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Chapter 611 Now These Evil Tomes Are Mine! (5500, second update)

【What happened? 】

In Little Garden, Adbert just stretched out his hand, trying to support the Knight of the Valley who suddenly knelt on the ground.

But the blue light in the black-haired knight's eyes receded. He stood up and smiled weakly: "It's nothing."

"It's just... a taste of helpless despair."

His gaze became firm: "But it's okay, I already know a lot... This time, I'm sure I can do better."

【……well】

Adalbert also sighed sadly. He thought Ian was blaming himself for the people in Avak Lab and the entire Avak Territory, so he also felt a little sad.

He slightly overestimated Ian's morals.

Ian would indeed be angry at the tragic experiences of those ordinary people, and even fight, but the matter has come to this point, even if he is really sad, he will not show it so exaggeratedly.

But Ian will not deliberately explain this misunderstanding.Adalbert is indeed a good researcher, and it is not a bad thing to gain some favorability.

And at this moment, the Dead River Armed Forces, which had been quietly on the ground, suddenly let out a low mechanical hum.

Boom, the ferocious armor suddenly shrank, then swelled, turning into a cloud of pitch-black mist, in which blood and silver rays of light turned into lines and lines, forming inscriptions one after another, and then flowing towards Ian.

Ian didn't see any danger—in fact, he had already foreseen it with the silver chip when he touched the Dead River Armed Forces.

So, he just stood up and waited for all the clouds and lines to shrink, shrinking around his waist.

It turned into an inconspicuous black belt.

[Dead River armed? !Is miniaturization portable? 】

Adelbert opened his eyes wide, and he looked very surprised: [This form... the people of Flameland didn't design this structure! 】

"It was done by Grand Duke Thorin. He seems to know the research of Flaming Land like the back of his hand."

Ian caressed the black belt around his waist. He frowned slightly, but he still didn't say anything: "It is indeed useful, even if it doesn't burn the soul, it can be said to be a very good basic ether weapon - I can design a Belongs to my etheric arm."

[Dead River Armed Forces (Basic Optimization)]

【Third energy level · psychic entity · authority · edible】

[The final result created by the technology of Feiyandi's comprehensive gnosis institute and Avak Central Laboratory, the actual carrier of the river of death for all living beings, once carried the resentment of millions of souls, and was recognized by the fourth energy level The strong man has corrected several bugs, omissions and weaknesses, and has been strengthened to a certain extent]

[You can use the soul as fuel to fill it up, and activate the 'Rebirth of the Dead River' and 'The Right to Melt Soul'.Reminder: In non-emergency situations, it is extremely not recommended to use the souls of intelligent creatures as fuel or as materials for other abilities]

[Warning: The more times you use it, the more likely the user will be assimilated by the resentment of the dead soul]

[Contains source quality: 10595.1267 phase units]

【…】

This is a pretty good third-level etheric arm.

Judging from the detailed data, its strength has even reached the fourth energy level. It is the same as the Abyss Iron Sword in Ian's hand. It is currently in a basic state because it has not been strengthened, so it only has some built-in skills. .

But its superior basic quality is its biggest advantage. As long as it is slightly improved, more inscriptions are inscribed, or its source quality psionic structure is optimized, it will be a real magic weapon.

"Interesting, this ectoplasmic structure... It turns out that the Dead River Armament is not a biological etheric colony in the general sense, but a spiritual etheric colony that uses a material from a virtual creature, which can also be called soul armament... "

Relying on his alchemy skills, familiarity with the Void Realm, and the help of a little silver chip, Ian quickly understood the essence of Dead River Armed Forces.

Although the more detailed aspects need to be done slowly after returning to the imperial capital with the help of laboratory equipment, but now that I have confidence, Ian can book some supplementary books in advance, and then study and learn while studying, and then ask Adalbert to help with tutoring You should be able to master this knowledge in no time.

