Novel Full Chapter 467: A Reluctant Alliance Under Dire Circumstances
Chapter 467: Chapter 467: A Reluctant Alliance Under Dire Circumstances
Although all factions hastily formulated some emergency measures amidst their widespread panic, the situation in Imperial Capital deteriorated far more rapidly than anyone had anticipated.
With Luca’s assistance, Drumph barely managed to erect a defensive line at breakneck speed.
Initially, he believed there would still be some time left to consult the other factions on how best to defend the core district. However, contrary to all his expectations, the monster horde appeared suddenly, almost the moment the makeshift defense was completed.
The hastily assembled fortifications had no chance of fully repelling the monsters’ ferocious assault. Consequently, Drumph and Luca were forced to hold their positions along the frontline, fiercely resisting the attack.
Their joint efforts had temporarily stabilized the situation, yet both of them were painfully aware that their defense wouldn’t last much longer.
“The situation is deteriorating far too quickly. Even if we somehow manage to maintain this position, the monster horde will inevitably break through the other defenses around the core area,” Luca said swiftly to Drumph.
He hoped Drumph could devise a solution—at the very least, unite all other Imperial Capital factions.
Frowning deeply, Drumph contemplated the situation while still locked in combat. He, too, knew very well this makeshift line wouldn’t hold for much longer.
After thinking briefly, Drumph spoke decisively.
“Can you hold this line alone? I need you to buy me some time. I must speak with the other factions. They have to understand that unity is our only hope to survive this monster horde.”
Facing Drumph’s request, Luca immediately replied.
“I can hold them off alone for a while. Hurry and go!”
As soon as he finished speaking, he activated his fire magic runes. In an instant, countless fireballs appeared in the sky, raining down directly upon the area Drumph had just been defending.
Drumph seized this opportunity to disengage from combat.
“You’re biting off more than you can chew!” Sophia immediately said once Drumph had left.
“Your strength hasn’t fully recovered yet. It’s incredibly risky to try and maintain this defensive line on your own. If Drumph doesn’t return quickly enough, you might even be overwhelmed by the monster horde.”
Naturally, Sophia was deeply concerned for Luca’s safety. She felt strongly that Luca shouldn’t shoulder this heavy burden alone.
Luca let out a weary sigh and replied.
“Things have reached this point; there’s no other choice. If I don’t take this risk, Drumph won’t be able to rally any other forces. The situation in Imperial Capital has grown extremely dire—I must step forward.”
His words were resolute and forceful.
Sophia didn’t argue any further. In truth, she had anticipated Luca would give precisely this kind of response. During their time together, she had come to know Luca as a person who courageously accepted responsibility and upheld integrity.
All she could do now was help Luca hold the defense line.
As Luca was busy defending the frontline, Drumph was rushing as fast as possible toward the federal government’s office building in Imperial Capital’s core area.
Senior federal officials and the heads of Imperial Capital’s major families were currently gathered there, holding an emergency meeting.
All the reinforcements Drumph could locate were already assembled at this spot.
Without giving prior notice, Drumph stormed directly into the government office building.
His sudden intrusion greatly startled the soldiers stationed inside. Some of them even contemplated attacking Drumph.
However, Drumph didn’t give them the slightest chance.
Moving with incredible speed, he headed straight to the secret underground conference room. Ignoring the guards attempting to stop him at the door, he kicked the door open with a single powerful strike.
Under the astonished gaze of everyone in the room, he quickly announced,
“The monster horde is about to breach the defenses of the core area! Morning Star has already pushed its strength to the absolute limit. I need your assistance! Everyone capable of fighting must rush to the frontline immediately!”
As soon as he finished speaking, cries of alarm erupted from those gathered in the conference room.
None of them had expected the situation to deteriorate so rapidly.
Seated at the head of the table was the Vice Chancellor of the federal government, who was responsible for the administration of the entire continent centered around Imperial Capital.
“Has the situation truly become this critical?” he asked gravely.
“Yes, Your Excellency! We must gather everyone’s strength if we’re going to hold the core area’s defense line. There can be no more hesitation, no more selfishness!”
Drumph’s words carried a pointed message.
