Chapter Twenty-Six: The Duel,
"It was a relic of the mythical century that was salvaged off the coast of Calabria two months ago.
The Stone of Gorgon is a symbol of the desolate goddess, the wisdom of the long-lost Mother Earth, and a signpost to darkness. Erica said seriously, "But there is not enough time, so I will briefly talk about it." ”
"Wait!" Before Erica's mythology class had started, she was interrupted by the guardian, "Since there is not enough time, let's not talk about it."
After all, I don't want to know about myths, gods and the like. ”
For some reason, the parish really doesn't want to be involved in God-related events.
Erica was stunned for a moment, and then smiled, "There is no chance anymore, although I understand the desire of the Protector to become an ordinary person, but when the Guardian walked in front of the god of war and successfully killed the god, there was no way out."
Even if you don't look for God, as a god's enemy, under the influence of fate, the god of disobedience will come to you.
It's like this event is about a deity, a goddess and one of the oldest deities.
Her power is also one of the most feared deities.
If she came to Japan, do you think you could compete with her now? ”
Erica's voice seemed to have some kind of magic that shook Godo's heart.
"I've already met each other.
Although she looks like an eleven or twelve-year-old girl, I can clearly feel the terrifying power that has been sealed under that small body.
If you compare, there is a difference between about a hundred military gods! ”
Esther's words made the guards frown, a hundred military gods? It's still a joke!
Looking at Esther's serious face, I didn't know where this was true.
"Okay, can't I go?" Eventually, he succumbed.
Esther and Erica glanced at each other, and they both saw in each other's eyes that the plan had succeeded.
A hundred god of war, just kidding, although he belongs to one of the oldest gods, he has not yet obtained all his myths, although he is still stronger than the god of war, but he will not be so outrageously strong.
It's probably equivalent to one or five military gods!
I don't know if Urus Ragnar knows that he has actually become a unit of measurement, will he become a god of disobedience again, and find Esther desperately.
"In other words, even if you want to prove your strength, you don't have to choose a duel!
Although I am not boasting, I am also the king of your mouth! And I'm not Esther, I have a perfect grasp of power.
The last time I fought with Saarbarret's guy, because of the poor control of power, not only were both sides seriously injured, but also caused a lot of disasters. ”
"The main thing is that there is no other way!" Erica smiled lightly, with a look of indifference on her face, "For us knights, dueling is the most important ritual, and we compete with each other with countless martial arts that have been trained to show lion-like courage, and finally win and achieve fame......
This is the way of knighthood.
Do you want to behave like someone, as dangerous as killing a god? ”
As Erika said the last sentence, she stole a glance at the teenager who was drinking tea.
The latter was indifferent, and as long as I didn't admit it, I wasn't talking about it.
Erica turned her head, "And don't you think it's such a beautiful night for two people who love each other to perform such an important ceremony?" ”
"Who would think so! I should say I just felt like a nightmare. ”
"You're really dishonest, are you shy because someone else is watching?" Erica's eyes softened a little, exuding a special charm that made Godo's heart beat faster.
Hutang tilted his head, "No, I won't." ”
At this time, he was envious of Esther, why Esther could sit firmly on the Diaoyutai and look calm, and why Erica would target him, not Esther, obviously the other party was so good.
"Since the hall is shy, then after the end, someone will come to disturb us, so let's save this interest for later!"
Erica's declaration made Anna's eyes widen on the side, and she didn't know what kind of story to start making up.
In short, the look on the other party's face will definitely not be a good plot.
Hutang feels as if all his past luck has been used up, and although Erika is beautiful and makes her heart move, she seems to have brought her own misfortune.
……
The night sky is full of stars, and today's night is really beautiful.
Esther walks alone on a quiet path.
Although he was going to participate in the duel ceremony, he was only going to do so as a spectator.
But he didn't go with Erica and Gotang, and used his reason that "tonight is a good night, so I won't disturb your romantic trip", and then he left with Anna.
As for Anna, she was sent back by him, and the reason is simple, that is, tonight is more dangerous, and it is better for Anna, as an ordinary person, not to participate.
Yes, although Anna belongs to Erica's subordinates, she is just an ordinary person, a clerical member of the association, who does not know magic.
Anna is a very obedient girl, and after knowing the reason, she obediently asks Esther to send her back.
The space around Esther was distorted, and three figures appeared.
Shanaiduo, Violent Dog, and Master Panda.
After their last victory over the Griffin, they had been asleep for a few days and had just woken up today.
There is no need for words, they have been together for so many years, and they have long had the same mind with each other, and all they need is companionship.
The venue of the duel was the most famous arena in Rome, the Colosseum, on a nearby hill.
Naturally, it was impossible for them to duel in the Colosseum, otherwise the power of the Guardian Hall would be enough to destroy the arena with a long history.
Although it is a nearby hill, the building is in ruins, but it is still worth visiting.
Rome was founded far before the Common Era, surrounded by seven hills.
The hill on which Esther, here known as Palatine Hill, is one of the seven hills of Rome and was once a high-class residential area during the republican period and a corner of the imperial palace.
Today, it is just a quietly deserted ruin near the famous tourist attraction of the Colosseum.
Although it is still a tourist attraction, it is much more deserted compared to the nearby arena.
The remains of a brick building.
It is also paved with bricks.
Even if more than 1,500 years have passed, even if most of them have become ruins, you can still see the appearance of the past, and just looking at it is enough to make people admire.
Although the hill is not short, Dan is what it is for Esther, and he can even climb to the top in one step if he wants to.
