Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest

"Their condition is obviously not right...Luo Xiu, what happened to them?"

Mir asked Luo Xiu anxiously, eagerly waiting for an answer.

Looking directly into Mir's eyes, Luo Xiu sighed and said:

"They have indeed experienced many misfortunes... As I said before, I found them in the factory of the 'Hidden Omniscient One'. The reason why they do not respond to you is that they have been blinded by their consciousness and implanted with some kind of The stamp of thought.”

"..."

Luo Xiu said this to Mir, and Mir's expression became increasingly sad and gloomy as Luo Xiu spoke.

While describing to Mir, Luo Xiu observed his state and thought that he could accept more, so he told him in more detail about the discovery and bringing out of the "Gravel" dwarves from the "Black Crystal Factory" process and results.

…

"..."

After listening to Luo Xiu's account of the entire incident, the sad expression on Mir's face became more solemn, and his mood was obviously extremely low.

"I didn't expect..."

His voice was a little choked:

"I didn't expect that my people would suffer such suffering..."

"Thank you very much, Luo Xiu. I never thought that you would be willing to use the precious opportunity of offering a reward to the Archbishop to exchange for the lives of my people. This, this is really..."

"..."

"It's nothing." Luo Xiu just spread his hands and said calmly.

As if remembering something, Luo Xiu then asked Mir:

"I remember, Mir. You seem to have been 'exiled' by the dwarves of the 'Gravel' clan...that is, your clan? Then why do you want to save them?"

"This is my persistence, Luo Xiu—" Mir shook his head, sighed, and said:

"I was exiled because we had disagreements. We had some differences after crossing the Sea of ​​Mist to the continent of Fanor - but the blood of 'Gravel' still flows in my body, there is no doubt about it."

"And... there are other reasons too."

When he said this, Mir looked around, at the clergymen around him, then at his old friend Luo Xiu in front of him, then sighed deeply, and said in a low voice:

"——I am just a dwarf who was 'exiled' on the surface. Although I was deprived of the surname of 'Gravel', it caused me humiliation, but it also saved me from the crisis..."

"Do you still remember, Luo Xiu? About what you once asked me about the two 'Ancient Dragon Secrets' I have hidden."

——The secret treasure of the ancient dragon!

Luo Xiu's spirit trembled. His original purpose of completing the hidden mission [The Disappearing Gravel] was to find out the whereabouts of these two "Ancient Dragon Secrets"!

"I still remember." Even though he was excited inside, Luo Xiu remained calm on the surface and nodded lightly.

Mir then continued:

"At that time, when we, the dwarves of the 'Sand Gravel' clan, finally arrived at the coast of Fanor continent, the third clan leader Varyag and the second clan leader Saxin had a dispute about where we should go."

"Varyag, the third patriarch, wants to defect to the 'Dark Principality' - because it is the freest country. Even though it is full of dangers, dangers are opportunities in other words, and that dangerous 'freedom' is indeed the most accepting of us dwarves." them.”

"Or just go to the 'El Dorado' - there is a federation of gold everywhere. We will earn more wealth than we can spend in this life, and return home in glory loaded with gold, silver and jewels."

"From the beginning to the end, the three patriarchs have never thought of coming to the Nolan Empire... Because you know, Luo Xiu, as a 'bishop' you should understand that the empire is still the empire of 'humanity', and we have traveled so far away If the 'dwarves' who come from the mist have no connections, they will always have an illegal status."

"And the rulers here, the [Supreme] people, also look down on us - to them, we are 'foreigners' with superb skills and rich knowledge. We can get a job, but it is just That's all...this is not the result the three clan leaders want to see."

"..."

"What about the second clan leader?" Following Mir's words, Luo Xiu asked him.

"And the second patriarch of Saxin..."

After a pause, Mir continued: "The Second Patriarch Saxin agreed to go to the Empire. Because no matter what, the Empire is the most powerful country on the Fanor continent. If we take root here, at least our safety can be guaranteed."

