Death Knight

Austin is convinced that the blow can make the battle a success. The angle of attack of the sword is carefully calculated. If the blond swordsman evades, the sharp air blade will hit the unsuspecting Catolie behind him. And Ren—the other side has absolutely no choice but to use the flesh to resist, and that means death.

But in fact, the death knight had no intention of evading from the beginning. Roland clutched Frost's chest tightly, holding his breath to adjust the angle formed between the horizontal blade and the whistling sword fighting spirit. When the sharp wind blade was about to hit him, the still demon hunter waved a horizontal heavy cut.

The semicircular trajectory drawn by the great sword was buried in the sword's fighting spirit. The next moment, with the loud sound of thunder, the air blade that tore the atmosphere was broken like glass. Under the impact of the explosive force, the surrounding scene was distorted by the shaking of the air, the whirlwind of rumbling swirled around the frosty hot edge, Roland's long hair was shaved wildly, and the girdle also made a hunting sound.

And when everything fell into silence, the indomitable sword fighting spirit not only left no trace, but instead disappeared without a trace.

Broken? My sword fight was broken? how can that be? Austin opened his eyes wide and couldn't restrain his shocked expression.

"Sword fighting spirit cannot be stronger than the sword, just as the sword cannot be stronger than the sword holder." Roland's cold voice filled the sword saint's ear. "Any sword fighting spirit user should know this sentence Then, that's the famous saying of 'Emperor Jagasi'. "

"'Emperor' ... how did you know ~ !?"

"In the Great Lourdes Arena, Jagasi has maintained his invincible status for hundreds of years with his own sword technique. Even at the moment of his death, people still recognize him as the 'Emperor who holds the strongest sword. "~!" The death knight recalled a story he had been fascinated with, "Before the skill called 'Yunyao', sword fighting was simply unbearable ~! I thought sword fighting was eliminated since then, but Unexpectedly, almost two hundred years have passed, and there will still be people using this flashy technique here. "

"You said it was a flashy trick ... don't be too pretentious!" Austin's face turned from pale to flushed.

"Isn't it? The feeling just now isn't different from a breeze." The Devil Hunter replied sarcastically, and he didn't seem to notice that his opponent's sword-shaking hand was shaking.

"Stop ~!" The angry sword master once again exhilarated his sword fighting spirit. Under the strong shaking of his right wrist, the air seemed to become a satin, rippling like a ripple driven by a narrow-edged sword. The road ripples toward the enemy.

The multi-layered wind blade is the strongest attack that Austin can do. He believes that this time he can definitely cut the opponent into two pieces.

In response to that fierce stacking attack, Roland's defense also turned into multi-stage chops. The huge sword seemed to have no weight at all, and waved several times at a speed that could not be captured by the naked eye, each of which spewed out countless chaos. . When the wind was gone, the demon hunter was still standing in front of the sword master, not even losing his hair.

Broken again?

how can that be? Suddenly Austin felt the flame in front of him darkened, and fear was sweeping silently, but what he had always trusted in his heart could not withstand the black tide.

But Roland has no compassion. He continues to ridicule his opponent: "It is worthy of praise, you have realized the mystery of the multi-layered wind blade ... but there is nothing to be proud of, it is a technique of 'shock air' level after all .And as far as I know, the power of this realm cannot be compared with the "crushed stone" of the high-level swordsman, let alone the legendary "broken mountain" ~! Mastering the "quake-air" feels like the world Invincible? Or is that your limit? "

Who is he exactly? Why do you know so much about sword fighting? Austin thought groggyly, but the reality didn't give him more time to guess—the demon hunter had given up his defense strategy and instead rushed forward in an aggressive attack.

The head of the Fahdodo Knights hurriedly raised his sword, but Roland had anticipated the attack and shifted the body's center of gravity in advance. The sword's fighting spirit brushed his hair and passed by, leaving only the ground A smooth-edged hole.

The next moment, the figure of blonde hair had already reached the eyes of the sword sage, and the sword blade wrapped in the cold light split a long bright line in the hot wind, taking the opponent's first level straight.

This narrow-edged sword alone can't stop him ~! This thought flashed from Austin's mind, and the sword master's left hand conditionedly pulled out the dagger around his waist, crossing the sword to hold the frost that fell to his head.

Then the metal made a harsh, crisp noise. After taking the blow, Austin felt that his arms were going to be broken, and what's worse, there was a craze on the dagger that didn't bless the magic ~!

