[1. Chess Piece Play]

- Middle-earth, "Living Graveyard" Tregenis

"Good morning, everyone. Cedar walked into the restaurant.

"Good morning, Cedar. Ivan greeted him happily, "It's a good night's sleep again, isn't it? ”

Cedar nodded—today, they were going to storm the Demon King's Capital.

"Come on today. Jean smiled at the children.

"Take heed. Petra looked at them uncomfortably, "We're not here, we have to learn to protect ourselves." ”

"Don't worry, we're your students. Harden has only been so respectful of his teacher, "Absolutely." But teacher, I just want you to know that I don't want to be at war with you at any time. ”

Petra smiled wryly and lowered her clear eyes.

"After you have eaten, rest well and prepare, and then you should be more quick to avoid Anya. Jean glanced at him, then continued to remind as he opened the pamphlet, "Also note, there will be three newly sent members of the Ghost Mountain Clan in the military formation of the Kuang Zheng Regiment today. ”

"Is it the Ghost Mountain Demon Clan, the backup team of the 'Twelve Apostles of Mystery '- the 'Ghost Mountain Inhabitant'?"

"That's right. The members of the Ghost Mountain Demon Clan are roughly divided into five groups: 'Flower', 'Bird', 'Worm', 'Fish', and 'Beast'. This time, it was the Oniyama Dogrot from the Flower Group, the Oniyama Silver Rat from the Beast Troupe, and the Oniyama Dragonfly from the Insect Troupe. I don't have much information on the Xuan Shi side, but at present, I know that the Ghost Mountain Dogwood is a plant manipulator like other members of the flower group, and the Ghost Mountain Silver Rat is also very conventional and is a beast master; as for the Ghost Mountain Dragonfly, if you follow the routine of the insect group, it will naturally be a worm tamer, but the Ghost Mountain Dragonfly is newly cultivated, and whether he is an insect tamer or not can only let you go to a battle to verify it," Jean seemed to be upset with the lack of information, "By the way, the Ghost Mountain Dragonfly may be the strongest of the three." ”

"The high-level demon generals of the Xuan World are mysterious and unpredictable, and it is not easy for you to get these. Petra said in surprise.

"It's a pity that this doesn't make my brother increase my salary. Jean smiled, "Anyway, you have to run quickly, or you'll be in trouble." ”

After a hurried breakfast, Cedar and they walked out of the Yellow Narcissus Castle.

They were greeted by an overwhelming field of golden leaves, shining quietly and grandly in the moist shimmer of the morning sun, cascading all the way to the end of their vision......

It was a long street of ginkgo trees. Cedars have never seen so many golden leaves fluttering and swaying in the sky!

Is there a golden bright future...... Cedar couldn't help but think happily.

"The house at the junction is where the portal is located, and it's almost to Impes, so be smart and follow our commands. Harden became rare and serious, "The opponent is a demon, don't be scared of incontinence later." ”

"What are you kidding, I'm a person with status, and I can't be scared of such a thing. Cedar glared at him unhappily.

Harden laughed disdainfully: "Have you ever thought that if the Passage Academy wanted to take you into the capital from the beginning, then why didn't they take you back to the Demon King Capital in Silver City directly but act with us?"

“...... How do I know!"

"Don't say I didn't remind you, the Passage Courtyard didn't listen to all the words of the colorless demon boys, they probably made up their minds to take care of you inexplicably later, so don't think how great you are, get acquainted. Harden said disdainfully, they were already in front of the portal.

Through this portal, Cedar returns to the town of Empas, the first stop of his life.

As soon as he stepped out of the portal, he froze, and Cedar stared at everything in front of him in disbelief-

The gloomy clouds are bleak, and the demonic fog is filled...... Not far away, colorful buildings are stacked like abandoned toys, and the town is lifeless as the demon flag hunts and flies.

When Cedar first came, it happened to be attacked by Kuang Zhengtuan. Unexpectedly, the current town was made like this by Kuang Zhengtuan......

Cedar was already a little tight-chested here, so he could only slow down and follow behind Harden, looking at the hunting flags with the word "panic" tattooed: "'Panic'?"

"Kuang Zhengtuan used this to refer to demonic energy, and this flag is also one of their symbols. Atay told Cedar.

"And that is the emblem of the Kuang Zheng Regiment, the 'Shield of Fear'. Selena pointed to one of the large embroidered flags and said to Cedar.

"Terrified Shield......" Cedar stared at the banner with wide eyes, and a large square shield was embroidered on the flag, and on the shield was the word "panic" with a vigorous gesture. And under the shield is the shield shadow, but the shield shadow is like countless spikes...... Ah, he understood, it was the shadow of the sword, the spear, and the halberd! There was also a pair of fierce eyes and a big mouth with a crooked grin in the shadow of the shield!

