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Chapter 101 Demon Sword Trial

"Where is this place?"

"Well, how should I introduce it? That's right, let's explain it like this. This is my villa!"

Faced with this straightforward and sincere words, Feng Ao shook his head with a tense face. What his bright green eyes received was the woods, the forest formed by the interlacing of trunks and branches. Although there are a lot of trees, there are still many icy and strong cold. The wind blows over the skin—it proves that the place surrounded by forests is very open. The breeze blowing from the gaps in the forest increases the wind pressure with the distance. The condition of the roots of each tree cannot be seen. Judging that the volume ratio is much higher than normal forest.

The most important place to stand on your feet is not specially developed soil, nor is it the rugged mud accumulated due to rainwater washing, but the dark green ground formed by the interlacing of standard tree branches, vines, etc.

In Fengao's cognition, there is only one such magical place.

"Is this the Gathering God Forest?"

Hearing Feng Ao's conjecture, No. [-] couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise, and then nodded vigorously without any concealment or sophistry.

"That's right, this is the Gathering God Forest, it's really amazing, how did Big Sister find it?"

Facing this innocent child who didn't think much, Feng Ao really didn't have the mood to explain, so he calmly shook his head.

"Why did you bring me here?"

"Huh? Of course I brought you to the leader's test."

"You mean I'm going to line up like that group of people?"

Under Feng Ao's green eyes, a group of people divided into three rows and marched together towards a huge pothole that exudes a "dark and chaotic" aura. No one in this group of at least 100 people showed joy, excitement, etc. expression.

All of them were distorted expressions of fear, anger, grief and pain covering their faces. Most of them had many obvious bright red wounds on their bodies. On the ground, his face was covered with turbid black liquid flowing from the seven holes.

A small number of people with complete limbs and no wounds trembled all over their bodies, looking around with tears in their eyes, eager for more information in an unknown place.

And next to this large but orderly team, stood several people holding different long swords, magic weapons, or wearing "iron sets used by mercenaries from third countries". Troops", as long as anyone resists or fails to advance smoothly, they will be punished by these execution troops.

"Ahhh! Help!"

"Please let me go!"

"Please let me die like this!"

In this square made of trees and tree heels, there is no anxiety and tension asking "why was it brought here", but only the continuous sharp wailing.

For these people, they have no right to ask where they are. The most direct threat is their lives.

"Are these people captured from the battlefield?"

"Most of them are indeed battlefields, but there are also people captured from other places. Thanks to the war between the two countries, the security of each country has been greatly reduced. We can easily obtain any container we want."

"You mean the container?"

"Well, I'm slipping away, but, um, it's okay! Onee-sama said it's not a secret, it should be said that it won't be a secret for my sister who is already in our family!"

"I'm not one of your members."

"Huh? I thought my sister had already resigned to her fate when she came in here. Do you still think I can escape?"

The words of the ten-year-old child in front of him completely hit what Feng Ao was worried about. In fact, the moment he woke up, Feng Ao knew that he was in a very bad place, especially the situation where the entrance and exit could not be found until now.

The only thing Fengao can do is to rely on constant observation and conversation to seek any chance of survival.

And if you want to escape completely, you must first defeat this child who is constantly sticking to your side.

"Just because I can't escape doesn't mean I'm one of your members."

"Hey, if that's the case, then don't worry, because even if my sister doesn't want to, as long as she succeeds in becoming a container, there is no question of whether she wants to or not."

As if a sharp cold pierced into the heart, this understatement, together with the pair of bright red eyes without any human nature, made Feng Ao's sense of crisis stabbed on his back continuously.

Feng Ao came to the conclusion that it is impossible for the group of people who are being sent into the "black hole" to come out unharmed. It should be said that no one has come out until now.

"What do you mean by container?"

"Well, sister, you are the container of the third round, and you have plenty of time. Well, let's talk about the test of our organization's birth leader."

Then, a white index finger was stretched out from the girl, showing an excited expression eager to try.

"Only one person will survive in all containers."

"You mean a person?"

"Well, that's right, out of these countless lives, only one will survive."

"crazy."

