I've had a lot of enemies, and I've had friends, especially the ones when I was younger, and I think of them every time I dream. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

The Estol Adventures have never belonged to me alone, and even if the names are not well known, every feather on the banner still has their soul.

I have a hunch that in the long future, there will be a group of young people who are better and stronger than us to change the world.

Unfortunately, I can't see that picture anymore, and I can only send a small blessing.

There has never been a hero in this world, and neither am I.

Like those hurried adventurers, I'm just a selfish ghost who wants to live.

So I also made some mistakes, and I still feel guilty and regretful, but I don't have the courage to face and make up for it when I was younger.

But believe that humanity will become stronger because of fear and cowardice.

Please also believe that the world will get back on track one day.

- From "The Suicide Note of Estol Lance"

The city of Kiel, a famous and only studio.

"Painter, you know the general meaning, although I know it's a bit complicated, but it's really important to us, bother. ”

Smiling Wood, across from him sat an old man who looked to be in his late teens.

"Young master, don't worry, I've been doing this for hundreds of years, and the banner of the seven-colored bone flower was designed by me. ”

The old man had heard of Wood's name a long time ago, and he himself belonged to the Seven-Colored Bone Flower Reserve Regiment.

Wood nodded, then pulled out a dozen hedrons and placed them on the table.

"So, can I come over at noon?"

The old man smiled and nodded when he heard this, in his opinion, it was not a bad thing for the young man to be a little impatient.

"Yes, then I'll start work now, and then you will see if you are satisfied. ”

Wood bowed deeply when he heard this, because it was very comfortable to talk to this old man, and it was not unreasonable to be able to live for hundreds of years with a side job.

Then he said "thank you" and left the studio, he still had to borrow (cheat) experience points.

The old man uncovered a long canvas, closed his eyes and conceived the picture for a moment, then picked up the brush.

The action is so fast that it can put even those young people to shame.

With a smile and anticipation on his face.

He's getting old, and perhaps because of this, his instincts have become more accurate.

This blood-stained crown full of thorns is destined to be ordinary.

......

The news of the establishment of the Crown of Thorns spread throughout the city of Kiel in a very short time, and also reached the ears of many people.

"Brother, have you been fooled by that little ghost again?" Ah Fei found that his "private money" was much less, and combined with the news of the establishment of the new adventure group, it was not difficult to guess what happened.

I think that when I and my brother created the seven-color bone flower, what did we not do?

Harry nodded, "yes, he looks so pathetic, you know, I'm soft-hearted. ”

After saying this, he looked at the small lake in the courtyard and seemed to be thinking about something.

That prophecy was like a boulder, especially in recent times, and it weighed him down a little.

He always felt like something was going to happen......

For the past two days, Wood's heart has been dripping blood, and the spar is flowing like water.

Just now, Harry was very bold enough to give hundreds of millions of experience points worth of hedrons, and he was not ready to let him return them.

He was so moved that he almost cried, although he didn't say it, no matter what happened in the future, the Crown of Thorns would always be the staunchest ally of the Seven Colored Bone Flower!

Well, it's actually a team that is just starting out, just finding a big tree to shade it.

He took the colorful hedron out of the bag and opened the team system.

Which one needs to be upgraded first to form an adventure party? That must be to expand the number of people! The more people there are, the greater the strength.

Gritting his teeth, Xinyiheng directly raised the upper limit of the number of people to 200 people, anyway, there are no team points now, and there is no way to upgrade the others.

After leveling up the number of people, there were still 100 million experience points left in his hand, and Wood carefully saved them.

As a regimental commander, he had to leave some in case he needed them......

When he returned home, he saw Ake standing at the gate waiting for him.

"I haven't pulled you into the party yet, management!" he asked, laughing.

Ake was also different from usual, he actually brought a hint of a smile, and seemed to have something on his mind.

"It's a pity that I can't be your leader anymore, and I'm going back to be a soldier. ”

Wood understood what this meant, and his heart was a little pantothenic, he was also an emotional man.

Although not registered, Ake is from Estol, and Charlotte needs such a talented group member.

