CHAPTER 570 CLOSE THE GATE

"Open the gate," Rocky repeated firmly.

The captain was afraid. However, he still responded in a snobbish manner, "It's the order of the lord

prefect to close the gate. If you are capable enough, ask the lord prefect to open the door for you..."

Rocky sneered at the rudeness of the man. With the shining of spiritual light, he quickly drew out

Frozen Wind Dagger. The dagger instantly turned into Flaming Blade. Rocky wielded it in the air, and

marched straight forward.

The captain was stunned and froze in place when he saw the extraordinary power emitted by Frozen

Wind Dagger in Rocky's hand. His face was as white as paper, but he kept on warning Rocky as if he

were so sure he would still win this if they fought, "If you get any closer, don't blame us for your

injuries."

However, Rocky turned a deaf ear to him. He directly rushed to the city gate, towards the city guards

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"Stop him!" seeing that the situation was unfavorable, the captain ordered his men instead.

Instantly, several city guards rushed towards Rocky, trying to stop him.

But in the next second, Evil Flame was burning all over Rocky's body, it made him look as if he were

possessed by a devil. It was so frightening that the city guards didn't dare move forward, not wanting to

get any closer to Rocky. Their legs turned jelly and they fell into their knees.

Then, with the public watching, Rocky moved his Frozen Wind Dagger into the air, following a cross

shape. In an instant, flame roared out in the form of a cross and directly slammed into the city gate.

With a thundering noise, the gate exploded into splintering pieces.

Seeing that the city gate had been broken, people had no time to rejoice. They quickly rushed towards

the city gate desperately.

The city guards were stunned by Rocky's power. But before they could react and fight back Rocky, the

citizens were trampling them down and ignoring their commands.

Rocky put away the Frozen Wind Dagger, and walked straight back to Uriah's side and jumped onto it.

"Mr. Bai, if the city is taken, these people will become homeless. Can you do something about it?" Sue

suddenly asked Rocky when she saw the people escaping from the city. She was frowning.

Rocky stared at the throng of people running desperately out of the city but didn't answer her.

"Mr. Bai, I don't really want to leave. Miss Isis was so kind to me, so I want to be with her..." Sue felt

aggrieved, her eyes reddening with the conflicting feelings.

Hearing what Sue felt and her face reflecting the genuineness of it, Rocky's face changed. He

hesitated but asked, "Do you really want to stay in Evian City?"

Sue nodded firmly.

"Let me take you to a safe place first," Rocky told her. Looking at Sue and considering her feelings,

Rocky ordered Uriah to fly up and head north, he needed to take Sue out of the city first.

Meanwhile, Marin and the commanders had temporarily returned to the conference hall of the army

base. Everyone looked tired, and their armors were almost dyed red by the flames of the war and

blood. They were speechless, because they all knew that the city guards could not stand another day

of fighting. The end was near. And Evian City would fall definitely into the hands of Timber Deity Empire

after tomorrow.

"In today's battle, more than half of the city's garrisons are gone, and less than eight thousand troops

are left, while Timber Deity Empire has at least twenty thousand troops left. If they attack with all their

force tomorrow, the city would definitely fall," Commander Wang muttered and shook his head.

"It seems that we can't guard Evian City anymore. We'd better retreat from Evian City earlier, that way

we can keep some troops and stay alive, while waiting for the reinforcements to come, then we could

take the city back," Commander Li suggested.

"That's impossible. Evian City is the headquarters of Crimson Dragon Group. If people learn that our

army withdraws, it will bring shame to Crimson Dragon Group..." Marin said flatly.

"Marin is right. The loss of Evian City will also cause great damage on the morale of Crimson Dragon

Army. Besides, if Timber Deity Empire takes the city and moves forward, it will be more difficult to stop

them. I don't think reinforcements would be of great help then," Commander Ron agreed.

"So, no matter how, we must guard the city," Marin said firmly, eyes determined. She hadn't lost the

fight in her.

"But how are we supposed to guard it? Troops or morale, we are both at a great disadvantage against

Timber Deity Empire. In addition, Timber Deity Empire also owns five Huge-horned Rhinoceroses,

which are too powerful for us to resist..." Commander Li inquired, hope slowly leaving his eyes.

"I agree with Commander Li. If we continue to fight, we will only get injured or even killed, it's all in vain.

We'd better withdraw from Evian City for now and regroup. When the reinforcements arrive, we'll try

and take back the city..." Commander Li had supporters too.

"I think it's better to withdraw from the city too."

"If we retreat out of the city like this, Crimson Dragon Group will be laughed at by the whole world,

where has the fierce group gone to? To hide from their enemies under their mothers' skirts? Can you

stomach being the laughing stock?"

For a moment, the commanders were divided into two factions, those who wanted to keep guarding the

city and those who felt like it was a better choice to withdraw and regroup. Arguments were thrown

carelessly into each other, everyone was arguing fiercely trying to prove their point.

"Are you just cowards?" an old and stern voice yelled, overpowering all the raising voices of argument

in the room.

Turning around, ready to fight whoever called them cowards, the commanders saw two figures walking

in side by side.

"Sheridan..."

"Sabina..."

Seeing the two coming in, the commanders had their mouths shut tight.

"Even if we can't keep Evian City, we can't let Timber Deity Empire easily obtain it. Moreover, your

Commander in Chief won't like you to give it up so easily..." Sheridan said solemnly, looking around at

the commanders' faces.

Many of them lowered their heads in shame. What Sheridan said was true.

"Master Xu is right. We can't easily give up even if we have to fight until our last breath," Sabina

supported. They had to fight as one and unite in guarding the city to be able to keep it.

"But with the current situation, it's truly impossible for us to guard the city," Commander Wang

countered helplessly.

"If Rocky is here, he might find a way out. But he… I'm so disappointed with him." At the mention of

Rocky, Marin's heart sank. Here they all were, waiting and hoping for Rocky to save the city.

"I think he is just a coward," Flank mumbled scornfully.

"If he were a coward, Crimson Dragon Group would have lost as early as when the three passes were

in danger," Sabina refuted angrily.

Hearing this, all the commanders took on a ghastly expression. They knew Sabina was right. Without

Rocky, Crimson Dragon Army would have been instantly defeated at the three passes.

"Since we still have time, let's think about what we can do to face our enemy. Even if we lose, our loss

must be of value. From now on, I will command the city garrison..." Sabina said boldly. She was the

Deputy Commander in Chief of Rime Army, one of the four legions in Holy Dragon Empire. At this

critical moment, no one was better suited to take on the role but her.

Hearing this, all the commanders gave her an encouraging nod. After all, Sabina's power was

undeniably strong. Hence, hope may exist if Sabina commanded the garrisons of Evian City.

"Ha-ha, Sabina, you are really my kind of person. I will make an exception this time to help you..."

Sheridan laughed but it was evident that he admired her boldness.

The commanders were surprised, but they gained confidence seeing that even Sheridan, who had

been living in seclusion for a long time, was willing to help.