Chapter 473 The Heart in the Trees (6k)
What is the most intolerable thing for Roya now?
If I had to find an answer, it would probably be anything detrimental to Lilian, especially attacks from enemies.
It's okay to hit me, but it's not okay to hit my wife.
This sentence is still a bit early for Roja and Lilian, but the general meaning is correct, but it needs to be slightly adjusted for the boy's character.
Hit me, no, hit my wife, your head will be blown off.
Roja's love and care for Lilian continued to increase as the relationship deepened. On the other side, the same was true for the girl with black hair and purple eyes. After having a physical relationship, Lilian's desire to protect the boy became even deeper, but in fact it was just Looking at the level, the girl is indeed higher.
"I'm happy that you want to avenge me, but strictly speaking, I should protect you, right? This is the rule of the academy."
"I'm not a member of the team, I'm just a student who happened to be passing by, so I'm no longer under your jurisdiction, senior sister. Moreover, the fact that I was being chased by the Fallen started with my battle in the Eastern Territory, and I didn't handle it well. ..."
The black-haired boy recalled the previous fight with the [Collector], with a little self-blame on his face. Seeing Roja like this, Lilian thought for a moment and gently held the boy's hand, and said softly:
"The battle between the Akat family and these degenerates began thousands of years ago. The previous Alder family was their sworn enemy in the second era. Even if you didn't attract their attention last time, sooner or later I will We will meet them, after all, this is the hatred buried in our blood."
"...Indeed."
After listening to Lilian's persuasion, Roja couldn't help but nodded slightly, and his mood improved slightly, but then he also thought of something.
"By the way, that spell that makes people disappear, I don't know why the fallen one didn't use it on me. I don't know why..."
"Simply because it doesn't work."
"Huh? Invalid?"
"Yes, it seems to be due to our bloodline."
Lillian said this and told her previous battle experience. Roja frowned slightly when he heard the words, held his chin and thought carefully, quite puzzled by this matter.
The blood of the Akat family's king-selecting family has the potential to give birth to the essence of the [Crown] in terms of bloodline. It is also the top rank among Shia's many bloodlines, but like most top-tier bloodlines, its The function is relatively simple, almost all focused on radical offensiveness, and the risk is extremely high.
I will be responsible for opening a book for you. If you go into death, you are the one who can't do it, so you can't rely on me.
Such a summary is basically a true portrayal of the Blood of the Chosen King. However, corresponding to such a huge risk, once the bloodline holder comes out alive, the power of the bloodline holder will increase by leaps and bounds. This is how ordinary teenagers who have awakened the bloodline of the Akat family become famous. s reason.
But when it comes to defensive properties and immunity to certain spells, the Blood of the Chosen King has none. It adds neither attribute resistance nor physical resistance. The only thing Roja benefits from in this regard is the Whisper of the Fallen. It affects him, but that is also the resistance brought by the [Crown] source of matter, and has little to do with bloodline.
The only thing that Roja and Lilian have in common is blood, and the properties of the [Crown] source of matter and the [Kingdom] source of matter are completely different. In other words, this time I am afraid that the blood of the Chosen King really played some wonderful role. This kind of From Luo Ya's point of view, the situation was comparable to the blooming of an iron tree, and it was hard not to be surprised.
After thinking about it for a long time, the two of them did not think about the reason why their bloodline was immune to enemy spells. Seeing this, Roja simply stopped thinking about it. Lilian nodded and chose to shelve the issue for the time being.
"That spell seems to be ineffective on both of us, so we don't need to think about it for the time being. It's just that lamp..."
Thinking of the lantern in the hands of the zombie-like old man, Lilian couldn't help but frown slightly, and the expression on her face became solemn.
[Eye of Portas], this is a monster that even Artasia and other ancient gods are quite afraid of. For the fallen, it is a sacred weapon like a symbol. The effect that can make people fall into madness is ignored. Even Lilian wouldn't dare to confront such a level of attack.
Although [Ten Cities] blocked the effect of the light in the previous battle, it can only be used for defense. To defeat the enemy, other methods need to be considered, but Roja seems to have some ideas about this.
"As for the lights, leave it to me."
The young man who said this took over the task, and after some discussion, the two finally made a battle plan and began the final physical adjustments and preparations.
It has to be said that this time the opponent between the two is not simple. Although it seems to be on the verge of death and even out of the human category, the two of them can be sure that the strength of the high priest holding the lantern in the ancient city that never sleeps should have been around Source Level 1.
