The son of the dragon who walks

Chapter 42 Charles and Vankins (two in one)

Time goes back a few days to Qitan, an important town on the border of the Clover Kingdom.

This town is the bridgehead of the Clover Kingdom against the Diamond Kingdom and a hub in the border defense line.

And just when Yami took Ciel and Asta to report the mission of the underwater temple to the Magic Emperor, the magician troops of the Diamond Kingdom launched a brazen attack on Kitan.

And this time is not like an ordinary border friction at all, because there are too many magicians dispatched from the Diamond Kingdom.

The most important thing is that there are three Yaki generals leading the troops this time. This is a lineup that is usually dispatched during all-out wars. Inexplicably, there is a feeling that life is over.

However, Ciel knew that this was the reason for the internal reshuffle of the Diamond Kingdom. These mages who were sent out, including the three generals of the Eight Radiances, were all abandoned beings.

In recent years, as the king of the Diamond Kingdom has gradually aged, the power of the country has fallen into the hands of the magician Maurice.

The artificial magic warrior project chaired by Morris has achieved results in recent years. Most of the seats among the Yakki generals have been replaced by a new generation of artificially raised magic warriors such as Mars.

The previous Bahui were considered to be backward, so they were sent to Qitan as outcasts.

Although he was abandoned, General Hachiki was at the same level as the leader of the Magic Knights. What's more, the three of them also brought a large number of magicians, and the troops quickly conquered Kitan City.

Fortunately, the Magic Knights responded in time. The Golden Dawn, led by its leader William Vankins, rushed to the rescue in time. The two sides began a fierce offensive and defensive battle in Chitan City.

And Yami, who got the news at the headquarters, immediately decided to go to Chitan for support.

Fortunately, Kitan City is a very important place, and Finral has been here before. Finding Finral who struck up a conversation with him in the royal capital, and with the help of his space magic, the Black Bull Group and the others soon arrived at the battlefield of Kitan City.

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When everyone arrived at the battlefield, what they saw in front of them was not a fierce battle scene. What appeared in front of everyone was an extremely huge tree whose crown almost covered the entire Chitan City.

The roots of the giant tree spread like a python, and the branches pierced out like javelins. This giant tree directly defeated the magician troops that invaded Qitan City.

"World Tree Magic, the Big Tree of Mystertin!" This is the magic activated by Vankins, the leader of the Golden Dawn. This magic alone changed the situation of the war.

Powerful, indescribably powerful. It is hard to imagine how much magic power is needed to create such a big tree. The most important thing is that Vankins activated such a large-scale magic and avoided the members of the Golden Dawn and ordinary people.

One can only admire him for being the first-class magic knight in the kingdom and the person closest to the Magic Emperor.

Looking at the giant tree that reached the sky as if planted by gods, Asta's eyes were filled with stars.

"What is this huge tree? Does Qitan still plant such a big tree?"

Asta was still surprised as always, but the people next to him were focused on more practical issues.

"Will there be super-large fruits?" by Qia Mi.

Since the last time he had a meal at the headquarters of the Knights, Qiami has been obsessed with the chef's craftsmanship, so he shamelessly followed him this time.

And she came to Qitan not because of the food, but because of Yunuo.

Ciel also forgot what happened between the two of them, but Chami kept calling Yuno "the prince who saves food." I don't know how much of Chami's obsession with Yuno was because of food.

Two knives hit the heads of the two out-of-line guys, and Yami said: "I'm afraid this is the magic of the leader of the Golden Shining Regiment. Maybe it would be better not to come!"

Finral was still the same Finral, and he had already begun to complain and begged: "Then let's just go back, okay?"

No one at the scene paid any attention to him, so he went to the side and kept repeating the words "I am a senior" in a low tone.

Charles looked around and said, "But there are still several guys with powerful magic powers that have not been completely eliminated!"

Although the magic of Vankins is powerful, it is impossible to eliminate all enemies with one magic. It is not difficult for a truly skilled magician to evade this magic.

According to Ciel's perception, there are at least four or five magical reactions still active. It seems that the so-called Eight Radiance Generals do have a few tricks up their sleeves.

However, Ciel has no intention of fighting them now. He has his own purpose for coming here this time. And to achieve his purpose, he must show himself in front of Fankins.

