Griffith took a light boat and set off from Baltimore Harbor outside Homemonworth in the early morning. He arrived in Raven City on the afternoon of the second day after departure.
This is also one of the most important trading cities in the Eastern Province.
For this mission, he wore a double-layered armor of breastplate and mail. The silver oak leaf knight's eagle badge and the emblem of the reserve assault squadron leader were urgently painted on the breastplate to identify his identity. Raven was a wealthy man.
In big cities, there are many local stocks and supplies, and war horses or main weapons will be provided according to conditions. Therefore, he only brought a sword, a feather fencing sword and several daggers with him as weapons.
Under the warm sunshine, people were coming and going in Raven Harbor, creating a peaceful scene.
Although there was a suspected black magic incident, there was no curfew in the area, and a large number of civilians were walking around without protection. Since the war in the east had ended and the scale of the rebellion in the west was limited, the citizens in this area were not armed.
Wearing light and comfortable clothes, they walked around the crowded port area with a relaxed look, doing business, going through customs clearance and security inspection of goods.
Griffith's heavily armed appearance was eye-catching at the port. As soon as he got off the ship and before he reached the registration and security passage, a group of garrison soldiers came over.
They first looked at the fine armor with confusion, realizing that he was not a civilian, and then saw the medals and military rank insignia.
“Sir!”
“Your Excellency, Quasi-Knight!”
The soldiers immediately raised their right hands to their chests and beat their left chests.
“Soldiers, why is there no martial law here?” Griffith returned the greeting and asked doubtfully.
“We did not receive the notice, sir,” said the captain of the garrison. “Although we heard some bad news, neither the city nor the garrisoned mage tower issued martial law or curfew.”
Griffith shook his head and let the soldiers leave.
Officials are already suspecting that the cult is manipulating the resurrection of the dead, and paranormal commandos have also been sent over. Why isn't martial law enforced in Raven?
Rihanna’s garrison mage is too much.
The garrison knight Saffirion is a lawbreaker with a background in Homon Watts. He is probably a Shutoral from a certain family. Why didn't you remind her? Are you living a stupid life in Gentle Village?
Griffith's mission this time was not to kill people and set fire, but to appear as an intelligence officer sent by Beyelan, responsible for supervising and coordinating the Extraordinary, the Extraordinary team and local forces. He holds the rank of reserve assault squadron leader
In addition, he also received a temporary status as a special investigator, and he has the authority to supervise and report on the work and situations of local Extraordinaries.
There are generally three types of titles for military and civil servants in Bijaland.
First of all, there are the orders that mark status and honor. In addition to the five-level knighthoods of duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron, there are also knights, priests, and bachelor's titles corresponding to different professions. Different orders have varying levels of annuities or
Allowance. Griffith's current rank is that of a quasi-knight, which is a higher status than a civilian.
The second title is the military rank or official position that determines basic daily duties and salary. Griffith's reserve assault squadron commander rank is his daily duty, and it is also the basis for determining his current officer salary of 150 silver francs per month and 1,800 silver francs per year (he
The monthly allowance of 50 silver francs and the annuity income of 100 silver langs are not included in the calculation).
As wartime conditions were lifted, the importance of third titles grew in importance, that is, temporary assignments and appointments that determined the content of missions and their authority for a specific period. Griffith's status as a special investigator qualified him to attend missions
Relevant official confidential meetings, and can report directly to superiors on the situation of other actors. In fact, he is the spokesperson of the Beyeland official and the Larmor family in this area. This authority allows him to restrict other people and parties under certain circumstances.
Coordinate many resources. Even high-ranking bureaucrats and powerful extraordinary beings must give him three points of face.
After completing the immigration formalities, Griffith waited in the rest area of the port.
The information on the Beyonder team participating in this mission is not complete. The few information that is available is that Amber will arrive at about the same time as him. Griffith plans to meet up with the trainee investigator and then go to Raven Mage Tower together.
Establish a headquarters and intelligence center there and start work immediately.
The weather in Port Raven is sunny, and the warm afternoon sunshine reminds Griffith of Amber's long blond hair. It was not long ago that he fought with her.
According to intelligence, the cultists who absconded from Neopolis Island are fleeing carrying the dangerous sealed artifact "Call of the Ancestor".
However, no matter how the cultists dodge and maneuver, the powerful fleet has firmly locked the route to the vast southern continent. Beyelan sent senior investigators, and the most prestigious Beyonder Academy "Beacon" in the south also sent
After recruiting demon hunters and cooperating with official high-level mages to surround them from several directions, the cultists had to flee to the eastern continent and were about to fall into a preset pocket.
