Volume 3 The Song of the Dragon and the Wind Chapter 95 Crossing the Steel Sword Castle
Glori never rested because of the letters from his mentor Lil. At this moment, he and his friends were about to leave the Magic Stone Cave.
It was the night of June 3, and Glori and Dylan were packing the food in cloth bags and putting it on their horses. At their feet was a convoy indentation that stretched northeast to west to the City of Miracles, left behind by the Hawke's Traveling Caravan.
The Hawker Merchant Convoy consisted of forty or fifty people. They were going to the Wild Plateau, where the few Terran inhabitants were somewhat out of place. The people of the plateau not only understand trade, but also love new things. It would be more profitable to trade with the people of the plateau with modern products, and it would be an opportunity to obtain high value by trading with the orderly people who migrated to the plateau.
So, the merchants made a deal with the Glories and went on their journey, and the ashes of the campfire remained on the ground.
"Yesterday, we were so lucky...... Unexpectedly, I could wait for the Hawker tour business team smoothly. All the needs of this journey are ready. โ
As for the items purchased, Glori was quite satisfied. He considered the outfit of the crowd, and all of his companions were dressed as believers in the Church of the Dark Shadows. And what about himself? He had hoped for a great sword to fit in his hands, and now his wish was fulfilled. The great sword on his back was a gift from a traveling merchant - this sword, uncarved, and even a little rusty.
Today, Glori is in a good mood. Because, he did meet some people who had hope for this land. The wanderers did everything they could to meet the needs of him and his companions, in order to get the god of light to wake up sooner.
"May the God of Light bless. โ
Iris prayed earnestly. Tonight, all the people were still favored by the god of light, she hoped so. However, Feng Chia was a little uneasy and flew around her. "Look, this little guy is still so energetic. She added.
"Hmm...... The cave has a name, and we should give it a name. Aina stared at the flying phoenix chicks in a daze. She, like Elris, was waiting in the cave for Gloriy and Dylan to pack up.
"Dylan, do you have a good name for this little guy?" Irrith deliberately accosted Dylan as he had just entered the cave.
Dylan scratched his head, not knowing what to say. "Chicken thighs...... The chicken legs, which have not yet been put away, are precious food left to us by the merchants. So, I don't care about what you said. He wanted to give it all to Glori, so he made eye contact with Glori, who was about to come out of the cave.
Then, Iris pouted. She watched Dylan pass by. "So...... Glori, do you have any good ideas?" she asked Glori, who was checking the reins.
"This question is really difficult. I think it'll get a good name when it's done tonight. โ
Gloria paused. He planned to wait for everyone to complete the task safely before naming the little guy. This is not a matter of concern in Glori's heart, but just a wish for safety, just like when he returns from a voyage, he will say, "Look, the ship is full of fresh goods, and everything is going well."
However, there is also such a sentence "It seems to be calm, but in fact the waves are rolling". What will happen this night?
As the wind rose, Glori and his companions set out in gear. He was still thinking about Aolaya's letter on the way.
Just like the letter says...... If the Night Wandering Church, which was a counterweight to the Lord of Mochizuki Castle, was destroyed, it would mean that it would be even more difficult to recover Mochizuki Castle. If the forces in the plains become unbalanced, it will pose a threat to the Revival Legion south of the River of Moonlight, as the Lord of Mochizuki Castle can launch a flank attack on the forces of Idol City south of the swamp. The Revival Legion, which had been fighting a raid war, was not able to survive such a siege at the moment. Therefore, it is necessary to move with the situation at this timeโthe initiative of the Night Tour Church is indeed an opportunity. โ
"Who can guarantee that this task will be carried out perfectly?" asked Glori, taking in the night sky.
The moonlight was sometimes bright and sometimes dim, as if the moon god was competing with the god of light for the opportunity to protect everyone. However, dimness is not a good thing.
With that, Glori took the secret letter and approached the Steel Sword Castle on foot. He wore a black church robe, and the armor inside the robe made Glori's figure look a little bloated. The buddies are waiting for his signal.
