Blue Sword

No one has ever reached the top of the Orin Tree.

The highest point that citizens in the city can reach is the large arena at the top of the tree trunk. Above are branches extending in all directions, all of which are restricted areas for military garrisoning.

Because the branches of the trees are extremely irregular, there is no "subway elevator" characteristic of Olin City. Instead, characteristic steps are built along the branches.

The three of them climbed up the steps along the thickest branch, and finally came to a rooftop.

This should be the top of the Olin Tree, because the branches and leaves from all directions are under our feet. Our current altitude is close to five thousand meters, which belongs to the "hypoxic layer" of thin air.

Ask and Peggy were fine, but Sheila, who lacked physical strength, was already out of breath and suffering from slight altitude sickness.

There was a man standing on the rooftop, who looked about forty or fifty years old, with his hands behind his back, standing on the edge of the rooftop without railings, silently overlooking the distant skyline.

Since the other party didn't speak, Asker didn't say hello, but he and Peggy helped Silla sit down and rest.

"You are more patient than I expected, Mr. Asker." After about twenty minutes, the other party finally turned around and said.

Lord of Olympia, Appelius.

"Your Excellency Appilios." Asik complained silently that the name was difficult to pronounce, and then smiled, "I thought you were thinking."

"The relationship with the West does involve a lot of energy on my part." Appirios said calmly, "That's why I delayed coming to see you until today, everyone of Cang Qing Sword."

"Thank you for your contribution to the city of Olympia and the empire in the battle against the Crusaders' invasion. I have authorized Quintus to give you access to the Arcane Sequence Level II. Part of it is the finished potion, but More of them are formulas, which you can exchange freely with your military merit."

"Thank you." Ask said.

"You're welcome." Appilios waved his hand and turned around again.

Asker was naturally not stupid enough to leave. As the lord of a city, how could the other party call him to such a place just to inform him about the small matter of military merit exchange?

Seeing that Appilios still didn't speak, Asik understood what the other party meant.

This requires negotiation.

"I have one more thing. I want to make a deal with the city lord." Ask said.

Appirios tilted his head slightly and glanced at him lightly.

"Immortal Illusion Sword." Asker said loudly, "We exchange for the Immortal Illusion Sword."

Peggy next to her was startled. She did not expect that Aske would suddenly reveal this secret on the spot, and the other party was also the lord of Olympia City.

However, out of trust in Asik, she still did not interrupt, but just stared at the expression on the face of the opposite city lord seriously.

Appirios was expressionless, as if nothing happened beyond his expectation.

"What do you want?" he asked, his tone indifferent.

"Help her master the Immortal Sword." Asker put his hand on Peggy's shoulder, telling her to calm down, "and the original text "Song of Roland" that records Charlemagne's holy sword."

"This is not equivalent," said Appilios.

"Equal." Asik said, "The text of the Immortal Fantasy Sword is exchanged for the text of Charlemagne's Holy Sword; you help her master the Immortal Fantasy Sword in exchange for us helping you defend Olympia City."

"You must have misunderstood." Appilios said indifferently, "Although the city of Olympia is under siege, it will not fall into the hands of the Latin Crusaders just because of the lack of help from a mercenary group. inside."

"Of course the city of Olympia will not fall to the Crusaders." Asik replied calmly. "As an extraordinary creature, the Eden Tree itself has powerful means of defense and attack. The Life Cage and the Rain of Ashes and Spears can protect the city. At the same time, even if the number of crusaders doubled, it would be useless to instantly destroy the siege troops at the bottom of the mountain."

"What you are really wary of is the coming demonic tide! And the awakening and riots of extraordinary creatures that will inevitably occur after the demonic tide! That is the real threat to Olympia City!"

"That's why you set off the undead mutation in an attempt to seize Alexander's body and explore the secrets of the 'Immortal Sword', isn't it? Even if the upper limit of the level of the demon tide is raised to 10, you will still not be able to exert sufficient strength as a demigod. , we can only use the extraordinary swordsmanship that can transcend levels, such as the Immortal Phantom Sword, to try to defend the entire Olympia from the riot of extraordinary creatures!"

"Now that the seed of consciousness of the Immortal Phantom Sword has been obtained by us, even if you finally get the corresponding text, the learning time will be extended to at least 10 years due to the distortion of the text."

"How about you help Peggy master the Immortal Fantasy Sword. In return, her Immortal Fantasy Sword will provide you with powerful assistance in defending the city. As for the text exchange between the two extraordinary swordsmanship, it is just an add-on to this transaction. "

Appirius looked at him indifferently.

After a long time, an imperceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"So, it was Rasul who told you?" he asked leisurely.

"He has given hints." Asik said, "Of course, it is not difficult to guess."

"That's true." Appilios' eyes fell on Sheila, who was wearing a mask. "After all, my little princess is by your side. How could you not guess it?"

"Grandpa..." Silla took off her mask in disbelief, "Do you recognize me?"

"Otherwise? Do you think that your 'Storm I' can withstand the high-sequence flame ability controlled by demigods?" Appilios shook his head and said.

Sheila was stunned there, suddenly rushed over and hugged Appirius, and couldn't help burying her head and sobbing.

"Why did you become a mercenary?" Appilios sighed, gently stroking her inky hair, and his cold face finally showed an unbearable expression, "Why don't you go to Athens with your sister? Okay?"

"She is not my sister." Silla showed aggrieved expression. Only in front of her dear grandpa did she show the emotions that a girl of her age should have, "She bullied me! She even locked me up!"

"If she was not your sister, how could she just lock you up? Don't you know the cruelty of the empire's political purge?" Appilios sighed, obviously very dissatisfied with Zoe's actions.

"Zoe has high vision but low hand. She is not a ruler. Even if we lose Constantinople, at least in the Achaia Peninsula, I, Olympia, can still keep her safe."

"As for you, little Theodora, if you don't want to go to Athens, you can stay here in Olympia and live with your grandfather and uncle."

Silla obviously hesitated and turned to look at Aske.

Ask waved his hand, indicating that you can make your own choice.

After all, in front of a demigod, he couldn't just ask and try to abduct the other person's granddaughter.

"Grandpa." Sheila thought for a long time before she seemed to make up her mind.