[Do you want to use it? 】

Adbert stared at Ian's waist with a complicated face. The Dead River Armament was the vicious thing he wanted to destroy. He chased Viscount Avak all the way, and wiped out Flameland and Grand Duke Sorin in succession. The purpose of the research institute is to annihilate this kind of armed force that blasphemes the soul and life.

But now it seems that the Glen Knight doesn't intend to do this—and as the main force in the battle against Viscount Avak, he is not qualified to ask the Glen Knight to destroy his spoils.

Not to mention, the other party is also the disciple of the legendary first knight... If he is the successor of the first knight, then perhaps, he can still trust the morality of the knight of the valley?
Thinking of this, Adbert couldn't help laughing.

Does this still need to be doubted?

He saw with his own eyes the scene where the other party was beheading Viscount Avak in a row with righteous anger, but there was no need to doubt this aspect.

So, before Ian spoke, he was relieved.

And Ian will naturally explain: "The ability of Dead River Armed Forces is indeed vicious, and I won't use it—but the technology contained in it can be disassembled, but it can be used in many ways."

"No matter what kind of technology development is carried out in the future, you need to accumulate a lot of technology as a 'material reserve', otherwise, sometimes you start a new project and everything needs to be developed from scratch, that feeling is really bad .”

【really! 】

Adalbert felt the same way, and then he said belatedly: [Wait, this tone... You are also a researcher, Knight of the Valley? ! 】

The dead king looked at the black-haired knight in surprise, and Ian turned his face to look at him, and couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth: "Yes. And there is a big laboratory in the capital city... Well, having said that, Would you like to follow me?"

"Although Grand Duke Sorin said he was dismissing you, he actually wanted me to find you a place to stay."

【I……】

Adbert was at a loss. He thought he would die at the hands of Viscount Avak, or be executed by Grand Duke Thorin—he had already prepared himself to die here by choosing to become the king of death, and he had never thought about himself. Can actually survive.

Even, from the very beginning, Grand Duke Sorin didn't want to punish him.

He naturally wanted to agree to the invitation from the Knight of the Glen, but Adbert was a little worried.

Worried about his identity as the dead king, he might cause trouble for the Knights of the Valley.

——No matter how ignorant he is, he still knows that the first knight is currently on the run, and his disciple must also conceal his identity.

But that was too long ago.Today, not many people remember the first knight's arrest warrant, but if it is revealed that he still has a disciple, then countless flies will definitely rush to him.

And myself... is the most eye-catching dead king in the recent period.

In the past, he would only make the still safe situation of the Knights of the Valley more dangerous, right?
"Don't worry too much."

Ian naturally noticed that Adalbert's worries were afraid of affecting him. While he felt amused in his heart, he couldn't help feeling that there are so few good people in this world.

People like Alberto are really rare creatures.

"If you really want to join—I mean, join my team, then maybe I can tell you who I really am... and I can offer you asylum in my territory."

After thinking about it, Ian felt that if he really wanted the other party to join him, he still had to tell some real information: "I will soon become a lord, and I also have a team outside... Well, if you are willing to pretend, I can arrange for the Huaiguang Rescue Team to take you out."

"Trust me... Even if you don't believe in my morality, you have to believe that your own technical ability is worth taking, and it's worth my risk."

【...Then please】

Adbert was silent for a while, and said to Ian gratefully.

If he could choose, he certainly didn't want to die, and he didn't want to be wanted.

I have to say, before Ian fought Viscount Avak, there was a sentence that touched his heart very much.

That's 'mother'.

With a moment of passion, he became the dead king, and naturally he would not regret this choice... But now that the matter is over, he must still hope that he can bring a better life to his mother.

In addition, Ian's true identity also made him very curious-who is the knight of the valley?He could actually be a lord within the empire?

In addition, he even has a big laboratory in the capital?
Oh my god, the disciple of the first knight, the disciple of the most wanted criminal in the empire... There is actually a big laboratory in the capital? !

——The most dangerous place is the safest place, the words of the sages are true!
The curiosity in Adalbert's heart was almost full. If it weren't for the fact that the current situation was not suitable for asking these things, he must have grabbed Ian to ask for details.

