Chapter 021: Advent
In the dead of night, Kem carried a lantern around the residences, and when he found nothing out of the ordinary, he hurried back to sleep. For him, it's just a formality.
Jem, who was pretending to be asleep in the house, whispered to Xue Huan after making sure that the overseer was gone, "Brother Xue Huan, let's get ready to go." ”
"Well... Do you need to prepare something?" Xue Huan, who was sleeping in his clothes on the side, was shivering from the cold at this time.
"I left everything I needed to catch nocturnal bats at the door at the end of the day, and I just took them with us when we went out. "Jem was clearly well prepared.
Xue Huan nodded: "Okay, then let's go." ”
Out of Knoll Farm, there is a dense forest nearby. The forest doesn't have an exact name, but it's infested with a variety of beasts, such as wolves, brown bears, and shadow tigers, and even the bloodthirsty and aggressive Gnolls if you're unlucky. The nimble and cunning nocturnal bats live in caves in this forest all year round.
In the forest where they couldn't see their fingers, Jem and Xue Huan struggled to move forward while pushing away the weeds in front of them. The weeds in this forest were much taller than those of the Silver Pine Forest, and even the parts below their knees were missing, making it difficult for them to move forward.
Since the moon hadn't risen tonight, Jem led the way with a torch in front of him, while Xue Huan followed him for about two or three steps. Xue Huan held the hunting bow prepared by Jem before leaving. Although the wooden hunting bow looked very shabby, it was better than nothing for the two of them.
After walking around the forest for a long time, the two finally came to a stone cave. Strange as it may seem, they didn't encounter any wild beasts along the way, except for the occasional bird passing by in the sky, which saved them a lot of trouble. Xue Huan looked at the pitch-black cave in front of him, as if he was like a huge lion, opening his bloody mouth to devour himself, and he couldn't help but shudder twice.
"Let's go. Jem turned to Xue Huan and said.
"Uh... Okay..."Xue Huan subconsciously tightened the hunting bow in his hand and followed Jem towards the cave,
After entering the cave, there was a dead silence all around, and if it weren't for the faint light brought by the torch in Jem's hand, Xue Huan would almost think that he had entered another world.
"Brother Jem, are you sure there are nocturnal bats in this cave?" Xue Huan said in order to relieve the pressure in his heart.
"Well, I've already investigated this cave beforehand, so it's fine. We haven't gone deep into it yet, so we haven't found any trace of those guys. Jem's deep voice came from the front, bringing Xue Huan a lot of courage.
After receiving Jem's affirmative answer, Xue Huan stopped talking and walked silently behind him. He even heard the sound of "tick-tock" droplets of water dripping nearby.
At this time, the inside of the stone cave was cold and terrifying, and the longer he walked, the more Xue Huan felt that the inside of this stone cave was very large. Although from the outside it is just an ordinary stone cave, the space inside is extremely tortuous. Xue Huan estimated that it had been about fifteen minutes since the two of them entered the cave, and there were many detours during the process, and until now he still hadn't seen the end.
"Jay... Big Brother Jem..."
Just when Xue Huan wanted to give up this mission and return the same way. Suddenly, I saw a light not far ahead......
"It's finally here..."Jem sighed and said to Xue Huan behind him, "Brother Xue Huan, it's just ahead, let's speed up." ”
Would a creature like a bat appear in such a bright place? Xue Huan was a little confused... But now that we've come here, we can't give up halfway. He simply trotted after Jem......
Walking through the dark and cold cavern, the two finally reached their destination. It turned out to be a small clear lake, and since there were no rocks above it, the moonlight easily spilled in, reflecting the surface of the lake like a mirror. Xue Huan saw this kind of scene for the first time and couldn't help but be stunned. And the familiar figure standing next to the lake made Xue Huan even more puzzled......
"Qiao Sen, why are you here?" Xue Huan stepped forward and asked.
For Qiao Sen, to be honest, Xue Huan didn't know much about it. So my impression of him has always stayed at the level of "colleague". According to Jem, this mission is only for himself, so why would this guy be in such a place?
A smile hung on the corner of Qiao Sen's mouth, and he said, "Well... You'll have to ask Big Brother Jem behind you. ”
After speaking, Qiao Sen snorted at Xue Huan.
Turning his head, Xue Huan saw Jem extinguish the torch in his hand and walk towards him...
