Alibuda Chronicles Part 1: Volume 4, Chapter 4

Chapter Four: A Daring Breakthrough

The next day and a half was spent traveling non-stop. To give the Neon sisters time to recuperate, I had to give up my beloved bamboo chair and let Yu Hong sit on it, while Yu Ni sat on Violet's back.

Thus, the five of us, along with the leopard, traversed mountains and valleys. Even more troublesome was the need to evade the ever-increasing number of orc patrols, squeezing through the almost impenetrable gaps. Judging from the situation, the encirclement was not yet complete and was gradually tightening, but the bad news was that reinforcements of orc troops were likely on their way.

However, on the evening of our second day of relentless travel, flocks of birds flew northeastwards, and Yu Ni and Yu Hong's expressions immediately became cautious yet joyful. Birds were the kin of the Feathered Clan; seeing flocks of birds meant the Feathered Clan's base was nearby.

Sure enough, we hadn't gone far when we saw it.

On five adjacent, steep, isolated peaks, sat five tower-like buildings. Red, cyan, yellow, white, and blue—the same pointed-roof buildings, each topped with a transparent sphere of crystal of unknown origin, yet even in the dim light of the setting sun, the five crystals radiated a dazzling seven-colored brilliance.

If I'm not mistaken, the arrangement of these five spheres is likely the key to some kind of protective magic array. While their specific function is difficult to ascertain, in the event of an attack, the five towers, situated on different mountain peaks, would likely unite in some way, forming a fortified defense.

The Feathered Race are considered half-orcs, and while half-orcs are not incapable of practicing magic, their physical constitution makes it difficult to achieve mastery, hence the creation of beast magic. However, this array transcends the scope of beast magic; it could probably only be designed by a grand mage exceptionally skilled in both light and dark magic. Did the Feathered Race set it up themselves, or is there powerful external assistance?

Between the five towers, there seemed to be some other brick and tile houses forming a manor, but because of the distance, it was not clear. All that could be seen were various kinds of birds flying, soaring, and circling among the towers, while the walls of the five towers seemed to be covered with hundreds of bird nests, providing habitats for the birds. From afar, the birds' brightly colored plumage added vivid and beautiful colors to the rugged mountain scenery.

Mao Yan'an exclaimed, "This is Skeva Song Tower City! It's been several years since I last came here, and the scenery is still as beautiful as ever."

Perhaps because they had arrived at this homeland they had never been before, their excitement was uncontrollable. The Neon sisters immediately wanted to fly over, but Mao Yan'an grabbed them.

"Don't be too impatient, my two nieces. We've been taking small paths all along, constantly dodging orc patrols, and now we've arrived at the Feather Clan's base camp, yet we haven't seen any orcs. Don't you find that strange?"

It was indeed strange, and this question was soon answered. Taking a few steps forward, I gained a commanding view of the surrounding terrain. Below the steep mountain walls lay a flat, square valley, with several main roads leading out at one end. Judging from the dense trees nearby, just a couple of weeks ago, this valley had been shrouded in thick forest.

But now, the valley was deserted, replaced by a vast expanse of tents and orcs. Campfires illuminated the valley as if it were daytime.

Primarily composed of tigers and bears, large groups of orcs gathered around various campfires, worshipping and performing Zoroastrian religious rituals. Looking down, the sheer number was immense, easily several thousand. If the patrols scattered within a hundred miles were included, the number might approach ten thousand.

It seemed that Skeva's City was heavily besieged, and a direct assault was impossible.

In fact, just seeing this genuine orc army made my legs weak and I wanted to turn around and run away.

"Oh, Master, are you alright?"

Ah Xue tugged at my sleeve, her face full of worry, and spoke softly.

"If we can't get through, we'll think of another way... But if we leave like this, that pretty sister will be very sad."

She must be talking about the Dragon Girl sister. The message she asked me to deliver, and the things she wanted to give, if I can't deliver them, she'll be very troubled.

