Chapter 784: 784 - One Marshal with Four Generals

Chapter 784: Chapter 784 – One Marshal with Four Generals

Han Dong knew very well Newton’s intent: to bind Han Dong’s profile to the church through a magical robe bearing the emblem of the “Mechanical God Sect”, strengthening the connection between Han Dong, an outsider, and the Steam Knights.

But Han Dong was still pleased to accept this “unique” piece, equipment infused with the core technology of the Steam Knights.

And he put on the “Holy Demon Robe” right on the spot.

The robe, woven with intertwined metallic threads, hovered gently against Han Dong’s body.

The embedded power source started up, enabling Han Dong to ‘float’ and perform ‘basic flight’ maneuvers without adopting the Crowman Form.

Meanwhile, the magical runes sewn into the robe would effectively assist the Magic Circuit inside Han Dong’s body,realising a ‘Spell Resonance’.

(Spell Resonance: When Magic is activated by the wearer, the Magic Circuit within the robe will work in conjunction through a grafting process, reducing Magic consumption and enabling rapid spellcasting. Furthermore, defensive spells can be directly applied to the surface of the robe, significantly enhancing defense effectiveness.)

Han Dong, adorned in the robe and hovering in mid-air, truly resembled a priest within the Church.

This first trip to Steam City was more or less concluded.

Before leaving, Han Dong curiously asked:

“Mr. Newton, I heard that the final preparations for the ‘Expedition Eve’ and the preparations of the Steam Knights are closely related. How much longer would it take? I’d like to make some preparations of my own in advance.”

“No more than two months, and yes…” Newton glanced at the pocket watch in his hand, “The timing is just perfect! There is a project in the Sacred Ring that happens to be finished today. If you go and see it for yourself, you’ll understand the current stage of progress.”

Newton was in a great mood that day, and immediately led Han Dong to another secret area in the [Sacred Ring].

Along the way, Han Dong not only saw engineers of the Mechanical God Sect, but also members of another Knight group. The majority of them were women in white robes trimmed with golden edges, and a ‘Prayer Mark’ was printed on their armbands.

“Nuns from the Holy Knights Group?”

Folowing Han Dong as he passed through the secret passage embedded in the inner wall of the Sacred Ring, he arrived at a ‘Sky Church,’ which had just been completed.

A red-robed bishop was conducting the final inspection of the church.

“You’re lucky. Today happens to be the day the ‘Moving Sanctuary’ was completed and is being tested.”

“Moving Sanctuary?”

Han Dong had heard this term before.

It seemed to be a kind of ‘church’ that could be propelled by a power system and travel with the troops on expeditions.

This project is of great importance to the Big Expedition. Long exposure to the Eternal Night was incredibly draining for the Expeditionary Army, and even some elite knights dare not guarantee their ability to resist the erosion of corruption for several years.

Therefore, it is necessary to receive necessary holy baptism and stress release during the expedition.

This ensures that the entire Expeditionary Army keeps psychological pressure at a minimum when they get to the Old King’s Territory and engage in the largest war, being at a normal state.

Just as Han Dong was peering at the steam systems embedded in the walls of the church…rumble!

The efficient steam engine started working, with a large amount of steam being discharged from the pipelines embedded in the outer wall of the church, and the hundreds of small thrusters installed at the bottom began to work in sync.

The church detached from the [Sacred Ring].

The Sanctuary, which could accommodate seven hundred people at one time, successfully completed its test flight.

Standing on the Moving Sanctuary, looking down upon the bustling work scene of Steam City, Han Dong could vaguely see the embryo of the Big Expedition.

…

One month later.

The peak of the Holy City. The summit of Mount Olympus. The Grand Hall of the Supreme Council.

All thirteen Knights’ Corps leaders had come in person to the meeting.

A crucial meeting was to be held today – “On The Big Expedition – The Appointment of Supreme Commanders and Generals”.

According to the information decrypted from the “Old King Stone Tablet”, taking into account the strategic goal of this Great Expedition.

The council decided to let [five] regimental-level figures serve as the core leaders of the Great Expedition, striving to achieve the strategic goal as much as possible.

The remaining regiment leaders will stay within the Holy City to ensure that the Holy City is not seized by the other Old Kings during the expedition, as well as the normal operation of all knight affairs.

Among them, the highest position of this expedition – [Commander].

Has been decided two months ago in the preliminary discussions, which the Great Demon from the Doomsday Knight Brigade would assume.

The first item of the convention, voted again by the participants.

The result, which was passed by almost all votes, was that the Great Demon Leader would serve as the “Expedition Commander”.

The Great Demon Leader himself promptly rose to his feet, right arm pressed to his chest, expressing his readiness to devote everything to the human freedom cause with the spirit of a knight.

The second item of the conference.

A total of four generals are to be selected from the remaining knight regiment leaders to manage the Expeditionary Army in collaboration with the commander during the Great Expedition.

Apart from strength, these four generals’ own roles would be even more significant.

As decisive ‘gears’, they maximize the potential of the Expeditionary Army.

Among them, the two regiment leaders who returned some years ago, representing the Holy City’s highest military strength, had long been slated as [Generals]…it was precisely because of the return of these two that the Great Expedition plan could be confirmed ahead of time.

“First General” – Death God Alex.

“Second General” – Hell King Marlon.

As long as these two are present, the combat effectiveness of the Expeditionary Army will climb a major step, obtaining the capital to face the ‘Old Kings’ head-on.

Furthermore, the fantastical magic from the Fate Space will also be crucial power in opposing the Old Kings, and constitutes the most formidable area-damage weapon in human hands.

The overall commander of the Expeditionary Army’s magic forces will be taken on by Jerroth Midaeum, the legion leader of the Witch God Knight Legion and among the standing regiment leaders, the oldest magical elder, as the “Third General”.

In conclusion.

The Great Expedition will inevitably be a magnificent epic battle.

It is inevitable for personnel to be injured…to ensure the wounded receive the most effective medical aid at the earliest possible time, and to return to the battlefield in the shortest time.

Shaia Cornwall, the head of the Scarlet Knights, will serve as the “Fourth General”, providing the most effective treatment and blood supply for the entire army.

Once the personnel for the ‘One Commander and Four Generals’ had been confirmed, discussions lasting for eight full hours ensued.

Although there were still many regiment leaders present who wanted to participate in the Great Expedition, the safety of the Holy City is also equally important.

There are also ‘Prophet-Type’ demons outside the city. Sending out a large number of regiment leaders, the Holy City would fall into danger.

However, at the end of the conference, there was an additional comment.

Due to the successful construction of the “Moving Sanctuary”.

Olivia Christian, the leader of the Holy Knights Group, would participate in the Great Expedition as the administrator of the Moving Sanctuary.

In this way.

The preparatory work for the prelude to the expedition, with the selection of six core regiment leaders, essentially came to a conclusion.

The special forces have all been approved.

All members of the Expeditionary Army are properly classified by Knight Headquarters.

All kinds of expedition facilities are ready.

The Great Expedition is about to begin!