What happened? 】

Inside the box court, Adbert had just stretched out his hand, trying to pick up the Knight of the Glen, who was suddenly kneeling on the ground.

But the cyan light in the black-haired knight's eyes receded, and he stood up and smiled a little weakly, "It's nothing. ”

"It's just ...... I experienced helpless despair. ”

His gaze became firm: "But nothing, I already know a lot...... This time, I can definitely do better. ”

【…… Alas]

Adbert also sighed with a gloomy look, thinking that Ian was feeling a little sad because of the Avak Lab and the entire Avak Territory.

He's slightly overestimating Ian's morality.

It is true that Ian will be angry and even fight for the tragic experience of ordinary people, but at this point, he will not show it so pompously, even if he is really sad.

But Ian didn't bother to explain the misunderstanding. Adbert is indeed a good researcher, and it's not a bad thing to get some favorability.

And at this moment, the Dead River Force, which had been quietly on the ground, suddenly let out a low mechanical humming sound.

Bang, the hideous armor suddenly contracted, then expanded, turning into a dark cloud of mist, in which the blood and silver light turned into stripes of threads, forming one inscription after another, and then towards Ian's body.

Ian didn't see any danger - in fact, he had foreseen it with the silver chip when he came into contact with the Dead River Force.

So, he just stood up and waited for all the clouds and lines to shrink around his waist.

Transformed into an inconspicuous black belt.

[Dead River Forces?! Is it miniaturized and portable? 】

Adbert's eyes widened, and he looked very surprised: [This form...... The people of the Flamelands didn't design this structure! 】

"It was Grand Duke Thorin who seems to know all about the study of the Flying Flame Lands."

Ian stroked the black belt around his waist, his brow furrowed slightly, but he still didn't say anything: "It's really useful, even if it doesn't burn souls, it can be said to be quite an excellent basic aether armament - I can design my own aether armament based on it." ”

【Dead River Armament (Base Improvement)】

【Third Energy Level: Spiritual Entity, Authority, Edible】

[The final result created by the technology of the Flying Flame Land Comprehensive Gnostic Academy and the Avak Central Laboratory, the actual carrier of the River of Death of All Beings, once carried the resentment of millions of souls, and was corrected by the fourth-level powerhouse several mistakes and omissions and vulnerabilities, and has been strengthened to a certain extent]

[You can use souls as fuel to fill and activate 'Rebirth of the Dead River' and 'Power to Melt Souls'.] Hint: It is not an emergency to use the souls of intelligent creatures as fuel or materials for various other abilities.

[Warning: The more you use it, the more likely it is that the user will be assimilated by the resentment of the revenant]

[Essentia: 10595.1267 Phase Units]

【……】

This is a pretty good third-level aether armament.

Judging from the detailed data, its strength has even reached the level of the fourth energy level, and it is the same as the Heavy Abyss Iron Sword in Ian's hand, because it has not been strengthened much at present, and it is still in a basic state, so it only has some of its own skills.

But its superior basic quality is the biggest advantage, as long as it is slightly improved, more inscriptions are engraved, or its essentia psionic energy structure is optimized, it is a real divine weapon.

"Interesting, this spiritual structure...... It turns out that the Dead River Armament is not a biological aether suit in the general sense, but a spiritual aether suit that uses the material of a Void creature, which can also be called a soul armament......"

With his alchemy skills, familiarity with the Shroud, and a little help from the silver chip, Ian quickly figured out the essence of the Dead River Force.

Although the more detailed aspects need to wait until he returns to the imperial capital with the help of laboratory equipment, but now that he has the bottom of his mind, Ian can order some auxiliary books in advance, and then study while studying, and then let Adalbert help with the tutoring, he should be able to master this knowledge quickly.

Do you want to use it? 】

Adbert stared at Ian's waist with a complicated face, the Dead River Armament was the vicious thing he wanted to destroy, he chased Viscount Avak all the way, and successively wiped out the Flameland and the Archduke Thorin's research institute, in order to annihilate this desecrated soul and life armament.

