Cataclysm King

 Chapter 338 Discussing the situation with Catalina

 A few days later.

In the northeastern region of the Old World, there is an ancient ruin called "Ernst's Crow's Nest" hidden in the dense forest.

 After Ji Xun contacted Catalina, he learned that this was the latest secret headquarters of the Alliance Army.

 Guerrilla warfare is to change a place with one shot.

  There are large areas of uninhabited land in the Old Continent, and there are even various ready-made military fortress ruins.

 This also gave the Alliance forces room to survive.

"Wait for me, I'm holding a very important military meeting now. It will end in about half an hour, and I will come to you."

"good."

Ji Xun hung up the communicator and squatted on a moss-covered stone tablet with great interest, reading the inscription on it.

As he spoke, Ji Xun glanced at the dark place behind Carter.

No matter what the final outcome of the war is, the restored Oran royal family is a cancer.

Ji Xun looked at him in thought: "Oh?"

 But he didn’t have any scruples about his friends, so he just said it casually.

She changed the subject: "Forget it, let's not talk about this. It's hard for you to come here, so I have to treat you well."

Ji Xun looked at the heroic Catalina, stood up, and smiled slightly: "Miss Carter has also changed a lot."

Catalina walked over and explained a little apologetically: "The main army on the southern continent has arrived at the abyss rift, and we just convened an emergency meeting with senior Allied generals. I'm afraid you've been waiting for a long time and haven't come to change clothes. It’s coming.”

"Um."

Catalina caught his subtle glance and explained: "That's my guard."

 The laws of operation of the universe are also hidden in these inconspicuous corners of the world and need to be observed carefully.

 “Oh, really?”

Hide there is a sixth-level assassin who has perfectly concealed his figure.

　　 Didn’t care either.

Catalina also seemed to think that bringing guards to meet friends would make people feel a bit fussy, so she explained a little more: "After the restoration of the Oran Royal Court, I have never given up the idea of ​​recruiting the Alliance Army. After being rejected by me, recently, There are always people coming to do small things. Even among the high-ranking Allied forces, there are spies planted by them. So the staff department assigned me an accompanying escort."

It is enough to be able to be received by the Allied Commander in person.

ˆ “.”

Having not seen each other for a few months, the young lady from the Lion-Heart family in front of me has completely lost her youthfulness, and her brows are capable and sharp, making her look like a qualified military general.

The Oran royal family has a strong foundation and strength, and there are many masters.

After waiting for exactly half an hour, a slender blonde female general wearing a white military uniform walked out of the darkness.

Ji Xun didn't care at all, and added: "Miss Carter is also very beautiful in military uniform."

"fine."

Ji Xun didn't say anything as he listened, and had already calculated several results in his mind instantly.

 Looks like a small team.

 At least it would not be difficult to assassinate a high-ranking member of the Alliance Army.

 After getting started with "I Am the World", Ji Xun became more and more interested in history.

Thirty meters away, there were three people, all of whom had their qi locked on them.

 In upper class society, it is always a bit rude to greet guests without putting on your make-up.

 This is considered confidential.

Katrina spoke of a thrilling assassination in the calmest tone.

 Gently pushing aside the moss, a faint earthy smell enters the nose, making people smell the decay of history.

Looking at Ji Xun squatting in front of the stone monument, her tone was as brisk as her steps, and she took the initiative to greet him: "Long time no see, you've become stronger again."

Several crows stood on high branches, their dark pupils reflecting everything that happened in the forest.

　　When talking about this topic, Catalina also looked a little helpless.

Ji Xun guessed that this was the psychic object of the perception card master.

 But I didn’t intend to waste any more words.

Katrina listened with a smile on her pretty face, "Thank you."

 It is normal to have this kind of garrison near the Allied base.

Of course Ji Xun knew, but his instinctive vigilance made him take another look.

I know it is a hidden danger, but I can't solve it at the moment.

