[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-city-of-desire-kingdom-building":3,"chapter-city-of-desire-kingdom-building-city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-656":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","City of Desire [Kingdom Building]",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1846826,2449,"Chapter 659: Horde Had Arrived","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-656",656,"\u003Cp>Proofread by Thomas F\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Archmage City\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The undead are attacking,\" said the handsome man as he appeared before the archmage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can see,\" replied the old man, turning toward Renwell Region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Given their forces, it wouldn't be considerably difficult for them to conquer Greltheaven,\" he said. \"It wouldn't be that easy either,\" replied the archmage with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we not going to do anything?\" asked the young man. To that, the archmage shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The undead are the best choice. If young Silver wants that place, he must earn it himself,\" replied the archmage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making it clear, there wouldn't be any help from the archmage's city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greltheaven\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any movement from Aston Harbor?\" I asked. \"No,\" replied Zela.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It relieved me a little. Though the protection had expired only a few minutes earlier, the attack could still come, and I would face it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was about to ask Zela to contact someone when I saw her expression changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is a message from the Tranquill Bathhouse through the synod channel. They have activated section seven,\" she informed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bastards!\" I cursed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Activation of section seven means the countdown to swallowing had begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It will happen in ten days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear the bastards had been waiting for this opportunity. The moment the undead came, they activated the section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the time it takes to reach the messages. These bastards didn't waste any time; they decided in less than a minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It won't matter; I will swallow the Tranquill Bathhouse,\" I said after I calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Velvet Bathhouse is thriving—more than thriving, in fact. It's become a destination of choice, with a waiting list that's been growing steadily for years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It makes me desire Tranquill Bathhouse even more; it has great potential, and most importantly, it will aid my bathhouse and the spa with its aspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orok Uram\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Half an hour,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice called out; the enemies will reach the city in half an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is an hour away from dawn, and we are waiting for the enemies behind the gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shamans had already started working with their spells and rituals. Our battalion shamans had begun with their spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could already feel their effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are all types, from enhancement to protection to healing. There is also an element of aggression and elemental synchronisation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned back and saw my battalion standing in a neat order, ready for the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I think it's time to give a speech,' I said, and looked at Hasid. He activated the spell. I don't like speeches; I don't know how to give them, but it is a part of my job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to inspire my people. Raise their morale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stopped in front of the people and opened my mouth. I didn't use the words Hasid had written; instead, I spoke through my heart, as my priest had advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It had been over seven months since our battalion formed, and I could proudly say that you all have exceeded our expectations,\" I said, looking at them all with all the emotion I was feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all are ready. Ready to face the enemy, ready to kill the enemy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you will!\" I finished, and my people began to thump on the ground hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I did not lie; they are ready, and the enemies will soon know how ready they are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aya Bandstone\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifteen minutes,\" the call rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wish I were on the wall. I would have been able to see the horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have never seen one, only heard of their terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am scared, but I am also excited. I have been training since I came here six months ago; I have also trained with the elite battalion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't even dream of doing such intense training before coming here, with my condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since I came here, I haven't felt the slightest pain caused by my condition. With the medicine, I could push myself as hard as I could, and I did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's quite a regret that I couldn't be part of the battalion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was never part of it; I was only asked to be trained with them. I am an armoured fighter, quite fast and agile for it, but they did not feel that I would be best used there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young lieutenant colonel is training his battalion to be a windstriker force with elements of shock troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a precarious combination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Windstrikers attack from outside; they never breach inside the enemy's army. That is the domain of shock troops, but they need a much larger number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only a thousand in numbers, the enemy could easily swallow them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nervous?\" asked Trobo, bringing me out of my thoughts. I looked at the man beside me. The man is at the same level as me and has the same lieutenant rank, but is a few years older.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is an original resident and has fought every battle the domain has fought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A little,\" I replied truthfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, once the battle begins, you will not even have time to be nervous about it. The undead will come from the left and right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Killing them will be the only thought on your mind!