The Geared Immortal

Chapter 918 - The Inner Kingdom: Marauders

Chapter 918

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The lively beautiful voice suddenly came out of the radio in every home. Her lively voice astonished everyone as they feel refreshed and delighted to hear someone talking.

"Good afternoon everyone! I am Bi Maili from Fushuan Village, and I will be your host for today…" her introduction is a fresh start after a day of playing songs on the airwaves.

The people began to listen to the first thing that she was tasked to do, information drive. Their main purpose in making this first broadcast is to inform the people on how to combat the plague. With this, Shin Jiao knew that they could lessen the casualty and also help the villages and towns that are affected to be able to battle the epidemic.

And so, the day went by once again and everything became a success. The antenna has been set up and they now have another station inside the inner kingdom.

However, communication between the inner kingdom and the outer world is still impossible. Shin Jiao will have to figure out a way to bypass that strange Yin and Yang barrier that separates the two lands.

While this is happening on the horizon deep within a forest a great disturbance is slowly nearing the small village of Fushuan. Deep within the forest, a large group of different types of beasts are coming their way.

Suddenly someone came running towards the village walls.

"Beast tide! We are going to be hit by a beast tide!" shouted a man who looks like an adventurer with his armor and clothes in tatters.

When the guards heard this, their expressions turned ugly. They just recovered from being hit by a pandemic now they are going to face a huge number of beasts. How could they not feel afraid?

As the man slumps to the gate, he muttered something that made the men around him feel a bit afraid.

One of the guards directly ran towards the village head's house and relay what the man said.

When the village head heard this, he ran towards the inn where Shin Jiao and his group are staying.

"Master Shin, there is a beast tide coming. Plus… this time, it is caused by a group of marauders that are hiding deep within the forest. We are aware of them, but this is the first time that they did such a thing… Those marauders have not done this before… Are they really going to destroy our village? What have we done to deserve this?" the village head said with a frantic expression.

Shin Jiao could feel the worry in the village head's eyes and his agitation.

"What do you want us to do?" Shin Jiao asked calmly.

The chief was a bit taken aback. In truth, he did not know what he wanted from this group. He just came here by instinct because he saw how resourceful and strong they are. He actually did not hope for anything other than the safety of his village folks.

Seeing the loss and indecisiveness in the man's eyes, Shin Jiao decided to give him some advice.

"Village head, I think it is better for you and your men to prepare a series of defensive barriers. We will try to raise and strengthen the walls further…" Shin Jiao said with a smile.

He also wanted to help as this place is where they set up their first station in the inner kingdom, so he needed to protect this place.

With that decision, they began to talk about what they should be doing next.

Not long later, the group got out of the meeting room and went their way to do their duties.

Xiamen Gong worked with some of the villagers to create traps.

Im Jae and her brother Im Ao gathered everyone in the station as it is the most secure place to be in the entire village.

Meanwhile, Shin Jiao and Gwendolyn Grav reinforced the walls to make them stronger and sturdier. At the same time, Shin Jiao erected a few defensive structures at the top of the wall.

The small village suddenly gained more land as Shin Jiao decided to also set up walls to protect the farmlands outside of the village.

With the preparation complete, they soon noticed that the disturbance in the forest has already come nearer and that they could even feel the ground shaking.

Looking at the horizon, Shin Jiao and the rest of his group are standing atop a tall tree while looking at the huge number of beasts.

"Master Shin, will the village be able to withstand this?" Im Jae said with a hint of fear in her eyes.

"Hmm… It would be difficult, but if the plan succeeds then Fashuan village could be spared. However, I'm not sure about the other villages or towns…" Xiamen Gong said with a shrug.

"We have no time to care for the other places. If the village falls then we only have an option to escape." Hua Xiao said while shaking her head.

"Then will we just let it happen? Big brother Shin can stop them, right?" the childish tone of Im Ao made everyone's heart feels heavy.

"You guys worry too much. Our plan is already good enough. But we have to do something about those people the villagers are calling marauders…" Shin Jiao said as he looks through a scope and adjusted it.

With that adjustment, the trees suddenly vanished and the body heat of the beasts could be seen. Then behind the horde, he saw a large number of people driving the beasts from behind.

"They are here. You guys know your places, right? Let's move!" Shin Jiao commanded as he jumps ahead and flew above the trees.

Xiamen Gong was about to follow but Hua Xiao suddenly grabs his hand.

"Wait… Be… Be careful, okay?" she said with a shy expression.

Xiamen Gong nodded his head and gave her a smile while patting her hand.

She wanted to say more, but she stopped herself.

The rest went back to the village as they have to defend it with all they've got.

Shin Jiao and Xiamen Gong get into position and found the tallest tree in the forest.

They both pick their targets.

Shin Jiao takes out more long-range rifles from his space and then controlled them to float above his head.

He then picks his target using his scope.

"Fire at will…"

With Shin Jiao's command, Xiamen Gong did not hesitate. With a smile on his handsome face, he pulls the trigger.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A series of loud gunshots echoed through the air as bullets began to fly in the direction of those who are trying to drive the beast tide.

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A tall man on top of a large lizard-like beast is grinning from ear to ear. He is the leader of this bandit group and they have been terrorizing the villagers in these parts of the inner kingdom.

With the forest as their cover, they are able to drive the knight of the inner kingdom away.

But a few days ago, they receive a message and an offer. They are to eliminate the Fashuan Village without human intervention.

He immediately decided to use the beast tide to do this.

He gathered his men and drew up the plan. And today was the day they executed that plan.

The command offers them 1,000 mana stones, and they have been paid 500 mana stones in advance. After they finished their job they can get the rest in Zepa City.

Thinking of the mana stones, the man could not help but feel happy. He looks at the mages among his men using poison spells to drive away large beasts which then drive away from the smaller ones at the front.

It was a great strategy and with this, it was all easy money for him.

As he was thinking up to this point, he suddenly feels that something is wrong. But as he looks at the line on both sides, he is sure that everything is going fine. With a frown, he still lay at the back of his mount.

Suddenly he heard a series of booming sounds reverberating in the forest. Then his mount suddenly stopped walking and then slumped to the ground.

Because the seat at the back of the giant lizard is elevated, the man was thrown in the air like a stone from a catapult.

He shouted in fear as his hands and feet frantically wave as if he is trying to fly.

When he saw the ground closing in, he did not hesitate to form his body into a ball, and before landing, he immediately rolled to the ground.

He was able to land safely but his body still suffered some bruises.

"Hahaha… I'm still alive you assholes!" he shouted as he cursed at those who attacked him.

He has already sworn in his heart to hunt those who dare mount a sneak attack on his. When he was thrown he saw that his mount was shot in the head but did not know if it is still alive or dead. But he wanted revenge.

As he turns around, his eyes suddenly went wide in shock and horror.