Chapter 426: The Battle to Defend the Water City (Part 2)

Her lone charge into the enemy formation was a completely viable tactic.

If she went for the kill, countless civilians would die. And she didn’t go for lethal strikes; she showed mercy everywhere, which was why the great knights at the time didn’t act and chose to stand by.

Ten exchanges. Her combat prowess was extraordinary.

Lately, was it possible that she was fighting in Knight Academy City and then returning to Mountain God Ridge to command the rebel army?

Fabiana was definitely in Knight Academy City, but the rebel army descending the mountain to wreak havoc wasn’t fake. Besides, Count Perry’s army had previously surrounded Knight Academy City for revenge. If the Rebel War Commander summoned a Skeleton Knight army in such a lively place—though Divine Emperor Commander Daniel also saw the Skeleton Army fighting alongside everyone, that bizarre power to summon millions of Skeleton Knights—so theoretically…

And that Beastman Nun…

She could last three exchanges with the West Coast Fighting God.

Things didn’t quite add up. All signs pointed to there being two Fabianas.

Moreover, Count Perry’s army had been besieging Knight Academy City for a long time without any news.

The scouting parties we sent, along with the spies planted inside, none of them returned. All vanished without a trace, never to come back.

Everyone was kept in the dark by some conspiracy.

“Fabiana Diarmuid, I’ll give you a chance. Tell me, what exactly happened to you? After I hear your explanation, I’ll consider how to deal with you. Please speak carefully.” Divine Emperor Commander Daniel asked in a deep voice.

“I attended the Knight Feast two cycles ago. On the way back, I was ambushed by assassins. My parents were unfortunately killed, and I was forced off a cliff. Luckily, I survived. Then someone impersonated me, framed me for killing my own parents, and accused me of defiling the dead. By the time I escaped death, I found myself labeled as the Rebel War Commander. You saw me and my grandfather, Knight King Char, at the Round Table Meeting. If I were the vile person who killed my parents, the Knight King would be the first to not let me off.” Fabiana explained in a calm tone.

Whether Divine Emperor Commander Daniel was convinced was unknown.

But his knights and the residents believed it 70 to 80 percent. With this reasoning, their will to fight evaporated.

“Now I’ve inherited the title of Baron from my grandfather, along with the name Knight King. I am the true Fabiana Diarmuid. In the name of the Knight King, I swear to eliminate the rebel army and clear the Diarmuid family’s name!”

As Fabiana spoke, she slowly raised the Pure White Banner Spear in her hand.

A refreshing wind blew at just the right moment, unfurling the flag and letting it flutter in the air.

Seeing the dazzling Sun Emblem and the resilient White Whale Family Crest, the doubts in everyone’s hearts were easily blown away like dust.

Samimi observed everyone’s expressions.

Now she finally understood why the Saints used to follow her so devotedly.

Probably the same feeling as now, right?

But thanks to this Charm Aura, things were going smoothly.

After all, these were small matters. We weren’t here to build relationships; we were here to wage war against the Order of Compassion.

“Now it’s my turn to ask you. Did Marquis Edward and Count Perry collude? Were my parents killed by you? Was I targeted by you? Two hundred and fifty-seven of my Giant Whale Knights died in battle. Every single one was an elder who accompanied me since childhood.”

Fabiana turned the tables and questioned them publicly.

As soon as these words were spoken, the morale of the Divine Emperor Knights was immediately shaken.

Though they were a knight order serving the nobility, they now recalled justice.

This was also one of the effects of the Charm Aura.

Just like how all Saints, upon seeing Samimi, were instantly filled with faith in the Goddess.

How could these small fries stand against those absurdly powerful Otherworld relics?

But we couldn’t blame them.

If hearts weren’t united, given the Human Race’s inherent flaw of lacking unity—let alone the Blood Clan being a new, evolved race that eliminated those chronic problems—

If the Blood Empress back then had brought more subordinates, she wouldn’t have been soloed by Samimi without a scratch.

“We absolutely had no part in the incident of your parents’ death.” Divine Emperor Commander Daniel responded.

“But you condoned his evil deeds. You clearly knew there was a problem. Even though we had an Alliance Treaty with Count Perry, you turned a blind eye to the things he did privately. This rebel army has been suppressed again and again but never wiped out. Now that someone’s pushed them to your city gates, you finally know fear.”

Fabiana questioned with extreme calmness, her tone authoritative.

“It’s useless to say these things. We can’t actively break the Alliance Treaty. What about Count Perry and his thirty-thousand-strong army? If they were to reinforce us, our chances of victory would greatly increase. We should put aside our hatred and fight together…” Divine Emperor Commander Daniel asked.

“Count Perry colluded with Evil Demons. I’ve already killed him. Along with his thirty-thousand-strong army, all turned into sacrifices for the Evil Demons. Annihilated.”

Fabiana replied.

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock.

Respect turned into awe, and fear increased by three parts.

“What exactly are Evil Demons?”

“What really happened?”

“No wonder the Saintess told us to leave!”

Moreover, these words incited panic among the residents.

Everyone discussed animatedly, the word “Evil Demon” causing great unease.

“Enough. Why say so much to him? Know your position. We are saviors here to rescue you. You need us. We don’t need you, and we have no reason to save you.”

Shirley William snorted coldly.

At this moment, seeing the aloof Mage, everyone actually felt somewhat relieved.

The more arrogant and confident she was, didn’t that mean there was nothing to worry about?

“I have one last question.” Divine Emperor Commander Daniel pressed on.

“Please ask.” Fabiana spoke before Shirley William could explode.

“Even if you’re not the Rebel War Commander, the fact that you can summon Skeleton Knights—in my eyes, that’s still an evil ability.” Divine Emperor Commander Daniel questioned. “If you don’t explain clearly, I can’t trust you.”

“That is the Salvation Power bestowed upon me at the Round Table Meeting. I’m not summoning undead souls. I’m summoning warrior Heroic Spirits who accompanied the Human Emperor in fighting Evil Demons.”

Fabiana answered forcefully.

“That is not evil power. That is sacred Human Emperor’s Power. I summon Heroic Spirits .”

For a moment, no one could refute.

“Heroic Spirits…”

Divine Emperor Commander Daniel was also stunned, his mouth agape.

A completely absurd statement, yet irrefutable.

“Let’s go into the barracks and discuss in detail.”

Divine Emperor Commander Daniel took a deep breath and ordered everyone to stand down, allowing the Revenge Squad to enter the Divine Emperor Barracks.

Once inside, there were only knights and soldiers, no more civilians.

Divine Emperor Commander Daniel led everyone directly to the important Strategy Meeting Room of the Divine Emperor Knights.

On the table lay a full topographic map of Marquis Edward’s Territory, covered in red circles.

“What exactly is our enemy?”