This lich needs more money

Alan was cornered by a combo of Catherine's Oath and Phylactery.

The Lich was seriously injured and his life box was lost. They also had the assistance of the Elf Queen, a legendary powerhouse... If they didn't send troops, they would really be scolded for the rest of their lives, and they would most likely be sent to the Inquisition. Cowardly and cowardly fighting would at least be punished. ten years.

But could that terrible lich make such a big mistake? How could something like a phylactery be stolen?

Wait, phylactery?

Allen remembered something. When they returned from the Alchemy City, his father brought a cart full of things. He seemed to hear him muttering: "This lich is outrageous. How can he have so many lives?" box?!"

At that time, Allen was guilty and did not dare to ask more questions, thinking that he had heard wrongly.

Now that I think about it, wouldn't that full carriage be filled with life boxes?

Allen couldn't help but ask: "Is this phylactery real?"

When Catherine heard this, she suddenly panicked.

From the moment she entered the city, Catherine's heart was beating fast and her voice was trembling all the time.

It's not that I haven't tried lying before, but Amber Xiu has been by his side before, so there is someone who can tell the truth at critical moments.

But now it's all up to her to excel in acting, and she's still using her original identity. She can't use her creativity and imagination... It's just too difficult.

The obscuration technique concealed not only Catherine's charm, but also her nervous and flushed face.

Fortunately, Amber Xiu helped her make up a "true" lie. Even the gods couldn't find a problem and could only help her prove it.

Although she was nervous, Catherine felt very excited. Using wisdom to defeat her opponent was more interesting than simply crushing her with strength.

"This guy can even use the gods, he's so powerful."

Now hearing Allen's suspicion, Catherine suddenly became nervous, fearing that he would discover the flaw. However, before Catherine could explain, Knight Simon standing aside could no longer stand it.

"Alan Watson, you have been making excuses. Are you afraid? If you are really afraid, give the command to me and you can stay in the city."

Allen clenched his fists, but he was unable to refute. Even he couldn't tell whether he was cautious or afraid. He could only say that Amberxiu was his nightmare and a shadow that he couldn't get rid of.

Allen looked at the others and found that every Lane person had ridicule and contempt on their faces. He suddenly understood that he had no other choice.

Even if he insists on not sending troops, others will unite to deprive him of his command authority.

Allen said helplessly: "In this case, I will hand over the command to you, Simon. But I hope you can stay in the city with half of your people, and I will go out with the troops."

This Simon paladin has the best background and the highest status besides Allen. If Allen goes on an expedition, only he can control Sand Cinema. Allen is still worried that he will fall into Amber Xiu's conspiracy, so he hopes to keep some manpower to ensure the safety of Sand Cinema.

Simon said firmly: "Don't try to steal my glory."

In the eyes of others, Allen is already a complete joke, and Simon doesn't want to listen to him at all. A seriously injured Lich, who had even lost his phylactery, was simply a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

How many paladins can complete the task of slaying the legendary undead before being promoted to legend?

Simon saw Amberxiu's serious injury "with his own eyes" and would never allow others to take away this honor.

Allen gritted his teeth and said: "Sand Cinema is the most important, there are tens of thousands of people here!"

Simon said without hesitation: "As long as this lich is killed, Sand Shadow City will be safe! If you want to stay here, you will be alone. I believe everyone else will agree with my opinion."

No paladin can resist this temptation. They are heroes who have returned with great honors, and now they want to add another glorious stroke to their merit list.

While the two were arguing about this, Catherine said: "I heard that the Ryan Empire can turn people's beliefs into real power. Sand Studio City is indeed important, why not let them protect themselves. If they can mobilize Everyone in the city, the combined strength should be enough to cope with any accident, right?"

Simon quickly said: "Yes, the Holy Light Magic Array can absorb everyone's faith. As long as they pray devoutly, they will continuously provide power to the magic array. Even the legendary lich cannot break through. It only takes one night, let's They just hold on for one night and wait until we come back!”

Belief transformation is the most powerful method of the Lion Empire, turning the people's faith in the Lord of the Dawn into the actual power of the Holy Light. Every city in the Lion Empire has prepared such a magic circle.

For non-devout believers, this transformation only consumes their lifespan. Just like the serfs like Geronimo, they could not become true believers by endorsing them in just a few days, and could only rely on their vitality to transform them.

But Sand Cinema has been recaptured for some time, and there are also a large number of immigrants who have migrated from Lane itself. It is impossible for these devout believers to be able to last one night together.

"Simon, don't you think this is too much?!" Allen said, suppressing his anger.

It's a good thing that these people can come back, but why do they suddenly become desperate and gamble with the fate of the entire city?

"Shut up, Alan Watson, you coward. Don't forget, we don't need to obey your orders. I will take the other brothers out to fight against the lich now. You can wait here. Do you want to start It’s your business to strengthen the magic circle with the residents!”