Originally, when friends met, they didn’t want to talk about too heavy topics, but after thinking about it, she said it anyway: "I encountered an assassination not long ago. Thanks to the help of Miss Alice and Mr. Aragon. Otherwise, it would be quite dangerous."

Catalina also guessed what he was thinking, and added: "But the problem is not big at the moment. Our alliance army can still contain some enemies in the southern continent in the old continent, and the people of the Oran royal family do not dare to go too far. Even if Even if I die, nothing will change."

ˆ “.”

Ji Xun glanced at her and followed her.

Although there are experts on the Dragon Rebel Army's side, they are allies, not thugs who deal with troubles for others.

 If these problems cannot be solved, there will be no equal value in cooperation.

 The two of them were walking in the forest.

Katrina also asked the question that she was very curious about when they met, and said: "Have you advanced to the fifth level? You can actually discover the 'Falcon Squad'."

Ji Xun: "Yeah."

Catalina smiled and said: "I saw the reward notice for you being wanted by the Red Dragon Royal Family. You are so powerful, you can actually kill the Nineteenth Red Dragon Prince. I heard that that person is a Dragonborn Card Master. Top genius”

Ji Xun smiled and said, "It's just a fluke. That guy is indeed very strong, and I almost died."

Katrina didn't take the words "almost died" as a joke and glanced at him.

She continued: "This is also the enemy with the highest title of Death Noble since the current war. Many people in the Eastern Continent know that you are my friend. So this time many high-ranking officials in the Allied Forces speculated that this was a 'decapitation strategy' that I secretly planned. Morale It’s soaring.”

As she spoke, there was a hint of joking in her eyes, as if she was asking: Do you mind if I use you as strategic propaganda?

"Ha ha."

Ji Xun certainly didn’t take it seriously.

Katrina also knew that her old friend would not mind, so she changed the topic and said, "I have also advanced to the fifth level."

As if reporting results to a friend who had made progress together, she showed a bright smile that she had not seen for a long time and said: "The last assassination made me understand that a qualified commander also needs to have strong enough combat power. ."

"yes."

Ji Xun nodded. In fact, he noticed that her "qi" was different the first time they met.

 During this period of time, he practiced with Gong Wu, and his improvement in Qigong was very obvious. This is why he could easily spot a few sixth-level guards hiding in the dark just now.

This old friend in front of me has also become stronger.

The two of them were walking in the forest, chatting as they walked.

Occasionally, a ray of breeze blows over, and the branches and leaves dance in the wind, rustling lightly.

 Tranquil and peaceful.

Only at this time, Catalina felt that she was no longer the iron-blooded handsome man whose command was related to the lives and deaths of millions of people, and the smile on her face became more and more innocent.

With her thoughts in mind, she suddenly said: "How about we not go to the base. Just take a walk outside?"

"OK."

Ji Xun didn’t think anything either.

 I came here to meet friends.

Anywhere is fine.

Katrina pointed to the northwest of the forest: "Let's go. I know there is a good place in this forest."

The two of them walked along and soon came to the mouth of a valley with the sound of water.

Looking carefully, this is actually the outlet of an underground spring.

 The clear spring flows, surrounded by gravel, and there are some light blue luminous flowers among the cracks in the stone.

The environment is quiet and pleasant, and it is indeed a good place for a picnic.

Katrina took out a lot of ingredients from the storage ring, including a variety of fresh fruits, bread and meat.

She looked at Ji Xun's slightly surprised look and explained while tinkering: "Because the place may change at any time, there is always food prepared in the storage ring."

Ji Xun smiled noncommittally and helped to do it together.

He was not surprised by these food reserves, but that the aristocratic lady who used to have servants in her daily life could use the marching boiler so skillfully.

 It has indeed changed a lot.

  The white military uniform Catalina wore was a very formal dress. Although it looked good, it was inconvenient to do things while wearing it.

