Vol 3 Chapter 24: Voyage

We must find the end to this world as soon as possible, and we must get enough power to protect the end as soon as possible-this is the goal set by Richard Bares, commander of the Undead Army when leaving the capital of the moon.
But nearly six weeks have passed, and although some results have been achieved in enhancing the death knight's capabilities, the search operation has not made any progress. Shifan and Roland seem to have evaporated from the world, and there is no trace at all. Sometimes the Lich can't help but wonder whether the gentle and ruthless Risesil moved the two to some remote overlap. In the field, intend to let them hide there for a lifetime.
On the other hand, the pressure from the enemy is also extremely large. The Riddle Empire Army, the forces of the six independent kingdoms, the garrison of the Free City, and the rogue union of Barmartin have all begun operations. Maybe each power has a different starting point and action goal, but they are without exception aimed at the knights of Ishtoli, and they are searching wildly for dark-haired girls-obviously, there is a hidden one The power draws them to serve themselves.
As for what that power is and what its purpose is, Richard is not clear. The only certainty is that the opponent is a powerful opponent that even the Vampire and Shadow Dragon are willing to loyal, and at all costs must prevent Ishutto from fulfilling his wish. These alone are enough to confirm that the other party is their own enemy.
Although Canados' restlessness does not pose a threat to the death knight's survival, it is indeed difficult for the knights with only 1,500 people to shoulder the task of escaping and searching for the end at the same time. . The manipulator hidden behind the scenes was more capable than expected, which twisted the Lich's brow.
If Ishtoli encounters anything in the end, no matter what power the survivors have, it will be meaningless.
"Richard, good news." Still the same, Arthas didn't say hello when he opened the tent curtain.
"What's wrong with you?" The other side frowned impatiently. "If it's the jewelry problem, go to Elektra. I'm thinking about the strategy after the Cavaliers."
"I guessed wrong, it has nothing to do with the experiment. Besides, I made it clear that it is good news." The death knight's mouth rose, and he seemed happy to see his colleagues' anxious expression. "Two people want to see you."
"Tell them I'm not free."
"Even if you want to see you at the end?" Arthas couldn't help laughing.
That sentence made Richard's incredible expression instantly, and it took several seconds before the Lich finally woke up from the state of absence.
"You say the end?" He repeated with a trembling, "The end you are talking about is the 'end'?"
"In addition to the end of Ishtoli, which end? Roland Strevef and Shi Fan are now ..."
Before the death knight's words were finished, the Lich sat up from his chair, and with the clear and powerful mantra chanting, Arthas's eyes burst into the blue magic light unique to the square.
When the commander of the undead army teleported himself to the tent with skilled skills, he just saw the two men walking slowly across from each other. The youth with water-colored pupils carefully held the pure white Royal Wind Horse, and the dark-haired girl was riding on the horse steadily, looking at the death knights gathered from both sides with a thoughtful look. .
There is nothing wrong, it is indeed the end of Ishtoli ... but it is a little different from when the Moon Capital first met.
The girl's black hair grew longer, and she dazzled in the breeze with a silver barrette, like a flowing cloud; her eyes were still cold and clear, but from time to time she cast her eyes on the guardian's back. Also, it is hard to find that this prayer is wearing a cute skirt.
Although unable to integrate into the crowd, at least some 15-year-old girls felt.
Because of his relationship.
The Lich thought, turning her attention to the horseman.
"Master Richard Bares, I brought Shifan back." For the Dark Eagle who lost his memory, Richard is more of a powerful and mysterious Lich than a former comrade in arms. So there is always a layer of caution in Roland's voice. However, this time, in addition to this diaphragm, the necromancer also heard the determination contained in it.
"It's been hard all the way." Richard nodded at the other side and stepped forward with his colleagues.
"Welcome back, the end of Ishtoli," said the proud Lich, concisely, and bowed respectfully, "as the knight of the goddess, we will protect you at your last expense."
Arthas raised the long sword in his hand in agreement: "Not only at the cost of his life, but also at all things."
With the words of the head of the Knights of the Frozen Crown, the black square array of two wings was one meter higher than nothing—the death knight did not shout any slogan, but just put the weapon in his chest. The icy blades slipped out of the ancient scabbard, and they shone with such sharp light in the winter sun.
Even the end of the goddess can't help but get out of front of this burning soul fire. It took her a while to wake up-the death knights were paying tribute to herself.
"Everything to bet on?" Shi Fan jumped off the mount and raised his head to look at the Lich. "Such a promise to someone who has never met, is it okay?"
