Chapter 1 Dispute (Part 1)
In Adaz Village, half a day away from Plalis City, most of the people in the village packed up and ran away that day because they were afraid of the revenge of the city lord Katue. The remaining dozen families were all old, weak, sick and disabled, and unwilling to leave.
The old hunter Joey family was worried about their son who was away from home, but they did not leave either.
The villagers spent two sleepless nights in fear, and were always worried that Lord Katue would send more mercenaries to revenge.
In the past two days, Old Joey and two other young guys Carlo and Sunda were guarding the entrance of the village to let go. Whenever there was any movement, the villagers would immediately notify them to hide in the secret cave in the back mountain.
But two days later, there was no movement in Plalis City.
On the morning of the third day, the wind and snow had finally stopped for a whole winter. Because of the rising temperature, Carlo and Sunda also had the energy to chat.
Both young men thought that Lord Katchi might let Adaz Village go, but only Old Joey didn't think so. Personally, he thought that something must have happened in Plalis City. Otherwise, the lord who was famous for his fierceness would never allow the village to disobey him for three days.
A group of travelers who stayed in the village had said that the undead were heading north, and most of the merchants and nobles near the four coastal countries had moved inward.
Yes, maybe it's because of the dead.
Maybe Zidaya in the south has fallen, and it is the country closest to the city of Plales.
If the undead used this place as a breakthrough, it would be reasonable that the attack on the city of Plales.
But...is this possible?
Plalis is known as "an invincible fortress city". The destruction of magic empire gathers the power of the whole country but fails to capture the city. Even if the undead have an advantage in number, it is impossible to achieve it.
In fact, Old Joey's random guess is correct. The undead from the East Continent are attacking Plalis frantically. The city is already in chaos, so there is no time to take care of them in a small village.
“Huh?”
Sunda accidentally glanced outside the cabin and happened to see something abnormal in the path where the village was connected to the outside world.
The ground, which had been covered with snow, suddenly emitted a white light. Even in the snow-white environment around, the light could still be clearly seen.
"Look, what is that?"
Following Sanda's fingers, Carlo and Old Joey also saw this strange sight.
"Can it be... a mercenary sent by Lord Katchi?" The timid Carlo immediately thought to the wrong side, scaring Sunda, who was already nervous, so he shivered.
"Don't talk nonsense!!"
Feeling that the scene seemed similar, Old Joey opened the door of the cabin and walked out in the wind and snow.
When the light disappeared, he indeed saw the familiar figure in his memory.
Although the other party was not a kind man, Old Joey was still relieved at this moment.
After all, if they are there, even if the Hadro mercenaries come, there is no need to worry.
"So it's them..." Carlo and Sunda, who ran out of the cabin, saw the appearance of the visitor clearly and breathed a sigh of relief.
What suddenly appeared was not the Hadro mercenary group, but the night elves and the black-haired female mage who left two days ago.
"Hello, I have to disturb you for a few more days." Just like last time, the night elves took out a gem, and old Joey took them back to his home.
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"Is she... injured again?"
Seeing the night elves put the pale female mage on the bed, Seanna couldn't help but ask.
Isn’t this female mage very powerful? Why is she always injured? Last time she was in the eyes, but this time she was shot in the abdomen.
"Oh no, the therapist in our village has moved to the neighboring village. It is because of the last incident, so...why, do I want me to find him immediately? It's very soon, it takes less than an hour."
"I'm fine, you don't need to find a therapist for this minor injury." The female mage, who had been closing her eyes, opened her eyes with a smile, declined the hostess' kindness.
"Oh... Then... you have a good rest." Knowing that some mages also have the ability to heal, Seanna couldn't stop for more. She had already clearly felt the intention of expulsion from the male elf. If she continued to stay in the room, she wondered if he would make a statement to banish the guest.
"The goddess's love recovery effect is indeed excellent. The wound has almost recovered in just two hours." Moya was very happy to feel that the wound was healing. She took out the map she bought in the city and began to find the stationing point of the demons near Plales City.
Because they are close to the outer sea demon island, some demons migrated to the northern continent. Although Ningal has tried his best to prevent the invasion of the demons for a long time, it is inevitable that there will be a small force invasion.
Especially in recent decades, Ningal has developed a northern military alliance and the investigation of the demons is no longer as severe as before. Many demons have secretly lurked into the ice crystal continent, and their traces can be found in several countries near the coast. In the past one or two years, the trajectory of the demons' activities can also be seen in inland countries.
Although she didn't know how the Black Magician was connected with the demons, she firmly believed that the Dragon Clan Covenant must have fallen into the hands of the demons near the city of Plales.
Recently, not only the night elves and the undead, but even the demons far away in the sea have begun to get ready.
