Chapter 7, Pursuit in the Darkness
Rekawa gritted his teeth and turned his body to throw down the luggage containing the supplies purchased in the fortress
The emblem of Silings!" Reikawa exclaimed. He quickly unfurled the scroll completely, and beneath the emblem were many words.
Hahaha! A group of weaklings thinks they can kill me! The struggle of life and death brings both the terrifying pain of fear and the exhilarating thrill of excitement. A twisted, sinister smile appeared on Ruikawa's face, followed by a chilling laughter that echoed.
He was directly cut down from his horse
Rekava was contemplating: under normal circumstances, the other party would head south along the main road; he had only offended the guards of Lanruos, and the Blood Clan would not take action personally, so he need not worry about their supernatural abilities making him unable to escape. Thus, hiding in the woods until the other party left was the best strategy.
Sigh
In the sound of a sharp whoosh, he swung his sword to cut through an arrow, his laughter growing increasingly maniacal, "Hahahahahahahahahaha... Huh?"
"No way!" After saying this, Ruikawa dove into the room and fell asleep immediately
Not bad. I suppose you have one too?" Ruikawa said with a beaming smile, "Haiji, you are quite capable, managing to get such good stuff in just one night. Now you don't have to fear retaliation.
Rekawa ran along the avenue for a while, then turned the horse into the sparse woods on the hillside of the wilderness.
"Girl?" "What girl?"
The impact left Ruikawa's hands numb, and the blade trembled in the wind. The opponent's long sword flew out of their hand, spinning as it fell beside the campfire
"No matter her, see you later. I haven't rested all night, I'm exhausted, let me sleep for a while first." Ruikawa disregarded everything and went upstairs, "Remember to call me in the afternoon, I have to set off back."
Hehe, that's right. Unfortunately, in front of the Lanruos family, what do three lives count for?
What the hell?" Reikawa muttered to himself
Oh dear! There is one more thing! The person who delivered the book specifically mentioned your name, asking you to meet his master at the Green Flag Pavilion. And - the book - ''
"Isn't this something you created?" Hai Ji asked in confusion, "What were you doing last night?"
Rekawa walked to the edge of the stone steps and gazed once more at the flickering lights at the bottom of the stairs. In the shadows of the building, the lights surged like fireflies, moving all the way up to the halfway point of the mountain, when suddenly they became agitated. He stared in confusion, remaining motionless, and saw the agitated lights stabilize again before abruptly turning back. Only one torch remained in place, but before long, it too went out.
To avoid being tracked, Ruikawa dared not light a fire. Fortunately, he did not suffer from night blindness, and with the campfires of the homeless at both ends of the road, he was able to proceed smoothly.
The city gates of Sairings Town are to be closed at night. Nowadays, with the incursions of the Ma Lu, the management has become increasingly strict, and the practice of influential individuals bribing the guards to gain passage has ceased.
However, he cannot understand
Although it was pitch dark all around and visibility was poor, it was evident that this person's armor was of exceptional quality. This was because Reikawa did not hear the sound of steel cutting through flesh.
Rekawa was not surprised either; he swiftly stowed his bow while drawing his sword and accelerated towards the cavalry. The two were not very close, but in mounted combat, a mere blink of an eye was enough for them to strike at each other
Until the early hours of the morning, as the sky began to lighten with a fish-belly white hue, he had not seen a single person.
Yawning, Ruikawa walked back to Haiji's house. It wasn't long after he knocked on the door that it opened, and upon seeing Ruikawa, Haiji, with a complex expression, welcomed him inside.
How could a goat possibly survive under the feet of a wolf
Before he had taken a few steps, a cavalryman armed with a lance suddenly charged out from the side, the tip of the lance aimed directly at Ruikawa's back, seemingly about to deliver a fatal blow and send him on his way
That's good, I've gotten into a bit of trouble and need to leave quickly. " Ruikawa rubbed his temples as he ascended the stairs, " I will pack my things now, see you later.
Rekawara was taken aback
Before long, he was horrified to discover that the sound of hooves was once again echoing from the north
What? Departing in the afternoon? Is it really necessary to be in such a hurry? Let's have a meal together tonight, and you can leave tomorrow morning.