"Everyone has a different reason." The wise elder smiled, and his eyes fell on the young blonde. "Although the reason is not the same as that of Roland Streff to protect you, the death knight is to protect the goddess. It was born in the end. And, after knowing this, we voluntarily chose to acquire that power. "
"I see. Then ..."
"From today on, everything is up to you," the girl answered earnestly, then bowed deeply. The drooping black hair blocked her expression for a moment.
When Shi Fan raised his head again, the eyes of the young blonde changed slightly.
"Welcome back." Yin Ling's crisp voice, but there was a subtle shake.
"Well, I'm back." Roland paused, then smiled back.
The Lich turned his head and saw Oluha and Faloshidai standing behind him, with the Death Knight array slightly forward. In the dark armies of heavy unarmed men, the two beauties looked very dazzling, and the reason why Roland Streiff's eyes were complex and unpredictable at this moment was due to their appearance.
Richard and Alsace tacitly exchanged glances, and the gloat is self-evident-first deal with the affairs of the Ice Crown Knights, then Roland is dead or alive it doesn't matter-the two of the undead army The top commanders agreed without hesitation.
"In any case, please wait a moment for rest and recounting the old. In order to get rid of the enemy smoothly, we have to race against time." The Lich made a "please" gesture. "Roland, I want to listen to the report about this trip first. . "He glanced at the former head of the Cavaliers," No problem? "
"Yes." When he heard the word "enemy", the expression on his face became cold again.
"In fact, Shifan and I almost died." Looking at the expressionless senior general, the slightly disturbed Oluha, and the silent Faloxidai in the hall, the final guardian used this as Own opening remarks.
Judging from the level of detail and detail, Roland's report is no less than the level of the Dark Eagle of that year. Whether it is the macro strategy adopted by the enemy or the ingenious swordsmanship in one-on-one duels, the youth can accurately describe it in detail, properly and neatly, and the personal feeling attached to it is also quite reasonable.
It is just that this high-level report does not include the part related to Shifan.
The girl ’s past, the ruins of the ruins, the struggling sick, the ruthless prophecy of Mobadi, and the Book of Paintings of the Poem of Sailors were all taken lightly by the blonde swordsman. In fact, there is no need to hide in front of the death knight, and the knight born for the end is more qualified than he is to know these, but even so, the fact has been stuck in Roland's throat until the end.
It may also be subconsciously unwilling to say it, and want to keep everything as a secret alone.
As time flies by, the morning glow quickly disappears, the hot sun disperses the mist, and then passes over the top of the sky. It was not until the shadow of the tent began to grow that Roland finally ended his report.
"That vampire with a gemstone pupil is called Mobadi Singhweis? Grand Master Yunyao? As strong as the emperor?" Arthas has obviously been stunned for a long time, and the questions are one after another. Never heard of it? Are you sure you can determine the level of your opponent? "He asked the other with his eyes.
The blond swordsman didn't explain, but put the two-handed sword that Ishtoli had placed on the central table. Needless to say, all the eyes in the tent all focused on the frost in a flash.
There are two collapses on the blade ~!
"What ~!" Richard and Arthas shouted at the same time.
As a swordsman, Faluoxidai just stared at the Excalibur, and Oluha, a prayerman, covered her mouth with her hands. As for the other death knights who did not change their face during the war, their chins had fallen to the ground.
"Although I know such a metaphor is not appropriate, Mobuti should be considered to have mastered the highest level of swordsmanship and prayer at the same time." Just to prove that it was not an illusion, Roland stroked the gap in the sword body with his hands.
"How is this possible ... how is this possible?" The unchallenged Lich simply murmured, "What can destroy the weapon that contains the power of the gods?"
"Prayer is a force that can make what you want to be a reality." Although I have understood this incredible principle very early, today, a well-informed mage has to re-understand the meaning of it again-prayer can make mortals Gain the power of slashing God ~!
And with those two shocking cracks, it was not difficult for the people present to imagine the difficulties of that battle.
The death knights looked a little more admirably in the eyes of the former commander.
"Morbathi Singhweis ... should be the same dangerous enemy as Yanlong," the Lich judged, but immediately denied his conclusion, "No, compared with the King of the Elements, this kills The end-targeted man is even more dangerous. Moreover, the entire Canados has become his sphere of influence, which is extremely unfavorable to us. "
"I'm really looking forward to that unknown opponent," Arthas' eyes ignited a bright red flame, and he said he subconsciously put his hand on the hilt. "Mobadi is willing to face up, This fits my appetite very well. "
"But why did that guy hit Shifan?" Richard's question was always clear-cut. "Only God can reject God? Besides, even if Mobadi's ambition is so big that he wants to replace God and pursue the end It will have no effect. It should be targeted directly at the death knight. "
"Because Mobati believes that the world will be destroyed once the goddess and the end are combined. So he will kill me at all costs." Shi Fan, who has been silent until now, suddenly spoke.
