Cheng Lin stood by the window, seemingly staring at the silver moon outside the window.

But in reality, his eyes were closed.

His left hand holds the wooden windowsill, while his right hand gently holds the delicate, low-key and luxurious silver moon cane.

At the center of the eyebrows, invisible and traceless, a strand of spiritual silk thread stretched out, floating into the air, spreading, with the help of the amplification effect of the silver moon cane, Cheng Lin's control of the tentacles became more and more skillful.

At this time, he was thinking, if he only looked at the current power of the "tentacles", where would it be like a mere three-grade ability? He believed that he believed the seventh and eighth grades.

"The objects produced by the program are really unusual, but unfortunately I can't take them away."

Cheng Lin sighed secretly.

After all, the Silver Moon Cane is just a temporary mission item.

Shaking his head, he gathered his spirit and continued to watch the battle.

The moment the battle began, he had already captured that only scattered black elves arrived tonight, and the overall attack was not violent, but it still caused casualties to the defenders of Krum City.

"These blackened elves have degenerated to the point that they no longer know how to use weapons, but instead attack like beasts with sharp claws and fangs, and the magical power flows into their bodies, which look like physical cultivators."

"Agile, numerous, cruel and easy to kill, and powerful...... And although it looks muddy, they have the most basic intelligence of beasts, they are not stupid to die, they can dodge, they will run away when they are injured, and they even know some basic tactics......"

"If there is a flaw, it is probably the lack of a strong leader, fighting on its own, just like ...... Zombies are like zombies, instinctively culling over, and it's really difficult, but fortunately, being bitten won't be contagious. ”

Cheng Lin couldn't help but think about it.

However, while injuries are not contagious, "erosion" can.

He split his tentacles and spread them far away, and he could see that the black line on the horizon was getting closer and closer, which was a sign of the withering of the World Tree and the root cause of all this.

"Even if Krum City can hold on, wait a few months, and when the withers come here, the elves will either be eroded or they will still have to die," Cheng Lin clearly judged this logic, "but they are still fighting." ”

His gaze flashed, and with the help of his "tentacles" he scanned the entire line of defense.

Knowing that you will lose, you still have to fight to the death, this is a great spirit.

At least, that's what he thinks.

Cutting off the vision of the tentacles, Cheng Lin opened his eyes, handed the silver moon cane to his left hand, leaned against the window, and began to think about his task.

"Regardless of the main quest for the time being, the side quests alone are also a problem."

"Hey, aren't you going to release the next phase of the quest?" He asked.

No response.

"Tsk." Cheng Lin shook his head, and the program began to pretend to be stupid.

"Since you don't release the next step, then I'll have to make a plan according to my ability." He said again.

Silent response.

Cheng Lin smiled: "Then you will acquiesce." ”

Reflexively came to the altar and swept aside a few empty buckets, Cheng Lin unfolded a map, then picked up a pen and stared at the battle.

According to his knowledge of the deduction procedure, when it no longer prompts, it often means that the solution to the problem has already been provided to him.

"The key, of course, is the Silver Moon Cane, with which my abilities can be multiplied by a thousandfold...... In that case, perhaps, I have already mastered the way to destroy the black elves. ”

Cheng Lin's eyes flickered.

"There are so many of them that they know how to escape, and if it's completely unrealistic to break them all, the best way is to catch them all."

"This requires an area of effect."

Cheng Lin examined the many abilities he had mastered, and after a moment, he looked up at the reckless forest outside the window.

"Speaking of which, my two third-rank abilities are really a good fit."

He muttered.

……

……

Krum in the dark of night is on alert.

Although the first wave of night raids had been defeated, no one cheered, as they all knew that more enemies were rapidly approaching.

At dawn, Ai Lu returned to the sacrificial hall and searched for Cheng Lin for the latest map.

After standing on the city wall all night, although she did not pick up a sword, she also seemed to have received some kind of "training", and sometimes, it is not the real killing that makes people grow.

"This is the latest map."

Cheng Lin, who was sitting on the chair, casually handed her a roll of paper, and Ai Lu respectfully took it, but she did not leave immediately.

"Something?" Cheng Lin glanced at her.

Ai Lu grabbed the corner of the moon-white robe, and hesitated for a long time before saying in a low voice: "Last night, five companions left us forever. ”

"Yes."

"Lord Lorgar said that there will be more today, especially tonight, when the enemy's army will arrive, and perhaps, many of his companions will die."

"Yes."

"After tonight, Krum may still exist, or he may not be there, I ...... Maybe die too. ”

"Yes."

In the face of her three words, Cheng Lin always responded faintly, and there was no other reaction, looking ...... It's cold.

Eru fell silent.

Standing in the mottled and dark room, her ears drooped softly, and an incomparably sour emotion spread across her face.

She didn't speak, but stole her eyes at the buckets beside the altar.

She thought ...... I've gotten closer to the evil god, but now it seems that it's just my wishful thinking.

"He doesn't care if the elves live or die, and he doesn't care about me."

Eru thought.

