852 Final Negotiations, Wild and Icy
ββ¦β¦ How's it going? β
"Report to Sister Xue, we have tried our best to hold back the reinforcements around, but now the number of people has become more and more numerous, so ......"
"That's not what I'm asking! What I'm asking is β how are the negotiations going? β
"Negotiations, negotiations? That, Sister Xue...... Are we really going to break in? β
The black sky began to grow brighter as time passed, and the entire city of Zaraha was once again clearly displayed on the continent of the free world, except that all players who had heard the news from elsewhere could see the great shadow that rested above the city compared to the old city of the past. The growing curiosity has also made the tide of people going to the city even more turbulent, and at the same time, it has also made the already unbearable city of Zaraha more chaotic, which has also made the mood of some unsustainable swing forces who already feel that they are sure to win, and the mood has become more and more worrying: "This is the way it is outside, but we have to continue to ...... with them"
"They say that they are our allies, but they have been guarding us all the time, not only not allowing us to participate in this plan, but also always letting us go out to be cannon fodder......"
The voice that seemed to be talking to himself wandered as cold as the cold wind of winter, and the figure belonging to the Snow Spirit Phantom Ice stepped over the shoulders of the Freedom Wings player, glanced up at the sky, and then fell back in front of him, the surface of the huge black pillar of light: "If they are not willing to reveal half the information by this time......"
"Your previous operation with that free-flying guy could almost be declared a complete failure."
Amid the fireworks in the sky and the shouts of battle in the distance, she pushed away the last two guild members who did not dare to step forward to stop her, and then stepped on the blood-stained high-heeled iron boots in front of the two rebel dressers, and met their raised eyes: "...... Is Miss Snow Phantom Ice? Master Jovolk has said that no one is to approach without his orders......"
"I have no intention of continuing to break in, after all, you have seen the current situation."
Pointing to the surrounding scene, Snow Spirit Phantom Ice looked towards the shadow of the sky where they were: "I only have one question now...... How long do you have left to complete the task? β
ββ¦β¦ I didn't tell us exactly when it would be completed. Glancing at each other, one of the rebels replied in a low voice, "But we know for sure...... It will soon be over. β
ββ¦β¦ Very good. β
Nodding slowly, Xue Ling's cold voice softened a little: "In that case, I will not ask you to enter that tower again, but...... If you do succeed, I hope to be able to ascend to that city as one of my companions. β
ββ¦β¦ We will pass on your request to adults. Another member of the Resistance replied in a low voice, "As you and your team of adventurers have helped us for so long. β
"We've helped you for so long, and in the end we can only get a reward for delivering a message?" Snow Spirit Phantom Ice took another step forward: "You guys...... Is it really going to be so harsh? β
"Don't get excited, Lord Snow Spirit Phantom Ice of the Wings of Freedom."
A low and old voice then appeared behind the two rebel guards who wanted to stop the woman's advance, and at the same time, it silently pressed Snow Ling's sword to draw: "The current situation in Zaraha City is not clear enough, and the old friends of the Mage Council are coming, if you and your guild are really willing to help us...... Wouldn't it be better to vent your strength on them when the time comes? β
"Merrius."
As if he had seen some enemy, Xue Ling's expression covered by the silver mask became gritted his teeth: "You actually ......"
"Don't get excited, lady."
Let out a few smug chuckles, Merius, who was on crutches, slowly walked up to her: "After all, we're still allies, aren't we?" β
"I've never seen an ally who is unwilling to give up his plans to the point." Xue Ling, who had calmed down slightly, stared at the other party's old face tightly: "I have never seen an ally who is unwilling to reveal the truth of the past to an ally. β
"Trust me, entering the Tower of Tyranny now won't do you any good." Merius smiled and waved his hand: "You can't find anything you want to find there, and...... Even if you find the so-called truth, it won't do you any good. β
"This is my freedom." Xue Lingphantom Ice continued without giving an inch: "Don't I even have the right to choose? β
"Of course you have, dear lady." Merius replied with a light smile, "But some choices will make people progress, and some ...... But it only adds to the pain and helplessness. β
ββ¦β¦ I accept. β
Reaching out and pressing the green gem that was set on his chest with a black streamer, Xue Ling's eyes darkened again: "No matter what, I will accept all this, and then ...... Make a break with that guy's past with his own hands. β
"Good, good, so I'm relieved."
Clapping his hands in praise loudly, the back of Merius who turned away gradually disappeared into the black pillar of light: "Then I'll see you later." β
"Once the Void connection is established, I'll ...... it myself I'll take you in. β
The huge black pillar of light, which had spread to the size of several people, then engulfed the old man's body, and at the same time swallowed the sinister smile on the old man's face after some kind of trick had succeeded, and the two mysterious guards dressed as rebels then returned to the front of Snow Spirit Phantom Ice, completely covering her expression of bowing her head and falling silent. The noise from this urban area began to grow louder and louder as the battle gradually approached, and the scene of countless players rushing towards this only remaining pillar of light continued to spread along every block, and the temptation from above and the thicker and thicker of the mysterious black pillar of light also made the fighting figures of these players more and more fanatical: "Fight it!" Hit it! That would surely be another entrance to the city in the sky! β
"God blocks and kills God, and Buddha blocks and kills Buddha! Whoever comes, they must die! β
"Is the resurrection point set? I'll get it when it's set! The big guilds are going to play games in a while, and they don't have time to continue with us! β
"Cut it all down for me! Don't let any of the rebels go to the Imperial Army...... Ahh β
ββ¦β¦ A bunch of. β
Looking at the players who were still provoking around after falling into the melee, the headwind involuntarily let out a sigh, and then the eyes of the downward patrol were also withdrawn from the blood-soaked streets and placed in front of him: "How is the investigation?" β
ββ¦β¦ The brothers who went underground haven't come back yet, Boss Wind. A member of the Wezad who was following him hurriedly replied, "Maybe it hasn't been captured yet." β
"It's also possible that we've run into an obstacle and are now running corpses."