But Esther didn't, and chose to walk over like a normal tourist.
Even so, it soon came to an end, and in front of him were the huge, slender walls, perhaps the magnificent walls of the palace in the past.
Surrounded by almost all round stone pillars, only a few of them are still standing.
It was once the royal palace of the Roman Emperor Octavian.
This is where Erica duels with Godo.
Esther didn't step straight in, but turned into a gust of wind.
In the palace, on the only meadow that surrounded, there were already several people waiting.
In addition to Kusanagi Godo and Erica, who Esther was familiar with, there were three others.
First of all, there are two old men, who belong to the commander of the old lady and the female wolf.
The third is a young man who, like Erica, has won the title of Great Knight, and is currently the Purple Knight of the Lily City.
Although they have their own names and knights, they are all members of the secret society.
Erica and Godo were as silent as the three, and the three were not impatient.
For before, Erika had told them that in addition to being three spectators and witnesses, there was also a powerful king to be admired.
Bang~
There was a thunderclap in the sky, and a tornado fell in front of them.
The faces of the three people changed slightly, and the magic power in their bodies was about to surge, but as soon as they had this thought, they saw that the tornado had dissipated, and four figures appeared.
At the front was a smiling teenager who wasn't too old.
A panda one step behind, a big red dog, a creature that doesn't know what kind of life.
The three of them looked solemn.
The young man in front of him didn't care for the time being, the three creatures behind him, each of them was much stronger than them, and they looked at each other, and they had an answer, they were not opponents, and they were powerless to fight back against them.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please let me introduce you." Erica stepped forward, "This is Lord Estrelor, the eighth king, the best friend of the Lord of the Protectors, and the witness who was invited by me to come from far east to witness tonight's duel.
The unit behind the king is the attendant of King Esther, the elves summoned by the king with his power, Shanaiduo, violent dogs, and panda masters.
Each one is a warrior too strong for us to resist. ”
After Erica's introduction, the two old men and young people greeted one after another, "Your Majesty, it's an honor to see you." ”
"Hello, I'm Estreno, I hope I came this time and didn't disturb you." Estro said gently.
"Naturally not. It is an honor to have you with us. The three said.
"Alright guys, the actors and the audience are in place, so let's get started.
King Esther, please be your witness, and as for the three, please come into the audience. ”
Erica spoke suddenly.
"Naturally," Esther nodded in response.
"No problem, Crimson Demon, two elders, this is a duel between the god killer and the big knight under the Red Bronze Black Cross, it's better for us to retreat a little, as for the safety of the two, with King Esther, we don't need to worry"
The two old men nodded, and the three of them disappeared directly in front of their eyes.
"The audience has left, so I'll leave it to you two of you, enjoy the night with the beautiful girl!"
After Esther said this, he floated directly in the air, sat in the stream, and actually took out the watermelon again and shared it with the three elves.
Although he is a witness, as a king, no one will gossip.
What's more, it's not like it doesn't do nothing.
The huge magic power directly swept through the entire area, condensing into a shield composed entirely of magic power.
"Please let out as much catharsis as you like, with this barrier, you don't need to worry about the damage to your surroundings."
Esther's voice sounded, and the three spectators, feeling the magic enveloping them, only one felt terrifying, unfathomable, just the magic crossed and made them feel like falling into the abyss.
Erica quickly left the chapel, five or six meters away from him.
Before Erika arrived, she had already changed her clothes, not the luxurious evening dress before,
Instead, he wore a simple long-sleeved shirt and slender black trousers to feel more comfortable, and finally wrapped in a red cloth that looked like a shawl.
The red cloth was embroidered with a black pattern, which Erika called the banner.
In the Bronze Black Cross, the red and black banner is only allowed to be worn by the Grand Knights.
Being able to fight with Wang, even if it's just a duel, Erica's eyes are burning with terrifying fighting spirit.
As for the guard, he has no fighting spirit at all, he was originally forced to come over, and he had to join a duel inexplicably.
But Erica wasn't going to let that deter her.
"The Iron Lion, and the Lionheart King of its ancestors......
Listen to the oath of Knight Erica Brandry. ”
Erica begins to chant ominous incantations that summon her favorite weapons.
Loudly as if singing poetry.
What they call a secret technique such as a spell or a spirit is a technique to manipulate the power of the spell according to one's own heart.
"I am the heir of the Mighty Trumpet, the descendant of the warriors in black, and my sword will not be broken unless I am convinced.
O Lionheart, please manifest the essence of the struggle in my hands! ”
A sword appeared in Erica's hand, and this was her love sword, the Lion King's Heart, a long sword with a slender blade.
As a former battler, he knew that this was a magic sword that had not yet been sealed, and even so, even steel could be easily cut off.
"Come on, Heart of the Lion King, it's dueling time."
After O'Erica said this, she stepped on her feet, and in an instant, the distance between the two was entered by Elika.
"Hey, wait a minute."
Godo shouted.
But Erica ignored it, and the heart of the lion king stabbed like lightning towards Godo's chest.
On the side of the guard's body, he dodged directly.
Asther's eyes lit up in the sky, and the guardian's reaction was quick, at least for Erica.
However, Erica did not withdraw her sword, but swung directly horizontally, directly chasing after her, and the target was Godo's neck.
In a moment's time, out of instinct, Godo took a step back, letting the sword pass against his neck, and the cold of death rushed from the soles of his feet directly to his head.
I was almost on the verge of being cut off my head.
Looking at Erica with a gentle smile in front of her, Godo felt incredible for the first time.