After experiencing countless years and falling due to the savior, his spirit must have been exhausted and his body has decayed. However, as the so-called centipede insect cannot die, it is not stiff, not to mention that it has obtained [Portas] The pupil] is such an artifact.
Fighting with the black-robed priest would be very risky, but it was a battle that could not be avoided. Whether it was for the sake of his missing friends, future safety, or the hidden hatred in his blood, Roja needed to resolve it.
After some preparations, the two people who were ready to go looked at each other. After Roja nodded slightly in agreement, the body of the girl with black hair and purple eyes emitted a faint light, and the realm of [Ten Cities] was lifted, and the luxurious room was like a dream. Disappeared, revealing an old room belonging to an abandoned town beneath it.
"That
Well, let’s solve the problem as soon as possible. "
The black-haired boy looked out the window as he said this. He walked out of the room first, followed closely by Lillian, and their figures gradually disappeared into the white mist.
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The scene of Marin Town, this abandoned town on the edge of the Austin Empire, is the same as before. The dilapidated houses are connected together, some have collapsed, weeds and moss can be seen everywhere, and the air is moist with summer moisture. Unbearable.
Nothing seems to have changed, but after dawn, the white fog in the town shows no sign of dissipating. The thick fog is still floating in all directions, making it difficult to identify the direction. However, unlike the previous silent town, in In front of the dusty window, strange figures occasionally flashed by on the road in the town.
It is difficult to distinguish these figures in the white mist, but if you look closely, you will find that they are not members of the investigation team, nor the residents who are still in the town, but strange humanoid figures that are burning like fireworks. .
Roja didn't know what they were specifically, but according to Artasia, these things seemed to be ancient flame spirits.
"Those are the people who were punished by the savior. Strictly speaking, they should be regarded as the souls of sinners who were burned by the Eye of the Sun God before the [Eye of Portas] fell into a magic weapon. They will become the light. Guards, fight for."
The witch's explanation echoed in the boy's ears, giving Roja a new understanding of the terrifying artifact. However, after learning the new knowledge, a question inevitably emerged in the boy's mind. That That's how to deal with these flame spirits.
Looking at the sinners wandering around with a faint light in the mist, the black-haired boy couldn't help but frown. Judging from the spell's reaction, the strength of these guys was different. It probably depends on the sinner's original strength. , but looking at their identical flame bodies, you can tell that these guys should be sensing each other.
Killing one person is easy, but recruiting a group of them is very troublesome, especially when fighting the enemy. This kind of human sea tactics is even more annoying. In desperation, Roja and Lilian could only temporarily adjust their deployment. , began to separate operations.
At the end of the drifting mist, the girl with black hair and purple eyes began to shine with the light of the curse. The source of [Kingdom] burst out with bright light under the impact of the curse. The neighing of the war horse sounded, and at the same time, there were also There are flags waving.
After Lilian was promoted to Source Level 2, the Ancient Austin Empire army she summoned also received certain bonuses. The strength of the hordes of Blue Knights had reached Source Level 4, and the generals even broke through the boundaries of Source Level 3.
The strength of the Blue Knights, who have left a colorful page in history, has gradually returned to what it should be. At the same time, it has far exceeded the current Royal Knights of the Austin Empire. And among such a group of heroic spirits from the previous era, Under the impact, the flame spirits on the road began to be quickly wiped out.
However, just as the two of them had expected, although the Knights had achieved rich results, the sinners who came from ancient times and were punished by the Sun God were not weaklings. With the help of the network built by [Eye of Portas] Next, Lilian's position was locked, and more and more flame spirits gathered from all over the town using various methods.
Just as the owners of these souls were different in life, the monsters gathered in the mist also have different shapes. Dwarves and elves in myths and legends, tall giants, ferocious monsters, sinners of all races, there are all kinds of sinners in the sky. There was even a dragon's figure flashing through it.
The densely packed flaming figures began to rush towards Lilian quickly. Looking from a distance, the hazy white mist had been dyed fiery red, like a fire cloud falling on the ground.
Surrounded by this group of enemies, even warriors who have experienced hundreds of battles may inevitably feel nervous. However, looking at the endless stream of enemies, the face of the girl with black hair and purple eyes did not waver. She looked in the direction where Roja left. , Lilian remained silent. In front of the girl who was worried about her lover, the roar of the dragon was just a louder bird song in her ears.