The twelve zodiac torches then came to a halt, and the blood clan turned their horses and began to ascend.
Stop! A commanding male voice echoed from behind.
O maiden of the blood clan, thank you for your kindness. Unfortunately, I do not wish to have any ties with your kind
It's nothing
Before long, the sound of hooves echoed in the darkness to the north of the main road, growing louder and drawing closer.
"Wait!" Haiji called out to him. Ruikawa turned around in confusion and saw Haiji handing him a rolled-up piece of silk.
Rekava paused for a moment and said, "Vilian is dead. Before long, you will hear this news."
"Is everything alright?" Reikawa asked
He immediately urged his horse to gallop, weaving left and right among the yellow earth hills, and in no time at all, he had thrown the person off.
The feathered arrows were shot out swiftly. One could see the cavalry stabilize immediately after a brief sway on their horses, and in the fleeting interplay of light and shadow, weapons were firmly in hand
In the tense moment, among the twelve fiery yellow points, a pair of blood-red points ignited, and upon closer inspection, they were on the face of the one who had not yet lit the fire
Although the distance was great and he could not clearly see what was happening beneath the city gate, he still made a decision immediately
I encountered a girl ... ... Hmm, perhaps it was her assistance. "Reikawa remained calm on the surface, but was truly astonished inside: Could it be that the girl from last night was really a vampire?
In that moment, he clearly saw the opponent's attire: clad in silver plate armor, a blue cloak billowing, and a helmet tightly protecting the head. This set of equipment was surprisingly on par with Ruikawa's!
"Die, die, die!" Ruikawa muttered under his breath, aiming at the loosened string
"Hehe, nothing more than this." The sky has darkened, and at the Ruikawa outpost on the earth mound, I turn to look back. Under the brilliant stars of the night sky, the torches on the distant city walls outline the silhouette of this colossal earthen beast
The little bunny is quite determined
Immediately, panic-stricken screams and cries erupted in the refugee camp
Of course, it is also possible that Ruikawa made a misjudgment regarding www.hetushu.com, and this matter has nothing to do with him. However, he is unwilling to take the risk
Today, who exactly is able to open the city gates wide? And for what reason does this person open the city gates?
In an instant, the newcomer stepped into the flames, his figure becoming clear. Indeed, he was a cavalryman clad in fine armor
How could this happen! How could I be caught up!
The enemy did not sustain a fatal injury
Suddenly, Reikawa twisted his body sharply, and the gun grazed his back armor, missing its target! In the next moment, Reikawa's sabre swung in a wide arc during this explosive turn, striking the enemy's back.
In the refugee camps along the way, pairs of eyes, either curious or terrified, peered through the gaps of firelight and darkness. He had no time to pay attention, merely casting a cursory glance.
Haiji knew that Ruikawa was not very literate, so he explained: "This is the protection letter from the Sairings family. With it, any actions taken against you by any blood clan or human must be approved by the Sairings family. Otherwise, the Sairings reserve the right to retaliate"
There are a total of 13 people
Whoosh
My God..." Haiji said in a daze, "Three lives have been lost.
The city is truly unfortunate, Reikawa thought. The wilderness is better, free from the worry of being involved with the blood clan. Uncle was right; approaching the blood clan is itself a threat.
What is this? The Reikawa unfolded paper roll reveals at first glance a coat of arms: the theme of the coat of arms is a tree suspended in mid-air, with its bare roots and leafless branches symmetrically arranged above and below, equally lush. Beside the tree, clusters of spirit flames swirl around.
It is a blood clan! Ruikawa was taken aback.
I killed a person and hid for a night near the old church
In the afternoon, after a brief rest, Ruikawa organized his belongings and then set off on horseback for the journey home
Rekawa glanced back, and on the ground by the campfire, a large shadow seemingly flashed by. Rekawa immediately fixated on the outline of the shadow and imagined a fully armed knight.
This fellow is toxic... still not giving up. Reikawa muttered under his breath. Even amateur robbers possess counter-surveillance capabilities. He had noticed the eyes watching him closely in the crowd early on.
