thefictionvixens Chapter 340 Battle of the Tower
Chapter 340 Battle of the Tower
Chapter 340 Battle of the Tower
Dick, fully armed, walked ahead.
His gaze was firm, his goal clear, but—
But my body wouldn't obey me.
He hadn't felt his body so heavy in a long time.
When was the last time this happened?
Dick remembers having a serious illness when he was a child.
His mother was extremely worried, and his sister cried for him every day, fearing that he would die.
At that time, he had a fairly good relationship with his two older brothers, and they would spend a lot of time with Dick.
However, Dick recovered after a few days.
But right now, Dick can't afford to "wait a few days."
Suddenly, Dick felt a sense of weightlessness.
He had tripped over a large rock and nearly fell.
Although Dick only knelt for a few steps before regaining his balance.
But it was enough for him to understand that he could not achieve his goals in this state.
"Breathe carefully, Mr. Buchanan."
Dick heard the sound and turned around.
The speaker was Miss Harriet.
She was Peggy's savior, and therefore Dick's savior as well.
Although she cooperated with Peggy and fooled Dick.
But Dick understood that it was Peggy's problem, and Harriet was innocent.
Therefore, Dick felt only gratitude and respect for Harriet.
Miss Harriet continued, "You know, this is a plateau, the air is thin, and it would be very dangerous for you to act as you are on the plains, following your habits from the plateau."
Upon hearing this, Dick nodded slightly.
He had heard from Lord Hubert about the war that took place on this plateau twenty years ago.
The loyal dog first gained fame here, beginning his illustrious life.
According to Hubert's description, his unit suffered greatly from altitude sickness and had great difficulty moving around.
If it weren't for the loyal dog's bravery in battle and its willingness to use unexpected tactics, the allied forces would likely have been defeated shortly after the start of the war.
It's likely that Dick has also been infected.
"I will, I will—"
“Breathe carefully,” Harriet continued, “you know, this is the family motto of the Lines family.”
The Lines family.
When Casey asked Dick to come to the highlands, Dick immediately guessed that Casey's full name was probably Casey Lines.
But if that's the case, why was his father a pirate?
Henry Gijano Panza.
The name Dick wanted to forget but couldn't, had absolutely nothing to do with "Ryans".
Perhaps Dick thought—Kathy's surname was inherited from his mother?
Dick had not previously made any deliberate efforts to learn about the Lines Plateau.
Dick could only shake his head in denial when asked about Harriet's question.
"Kathy said this is a reminder that we must always remember to feel the air, feel the environment, and feel ourselves."
Do you understand yourself? — "I understand, miss."
After Dick finished speaking, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
“It’s not about using force,” Harriet said, “but about being careful.”
Upon hearing the reminder, Dick tried to feel the air he was breathing.
After several breaths, Dick really felt much better.
He immediately bowed and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Miss Harriet."
Harriet smiled and shook her head: "After all, we'll be comrades-in-arms from now on."
Dick said seriously, "You're just here to help; it's my responsibility."
"But I also want to get rid of that tower."
Although Harriet didn't say it explicitly, Dick could tell that she was doing it for Cathy.
Therefore, Dick said:
"Even so, Miss, if you find that something is wrong, please don't hesitate to retreat immediately. It doesn't matter if you leave me behind."
"But-"
“I know you’re a kind person,” Dick said, “but if we both perish in the battle that follows, there will be no one to tell Cathy and Peggy what’s going on here in time.”
Harriet frowned and remained silent for a long time before finally nodding:
"I see"
Dick nodded in satisfaction.
He absolutely could not let Harriet get hurt in this battle.
Currently, only Harriet can save Peggy, and in order to save Peggy, Dick must ensure Harriet's safety.
However, it was quite unexpected that Cathy was willing to let Harriet help him.
Dick could sense Cathy's intense hatred, but Cathy not only gave him a chance to save his life, but was even willing to provide additional assistance, which made him feel flattered.
Although, Kathy may have her own agenda.
But Dick didn't need to guess what others were thinking; he genuinely felt the kindness.
Perhaps, Duke Casey is a completely different person from Dick's imagination.
Yes, they had never met before, yet Casey took the initiative to help Dick.
This suggests that Kathy may also be a kind person.