But until now...

It is indeed time to leave.

Ian got up and walked ahead, while Adbert followed behind him.

Together they walked towards the crumbling subspace labyrinth's choice entrance, preparing to leave this land soaked in hatred and wailing, blood, tears and despair.

Although Yadbert is the master of the subspace, Ian's familiarity with the entrance and exit is almost like the real master.

After all, the silver chip has already recorded a set of maps, and the predictive vision can also distinguish the way forward, which is not an exaggeration.

"correct."

And halfway through, Ian suddenly thought of something, he turned his head, and asked the silent Adbert along the way: "I remember...you said that you applied for some psychic books to assist you in researching related topics ?”

"And Grand Duke Thorin prepared all those books for you?"

【Ah, yes】

Adelbert raised his head. He didn't realize what Ian said at first, but soon, he nodded and looked in a direction of the subspace labyrinth: [I remember it seems to be placed in the dean's room... They are all ancient books with evil power, let them follow this maze...]

Before Yadbert finished speaking, Ian turned his head and accelerated towards the dean's room.

——Death with the labyrinth?
What a joke!
Each of these ancient books containing 'evil power' is a treasure that cannot be copied!

And there is a high probability that Dragon Worship entrusts himself...

Oh, it seems like they just entrusted themselves to see where is the Book of Silver Glory?It seems that there is no need to take it back.

But it doesn't matter, Ian himself wants to see what is so special about the power in the Book of Silver Glory.

In short, with a slightly depressed expression on Yadbert's face, Ian quickly arrived at the dean's room.

The courtyard where the dean's room is located is raining blood sparsely. Although Ian doesn't know how it rained indoors, it is still raining blood, but this must be the feedback of the resentment of the virtual world - as the host of this nightmare laboratory In this land, the power of the souls of the dead will definitely gather here.

In the darkness, the Knight of the Valley went straight all the way, he cut open the door of the dean's room with a sword, and his eyes directly locked on the various classics in blue, purple and green.

"Book of Silver Brilliance", "Sacrifice of Burning Abyss", "Chaos Buster" and "Twilight Dark Code"...all kinds of precious books that contain special spiritual powers, and the mere existence itself is extremely special, are placed in the dean's office On the shelf to the left of the desk.

Ian stepped forward, and he packed all the books away without hesitation—he even carried a large bag that looked very light, and he knew it was used to store trophies.
[Actually, if you want to know the knowledge in these books, just ask me, I have written them all down...]

Adalbert followed behind, whispering, he would not stop Ian's actions, but he still hoped that these tomes with all kinds of evil knowledge and psychic powers would not be born again.

The Soul Melting and Resurrection of the Death River Armed Forces are both powerful abilities combined with the skills in these books, which made him really instinctively reject them.

"Then your memory is really good."

Ian praised sincerely, but his hands kept moving, and he threw all his trophies into his pockets for preservation: "But what I need is these 'evil' powers. Whether it's research or long-term knowledge, it's all right. I am of great use."

"Don't worry, I'm the disciple of the most wanted man in the empire. I'm not a good person. Stealing the books of the empire is the right thing to do. Don't feel uneasy about me."

—I'm not disturbed by that!

Adbert wanted to complain, but he didn't say anything in the end... He felt that the character of the Knight of the Valley was probably much more active than he had imagined.

Of course.Now that Ian is ready to reveal his identity as 'Ian' to Adalbert, he will naturally not overly manage the indifferent character of Mahdi, the knight of the valley.

"Get ready to go."

After collecting all the scattered things in the dean's room, whether they were books or not, Ian hung the pocket on his waist contentedly - a few books plus some special spiritual objects, it's not unusual. Bag size.

Shuangdie poked her head out of her pocket, and looked at her 'new neighbor' curiously—she felt a strange wave of psionic energy...even a wave similar to that of a fairy?

This is not an illusion.

Because among the precious books stolen from the Great Library of the Imperial Capital by the Institute of Intellectual Knowledge, there is a copy of "Joyful Paradise", which is a psychic book explaining the special characteristics of goblins. The country has issued a classics of self-introduction.