But it now appears that the Knight of the Glen does not intend to do so - and as the main force in the battle against Viscount Avak, he is not in a position to ask the Knight of the Vlen to destroy his loot.

Not to mention, the other party is also a disciple of the legendary First Knight...... If he is the inheritor of the First Knight, then perhaps, he can still believe in the morality of the Knight of the Vale?

Thinking of this, Adbert couldn't help but smile dumbly.

Is this still a matter of doubt?

He had seen with his own eyes the scene of the other party's righteous anger beheading Viscount Avak in succession, but there was no need to doubt this.

So, before Ian could speak, he was relieved.

And Ian will naturally explain: "The ability of the Dead River Force is indeed vicious, and I will not use it - but the technology it contains can be used in many ways. ”

"No matter what technology development is carried out in the future, it is necessary to accumulate a large amount of technology as a 'material reserve', otherwise, sometimes when a new project is opened, everything needs to be developed from scratch, which is really terrible."

【Indeed!】 】

Adbert looked deeply sympathetic, and then realized that he said: [Wait, this tone...... Knight of the Vale, you're a researcher too?! 】

The Dead King looked at the black-haired knight with a look of surprise, and Ian turned his face to look at the other party, and couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth: "Yes." And there is also a large laboratory in Didu...... Well, then again, would you like to follow me? ”

"Although the Grand Duke of Thorin said that he would fire you, he actually hoped that I would find a place for you to stay."

【I ......】

Adbot was at a loss, he thought he would die at the hands of Viscount Avak, or be executed by Grand Duke Thorin - he was ready to die here by choosing to become the Dead King, and he didn't think that he would survive.

Even, from the very beginning, Grand Duke Thorin did not want to punish him.

The Knight of the Glen's invitation, he naturally wanted to agree, but Adbert was a little worried.

Worrying about his status as a dead monarch may cause trouble for the Knight of the Vale.

- No matter how ignorant he is, he still knows that the First Knight is currently on the run, and his disciples will definitely have to hide their identities.

But that was too long ago. Nowadays, not many people remember the wanted warrant of the First Knight, but if the fact that he has another disciple is exposed, then countless flies will definitely pounce on him.

And ...... for yourself It is the most eye-catching deceased monarch in recent times.

Going past yourself will only make the situation that the Knight of the Valley is still safe in now more dangerous, right?

"Don't worry too much."

Ian naturally sensed that Adalbert's worries were afraid of affecting him, and while he felt funny in his heart, he couldn't help but want to sigh that there are really few good people in this world.

People like Adalbert are truly rare creatures.

"If you're really going to join the gang — I mean, join my team, then I'll probably tell you who I really am...... I can also provide you with shelter in my territory. ”

After thinking about it, Ian felt that if he really wanted the other party to join him, he still had to say some real information: "I will become a lord soon, and I also have a team outside...... Well, if you're willing to disguise yourself, I can arrange for the Huaiguang Rescue Team to take you out. ”

"Trust me...... Even if you don't believe in my morals, you have to believe that your own technical abilities are worth the value and the risk I have to take. ”

【…… Then please]

Adbert was silent for a moment, then said gratefully to Ian.

If he had a choice, he certainly didn't want to die, and he didn't want to be wanted.

I have to say that before Ian fought with Viscount Avak, there was a sentence that actually touched his heart very much.

That's the 'Mother'.

With his momentary enthusiasm, he became a dead king, and naturally he will not regret this choice...... But now that the matter is over, he must still hope that he can bring a better life to his mother.

In addition to this, Ian's true identity is also very curious to him - who is the Knight of the Glen? How could he become a lord within the empire?

In addition to that, he even has a big laboratory in Didu?

Oh my God, the disciple of the First Knight, the disciple of the most wanted man in the Empire...... There is actually a very large laboratory in Imperial Capital?!

- The most dangerous place is the safest place, the words of the sages are true!

The curiosity in Adbert's heart was almost full, and if it weren't for the fact that the current situation was not suitable for asking about these things, he would have grabbed Ian to ask for details.

But now......

It's time to leave.