"As for the dwarves of our 'Gravel' clan, in our hometown, on that storm-filled continent, the destiny we pursue is [Wisdom] and [Kutu]. And most of us from the 'Gravel' clan The dwarves also believe in [Intellect], so they will not be regarded as 'heresies' and expelled from the empire."

"Chief Saxin believes that we can rely on the 'Tower of Sages' to provide some technology and knowledge to those [intellectual] colleagues. Although due to racial barriers, we dwarves cannot serve as the center of the 'Tower of Sages' Those who have high positions, that is, the 'sages', but at least being able to become 'generalists' or 'elders' is enough for us to gain the necessary respect."

"Then what?" Luo Xiu asked, "I remember you said that you stayed in the empire in the end...that is to say, the clan finally chose the route of the second clan leader?"

"That's right." Mir nodded, "Most of our compatriots are still willing to seek stability... And Latamon, the patriarch with the highest reputation and the ability to make the final decision, finally said - 'Join the Dark The principality is equivalent to being an enemy of the entire Fanor continent. This is not the result I want to see.'"

"However, the patriarch Latamon also said: 'But Varyag is right, [El Dorado Federation], that is indeed where we should go... Just want to get there from this coast, we also need to pass through it. The entire Norland Empire, so do as Sahin says before we actually arrive.'"

"..."

What a master of Duanshui... After hearing what Mir said, Luo Xiu cursed.

But he still wanted to ask Mir a question, and he asked it immediately:

"I understand. But what does any of this have to do with your expulsion?"

"..."

"Well, that's because I put forward a different view than them."

Mir said:

"I think, whether we are attached to a principality, empire or federation, why can't we be self-reliant with our craftsmanship? This way we don't have to be controlled by others, but we can also carry forward the skills of our dwarves!"

"Is this nothing?" Luo Xiu asked.

"It's really nothing..."

Mir shook his head, laughed twice, and said:

"But I was too young at that time. The big patriarch was still undecided about my suggestion. The second and third patriarchs immediately opposed me -"

"They said that my ideas were too far-fetched and unrealistic. The entire ethnic group cannot follow my path and must rely on larger forces to survive better."

"The chief of the three Varyag clans even rebuked me directly: 'According to what you said, Mir - what if we fail to succeed? Instead, we will be regarded as competitors and regarded as a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh by some organizations, and our People - those women and children, do you want them to live like beggars? '"

"..."

"Then what?" Luo Xiu asked next.

In Luo Xiu's mind, this is still not the reason for Mir's expulsion——

After all, it is normal for young people to have ideal but unrealistic ideas. Everyone will always have such a stage, even a 'dwarf'.

"Then……"

After murmuring for a while, Mir whispered:

"It's true, as they said, I was too young at the time... After being denied like that, inexplicable anger rushed into my mind, and I said something that I regret to this day-"

"I directly reprimanded the two clan leaders, saying that they are cowards, silverfish that can only be parasitic, and a disgrace to the dwarves! I said that they are not worthy of continuing to lead the clan, and they should simply sell us as slaves, and then they can drink wine Sing a song and go back to your hometown with a pocket full of gold coins!"

"I don't know why I was so angry at that time and said these words to the two clan leaders... You know me, Luo Xiu, I have always been very well-educated and I don't easily curse others..."

Fuck, you don’t curse others easily, your self-awareness is quite unclear...

Luo Xiu looked at him with suspicious eyes, and the first "**" words that Mier said when he came to the manor automatically appeared in his mind.

However, he did learn the reason why Mir was "exiled".

To say such words to the two patriarchs of the ethnic group was tantamount to an extreme insult, and "exile" was indeed the right thing to do.

It's just that Mir would say these words, maybe it's not accidental, it's just that he doesn't even know it.

"At that time, when I said those words, I regretted it...but the words I said were like water thrown out and can never be taken back."

Mir sighed and said:

"Then you know, Luo Xiu...the second and third clan leaders were obviously very angry. In order to calm down the anger of the two clan leaders, the leader of Latamon ordered me to be exiled on the spot and expelled me from the clan."

"That night, I was completely despairing. I had just packed my bags and was about to leave, and when I was embarking on a journey to an unknown destination, the patriarch found me."

