Chapter 469 320.
After the Lord of the Eternal Festival solved the problem of Splintwen, Berg-Shun made a brief introduction to himself, and then talked about Caledale and Ashdalon.
Darkus did not agree directly. Although he would do something for his friends and companions, he also had double standards. He had done so before, now and in the future. He could treat Ashdalon. He probably understood why Liv arrived. His caster lineup plus Lif were enough to cure Ashdalon, but... why did he do this? To put it bluntly, is there any benefit to him? Don’t casters need an appearance fee to cast magic that is second only to the calamity level?
The dragons are not fools, but Bagir and Berg-Shun did not choose to get involved in the affairs between the red dragons this time, because Splinterwen and Darkus have already concluded a promise, and the follow-up The matter will be taken care of by Splinterwen.
Near noon, after agreeing on the place to meet with Splinterwin next time, Darkus sent the three dragons away, and Splinterwen took on the task of contacting the other red dragons. When talking about the dragon issue with Bajir, he used the word icing on the cake. Splinterwen's arrival was indeed the icing on the cake, but Splinterwen's follow-up actions made him feel like he was blooming and rich? What he casually said to Bajir before turned out to be true and became feasible to some extent. Could it be that he could also seek success in the physical world? It doesn't look like it.
Berg-Schon returned to Athel Loren, and Bar'jir returned to his lair in the south. At Darkus's less than generous invitation, he agreed to participate in the yet-to-be-decided campaign of Kor Imamo. Ceremony.
Darkus still cooked in person to welcome Liv's arrival as before. Although he lived in Druchi in Nagaros, at this time he was just like Erni living in Lauren Loren. Landlord friendship.
"If my recollection is not wrong, the last time? Was it in the seven hundred years? Oh, by the way, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Asanok, Asanoc Wenior, from Austria. A family from the Kingdom of Suan Yiris." Asanok, who was sitting on the chair, started chatting with Liv, who was sitting opposite him.
The last time Asanok mentioned was in 1337 of the Imperial Calendar, Queen Ariel and Athel Loren's spellcasters came to the Frostfall area through the roots of the world, and found it with the help of the Aenir Phantom Walker. He captured the Shadowghost Ghul operating in the Shadow Forest and brought him back to Athel Loren.
Then there was nothing more. Although Enil and Aslay both lived in Ersin Alvin, lived in the forest, and had the same lifestyle and customs, there were essential differences between the two. Tal Litanel and Kor Imamor of Lauren Loren are colonies of the elves in the classical era. Athel Loren has no such cities, including political systems, etc., the rulers of Lauren Loren It has always been Aenarion's blood, but Athel Loren's side is more like a god under the kingship.
Enil and Aslay are more like trains running side by side. They can see each other, but they don't communicate too much or have too much contact. At most, they blow the whistle to say hello, and the passengers in the carriage talk to each other. beckoning, as if the gray mountains separating the two cut off everything.
"More than that? If I remember correctly, you lived in Kor Vanas and were sent to the dwarven capital?" Liv didn't talk about the matter between Enil and Aslay, but about The past of Assanok came up.
"Time is a winding river. Can you not only see the future, but also the past? Or?" Asanok laughed. He smiled very calmly, as if the past events were all in laughter. After laughing, Then he continued.
"Yes, Leandra talked to me about you." Liv didn't have Asanoke's previous question.
"Her?" Asanok wanted to ask something, but now he no longer had that obsession. He was not an admirer of Leandra, and he and Liv were not the only ones present now. He felt that he There seems to be nothing to ask. Should I ask Liv what Leandra thinks of him? It doesn't matter to him.
While Darkus was cooking, Kaia became a landowner, and this year has not yet passed. She is still a member of the three-person council and has a high status in Lauren Loren and Enil society. As a landowner, she discovered After noticing Asanok's abnormality, he changed the topic to other directions and talked about dragons and magic.
The Drukis sitting at the long table had no intention of chatting. What Darkus had said to Splinterwin before touched them. They are all thinking about their past, present and future.
Cradin was confused. He was the same age as Dacus. He first met Dacus on a ship. At that time, his life was not easy. The plundering of the Kingdom of Leonis in Bretonnia did not allow him to gain anything. Gains, but heavy losses. During the follow-up chat, he discovered that Darkus had also plundered the Kingdom of Leonis, and it was before him. The one who had the same experience as him was Walter, who was now far away in the Lustria continent.
