Xiao Xun arrived at the command post. Delvana did not have time for pleasantries and immediately reported the enemy situation.
Xiao Xun broke out in a cold sweat. He realized the gravity of the situation; the Third Legion was likely in dire straits this time.
He observed the battle-scarred coastline through binoculars. Even across more than ten kilometers of sea, the intense gunfire was clearly audible, and rolling smoke shrouded the area.
The Deep Sea Legion's ‘shrimp soldiers and crab generals’ were not afraid of artillery fire. They also exuded bubbles containing an orange liquid. When the bubbles burst, the orange liquid, like highly concentrated sulfuric acid, burned large holes in any object it touched.
Xiao Xun felt a great danger stealthily approaching him. A slight shiver quickly ran through his body. He was too familiar with this feeling; it always appeared whenever danger loomed, and it had saved him countless times.
“Quick, everyone evacuate the command post and retreat twenty kilometers, ceding this beach.”
Delvana was very curious. “But the positions are still in our hands!”
“There’s no time to explain, move!”
With that, Xiao Xun had Aries lead his group backward. Just as Aries was about to cast a spell, a massive column of water descended from the sky, instantly tearing the command post apart.
Although Aries's abilities had significantly improved, he could only take away a few people in front of him. The rest were instantly crushed into pulp by the high-pressure water column.
The survivors looked at the monstrous tidal wave before them, realizing that weapons and equipment manufactured on an assembly line were insufficient. It would require a figure at the level of a Law God to have a chance of victory.
At this moment, they could only passively defend; actively attacking was simply not enough.
Seeing the tsunami approaching, Xiao Xun ordered all legion soldiers to run if they could, and those who couldn’t to hide in submarines.
The cause of this monstrous tsunami was none other than a giant squid, known as the ‘Sea Overlord.’
Xiao Xun had never seen such a creature before, but facing a wave tens of meters high, he remained calm and collected, knowing that running was useless and not his style.
Delvana reminded him that there was something in the waves.
Xiao Xun took out his binoculars and, after careful identification, discovered that the giant waves were mixed with all the sea mines.
If these were to crash down with the waves, all the submarines and surrounding defensive facilities would be destroyed.
Those who saw this scene ran backward, while those hidden in the submarines remained oblivious.
Delvana exclaimed in alarm, “What do we do?”
Xiao Xun thought for a moment. “Ah! I’ve got it. Do you remember that move, Divine Fire Ravens, that you used when you fought Boss that day?”
Delvana’s eyes lit up with realization. “You mean I should use that move to detonate the sea mines?”
Xiao Xun nodded vigorously. “Precisely, that’s what I mean.”
Facing a wave dozens of meters high, Delvana said, “I’m afraid my casting area and range might not be enough.”
Xiao Xun rubbed his chin. “I have an idea. Cast your spell on me.”
Delvana, without hesitation, cast Divine Fire Ravens directly at Xiao Xun. Countless specks of flame flowed into Xiao Xun’s hands.
As Xiao Xun absorbed them, the Twelve Star Envoys behind him said, “You and Sister Na should go first.”
The Twelve Star Envoys bowed in unison. “If the Lord does not go, we do not go.”
Seeing the ‘water wall’ of roaring waves about to crash down, Xiao Xun roared and unleashed a large area of Divine Fire Ravens from his hands, glowing with a faint purple light. They moved incredibly fast, and even the Proud Sun divine beings standing beside Xiao Xun felt an unusual heat.
The firebirds struck the sea mines, causing a huge impact and triggering a chain reaction. The surrounding sea mines also detonated simultaneously under the immense shock.
Soon, much like controlled demolition of a building, the massive water wall turned into pouring rain, completely devoid of destructive force.
The firebirds that did not hit sea mines pierced through the water curtain and headed straight for the thirty-meter-long giant squid. The giant squid was preparing to create a second water curtain, but unexpectedly, it was instantly cooked by this pure Yang intense fire.
