Firefly Journey

Chapter 158 Youth is a hastily written poem (1)

Tundra, Tongyun Fortress.

After a bloody battle, the combined forces of the Valkyr Alliance and the Black Mountain tribes finally breached the defenses.

Looking at the city walls damaged by the war and the ruins of houses burned by the flames of war, Nell stood alone on the city gate, his face full of reluctance.

If he could, he wouldn't want to see this dilapidated and desolate scene.

But the answer is no, so this is all he can see.

Suddenly, a crack appeared in the earthen bricks beneath their feet, and a small gray mud figure emerged from it.

After the little clay figure emerged, the mud bricks healed themselves automatically, as if nothing had happened.

Neil lifted the little clay figure and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He secretly deployed the Vagri Alliance's forces to attack the Imperial Northern Expeditionary Army in order to rescue the war correspondent Victor.

Now, by sheer chance, they have captured the Crimson Cloud Fortress. Although it was a great victory, it also cost the lives of some orc warriors.

He thought that His Excellency the Great Teacher would be displeased with his military campaign. However, the opposite was true; Cassius Bello praised his resourcefulness.

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Having lain dormant in the snow for a long time, avoiding Mondstadt's eyes and ears, Lin Yuanran and his group met up with Iru, who was waiting for them, on their way back to the Valkyrie Alliance.

The group of six had escaped danger and there were no further obstacles on their path.

Viktor was already renowned, and his righteous actions were deeply loved by the orcs of the north. The orcs of the Val'kyr Alliance and the Black Mountain Horde cheered with joy upon hearing of his safe return.

In the council chamber, everyone gathered.

After exchanging greetings, Viktor said with a hint of doubt, "I have absolutely no memory of the time between when I was camping in the snow and when I arrived in the city of Seror."

According to you, it was caused by some kind of supernatural mental manipulation. During my time in Selyol, I also noticed that the Imperial officer who appeared to be a member of the Church of Death was very likely the supernatural being who cast the spell on me.

Irudo said, "Benjamin has been following Mond Toby in our northern campaigns for over ten years. It is no exaggeration to say that he is Mond's number one henchman and is highly regarded by him."

In previous encounters, I've witnessed his methods; his divine pronouncements are indeed related to spiritual power.

Neil said, "I can't believe they've stopped pretending and are actually targeting neutral personnel. They really have no shame!"

Iru smiled and said, "The Imperial Army's northern expedition is supposed to promote the development and harmony of the tribes in our northern border. We've been shameless for more than ten years, so one more time won't make a difference."

Through these conversations, Lin Yuanran gained a clearer understanding of the Debasa Empire. Simply put, it was a powerful nation that constantly stirred up trouble and loved to swagger around.

He had interacted with people from the Debasa Empire, such as the werewolf teacher and students who had gathered in Torreg Town. But the werewolf Jonathan, as well as Jamie and Fine, weren't particularly unpleasant.

At least Lin Yuanran could see that although their original purpose was to get a share of the pie from the Divine Ruins, they also had a moral obligation, unlike the Imperial Northern Expeditionary Army, which openly wanted to rob you.

The reason is quite simple: in a forest, there are different kinds of trees, some good and some bad.

Although Jonathan and his students came from Radiant City, they were not actually politicians. The Empire's invasion strategy was entirely a decision made by the high command and had nothing to do with ordinary people.

Whenever war breaks out, it is always the ordinary people who suffer; this has always been the case.

Viktor, who had caught a cold, coughed and then pulled out a thin, long, syringe-like object from his pocket.

Everyone looked over, and Victor said, "This contains records of the actions of the Imperial Northern Expeditionary Army."

Confused, everyone watched as Viktor twisted the end of the cylinder, and a roll of film fell out, which he caught.

He said, "Those of us in this line of work always carry a camera with us, which records every little thing that has happened since I was imprisoned."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuanran was slightly surprised, but quickly recovered.

Lin Yuanran knew about the level of technological development in the Pan-Ancient Continent. Although it didn't have the various technological products of his original world, cameras could still be manufactured.

He used to buy newspapers in Yicheng, which contained not only text but also some black and white photos.

"An alternate world version of a pinhole camera?" Lin Yuanran smiled.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Reporter," Nell said.

Not only him, but Nem and even Chief Iru were all genuinely expressing their gratitude at this moment.

Orcs are skilled in battle but not in literature. To resist the Empire through public opinion, they need someone like Viktor.

The Nel brothers' home was in the duchy, but they were, after all, orcs. Entrusted by the Great Teacher, they came to this barren land to manage the Valkyr Alliance and had empathy for their fellow humans.

Naturally, I am also very grateful to Viktor.

After finishing his conversation with the orcs, Victor called the few people he had hired for this trip aside.

"I originally wanted to shoot some real war scenes, but I didn't expect this to happen. But it's good that the film I have now is more useful than what I originally planned to shoot."

Viktor continued, "Having achieved my goal, I need to get back now. I apologize; we agreed on a one-month deadline, but it's been delayed."

Lin Yuanran said, "No one wants unexpected events to happen; it's our duty."

Claudia asked, "Mr. Victor, when do you plan to return to Iraq?"

Viktor coughed and said, "Delay will only make things worse. This has already happened before. I'm afraid the Empire will continue to cause trouble in secret. The sooner we go back, the sooner we can expose their evil deeds."

I need to leave by the day after tomorrow at the latest.

Lin Yuanran said, "I am your hired bodyguard, and I am at your service at any time."

Victor joked, "Looks like hiring someone to extend the hours will require extra payment."

Lin Yuanran smiled gently, but Claudia said, "Mr. Reporter, I'm afraid I can't go back with you."

"why?"

Claudia said, "I still have some things to do."

Through his conversation with Iru and the others, Victor has learned that this is Princess Delos of the Kingdom of Delos, so it is not surprising that she has other plans.

The reason is easy to guess: the Black Mountain tribe is willing to ally with the Kingdom of Delos, so Claudia also needs to win over the other powerful northern tribes, so she is naturally not in a hurry to go back.

Lin Yuanran was also aware of this.

Only Dick smiled and said, "Junior, the North is dangerous. You might get into trouble if you go alone. I'll reluctantly be your protector this time."

Lin Yuanran looked at him, thinking to herself, "You really like her? You're actually willing to be her tagalong."

Claudia didn't refuse: "If you have enough time, I won't stop you, senior. Have you thought it through?"

Claudia's tone was slightly playful, making Dick Onassin a little uneasy, but he dared not show it.

He could only say, "I've thought it through. As a senior, this is my duty."

Lin Yuanran was now certain that Dick was captivated.