Pastor's Tantra

Chapter 499 Fight for me (updated with 10,000 words today)

Upon hearing the words of the Great Guardian, Stranger immediately felt a sense of pressure coming towards him.

Being stared at by the great guardian of Avalon with his tired and bloodshot eyes, Stranger felt that his face was a little stiff.

...Did he kill all those people?

The stranger's pupils dilated with fear. He clearly felt the killing intent that had not yet dissipated from the blond knight.

The murderous intention was not directed at himself, but filled the air like the remaining smoke after a shooting.

"...If I say I want to go back, are you planning to kill me?"

After a brief silence, Stranger spoke up and asked softly: "In order to prevent the Star Antimony people from getting my wisdom and technology...kill me here?"

He himself didn't know why he said such dangerous words.

He wasn't trying to act, nor was he saying irony to keep himself alive. Saying this, it is undoubtedly equivalent to setting up the Great Guardian, which is contrary to his purpose of "surviving".

——He just wanted to ask this.

A strange throbbing, like some kind of premonition, made him want to seek an answer to a question that he didn't even know.

After watching him for a while, the Great Guardian smiled helplessly.

"Won't."

The great guardian opened his lips, which had become a little dry due to not eating or drinking for a long time, and gave an extremely brief reply.

"……Why?"

"No reason...because you are a civilian."

The Great Guardian stood in front of the door curtain, with a tall posture and calm eyes: "Also because I am a knight - I am a knight bestowed with glory by Her Majesty the Queen, and I will protect her glory until death.

"It is impossible for me to attack civilians, Master Nobel."

Hearing this, Stranger was vaguely touched. He felt lost, but always felt that something was missing.

But the Great Guardian's next words made Stranger subconsciously clench his hands:

"——After all, you have nothing to do with this war."

"...It has nothing to do with it."

The stranger smiled self-deprecatingly.

The Great Guardian replied word for word: "It has nothing to do with your origin, nationality, or willingness. If you did not participate in this war and you are not a soldier, then you are a civilian.

"It's just a pity that I can't escort you to Star Antimony. But I won't take you back to the Glass Island... Since you have already escaped here, you must be unwilling to go back.

"I will leave two soldiers to take care of you, and you can continue to Star Antimony. They will protect you and monitor you at the same time. Because I have to carry out a secret operation... to prevent you from leaking the secret, if there is any possibility Please forgive me for being rude."

"……etc."

Stranger always felt that something was not right, as if he had overlooked something.

Covert Ops Why Tell Me...

And soon, he felt where the sense of disobedience came from.

The Great Guardian looked so peaceful... But now the queen is dead, the princess is missing, the Palace of Silver and Tin was destroyed by the Balrog, and the royal capital of Avalon has been invaded by the Star Antimony army.

Why can he still be so calm?

Master Nobel is an expert in developing explosives. If his technology is controlled by the Star Antimony people, it will undoubtedly become a weapon of massacre on the battlefield...

…It’s like a technology invented by yourself.

"Are you going to die?"

The stranger blurted out.

Hearing his words, the Great Guardian frowned slightly and looked solemnly.

Just like that, Stranger felt a strong pressure that almost suffocated him.

It was as if his lungs had forgotten how to breathe, and his chest couldn't expand - his mind felt the lack of oxygen, and his cheeks were red and hot.

——The Great Guardian doesn’t even have to attack him. Just frowning and looking at him can suffocate him to death.

However, in the near-death feeling caused by lack of oxygen, Stranger's brain was spinning abnormally quickly——

"The princess is not dead!"

He immediately guessed what the great guardian was thinking, so he immediately shouted.

In that moment, the pressure immediately dissipated.

The stranger gasped for air and felt numbness from the palms of his hands to the fingertips. Stars appeared in front of his eyes, as if cotton was expanding in his mind, causing him to stare straight into the void.

"What did you say?"

"Princess Isabel is still alive. Your Majesty the Grand Inquisitor rescued her. They are now heading to the Theocracy!"

The stranger immediately added.

