"Zane, you're actually this strong!?"
After the battle ended, Chixia jogged over to Zane, her face full of surprise.
She knew Zane was strong, but she never had a clear idea of just how strong. In her impression, she mostly heard about him from Yangyang.
Every time she saw him otherwise, he was either helping an old lady who had struggled out of the city back inside, or chasing a cat all over the streets just to pet it.
Or teasing some Midnight Rangers soldier…
"No wonder Yangyang keeps muttering in my ear, Senior is amazing, Senior must have his reasons for doing this, I wonder if Senior is doing well right now, boo hoo..."
Before Chixia could finish, Yangyang, her face flushed red, rushed up from behind, locked her in place, and tightly covered her mouth.
Poor Yangyang. Just because Chixia exposed her girlish thoughts, she got so embarrassed she almost cried and made a fuss. Truly pitiful.
But at this moment, Zane, the person at the center of the topic, showed no awareness at all. He stood with his hands on his hips and proudly said, "Of course. I'm super strong. If I don't fight Tacet Discords for a day, I feel uncomfortable all over."
A sharp ringing sound interrupted their conversation, and Rover had no choice but to lower her fist, forcibly suppressing the urge to punch this idiot Zane.
In front of others, she still had to act like a lady.
There would be plenty of time to deal with him once they got home at night.
"How's the battle situation?"
A snow-white figure appeared before them. Who else could it be but Jinhsi?
As an official, Taoqi gave Jinhsi a military salute and respectfully reported, "Reporting to the Magistrate, the protective barrier has been fully repaired."
"Under the doctor's command, all residents have returned to the city. Aside from a dozen lightly injured soldiers, everyone else is safe and sound."
Hearing Taoqi's report, the heavy burden in Jinhsi's heart finally lifted, and she let out a long breath inside. But her expression remained serious.
"You've all done well. Thank you for your hard work."
Seeing Jinhsi, Rover also stepped forward and greeted this beautiful senior.
"Did you find Jue?"
During their earlier nighttime conversation, Jinhsi had mentioned she was going to search for the Sentinel, Jue.
Facing Rover's question, Jinhsi gently shook her head.
"The situation in Jinzhou is urgent. As the Magistrate, I cannot always rely on Jue's power. This is my decision, and also my responsibility."
As she spoke, Jinhsi paused and looked up at the gathered Resonators. Seeing the fighting spirit on their faces, a trace of relief passed through her eyes.
No matter their professions, their ages, or their pasts...
At this moment, they all stepped forward without hesitation, using their human bodies to fight against these powerful Tacet Discords.
Standing together with the patrol guards, standing together with Jinzhou.
"Previously, I went to Huanglong's capital and secured some practical support for Jinzhou. The people from Tiangong and the research institute should already be in position."
After saying this, Jinhsi didn't waste a second. Her moon-like bright eyes turned to Rover.
"Rover, do you still remember the message Jue left for you?"
"The curtain of Retroact Rain has fallen. The General of the Midnight Rangers is currently at the front line in Norfall Barrens, preparing to launch the final attack against the Overlord-type Tacet Discord, 'Impermanence Heron.'"
"This… should be the moment Jue spoke of."
Rover fell silent. She knew very well that going to Norfall Barrens meant directly facing the Overlord-type Tacet Discord Jinhsi mentioned.
Her gaze shifted slightly, sweeping over every Resonator who had fought alongside her, as well as the fearless patrol guards of Jinzhou. In the end, it settled on the figure standing beside her.
That person seemed to notice her attention and looked back at her. A smile appeared on his handsome yet slightly pale face.
"It's just a Tacet Discord, right? Don't worry, I haven't forgotten our promise back then. I'll always be by your side. You and me, and reluctantly adding the doctor, together we'll go in and wipe them out."
The doctor at the side crossed her arms in dissatisfaction.
What do you mean "reluctantly adding her"? She was clearly the one doing most of the work.
Or was it actually her and Rover doing the heavy lifting while Zane just made noise on the side?
Thinking about it… that did seem like something Zane would do.
"I'm ready."
Rover returned Zane's smile, her golden eyes filled with determination.
Hearing her response, Jinhsi finally let out a long breath, and a breathtaking smile appeared on her fair face.
"After this battle, no matter the outcome, you will be a hero who helped Jinzhou resist its enemies. Rover, may you pass through the long night and return victorious."
As her words ended, Jinhsi finally had time to glance at her younger brother. At this moment, if not for the bigger picture, she would have wanted to stay by his side and not let him act recklessly at a time like this.
But Jiyan needed to guard the front line, and the only one who could assist Rover was Zane…
'Please… come back safely.', Jinhsi prayed silently.
After the communication ended, Taoqi and the doctor finished coordinating the defensive plan and then notified all checkpoints along the route that Rover would be heading to the front line, instructing them to let them pass.
In fact, even if Taoqi hadn't sent the notice, with Zane leading the way, the Midnight Rangers wouldn't have stopped them.
"Yangyang, you're a member of the Alpha squad. I'll leave it to you to accompany Rover and Zane on this journey."
Hearing Taoqi's arrangement, Yangyang finally released Chixia, whose face had turned red from being held, and nodded.
After all, her troublesome senior was someone she could only feel at ease watching over herself.
Thus, the members of the decapitation squad heading out were fully decided, the mysterious savior, Rover. The evil spirit of Babel Tower, the doctor. The dependable junior of the Midnight Rangers, Yangyang.
Zane: What about me?'
A squad only has three slots.
And a three-person squad having four people is common sense, right?
A sharp roar came from not far away, interrupting their conversation.
"The Tacet Discord tide is coming again!"
"Soldiers, prepare for battle."
Taoqi waved her hand, and another group of fully armed patrol guards had already completed the rotation.
Under the doctor's earlier arrangements, all the patrol guards in Jinzhou had been divided into three main groups.
After every two waves of Tacet Discords, they would rotate during the brief lull. The goal was to ensure the guards had enough rest and minimize the effects of the Retroact Rain.
"Rover, Zane, Doctor, Yangyang… Jinzhou's future is in your hands. I'll have the artillery support you. Break through as quickly as possible."
"But Jinzhou City…"
Rover wanted to say something, but Zane grabbed her arm.
"As Jinzhou's hero, what you need to do is trust us ordinary people. Kings fight kings, generals fight generals, soldiers fight soldiers... that's about what it means."
Seeing that Zane was still joking even now, Rover shot him an annoyed glance, but accepted his suggestion. She nodded to Taoqi and Chixia, then turned and charged toward the Tacet Discord tide.
Zane, the doctor, and Yangyang followed closely behind. The roaring heavy artillery kept landing around them, like flowers sent off to warriors before departure.
One after another, blossoms woven from fire and blood bloomed beside them, clearing away Tacet Discords that tried to block their path.
Watching their figures break through the encirclement and gradually disappear into the distance, Taoqi, along with all the Resonators and patrol guards, silently prayed to the heavens, "May you pass through the long night and return victorious."
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