But this is a matter of course, shouldn't the evil god be indifferent? The other party's demeanor is normal, in line with the performance of the identity of the "evil god", but why is he disappointed?

Could it be that he really expects the other party to save Krum?

"Elu, you're so unconscious."

She said to herself.

Shaking her head, Ailu didn't retreat, although the evil god's attitude was so cold that it didn't seem to have any hope, but she was still ready to try, for the sake of those who died, and even more so for the sake of the people who were about to die.

"Poof."

With a cold sound, Ailu knelt down on her knees and bowed to the ground with the most standard sacrificial prostration.

However, this time, she did not bow down to an orthodox god, but an "evil god".

"Something?" Sitting in the chair, rubbing his cane, the figure wearing a strange white mask asked in a slightly surprised tone.

Eru bowed her head and pleaded in her most sincere and humble tone, "Please, save Krum!" ”

"Why? The war has not yet begun. Cheng Lin said.

"But we all know that there is no hope for holding on...... Besides, Lord Loga said that the number of enemies who were coming to attack the city tonight was several times greater than before, and in the face of absolute numbers, Krum could not hold it at all! The reason why everyone is preparing for war is just to die in a more dignified way! After tonight, there may never be any elves again! ”

Elu's voice was unusually sad.

and last night before leaving.

Cheng Lin could guess that at the beginning, Ai Lu, who was excluded from the decision-making level, did not understand the real battle situation, she was just like ordinary civilians and soldiers, and she still had hope.

It wasn't until yesterday that she proved her "usefulness" and was accepted into the decision-making hierarchy, after which she finally learned the truth and understood that the so-called "resistance" was only to die with more dignity.

The impact and blow of this truth on her was obviously huge.

So much so that she desperately tried to grasp any glimmer of hope.

And as far as she can see, the only one who can change the situation of the battle is Cheng Lin.

……

Silent.

The sacrificial hall was as silent as death.

Cheng Lin stared at the elf girl kneeling on the ground, and suddenly said, "But if you pray to an evil god like this, you will also lose your dignity." ”

Ai Lu raised her head and said seriously: "For the sake of the continuation of the race, I am willing to give up my dignity!" ”

Cheng Lin glanced at her a few times, "These words, are they what Luo Jia wants you to say?" ”

Ai Lu was stunned, and hurriedly shook her head, nodded again, and shook her head again, "Lord Luojia did ask me to try to communicate with the gods again and pray for salvation, but they don't know the truth, all this ...... I volunteered! ”

"Oh."

Cheng Lin nodded knowingly.

Then he didn't say anything more, just turned sideways and looked away: "I'm a little tired, you can go." ”

Ai Lu was stunned, and then two lines of tears rolled down, but she didn't cry after all, but got up silently and left quietly.

Closing the door, Ailu leaned back against the log, looking up at the sky, the whole body was cold, like falling into the abyss.

The god rejected her plea.

Really......

"There's no hope......"

……

……

in the room.

Cheng Lin saw Ai Lu staggering away, he couldn't help but touch his chin and whispered to himself: "Uh...... Wouldn't that be too much? ”

He regretted it a little.

Didn't you pretend to be too indifferent just now?

Although, this is also to ensure that there are no problems with the plan, but ...... Seeing her like this, after all, I still felt very uncomfortable.

"Alas, I'm not the material to be an evil god, I can't be ruthless at all."

Cheng Lin thought helplessly.

Not to mention that his mission is to save Krum, and even without it, he can't bear to sit idly by.

Even if it's just a "game".

"If you want to deal with the black elves in one fell swoop, I probably only have one chance, Luo Jia said that the enemy will launch a general attack tonight, which is good news, come on, the more come, the better, I'm afraid you won't come."

He had in his mind the entire reckless forest outside of Krum.

This is a big net he has built, the more fish come, the happier the net will be, if the fish run away in advance, it will be troublesome.

"The black elf has a dangerous instinct that surpasses that of ordinary beasts, and there can be no accidents, if she promises Ailu, she is likely to spread the news, and when the time comes, the mood of the entire city defenders will change, if Luo Jia changes the defense again, and the enemy smells the danger, it will be really bad if she runs away in advance."

"So...... I can only wronged you, let's hide it first, and wait for the evening......"

Thinking in his heart, Cheng Lin played with the "Silver Moon Cane" and looked at the city wall through the window.

"Well...... You have to hold on, at least survive the day. ”

He muttered.

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……

The day passed in a blink of an eye.

Elu didn't come back.

Cheng Lin felt lonely.

However, the shouting and killing from the direction of the city wall never stopped, but intensified.

Finally, the sunset fell, hidden in the forest sea, and the double moon crossed the sky.

Tonight's moon is extremely round, which means that the magic (aura) will be more active than ever.

The wind at night was also exceptionally strong, blowing the big forest like a tsunami.

……

Sacrificial Temple.

Cheng Lin woke up from his false sleep, squinted his eyes, felt the howling wind outside the open door, and smiled with emotion:

"With such a strong wind, if you set it on fire, it should look good."