Those ‘shrimp soldiers and crab generals’ also turned into a seafood feast. After Xiao Xun finished releasing his power, he said to Delvana, “It’s more interesting fighting these Deep Sea Legion fellows. After the battle, we can have a feast. No wonder the Phoenix Army stationed in coastal areas are all fire mages; this is the life!”
Delvana had not yet recovered from the shock of the previous moment. Hearing Xiao Xun’s words, she joked, “It’s more interesting than fighting the Scourge Legion and the undead skeleton soldiers. It’s just that this seafood is too fishy!”
Xiao Xun’s appetite was already whetted. “That’s because you don’t know how to cook it. Watch my skills later.”
He ordered all the enemy ‘corpses’ to be gathered, and several large army pots were set up. Besides seafood soup, the rest would be barbecued. The giant squid, in particular, was enough to feed the entire army.
If there was anything left over, it would be dried. These soldiers of the Phoenix Army were originally fishermen from nearby before joining the army and knew how to handle seafood better than Xiao Xun.
In fact, grilling wasn't even necessary; a bit of soy sauce and wasabi would suffice for sashimi.
The King of Greed, upon learning that his Deep Sea Legion had not only been thoroughly defeated but had also all become the opponent’s food, was furious.
“Have Sboia come and see me.”
While Xiao Xun had won a battle with his magic, Sancho’s Spear of Vengeance could not withstand the undead army. Despite the support of tanks and fighter jets, the enemy not only launched an endless human wave tactic but also had the assistance of monstrous beasts. These low-level monsters, lacking human intelligence, were easily exploited by the Scourge Legion.
Thus, in just one month, Sancho lost more than half of his territory and began a fighting retreat, requesting reinforcements from Empress Selerpeis.
Meanwhile, with Sancho repulsed, the Celts on the Midoya border were caught between enemies. Although they were not yet at a disadvantage, their lack of supplies and food meant that if they failed to break through, annihilation was only a matter of time.
Xiao Xun had only enjoyed a few peaceful days of sleep when a letter from Selerpeis arrived.
The message was clear: Duke Sancho had lost his territory, and Xiao Xun was to return alone to reinforce.
This time, he did not bring Seryphina. Of the Twelve Star Envoys, only Aries and Taurus were brought along; the rest were left behind to protect Seryphina.
As for Boss, she told Xiao Xun that until her ship was finished, she would be wherever he was, for fear that he would run away and renege on his promises.
Xiao Xun had no choice but to bring Boss along.
Little did he know, this decision would bring trouble.
The group returned by magical helicopter. By the time they arrived at the capital of Saint Roman, it was already dark.
Xiao Xun hurried back to the master bedroom and asked the butler to arrange accommodation for Boss.
The butler was stunned when he saw Boss, thinking: His Highness Swain is too bold, why did he bring someone back?
But he was only a butler. Despite his thoughts, he still had to fulfill Xiao Xun’s request.
The butler observed the young woman Xiao Xun had brought back. Her expression had not changed much since she entered. Boss Ai Dur even wrinkled her nose, as if to say: The Empress of Saint Roman lives in such a place.
For a moment, the butler couldn’t help but speculate about this woman’s background. Her demeanor, appearance, and the aura she exuded.
She clearly did not seem like an ordinary person, much less a opera singer as rumored in the streets. In fact, the butler saw a more intense royal aura emanating from Boss Ai Dur than even from Empress Selerpeis.
This was true royalty, an aura that mere nobles could not possess. As a royal butler for decades, he had this discerning eye.
Xiao Xun returned to the master bedroom. Mu Jiahe was sitting by the fireplace, lost in thought.
It had just snowed, and the air was very cold.
But Mu Jiahe, as a fire mage, and wearing protective clothing, felt no chill.
She stared motionlessly at the flames in the fireplace, lost in her thoughts, not even noticing when Xiao Xun pushed the door open.
“Jiahe?”