"Come back often when you have time, it's close anyway. He slowly stepped forward and hugged the shota.

It was also rare for Ake not to show a disgusted expression this time, but with a hint of sadness.

This time is very happy, although sometimes he will be angry, but immediately someone will come to coax him.

It's more uncomfortable to be treated as a child, but having a temper is also tolerated, that's it......

He and his group stumbled through the arena and walked through the fairy tale city.

But there is no banquet in the world that will not be dispersed, and he has to go first.

"Take care, I'll prove to you that I'm really not a child!" After saying this, the stubborn Shota broke free from his embrace and walked away with his back to the sun.

Wood looked at the departing back, the smile on his face was still warm, and he understood that everyone has their own path.

However, since you have already packed up your salute, let's say it earlier.

It was so sudden that he wasn't even mentally prepared.

......

Lily prepares to leave for Kiel City immediately, as she is shocked by the information she has.

A large number of outstanding young people, especially the one who leads, are simply the chosen ones.

Although it was not 100 percent, she was already almost certain that this Wood Ainz was the little rascal.

Get ready for your journey, and call a Pegasus.

If you run on a normal horse, it is estimated that it will take several months to run from Yusai Castle in the northeast to Kiel Castle in the center of the continent. And if the road conditions are bad, it's normal for a year.

The continent is so large that no one can even draw a detailed map.

Luckily, there is also this easy mobility tool within the team.

Putting on the traveler's robe and riding the Pegasus, the cat was just about to take off.

"Sister Lily, something is wrong!" An eager voice came from a distance.

Anna ran to Pegasus as fast as she could, panting and holding a letter in her hand.

Unable to speak because she was panting, Lily also knew that the situation was wrong, and dismounted directly to take the letter.

Urgent news! Longming City suddenly appeared in the situation of a dungeon counterattack, and several adventuring groups stationed in it had already fallen into a bitter battle.

After preliminary observation, there were many wurms among these invaders, as well as some low-level demons!

We will go to find out more detailed information, and we will ask for prompt support from headquarters!—Buryans Intelligence Service, No. 14.

"Brother Hua Su...... It's already gone straight over, called ...... Call me to inform Sister Lily. ”

Anna wiped her sweat and calmed down a little with her saliva.

Lily understood what Hua Su meant, and now that Boyens' strength was too bad, and that prophecy was beginning to work again.

Now Yuxi City, the strongest is her, she has to stay and hold the gate, but also to stabilize the army's heart.

After reading the message on the letter again, the cat sighed with sadness.

Her vacation is in vain, and she is expected to be busy for a long time to come.

"Damn!" she let out a rare expletive.

This time it's a full year ahead of schedule!

The last time there was a dungeon counterattack so early was that tragic holy war!

However, this time there are no more St. Lites, not even Glory-level adventurers.

The cat seemed to smell the ubiquitous smell of blood, and those cruel and piercing laughter sounded in their ears.

The countdown to the world is once again ushering, and it is up to them as adventurers to protect this last home in fear.

......

Kena City, in a manor.

The woman's crying was still heard, but the servants below were used to it.

Since the young master was assassinated, the mistress has been in tears all day long, and even tried to commit suicide.

"What the hell did that soothsayer say! When the hell will this bitch give the name of the murderer!"

The woman's voice was loud and high-pitched, but the middle-aged man sitting on the sofa was calm.

"I did her a favor, and then she promised to give me the name of the murderer, but only after the dungeon counteroffensive was over. ”

With that, the man left the room, and no longer bothered the more irritable woman.

He didn't want to talk to this wife anymore, and no matter how deep his love was, it had been worn out by the unbearable time.

The problems in front of him now are much bigger than these things at home.

With a wave of his hand, he summoned a manservant, thought for a moment and gave the order.

"Raise a red alert, then call everyone in management, and wake me up even if I'm still lying on a woman's belly!"

The valet was surprised when he heard the red alert, because it had never happened before.

However, the boss's orders must be followed, so he nodded and went to make arrangements.

After the servant left, the man who was the head of the regiment was still standing by the window, his brow furrowed.

His instincts had always been accurate, so he believed in the prophecy.

