Death Knight

Twelve obelisks stretched towards the highest point of the sky, like arms extended by devout believers in prayer. The standing figures stood quietly around the city. At their feet were magnificent and neat streets, fantastic buildings, and lifelike statues of Luvis. High-ranking priests can be seen everywhere here. The flags of the three Paladins are flying over the city. Not only that, the movement of the entire alliance is also maintained here by invisible forces.

That is the holy capital, headed by the Midlands, together with the five nations of Elazia, Delano, Stogaard, Teras and Socrat.

Another name is "land of gods".

Today's date is the 23rd of January, 235 of the Luvis calendar. For the knights, this day has a special meaning-the end of the Paladin assessment. After a half-year mission assessment, the elites who are qualified to become paladins will be summoned back to the holy capital, where they will be protected and guided by Lucis, and they will become the new **** warriors.

In the Temple of Luvis in the center of the Holy Capital, the Pope is personally presiding over the inauguration of the Paladin. On both sides of the temple hall, the high-ranking priests and the paladins stared at the sight solemnly: the prestigious high-ranking knights, the commendable military commanders, the lords with excellent sword skills ... they bowed in prayer before the pope, and Accept the blessings from Luvis.

From the Lightning Invasion of the Dark Eagle, the battle between the Alliance and the Undead has been going on for eight full years, and there is no end to it. Even the Paladin may fall down in the presence of the tireless and fearful Kuroshio. The soldiers in front of them will take over the legacy of the victims and shoulder the heavy responsibility of resisting the undead. Whether they can stop the death knight's pace in Storgard depends on their ability.

"Please the last incumbent to come forward ~!" Cardinal Liang's voice spread across the hall. According to the practice, the person who finally accepted the ceremony should be the first in this assessment, and as a result, the eyes of everyone gathered.

The girl with beautiful eyes calmly walked up the steps, her short black hair fluttered across her cheeks, and the fitted silver chain mail portrayed that slender figure. The girl's white skin was bathed in the sun, like a jade sculpture, quiet and serene. However, even with her meticulous expression, she still couldn't hide the waves passing by her pupils.

Seven years passed by, and unconsciously, white hair climbed up to Julian Auguste's horns, but this did not harm his majesty. At this moment, everyone was waiting for the Pope's precepts.

"Dear people, this is a time of war. Since the invasion of the undead army, the war has continued to spread. The people of Elazea and Stogad are in deep water and the entire alliance is exhausted. But," The Pope paused, "We have not yielded! Even if we are faced with tireless and fearful demons, the followers of Luvis will not flinch anymore! Never compromise, never yield, only be Destroy and cannot be enslaved ~! "

Pope Julian, dressed in a purple robe, looked around the hall. The Paladins were stunned, the priests calmed down, and the girl in front of them revealed an invisible tranquility and serenity, and he nodded with satisfaction.

"Not only that, we also have hope, that is, you, the new paladin, the soldiers of Lucis ~! Even in troubled times, you can still dispel the interference and fight to protect Lucis, you are worthy of the world A model of learning. "Julian's eyes turned to the last incumbent, and he placed his palm on the other's shoulder." And you are particularly commendable. Not only can you perfectly fulfill the assessment tasks given by the Holy See, but also Consolidated the strategic advantage of the alliance, such excellent talents are very rare in recent years. "

"Thank you for your recognition of my efforts," said the girl calmly.

"Then, please accept Lu Weisi's blessing and guidance ~!"

The incumbent immediately knelt down on one knee and took the hands of the weapon given by the Pope.

"This is a flash-level equipment jointly manufactured by the dwarves and the mage. The short sword 'Glass' and Gangdun 'Thunder Binding' are given to you here in the name of the Alliance." Julian paused and raised the volume, " In addition, in view of your outstanding merit, the Holy See will recognize you as the first place in this assessment. In the name of the King of the Law Hall, it will be awarded the title of Katoli_Orland Paladin, 'Glory of Elazia' ~! "

The girl looked up, and the emerald eyes were full of firmness and confidence.

"Katoli is really amazing. I won the first place in this assessment and won my own title." Walking out of the temple, the same person who qualified this year came over. Under the brown curly hair, it was full of vitality. Face.

"You should know, that's nothing, Rennes." Catoli's tone suddenly became complicated. "Twenty years ago, that person accepted the title here as the first place, right?" Ai Lazea's Pride '... "

"Are the dark eagles?" Rain murmured softly, shaking his head at the same time.

