Assassin's Chronicle Chapter 501

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The Roaring Dead Legion had already set up its camp next to the Blackwater River . The Legion had just crossed the river and needed rest . Scarlet's army was getting closer and the Legion's escape became increasingly difficult . Without proper rest, the Legion couldn't have held on for much longer . The Blackwater River did not pose a problem to the Roaring Dead Legion and would not have been a problem to Scarlet . A simple spell would have helped the entire army cross with ease .

Baery was in his tent with most of his commanders . He was wearing a simple robe, his armor discarded . He had bandages wrapped around his chest bloodstains on them . He joined the battle himself in order to fend off Scarlet's knights and the griffin knights .

Baery and Saul were top-level powers, but they were severely outnumbered by Scarlet's men . Even though they had reached their destination, Baery had lost more than half of his best soldiers . Even he was injured during the fight .

"General, we have to go faster," Shawn said quietly . "If we don't, Scarlet's men will block us . "

"How?" Baery said with a cough . "Maybe we can reach the Transverse Mountains before the Guardian Knights, but what then? All they need to do is charge and we are as good as dead . "

"But we won't even reach the mountains at this rate . "

"Scarlet's plan is meticulous," Saul said . "She is smarter than we had expected . Right now, we're like starving children and she has left us a poisoned apple . If we eat the apple, we will die . If we don't, we will still die . "

The tent fell silent . Saul was absolutely right and all the commanders knew that . If the army kept going at the same speed, it would have been surrounded by enemies . If the army sped up, the soldiers would have been exhausted and lost their ability to fight . No matter what Baery decided to do, it would have worked out in Scarlet's favor .

"I have an idea," Dalmatian said suddenly .

Advertisement"What is it?"

"We can have Shield of Light Legion engage Scarlet's army," Dalmatian said slowly . "We just need them to slow her down a little . We need three days at most . This way, we can continue our plan . With you, my lord, and Lord Saul and Jacob, we can take on the Guardian Knights without a problem . "

"You're asking me to sacrifice the Shield of Light Legion?" Baery asked .

Dalmatian looked down but did not say anything . The commanders whispered among themselves .

"Shield of Light Legion is composed of the Maho Empire's warriors," Baery said . "I will not sacrifice them, just like I will not sacrifice any of you . "

Dalmatian sighed but did not say anything .

"General, the League's representative's here," one of the guards called .

"Let him in," Baery said . He straightened himself a little and winced in pain .

The flap of the tent opened and Long appeared . He bowed to Saul and turned to Baery .

"Forget about all that," Baery said hurriedly . "You are—" His words were drowned in a fit of coughs .

"I'm Long, sir," he said . "Are you… are you injured, sir?"

"It's minor," Baery said with a wave of his hands . "Don't worry about it . I heard about Anfey's attack on Blackwater City . How did it go?"

"We were successful," Long said . "Manstuly, Hotchbini, and Mourtta are all dead . The city is ours . "

Baery smiled and nodded . "Impressive," he said .

"Lord Anfey told me to tell you, sir," Long said, "that he is on his way to stop the Guardian Knights . "

"By himself?" Saul asked, concerned .

Long nodded .

"Nonsense," Saul said, shaking his head . "He's walking to his death . "

"Lord Anfey said he will use his volcanic eruption scroll if it comes to it . "

"Where did he get that?" Baery asked, surprised .

"From Michael, my lord," Long said . Saul sighed and shook his head with a smile .

"I think I know what he's doing," Saul said .

"What?"

"He must think it's his fault that Scarlet is alive and that we are walking into her trap," Saul said .

"But do you think he can take on the Guardian Knights and the griffin knights alone? Can he really use that scroll?" Baery asked, concerned .

"I know him," Saul said, closing his eyes . "He will achieve what he sets out to do . Don't worry about him . "

The commanders glanced at each other and smiled . They had all heard of Anfey and his reputation . Saul's words had reassured them of his abilities .

"Are you not worried about him?" Baery asked . He knew very well how much Saul valued his students .

Saul opened his mouth but did not say anything . He turned to the commanders and said, "leave us for now . I have to speak with Baery . "

The commanders nodded and left the tent, leaving Baery and Saul alone .

"What are you trying to do?" Saul lowered his voice and asked .

"What?"

"You cannot fool me," Saul said . "This is not how you would react to something like this . " He paused and narrowed his eyes . "Is this the order of His Majesty?"

Baery took a deep breath and shook his head, then he sat up and jumped off of the chair . He paced around and lowered his voice . "I had a letter from His Majesty," he said . Saul frowned as he listened to Baery recount Yolanther's plan .

"If you already know what will happen, then why…"

"I don't want to sacrifice my soldiers, either," Baery said . "But think about it . How long will it take you to set up a magic array like that?"

"Fifteen days, at least . "

"Which means that Douminge has been working on this since the day after Scarlet was assassinated," Baery said . "Who would have thought that Scarlet could predict where the battlefield would be that early? I really did underestimate her . "

"So you really did lose?"

"Of course," Baery said . "It's not something I can't admit . We all must lose at some point . Scarlet knew the land, but she won't have that advantage any longer . "

Chapter end