"I want to confirm the battle situation. Captain Jin Shining may be up there. I'll go there for a while, and you should try your best to help the townspeople without dying!"

Ye Jian jumped down from the city wall, but the sound still lingered in his ears.

Charles did not obey the order, but flew to follow Yami.

Yami said as he moved forward: "Kid, didn't you hear what I said?"

Charles said solemnly: "I know exactly what the leader is going to do! But this matter is closely related to me, so I think I should be present."

Ye Jian glared at him and said: "The kid is really sharp now! Since you say so, just follow me! There are some things that really need to be clarified."

Does Yami really think the battle in Chitan City needs support?

No, Yami believes very much in the strength of the Golden Dawn, the strongest knighthood in the kingdom, and its leader, Fankins.

Even if the opponent is three Eight-Glory Generals and a large number of magicians, it is impossible to defeat the Golden Dawn led by Vankins.

Then why did Yami propose to go to Kitan City in person to provide support? Of course it was because Yami had doubts.

Ever since the last battle with Patri! Yami always felt that there was an inexplicable sense of familiarity about him.

Patri's face always reminded me of his long-standing competitor.

Although the magic, magic books, appearance and even the energy representing life energy are different, Yami's intuition always makes Yami connect the two people together.

So no matter what, Yami can't feel at ease unless he understands this problem.

But since then, Ye Jian has not seen Fankins, and even Fankins was absent from the subsequent group leader meeting.

If you think about it carefully, Vankins' recent whereabouts are indeed suspicious. Although he said that he was performing a mission outside, he was ultimately unconvincing.

Then Yami set off to perform the mission to the underwater temple, and it was only now that Yami found the right opportunity.

The two quickly climbed up the trunk of the giant tree, and soon sensed Vankins' powerful magic power.

"Not good!" The two of them noticed the abnormality at the same time, and Yami immediately sped up and rushed forward.

Fankins had just subdued a Bahui general, and he didn't want someone to come out of the smoke on one side and was about to touch Fankins.

This is a small weakness of the powerful in this world. The stronger the magician, the more he will trust his own magic perception in battle.

Therefore, people like Lotas who are good at concealing their magic power can often succeed in sneak attacks. This is also the reason why Asta can often approach the enemy unexpectedly and win. After all, he does not have any magic power in his body.

But when Ye Jian fights, he is more accustomed to sensing the life energy called Qi, so Lotas's sneak attack cannot be hidden from him.

The sword flashed and he directly pushed back the sneak attack Lotas.

"Yami?!" Vankins was obviously quite surprised by Yami's appearance.

"Excuse me, Golden Shiny Monster Mask Man!" Ye Jian greeted: "Now you owe me a favor!"

"Thank you for the rescue. Did you find out... because of your anger? That's amazing!" Vankins said politely.

Ciel also arrived while the two were talking, and Lotas showed the three of them his diamond spirit... He decisively retreated with the defeated Yaki General.

"What a decisive uncle!" Yami admired, then his expression became serious, and he turned to Vankins and spoke.

"Okay, now that the irrelevant ones have left, we can have a good chat in a place with such a beautiful scenery. Brother Vankins!"

Vankins said with a smile on his lips: "I rarely see you looking so serious! But, doesn't that young man matter?"

Charles walked up to Yami and said to Vankins: "Captain Vankins, speaking of which, this is our second meeting."

That's right, this is the first time for me to meet an individual who is Vankins, apart from the initial test to join the Magic Knights.

Fankins nodded and said, "I remember you. You are from the same hometown as Yunuo in our group, and you are a young man who is also favored by the four-leaf clover."

Charles continued: "That's really an honor! But forgive me for being rude, this time I asked Captain Yami to bring me to meet with Captain Vankins. There are really important things that have to be done."

Fankins said: "I see, if I see you if you have anything to say, just tell me!"

Yami lit up the cigarette, watched the smoke rising and said, "I am one of those people who trusts my intuition, so Vankins...can I trouble you to take off that mask?"

After a moment of silence, Vankins said: "My face is not suitable for others to see!"

Yami pretended to be relaxed and said: "Ah? Why? Are you so ugly? It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. I'm not someone who laughs at others!"

As he spoke, he laughed, looking unreliable and frivolous. But his joking attitude did not lighten the atmosphere.

Fankins also smiled and said: "I understand... you are doubting... I am the leader of the White Night Demon Eye!"