However, the obstacle is too great now. I don't know what the Dragon Girl sister expects from me, but even delivering something is already extremely difficult. She wouldn't expect me to be able to help the Feather Clan solve this crisis, would she?

Looking back at Ah Xue, she looked hesitant. This girl is simple-minded, I can guess what she's thinking.

"Ah Xue, are you scared?"

These past few days, my attention has been completely drawn to those two sisters. In my eagerness for novelty, I've neglected Ah Xue. Now, seeing her worried about me, a wave of tenderness washes over me. I pull her close, stroking her long hair gently.

"Hmm, I don't know. Seeing so many fierce-looking people should be scary, but for some reason, I don't feel scared at all."

Ah Xue's words are somewhat incoherent, but I don't find it strange. Perhaps her memory has faded, but the courage and reflexes honed since childhood still remain somewhere within her. Although the scene below is exaggerated, for a powerful mage like Tianhe Xueqiong with seventh-level strength, escaping unscathed is still effortless.

Whether it's martial arts, magic, or even the beasts summoned by beast magic, all release energy when used, and the magnitude of this energy can be categorized into levels. Almost everyone can use level one magic, but far fewer can use level two. As for level three magic or power, only those who have trained for a long time can use it. Those who possess level four cultivation can officially receive the qualification certificates of magician and swordsman.

Being able to cultivate to level five, by any standard, can be considered a master, enough to make a name for oneself whether serving in the army or roaming the martial world.

Reaching level six, one can dominate a region with this strength. Such figures are usually only a dozen or so in a country, either military commanders with heavy troops or important ministers of the country. People like the Blood Nightmare Archmage of Ishtar, General Job of Solancia, and our country's Governor Leng Linglan are all masters of this level.

Masters of level seven and above are usually beyond the reach of national forces. Usually, only organizations like the Palace of Light and the Palace of Darkness, with their secret techniques passed down for thousands of years, can produce such top masters. That is why I was so shocked when Tianhe Xueqiong was able to slay a dragon with level seven power.

If Ah Xue still possessed her former cultivation level, these troops wouldn't be able to hold her back at all. While it's unlikely she could protect our entire group and get through unscathed, she could certainly enter Skeva Song Tower City on her own.

Of course, this is a pointless hypothetical. But compared to this hypothetical, I can't help but think of another possibility. If I had diligently practiced my family's martial arts since childhood, accumulating experience over nearly twenty years, what would the result be now? My freakish father is one of the five strongest people in the world; if I had trained seriously, I should at least have a cultivation level of level five or higher.

But that kind of training is something I'm unwilling to do. Moreover, I've always firmly believed that even with low skill, as long as you're willing to use your brain, there's nothing in the world that can't be solved; and even if there really is, I can still choose to avoid it. Being seen as a coward by some doesn't matter; no one can force me to face what I don't want to do.

Unfortunately, fate is always so ironic. I didn't want to get involved in the Feather Clan's affairs at all, but now I'm standing here. No one forced me, yet I had to bravely push my way through the orc army below.

Fate is truly...

"But I think I know why."

"Hmm?"

"Being with a hero like my master, no danger can harm me, so I'm not afraid at all."

Ah Xue spoke naively, her eyes filled with the same confidence as always, as if these difficulties were easily overcome.

"It's easy for you to say, but there's no other way. Let's go together."

Even if I wanted to go back, the current situation left me with no reason to retreat. The only way was to forge ahead.

On the other side, Yu Ni, Yu Hong, and Mao Yan'an also came up with a plan: to go around to the side of the valley, where there were many trees to provide cover, making it less likely to be discovered. The Yu Hong sisters originally wanted to leave us behind and act alone, as that would increase their chances of success. However, abandoning their guide once they reached their destination would be like crossing the river and burning the bridge, something they, as upright constables, couldn't do.