Behind the shield is hidden an invisible soldier, and there is an unknown vicious monster hidden in the shield - this is the symbol of Kuang Zhengtuan, the emperor who is entrenched in the hearts of the people, probably this is what it means.

"It's a little evil, but it's handsome...... Don't tell the youkai in the temple when the time comes. Cedar was speechless.

There is an old carriage in front...... Cedar glanced at it curiously, and suddenly felt that the demonic aura pierced his eyes like a sharp cone, and the pain was unbearable......

"Call 'Ningye' and you'll be fine. Harden said flatly, "This is its racial collective, and you can suppress its demonic aura by saying it—'panic'." Of course, if you're strong enough, there's no taboo. ”

"Hahaha, I have been suppressed by you Harden for thousands of years, and I also feel shameless!" The ancient chariot slowly drove through the fog, and the demon chariot said with a laugh.

"Ningye ......" Cedar stared at the living vehicle in surprise, "Youkai?"

"'Therefore, the essence of the car is called Ningye, which is like a chariot, and it hurts people's eyes when they see it. It can't hurt people by calling it by its name. The cute boy in white who was driving the chariot said with a smile, sitting on one of the white horses and looking down at the cedar: "Although you didn't notice it, this is not the first time we have met, Lord Zhou Xuesong, the colorless general." I'm Qingji. ”

"We've met?" said Cedar, looking at Qingji suspiciously.

"'Therefore, the essence of the water stone is known as Qingji, and the shape is like a person. Ride on the car cover, travel thousands of miles every day. Calling it by its name, it can be used to enter the water to get fish. Harden casually introduced, "These two guys are both demons recorded in the ancient book "Bai Zetu", and they are very weak. ”

"It's so sad, we've all lived for a long time, not strong but not weak. Qingji smiled slightly, and lowered his face to look at Cedar, "You haven't watched "Bai Zetu", have you?

“...... I haven't seen it, and I don't know. Cedar replied honestly.

"Ha, do you hear Ning Ye!" Qingji happily turned around and punched the cart, "I said it can't be a disciple of the Great Heavenly Master of Catching Demons or something, na, na, five yuan!"

"It's my pleasure to be able to bring joy to you......" Cedar looked at the two demons speechlessly, "I'm sorry I broke the bank......"

"Nasty!" The cart suddenly spun wildly on the spot, scared Cedar to death, "Five pieces!"

"Stop me, stupid!"

"I won't give you money!

"Hey, you're foolish! Is it useful for you to ask for money for a car!"

"I can't go to the car wash to maintain it myself!"

"Maintain a ghost, who drives a carriage to the car wash for maintenance! Do you want to say to yourself, 'Boss, you must use shower gel when you wash my whole body'? Don't you be so funny, okay!"

"Listen to people first," Harden subdued the crazy demon car with one hand, "Where are the Rakshasa and the Zhinu?"

"It's in the mayor's office. ”

"Okay, you guys, let's go. Harden waved in a dashing manner, "Go!"

"Don't you take the car?" Ning Ye shouted, "Come on, come on, the starting price is 50!"

"Leave them alone. Ivan smiled and pulled Cedar forward, "That's how they are." ”

Leaving the two demons, Cedar and they walked deeper into the fog.

"There are so many eyes on us...... Cedar patted Ivan on the shoulder in fear.

"It's just a bird," Ivan said, still calm, "though it's a bit big." ”

Is it just a little big? Cedar noticed the huge shadow flickering in the mist, and when he got closer, he saw that it was clearly a bird the size of a calf, standing motionless in the wind.

Birds of prey are a little like cranes, but they have eagle-like hooked claws and huge beaks, are they birds of prey? Their gray, black, fluffy feathers are dull and flutter ominously in the wind. The big birds' dark and shining eyes stared indifferently at the cedars all the way, but they were as lifeless as stone sculptures...... Cedar couldn't help but shudder.

(What's that...... Cedar wanted to ask Ivan out loud, but it was so quiet and eerie that he didn't dare to speak.

It's about to rain, and the sticky, cold wind is coming like waves. Cedar squinted unbearably, but when he opened his eyes, he found a large bird quietly flying down the wind and swooping down on his head!

"Be careful. Ivan gently pulled the frightened cedar to his side, and the hooked beak of the big bird was like a sharp blade that could cut through space, and the wind swept through it at hand!

The gray-black fluffy feathers brushed the cedar's hair, and the cold and translucent eyes of the big bird slowly passed in front of the cedar's eyes, indifferently and coldly piercing his frightened gaze......

The hostile bird brought a wave of cold wind, but Cedar did not dare to raise its eyes again, only to feel its wings flapping in a panic compared to its huge body. The huge figure rose in the air, and Cedar opened its eyes to find that it had chosen to hover! The sunlight fell weakly through the thick demon mist, casting a faint, complete shadow covering him and Ivan! The wind passed through its wing feathers, and there was a faint eerie sound above their heads......

