Chapter 200: The Trap in the Valley (1)
After the Battle of Idol City, the Knights of Merit did not travel with Glori and the others. Accompanied by Dylan, Susan, Zoe, and Simon, Glori escorts Auraya all the way.
Then, on the 14th of November, in the hazy dawn, Glori arrived at the entrance to the Red Valleyβthey did not take the central road, but followed the hillside south of the central road. What makes Glori unable to relax is that Simon is about to leave, and those who are fighting for power and profit are all with him, whether it is Simon or Glori's group, they are being watched.
After the sword was stained with the blood of the despicable, Glori and Dylan patted each other on the shoulder to lift their spirits. Simon looked at them, ready to finish his parting words.
Glori spoke first: "Simon, thank you for your help. He shook off the blood from his sword and pushed one of the assassins to the ground. Judging by the Assassins' fighting skills, there is a good chance that they were servants of the Hunt family, Glori thought.
Faced with the Assassins who always popped up in the middle of the crisis, Susan suppressed the resentment in her heart. Couldn't the Assassins have anything else to do?, she sighed, "But, they're quite pitiful......
Glori didn't say much about Susan's kindness. "Silver and Wolfer are not going to let this opportunity go, we need to get back as soon as possible and stop them before they completely turn back. Glori reminded Aolaya. In his opinion, even in the face of assassination, Oraya is still in spirit.
Always on the lookout, Oraya is more attentive than the hunters who haunt the jungle all year round. This was not only noticed by Glori, but Simon was also relieved to see Auraya's performance. So, Simon still made the plan that he had to do: "Glori, see you later." Commander Oraya, please forgive me for having to leave. β
"The rest of the way, we'll go on our own. Besides, this is already the Valley of the Reds. Eighty percent of the sentry posts in front are already in the hands of the Hunter family and the Norton family, and it is enough for you to send us here. Olaya looked to the northwest, thoughtful.
"At this point, Lord Bard must be back in the Flute Meadow," Simon glanced at where Aolaya had looked back, and then said to Glori, "Glori, please take care of our commander with your companions." β
"Don't worry, we'll be on her hand with Glori," Dylan said preemptively, "but I'll have to make a note." β
"What's the account?" said Susan. When she heard Dylan's tone, she knew that Dylan was trying to fill his stomach. Then, she said to Simon, "Don't listen to him, Dylan wants to eat a delicious meal again." β
She was right. You owe us a good meal, because you deserve to get us to the finish line. Dylan laughed.
"Simon, let's go. It's time for us to go, too. Moreover, Silver has mastered a magic that can keep your carriage from leaving, and in the worst case it could be to knock your cart down in a magic streamer. Glori patted Simon on the shoulder and turned to leave the carriage in the White Light Magic Circle.
"That's a terrible statement, but that's how our carriage actually travels, and the basic teleportation magic just serves as a guide. I mean, the Stone Teleportation Array uses magic. Simon nodded, and waved goodbye instead.
Zoe watched Simon leave, stooping down to search the other Assassin's pocket. As she pulled out the currency from the Assassin's pocket, Susan prayed aside.
"It was supposed to be something Iris was supposed to do, but you did it for her. Zoe lowered her gaze.
She mentioned Elris...... and the smile on Dylan's face disappeared instantly.
"Dylan, you must have misheard, she's saying thank you for my prayers. Susan tried to say it out loud, but found that she still didn't have the confidence.
"You're not good at lying, we all know that. Dylan was a little anxious, turned and quickened his pace and took a few steps to the east. As a result, Glori, who was holding Olaya with him, had to pick up his pace at the same time, and then the three of them fell together.
"Let's go and pull them up. Susan said. Zoe takes a few quick steps to Raolaya and Dylan, and leaves Glory to Susan.
"I'm sorry, Susan," Glori stood up to himself, "I still can't do what a regimental commander should do. β
"You can't blame it, you can't control everyone's tantrums like Dylan, and you can't comfort them like a parent. Susan comforted Glori.
"I'm much better," Dylan took Auraya and walked slowly, gritting his teeth, "I'm not going to worry you. β
"Dylan, we'll get Iris out, and you don't have to. We will not abandon any of our companions. Zoe was going to comfort Dylan, but he was angry because of what Dylan was doing, so he was mean.
"Wait, we don't have time to argue now, something has happened to the camp, we need to get back as soon as possible. Glori said calmly.
"Brother, we're already on the land of the Red Valley, but Zoe's tone is irritating...... I'm just in a hurry...... There's no intention of looking for trouble!" Dylan said anxiously. He found himself unable to control his temper. Those anxieties started to make him grumpy and even make him want to fight.
"All of us are worried about Elris, you can't resent us because of a misunderstanding and take your anger out on us!Don't you know that Sister Oraya has injuries on her body? You suddenly picked up your pace and walked forward like this, so that she fell! You didn't care about any of us at all! You only cared about your Elris!" Zoe clenched her fists and stopped Dylan, sending a heavy punch along the way.
"Zoe, you did it first!" Dylan inhaled, his chest filling with rage. He let go of Aolaya's arm and then lunged Zoe so hard that she fell to the ground.