The crumbling scar expanded rapidly. With only a stalemate in less than a second, Swordmaster's defense completely collapsed. But this time was enough for Austin to react. Before the dagger was disconnected, he quickly jumped out of the shroud of sword wind. The frost that had lost the target immediately smashed into the ground, splitting a wide crack, and splashing countless gravel and dust.

Austin had a shallow scar on his forehead and was slowly seeping blood out. If it didn't jump away in time, it would be more than just a wound. Maybe the sword master would be cut open along the longitudinal axis of the human body. . To make matters worse, he found that his power was completely suppressed in this duel.

How can I defend? How to fight back?

For Roland, this battle is nothing compared to the countless death journeys he has experienced—the enemy is only a low-level swordsman, and lacks the ability to fight in close quarters. Although he missed a blow, the demon hunter believed that he had enough time to complete the plan of cutting the human body. He lowered his posture again and was ready to launch the next round of attack.

Before that, however, the keen death knight noticed something strange, and he immediately jumped aside--while a sharp bone spear pierced lightningly from where he had just stood.

"Thomas?" Swordmaster turned his eyes to the rear. The necromancer did not know when he had arrived.

"Ready to leave, Lord Austin," the other party replied, letting four skeleton soldiers summoned beforehand to entangle Roland.

"But what about those followers of Luvis? ~ We just returned to the capital empty-handed !?" Austin couldn't help raising the volume when he saw the paladin still chanting prayers in the distance.

"The two of us may not have a chance to win together. Besides, there are still many demons nearby. The troops are ready to retreat. If they are dragged down, the whole army may be destroyed ~ Please calm down, Lord Austin. And I promise, I will There will be another chance to capture them. "By the time the Necromancer explained, the demon hunter had solved two skeletons.

"There will be another chance ... I know, retreat, Thomas." The head of the Knights of Fahdud nodded, and then glanced at the blond swordsman, the demon hunter blocked by the cricket. Attention is also paid to this side, to beware of the sword fight that may come.

Is it called Kaos ... next time ... no matter what way I want to get rid of your existence ~!

Necromancer put one hand on Austin's shoulder, and then whispered a magic spell. When Roland solved the last skeleton soldier, the light transferred to the square array disappeared under the noisy night.

"The timing of the retreat was really good. It looks like there will be another fierce battle in the future ... if you are still attached to the power of God." Looking at the azure blue matrix that gradually faded, Roland whispered to himself, the aquatic The eyes are reflecting the shadow of the flare jumping.

The battle has finally come to an end, but the death knight is still vigilant—the demons are still nearby, and they may soon find them, and the fire around them is getting bigger. If you do n’t get out as soon as possible, the danger will come again . Thinking of this, his elegant brows quickly frowned, and the Demon Hunter immediately walked towards Catoli, still kneeling beside Josephine.

"How about ..." Roland said in half, and it was broken, because Josephine's broken body had said it all.

Under the treatment of the double light, the Ranger's right shoulder, deep chest injury and penetrated thigh have all been cured, but this does not mean that the situation is under control. The aquamarine pupil of the Demon Hunter has witnessed too many deaths. Not only that, he was also a paladin and he knew the limitations of the Holy Light technique. Under the apparent healing, Josephine's life is still The stop is gone, and ... it can't be undone anymore.

"This is a fatal injury, even if the flesh is healed for months, his soul is fading." Roland's ruthless judgment made Catoli's whole body shake uncontrollably.

"No! I must pull Josephine's soul back!" Catoli bit her lower lip.

The uninterrupted prayer just consumed a lot of energy for the girl and Ren, but after only a few minutes of rest, she continued to use the Holy Light. With that strong will, the golden dazzling light flow reappeared again. Ranger's whole body.

You always take good care of me and share the pressure with me. You are my best companion, just like my elder brother, but ... why do you want to achieve this level? Why don't hesitate to face me alone in the face of Juggernaut? If it is two people, it may not be the case now! I should have noticed earlier ... Katolie felt as if her heart had been pricked with a needle, and her breath suffocated for a moment.

I don't deserve to be a captain ~! If I could detect it earlier, you would not be like this. Josephine, don't leave us like this! I beg you ~!

"Stop it. It doesn't make sense to do this." Roland's big hand rested on the girl's shoulder. "That just makes you lose your physical strength and consciousness."

"Shut up ~! Don't talk nonsense ~!" The other party broke his restraint hard, but Catoli's face became paler—she was using the Holy Light to clearly feel the soul of the son of the forest The last connection with the body shell is gradually disappearing.

Lucifer's power can heal physical wounds, but he cannot recall the soul lost in the shadow of death. The Paladin is the most clear.