"Huh? Sister, what are you talking about?"

A wave of helplessness covering his whole body quickly swelled in his heart, and at the same time, he had already decided that this organization was almost a place where lunatics gathered.

With his hands pressed tightly to his face, it is unbelievable that there is such a dangerous organization in the world.

"So many lives are taken at will like this?"

"Well, sister, is she feeling sorry for those strangers? Don't be sad, because they will die in the end, on the battlefield where the enemy is unclear and the target is lost."

"They are the blood and flesh of the country, and it is more honorable to die on the battlefield."

"Both are dead, both will die, so what's the difference? It's all the same to me, as long as you die, everything is over."

"It's better than being treated as an experimental subject and dying for no reason."

Feng Ao, who usually speaks very little, is constantly trying to refute and explain to the girl by relying on theory and words.

There is only one purpose, relying on friction to create a path leading to the exit.

"Is that so? It's not helpful for life, understanding of people and world peace."

World peace, this is a word I have heard before. At that time, Jieshi tried his best to deny the statement of this organization. Seeing this kind of picture that does not regard human life as life at all, it is even more certain how ridiculous this dream that is only spoken verbally is.

"Does it take so many sacrifices for world peace?"

"That's right, these sacrifices are necessary in order to have a regiment leader whom we have admired for a long time. They were not sacrificed in vain. They are all great experiments sacrificed for world peace."

"Just a random sacrifice."

"Huh? Why do sisters think so?"

"Sacrificing innocent lives for power is impossible to achieve peace, and will definitely lead to greater cholera. This is an eternal history."

"Well, actually, I don't know about these things, and I didn't know about the things before, but ah, I have tried hard to imagine what I can get or leave behind after going through the war, and the answer - nothing, only attracting It is the next war, there will be no time to stop, and then continue to be deprived and hurt each other. I have thought hard, but what can I get? Whether it is dead or alive, the glory is not just obtained by sacrificing others false name?"

Feng Ao never imagined that a child would say these words. According to the swordsman child in his memory, all he wanted at this time was to become a great hero of the country, and strive to obtain countless medals and status and power, but the child in front of him was not In this way, she has a very different mindset.

Hearing such words, Feng Ou frowned displeased, as if the "Swordsman Glory" he respected since childhood was seen through and humiliated.

"There is no difference in your tests, and what you survived is also just the false title of leader."

History, knowledge, etc. are all running in the brain, but Fuao can only refute by "admitting that the glory gained on the battlefield is really just a false name".

When he blurted out this sentence completely, Feng Ao clearly understood that he had no self-confidence and persistence in his stance, and only had the responsibility of being a nobleman.

If it were other normal adults, Feng Ao could still make rational rebuttals smoothly, but facing this object who was just a child, he subconsciously felt a burst of pressure.

Although there was no drastic change in appearance, Feng Ao didn't want to easily admit the fact that he couldn't stand.

"It's not a name, is it? The leader who has been recognized by the strongest magic sword in the world can use this power to cut through the chaos of the world and bring us light. He is the savior of the world."

"Is it your sister-sama's magic sword?"

The strange weapon that exudes a lavender seductive and sinister aura, the child in front of him and the so-called deputy head have all mastered and used it.

When using it, they all have the same symptoms, strange thoughts, unstable spirit, and the eyes flash with the same purple hue as the magic sword.

"Hey, no, there are two in our organization. It is said that there are only three magic swords in the world. One only appeared in history books, one was used by my sister, and the last one was sealed in this area In the woods."

"Why was it sealed?"

"I don't know. Elder sister said that a famous hero was killed by the people who admired him hundreds of years ago. The magic sword poured blood into the sword and sealed itself."

"This--"

"Amazing, isn't it? I also find it unbelievable, but since it's what my sister said, I'm still willing to believe it."

According to the logic, Feng Ao didn't even imagine that he was chatting with this child about topics he wasn't interested in, but he had to continue the chat in order to find an escape route.

Calmly and stealthily search for any chance of escape.

"The magic sword in the black hole is not only the sorrow of human beings, but also the sorrow of animals before death, the sorrow of monsters in the god-gathering forest, and the pain and resentment of the "gods"."