\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trobo!\" Captain Galin admonished. \"I am just telling the truth, Captain,\" replied Toro innocently, getting an even bigger glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I miss Ulo; she is at Greltheaven working in the mage guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She loves it there; the guild leader has taken a liking to her and is teaching her things. That helped her breach Lv. 20, which would have taken her years on her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am happy for her; she has suffered a lot over the years because of me. Nearly lost her life a couple of times, but still, I wish she had been here with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is good she is not; the battle with the undead will be dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had even heard murmurs about the General facing the undead commander alone. He is said to be stronger than her and even has an awakened aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know the aura is terrifying. I remember Lord Silver fighting against the bandit leader. Although Lord Silver was a lower level than him, and the bandit had the aid of the artifact, Lord Silver was still able to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite all the disadvantages, not a single person backed down from this battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite knowing the odds, these people have confidence in their army and the General.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It surprised me because I had been part of one of the strongest armies on the continent and understood how difficult it is to foster such confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes passed, and I looked at my armor again. Moving my armor and legs to see if it is loose in places it shouldn't be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't have to; the armor is a perfect fit. I also have a skill called Good Fit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gives a perfect fit. This skill was instrumental when I wore smaller and bigger armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am wearing new armor with new weapons. Unlike the mismatched ones I had looted from bandits, this one fits perfectly, and its enchantments align well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The medicine, training, and artifacts. It all cost a massive amount of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave me that, and I must prove I am worthy of it. No matter how generous he is, he will cut the support if I don't give him the expected result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is what keeps me going. I need it until I reach a point where my skills are enough to support me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I will fight and fight with everything I have and beyond that. It is the only way to prove my worth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barb Utsa\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten minutes,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemies are ten minutes away, and it is making me scared, but also excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made me want to drink more, but I controlled myself. I have already drunk a little and will drink some more before the battle begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am standing here with my team–the whole team, including Hugo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He usually is with Carla, but the undead are his greatest enemy. He will fight every battle against them and intends to return to Mayhurst to fight against them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head and looked around before stopping at Colonel Axseer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman is dancing; she has started her ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many are looking at her seriously, with some laughing. That laugh will disappear when they see this woman sending lightning bolts across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was looking at her when I felt eyes on me. When I looked, I saw Colonel Trask looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our eyes met, and he looked for a moment more before looking away. A few hours ago, he and several colonels met me and gave me a task that broke several rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They want me to move closer to the General once the battle begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To support her and protect her with my aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know whether I will do that because when I talked to Ina about her facing the powerful enemy commander alone, she told me not to worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could tell there is something she isn't telling me, something that even the top brass of the Panar army isn't aware of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is why I will first look at things before abandoning my position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This battle could kill us all,\" said Hen beside me. \"Then it would be a glorious death,\" replied Rev, looking at her evenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She always talks about death before the battle, and it's not unique to her. I saw many people do that before the battle; it is sort of their coping mechanism to deal with the stress of the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened her mouth to reply, but stopped, seeing the General.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later, she stopped in front of the army, with her eyes looking at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The undead are coming with a huge horde ten times ours,\" she said and paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are massive odds, but they always were. Since the first battle, we have fought against the enemies with grave odds but have always attained victory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It won't be different this time, we will be victorious, and not even the horde with ten times the numbers will be able to stop it!\" she roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud Thud Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment later, the legs begin to hit the ground hard, and the earth begins to shake under it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It lasted for nearly a minute before it quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it didn't remain quiet for long, as the next minute, the cannons roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horde had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>author] [\u002Fauthor]Tap the Patreon link below to unlock 20+ advanced chapters, or join Free to enjoy character art, maps, and more exclusive content!\u003C\u002Fp>",1784,"2026-06-09T06:55:04.513Z",1,"novelbin.me","d1a27e788ac087e4e167e6bc26d34a4ccf9af624009c8866ec8299e49b29c8b5","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-657","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-655",917,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcity-of-desire-kingdom-building-cover.jpg"]