After all, senior federal officials had always been embroiled in internal power struggles.
Each one continually sought greater power and influence for themselves.
Even before the monster horde arrived, such internal power struggles had already undermined humanity’s effectiveness in facing the monsters. After the monster horde appeared, these struggles directly plunged humanity into extreme peril.
Everyone present wore somewhat uneasy expressions. Although they knew Drumph wasn’t deliberately targeting them, they still felt somewhat unwilling.
One family patriarch stood up abruptly, speaking with clear hostility, “Are you implying we’ve always acted out of selfish interests?”
Faced with this confrontation, Drumph coldly replied, “Now is hardly the time for such debates! Keep wasting time, and we’ll all end up torn apart by monsters. Mobilize every force you have immediately.”
His words were somewhat offensive. Members of Imperial Capital’s major families showed visible disdain, bolstered by assurances from the Great Sage.
Only the Vice Chancellor, sitting at the head of the table, quickly aligned himself with Drumph’s urgency.
“You’re absolutely right! Now is not the time to quibble over minor issues. Everyone must deploy every resource they control. Only then can we ensure the core area of Imperial Capital isn’t swallowed by the monster horde.”
Following the Vice Chancellor’s directive, despite lingering reluctance, no one had any real alternative. They reluctantly mobilized all available forces, including warriors they commanded directly and various tools at their disposal.
The army and Imperial Capital Guard acted the fastest. The military rapidly gathered all available soldiers, even pulling guards from the federal government building. These troops quickly joined Drumph in rushing toward the frontline defense of the core area.
Though lacking unified command, the Imperial Capital Guard members universally supported Drumph and swiftly followed him.
Conversely, the major families of Imperial Capital moved the slowest. After leaving the conference room, they gathered privately again, clearly unwilling to commit their forces.
“We must preserve our strength. Once everyone else and the monster horde have severely weakened each other, we’ll easily seize control of the federal government.”
“Exactly! Although this monster horde looks extremely threatening, we have the protection of the Great Sage. All we need to do is sit back and watch.”
“I even think we should directly take action against Luca and Morning Star. They’ve always been our enemies, and we must seize this opportunity to break their backs.”
Conversations among the members of the major families were filled with laughter and confidence.
They all believed ultimate victory would be theirs.
At that moment, Senator Devitt suddenly appeared.
His arrival quickly erased the smiles from the faces of Imperial Capital’s major family members.
Everyone looked at him with deep respect.
“Great Sage, is there something we can assist you with?” the head of the Pike family respectfully inquired.
Senator Devitt coldly nodded.
He first gave everyone a disdainful glance before slowly speaking.
“You have deeply disappointed me. You have failed to make the correct judgment.”
His words immediately caused panic among those present.
“How have we failed to make the right judgment? Didn’t you assure us of our safety? Naturally, we should preserve our strength during the battle,” one family member argued.
“I indeed can guarantee your safety, but do you truly believe the federal government will be completely destroyed by this monster horde? That is impossible. Once this crisis passes, and the federal government learns that you deliberately preserved your strength, you will undoubtedly be held accountable. Your losses will then be even greater.”
Of course, Senator Devitt could not admit his own fear of this powerful monster horde. Instead, he used the threat of the federal government to motivate the major families.
After hearing his words, the family members appeared to suddenly awaken to reality.
“You’re right. Even if Imperial Capital is destroyed, the federal government won’t collapse entirely. Its headquarters isn’t even located here.”
“Therefore, you must actively participate in the upcoming battle. Only by doing so can you secure more influence within the federal government. Deploy all your forces—they can also use this opportunity to enhance their combat skills.”
With that, Senator Devitt vanished instantly.
Ultimately, the major family members heeded his directive.
Thus, the various factions in Imperial Capital reluctantly united under emergency circumstances.
All available fighters from Imperial Capital’s core area arrived at the frontline.
The defense line was temporarily stabilized, but the monster horde showed no signs of retreating.
Instead, the number of monsters in the horde continued to grow.
During the fierce battle, Luca briefly glimpsed a massive shadow looming in the distance.
He suddenly realized that this immense shadow represented the most formidable monster birthed by this horde. The toughest battle was about to begin!