Chapter 497: Intersection
Kahn. Stark, one of the high-ranking cadres of the original Quick Knife Warrior Figure, nicknamed "White Eagle Knight".
Unlike other grassroots mercenaries who didn't even have a surname, Stark was once a well-known regional nobleman, but by the time Karn's grandfather's generation, he had already fallen into trouble, and even Karn's own money for studying and practicing martial arts was borrowed from distant relatives.
The white eagle emblem that spreads its wings and flies high is a noble badge that has lost its meaning, and it is also a great irony for the unworthy descendants of the meritorious nobles.
Karn had grown up listening to the heroic tales of his ancestors, but what awaited him was the reality of his family, with almost nothing but ancestral martial arts and armor.
It was too common for such a knight from the middle of the family to become a mercenary, and nine out of ten would die casually in that small alley, but Karn was different, he was smart since he was a child, and he had great ambitions, and when other mercenaries were drunk and drunk, he worked hard to revive the family.
After going through the battlefield without dying, he has led the charge every time, and before the age of forty, he has already become a legendary knight from an ordinary mercenary, and his reputation is far and wide.
He is bold and decisive, enthusiastic and helpful, has a high reputation in the regimental headquarters, and is also a high-level cadre in charge of diplomatic affairs, and even joined this civil war with the rebellious marquis, he personally pulled the line, and it is said that he is also the next head of the regiment, it can be said that he is at the peak of his life, and the template for mortals to turn over has no shortcomings at all.
But the old regimental leader, who had always treated Karn as his own son, did not know that this mercenary group, which he regarded as a family, in Stark's eyes, even if it gave the shackles and stains on the prestige of his ancestors. It is also a springboard for his family to return to the aristocratic circle.
And then.......
Actually, it doesn't matter what happens in the middle of the process. Anyway, it's a series of betrayals and conspiracies. Now that he has the motive and the ability to plot a rebellion, for the successful conspirator and careerist, he only needs to look at the results to know what he has almost done.
The Quick Knife Regiment standing on the side of the rebels was almost wiped out, but he himself became a knight lord on the side of the kingdom, completing the transition from rebellion to orthodox aristocrats, and instantly realized his life goal, reusing the White Eagle family crest and battle banner that have been passed down from generation to generation in his family.
But Stark, who seems to have reached the peak of his life, is now full of troubles, not just received an alert about the attack on the small villages in his territory. There are too many things like that, and the villagers in the remote areas are poor people who can't afford to pay their taxes, and even if they feed the beasts, they won't lose much, but what can make him worry is the envoy in front of him, His Royal Highness Link, the second son of Grand Duke Sasha.
The eldest brother of the little prince is at war with the Marquis of Stanley, and this little prince who is said to have studied in the country of mages, although he has just turned 20 years old, is quite prestigious in the academic and magical circles of the capital, and he came very suddenly as an envoy, and he actually followed the kingdom's most elite boulder heavy infantry regiment with him. As soon as he opened his mouth, he had to take away the map of his territory and the latest information, and he had to gather all the warriors himself. Apparently there is something important.
On the one hand, there are noble members of the royal family, with the most elite legions in the country, and on the other hand, there are small knightly lords, even the militia adds up to no more than a hundred, and there is no need for His Royal Highness to give Karn. Whatever Stark explained, what Link said, Karn could only do.
"Could it be that the ....... for that treasure map?"
Stark was beating a drum in his heart, the reason why he chose this frontier place was actually an ancient treasure map left by his family, in which the treasure was hidden in the nearby mountains, and the only mountain road that could enter and exit the mountains was in this territory.
Why not just go and get the treasure? It is said that there are strong guards in the ruins, which cannot be solved overnight, and Stark originally planned to develop the territory, form his own private army, and then think about seizing the treasure.
"Impossible, impossible, I've always hidden that picture well."
He had always kept that treasure map close to him, after all, it involved his "endless wealth" and "great power in slumber", which was his greatest reliance on reviving his family.
Stark had been comforting himself, but when he stepped into the temporary headquarters of His Highness Link, he could barely hide his panic, and what was posted on the wall was an enlarged version of the map that he had passed down from his ancestors, and the familiar ruins were in the place where he remembered them most.
"Their destination, our grandfather's legacy? How could it be, who leaked my family's secrets! ”
“…… I saw that Karn was always tinkering with something in his tent, and the boss was afraid that something would go wrong, so he asked me to touch his bottom, but I found this treasure map. ”
"Treasure map? No, this is a normal topographic map of the base, and the markings and text on it only illustrate the purpose of this base factory. 'Endless riches', 'sleeping power'? The text of the sage civilization is only possible to be interpreted by those who are truly scholars, and if you look at it vaguely, you will know that it is a prediction made by prophetic spells. It is a research base of a sage civilization, and the mysteries of knowledge and technology are inherently infinite wealth and power, and the solution of language spells is fully explained. ”
The parchment he got from Zink's hand was worn out, but the thin lines outlined by the carbonite were still very clear, it was a handmade replica map, and considering that many rangers were also experts in scouting and mapping, Zink's statement could still be trusted.
