alien army

Chapter 286
Cold City, the west gate of the Fire Cloud Empire, is also the city that suffered the most wars in history.For thousands of years, the flames of war between the orcs and the Huoyun Empire have been ignited here countless times. The two civilizations collided here again and again, and the two races forged an indissoluble hatred here.In the long history, this city has changed hands several times, but it finally returned to the hands of the Huoyun Empire.With the decline of the orcs and the prosperity of the fire cloud, it gradually became an insurmountable obstacle for the orcs and a solid barrier for the fire cloud empire.

Someone once said: Every inch of the city wall in the cold city is soaked in the blood of orcs; and the number of Huoyun officers and soldiers who died here will never be less than the number of bricks and stones on the city wall.

Although it was already August, Nalan still felt very cold standing on the city wall wearing a mink fur coat.Nalan himself didn't know whether it was because the city was too cold, or because his heart was cold.

"When will it clear up this day?" Looking at the gray sky, Nalan sighed.

"In Cold City, it's hard to see sunny days, General. The weather is so dark and cold all year round, why not call it Cold City!" The guard beside him responded casually.

"It can't be changed, we can only spend the winter here forever!" Nalan smiled wryly.

"Gaiminger, I'll get you a thicker coat!" The guard said flatteringly.

Nalan ignored him, just thinking about his own thoughts.

"When I came to this border city away from the power center of the empire, didn't my life also enter a cold winter? Teacher, where is the opportunity you mentioned?"

After Nalan arrived in the cold city, what he heard most was the story of the princess defending the city and the war eagle saving the city.This story of a hero saving the beauty has been widely spread in the cold city, and it has been constantly mythized by people, becoming more and more legendary.Officials in the cold city and beggars in the streets of the cold city are all obsessed with this story.And Liu Yun, the leader of the Black Eagle Legion who rose rapidly in the political arena of the empire, finally became the common pride of Hancheng people.Because the great heroes of the empire once fought here.

Hearing this, Nalan felt very uncomfortable, but he endured all this silently.After leaving the imperial capital, he thought over the teacher's words over and over again, and his heart gradually became clear.The times make heroes, but Liu Yun seized the opportunity better than him.Nalan was not willing to remain silent like this, he was quietly waiting for an opportunity, he believed that if this city could produce one hero, there might be a second one.

But the calm on the border and the alliance between the orcs and Huoyun suddenly reduced the pressure on Hancheng a lot.The cloud of war has gone, and Hancheng has become a prosperous commercial port on the border.Nalan can't change anything. When the war is over, it is inevitable for social development. All he can do is to look at the bustling crowd in the street from time to time in a daze.On days like this, what supports this man is the memories left behind when he followed the princess.

An officer hurried up the city wall and came to Nalan: "General Qi, there is an orc messenger begging to see you!"

"The orc messenger?" Nalan frowned, "No see!"

It is a forbidden thing for a border guard general to have private contact with other countries. Nalan knew it very well and flatly refused.

"But, General"

The officer's explanation was interrupted by Nalan: "I said no!"

"They have an invitation letter from His Majesty the Emperor," the officer insisted.

"Invitation letter? What invitation letter? Have you read it clearly?" Nalan asked.

"His Majesty invited them to attend a meeting in Priseli City, Roman Province, to discuss the matter of dealing with the Blood God Cult. I have already checked and there is no problem." The officer replied.

"Then receive them according to normal etiquette, and then send someone to escort them to the next city. I don't have time to see them!" Nalan's mood became very bad.

Although he is far away in a border town, he has been paying close attention to the situation on the mainland.He also knows a lot about the war between the Blood God Cult and Asman.But now, he can only stay far away and be a spectator.

"Yes, General!" The officer turned and left.

"Come back." Nalan suddenly stopped him, "Take me to meet them."

From the face of the young man in front of him, Ming Luo saw all frustration.This young star who rose up in the Huoyun Empire at the same time as Liuyun once attracted his attention, but soon his light was completely covered by Liuyun, and then gradually disappeared from people's sight.But Ming Luo did not forget him, so this time he chose to detour to Hancheng just to meet him.He believed that this young man had something special about him, and that the Huoyun West Gate he was guarding was also extremely important to his future plans.

"If I bother you, I hope you will forgive me. I am the representative of the Orc Empire, and this is my companion, Godzilla, the Minister of Military Affairs of the Orc Empire. He was passing through the cold city and wanted to see the general's demeanor, so he came here uninvited." Ming Luo explained the purpose of coming to Nalan in a friendly manner.