"Jem big... Ahh
"Bang!"
was greeted by Jem's heavy punch in the face, and Xue Huan's whole person suddenly flew out and fell heavily on the wet rocky ground. Without waiting for Xue Huan to come to his senses, Jem stretched his hands into the air, but he was reciting a spell that even Qiao Sen couldn't understand. After a while, a green magic circle appeared on the ground where Xue Huan was, and the light of this magic circle slowly became more and more dazzling.
"Uh..."
At this time, Xue Huan slowly got up, and after being hit hard, his head was still spinning, and his eyes were blurry. Shaking his head, he finally came to his senses, and he was horrified to find that he couldn't exert any strength in his body, and it was very difficult to even speak. And under him, there is a mysterious magic circle, emitting a dazzling green light, it seems that this magic circle should have sealed itself.
Smack!
The sound of applause sounded in Xue Huan's ears. He turned his head with difficulty, and realized that it was Josson's guy...
"It's worthy of Boss Jem, and he got this guy done in two clicks. Marveling at Jem's great strength, Jossen stepped forward and praised.
Snorting disdainfully, Jem said lightly, "I've sealed him with a spell. Now I'll have to summon the Adults who are far away in the Void, and it will take some time. All you have to do in the meantime is take care of this kid, understand?"
"Understood, it's on me!" Josson nodded.
After listening to the conversation between the two of them, Xue Huan realized that he had been calculated, and this damn Jem really knew how to use evil spells. Judging by his casting speed, he seems to be very proficient. If he hadn't been preempted by him, he would still be able to fight with his magical strength. But now I can't even lift my hands, what can I do?
Pregnant!
"Kel'thugad, Kel'thugad, hey, my brother is not there?" Xue Huan frantically wanted to summon Kelthugad through the spiritual realm. But this time he miscalculated, because after a long time he still did not receive an answer from Kel'thugad.
Could it be that this spell can even seal the spiritual realm? Xue Huan's heart fell to the bottom......
At this time, Jem, who was concentrating on spell casting, didn't have time to care about Xue Huan's life or death, so he took out the blue jade in his arms, held it high with both hands, and placed it under the moonlight, while his mouth was still chanting obscure spells.
After a while, in the surprised eyes of Xue Huan and Qiao Sen, they saw bursts of light from the blue jade. The light grew larger and brighter over time, eventually forming a blue-purple female image. The woman's dress is very revealing, and she has goat-like antelope horns on her head and pointed elf-like ears.
Seeing that he had successfully summoned, Jem immediately knelt down excitedly, and said tremblingly, "Greetings to your ......"
The woman scanned the surroundings with a cold look before finally landing on Jem, who was kneeling in front of her. I saw her say lightly: "Get up." ”
"Yes!" Jem scrambled up from the ground as if he were on the verge of amnesty.
"Is that the host you found for me?" the woman pointed to Xue Huan, who was trapped in the corner by the circle.
Hearing this, Jem replied in an extremely respectful tone, "Yes, master!"
"Well, well done, human. The woman's tone remained unchanged, calm and frightening: "The adults of the Burning Legion have taken credit for your work, and your excellent completion of the mission will ensure that you will get everything you want, even endless power." ”
Hearing that he was going to get the power he wanted, Jem's heart was ecstatic, but his expression didn't change much, and he still replied respectfully: "Thank you, honorable master, these are what I should do." ”
Seeing this, Qiao Sen also wanted to come forward to ask for some promises or something, but after thinking about his identity, he simply put away these unrealistic thoughts for the time being.
"Very well, you can call me Queen Salorath in the future, and now you can step aside. "It was clear that Salorath was very satisfied with what Jem had done. But now she is just a void spirit, only when she successfully occupies Xue Huan's body, can she move around and cast spells at will, but her own strength will also be greatly weakened. However, with her strength, it is still more than enough to deal with just a few humans.
"Yes, Queen. Jem flashed to the side, leaving the open space between Salorath and Xue Huan.
Closing her eyes, Salorath chanted the incantation......
Xue Huan, who was directly opposite, was already dead at this time. His hands and feet didn't even have the strength to lift up, so he could only sit slumped in place and let others slaughter him. Damn, why is your luck so bad? When people cross over, they can embrace beauties and dominate the other world, and when they come to themselves, not only do they have nothing, but they may also be in danger of their lives at any time......
But after thinking about it, I also blamed myself for being too stupid, knowing that this world was not a peaceful and prosperous world like my previous life, but a chaotic place where the weak eat the strong. But he trusted others and handed over his trust without reservation, and he deserved to die stupidly.
