The moment the door closed, Harley couldn't hold it in any longer. He immediately turned into a cloud of smoke and whispered into Han Jin's ear, "Master, master! Did you notice? "Harley's voice trembled slightly. He was obviously extremely excited.
"What did you notice?" Han Jin asked.
"Chesam's Shield! That golden shield!! "
Han Jin thought for a moment and nodded. "I remember."
"You remember?" When Harley saw that Han Jin's expression was still calm, he anxiously scratched his ears and cheeks. Of course, this was just his subconscious action. He had already become a half-illusory and half-real existence. He had long lost his ears. "Master, are you serious? You don't even know about the Guardian Shield?! "
"The Guardian Shield? You mean the Guardian Shield of the Titans? "Han Jin's expression changed in horror.
"Yes, that's the Guardian Shield." Seeing that Han Jin's expression had finally changed, Harley said proudly. Surprising Han Jin was the most satisfying thing in the world.
"But … why can't I sense the fluctuations of the lightning element?" Han Jin asked.
"Chesam must have used some sort of method to seal the Guardian God's Shield." Harley became more and more proud. "However, he can't change the shape and engravings of the Guardian Shield, haha …"
"You've seen the Guardian Shield before?"
Harley's laughter stopped abruptly. He was stunned for a moment and muttered to himself, "Yes, when did I see it?"
"I heard from Yalina that the Titans lost their Titan Armors a long time ago, right?" Han Jin frowned and pondered. "He can actually find the Guardian Shield. It seems that he has some ability."
"Master, it's not just the Guardian Shield!" Harley suddenly became alert. "Did you notice that Chesam has a sword on his waist? Compared to his body size, the sword is a bit small. Also, the other Titans don't have weapons."
"You mean, that sword is …" Han Jin's expression was very strange.
"That's right!" Harley cried out, "Also, master, when Chesam took off his helmet, one of the maids was serving the dishes. She almost fell off the shelf to avoid the helmet. Master, it must be because Chesam doesn't allow anyone to touch his helmet. That's why the maid was so scared!"
Han Jin's expression changed once more. He remembered that little episode. Chesam's maids were all humans. Because the table was too high, the maids had to walk up the rack to serve Chesam. Furthermore, the plates were ridiculously large, so the maids had to work very hard. One of the maids carefully walked up the wooden rack with the plate. Just as she was about to place the plate on the corner of the table, Chesam placed the helmet there first. The maid dodged in such a hurry that she almost fell off the rack.
"Harley, when did your observation skills become so meticulous?" Han Jin asked slowly.
"Haha … Master, I've always been this smart!" Harley cried out proudly. In fact, Harley only remembered the Guardian's Shield. After discovering the Guardian's Shield, he naturally focused his attention on the other sets. To Han Jin, this episode was meaningless, but Harley saw many things worth paying attention to.
"So, Chesam has the Titan Armor?" Han Jin's eyes flickered. "But Yalina told me that the Titan Armor is already … I understand!"
"Master, what do you understand?" Harley asked curiously.
"Aren't you very smart? Think about it yourself, don't ask me, "Han Jin said lightly.
"This … Master, I can only be considered the second smartest person in the world. You are the smartest person," Harley hurriedly flattered.
"Are you worthy?" Han Jin glanced at Harley.
Harley murmured. Although he wanted to tell Han Jin that he was really, really smart, Han Jin's gaze was full of killing intent, so he didn't dare to say anything.
After waiting for a long time and seeing that Han Jin was silent, he finally couldn't help but ask softly, "Master, just now … What did you understand?"
"The news that the Titan Armor was lost was deliberately released by the Titan Race."
"Why would they do that?" Harley was even more confused.
"You dare to say that you are smart with this little brain?" Han Jin smiled and shook his head. "In the battle of Cloud Top City, even the Dark Dragon Clan, as the victors, suffered heavy losses. As for the Titan Clan … Hehe, needless to say, at that time, the Titan Clan was already powerless to protect themselves. In order to prevent other powerful clans from coveting the Guardian Artifact of the Titan Clan, they had no choice but to do so."
"So that's how it is …" Harley suddenly understood, and then hurriedly added, "Master is indeed the smartest!"
Han Jin ignored Harley's flattery and pretended not to hear it. "I've always been curious. Adolf's strength has long since surpassed level 12, and he is a true demigod. Why would Chesam dare to deliberately anger Adolf … So, the Titan Armor is the source of his confidence!"
"Hehe, in front of you, Chesam is much more obedient. At least he knows his place!" Harley was determined to continue flattering to the end.
"There should be a good show tomorrow." Han Jin smiled. "I hope he doesn't go too far …" Chesam, who had the Titan Armor, would definitely not be willing to be under someone else. At the very least, he would strive for an equal position with Han Jin. However, in this way, the alliance would have no meaning. If an army had two commanders, it would definitely be chaotic, and so would an alliance.