"Why, how can this be ..." the girl whispered to herself in despair.

At this moment, the silent child of the forest finally opened his eyes.

"Josephine!" Catolie screamed in surprise, Rennes and Roland immediately raised their spirits, and Xiu Yin on the side also struggled to lean over. But only a few seconds later, the joy brought by the companion's awakening was blown away by the scorching wind, leaving only a heavy silence lingering beside them.

Deep in the ranger's dull pupils, the haze of death was clearly visible, his cheeks had completely lost his blood, and the weak body began to twitch more and more fiercely. The bright blood dripped freely down the corner of Josephine's mouth, as if laughing at people who longed for a miracle.

"Looks like I'm dying," Josephine said intermittently, with a grinning grin. "My swordsmanship is really bad, and I can't resist the attack of sword fighting. Everyone ... all right Right? How's it going? "

"We have defeated the Fahdods, and they all fled back to the castle with their tails." Cattori's crisp voice now revealed a strange softness, the girl replied, carefully raising the ranger, and Let the other's head rest on his shoulders.

"That's good, but I probably can't reach an agreement with you, it's a pity ..." The cough interrupted the Ranger's words, and it took a while before he recovered. "Katoli, you still have There is a long way to go, you must know everything ... so that I can rest assured. "

"Well, I'm listening." The girl replied in a low voice, and the tears swirling in her eyes finally broke through the restraint of the depressed mood, drawing two tear marks along the girl's face. But Catoli was just crying silently, without crying.

"A few months ago, when Pope Julian told me about you, I was skeptical of it until the beginning of the journey. But now ... if I'm gone and you don't know the truth, it is likely that Unknowingly step into the road of death. "

"Katori, in fact, whether you are the first place in this assessment, no, it should be said that whether or not you can become a paladin is irrelevant. When Luves' prophecy came down, you were already identified as A member of this team. Because only your blood can open the way to the Star City. "Josephine's words were interrupted from time to time by coughs, and the nearby flames were approaching inch by inch, but everyone was just quiet Listening.

"Because ... is the relationship between the girl named Distant ..." Catolie's pupils glanced deep into the waves.

"Sorry, it reminds you of the memories of that time, but the Lord Pope did not tell you the content of the prophecy for a reason. Because ... the blood of the age is not just a key to open the road, the mysterious bloodline also contains Some unexplained power, and that power ... will attract the demons of the Umbra ... "

"What ~ !?" the three of them, except Roland, said in unison. The next moment, there was a burst of angry roar from the distant demon, as if a flash of lightning, shattered the silence brought by the breath of death, and made Cattoli tremble.

"The demons want to **** your blood, so the Pope commissioned me to act as a guide and protector to join this operation. I have been a ranger for almost fifteen years, but have never been a demon hunter, so the content of the mission It made me very worried. Fortunately, we met Kaos, "Josephine's eyes turned to the blond figure behind Catolly." If you didn't, we might have to stop in the village of Belial. This should be considered ... destiny ... "

The death knight hid his expression in the swaying dark side and subtly shifted the topic: "Maybe destiny, but that doesn't matter. The Pope's order is one aspect, but I think the Son of the Forest will do that , There should be other reasons. "

"Is the demon hunter's instinct always so keen? Or is it a rich relationship?" Ranger smiled. "You're right, the real reason for me to wield the sword is another-and Delicia Agreement. "

Josephine's tone was mixed with maggots, and the demon hunter's speculation ignited his youthful memories. "Do you know, Catoli, I have always ... always liked Delicia."

"my mother?"

"When did it start? It was about eighteen years ago ... I was not yet twenty years old at that time, and I worked with your father Kadal as two trainee paladins-Delicia in the Paladin assessment. And Roland, an lieutenant. But in the end, she chose Cardal. Of course, we are still good friends, so before I set off, she asked me to protect the best of the Knight of the Sword Knight in this dangerous mission. Your daughter is not harmed by the devil and will take you safely back to the holy capital. "

"In the beginning I was only for Delicia, but then I fell in love with this job. Catoli, you are very similar to your mother, gentle but strong, and I am the most trusted companion if I am young At the age of twenty, I will definitely fall in love with you. "Ranger's eyes flew far away," It's just that there is no way to reach an agreement to protect you ... I have failed Dilisia's trust ... "

"Not like that, Josephine ~! Mom never thinks that way, you are my best companion ~!" Catoli finally couldn't help but wept, "Without your care, I wouldn't It might go so far. Thank you ... Josephine. "

"Complete the task, and then return to your mother safely, Cattoli." The son of the forest smiled peacefully.