"Is that true?" The girl looked around and seemed to want an answer from her persistent soul. "As the closest being to Ishtoli, can you tell me that it is true?"
No one can answer this sudden question, so the whole hall fell into a cold dead silence in an instant.
It took a while before the Lich cleared her throat.
"No matter what the vampire named Mobati said, there should be no goddess successfully integrated into the end so far-because once merged, the world will be destroyed." Richard's refutation is exactly the same as Roland's, almost speaking Overlapping, "but this is also the Achilles heel of this statement-since there has never been a precedent for the successful integration of goddesses, how can you conclude ..."
"As a result, you don't know?" The dark-haired girl bit her lip, staring straight at Lich's ice-blue pupil.
"Ischutli didn't give a clear answer." The Lich shrugged helplessly, giving up logical reasoning, "'Eager to achieve his father's dream and pursue a flawless world', this is what the goddess once told Our goal, apart from that, is no more words. "
"This vague statement cannot explain the problem ... it can be interpreted as destruction ..." Shi Fan whispered to herself, her voice so soft that she couldn't even hear it.
"But in any case, you have to confirm the path you choose-to merge with Ishtoli, or to give up. When all the conditions are known, the final decision is yours."
"Is the decision right? What if I choose the wrong one?" The girl's voice was annoyed. "Why must it be me? Does the death knight just follow blindly?"
"We have our own will and purpose, but it is different from this. The choice that can affect the world must be determined by you." Arthas rarely helped.
"why?"
"Simply put, it's because you are the end of Ishtoli." Richard replied quietly. "Because you are the end of Ishtoli, that crazy man will try to kill at all costs. Death you, so we want to protect you at all costs. Although Roland seems to conceal it, I believe you have experienced more things that mortals will never experience in a lifetime, good and bad. "
"This is a destiny that even God can't control. It's what gives you."
"You should accept, not escape. When you are truly willing to accept your identity, I believe that the most appropriate choice will be made." The wise Lich looked at the guardian next to the girl, "I think, this That's why Roland Streff will bring you here. "
In the battle conference room, Mobadi looked at the magic map in front of him and meditated.
Three days ago, the scouts responsible for monitoring the Ice Crown Knights were annihilated at almost the same time. This only means one thing-the death knights have found the end, and have moved quickly.
From the experience gained by Kelina's knowledge base, the undead must safely send the girl called Shifan to the Yahwey Mountains, where the world tree of Ishtoli is located. Since the end itself is not affected by magic, transfer squares and dark gates are both considered, so you must cross the ocean by boat.
Compared with the Shinto pioneered by the undead eight years ago, the defense of this trip may be much simpler. However, the end of the goddess has enough power to make up for these shortcomings, and it is quite difficult even for Mobuti to kill the world's strongest prayerman under the protection of two thousand death knights.
Moreover, even if it can break through the defense of the death knight, no one can the fire phoenix.
"Boss." The Elf Master's voice brought the blood back to reality. "The Coast Guard heard something new."
"Undead's fleet has 20 ships with an estimated speed of about 80 kilometers. Once they broke through the west coast's defense line, their destination is expected to be the northern part of Lorendan mainland, and the plains of East Elazia." Zephyli Steve succinctly stated the content, and then handed the battle report to his teacher.
Mobadi looked at it hurriedly, then carefully looked back and forth, and finally nodded: "Keep tracking, you should be in this fleet in the end."
"Do you want to chase, boss?" Motidal's words were anxiously anxious.
"The other party is very good at talking east and west. In the past three days, the coastline has sent nearly twenty urgent reports, and the troops have been completely dispersed. In the current situation, even chasing is only futile." The other party shook his head. Out of the other party ’s destination, then we still use another method. Motidal, please contact the 'King' first. "
"Do you want to end the sniper in Lorendan?" The Nightingale asked.
"No, this time the goal is for the death knight." Mobadi shook his head again. "With the fire phoenix in, we can't catch up with the end, so before the other party reaches the world tree, try to weaken the enemy's combat effectiveness Is the right choice. "
"As for the girl named Shifan, we will make a break with her at the end of the journey," said the holder of the Holy Cross sword, with a slight weight in his tone. "That is the last and only chance."
