Chapter 21: 22. The Moving Empty Space
"Ah? The Revolutionary Army is coming!? What are you navy guys doing!!! Bastards!"
In Bukar's mansion, Bukar was quickly packing up the most valuable jewelry in his house, and he was still cursing at Chatun and Kong.
Chatun could only whisper to comfort him.
"Lord Bukar, this is all due to CP2's improper supervision. The Revolutionary Army was transported back disguised as slaves. Our navy has no right to ask about it. Hey, how did these bastards review it! They actually let such dangerous people in, Lord Bukar! You must complain to the World Government! If it was our navy guarding the checkpoints below, this would never happen!"
Kong silently gave Chatun a thumbs up, and with a Tai Chi move, he turned the spearhead to CP2, who was responsible for the review. If it was done properly, the navy and the CP system would switch their guarding positions, which would be too easy.
After all, although guarding the lower level is a bit tiring, it is a big win if you don't have to deal with the Celestial Dragons.
"CP2? Bastards! I'm going to withdraw them!!!"
Chatun said.
"That's right, they are so hateful! I suspect there is a traitor among them! We must investigate it thoroughly!"
Bukar thought it made sense, and he didn't have much brains, so he made the decision directly.
"I will complain to the world's highest government!"
"That's right! I fully support you! But now, while they haven't reacted yet, Lord Bukar should quickly evacuate to Marinford with us, the convoy is ready."
Chaton earnestly advised him.
"My lord, what's gone is gone. You are a World Noble. After this incident passes, as long as you speak up, there will be plenty of people who will send you replacements. Your health is the most important thing."
"Hmph, you're right. Then! Let's go!"
"Yes, yes. We'll leave from the west gate, quietly, without being noticed."
"…CP2! To make me, a World Noble, so humiliated… you'll pay for this!"
Kong retreated to the doorway, his hand reaching towards the wall. A thumb-sized Grass Slime split-body burrowed into his palm.
He put the Grass Slime in his pocket and listened to the sounds from inside the room.
Bucar was still packing, and Chaton was helping him, sweating profusely.
Kong leaned against the wall, a smile playing on his lips.
"Three…"
"…Two…"
"One…"
"BOOM!!!"
The four gates of Bukar City exploded instantly. That was the ability of the fire slime, and it was also the action signal of Balaru.
"What happened!?"
Chaton ran out in a hurry, and Kong looked anxious.
"It was an explosion! The Revolutionary Army might have taken action! We can't let Lord Bukar move! They have already occupied the outside!"
Chaton's expression was ferocious.
"Damn... why at this time..."
"Chaton-san! The two of us will stay here. As long as we can hold on until Admiral Kizaru comes, we will win!"
"This is the only way..."
"What's wrong! Can't leave!? The Revolutionary Army has broken in!?"
Chaton hurriedly comforted.
"Lord Bukar, please rest assured, it's not a big problem. This is the Red Earth Continent! Admiral Kizaru is on his way! Before that, I will swear to protect your safety!"
Bukar's expression was distorted with fear.
"Asshole! What's the use of you alone!!! Tell them all to come back to protect me!!"
Chaton looked troubled. If they concentrated their forces now, wouldn't that leave Bukar City completely undefended?
Kong, however, almost wanted to applaud Bucar. This order was perfectly timed.
"Chaton-san, I think it's feasible. Now the most urgent thing is to confirm the safety of Lord Bukar! When the admiral arrives, everything can be solved!"
"Kong...you..."
Kong's voice was firm.
"chaton-san! Don't forget, we are the navy! The safety of the Celestial Dragons is above all else! As long as Lord Bukar is safe, nothing else matters!"
Chaton gritted his teeth.
"Okay! That's it!"
Bukar looked at Kong and praised him quickly.
"You kid! Very good! I'm going to promote you!"
Kong said.
"Rank doesn't matter. This is my duty. Lord Bucar, please give me your credentials. Otherwise, CP1 won't listen to me."
"Here, here, here! Take it!"
After receiving Bucar's credentials, Kong said to chaton.
"chaton-san, you're the strongest. While I go to call for reinforcements, Lord Bucar is in your care!"
"Understood! Leave him to me!"
Kong raised his hand, unleashing a gust of wind that shattered the windows. Wind elements then wrapped around his legs.
"Moon Walk!"
After Kong left, chaton sighed.
"So the third element is wind. That kid, he really knows how to cut corners… But he's mastered the Moon Walk, it seems. Lord Bukar, please bear with me for a while here."
Bukar abandoned the valuables in his bag and ran to his desk.
"Damn CP2, just wait until I file a complaint against you! Oh right! That… that Pig!"
"Um… it's Chaton…"
"Same thing. What was that little blonde's name?"
"My lord, his name is Kong."