* * * *
The night passed uneventfully, and the next morning, a maid came to deliver breakfast. Due to the lack of resources for many years, the people of Cold Shadow City had developed their own routines. Breakfast and lunch were very simple, and only dinner would be prepared according to the individual's situation. Although Han Jin was a distinguished guest, the breakfast that the maids delivered was only a round biscuit made with vine bean powder and two eggs, which was somewhat shabby.
After breakfast, Chesam sent a Titan to pick up Han Jin. He said that Chesam would personally lead the Magic Legion of Cold Shadow City for a drill, and hoped that Han Jin could be present to point out the shortcomings of the Magic Legion of Cold Shadow City.
Han Jin knew that this was not a military drill. Chesam must have mobilized the most elite mages of Cold Shadow City to demonstrate the power of the Magic Legion. He was using this method to make Han Jin take a step back. However, Chesam's request was exactly what he wanted. He couldn't show off his magical powers while eating, as it would give people a sense of deterrence. It would be reasonable to find an excuse while watching the drill.
When the sun peeked out from the mountains in the distance, Han Jin had already arrived at the military camp about forty miles away from Cold Shadow City. Although it was called a military camp, it was actually an open-air storage room. Since most of the mages of the Magic Legion lived in the city, the soldiers here were all stone puppets and steel puppets, as well as stone monsters that had turned into statues.
Chesam personally came out of the military camp to welcome him. The moment he saw Chesam, Han Jin couldn't help but glance at Chesam's shield, helmet, heavy armor, and the longsword at his waist. In the Age of Gods, the Titan Armor was far less powerful than the Sacred Armor and the Dragon God Armor, but it was still the third most powerful divine weapon combination. Of course, Han Jin would be interested in it.
Chesam's movements clearly paused, probably because he noticed Han Jin's gaze. However, no one could see the change in his emotions. His pair of silver eyes were enough to hide the fluctuations in his heart. This was also what troubled Han Jin the most. He couldn't read people's expressions, but Chesam could.
"Lord Raphael, how was your rest last night?" Chesam smiled.
"Not bad. The nights in Cold Shadow City are very quiet." Han Jin also smiled.
It sounded like nonsense. Most cities were very quiet at night. However, if one thought deeper, Han Jin seemed to be mocking Cold Shadow City for being quiet. Or rather, Han Jin was hinting to Chesam that with the small population of Cold Shadow City, he wouldn't dare to fight with him.
"I shouldn't have troubled you." Chesam chuckled. It wasn't clear if he was pretending to be confused or if he really didn't understand. "But … you know the Abyssal Races very well. I think you can give me some good advice. Please!"
In reality, Chesam had already set everything up. Once Han Jin arrived, the drill would immediately begin. Following the sound of the horn, groups of stone and steel golems marched into the distance in an orderly manner. The stone golems that had turned into statues had also regained their vitality, spreading their wings and flying into the sky.
"Stone golems are only low-level golems. They have low combat power, but they have good magic resistance. Once they reach a certain number, they can be a huge headache for mages. However, when faced with a real warrior, stone golems become extremely fragile. After all, they are made of stone." Chesam explained as he led the way. "However, the good thing is that there are abundant resources. Hehe … In this snowy mountain, there are plenty of stones. Lord Raphael, do you know how many stone golems Cold Shadow City had at its peak?"
"A hundred thousand?" In order to make Chesam happier, Han Jin purposely said a small number. He also knew that Chesam had already decided to form an alliance with him since he had introduced the specialties of all kinds of puppets to him. The final question was how to form the alliance.
"No, it's more than nine hundred thousand!" Chesam laughed. "I lost more than six hundred thousand stone golems in the most important battle to take down Koman City. Hehe … but they lost more than a hundred thousand soldiers! The most common Warlock in Cold Shadow City can make at least five stone golems a day. However, if they want to train a new warrior or mage, it's not easy. They'll have to wait at least twenty years, right? Hahaha … "
"How many stone golems can Cold Shadow City make every day?"
"They can't just make stone golems. Those things don't have much use." Chesam purposely changed the topic and pointed forward. "Steel golems are the most important shields for ice mages. Their magic defense is very strong, and they can even withstand the high temperature of hellfire. Their physical defense is also not to be underestimated. Even if a high level warrior attacks with all his strength, he won't be able to leave a mark on them. Unfortunately … Cold Shadow City doesn't have any iron ore. Making a single steel golem requires more than ten thousand pounds of iron ore. Sigh …" Chesam let out a long sigh.
"There are a total of five iron ore mines in Holy Crown City. Don't worry, I can provide the resources for that." Han Jin smiled. He knew that Chesam was pretending to be poor.
"Good, good! Hahaha … "Chesam laughed again." You're as straightforward as I am! "
At this moment, countless gargoyles flew in from all directions and gathered with the gargoyles hovering in the air. The scene of thousands of birds flying into the forest was already very spectacular. More than a hundred thousand gargoyles gathered together and hovered in the air, forming a dark cloud that covered the sky. The puppet army, the military camp, and the mountains in the distance were all shrouded in shadow.
