His ultimate goal isn't power or conquest, but absolute freedom — liberation from death, from the control of powerful lords, and from the confines of this world. Meet Wuyi, formerly a gangster's accountant, now reborn in a world torn between the Righteous and the Demonics. Gifted with a unique ability by the gods of his previous life, Wuyi possesses an exceptional edge in this new realm. While Wuyi yearns for a peaceful life, he's not afraid to become the villain that this world might need. Determined to secure his freedom, he's prepared to upheave this world, paying no heed to its moral divides. He will not rest until he attains the deepest desire of his soul.
"For all I know, the neighboring fortresses have already fallen," Wuyi said. His eyes narrowed, as if the subject held particular interest for him. "Whatever the case, we cannot count on any help from the outside, nor can we hope that this is an isolated incident. We have to behave as if we have an unending supply of men and materiel, and we must try to keep the road west open. We need to lure our enemy into some battles of our choosing."
He looked around at his group. "Does everyone understand?"
He looked at the Pavilion Mistress. "We have to be ready to destroy the bridge."
She nodded. "There's a method to do it. I have it connected to the fort array. It is regularly maintained: when a certain key is turned in the gate lock, the bridge will collapse into the river."
The warriors nodded their approval.