"You have to evacuate quickly. My companions and I were chased all the way from the big pit by that group of guys, although we took advantage of the rain to temporarily distance them, and within a few days, the part of the monsters that were fast would arrive first.
Bai Qianzhi used an unquestionably serious tone to give a heavy blow to the townspeople who had the idea that "if there is a twilight swordsman, they will not be afraid of monsters".
"But ......."
"Don't take chances. You have seen how embarrassed my companions and I are."
After saying that, I could see that the expressions of the townspeople were somewhat depressed.
Just like Bai Qianzhi said, as people who seek to live in this dangerous land, they understand what the monster tide means. That was not something that one or two legendary swordsmen could deal with, and even the combat effectiveness of the entire border collar might not be able to resist.
"Listen, the Great Eagle and I will be responsible for luring the monster hordes to a remote place, and you take this time to escape to a place with stronger defenses. Don't think about fighting ...... You can't even stop the first wave of impact."
Without waiting for them to say anything, Bai Qianzhi continued to reveal his plan.
"No, how can you do such a dangerous thing!"
The union president immediately retorted loudly.
"Since it is a tide of monsters that even you can't resist, you should be allowed to escape first. Even if we go to a bigger city, we won't be able to do much, and it would be different if you could get better rest and support. In short, the task of attracting monsters should not be left to you! …… I, I think it should be like this."
Although the momentum was getting weaker and weaker, the clenched fists trembled slightly...... Faced with the threat of life and death, this ordinary adventurer still made what he thought was the most correct choice.
"I agree too."
Fortunately, the mayor immediately expressed his support for his idea.
"Master Swordsman, if you are an expert, you can save more people by escaping. And this is the land we rely on for survival, even if we evacuate, it will not be easily accepted by the residents of other places, and there will always be people who become homeless refugees. Rather than asking us to give up here—"
The mayor's words stopped abruptly, looking at the rest of the townspeople present.
"Fight with them!"
"We are not princes and nobles who hide in the city and run away when they encounter trouble!"
"Yes, let them know that people with border collars are not easy to mess with!"
The townspeople responded with high emotions. Being told to this extent, Bai Qianzhi couldn't continue to pour cold water on them. Moreover...... If they had made up their minds not to withdraw no matter what, it would have been better to build a defense in advance.
"Oh, so be it. My companions and I will not just run away, we will first go to a nearby high place to guard, when we really can't resist...... Then make other plans."
This is a lie.
From being recognized as an expert to now - Bai Qian has no idea of fighting with them at all.
Of course, he couldn't say to the townspeople, "The monsters came because of me, and you are completely implicated by me", it is better to say that even if they explained it, they would not believe it, and even if they did, they would not obediently run away.
Sacrifice yourself to let the strong survive, thus saving more people...... The weak who are protected by the strong certainly have the determination not to lose to the strong. Because if it weren't for this, in this hopeless world, all that was left for them was despair.
I want to come in handy.
Things that you want to protect desperately.
Hope to keep going.
The people of this world are weak and have no way to escape.
But still...... I am doing my best to catch up with the future.
- Chest tightness.
After finishing the negotiations, Bai Qianzhi, who opened the door and walked out, recalled the annoying hot-blooded face of a certain impostor.
(It was in order not to get involved with these troublesome guys that I decided to be alone——)
In order not to owe the world.
In order to return to that person with peace of mind.
Whether it's pain or misfortune, come for me.
No matter what the ending is, I am happy to accept it-
On the street, Bai Qianzhi found Ha Khalil who had already gotten up. He was busy helping the townspeople carry heavy loads, and when he saw Bai Qianzhi standing nearby, he smiled and greeted others and rushed over.
"Hi! How about it, has the matter been discussed?"
"Let's take it as a matter of course."
Bai Qianzhi replied with his hands in his arms.
"The result is not good? Your face is very gloomy."
…… Is there such a thing, it seems that you have to manage your expression. At least it can't be seen by the townspeople.
"Then I'll talk about it later, I plan to go buy supplies first, what about you, is your injury okay?"
"Oh, then I'll be with you. My wings are a little too forced, and it's okay to deal with other places."
"I think so, after all, you can help people move things."
"I'm idle, and I always feel uncomfortable if I don't do something...... In a bad mood? I'm sorry for holding you back."
Bai Qianzhi didn't answer that sentence, but walked to the front by himself.
"Excuse me, I'm going to buy these. How much is it?"
Nothing special happened during the purchasing process. I have to say what ...... It was that every store refused to accept his money.
"Oh, Master Swordsman is too polite, just take what you need!"
"I appreciate the kindness, but I insist on paying. How much is it?"
"Oh, pay or something......"
"Then, this number should be enough."
The shopkeeper refused to settle the score, and Bai Qianzhi also gave up and continued to entangle, leaving more than a dozen gold coins at the stall and heading to the next store with the goods, saying, "Master Swordsman, you have paid too much!" Such a cry was directly left far behind.
After doing this several times, the items to be replenished were finally barely gathered.
In such towns, goods are generally self-produced, as are blacksmith shops and prop shops. The types of weapons and armor are not much less than in big cities, and the wound medicine and dry food are quite sufficient. As for the magic embers that have been exhausted during the journey and want to replenish the most - such high-level props cannot be forced. After all, there is only one magician in the entire town, and if you can refine magic embers, you will have more prospects wherever you go than if you stay here.
After the material procurement was over, Ha Khalil followed Bai Qian all the way to the uninhabited wall outside the town.
"The result of today's discussion...... It is the people here who plan to block the monster group for us and buy us time to escape."
Bai Qianzhi took a breath and explained the process of the earlier discussion to Ha Khalil.
"This is too ......"
Hahalil also looked bitter after hearing this.
"What are you going to do?"
"Listen, Hahalil."
Bai Qianzhi finally stopped controlling his gloomy face.
"I don't intend to go out of my way to save anyone in this world - but that doesn't mean I'm comfortable with anyone's help. I don't save them, and I don't need them to risk my life. I will leave before the monster comes here, this is my trouble, I just want to face it myself."
"I know. In our current state......
Ha Khalil only said half of it before shutting up, because there was no need to say the second half of the sentence at all.
With their current state, even if they ran away with all their might, they would definitely be caught up.
With their current state, even if they fought desperately, it was impossible to win.
In their current state...... If you give up using the people of this town as a buffer belt, there is only one ending.