[{"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-657":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},1846827,2449,"Chapter 660: Clash","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-657",657,"\u003Cp>Proofread by Thomas F\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solivos Yark\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I roared as the cannons of the enemy began to fire against us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy didn't even try to communicate. They simply started shooting, which is good because if they had informed us of their surrender, I would have been obligated to accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, they have no interest in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom Boom Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cannons were released from our side, shooting toward the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no sign of them, and they are blocking our spells, so we can't see inside the city, but I know their little army is behind the gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We move closer and closer, making them intensify their attacks. Mages defended them, despite the large barrage. Not a single cannonball was able to hit the army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It isn't the only thing they are doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They also use many earth elemental spells to destroy the mines and, most importantly, alchfire orbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those are terrifying things that are unstable but powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bastard had been buying them like crazy. A quarter of them would be more than enough to decimate the horde I am leading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is why, along with spells, we are also using the skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people with specialised skills and classes are here in the Horde to detect those things. They have been specially brought from the island for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Till now, they haven't discovered anything other than mines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are coming,\" said Lomos as the gates opened and the enemy poured out. They did not come at us. Instead, they gathered in front of the gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many?\" I asked through the link. 'Forty-six thousand,' came the reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intel had said the enemy had an army of 50,000. This is true, considering that the rest would be on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought I would need two hours to finish them, but now, I don't think I would need that much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour would be more than enough if I finish the commander within a few minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wouldn't be a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>General Azalea\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched as the enemy came closer to us every second, with their steps shaking the very ground we are standing on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defending against the shower of cannons that we were attacking them with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could see everything with the General's Eyes and couldn't help but be impressed with their mages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are not holding back anything on the cannon bombardment, but the enemy did not let a single one hit them despite that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are doing the same thing with their cannonballs, but the difference is that they have other options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The enemy is confident,\" said Irab, and I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, the undead do not defend against all cannonballs. This is a waste of mana; letting some of the cannons hit the undead, losing some undead, didn't affect the battle that much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could see the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked to be in his late thirties or early forties with bronze skin like General Stone. He is bald, with a handsome face, and is now focused on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling my gaze, he grinned, his eyes blazing with confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is powerful, and his aura has made him even more powerful. So, it is not surprising that the man would feel such confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, there was only a mile between us, and I could see the massive scale of the horde. They were as far as the eye could see, and the scale intensified the fear in my heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel the fear from the men behind me, but not a single one had taken a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ordered and rode my beast toward the enemy, activating Battle Charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt the skills roaring to life as I ordered, and my people moved behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is dangerous to lead from the front. A mage or archer could snipe at me, or an assassin could kill me, but it is necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My army is facing a force ten times our size. They are scared but brave. I need to lead from the front to show that I am also unafraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Range attacks, begin!\" I commanded, and immediately, the spells and arrows released from the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds passed, and the enemies began attacking us with their spells and arrows. My mages and archers responded in kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their numbers are higher than ours, but I was relieved to see my people defending well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The army is well-trained, and many have fought against the undead before; just as many have battle experience against conventional enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, around 20% of the people here are fighting the battle for the first time. We have trained them well, and they will show their worth in the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spells intensified as we got closer and closer to the massive horde, with many of them focused on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tens of shields appear in front of me every second, defending me against every enemy attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel my men's worry for me, but they do not need to be worried. I will deal with Yark; they must deal with the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, only a few hundred meters remained between Yark and me when a black spear with a white tip appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grin appeared on his face, and a vast aura blazed, which made my whole army skip a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only lasted for a moment before it was concentrated on the spear, which he threw toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear blazed with power and enchantment as it came toward me, with a large number of spells in front of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam Bam Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shields appeared one after another, but