Ian got up and walked ahead, while Adalbert followed behind him.

Together, they walked to the crumbling labyrinth of subspace, ready to leave a land soaked in hatred and wailing, blood and tears, and despair.

Although Adbert is the master of the subspace, Ian's familiarity with the entrances and exits is like a real master.

After all, the silver chip has already recorded a set of maps, and it is not an exaggeration to predict that the horizon can also tell the way forward.

"That's right."

Halfway through, Ian suddenly thought of something, he turned his head sideways and asked Adalbert, who had been a little silent along the way, "I remember...... You've said you've applied for some psionic texts to help you research related topics, right? ”

"And Archduke Thorin has got all those books ready for you?"

[Ah, yes]

Adbert raised his head, he didn't react to what Ian was talking about at first, but soon, he nodded and looked in one direction of the subspace labyrinth: [I remember it seems to be in the dean's room...... It's all ancient texts with evil powers, so let them ...... with this labyrinth.]

Before Adbert could finish speaking, Ian turned around and sped towards the dean's office.

- Die out with the labyrinth?

Are you kidding!

Each of these ancient texts containing 'evil powers' is a treasure that cannot be copied, okay?

And with a high probability, the Worship Dragon Sect entrusts itself......

Oh, they seem to have just commissioned themselves to see where the Book of Silver Shine is? It doesn't seem to be necessary to get it back.

But it doesn't matter, Ian himself wants to see what is special about the power in this Book of Silvershine.

In short, with a slightly depressed expression on Adalbert's face, Ian soon arrived at the dean's room.

The courtyard where the dean's room was located was raining sparsely with blood, and although Ian didn't know how it rained or blood in the room, it must have been a feedback of the resentment of the Shrim - as the host of this nightmare lab, the power of the revenant would definitely gather here.

In the darkness, the Knight of the Valley went straight all the way, and with a single sword, he slashed open the door of the dean's room, and his eyes directly locked on those blue, purple and blue classics.

The Book of Silvershine, The Burning Abyss Sacrifice, Chaos Buster, and Twilight Dark...... All kinds of treasured books that contain special spiritual powers, and their existence itself is extremely special, are placed on the bookshelf to the left of the desk in the dean's office.

Ian stepped forward, and without hesitation, he packed all his books with him—he even carried a large, lightweight-looking pocket that he knew was for loot.

[Actually, if you want to know the knowledge in these books, just ask me, I'll write them down......]

Adalbert followed, whispering that he would not stop Ian's actions, but he still hoped that these texts, which did contain all kinds of evil knowledge and psionic powers, would not be born again.

The soul melting and resurrection of the Dead River Armament are all powerful abilities that are combined with the skills in these books, which makes him really instinctively repel.

"Then your memory is really good."

Ian complimented him sincerely, but he kept moving in his hands, tossing all his loot into his pocket for preservation: "But what I need is these 'evil' powers." Both research and long-term insight have been of great use to me. ”

"Don't worry, I'm the disciple of the most wanted criminal in the empire, I'm not a good person in the first place, stealing the empire's books is a proper thing, don't be upset about me."

- I didn't feel upset about that!

Adbert wanted to complain, but in the end he didn't speak...... He felt that the character of this Knight of the Glen was probably much more active than he had imagined.

Of course. Now that Ian is ready to tell Adbert about his identity as 'Ian', he naturally won't manage the indifferent character of Mahdi, the Knight of the Valley, too much.

"Ready to go."

After collecting all the scattered things in the dean's room, books and not books, Ian contentedly hung his pockets around his waist - a few books and some special psionic gadgets, which were the size of ordinary school bags.

Frostbutterfly poked her head out of her waist bag and glanced curiously at her 'new neighbor' - she felt a strange wave of psionic energy...... There are even fairy-like fluctuations?

This is not a delusion.

Because among the precious classics stolen from the Imperial Capital Library, there is a "Paradise of Joy", which is a spiritual book that explains the special characteristics of goblins, and it is said that when the goblins of Falling Star City were promoting to the outside world, they were going to send a book to every country to introduce themselves.

