive, just like me.”

“I don’t know…” Nana whispered, “I’m not as strong as you.”

“I’m not that strong,” Anna closed her eyes, recalling the scene when she first met Roland in her mind.

In that dark and cold dungeon, he put his clothes on himself and whispered that he wanted to hire himself——until now, she still finds it incredible, “You will also encounter some things that make you want to live, even if it is Struggling to survive.”

“for example……?”

“Such as meat steaks covered in sauce, UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com” she sighed, “How do I know what you want—huh?”

Looking at Nana who was staring at her intently, Anna wiped her face with her hands, “Is there anything dirty on my face?”

“No…” the latter shook his head, “I’m just a little surprised. You’ve never talked to me so much before… Sister Anna, the way you closed your eyes and thought just now is so beautiful.”

Anna rolled her eyes, jumped out of bed, and walked to the window.

Nana followed, “What are you looking at, the Hidden Forest?”

“The forest is to the west,” Anna said angrily, “you can only see the Chishui River here.”

“Sister Anna, look!” The girl pointed to the sky.

Anna was startled, then opened the window, a gust of cold wind mixed with little snowflakes poured into the room.

She stretched out her hand and pinched the crystal clear snowflake, a chill came from her fingers.

“Snowing.”

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“…”

After a long silence, Nightingale said, “You didn’t lie.”

“Of course,” Roland said with a smile, “I seldom lie.”

Nightingale didn’t speak any more, she turned her head away, and there was some ambiguity in her eyes.

Suddenly, she felt a chill on her neck, and she shrank her neck involuntarily.

When I looked up, I realized that at some point, snowflakes had already floated on the city wall.

There seemed to be countless white elves in the gray sky. They danced on the north wind and flew around with the slogans of the militia training.

…the month of demons has begun.

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