Perhaps Lilian's attitude aroused the anger of sinners of various races in ancient times. Amidst the roars and roars of beasts, the breath of monsters followed one after another, the fists of giants also fell from the sky, the sounds of bows and arrows continued one after another, and the light of spells Through the white mist, streaks of dazzling light streaked through.
Under the girl's almost arrogant attitude, the disaster was imminent. However, the girl with black hair and purple eyes still had no reaction. Facing these frightening attacks, Lilian in the shadow just said a word lightly.
"[Ten Cities]."
The soft murmurs dissipated in the mist, followed by a violent burst of light. Under the full operation of the [Kingdom] source, a strong city unique to human history rose from the ground. The tall city shined with light, spells and bows. It was reduced to ashes in the defense of [Ten Cities], and the giant's attack had to be withdrawn.
Looking at the countless attacks from the flame spirits, Lilian's expression was as calm as if she were watching the fireworks after a festival, but the girl's counterattack was far more than that.
"Ugh——!"
Amidst the sharp sound of the flute, hundreds of figures emerged from the tall city wall where Lilian was standing. They held huge bows and arrows, and their arms were equipped with special magic armors. The magic power of the bows and arrows was continuously compressed. The blessing of the wind elf came out, followed by a neat sound of breaking through the air and a volley of thousands of arrows.
Behind them, the red-robed magicians of the Magisterium chanted group spells in unison. Under the city, the roars of the warriors were intertwined with the strange roars of various races. A war comparable to a mythical epic was just like this. Appear in
This world.
Deep in the thick fog in the distance, the black-haired boy looked at the direction where the huge light and sound erupted, with a look of worry on his face. However, after a moment of hesitation, Roja turned back and continued to move forward.
The scale of the flame spirit summoned by [Eye of Potas] is beyond imagination, but if it is Lilian, Roja believes that these dead sinners can be turned into dust again. Now that the girl's mission has been basically completed, Roja Yaya also needs to solve the real culprit.
In the floating mist, the young man turned his back to the flames and loud noises, and continued to move towards the deepest part of the strange spell.
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Although Roja and Lilian are of the same bloodline, their forms of power are different due to differences in source quality.
Lilian's power is even more dominant, and the endless stream of powerful troops under her command is daunting. The strength of the warriors continues to grow with the improvement of the girl's level. Coupled with the defense power of [Ten Cities], she can face people lower than herself. Or if you have similar opponents, you can defeat them effortlessly, but for powerful enemies, you need to spend a lot of energy in a war of attrition.
In contrast, Roja's situation is different. Although they are also powerful, Roja's ancient gods are not powerful in quantity, but in quality. Coupled with the young man's own Crown Stone, their explosive power will be strong in the face of high-strength enemies. On the contrary, it can be used without any scruples when facing one's own enemies.
Therefore, Roja and Lilian adopted a clear division of labor and divided the enemy's power into two. As lovers with the same blood, they both believed in each other without reservation.
At the end of the fog, the old man holding a lantern was still observing Lilian's direction. However, he had no idea that a pair of golden pupils were already staring at him in the darkness, and also in the floating fog. Unknowingly, a bone-deep cold penetrated into my body.
In a life-and-death battle, you don't need to care about means. This has always been Roja's rule. This is especially true for the fallen. With the help of the cover of the building and the witch's spell, Roja shortened the charging distance bit by bit. , it was not until the two sides were less than a hundred meters away that the high priest of the savior from thousands of years ago cast his corrupt eyes on the black-haired boy for the first time.
Looking at Roja who broke through the fog and quickly closed the distance between the two, the green pupils in the almost rotten eyes of the black-robed priest flashed sharply, and the bark-like face also fluctuated with anger.
Among all the people in the entire investigation team, Roja is the only one who has caused emotional fluctuations in the black-robed priest. For this young man who is filled with the aura of the mother goddess, the ancient priest can be said to hate it extremely. This has been the case since thousands of years. It was something that had been engraved in his mind before, and therefore, the moment he saw Roja approaching, he reflexively raised the holy weapon in his hand.
Handing over sinners to the gods for trial is what a priest should do in an era when gods still exist. It is also a natural reaction. The old man also firmly believes that in front of this artifact that can be activated at any time, any sneak attack is meaningless. However, Black The priest in the robe did not expect that this golden rule-like response would play right into Luo Ya's hands.
When the skinny arm picked up the lantern that once brought peace and tranquility to the world, a malicious smile appeared on the old man's face, unabashedly laughing at Roja's stupidity. After all, in his opinion, no matter how young he is, Even though it was fast, it couldn't be compared with the light shining out, but what surprised him was that at this moment, what appeared on the face of the black-haired boy was not despair, but the same mocking smile.