"This is impossible," the Great Guardian frowned. "The sky from Avalon to the Theocracy is full of gargoyles. They are so densely packed that they cover the sky like dark clouds."

The stranger immediately guessed that it should be the gargoyle rising from Xing Antimony's ship.

Star Antimony transferred the charging device "Pile" carrying the gargoyle to the warship - the charging pile is difficult to transport and huge on the land battlefield, but it can be easily moved at sea.

Gargoyles are cheap to make, requiring at least a second-level Twilight Path transcendent and a first-level demonologist, and it can take up to three days to create one. He had felt before that there should be an army of gargoyles behind Star Antimony... Now it seemed that they should all be piled on the sea.

Gargoyles themselves have anti-magic abilities, which allows them to be used to invalidate a large number of spells below the second energy level. Even if the flesh and blood shell they wear lacks this power...but as long as they fly in the air, the elemental mobility ability that the griffon is proud of can be blocked.

As long as the griffon remains in its elementalized state and happens to hit the gargoyle, the gargoyle with the anti-magic ability can directly remove the griffin's elementalization, thereby directly colliding with the griffin, and even directly hitting the griffon into a bloody mess at high speed. .

These gargoyles were placed in the sky to prevent griffins from flying around. It's like a "mine" in the air.

Originally, these griffins could carry some bishops to neutralize these gargoyles by expanding the sanctuary, or compress the gargoyles' activity areas, and then slowly crush them with storms.

After all, the anti-magic ability of the gargoyles cannot weaken much of the griffons' natural spells, as legal spells of the third level and above are also effective against gargoyles.

After all, the white-feathered griffins are extraordinary creatures starting from the fourth energy level. Although stones are insulated and it is difficult to cause effective damage with thunder, the sharp wind blade is also effective against them. Just cut them off and the unbalanced gargoyle will no longer be able to fly.

But now, Gargoyles are resistant to dispersal and can engage in limited retaliation with machine guns. Even if the knight wearing the blessed armor is not very afraid of those bullets, it does not mean that the flesh-and-blood gryphon can bathe in the barrage of machine gun bullets and charge directly in the opposite direction without using elementalization.

...There is no doubt that this should also be a technological application developed by this world itself.

With these gargoyles, it would be impossible for Princess Isabel to fly to the Theocracy via gryphon.

The gargoyle can provide rear vision, as well as night vision. Under their surveillance, even taking a boat is dangerous... Once discovered, a large number of enemies will come immediately. Even if you are a fifth-level transcendent, not all paths have the ability to lead people across the sea.

Thinking of this, Stranger was also stunned for a moment.

...That's right.

So how did Princess Isabel get to the Theocracy? Was it sent directly?

But if Princess Isabel has been teleported, then the promotion ceremony should be over...

Then I'm afraid there is only one answer.

"They should have gone by boat."

The Stranger replied: "You should be able to tell that I am telling the truth - I did see Princess Isabel. She appeared at Moriarty Manor before. She should have left with Bishop Moriarty."

"...Aiwass? No wonder..."

The Great Guardian murmured: "The kid from Aiwass sent me a letter a few days ago, saying that the Star Antimony people might be making moves and asking me to be more vigilant. It is precisely because of this that I was able to rush to the border area. , blocking Xing Antimony's large army...

"I can't leave at all now. If I turn back, the front will be pushed in immediately. Once the large force comes ashore, there will be no hope."

Seeing the Great Guardian's expression relax, he started talking more.

Only then did Stranger confirm... The Great Guardian just now was indeed determined to die.

He thought the Queen and Princess were dead, and Prince John was probably dead too. Now that Avalon has essentially perished, there is no need for him to live - because he does not want to live in Avalon controlled by the Star Antimony people.

The words the Great Guardian said to "Master Nobel" were like his last words.

...I don’t know how he plans to die.

If it were a knight...

For some reason, Stranger suddenly had a picture in his mind - the Great Guardian riding his gryphon, alone under the dark clouds, facing the armed gargoyles in the sky.

It was a desperate charge. In other words, it was a fatal charge.