"He comforted me, saying that the decision to 'exile' me was forced, but also necessary, because he had other expectations and arrangements for me—"

"Speaking, the patriarch took out two secret treasures - those are the 'Ancient Dragon Secret Treasures'."

"The big clan leader also told me that it was a real treasure that was forged and blessed by the blood of the real ancient dragon. The 'Gravel' clan has a total of four of them, and he gave two of them to me..."

"'Just do what you want, Mir,' the chief said to me at last. 'You are the most astute child among us. Your path is not suitable for the clan, but it is suitable for you-from now on, You are no longer a member of the Grit, but you still carry our hopes and blessings.'"

"I wanted to ask the patriarch why he did this, but the patriarch just shook his head and then turned around and left. I haven't seen him since then."

"..."

"If my guess is correct."

After patiently listening to Mir's story, Luo Xiu already knew his past and guessed:

"After that, you came to the empire alone and settled in Sina City, running your [Authentic Dwarf Blacksmith Shop] alone."

"And your people, the dwarves of the 'Gravel' clan, later joined the 'Tower of Sage' academy of the Empire's [Intellectual] believers. They originally wanted to settle down safely under the protection of the Tower of Sage. He came to the roots, but due to an accident, he was targeted by the hidden omniscient beings who infiltrated the 'Tower of Sages', and that was the reason for the series of events that followed. "

"Am I right, Mir?"

"...That's pretty much it." Mir nodded.

"If that's the case," Luo Xiu patted Mir on the shoulder and comforted him, "then your patriarch is indeed right. Whether it is the route of the second or third patriarch, it is indeed full of dangers, and the facts are also true. It really proves that.”

"And the patriarch has no doubt that he trusts you, Mir. The Latamon patriarch has considered the crisis of the tribe in advance. If something happens, you will be the only bloodline."

"If it weren't for 'expulsion' - you wouldn't want to leave the clan, right? This is what the patriarch thinks."

"..."

This time, Mir was silent.

There was a long silence.

He seemed to be thinking a lot, and at a certain moment, he suddenly smiled with relief.

"It doesn't matter anymore... Luo Xiu."

Mir smiled and said:

"It's been so long that I don't worry about it anymore."

"I have my current life, and I have indeed found my future goal - Luo Xiu, so there is no need to comfort me."

"Besides... well, after the thirty-nine compatriots you brought back, I didn't see the chief Latamon, the second chief Sasin and the third chief Varyag. They didn't come back... I don't think they will either. Come back again.”

"..."

"I want to ask you to help me with another thing, Luo Xiu."

Suddenly, Mir's eyes turned to the bishop in front of him and met his eyes.

"What?"

"My people..." Organizing his words, Mir made a request to Luo Xiu:

"The past has passed. All I see is that my people are still suffering."

"I know that [Glory] is good at the holy art of purification. I beg you...can you help me and let my people get rid of this suffering? I am willing to give you everything I can give you."

"..."

The moment Mir's words fell.

Right in front of Luo Xiu, a brand new panel content appeared——

That is the new link in the chain of tasks!

[Trigger hidden tasks]

[Hidden Mission: Liberation from Ignorance (Hell Difficulty)]

[Recommended level: lv.45+, fifth life path and above]

[Task Type: Chain Task]

[Task description: You brought back Mir’s people. Mir is requesting you - asking you to use the holy magic of [radiance] to free his people from their troubles. 】

[While making a request to you, Mir promises you - he can give you everything, as long as it is what he can give. 】

[Main mission goal: Purify the steel seal of ignorance suffered by the dwarves of the ‘Gravel’ clan, purify at least 20 targets and above. 】

[Completion reward (completion of the main goal): Basic experience +80,000, free attribute points +12; for each additional 'Gravel' dwarf's 'Seal of Obscurity' purified, basic experience +10,000]

[Ultimate Completion Reward (Final Completion Goal): After purifying the 'Steel Seal of Obscurity' of all 39 'Gravel' dwarves, you will receive Mir's gift - 'Dragon Flame Demonic Sword'*1, 'Dragon Breath Scepter'* 1]

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