Sighing slightly, he leisurely touched the tiny stone pillars standing on the roof in front of him with his hand: "It seems that our guess is half right, and they have indeed put heavy troops in the underground where there is the most likely secret." β
"So, what are we going to do? Do you want to talk to Boss Day? β
"The Boss of the Day...... Hahahaha, I love that title. β
Turning back to the subordinate who was scratching his head, he gave a thumbs up, and then the voice against the wind returned to calm: "But...... No, we still have the other half who didn't guess right. β
ββ¦β¦ Better half? β
"That's right, the other half of the secret that may exist."
Pointing to the stone pillar in front of him, he explained in a low voice against the wind: "These symbols...... I've seen these symbols, and they used to appear in the ruins near Falling Star Mountain, and they caused a stir around Etta County at the time......"
"Do these symbols work?" The player curiously asked, "Why are they here?" β
"I don't know why they're here."
Touching the surface of those stone pillars with his fingertips, he slowly closed his eyes with a calm headwind: "But ......"
"I have a less responsible answer to their role."
The dark vision was then replaced by the results of the magic induction, and the various magical fluctuations from the chaotic city then appeared in the mental induction that gradually emanated against the wind, and a trace of imperceptible elemental trajectory then passed through the energy storm and the interference of the void, and appeared at the tip of the stone pillar in front of him. The energy fluctuations that had begun to appear since the previous emerald green pillar of light had never disappeared from his magic sense, and together with the energy emitted from the surface of the stone pillars in other parts of Zaraha City, it continued to spiral up along their original trajectory, and the signal-like line gradually extended into the distant sky, connecting with the continent in the sky.
"Castle in the Sky doesn't appear here for no reason."
Reaching out and using her magic to lift the ice cube in the shape of a girl that had been frozen in front of her, Christine, who was now above Sky City, said in a low voice: "The ritual performed by this follower of yours may be one of the reasons to summon it, but it is by no means all the conditions for its presence here, the city of Zaraha, and the energy that pervades this vicinity...... It should also be the condition that makes this city appear here. β
ββ¦β¦ That's right. β
Nodding slowly, Duan Qing, who had a heavy face, then opened his adventurer map: "I still remember the stone pillars in those cities...... They should be associated with the city. β
"This Miss Ayina most likely mobilized the power of the entire city, and completed the ritual of the emerald green pillar of light with the power of one person." Christine said in a deep voice, "If it can still remain intact in the face of interference...... Then I, the great magician, will have to praise her a few words. β
"It's not helpful to say more." Duan Qing, who was not in the mood to joke, shook his head and replied, "I just want to know now...... Where should we go to find a solution to her physical problems. β
"Zaraha City and Metatron are both good choices, after all, both cities have a strong connection with Miss Ayina." Christine's figure with a huge block of ice began to move towards the front of the square: "But compared to the chaotic city below...... Here, both the possibilities and the security are higher. β
"Judging from what she said before, we have probably only seen the tip of the iceberg of the city so far."
Looking at the words "Sky City, Outer City" displayed in the adventurer's map in his hand, Duan Qing let out a low sigh: "So...... Now I just hope that the contents of that gate will survive the storm above. β
"They'll be saved."
Stopping in the middle of the rubble and rubble square, Christine, with her hands held high, looked at the surface of the moat in front of her, where the steps and the city wall were connected: "Such a tight physical protection ......"
"That's not all." Duan Qing, who then stepped forward, hurriedly turned around: "It's here." β
Buzz β
A loud energy surge accompanied by the unique humming sound of the magic machine then appeared in the center of the square, and with the appearance of a huge magic machine figure, it fell heavily to the ground, and the shadow of the giant machine that covered the sky and the sun then completely covered the figures of Duan Qing and Christine, and at the same time emitted the unique electronic sound of the mechanical circulation. It seems that it has been tortured for thousands of years, and the sound it makes at this time seems to be as unrecognizable as the damage on its body, but the mechanical arm raised at that moment still instantly shattered the ice magic shield that the great mage had been maintaining before: "Alert...... Alarm, alarmβ"
"Shut up!"
A loud shout then echoed around the square, accompanied by a blinding blue light from the tip of Christine's staff that she had raised again, and a huge cone of ice exploded along the direction of the staff, enveloping it with a larger wild rush that was close at hand. In the biting cold, which was already very cold, the temperature plummeted by more than ten degrees again, Duan Qing, who had just been ready to fight back, straightened up helplessly, then looked at the huge magic ice block that gradually appeared in front of him, and sighed slightly: "Although this is the victory of the confrontation between magic and machinery that I have seen again, it is ...... That's a little too unrestrained, right? β
ββ¦β¦ I'm not like my dear sister, my magic has always been. β
Retracting her staff, which still exuded the aura of frost, Christine, who had re-lifted the frozen Aiina, turned around and walked in the direction of the gate in front of her: "Hurry up." β
"I don't know how long I'll be able to keep it in."