The sun was warm, but his heart was cold, because he was no longer young, and he no longer had that pure fiery fighting spirit.

After being an adult for too long, he thinks more and more, and he can't take a step.

But holding on to the ground beneath your feet is a responsibility that no one can escape, especially adventurers.

......

In Kiel City, the streets of Kiel are still full of people at noon, and the smell of food is overflowing.

Wood came to the studio and froze as soon as he entered the door, because it was so shocking!

A classical military flag was fluttering in the wind, the paint on it had dried up, and it was unknown what method had been used.

On the rectangular flag, the thorns are wavy and circle around the flag.

At the four corners of the rectangle, there were also four purple thorn flowers, and a few drops of blood were splattered on the petals.

But these are not the most shocking and novel, the imagination of the old painters is stronger than that of the young people!

In the middle, there is a strong arm entwined with thorns, from which blood is splashed.

And at the top of the arm, that is, in the very center of the flag, a golden crown was firmly grasped by a blood-stained hand.

The crown was like an arm, covered in blood and thorns, but the proud golden light did not sink because of it, but became more dazzling!

And in the center of the crown, there is a blood-red gem.

The blood-red gem radiated a mesmerizing glow, beautiful, and seemed to be able to see through all the fog in front of them, leading the party down this thorny path.

This gem was added by the artist when he saw Wood's eyes.

Thankfully, it felt better than he had imagined.

Thorns and thorn flowers, brave arms and golden crowns, blood and gems.

This is, the Crown of Thorns!

Bang Bang Bang ...... Wood couldn't help but applaud, he loved the flag so much.

If there is a perfect score, then he will definitely give double the score!

Regardless of whether it would be rude, he jumped up and held the flag holding the high place, and then turned on the team system.

A graphic emerges on the panel, exactly like the flag in the hand.

Without hesitation, I directly clicked to confirm, and this time my heart did not drop blood.

Because the thought that the flag represented their adventuring party made him a little excited!

Seriously, he's never seen anything more handsome!

"Flag registration is complete, and team badges are unlocked. ”

He looked at the team badges, and although the system was simplified, it still looked good.

Quite simply, there was no golden light, no blood-red gemstones, and instead a blood-stained crown made entirely of thorns.

Wood nodded in satisfaction, and he decided that this would be the case for the tattoo in the future!

"Painter, I'm sorry for you. He admired the old man more and more.

The painter waved his hand, he hadn't drawn a flag for a long time, and he was actually a little tired, but the young people liked it.

Because of this, it shows that his aesthetics have not lagged behind......

Wood bowed deeply again, then left the studio with the flag.

Although he could have given a few more hedrons, it was a bit insulting to a painter who was born for art.

He walked through the crowd with the flag in hand, attracting the gaze of countless people, and he had begun to get used to it.

The Adventurer's Guild came into view, and he took a deep breath and stepped inside.

There are still many adventurers in the hall, as well as vendors selling fruit and other things.

Most of them knew Wood, and when they looked up, they saw the brand new flag.

Of course, I've also heard of the new adventure group of the Crown of Thorns.

"Captain, let's apply to join the group!" some funny guys shouted directly.

Wood may want to laugh a little, but this is a serious moment and must not be turned into a comedy!

Automatically blocked those troublemakers, and held back laughter to the innermost part of the union hall.

It's a bit of dust, and there's a lot of flags.

Kiel City is a young city, but in this short period of time, so many adventure groups have been born.

He saw the seven-colored bone flower and a few other active adventuring group flags, there was not a trace of dust on them, and it should be that some members of the group often came to clean them.

But the other flags were different, some were covered with a thick layer of dust. And some of them have even become tattered and have lost any color.

These flags have all been glorious, and they must have done some great things, not to mention earth-shattering, at least they are heart-wrenching.

But it's a pity that in the tide of the times, they were still eliminated......

Although he didn't know the name, Wood closed his eyes and blessed the seniors in his heart.

He's seen the river crosser from the Netherworld, he's a good talker, and I hope you're all right over there.

Then, your juniors will plant the flag today!

