138: They came, and they left?

The Demon God Apostle said with difficulty:

"Powerful Lady Zelia, Archbishop Giles has made a promise. As long as the Dragon Race's army appears beneath the Cold Wind Spire, the reward promised to Her Majesty the Queen will be delivered into your hands."

"His promises have no credibility. My King has already fulfilled his requirements according to the agreement; now it is time for him to fulfill his end."

"I want that Dragon Crystal now!"

As she spoke, the aura emanating from Zelia grew even more intense.

With a bang, the Demon God Apostle suddenly exploded.

Zelia looked warily at the shattered Demon God Apostle. This apostle had the strength of a Gold Rank; she couldn't have caused this result with her aura alone.

Sure enough, the shattered body of the Demon God Apostle transformed into a phantom, and the figure of Archbishop Giles appeared before Zelia.

"Red Dragon, my promise remains valid. As long as the Dragon Race's army appears beneath the Cold Wind Spire, I will give you that Dragon Crystal."

"Of course, I can also make a concession. If you can capture Rage Bear City or Great Horn City, I can likewise give you the Dragon Crystal."

"Remember, this is the only requirement. Otherwise, it is impossible for you to obtain that Dragon Crystal."

Giles's phantom finished speaking and dissipated before Zelia could react.

"Damned Demon God follower!"

Zelia tried to grab the dissipating phantom but caught only air.

"These followers of the Lord of the Devious Path are truly untrustworthy. They never intended to give Her Majesty that Dragon Crystal at all."

Zelia keenly perceived the other party's attitude from the conversation just now.

"Pass the order: the army sets out!"

Camino, who had been following behind Zelia without speaking, asked with some confusion:

"Zelia, didn't you say those Demon God followers don't intend to give the Dragon Crystal to Her Majesty? Why are we still setting out?"

"Hmph!"

"Whether they give it or not is not up to them. The main target of those people from the Demon God Cult this time is Cold Wind City; we'll go and wait there!"

"When the human Golden King and they fight until both sides are wounded, we will seize the opportunity to strike. As long as we capture them, I don't believe they won't give it up."

Camino's eyes lit up.

"That's the way to do it! A bunch of guys hiding their heads and tails, daring to toy with Her Majesty. I'll burn them all to ashes."

"Tell the subordinates not to provoke those human territories. We'll head straight for Cold Wind City, but the army shouldn't get too close to avoid attracting human attention. Hide nearby first and wait for the opportunity."

"I understand!"

Having agreed on a strategy, Zelia led the army into motion.

While the entire northern border of the kingdom was in chaos, the Red River Valley suddenly became quiet.

After breaking through a human territory and intending to pursue the victory, the Dragon Hawk saw the Red River Territory protected by high city walls.

"That Demonic Wolf?"

The Dragon Hawk saw a familiar figure in mid-air: the Demonic Wolf he had fought before, as well as that familiar human Archmage.

"Whose kid's territory is this?"

Looking back at the high city walls, the Dragon Hawk suddenly realized. How could an ordinary human territory have such high-level walls? Nor would they build such neat residential buildings inside.

Coupled with those familiar figures, the Dragon Hawk immediately understood.

"Retreat!"

"Bypass this territory; we're heading south!"

"You damned pieces of trash, all of you hurry up and run for your lives! What are you dawdling for?"

"Stay away from that city! Why are you running so close? Do you want to die?"

The Dragon Hawk personally commanded from mid-air, making his army quickly pass Red River City and head south.

His eyes stared in the direction the army was marching. If any blind magic beast or tribe tried to get close, he would rush up and give them a scolding.

The Dragon Hawk even produced a long whip of fire, constantly lashing the Slaves beneath him to make them move faster.

Standing on the city wall, Ryan and the others watched in a daze as the monster army ignored Red River City and quickly headed south.

After receiving news that the Dragon Race's army had entered the Red River Territory and was approaching Red River City, Ryan had ordered all currently available combat forces in the Red River Territory to the walls, preparing for a brutal siege.

Many Red River Territory Militia members' legs were trembling as they looked out at the dense monster army flying in the sky and running on the ground as far as the eye could see.

Even the battle-hardened veterans of the Guard Army swallowed nervously, their faces turning slightly pale.

Ryan did his best to hearten all the warriors, constantly boosting morale.

Anatolis and Master Capdo, two Gold-rank Peak powerhouses, personally oversaw the defense on the city walls, and Ryan stood together with the soldiers to face the powerful enemy, which significantly boosted the Guard Army's morale.

Ryan had done everything in his power to prepare, waiting for a bloody battle.

The result?

Where was the promised bloody battle?

Where was the cruel combat?

Where were the ferocious magic beasts and bloodthirsty Dragon-blooded Monsters?

Watching the monster army quickly disappear into the southern horizon, not only was Ryan stunned, but everyone on the city wall was stunned as well.

"This?"

The monster army came quickly and left just as fast. The army of over a hundred thousand mixed races rushed past Red River City in a flurry.

Ryan even saw that eagle-headed Dragon-blooded Monster, which had escaped the ambush by Anatolis and Kapdo, hovering above the Dragon Race's army, constantly driving them south with a fire whip snapping loudly.

In the end, Ryan even felt that the Dragon Race's army looked a bit like they were fleeing for their lives.

"Lord, does this mean we don't have to fight?"

Watching the disappearing enemy, Ross asked Ryan with some hesitation.

"Yeah!"

Ryan looked at the monster army that had completely moved south, then turned back to look at the hesitant Guard Army and Militia units.

"Have all the Militia go down to rest and await orders."

"All Guard Army members, do not remove your armor. Stay on the city walls today and be ready for battle at any time."

"Senior Anatolis, Master Capdo, let's return to Red River Fortress first to discuss what's going on."

"Yes, Lord!"

Upon receiving the order, the Militia members breathed a long sigh of relief and began to descend the city walls in an organized manner to rest.

Ryan brought Anatolis, Kapdo, and the others back to the Red River Fortress hall. The group, plus a Demonic Wolf, discussed for a long time but couldn't figure out what that Dragon Hawk was up to.

"Forget it, it's a good thing regardless. The territory is temporarily safe."

Unable to figure it out, Ryan didn't intend to get to the bottom of it; for him, this was a good outcome.

"This gives us time to continue reinforcing Red River City's defenses, training the Militia, and building residences so the new population has places to live."

Since a major battle wasn't necessary for now, Ryan seized the time to improve the territory's strength.

"Senior Anatolis, please continue to keep a close eye on the movements of the Dragon Race's army. Notify me immediately of any new developments."

"I understand, Ryan." Anatolis nodded.

"Master Capdo, please pay more attention to perfecting the city wall's defensive facilities. We must ensure that Red River Territory's walls are indestructible."

"Rest assured, I will continue to reinforce the walls."

Kapdo also agreed to Ryan's request.

After arranging all affairs, Ryan returned to his room to immerse himself in training and improve his strength.

Meanwhile, after the monster army's mysterious retreat from Red River City, rumors began to spread in the Red River Territory that the monster army had fled because they feared the Great Lord.

This explanation was immediately accepted by most of the residents of the Red River Territory. Before long, it spread throughout Red River City, becoming a topic of great interest for all the residents.

After the monster army left, the residents of the Red River Territory instantly regained their vitality. They were no longer fearful, and various construction projects were completed at a visible speed.