She took off her coat, took off her big-brimmed hat, and rolled up her golden hair, looking very smart.

Even if it is a simple outdoor meal, it is still rich. At least all the ingredients are carefully selected and good.

 Soon the two of them had prepared the meal and sat on the mat facing each other.

Looking at the food, Catalina always felt that something was missing, and asked: "Will it be simpler? I originally thought that since you came, it should be more formal."

Ji Xun shook his head, "Of course not."

 Katrina thought of something, "By the way, wine!"

As she spoke, she took out the wine glass and wine, poured a glass for Ji Xun and herself, and said: "The current situation, as the supreme commander, is not suitable for drinking frequently. It's rare for you to come and have a few drinks secretly."

Ji Xun chuckled lightly.

 The sound of water gurgling beside my ears and the rustling of wind in the forest seemed like a good place to drink.

 The two drank a few drinks and continued talking about the previous topic.

Katrina asked casually: "How long are you planning to stay this time?"

Ji Xundao: "Come to see you. Get some information and then leave."

 “Oh? Want to go to the front line of the battlefield?”

Katrina knew the temperament of her old friend, and it was not difficult to guess. "Um."

Ji Xun also said bluntly: "I plan to go to the southern continent's army to see if there is any chance to see what those top card masters are going to do in this war."

Marshal Andre of the "Iris Legion" is a real veteran ninth-level powerhouse. This time he is going to be promoted. How could Ji Xun miss this opportunity?

 Catalina heard some words that she couldn't understand and frowned slightly: "Promotion ceremony?"

Even after all the resources are spent, there are only two seventh-level card masters in the Allied Forces. She is currently not clear about the kind of areas that only top experts will touch.

Ji Xun explained: "A special way to break through the shackles of rank. It is said that after a card master reaches the upper limit of a certain rank, if he wants to further understand the laws of the universe, he needs a special promotion ceremony."

  He also couldn’t describe clearly what the ritual at that level was.

 He just briefly talked about some situations that he understood and deduced.

These words seemed to open up the situation all of a sudden. After hearing this, Catalina immediately fell into deep thought and murmured: "It turns out that 'war' is like this in the eyes of some high-level people."

Some confidential information is difficult to share over the communicator, but now it is easier to share it in person.

 This is true for both parties.

Catalina also knew that Ji Xun wanted to know some of the latest battle reports, and said bluntly: "Now the vanguard army of the southern continent has crossed the abyss rift, but the latest intelligence shows that they also suffered a lot of losses there. The Oran royal family Suddenly there was a batch of mysterious mechanical armors in his hand that could kill seventh-level warriors. So even if the people from the Southern Continent broke through several cities, including Innocence City, the losses would be considerable. And they didn't dare to Take the plunge.”

"oh?"

Ji Xun felt a glimmer of interest.

 He knew what was going on as soon as he heard the mecha.

Those mechanical armors must be the Titan armors in the Mausoleum of King Augustus.

Although the overall strength of Donghuang is not worth mentioning compared to the Southern Continent, it has a vast territory, a large population, and many cities.

The enemy wants to capture it, but it is impossible without a massive army.

And now with the appearance of the Titan mecha, the situation has immediately changed subtly.

 Although the Royal Court of Oran does not have the ability to defend the city.

 The people of the Southern Continent need a large number of soldiers to attack cities and occupy territories.

Once the information is found out, the Oran Royal Court can immediately send Titan machinery to carry out beheading operations.

Ji Xun knew that the number of Titan mechas was definitely not large, but it was enough to make the people of the Southern Continent fearful.

After all, he had seen with his own eyes the scene of three mechas chasing the seventh-level mecha and fleeing in panic.

Although there are many strong men in the southern continent, it is impossible to capture every city and all eighth-level strong men will be stationed to garrison them.

 In this way, the pace of the war will slow down significantly.

　　But no one else knew the news.