According to what Darkus just said, could it be that Darkus’ actions indirectly led to Cradin’s outcome? From that moment on, his fate was linked to Darkus, rather than to subsequent ports? The Lustrian gold that Darkus exchanged for him at the port led to his subsequent miserable trip to Lustria? Then he met Darkus in Hagrid Grave. His presence caused some changes in his father's decision-making, thus changing the fate of the family? With the connection to Darkus' destiny deepening, let him sit here now? What happens next? What about the future?
Not only Cradin was thinking like this, but all the Druchi present were also thinking about it. In addition to the three brothers and sisters of the Takaia family, Bainie also felt deeply.
Baine had to retire from the Black Guard with a broken arm. Later, he followed Edreze's guidance from Nagarond to Krakarond, and came to Darkus's side. His arm not only grew back. , the experience of more than ten years has been unprecedentedly rich. At least when he served in the Black Guard, he had never seen so many big demons and weird gadgets. In other words, he had never seen a big demon at all during the hundreds of years he had served in the Black Guard. In the past ten years, he How many demons have you encountered?
Liv could see what the Druchs were thinking, so she didn't bother them. She chatted with the Anils, and the Anils made her feel the passion of Lauren Loren. This is why people hate dogs. It was a horror she had never experienced in Athel Loren, and everything had been wonderful when she was a child, until she gained the power of a spellcaster. After she became a prophet, everything changed. Due to her ability, there was only blood and disaster wherever she went.
Of course, not all Enils are like this. Liv can clearly feel the melancholy Enil sitting far away from her who has never spoken. That Enil looks at her very strangely. , as if that Enil saw something in her.
After a pleasant lunch for both host and guest, Darkus sat down with Liv and started a conversation. He knew that Liv would not come to Lauren Loren for no reason. There must be something going on, and it was related to him.
"I saw the death of Athel Loren."
"What a coincidence, although I didn't see the death of Athel Loren, I saw the death of Lauren Loren." Darkus responded.
"But that was before, wasn't it? I can feel that the death of this forest has been delayed, and there are signs of recovery." "
Yes, because I came, I brought hope to this forest." Da Keus said shamelessly.
"Yes, that's why I'm here to find you." Liv nodded in approval of Darkus's words, and then said.
"Welcome to Lauren Loren." Darkus ended the conversation. He didn't want to discuss Athel Loren with Liv now, at least until he discovered the value of Athel Loren. From the world to the elves, although he has not met Orion and Ariel, he does not like this strange pair, and he does not have a good impression of these two couples.
Darkus does all this in Lauren Loren because Lauren Loren can provide a springboard when the elves return to Elsin Alvin, and with deeper communication, woodland lords like Lindyalok He is also willing to stand up for Druchi when he comes to Ulthuan, not to mention trade and spiritual nodes. What could Athel Loren have to offer him? There wasn't even a port, so he was doing his best to help repair the spiritual node. Maybe Aslay wouldn't approve of him for doing this, but would instead treat him as a fool.
With Orion, the freak, and Ariel, the weirdo, standing in the way, Athel Loren was locked. That is an independent kingdom that enjoys its own territory, a kingdom that is tied to the forest. Darkus came to Athel Loren just to visit Lord Dais, meet Finubar by the way, and establish a deep friendship with those woodland lords? Trading without a port? He was chatting and laughing with Orion, who had changed every year. The fact that he had established a close relationship with Orion now did not mean that he would still have a close relationship with Orion the next time he saw him.
To Darkus, Orion is a monster, no different from a Chaos Egg. Orion has the power of Kunos in his body, but Kunos does not dominate Orion, just like Isha does not dominate Ariel. Same, otherwise Ariel wouldn't learn dark magic from Morathi.
Orion's character changes at any time, and is determined by Aslay who was sacrificed at the Spring Equinox, just like opening a blind box. This year's Aslay is a lively and cheerful enthusiastic young man, and so is this year's Orion. But that won't be the case next year. This year's Aslay will not dominate next year's Orion, but will become part of Orion's soul. Over the course of thousands of years, these sacrificed Asrais will become part of Orion's soul, appearing in the form of sleepers or advisors without dominating Orion back then. What the hell is this not a monster?