He did not use martial arts to avoid damage, nor did he call for spells. That charge seemed to just mean, "I would rather die than stand with you." Therefore, instead of elementalizing, he accelerated infinitely and slammed into it with his physical body.

The picture was so clear, it was as if a prophet had transmitted what he saw to his mind.

With a rush of blood rushing to his brain, Stranger suddenly said: "I know the weakness of the gargoyle."

"……oh?"

The Great Guardian perked up: "As expected of Master Nobel, he saw their true nature so quickly!"

"...Of course. The person who created this thing must be a vain and ignorant fool. He has no strength, just some cleverness.

"Unlike the Rune Colossus, the Armed Gargoyle's weakness is extremely fatal."

The stranger endured the discomfort in his heart and said slowly: "He must have known the weakness of this thing for a long time and just hid it. This is undoubtedly a very risky behavior. Once the weakness is discovered on the battlefield... For example, if I am now, something will happen to the front immediately."

This is just a promotion ceremony anyway, he comforted himself.

If it were in the real world, no matter how dissatisfied he was with Star Antimony, he would never hand over the weakness of the armed gargoyles to the Avalonians.

But now it's all fake.

...that being the case.

Then let's destroy them in this falsehood and see.

Will I be heartbroken, disappointed... or relaxed.

With this in mind, he took out a bottle of red blood-like potion from the suitcase beside him. It looks like the size of a baby's fist and can be held directly in the body by an adult's palm.

That is the most effective healing mixture "Life-V" on the market that can only be refined at the fourth energy level. Even for a fifth-level transcendent, it can effectively restore vitality... There were only two bottles in the box, which he originally planned to leave for his teacher and Grape.

If you want to fight, let's help the Great Guardian heal first.

The Stranger handed it to the Great Guardian.

The Great Guardian had no doubts at all, and drank it directly after taking it.

Seeing that the great guardian's spirit immediately improved, the stranger slowly said: "The means these armed gargoyles use to resist dispersal is the layer of flesh under their metal armor. That flesh is alive... so point to them Spells and divine spells will be blocked.

"As long as a strong current passes through, the meat will be killed instantly. Although the meat is not directly destroyed physically, and it seems useless from the appearance, it has actually killed the meat, so it will directly Destroy the anti-dispersion ability of these gargoyles; at the same time, the high temperature caused by lightning may also detonate bullets or destroy machine guns... and the metal cages they wear will automatically attract thunder at a high enough height. of.

"In other words, all it takes is a thunderstorm. A thunderstorm that is completely useless to ordinary gargoyles made of stone, but has special effects on armed gargoyles, can cause them to lose all their special characteristics and become transformed again. Into an ordinary gargoyle."

——The Stranger has long known the fatal flaw of his invention.

But just as he criticized himself - he was so vain that he hid this shortcoming.

The invention of armed gargoyles has completely different meanings from the invention of a "transitional product" with fatal flaws.

Or it can't be said to be a concealment. Because he didn't deliberately fabricate any data, but gave it to professional testers.

——If they don't test it out in the end, it can't be their own fault. Right?

Strangers in the real world undoubtedly have this kind of luck.

As a result, the armed gargoyles in this world line were actually installed like this... I don't know whether they tested out this shortcoming but still installed them in large numbers; or they didn't make any improvements in the end.

"...It's actually so simple."

The Great Guardian's expression was a little complicated.

For any other country, calling out a thunderstorm that stretches for dozens of miles would probably be very difficult. But only for Avalon... it was a piece of cake.

The Great Guardian alone can accomplish this feat.

"I have a condition, Lord Great Guardian."

The stranger spoke up and said seriously: "Please let me fight with you."

"...Are you serious?"

"I have [Storm Adaptation Mixture], which can convert a small amount of mana into wind attributes. Take me with you, I won't drag you down... I can also provide you with other potions."

The Stranger requested, "I just...want to be with you. To witness one of your charges. I want to see these gargoyles destroyed up close."

"...You really hate the person who invented this thing."

The Great Guardian looked at him and easily read the stranger's sincerity.

"really."