Yu Hong once suggested that she spread her wings and fly over the valley, approaching Skeva City from the left to attract the orcs' attention, while we would take the opportunity to pass from the right. It sounded like a good idea, but the valley was quite long and the area above was very open. Flying over from above would be extremely obvious from below, making us easy targets.

If we were willing to sacrifice Yu Hong, this plan would have a high success rate, but unfortunately, Yu Ni would never agree, and neither would I. Sacrificing such a lovely and beautiful girl would be a waste. If someone absolutely had to be sacrificed, I would rather sacrifice this useless uncle beside me first.

With the agreement reached, we slowly set off from the east. Keeping our voices as low as possible, and relying on Violet's superior sense of smell compared to normal beastmen, we carefully evaded the beastmen's patrols.

It was already dark, and the forest was extremely gloomy, which greatly hampered our movement but also provided us with an advantage in concealment. If we could continue walking for another hour, we should be able to safely climb the five peaks of our destination.

Unfortunately, just when we were half an hour away from arriving, Violet, who was walking at the front, suddenly stopped and looked ahead with wary fear.

At first, we thought we'd encountered some large, ferocious beast, but a series of faint, strange noises followed, growing closer and louder. They didn't sound like the footsteps of a large creature, yet we couldn't identify what they were.

"Damn it, it's the Zoroastrian's poisonous insect array."

Ultimately, Mao Yan'an, with his extensive experience, guessed the enemy's tactic. This vast forest covered a huge area; using manpower to defend it was a waste of resources. Beast magic contained many strange arts for controlling wild animals, including controlling insects. If a large swarm of poisonous insects filled the forest, the enemy would have no chance to defend against them and wouldn't be able to get through.

I'd heard people in the army say that when specially modified and bred poisonous insects were released in large numbers, they would swarm at the mere smell of humans, quickly devouring a horse down to its bones.

"My sister and I can fly over,"

I glared at Yu Hong. This heartless woman, you fly over while we wait here to die?

Mao Yan'an shook his head, saying, "No, the Fire Worship Cult's designs are definitely aimed at the Feathered Clan. We're surrounded by tall trees with lush foliage, and there are bound to be poisonous creatures inhabiting them. No matter how you fly, you're bound to brush against the branches and get bitten by a poisonous creature, making the situation even worse."

Even female constables who could fight powerful enemies without flinching were naturally afraid of poisonous insects. Thinking of the possible dense swarms of poisonous insects ahead, Yu Ni and Yu Hong's faces turned grim.

Based on the tactics rehearsed in the army, I suggested setting fire to the forest. Firstly, this would help clear out the poisonous insects; secondly, it would create a disturbance; and thirdly, it would let the Feathered Clan in the city know that someone was coming from outside and needed their assistance.

This proposal was immediately rejected by Ni and Hong. The Feathered Clan is a race that deeply loves nature, and for whatever reason, they are unwilling to do anything to damage it. Although I didn't understand the point of emphasizing environmental protection when we were about to lose our lives, the situation was beyond my control, and I was destined to be ignored.

The commotion of the poisonous insects seemed to have alerted the beastmen. From the jungle behind us, the faint roars of wild beasts could be heard, gradually closing in. The beastmen's night vision was far superior to that of humans; in this environment, they didn't even need torches to attack.

While we hesitated, Violet darted to the left. Ah Xue was the first to follow it, while Mao Yan'an and I chased after her. Violet was a spiritual beast, and since we adopted it, it had never made a wrong judgment. Since it was running that way, there must be a reason.

Sure enough, we hadn't run far when a large, dark mass appeared ahead. If the beastmen hadn't been on guard, they might have mistaken it for grass and stepped on it.

What we heard was a very strange sound: hissing and the soft scraping of multi-legged animals against the ground.

"Roar!"

Violet roared, spewing out crimson flames that instantly illuminated the entire forest. I could clearly see that everywhere I looked was crawling with insects, their bodies reflecting an eerie, vibrant sheen in the firelight.

