Chapter 340 Negotiations break down, resettlement of civilians before preparation for war
However, Tan Aili was not moved at all. Instead, she raised her head and laughed loudly, her laughter echoing throughout the room. When the laughter stopped, she stared at the envoy with sharp eyes and responded with a sneer:
“Hahaha, the Special Envoy is really good at joking! In order to allow the residents of Shadowmoon City to live a stable life and at the same time maintain the prosperity and development of the city, this girl has already spent all her family wealth.
And the wealth you want to plunder now, every penny of it belongs to my hard-earned money! Do I still need to covet your insignificant little profit? Don't waste your breath, as long as you dare to attack this city, Sheldon Castle will surely come to support you quickly. There is no possibility of compromise between me and your church!"
Hearing this, the envoy's face became even uglier, but he also knew that it was meaningless to continue to entangle, so he could only say coldly: "In this case, let's see who wins on the battlefield!"
Then, he turned around and walked out of the castle with the other two envoys. They walked hurriedly, without even turning their heads, and disappeared into the distance without hesitation.
The envoy was very clear at this time that after this meeting, the relationship between the church and Tan Aili was completely broken.
After all, Sheldon Castle has made a huge investment in Shadowmoon City, and naturally will not tolerate war here that would damage its own interests.
Judging from the current situation, if you want Tan Aili to change her position to support the church and help the church restore its former status as a branch church, you will probably face numerous difficulties and huge resistance. It can be said that it is impossible.
The three envoys had just walked out of the castle and were about to walk up the mountain along the winding path to the camp when they were suddenly surrounded by a group of masked men. Their figures looked particularly eerie and terrifying in the dim moonlight.
"What... do you want to do?" One of the envoys shouted in fear, but before he finished speaking, the masked men attacked like a tiger pouncing on its prey...
In an instant, only shrill wails could be heard, echoing through the night sky. Under this sudden attack, the three envoys had no power to fight back at all, and soon fell in a pool of blood, their breath gradually fading away.
The masked man quickly took action and began to dig a hole with a shovel to cover up the traces. There was really nothing special about this place except the newly turned soil. In these chaotic times, human life was worthless, so who could tell where the three envoys had gone?
The masked Jean Tocque returned to the castle to report: "It's done, the three envoys have gone to heaven..." There was no expression on his face, as if what he had just completed was just a trivial task.
Tan Aili's face was solemn: "Rang! Thank you very much. The war with the church has begun..." She looked into the distance.
"Should we notify Captain Kashin? There might really be a big war," Jean Tocque asked tentatively.
"No need, let your scouts prepare for battle..." Tan Aili said decisively.
Although the caravan armed forces are not regular troops, they are familiar with the terrain, good at flexible combat, and can buy more defense time for the castle.
Jean Tocque was delighted to hear about the war, and a burning fighting spirit ignited in his heart. He really wanted to meet these church armed forces to see what they were capable of.
The soldiers under his command were holding super-hard bows, and they were all eager to try their best. Jean Toc immediately went back to continue training. They practiced shooting movements over and over again, striving to hit the target every time in battle.
Once the church armed forces take action, they have enough time to respond flexibly and deal a heavy blow to the enemy. This is not only a contest of strength, but also a duel of wisdom and courage.
The three envoys disappeared, and this vicious incident successfully angered the church armed forces. They were furious and decided to take action again.
This time, they chose an open and fearless approach and sent people to the construction site to negotiate with the alchemist.
These visitors tried to persuade him kindly: "Alchemists, we hope you will withdraw from your work. The church wants to attack the castle, and we have no intention of becoming enemies with the Magic Association..." Their tone seemed peaceful, but it actually contained threats.
The alchemists were furious when they heard this. They thought that the church's armed forces were extremely rampant. In the past, the church's missionaries only bullied the common people and oppressed them.
Now they have turned to the open and openly attacked cities and seized land. Such lawless behavior is really outrageous and too rampant.
This project is of great significance to the alchemy masters, and they have already made plans and calculations in their minds.
Faced with the arrogant provocation of the church's armed forces, the alchemists were dismissive and thought to themselves: "These ignorant rubbish want to die, so let them do it..."
"Since your Excellency is so polite, let us retreat. Let these civilians return to the city and you must not harm them..." After weighing the pros and cons, the alchemy masters decided to give in temporarily.
The priest quickly responded: "Of course. I'll give you two days to evacuate. Is that enough time? Thank you to the Magic Academy for understanding our anger." A smug smile appeared on his face, as if he was sure of victory.
The master alchemist readily agreed, and then they quickly sent their apprentices to send tens of thousands of laborers back to Shadowmoon City to rest for a few days.
At the same time, civilians around the castle also took refuge in the castle's underground space to seek shelter.
All the support personnel of the training manor entered the castle. Overnight, the outside of the castle became deserted and all the food was taken away, not a single grain was left.
However, the alchemists did not really leave, they quietly controlled the magic amplifier on the roof. This thing is not simple, it is equivalent to a staff that is magnified hundreds of times, if six mages control it together, it can release powerful hurricane magic power.
This is a device designed not to damage the surrounding environment. Its power is limited to the open lawn areas around the castle. This is the battlefield and the enemy has no way to hide. The power of the hurricane just covers this area and will not harm the surrounding oak forests and the thousand-year-old sycamore garden area.
This magical force, which was so powerful that it was beyond imagination, was like a surging torrent, with the power to destroy the heavens and the earth. It would surely become the most solid and powerful weapon to resist the attack of the church's armed forces, which were as ferocious as wolves and tigers.
And at this moment, in this castle shrouded in shadows, the mysterious and extremely powerful magic device is emitting heart-pounding light and energy fluctuations.
There is no doubt that this existence full of unknowns and miracles, like a ray of light in the darkness, has brought a rare glimmer of hope to the anxious people in the castle.
You know, Sheldon Castle has always been in an extremely critical position, like an indestructible barrier, blocking the brunt of Shadowmoon City.
Now, facing the aggressive church armed forces, Sheldon Castle did not retreat and declared war on the enemy with a resolute attitude.
Such a brave and fearless act undoubtedly attracted the attention of most of the enemies, allowing Shadowmoon City in the rear to temporarily catch its breath.
As for how to deal with this life-and-death battle next, it can only be left to the Mercenary Association to find a solution.