When Catalina mentioned this topic, a look of solemnity flashed in her eyes, and she continued: "According to reliable information, the Oran royal family did not know where they got some drawings from, and they are working on a secret plan for the 'Titan Mechanical Legion'"

Katrina talks eloquently.

"Actually, I thought before that if we want to level the gap in the war with the Southern Continent, the only possibility is to develop the machinery industry. After all, it is too slow to cultivate card masters, and top card masters cannot be accumulated by relying on resources. But machinery can Yes! Once produced on the assembly line, even low-level card masters can control mechanical armors that threaten top-level card masters. Just like those mysterious mechas of the Talon royal family."

“However, the development progress of our hunter team in various ruins and extra-dimensional spaces is not very fast, and the drawings obtained are also very fragmented. Although the current development progress is not slow, it is still far from being able to keep up with the pace of war.”

"The 'Titan Project' of the Royal Court of Oran is the best opportunity. I have recently launched the secret operation buried in the Royal Court to try to steal the blueprints. But it seems that there is little hope. The new king Arthur is very ambitious. , will never make such a stupid mistake."

ˆ “.”

 Faced with Ji Xun, a life-and-death friend, Catalina did not shy away from anything.

 She directly revealed her plans and some of the Allied top secrets.

Ji Xun was not too surprised when he heard this.

 After returning from the Luen Highlands, one of the things he deduced may be the current situation.

After witnessing the terrifying destructive power of Titan machinery, he was convinced that mechanical technology would definitely change the battlefield situation in the future.

However, this predicted situation is based on the premise that the Oran Royal Court can really produce a large number of battle armors in batches.

 People from the Southern Continent may not necessarily give this opportunity.

 Obviously, Catalina, the Allied commander, also thought of it.

She continued: "However, there is still a big problem. Although the metal deposits in the Eastern Wasteland are rich, high-end materials are scarce, and it may not be possible to manufacture large quantities of Titan machinery. From the current black market in the Old Continent, someone is secretly purchasing some rare metals. You can guess a few points. And the Southern Continent will never allow them to create a mechanical armor that can change the situation of the war."

 After a pause, she expressed her conjecture: "What I'm worried about is that the Royal Court of Oran will be beheaded. Once the Royal Court collapses, all the pressure will be concentrated on our allies."

 What the Allies lack now is time.

 Creating a mechanical army also takes time.

"oh?"

Hearing this, Ji Xun thought about it, but came up with a different opinion: "Beheading, I think it will probably not happen in a short time."

　　　　???”

Katrina was frowning just now, but upon hearing this, she immediately cast an expectant look at Ji Xun.

 This is a question that has been bothering her recently.

 But no matter how you think about it, there is no solution.

I don’t know why, but when Ji Xun spoke before her, she always felt a strong sense of expectation that the problem would be solved.

Like it has happened so many times in the past.

That guy always surprises people.

Ji Xun spread his hands, indicating that he was not sure, and said: "Although I don't know the specific steps of the promotion ceremony. But the law of kingship requires a strong enough national power to support the law of kingship. Ninth-level card master The cosmic law required for the promotion ceremony is definitely not low. The current Oran Royal Court is not qualified. So I suspect that those people will probably wait until the new king of Oran's royal power and fate have been raised to a high enough level before they take action. Short Within a certain period of time, beheading tactics should not be used.”

As he spoke, he added meaningfully: "What's more, Augustus is a member of the Talon royal family after all. His background is very imaginable, and he is not so easy to be beheaded."

This time I went to Rune Highlands and saw the [Emperor's Stone Tablet], the undead, and the strength of the Augustus family.

Even a tiny bit of resources left behind are beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

 Although the new king Arthur was not recognized by the tomb protectors.

  But after all, we got the Titan armor and blueprints.

 Who knows what else he got.

 Perhaps it’s not just the Titan mecha, but something else.

This is indeed Catalina's cognitive blind spot. After listening to Ji Xun's explanation, the sadness in her brows immediately dissipated a lot.

