novelraw Chapter 706 396: Song of Life (Part 2)
Chapter 706 396: Song of Life (Part 2)
Both sides knew this was a life-and-death war, no rallying was needed, and everyone was blinded by the kill.
Some Transcendents, knowing they would die, embraced the Elemental People and rolled into their own ranks, trapping the Elemental People at the cost of their own lives, detonating them instantly.
As the bloodlust of the human Transcendents was aroused, such extreme life-for-life combat techniques became increasingly common.
The Elemental People were a bit bewildered.
They didn't understand how humans dared to embrace the Power of Elements with flesh and blood.
This was courting death, and indeed they died, but before their deaths, they changed the course of the battle.
"Are they crazy?"
An Elemental Person shrank back, mumbling to himself.
How precious his life was, he still wanted to serve the Goddess, why perish together with these lowly humans?
On the brutal battlefield where countless warriors had fallen, Roland, Sif, and Munina finally reached the summit.
"Sing."
"Lord Governor, which movement should I sing?" Munina asked timidly.
Although she was now Norton's adopted daughter, and Roland was very polite to her, the memories of how she was created back then were vivid, and she feared Roland.
The first five movements of the Siren's Song flashed through Roland's mind, and he felt a bit lost.
None of these five movements seemed suitable.
The Charm was hard to take effect, and other negative emotions were meaningless to these slave followers who had become numb.
What to use to awaken these fools?
Roland's heart pounded fiercely, he stared intently at a young slave, looking at his lifeless, numb eyes, filled with rage.
Grabbing the young slave's collar harshly, Roland roared: "Do you plan to be a slave for the rest of your life? Stand up for me!"
Wait...
Roland's body trembled slightly, he suddenly knew what song to sing.
He shouted gently to Sif and Munina: "I'll lead, you two accompany!"
Munina was dumbfounded.
Although she feared Roland like a tiger, she still didn't have high expectations for Roland's singing skills.
Others sang for money, he sang for life.
Was he planning to fight poison with poison, using a special song to awaken these slaves?
While Munina was in a daze, Sif had already set up an array to amplify the song, applauding Roland.
Before applauding, she discreetly stuffed two clusters of goose down into her ears, ensuring that Roland's death song would harm her as little as possible.
Even though Roland was her beloved, this was the one thing she wasn't willing to agree on.
Bad singing is just bad singing, no need to pretend otherwise.
She was very curious, was Roland going to push these slaves to the breaking point?
Clearing his throat, Roland began to sing the "International Song" from another world.
Though singing this song in the language of the Divine Realm felt a bit odd, like a Pope singing in a robe with strong disharmony, he had no choice but to risk it to awaken these fools.
With the amplification array's blessing, Roland's resounding yet terribly unpleasant roar echoed.
His wails even caused a momentary pause on the battlefield.
Erin, commanding the attack from the Holy Hall, turned pale. She didn't understand what Roland was singing about, what was this talk of starving slaves, it was slanderous!
Even though these followers had lost their freedom, their food and clothing were provided according to the standards of the Early Stage Defense Army...
Erin suddenly realized she had been away from the lower echelons for too long.
These believers indeed faced hunger and cold.
Although the Divine Punishment Legion allocated funds for them, where the money went was unclear, these unfortunate followers were forced to work in thin clothes, their emaciated faces revealing that they often didn't have enough to eat.
After this battle, there must be a thorough investigation!
This was the money of the Divine Punishment Legion, meant to serve the Goddess, equivalent to the Goddess's money!
Damnable rats, daring to pocket the Goddess's money, these rats must die!
Erin thought through gritted teeth.
She never considered failure.
What a joke, the Goddess had blessed her, how could a Blasphemer sully the Goddess's glory.
Erin furiously thrust the Scepter into the ground, holy light split the earth, spreading towards the mountaintop.
She intended to compete with Roland for faith.
Roland wanted the follower slaves to awaken from their long-standing brainwashed numbness, while Erin represented the Goddess, offering promises of mercy and light.
Erin's gentle voice echoed in the depths of the slaves' consciousness.
"Followers, don't be swayed by the sweet words of demons, those are all illusions. We are all followers of the Goddess, there's no difference, as long as..."
Roland increased his singing intensity without hesitation, as the slaves writhed in agony and revealed ferocity, holding their heads and howling, he roared aloud:
"Comrades, don't be fooled! That's just a Demigod!"
"The true God of Light is benevolent and kind, how could they enslave devout believers, if they did so, they would not be worthy to represent the Light!"
Erin was stunned.
She just wanted to compete with Roland, but hadn't expected Roland to cut to the quick, denying even the Goddess of Light.
The Blasphemer dared to be so arrogant!
Erin felt a chill all over, her fingers trembled uncontrollably, her mind went blank.
Her shock caused cracks in the mental control over the already severely shaken slaves.
A slave lifted his head, weak yet resolute, looking at Roland.
"Light, haha, she is not worthy to represent the Light!"
"She is not worthy!"
The hysterical screams vented the tragedy and pain of decades of enslaved life.
No matter how devout one's faith was, after being treated like this, if there was even a trace of blood left in them, they would pick up weapons and resist.
Roland sighed in relief, continuing to bellow his chant.
With the appearance of the first awakened person, the mental link controlling the slaves collapsed like a breached dam.
More and more people began singing along with Roland's voice.
The lyrics of this song were very straightforward, and in this theocratic era, it was practically heretical, but for those who had died once, there was nothing left to lose.