"Yes, I promise you," the girl replied softly. "I promise you, Josephine."

The noble ranger stopped breathing, and the fire of life had faded from his dim eyes, leaving only hollow and deep darkness. The flames surrounding the crowd were jumping up and down, and the red messenger that devoured the earth and sky outlined an ugly face, as if mocking human fragility. And in that ironic crackling, the girl cried in a low voice, holding the Ranger's cooling body.

This is human. Revenge, guardianship, ambition, longing for things that are not yours ... These powerful obsessions are embedded in human instincts from the beginning and prompt the fragile body to resist destiny at all costs. Josephine, what would you choose? If you could become a death knight, would you be willing to use that way to fulfill your promise with Delicia?

Would you like it, just like I did for revenge?

The next moment, Roar's roar close to interrupted Roland's thoughts. Through the flame barrier, the demon hunter can see the giant figure moving forward here.

"It shouldn't be long here, let alone you are the target of the demons, we should go." Roland said to Catoli.

"Well ... I know, but just let Josephine ..."

The death knight leaned down and carried the ranger's cold body on his shoulder: "Josephine is a respectable ranger, the kind mother of the earth is the home of the son of the forest, and we will find a sleeping place for him Ground. "

"Thank you, Kaos." The girl's emerald eyes finally calmed down.

"Are you going to the capital of the stars?" Roland looked at her and Ren, who was carrying the mage, "to get back the weapon we have, we still have a long way to go, so be prepared. Now, follow I come."

The demon hunter stepped away from the battlefield, and the blond hair flying in Mars quickly disappeared into the silent darkness.

The warm wind in summer caress the girl's scattered short hair, and the bright sunlight sifts through the gaps in the leaves, and the lush green scenery seems to be an oil painting carefully drawn by the master.

Catoli got up from her soft sleeping bag, quietly admiring everything in front of her eyes, and then she remembered everything last night-she had been taking care of her companion who died under the sword fighting spirit, and then the breakout was in danger. Along the way, they not only encountered several Balrogs, they were also attacked by the **** dogs that followed. When he defeated all the enemies and finally reached a safe area, he and Ren were exhausted.

If all this is just a dream, if nothing has happened, I can certainly come up with the perfect solution. The girl thought like this, but the dazzling grave not far away reflected her green eyes at the same time, and Catoli's petite body shivered involuntarily.

That was Josephine's tomb. The Ranger's tomb is very simple, just a small mound of bulge. If you don't take a closer look, you can't notice it. There are no coffins or steles underneath, but only the wet soil of Santill, a sword, and a bow. The son of the sleeping forest. Last night ’s funeral was equally simple, with only a single prayer—At that time, Catoli felt that she still had the power to use the Holy Light, but she could not find the water to bless.

What should I do now? The girl subconsciously poked her hands to her chest and clenched the ornament, and the coolness of Qinxin soon passed through her palms--the blood of Luvis was still cold and severe as always.

"Katori, are you awake?" Rain's voice came over, noticing the other's depression, and he asked in a gentle tone, "how? Are you feeling okay now?"

"Thank you, don't worry," Cattoli smiled. "I will cheer up as soon as possible ... because we have important tasks to complete."

"Then you need to take care of your body, Miss Captain. You must be thirsty without drinking water all night," said the paladin, passing the kettle, and the other person took a sip of unkindness, and the drink was unexpected Fresh taste, but the girl could not help but have questions.

"This is not water?"

"It's ... a kind of sap, Kaos got it," Ryan shrugged, "Xiu Yin recalled reading it in the book, it must be fine."

"Caos got it?" Cattoli repeated, a ray of shadow brushing her face, and the speed of the girl's inquiry suddenly increased several times. "Where is he now?"

Ryan shrugged again: "I don't know. He asked me to guard you, and he left. I didn't ask ..."

"Ryan, take care of Xiu Yin first, I'll go to him ~!" The girl stood up, quickly equipped with a small shield and short sword.

"but……"

"Be vigilant and wait for me to come back." The words did not fall, and Catoli's figure had disappeared behind the screen made of dense foliage.

He must have gone again, as if he had gone away quietly like last time! This guy ... Does he only know that he will fight against the devil? It doesn't take into account the mood of others at all, it's too much to come and go, it's just too much than Draenor's infamous dude ~! It's almost the same as those of the mage's summoned creatures! If that guy appears dead again next time, I will definitely knock off his nose with a shield, and then let him taste the taste of electric current ~!

