Reborn as the Lord of Another World

Chapter 39

Roland stood on the city wall, looking to the north. For the past month, he has repeated the cycle of the castle, the mining area, and the city wall, checking every detail that may be forgotten.

The militia's stabbing movements became increasingly skilled. With Carter's repeated practice, they were able to stabilize the gun until the hunter in charge of observation shouted an attack slogan before sending out the long gun.

The hunters who stayed in Border Town and were good at using bows and crossbows were all incorporated into this team. These experienced hunters were the main force in killing demonic beasts, shooting at the corners of the twelve-foot-high city wall, with almost no chance of missing.

Finally, there was a last-ditch team composed of Iron Axe, Carter, and two other elite hunters. The four rear-loaded flintlock guns, which were forged by the blacksmith shop and assembled by Anna, have been delivered for use. They are only killed by the last-ditch team when they encounter tricky monsters or mixed demonic beasts that cannot be penetrated by bows and crossbows. Their positions are very flexible, wandering about 200 meters in this distance, appearing wherever they are needed.

As for the explosive package, it is stored in a tightly guarded warehouse under the city wall. When it needs to be rescued, it will be transported to the city wall separately - after all, if this thing has an accident, the damage it causes to itself may be greater than that of evil beasts. The teeth of evil beasts cannot bite through cement and rubble, but explosives can send the entire city wall into the sky.

So far, Roland had organized two actual combat drills, including the use of explosives. Thanks to these two drills, the embarrassment of the militia being scared by the roar of explosives and throwing away their weapons during the formal defensive war was avoided. Another benefit was that when everyone found out that the prince still had such a powerful weapon in his hand, the morale of the team immediately rose.

"Your Highness," Barov tightened his collar, "Most of the income from ore trading has been spent. If the Month of Demons is really as long as the astrologer said, I don't think it will last until the end of winter."

"Then fill in everything in my vault," Roland said without hesitation, "and don't stop trading with Willow Town. Steam Machine No. 1 has been transported to the mine, and the collapse and rubble cleaning work is basically completed. We can still get some production throughout the winter. Especially for gemstones, there is no need to emphasize the price. Sell them as soon as possible. It's always right to store more food and jerky."

Barov nodded, 'I will handle it, Your Highness. Just...'

Seeing the assistant minister's hesitant expression, Roland naturally 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 breathed a sigh of relief.

Roland smiled at him, "You go do your thing, I'll take a look alone."

After Barov left, the prince slowly climbed up the watchtower. This is the highest point in the center of the city wall, from which he can overlook the vast jungle and rolling mountains ahead. The cold wind howled towards him, but he didn't care. Only on this spacious platform, his tense mood when facing a big battle would calm down.

You're lying to him, "someone next to him said," You never intended to leave.

Life is already so difficult, it's better not to expose some things.

I don't understand what you're talking about. If being a prince is difficult, then what are we? "Nightingale appeared and said," Even if you can't become a king, as long as you survive these five years of fighting for the king's order, you will still be the leader of a side. Instead of worrying about this, it's better for you to spend more time with Anna. I'm afraid... she doesn't have much time left.

Roland was silent for a moment, "I don't think she won't survive the Month of Demons."

"Why?"

She said she wouldn't lose to the demon devouring the body, "he paused," I believe her.

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

"Is that so? I believe you too."

“……”

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Brian stood in front of Greyhound's tombstone in casual clothes.

He gently stroked the brand new stone tablet, and a line of words was engraved on the pure white tablet: "Nameless but everlasting in people's hearts. Heroes who sacrificed for Border Town."

"Greyhound."

"I have realized my dream. When the Month of Demons ends, His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince will hold a coronation ceremony for me."

But I don't want to sit on a hospital bed and wait.

"My wound has healed, and the city wall is where I should stay."

"The Month of Demons is coming soon. Evil beasts may be terrifying, but they will crash into the defense line that everyone has worked together to build, unable to take another step forward."

"I will wield my long sword with you to guard this town."

"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, I will bring good news."

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

"Then goodbye, my friend."

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"Sister Anna, aren't you afraid?" Nana asked, lying on the bed with her legs crossed.

"What are you afraid of?"

"Evil devours the body. Nightingale said it's winter, but I became a witch in autumn. This year is the first time..."

The first time, "Anna thought for a moment," it will be very painful. Sometimes you even wish you could die immediately.

"Ah!" Nana exclaimed, then immediately covered her mouth.

"But you will 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, and the scene of her first meeting with Roland came to mind. In that dark and cold dungeon, he draped his clothes over himself and whispered that he wanted to hire her - until now, she still found it incredible, "You will also encounter things that make you want to live, even if you struggle to live."

"For example...?"

For example, meat chops covered in sauce, "she sighed," how do I know what you want - hmm?

Looking at Nana who was staring at her without blinking, Anna wiped her face with her hand and asked, "Is there anything dirty on my face?"

"No..." The latter shook his head and said, "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 was so beautiful."

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

Nana followed up, "What are you looking at, the Mystery 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 stunned for a moment, then pushed open the window, and a cold wind mixed with snowflakes rushed into the room.

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

"It's snowing."

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“……”

After a long silence, Nightingale said, "You didn't lie."

"Of course," Roland laughed, "I rarely lie."

Nightingale didn't speak anymore. She turned her head and there was a mysterious expression in her eyes.

Suddenly, she felt a chill on her neck and couldn't help but shrink it. When she looked up, she found that snowflakes had already fallen on the city wall. Countless pure white elves seemed to have appeared in the gray sky, dancing in the north wind and flying around with the slogans of the militia training.

The Month of Demons began.