My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 111: Advantage Is Mine. Advantage Is Mine? Advantage Is Mine!
"Gained some experience, huh?"
Li Rui still felt a bit uneasy and couldn’t help but ask.
Kong Hua first nodded, then suddenly looked up: "Brother Rui, did you do that on purpose?"
Li Rui glanced at him inexplicably: "What else? You think I can’t kill it with one slap?"
The buzzing noise in Kong Hua’s head got even louder.
Earlier, he was scared but forced himself to approach the Eagle King, purely relying on Li Rui’s instructions, all thanks to He Chengli’s constant indoctrination of the first principle: Unconditionally obey the captain’s orders!
At that moment, he only thought about the angle to approach to avoid those deadly iron wings and when to retreat to ensure his own safety, having no time to pay attention to Li Rui’s state.
Now linking the whole situation together in his mind, he realized that the beloved captain did all this to ensure he could gain experience, and of course, the task-distributed attribute points and random enhancement materials.
Huo Yun came over and laughed, "Well, what do you think? Our service is top-notch, right? Remember to give a five-star review when you get back."
Service?
Kong Hua suddenly understood: "Brother Rui! Brother Yun! I’ll go advertise at the club right away. I know exactly who has money and equipment. I’ll make sure they all come to support the business."
Li Rui and Huo Yun both smiled gratefully, each patting him on the shoulder.
Good kid, you’re on the right track.
The Eagle King was slain, and the Barbaric Beasts lost their courage, being driven back by the remaining soldiers.
At this moment, a junior marshal clutched his chest and quickly walked over.
"Thank you, brave warriors, Huang and the lives of my brothers are saved by you. Please accept Huang’s bow!"
With that, he bowed in pain.
This probably belongs to the hidden plot, as no guide mentioned that a junior marshal from the defense section would bow to Secret Realm agents.
"Marshal Huang, you’re too polite, there’s no need for that."
Huo Yun even helped him up. He always got really into the role when dealing with the Secret Realm.
Just then, a guard rushed over and asked, "Marshal! Should we recall the messenger sent to the main camp for reinforcements?"
Marshal Huang was just giving thanks, and upon hearing this, wanted to smack him.
"It’s been so long, why aren’t you hurrying to retrieve them?"
When the Eagle King descended, he immediately ordered the messenger to call for reinforcements. When the main camp’s commander received the message, they would dispatch other experts to support them.
But doing so would inevitably weaken the defensive forces in those areas. Now that the Eagle King was slain, they should immediately withdraw the request for reinforcements, not wait until the beast horde was driven off before asking.
They no longer needed support here, but other defense sections were still requesting help.
"Marshal Huang! Section A-4 encountered an Earth Fire Dog King and is also requesting assistance."
This was from the messenger sent to the neighboring defense section; apparently, he couldn’t find support and instead received a request.
"This..."
Marshal Huang hesitantly looked at Li Rui, the meaning obvious.
Could we ask the warriors to step in once more?
"Although no guide recommends supporting other defense sections, our situation here is good, plus there’s experience and attribute points to gain, how about we..."
"Let’s go!"
...
In the main camp sat Prince Zhen Dong, Wu Yun, though he wasn’t the overall commander because he didn’t command troops.
This title was inherited, sounding prestigious, but he only enjoyed its benefits without real power, overseeing just one city.
But this Prince Zhen Dong wasn’t a fool. Hearing of a massive Barbaric Beast invasion at the Liangting border, he immediately headed to the front line.
Because he knew the garrison was insufficient, a sudden strong enemy would unsettle the military spirits, causing many to consider retreating. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
So upon receiving the news, he promptly dispatched two messengers, one heading from the territory to this border, informing the defense commander that he would personally supervise the battle, the other rushing eight hundred miles to the capital, informing the emperor of the situation and his decision.
So just days into the war, Prince Zhen Dong arrived with an imperial decree, stabilizing the troops’ morale.
During these days, the war was at its fiercest, but he knew, as long as they held out for at most three more days, reinforcements would arrive.
Yet today, hearing reports from all sides, his mood grew anxious.
"Commander Song, can the front line hold?" Wu Yun couldn’t help but ask, though his tone didn’t betray any concern.
"Barring unexpected events, it should hold. We haven’t faced a great defeat, the troops and morale are good, the advantage is ours."
Commander Song spoke confidently, pointing at the sand table, "Your Highness, rest assured. This is the primary A-line defense, our first barrier against the Barbaric Beasts. We still have two equally strong lines, so there’s no cause for worry."
"Good, good."
Wu Yun nodded.
Just then, there was a shout outside the tent.
"Report—Section A-6 is under Shock Wing Eagle attack, urgent, requesting decision from Your Highness, General Song!"
Commander Song raised an eyebrow, calmly giving orders: "Relay my command, send the Soldier Cultivators from Section A-4 to respond."
After speaking, he gave Prince Zhen Dong, Wu Yun, a slight smile, indicating everything was under control.
Before the messenger could leave, another figure ran in.
"Report—Section A-4 is under Earth Fire Dog King attack, requesting a decision from the two lords!"
"Uh, well, dispatch the Soldier Cultivators from Section A-3 to assist, and order Deputy Marshal Wang Tian, on break, to fully support Section A-3."
He rubbed his hands, not daring to look back at the prince.
However....
"Report—Section A-3, Hook Snake sighted!"
Commander Song broke out in a cold sweat; these Barbaric Beasts were tough adversaries, he knew each could cause the line to collapse.
Besides the bad news from all sides, he also felt the reproachful gaze of Prince Zhen Dong behind him.
Where’s the promised advantage?
"General Song, if not possible, retreat to the B-line defense."
Commander Song bitterly said, "With the Barbaric Beasts upon us, retreating is difficult."
Collecting himself, he dispelled the heavy mood, speaking gravely, "You, quickly convey my order: anyone with strength left, regardless of injury or recent withdrawal, must rush to the front line, disobey and face execution."
Even Prince Zhen Dong, not military-savvy, realized today’s sacrifice was inevitable, hoping losses wouldn’t be too great, just enough to hold until reinforcements arrived.
As the messenger was about to leave, another person ran in with news.
"Report—Section A-6’s Shock Wing Eagle King slain, withdraw the request for aid."
Oh?
Commander Song raised an eyebrow, sensing a possible turn of events.
"You two, quickly return to Section A-6, dispatch the Soldier Cultivators to support Section A-4."
"Report—Section A-4’s Earth Fire Dog King is dead, withdraw the request for aid."
?
Before Old Song could inquire, another arrived.
"Report—Section A-3’s Hook Snake slain!"
Wu Yun couldn’t remain silent, stepping forward to ask, "What’s going on? You, explain."
The messenger replied, "Reporting to Your Highness, three gallant heroes led the frontline soldiers, slaying those Barbaric Beasts."
Wu Yun praised, "Once the battle eases, invite those heroes to meet me. No, I’ll personally meet them."
Soon after, when the messenger returned to Section A-6 to report, they brought back this news as well.
"What? Prince Zhen Dong wants to meet us? And there’s a hefty reward?"
Having witnessed Zuo Qiutian before, Huo Yun remained composed, while Kong Hua was a bit overwhelmed.
He had always followed the dungeon rules, grateful just to complete the main storyline, never expecting NPCs outside the main plot to suddenly show up offering gifts.
