Chapter 275: City Closure

Thor’s voice was filled with deep-seated hatred and unwillingness.

His broken arms gripped the deck tightly, knuckles turning white from the effort.

Watching his miserable and sorrowful appearance, the last trace of doubt in Watada Heizan and the Kimchi Country representative’s hearts vanished.

They were even a little moved.

Watada Heizan stepped forward, extended his withered hand, and gently patted Thor’s shoulder.

His voice carried a hint of comfort.

“Your Excellency Thor, you cannot be blamed for this.”

“We were all too careless.”

“It was those Great Xia Country people who were too cunning!”

He turned his head, and a terrifying murderous intent shot forth from his cloudy old eyes.

“We were also fooled by Gandalf’s superb acting before!”

“Making us mistakenly believe that the pendulum of life they brought out was also fake!”

“These damned Great Xia Country people!”

The Kimchi Country representative also nodded heavily.

He gritted his teeth, his voice sounding as if it was squeezed through them.

“Exactly!”

“They not only stole the Divine Artifact, but also killed Park In-maeng and Yingsi Lan!”

“We absolutely cannot let them leave so easily!”

“They must pay a blood price!”

Both of them were extremely agitated, as if they were about to gather their forces and chase after the Great Xia Country people to fight to the death at any second.

However, just at this moment.

A calm yet dignified voice slowly rang out.

“Gentlemen.”

Archbishop Andrew had stood up at some point.

His deep eyes calmly watched the two men in front of him, who were blinded by anger.

“Don’t forget the agreement we made between our countries.”

“Within the ruins, life and death are up to fate.”

“The deaths of Yingsi Lan and Park In-maeng are certainly regrettable.”

“But that also happened within the ruins.”

“If anyone is to blame, it can only be that they both lacked experience and were inferior in skill.”

“Your training of them was not enough.”

Andrew paused, his gaze sweeping over Thor’s broken body, his tone still flat.

“Not just the two of them.”

“Even if Thor had died in there today, I would never hold anyone responsible for it.”

“Our Free Federation has always honored its promises.”

“I hope you are the same.”

“Understand?”

Watada Heizan and the Kimchi Country representative’s faces instantly became incredibly complex.

The anger on their faces was like a bucket of cold water poured over their heads, instantly extinguishing most of it.

What did Andrew mean by that?

He didn’t want them to go trouble the Great Xia Country?

This was not like the Free Federation’s usual domineering style.

When did they become so easy to talk to?

Just as the two of them were feeling uncertain and surprised.

Andrew’s tone, however, suddenly shifted.

“However...”

“The authenticity of the pendulum of life in Gandalf’s hand still remains to be debated.”

“After all, none of us have verified it with our own eyes.”

“If he really obtained the Divine Artifact, then there’s no need for us to continue wasting time here.”

“So...”

His deep eyes slowly fell upon Watada Heizan.

“I hope, gentlemen, that no matter what, you will... invite the Great Xia Country people back.”

Watada Heizan’s brows furrowed tightly.

“Invite them back?”

“Archbishop Andrew, you’re not joking, are you?”

“The Great Xia Country people finally managed to take the pendulum of life away.”

“Now, as long as one’s mind is sound, who would be willing to come back?”

Andrew’s face revealed a meaningful smile.

He slowly repeated.

“Didn’t you understand?”

“I said... no matter what.”

He emphasized those four words heavily.

Watada Heizan and the Kimchi Country representative, upon hearing this, suddenly trembled!

The two exchanged glances and instantly understood the deeper meaning in Andrew’s words.

The flames of revenge rekindled in their already dim eyes!

“Understood!”

“We’ll go do it now!”

The two nodded heavily, then transformed into two streaks of light and flew towards their respective ships.

Soon.

The Sakura Country and Kimchi Country ships changed direction, engaged maximum horsepower, and chased at full speed in the direction the Great Xia Country ship had disappeared!

...Meanwhile.

Hundreds of kilometers away from the ruins’ sea area.

The Great Xia Country’s airship was steadily speeding across the vast and boundless sea.

On the deck, however, the atmosphere was a bit strange.

“Cap... Captain...”

Zhang Cheng’s face was filled with disbelief.

He widened his already small eyes, staring intently at Gandalf, his voice trembling slightly.

“You... say that again...”

“This pendulum of life in our hands... is... is it real?!”

Zhou Huai, controlling Gandalf, nodded again, somewhat helplessly.

“Of course it’s real.”