After the appalling tragedy on Neopolis Island, Bayerland's central department did not dare to neglect at all. A powerful and rigorous intelligence system is being rapidly deployed, laying a dense network in the vast sea area and ports. Once surrounded from all sides,
The Beyonder team has locked onto the traces of the cultists and confirmed that they indeed came to Raven with the terrifying sealed artifact. The official will immediately launch a thunderous strike.
A commando team composed entirely of selected Sequence 6 extraordinary beings will crush any resistance.
However, these tasks also require local cooperation. No matter how powerful the extraordinary is, it is impossible for him to complete the warning, investigation and defense work for hundreds of thousands of people. The administrative agencies and extraordinary event management units in various places may not be aware of it even if they receive the notice.
The seriousness of the incident, as shown by the peaceful Raven, is a clear example.
It is common for policies and orders conveyed from top to bottom to be poorly implemented, which is why Griffith needs to be sent.
"Griffith!" Amber's familiar voice came from afar. The blonde girl, carrying a small shoulder bag, jumped over from the armrest of the trestle like lightning and landed in front of the trainee knight.
Still full of energy.
“Long time no see, how are you?”
“It hasn’t been long, but it’s still nice to see you, Amber. Where are your fellow witchers?”
"Captain Erza and the others? They have arrived a long time ago and are doing official business in Raven City. I was delayed for a while because of things at school. Alala, have you been promoted to officer and associate knight?"
“Yes, the salary has also increased.”
"That's great! You were promoted so quickly." Amber hooked Griffith's arm and dragged him to the ice cream shop, "It's so hot, please treat me to a cold drink! I heard that you won the battle in the west.
, there must be a lot of bonuses!”
News spreads so fast! Griffith smiled slightly:
“Let’s go meet up with other operational units and departments first, and treat you to food later.”
"No! I want to eat a strawberry sundae with cream! Double balls!" Amber grabbed his hand and refused to let go, "When the mission starts, you will definitely forget it with your persistence! Five minutes, only five minutes
minute!"
Griffith finally obeyed and walked to the store to pull out a chair for the girl and ordered delicious food according to her wishes.
“After we finished eating, we quickly went to the Mage Tower to apply for martial law. Raven did not implement a blockade and curfew under the threat of black magic contamination. This is wrong.” Griffith said seriously.
"Okay, okay," Amberle ate happily, "after I finish eating this cup of mellow and creamy deliciousness, you can go wherever you want and do whatever you want."
Griffith looked at the small crepe in his hand, and then at the frighteningly large ice cream opposite the seat. This brand-new food requires a very complicated production process, and the price is astonishing. It has only recently been available in the upper reaches of big cities.
It became popular among citizens.
Amber has long blond hair, which is spread to her waist like Galadia, but it is fluffy and curly, swaying in the breeze. In appearance, she does not look like a huntress who deals with black magic at all, and her waist is very slim.
Slender but full of elasticity, leather pants and boots wrap up her toned and straight long legs. Although Amber's top is worn very carefully and is protected by a sophisticated leather breastplate, it is not tightly wrapped, and deep lines are occasionally exposed.
And the rounded outline still caught Griffith's eye from time to time, reminding him of Galadia, and then he felt deeply guilty.
Be loyal, I want to be loyal!
Well~ Illusion, it may be some kind of illusion that attracts attention~ The new prospective knight said to himself in his heart, relying on his strong will to raise his eyes upward. The young girl's unique long pale golden hair looked like it was in the bright sunshine.
Transparent, dazzling and pure, simply beautiful.
It’s so powerful...an illusion! Is this a charming enchanted accessory? Amber really doesn’t even slack off in daily life. Griffith sighed in his heart.
“We’ll go find Captain Erza after we finish eating. She’s missed you.” Amber took a big bite of the ice cream. “Oh, your crepe is pretty good! Give me a bite.”
Griffith handed over the crepe that he had taken two bites of.
Amber leaned forward, and her deep lines and plump shapes rolled over like mountain peaks. She gently lifted a strand of blond hair on her cheek, opened her sexy red lips, took a bite of the crepe, and uttered a
A soft praise and moan, "Uh-huh..."
Griffith's face immediately turned red. He pretended to be nonchalant, holding up the crepe with one hand, raising the other to his ear, and pinched himself hard.
How could I do this! I, an unruly wild cat in heat, need to know my shame, I need to know my shame!
At the same time as this pinch, a strong sense of crisis suddenly struck. The ferocious malice pierced my heart like a needle, lingering and disturbing.
Amber suddenly put away her casual smile, opened her sapphire eyes and stood up, scanning the surroundings with vigilance. At the same time, she took out a pair of golden gauntlets and put them on her arms: "Pay attention, I feel something, but there is nothing around me."
What a sign of danger."
Passengers entered and exited the port as usual, customs and quarantine officials were slowly reviewing documents, nearby shops were doing business as usual, and a little further out on the sea, sailing ships were approaching the shore.