On the ground were snakes and toads, while in the trees were scorpions, centipedes, and spiders. Don't laugh, but this was the first time I'd ever seen scorpions and centipedes climb trees. There were also many other insects I couldn't name, their colors mottled, suggesting potent venom.

Ah Xue and Neon gasped in unison, their fear palpable. And it was understandable. Seeing this, I had no doubt that if I stepped into them, I'd be devoured to a skeleton in no time.

The violet unleashed its flames, and under the intense heat, the venomous snakes and toads at the forefront were all reduced to ashes, leaving not a trace. Then, it raised its head high, its jade-like beastly eyes radiating a chilling majesty. Its dragon wings unfurled, making it majestic and awe-inspiring, like a fledgling dragon, glaring at the hundreds of venomous insects before it.

In the food chain, dragons can be considered the king of beasts, and this ancient beast, said to be a hybrid of a dragon and a leopard, inherited this trait to some extent. Under its majesty, the venomous insects gradually parted to the sides, making way for this proud king of beasts.

We were both surprised and delighted by this unexpected turn of events, and using this unexpected advantage, we quickly traversed the swarm of venomous insects. Although we couldn't see the insects' expressions, I could still sense the angry resentment emanating from them, waiting to devour their flesh, because they had to let go of their delicious prey.

We ran quickly, Violet leading the way. Occasionally, some "disorderly" venomous snakes and toads tried to block our path, only to be incinerated by a single burst of flame from her mouth. If we could maintain this pace, passing through the venomous insect array wouldn't be a problem. However, when we were about halfway through, the insects suddenly scattered rapidly to both sides, not just making way, but truly retreating.

"Great! Little Violet is amazing!"

It was Yu Hong who spoke. Overjoyed at passing through the insect array without any sacrifice, the little girl jumped and shouted, holding Ah Xue's hand.

"Oh no! We have to go!"

A thought suddenly occurred to me. Without saying a word, I grabbed Ah Xue and rushed forward. Mao Yan'an, with a serious expression, did the same.

Although the two female constables, Neon and her brother, were highly skilled in martial arts, they had only dealt with duels in the martial arts world since their debut. Even if their opponents were not weak, they were at most fighting against dozens of opponents. They were too slow to react to real military battles. After standing there for a moment, he followed along, still confused.

The poisonous insect array couldn't have disappeared for no reason; the orc mage who was controlling it within the orc formation must have sensed something was wrong. Unable to continue using the array to stop the intruders, he simply withdrew the formation, leaving the orc troops to deal with them.

Before long, the entire mountain range trembled, as if ten thousand horses were galloping towards them. Judging by the momentum, the pursuing force was probably no less than two thousand. Given the orcs' speed, they wouldn't need mounts at all; they could arrive in an instant.

Neon's expression was even more grim than before. No matter how confident they were in their own strength, they at least understood that they didn't have the ability to confront several thousand orcs.

"No, Neon and Neon, we're close enough to the city now. The poisonous insect array has been withdrawn. You two can just fly there directly; the enemy shouldn't be able to stop you. I'll help you draw away the pursuers and buy you some more time."

The Neon sisters seemed very surprised by my suggestion, never expecting me to be so generous. Actually, I didn't want to either, but I could see that the two sisters had always wanted to do this and were about to make a decision.

Rather than be betrayed and run away without a word, I preferred to bring it up first and establish some image.

Perhaps feeling apologetic for my sacrifice, Neon said that the two sisters working together could take one more person with them. These words threw the three of us into a fierce internal struggle, because being left here to face thousands of orcs meant certain death. However, judging from the sisters' eyes, it was clear that only Xue had been chosen.

(This is so unfair! Putting everything else aside, Xue's weight alone—those two things on her chest—definitely makes her heavier than me. Taking the heavier one and excluding the lighter one is outrageous…)

I really wanted to protest, but I knew that no matter how angry I was, or how much I begged on my knees, it wouldn't make a difference. In the eyes of lesbians, a man's life is definitely worthless.