Because the fight started directly in the back, everyone knows a lot about goblins, so there is no more printing, and now it is an out-of-print collection.

[Hey, this is a fairy ......]

Although he didn't ask much, Adalbert was even more curious about Ian's identity - who was actually in the Imperial Capital laboratory, and there were goblins following?

If he had read more about the Imperial Capital News, or had learned about the alchemy publications in the recent period, he would probably be able to know Ian's true identity by now, and add another name to the list of 'those who have seen through Ian's vest'.

It's a pity that Adbert is usually shy, and he has been studying in a closed way recently, so naturally he can't see it.

So, that's it.

Ian and Adalbert, the two dead kings, walked all the way to the exit of the labyrinth of subspace, where there was no longer any human voice.

There were no apparitions, no monsters, no surviving researchers - except for Adalbert himself, everyone in the entire Avak Central Laboratory died, all turned into revenants, and was taken by Grand Duke Thorin.

As they moved, one box court after another collapsed, and one subspace debris after another shattered, because the special environment created by this silent abyss, the fallen Imaginary Realm fragments, was originally based on the resentment of the souls.

By the time Grand Duke Thorin had taken away the souls of millions of people, the entire labyrinth of subspace was already crumbling, barely sustaining itself only because of the existence of the two deceased kings, Ian and Adalbert.

They came to the gate.

Buzzing...... At this moment, I can already see that the junction between the real world and the subspace is like a foggy door, and looking at the real world through it is like watching a dream.

Or a nightmare.

But now......

"The nightmare is over."

Ian turned his head sideways and said to the young researcher who was silently pressing his eyes, as if he wanted to cry, but there was no tear, and his whole body was trembling, "It's not a perfect ending, but at least it's better than the worst ending." ”

"Adalbert, I know you didn't even think about coming out alive in the first place, you think all this research came from you, and you think that all the deaths of the millions of people in Avak are your fault - whether it's the Dead King or the Dead River."

"You've been talking to me because you've felt shaken, you're in pain, and you can't bear this fear. You feel that you are not worthy to live compared to those who died because of you and suffered because of you. But you survived, and your conscience condemned you. ”

"But even if that's true, so what?"

Ian's voice was almost indifferently unforgiving, but it was exactly the kind of calmness that Adbert needed: "If you die, then it's really meaningless." ”

"Don't be too afraid, you can still stand in the sun, and you can use your ingenuity to change the world. You have the qualifications. ”

The majestic and terrifying Dead King was like a child who had not yet grown up - he was originally a big boy in his early twenties, who had not experienced much of the heat and coldness of the world, and was favored by Grand Duke Thorin when he was young, and sent to the ivory tower to concentrate on his favorite technology.

He is smart, optimistic, gifted, has a sense of justice, and is a good person with normal morals, even if no jokes.

Such a man was supposed to have a bright future, and he was caught up in the Avak Territory incident...... It only shows that Terra and the world are rotten.

[I understand......]

In response to Ian's words, Adalbert said softly, he choked up a little: "I'm just...... I thought of my mother...... Am I worthy of my mother's teachings? Am I really the person my mom wants me to be? 】

"Your mother wants to know that you can have the achievements and determination you have now, so she doesn't care how many people you kill and how much responsibility you have."

Ian shook his head and sighed, "Don't worry about your mother, she must be well taken care of by Grand Duke Thorin...... Maybe it's better than all of us. ”

"Let's go, it's time to start the next stage of life."

Ian and Adalbert walked out of the labyrinth of the subspace, and with a crisp cracking sound, the fragments of the Shroud completely shattered.

It's dawn outside.

In the hazy skylight, two moons could be faintly seen setting on the other side of the sky, the edges of their heavenly dome intertwined, one dim and broken, the other bright and clear.

Even in such a starless dark night, there will eventually be dawn, and there will be the light of the moon.

"Relax, Adalbert."

Staring at the moon and saying, Ian took a step forward with Adalbert: "There is still a lot of suffering waiting for you in the future, and it is probably half a point worse than death." ”

"You can't rest yet."