For five years, he studied and fought with Catori, and this time he successfully completed the assessment task and became a paladin with excellent evaluation. But the girl's gaze always stayed in the blurred distance, not his body.

Rennes knows why that is. The existence known as the Dark Eagle, even if it has already disappeared on the battlefield, the seeds of hate still entrenched in the crevice of the girl's soul. Once everything related to that person is mentioned, the haze will always be tangled Her brow.

Make sure you get rid of it all, and Ryan's gaze at the girl suddenly becomes tender.

"What's wrong, Rennes?" Cattoli was a little strange.

"Ah? Oh ... I was thinking, maybe the Dark Eagle has completely disappeared?" The young Paladin smiled bitterly. "It is said that the Death Knight will disappear at the same time that he fulfills his wishes, and since that war, He hasn't been there for seven whole years, so ... "

"I don't care where he is. Do you think I think the same thing as that guy?" The girl interrupted the other person. "Even if Roland died, everything didn't get better. Even for reasons like revenge ... Be an excuse to start a war ~! So many people lost their lives, all because of that guy ~! If I can, I will be on the front line tomorrow! "

"Ming ... tomorrow?" Rain looked at her inconceivably.

"Yes, I don't want to wait here stupidly holding this title that matches the Dark Eagle." Cattoli clenched her fist angrily. But the next moment, her expression suddenly became overwhelmed.

Julian Auguste is standing beside smiling.

"Master Pope!" The two shouted in unison.

"Young people are really energetic," said Julian, who was leaving the altar, very kind. "But before going to the battlefield, careful planning is more important. If you want, please come with me first. "

What would it be like? Catoli guessed silently, the pope led them through the temple, and went straight into the building behind the lobby of the Fawang Hall. Obviously, this was not an open meeting.

"Here it is," Julian said, pushing open the door of the room, which was the Pope's office. On the side of the large desk, Loren Auguste was sitting on a bench with her eyes closed, a young mage stood next to him, holding an old book in her hand, and with the eyes of the girl In contrast, he smiled kindly. Catoli nodded, and then turned her eyes to the other side of the room. When the familiar figure reflected into her eyes, the joy filled the whole body in an instant.

"Dad, mom ~!" The girl flew into the arms of the other.

"It's been half a year, have you missed us?" Delicia smiled brightly, while Kadal just smiled and looked at the adoptive daughter.

"Well ~! Fantastic ~!" Cattorie just laid her head in the arms of her adoptive mother.

"Now that everyone is here, let's start explaining the mission." Julian nodded to Kadar. "We don't have much time."

"Then, let me explain the current situation first." The sage's face became serious. After seven years of wind and frost fading away, he climbed up to his face again.

"Now the situation in the alliance is not optimistic. Stogaard has been captured in many important towns, but the number of Paladins and high knights has gradually been consumed in battle. The combat effectiveness of newly recruited soldiers is also not as good as before." Dahl sighed. "On the other hand, the elves lost contact with us two years ago."

"Is it because of that sleeping sickness?" Cato Lee interjected, and she also heard the crisis of the alliance allies.

"Yes, that's like a plague ..." The sage nodded. "That symptom was raging all over Brainus, and the hordes of elves fell to the ground. They just kept falling into the maze of dreams. That is probably a masterpiece of Ishtoli? But as mortals, we have no solution, and the goddess Luvius has given no prediction at all. "

"Even the Elven Witch Oluha doesn't know where he is now." The young mage on the side added, "Now the remaining elves have completely lost their connection with us, so the battle has become more difficult."

"I thought we could win through the war of attrition, but we are now trapped in the passive. The blitz of the dark eagle has made the undead firmly rooted on this continent, but human time is running out ... three days ago There are green auroraes appearing everywhere. That is an ominous sign. "The listener opened his mouth a little," Luvis told me through prophecy that it was a sign that the Lord of the Undead could gain the power of God ~ ! "

Before the words fell, the whole room was dead. The silence spread around in an instant, everyone just looked at each other, but no one spoke.

Is such a thing a new god? Young people exchanged opinions with incredible eyes.

"This kind of thing happened before," the Pope finally broke the silence, and his voice was a little bit emotional. "Two hundred and thirty-five years ago, the goddess Louvis also became a **** in this way."

