I've Become the King of Villains in the Game

Chapter 375: Chapter 246 If You Want to Live, Listen to Me!
 

Kaibak stood by the dining table.

Behind him were the other high-ranking members of the trade association, and to his side stood Cixi, the captain of the Silver Dragon Guard, as well as another seven or eight regular members.

These members of the Silver Dragon Guard all wore thick, light brown cotton robes with flat-topped cotton hats covering their ears and carried long flintlock guns on their backs.

Their features were all delicate, not at all like a group of warriors, more like a group of models.

Upon seeing these guards, a term involuntarily popped into Chen Lun’s head—

Constellation Sect!

This was a characteristic of Transcendents of the Constellation Sequence, outstanding in appearance and compelling in temperament. Regardless of gender, once one embarked on this Sequence’s path, their looks and physique would be optimized.

In essence, this was due to the Strength of Charm.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we can’t afford to waste any more time. The chaos and slaughter caused by the Red Apple Church is drawing ever closer, and if we go on like this, we are essentially betting our precious lives… betting that those disgusting madmen can’t break in.”

Kaibak said.

“This is clearly foolish behavior, so after discussing with several trade association managers, we’ve decided to break out this evening and lead everyone to evacuate from here… Don’t worry, with the protection of the Silver Dragon Guard and the trade association’s armed forces, we will definitely be successful!”

The faces of the Silver Dragon Trade Association’s lower and middle-level employees immediately lit up with joy.

Murmurings of low voices also followed.

At that moment, under Kaibak’s gaze, Cixi took a step forward.

His handsome face bore a faint smile as he said:

“After scouting, we found that most of the routes to leave are blocked, either by collapsed buildings or teeming with enemies… But there are still three routes that can be taken: the city sewers, the back city avenue, and the small path in the left city district.”

Cixi paused for a few seconds.

“The sewers can lead straight outside of Snow Crystal City, but they are winding and filthy, and there are uncertain dangers… The back city avenue leads deep into the Ambus Holy Mountain Range, but it requires circling along the outskirts of the city, through ice and snow, which our bodies can hardly endure.

So the current best route is the small path in the left city district, which is still open, although we must pass through the turbulent area and may encounter the ‘Fallen Believers’ of the Red Apple Church, posing certain dangers.”

The volume of others’ discussions grew louder.

Although the small path in the left city district was rather remote, it still meant passing through the city; hearing this news, they also appeared tense and afraid.

“The entire plan will be led by the Silver Dragon Guard, who will protect us closely, while the trade association’s armed groups ‘Trident Gang,’ ‘Nalan Sisters,’ and ‘Ice Horn Society’ will be responsible for covering the rear and support.”

Kaibak said in a deep voice.

Noah had returned to Chen Lun’s side by then and whispered to Chen Lun the situation he had just learned.

It turned out there was another reason the trade association’s upper echelons decided to break out: supplies were already running low, and if they continued to drag on, they would starve to death even if the monsters outside didn’t kill them first.

“If there are no objections, then we will begin this evening…”

“I object!”

At this moment, the leader of the Trident Gang, Stan, spoke out.

The others turned their attention to him.

Because his speech had been interrupted, Kaibak eyed the bearded, burly man sideways with some displeasure.

“What is your objection, Mr. Stan?” Kaibak asked coolly.

“Why should we cover the rear? If we come across numerous ‘Fallen Believers,’ I don’t know how many of my brothers will die… I propose that the Silver Dragon Guard cover the rear while we protect you all closely,” said Stan, meeting Kaibak’s gaze without showing weakness.

Kaibak became visibly annoyed.

“Stan! Please be clear about your status; you’re just a bunch of wretched fellows who rely on the trade association. If it weren’t for the association ‘sheltering’ you and registering you legally, the Shelter would have eradicated you long ago as an unlawful organization!”

Stan clenched his fists tight; being treated like dogs to be commanded was not a pleasant feeling.

“Mr. Kaibak, I hope you understand that there are over a dozen affiliated organizations within the trade association, but only we have come to your aid… This alone proves that we are grateful, unlike those ungrateful wretches.

However, your arrangements are unreasonable. While I understand that you’re considering the safety of yourself and the other high-level members of the trade association, our organization’s ‘sisters’ can’t just be treated as disposable,” Miss Nalan from beside Stan spoke out.

“There’s no room for discussion on this matter… Of course, if anything unexpected happens and someone from your ranks sacrifices themselves, I will represent the trade association in offering thanks and compensation afterward,” Kaibak stated with suppressed irritability.

Stan and Nalan exchanged glances, both seeing dissatisfaction in each other’s eyes.

But just then, at a sign from Kaibak, the members of the Silver Dragon Guard uniformly stepped forward, hands reaching for the hilts at their waists.

The smile on Cixi’s face vanished, and he stared blankly at Stan and Nalan.

He too was a Sequence Seven Transcendent, a “Heart Thief” from the Constellation Faction. Compared to Nalan, he had already brought his Mystical Accumulation to its peak, just a ritual away from advancing to “Witch” of Sequence Six.

So this captain didn’t take these so-called “ragtag army” leaders seriously at all.

The standoff began.

Kaibak continued to prattle, and his glance also fell on Chen Lun.

“As your superior, the trade association expects obedience, not the rude and unruly offense you are committing now… Moreover, Mr. Jack from the ‘Circus,’ I ask you also to temporarily join the rear guard team. Like everyone else, you will follow Mr. Cumberland’s command.”