To everyone's astonishment, the sky abruptly stopped raining as if a scene had been cut.
One moment it was heavily overcast and pitch black outside, and the next, it looked like a town after a rain shower.
Although everyone was internally shocked by this, they didn't stop. Instead, they began to act according to their previously assigned tasks.
After all, everyone understood that what they lacked most now was time.
If they wanted to successfully withdraw according to the plan, they had to complete it before that mysterious unit reacted. Otherwise, with so many Refugees to bring along, even Kanna wouldn't dare guarantee that everyone could safely evacuate.
Soon, led by Patriot, the group arrived at the main gate outside the Refugee residential area.
With Talulah in hand, the gate was easily opened.
At this time, besides the Refugees, there were also many Reunion Movement personnel stationed there. Fortunately, Patriot's prestige within Reunion Movement was very high, and some of those remaining there were loyal to him, so no conflict arose between the two sides.
And upon seeing the gate suddenly open and the Shieldguards leading a group of people rushing in, these Reunion Movement members had even less motivation to resist, as Patriot was the sole belief in the hearts of most Reunion Movement warriors.
After being informed and arranged by Ivan that Chernobog was about to shut down, the Refugees still remaining there all agreed to leave. After all, a mobile city without power was a giant iron coffin.
Moreover, under this Catastrophe and man-made disaster, supplies were scarce in Chernobog. Without knowing when other cities would come to their aid, no one could be sure they would survive safely until the rescue team arrived.
So, rather than staying here to die, it was better to leave with them.
Furthermore, almost all the Refugees here had now become Infected. Even if a rescue team arrived, everyone had a clear idea of whether they would still be willing to help once they discovered these people had become Infected.
After some deliberation, dozens of the original Reunion Movement members stepped forward, willing to leave with the Shieldguards.
After a slight hesitation, Ivan agreed to take them along.
Upon exiting, these individuals discovered Talulah standing not far away. They were initially startled, thinking it was a trap set by Patriot and Talulah to test their loyalty.
Only when they learned that Talulah would also be leaving did they breathe a sigh of relief.
At the same time, they felt pity for their compatriots who still remained there. After all, those left in the city still believed Talulah would lead them to hope, yet they didn't realize their hope had already fled… Soon, as they led the Refugees to a passage connecting to the outside world, everyone heard a piercing sound from the core area. After the sound, the entire city suddenly stopped, and then all external passages opened.
At this point, the Ursus Third Group Army, still in the city and shocked by the recent phenomenon, finally realized that while they were idling, their home had been stolen by unknown individuals.
They immediately tried to contact Viscount Kerk, the highest commander within Chernobog, but received no reply.
Having no other choice, they had to contact Grand Duke Baykal outside.
Upon learning that Talulah and Kerk had both disappeared, Chernobog's power source had been shut down by unknown individuals, and it was now halted in the wilderness, Grand Duke Baykal felt as if he were standing naked on the extreme northern ice plains, despite being in a warm room.
The chill made him feel as if his heart was about to stop.
He understood the outcome of all his actions: if successful, they could seize more money and power from the Central Government and the Emperor, but if they failed, only death awaited him.
The thought that this news would soon be known by others, and that the Imperial Guard might come for him, made him look at the falling snow outside the window, his eyes dimming.
A short while later, an adjutant who came for a routine official report found Grand Duke Baykal sitting motionless on a stool. Upon approaching, he discovered that he had taken poison and died.
Leaving aside Grand Duke Baykal, the Third Group Army in Chernobog also fell into chaos due to the loss of their commander.
Although some had discovered the whereabouts of Rhodes Island and the Refugees, with Kerk missing and Grand Duke Baykal not responding, the subordinate officers argued like a marketplace over whether to fight or observe.
The Rhodes Island group used this confusion to quickly guide everyone's evacuation.
At this moment, Kanna was standing on a high platform not far away, gazing in the direction of Rhodes Island.
Immediately after the heavy rain stopped, Kanna received a request from Amiya: she was to find a place with better signal to contact Rhodes Island.
After all, among the many people present, only Kanna and Ascalon could move independently and quickly between high-rise buildings.
However, Amiya dared not command Ascalon, so she entrusted this arduous task to her good sister, Kanna.
Kanna, of course, readily agreed to Amiya's request.
When Rhodes Island began its operation, she jumped back to the place where she had fought Talulah earlier, then used her communication terminal to contact Rhodes Island.
Soon, Kanna managed to contact Rhodes Island headquarters using the special communication channel Raidian had given her when they worked together before.
Kal'tsit, who had been stationed there and had already prepared a support team, immediately sent Scout with a helicopter to provide assistance after hearing Kanna's report on the battle in Chernobog and the Doctor's subsequent actions.
The helicopter carried emergency food and alcohol, items prepared for the Refugees evacuating with them. Considering that Chernobog was breached in winter, most Refugees would be wearing clothes warm enough to withstand the cold. Even if these people walked to the nearest Rhodes Island after leaving Chernobog, it would take two to three days. In such a situation, strong liquor and high-calorie food were key to ensuring everyone's survival.
When most of the evacuation was complete, the Ursus soldiers, who had been hidden until then, finally reached a consensus: they would intercept this mysterious team that had suddenly appeared.
However, it was already too late.
While the large-scale clearing of the area didn't have the explosive visual impact of Talulah's arts, Frostnova's rows of several-meter-thick ice walls gave the pursuers the greatest despair—without Talulah, a top-tier fire caster, it would be difficult for these people to break through Frostnova's defenses, even with heavy firepower, especially with the winter bonus.
Not to mention, W, who was also leaving, felt too stifled along the way and left some 'small gifts' in between.
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