Chapter Eighty-Seven: Seeking Skin with the Tiger
"Yes, we're going to kill him. Only by killing him and extracting the power of the World Tree Leaf and the Sunwell in his body can the hilt of the Pitch Black Star be destroyed. Talis took a deep breath and finally began to nod her head.
"More than twenty years ago, under the leadership of His Holiness Pope Decon, the strongest man on the continent, the power of the Church had reached its peak. His Majesty Deken was already the strongest person in the continent at that time, both in terms of power and personal strength. So he began to challenge the legendary myth, the Dark Star.
He explored countless elven ruins, and after studying ancient books, he discovered them. The ritual passed down by the elves was originally intended to fuse the leaves of the World Tree and the power of the Sun Well into a person's body, and then let this person feed the sword with his body. “
"The power of the Leaves of the World Tree and the Sunwell is the only force that can have an effect on the Dark Star, and although it cannot destroy the Dark Star, it can damage the Dark Star. While it is impossible to save the continent from purge, it is at least possible to postpone the Judgment Day that will destroy the continent until the next time someone draws his sword. Although he knew, His Majesty Dekkon did not believe it. Instead, he believed in Archibald's prophecy and believed that he was the one who gathered all his strength to change the world. So he wanted to pull up the Pitch Black Star himself and use his own strength to challenge this legendary artifact of destruction. ”
"But what we want is not to destroy the hilt itself, but to release the aura of darkness when the Black Star is destroyed. According to the elven texts, when the dark star is damaged, it will emit a destructive aura of dark death from the sword. Although it can't be compared to the ultimate forbidden spell contained in the sword, it is also enough to kill and injure thousands of people. ”
"That breath is our trump card against Oufu, and it is the most effective means. It may be the only means. ”
"Orfo's development is now beyond the Pope's expectation and control, the Minotaur and the Harpy Land have greatly increased their strength, and most importantly, they seem to be mining a large number of magical gems in the Sandface Mountains, which are necessary materials for making high-level scrolls. Cedros means to the sky. If he is allowed to produce a large number of high-level magic scrolls, the combat power of Ofudi will increase by several notches. Even if it was because of the annihilation of Negan's main force. It is possible to concentrate all the forces in the Western Continent, and it will also be a difficult war against Oufu. ”
"The only way to do this is to take the hilt of the Black Star to the Wild Highlands and destroy it. The aura of death emitted is not only Ou Fu, but even the entire Wild Heights will be submerged in it, which is the best way to destroy Ou Fu. Otherwise, even if we can finally win the battle with Oufu, tens of thousands of warriors will die on the wild highlands. ”
"And Oufu must be destroyed as soon as possible, this orc city is developing too fast, and the potential is too great. So far, Cedros still controls the orcs' behavior, but when he doesn't need to care about us anymore, sooner or later, Oufu will come into conflict with us humans in order to compete for more resources and territory. Even people of different faiths can have strife and conflict. Not to mention between different races. When it develops into a truly great empire, it will be the entire continent of humanity that will suffer. ”
"That's it, so he has to die. For the sake of the future of the entire continent, at least to prevent tens of thousands of warriors from dying in the battle with the orcs, and to destroy the hilt of the Black Star, that may be something more dangerous. So, he had to die. ”
"Alright. Now that I've told you all, that's what you want to know. Talis was already tired and weak, and she felt more tired to say this than to make ten trips on the battlefield.
"Got it. What could he do? He had to die. Talis looked at Aimei. "I know you like him, but it's a fact that no one can change. So I don't want to tell you this, maybe you hate me because it's just me, maybe it's better. ”
Looking down at the ground, Ai Yimei was silent for a long time before she spoke, "Why put all the blame on Big Brother Asa alone? It's not his fault. Sister, you should know that he is a good man. ”
"It's not his fault. Nor is he responsible. I...... I also know that he is not actually a bad person. It's just ......" Talis sighed deeply, in fact, what Aimee said just now, she had also asked Lancelot. "It's just...... That's the only way we can do it, that's the only choice. ”
"It's not his responsibility to let innocent good people take responsibility, is this what you've always said about justice, sister?" Ai Yimei looked up at Talis, her immature face full of stubbornness.
"I don't know, I don't even know what justice is now. All I know is that I have to. Talis also looked at Aiyime, sad and indifferent, but under this layer of sadness and indifference, she was resolute.