"god?"

No. [-] nodded vigorously and burst into an excited smile.

"That's right! It's amazing, right? When I first heard it, I really wanted to take a peek at that magic sword, but it was a pity that I was stopped."

Looking at the child who shook his head vigorously and sighed heavily, Feng Ao felt in his heart that this child was becoming more and more like a lunatic.

"The war caused the next wave of war, maybe this is the case, but how will the captain holding the magic sword change the world? Will it start a large-scale killing?"

"Well, just like the heroes of hundreds of years, use absolute power to purge and clean up."

"This is killing, and this will only arouse the resentment of the people, won't it?"

"No, the last hero didn't fully receive the power of the magic sword, and was killed before realizing his dream. Many people for profit and power use the name of that hero to kill people, which will lead to tens of thousands and hundreds of thousands. Casualties, but this time is different, my sister said, this time it will definitely succeed.”

"You're all crazy."

"That's not the case. My sister explained that this method is more efficient than a war that will not progress. Only in this way can people gather a peaceful heart and create a peaceful path!"

"The premise is also sacrifice, so it cannot be said to be peace."

"Sister, don't you still live in a fairy tale world? The world is not so beautiful. How can we move forward without sacrifice? How long will it take to achieve our goal if we just keep being afraid and don't try? How long will it take if we don't sacrifice these people? Can progress be made? Or does my sister think that peace can be obtained as long as a contract is signed with the three major countries?"

What the child said in front of him undoubtedly refers to the short-term peace contract between the kingdom of swords and the kingdom of magic, which is regarded as a glorious and great agreement to promote peace between the two countries.

"Not immediately, but enough to be a bridge to peace."

"My sis said that a seemingly reasonable agreement on the surface, if the two countries do not have the same position and mentality, then it is just a false peace. Our approach is the only choice, and this sacrifice must achieve the goal!"

"It's just a senseless sacrifice."

"Sister, you must be very afraid of failure, right? Are you afraid of losing someone?"

Feng Ao opened his bright green eyes wide, and a cold light bloomed from under the icy eyes.

"Don't think that because I think I'm strong, I won't dare to attack."

"Sister said that if one wants to succeed, one must overcome failure. If a person dare not even face failure, how long will it take to grow? Sister, for you, now is the time to overcome it?"

"I don't need to take your advice."

"Okay, okay, how about hurrying up and queuing obediently? Ah! Or is my sister too scared and needs my company?"

Hearing this sentence, I don't know whether it was a joke or a serious word, Feng Ao temporarily put away his ups and downs of displeasure, and stared at the long queue.

"Yes, I need someone to accompany me."

"Huh? Hehe, my sister's sudden change is really big, no problem! I am happy to accompany my sister there, I am very optimistic about my sister!"

"...Let's line up."

"No need, no need, as long as I personally say it, I guarantee that I can skip the line and go in directly!"

Without waiting for Feng Ao to say anything more, No. [-] rushed to one of the guards in charge of guarding the containers.

"Hello! Number four!"

He rushed in front of a child who was almost the same height. He was also slender and fair, but there were differences in hair color, eyes and expression.

The hair color is as monotonous and beautiful as the white snow in winter, wooden protective gear is worn on the hands and knees, and the other parts are covered with simple cloth, and the face has a cold face that seems not to be interested in anything.

It is slightly different from Feng Ao's icy coldness. Feng Ao's character is indifferent and quiet, while the face of the child in front of him is completely emotionless and cold, especially the pair of red eyes with nothingness-like emptiness in them. It is said to be a very strange match, exuding an unapproachable aura-it is hard to imagine that such an aura will appear on a child who should be very lively.

Feng Ao knew very well that this child was not an ordinary person, but also a monster.

The duty is to guard against this group of restless containers who are psychologically disturbed, so they will naturally have a lot of toughness to protect them.

The evidence is that in addition to being stained with blood on the edge of the child's face, there is also a lot of blood on the tip of the short knife held in both hands, and corpses with at least double-digit numbers have been piled up beside his feet. , blood all flow under the immature feet.

"Number six? You should still be resting."