"Master Ming Luo, you are welcome, please take a seat." Seeing that it was Ming Luo, Nalan's mood immediately improved a bit.When Ming Luo was sent to Huoyun Empire for the first time, he gained a great reputation. Nalan was not only impressed with this man who dared to compete with Liuyun for a woman, but he was also very good.

"The last time we met, the general just returned from suppressing the rebellion. A few months have passed in a blink of an eye, and Ming Luo still remembers the general's high-spirited look at that time! It's just that he didn't expect that the general's life in Hancheng would be very leisurely." !" Ming Luo looked around and said with emotion.

Nalan met Ming Luo at his residence.The living room is elegantly furnished, all designed by him himself.

"Your Majesty handed over this city to me, so Nalan has to take care of it. As for the other things, Nalan is just asking for trouble after thinking about it." Nalan smiled.

Ming Luo: "The mainland is turbulent, but the general guards a corner, don't you feel wronged?"

Nalan shook his head and said, "Your Excellency, you are joking. It is his duty to defend the country, and Nalan must abide by it."

"The bird in the cage hopes to have a sky to soar. Doesn't the general want to make some achievements in this troubled world?" Ming Luo led Nalan's army without a trace.

"It's so ambitious, I'm afraid I won't even be able to find a place to live in in the end. Who can say clearly that Hancheng is not a place to make meritorious deeds?" Nalan began to fight back.

"Perhaps! I heard that Earl Liuyun also arranged for this continental meeting. In your Huoyun Empire, he really has the power to rule and overwhelm the sky with one hand!"

"Earl Liuyun is a heavenly genius and the mainstay of our Fire Cloud Empire. It is normal for him to handle these matters. However, he can make the Fire Cloud Empire feel at ease, but it may make other people worry."

Godzilla yawned when he heard it, and was really not interested in the duo's obsession.He didn't know why Ming Luo was so interested in this frustrated General Huoyun.

"I heard that Princess Naya of your country and her Fire Phoenix Legion are also in Priseli City. I have admired Her Royal Highness for a long time, and I really hope that I can meet her this time." Ming Luo didn't intend to just go like this Let go of Nalan and continue.

"If you see her, please greet her on behalf of Nalan." Nalan said calmly.But his initial goodwill towards this orc messenger has been completely destroyed by this brief contact.Nalan knew very well that Ming Luo was intentionally or unintentionally provoking his relationship with Liu Yun and prying into the secrets in his heart.

Although Nalan's expression has not changed much, Ming Luo believes that his words have already had an effect.He was not in a hurry, because he discovered the greatest weakness of human nature in Nalan - jealousy.This kind of negative emotion will gradually accumulate over time, and it only needs a sudden stimulus to make it suddenly and infinitely magnified.

The two chatted for a while, and when Godzilla was about to fall asleep, Ming Luo got up and said goodbye to Nalan.

"Ming Luo is here and has prepared some small gifts for the general. General, please don't refuse." After speaking, Ming Luo waved his hand, and an attendant presented a gift list.

Nalan took it, and handed it to the guard next to him: "On the register, it is indicated that it was sent by Master Ming Luo."

Nalan rejected Ming Luo's kindness so lightly.

"Goodbye, I hope that when we meet next time, General Nalan's life will be more comfortable."

"Goodbye, I hope that the next time we meet, it won't be on the battlefield between the orcs and Huoyun."

The meeting ended with a final tit-for-tat clash between the two men.

After Ming Luo left, Nalan went to inspect the so-called gifts in person—a cart of weapons and several carts of orc specialties.But it was such small things that made Nalan feel the pressure from the orcs.

The quality of the weapons is much higher than the weapons of the Fire Cloud Empire army.

The abundance of specialties far exceeds the level of the Orc Empire in the past.

"Ming Luo, are you protesting against me? Well, I'll wait for you in Cold City!" Nalan sneered.

Ming Luo's actions aroused Nalan's desire to fight, and made this frustrated general come out of despair.

For a soldier, the threat from the enemy will allow him to find the value of his own existence and will give him the motivation to move forward.

After Ming Luo left, Nalan calmed down and devoted himself to Hancheng's combat readiness and military training.

He finally understood the teacher's words: go west, maybe there is a chance.

(End of this chapter)