Firefly Journey

Chapter 142 Battlefield Chrysanthemums (9)

As dusk fell, the heavy snow subsided slightly.

Two tiger-like beasts stopped outside a snowy valley.

"Please inform them that the chief of the Black Mountain tribe has arrived."

Iru was just over two meters tall, a very imposing figure, and the sharp aura he exuded was quite intimidating.

After Lin Yuanran sent the little mudman to deliver the message, the Neer brothers had already given instructions: if anyone from the Black Mountain tribe came, they should be brought directly to the main tent.

The sentry led the way, with Lin Yuanran and his companion, along with the minotaur chieftain, following closely behind.

After a long journey, the group arrived at their destination.

Lifting the curtain, Lin Yuanran immediately saw the pair of orc brothers.

Back in Torreg, Lin Yuanran had only met them briefly and wasn't familiar with them, but since Cassius said they could be trusted, then they could be trusted.

"You are finally here!"

Neil was very enthusiastic and came to Lin Yuanran's side first, offering his sincere greetings.

Faced with his enthusiasm, Lin Yuanran felt a little embarrassed and exchanged a few pleasantries in return.

After greeting Lin Yuanran, Nell turned his attention to the renowned chieftain of the Northern Territory, "Ironstone" Iru.

“Hello, Chief,” said the lizardman Nell.

Iru smiled and said, "You flatter me. Your Valkyr Alliance has only been established for half a year, yet it has already shown signs of becoming a major tribe in the North. This level of cohesion is something that ordinary people cannot achieve."

The essence of the Wagri Alliance is the result of numerous small tribes banding together for mutual support. With so many tribes, the internal relationships are complex and intertwined, which can easily lead to chaos if not properly managed.

Iru, being a powerful force in the North, knew something about the internal situation of the alliance. The small tribes willing to form an alliance were people whose lives had been jeopardized by harsh environments or by the Empire. If such a group did not unite, they would truly face extinction.

Forming an alliance may seem easy, but it is actually very difficult. Without sufficient skill, there is no way to achieve such cohesion, let alone get along well with each other.

The only thing that puzzled Iru was that the Neel brothers were not native to the tundra and were unfamiliar with everything in the north, yet they were able to unite such a large force in just six months, which was truly unbelievable.

Based on the intelligence he had, Nernam's methods were quite ordinary, and they did not demonstrate any outstanding talent. Rather than saying they formed an alliance, it would be more accurate to say they were merely managing one.

Iru was right; there was someone else behind the Wagri Alliance. That person was currently still quietly teaching in St. Louis, and also punishing evil and promoting good in the streets and alleys of the city.

What surprised Iru even more was that, within the Northern Territory, he was undoubtedly one of the most powerful figures. And of the three of them, Nel seemed more interested in Princess Tyrell's friend? This was rather subtle.

Nell said, "Not at all. No matter how fast the Wagri Alliance is developing, it can't compare to an old tribe like the Black Mountain. Especially you, Chief, are just as rumored. You are brave and skilled in battle. Meeting you today has truly broadened my horizons."

Iru immediately showered him with compliments, and Nel returned the favor; anyone can engage in mutual flattery.

Iru said, "Let's get down to business first. May we meet the human woman you rescued?"

Lin Yuanran also said, "Yes, I'm checking to see if she's a companion who came with us."

Neil stood up, walked to the edge of the tent, and said, "Alright, please follow me."

The Nell brothers led the three men out of the council tent, turned a corner, and came to a row of wooden houses.

Pushing open the door to one of the rooms, the room was empty, containing only a wooden bed and a set of table and chairs.

A woman was lying on the bed, and a man was sitting in a chair.

“Hugh, is she still resting?” Nell said to the man.

Ever since learning of her ordeal from the woman, the Nell brothers realized the seriousness of the situation. They not only sent their personal guards to watch over the area, but they themselves, along with their trusted strategist Hugh, also frequently visited the site.

Hugh stood up and said, "I just woke up and I'm resting now."

Neil looked troubled; she was a patient, and since she was asleep, it wasn't good to disturb her.

Lin Yuanran and Claudia stepped forward and, sure enough, discovered that the woman was Julianne, the "Shadow Assassin," one of the five people protecting the reporter.

"Looks like he's badly injured." Lin Yuanran frowned.

Lin Yuanran originally thought that even if Julian's injuries were not serious, she would recover quickly after treatment at the Vagri Alliance, given that superhumans are different from ordinary people.

Unexpectedly, the reality was quite different. At that point, Julianne was lucky to have survived, let alone have the energy to help save Victor.

Without her, there would be no "taste compass," and without the taste compass, it would be impossible to verify whether Victor was in Seriol.

How can we rescue someone if we don't know their location?

How can one not worry?

The sudden influx of people caused quite a commotion, and perhaps disturbed, Julianne, who was lying on the hospital bed, slowly opened her eyes.

The first thing I saw was Lin Yuanran and Claudia.

"You're awake?" Lin Yuanran was overjoyed.

When Julianne saw the two of them, it was as if she had seen her family, and tears welled up in her eyes.

It was already a great blessing to have survived, but I never expected to see people from my homeland again. Even though we had only known each other for less than a month, the sense of familiarity was indescribable.

“Ario, Claudia…” Julianne weakly murmured their names.

"Sister Julianne, are you alright?" Claudia asked with concern.

"fine……"

With Claudia's help, Julianne leaned against the pillows. Although she still looked unwell, she was able to say a few words without any problem.

She then recounted her ordeal.

Claudia frowned: "You mean, Senior Dick also escaped?"

Julianne said, "I can't be sure. We were suddenly ambushed by Boros Fair and immediately started fighting. In the chaos, he did disappear, and I escaped thanks to the characteristics of the Shadow Assassin."

No one was killed, which is the best news. I just don't know where that senior has wandered to in the vast snowfield.

Lin Yuanran got straight to the point: "Originally, we were planning to meet up with you and go together to rescue Mr. Reporter, but now that you're like this... you should rest well."

Julianne chuckled self-deprecatingly: "This is the first time I've ever lost my employer."

"Even so, my taste compass is still there. It is very easy to use and not only I can activate it. In my current state, forcing me to go with you would only be a burden."

Okay, I'll show you how to use the compass; whether you succeed or not is up to you.

It's clear that Julianne is a person with a strong sense of contractual obligation, and she's also very calm and aware of her own condition. She can barely get out of bed; going with Lin Yuanran and the others to rescue people? She'd probably collapse halfway there.

It would be better to stay put and hand over the compass; that would be a contribution.

Lin Yuanran and Claudia exchanged a glance.

In this way, it wasn't a complete waste of effort; at least the reporter's location could be accurately pinpointed.

As for helpers, Julian is a second-level awakener, and her strength is not bad. However, if they were to go to Nasseror City together to break into the Empire's first military fortress in the tundra, it would undoubtedly be like throwing an egg against a rock.

But things are different now. The Black Mountain tribes and the Wagri Alliance have always respected the character of war correspondents and have made it clear that they will help.

With these two reinforcements, the chances of successfully rescuing the reporter will be much greater.