Darkus has not interacted with humans since Albion Island, believing that human life is too short. He doesn't want to deal with Orion, he is just a carrier for Orion, too monster.
But having said that, we might still have to deal with the problem of the two comatose Slann Demon Priests, as well as Colonia's arm.
Liv stopped talking about this topic. She could clearly feel Darkus's resistance. It seemed that Darkus' friendship and enthusiasm were only for her, not Athel Loren where she was, but she also understood. After all, she She’s seen too much, and that’s why she chose to come to Lauren Loren now.
Another week passed, and Liv's owl Otto also flew from Athel Loren to Lauren Loren. Every night when the elves were resting, he would make a cooing sound, which made the elves tire of it, but It’s hard to say anything. From the point of view of Darkus, she was not welcome in Athel Loren, perhaps partly because of Otto.
During this week, Liv has been discussing magic with the spellcasters around Darkus and the human hedge sage. In addition to being proficient in divination, like Asanok, she is proficient in life and shadow magic. In addition, he is also proficient in beast magic.
Darkus has always chosen not to move because of Belloda. Those ancient saint creations cannot be opened by entering a password. They require huge spellcasting power. Fortunately, Liv's arrival has filled Belloda's vacancy.
What makes Darkus feel interesting is that Kaia has already recovered, but Kaia has been staying in Jinchi with no intention of moving, let alone returning to Queen Marist. Marist came to Jinchi I personally checked it when I arrived, and subsequently sent envoys to visit, but Kaia refused every time by saying that he was not well yet. He knew that Kaia had no intention of returning to Marist and becoming a member of the three-person council, apart from exchanging magic experiences with other spellcasters.
After Marist arrived again, the team repairing in the Golden Pond set off and went to the Tears Pond in the Shower Area to open the ancient holy creation south of Lauren Loren. After notifying Bajir, the team walked along Demu The Ste River went all the way north to Skoglag, the only human village in what is now Lauren Loren.
Due to various messy reasons, this strange human village that was originally located at the junction of the Sun Zone, Storm Zone and Frost Zone has been preserved. It is not within the scope of the new Leaf Treaty to go or stay. As long as humans maintain their traditions and continue to live, Ai Neil will not interfere. Of course, the Aenir will no longer allow humans to enter the stone circle to visit the divine residences of Leia, Tal and other humans.
Darkus also specially prepared a jar of honey to reward the brown bear who helped him last time. After all, he had painted cakes for brown bears, so he always made a promise. He has the title of generosity and kindness. He wants to maintain this persona. Where did he come from? Lannister debts must be paid! No...Dakeus must repay his promise!
Like the Old Ones' creations in the Pool of Tears, the Old Ones' creations in Lauren Loren's Northern Stone Circle were also activated. Darkus gave the Celestial Hurricane Instrument to Kaia. The slate was the most important thing, and he was too lazy to bring it back to the New World. As long as there is a stone slab, there will be a second and third celestial hurricane instrument. After the lizard people are distributed, one will be installed in the Marcelan Temple of Chapeiuto, and one will be installed on those black arks!
In the future, the Celestial Cyclone Meter of the Stone Ring will be placed on the top of Theathil Tower. In Darkus’ opinion, the combination of Celestial Cyclone Meter and Theathil Tower will allow Kaia to explode with super combat power. Although the Celestial Cyclone Meter will The hurricane instrument is fixed and cannot protect the entire storm area, but it is more than enough to protect future ports in the storm area.
After activating the Old Ones' creation of the stone circle, the team crossed the Demster River, just like the last time Darkeus led the team. When passing through Amanville, he found that Amanville had undergone qualitative changes. The forest that once seemed lush and lush, but was actually extremely diseased, was burned to the ground, as if it had experienced a catastrophe. What replaced it was a piece of scorched earth, with branches and leaves swallowed up by flames.
As the rift closes, the corruption of Nurgle's Whispers no longer taints Lauren Loren, and signs of new life begin to emerge after the fire. From the originally charred land, green sprouts emerge tenaciously, and the power of life is gradually restored, trying to find a chance to survive in this ashes.