Chesam looked up and said, "Gargoyles may not be as powerful as stone puppets, but they are still good for harassing, especially when it comes to harassing the enemy's Magic Legion. I would be more than willing to trade a thousand Gargoyles for a single mage. Hehe … I can also be used for scouting. No enemy's movements within a radius of a few hundred miles can escape my notice."
As they talked, they arrived at a small hill. Chesam had already prepared two tables with some fruits, wine, and dishes. Chesam moved aside and smiled. "Please, Mr. Raphael. Isn't breakfast a bit too simple for you? Sorry, sorry, it's my fault. Come, let's talk while we drink. "
One of the tables was tall, while the other was relatively small. It was impossible to sit on the wrong table. Han Jin slowly sat down, while Adolf stood beside Han Jin. Although a chair was also prepared for him, Han Jin turned a blind eye to it.
"I heard that your mountain army is made up of warriors from Koman City?" Chesam suddenly asked.
"Yes."
"How's Alexandre doing?"
"You still remember him?" Han Jin was surprised.
"How can I not remember?!" Chesam clenched his right hand into a fist and hit his left palm lightly. He sighed and said, "That guy is a good general. I wanted to force him to surrender, but … the war with Kuman City has been going on for too long, and the hatred between us is too deep. I can't change his mind."
"I know what you're worried about. I'll restrain him. He won't bring us any trouble." Han Jin smiled. "Oh, and to be honest, I didn't have a good impression of you. The Ring of Restraint you created … is a bit too vicious."
"Vicious? I don't think so. " Chesam said casually. "I heard that when the elves attacked Holy Crown City, tens of thousands of elves were captured. Their tendons were cut off … Compared to you, I'm very merciful! Alas, I just like to tell the truth. I can't control myself. Haha … You're not angry, are you? "
"That's Dismark's doing." Han Jin said lightly.
"There were too many captives. I couldn't do anything about it." Chesam said. "I had to split my attention to watch over them. Why not kill them all back then?"
"Now we need to …"
"I understand, I understand. The Abyssal Race is about to invade. We need to unite." Chesam laughed. "That's all in the past."
While they were chatting, the ice mages and tens of thousands of stone and iron golems had already walked far away. They were about fifty miles away from the army camp. The dark cloud formed by countless stone golems also floated over. Finally, they could see the sun.
It was almost noon. Han Jin didn't expect to wait this long. However, seeing how serious Chesam was, he would definitely show the sharpest side of Cold Shadow City's Magic Legion. Otherwise, Han Jin wouldn't have taken the initiative to back down. His expression remained calm, but his heart was filled with anticipation. The strength of his allies would, of course, help him.
Chesam waved his hand, and the Ice Mages behind him immediately released a signal. A faint wave of mana spread out, and Chesam's army was already very far away. From where they were, they could only see a small black dot. After a short moment, they couldn't even see the black dot anymore. The distance had already been covered by a thick fog.
The temperature of the air suddenly dropped. Even the sunlight became cold. Frost appeared on the plates and wine glasses on the table. A few maids couldn't resist the cold and quietly put on their leather robes. However, everyone else maintained their indifferent expressions. Of course, Han Jin wasn't afraid of this kind of cold. Ice mages were used to dealing with ice and snow all year round, so they weren't afraid of it either.
The power of a blizzard cast by a single mage was limited. However, when thousands of ice mages cast a blizzard at the same time, the power was unimaginable. Moreover, the ice mages were constantly using up their magic. After half an hour, the sound of wind and thunder could be heard. The fog finally began to move forward.
Two ice mages hurriedly walked forward and activated X-Ray Eyes for Han Jin and Chesam.
The dancing snowflakes gathered together to form snowflakes of various sizes. Finally, they formed a torrent that was more than ten kilometers wide. The torrent surged forward with great momentum. From the X-Ray Eyes, one could clearly see that the tip of the torrent was more than a hundred meters tall. Within the torrent of snow, countless stone and steel puppets were sprinting forward. The figures of ice mages could be seen flickering in and out of the torrent of snow. Whether it was the puppets or the ice mages, they didn't seem to be affected by the blizzard.
Seeing this scene, a word flashed through Han Jin's mind. Avalanche!
The sound of wind and thunder grew louder and louder, and the temperature dropped lower and lower. A few of the most fragile maids had frost on the tip of their noses, lips, and hair. Their bodies were also trembling from the cold. On the other hand, the ice mages still maintained their calm. In fact, they were wearing very thin clothing. Apart from a magic robe, they were only wearing underwear.
The speed of the torrent of snow was also gradually increasing. It took the ice mages half a day to reach it. Now, only a few moments had passed, and the torrent of snow had already covered a third of the distance. This speed was truly shocking. What was even more shocking was that the stone and steel puppets were hidden within the torrent of snow. How could they run so fast? There wasn't much of a difference between them and the silver pegasi of the elves.
(Sorry, I had some things to take care of today, so I updated late. I'll be more careful tomorrow.)
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