After traveling through the jungle for nearly half an hour, the girl finally gave up searching. She chose a flat stone and sat up heavily, but the light and invisible loss still made her focus, and it took a long time for the girl to calm down.

So, what should we do now? With the birdsong that occasionally passed by her ears, Catoli picked up the question that was interrupted just now. Although she was first in the annual assessment, she had to admit that she had lost Josephine's protection and knew nothing about the land under her feet.

The capital of the stars is located in the western border of Fahdot. It is not clear how the country is located, but how to cross the country is a big problem. The swordsman named Austin is the head of the chief knight regiment, which means that Catoli and his party are currently hostile to the entire state machine. They will be arrested if they enter the city. But if you do n’t enter the city, how should you resupply? How can you find a way to your destination in the jungle and plateau? Are there any potentially fatal dangers on the road that require attention?

"Can't answer even a single question." She shook her head with self-care.

Maybe it's time to discuss it with his companions, but Renen is so clear that he has been with him for five years. And Xiuyin— “It's ... a kind of sap, Kaos got it, Xiuyin recalled reading the book, there must be no problem.” — The girl remembered what Ren had just said.

"It seems that now only the memory of the senior mage is good enough, I hope he has read all the books about the general profile of Fahdot." The girl stared at the ground in front of her eyes.

"What's wrong with you? Thinking here early in the morning?" Roland's familiar voice sounded without warning behind her. At that moment, the girl felt that the air had frozen.

"Kaos ~ !?" Cattoli turned around violently, and Qier's short hair jumped cheerfully in the air.

"Because I couldn't collect the dry food yesterday, I just went to capture some prey," the death knight explained, and raised the two rabbits in his hand. "These should be able to meet the needs of the day."

"I think so," the girl answered absently, and lowered her head to hide her expression.

Great, you didn't leave ... So, can I count on you? Can I rely on you as much as Josephine?

"Cheer up, don't be too sad." Roland patted her shoulder. "As a human, you can't escape. The son of the forest has done what he wants to do, that is to protect the daughter of Delicia. And you should do Yes, it is to rejuvenate, and to live with him. "

"Well, thank you." Cattoli bowed deeply with the formal etiquette of the Paladin. "This is a thank you for yesterday. Maybe we would all die there without you. Please accept my respect."

"That's fine." Roland's expression was a little complicated, because the girl's movement reminded him that the opponent was the enemy of Ishtoli.

"Did you hear Josephine's words yesterday? We are shouldering the important mission of the Alliance, and we have to find the legendary Star City for this. The Fahdod's army is chasing us, not only ... The reason for my teeth is that my bloodline will also attract greedy demons. During the journey, I will encounter many unforeseen dangers. "Cattoli looked up, staring at the demon hunter's eyes," I know it ’s selfish It's too much, but ... "

The girl suddenly swallowed the words, because a cruel possibility occupied her mind. What if the demon hunter explicitly rejects his invitation ...

"You want me to stay, right?" Death Knight said the obvious last sentence.

"... Yes, because I can't go that far alone," Cattoly's fair complexion was flushed. "Companions ... I trust Rennes and Xiu Yin, but they can't help me. I I need you, and with you, the journey can continue. Kaos, are you willing to be my companion? "

Companions ... are we obviously enemies? But it ’s very strange, my eyes will always be attracted, the sword that has not been grasped for seven years has a reason to wave again, and the voice of soul rhythm gradually becomes clear ... It is all because of your relationship, in finding the cause of all this Before, it was a good idea to do it together.

Maybe it will make me re-confirm the meaning of my existence in the past seventeen years, do you think so, Ishtoli?

The death knight stretched out his right hand: "Then let's make a deal, just as Josephine and Delicia agreed."

"Eh ~! Just make an appointment, don't regret it." Catolie's eyes overflowed with twinkling light, and Roland could feel the delicate touch from the palm of the girl, like warm jade.

"We're leaving here, Josephine," said the girl softly, and placed a bunch of daisies in front of the ranger's grave. "Rest in peace, the sleeping person will not feel lonely, because the living person will remember you In my heart, farewell, my companion. "

"Let's go and continue the journey." Rennes smiled a lot.

"Well." Cattoli nodded, then turned to the silent demon hunter, "Kaos, can I ask you anything else?"

"what's up?"

"Can you teach me 'Yunyao'?"

The moment I heard this sentence, a glimmer of imperceptible light flashed through the eyes of the death knight, like lightning produced by the burning of the soul.

It was a bolt of revenge and destruction.