"!"
The old man who noticed that Roja's expression was wrong was slightly startled. He seemed to have noticed something, but it was already too late. The intense light once again shot out from the simple lantern, shining like the sun on the heaven and earth. However, this time it was tempting to fall and fall. The crazy golden light did not shine on Roja's body, but came back and forth from nowhere.
At the moment when the light flashed, the air of frozen earth disguised as mist quickly gathered in front of Roy. Just like when he fought with the immortal Roy, the ice crystals in the air turned into crystal mirrors, and the same At this moment, Petra's blessing came, and the surging curse power surged through the black-haired boy's body, charging towards the source of the [Crown] with all its strength.
"boom--!"
Amidst the violent fluctuations of mantra that shook his body, the black-haired boy's essence was activated to the maximum extent. His resistance to the power of the savior increased dramatically at this moment. In the dual afterglow of the [Crown] and the Mirror of Frost, Under the protection, Roja's body continued to approach the old man rapidly without stopping.
Through a series of designs, the black-haired boy has greatly shortened the distance from the black-robed priest. The effect of [Eye of Potas] is even more intense at close range, even if most of it is reflected back, the remaining light It also made the young man's brain tingle. However, just when Roja's consciousness began to dim, a bloody light suddenly burst out from his body.
After a long wait, Grundahl's huge body finally broke out of the fog. The density of the fog nearby rose sharply. The huge skeletal body climbed steadily, and its bright eyes stared at the black-robed priest below with murderous intent.
Wrapped in the blood-colored light, Gulandal's body as a god regarded the ten thousand feet of light as nothing, and his fists with anger fell rapidly, and he was in front of the enemy in an instant.
That was Roya's revenge blow, and it was also a full blow from Gulandal. The old man in black robe was hit directly at a very close distance and had no way to hide. The sound of broken bones and flesh was transmitted in the mist along with the sound of the lantern falling. , the violent fluctuations in spell power turned into air waves, rolling around and sweeping away everything nearby.
"boom--!"
Under the violent impact, the body of the black-robed priest
It was completely smashed into pieces and splashed away into the depths of the mist. The [Eye of Portas] fell to the ground and rolled with a dull sound, and the shining light was interrupted. Before it could bloom again, the thick frozen soil The energy slanted out under Roja's command and surrounded the lantern.
The power of the savior is incompatible with the mother goddess. Because of this, Roja is particularly hated by the black-robed priest. However, now, this has become a means for Roja to suppress him.
Under the ice of the constant flow of frozen earth air, the weak firelight of [Eye of Portas] began to dim quickly, and after a few seconds, the power of the spell was completely exhausted. At this point, this feared magic weapon finally stopped operation.
After sealing this terrifying magic weapon, Roja's actions were no longer restricted, and the black-robed priest's most effective attack method was completely eliminated. The offensive and defensive situation could be said to be completely reversed. However, even so, the black-haired boy Still no carelessness.
As an old antique who has lived since ancient times, Roja did not believe that the enemy would be killed so easily, so he did not relax his vigilance at all, and the facts proved that the young man's judgment was correct.
"Roya, it doesn't feel right."
"!"
When he heard the words of the huge skeleton, Roja was not overly surprised. His golden pupils shrank suddenly, and then the figure flew forward. While walking, the black-haired boy also discovered something was wrong.
No smell of blood.
He suffered a blow from Gulandal head-on. Even at Source level 1, Layton, who was famous for his strong body, could not escape unscathed. However, the dying old man in black robe did not have the bloody smell that would inevitably emit from the wound. This was obvious. question. After discovering this, Roja's face became more serious and he further accelerated his pace.
In the quick follow-up, white mist flowed rapidly from both sides of Roja's sight. As he continued to approach, incredible scenes gradually appeared in front of the young man's eyes, and the bloody puzzle was solved in a short time. Answered quickly within.
Why is there no bloody smell nearby?
The answer is simple, it is not that the enemy has no wounds, but that the enemy has no blood at all.
Looking at the tree buds growing out of the broken body in front of him, his feet rooted into the soil and the tree man sacrificial tree rapidly growing in size, the black-haired boy finally understood the true identity of his enemy. However, just when Roja was about to give him the final blow, a The strange sight caught the young man's attention and made him widen his eyes.
It was a heart buried deep within the tree canopy, beating up and down.