"The only way now is to destroy the power before the undead," Loren concluded. "The prophecy has pointed us out. Although it is not complete, it is the only beacon."

"What does the King's Hall mean?" Cattoli stared at the elder with white hair.

"It is impossible to deploy manpower on the front line. Besides, the power of Holy Light will be greatly diminished outside the territory of the Alliance. Therefore, those who have determined the outstanding results of this assessment, Paladin Catolie and Rennes, and senior mage Xiu Yin are responsible for This task. "The listener answered concisely.

The next moment, Catoli interrupted him without regard to etiquette: "Why should I let me go?"

"Cautiously, Catolie Oland, I know you want to fight on the front line, but if you think this task is a simple treasure hunt, then you are wrong," said the pope's mouth slightly. "In fact, since the Alliance Since its inception, the only person who has reached the legendary 'Star City' is the only one. "

"Dark eagle ...? ..." The girl's eyes were blurred at that moment, and the scene seven years ago seemed to be in front of him-the black shadow covered with blood and burning eyes. She murmured to herself, but did not notice the worried eyes from her side, "In that case, I am willing to accept this task ~!"

"Very well, I always think that only volunteers can successfully complete the task." The pope smiled, and then glanced at Rennes and Xiu Yin, apparently, they have no objections to such a major task, that shiny eyes Chiang Kai-shek reflects the firmness and confidence of young people.

"Since Catori is the first in this assessment, I think she is the most suitable leader for the task." Julian said, handing the necklace in her hand to the girl, on the silver chain At the top, a crystal of blood-red light was bound, "This is the thing that comes with the prophecy, the blood of Lucis, the only thing that can destroy that power, please keep it safe."

"This is ... the blood of Luvez?" The girl held the necklace tightly in her hand, and the emerald pupil revealed the look she never gave up, "guarantee the reputation of the Paladin, even if life is sacrificed, Will definitely complete this mission ~! "

The light of the teleportation fading gradually faded from the hall of the Temple of Brigade. Under the influence of Xiu Yin's magic, the three will first arrive in the city fortress of Borjdin in Storgard. There, the well-known Ranger Josephine will be the last member of the team.

Watching Catori's disappearing figure, Delicia's eyes were moisturized uncontrollably, and at the same time, a strong and warm big hand touched her shoulder.

"Don't worry, she will come back to us safely." Kadal smiled and encouraged his wife.

"Um ~!" Delicia hugged the other person tightly in response.

"Cattorie Oland, daughter of Windham, was the only survivor of the royal family in the offensive and defensive battle of Dharala seven years ago, isn't it ironic?" Julian shook his head and smiled. With a non-smiling expression, only the August brothers were left in the office at the moment. "If she knew that she was the candidate for the job because of her bloodline, she might tear my beard off?"

"Is this the so-called destiny?" Loren just sighed, staring silently at the scenery outside the window.

The other half of Luvis's prophecy—only blood from the Star Capital can open the door to the Star Capital.

In the reception room of the castle of Boredin, Cattoli rested quietly by the window, and the glass separated the cold and quiet air of early spring. At the same time, the shining lights in the city became fuzzy candlelight. At night, the emerald eyes There was a tinge of sadness that could not be suppressed.

"Dad, Mom, this is the first long journey in my life ..." Catoli whispered to herself. I don't know why, but every bit of the past seven years has come to mind again at this moment: as important alliance generals, Kadar and Delicia are often out, but the invisible bond is like a bonfire, warming the heart of the girl. Every reunion is a fond memory, every conversation benefits me a lot.

They are the people who know me best. The girl thought so, and put her subconscious hand in her heart.

However, now I have to rely on my own strength to complete everything. It is neither a solid backup like the assessment, nor just a battle like on the battlefield. Now ... we have to face a completely unknown road. Can I accomplish such a great mission? The girl took a deep breath.

Never let the resentment of the deceased succeed! In any case, be sure to complete this task ~!

Josephine is not only one of the league's most famous rangers, but also responsible for the supply management of Berztin's entire surrounding theater-before leaving the post, he must organize everything in order to prevent the alliance from losing its gradually swallowed advantage. . Therefore, until the night, the last member still reported in the future, and in order to pass the time, Ren and Shuin, who had maintained their weapons, talked.

"As a result, as soon as the inauguration ceremony was over, we were entrusted with this task to prevent Ishutto from demising God ... It's incredible to think about it." Ren said with emotion, "Are you the same?"