It is indeed a dark year that starts with the dark moon. In the next hundred years, stars representing the darkness will gradually stay on the orbit of confusion. This period is the most active stage of the Dark Clan, and the Light Temple calls it the "Dark Season".
No wonder the old guys in the Holy Capital are so nervous. The great dark war broke out at this stage.
A thousand years are a round. Whenever the season of darkness comes, the dark tribe will fight against the church of light and the human world for land.
During this period, all the dark tribes will do their best to expand their strength, and the demons who are determined to return to the mainland will naturally not miss this rare opportunity.
In order to seize the northern continent closest to you, the first thing you need to remove is naturally the last artifact of the Church of Light.
I really don’t know if it’s a coincidence, or… the demons also know the secret hidden by the “Dragon Covenant”.
The reason why Moya attaches so much importance to this artifact is mainly because it is not just a abilities that can be used by the light.
Unlike "Goddess's Love", the "Dragon Clan Covenant" was passed down from the Great Wild Age that was even older than the Battle of the Gods. I don't know which generation of Dragon Emperor left the contract. As long as I hold this object, I can summon nearby dragon clans as guardians.
Because it has been held by the Church of Light and mankind since the Great Dark Period, and because of the lack of information before the War of the Gods in historical records, Moya has no way of knowing whether the "Dragon Covenant" has ever belonged to the Dark Clan.
But if the ancient books you read in the Curse Temple are true, even if the ancient dragon belongs to the light camp cannot be summoned, then the ancient dragon belonging to the darkness can be summoned.
The Eastern Continent lacks everything, but there is no shortage of dark creatures.
Even if you don’t go to Dragon Island, you can find a few black dragons on the Eastern Continent. If you can use it, it will not be difficult to keep Meili within three years.
Isn’t the reason why Plalis is called “the unconquered fortress city” because it contains the “Dragon Clan Covenant”?
If the demons really know this secret... they must grab this artifact before their dragon clan covenant is sent back to the Demon Island.
"Well... the wilderness closest to Plalis are frozen tundra, wild wolf valley and dark land. Where will the demons hide the "Dragon Covenant"? It's so troublesome... Sistale, what do you think about this? In order to gain freedom, the Black Magician gave the Dragon Covenant to the demons as a exchange condition. Where do you think these guys from outside the sea will hide?" Looking at the map and thinking about it, Moya determined from three places where the demons were hidden.
Time is precious. If you don’t move quickly, the Black Magician is very likely to kill back to take the Dragon Clan Covenant after the battle in Plalis. Moreover, the demons will also bring this spoil to the Demon Island while Ningal and the Church of Light are busy dealing with the dead.
"Don't ask me."
"What's wrong with you?" Moya raised his head in surprise when he heard Sistale's cold answer.
How long has it been since she heard such a cold tone?
It is said that since he left the battlefield, he has always looked cold.
It was not until now that Moya discovered that Sistale had been standing alone in the corner by the window since entering the house. He had never even opened his mouth when he used the "Goddess' Love" to heal her on the road. He had only said a word to the old hunter when he entered the village.
"You are very strange. Although you don't talk much, this is the first time I have seen such abnormalities as you are now. What's wrong?"
"nothing."
"Sistar?" Seeing that he didn't even want to look at him, Moya felt the seriousness of the situation.
Whenever she looked back, she could see those cold but concerned eyes. But now, even when he answered, he looked at his back, so how could he not make her surprised?
"Your High Priest just take care of yourself if you have anything to do. You don't have to ask me, an irrelevant person. Anyway, you have the final say on whether you ask or not, so why bother to do this?"
"What are you talking about?!"
"truth."
"Sistar!! What's the heck are you making? Time is very tight now. We must find the "Dragon Clan Covenant" before the demons transfer it. Otherwise, once the demons robbed it first, it will be difficult to deal with them later. Don't you understand these?"
Sistaer's answer made Moya even more confused. Why did he say such words? Isn't it that the separation from the battlefield of Plalis just to find the dragon covenant as soon as possible? He was having a quarrel with himself at such a critical moment. Don't he know that time is tight?
"I really don't know where the demons will stay, because you have never mentioned anything related to the Dragon Clan Covenant. No matter what you want to do, you won't discuss with me, even if you have it, you will just tell me casually." This time, Sistale finally turned around, and his face, which had never been expressed, clearly showed anger; "Anyway, for you, my blood alliance is just a tool for your revenge, and there is no difference from Awen and the others. Now I am no longer a paladin of the church, and there is no value to you that can be used. Why do you pretend to be hypocritical and ask me where the demons are."
"You..." Moya didn't know how to answer at the moment when he stared at Sistale with anger.
The whole room was shrouded in a strange atmosphere.
Chapter completed!