through the dark road

Chapter 560 Chaos
"call.."

Chakrias, who hadn't slept for several days, lay on his back on the three linen sacks side by side, his limbs and joints felt itchy after being stretched and relaxed, which made him let out a suppressed moan.

"Please don't make such a sound, it will make all the gentlemen present feel uneasy." The teammate who was not far from his side closed his eyes and said this, which caused everyone who was resting in the stone room to burst out. laugh.

In this simple lounge, there are four or five male job changers from other teams. It is not that there are better places to go in the fortress, but most of them are given to their female teammates as a temporary resting place. It doesn't ask too much either.

Chakrias laughed and cursed and punched his teammate, then twisted his body and found a comfortable position to sleep.

The commotion caused by the war drums of hell has long been calmed down, and the people who had a false alarm were finally able to take a break to recharge their batteries for the next fierce battle.

Soon, there were saw-saw-like snores around, and it was so lively when you came and went.Chakrias just lay on the sack stuffed with hay, and he didn't feel bothered. He was obviously used to such an environment, and even felt quite comfortable.

Just as his will gradually sank, the door of the stone house was suddenly pushed open, bringing in a gust of cold wind, which made the charcoal fire in the brazier crackle softly.

"Just got the news that the patriarch Qualkek doesn't plan to send a rescue team to the crashed airship!"

Chakrias frowned, and slowly opened his eyes, but the person who was sleeping in the corner sat up suddenly, with a rather ugly expression on his face.

He asked anxiously:

"What's going on? Why didn't you save me!?"

"Do you still not understand what happened in the morning? The monster army has been ambushing for a long time, and the rescue is extremely difficult. This is simply a trap!"

The person who asked the question wanted to say something more, but he just gritted his teeth, got up and walked out without saying a word.

His two teammates looked at each other and followed quickly.

This is a reorganized team, and the previous person was from Ernstinger. From his reaction, it can be seen that there should be someone he cares about on the airship.

Chakrias listened intently, and found that the outside was becoming more and more noisy, and he had lost much sleepiness. He sighed helplessly, and said to his teammates:
"Let's go, let's go out and have a look..."

In the night, more and more people were moved by the news that had just spread, and they gathered in the open space where they usually accepted the assignment with various moods.

Qualkek still stood in the middle of the open space as usual, like a statue.

The difference is that at this moment, the surrounding crowd is filled with various voices, or questions, or questioning, all of which are directed at the defense commander of Harrogas.

"We still can't give up hope, let's think of a way, we must fully cooperate!"

"Watching hundreds of comrades-in-arms trapped in the mountains, just dragging on like this, has a great impact on everyone's cohesion."

"It's not just an influence! If one day we are in trouble, will we be abandoned like this!?"

"More than half of the people there are our compatriots of Ernstinger! They came to reinforce with supplies, and they shouldn't get such a result no matter what!"

"Don't mention Ernstinger at this time! No matter where the people are, we are duty-bound. The problem is that we have already fallen into a passive position. If we deploy people to rescue them now, we will only sink deeper and deeper!"

"After all, no, let's just let it go!"

"You are just messing around, don't say a few words! This will only make the situation worse!"

"Could it be that you think the root of all this lies in us!?"

Chakrias among the crowd frowned more and more. He has been obsessed with infighting in the aristocratic circle since he was a child, and he has very keen insight. He quickly noticed some abnormalities in this chaotic situation. .

Although Qualkek's decision was unacceptable to most people, the behavior of pushing the door to spread the word just now seemed too deliberate, and there were also many rhythmic intentions in the voice of the dispute at the moment.

What he said was reasonable, but it was a bit too much for a group of people who risk their lives so much to make such a fuss.

He carefully recalled the figure and appearance of the person who pushed the door in before, and tried to find him among the crowd.

I vaguely remembered that the man had a messy short beard, other than that, he had no other obvious features, and he was a big catch among the group of job-changers who were busy on defense.

After scanning back and forth for a while, he finally saw a figure that fit his impression coming in from the open space with his outstanding eyesight as a scout. under discussion.

This behavior made him even more suspicious, but in order to avoid attracting the opponent's attention, he only glanced at Qualkek in the field.

Qualkek still didn't say a word, didn't see that he had any intention of explaining anything, and looked at the noisy and chaotic crowd calmly.

It is unlikely that the current situation will completely shake his prestige.The reason why the crowd seems so restless is mainly because there are many staunch supporters of Qualkek who are fighting against various voices of doubt.

Looking at the current situation, Chakrias can't help but feel a little confused. Logically speaking, the other two patriarchs, as well as people with charisma such as Kane and Mara, should all make a statement together. It would make the decision easier for everyone to accept, but at least it wouldn't make Qualkek seem so isolated.

This barbarian patriarch is obviously not eloquent. On the contrary, every time he organizes an action, he basically only has one or two concise instructions. It seems that he has to face many questions and respond. It is true that it is difficult for some strong people.

After a long time, Qualkek finally spoke, and said in a deep voice:

"If you don't have a mission, go back and rest!"

The crowd fell silent when he spoke, then erupted again.

We have been arguing here for so long, do you always think it is a play?

At such a time, some people seemed to find it difficult to suppress the aggrieved hearts, and began to speak rudely.

"Think about the rescue operation on the Arreat Plateau back then! Did anyone hesitate!? Look now! Is this how you treat foreign reinforcements!?"

"The two situations cannot be compared! Calm down!"

"It's a good one that can't be compared! Then I have nothing to say!"

Qualkek's expression remained unchanged as he listened to the increasingly harsh arguments.

"unless..."

When everyone heard Qualkek speak again, the field was silent again, and they heard him continue:
"Unless Baal has twisted my mind, otherwise, it is absolutely impossible for me to send you to die! Alright, let's go!"

The crowd did not disperse as promised. Although Qualkek had expressed his position, it obviously failed to appease the dissatisfaction.

"Have you said enough!? Don't forget why we came here! It is to defend the fortress and not become the next Harrogath! To prevent Ernstinger from becoming the next Seth Xuelong!"

A slightly hoarse female voice came to mind in the field, roaring like a female beast, which really suppressed the noisy debate for a while.

Everyone followed the prestige and saw a tall female paladin punching the armor on her chest with her right hand, and continued to roar:

"Even if I, Nora, died fighting here! I also died fighting for Ernstinger! Is there any difference!?"

(End of this chapter)