"We've just lost so many of our companions, and now you're not only saddened, but also embarrassed yourselves?" said Aoraya, holding Glori's shoulders. But she knew that she was the one who had the least reason to say it, and that the dead of the Revival Legion had died for herself. Hatred, sadness, stuffiness in her heart - she can't show it on her face. Girls are small
Zoe stood up and pushed Dylan away as well, allowing Dylan to overpower the sapling next to him.
"Stop!" Glori shouted, frowning. He feared that things would get worse. So, he asked Auraya to hold on to the rock, and then stepped forward to stop Dylan.
"Stop, it's time for a fight!" Dylan stood up, shoved Glori away, and punched Zoe in the shoulder. Zoe was tired and was pushed back a few steps, then stepped on the gravel on the hillside and slid down the hill.
Now, the hillside that Glori and the others used to hide from trouble has become a bloodthirsty demon. Zoe kept tumbling down until her head hit a rock, then she waded over a small dead branch before falling on a broken rock two meters down the slope, then tumbling twice before coming to an end on the edge. "Zoe!" Susan hurried down the steep slope.
Glori jumped down, then slid sideways against the slope and followed Susan.
"Glory, hold her!" called Susan. She saw a stream beneath the broken rock further ahead, and worried that Zoe would fall.
Glori smacked his right hand and slid down sharply: "Zoe!" Zoe still didn't respond, and Glori realized that she had been knocked unconscious by the impact.
"Dylan, go help them!" Oraya ordered, "it's deep and steep down there, and if you don't have rope, get some thicker branches, and then tear the sack into strips and tie them up." Remember to leave the branches so that you can easily tie the strips of cloth. She picked up the sack that Dylan had torn open, and slashed it open with her sword.
Dylan chops down a tree with a single sword, chops off branches, and ties them in a line. "But why did they carry Zoe on their backs?" Dylan asked.
At the end of the line, tie a strip of cloth a little tighter and let Glori hold on. We'll be able to pull them up. Auraya admonished.
While Auraya and Dylan were busy at work, Glori grabbed the root sticking out of the slope and landed on the broken rock. "Susan, don't move. I can do it myself. Glori shouted.
It was found that the branch lasso was enough to reach Zoe's location. Auraya shouted, "Glori, let's put down the branch lasso!"
"I've found her! her head is bleeding, we need to go up now!" shouted Glori. He looked closely, and the wound was behind Zoe's head. He tries to help Zoe stop the bleeding from his wound, but finds he can't. Then, he casually thought of Elrith. There was no way, he simply covered Zoe's wound with his hand.
By this time, Susan had climbed back up the slope and lowered the branch lasso with Dylan. "Hold it! Put it in your hands! We'll pull you up!" called Susan.
"Hey, brother, come on! I apologize to you for what I just did. Dylan said sadly. Glori carried Zoe on his back, grabbed Zoe's arm in front of him with his right hand, and reached into the lasso with his left hand and grabbed the branch.
As Dylan was about to bend down and pull hard, a cold wind slipped into his neck. At the same time, he heard Susan shouting, "Dylan, those Assassins are attacking us again!"
"Release the ropes!" the Assassin threatened.
Dylan turned his head to the right to find that Auraya, who was resting under the tree behind him, had been captured by the Assassins: "Where did you come from?"
"Heh, we've been eyeing you since you arrived in the Red Valley. You've fallen under our curse, haven't you found out yet?" said another Assassin standing to Auraya's left. He tugged at the pocket of his waist to take something out, but hesitantly withdrew his hand, as if there was something in it that fascinated him, and now was not the time to take it out.
"We've been waiting a long time for the curse among you to make you irritable," the Assassin holding Auraya warned Dylan, "You'd better let go of them! β
"Dylan, leave them alone, pull Glori and Zoe up!" Oraya ordered.
"Leave them behind!" said the Assassin, who had pockets around his waist. He took a step forward, trying to catch Susan.
"Let go of Auraya!" Susan drew her bow.
"Miss Susan, we know your arrows very well, they are frighteningly accurate. But whether my dagger will be slower than yours, I can't tell. Said the Assassin who was holding Auraya. His eyes were sharp, which made Susan a little worried.
Susan threw her bow and arrows on the ground: "He will do it, we can't afford to lose Commander Auraya." Dylan, I'm sorry, I had to do what they said. I went to Idol City with Zoe to keep everyone safe, but Auraya is more important than any of us. β
"Wait! they'll kill us all!" said Auraya, touching the forehead of the assassin behind her. She drew her sword and stabbed the Assassin in front of Susan.
Down the hillside, Glori heard the clashing of weapons. He was anxious to help: "Dylan, pull me up with Zoe!"
After dodging the dagger thrown by the assassin to the right of Auraya, Dylan tugged hard at the branch. Then, with the help of the rocks on the slope in front of Dylan, Glori climbed up. Placing Zoe on the slope, Glori drew his sword and swung it at the Assassin who was close to Susan.
Judging by his body and voice, Glori noticed that the assassin in front of him was a familiar person. At this moment, the Assassin with the pocket at his waist took off his lighted mask, took out the pipe in his waist pouch, took a puff, and drew his sword: "Glori Carlos!"