the spells destroyed them, clearing the way for the spear, till there were only one hundred ten meters between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More attacks remained around it, and they destroyed the shields that came to stop it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, when it was only three meters away, the last of the attacks disappeared, leaving only the spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shield appeared in front, not a normal shield, but a Grade IV, earth shield, but to my surprise. The spear cleanly pierced through it and another Grade IV shield after, and then another, without even losing momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is powerful enough to make such a powerful attack to destroy these shields, but they should have been able to stop it by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear is still coming without losing momentum. That is the power of aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard the warning as the spear appeared in front of me. I looked at it and understood, I have to stop it or it will kill me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled and unsheathed my sabre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I did, the glittering fire burst out, burning up the cloth covering its handle, revealing a red blade with diamond fire swirling around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solivos Yark\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that I had reached close enough to the enemy, I took out the spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I did, my aura burst out of me, suppressing everything and everyone. Even the very beast I am riding is suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, the beasts used to freeze with my aura. I am riding this pure blooded monster, but even it was not immune to aura, and I need to make it used to it before I can ride like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at the enemy and activated Bane Throw, Pinpoint Cast, and Crimson Line one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all the strength I could muster, I pushed the aura into skills as much as possible before throwing the spear toward the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear moved fast with the attacks; they destroyed everything in their path, till the last of the attack disappeared. Leaving my spear to fend off the shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pierced through one shield after another, without losing power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am Lv. 39 Bane Commander: a powerful class. My skills are mighty. Capable of making my spear pierce through the Grade IV shield, but with aura, its power is enhanced even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to fight the general, but it's a battle, and I need to finish it as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I attacked with my spear. If it could take out the General, it would finish the battle quickly; it might do it in a minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most battles collapse with the general dead, and I want to kill her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My spear killed people of her level, and seeing her frozen, I added another name to my kill count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was thinking that when she finally moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hun!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She unsheathed her sabre, and I shook my head. When I froze, seeing the glittering fire coming out of it, burning the cloth it was covered in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that, my eyes widened in a deep shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that?\" asked Lomos, just as shocked as I. \"Artifact!\" I finished. Not daring to believe what I am seeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>General Azalea\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glittering fire roared as I unsheathed the beautiful blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zmeycleave Saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I got a precious artifact five months ago. I still remember that moment when Lord Silver put a box in front of me, when he came to Panar after his trip from Archmage City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I asked him what it was. He stated it is a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought it was a high-quality enchanted weapon, hoping for half-artifact, but never in my dreams did I expect it would be an artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That he would even give it to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides keeping it for himself, there are many people to whom he could give this saber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>General Stone also has an artifact, but it is broken. There are also General Hiren and General Cardin, but Lord Silver gave it to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the day I got it, I have been training with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a very powerful weapon. It is beautiful but just as dangerous, with the ability to influence emotions. When I used it for the first time, it had quite the effect on my emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had taken a lot of practice to control my emotions while using it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had also trained with it; every time Lord Silver came, I fought and sparred with him using the artifact, and did the same with the General Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the one who helped me most was the invisible person. When I arrived in Greltheaven, they guided me to a place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a place where I learned a lot about myself and my limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person I couldn't see pushed me to a level where I nearly lost control of myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The artifact had nearly consumed me. It would have, if not for me coming to a realization about myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pushed those thoughts away and focused on the spear before me. It will kill me if I don't stop it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding that, I swung my blade toward it, activating General's Cut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade moved fast and reached the spear almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My saber clashed against the spear, and I felt its power. It is immense, which is why it stood against my saber for a fraction of a second before flying away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched the flinging spear before turning to Yark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at me in shock, but a moment later, a big smile appeared on his ugly face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you in advance for the greatest gift I have ever received!\" he said and came toward me, his eyes burning with greed.\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>",1906,"2026-06-09T06:55:04.513Z",1,"novelbin.me","fae55840c8ad64177d4cf08c0a7530409bec55f67ba7ced80d8cc0182a9aee7e","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-658","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-656",917,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcity-of-desire-kingdom-building-cover.jpg"]