Chapter 103: The Undead Assault (5)
Britannia Royal Palace
After receiving news of the attack, the palace's security was greatly increased. An emergency meeting was currently being held within the palace. They appeared at a table on which was a map of the capital.
A man marked a bold red cross on a place of map. He was a general of Britannia.
"Your Majesty, the Lower District has fallen. The undead have breached the defences and are advancing deep into the Upper Residential District. Our forces are engaging them, but their numbers are overwhelming, and our lines are faltering. At this rate, the Upper Residential District won't hold for much longer. Additionally, we've lost contact with the troops stationed at the Northern Gate. It is highly likely the undead have breached the Northern Gate as well."
The room fell into an uneasy silence as the news settled over the council. Maria stood at the head of the table. Though she wore her crown, her pale, drawn face betrayed the turmoil beneath her composed demeanour.
Maria said worriedly, "Then We are now facing attacks from both the west and the north."
The general nodded grimly. "Yes, Your Majesty. The undead are converging toward the Royal District. While our forces have managed to block the Royal Road with barricades and heavy troop deployments, the creatures are exploiting alleyways and other less-guarded routes to advance."
Maria then looked at the Royal Knight's captain, "So how secure is the Royal District now?"
"My Queen, the Royal District is secure for now. We've stationed additional knights at every critical point, and 4,000 reinforcements from the Military District have bolstered our defences. All entry gates to the district have been sealed, and our soldiers are patrolling every corner. Unless something unforeseen occurs, I can assure you these abominations will not breach the Royal District."
"Is there any news of reinforcements? Have we been able to contact the other cities?"
A minister stepped forward, clutching a scroll. His voice wavered slightly. "Yes, My Queen. We've contacted Eden and Myso. It seems that this attack has only occurred in the capital. Also, it will take until dawn for them to prepare their forces for reinforcements and reach the capital. We have to hold off these undead until dawn,"
"And do we have the strength to hold off these undead until dawn." Maria worried
"My Queen, don't worry, we will also fight alongside the royal forces." This was said by the leader of the adventurer guild, a broad-shouldered man with a scar running across his cheek.
Although the adventurer guild was a non-government organization that was not responsible for the affairs of the kingdom. However, the current situation is different. Because the capital was attacked by the undead. Also, as adventurers, their job was to kill monsters.
"We have over 500 adventurers. They are fighting in different parts of the capital. There are also some Gold and one Platinum Rank team. They're doing everything they can to contain the situation."
Adventurers are divided into different ranks according to their skills and abilities. The first of these ranks was the Iron rank The starting point for all adventurers. Teams at this rank are just beginning their journey, learning the basics of adventuring. Adventurers of this rank are usually from one to three levels. They are people with the most common skills among adventurers. After them were the Bronze Rank, Silver Rank, Gold Rank, Platinum Rank and Diamond Rank. However, there is another rank, which is the Heroic rank. This is the highest rank among adventurers that very few people can achieve. People of this rank are considered legends who have the ability to challenge even the strongest Dragons.
Currently, the highest rank among adventurers in the Britannia Kingdom is platinum because no adventurer in the Britannia Kingdom has been able to achieve the ability to go above it.
"My Queen, there are currently seven thousand soldiers and three hundred knights in the capital. We can definitely hold off these undead until dawn."
"Very well," Maria said, steeling herself. "Have we found any trace of the necromancers responsible for this?"
"My Queen, we have not received any reports about it. However, I assure you that after all this is over, we will conduct a large-scale operation and completely eradicate these necromancers from our country." The general said angrily.
Then the Prime Minister interjected, his voice urgent. "What about the citizens? Have they been evacuated? If the undead kill more people and turn them into undead, it will be a big problem for us"
The general nodded. "We're relocating them to the White Minister Abbey in the north of the city. The priests and paladins stationed there are ensuring their safety. It's one of the few areas untouched by the attack."
A soldier burst into the room, his face pale and his breath laboured. He saluted sharply. "Your Majesty, an urgent message. An undead dragon has appeared near the Upper Commerce Zone. The forces stationed there are requesting immediate reinforcements. It is flying towards the Royal District."
The room erupted into murmurs of worries. Maria raised a hand, silencing them.
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"An undead dragon? Is there any confirmation?"
The soldier nodded. "Yes, Your Majesty. The reports are consistent. It's massive, and it's tearing through our defences."
Maria's gaze darted to the Royal Knight's captain. "Send the Air Guard and our most powerful magicians immediately."
The general hesitated. "My Queen, if the legends about undead dragons are true, no magic below S-Rank will harm it. We may be sending those soldiers to their deaths."
Maria's fists clenched at her sides. "If we do nothing, the Commerce Zone will fall also, and the Royal District will be next. We cannot afford to hesitate."
The Adventurer's Guild leader stepped forward, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Your Majesty, leave the dragon to us. I'll mobilize the best adventurers we have. We'll buy you the time you need."
Maria met his gaze, her voice soft but resolute. "Then go. And may the gods be with you all."