Rekawa burst out of the woods, fleeing to the open ground, accelerating while glancing back to observe.
Reikawa stepped out of the city gate and had only taken a few steps when, behind him, a cloud of dust was raised as the massive city gate closed. Reikawa let out a sigh of relief and casually glanced back, only to find that the eyeliner had followed him out.
The blades gleam in unison
It was dusk, and the dark golden glow flowed over the earthen walls. The crowd by the city gate bustled with activity, while the gatekeeper soldiers yawned in boredom. Wild dogs lay comfortably, too lazy to play with the ducks that were waddling nearby, quacking away.
In front of him, he once again saw two blood-red points of light. He instinctively reined in the horse, and he was engulfed in a shock of disbelief.
He counted twelve torches that streaked across the avenue like meteors. In the glow of the flames, there was a figure who did not raise a torch, presumably the leader.
Let's go
Recalling those two sneaky individuals carrying weapons, the identity and purpose of the other party became glaringly obvious
Laughter came to an abrupt halt
There is no time to think more
Haiji was taken aback: "Vilian? Dead? What happened?"
Unfortunately, the sound of hooves is growing louder and closer.
Could it be a deceptive strategy to confuse the enemy? Is the enemy planning to discredit us and launch a surprise attack? Reikawa thought. He decided it would be best not to act rashly and to first observe the situation above.
Rekawa did not even glance, turning the horse's head and charging into the darkness
The Reikawa horse leaped forward. Among the crowd, two plainclothes men with daggers at their waists exchanged glances. One of them immediately turned around and began to run after taking a few steps. The other remained standing against the wall, occasionally stealing glances at him.
The torches in the forest flickered; although I could not count them precisely, it was evident that most of the newcomers had entered the woods. I immediately turned back and ran wildly towards the main road. The horses could not run fast in the wooded hillside, and since the newcomers were trapped, if I did not run now, when would I?
The gaze of the blood-eyed casually swept across the forest, pausing momentarily in the direction of Ruikawa and the *Tu* book, and then the blood clan halted their horses.
Moreover, Morun's brother has also died. I went to seek reconciliation with William last night, but a servant from the Lanruos family appeared and killed him. That servant said that Morun's brother attacked the Blood Clan and also died
He could not suppress his heavy breathing, one hand firmly gripping the handle of the knife
Rekawa had not heard any rumors of changes in the war within the city. The gates being wide open this time must not be related to military affairs. Opening the gates of the besieged city at night indicates the power of the opposing side, which can only be imagined to belong to the upper echelons of the blood clan
However, there was no time to make a follow-up attack. Reikawa took advantage of the opening to accelerate, exaggeratedly swaying left and right, narrowly dodging an arrow.
The light point traverses through the streets, moving further and further away, until it ultimately disappears into the shelter of the buildings, never to be seen again
Ha ~ Ha ha ~ Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
The Green Flag Inn is the best hotel in the outer city, established by the government. It is frequented by wealthy merchants, visiting officials, foreign nobility, and local elites. The Selings are of the bloodline; even if they are residing here, they should go to the inner city, why would they go to the Green Flag Inn?
Refusal
Rekawa, squatting down behind the tree, stared intently at the main road, holding his breath and making not a sound
How did the letter of asylum come about
"Die!" He suddenly pulled the reins and turned around, taking down the bow. He stood firmly on the stirrup, nocked an arrow, and with a low growl, he released it, the bowstring fully drawn.
Lanruos
"This is not something I obtained myself," Haiji closely observed the changes in Ruikawa's expression, "Earlier this morning, a servant from the Sairings family delivered two letters of protection. One for my family, and one for you"
Discovered! Ruikawa immediately turned over and mounted the horse, leaning down on the horse's back to avoid being scratched by the branches, and accelerated to gallop.
Just as he was thinking, Ruikawa's relaxed expression froze. His eyes widened increasingly, reflecting the bizarre scene in the distance—the enormous city gate of the Chulin Fortress slowly opening at this incredibly abrupt moment
Why did you not return home all night