Countless points of light flickered before the eyes of Parnassus, and when they were not moving so fast, they were difficult to see, and the small noises they brought with them disappeared. And when they spin at a rapid pace, they are deadly weapons...... A weapon that is pervasive and cannot be resisted by magic and swords.

Watching them roll up the body of an elf and slash him into a mist of blood in an instant, he didn't even have time to let out a scream...... Panasses could no longer ignore Frante's warning, and could only grit his teeth and retreat in silence.

Even if there is another desperate situation behind him.

The door closed quietly, and Parnasas sincerely hoped that Gayal, who remained outside the door, would escape, but he also knew that the hope was too weak.

The point of light stayed outside the circle, looming in the air, looking like the morning mist illuminated by the sun in the forest, fluttering like a light veil in the breeze. Beautiful...... It's full of murderous intent again.

Panasses retreated to Orin's side, and stood for a long time before slowly half-kneeling.

The elf's corpse was scarred, and the left hand curled up at his side was even more bloody and fleshy, as if it had been peeled off a layer of skin alive, but the expression on his face was as calm as a deep sleep.

His bow was broken in two, and his sword was full of cracks and chips...... No matter who the enemy was, he fought to the last moment as best he could.

...... But he shouldn't have died here.

Guilt and self-reproach are suppressed by stronger anger. Panasses looked up, everything in his sight stained with an indissoluble blood red.

“...... Please mourn. Payne whispered.

Panasses did not respond.

He stood up, realizing that his surroundings were getting darker and darker, but the points of light around them seemed to absorb all the light, becoming brighter and brighter, and even when he was levitating, they seemed to tremble slightly, like the rapidly vibrating wings of an insect.

"Scythe of Light. He remembered Franci's exclaim, "What's that?"

"A long time ago, they were called Star Sands by humans. Franci replied, "Legend has it that it is a fragment of starlight...... They can glow in the dark—a light that even magically created darkness cannot swallow......"

“...... It was a gift from a human king to Queen Anya more than a thousand years ago. Parnasas remembered.

"Yes. Franki nodded, "It's too small, so humans haven't been able to find out, it's not a 'shard of starlight', it's a worm...... Insects that have fallen into a long dormant state for some reason. They are thin, with blade-sharp wings that reflect light, hence the name Scythe of Light...... It's just that, as far as I know, even the elders have never succeeded in awakening them......"

Her voice lowered: "Not to mention manipulation...... Maybe I'm getting it wrong......"

"What do you know?" Kao's mocking voice shone impatiently in the deeper and deeper shadows, "and, are you mistaken about what to care about now?"

“...... What do you want?" said Payne, in a calm tone.

"Look at your feet...... That's the real miracle. Kao chuckled, "No one wants to admit it, but Ankeland is a genius. It took us thousands of years to figure out that the circle he left behind was not as simple as summoning the undead...... With enough power and the right approach, it can summon demons and even gods...... It can also send your soul to any world. ”

“...... This is the Dao Gate. Payne lowered his eyes, and some of the runes on the ground were more distinctly stained by the seeping blood, and some were blurred.

"This is the Dao Gate. Kao admitted, "It's not easy to just turn it on." ”

"Is there anything I can help you with?" asked Payne faintly.

"Dedicate the last blood of the Flames to me...... Give his life and soul, and I may be able to keep you, and your lover who has betrayed your oath, alive, after all...... The elves still need a titular king. ”

"What if I refuse?"

"Why should I stop you if you have to kill yourself?" Kao asked coldly, "and in front of you stands another king, whose bloodline is as old and noble as yours...... Parnasas Flowfire, I'll give you the same choice. ”

Panasses hooked the corners of his mouth, his eyes heavy: "What if I refuse?"

"Well, it is you yourselves who have given up your only hope, and there is nothing in my way. Kao's grim laughter seemed to come from the underground, "The elves who woke up in the first starlight, the nine surnames that have been passed down to this day...... You are not the only ones who can be kings - Murray Fanyu, who did not hesitate to kill his own people and leave this place, may be a good choice. ”

The muscles in the corners of Panasus' eyes jumped, and he was silent.

“...... You can easily kill us. Payne looked at the point of light floating outside the circle like mist, and finally there was a hint of anger in his voice, "Why do we have to kill each other?"

"Because that's your fate. Kao's tone was grim, "No matter how much you struggle, you can't escape. ”

“...... What fate is your scheme!" Payne suddenly roared, "What do you think of yourself?!"

The Silver Leaf King didn't use magic—Panasses knew that, but his voice thundered in the darker and deeper darkness, suffocating his breath. Outside the circle, the point of light seemed to be impacted by a huge wave, and suddenly shrank back, revealing a small gap.

It wasn't enough for them to escape, but it was enough for the arrows of light from Frante's cane to shoot straight out. Without a gesture from Panasses, Somur quickly pulled the bowstring, and the invisible air flow followed closely behind the arrow of light, sinking into the darkness.

There was a dull sound in the air, and in the shadows, Kao's figure appeared like a ghost.

The swirling points of light brought a faint glow, illuminating his old and withered face, calm and indifferent, with a slightly twisted corner of his mouth as he spoke, with an indescribable sarcasm.

"Stupid. He said, "Waste your strength to make me show up...... And then what? You can't hurt me at all. ”

Payne looked at him for a moment, a smile on his lips.

"yes...... Stupidity. "I can't find a better word to dedicate to Kao Windtalker," he said...... Are you taking his life and soul from here too?...... Madam. ”

After a brief pause, Kao laughed. He raised his head and stroked his face, his posture elegant, but indescribably strange.

"How do you see that?" he asked, interested.

That wasn't Kao's voice anymore.

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