As Baron Victor said...... In a very short period of time, the fortress was repaired by the Lord of Mochizuki Castle. The broken steel gate was replaced with a new one, and it was heavily guarded. It was getting late, and the lights on the tower were as bright as new.
Glori's breathing eases and relaxes. He looked around as if he was on guard against being followed. He moved strangely, almost indistinguishably from a secret agent of the Churchโhis steps, sometimes hurried, sometimes silent.
"Open the door!" Glori whispered into the crack in the door.
"Spy of the Church of the Dark Veil, it seems that the city lord has sent some secret letter, let him in, right? Said the chief of the guard on the tower. He patted his subordinate on the shoulder and admonished.
"Please open the door, I have a message to deliver. Glori repeated. He knocked rhythmically on the door in the manner described by Baron Victor.
"Man, hand the secret letter over from the small window, it's routine. โ
The guard took a closer look at Glori. Then, he opened a small opening in the door that could only be reached out of his hand. So, Glori slipped the secret letter inside.
"Where are you from?Gland Rose?" the guard asked. Although the lookout was small, the guards scanned Glori's surroundings.
"No, I just want to make some money......," Glory replied. What kind of code is this?, he thought.
"Very well, come in. Brothers, open the door. We have guests. The guard beckoned his companion to open the door. There was a creaking sound of ropes from the tower.
For a moment, Glori almost thought the rope was going to break! It was so loud!
"Hey, man, what message did you bring?"
The captain of the guard came down from the tower. He looked at the somewhat chubby Glori in front of him. Why wasn't he afraid? And, when he heard the sound of the ropes, most people would have complained about it. Isn't he afraid that the rope will break and be smashed by the door?" he pondered.
"Well, wait, friends, don't close the door yet, there's a team of our people in the back. They're here to perform magical rituals. Glori said calmly. He saw that the guards were about to lower the hanging door.
"Magical rituals? The city lord is too worried about this place, except for the god in the south who is eager to protect himself, there are only us soldiers left, what trouble will there be?" the captain of the guard said in an affirmative tone, chewing the bacon vigorously.
"However, we still need to strengthen the magical barrier. Well, that's what the lord said. We're just doing what we're told. Brothers, will you help me bring the horses here? Well, a gift from the lord of the city. Glori shrugged and smiled.
"Maybe we should have a drink. Well, brothers, bring this friend's horse in...... It's time for us to be rewarded by the lord of the city. The captain of the guard shouted. He placed his hand on the hilt of his sword.
"That's great, thanks. Glori bowed politely, thinking of himself as a true visitor. When he saw the two guards going out, he tried to relax. If you want to fool the guards, you have to fool yourself, he knows.
"But I don't think you look like a fat man...... Tie him up for me, and search him carefully. The Captain of the Guard was puzzled. A fat man? How can a fat man not sweat? Moreover, his face is not the right shape!v5
"You've found out? It's a terrible appearance. It seems that the play of deception is not suitable for me to do. โ
Glori stuned and tore through the church's robes, sending blue light out. He shrugged, feeling that he was much more fake than Dylan had pretended.
"Shut the damn door! quick!" shouted the captain of the guard, who had been knocked away, as he got up.
"Help!"
The guards outside the fort hadn't returned! Moreover, they had fallen in front of Dylan and the others.
Then Glori and his companions headed straight for the rock passage.
"Optimistic about Aina and Irris. โ
Glori looked back, glanced at his companions who were following him, and paused, waiting for the companions behind him to pass. Aina can't fight, and Iris can't cast attack magic here.
"There's me!"
Dylan slashed with the flaming sword, echoing Iris and Zoe. Wei is to knock down the rearmost pursuers.
"Glori, hurry up, keep up with us!" shouted as Pod in Shadow Magic took Aina's hand and chased after Dylan.
