A mage's journey begins with a battle mage.

Chapter 297 Risco

Within the occupied territory.

Tall tubes made of flesh and blood were now emitting scarlet smoke, turning the surrounding ocean a bright red color.

This isn't emitting pollution; it's emitting scarlet pollution.

The darker the water, the more scarlet virus it contains. Eventually, you can get infected simply by breathing underwater.

If Jiang Shuzhou wanted, he could completely turn this place into an absolute dead zone. No matter who it is, as long as they are not superhumans, once they dare to enter, they will immediately be infected and become monsters.

This is also what makes scarlet infection so terrifying.

However, as it turns out, there are always some fearless people who dare to come to the occupied area and fight against these flesh-and-blood monsters.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

General Shides was appointed to lead an army of millions to the occupied territories to reclaim lost land.

However, General Shides knew from the beginning that the Empire might send 1000 million troops, but it was unlikely that the Empire would send 1000 million troops.

The same is true.

"What about the millions of soldiers?"

After taking stock, the total number of troops was 500 million, but after rounding up, it was indeed 1000 million.

"That's good enough. Just do your job well, and you'll be rewarded."

"Judging from that, you can tell he's a seasoned pie-in-the-sky type," said Minister of State Theold.

Shides rolled his eyes.

It sounds nice, but it's all just empty promises.

"Where were these elite troops drawn from?"

They certainly looked like an elite force, which piqued Shides' curiosity.

"The other secret realms are guarded by high-ranking warriors anyway, so we don't need that many ordinary soldiers. Enough is enough."

Was he transferred? Shides felt a sudden darkness engulf his vision.

Aren't you just stirring up trouble?

Let's not even talk about how you transferred other people's soldiers to form a new unit here, causing a surge in military spending.

Just considering the break-in period alone, this is substandard.

"Alright, if you have any difficulties, just say so. If not, I'm leaving."

Shides sighed, his tone tactful.

"You want me to lead these people to fight those terrifying monsters?"

"I'm afraid these people will have all run away before the fighting even starts."

Upon hearing this, Theodore knew that this was a refusal, but having finally found such a capable person, he was naturally not going to let it go.

"I know it's difficult, but it's an order."

Shides was speechless.

"Let's hurry to the front lines and reclaim the lost territory; it's our responsibility."

Theodore patted Stedes on the shoulder and then left.

Shides sighed, having nothing more to say.

"Pass on my order: a full-scale attack on the occupied territories! Fight to save the people of the Empire!"

As a rare general who was deeply concerned about the country, Shides really wanted to do something, so he didn't dawdle but was very proactive.

Soon, the occupied area was within reach.

Many soldiers were eager to prove themselves; this was their chance to shine.

Brush brush.

With their blades drawn, infected individuals were eliminated one by one. At this rate, they would soon be able to advance further.

"General, where are we going?"

"Let's go to Rikos first. There's an entrance to a secret realm there; we absolutely cannot let it be breached!"

The chief of staff nodded and then began the subsequent arrangements.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Jiang Shuzhou strolled leisurely through the occupied area, where infected people warmly welcomed him wherever he went.

He came here to go to Rikos, which is a fixed entrance to a secret realm. Only by passing through there can Jiang Shuzhou enter the demiplane.

Only when Jiang Shuzhou enters the secret realm can he find the core and obtain the fragment plane.

So-called dimensional fragments are actually special fragments of spatial laws, which can only be produced when a plane breaks.

This is what's inside the core of the secret realm.

Jiang Shuzhou's goal is to break through the core of the secret realm and obtain the dimensional fragments.

Of course, it would be impossible to break through the defenses of Rikos City and enter the secret realm with just weak, ordinary infected individuals, and finally obtain the demiplane fragment.

At this point, some human intervention is needed to manage these troops.

As Jiang Shuzhou's will was conveyed, hundreds of millions of infected people began to kill each other, with the victors devouring the losers and the strong devouring the weak.

In the end, hundreds of millions became millions, but although the quantity decreased, the quality increased significantly.

From ordinary, unranked infected individuals to third-tier superhumans.

"Go, attack, plunder."

At Jiang Shuzhou's command, a large number of infected people began to gather and rushed towards Rickos.

"How is the situation?"

Inside the city of Ricos, Lord Peli asked the same question as always.

"The situation is good. Rickos is perfectly capable of holding the line. They are just ordinary mortals, and no matter how many come, they are still just mortals."

The person who responded to him was an old merman with many wrinkles on his body and somewhat loose fish skin, who looked like he had lived for many years.

This old merman was named Lennis, and he was in charge of managing the city's defenses. This was because Lord Peli was usually too busy to manage things, so a special position was created to manage the city's defenses.

"But I always feel like something's not right."

Lord Peli had a feeling that something was wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong lately.

"It's nothing. Are you saying these infected people can suddenly conjure up a bunch of superhumans?"

But they will soon have an answer.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Halt! Who goes there?"

Jiang Shuzhou casually took out a blank card and immediately released an illusion.

"I'm a local from Ricos, but I was out hunting before, and now I'm planning to go back."

"OK."

Without saying much, the soldiers opened the city gate and let Jiang Shuzhou in.

It must be said that the cities of the fishmen are completely different from those of humans.

Bakery and pearls are the most common decorations here.

It is also the dwelling place of many fish people.

A huge seashell house would require emptying a fish-man family's life savings.

I really don't understand. These are all meant for living in, so why are they being sold at such a high price?

Shaking his head to dismiss the useless thoughts, Jiang Shuzhou began to prepare to enjoy the upcoming show.

The reason is simple: this city was specially ordered to be taken care of by Jiang Shuzhou.

And putting everything else aside, these fish-men live in the occupied zone every day under the scarlet virus, yet they still think they are perfectly fine?

Do you want to see what the sea looks like?

They don't really think that if the ocean turns scarlet, nothing will happen to these people, do they?

it's time.

With Jiang Shuzhou's command, a large number of superhuman infected outside began their attack.

At the same time, a large number of civilians in the city also began to vomit black blood.

It's obvious they're about to mutate.