"Nobel" twitched the corner of his mouth and showed a somewhat ugly smile: "Now I just want to invent things that are beneficial to people's livelihood...that can make people happy."

The Great Guardian rubbed his face and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

The blond knight showed a confident smile again.

Knowing that the princess was still alive and knowing the weaknesses of these gargoyles - he seemed to have come back to life from the state of the walking dead: "Since Princess Isabel may ferry... let's go and take care of it.

“Just you and me—I’ll do an experiment with you, Master Nobel, how about it?

"Let's see if a thunderstorm can destroy these damn gargoyles!"

The Great Guardian picked up Stranger's clothes and looked up at the sky. The huge griffon Philip landed again without waiting for the call, and he grabbed the stranger and jumped directly on.

"If you can't," Stranger's eyes were extremely serious, "then let's die together!"

Just die on the way charging towards your own creation!

"Hahaha, no way."

The Great Guardian smiled kindly: "Even if I die, I won't let you die."

"...Even if I am a Star Antimony person?"

"Even if you are a Star Antimony person!"

The Great Guardian replied with sonorous force and certainty: "Whether you are a Star Antimony Man or a Iris Man - as long as you are not a giant, I will protect you! I can protect you!"

"Hold me, we're going to take off-"

The white griffon turned into a storm and roared into the sky.

The Grand Guardian will charge.

The other side.

Shortly after the ritual of the Shadow of Avalon was initiated, Isabel suddenly heard the death knell ringing.

While taking a nap, her eyes suddenly opened wide and she woke up. His expression immediately became serious.

She remained motionless and listened quietly for a long time, but no second death knell came. The only thing that reached my ears was the faint sound of the ocean tide.

So she stood up quickly, put on her coat and walked out of the cabin.

As a result, I opened the door and met Shafiya.

"Get ready, we are going to the Theocracy at full speed now."

Isabel ordered seriously.

Shafiya frowned: "It may not be convenient... Star Antimony's large army is searching for our whereabouts in front, Your Highness Isabel. My invisibility spell is ineffective when the distance is close enough. Considering that once If it is discovered, a large force may be ushered in... As we are a small boat with only a speed of 7 knots, it may be safer to go around slowly."

In the distance, the dark clouds in the middle of the night were stirring, and the layers of dark clouds were getting thicker and thicker.

The strangeness of the dark clouds reminded her of a person... an old friend who she desperately hoped would appear in front of her immediately.

But if he hadn't come...the unusual weather would have been even more unfavorable to them.

Because the rumbling thunderstorm made the gargoyles fly lower and lower.

The result may be that it makes it easier for them to detect the small ship obscured by her spell.

"--No."

Isabel was surprisingly tough and rejected Shafiya's more conservative suggestions.

Her eyes were bright and her tone was firm.

The little princess, who looked pale due to seasickness, replied word for word: "Since they are blocking the front - then just fight them. With you, Mr. Moriarty, and the two elves to protect us. There's no reason to back off here.

"I must arrive at the Theocracy as soon as possible, otherwise Aiwass' life will be in danger. Therefore, as the future queen, I order you now, Your Majesty the Grand Inquisitor:

“I want to win the fastest, I want to reach the Eternal Theocracy as quickly as possible.

"I need you now to fight for Avalon -

"—Fight for me!"

...This was the first time for Shafiya to see such a strong Isabel.

It was the first time that I saw her put forward such a clear demand and use her own power.

She stared at the little princess and suddenly laughed.

After receiving the Queen's order, her weakened authority was restored for a brief moment.

This means that Isabel already has the consciousness and understanding of being a monarch - only when the monarch to whom she is loyal issues an order can these extraordinary people on the authoritarian path be strengthened by the order.

She felt a little helpless and a little relieved.

……really. Compared with fear, love can make people stronger.

So Shafiya breathed a sigh of relief, knelt down on one knee, laid her staff horizontally, and saluted respectfully.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, and the overflowing silver-white light shone in the bottom of her pupils:

"——Then, as you wish...my Queen.

"In the name of Avalon, I will win victory for you."