Baron Victor stood at Glori's side. He reminded, "Before most of the guards get up, we should go in too, or we won't be able to leave in a while." โ
Glori nodded in agreement. "Keep up with them!" he fended off the guard's sword, pushing it to the left, then arcing to the left, and the dragon fire roared out. He and Baron Victor then entered the tunnel.
Ahead, Dylan brushed aside the guard's axe swinging from the right corner, stepped on the barrel in front of him, and turned to slash the guard with a sword in the face. Zoe threw a punch at another guard who appeared from the right. Then, they continued to rush forward.
"Well done, Zoe!" Dylan laughed.
"Dylan, is Glori still behind?" Irrith looked behind her, there was no Glori, a little worried.
"I'm here!" Glori shouted. He was surrounded around the corner. Baron Victor was with him.
"Look, he's not going to leave me behind!" said Victor.
"Try the gift of the traveling merchant. Glori pulled his greatsword out of his back and swirled around Baron Victor.
"This great sword is really powerful, it is a good weapon. Baron Victor pushed away the guards who rushed again.
"Dragon's Tooth Storm!" Glori shouted, and the hurricane swept the guards inside the tunnel out along with the barrels.
"Glori, in the back, he's catching up!" Zoe shouted. She urged everyone to keep going.
"Tonight, we have made a big fuss here, and the city lord must be angry. A fortress that had once been used to ward off the Order Keepers had been repaired, but we passed through it with ease overnight. Dylan said with a smile. He raised his sword and swung it at Glori, telling him that everything was going well.
"Dylan, let's go on, and beyond that is the stronghold of the Night Wandering Church in the Glaives. Glori shouted. He and Baron Victor gradually followed in the footsteps of Dylan. He frowned as he was about to let his guard down on Baron Victor.
A bloodthirsty demon dog chased after him from the fork in the tunnel and pounced on Baron Victor. Glori fended off the arrows and slashed the monster in two with a merciless swing. Then, as the tunnel in front of him gradually narrowed, he had to put away the big sword and replace it with a long sword.
At this time, another bloodthirsty demon dog appeared. Baron Victor, who was familiar with the tunnel, saw the fork next to him, and he took the opportunity to run in. Glory had to chase after him: "Baron Victor, don't run around, you'll be surrounded by them!"
At the end of a corner passage, Baron Victor deliberately entered a secret passage and vanished. As a result, Glori is surrounded by hordes of bloodthirsty demon dogs.
Now it's okay, Glori is separated from his friends.
"Where's Glori?" Dylan, who stopped, asked Willy behind. The group had already passed through the tunnel, and in front of them was an open area surrounded by mountains. The church is in the cliff ahead.
"It was obviously in the back just now, why did it disappear in the blink of an eye?" Wei looked puzzled.
At this moment, Baron Victor came to Dylan from the fork in the other end. He feigned embarrassment and said sadly, "The blue star is surrounded by them, and I couldn't get him out." โ
"You left Glori there?" Dylan stepped forward and grabbed Victor by the collar, "I knew this was going to happen!"
"You didn't hear me clearly! You listened to me! I mean I didn't get him out, but I didn't try to save him!" Victor blushed and shouted.
"Gloriy Carlos!" Dylan shouted into the tunnel, pushing Victor away.
"Mr. Carlos!" Zoe shouted as well.
Suddenly, a bloody wind poured out of the tunnels of the fortress. After the hurricane, Glori, splattered with dark red blood, ran out of the tunnel.
"Are you all right? Why are you stunned?" Glori gasped and looked at them.
Baron Victor gritted his teeth and pretended nothing had happened. He said calmly, "You're so lucky. In front of me is the stronghold of the church. โ
Glori remembered what was written in the letter. "My child, stay calm at all times. Be careful to take you into the tunnel. I saw your fallen figure in the sight. One more thing to tell you is that Susan will join you in the realm of Shenno. May the god of light bless you - Lil Sha".
Later, in order to reassure his companions, Glori left behind the venom-stained broken arrow he was holding. He approached his companions and said, "I've already figured out the name of the phoenix chick." โ