"Ahh
With the shrill cry of metal, Saloras's body became more and more dazzling, and her figure gradually began to shrink, and finally turned into a spirit like water, floating slowly towards Xue Huan.
"Bang..."
The milky white fluid penetrated straight through Xue Huan's chest, and in just an instant, it flowed through every joint in his body. Xue Huan found that his body had never swelled so much, as if a huge force filled his whole body, and his consciousness gradually began to blur......
Just as the milky white power was about to invade Xue Huan's heart, he only heard a "bang", and his heart beat rapidly. And that power seemed to be frightened, and frantically retreated from Xue Huan's body.
Xue Huan gradually felt that the control of his body was back.
Just when Jem and Jossen were stunned by the vision in front of them. I saw another illusion break free from Xue Huan's body, and after reciting a series of spells towards Xue Huan, this skull-like illusion burst out with purple light instantly bursting out from Xue Huan's body after slumping to the ground. In just an instant, Xue Huan and the illusion disappeared in front of the two of them with the light. It wasn't until the light dissipated that Jem reacted in a daze, and it took less than a second for the skull to release the spell......
Glancing at each other, both of them were obviously confused by this series of scenes.
It took a long time for the two to recover from the shock. I saw that the milky white object that retreated from Xue Huan's body gradually transformed into its previous appearance. It's just that I can see that she doesn't seem to be in a good mood......
"Hmph, stupid human!" Salorath's shrill voice echoed through the cavern, showing how angry she was now.
Seeing his master angry, Jem knelt down without hesitation, and this time even Jossen was no exception.
"Human, do you know what you've done?" Salorath vented her anger frantically, if it weren't for the fact that she was just a summoned soul body at this moment, without any power, she would have torn apart the two stupid humans in front of her with magic: "You actually asked me to occupy the human with the heart of a demon, do you want me to die?"
The dizzy Jem was completely unaware of the situation at this time, but he knew that he could not disobey his master no matter what: "This... The villain doesn't dare to deceive the master, I really don't know what kind of demon heart that guy has, please show the master. ”
"Stupid, that demonic heart is a part of the master's godhead, although it is only a small part, but it is definitely not something we can infringe. If I hadn't discovered it in time and retrieved the force that was trying to invade today, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Apparently Salorath couldn't calm her anger. These two stupid humans almost made a big mistake for themselves. If he really occupies the human with the godhead of his master, even if he completes this mission and returns to the Twisted Void, he will be mercilessly judged by his master.
"Damn! That kid has some demonic heart. Jem gritted his teeth, eager to dismantle Xue Huan into eight pieces. And Qiao Sen on the side was already frightened at this moment, and he was left to kneel in front of Salorath and tremble.
"Please atone for your master's sins, I really don't know these circumstances!" Jem, who was kneeling on the ground, became colder and colder, for fear that his master would be dissatisfied and withdraw his strength. Although Salorath was only a soul body now, she could still do such small things.
"Hmph. Considering that the two humans in front of her were still of use to herself, Salorath reluctantly suppressed the anger in her heart: "Now I order you, no matter what, you can't let that human die, although I don't know what the master's intentions are in doing this, but now is the critical moment, so there can't be the slightest mistake, understand?"
What? You want me to protect that kid? Jem's resentment towards Xue Huan at this time is beyond measure. But since the master has already spoken, then he can only do it. But if I remember correctly, the master just told the kid not to die, and let him suffer so much "a little" of flesh and skin, it shouldn't be a big problem. Thinking of this, the corners of Jem's mouth tugged at a sinister smile.
"So what should I do next?
Salorath's cold voice resounded throughout the cavern: "The plan is going on as usual, the armies of orcs enslaved by their masters are in full swing, and Lordaeron is one of the last targets. Stratholme, as an outpost, will be the primary target. Do you know what to do next?"
Jem's heart moved......
"Yes, master!"
Salorath was very disappointed with the operation, but fortunately she did not make a big mistake, which is also a blessing in misfortune: "Alright, stand down." Remember, notify me as soon as anything happens through the Summoning Stone. This piece of jade is also the source of your strength. Without saying a word, Salorath's vision shrank until it turned into a milky white cloud and returned to the blue of jade.
The whole cavern fell silent......
Seeing that he finally had a chance to speak, Qiao Sen hurried up: "Boss Jem, what should we do now?"
"It's about to get light, and now we have to rush back to the farm so that no one else will be suspicious. ”
"Good!"
Thinking of Xue Huan, Jem suddenly hated it. Little bastard, I'm going to let you shed a layer of skin if you don't die this time......