Hollow Knight: Hallownest

"Hey! Do you know who I am? How dare you attack a sentinel in the main city? I think you don't want to live anymore!"

"Don't waste your words on him. I'll show you today that being dark-skinned is useless. You need to be dark-skinned to be effective!"

Fierce and vicious speeches kept coming out of the mouths of the sentries who were blocked in the alley. They roared louder than each other, and the sound spread along the mottled stone wall toward the outside of the alley, attracting many passing residents to stop and cautiously peek sideways.

"Look! What the hell are you looking at? You won't be able to escape even if we chop him up!"

Seeing that the unprovoked fire was about to burn them, the resident insects all shrank their necks and most of them ran away. Only a few were left who plucked up the courage and found a hidden place to continue watching. After all, this was a rare good show for them.

Since most places outside the main city have become quarantine areas for pests infected with the plague, these normal pests that survived the plague have no choice but to gather in the main city.

Even though this place was also affected, it was the first to recover. With the government subsidies, although they cannot live a very comfortable life here, they don't have to worry about food and clothing. But if you ask them what their impression of the main city is, the answer they get is definitely not a good one.

As for why, the reason naturally lies in these sentinels who take advantage of their power to bully insects and the weak.

Recently, some news came from somewhere in the city, saying that the government was going to take action to rectify the internal work style of the sentinels and maintain the relationship between the military and civilians. To be honest, they had heard similar rumors before. If they had not been robbed on the way and their impression had not changed at all, they would have really thought that the government would do something.

After that, I just treated news like this as empty talk and didn't hold any hope for it.

But this time, something seems different.

Several sentinels had ferocious expressions, but there was a hint of imperceptible fear in their eyes - they were not afraid of the black bug in front of them, but of the power that was gradually hiding behind them.

They also heard the news about the reorganization, but they did not take it seriously at first. It was not until the sentinel friends who had been in contact with them lost contact one by one that they realized something was wrong.

Even so, because their habits of doing evil, bullying and abusing their power have been too indulgent for a long time, it is difficult for them to restrain themselves all at once, and they still commit crimes in the hope of getting away with it.

At most, they are trying to cover up these evil deeds, not as arrogant and open as before.

So at this moment, they still considered themselves to be peacekeeping sentinels, first-class high-instant sentinels.

"Shit, are you deaf?! You can't understand me, right?!"

The leading sentry spat, then stepped forward holding the bone nail. The sentries behind him followed suit, also holding the bone nails at their sides.

"I'm going to teach you a lesson today. Remember to avoid your sentinel grandpa when you see him next time!"

The bone nails swung down, and screams suddenly rang out.

When the resident insects hiding in the dark saw the bone nails fall, they subconsciously frowned and closed their eyes, fearing that they would see a bloody scene at first sight. But before they were mentally prepared to open their eyes again, they heard screams coming from the alley.

Why does this voice sound familiar?

The residents closed their eyes and complained inwardly. When they opened their eyes again, they finally understood why——

The screams actually came from the sentinels who had spoken so arrogantly earlier.

The bone nails in their hands had been knocked to the ground at some point, and they all knelt on the ground, curled up, covering their abdomens with their hands and looking painful, as if they had been hit hard.

The black figure who was standing in the front just now had gone behind them without them knowing when, and methodically tied them up one by one from the back to the front. The sentry was a little more conscious and wanted to say something harsh, but he was knocked unconscious before he could even open his mouth.

The residents at all ends of the alley were staring at this scene in amazement. Normally, if they were blocked by sentries, they were considered lucky if they could escape. This was the first time they had seen someone being tied up with their hands behind their backs. They really couldn't believe it.

The black figure effortlessly lifted up the fainted sentries, bent his knees and exerted force, and immediately disappeared on the eaves beside the alley, disappearing in a flash.

Only a few eyes full of admiration were left.

Such scenes are still happening everywhere in the city, sometimes in the alleys, sometimes on the streets, sometimes in taverns. The only thing in common is that many residents have witnessed this scene. In an instant, rumors about the "knight" are circulating in the city, saying that finally there is a bug that can no longer stand what the sentinels are doing, and has stepped forward to fight against the sentinels of the entire main city with the strength of a single bug.

At the same time, the sentries in the city were also worried about their safety. Although robbery and theft still occurred, they had become very rare.

After all, the disappearance of their colleagues was not just a rumor. Although they expressed disdain for the "knight's" statement, they were always worried in private. Many sentries even dared not patrol, for fear that they would never come back after going out.

The security forces in the main city were visibly reduced. Ironically, the deserted streets in the past were slowly regaining their vitality, and there was a faint microcosm of the prosperity before the outbreak of the plague.

Lu Ruien stood in front of the French window, overlooking the city, which was completely different from the previous few days. He couldn't help but sigh, and anger flashed in his eyes.

"I never thought that the sentinels protecting the main city would be the ones preventing it from recovering. I originally thought this was not the main reason. It seems that I have neglected it during this period."

"Goridi's soldiers are really doing reckless things!"

"Master Watcher, calm down. During this period, the sentinels who were responsible for the crime have been captured by my guards and are now locked up in the prison of the Tower of Love. The remaining sentinels have also begun to behave themselves and are not far from the right path. This is a good thing."

Today, there was a visitor at the top of the Watcher's Spire. He was standing next to Lu Ryan. It was Sainz, who had discussed with him a few days ago.

"This is only a temporary solution. If we want to cure the root cause, we have to get to the stage of beheading."

Lu Ruien turned his gaze and focused on the silent military and political tower, which used to be brightly lit day and night.

"Goridi still has some fear, but I don't know how long it will last."

"I believe he has understood your good intentions. At least, he can see the price he has to pay for doing something wrong." Sainz echoed.

"Sainz."

Lu Ruien withdrew his gaze and turned to face Sainz with a solemn and serious expression.

"The minister is here."

Sainz straightened his back upon seeing this, but then his pupils suddenly contracted.

"Do you want to sit in this position of military minister?"