Except for those few swans that were carefully cared for, Amanweir was completely wiped out. No one cared about what Dalolhan did during the battle of revenge, and no one cared about Dalolhan's tragic experience. Aini We don't care about this pacifier thing. In the eyes of the Enils, this word, together with the building itself and everything around it, has become a shame, a past that they don't want to mention.
Under the command of Maranur, Druchi and the Sons of Asuryan took out the instruments produced in Nagor, and the previous elven skeletons and the corpses left by the Sons of Asuryan during the battle were also taken care of. placement. The most important Shield of Asuryan was also carried out, and the relevant stone tablets were handed over to Darkus when Maranur returned to the Golden Pool for the first time. The so-called Shield of Asuryan is not the Shield of Asuryan, that is what the Sons of Asuryan think. In fact, it is the creation of the ancient sage Zorga, Zorga, who represents the stone spirit, the giver of power and the arbiter. The ancient saint. Previously, the shield was powered by the soul of Darolhan, and the actual method of use was similar. It was used to isolate the wind of magic and isolate certain dangerous things.
The strange thing is that when Liv saw this Ancient Saint's creation for the first time, she mentioned to Darkus that this Ancient Saint's creation was very important. As for how important it was, she didn't know. The ripples in the fate of the Ancient Saint's creation were real. It was so powerful that even she couldn't see it standing in the river.
This moment reminded Darkos of the ancient holy creations under Middenheim, maybe? Are these two things matching? Can Zorga's isolator isolate the wind of magic bursting out from the ancient saint's creation in Middenheim? Make the ancient saint's creation no longer dangerous? Indirectly extinguishing the so-called White Wolf Holy Fire? So why did the isolator appear on Lauren Loren? Was it when the Ancient Sage's project was halfway through that they ushered in a major invasion?
Darkos had wandered around the Frostfall area for a while before, but this was his first time to visit Cole Imamor. In his eyes, this city that had existed in the elven classical era was built on a slope surrounding a river. on the basin.
During the Battle of Revenge, the dwarf army besieged and razed Kor Imamor. Just like the Valley of Memory in the Rainstorm District, this elven city had been conquered by Lauren Loren before it was recaptured by the elves. Completely devoured. The Woodland Kindred now live in the tree canopy, while the City Kindred live in the rebuilt urban areas along the river. It is said that it has been rebuilt, but in fact it is just that. Most of the stone buildings are only ruins, covered by weeds.
Due to the absence of Prince Deslin and the temporary subsidence of the human threat, Lindyalok, who has returned to the Frostfall Zone, no longer chooses to be a nomad in the Frostfall Zone, but he did not choose to ride on Cole Imamor. Send men to Maranur to participate in the excavation.
According to Elano and Tolandil, the previous Cole Imamoor was not actually like this. Except for the riverside, the city periphery bordering the land was covered with fire nettles and thorn piles that were difficult to cross. To protect against human intruders. As long as the intruder enters, he will be cut by the thorns, and then the toxins on the fire nettles will invade the blood along the wound. In addition, Enil will occupy a high place and occupy a vantage point to question the intruder.
Now Fire Nettle has disappeared... Darkus knows very well where Fire Nettle has gone. Fire Nettle did not exist in the first place. Elsin Alvin, the elves who colonized the south in the classical era, is now Arabi. Fire Nettle was brought to Elsin Alvin by trade. Under his blending, fire nettle has become an indispensable thing for Lauren Loren, because it is one of the main raw materials for the production of information cards.
Lindyalok returned to the Frostfall Zone early, and the fire nettles were also one of the reasons. In his absence, the group of city-state relatives from the Sun Zone dug up all the fire nettles outside Cole Imamoor... In other words, his home was burglarized.
In addition to the previous peripheral defenses composed of fire nettles and thorn piles, there are also many dense fortifications, forming an almost insurmountable barrier. The only way to enter the city is by boat across the river bank at the bottom of the terraces.
There are more than twenty stone buildings in the high elf style standing on the river bank. More buildings that represent the pride and symbol of the city have either collapsed or been destroyed by the dwarves and were buried in the mud. These buildings that are still standing retain their noble appearance, but now they show traces of time. The walls are covered with spreading vines, and the stone pillars are covered with dust, making them look desolate and withered.
