"What happened?" asked Robert as David drove the carriage into the city gates.

"Is this a celebration?"

The streets were crowded with people, and most of the shops were closed.

Many people stood together in groups, chattering with each other.

"It looks like it's more like a funeral," Calamon said. "Someone important must have died. ”

"Or maybe it's because of the war, just look at their sad faces. Robert muttered.

Women are sobbing, men are showing regret or anger on their faces, and children are standing dumbfounded, looking at their parents in fear.

"It can't be war, sir," replied David, "it's been two days since the celebration of the vernal equinox.

Not sure what happened. Wait, I can help you out," he said, holding Marat.

"Go ahead," said Robert. "Wait, why can't there be a war?"

"Of course not, we've already won!" David's look at Robert in surprise. "Oh my God, you don't remember the Golden General and the Good Dragon, you must be very drunk-"

"Oh, that's right," Robert said hurriedly.

"I'll stop over here, it's a fish market," David jumped out of the carriage, "they'll know." ”

"We're going with you. Robert gestured for everyone to get out of the car.

"What's the big news?" David shouted to a group of men and women standing in front of a fishy shop.

Several people immediately turned around, and everyone rushed to speak.

Robert followed behind him, and only fragments of the conversation could be heard.

"General Gold has been captured! The city is about to end...... People run away...... Evil Dragons ......"

No matter how hard they tried, it was hard for everyone to get these people to confide the truth to strangers, especially after seeing them wearing such gorgeous clothes.

Once again, they thanked David for sending them to the city, and then let him talk to his friends.

After a few moments of discussion, they decided to head to the market and try to figure out what was going on.

The crowd grew denser, and later on, they even had to push the people around them away to move forward.

People run around, ask about the latest rumors, and shake their heads in disappointment.

Sometimes they will see some residents with luggage on their backs, hurrying towards the city gates.

"We should buy some weapons. Caramon said with a solemn face.

"That doesn't sound good. Guess who this golden general is!

People seem to value this guy very much, and his disappearance seems to have made everyone confused. ”

"Maybe some Solanian knight," Robert said. "You're right, we really should buy weapons. He put his hand on his belt.

"Damn! I just got a whole bag of—strange old gold coins, now gone! Isn't our trouble enough?"

"Wait!" Calamon fumbled with his belt. "What the hell - damn it! My wallet was still there, why is it suddenly gone!" the warrior hurriedly turned around and saw a small figure disappear into the crowd, still holding a tattered leather bag in his hand.

"Hey, it's you, that's mine!" Calamon yelled, pushing the crowd away and lunging at the thief.

Reaching out, he grabbed the thief's vest and lifted him off the street.

"Give me back the money—" The tall warrior was taken aback. "Wade!"

"Calamon!" Wade shouted.

Calamon put him down in surprise. Tyrokosi looked around in surprise.

"Robert!" he shouted as he saw the half-elf emerge from the crowd.

"Oh, Robert," Wade said as he raced to his old friend, tears streaming down his face.

The inhabitants of Karaman crowded from the city walls and looked out of the city. It was only a few days ago that they had done the same thing, but at that time it was to watch the knight and the silver dragon and the golden dragon enter the city, and Xin Qian was excited at that time.

Now they were silent, and their faces were full of despair. They watched as the sun slowly rose to the very center of the sky.

It was almost noon, and they waited quietly.

Robert stood beside Hubble, his hand resting on the dwarf's shoulder.

The old dwarf almost broke down with joy when he saw his friend.

It was a sad reunion. Hubble and Tay kept their voices low, taking turns intermittently telling them what had happened months before they had left Tassis. When one person says there is no way to continue, the other continues.

Therefore, everyone learned about the discovery of the dragon slaying spear, the destruction of the secret treasure of the dragon god, and the murder of Stone.

Robert bowed his head, the news made him very sad. For a moment, he couldn't imagine what the world would be like without this noble friend.

Seeing Robert's grief, Hubble continued to choke up about Stone's greatest victory and the peace he had finally found after his death.

"He's a hero of Sorenia now," Hubble said.

"His deeds have become legends, like Shuma. His sacrifice saved the Knights, at least according to legend.

