Chapter 298 Before?

Imrik was relieved to see this familiar environment. Although he didn't see the humanoid white soul sitting on the chair, this should be the place of guidance.

After checking carefully for a while, he found that there was nothing unusual. He walked to a tombstone and sat down. Then he leaned on it and took off his plate and chain armor, intending to check the injury.

There was a serious black bruise on the right side of the abdomen, and two ribs were broken. The most troublesome thing was the left hand, which had some bone fractures, so I couldn't use much strength. I sighed helplessly because I might have suffered more from this trick. If he had committed some crimes and had taken the first kill for the limb-repairing noble, he would have seen wood, cattle and horses by now.

But this is not a difficult thing to solve. Even at the worst estimate, this kind of injury can only be healed in two days, although it is not as good as the dwarves who are half dead today and drinking beer tomorrow. Physical fitness, but for my current self, it is already pretty good.

After thinking about it, I had better put on my plate and chain armor again. Otherwise, if some unscrupulous people came to attack me secretly, I still had to pay attention to safety.

Leaning on the tombstone, he and Minas Nir began to chat. When they were chatting enthusiastically, they looked at the surrounding environment that looked like a mass grave and the decaying smell that entered the nose at that moment. They couldn't help but think of the previous conversation with Alarielle. Hiding in the caves of Avalon.

There was a big beauty beside me at that time. Although nothing practical happened, at least I could enjoy the sight. Why now, I still have to enjoy the attack of Lao Mi’s foul mouth. I finally understood Elarielle’s attitude at that time. I feel like I have to "apologize" properly after I go back.

Alas, it would be great if Lao Mi were a female dragon.

"Kid, I seem to sense something is wrong in your thoughts." Lao Mi's voice was as low as ever.

"How could it be? I swear on the honor of the dragon lord that there is absolutely nothing wrong."

Just as the two were arguing, Lao Mi, whose perception was still as sharp as before because of his soul state, interrupted the conversation and indicated that someone was coming.

"Someone is here, but it feels very strange to me. It should be in the state of the soul, maybe the wood you mentioned. I'll hide the aura first and see what's going on."

Imrik, knowing that the wood was coming, immediately assumed a standard sitting position, straightening his left leg, placing his right hand on the arched leg, his head drooping, and his breathing began to become steady.

The slow sound of horse hooves gradually became clearer. Although the person leaning on the tombstone seemed to have fallen into a coma, as long as there was any abnormal movement, the long sword would be swung out without hesitation.

Less than half a meter away from Imrik, the sound of horse hooves gradually stopped, and a crisp and cold voice came from the horse's back,

"Don't worry, Thoret, there is still help."

"Finally found."

The girl's voice gradually moved, accompanied by the sound of her feet hitting the water. She looked at the unconscious man leaning on the tombstone in front of her and continued,

"This man will surely pursue the Circle of Elden as well."

"Even if it would be contrary to the Golden Law."

Melina observed the faded person in front of her for a moment, and found that the chest armor was seriously damaged, and most of the left hand armor had fallen off. Coupled with the unconscious appearance, it was obvious that he had suffered a lot of damage.

So he took out two Holy Grail bottles from his arms and placed them next to the tombstone. After staring at them for a moment, he took a few steps back and planned to leave with Torrett.

Just when Torrett had turned around, a strange and cold voice came from behind, causing Melina to stop in her tracks.

"As expected, the knight should be waiting for the arrival of the princess. How should I call you, kind lady."

Imrik, who was still leaning on the tombstone and pretending to be unconscious, opened his eyes and looked at the girl who covered most of her figure with a hooded cloak.

After hearing this, the girl turned the horse around and slowly fell off the horse. The side saddle riding posture made her movements very graceful and graceful. The slight splash of water also showed that the weight of this soul may only be A little bit.

She slowly walked up to the person who had woken up, stretched out her slender palms burned by the flames, and took off the hat that covered her face, revealing her fluffy chestnut hair. Under her slender eyebrows, only her right eye was open. There were three black and blue fingerprints on the closed left eye, the thin lips moved slightly, and a cold voice spoke from it,

"He who comes through the fog, my name is Melina."

"I want to make a deal with you."

As she spoke, the girl had already put aside her cloak with both hands, placed it behind her back, and squatted down to look at the "Faded One" in front of her.

"you know……"

Before Melina could finish speaking, she was interrupted by Imric.

"Let's not talk about this for now. Tell me about your situation. Before negotiating terms, you must at least know who you are partnering with. I think this should be a basic rule, right?"

Thinking that Imric had just woken up and didn't hear his name clearly, Melina repeated it again,

"I'm Melina."

But these words did not satisfy Imrik. This is the real world now, and it is impossible to follow the old thief's routine step by step.

"Of course, your name is Melina, but maybe you can also be called another name, just like I am called Imrik. This is just a symbolic noun. What is really important is what is hidden behind this name."

Melina understood the meaning of Imric's words and could only helplessly shake her head.

"Unfortunately, I don't know the hidden meaning of the name Melina, so I need you to help me find my mission and take me to where you are going."

Imrik, who knew the general plot, looked at Melina who had a pleading tone in front of him. If he wanted to get the power of Elden's Ring, then this woman would have to be used as fuel to burn the thorns surrounding the golden tree. .

Mission? It’s a very interesting word.

The cold Dragon Prince will not have unnecessary sympathy for a person who only has a vague understanding. This is just something that a leader must give up.

"Your explanation doesn't have anything substantial, but it's enough."

Melina, who was half-crouching, did not understand the thoughts of the faded person in front of her. Judging from the exchange just now, he was obviously a person who wanted to have everything in his hands, but why was this vague explanation so confusing? Let go of this idea.

"I'm glad that we have reached a consensus, so can we talk about cooperation?"

"Please say."

"Finger witches, they are people who serve the Two Fingers, help and guide the faded ones, but now you are not accompanied by a witch."

"But I can take their place. I can turn Rune into your power. I believe this power can help you obtain the Ring of Elden. What I hope for is that you can take me to At the foot of the golden tree.”