Kor Imamor was once the treasure of elven civilization, with its towering spiers, beautiful squares, and flowing springs. Everything was full of vitality and artistic beauty. ·Talarion responded from a distance. In the past years, this place was one of the centers of elven culture, attracting countless tourists and scholars.
However, the relatives of the current city-state live on the banks of the river, and their residences cannot escape the ravages of time. The once-dazzling roof is now somewhat dilapidated, and the window glass is full of cracks. They have lost their former glory and are struggling to make ends meet here.
The team crossed the river bank and arrived at the heart of the city. In this desolate land, Darkus discovered an Asuryan shrine. The tall stone pillars were carved with exquisite patterns, but the details had become blurred over time, and it seemed that it had not been taken care of for a long time. It seems that what happened in Amanville changed everything.
Next to it is an audience hall, which was once a place where elves discussed important matters. The stone carvings and murals in the hall still tell of the past glory, but now, the air is filled with a desolate loneliness, and the dust on the seats shows that there has been no important visitor here for a long time.
A water-powered mill nestled quietly on the bank of the river. The water flow pushed the millstone to provide daily needs for the relatives of the city-state. But now it seemed as if the mill wheels had stopped turning, and the river no longer flowed as merrily as before. This mill seems to have become a witness of time, silently watching the decline of the city.
Every river and ruin the team crossed bore witness to the glory of the past. Darkus believes that this is also the hope for the future. Although the city is like this now, the seeds of hope still exist. After all, he is the hope that Isa said. Under his intervention and the leadership of Lindyalok, the city The prosperity of the past will be restored once again and the glory of the past will be looked forward to.
"Who has been here before?" Darkus was a little hesitant. The Ancient Saint's creation to the east of Lauren Loren was indeed in Cole Imamoor, but... there was nothing in the space except the Ancient Saint's creation. Forget it, there is no slate, not even the so-called trophies. He had previously thought that the things left to him by Ancient Saint Axel Belin could not be made in three pieces, so he made a three-piece set, but...even... There is no hurricane meter in the sky.
The Ancient Saint's creation of the Tears Pool is under the water, and the Ancient Saint's creation of the Stone Circle is in the mist. Cole Imamoor is different from the Tears Pool and the Stone Circle. There is an essential difference. As the last unactivated ancient holy creation of Lauren Loren, it must not be activated at will, and it is approaching the autumnal equinox. Materials from the sun zone, storm zone and shower zone are continuously flowing into this temporarily withered place through various channels. City.
Darkus took advantage of this time to conduct some surveys and used magic to blow up the silver mountain that actually contained silver. As the gathered spellcasters cast powerful magic, the silver mountain was hit by a huge explosion. The mountain began to tremble, smoke and dust filled the air, and fire flickered.
The huge explosion impact spread throughout the mountain range, and the structure of Yinshan was destroyed to a mess. The silver mine seemed to have no trace of its existence anymore and was blown to pieces. The casters' fixed-point blasting made the entire mountain range no longer valuable for mining silver mines, and became a barren land. The silver mines on the surface were buried deep underground. At least for humans, the future silver mountain is It is difficult to dig, and there is also a prerequisite that humans know that there are silver mines here.
Perhaps this is the best outcome. If the elf spellcasters can't handle it, Darkus will have to play the drifting plate that the rocking horse master is good at.
This destructive magical event caused shock in the surrounding area, and rumors spread quickly. The humans in Sesonmund were talking about it, but that was all. Except for a few elves, including the Enils who gathered in Cole Imamoor, they only knew that an earthquake had occurred. Who exactly happened? There is no way of knowing whether such shameful things can be made public.
The dragon lizards, Bajir, and the ancient tree people active in Lauren Loren are all here, and all the people who can come are here. The ancient spirits are also active in various ways outside Cole Immamore. In the forest, or turning into birds and landing on high places in the city.
After Darkus's team left, Jinchi lost its joy and returned to its former self. The Enils, who had nothing to do, came to Cole Imamor with their families. Talos's father, Lord Galestela of the Cloudwalker family, also brought his relatives from the Shower Area to Cole Imamoor. Unlike when they came here not long ago, this time they were not fighting humans, but I came to watch the ceremony and participate in the ceremony. At the same time, the Enils who usually lived in Middenheim also received the message and formed a team to return to the forest that was their home.
