Traveling through the game world

At the start of the battle, Lian Yang and René engaged in a polite exchange of blows, simply trying to adapt to each other's fighting styles as quickly as possible.

Both Lian Yang and Renee are swordsmen, but Renee, as an Imperial Knight, uses the core sword technique of the Delos Empire, the Imperial Sword Technique, a secret sword technique of the Delos Empire.

Lian Yang also used the same Reverse Ghost Sword Technique used by top sword saints on the continent, such as Agamzo.

Lian Yang's every move is dazzling, yet deadly intent lurks within. You might be momentarily confused, only to be met with a fierce and devastating attack in the next second.

Reni, on the other hand, is different. Imperial swordsmanship is more of a top-level swordsmanship summarized by veterans who have come from the battlefield. In Reni's use, however, the wide and powerful movements are full of killing intent.

"Warm-up over!" After a few rounds, both sides had figured out each other's routines, and Lian Yang chuckled as he ended their warm-up.

Not to be outdone, Renee abruptly changed the direction of her sword, revealing a gentle killing intent within its sharpness as she shouted, "Let the real duel begin!"

The real duel had barely begun when Lian Yang's swordplay changed. Previously, it was elegant yet concealing deadly intent; now it was frenzied yet possessed boundless domineering power. Every strike was difficult for his opponent to defend against, leaving him only able to hastily respond. Opportunities were fleeting, and he would immediately shift his focus elsewhere.

During the warm-up, he didn't realize it, but when Lian Yang suddenly changed his style, even though Rennie had expected it, he was still caught off guard by the sudden change in style.

In fact, Lian Yang's initial attack style was also his own, but that was before he obtained the power of the demon god. After obtaining the power of the demon god, Lian Yang, who had transformed from a swordsman into a demon swordsman, began to aggressively advance towards domineering power.

Reni, after all, was a professionally trained Imperial Knight, and gradually adapted to Lian Yang's fierce style change. Although he was still unable to reverse the disadvantage, he was no longer suppressed to the point of being unable to fight back.

Reni, who truly embodies her style, possesses a swordsmanship that is both gentle and sharp. Perhaps because she is a woman, her sword moves with a swift, whistling quality, yet there is always a uniquely feminine gentleness blended into her swordsmanship.

However, whenever Lian Yang's frenzied attacks are neutralized by her soft swordsmanship, the sharp sword intent hidden deep within the Imperial Sword Qi will continue Lian Yang's swift attacks.

The stalemate continued with Lian Yang gaining the upper hand overall, but Renee was not to be outdone. In a flash, she found an opportunity and shouted, "Swift Shadow Slash!"

"Hehe, you fell for it! Parry!" Lian Yang chuckled. He didn't want a stalemate, but a powerful attack would inevitably injure Reni. If he were injured by a delicate young girl in a duel between colleagues, Lian Yang would have no chance of staying in the Knights afterward.

So he decisively created an opening for Reni, who, lacking combat experience, unleashed his sword technique in an instant.

"Flowing Heart Ascend!" After blocking Reni's skill, Lian Yang immediately used Flowing Heart Ascend to lift Reni into the air. Seizing the opportunity, Lian Yang abruptly changed his move in mid-air, holding his sword horizontally and roaring, "Mountain Crushing Strike!"

The sword's spine slammed into Reni's body, slamming him to the ground from mid-air.

"You've lost!" Upon landing, Lian Yang didn't pursue Renee, but simply helped her up and said calmly.

Reni was not discouraged and said calmly, "Yes, I lost!"

After all, Lian Yang wasn't some chuunibyou adventurer from the game; she was someone with a higher military rank than Renee. Lian Yang was also very polite during the battle, so Renee couldn't just act recklessly, could she?

Seeing that Renee didn't seem to be a sore loser like in the game, Lian Yang said calmly, "Even an Imperial Knight should spend some time practicing swordsmanship every day. Simply fighting monsters and leveling up is ultimately a lower-level skill."

During the battle, Lian Yang noticed that Renee's swordsmanship was very skilled, but that was all; he had clearly leveled up by fighting monsters and didn't understand the true meaning of swordsmanship.

"Yes! I understand!"

Hyde nodded and said to René, "You can go down now."

After Reni left, Hyde nodded to Lian Yang and said, "I'm finding you more and more pleasing to the eye."

