Chapter 21

Just as the sky began to brighten, Lin Mo was awakened by a noisy commotion. Urgent knocks came from the wooden door of his guest room.

"Guest, open the door quickly, something big has happened."

Lin Mo opened the door and saw the innkeeper, Old Aimon, standing in front of him with a panicked look on his face.

"Sir, it's not good. The army of the Portlanders is about to reach Cedar Town. You should leave as soon as possible. I'll refund your room fee. I'm sorry, but I have to go now."

It seemed that the innkeeper had also received the news and, with a sense of responsibility, knocked on each guest room door to warn the guests to leave Cedar Town and avoid the war.

After shoving a few silver coins into Lin Mo's hand, Old Aimon hurriedly went to knock on other nearby doors.

Similar knocks and the same words echoed throughout the inn, and the waiters were doing the same thing.

After seeing the innkeeper off, Lin Mo weighed the silver coins in his hand. He then saw the Gemini sisters come out of the neighboring room.

"There's a small-scale riot in the town. Someone tried to steal horses, but we drove them away."

Li Muxin, dressed in a gemstone blue samurai outfit, carried a Type 95 assault rifle.

Both sisters looked ready for battle.

The noise outside the inn grew louder, and the sounds of many people shouting could be heard faintly.

"The Portland army has crossed the Green Mist Forest and is about to attack."

"The Bart family has fled. We should escape too!"

"The Portlanders will massacre Cedar Town. If you don't want to die, leave quickly!"

"Mom, mom..."

"You, what are you doing? This is my stuff, robbers, robbers!"

...

After a night of chaos, the Bart family, the local lords, packed all the valuables they could take and left Cedar Town in over thirty carriages just before dawn.

As soon as they left, the news of the Portland army's imminent arrival spread like wildfire through Cedar Town, and the entire town fell into chaos in just a moment.

The town guard, appointed by Lord Kras Mat, did not fully perform their duties and did not notify the civilians outside the town.

Without a leader, Cedar Town was like a pile of sand, with everyone only thinking about their own small families. Some people with ulterior motives and malicious intentions took advantage of the chaos to make it even worse, causing the town to become even more chaotic.

There are always troublemakers, no matter where you go.

"We need to leave as soon as possible."

Li Mubing still held a large bundle in her hand, filled with dried meat.

It seemed that after a night of analysis, the sisters had already made preparations to evacuate, indicating that Cedar Town could not be saved.

Even the Gemini sisters could not protect the town from the iron hooves of the Portland Republic's army, given that they were new to the area.

The possibility of breaking this deadlock was almost nonexistent.

"No, we stay!"

Lin Mo unexpectedly shook his head, showing no intention of leaving.

"Are you crazy? How can you fight an army by yourself? We are only three people."

Li Mubing was very anxious. If it were for the civilians of her own country, she would have rushed to their aid without hesitation.

But as mere passersby in this world, they had no responsibility or obligation to stay and die with these unrelated people.

Moreover, the flying dragon knight she encountered a few days ago left a deep impression on her. If more of them came, the sisters might not escape.

"I swear to fight for those who are defenseless!"

Lin Mo remained unmoved, saying only one sentence before turning back to his guest room to continue equipping the "Dragon General" tactical armor.

"You! Do you really think you're a true knight?"

Lin Mo's attitude made Li Mubing angry. In her eyes, he was being reckless.

What could even the strongest warrior do against an army? Being crushed without a doubt was the inevitable result.

The sisters had analyzed that although this world's civilization lacked high-tech weapons, the balance of power between the two civilizations, relying on magic and martial arts, was still evenly matched.

Without fighter jets, large-scale weapons, or sufficient ammunition, what confidence could they have to fight an army?

None, absolutely none, it would only be suicide.

"He is a knight, no matter where he is!"

Li Muxin suddenly spoke up. Knowing Lin Mo's character, she knew that once he made a decision, it was hard to change his mind.

People from one world cannot understand those from another. The Gemini sisters probably couldn't quickly judge Lin Mo's mindset after arriving or returning to this world.

"Sister, which side are you on?"

The younger sister, Li Mubing, looked at her sister with dissatisfaction.

"On your side, on Lin Mo's side. Don't you remember what I said? Lin Mo is our long-term breadwinner. If you don't stand with your breadwinner, do you want to beg?"

Li Muxin smiled calmly, and her words immediately dispelled her sister's anger.

Li Mubing had to admit that her sister was right. In this completely unfamiliar world, having a completely trustworthy "local" was not easy, especially since Lin Mo was part of their team.

A big liar? A breadwinner? Li Mubing never thought these two terms would become synonymous, it was simply full of the humor of a harmonious society.

"Now the town is in complete chaos. What should we do?"

Li Mubing, who had no choice but to face the reality and follow Lin Mo to "seek death," had no idea what to do.

The language barrier and lack of authority meant that even if she and her sister used a megaphone to persuade and mobilize the crowd, it wouldn't work. This world might not even have the concept of "revolution."

"Let's see the situation in the town first and quickly overcome the language barrier."

Li Muxin, who knew over a dozen languages, did not think learning another one would be difficult.

Through Lin Mo's conversations with the people of this world, she could determine that the language of the Sylan Empire was similar to Chinese, belonging to the logographic language family.

This meant that as long as they mastered the basic pronunciation and characters, they could quickly learn the language, unlike English, which required memorizing a large number of words. It was an advanced language, and for elite intelligence officers like the Gemini sisters, quick memory and near-photographic recall were basic skills.

If they were to leave, they had a way. Since the Gemini sisters couldn't persuade Lin Mo to leave, they had no choice but to stay and help him find a solution.

The innkeeper, Aimon, had brought out all the food he couldn't take with him, allowing anyone to take it. When Lin Mo and the others finished packing and walked to the inn's main hall, the entire inn was empty.

The black stallion given to Lin Mo by Lord Kras Bart was also carrying a lot of supplies. The sisters knew that in the current situation, they needed to stock up on various items.

"Defend Cedar Town, defend our home. Everyone, pick up your weapons, organize, and fight the invaders. Join our ranks."

"The Bart family has abandoned us. This place now belongs to us. We can't leave, or we will have nothing. Join us and defeat the Portlanders together."

"The Juan family is recruiting guards. Excellent benefits, ten silver coins a month, with food and lodging provided."

...

"80% off linen! High-quality white cotton for just five copper coins per foot! Clearance sale!"

"Freshly harvested wheat, rye, and soybeans this year. Buy now before they're gone! In war, food is the foundation of survival. Don't complain about the price; gold and silver are not as valuable as your life."

"Want to protect your family? Old Yason's knives and swords, um! Even kitchen knives can kill. The bandits and thugs will be scared when they see Old Yason's knives and swords. Essential for protecting yourself and your family. Come and buy now, limited quantity, act fast."

Cedar Town was now a mix of fish and dragons. After leaving the inn, Lin Mo and the Gemini sisters saw several young men in leather armor, armed with swords and knives, shouting to the crowd, trying to gather a group for self-protection and to form a significant force.

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