Night Guard and the others had some difficulty adapting to the survivors within the Tower. One by one, they had shed the previous air of despair and were instead filled with excitement, most looking like they were ready to fight the Night Demons to the death or until victory.
"What on earth is going on? Why are the people of the Tower willing to go now?"
muttered Night Guard and his group.
They couldn't understand! It was completely beyond them! Before, they had an attitude of 'you go and get killed, we won't follow,' but now they had completely changed their tune.
Bearded Man didn't explain what exactly had happened, only telling them to go to the top floor of the Tower, where the leader of the Tower was waiting for them.
While on the stairs,
Ah Qie couldn't help but whisper, "Who do you think that person is? Why was he able to persuade the Tower leader?"
"It's not just about persuading," Night Guard looked toward the survivors. "Didn't you see it? There was a light called hope ignited in their eyes."
He was extremely curious about who that person was. Could it be a plot-relevant character? Such as that guy named Kran from the main storyline, but hadn't he died?
Or perhaps… Su Buxian?
This question was answered after they met an old man who handed them a note.
"This is from that young man, a note he left for you. We couldn't understand it, but he said you would."
They took the note and saw what was written.
"A thousand words are not enough. Tonight precisely, the decisive battle in the Night Demon Nest, do not enter lightly, wait until the time is right——signed, the tour guide."
Everyone: "..."
"I only saw the last two words 'tour guide', and based on the style of this note, it must indeed be Brother Su," coughed Night Guard, handing the note to Old Tomato. "He's actually still alive."
Old Tomato awkwardly shifted his gaze, quite honestly, "Don't give it to me… I've long forgotten my former knowledge."
Xun Xiaohuan simply closed her eyes.
"The two college students are up to you now."
Ah Qie, Ah Ti: "......"
Ah Qie and Ah Ti's heads came together: "They mentioned tonight at midnight, near the Night Demon Nest, waiting for an opportunity, he seems to have a plan?"
"Su Buxian?" Xun Xiaohuan hadn't interacted much with this person, and he said, "I'm more curious about how he survived."
Night Guard looked at the Tower leader. "What did he do, and why have you agreed to support him, and...."
There was a trend of staking everything on one throw.
The old man's voice was hoarse and, unlike before, mixed with various other emotions:
"Because that young man... brought us hope that we can actually see."
His arms were clearly trembling slightly, but he handled a small glass bottle very carefully. It was filled with a blue liquid.
"What is this?"
"The young man brought this. It can restore those infected back to their normal state."
Bearded Man, who appeared at the doorway at some undetermined point, spoke solemnly: "I've seen it with my own eyes. An infected zombie regrew flesh and regained a human appearance. Though still unawakened, it showed no symptoms of infection."
The old man spoke softly:
"He told us that the dawn of this city will not fade with the arrival of night, that everyone can be redeemed after the sun rises."
"These were words those outsiders who come every year never said."
The old man seemed to have gained some resonant strength, his gaze no longer murky but clear and firm: "And tonight, the Tower will put all its strength into joining the battle! This isn't just my idea, but the unanimous decision of everyone!"
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Night silently fell.
Night Guard and his four companions, along with thirty young and capable fighters from the Tower, quietly waited by a cave entrance.
Behind them was a large array of weapons and equipment as well as three armed vehicles and large-function ultraviolet searchlights and more.
They had set up this place during the day in preparation for the night battle.
"What time is it now?"
"Half an hour more."
They were now carefully waiting for most of the Night Demons to leave the nest, as fewer Night Demons in the nest meant a greater chance of success.
"Su Buxian still hasn't shown up," Ah Qie couldn't help but say, "He's still unclear about our battle plan."
"Don't panic," Night Guard said calmly, "Brother Su has already helped us a lot. Otherwise, with just five people the situation would be even more bleak."
"We'll just follow the original plan."
At that moment,
Xun Xiaohuan suddenly extended his finger, signaling everyone to silence.
Outside, a raspy, abnormal roar came!
Everyone's gaze trembled.
Night Demons?! They were right outside!
Their chosen location was actually quite concealed, but with the abundance of Night Demons who were extremely sensitive to all sorts of sounds, it was easy to be discovered.
The people in the Tower focused their gaze. Although they were tense, they were not afraid.
Every person was prepared to die in the Night Demon Nest today, seeking a slim chance of survival for the whole of Srilan.
"Damn... it hasn't left, it's still approaching!"
The silhouette of the Night Demon, illuminated by the moonlight, appeared at the entrance. It sniffed with its nose and subconsciously peeked inside.
"Attack now!"
Night Guard and the others immediately took action, and the experienced guards in the Tower instantly switched on the ultraviolet light!
Caught off-guard by the purple light, the Night Demon squinted its eyes and recoiled from the roar backward.
Then, in the next moment, came the others' deadly assault!
A Fire Axe, wielded by Night Guard, chopped into its shoulder!
Old Tomato's chopping knife also plunged forcefully into its chest!
"Boom!"
The Night Demon screamed in pain, its body swaying, about to fall. These were its fatal weak points, but it forcefully threw off the two men and, even in such a state, managed to smash a nearby boulder with a slap of its hand and fiercely charged towards them, dragging its injured body.
"Damn it!" both men exclaimed.
"Whoosh!"
Xun Xiaohuan's Flying Knife was even more powerful than before, piercing directly through its heart!
The Night Demon finally collapsed to the ground with blood-filled eyes, never to rise again!
The group's expression was somber; if one was so difficult to deal with, not to mention the others in the nest.
"The noise here isn't small. Before we attract more Night Demons, we must start the battle earlier," Xun Xiaohuan said calmly.
"Everyone, get ready to move."
"Bring it on," Night Guard said gravely. Their battle didn't account for uncertainties, whether Su Buxian made it or not, they needed to stick to the original plan.
In the darkness, they led the survivors of Srilan to launch one last attack on the Night Demon Nest.
If successful, this would be the last time, and Srilan would no longer be a dead city.
If they failed, this would also be the last time. The Tower had staked everything on tonight, putting all its resources on the line.
Though they were players, at that moment, they also felt the weight on their shoulders.