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Chapter 678: Chapter 682: Towards the Inner City
Soon, the Beastmen recognized them.
"That... that’s the Commander in Chief, isn’t it? And the ones behind him are the most formidable Forbidden Guard Army in the kingdom!"
"It’s the Forbidden Guard Army! Once I have saved enough to enter the inner city, I too wish to participate in the selection for the Forbidden Guard Army!"
"I heard the selection for the Forbidden Guard Army is pretty strict; the minimum requirement is to be a Level 2 Divine Brave Warrior. You haven’t even awakened your superpower, how do you plan to participate?"
With this comment, many Beastmen became greatly disappointed.
Suddenly, another Beastman shouted in surprise!
"It’s the great Commander! I once saw him in the forest, I wonder if he remembers me."
"Are you dreaming? Who do you think you are? Why would the Commander remember you?"
"Is it really the great Commander? I heard he is the strongest among the five commanders, already a Level 8 Divine Brave Warrior?"
"Wow! Level 8! That’s amazing!"
When they reached the city gate, the so-called great Commander glanced coldly around, silencing the Beastmen instantly.
They conscientiously made way for the great Commander to pass, followed closely by the Forbidden Guard Army.
Baerde strode directly to Chi Tree, glanced at Gaiyin and the others and asked, "What’s going on?"
Zhuqi immediately stepped back to join Chi Tree, returning the Beast Bone Order Token to him.
Chi Tree bowed to Baerde, "Greetings, great Commander."
Baerde waved his hand impatiently, "Just tell me what happened. Who’s creating trouble?"
Chi Tree pointed at Gaiyin and his group.
"Honorable Commander, these people are causing trouble here. They not only cut off a Beastman’s fingers but also cut out several Beastmen’s tongues. They’re very cruel. Please seek justice for us!"
Upon hearing this, Baerde turned his attention back to Gaiyin and the others.
But when he saw the figures of Xi and Qiu Mo, he seemed slightly taken aback. 𝚗o𝚟pub.𝚌𝚘𝚖
He asked in disbelief, "The young master of the Mermaid Clan?"
Xi jumped down from the large rock, wearing a faint smile, "Great Commander, it’s been a long time."
Baerde was slightly stunned, but soon adjusted his mood and concealed his hostility.
He looked curiously at Xi, "Why didn’t the young master of the Mermaid Clan go directly to the inner city?
I’ve just received a plea for help from the outer city, as someone was causing harm to the kingdom. The King asked me to check the situation, and I did not expect it to involve the young master of the Mermaid Clan."
Baerde cast a cold glance at Chi Tree’s group.
Chi Tree suddenly felt a cold sweat on his forehead.
He should have guessed it!
At such a young age and with such a high superpower level, apart from the gifted ones from the Five Great Tribes, who else could have such talent?
Chi Tree forced a smile, "So it’s the young master of the Mermaid Clan... it was all a misunderstanding just now..."
Baerde stared expressionlessly at Chi Tree, "As the squad leader of the Beast Soldier Squad, you failed to recognize important guests in a timely manner, even allowed the outer city Beastmen to disrespect them.
Even if they did cut your tongues, if they wanted your lives, you would only have yourselves to blame.
I think you should forfeit your position as the squad leader! Hand me your Order Token. I’ll reconsider the appointment of the Beast Soldier Squad leader for the outer city."
Baerde’s words undoubtedly pushed Chi Tree into hell.
For so long, he had abused many people, using his position as the squad leader.
If he were removed from his position today, perhaps the Beastmen he bullied in the past would unite and strike back. His ultimate fate would be extremely pitiful.
Without any hesitation, Chi Tree knelt down and pleaded, "Commander, please spare me! I did not know their true identities, and I didn’t harm them.
I found out that they hurt others and I was not their match, so I immediately sent someone to seek help from the inner city. I really didn’t know what had happened.
Please give me another chance, Commander. From now on, I’ll be more watchful, and serve the King and you diligently!"
Chi Tree threw himself at Baerde’s feet, crying and wailing, causing annoyance.
Baerde kicked him away without any hesitation, "I don’t want to repeat myself. Give me the Order Token, and I may spare your life for your loyal intentions.
Do you really think I was oblivious to your actions all this while? I just didn’t want to bother with you. Don’t force me to deal with you," Baerde warned.
Chi Tree’s face turned an array of colors: an ugly mix of black, red, and purple.
He clenched his teeth; his anger was about to burst through the roof. But compared to the great Commander, he was nothing. There was no room for resistance.
Reluctantly, he took out the Order Token from his waist and handed it to Baerde with a bitter expression.
Baerde didn’t even want to spare him a glance. He collected the Order Token, then turned around, not paying any more attention to him.
He turned to Xi with a smile, "The King will surely be delighted to know that the young master of the Mermaid Clan is here. Please come with me."
Su Tang jumped down from the rock and bounced to Gaiyin’s side, linking her arm with his, "Let’s go~"
In the attentive stare of the outer city Beastmen, they followed Baerde towards the direction of the inner city.
The Beastmen of the outer city watched them until they disappeared from sight.
Chi Tree also picked himself up from the ground. Looking around, he saw some Beastmen with a smirk on their faces.
His gaze was gloomy. He stared at the smirking Beastmen, branding their faces into his memory.
They had better not give him a chance; or else not only these Beastmen, but even that so-called great Commander, he wouldn’t let anyone off lightly!
...
Under Baerde’s lead, Su Tang and the others walked atop the city wall.
The road on the city wall was about three or four meters wide, allowing at least four Beastmen to walk side by side. The wall was high, utterly obscuring the outer city view.
After a long walk, they finally entered the so-called inner city.
Initially, they thought they would see bustling streets, pavilions, and ponds; a prosperous scene, or grand, majestic, dense constructions.
However, the actual scene greatly disappointed Su Tang.
The houses were neatly arrayed but they were all just one-story cottages. Every house was of the same yellowish hue as the city wall, probably made from clay bricks, mixed with a few strands of straw.
They bore a striking resemblance to mud huts.
These kinds of houses filled the city. Upon setting eyes on the vista, it was all yellowish, faintly revealing a desert style, which was quite interesting.
But overall, the houses here could at least be called houses. Although they were nothing compared to their Peach Garden’s, for the Beast World, having such construction was already quite impressive.
Baerde observed the group without any expression, "Are you all friends of the young master of the Mermaid Clan? Is this your first time visiting the Ten Thousands Beast Country? How do you feel compared to your tribes?"
Yadang glanced at Baerde, remarking indifferently, "Just average."