"Well then, that's settled. You take Xue away, and let me and Uncle handle things here. I hope you'll remember the good things about men more often in the future."

The double entendre seemed to expose their secret, and Neon blushed instantly. But before they could speak, Xue, who had been silently holding hands with Yu Hong, suddenly made a move.

She hoisted me onto her back and ran off like the wind, leaving even Violet behind. She was incredibly fast, and in no time, Neon and Mao Yan'an were out of sight.

Then, as the thunderous roar of the orcish caravan echoed through the forest, I saw... I saw three figures soar through the air—the Neon Sisters, their wings outstretched, and Mao Yan'an, being pulled along by their hands—flying towards Skeva Song Tower City, disappearing into three tiny black dots.

I wanted to stop and talk to Xue, but she was running too fast, crashing through many trees along the way without stopping. I bit my tongue several times, unable to find a chance to speak.

Xue's running speed was astonishing, completely unaffected by the uphill terrain of the forest. The orcs behind her roared incessantly, but couldn't catch up. If this continued, our chances of successfully escaping were indeed very high, but... Unfortunately, just as we were about to escape the woods, a muffled thunderous sound came from ahead. Looking into the distance, it was truly frightening.

A group of Behemoths riding six-legged leopards, clad in armor and wielding spiked clubs, rushed forward, blocking our path and closing in on us.

Unable to break through, we had no choice but to turn and run. Seeing the orc cavalry getting closer and closer, I was at my wit's end and filled with anxiety. Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through my stomach. It felt like something was pressing against Ah Xue's shoulder, something I was carrying. In a panic, I pulled it out and saw it was the magical artifact I had obtained from the female demon Phoenix. The "Wish-Fulfilling Jar."

Phoenix had said this thing could conjure things within a limited limit, and now, with nowhere else to turn, I had no choice but to try it.

Concentrating on my prayers, I shook it violently twice, and a torrent of thick smoke billowed from the small jar, quickly obscuring the surroundings. The wind couldn't dissipate it, and it created a terrible stench. The six-legged leopard chasing us couldn't stand the fumes and roared repeatedly, throwing the Behemoth off its back.

Never expecting such good fortune, I shouted with joy, only to witness a very ominous scene and immediately yelled again.

"Ah, Ah Xue..."

"Master, don't worry. No matter what, you're still Ah Xue's master. I'll definitely rescue you."

"No, no, I wanted to tell you..."

Despite being moved, I wanted to tell her that she had run in the wrong direction. If she had continued running down this direction, she would have been heading straight down the valley to the orc camp.

At that moment, chaos erupted in the orc camp below. Not because of us, but because the Feathered Clan, sensing the commotion, had taken advantage of the chaos to launch an attack on the orcs. More than a dozen fires were burning fiercely, and the two sides were locked in a fierce battle.

"Ouch!"

With a cry of surprise, Ah Xue, who was running quickly, seemed to trip over something and tumbled to the ground like a rolling gourd, pulling me down with her, leaving us bruised and battered. Thankfully, we didn't end up in the orc camp; unfortunately, a large group of tiger-clan orcs caught up with us. I

swung my sword and killed several, but I also sustained over a dozen wounds, some so deep they tore off skin and flesh, making me almost faint from the pain. In a moment of weakness, an orc struck me in the back; if I hadn't dodged, my entire spine might have been pulled out.

Staggering to the ground, I tried to find Ah Xue, but instead heard her cry for help, and a dozen tiger-clan orcs pounced on her.

"Ah Xue!"

I only managed to call out once before my legs gave way and I collapsed to the ground. I reached behind me and found my hands covered in blood; I had no idea how badly I was injured.

A deafening roar erupted, and the orcs who had rushed towards Ah Xue screamed and retreated. Through the dust, I saw a handsome young man, as beautiful as a god, radiating a faint white light, holding Ah Xue in his arms. The two of them, a perfect match, looked so elegant and harmonious, making one completely forget the brutal carnage around them.

And that was the last thing I saw before losing consciousness…

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