Chapter 4: Shadow Beasts
Shem led the three of them to a relatively quiet place in the corner and sat down.
"What happened three years ago?" Yin Yi asked impatiently as soon as he sat down.
"Yes, Uncle Shem was working as a mercenary three years ago?"
Hearing the question of the two, Shin was a little helpless, rubbed his eyebrows, and said slowly: "This matter has to start with the Shadow Beast, and the creatures infected by the Void Ability are collectively called Shadow Beasts. Generally speaking, there are three types, the infected demonic beasts are called shadow demonic beasts, the infected intelligent races are called shadow demons, and the beasts infected with the void energy are directly called shadow beasts. Flash took a sip and continued, "These first two Shadow Beasts are not to be worried, although their combat power will be greatly improved after being infected with Void Energy. However, it is difficult for those who are strong to be infected, and the infected shadow will lose their minds, and finally the energy conflict will go crazy and die. Although a small number of Shadow Monsters can resist energy conflicts, they are not tolerated by other Demonic Beasts, and they are basically besieged to death. Only this third type of shadow beast is more special, there are basically no side effects after being infected, and it will also have the combat power of low-level demonic beasts. At the same time, it greatly improves the reproductive ability of infected beasts, and a very large number will be formed in a short period of time. Therefore, this third type of shadow beast is the most harmful kind of shadow beast, and it must be destroyed as soon as possible every time it appears, otherwise it will cause great damage to the surrounding towns. But fortunately, as long as it is infected, the shadow beast will not run away or hide, and it will basically fight to the end, so it is not particularly troublesome to clean up. ”
"These shadow beasts sound so brave. Aisha couldn't help but sigh.
"Elsa, they're evil shadow beasts, how can you say that. Hill was a little dissatisfied.
"But why are they evil? Yin Yi, do you also think that the shadow beasts are evil?" Aisha looked at Yin Yi.
"It can't be said that they are evil, it's just that they are infected by the void energy and lose their minds, and if they are left alone, many innocent people will be harmed. Yin Yi stubbornly explained to Aisha.
"So it's the Void Energy that is evil, and the Shadow Beast is only controlled, which is really pitiful. Aisha looked a little sad.
"Let's continue to listen to Uncle Shan. Yin Yi didn't dare to continue this topic.
Flash was a little amused when he saw Yin Yi's deflated appearance, and he was going to stop talking and take a look at Yin Yi's joke. But the inquiring eyes of the three little guys converged on his face, and Rao was still a little unbearable with the thickness of his face. I had no choice but to cough and continue: "Since the Elemental War, a lot of Void Energy has infiltrated from the Void every ten years. At that time, most of the creatures in the area shrouded in Void Energy will be infected with Shadow Beasts. Such events are collectively referred to as shadow beast eruptions, and when the Magical Guild observes fluctuations in space, it sends out missions to detect the vicinity. Once the location of the Shadow Beast outbreak is determined, the Empire or faction to be notified will be notified to resolve it. ”
"Then what if the Void Energy envelops the town or the human settlement, won't there be a large number of shadows?" Yin Yi suddenly asked.
Flashing was stunned for a moment and replied, "No, the closer you are to the Shining Gold Temple, the more stable the space will be." The places where humans and other races live are generally near the Temple of Shining Gold. Therefore, there will be no void energy within that certain range, and it is only possible to be infected if you are in or pass through an area shrouded in void energy in the wild. The Shadow Demon has a very short existence, and will soon go berserk and die. Shadow Beasts are also not contagious, so you don't have to worry about getting infected during battle. And can you listen to me carefully and don't interject casually. Flash finished and continued.
"Okay. Yin Yi responded, and in the dissatisfied eyes of the three people, he sat upright and listened carefully.