Neither of them spoke anymore, and just looked at each other silently. After a long time, Ai Yimei suddenly spoke: "No matter what, I must find a way to save Brother Asa, I must not let him die...... I won't let you die either. ”
"Don't talk stupid. Go and rest first, I'll have someone take you away tomorrow." Talis shook her head, it was just child's talk.
But that night, Ayime disappeared from the barracks. No one had figured out how she had made it out of the barracks, and it seemed that she had stayed in the tent without removing it, with the only explanation being that she had a teleportation scroll with her.
Although it was strange how Ai Yime could have a teleportation scroll, Talis was also a little relieved. What she was most worried about was what she would do when Ai Yimei found out about this, and now it seemed that she wouldn't, and she carried the teleportation scroll with her, which at least meant that she should have already planned for it. As for what the hell was going on, Talis didn't have the energy or the ability to bother with it.
At this point, no power can change.
Erathia, St. Peter's Basilica, the chamber of the new Cardinal Inham.
Indeed, as Talis thought, Ai Yimei had a plan before she went to ask her, but this plan was definitely not something she could think of.
"Lords Bishops, you have heard those words. Aimeh looked at the two cardinals. He took out a small piece of metal from behind his ear.
This is a metal piece with a very precise air magic array and a space magic array carved on it, you can feel the vibration of the air, and then generate a corresponding vibration on another metal piece in another place, and transmit the sound intact. This little trick requires the carrier to drive it with their own magic. If you are dealing with someone like the Pope or Lancelot, it is naturally impossible to hide it. However, it is still no problem to use it against the godly Talis.
"I heard it very clearly, it was really unexpected news. Thank you for your hard work. Bishop Adela smiled.
Lancelot let Ai Yime go in a very stealthy way. But it wasn't too hard for them to find her, especially since she herself seemed to be eager to find Talis. The agreement with the little girl was unusually smooth, and as expected, she really asked those things from Talis's mouth.
"No thanks, that's the same question I wanted to ask. On the contrary, I want to thank you, if it weren't for your help, I wouldn't know where to find the answer, and I wouldn't have been able to go to that place alone. Aimeh bowed to the two cardinals, then asked faintly.
"Now what I want to know is, what are you going to do with me?"
"Oh, interesting little girl. Bishop Adela smiled and glanced at Bishop Inham next to him. "How. Do you think we're going to deal with you?"
"If someone like me, who knows too many things, continues to live, it will definitely make the two adults feel unsafe. Moreover, neither of the two bishops is a benevolent Lord Lancelot, so naturally there is no reason to let me go. ”
"Oh, then you dare to come back by yourself?" Adela looked at Ai Yimei, the smile on her face was still so gentle and bright, as if there was a very strange and cute little animal in front of her.
"If the two bishops really want to kill me, can I still hide? Since you can rest assured that I will go to see my sister alone, you are naturally prepared, and you are not afraid that I will leak my secrets or that I will run away.
You're in Erathia, but I know that no matter what I do, I can't escape the eyes of both of you. "Aimeh is calm. It was sophistication that was in no way commensurate with her age and appearance. Too much ordeal has already given her a heart and mind beyond her age.
"Well, what a clever little girl. Bishop Adela nodded, smiling even more charmingly.
Indeed, it was not just the small piece of metal that transmitted the sound on this little girl, but also that there were several eagle-eyed puppets watching her all the time. He let out a long, reluctant sigh. "It's really rare for you to have such insight and courage at such a young age...... Even I can't bear it......"
That being said, Bishop Adra's hand behind his back was already condensing with magical fluctuations. This little girl really knows so much. If it weren't for the fact that she had waited for her to return here in order to erase the traces completely, she would have been made a zombie by learning the news.
Although this is a cathedral, with the ability of the two of them, the fact that a little girl who no one knows is easily forgotten by everyone.
But Inham's hand reached over and pressed against Adela's hand, dissipating the dangerous mana. He looked at Ai Yimei and said lightly: "No need to go around in circles, if you have anything to say to us, just say it." ”
"I'm trying to make a deal with the two bishops. ”
"What?" the two cardinals were stunned. Adela then smiled and said, "Oh?
With your cleverness, it shouldn't be a very boring condition. Tell me, what do you want to trade with us?"
"Lord Bishop Inham, you are the culprit behind the misunderstanding between the Tower of Tooth and the Whispering Forest, which resulted in a battle between each other. I have heard Lord Granddon say that you seem to want the leaves of the World Tree to heal your son......" Aimeh plucked up all her strength and looked at Inham's seemingly bland eyes, which could actually tear her apart at any moment. "If I help you get the Leaf of the World Tree, can you help me rescue Big Brother Asa?"