MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again
Chapter 575 - 63: Waiting

Chapter 575: Chapter 63: Waiting

An adjutant with a rhino-like appearance reported to his superior, "Sir, the plan to surprise attack Inner River City has begun execution, I wonder if you would like to go watch the battle?"

"Has Inner River City noticed anything?" The beastman general’s face remained calm, yet he was exceptionally nervous. Every time they sent troops to sneak attack River City in the past, the dogs around Silver Wind detected it in advance. Today, they had specially tested their long-prepared newest camouflage and hoped that no mistakes would occur again.

"So far, there have been no large-scale troop deployments for defense detected in River City."

"Good!" The general nodded in satisfaction. "Today, we must take Inner River City to carve a path into the Sacred Empire for His Highness Duke Zhenluo. By this evening, Duke Zhenluo will return from the Star Sea to personally supervise the battle. If there is any mishap, neither you nor I can escape blame."

"I understand, sir. However, according to the scout reports sent back, it seems like there’s a grand wedding taking place in River City today?"

"Wedding?" The general was taken aback. After all these years of warfare, who would still be in the mood to hold a wedding?

"Give me the report." The general took the letter handed by the adjutant and glanced over it.

According to the description in the report, River City was bedecked with festive lights, its defenses were particularly weak, and a large number of powerful individuals were continuously rushing to River City. Even Marshal Xie and his son from the Star Sea realm, as well as various important military leaders from the capital, had been arriving one after another.

"A large number of renowned generals and ministers are all going to River City?!" The beastman general gasped. What kind of person was hosting a wedding in River City that could cause these key figures to leave their defense areas and completely ignore the current battle situation?

"I must report this to His Highness Duke Zhenluo right away. Send a message to the scouts immediately to thoroughly investigate this matter!"

Meanwhile, River City had already been draped in red silk tents, and the festive atmosphere completely overturned the usual military stronghold look.

Xie’an found Silver Wind again, "Are you sure you haven’t lost your mind?"

"Hey, hey, General Xie, although you outrank me, you can’t just insult your subordinate, okay?" Silver Wind complained. "I’ll tell you one last time, my boss really did come back. He ordered the dogs to organize a wedding within three days. He’s getting married to Miss Anna today."

"Then where is he?" Xie’an asked sternly. "You say he’s getting married today, and it’s already noon. Why haven’t I even seen a trace of him?"

"Who should I ask if you’re asking me?" Silver Wind clapped his hands together. "My boss said he was going to the Endless Forest, and by now he should be on his way back, right? Just wait a bit longer!"

"I’m waiting for your mother!" Even Xie’an, with his good temper, couldn’t help but curse out loud. "Do you know that because of your message, how many generals from the Sacred Empire’s front lines rushed back overnight? If the Beastman Empire finds out and launches a sneak attack, do you realize the impact it could have on the battle situation?!"

"Well, you can’t blame me!" Silver Wind said helplessly. "Why don’t you go back first? Leave the gift money, and if my big brother comes back late, he can still know your good intentions when he sees it."

"Get lost!" Xie’an cursed in anger and then turned to leave.

Seeing Xie’an returning with an angry expression, Marshal Xie patted his shoulder and laughed, "When you have arrived, then rest in peace. Don’t worry, all the generals made contingency plans before they set out. Even if the Beastman Empire launches a surprise attack, we still have the confidence to retake any fallen defensive lines."

"But Father, just because of Silver Wind’s word, we rushed back all pell-mell. Duke Shenwei died in front of us, not even leaving bones and ashes, and now Silver Wind says he has been resurrected, and you all just believe it so easily?"

Marshal Xie fell silent with a smile, then counter-asked, "But didn’t you also return?"

Xie’an: ...

Indeed, the arrival of all the ministers and line of defense generals had not been previously discussed; they had simply rushed back immediately after receiving the news. Xie’an had only seen his father upon arriving in River City.

Initially, Xie’an thought he was the only one to return with hope, but it turned out that almost eighty percent of the Empire’s defense generals had arrived at River City. The matter was so significant that almost no one could bear the consequences.

But now that they had arrived, they had been waiting from morning till noon without seeing a trace of Lu Hong. Not just Xie’an, but many generals were also angry, thinking Silver Wind had deceived them.

If not for Marshal Xie holding the fort, Silver Wind would probably have been beaten into a pig’s head by now.

Time was ticking away, and not only the people in River City were anxious, so was Anna, sitting quietly in her bridal chamber in the fortress tower.

Tie DianDian looked at the serene-faced Anna beside her, dressed in her wedding attire, and couldn’t help but feel pity for her.

She had watched Anna dress up from the morning and sit quietly until now.