Involuntarily clutched Ivan's arm, but Cedar was still trembling-

That terrible gaze pierced straight through like a poisoned dagger!

Cedar looks ahead and sees Atayal, Selena, and Harden all watching them. Harden walked back with a disdainful "I knew it was like this" smile.

"I'm afraid of this, can you see the big monster!" Harden's gaze froze, and the magic exploded, and the giant bird suddenly turned into a flurry of blue and blue fire powder!

"This is the 'Rakshasa Bird,'" Ivan said with a slight smile, "it can peck at the eyes, and it is a demon made of corpse gas." ”

[Rakshasa bird, like a gray crane and big, huge beak hook claws like snow, eyes dew green phosphorus, its voice is sinister, good at changing human shape, eye-catching and eating, for the accumulation of corpses for a long time. See in Yuan Mei's "Zi Bu Silent"]

"You'd better be aggressive, no matter what, neither you nor we are just pawns in the Demon King War game. Forget about our soldiers, we're used to killing. Harden looked at Cedar with a smile, "And what about you? The 'general/handsome' in the hands of the chess player is just a puppet, and he can't fight out of the nine palaces." Sounds majestic, but don't forget that you don't have the ability to protect yourself. ”

Cedar lowered his head: "...... I know. ”

At this moment, there was a "whew", and most of the condensed Rakshasa birds flew towards the town office building not far away, and cracked at the gate, converging into a whirlpool of soul fire!

It turned out to be a bird...... Larger than an ordinary rakshasa bird, its plumage appears darker and shinier, and it stands beautiful and ominously in the doorway, such a monster that exudes a strong demonic aura, gazing at the cedar with grace like a crane.

Cedar forced her composure to stare at it and slowly approached.

"This is the famous Killer of Change—" Harden said flatly.

"'Dazzling Rakshasa'. The magic bird made a girlish voice, and the black feather spread, and the black mist swirled! The bright red color quickly swirled out from the black mist, and the fog dispersed red, and a tall girl in a bright red Luo dress appeared!

The girl's long jet-black hair was braided into countless thin braids, flowing like a river on her blood-colored robe. She was so beautiful that she bowed her head slightly, her beautiful eyelashes slanted coldly at the cedar, and her lips provoked a meaningful arc, silently exerting coercion......

"Idiot, I've said that the Rakshasa bird will peck at the eyes. Cedar was too frightened to move under the beauty and coercion of the harpie, but Harden coldly reminded him.

Rakshasa flicked his red sleeves, and his slender white fingers swept in front of Cedar's frightened eyes, causing him to take two steps back with a scream.

"I can't ask for the eyes of your guests. Rakshasa chuckled and shook the waterfall, "Come with me." ”

Cedar sighed lightly, stepped back, and followed Harden into the gloomy building.

"Knowing the girl," said Rakshasa smiling to the tall and thin woman standing on the ladder, "the distinguished guest is here. ”

"Ah, it's you. Still dressed in a gray cheongsam, the indifferent wolf spirit stared at the cedar with a deep gaze, smiling slightly.

“...... You're the first demon I've ever met. Cedar took a deep breath and smiled.

"Although there hasn't been much change in strength, there has been a lot of progress in knowledge, little ghost. The intellectuals asked lightly, "Are you coming to the capital today?"

"It's so direct. Harden smiled calmly, "Where are the people from Ghost Mountain?"

"Investigative is underway. Newcomers always want to make some contributions, and you are unlucky. The Zhinu glanced at them, "Of course, if a few more veterans in the demon capital come out to pick you up, then no one can stop you...... Ah, it's back. ”

Cedar they felt a new demonic aura and slowly turned their heads. And the newly arrived future "Twelve Apostles of Mystery" walked in quietly, and the three pairs of eyes had already looked at them seriously.

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—Tregenis, Narcissus

"I've asked the children of Ghost Mountain to meet your students. Smiling innocently, Wu Anya waited for Petra and Jean's response, "Why don't you bring them back quickly?"

"You're in the army again, Anya. Jean held up his hands, "I surrender." ”

"Little hazel and little elm, you are still more well-behaved. Anya smiled sweetly at the students, her eyes squinting at Petra and Jean.

"Walked away. Mrs. Melissa, pick up the students. Jean smiled wryly and called out to the corner, and the noblewoman's puppet responded.

"What's wrong?" But the talisman in her hand for communication suddenly shone with a peachy light, and Anya asked impatiently as she grabbed the talisman.

"Excuse me. The demonic beasts in the waters near 'Steelland' have gone on a collective rampage, in order to protect the base, please rush back and kill the demonic beasts!"

"How can you go berserk? this should be solved by La Nina!" Anya asked irritably.

"No way, Lord Curse Blue seems to be in trouble too, we can't contact her......"