"It seems that I have more room. I have been informed before that I chose to be a candidate for the task."

"Want to save the world?"

"Instead of trying to save the world, it's better to inquire about the power of magic," Xiu Yin shook his head unwillingly, "the secret about magic inside ..."

"That should be something excluded by the league?" The Paladin frowned. "I don't think it's a good thing to pursue too much power."

"This is obvious," the mage smiled mysteriously. "But if you have seen the magic in your own eyes, you won't have that kind of prejudice. My mentor, high-level mage Yamir, Witnessing the power of magic in the Elven Witch during the Battle of Is, he now calls it a miracle ... "

"how about you?"

"Have you heard of the legend of the Star City?" Xiu Yin suddenly asked the other.

"Yes, that's the place known as the City of Legends. It is said to have incredible power and knowledge that has been passed down in the present world." Rennes organized his memories.

"Roland mentioned it eighteen years ago ... there are magic envoys there, as well as knowledge about magic ..." Xiu Yin does not conceal his longing, "I think if anyone can get in touch Those words, and bringing the lost knowledge back to the Alliance, people no longer have to use things like 'talent' to explain the magic inside! "

"Good idea, but even the Dark Eagle himself didn't get any good results." A crisp voice intervened between the two. When mentioning Roland, Catoli's beautiful brows frowned, "I think the task should be given priority now. The existence of the alliance is the most important. We are not going out to take risks."

Xiu Yin nodded: "This is of course."

"In addition, I think there is a chance now to increase your actual combat experience." The girl smiled.

"what?"

Cattorie skillfully equipped her small shield on her left arm, then raised her head: "Bezdin is in trouble."

Outside the window, the sleeping city has woke up, and there are shining torches everywhere. The lingering light lingered in the streets and lanes, intertwined into a large net of restlessness and anxiety, shrouded over the entire Bezhdin. Almost at the same time, the door of the reception room was suddenly opened, the cold air poured into the room instantly, and the restlessness in the corridor shattered the original tranquility.

A soldier rushed in, and his face was filled with anxiety: "It's the death knight ~! The death knight is coming ~!"

The soldiers held torches to set up barricades around the main roads in the city, and the knights acted under the guidance of the mage. Although the opponent is only a single death knight, no one dares to have a slight negligence-otherwise it will pay the price of blood-this is a lesson learned in the battle with the undead for many years.

Behind the invaders, more than thirty Stogard knights were chasing after them. The death knight was dressed in black, and his running motion was as silent as sliding, but the armor of the human knight was shocking. The sound drew all the defenders.

"Stop him ~!" Several chasing knights shouted loudly, and the appearance of colleagues holding swords appeared in front of them.

Although the invaders had long considered the route of disengagement, they eventually had to face encroachment. He slowed down, but the footsteps behind him were getting closer.

"Finally caught you ~! Don't make senseless resistance, undead ~!" The head is a young paladin, with an expression of intolerance on his face. When seeing the opponent in front of him, Ren was a little surprised-few death knights covered his face, but the name in front of him was wearing a sturdy mask, only to let his burning eyes show his identity.

The death knight looked around the knights surrounded by the four sides, and then answered briefly: "I have no time to entangle you here."

"So far, I'm still stiff ~ !?" Ren's face flushed with anger, "Everyone surrounds him ~! Don't have any slackness, the other party is the death knight. Even if there is only one person, we have to deal with it with all our strength. He cut off his head ~! "

The five knights on the innermost side of the encirclement took the lead in launching the attack, and five shining long swords were split off.

The next moment, a ray of light whistled from the rigorous cloak wrapped by the death knight, just like the most powerful thunderbolt, with dazzling blue, cutting through the cold air. Just in a blink of an eye, the long sword, armor and body were divided into two in that light. The metal fragments stirred the **** flesh and scattered, and the ground was instantly stained with a dark red color.

The gorgeous blue gradually solidified, and the soldiers saw it clearly. It was a epee larger than a two-handed sword. In terms of size, it was almost the same as the "Goddess" of the light guide. . The Death Knight waved again, and the blood immediately spilled out along the wide blade, drawing a long red line in the air.

"That rascal……"

"Suddenly killed five people ~!"

"Look at that sword ~!"

The sight burned into the eyes made the knights retreat subconsciously.