Assuming Dick hadn't killed Cathy's father, Cathy would probably have treated Dick kindly.
Even so, Dick never regretted killing the Navigator, nor did he think it was a mistake.
However, Dick still reluctantly apologized to Cathy for it.
This was Peggy's request.
She doesn't understand anything at all.
They don't understand what a knight is, they don't understand what a man is.
But Dick happens to be a knight of the Peyton family and has vowed to save Peggy.
Therefore, he could only bend his knees, obey Peggy's orders, and ask Cathy for forgiveness.
Dick never accepted Cathy's forgiveness.
So what if he's the son of a leader?
That was originally a feud between a loyal dog and its navigator.
Later, it became a feud between the temporary staff officer and the pirate captain.
But it wasn't a feud between Dick and Casey.
Kathy may be a duke, but she is not as cold-hearted as a typical lord, nor is she overly concerned with emotions.
Is this good or bad? Dick didn't know.
However, Peggy made Dick do something he didn't want to do.
Dick was determined to settle this score with Peggy.
No, how could a true knight harbor resentment?
Besides, he may not even have a future.
Kathy's option was "Die in battle".
Of the people in that castle and Dick, only one can survive.
Dick wasn't sure if he could defeat his opponent.
But if he could live, Dick didn't want to die.
His mission was not yet complete.
Dick takes Peggy away from the wedding, though only to save her.
However, this will likely cause inconvenience to the Peyton family.
Earl Luther will surely blame Earl Pena, at which point the relationship between the Peyton and Ritthom families will likely reach its lowest point.
Therefore, Dick hoped to send Peggy back alive so that they could continue their marriage.
But—is this really a good idea?
Dick could tell that Peggy didn't want to marry Kenneth.
Moreover, although a true knight-errant should not judge people with prejudice, he genuinely felt that Kenneth was not good enough for Peggy.
Peggy is not only beautiful, but also a very energetic girl.
Although she was just as mischievous, Dick had a headache most of the time when he was with her.
He even broke down in his composure several times, cursing loudly behind Peggy's back.
But Dick had to admit that during the more than six months he spent with Peggy, he wasn't listless for a single day.
Should we really send Peggy back?
Thinking of this, Dick slapped his mask hard a few times.
"I am a knight of House Peyton," Dick reminded himself, "not Peggy's knight!"
He should prioritize the Peyton family's interests over Peggy's feelings.
"What's wrong, Sir Buchanan?"
The movements seemed too vigorous, prompting Harriet behind him to ask a question.
"Oh! It's nothing!"
Dick quickly explained.
It's all Peggy's fault, she's such a troublemaker.
Dick snapped out of his daze and continued forward.
After walking for a while, Harriet reminded her:
"It's just ahead!"
Upon hearing this, Dick nodded and then became extremely attentive.
If their target is a tall tower, then they must remain vigilant at all times to avoid being discovered by the other party in advance.
After getting a little closer, Dick did indeed see a glimpse of the spire.
Dick immediately said, "Miss, please lower yourself."
He wore conspicuous armor, and Miss Harriet's figure was equally striking.
She was even taller than Dick.
But Cathy wasn't much taller than Peggy.
Dick wondered what it was about these two that attracted each other.
However, since Cathy is a duke, his feelings for Harriet are probably not genuine.
Not everyone is as principled as a loyal dog; even the son of a loyal dog is the kind of person who indulges in lust.
At this point, Harriet asked:
"Sir, what is your plan?"
Dick thought for a moment: "To defeat them, we have to fight. If they shoot arrows from a distance, we won't even have a chance to engage in battle. Therefore, we must first find a way to get close. Miss, how did you get close last time?"
"The woman was disguised as a wealthy businessman's daughter, while the mercenary was disguised as a mercenary as well."
Harriet said,
"At the time, we each rode a horse. The mercenary even found a horse with light goods inside to make it look impressive, but they were actually worthless."
“But we have no horses, and no cargo,” Dick said. “You can’t play the role of a rich lady, and a fully armed mercenary will only arouse suspicion.”
"What should we do then?" Harriet asked.
Dick thought for a moment: "Then I can only play the role of a commoner."
With that, Dick began to remove his armor.
He hid his armor and sword in the cracks of the rocks.