Lian Yang smiled calmly and said, "Actually, I think I'm quite pleasing to the eye! But Vice Commander, when did you become so easy to talk to?"

The proud Hyde didn't react much to Lian Yang's teasing, casually asking, "I've told you, you're just my type." He paused, then continued, "You know the Revolutionary Army, right? Although those few survivors of Belmar probably know your identity and won't tell you, I think your shrewdness wouldn't have prevented you from noticing them."

Although Hyde and Barn didn't get along well, Barn still gave Hyde a detailed introduction to Lian Yang's personality and his views on him. Lian Yang wasn't just Agamemnon's apprentice; he himself had great potential.

Nodding, Lian Yang said, "Just a bunch of pathetic bastards. Because they're not strong enough, they can only lurk in the shadows. A bunch of naive good-for-nothings."

Lian Yang genuinely didn't think much of these so-called revolutionary armies; expanding a nation's territory was a perfectly normal thing. Of course, it wasn't surprising that they were smeared and then used as an opportunity to form alliances and rebel. It was just that the revolutionary army's slogans were really unappealing.

Hyde was taken aback and said, "I thought that since you and those kids like Albert were getting along well, you would think highly of those people from the Principality of Belmar. I didn't expect you to think so little of them."

Hyde knew that Lian Yang was one of the few people who subjectively agreed with the expansionist ideas of the Delos Empire, but he did not expect that Lian Yang was so pessimistic about the Revolutionary Army.

Nodding, Lian Yang said, "Just look at how severely the ruins of Huttonmar are being invaded by the Black Nightmare, with the main defense relying on our Imperial Army. You can tell these guys are all talk and no action."

Hyde laughed heartily: "I really think highly of you, kid. That's why I look down on them. They don't even dare to openly rebel, yet they dare to form a revolutionary army? Bah!"

At this moment, Lian Yang and Hyde were somewhat of the same mind, as they were both proud individuals with similar thoughts. After thinking for a moment, Lian Yang asked, "I heard that Queen Skadi of the Principality of Belmar is still alive, and she has connections within the Revolutionary Army. This makes the situation in the ruins of Huttonmar very complicated."

Because of the presence of the Revolutionary Army, the Imperial Army in the ruins of Huttonmar was in a state of high alert. No one dared to expand the defensive perimeter at will, because it was uncertain when the Revolutionary Army might suddenly decide to stab the Imperial Army in the back.

Under these circumstances, the task of retaking the ruins of Huttonmar fell entirely to the militia led by Albert and Paris. Over time, neither side truly liked the other.

Hyde nodded and said, "This woman is troublesome; she's very well hidden. Of course, the most troublesome is the woman in the tavern. You know, she might be just as strong as Agamemnon."

Taking a deep breath, Lian Yang nodded: "Phew, you're right. No matter what, this time the deputy commander is counting on you. I'm heading to the old district of Huttonmar now to try and take down those monsters. Is there anything I can bring you?"

Shaking his head, Hyde said, "Let those useless things disappear!"

"Yes, sir!".

Albert's Hotel

As soon as Lian Yang entered the house, he found everyone there. He smiled faintly and said, "Phew, Hyde has agreed to assist in the defense, so the residents' safety is basically guaranteed for now."

Paris breathed a sigh of relief and said casually, "This big guy really does seem different from the other Imperial soldiers. But Lian Yang, you did a great job!"

Albert exaggeratedly remarked, "Speaking of which, your identity as an Imperial Knight squad leader is really useful. You even managed to handle that stubborn and unpleasant Hyde!"

After finding a place to sit down, Lian Yang said seriously, "Hyde can only help with defense at most, but that doesn't solve the fundamental problem. I plan to go to the old district of Huttonmar and see if we can kill all the mutated adventurers there. The defensive pressure on the City of Misfortune will be much lighter."

The newly joined paladin Arthur said with a sorrowful expression, "I'll go with you. Bugatti certainly wouldn't like seeing him like this now, turned into a monster. As his former teammate, I want to personally end his tragedy, and the tragedy of all my former teammates."

"Okay!" Lian Yang nodded and continued, "Baron, Alice, you two should come with me this time. The opponents seem very strong."

“Great! The Namlun tribe is currently in a state of internal strife, so we don't have much to do. We've been eyeing that deepest part of the Huttonmar ruins for a long time,” Baron and Alice said expectantly.