"Excellent! I'll request a promotion for him! That kid! He's very good!"
"That's his honor!"
Meanwhile, Kong arrived at the city walls. The CP1 agents below were still running around in confusion, not having found any enemy yet.
Kong raised his right hand and snapped his fingers.
"Wah-lah-lah wah-kah-kah!!!"
Thousands of Hilichurls appeared at the East Gate. This sudden appearance startled the CP1 agents below.
"Enemy attack!!"
Only then did Kong jump down from the city wall.
"Don't charge! Lord Bucar's orders! Everyone defend the Lord's mansion!"
"Yes!"
As death squad members, the CP1 agents, upon seeing the order, immediately turned and ran towards the governor's mansion, completely ignoring the Hilichurls outside the city.
Kong deployed another squad of Fatui to lead the Hilichurls into the city. He then repeated the process at the other three gates. Without losing a single soldier, he left all four gates of Bucar City wide open.
"Sir!"
Baralu, the debt collector, emerged from his stealth, standing beside Kong.
"I'll leave this to you. Prioritize rescuing the slaves. Demolish any buildings in the way. Gather all the money and take it with the slaves. Oh, and is there a way to remove their explosive collars?"
"Yes, we can use Water Slimes. They'll burrow into the collars and disable the explosives."
"Good. I'll leave this to you. I'm going to put some pressure on the Lord's mansion."
"Yes!"
After Baralu left, Kong quietly returned to a small alley outside the Lord's mansion.
"Snap!"
With a snap of his fingers, eleven Hilichurl Kings, each ten meters tall, suddenly appeared.
"ROAR!!!"
They let out deafening roars, their horns like those of demons from hell, charging furiously towards the governor's mansion.
Behind them was a massive army of Hilichurls and Slimes.
"They're here?!"
"What in the world are those things?!"
"Giants?!"
"Hold the line!!!"
Kong, having unleashed all his forces, drew his weapon.
"Frost Strike!"
"Charged Thunder!"
"Type 4308 Wind Unit!"
A combined attack of ice and lightning exploded within the Hilichurl army. The wind element's spreading nature created a vacuum in the middle of the Hilichurl ranks.
Kong landed there, his eyes burning as he shouted to the Celestial Dragon Guards behind him.
"We cannot retreat a single step!! We will protect Lord Bucar to the death!"
The relatively small, but elite, CP1 force was rallied by Kong.
"We will protect Lord Bucar to the death!!!"
The Marines brought by chaton charged in from both flanks, engaging the Hilichurls and Slimes.
Casualties began to mount, increasing at an alarming rate.
Kong didn't want a war; it meant people would die.
But now, he'd changed his mind.
This world needed war, a war painful enough to shake things up. Compared to the slow poison of the Celestial Dragons, leading to inevitable extinction, a decisive, short, sharp pain might offer a sliver of hope.
Having understood everything, Kong's thoughts were crystal clear. Since he'd made his decision, he wouldn't regret it.
"Ultimate Technique! Biting Dance!"
"Ultimate Technique! Rose Thunder!"
"Ultimate Technique! Mimicry! Windless Form!"
Three ultimate techniques in succession. Ice and lightning, guided by a ten-meter-tall illusory wind butterfly, swept across a thirty-meter radius.
However, perhaps he hadn't quite mastered the power; the Marines and CP1 were hit the hardest by the ice and lightning-infused hurricane.
After six consecutive skills, Kong was starting to feel the strain. This wasn't an act; he was genuinely exhausted. His skills consumed his stamina, especially after using three ultimate techniques.
Kong gripped his sword, taking two breaths.
"Still… not enough… If so… Ultimate Technique! Thunder Fang!!!"
Razor's ultimate technique unleashed. A purple lightning wolf spirit appeared behind Kong, adding a touch of majesty.
The lightning spirit possessed him, increasing attack speed and adding Electro damage to his attacks!
Kong spotted a Hilichurl Thunder Manifestation and charged, roaring.
"I'll never let you get near Lord Bucar!"
The Hilichurl Thunder Manifestation was confused. Why was its leader attacking it, and with Electro attacks, no less? It felt like a tickle.
Its intelligence wasn't high. To avoid hurting its leader, it retracted the lightning from its body.
Kong struck with all his might, severing a single hair from the Thunder Manifestation. Then, using the blind spot in everyone's vision, he punched himself in the stomach. He quickly slashed his arms and body with his sword.
"PUFF!!!"
A mouthful of blood sprayed from Kong's mouth. He fell like a broken kite.
"Marines!!!"
"Colonel Kong!!!"
The CP1 agents and Marines on the ground were moved by Kong's actions. Suddenly, a patch of soft earth flew from the governor's mansion, catching the falling Kong. It was chaton.