Finding an empty flag-planting hole, right next to the Seven-Colored Bone Flower, he took another deep breath......

Then the flag was raised, and then it was planted again!

The adventurers watching the play next to them applauded as they witnessed an important ceremony.

The Crown of Thorns is officially registered in Kiel City today!

Wood glanced at the brand-new banner again, then turned his head to look at the somewhat excited adventurers in the hall.

"I hereby announce that the Crown of Thorns Adventure Group is officially established!"

......

Another day passed, and in front of the Adventurers' Guild in Kiel City, Klaus and McCa were sitting in the sun.

Now there are no people in the team, so they can only pull their two leaders to do hard labor.

The reason why they are here today is simple and important.

Because their head of the regiment said in public yesterday that he was going to recruit people, and the treatment was extremely good!

Maika hoisted the banner of the Crown of Thorns and fluttered in the wind in the sun.

Then Klaus pulled out a sign that stated the conditions for admission.

The threshold is very low, as long as you reach the second stage, you will be accepted without doing anything unconscionable.

They also don't have high requirements for the moral character of those who join the group, because who can become an adventurer without doing a few bad things.

Also, if you have passed or reached the third stage, you can directly enter the elite layer and become the strongest force in the team.

Although there is no beginner adventure group yet, as long as you reach the intermediate adventure group, the gap between each tier will be reflected.

Wood is confident that they will be able to get the party to the intermediate level soon, unless all the members are recruited.

The flags fluttering in the wind, the streets where people come and go, and the two examiners who are so bored that they are about to fall asleep, the time passes minute by minute......

But Maika and Klaus are not in a hurry, after all, they are still in their minds.

A junior adventure group will not be very attractive, and those who are really powerful will go to the Seven Colored Bone Flower or other big adventure groups.

They mainly dig up potential newcomers, the kind that are willing to grow with the team.

To be more specific, in their Adventure Group Growth Plan, the first 200 adventurers to join will be the backbone of the future as long as they continue to grow.

Any well-established adventure group will not treat those who have suffered together.

Young people have backbone, do you think my temple is too small today, Ming'er, when I am full of flowers and glory, and become the leader of Kiel City and even the entire continent......

If you come to beg me, I will tell you to get out of the reserve regiment! No, the reserve regiment will not be admitted!

Don't wake up this group of young people, they still have dreams.

Before you know it, night has fallen, and this afternoon, except for those who come to make trouble, or those who lack strength, there is no qualified adventurer!

Even if he was mentally prepared, the young man still took some blows and lay listlessly on the table.

"Hello, are you still hiring?"

It seemed to be the most beautiful sound for the two of them, and they raised their heads excitedly.

The immature young man, and a group of equally immature young people, are much more tender than Klaus.

The boy looked a little shy, they had been living outside of Kiel City, except going to the dungeon, this was the first time they had entered the city for any other reason.

"Don't be nervous, introduce yourself. "Maika looks like a bad uncle who cheats on children at this point.

Well, the age gap between them is only a few years at most, but Maika is older.

"My name is Tony, and I don't have a surname because I'm an orphan, and so do my friends. We've been living in the woods outside the city and then grabbed some...... Opportunity to become an adventurer. Now our team has just cleared the first stage and is about to move on to the second stage. ”

When it comes to the opportunity, Tony and his companions have a hint of guilt in their eyes.

Klaus looked at Maika, because the wizard saw people better than he did.

Maika nodded, for he had the same eyes as the imp.

With a wave of his hand, Klaus directly sent out an invitation, looking a little excited.

After a day of sunshine, I finally found a few lost lambs!

"Klaus Byrne invited you to join the Crown of Thorns junior adventure party, do you agree?"

When Tony received the news, he suddenly became a little hesitant, because his companions trusted him, and it was also a decision that would be a matter for their lives.

The immature teenager seemed to be a little unable to bear the pressure on his shoulders.

Suddenly, his hand was grasped, and the strange uncle became very serious at this time, looking directly into his eyes.

Swallowing his saliva, the boy still made a choice, and then the voice of the system came out......

"Welcome to the Crown of Thorns Adventure Party!"