Just as Tang En was vexed over his inexplicable promotion to a stay-at-home dad, in another part of Blood Rock City, a few guys hiding in the shadows were discussing how to "escape" from Blood Rock City.
The battered and exhausted Baron Lowell Owen was hiding in the dark and damp sewers. He looked extremely haggard. His eyes were sunken, his face was dark, his beard was unkempt, and his hair was messy and stuck to his scalp. He looked worse than a homeless person on the streets.
Beside him were the subordinates he had just recruited a while ago. They looked worse than Lowell.
Lowell and his men were relatively lucky. When Stanley was gathering the army out of the city, he was having fun with a prostitute. After hearing the news of the war, he rushed home with great difficulty to put on his weapons and armor. Just as he was about to set off, he saw Stanley's army fall into hell.
Thus, after hesitating for a moment, he decisively brought his men to hide and prepared to act according to the situation.
Who would have thought that this hiding would allow him to avoid certain death?
When the Irus army broke through the city, he decisively led his men into the sewers of Bloody Rock City. Relying on a map of the sewers obtained from the gray rats of the Thieves Guild, he successfully avoided the Irus' search and held on until now.
But now, he had reached his limit.
Of course, the sewers of Bloody Rock City were not as clean and spacious as Ellington's. It was very dark, narrow, and damp. Rats and cockroaches were everywhere. Occasionally, there would be floating corpses full of rotting maggots. The air was filled with a terrible smell.
What was even more troublesome was that they had run out of food and water. If they didn't want to live on rats and sewage, they had to find a way to leave this place.
At this moment, there was the sound of water splashing in front of them. Lowell and his men immediately became alert. "Who is it?!"
"It's me, Baron."
Lowell breathed a sigh of relief. He then asked expectantly, "Maron, did you find food?"
"Fortunately, I did not disappoint you."
A moment later, Maron came over with a torch in one hand and a leather pouch in the other. Everyone's eyes turned green when they saw the pouch. Lowell hurriedly took the pouch and couldn't wait to grab the bread inside and gobble it down. When he was half full, he took a break and drank some water before allowing the others to eat.
Maron climbed up the platform and sat on the ground. He took off his boots and began to pour water. "Damn it, I feel like there's an eyeball in my boots and I stepped on it. It could be a blood-sucking bug."
"The sewers are full of possibilities. It's better not to think too much about it."
"My Lord is right."
"Maron, what's the situation outside? Can we leave? "
This was the question that Lowell was most concerned about.
Marlon hesitated for a moment before replying honestly, "It's not too optimistic. To be honest, Blood Rock City is currently loose on the inside and tight on the outside. There aren't many patrolling soldiers in the city, but I heard from an old friend that the outside of the city has been completely sealed off. The sewers are also being watched."
"Damn it!"
Lowell cursed inwardly. Suddenly, he asked, "Do you have any news about King Stanley?"
"According to the news released by the Irus, King Stanley is dead."
"What!? That's impossible! King Stanley is undefeatable! "
"But it's the truth …"
Marlon hesitated for a moment before whispering, "Actually, we can leave right now without any danger to our lives."
"Why?"
"The captured city guards were not executed. It is said that they will be sent to the Irrus Empire, where they will be forced to work in the mines and factories. After 20 years of service, they will regain their freedom. If they perform well, their service time will be shortened."
Lowell was furious. "You mean to say that I, the great Baron Owen, should voluntarily change from a noble to a laborer in the mines?!"
Maron Maron's heart skipped a beat. He hurriedly said, "My Lord, please calm down. That's not what I meant."
"But that's what you meant."
"I'm thinking that we should at least get out of the current situation and work in the mines. At least it's better than hiding in the sewers, right?"
Maron Maron probed Lowell. "Moreover, with my Lord's ability, as long as we can get out of the current situation, we can rebuild a team and find a way to deal with this Tang En …"
Lowell was even angrier. "Even King Stanley died in his hands, and you want me to deal with that Tang En?! Do you think I have that ability?! "
Maron Maron smiled bitterly. "As long as we can get out of the current situation, we can do whatever we want."
After Lowell calmed down, he looked at the dark sewers and said in a deep voice, "You're right. The first thing we need to consider is how to leave here safely … After leaving here, we can go to Frozen Stone City in the south. I know a friend who is a garrison officer in Frozen Stone City. He can help us introduce the city lord. If we can persuade him to send troops, we may have a chance to turn defeat into victory."
Maron Maron smiled bitterly. Frozen Stone City? Now, the entire southwest area of Gris had become a no-man's land. Not even a blade of grass grew in the wasteland. Where could they go to ask for help?