That's enough for him, Robert. ”

The half-elf nodded wordlessly. Then try to smile, "Go ahead," he said.

"Tell me what Lolana did when she arrived in Recross.

Is she still over there? If so, we want to go there—"

Hubble and Wade exchanged glances, the dwarf bowed his head, and the Kanderman turned his head away, wiping his little nose with a handkerchief.

"How?" said Robert, who noticed that his voice was different than before.

"Tell me. ”

Hubble slowly finished the story. "I'm sorry, Robert," the dwarf sobbed, "I let her down—"

The old dwarf began to sobb sadly, causing Robert to feel heartache as well.

He hugged his old friend, trying to share his pain.

'It's not your fault, Hubble," his voice was hoarse. "If it's anyone's fault, it's probably my fault.

She risked her life for me. “

"Blame anyone, and the gods end up blaming the gods," the river breeze patted Robert on the shoulder.

This is the saying of my people. ”

Robert didn't feel any better. "When is the Dark Maiden coming?"

"Noon," Wade whispered.

It was almost noon, and Robert stood on the wall along with the rest of Karaman's inhabitants, waiting for the arrival of the Dark Daughter.

Gilcenas deliberately stayed away from Robert, pretending not to see him. The half-elf didn't want to blame him.

Gilthenas knew why Lolana was going on an adventure, and he knew what bait Ella was using to get his sister to take the bait.

When he coldly asked Robert if he was really with Ella, the dragoon, Robert had no way to deny it.

"Then you're responsible for what happened to Lorana," Gilsenas' voice was filled with anger.

"I pray to the gods every night, that no matter what tragic fate befalls her, you will be a hundred times more miserable than her!"

"If that can bring her back, of course I'd gladly accept it!" Robert yelled angrily, but Gireenas just turned away indifferently.

People are now starting to talk to each other, pointing to the sky.

A dark shadow appeared in the sky: a blue dragon.

"That's her dragon," Wade said with a grim face.

"I've seen it in the Tower of the Kings. ”

The blue dragon languidly circled over the city, then leisurely landed within range of the bow and arrow.

When the knight on the dragon's back stood up, the city fell silent.

The Dark Maiden took off her helmet and spoke, her voice distinctly clear in the clear sky.

"Now you know that I have captured the elven woman you call the Golden General!"

Ella shouted. "In order to give you a proof, I brought something like this. ”

She held her hand aloft. Robert saw a glittering, delicate silver helmet in the sunlight.

"You can't see it now, but in my other hand is a tuft of blonde hair.

When I'm gone, I'll leave both of these things here so that you can have something to remember the Golden General. ”

Stone is probably one of the stupidest knights. He didn't want to save his life when he died, but for the survival of the Order and the sense of honor of being a knight of the crown, fighting until the last second.

Although such a move is impulsive and crazy, it also proves the value of Stone's heart even more.

The crowd gathered on the city wall made a noisy noise.

Ella paused for a moment, looking at them coldly. Robert looked at her, his nails sinking deep into the middle, forcing himself to remain calm.

He found himself unconsciously thinking about a crazy plan to jump from here and kill her with a single sword.

Scarlet Moon noticed the crazy, desperate look in his eyes and wanted to get closer to take care of him.

She felt his body tremble, and then at her touch, his whole body stiffened and tried to regain his composure.

She looked down at his clenched fists and was surprised to see blood gurgling down her wrists.

"That elf, Lorana Serasa, has been sent to the Temple of the Queen of Darkness in Prorakka.

Until the following conditions are met, she will be a captive of the Darkness Queen.

First of all, after the darkness demanded the immediate surrender of a man named Belcleral, the Eternal One.

Second, she demanded that the good dragon immediately return to St. Kexian and leave it at the disposal of Ereakas.

Finally, the elf Gilsenas must order the Sorenian knights, the elves of Wellington and Sivanasti to lay down their arms.

And the dwarven Hubble Furnace must ask his fellow citizens to do the same. ”

Now that Ella has taken over the city, she wants to make even harsher demands, and although everyone is indignant at Ella's actions and words, they dare not speak out.

After all, the forces behind the darkness are too strong now, and they are not at all able to compete with them alone.

Only by enduring a brief period of time will the situation be eased in the future.