Four Split Personalities

This was not a coincidence. Although Motan had never personally visited the farm that had been completely abandoned early on during the outbreak of the plague since his arrival in the Southern Territory, he had still managed to gain a rough understanding of the area marked as the S3 special observation zone. This was based on the feedback from the reconnaissance teams over this period and the hastily scrawled sketches by several veteran adventurers. Eventually, by analyzing the complete territory map obtained from the Thief Guild by Feather Song and the feedback from the corresponding monitoring teams, he deduced an answer that was infinitely close to reality.

Although he did not know how many houses or cowsheds there were in that farmstead, nor whether the reportedly collapsed fences were made of wood or stone, or whether destroyed by natural disasters or human calamity, this did not hinder Motan from understanding the specific area, relative position, exact number of mutants, and the area occupied by the monsters.

This temporary and amateur commander knew exactly what to do; thus, he did not need to be able to count the exact number of trees in the target area like a professional Ranger scout, nor how many branches were on each tree, and among those branches, which could conceal a person.

For Motan, who was directly responsible for the second phase of the Soul Requiem, the above intelligence might be useful for planning, but it was definitely not indispensable.

He was well aware of his limitations, so he naturally would not insist on being perfect in this regard.

Where were the mutants in the S3 observation zone concentrated, what was their specific location, what were the highly recognizable objects nearby...

At this moment, he only needed to grasp these most basic pieces of information.

For Motan, who had repeatedly experimented and investigated, and ultimately concluded, "It seems I am really hopeless with directions," using a map and the descriptions of others to imagine the rough scenery of an unknown area was not too difficult.

"Nine hundred."

He muttered dreamily, dispelling the vision of countless mutants charging bravely before him, and replied without a second thought to the person with the wide bowl of noodle soup, "You can retreat now, go to the third supply team to receive the quota of Death Dust, and then move southwest as fast as possible. If all goes well, another monitoring team will meet up with you in ten minutes; that person in charge will tell you the next arrangements."

"Received!"

Five minutes later

"In the name of the God of Justice!"

Advanced Stage Holy Knight Snow Mane•Strong Hoof gently protected Yu Chen, leaning against his chest, with one hand, while he held a golden warhammer, seemingly over three meters long, in the other. He charged at the forefront of the team, bellowing, "Break through the enemy lines!"

"Break through the enemy lines!"

Fire Tongue•Stone Hammer, covered in dirt, and another slender Tree Elf Paladin, each riding a goat and a moose respectively, raced alongside Snow Mane. The moment he shouted his command, they grabbed their own weapons and swiftly charged out, howling like ghosts and wolves, plunging into the dozens of mutants charging at their small team leader... and towards Her Highness the Saintess in his arms.

The next second, a series of red glows intertwined behind both of them, illuminating the Just Synchronization God’s Badge, which blinked rapidly at the same frequency.

[Just Synchronization—Fearless Justice]

Accompanied by a grating sound of clashing weapons, all mutants instinctively swiping at the two Advanced Stage Holy Knights shattered simultaneously due to severe compound fractures, while the dozen or so who were directly greeted by their weapons were pulverized.

Counting the other members of the Princess’s guard, they totaled no more than thirty people; however, the mutants, which emerged from who knows where, numbered over two hundred. In such a massive numerical discrepancy, Fearless Justice provided the two knights with a maximum boost, enhancing their defensive power and resistance, which were already several magnitudes higher than their enemies. Eventually, it even produced an effect similar to a `Thorns Aura`, essentially providing recoil damage.

Fearless Justice exemplifies the courage that bursts forth when charging against enemies far more numerous than oneself. To put it further, even if a dragon devoted to the God of Justice charges at three ants, due to the 1:3 numerical disadvantage, it would still be deemed courageous and thus receive a Divine Arts enhancement. If the enemy were ten ants, then with a 1:10 numerical disadvantage, it would be considered extremely courageous and receive an ultimate boost.

Although it might seem unfair at first glance, well...

Anyway, back to the main point, the two knights, already far stronger than the mutants, instantly became unstoppable with the Divine Arts enhancement. They not only crushed the twenty or so mutants at the vanguard with a coordinated charge but also directly broke into the enemy’s rear ranks and wreaked havoc. They ravaged the powerless Low Rank Undead with crosses and axes (occasionally mixing in a few detonators) while furiously shouting phrases like "Shameless!" "You outnumber us!" and "Fight me one-on-one!," which left many of their temporary allies in awe.

"Do not engage deeply, do not linger, breaking through is enough!"

Snow Mane shouted loudly, following her two colleagues as they charged into the mutant groups. She didn’t show as much fervor in slaughtering left and right like the other two. Instead, she wielded the huge hammer that, although not extremely frightening to the already frenzied enemies, effectively intimidated her teammates to protect Yu Chen. She even found time to lower her head somewhat embarrassingly and whispered apologetically to the latter, "I’m sorry, Her Highness the Saintess, my two companions are slightly problematic..."

Just then, a mutant with its lower chest crushed to powder and upper chest shattered painfully lifted its claw and gently touched the Gore Beast passing over it, which was Snow Mane’s mount resembling an iron-armored rhinoceros.

Honest to heavens, it was really just a gentle touch!

This mutant, slapped by an elf knight and then miserably plastered across the face with a detonator, was on its last breath; and although it could still weakly swing its claw due to the unique constitution of the undead, its lethality was no greater than the charging heavy strike of a full-grown corgi.

However...

"Despicable!!!"

Snow Mane bellowed, fiercely condemning the sneaky attack from behind, and then swung her warhammer to smash the mutant into a mosaic, spitting out in contempt, "Shameless!"

Yu Chen blinked blankly, suddenly realizing why the others so attentively listened to Snow Mane—it could be a complex form of admiration...

However, she didn’t continue to ponder on this and, as the princess’s guard squad pierced through the mutant groups and sped up, she quickly sent a message to Motan: ’We’ve broken through.’

’Go right after you reach the shallow bank ahead, stop at the fork for thirty seconds, then turn around.’

Motan’s reply followed soon after.

At the same time

’S1 surveillance team, immediately leave your current location, head south in a straight line, hide on-site upon encountering S3 surveillance team, and wait for my command.’

’Eagle Eye three, proceed as planned to deploy the revival powder at the designated location. I’ll give you two minutes to withdraw, remember, you only have two minutes—the pathway will soon be cut off, avoid entering any combat, and if anyone fails to escape in time, log off on the spot and re-login to the game after five minutes to regroup with your teammates.’

’Emergency brakes five team, move to ETC six route, be ready to engage in distraction combat until the princess’s guard attracts all the mutants there. Spare no effort, as this is your only task for today.’

’S15 surveillance team, resume normal reporting frequency starting now.’

’Eagle Eye six team...’

’S19 surveillance team...’

A series of clear and precise instructions were issued at a very fast rate, and Motan, who had stood up at some point, peered at the new map and subconsciously clenched his fist.

The prelude had already begun and was quickly reaching its climax.

Next, Yu Chen and her team were about to face at least two hours of desperate escape...

And as their guide, he was their only chance of survival.

Chapter 423: The End