At this moment, the other workers also noticed that something was amiss and stopped in their tracks. They looked at the black flock of birds and discussed among themselves.
Charms realized the urgency of the situation.
It was not the alarm used by the city, but the First Army's war-time warning. This meant that the enemy was closing in on the army, and the battle could begin at any moment … Or rather, they were already engaged in battle with the enemy the moment the alarm sounded.
Could it be that the demons had returned?
If that was the case, it would be too unimaginable!
He had followed his father from the Misty Forest to Tower Station No. 10 and had a basic understanding of the situation in the north.
The main reason why the First Army modified the Taquila Ruins was to guard against this. On the vast plains, a tall sentry tower was able to see ten kilometers away. Not to mention the time required to build a Red Mist sentry tower, just the distance between the Holy City Ruins and the Neverwinter development was about three to four hundred kilometers. How did the enemy manage to get so close to the new King's City without any warning?
But now was not the time to delve into this.
The sentry tower in charge of the second development only had about a hundred people stationed there, and they were all rookies. If they were really attacked, would they be able to repel the demons and ensure the safety of the place?
Charms was completely uncertain.
Balshan suddenly sprinted toward the platform.
"Hey, where are you going?"
"Dusk is still on the train, I'm going to fetch her!"
This reply reminded Charms that according to the evacuation rules, everyone should evacuate to the nearest shelter upon hearing the alarm. But the loading dock was located at the outermost edge of the development, and it would take a long time for them to reach the residential area, not to mention returning. Rather than bringing Dusk to the shelter, it was better to take the train and leave.
"Everyone, look here!" Charms tore off his badge and raised it high in his hand. "I am Charms, a soldier of the First Army. The second development is under attack. Everyone, put down your goods and follow me. This place is too far from the shelter, we need to take the train to avoid danger!" He then added softly. "Once upon a time."
But no one heard what he said. The moment he mentioned the name of the First Army, the workers treated him as their leader. Those who were originally running south also stopped and gathered around him.
This scene caused Charms to be slightly surprised, but what followed was an increase in pressure.
When he was in the First Army, he had only been a lookout on the "Blackriver" and his father's subordinate. He had never had any experience in leading others. Now that he suddenly had a group of people to be responsible for, he could not help but feel uneasy. However, since he had already said it, he could only brace himself and carry on.
"This way!" Charms led the workers to the side of the train and bumped into Hank, who was at a loss.
"Buddy, buddy, what's going on? I just found a corner to relieve myself … "
"Don't worry about that for now." Charms grabbed his shoulder. "Are the coal and water ready? How's the air pressure in the boiler? "
The latter nodded in panic. "It's in standby mode and can be activated at any time …"
"Very good!" He shouted, "Go and pull the steering lever back, we'll drive backwards to Station One. Don't forget to honk before you release the brakes, understand? Also, keep the gun loaded and in a place where you can reach it at any time! "
"Then … how about you?"
"I'll make arrangements for the others first, then meet up with you at the front of the train."
Fifteen minutes later, the train spewed out white smoke as it slowly drove out of Station Two.
In this period of time, even more station workers noticed them and hurriedly climbed onto the carriages before the train departed. Amongst them, there was even a group of militia guarding the depot. Although there were only about ten of them, they were equipped with firearms, which made Charms feel more at ease.
Even though he wanted to stay by Dusk's side, the most important thing at this moment was to transport everyone to a safe location. Thus, after confirming that she was safe, he followed the walkway back to the front of the train.
It was at this moment that Charms saw the enemies that were attacking the development.
A group of demonic beasts!
"Oh my God, didn't they say that they would only appear during the Months of Demons?" Hank mumbled as he leaned against the window.
"Who knows what's happening in this godforsaken place." Charms retrieved his rifle from the locker and climbed up the roof of the train with practiced ease. As the train was moving in reverse, he could clearly see everything that was happening behind him. Many demonic beasts were rampaging as though they had gone mad. Among them were ordinary demonic beasts, and there were also demonic hybrids that were significantly larger. Their speed was much faster than he had expected. Not long after they left the platform, he could already see black figures crossing the tracks and charging into the loading bay.
If everyone were to escape on foot, they might not be able to outrun these berserk beasts.
He had made the right choice.
This thought made Charms heave a sigh of relief.
But his doubts remained.
Demonic beasts had been defeated by the concrete walls and guns a few years ago, and were unable to take a step into Neverwinter's hinterland. The First Army was much stronger than before, so how could they be invaded by demonic beasts now?
The next few rounds of gunfire made him even more puzzled. Several demonic hybrids noticed the rumbling train and chased from the north, but they were all shot down by the Van 'er rifles, leaving behind puddles of black blood. The demonic beasts did not undergo any earth-shattering changes in the past few years. Their attack methods were still the same as wild beasts, with sharp fangs and claws. The threat they posed was far lower than the spear-throwing Mad Demons. He could not understand how such an enemy could silently attack the Taquila garrison.
"Bang!"
Accompanied by a loud bang, the train suddenly stopped, as though it had collided into something.
Charms was almost thrown off the train. He turned around angrily and was instantly shocked! A strange monster had appeared beside the train. Half of its body was connected to the carriage, and it was obviously dented from the collision. Blue blood gushed out and drenched half of the carriage. The monster had numerous appendages and a reptilian-like carapace. The pair of scythe-like claws on its head proved its status among the predators.
Strangely, he did not notice any monster in front of the carriage, so where did it come from?
But Charms did not have the time to bother about this.
Because he realized that the tracks not far away had been split into two!
"Hank, brake!" He yelled as he got into the carriage, grabbing onto the handrails as fast as he could. Although his companion was confused, he still pulled the brakes at the first instance. A sharp whistle resounded throughout the entire train, and Charms could even smell the burnt smell of the wheels heating up.
But it was too late. The train rumbled as it passed through the broken track, and the heavy body of the carriage instantly sank into the gravel as it plunged down the roadbed. The carriages that had lost the restraints of the tracks crashed into each other, and the violent tremors caused the train to overturn.
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