His empty and bright red gaze was fixed on the child who was only half a meter away from him, and his cold and unwavering words were a questioning tone.

Hearing the other party's words, No. [-] immediately nodded vigorously.

"Yeah, but the container I admire so much wants to get inside and try it out."

The suicidal words of "hurry up to be tortured and then sent to death" were collected in the ears, and those empty and bright red eyes slowly moved to Fengao's face.

That pair of gazes without any change in expression seemed to completely see through Feng Ao, which was weird and frightening.

"I see."

After confirming, he withdrew his gaze and nodded silently at No. [-].

"Then I'll take my sister in first."

"no."

"Ah? Didn't you already nod? Why not?"

"You can't jump in line."

Being reminded like this again, Number Six frowned displeasedly and narrowed his eyes, crossing his hands on his flat chest and pulling closer to each other.

"Don't think that you are a big sister, don't forget that you are only one month older than me."

"But the boobs are small."

"What, what!"

Surprised, he looked at his chest with bright red eyes, and then looked at No. [-]'s still flat upper body, and blue veins appeared on his forehead.

"Aren't you the same! And I'm just about to grow, I will definitely grow bigger than you!"

"If you want to jump in line, you can only go to the black hole next to you, so be quick."

No. [-] closed his eyes and pretended not to see No. [-]'s angry appearance, and quietly stretched out his finger to point to the almost endless line.

"Hey, good, you're still willing to listen to what I say!"

"I just don't want to argue with you."

The indifferent response with a deliberately long voice caused the long bright red hair to float unnaturally, blue veins appeared on the forehead and cheeks, and stared at No. [-]'s face with an extremely ugly expression.

"Damn it, remember it!"

Like a loser spouting funny and cruel words, No. [-] grabbed Feng Ao next to him, kicked away the container that was obstructing the way, and went straight forward without any intention of turning.

"Go away, don't get in my way!"

Like those road tyrants on the side of the road, they kept kicking away with their feet, staring angrily, or yelling. Many containers that were already screaming were so frightened that they backed away, and the guards didn't intend to stop them. All looked coldly and allowed the child to run around at will - it was obvious that the child had a certain level of status or power, or it was because all the guarding members at the scene knew the child well.

No matter what the point is, it proves that this kid called "Number Six" is an unshakable existence in this organization, and it may be difficult to provoke him.

tread.

Moving to the extreme edge, the entrance of the cave appears narrower than other black holes, but the eerie feeling of being too dark to see the depth is the strongest among all the cave entrances.

Feng Ao's naked eyes can even clearly see a "pure black mist" slowly rotating in a circular pattern on the surface of the dark and bottomless hole, layer after layer of pitch-black depths as if You can see the hideous traces of distorted faces.

According to common sense, this is an impossible scene, but it is imprinted in Feng Ao's eyes like an engraving.

With a short distance of five meters, Feng Ao already understood that there must be demons in this pit, and anyone who enters it will definitely die—compared with other cave entrances, this cave entrance has the deepest hatred and curse, causing even Nobody monitoring the enforcement force sent a Vessel Company here.

Because as long as you see the strangeness in front of this cave, anyone knows that as long as you go in, it is impossible for anyone to come out alive.

"Number four, number six, are these your names?"

Trying to suppress the shock and fear in his heart, Feng Ao raised such a question while gently rubbing his toes into the ground made of dark green vines.

"Huh? Why did sister suddenly ask this question?"

"curious."

"Well, it's not a secret. Number four and I, ah, actually it's not just the two of us, there are also ten people from number one, number two to number ten. We are all children who survived the wars in three countries."

"The war should have happened only recently."

"No, the world is actually at war every day."

"..."

"Ah, for my sister, it should be the resistance of the poor residents, right? Due to the war between the monarchs, I have no fixed place, no parents, brothers and sisters, and I live alone in a place full of corpses. At that time, my sister was At that time, I was rescued, and I regained my identity, I was able to obtain the identity of a mercenary, and live happily in this family."

"The others and you are in the kingdom of swords?"