The intruder seized this opportunity and rushed to the enemy who was timid. The large net woven by the knight's sword is tight and sharp, but the figure wrapped in the cape can smoothly shuttle through it.

Many times, Jian Mang is only separated from his body by a piece of paper, but the burning pupils don't show a trace of confusion, but just calmly observe the loopholes surrounding the net. Only at the necessary moment, the epee in the death knight's hand will move, shoot at the opponent's head like a hunting viper, and scream and blood pillar in the next moment.

If you continue like this ... The Cavaliers will lose their fighting spirit ~! Looking at the fragmented formation that was being torn, Ren had an ominous omen in his heart. You have to suppress the offensive ...

The young paladin immediately began to chant prayers, and the force of life directed at the black undead under the guidance of the will.

However, the pillar of light of the light did not hit the target-the perceived death knight jumped out of his position at the last moment, and immediately adjusted his posture and rushed towards Ren.

"Don't think I will be defeated by you!" Rain shouted loudly, resisting the impact of the other side from the front. However, the death knight's first sword paralyzed his hands, and the subsequent series of storm-like slashes made the Paladin back again and again, leaving no room for counterattack. To make matters worse, in close combat, he found himself unable to use Holy Light at all.

This guy is just a monster ~! Ryan gritted his teeth. The tiger's mouth in his hands has been cracked, blood is flowing along the hilt, and the whistling sword wind can hardly open his eyes. But the Paladin cannot have any distractions. In any case, he must hold the sole reliance on his hands, otherwise he will be cut in half in the blink of an eye.

After a few rounds, Ren was in a bad situation, but the young man didn't have any fear and confusion. Instead, his eyes were tough with melting ice. The death knight found that his judgment was wrong—the opponent's sword skills were much better than expected, not only that, when the two confronted each other, the defender had reorganized the situation and surrounded it with a tighter formation. In the city Several priests have also reached the battlefield at this moment.

"You have nowhere to go ~!" The arrival of the reinforcements increased Rennes' confidence.

"Very good swordsmanship, but not enough to stop me." Although the opponent's face was hidden behind the mask, the Paladin believed that the expression of the death knight must be full of disdain at this moment.

"Don't be too mad!" Rain cut as hard as he could. The death knight didn't dodge, just raised the weapon in his hand. The two swords intersect, and the light flow of sparks suddenly overflows on the blade. Driven by the intruder's ingenuity, Rennes' long sword immediately deviated from his direction, and his body lost his balance. Within that short second, the gray-haired black shadow had come to his eyes, Ren only felt that his upper body was fierce. Sink.

The death knight jumped over his shoulder.

The next moment, without waiting for the paladin's response, the intruder had taken advantage of his height to jump out of the encircling circle that had gradually formed.

"Catch up ~!" Ryan, who rose from the ground, yelled, almost spitting fire in his eyes, but the shadow had long been hidden in the night.

It's not easy to find it after losing the target, especially when the target being tracked is the death knight. Even the vision of the dwarf could not find the cold body, and the defenders had to change their strategy and adopt a trawling search. The snake of the torch scattered numerous branches at once, spreading across the city.

But they did not know that the intruder had already left the city and was sneaking above the wall at this moment.

Except one person.

Gray long hair danced under the strong wind of the high wall, black cloak wrapped the healthy figure, and thick mask covered the cold expression of the intruder. Only the eyes burning with flames radiated a solemn death. The surrounding corpses accelerated to cool down under the dark envelope, and the red carpet condensed with blood had passed under the feet of the undead.

The death knight stopped, and he stared quietly at the girl in front of him. The emerald eyes looked extremely hazy in the night, and the moonlight covered the girl's face with a thin veil. The two kept facing each other on the narrow wall like a statue, until the crisp sound of the glass scabbard dispelled the stagnant silence.

"You must think that your escape route is perfect, right?" Cattoli stared coldly at the enemy in front of her. "But you can't lie to me. From the rules of action, you can see that you will use the wall as a breakthrough ~! Don't think of yourself Run away. "

"I see attachment from your eyes, but this can't stop me." The death knight stared at the other side, his tone as calm as the blade of ice in the moonlight.

"Don't tell me what you are attached to! I will defeat you, but I will not ignite such a war for some obsession as you do!" The girl said resentfully, holding her hands tightly Short sword pointed at the invaders, "Selfish dead, let your soul fall to the dust this time, and no longer endanger the world ~!"