Flash nodded with satisfaction, picked up the cup again and took a sip of water, and continued: "About five years ago, in the middle of the Freedom Alliance, southwest of Asgard City, about five hundred miles, a large area of Void Energy appeared. It took a year and a half for the Great Space Array Masters of the Wizards Association to purify the void energy of that area. Due to the large enveloping area, the duration is also relatively long. This is destined to be a very special Shadow Beast outbreak, so the Alliance has decided to recall all recallable mercenary groups to deal with this Shadow Beast outbreak. Our mercenary group was completing their mission around there at the time, so they were on the recall list. At this, Flash's mood suddenly went a little low, he groaned for a moment, and then continued, "We thought it was just an easy group mission. Although the number of Shadow Beasts is relatively large, Asgard City is a large city. There are a lot of resident mercenary groups in this area, so there must be a lot of people who come to destroy the Shadow Beasts. In the beginning, everything went as smoothly as we expected. The number of shadow beasts is indeed huge, but in the face of thousands of mercenary groups, it is only a matter of time before they are eliminated. I didn't expect ...... later" Speaking of this, he paused again.
"What happened later?" Yin Yi hurriedly asked, he had a feeling that this might have something to do with his life experience in this life.
"Then a small spatial rift appeared, and some Void Beasts squeezed in. In an instant, it caused great damage to the mercenaries who were fighting. The scene became particularly chaotic for a while, and it was not until the Wizards Association sent the Great Mage Rig to lead thirty high-level mages to destroy all the Void Beasts, and the chaos was ended. But the mercenary groups near the spatial rift have suffered heavy losses, and my teammates have also died in this accident, which is what happened more than three years ago. Flash's voice was a little muffled.
"That's all, your teammates have all died, how did you survive?" Yin Yi was a little anxious, forgetting to estimate Shan's feelings.
Flash hesitated for a moment and said, "Because I am a space array master and a non-combatant, I was lucky to survive because I didn't participate in the battle at that time." ”
Yin Yi still felt that something was wrong, and was about to ask.
"Little ones, here comes your barbecue. What are you talking about?
"These little ones are curious about what happened to me. I had no choice but to tell them. Flash sorted out her emotions and replied to Thanos with a smile.
"Haha, don't look at your Uncle Shem who doesn't have much combat effectiveness, he was a very powerful mercenary at the beginning. It's just a little worse than me, it's already very powerful!" Hearing this, Sanos laughed and praised Yin Yi and them.
"Uncle Sanos, don't say that, I know how many pounds and taels I have, how can I compare with you. You were the best mercenary of your time. Hearing Sanos's words, she hurriedly waved her hand and said.
"You kid is this kind of annoyance, and my mother-in-law is not happy at all. I say you're you, and I, Sanos, have never been wrong. The bald uncle was a little unhappy when he heard Shan's words.
"Giggles. Hill couldn't help but snicker.
"Why isn't the little guy afraid of me? Thanos turned to look at Ciel.
Hill was a little scared and wanted to shrink behind Elsa, but held back. He pretended to be tough and said, "I'm the future great magician, so I won't be afraid of you." ”
"Haha, Grand Mage. Little one, you're very good, I'm optimistic about you. I, Sanos, have never mistaken people, and you will be more powerful than the Great Magician in the future. Thanos was amused by Hill's appearance.
"Hehe, that's a must. Hill would have felt that the bald uncle didn't seem so scary.
"Okay, you eat slowly, I still have guests to entertain, go back first. Sanos said hello to the four and left.
"Okay, Uncle Sanos, you go and get busy first, don't worry about us. Flash hurriedly responded.
"Uncle Bald, thank you for the barbecue!" Hill suddenly shouted at the back of Sanos leaving.
Thanos laughed in his trademark loud voice, raised his hand and waved, without looking back, and left.
"There's a barbecue to eat!" said Ciel, pounced on the barbecue on the table.
The barbecue is made from the meat of the fire dolphin, which is naturally spicy. Coupled with Uncle Sanos's heroic barbecue technique, the barbecue is particularly enjoyable to eat. At first, Yin Yi and Shan ate a little slowly because they had something in their hearts, and when they waited for a few skewers, they left it all behind. Joins Ciel and Elsa in a battle for barbecue. After a rush of looting, the barbecue on the table was wiped out. After thanking Uncle Sanos again, the group left the Titan barbecue restaurant satisfied.