Reincarnated with the Country System

Chapter 103 The Undead Assault (5)

Britannia Royal Palace

After receiving news of the attack, the palace's security was greatly increased. An emergency meeting was currently being held within the palace. They appeared at a table on which was a map of the capital.

A man marked a bold red cross on a place of map. He was a general of Britannia.

"Your Majesty, the Lower District has fallen. The undead have breached the defences and are advancing deep into the Upper Residential District. Our forces are engaging them, but their numbers are overwhelming, and our lines are faltering. At this rate, the Upper Residential District won't hold for much longer. Additionally, we've lost contact with the troops stationed at the Northern Gate. It is highly likely the undead have breached the Northern Gate as well."

The room fell into an uneasy silence as the news settled over the council. Maria stood at the head of the table. Though she wore her crown, her pale, drawn face betrayed the turmoil beneath her composed demeanour.

Maria said worriedly, "Then We are now facing attacks from both the west and the north."@@@@

The general nodded grimly. "Yes, Your Majesty. The undead are converging toward the Royal District. While our forces have managed to block the Royal Road with barricades and heavy troop deployments, the creatures are exploiting alleyways and other less-guarded routes to advance."

Maria then looked at the Royal Knight's captain, "So how secure is the Royal District now?"

"My Queen, the Royal District is secure for now. We've stationed additional knights at every critical point, and 4,000 reinforcements from the Military District have bolstered our defences. All entry gates to the district have been sealed, and our soldiers are patrolling every corner. Unless something unforeseen occurs, I can assure you these abominations will not breach the Royal District."

"Is there any news of reinforcements? Have we been able to contact the other cities?"

The general nodded. "We're relocating them to the White Minister Abbey in the north of the city. The priests and paladins stationed there are ensuring their safety. It's one of the few areas untouched by the attack."

A soldier burst into the room, his face pale and his breath laboured. He saluted sharply. "Your Majesty, an urgent message. An undead dragon has appeared near the Upper Commerce Zone. The forces stationed there are requesting immediate reinforcements. It is flying towards the Royal District."

The room erupted into murmurs of worries. Maria raised a hand, silencing them.

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"An undead dragon? Is there any confirmation?"

The soldier nodded. "Yes, Your Majesty. The reports are consistent. It's massive, and it's tearing through our defences."

Maria's gaze darted to the Royal Knight's captain. "Send the Air Guard and our most powerful magicians immediately."

The general hesitated. "My Queen, if the legends about undead dragons are true, no magic below S-Rank will harm it. We may be sending those soldiers to their deaths."

Maria's fists clenched at her sides. "If we do nothing, the Commerce Zone will fall also, and the Royal District will be next. We cannot afford to hesitate."

The Adventurer's Guild leader stepped forward, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Your Majesty, leave the dragon to us. I'll mobilize the best adventurers we have. We'll buy you the time you need."

Maria met his gaze, her voice soft but resolute. "Then go. And may the gods be with you all."