The wind was howling, and the port area that was calm just a moment ago suddenly became turbulent.
"There!" Griffith suddenly pulled Amber and retreated into the port. As he retreated, he shouted to nearby shops and passers-by, "Get out, the ship is coming!"
In the howling gale, a huge three-masted sailboat deviated from the normal channel, brushed the stern of the incoming ship, ignored the panicked warnings of the port tugboats, and rushed straight towards the shopping street of the port area. It was traveling at extremely fast speed
, it was obscured by other ships at first, and was already close at hand when it was discovered.
“Boom!”
The sailboat hit the pier, cutting into the port like a sharp knife, lifting up the pier and gravel. The bow of the ship flew out, thousands of sharp fragments splashed out, and the passengers who could not dodge fell down in a big piece in the blink of an eye.
The entire port area trembled like the earth was shattering under the impact.
The sailing ship that collided rapidly broke into pieces in front of the two of them, with overwhelming debris scattered over the sky.
Griffith pushed Amber down and fell on top of her, and was immediately swept away by debris.
After the clanging sound of the breastplate and helmet stopped, Griffith got up. The loud impact and the shaking of the ground made his ears buzz, and dizziness and echoes rushed through his brain.
I couldn't hear the sounds around me for a while.
Amber, who was pinned under him, was unharmed. She shook off the debris and dust that fell on her body, yelled a few words to Griffith, and when she saw his confused look, she grabbed him and ran towards a safe area.
go.
The neat and orderly Raven Harbor was in chaos. Half of the huge ship's bow fell far away, and the ground was full of injured passengers. Broken wood and nails were embedded in their bodies, and gray blood mixed with dust was like a stream.
Generally, the screams are endless.
“Guards, come closer to me!” Griffiths, who recovered from tinnitus, raised his right hand and shouted, “I am Reserve Assault Squadron Leader Griffiths, soldiers and civil servants come closer to me!”
His tinnitus recovered a little, and he immediately went up to inspect the impact site, and at the same time deployed an isolation belt to rescue the injured. However, no one responded at the chaotic port. Everyone near the impact area was either injured or shocked by the sudden panic.
Suddenly, Amber pulled him and pointed to the half-built sailboat that had collapsed on the shore.
The hull of the ship was torn open by a huge crack, and staggering figures were staggering out of the darkness of the cabin. Their position was nearly ten meters high from the ground, but these passengers kicked them indifferently
It went through the air and hit the ground with a thud. The passengers behind it followed them as if they were insignificant, and fell to the ground with a thud one after another.
“Crack!”
“Crack!”
The rhythmic sound of falling seemed particularly strange amidst the wailing and calls for help. The figure who fell to the ground quickly got up again and staggered forward.
“Hungry!” The shaking figure opened its mouth and let out a strange and terrifying roar.
Griffith and Amber were shocked at that time. These figures suddenly accelerated, pounced on a passenger who was getting up from the ground, held his shoulders and head, and took a big bite at the soft throat. The victim
The shrill shouts made people's hair stand on end, and the figures behind them rushed forward one after another, surrounding the knocked down passengers and making a chilling chewing sound.
The monsters that did not capture anyone alive scattered and rushed towards the dumbfounded crowd in the port area.
"Retreat," Griffith pulled Amber, who wanted to save people, "They have dispersed. We must block the entrance and exit of the port to control the danger to the minimum range. They cannot be intercepted here!"
He looked around and found that there were no buildings or passages in this open port area that could establish a defensive line. Only by retreating towards the exit of the port area could the intersection be defended.
More and more living corpses have emerged from the holes in the cabin and are flying in all directions. They are faster and more agile than the living corpses that appeared on Neopolis Island. They rush into the crowd on all fours like wild beasts, leaping over short distances.
The wall is as smooth as walking on the ground.
The frightened passengers crowded together and were overwhelmed by the living corpses in the blink of an eye. The bitten passengers quickly fell to the ground and died of blood loss. Soon after, they twitched and got up, turning into the same monsters and pounced on the living people around them.
The killing scene snowballed like a snowball, and soon the hundreds of tourists who were being hunted turned into stumps and howling corpses all over the ground.
These living corpses did not walk in a straight line, but circled around like a pack of wolves to outflank them. Countless fleeing travelers were intercepted before they could get very far.
"Amber, rush out in the carriage." Griffith grabbed the girl and threw her into a carriage parked on the side of the road. The panicked passengers around her also climbed into the carriage.
“There are living corpses in front of us!” Amber shouted anxiously. Monsters were coming from all over the place and had blocked the road ahead, charging at the living people with claws and teeth.
“Isn’t that the best thing!” Griffith jumped onto the driver’s seat, blindfolded the horse, slammed the whip, and “rush over!”