Only casual clothes were worn underneath, near the tower.
But Harriet worriedly said, "Sir, isn't giving up armor and weapons tantamount to tying your own hands?"
Dick shook his head: "It's nothing. My nickname is 'The Fighter.'"
Dick didn't explain much, and then led Harriet towards the tower.
He soon discovered that the people on the tower were watching them.
Dick couldn't help but marvel at how excellent the tower's location was.
If a castle were built there, it would surely become a formidable fortress!
Just as the two were about to reach the foot of the tower, a squad of fully armed soldiers emerged from it.
There are six people in total.
The leader was a burly man, even taller than Harriet.
This person exerted a very strong sense of pressure on Dick.
Dick could sense that this person must be very powerful.
If I'm not mistaken, this is the strongest one in this group.
The man stopped Dick and Harriet, and asked them in a foul tone:
"Who are you, and what are you going to do at the front?"
"Looking for someone, sir," Dick said as he approached the other person.
Looking for someone?
Through the gap in the helmet, Dick saw the man squint his eyes.
"Who do you know on the plateau?"
Dick deliberately lowered his voice: "My lord—"
The man sized up Dick and, after confirming that Dick was not carrying any weapons,...
He then leaned his head closer.
And Dick pretended to say something to him. Just then, Dick suddenly made a hand seal and unleashed a Frost Dragon Claw!
His right hand suddenly became like a dragon's claw, full of power and incredibly sharp.
Dick immediately swung his hand and attacked the soldier's abdomen.
Dick easily sliced through that suit of armor, as thin as a sheet of paper.
As his fingers penetrated deeper, he quickly felt the taut muscles and the burning blood.
If he went just a little deeper, Dick could destroy his opponent's internal organs, thus determining the winner.
Then he had to withdraw his hand.
Because the warrior had already reacted, you swung your sword to counterattack.
If he didn't dodge, Dick's hand would likely be cut off by the opponent's longsword.
By this time, the other soldiers also realized that Dick was the enemy.
They all drew their swords and attacked Dick.
Fire Dragon Scales!
Dick unleashed another secret technique, making his body even harder than his armor.
The iron sword came down, but it couldn't hurt Dick at all.
While the power of the dragon is indeed formidable, it also consumes a tremendous amount of energy.
Dick must act quickly.
Just then, a soldier pulled out a bugle.
Below the tower lies a blind spot high inside.
In other words, the people inside Gao Nei don't know what's happening here.
Since the number of people inside is unknown, Dick must not allow them to call for reinforcements.
Raptor foot!
Dick then unleashed his ultimate technique to enhance his movement speed.
In the blink of an eye, Dick was in front of the man.
As the Dragon Claw Demon cleaved the horn, Dick also slashed open the opponent's neck guard.
Blood flowed out, and the soldier fell.
Other attacks came naturally, but Dick accepted them without hesitation.
Just then, Dick suddenly felt an unusual surge of power within him.
Earth Dragon Arm!
Taking advantage of his good condition, Dick actually found an opportunity in the siege and attacked the soldiers.
After only a few exchanges, Dick had taken their lives.
Dick then looked at the last warrior.
He was bound by vines and was cutting them with his sword.
No wonder he didn't attack Dick together earlier; he was held back.
These vines had clearly just sprouted; it couldn't be a coincidence.
Dick looked at Harriet, and sure enough, a green power in her hand was slowly flowing into the ground.
In other words, Harriet was assisting him.
Could it be that the sudden surge of power within Dick was also a result of Harriet's help?
Probably.
Harriet is the woman who can save Peggy; getting Dick in top condition shouldn't be too difficult for her.
With Harriet's assistance, the chances of winning this battle have greatly increased.
However, merely defeating a few local soldiers is not a significant achievement.
The real adversary has yet to strike.
If it weren't for the sneak attack, Dick probably wouldn't have been able to succeed so easily.
The warrior suddenly plunged his sword into the ground, and the surrounding earth exploded.
All the vines were smashed and broken.
Immediately, he drew his sword and thrust it at Dick.
Dick intended to use his ultimate technique to defend himself, but suddenly felt a sharp pain.
He looked down and discovered that his body was bleeding!
The warrior's sword easily pierced the dragon's scales.