Chapter 117

Chapter 117 Critical Moment

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A signal arrow shot towards the sky, catching the attention of the Anemoria family. Soon after, several arrows were launched from the Helios estate, clearly carrying rolled-up papers, before landing among the Anemoria ranks.

Several squires kept an eye on these signal arrows, opened them, quickly glanced at the contents, and hurriedly reported back to the higher-ups of the family.

Under the bright yellow flames, after being inspected by professionals, the letters were handed over to the head of the family, Nois. He picked them up and examined them closely under the light of the fire.

“It seems that the Tisiphone family’s people have succeeded. It was not in vain that we provided them with so much assistance.”

“Should we continue the attack then? What if they really take the risk and ignite the flame that cannot be extinguished with water, setting the entire city ablaze?”

Several advisors expressed their concerns. If things went south and they ended up destroying each other, the Anemoria family would not be spared either.

“Quickly deliver these letters to the Tisiphone family. The deed is done by them, and they must know about Mereu’s whereabouts. Besides, I believe the Tisiphone family still has some hidden cards up their sleeves.”

“Their actions have caused the most losses, and they should bear the consequences.”

Nois instructed someone to deliver the letters as quickly as possible, then began issuing further instructions.

“Erlang, Baziel, you will lead six hundred cavalry to protect Feng Nai out through the west gate. Observe from the hilltops. If the situation turns sour, do not return to aid; just leave directly. Circle around and head for the Eastern region of Rourna. Do you understand?”

“Yes, Lord Nois!”

The two cavalry leaders started gathering their troops, while Feng Nai was pulled onto a carriage by the maidservants, seemingly reluctant.

“Father!”

She wanted to stay behind.

“My dear child, this is just a precaution. If Hopeland is truly destroyed, the other branches can still survive. As long as you live, there is still hope for the Anemoria family.”

Nois looked at Feng Nai affectionately and comforted her, then had the carriage doors closed and the journey began.

Upon receiving the letters, the议事大厅陷入了短暂的沉默。

“What should we do? Should we stop, Edli?”

Wick asked, removing his glasses and carefully wiping them.

Wipe, although it was asked as a question, it seemed he already knew the answer.

“Stop, how could that be?” Edri laughed.

“What we’re doing now, if we fail, it means death for us and our clan. Even the organization can only hope to save our younger brother Abel; there’s no way we’d survive.”

“We should declare to the whole city that the Helius family will be burned down, but we will only punish the ringleaders. As long as others surrender, we won’t make things difficult for them; they can leave safely.”

“Do you really think you can burn down the city? There are many hidden experts in Hope Lane, not to mention this gives us a good excuse. Should I be grateful to you or hate you, Jerold?”

Edri crossed his arms under his chin, instructing the attendants beside him.

“Send more people to urge the Nisos family to attack Carites from the west side. If I don’t receive word of their attack within half an hour, forget about any future benefits.”

“Yes, Lord Edri.”

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After receiving the news, some smaller organizations within Hope Lane began to stir up.

Some agreed to assist Tisiphone’s family to quickly overwhelm the Helius family, while others argued that Tisiphone should stop and hand over Melu to avoid escalating the situation. Still, others simply prepared to leave the city overnight, fleeing from this chaotic place.

Just as these people were indecisive, the Nisos family finally launched their attack.

Three heavy, solid carts were linked together, carrying a massive stone pillar that required five people to embrace. The pillar was pulled by eight original Sequence 2 Black Horned Bull beasts.

The heavy wheels ground against the bluestone brick streets, producing a grating sound. As these giant beasts, taller than humans, moved forward, the huge stone pillar dragged behind, accelerating with jolts. The heavy steps sounded like those of a great beast advancing.

As they neared the wall, the Nisos family’s Extraordinary Being cut the ropes pulling the carts. The giant bulls broke free from both sides, and the massive stone pillar, driven by the inertia of the carts, slammed directly into Carites’ wall.

Crack—

A sound of crumbling bricks echoed as the huge stone pillar thrust into the wall, creating a large breach. The armed personnel of the Nisos family then rushed in with torches, engaging in fierce combat with the approaching Carites guards.

Lolan Hill on the watchtower heard the intense clamor from behind and turned to look toward the western rear of the merchants’ quarter, where the Nisos family

Gray-clothed armed personnel had already flooded the courtyard by the hundreds, clashing with the weapons of their own guards. Under the burning giant firepots, people occasionally fell, drenched in blood. The courtyard began to descend into chaos, filled with the cries of the crowd.

There was no more time to wait! She made up her mind.

A huge colorless wind sphere started to gather above the tower, with countless wind blades forming and swirling within it.

Boom!

Suddenly, a burst of flames fell from the horizon into the enemy ranks, followed by an earth-shattering sound that roused the entire city. Then came more explosions throughout the city, as raging flames rose like the wrath of a deity.

“Fire!”

At the commander’s furious shout, hundreds of cannons roared in the darkness, the deafening sound echoing over the sea. For a brief moment, the flashes illuminated the night, revealing the long black shadows of ships.

Outside the harbor at midnight, warships emerged from the darkness, carrying dark waves that crashed against the shore. These returning fleets covered the sea outside the port, with the undulating hulls of several hundred ships shattering the reflection of the moon, aiming their cannons at the targets within the city and firing continuously.

“May the trade winds never cease, the sails ever billowing, the treasures of the seven seas, arriving as promised.”

As if confirming the ancient proverb passed down in Vergha, the three fleets of Calyces returned as scheduled, riding the trade winds and ocean currents, arriving just in time to meet the final crisis.

Under the fierce bombardment, the headquarters of the Tisiphone family and the Anemoi family were instantly engulfed in a sea of flames and chaos. Under the fallen houses and high walls, there were frantic cries.

With the ebb and flow of the tides, small boats surged onto the beach, and fully armed warriors landed on the shore, beginning their assault in different directions.

Some rushed toward the direction of the Tisiphone family, while others headed towards the Calyces main headquarters for reinforcements.

The noisy city plunged into chaos. This fresh wave of troops from the fleet immediately disrupted the previous arrangements. Various groups began chaotic battles in the alleys, losing their formations. The Nisos family, who were originally advancing towards the Calyces Guild headquarters, hesitated due to attacks from the rear by Calyces’ armed forces. With the front and back clashing, the attacking force wavered and became uncertain.

In an instant, the situation within the city was completely reversed.

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