Chapter 97: Betting the Lives of the Imperial Sisters? (25/75)

Under the watchful eyes of several people, ‘Willis’ gave a few orders, then led nearly a thousand people out of the Castle Lord’s Mansion.

However, after the excitement faded, Nidnia noticed something strange.

“Why does Willis have so many civilians under her command?”

“And in the middle of the night, what is she gathering so many people for?”

But Willis had no intention of explaining.

She said, “Alright, Nidnia-nee, are you relieved now?”

Being asked, Nidnia scratched her head a little awkwardly.

“Sorry, little Wei, I really didn’t completely believe you before…..”

“But after seeing Willis herself, I absolutely support your plan now!”

To avenge my father!

To seek revenge for the countless oppressed people like my father!

At this moment, the flame in Nidnia’s heart was burning fiercely!

Although the plan was crazy, if you didn’t bet, you could only walk the tragic old path.

If you bet, there’s still a fifty percent chance!

Anything in this world, before the result comes out, success and failure are both fifty-fifty.

There is no such thing as seventy-thirty or ninety-ten.

Because as long as you can turn that one percent possibility into reality, you’re one hundred percent certain to succeed!

Seeing that Nidnia’s doubts had disappeared, Willis let Victoria take her back.

“You can’t help me much here. It’s better to return and mobilize the miners quickly.”

“We don’t have much time. Once Willis stabilizes her position here, the risks we face will multiply!”

“I’ll stay here to continue gathering intelligence. Hurry back.”

Nidnia also understood the situation, so she didn’t say more and left directly.

Turning around, Hill Yu helplessly removed her veil and black robe.

“Sometimes, I really wonder if you’re still my imperial younger sister.”

Facing Hill Yu’s question, Willis suddenly dove into her arms.

And started rubbing her chest hard.

“I’ve always been your younger sister, Sister, no matter how I change.”

“Get lost! Stay away from me, you stink.”

Hill Yu pushed Willis away in annoyance.

“Do you have anything to eat? I’ve been hungry all day.”

“Serves you right!”

Not long after, Willis arrived outside the Subcity Lord’s Mansion.

Under the night sky, aside from the people guarding the Mined Prison and the Elf, everyone Willis could mobilize was here.

This included nearly seven hundred private soldiers who had been forced by Hill Yu’s bloodthirsty methods to turn to the light.

“Over three hundred more swore eternal loyalty and were killed by me.”

Hill Yu said coldly.

“The rest here might be so frightened their combat power is lacking. If something goes wrong, they might run away.”

Hearing this, Willis disagreed.

“The number of people inside the Subcity Lord’s Mansion should only be a few hundred at most. On our side, with nearly a thousand, plus an ambush…”

“Even if they’re all elites inside, there’s absolutely no chance of victory.”

With an overwhelming advantage, these ‘good citizens’ shouldn’t dare run away.

“Moreover, once they choose betrayal, when they face their former masters, they won’t go easy. They might even be more ruthless.”

“How do you know? Are you guessing?”

Hill Yu was clearly unconvinced.

After seeing her methods, these private soldiers had been so scared they nearly peed themselves.

Relying on them to bravely kill the enemy?

Is that possible?

“It’s human nature…..”

Willis, however, smiled.

“If you don’t believe me, why not make a bet with me?”

“The winner can make the loser do anything, anything! Even bet their life, Sister.”

Although she understood Willis wouldn’t ask for anything dangerous, for a moment, Hill Yu was still intimidated by her momentum.

How is my younger sister becoming more and more unreadable?

“Hmph! A bet is a bet! If I win, you must never get close to any women for life!”

At those words, Willis’s face fell.

That’s even harsher than killing her!

It’s on par with that damned system.

At that moment, ‘Willis’ walked over and dispelled the disguised Light Magic.

“Hehe, Your Highness, how did I do?”

Anne laughed playfully, waving the slip of paper in her hand.

Then, under the shocked gazes of the two, she ate the paper.

“Uh, there are bacteria on it, you’ll get infected, idiot.”

Willis couldn’t help but retort.

“What are bacteria?”

“Ah… A word I saw in the Ancient Records…..”

Willis now lied as naturally as breathing.

“Any movement yet?”

Hill Yu changed the topic.

“Not yet.”

Anne analyzed.

“Even if they’re isolated now, to start a rebellion, they’d probably wait until the second half of the night.”

“Then I’ll nap for a bit, I’m tired, sleepy!”

Saying that, Willis dragged Hill Yu to sit on a stone dais by the street.

“Let me borrow your lap, Sister, I’m exhausted.”

With that, Willis curled up like a kitten and slept in Hill Yu’s arms.

Anne clenched her fists at the sight.

[Willis! You bastard! Why don’t you come to me!? Am I that unattractive?]

Anne stomped off in a huff, out of sight, out of mind.

As for Hill Yu, she wanted nothing more than to throw Willis off immediately.

But seeing that exhausted yet peaceful face…

She couldn’t bring herself to do it.

***

Inside the Subcity Lord’s Mansion.

“Why is there still no movement!?”

The people sent out hadn’t returned, not even a sound.

Mike Millen had paced the floor so many times he’d nearly worn it out.

Beside him, Mik Englandram’s face was equally grim.

“It’s possible we’ve already been surrounded…..”

He analyzed calmly, earning a wail from Mike Millen.

“No! That’s impossible!”

But no matter how you looked at it, there was only one explanation.

Mike Millen had to accept it.

“So what do we do now?”

Mike asked weakly, “Should we stay put?”

“As long as we don’t attack, Willis shouldn’t have a reason to act against us.”

But Mik Englandram shook his head with a bitter smile.

“Naive!”

“The other side has already sealed off the city. Once they’re ready, if they claim a routine search for Elf rebels as an excuse, will you let them in?”

“At that point, we truly won’t have any way to fight back!”

At those words, Mike Millen took a deep breath.

“At this stage, all we can do is fight?”

“Yeah, fight. As long as we can escape Ushi City and join our brothers outside, there’s still hope!”

Mik also stood up, and the two began gathering the private soldiers inside the mansion.

The commotion inside didn’t escape the eyes of those outside.

Hill Yu helped Willis up and spoke.

“Judging by the sounds, they’re going to charge out.”

“They have nowhere to run.”

Willis smiled.

She hadn’t expected that just a day’s arrangement would yield such results, and she was quite satisfied.

But there was no laughter in her eyes.

Because Willis knew Mike Millen was just one of the many people who wanted to kill her.

Even if he fell, there were still countless Death Whirlpools waiting ahead.

Inside the mansion……

Mike Millen emerged from the inner courtyard again, and Mik Englandram was already lined up.

Under the moonlight, weapons and armor glinted coldly.

“Well? What did the lord say?”

At this desperate moment, both wanted to ask that lord for help, hoping he’d mobilize more forces.

But Mike Millen only gave a sorrowful smile.

“He said to fight with all our strength. The lord will find people to support us, but……”

But at this point, could those words still be trusted?

“What about the Communication Array?”

“I destroyed it already………”

At that moment, Mike Millen’s entire demeanor changed.

“In that case, we’ll fight to the death and prove our worth!”

“Kill!”

As the mansion gates opened, teams of armored private soldiers rushed out with weapons, a surging wave of murderous intent following.

And in the next moment, what greeted them was merciless slaughter.