Ishtoli January 2008. The Knights of the Frozen Crown left Canados on the seventh day of the voyage.
With the support of Lich's advanced magic technology, these beautiful white speedboats are advancing at an unimaginable speed. In fact, instead of sailing, they glide on the water-the skirt on the bottom of the ship blocks the surrounding air and forms a force to lift the hull, while the magic array at the stern and the sails provide the forward power.
Although it can't be compared with the jet boat of the capital of the moon in speed, for ordinary people, the speed boat using the air cushion principle has greatly exceeded the limit of navigation speed, and even the elite navy of the Riddle Empire can never catch up. .
Coupled with the foreshadowing laid down in various places in Canados, Richard took this action with confidence.
No enemy has been seen so far. This may be just the silence before the war for the heavy death knights, but to Shi Fan who has fled to the present, it seems that he is in a paradise.
"No matter how you look at it, the ocean is very beautiful." Shi Fan supported his chin with his hands, overlooking the undulating sea from the bow of the ship.
"Well." Roland answered absently.
The girl recovered her original appearance-the four-leaf clover hair clip was made of steel by herself, and the short hair was ordered to be cut by Roland-although the youth used the hair clip for the first time, the final result made Shifan quite satisfied. It is very refreshing.
However, Roland himself was very sorry. Mengliu, Jiuyuan, and Ishtoli all have long black hair. Why should Shifan, who is the end of Ishtoli, cut her hair? I thought I could see that kind of flowing waterfall, but now I have become obedient.
"Roland? Hello ~! Are you listening to me?"
"Ah?" The young man woke up, "Sorry ~!"
"Well, what is it?" The dark-haired girl interrupted the other's recklessly, pointing her finger at some kind of aquatic animal swimming by the boat.
"Dolphin." The commentator replied affirmatively, in order to divert the other party's attention, he also added a long paragraph, "They are a kind of intelligent marine mammals, not only have amazing hearing, but also superb Swimming and unusual diving skills generally use sonar ... "
"What are you doing just now?" The dark-haired girl narrowed her eyes and looked at each other coldly. "I have been staring at my hair since just now, should I not be with Oluha and Falochide? Compare them? I don't understand what the long hair is. "
Although she could not help passing a coolness on her back, Shi Fan was awkward and unexpectedly cute.
"No, that's not the case. I think short hair and long hair are very good." So far after traveling with the goddess, Roland suddenly found that his ability to lie has improved a lot.
"Really?"
"Really." In addition, mental capacity has also improved a lot.
However, while enjoying a short period of happiness, the dark eagle who lost her memory did not notice the gloomy eyes of the elven girl in the distance.
"Is that all right?" Faro's voice came from the side. "Hiding far away, just watching them both."
"If I stepped up to interrupt the chat, I would hate myself." Oluha clenched the fence subconsciously and stared at Falochide palely. "Why ... why can you pretend Does it look like nothing? "
"Probably because the 'He' I have been in contact with is the" Dark Eagle "?" The blonde female swordsman sighed softly, and there was a wave of waves in her eyes. The husband and the former Dark Eagle are two people, that's a saying of escape. But seeing the look of this young man in front of me is more peace of mind. "
"Because I did something irreparable, and the person I liked left forever. So I have been waiting with Frost and pursued." Faloxidai's voice seemed to return to the past, "Now Smiling Roland is the answer I was looking for ... "
"As Ishtoli said, he did not die, but was given a chance to come again."
The girl pursuing the past showed a serene smile, put her hands on her chest, and felt the breath from the "long-time lamp". It was a gift from Roland Streve to her, and also the reason for her own pursuit and the destination of her memory.
"It's enough for Catori Orland to get this answer."
"Faloxidil is so cunning." The elf girl lowered her head, her voice trembling, "but I ..."
The next moment, an alert from the Magic Communication Network interrupted the conversation between the girls.
The paralysis of electric current forced the two to raise their heads at the same time, and then, from the horizon at the junction of the sky and the sea, a fleet of black sails approached.
The forward speed of both sides did not decrease, and the distance of tens of nautical miles was quickly shortened by half. Now the elven girls can clearly see these enemies-the biggest difference between them and ordinary warships is that there is nothing to indicate their identity. Signs-The number of snipers is about forty. Each ship has four sails, which open symmetrically on both sides of the hull, plus the sharp angle of the bow, which looks like huge. Wasp.
"Sorry to bother you, but we better deal with the enemy first." Somehow, Richard was on the deck. The Lich observed the enemy's array roughly, then nodded to the elf prayer. "The other party came at the right time. Although many experiments have been done, that is not enough. This time, actual combat exercises can be conducted."