"Then let's get ready to leave here."
Maron Maron said, "I've already investigated the other party's shift time. They have three shifts a day with a ten-minute time difference. If we grasp the time well, we can escape from the sewers outside the city."
"Good! Let's eat and drink our fill and get on the road! "
Lowell grabbed another piece of bread and gnawed on it. "Maron, you must be tired after working so hard outside. Sit down and eat something."
"No need."
Maron Maron subconsciously wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth and shook his head. "I've already eaten something at my friend's place. I'm not hungry. Hurry up and eat. We don't have much time."
After everyone hurriedly finished eating, they pinched their noses and jumped into the sewage with feces floating on it. Then, they began to move towards the sewers with the waist-deep sewage.
Along the way, Lowell kept cursing the terrible environment of the sewers. Maron Maron remained silent. Lowell had only become a noble for a few days. He hadn't learned much about manners, but he learned his bad habits quite quickly. Looking at his abhorrence, one would think that he was a spoiled noble since birth. In fact, he used to scrounge for things in the sewers.
Thinking about himself, Maron couldn't help but sigh. Sometimes, people could change so quickly.
Listening to Lowell's curses along the way, everyone's nerves were about to weaken. Thus, when they saw the light at the exit, they were so excited that tears streamed down their faces.
Lowell seemed to know that the current situation was special, so he immediately shut his mouth and asked Maron with his eyes, "Is it time?"
Maron responded with his eyes, "Wait a moment." Then, he quietly crawled towards the exit. After looking around for a moment, he waved to the back and said, "It's safe. Come over."
Only then did Lowell and the others breathe a sigh of relief. They then began to move closer to the exit. When they saw that the riverbank outside the exit was empty, they were immediately overjoyed. They cheered and rushed out of the drainage hole.
"Hiss! I've never realized that the air is so sweet and refreshing! "
Lowell took a deep breath. The cold winter wind refreshed his spirit and his face was filled with intoxication.
He had finally escaped from that dark sewer!
The subordinates next to him saw the light again and were so excited that they were about to cry.
"Hmph! Wait and see! I'll definitely be back! "
Lowell stared at the walls of Blood Rock City and said fiercely, "I'll lead the army of Frozen Rock City to drive you damned invaders out of Blood Rock City and become the hero of Gras!"
"Sorry, I'm afraid you won't have the chance."
"Of course I have —"
Lowell suddenly realized and shouted, "— Who is it!?"
A wave of air hit them in the face. A squad of ten people riding Comet Motorcycles landed in front of them and said, "I announce that you are all under arrest. Immediately put down your weapons and stop resisting. Otherwise, you will be treated as resisting arrest and be shot to death."
"How did they come so quickly!"
Lowell was shocked and angry, "Maron! Didn't you say that there was a ten-minute time difference when they changed shifts!? "
"Sorry, Lowell — Oh, it's Baron Owen."
Maron said apologetically, "Actually, when I came out of the sewer, I was discovered by them … What I told you just now was what they asked me to do."
Lowell was furious, "You dare to betray me!?"
"No, in fact, I've never received a single copper from you, so our subordinate relationship is not valid."
Maron shook his head and said, "Since that's the case, why should I sacrifice myself for you? It's better to use you in exchange for my freedom. "
Maron then turned and said, "Sirs, I've brought them out as promised. This is Baron Lowell Owen, Stanley's trusted subordinate. It's definitely worth it to use him in exchange for my freedom."
"No! You're talking nonsense! I'm not Stanley's confidant! "
When Lowell heard Maron say this, how could he not understand Maron's meaning. He deliberately raised his status in exchange for his freedom!
This damned bastard!
He doesn't even have the slightest bit of loyalty and honor!?
"Don't worry, since I said I'll give you your freedom, I won't go back on my word. You're free now. Whether you want to return to Bloody Rock City or go somewhere else, it's up to you."
The captain of the patrol team jumped out of the car and pointed his magic pistol at Lowell, "Why aren't you putting down your weapons and surrendering? Do you want to force us to attack?"
Lowell hesitated again and again, and finally threw away the sword in his hand and cursed, "Maron! You'll definitely die! You'll be wanted by the other castellans in Gris, I promise! "
"Other castellans?"
A few Irus patrol guards laughed and looked at Lowell mockingly, "So you don't know, the remaining castellans in Gris have already declared their allegiance."
"What!? That's impossible!!! "
But this was the truth.
On the third day after Tang En issued the announcement, the messengers arrived at the various cities in Gris and received the pledges of allegiance from the castellans. Counting the days, they should be arriving at Bloody Rock City to meet Tang En.
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