"Failed. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info" Edward's charred body suddenly became dynamic, and a holy light fell from the sky, shining on his body, making him slowly stand up.

He pulled out the two-handed sword that was burned red, shook off the scorched skin on his body, looked at the demon army rushing towards him, and sighed: "I didn't expect that fusion monster to hide his soul in that black dragon, what a mistake." ”

Sitting on the ground and resting for a while, seeing that the demon army was about to surround him, Edward carved a magic array on the ground, and at the same time looked at the hidden town that was caught in the flames behind him and said: "It feels really bad to be homeless, goodbye, hidden town." ”

With that, Edward's figure disappeared in place, leaving only a magic circle that gradually dissipated.

............

When Edward emerged from the teleportation spell, the Inquisitors were encamped on a mountainside in Frostridge Mountain. As soon as he appeared, the crowd gathered around him.

"Are you alright, Inquisitor?" Reliana tried to step forward to hold Edward on the ground, but saw Edward's current situation and blushed surprisingly and hesitated.

Her hesitation caused Edward to sit down on the snow, gasping for air.

"I'm buying time for you in front, and I almost lost my life, can't you even help me?" said Edward angrily, "Is it because I don't usually have the majesty of an inquisitor?"

"To see you back is our greatest expectation. Cullen breathed a sigh of relief, "Still, I think you'll need to change your clothes first, Inquisitor." ”

Edward was stunned for a moment, but when he looked down, he saw that he was not very elegantly dressed at this time—the leather under the armor was almost entirely charred, with only a few pieces of black covering his key parts, and the armor was also very tattered, with horrible dents in it, hanging in tatters. Now he looks like a beggar.

But except for a few women who turned their heads, no one laughed at him, and they all looked at the inquisitor who dared to fight the dragon with reverence, and the gratitude in their hearts was overflowing. The worse Edward's condition at this time, the more indicative of the severity of that battle.

"I'm sorry, I didn't kill Kaurefias, but his soul has been badly damaged by me, and I guess he will need to recuperate for a long time. Edward took the fur cloak that Reliana had handed him and wrapped himself in it.

"Enough, Inquisitor. Kassandra said, "Our inquisition is still growing, and when the time comes, it's time for a decisive battle between us, and the most important thing for us is to find a stronghold to repair at the moment." ”

"There will be a stronghold. Solas said suddenly, "There's a place there waiting for us to take it." ”

With that, Solas made a gesture of invitation, motioning for Edward to talk to him alone.

Edward nodded to the crowd and told them to rest, before following Solas to the outside of the camp.

"That's the Elven Orb, which Corifias uses against your power. Solas said bluntly, "It's an ancient elven relic, and it stands to reason that it can affect the anchor mark on your left hand." ”

"But he doesn't affect me. Edward tightened his fur cape, "He can only use it to interfere with my spells, but I have more than just magic. ”

"So he was defeated by you?" asked Soras.

"Let's just say that. Edward said, "You just said there was a stronghold?"

"I've read from an ancient book that in the northern part of the Red Ridge Mountain, there is an old abandoned castle called the Heavenly Dome Castle. "Built on the majestic summit of Frostridge Mountain, with only a path leading down the mountain, it is an easy place to defend and difficult to attack, and the Inquisition has a foothold there, and will not be afraid of the enemy's attack. ”

"And what are we waiting for?" said Edward, raising an eyebrow, "rest for the night now, and head north tomorrow." ”

"Edward. Solas stared at Edward for a moment, and said with a little confusion, "Don't you think that the battle of Hidden Town was a setback for the Inquisition?

"Corifias got the Elven Orb, and he destroyed the Council of the Sages with an explosion that opened a rift in the sky. I don't know how he survived, or how people reacted to the elves when they learned the origin of the orb. All of this is confusing. ”

"Now, Koryfias has the support of the Templars and apostate mages, and the recent disappearance of the Warden must have something to do with him, and his army is not something that the current Inquisitors can fight against, do you think there is still hope for us?"

"It's not your style to give up, Solas. Edward patted Solas on the shoulder, "You're trying to comfort me, that's not necessary, I've seen far more difficult obstacles, but they've been overcome with my efforts." A small defeat can't defeat me, it can only make me more and more frustrated, not to mention that this is not a failure. ”

"As for the elves you mentioned, for me, all races are equal, and when it comes to facing demons, we must put aside our old grudges and unite, not infighting. ”

Hearing this, Solas stared at Edward for a moment, then smiled, "You will be a respectable friend." ”

"If you will. Edward smiled and turned away, "But the word friend is very sacred, and I hope betrayal will not taint it." ”

............

Because of Edward's safe return, the morale of the Inquisition, which had lost its base camp, was also high. That night, the inspiring song "Dawn is Coming" sounded on the mountainside of Frostridge where the Judgment was stationed, and the Edward Inquisition, who had not plucked the strings for a long time, and the refugees of Hideaway played "The Triumph of the Good", which was quickly sung.

Beginning the next day, the procession gradually moved north, and the Inquisition's rangers scattered in search of the Celestial Forament, which Solas had spoken of.

After three days of walking in the harsh environment of Frostridge Mountain, the rangers in front finally received good news that they had found Fort Skydome.

When Edward followed a ranger up a cliff, he saw an ancient castle miraculously standing on top of a hill in the distance.

There was no human being, no fluttering and brightly coloured flags, and the walls and roof of the castle were broken in several places, but there was a burst of cheers from all who looked at it—they saw hope.

After another day of traveling, the crowd finally arrived in front of the ancient castle. They followed their inquisitor across a long stone bridge before finally entering it in shock and cheer.

The Celestial Dome, as his name suggests, has stood on the top of the mountain for thousands of years, beneath the Celestial Dome, waiting for people with ideals to occupy and develop it.

"I believe that this will be a holy place!" said Edward, looking up at the tall castle.