Yami also put away his smile and blew out smoke: "Frankly speaking, that's it!"

With an expression of recollection on his face, Yami continued: "We have known each other for almost ten years! We met on the battlefield, and since then, we have occasionally fought hand in hand on the battlefield.

Later, we became group leaders at the same time, and Nossel’s three-strand braid was still trembling at that time!”

He insulted Nossel, but Yami's witty words didn't make anyone laugh.

"Although we don't have a good relationship, we have known each other for a long time! So... let me see... your face!"

Yami's words were just nostalgia for the past, but the subtext was the doubts in his heart. If Vankins refused at this time, Yami would attack without hesitation.

"Okay!" Vankins did not refuse, and the conversation could continue calmly.

Vankins took off his mask, revealing the scar covering half of his face below his forehead.

Yami looked back at Ciel, who nodded to him.

So Yami turned back and said: "Although I heard boss Julius say it before, it's really a serious scar! And my newbie has seen this face in other places, can you please explain it?

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The expression on Vankins' face did not change, and he still smiled slightly and said: "I can't explain this matter, and you probably won't believe the explanation of coincidence either!"

Yami said with some distress: "Brother Fankins, you are making me very embarrassed like this!"

Vankins smiled and said, "If you don't mind, I can tell you about this scar."

Seeing Yami's interested expression, Vankins directly told Yami his story.

"I am called the Cursed Child because of the scar I was born with. This scar cannot even be cured by magic, so people around me hate me and fear me.

I am the illegitimate son of a nobleman, and I lived in the outside world until I was eight years old. It was not until the death of the nobleman's heir that I was taken back as a nobleman.

Fortunately, my magic power is very high, and the Yggdrasil magic is rare. But even there, my face is still taboo.

I was severely abused by my stepmother, who was my first wife, and my childhood was like living in hell."

Ye Jian didn't know what to say, so he could only say: "It's not easy for you too!"

Vankins suddenly smiled warmly as he recounted that unforgettable time.

"But during that period, I met Lord Julius. That Lord didn't care about my appearance at all and only focused on my abilities.

I'm very happy, so I want to dedicate my magic to that adult!"

Vankins seemed to recall the encounter with Julius, and the smile on his face became more sincere.

But Yami felt even deeper. This story was too familiar. Vankins and he were clearly the same.

Even Ciel could feel that what Vankins said was sincere, and he was really willing to give everything for Julius.

If Charles didn't know everything, he might have dispelled his suspicion of this loyal leader.

So Charles spoke with a solemn tone: "Captain Vankins, how is your relationship with Captain Faglein?"

Vankins was stunned for a moment, then said: "Fagrain? He is a frank and cheerful person. We can be considered close friends!"

"Friends?" There were sparks all over Charles's body, and he said in an unkind tone: "That's right, Captain Fagrain gave the enemy an opportunity to take advantage of him because he saw Captain Vankins' face!"

Vankins was silent, he understood what Charles meant.

Fagrain is his friend, but he is still seriously injured and is still unconscious, and he has a responsibility that he cannot shirk.

Charles looked directly at Vankins and said coldly: "Although I know that I am not qualified to preach to the leader based on my status, I still want to say...sometimes when you leave the choice to others, you have actually made it yourself.

Chosen."

After saying that, Charles turned to Ye Jian, who was still thinking, and said: "Captain Ye Jian, it seems that things haven't settled down yet, I'm going to help!"

After what he had to say, Ciel would naturally not stay here any longer.

In fact, these words were just what Charles himself said out of displeasure, and he did not intend to convince Vankins in this way.

To be able to reach this position, Vankins' will cannot be changed by just a few words. Anyway, Ciel himself does not have the magic of mouth escape.

The main reason why Charles appeared in front of Vankins was to let someone inside him see something.

Ciel jumped down from the tree, and the necklace around his neck swayed due to the weightlessness.

Ciel didn't understand any fashion, and he wasn't used to wearing jewelry that affected combat. Naturally, he wore the necklace for another purpose this time, because there was a crystal oval gem hanging on it.

From high above, Vankins looked down at Ciel's back, his originally gentle eyes becoming sharp.

Yami also noticed a chill, and when he looked at Vankins, he realized that it seemed to be just an illusion. But after that, Yami's eyes became more entangled and painful.

(End of chapter)