The Amber Sword

Chapter 213 – Preparation for War (2)

The situation of the Druids surprised Brendel considerably. The Green Tower had more than a thousand people in it, and the evacuated Druid apprentices and young Tree Elves that trickled in after receiving the news of victory added even more numbers. The survivors in this world exceeded the game by four times.

Brendel thought he had to witness far more sacrifices since there were no players defending the Green Tower, but it seemed like the several thousands of players did not do as anything close to what the two Archmagi from the Silver Alliance did.

William and Tulman made the city’s defenses impossible to breach.

The Druids received Brendel and his men with the highest possible reception. Even though the city was in dire need of various important repairs, there were over a hundred high-ranking Druids who took out precious Mana from their reserves to create a road of fresh flowers that was over ten miles. When Brendel finally reached the Green Tower, nearly all the entire city’s residents were waiting at the entrance.

The youths were fidgeting because Brendel made a joke about how the pretty female Elves might present a kiss to them, and there were a few young nobles who pricked up their ears along with gleaming eyes.

Of course, the kissing scenes did not happen. The young Elven girls were conservative and reserved, hiding behind the trees and looking curiously at the heroes from a different race.

A man amongst these mercenaries and adventurers was appointed quickly and he spoke:

“My Lord, thanks to your grace, we were fortunate enough to survive in this calamity. I hear that you are in need of an army.” That slightly scoundrel-looking man who had a stubble asked lazily while shrugging: “May I ask if you need a group of mercenaries who live to fight for battles?”

Brendel suddenly found himself nearly speechless again.

“What is your price?” He asked as though he was really trying to bargain.

“A gold coin, is that fine?” That man asked.

“Good, you are now my knights. I will permit you to return to witness my victory with this gold coin.” Brendel said.

There were no more unnecessary replies. The mercenaries pulled out their swords and raised them high up. The sounds of grating metal filled the forest, followed by the Tree Elves wielding their bows.

Brendel felt moved when he saw this sight. The Elves and humans were standing together as allies after hundreds of years. The holy oaths sworn in the past were being repeated again. No one would forget today’s alliance, and the people who witnessed this moment would probably remember it for the rest of their lives.

The youths behind Brendel also pulled out their swords. This scenario was just too shocking. Even Kodan and Mephisto did not know how to describe this moment.

This hastily made alliance did not seem like it was secure, but it felt like it had the magic to change everything in the end.