“If you don’t believe me, you can ask Principal Lin.”

Lin Zhu, who had been standing silently by the side, slowly nodded.

On her cold face, a rare, faint smile appeared.

Her voice was calm, yet carried a hint of imperceptible approval.

“It’s real.”

“This little fellow’s acting almost fooled even me.”

Boom—!

Upon receiving Principal Lin Zhu’s personal confirmation.

Zhang Cheng felt as if his brain had been struck by a thunderbolt!

He staggered back two steps, his dark face instantly turning crimson!

Immediately after, an indescribable surge of ecstasy suddenly erupted from the bottom of his heart!

“It’s... it’s real!”

“We... we really brought the Divine Artifact back!”

He was so excited that he was incoherent, jumping and leaping on the deck like a child!

No wonder!

No wonder Gandalf, as soon as he returned to Yuanbo Island, immediately ordered to return, without even having time to drink water!

Without the slightest hesitation!

He had secretly complained in his heart before, thinking that Marshal Zhao had entrusted the wrong person.

Although this Gandalf was powerful, his Heart-Nature was still too poor.

He would directly flee at the first sign of trouble.

Now it seemed, he had been too narrow-minded!

How was this fleeing from battle?

This was clearly strategizing, winning a thousand miles away!

At this moment, Zhou Huai, controlling Gandalf, appropriately showed a hint of fatigue.

He solemnly handed the pendulum of life in his hand to Lin Zhu.

“Principal Lin.”

“My Mental Energy consumption during this exploration of the ruins was too great, and I urgently need rest.”

“This pendulum of life will temporarily be entrusted to you for safekeeping.”

“I’ll go back to the cabin to sleep first.”

“Don’t let anyone disturb me for a while.”

What Zhou Huai said this time wasn’t entirely false.

Maintaining a high level of concentration for a long time in the ruins, controlling his Clone for high-intensity combat.

This was indeed a considerable burden on his main body.

It was already a miracle that he had held on until now.

Moreover, the pendulum of life could not be stored in a space ring.

On this ship, only Lin Zhu had the qualification and strength to safeguard this Divine Artifact.

Lin Zhu, upon hearing this, calmly nodded and took the heavy golden pendulum clock.

“Go.”

“Rest well.”

“Don’t worry, as long as I’m here.”

“This pendulum of life won’t be lost.”

After giving all the instructions, Zhou Huai controlled Gandalf to turn and walk into the cabin.

He casually found a room and locked the door from the inside.

After confirming that no one was around, he then let Gandalf enter idle mode.

The next second.

Zhou Huai’s consciousness finally returned to his main body.

As soon as he returned to this familiar body, an indescribable sense of exhaustion, like a tide, instantly engulfed him!

He didn’t even have the strength to open his eyes.

In less than ten seconds, he fell into a deep sleep... Zhou Huai felt like he had slept for a very, very long time.

Like a century had passed.

When he slowly opened his eyes again, the sky outside the window was already bright.

His first action was to transfer his consciousness back to Gandalf.

Through the cabin window, he could see the clear blue sky and the vast sea outside.

The airship was still flying steadily.

Everything was normal.

Zhou Huai then let out a long sigh of relief.

He once again returned his consciousness to his main body.

As soon as he sat up, the bedroom door was gently pushed open.

Old Butler Fu Bo walked in, carrying a bowl of steaming hot rice porridge.

“Young Master, you’re awake?”

Fu Bo’s face wore a concerned smile.

“Seeing you sleep so soundly, I didn’t dare disturb you.”

Zhou Huai took the bowl of hot porridge, took two sips, and felt his spirit recover considerably.

“Fu Bo, how long have I slept?”

“A full day and night.”

Fu Bo’s face carried a hint of worry.

“Young ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) Master, what have you been busy with lately?”

“You seem very tired.”

Zhou Huai, upon hearing this, smiled and shook his head.

“Nothing much, just handled some minor matters.”

“I’m pretty much done now.”

Fu Bo nodded, as if suddenly remembering something, and slowly spoke.

“Oh, right, Young Master.”

“Although this old servant has been staying in the guild recently.”

“But I heard from the guild members that something big seems to have happened in the city.”

Zhou Huai, upon hearing this, raised an eyebrow.

“Oh?”

“What happened?”

Fu Bo paused, and a solemn expression appeared on his wrinkled old face.

“I heard...”

“Last night, the entire Donghai City was suddenly put under lockdown.”

“No one was allowed in, and no one was allowed out.”