Soul of Burning Steel

What is it that makes this inspector who has witnessed countless events so solemn?

A gift from the Emperor of the Empire? No, it's not just that...

After receiving the mahogany rune box, Joshua was not in a hurry to open it. He put the obviously extremely precious wooden box into the pocket of his coat, but his expression remained unchanged.

Inspector Munster, I hope you can explain the cause and effect of the matter in detail. Your previous statement was too general. I didn't get any useful information except that some kind of plague was spreading in the Black Forest.

The black-haired and red-eyed soldier stared into the blue eyes of the middle-aged prosecutor, and his tone of voice was as cold as iron, without any emotion, but very cold: And for this matter, the imperial capital can send a letter to wrap it up, And it would definitely not send you who know me on purpose... let a high-ranking silver soldier stand in the ice and snow to wait for me to come back? I don't have such a big face.

I am also puzzled by this, so I don't know where to start.

Facing Joshua's question, Munster understood the other party's doubts, so he replied very quickly. He frowned slightly, and said calmly: Your title succession document and title emperor have been approved, and it will take a few days. It will be there, if there is anything I need to give to you, I don’t need to make a special trip, just send it along with the documents... As for the ins and outs of the matter, I really don’t know, but that plague is indeed very special.”

What's so special about it?

The soldier continued to ask.

It appears to have a contagious source, and that source ... is moving very rapidly.

The examiner seemed to have been prepared for a long time. He took out a map, and drew a curve with a black pen, explaining: The plague first appeared in the coastal areas of the western mountains, and then the southern black forest. It formed an arc and spread rapidly towards the northeast, and now it can be confirmed that it has come to the Northland.

Speaking of this, Munster showed a rare look of doubt: The local monsters are no different from humans, but as soon as they fight, they will quickly feel exhausted and easily faint. A serious illness, while those with a stronger physique will experience some kind of mutation...

He fell silent suddenly.

Joshua looked at the middle-aged inspector with a serious face, and quickly discovered the reason why he stopped talking—following a burst of light and rhythmic footsteps approaching the reception room, the door was opened.

The silver-haired Miss Shenji came in with two cups of hot tea, and placed them in front of them.

It's okay, let's talk, Firefly is trustworthy.

Turning sideways and nodding to Yingying who looked puzzled, Joshua took a sip of hot tea and said indifferently, I trust her, there is no need to avoid her.

In this case... Looking sideways at Yingying, Munster also believed that this little girl who would confront him at the door was loyal to his master: Then continue—some kind of mutation will happen to a creature with a strong physique. , their whole bodies will be stained dark purple, their eyes will be bloodshot, and black dust gas will emerge from their mouths and noses. As their power increases greatly, they will become crazy and bloodthirsty. Existence, even if you know you can't fight, you will attack desperately until you die.

According to your description, this is very similar to the madness of orcs.

Hearing this, Joshua also began to feel troublesome. He looked at the map and said seriously, Is this a plague? For a creature with a strong enough physique, this is obviously forced madness.

The Royal Disaster Observatory has determined that this time it is because some object or creature is emitting a substance that can arouse bloodthirsty desires. The reason why it is called a plague is because this situation will be contagious due to the mutual attack of creatures. .”

Munster also took a sip of tea and thanked Yingying. He stretched out his hand and focused on the Ural Fortress on the map, then shook his head and said: Now the private soldiers and regular troops of the nobles everywhere are desperately destroying the Ural Fortress. The black tide set off by these crazy monsters——due to the sudden incident, the losses in various places were huge, but fortunately, it was discovered in time, so no fortress was breached.

Speaking of this, the middle-aged inspector spoke softly: Probably because of this, the imperial capital specially sent me here to remind you to pay attention to this black tide, and to bring a gift from His Majesty... Then again Come back, the vice-commander of the Black Crow Vanguard, do you know what else I brought for you?

After speaking, the middle-aged inspector showed a rare smile: This is specially prepared for you by your chief and colleagues.

Could it be?

Hearing this, the black-haired soldier immediately thought of something, and he immediately stood up with a joyful expression: If you really brought it here, it would indeed be a great gift.

Munster didn't say much, he also stood up, then took out two things that seemed to be models from his waist, and put them on the table.

It was a model of a sword and a set of armor as big as a human finger. Although they were small, they were very detailed, and they were perfect even in the smallest details.

Since the battle of Thomas Canyon, all your weapons and armor have been destroyed. In addition, there have been changes in the family territory. It is too late to wait for them to be reforged, so you can only ride back here alone.

Munster explained to Joshua who was also smiling: Now, I brought them all here... The reshaped set of enchanted plate armor may not be as good as the rune armor carefully forged by dwarf craftsmen, but This is undoubtedly one of the best extraordinary equipment.

Rough, ordinary, excellent, extraordinary, legendary, plus special strange items and combined equipment, this is the most basic classification of equipment on the Continent of Disputes, and there may be subdivisions, but they are not very important.

Joshua picked up the two models on the table, and felt a familiar touch, and a faint smell of blood spread. Smelling this nostalgic smell, the black-haired warrior couldn't help recalling the time he spent in the Black Crow Legion. Thousands of days and nights, dozens of bloody fights and the final confrontation with the orc army... It was these two pieces of equipment that accompanied him, bathed in blood and fire, and walked through that long journey.

Holding these two small models, he gently read the secret words he set up at the beginning.

The cold wind is gradually picking up.

Following this short sentence, countless running runes appeared around the two tiny models. Afterwards, the light burst out, and there was a slight fluctuation in time and space, and a huge sword suddenly appeared in the hands of the black-haired warrior. Blade and a set of black full body armor.

This is a big sword slightly smaller than the magic machine transformed by Yingying, but even so, it is as long as the height, and the black armor is extremely simple, but it gives people a hard and strong feeling, which can vaguely Saw a hovering Glyph of the Death Raven over the right shoulder.

Huh?

There was a soft cry from behind, but Joshua didn't pay attention to it. He waved the weapon in his hand. Immediately, the magic pattern on the sword flickered, and a strong wind blew up in the room out of thin air. The wooden door that was not closed was crackling.

How? This is based on the original wind pattern of your weapon, and it has been enchanted again. The armor is the same, and it is even better than this great sword.

Munster tidied up his coat that was blown by the wind just now, he took out a pocket watch from his pocket, and after confirming the time, he nodded to Joshua and said: With a full set of equipment, your strength should be better, although I don't know what His Majesty gave you, but I think it can help you solve the Kuroshio... My mission has been completed, and now I need to go back as soon as possible.

Thanks, do you need some supplies then?

The soldier is not a person who is used to being polite. Since he saw that the other party was really busy, he thanked him and didn't say anything like staying for dinner.

Three minutes later, Joshua sent the prepared Munster out of the gate, watching the other's figure disappear into the dark winter night.

From the beginning of the conversation to the farewell, the two simple and straightforward men settled the matter neatly within ten minutes.

...Hmph, other weapons...

But just when Joshua was about to go back to see what was in the red rune box, a sour voice came from behind him.