Because it was fought directly later, everyone knew goblins very well, so there were no more prints, and it is now an out-of-print collection.

【Hey, this is a goblin...】

Although he didn't ask much, Adbert became even more curious about Ian's identity - who is it that is actually in the imperial capital's laboratory, and there are goblins following him?

If he had read more news from the imperial capital, or learned about alchemy publications during the recent period, he might be able to know Ian's true identity by now, and add another name to the list of "those who saw through Ian's vest".

It's a pity that Yadbert is relatively shy on weekdays, and he has been doing closed research recently, so naturally he can't tell.

So, that's it.

The two dead kings, Ian and Yadbert, walked all the way to the exit of the subspace maze where there was no human voice.

There were no phantoms, no magical beasts, no surviving researchers—except for Yadbert himself, everyone in the entire Avak Central Laboratory died, and all of them turned into ghosts and were taken away by Grand Duke Sorin.

As they moved, box gardens collapsed one after another, subspace fragments shattered one after another, because this silent abyss, the special environment created by the fallen void fragments, was originally based on the resentment of the souls.

When Grand Duke Thorin took away the souls of millions of people, the entire subspace labyrinth was already on the verge of collapse, and it was barely maintained because of the existence of the two dead kings, Ian and Yadbert.

They came to the gate.

Buzzing... At this moment, I can already see that the junction between the real world and the subspace is like a foggy door. Looking at the real world through it is like looking at a dream.

Or a nightmare.

But until now...

"The nightmare is over."

Ian turned his head sideways, and said to the young researcher who was silently pressing his eyes, as if he wanted to cry, but there were no tears, and his whole body was trembling: "Although it's not a perfect ending, at least it's better than the worst ending." .”

"Adelbert, I know, you didn't even think about surviving in the first place, you think all this research comes from you, and you think that all the deaths of millions of people in Avak are all your fault— —Whether it is the dead king or the dead river."

"You've been talking to me because you've been shaken, you've been in pain, you can't stand the fear. You feel unworthy of life compared to those who died and suffered because of you. But you survived, and your conscience is condemning you."

"But even if that's the case, so what?"

Ian's voice was ruthless, almost indifferent, but it was exactly the kind of calm that Adalbert needed: "If you die, then everything is really meaningless."

"Don't be too scared, you can still stand in the sun, and you can use your ingenuity to change the world. You have the qualifications."

The original majestic and terrifying dead king is like a child who has not yet grown up—he was originally a boy in his early 20s, and he had not experienced much cruelty in the world. Tower, concentrate on the technology you like.

He is smart, optimistic, talented, and has a sense of justice. Even if he is not kidding, he is also a good person with normal moral values.

Such a person should have a bright future, and his being involved in the Avakland incident... only shows that Terra and this world are rotten.

【I see……】

Responding to Ian's words, Adbert said softly, he was a little choked up: [I just... thought of my mother... Am I worthy of my mother's teaching?Am I really who my mom wants me to be? 】

"Your mother needs to know that you can have the achievements and determination you have now, so she won't care how many people you killed and how much responsibility you have."

Ian shook his head and sighed: "Don't worry about your mother, she must have been taken care of by Grand Duke Sorin... Maybe it's much better than us."

"Let's go, it's time to start the next stage of life."

Ian and Adalbert walked out of the subspace maze, and with the crisp cracking sound, the fragments of the Void Realm completely shattered.

The outside world has already dawned.

In the hazy sky, two moons that were setting at the other end of the sky could be vaguely seen. They were interlaced at the edge of the sky, one was dim and broken, and the other was bright and clear.

Even in such a dark, starless night, there will eventually be a dawn and the brilliance of the moon.

"Relax, Adalbert."

Staring at the moon, Ian took a step forward with Adalbert: "There will be a lot of suffering waiting for you in the future, and it is probably a torture that is not inferior to death."

"You can't rest yet."

(End of this chapter)