Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level?-Chapter 130[Vol. 6] - Fight if You Want to!

[Vol. 6] Chapter 130: Fight if You Want to!

Despite the general’s threatening tone, Shangguan Hong didn’t seem to be intimidated at all. Instead, he coldly responded without backing down.

“You’re wearing a [Black Scaled Army] helmet, a wolf-head full-body armor, with three scale patterns on your shoulder, and carrying a Black Cloud Blade. This is the standard equipment for a mid-level officer in the Black Scaled Cavalry, isn’t it?”

“Hmph, so what?” the general sneered.

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“But,” Shangguan Hong continued, “According to the regulations of the [Eastern Origin Holy Sect], the typical Black Scaled Cavalry unit commanded by a mid-ranking officer should consist of five hundred to a thousand soldiers, at most no more than fifteen hundred. However, the force you’re commanding exceeds three thousand, far surpassing the allowed number. Is this reasonable?”

The general raised an eyebrow.

“Oh? It seems you know a thing or two about military regulations. What’s your name, kid?”

“Never change my name, Shangguan Hong. And you still haven’t answered my question.”

Suddenly, the general burst into loud laughter, as if he found something incredibly amusing, then mockingly said, “Kid, are you out of your mind? I’m on official business with the [Black Scaled Army], and naturally, I have an important task. Even if my troops don’t meet the standard, there’s a reason for that. Who do you think you are to ask me about it?”

But Shangguan Hong remained unfazed, giving a cold smirk in return.

“Is that so? Looks like you didn’t deny being the cavalry officer. That makes things easier.”

“According to the Holy Sect’s regulations, unless there’s a clear capture order from higher-ups, military officers can only arrest ordinary civilians if there’s solid evidence that they are fugitives or involved in serious crimes, or if they are actively attacking the army with weapons. Otherwise, only a senior officer of at least two levels above the cavalry officer, from the Five Scales Army, can issue an arrest order.”

“General, could you kindly explain which of these conditions we meet that gives you the right to ignore the law and arrest us? Even if we were really brawling, this small matter should be handled by local law enforcement first, before any further actions are considered.”

“And what about you? Using your military power to surround the civilians, disregarding the law and acting recklessly. Do you think you’re a bandit? I should ask, who do you think you are? A mere cavalry officer, and you dare to act so high and mighty, so arrogant? You really have a lot of nerve!!”

“You…!”

Shangguan Hong’s sharp, flawless words left the black-armored cavalry officer speechless. Especially after his commanding shout, the officer’s imposing aura was completely crushed. He pointed at the chief disciple, trying to say something, but couldn’t form a single coherent sentence. He seemed furious, yet there was an obvious hint of unease.

However, as the murmurs of the onlookers reached his ears, the officer finally snapped out of it. His face fluctuated between shades of pale and green. He scanned the crowd sharply, forcibly silencing the voices of agreement, and then bellowed.

“Fine, fine! You sharp-tongued brat! It’s obvious you’re causing trouble, refusing to be captured, and now you dare insult me, disrespecting the [Black Scaled Army]’s authority. You really don’t know what it means to fear death!”

“What are you waiting for? Arrest these troublemakers immediately!”

“But General Cheng, what he’s saying does make sense. Our mission is just…”

“I said, arrest them!!!”

“Y-Yes, sir!”

At the repeated orders from the black-armored cavalry officer, the soldiers, though hesitant, dared not disobey. They raised their spears again and started to surround the crowd.

“What should we do, Miss Violet?”

Seeing the Black Scaled soldiers closing in, Violet raised an eyebrow and glanced at the increasingly furious general. She exchanged a silent look with Hen and Xiao Kong, but didn’t rush into action.

This situation… it’s a bit strange.

Without going into why the [Black Scaled Army] suddenly appeared to surround the tea house, the actions of their leader made it seem like he was deliberately looking for trouble. Even after being publicly refuted by Shangguan Hong, he became so embarrassed and angry that he seemed to throw caution to the wind.

Don’t forget, there were plenty of onlookers around, acting as messengers. The Black Scaled soldiers saw everything, so even if he forcibly arrested them, what was the point?

Unless the entire [Black Scaled Army] was under his complete control, the outcome would likely be that they’d be released after an investigation, while the [Black Scaled Army]’s reputation would suffer. This reckless cavalry officer would probably face consequences. At best, a demotion, or worse, losing his position for his misconduct.

It seemed like the general was blinded by anger and made an irrational decision, but could a general who had reached such a rank really be that foolish? So what was his real purpose in doing this? And why target people who had no connection to him?

“Miss Violet, what do you think? Should we let them capture us?”

After a moment of thought, the Black Scaled soldiers had gotten closer, and Murong Yun’s voice came again, urging her for an answer.

It seemed… there wasn’t much time left to think about their motives.

In truth, it didn’t matter much to Violet whether they surrendered or not. They weren’t in a rush to do anything. Even if they pretended to be captured and tied up, the toy-like ropes meant nothing to the priestess. Perhaps going with them to see what these people were up to wasn’t such a bad idea.

To put it bluntly, Violet was more concerned about the slight inconvenience of being tied up by the soldiers. It was a small issue, but still something to consider.

However, it seemed someone on the other side had already made the decision for her.

“Ah!”

Several figures were sent flying, and Shangguan Hong shook his large, meaty fist. His face had turned completely cold.

“I want to see just how tyrannical the [Black Scaled Army] is, daring to openly arrest law-abiding citizens in broad daylight without any orders or justification. Are you a force that protects the people, or just a gang of bandits bullying the innocent?”

“This is outrageous!”

Seeing this, the cavalry officer nearly exploded in anger.

“Rebellion! Rebellion!! A bunch of lowly peasants daring to resist arrest and attack the [Black Scaled Army]! Charge! Use your weapons, and anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!!”

“Yes!”

Though there had been hesitation earlier, Shangguan Hong’s refusal to be captured was undeniable. Once the situation escalated into open conflict, the [Black Scaled Army]’s demeanor changed instantly.

At the officer’s command, the black-armored soldiers swiftly drew their finely crafted steel swords from their sides, removed their small leather shields, and shifted from their previous calm posture into a battle formation. They advanced like an unyielding wall, pressing forward step by step!

However, the strength of the chief disciple far exceeded what anyone there had expected, even causing Violet to show a brief expression of surprise.

“Shake the heavens – shake the earth!”

“Boom!!!!!!”

With a tremendous punch, Shangguan Hong slammed his fist into the ground. The earth beneath him seemed to rise like a roaring sea, sending shockwaves through the ground. The Black Scaled soldiers staggered, their steps faltering, and nearby civilians fell to the ground with cries of pain.

Shangguan Hong, by himself, had triggered a miniature earthquake!

“This… this technique is…!”

“Oh, come on, you’re really such a geek when it comes to ancient abilities. Save the explanation about that ability for later. Uncle Murong, we should prepare to leave too!”