"Hey, Anya, what's the rampage?" Petra frowned slightly.

"It's none of our business, let's go. Jean said nonchalantly.

"Phantom puppeteer. Putting down the talisman, Anya spoke coldly.

Jean slowly stood still, smiled innocently and turned back: "You can't call it that, here, you have to call me 'Jade Girl'......"

"Enemy camp spy Jean Ronnas. Gloomy, sarcastically, Anya narrowed her eyes at him, "You did it." ”

"I've done so many things, what do you mean?" smiled brighter and brighter, and Jean looked ignorant as if he was teasing his little sister.

"Create a Warcraft mass rampage and trap La Niña. Anya's expression was no longer like that of a little girl, her golden eyes flashed with demonic light, as if to penetrate Jean's mind.

Jean stared at her calmly, his cynicism faded without a trace. He sneered calmly: "Got proof?"

In the face of provocation, Anya's murderous aura swelled.

"If there is evidence, let's talk about it!" Jean suddenly showed a childlike happy expression, his blue eyes sparkled, "Do you know how painful it is for no one to find out after making a shocking move! Didn't you lose your way in Dongzhou last time and didn't catch up to support the 'Zombie Horror'? That time the Heavenly Punisher won a big victory! At the celebration, I jumped and shouted, 'That's what I did, that's what I did', but Mr. He didn't believe me, and I didn't have a penny in the bonus! This time it's okay, the prize money has been settled! Anya, I love you!"

Anya's eyes widened in surprise, and it took a while for her to regain her usual composure and sneer, "You won, Jean Ronners." If one day I can kill you with my own hands, I will be ecstatic. ”

"I'm afraid of death, and this is probably the only time I've refused to bring joy to a lady. Jean laughed, "Anya, go and suppress the monster horde with peace of mind." ”

"You go to suppress the monster herd, I'll pick up your students, that's all!Xiao Zhen, Xiao Yu!" Anya's grim smile was threatening, and she walked quickly past Jean without looking back.

Jean shrugged with a smile unsurprisingly, and winked at Xia Zhen and Xia Yu, who were about to leave: "Good luck." ”

The "Twin Dementors" smiled cutely at Jean and Petra and ran out.

"I'd love to see it. Petra sighed helplessly, "It's not fun to play with your big dolls." ”

"Don't worry, there are enough monsters on the battlefield over there, and we won't be able to clean up the situation if we go. Jean spread his hands, "I want to go too, Kuang Zhengtuan, the Meridian Academy, the future Twelve Apostles of the Mysteries, the ghosts before and after, and the Heavenly Punisher, your mother is really having a big time." ”

"This is a chess game in which the Demon King participates, and of course the chess pieces are all over the world. Petra had a shadow in her gaze, "I hate the feeling of being used as a pawn, and every action is indulgent." ”

"Who doesn't hate, but......" Jean smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "even a pawn has a chance to contain the player." Don't worry about that group of kids, they are also very strong, you just wait and see......"

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- Empers

("Ivan doesn't usually use magic, but his agility and speed are unmatched by ordinary people.") When the time comes, you can just run after him. Jean's words came to mind, and Cedar subconsciously retreated behind Ivan.

"Are you the future Twelve Apostles of the Occult?" said Harden with a smile as he elegantly examined his prey like a cheetah.

"It's hard to say whether you can be an apostle, please advise, I'm from the flower group," the beautiful girl who looked dignified and demure smiled softly, teasing the green silk, revealing the red and white star-shaped flowers that tied her hair, "Onishan Dogwood." ”

"You have demon energy, you have demon blood, right? Me too!" The silver-haired young man looked at Harden and showed a hearty and clean smile to everyone, "Hello, I'm the Ghost Mountain Silver Rat of the Beast Group." ”

"I'm a ghost mountain dragonfly from the insect group, please advise. Covering his whole body with a loose white robe, leaving only a pair of inky eyes that looked more charming than many women, the young man said slowly in a rough voice during the voice change.

Confirmation of Identity. Ivan took the cedar to the farthest place from the dragonfly in the ghost mountain and quietly gathered his strength.

Harden, Selena and Ataya took a step forward. Harden slowly revealed a sharp and ferocious sneer, and took another step forward, endless pitch black gushing wildly, and the blood-colored blade flowed with cold silver light-

"I haven't introduced myself, I'm Harden Tesla, the 'God Butcher'!"

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Preview: Start to rush and kill, and kill the bloody path among countless strong enemies! Ghost Mountain Inhabitants, Kuang Zhengtuan, and Hou Ghosts, have you really seen the power of the Passage Courtyard and the Heavenly Punisher? Do you know the ability of this group of defecting "former ghosts"? The roles of the hunter and the prey are repeatedly rotated, Part II: The Gathering of Suffering (2) - Hunting!