Lord Protector Novel

Lucifer warned the guards that the Northern Faction might attack them at any moment and reminded them to remain vigilant and alert.

The guards kept their eyes wide open. They were alert and vigilant, never once allowing themselves to slack off.

At the stroke of midnight, it was time to switch shifts. Gradually, other guards made their way to the station to take over the night shift.

A bearded man yawned incessantly as he made his way to a post within a pit.

The sentry who was originally stationed at the post was displeased. “Wake up, Watt! It is a serious offense to doze off while you're on duty. If you get caught, you will be punished most severely!”

“I know,” Watt replied and waved his hands half-heartedly. “You should head back and get some rest. I promise no one, not even a fly, can get past me!”

The old sentry sighed helplessly.

He was frustrated with Watt but couldn't do anything.

Yesterday, Watt was transferred to this location in order to take up his new duties. However, he was always drowsy and found it difficult to stay awake. He often dozed off while he was supposed to be on duty.

The rest of the guards expressed their disapproval of the Decanus' decision to have Watt on sentry duty, citing his unsuitability for the role. However, the Decanus disregarded these objections and remained adamant that Watt be a sentry.

The guards belatedly realized that Watt might have important connections and stopped voicing their objections.

Before leaving, the old sentry turned over his shoulder again. As expected, Watt had dozed off.

He sighed, hoping that the enemies wouldn't launch an attack that night.

In a forest not far away from the guards lay a few hundred men that were from the Northern Faction.

Those from Northern Faction took the opportunity to conceal themselves in the forest when their enemy was changing shifts. Fortunately, their enemy didn't notice them.

Golden Cicada announced, “Our adversaries are heavily fortified and not easily penetrable. Does anyone here have the courage to scout out their grounds and uncover any potential weak points?”

Sebastian volunteered, “Commander Golden Cicada, I shall do that. I'm good at disguising myself.”

“Okay.” Golden Cicada nodded. “Be quick.”

“Got it!” Sebastian responded.

He darted quickly into the dense thicket, vanishing from view in the blink of an eye.

The rest waited patiently for over ten minutes before Sebastian returned.

Golden Cicada queried hastily, “How did it go? Did you find any spots that we can penetrate easily?”

Sebastian nodded. “There is a pit just ahead of us with a single sentry stationed there. We should be able to eliminate him without making too much noise and then use the pit as a way to sneak into the enemy's territory without being discovered. It's our best bet.”

“Okay!” Golden Cicada made up his mind instantly. “We shall sneak in through the pit. Sebastian, go get rid of the sentry inside the pit now. Your contribution is invaluable, so I shall make sure to reward you for your hard work.”

“Thank you, Commander Golden Cicada!” Sebastian replied happily.

He slowly turned around, taking extra care to avoid making any sound, and gradually disappeared into the thick shrubbery.

Golden Cicada and the rest held their breaths and tensed up, afraid Sebastian would fail in his mission.

Fortunately, lady luck was on their side.

Sebastian proceeded cautiously and soon approached Watt's position in the pit.

Watt was snoring loudly, oblivious to Sebastian's arrival.

However, Sebastian didn't approach recklessly as he was afraid that it might be a trap.