Simon turned around and left with his men, without giving Allen any face.

Allen wanted to stop him, but when he looked back at the soldiers around him, he found that their eyes flickered and they did not dare to look at him at all. This group of people can't be counted on at all.

The time he took over Sand Cinema was too short, and Allen had no time to establish his prestige.

Catherine followed Simon and left, finally breathing a sigh of relief. At the same time, she sighed in her heart: "That guy really has calculated everything. No wonder he worked so hard and pretended to be so miserable when he acted before. It turns out that they really did it because of this. Get into a fight."

When "rescuing" Simon and other Lane people, Catherine and Amberxiu performed a very exciting drama, fighting from the ground to the sky, and then from the sky to the desert underground. In the end, Amberxiu "escaped seriously injured", and Catherine also "Severely injured", but luckily the phylactery he carried was snatched away.

This was a battle between legends. Simon and the others couldn't tell the difference between the real and the fake. They just felt that they would be dead if they took one and a half blows.

It is precisely because Amber Xiu acted so realistically that his bones fell off the floor, Simon firmly believes that this is an excellent opportunity.

And it is precisely because of this that Alan and Simon broke out in such a fierce conflict, allowing Catherine to complete another task assigned by Amber Xiu - to make everyone in this Sand Studio a soldier.

"This lich will really do anything for money." Catherine sighed with emotion.

When Amber Xiu discussed with the Silver Moon Knight, the militiamen were only counted as one thousand gold coins, and other ordinary people were not counted. But now, if ordinary people are allowed to join in the defense of the city, they become militias.

At that time, Amber Xiu can settle accounts with the Silver Moon Knight based on the population of this city.

There are tens of thousands of people in this Sand Cinema.

It is estimated that Silver Moon Knight's face will be very ugly by then.

Catherine couldn't help but smile. It was clear that Ryan and the elves were allies, but she didn't know why she got a little excited when she thought about this. It was probably because she had played a part in this plan.

Simon's determination left Allen no other choice. He could not let Sand Studio City risk falling. He could only blow the warning horn to arouse the people in the city and let them start praying to the Lord of the Morning to replace those paladins. work.

Although many residents complained, most people cooperated and began to pray at various altars in the city.

The holy light burst out in the city, and dozens of paladins rushed out of the city with almost all the soldiers, chasing the "seriously injured lich".

Catherine naturally mixed in with the team and left the city, but before leaving, she walked around the city several times and quietly left some small gifts.

Allen had completely fallen out with Simon and the others, so he simply stayed in Sand Shadow City.

It didn't matter if he was called a coward. The uneasiness in his heart became stronger and stronger. Staying in the city was the best choice.

Watching the team leave Sand Shadow City, Allen couldn't help but think that it would be great if this group of people suffered a big loss at the hands of the Lich. At least they would know who was right by then.

But as soon as the idea came up, Allen punched himself.

As a paladin, how could he have such dark thoughts? Those are his compatriots.

"This lich is so terrifying. Even if we haven't met him at all, just thinking about things related to him will make me become gloomy."

Allen quickly recited the teachings silently to completely drive out the darkness in his heart.

Time passed by minute by minute, but there was still no news about the outgoing paladins.

Allen became more and more uneasy. Could it be that the lich ran away? It doesn't matter if they get nothing, as long as they can come back safely.

Just wait until daybreak.

A small golden dot appeared on the edge of the desert in the distance, and then grew larger and larger.

When Allen saw it clearly, his anxious heart finally died.

It was a huge golden throne, and the terrifying lich was sitting on the throne, waving to Allen.

"Sure enough...everything is a trap! It's all a trap set by this lich!"

Allen beat the city wall hard, his fists dripping with blood, but the severe pain in his hands could not cover up the resentment in his heart.

Hundreds of holy warriors and two thousand soldiers are probably in danger.

Allen couldn't help but feel lucky that he was still in the city. Fortunately, last night he summoned the people in the city to pray and strengthen the Holy Light Magic Array. The power of faith gathered by the people in the city can hold off this lich for at least a few days.

By then, reinforcements from the Imperial Capital should have arrived, right?

Speaking of which, it's been almost a day since I asked for help, why didn't I even get a reply?

Allen was thinking about how to respond, but suddenly he heard a wave of exclamations coming from the city.

Allen quickly turned his head and looked towards the city, only to see a dozen bright lights shining in the city. These rays of light containing powerful magic broke the perfect operation of the Holy Light Magic Array.

As if prepared long ago, the moment the Holy Light Magic Array in Sand Shadow City was disrupted, the Golden Throne teleported to the sky above the city.

Allen only felt his eyes go dark, and he was completely shrouded in thick black fog.

Not only him, but the entire Sand Shadow City fell into complete darkness, pious prayers were interrupted, panic descended on the city, and piercing screams occurred one after another.

Allen slumped to the ground helplessly.

"It's over! Sand Shadow City is completely over!"