"What do you mean?" Oluha seemed startled.
"Yes, the net of consciousness for the death knight to gain the power of prayer has been constructed, and then you will activate it." The commander of the undead army said.
"What is that?" Shi Fan asked strangely.
"The specific principle is quite complicated. If you are interested, I can explain it in detail later." Richard took out a necklace from his arms and handed it to the end of the goddess. "With this jewelry, we can weave between the will of the death knight. A piece of existence that resembles a magical energy net-I call it the 'Net of Consciousness.' "
"Through the end of the web of consciousness, we first let Oluha activate the entire network with prayer, and then, death knights who do not understand prayer can use the web of prayer that has been carried out to change the world with their own consciousness."
"Oluha, who knows prayer, controls the power of the will, and the death knights who wear jewelry provide the power of the will. That's all." The Lich briefly concluded.
"I see, it's a system that gathers everyone's willpower," said the dark-haired girl thoughtfully.
"That's right, because what I'm best at is magic net technology." Richard's tone was mixed with a touch of pride.
"It's very interesting." Shi Fan nodded, then tilted his head and looked at the young man beside him. "However, Roland doesn't need such jewelry. It's enough for me to provide him with strength."
This sentence shook the silent Oruha all over, and the elf's expression turned pale for a moment, but she just clenched her lips and remained silent.
Roland seemed to want to say something, but subconsciously avoided the sad look of the other side, and lost the only chance.
"The other party uses a diamond array, which is not suitable for blocking at sea, but the array that is most suitable for retreat. It seems that they do not intend to make a life and death in such a remote place. They should come to test." The commander calmly analyzed, "So we also take this opportunity to conduct actual combat experiments so that we will not be helpless in the face of Melody Dick."
He said turning to the elf girl, "Are you ready?"
"Yes." Oluha took a deep breath, and the scepter of gemstones in his hand burst into burning eyes.
The entire web of consciousness is activated.
Nearly two hundred death knights jumped down from the white clippers, ignoring the gravity from the bottom of the sea, and just galloped on the vast water. The black nightmare, the shining lance, the silver armor, and the burning flame in the eyes of the undead, like the shark's dorsal fins rising from the water, rushed towards the enemy battleship with unstoppable sharpness.
The undead can even use the knight's charge tactics at sea, which caused a commotion among the soldiers on the black sail fleet. However, they soon calmed down and began to fight back in accordance with conventional tactics-the crossbow guns on the battleship kept blasting at the densest area of ​​the death knight and the mage began to cast various slowing spells.
However, the crossbow with fire and arcane energy could not hurt the death knight. Some invisible force distorted the trajectory of the crossbow. The ice blue wall appeared at the same time and absorbed the light of magic.
There is no doubt that it is the power of prayer, but it is not the protection of Oluha.
The necklace worn by the death knight together with the scepter in the hands of the elven prayers constituted a huge invisible network, and each death knight's obsession was a source of gush of consciousness. And when they are fully integrated into this big net, the undead who missed the meaning of prayer have gained the ability to realize what they want in this world.
Perhaps in terms of true prayers, it is extremely inefficient and has a single function. However, for the death knights who have mastered the sword skill and are protected by Ishtoli, the wall formed by their own will is enough for them to break through any obstacles.
Ignoring the baptism of magic and crossbow artillery, the deceased rushed to the target, and then destroyed the part below the waterline of the battleship with the hard lance. The icy water poured into the cabin frantically, and the two giants soon lost their balance and sank to the ruthless sea.
"Very good." Richard narrowed his eyes, his lips rising slightly.
However, before the Lich fully enjoyed the joy brought by the research results, a ten-meter-high wave rose from the calm sea without any warning, and then pressed like a mountain toward the ship nearest it.
The shadow of death completely shrouded the undead warship. The steerer had no time to turn, and the violent waves smashed the entire speedboat. What's more terrible is that the death knights who fell into the water not only couldn't float to the surface, but they all sank like drowning people!
Ishtoli gave her knights incredible powers, one of which was to get rid of the shackles of gravity. As a result, dead people can run on vertical walls or rough seas—except in hostile or self-protecting environments.
In Richard's memory, the Islam offensive and defensive battle a long time ago was such a sight-because the water element was manipulated by the elven chant Oluha, many death knights were drowned and torn by the vortex.
Today, everything is exactly what it was then.
"There are prayers among the enemies," Roland murmured, whispering the speculation in the Lich's heart.