 Although she also heard that the other party was just speculating, she didn't know why, but her intuition told her that it should be like this.

“In this case, the enemy has given us a chance.”

Katrina thought about what Ji Xun just said, and the "ritual" gave her a higher perspective.

Suddenly, she thought of something and said: "Oh, one more thing! I heard that there have been abnormalities in the Eastern Wasteland recently. After the new king of Oran came to the throne, he kept hyping up the war situation and arresting young men and slaves. The whole country is shrouded in an atmosphere of terror and there are many complaints.”

As he spoke, their eyes touched, and the two of them understood something tacitly.

 Normally speaking, the first priority of a war is to appease the people and avoid causing trouble as much as possible.

 Only by uniting in dealing with the outside world can we concentrate our efforts to defeat the enemy.

Even those in power will conceal many of their war defeats to avoid destabilizing the people.

 What's more, if a new king takes the throne, it will not stabilize the people's sentiments, and problems will arise sooner or later.

 However, instead of doing this, the Royal Court of Oran did the opposite.

Others cannot understand this unusual behavior, and may think that the new king Arthur is fatuous.

But Jixun's understanding of that guy made him think of another possibility, and he said: "Tsk tsk, that new king of Oran is also using the war to perform some mysterious rituals."

Both of them have seen it before. Arthur used to create fear on a large scale to enhance his own strength.

 The situation is exactly the same now.

 The difference is that it was just a city before.

 Now it’s the entire Eastern Wasteland.

That guy is having a great time.

  Ji Xun and Katarina both have very strong strategic vision.

 The two of them exchanged words and quickly analyzed the topic thoroughly.

While chatting, the troubles that had accumulated in Catalina's heart for many days disappeared.

 Unconsciously, I drank four or five bottles of wine.

At this time, they clinked their wine glasses again. Catalina looked at Ji Xun and sighed: "Ah, I find that every time you come here, you can help me solve a lot of problems."

 It’s not just this time.

The last meeting brought Alice, which gave the Allies a powerful ally in the Rebel Dragon Army;

Last time, I contacted Gong Wu and other experts and killed the leader of the seventh-level vanguard army in the southern continent, which greatly boosted their morale.

Katrina already understands some of the laws of fate.

After a few times, she felt more and more that this guy's fate had many important intersections with hers.

 And his friends.

With a flash of thought, Catalina thought of something and said, "Oh, there is another important news! Your friend of the Song family, Mr. Song Can, has also been in big trouble recently."

Ji Xun: "Song Can?"

Catalina said: "Mr. Song Can is very foresighted. He has moved some advanced military industrial enterprises to the Old Continent to support our allies and is also one of our largest cooperative businessmen. But others stayed in the Eastern Wasteland. Before, the Federation When the parliament is in power, our Lionheart family still has some say and can protect the Song family. But now that Oran has been restored, everything is different."

　　Nearly all of the Song family's properties are in the Eastern Continent. It is reasonable for the fat man to not come to the Old Continent because he is timid.

 As soon as he heard this, Ji Xun had actually seen everything clearly.

More than 70% of the military industry in the Eastern Wasteland is in the hands of the Song family. Now if the Oran royal family wants to manufacture mechanical armor, they will definitely take action against the Song family.

Catalina said: "He asked me for help a few days ago, saying that the Oran royal family wanted to forcibly confiscate their Song family's property, and his life was also threatened. The people I left in the Eastern Wasteland have already gone to help, but it is probably not the case. The opponent of Oran Royal Court. The most important problem is that now that the passage to the abyss rift is blocked, my people cannot take Mr. Song out of the Eastern Wasteland."

It is absolutely impossible for the Oran royal family to let others use the Void Iron Cable to cross the rift.

 So now the only way to enter and exit the Eastern Wasteland is the void battleship in the southern continent.

 As she spoke, she glanced at Ji Xun.

 (End of this chapter)