“…… How many people know about this map? Will the Dead be the map you got from you? ”
It has been determined that the bandit group in front of him does have business dealings with the Wan Death Society, so the Wan Death Society will be able to find the ruins, maybe it is the news he got here, then his intelligence value is even greater.
Although Zink carried through the "Gates of Hades", he was still weak, and in my eyes, the fire of his fragile soul was like a candle in the wind, which could be extinguished at any moment.
It is impossible for such a Zink to stop my search, a simple little hint spell, he knows everything, but looking at the ranger who is paralyzed on the ground with only breath out and no breath, I am worried that he will suddenly hang up, so I will give him a ray of holy light, his face is a little better, but the soul fire can still be extinguished at any time.
After all. Light does not heal souls. But the body is enhanced. At least let him tell the inform.
"After being betrayed by that bastard, I sold this map directly to more than a dozen chambers of commerce and mercenary groups! I'm going to let everyone know about Karn. Stark's password, let his treasure be robbed, let him experience what it is like to have his beloved things taken away! ”
Even though he was in the state of being accused, the bitter hatred in his tone was so obvious, and when Kahn's name was mentioned, the godless pupils suddenly regained their vitality, if I hadn't increased the intensity of the accusation in time. I'm afraid he's broken free.
"One spread ten to hundreds, isn't that a secret known to the whole country?"
Hearing this, I first laughed dumbly, and then I was a little annoyed, from Zink's point of view, this is indeed the best means of revenge, and the wealth on the surface will attract evil people with bad intentions, as long as the information leaks out, Karn. Stark's chance of obtaining the treasure naturally decreases indefinitely.
But from my point of view, it's better to say that it's just an expedition team seeking to grab treasure. Ninety percent of a treasure location without a legend as a background is a waste of time, and a seasoned adventurer won't even think about it. But when the information spreads widely, it is inevitable that you will encounter people who know the goods, and the relics of the sage civilization are enough to attract the attention of the big forces, so it will be a lot of fun.
"The civil war is a matter of this year, and the longest leakage is not more than six months, and foreign forces have not had time to come, but there are many dreams at night, and it is necessary to speed up."
After the business is dealt with, the next thing is the private matter, and I am very curious that this guy can survive in my Hades Gate.
Speculating from the known information, it is not by chance that this guy can survive the gate of Hades, including the effect spells of the instant death class have to fight against the target's resistance, and the death spell composed of negative energy is a double attack on the body and soul, but it mainly hurts the body.
The gate of Hades naturally has the ability to coerce over the soul, and that kind of coercive domination is not something that ordinary physical bodies can defend against, so what can fight against it is only the strength of the soul, that is, the attribute that is systematically summarized as willpower.
[Strength 14, agility 22, constitution 14, intelligence 12, willpower 14 (revenge oath +4, 18 in total), charm 12, is a good material.] 】
Hatred is the catalyst of will, and the man who vows revenge torments himself with asceticism, and the pain that comes from grinding seems to have strengthened his soul.
His determination for revenge and his indestructible soul allowed him to survive the capture of his soul at the Gates of Hades, but his soul, which was already like a fire in the wind, proved that he had not lived long.
“…… It's nothing, for us, life itself is meaningless, the soul is the foundation. ”
Yes, for a necromancer, a powerful soul full of hatred is an irresistible temptation. Confused, with a matching body, it is an excellent combination.
I spread my arms, and the black mist representing death turned into a black rose blooming, but the breath of death made Zink tremble and wake up.
"If you don't leave it alone, you will die soon, and maybe the corpse will be broken by the villagers you attacked, but I have a contract here, if you agree, not only will you live...... Live another way, and I will give you the power for revenge. The ability to take revenge on that bastard who betrayed you. ”
How did he choose? Hehe, this was not a choice in the first place, with the bitter hatred that allowed him to survive in the Gate of Hades, his decision was already made from the beginning.
"I promise! As long as I can get revenge, I'm willing to do anything! ”
On the other side, looking at the people who were busy rescuing the villagers, I was secretly thinking.
“…… Originally, it was just a trip to relax, but now it seems that not only are there other competitors, but the defense system of the ruins itself is estimated to be dangerous, and perhaps, I need a little extra combat power. (To be continued......)
PS: What, it's more than 8 hours of driving home, and sure enough, I only have the strength to sleep and make up for sleep
What, I found out that Xueba's guy actually hacked me, let's talk about how I felt when I saw Xueba.
I heard that Xueba is from Shandong, and his personality on the Internet is usually decisive and makes up the image of a reckless man in Shandong, but when he met, he was disappointed, not only is he a shy and good boy, but he also has the attributes of being sick and weak and a soldier commander.
What, what attributes does the commander have? Well, let's do a math problem (in the mouth), the squirrel is exactly 0.1 soldiers higher than the school master, the squirrel is not 1.9 meters, and the school master is a few soldiers at most? .
What, this is definitely not revenge? Does anyone believe it?