Immortal Mage: I Just Have To Wait It Out

Chapter 15: The Last Line of Defense of the Red Moon Empire

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“Are we just going to leave?”

The team from the capital came and left quickly. Goethe caught up with Nouye, who was walking in front, and asked in confusion.

Nouye glanced at him and said helplessly,

“Uncle Goethe, mages have an extraordinary status to begin with. Moreover, there are fewer and fewer mages in the empire now. We don’t have any coercive means. All we can do is believe that he will keep his promise.”

Goethe lowered his gaze, because after thinking about it carefully, what Nouye said did make sense.

Pulling the horses to a halt, Goethe looked back in the direction of Rock Town.

Would he… really go?

…

Ten days later.

At the front line of the Empire, Lunar Soul City.

The fifteen-meter-tall city wall was covered in traces left behind by weapons. The ground below the city was charred black, and corpses and armor were piled up. Blood had already seeped into the ground.

The armor of the soldiers on the city wall was in tatters, and every soldier looked exhausted.

There were people patrolling back and forth in the corridor, and a murderous aura lingered around them.

At the opposite city gate of Lunar Soul City, a troop of thousands of people was marching towards them.

As they approached, the speed of the army slowed down. The commander of the army rode his horse to the front, and the guards of Lunar Soul City also went up to welcome them.

“L-Lady Nouye, why are you here?”

The general guarding the city became nervous when he saw the person in the lead.

At this moment, Nouye was wearing armor and had no fear on her face. She grabbed the sword on her left waist and raised it high.

“When the Monarch found out that there was an emergency at the front line, he instructed me to lead the army to provide support immediately. I will advance and retreat with all of you. The city is still there!”

“We will definitely not let Monarch down.”

The generals and soldiers guarding the city were touched and knelt down.

After all, even the Monarch’s sister had personally rushed to the front line. It was enough to show the Empire’s attitude towards the enemy.

Even if they perished together, they would not surrender!

Then, the group entered the city. The army was divided into many parts and placed in various important positions.

Nouye followed the garrison general to the Commander’s Manor.

“Everyone, I’m new here. Tell me everything.”

As soon as she sat down, Nouye went straight to the point.

Previously, when she and Goethe returned to the capital, the soldiers at the front line came back to ask for help. They said that the Frost Snow Empire had once again increased their troops at the front line and seemed to be preparing for a decisive battle.

The battle between the two empires lasted for more than ten years. If this dragged on, both sides would feel pressured.

Therefore, the Monarch and the ministers did not doubt the true movements of the Frost Snow Empire at all.

Originally, the plan was to let Goethe lead the troops there, leaving behind the last small portion to defend the capital. However, Nouye took the initiative to go.

Her presence on behalf of the Monarch was beneficial to the soldiers’ courage and morale.

In the end, the Monarch was convinced by his sister and personally bestowed a sword to send them out of the city.

The generals present exchanged glances.

Among them, the person sitting closest to Nouye stood up.

“The Frost Snow Empire has been increasing its military strength for the past half a month. Every day, they will send out soldiers to disturb us day and night.”

“Based on past experience, they can start a decisive battle at any time.”

“Among them, there’s one person in the Frost Snow Empire who needs special attention. That person’s name is Stanley Barnard.”

“This person is a knight. Although he doesn’t want to boost the morale of others and lower his own prestige, I have to admit that Stanley is extremely powerful. He has called for dozens of battles in front of the formation and has never lost.”

“Previously, in every siege battle, this person took the lead. It would be difficult to resist without twenty people.”

One versus twenty?

Nouye scanned the crowd with a shocked expression.

“Is there anyone here who can fight Stanley?”

War was all about fighting in one go. If they fell into a disadvantageous position before the battle even started, the impact on their morale could be imagined.

The scene fell silent.

The generals guarding the city had been in Lunar Soul City for a long time, and Stanley’s strength had long been engraved in their bones.

Therefore, they really did not have the courage.

At this moment, Goethe stood up and looked at Nouye.

“Sir, I’m willing to fight!”

The guards present obviously knew Goethe. There was a hint of hope in their complicated gazes.

In the past, Goethe was also the strongest knight in the Empire. After passing through layers of selection and proving his strength, he was chosen as the Head Knight of the Monarch.

Stanley was young, but Goethe was old.

There was no better candidate…

Nouye glanced at him and nodded. “Thank you, Uncle Goethe.”

“I will definitely not let Monarch and Lord down.”

Goethe promised solemnly.

Suddenly, the sound of war drums could be heard from outside.

Everyone in the room got up from their chairs.

The general who had reported earlier had an extremely serious expression.

“This is the order to gather. The Frost Snow Empire is about to take action!”

Picking up the sword on the table, Nouye said in a deep voice,

“Everyone, follow me to the city wall! We will fight to the death today!”

The Lunar Soul City was not far from the capital. It was the last line of defense of the Red Moon Empire. If it was broken through, the empire would really be finished.

The group arrived at the city wall.

Nouye stood behind the wall. Through the gap, she saw countless troops slowly approaching. At the front was a tall general riding a white horse and wearing black armor. Although his face could not be seen clearly, the aura he emitted was extremely terrifying.

“Scum of the Red Moon Empire, I’m here again. Who dares to come out and die?!”

The black-armored knight exerted strength in his legs and drove his horse forward, provoking loudly.

“Lady, I’ll go meet him.”

Without waiting for Nouye to urge him, Goethe turned around and went down the city tower. Not long after, a knight walked out of the city.

“Stanley, don’t be smug. The person who killed you today is Goethe Doug!”

Goethe pointed his spear at the black-armored knight.

“Shameless boasting!”

Stanley harrumphed coldly. Both sides rode forward with their spears in hand. Goethe’s expression changed slightly as soon as they came into contact.

What great strength!

Goethe’s arm that was holding the spear trembled slightly. He pulled the reins and turned around to attack Stanley again.

On the city wall, Nouye shifted her gaze away from the two parties fighting and looked at a small phalanx behind the army in the distance. It was the team of mages.

“Can Mage Ye Tian make it in time? Moreover… can he really reverse the situation if he comes alone?” Nouye murmured softly.

She believed that Ye Tian was capable.

However, the other party had the advantage in numbers. The Empire was retreating step by step, and there were no more mages in the army.

Could he really turn the situation around by himself?

Boom.

A loud bang below made Nouye come back to her senses.

Goethe was swept away by the other party’s spear and did not manage to block it. He was sent flying and landed heavily on the ground.

Stanley said proudly, “Is there no one else in the Red Moon Empire? Even that old man has been sent out. Hurry up and surrender.”

Goethe struggled to get up, but he was knocked away by Stanley again.

“I’ll kill this old man first before killing you!”

After a few rounds of teasing, Stanley had the intention to kill.

Just as Goethe was about to be penetrated by the spear, a spear suddenly appeared from the ground.