"That's not right, some are children who survived fighting each other in the third country, and some are civilians who starved to death in the magic country. For example, No. [-], she is a child who survived fighting in a remote village in the third country. I heard her In order to protect her, my father threw her into the well to avoid the incoming mercenary attacks."

I didn't intend to ask further, not because I thought it was too sad emotionally, but because I understood that under the situation of war, those civilians had almost no ability to fight back, and could only be killed by swordsmen and magicians with weapons.

Hearing this, Feng Ao probably understands that these children from No. [-] to No. [-] are probably all orphans, and they are all orphans who survived the war.

"You must hate war."

Nobody likes ridiculous big fights where they kill each other, but for this child who has experienced the cruelty of war first-hand, Feng Ao couldn't help asking this stupid question that made people laugh.

"Well, it's very annoying, because it killed my parents, destroyed my home, and took everything away from me."

"Then you still intend to use war?"

"This is all for our goals. Even if it is the most annoying war, we will do it. Everything is for world peace."

I can't understand why this child has such distorted thoughts. At least in Feng Ao's cognition, there are many ways to prove the determination. There is no need to use something that I hate very much.

"Okay, okay, I know my sister is very shy, but it's not good if I stay here for too long, if someone finds me running here and secretly informs my sister, I will be punished."

"Why was it punished?"

"Of course it's because I violated the rules and ran in front of these caves. To be honest, among all the caves, the one I want to enter the most is this cave that no one dares to enter."

"...Because there will be no containers that pass the test in this cave?"

Hearing Feng Ao's words, No. [-] widened his eyes in surprise and nodded vigorously.

"Sister is really amazing, that's right, sis-sama said that this is an absolute failure of the evil cave. It is a cave that has absorbed the grief and hatred of all things in the three major countries. There is no need to waste containers to test here."

It sounds like an unscientific statement, but the black distorted human face emerging from the hole and the heavy humming, roaring and other strange sounds that seem to pour directly into the head are enough to prove that humans cannot easily enter.

"Then why do you want to move on?"

"Of course I feel that this is the test for the most promising team leader. Since it is the most terrifying and difficult choice, the success is the best!"

"It is illogical to only consider success and ignore failure."

"Sister, if a person only thinks of failure, how long will it take to succeed? So don't be afraid of failure! Even though I said that, trespassing is strictly prohibited, so sister, go, I will be here Waiting for your good news, I believe that when my sister comes out safely, it will be the ideal to lead us all to create a peaceful world!"

Feng Ao took the initiative to walk to the position three meters in front of the entrance of the cave, and quietly stared at the entrance of the pitch-black cave, which increased dramatically from one to a dozen hideous faces.

"Sister, come on!"

"Can I call you Number Six?"

"Eh? Why all of a sudden? Well, of course it's okay! You're a member of our family, so you can call me that anytime!"

"...Did you know? The branches and vines here are often exposed to rain, but they have been dry for a long time, as evidenced by the fact that many dead trees will fall on the vines. In addition, this vine is also the same. It looks hard on the outside, but it will appear fragile when you use force. "

As if to prove his inference, Feng Ao stepped lightly on the vine with his toes, and with two "pops", the stepped place dented and squeezed out green juice.

"Ah, is that so? My sister was born in an intelligence family. It's really amazing to be able to analyze these things in this environment, but what can you do by analyzing them?"

Looking at the puzzled expression of this person who tilted his head slightly, Feng Ao calmly nodded and "stepped closer to the wall, which is a large number of intertwined branches."

"Historical records about the God-gathering Forest are quite rare, but the location can be judged to some extent. There is rain, a ray of sunshine barely maintains the line of sight, and the weather changes extremely-this is the outside of the God-gathering Forest."

Before No. [-] showed surprise and response, Feng Ao stretched out his hand to grab the tiny tree roots beside him, and then pulled it inward with a "snap" sound. The branches that had been criss-crossed to seal off the entrance and exit cracked a thin slit, allowing the light from outside to pass through smoothly. .

Seeing that a small hole was successfully created, Feng Ao immediately stretched out his hand to prop it open, and the soft and fragile branches were easily broken, making the hole a size that could accommodate a woman—and then rushed outside in an instant.