Chapter 259
Chapter 259: Assembly
Trunks’ expression was exceedingly off as he dashed in front of the girl like lightning. He reached out a hand to touch the necklace of crystal shards on her neck. He said with a choked up voice, “Annie, it’s definitely you!”
The original Rainbow Sickle mercenary band members all clustered around Trunks and looked on with confused stares. Grant, who’d been tossed into the air by Han Shuo, couldn’t help but say, “Chief, Miss Annie doesn’t look like that!”
“It’s definitely Annie. I gifted her that crystal necklace, and the black mole behind her left ear are all proof that she’s Annie!” Trunks’ voice was thick was tears as he held onto the girl and sobbed with joy.
The mercenaries, who’d been doubtful before, all cheered when they heard that Trunks had confirmed her identity. The used their mallets to bash each other’s chest as they seemed to want to use pain to express how excited and happy they were.
“Annie, Annie, what’s wrong? Why can’t you speak?” Trunks asked frantically when he realized the girl in his grasp wasn’t moving, and was as quiet as a puppet.
“Allow me!” Han Shuo dashed in front of Trunks and placed his right hand on Annie’s back. A beam of black light entered her body and cleaned away the restraints placed on her.
The girl, with her head lolling to the side, suddenly had color suffuse her cheeks again. She seemed to feel Trunks’ shaking as her long eyelashes fluttered, suddenly snapping open into bright eyes as she looked at Trunks, perplexed.
That lasted for only a moment. A shrill scream immediately broke from the girl’s mouth. She struggled fiercely and threw punches and kicks at Trunks. She resisted ferociously and cursed loudly, “Damn it, who are you? If Janet knew, she’d kill you for sure. Let go of me, let go of me!”
However, the girl didn’t seem to have practiced martial techniques. Her punches and kicks didn’t cause Trunks much damage when they landed on him. Trunks let go of the girl in bafflement, “Annie, do you not remember me?”
Clapping Gordon’s shoulder, Han Shuo smiled faintly and nodded, not saying much. The friendship of life and death that Han Shuo had formed with them in the Dark Forest was indeed becoming of use.
“A merchant happened to discover a silver mine in the mountain valley. It’s said that there’s even mithril inside. All of the powers in the Valley of Sunshine have fought several times for possession of this silver mine. I’ve received news that Laureton of the Cairo mercenary band will be going over tonight as well. The Cairo mercenary band has occupied all high ground in the valley, and it’ll be difficult for the other powers to fight against him.”
“Laureton has left the valley this time for mithril. The other power won’t let him off the hook either, so there’s certainly going to be a vicious battle tonight at the silver mine. I’ve come back to take some men and watch the show, and see if there are any benefits to be had.” Trunks explained as he arrived aboveground from the misty flat grounds.
Startled, Han Shuo said, “Silver mines are rare enough to begin with. Mithril is the ultimate material used in forging weapons and armor. No wonder everyone’s gone crazy over it. If such a mine were discovered, its value is truly unsurpassable. Therefore, all of the factions in the valley will want a share of the profits. The merchant who discovered it was killed in the first moment, but sadly the news had already travelled.” Trunks nodded in agreement.
“Come, let’s go take a look as well. If there are no accidents, Janet will appear there as well.” Han Shuo thought for a bit and suggested to Trunks.
“Mm, my thoughts precisely!” Trunks responded.
The group of thirty some people left the cliff silently, heading for their destination with Trunks’ instructions.
The mercenaries that Trunks had brought along were mostly the experienced, extraordinary members of the Soul Destroyers. They kept checking their equipment along the way and looked around alertly, carefully avoiding the other groups of people along the way.
As the sky darkened, before the crescent moon rose into the night sky, Trunks stopped in front of a boulder and pointed at a valley in the distance that was filled with ivy vegetation. “There it is, I think all the powers in the valley have arrived. The smaller forces like us who want to take advantage of the situation will also be greatly numerous. It’s going to be a bit impossible to hide without anyone discovering us.”
“The others remain here. You, me, and Gilbert will go inside first. Just follow me and be careful. No one will discover us then.” Han Shuo turned his head and calmly gave Trunks his orders.
Trunks had witnessed Han Shuo’s miracles before. He immediately turned back to the others and said, “Uncle Grant, you guys remain here and hide yourselves for now. We’ll scout ahead. I’ll use signals to notify you if anything happens.”
As experienced mercenaries, they wouldn’t have any objections about their chief’s orders once they started their operations. Grant nodded, saying lowly, “Understood.”
“Follow me!” Han Shuo called out softly and lowered his body to be level with the shrubbery. He took a step out and sent the three yin demons out around him, keeping an eye on all movement around him.