With the activation of the ancient holy creation of Kor Imamor, a festival like a fantasy event was held. The sun shone through the treetops on the dilapidated square, lighting up the smile of every Aenir reveler. The square was filled with colorful flags and flowers of the city-state's kin, and the Aenir wore various costumes that were only worn during festivals.
The holy oil condensed by the Wind of Aksha turned into flames and danced in the air, flying like stars. The melodious music of the bards and the melodious playing of the flute intertwined and filled the entire square. Fire-breathing artists display superb skills in the flames, and the blazing flames are like flame dancers, bringing a dazzling visual feast to the Enil revelers.
The spell weavers weave gorgeous dancing shapes through the wind of magic, and colorful lights flash in the air, forming a colorful light and shadow show. The glorious images of giant dragons, giant eagles and elven warriors dotted the sky above the woodland square, soaring and flying like a dream.
The dancers showed the elegance of the classical elven era with their ancient dances, with light postures and graceful steps, as elegant as phantoms. The savage and crazy war dancers perform wild war dances with painted bodies, and every swing exudes a primitive and powerful atmosphere.
The acrobats rotated in the air like graceful wooden spirits, their bodies shining gorgeously in the sun. A small number of shadow dancers shuttle among the crowd like ghosts. Their dance movements are erratic, and their teasing and deception bring a mysterious atmosphere.
Enil revelers excitedly participated in war dances and dances, and there was endless laughter and cheers. They seemed to have forgotten all their worries and were immersed in this festival. Cole Imamor's carnival, like all the ancient holy creations that Lauren Loren had activated, re-injected a vibrant vitality into the entire city, Lauren Loren, and the creatures in the forest.
The carnival lasted for three days. On the afternoon of the second day, Queen Marist, whose reputation had reached an unprecedented height, delivered an impassioned speech. Her speech attracted cheers from the people of Aenir. After her speech ended , a more important guest appeared.
"Today is a special day, a day worthy of being included in the chronology! As an outsider, I see courage, tenacity and desire for the future in this land. Lauren Loren This building has a great history The forest has experienced many twists and turns, but today! We are here to celebrate the prosperity and revival of Lauren Loren. The carnival laughter and dance are a declaration of the suffering of the past and a harbinger of hope for the future.
As outsiders , I feel honored to witness this forest bursting with new hope and vitality, and I feel honored to be able to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future with you. The flame of hope has been ignited, writing a glorious chapter for Lauren Loren's future!" Keus stood in the square of Cole Imamoor, facing the reveling Aenir, he smiled and began to speak.
Darkus's voice echoed through the square, mingling with the laughter and cheers of the revelers.
"He! Darkus Helban! Is he an outsider?" Queen Marist said after the Aenir cheers ended, her voice high and solemn, echoing in the square. After she finished speaking, she ignored the people and turned her gaze to Darkus, as if she wanted to see Darkus's heart through his eyes.
"Yes, it was Dacus Helban! This outsider brought new energy to Lauren Loren with his unparalleled courage and wisdom. He stepped forward in difficult situations and ignited hope. Leading us to a bright future." Queen Marist's voice surged through the square and received applause from the revelers.
"Because of his outstanding contributions, as the Queen of Lauren Loren, I grant Dacus Helbane the honor of 'Lord of the Eternal Festival'! He will always be remembered in our history and become unique to Lauren Loren." The hero, the eternal queen champion!" Queen Marist grabbed Dax's hand and raised it. She solemnly announced in front of everyone.
Cheers sounded again, but this time it was in admiration and gratitude for Darkus. He became the Lord of the Eternal Festival, a symbol of endless glory and deep devotion to Lauren Loren. The exciting atmosphere in the square reached its peak, and Enils all looked at him with admiration. At this moment, he seemed to have become a legend of Lauren Loren, forever engraved in the history of Lauren Loren.
"Loic, are you taking advantage of this?" Darkus muttered in a voice that only Marist could hear. This was an unplanned move, a move without any prior notice. But other than that, he seemed unable to do anything. He couldn't brush off Queen Marist at such an important moment! face.
Marist heard Darkus muttering, and while she responded with a smile, she continued to hold up Darkus's hand, showing her friendship with Darkus to the Enils on the high platform.
I'll switch directly to Altdorf tomorrow, I promise! ! !
(End of chapter)