"Sister, would you like some water?"

"No, thank you."

Tie DianDian didn’t know what else to say and simply continued to accompany her in silence.

Anna had come to Shen’en alone without any relatives. The only person to help her with her wedding was Tie DianDian, whom she had only met in the last two days.

Tie DianDian, looking out at the evening sunset, finally gathered the courage to ask, "Sister, what if Duke Shenwei doesn’t make it?"

"He won’t," he said he’d marry me in three days, so he will definitely come back."

Time ticked by, the setting sun receded, moonlight sprinkled down its silvery glow, and River City lit up, illuminating the entire night sky.

Everyone was still waiting, waiting for someone who had died many years ago.

Xie’an and a host of generals were furious time and time again, but they were still suppressed by Marshal Xie.

"What’s the rush! It’s said to be a wedding today, but who says when it should start? If it doesn’t happen today, then we can talk about it after today!"

With the marshal speaking out, the commotion finally stopped, but whispers quietly spread.

A group of imperial dignitaries and generals began to reflect on why they would believe a mere message and willingly risk so much to rush here in haste.

After all, what everyone was waiting for was just a hope, a faint hope.

As for the Beastman side, Eferot had already arrived. Upon learning that Inner River City was hosting a wedding ceremony for the Duke of Divine Might, he suppressed the news without reporting to Tai’e and also stopped the original military plan to surprise attack Inner River City.

"This is my brother’s wedding. Even if it’s fake, I want to wait until today is over before we say anything."

Time passed once more, with only minutes left until dawn. Aside from Anna, everyone’s faces showed despair, whereas Eferot had already raised his right hand, ready to give the order. The moment it was given, the Beastman army would surge out, catching them off-guard, killing all the imperial officers in one fell swoop and using this golden opportunity to overturn the Empire.

"Father, let’s go!" Xie’an sighed and stood up, ready to leave.

The guests also followed Xie’an and turned to leave.

This time, Marshal Xie did not stop them. He turned to look at Silver Wind and Doggie hiding on the side.

Silver Wind said to Doggie with a conflicted face: "Will the boss come back after all? If today passes, I’m afraid I’ll be hated to death by these people. Let’s resign from our military positions later and hide in a minor plane, shall we?"

"Sigh," Doggie also sighed, "It’s okay if the boss pits us, but Sister Anna, she’s a good person! And she has never eaten dog meat."

"Forget it, forget it, I’ll take the blame for this farce." Silver Wind dusted off the dirt on his behind and stood up, ready to apologize to everyone present. But then, a sharp cry echoed from the night sky.

Everyone turned their heads upon hearing the sound, only to see a streak of golden divine light rising from the horizon and rapidly spreading towards Inner River City.

In less than half a breath, Jin Guang enveloped the whole of Inner River City, and the massive body of Di Ti obscured the sky, causing astonishment.

The soldiers of Inner River City immediately climbed onto the city wall, weapons raised, ready to attack on Silver Wind’s order.

As everyone was on guard, a figure leaped down from the back of Di Ti.

"Sorry to keep everyone waiting,"

Lu Hong looked at the surprised crowd and smiled slightly, "Today is my wedding day. My hospitality has been lacking; I hope you’ll forgive me."

Turning to Doggie, he asked, "Is everything ready? Come with me to pick up the bride!"

"Of course, everything you entrusted to me has been perfectly arranged!" Doggie yelled, "Bring out the betrothal gifts I have prepared!"

In the bridal chamber of the fortress, Tie DianDian looked at the calm-faced Anna Dorothea with sympathy, "Sister, why don’t you get up and move around a bit? You’ve been sitting all day!"

Anna shook her head, "I want to wait for him to come marry me, until he arrives!"

"But what if he can’t make it, what if something delays him?"

"Then I’ll keep waiting."

"But it’s already past midnight now, and in three breaths, it will be the next day!"

"I believe in him," Anna remained unwavering, her gaze fixed firmly on the night sky outside the window.

And at that moment, golden light spread from the darkness of night, and a huge mystic bird could be seen flying towards her. On the back of the mystic bird seemed to stand a man.

It must be him!

A smile appeared on Anna’s face, and tear drops glistened from the corner of her eyes. He’s come, he’s really come. He promised he would marry me today and he didn’t lie, didn’t break his promise, he really has come!

"Duke of Divine Might of the Holy Divine Empire, Champion of the Eagle Alliance, Tukuru, specially arrives today to marry Anna Dorothea, the daughter of Earl Lunhe of the Eagle Alliance, bringing ten thousand gold, the Divine Artifact Crown of Kings, fifty divine crystals, offering lands in another plane as a betrothal gift, hereby, proclaiming to the world!"