Hearing the words of the Great Guardian, the stranger immediately felt a sense of pressure on his face.

Watching from Avalon's Great Guardian with bloodshot eyes, the stranger felt his face stiffen.

…… Did he kill them all?

The stranger's pupils dilated with fear. He clearly felt the killing intent from the blonde knight.

The killing intent was not directed at himself, but filled the air like the smoke of gunpowder left after the shooting.

“…… If I say I want to go back, are you going to kill me? ”

After a brief silence, the stranger asked softly, "In order not to let the Star Antimony people get my wisdom and technology...... Kill me here? ”

He didn't even know why he was saying such dangerous things.

He's not trying to play, and he's not talking back to keep himself alive. Saying this is undoubtedly tantamount to erecting the Great Guardian, but it is contrary to his purpose of "surviving".

- He just wanted to ask.

A strange, premonition-like throbbing that made him want to find an answer to a question he didn't even know.

After staring at him for a moment, the Great Guardian smiled helplessly.

"No, it won't."

The Great Guardian opened his lips, which had become somewhat dry from a long absence of food or water, and replied very briefly.

“…… Why? ”

"There is no why...... Because you are a civilian. ”

The Great Guardian stood in front of the curtain of the door, with a tall posture and a calm gaze: "And because I am a knight—I am a knight who has been given glory by Her Majesty, and I will guard her glory until death."

"There's no way I'm going to do it to civilians, Master Nobel."

Hearing this, the stranger was vaguely touched. He was stunned, but he always felt that something was missing.

And the next sentence of the big guardian made the stranger subconsciously clench his hands:

"—after all, you have nothing to do with this war."

“…… Isn't it related? ”

The stranger smiled self-deprecatingly.

The Great Guardian replied word by word: "It has nothing to do with your origin, nationality or will, you did not participate in this war, you are not a soldier, then you are a civilian."

"It's just a pity that I can't escort you to Star Antimony. But I'm not going to take you back to the Isle of Glass either...... Now that you've fled here, you must be reluctant to go back.

"I'll leave two soldiers to take care of you, and you can continue to Star Antimony. They will protect you and spy on you at the same time. Because I'm going to carry out a covert operation next...... To prevent you from divulging your secrets, please forgive me if it is rude. ”

“…… Wait a minute. ”

The stranger always felt that something was not right, as if he had overlooked something.

Why did the covert operation tell me......

And soon, he felt where that sense of disobedience came from.

The Great Guardian looked so calm...... But now that the queen is dead, the princess is missing, the Temple of Silver and Tin has been destroyed by the Firedemons, and the king of Avalon has been invaded by the Star Antimony army.

Why is he still so calm?

Master Nobel was an expert in the development of explosives. If his technology were to be mastered by the Star Antimony, there was no doubt that he would be a weapon of slaughter on the battlefield......

…… It's like inventing your own technology.

"Are you going to die?"

The stranger blurted out.

Hearing this, the Great Guardian frowned slightly and looked at him.

Just because of that, the stranger felt a powerful pressure that made him almost suffocate.

It was as if his lungs had forgotten how to breathe, and his chest could not expand—his mind felt a lack of oxygen, and his cheeks were red and hot.

- The Great Guardian doesn't even have to attack him. Just frowning and staring at him could suffocate him to death.

And in the sense of dying caused by lack of oxygen, the stranger's brain turned unusually fast-

"The princess is not dead!"

He immediately guessed the Great Guardian's thoughts, and immediately shouted.

At that moment, the pressure immediately dissipated.

The stranger gasped for air, feeling the numbness of his palms to his fingertips. Venus appeared in front of him, and it was as if cotton was expanding in his head, making him stare at the void with straight eyes.

"What did you say?"

"Princess Isabel is still alive, Her Excellency the Grand Inquisitor rescued her, and they are now on their way to the Church!"

The stranger immediately added.

"It can't be," the Great Guardian frowned, "the sky from Avalon to the Cult is full of gargoyles. It was densely packed and large, obscuring the sky like dark clouds. ”

The stranger immediately guessed that it was a gargoyle rising from Starty's ship.

Star Antimony transferred the gargoyle-carrying power-up "stake" to the warship—a bulky power-charged pile that was difficult to carry on land battlefield, but could easily move at sea.

Gargoyles are inexpensive, and at least one second-level Twilight Path Transcendent and a first-level demon scholar can make one in a maximum of three days. He had already sensed that there was still an army of gargoyles behind the Star Antimony...... Now it seems that they should all be piled up at sea.

Gargoyles, on the other hand, have their own anti-magic abilities, which allows them to be used to neutralize a large number of spells below the second energy level. Even the flesh and blood husk on the body lacks this kind of power...... But as long as they are in the air, they can ban the griffin's vaunted elemental maneuvering ability.

As long as the griffin remains elementalized and happens to hit the gargoyle, the gargoyle with anti-magic ability can directly disarm the griffon's elementalization, thus knocking the griffon directly into the form, and even directly hitting the flesh blur at high speed.

These gargoyles were placed in the sky to stop the griffons from flying everywhere. It's like a "mine" in the air.

Originally, these griffons could carry some bishops, neutralize the gargoyles by expanding the sanctuary, or compress the gargoyles' area, and then slowly shatter them with a storm.

After all, Gargoyles' anti-magic abilities can't weaken many griffons' innate spells, just as the spells of the third level and above are effective against gargoyles.

After all, the white-feathered griffins are all transcendent creatures that start at the fourth energy level. Although the stones are insulated and difficult to deal effective damage with thunder, the sharp wind blade is also effective against them. Just cut them off, and the gargoyle that loses its balance can't fly.

Today, however, Gargoyles are able to resist dispersal and perform limited counterfire with machine guns. Even if the knight in the blessed armor is not very afraid of those bullets, it does not mean that the flesh and blood griffin can bathe in a barrage of machine gun bullets and charge directly in the opposite direction without using elementalization.

…… There is no doubt that this should also be the application of technology developed by the world itself.

With these gargoyles, it is simply impossible for Princess Isabel to fly to the church through a griffin.

Gargoyles, on the other hand, provide visibility to the rear, as well as night vision. Under their watch, even a boat ride is dangerous...... Once discovered, a large number of enemies will immediately arrive. Even if it is a fifth-level transcendent, not all paths have the ability to lead people across the sea.

Thinking of this, the stranger was also stunned for a moment.

…… That's right.

So how did Princess Isabel get to the church? Could it be that it was directly teleported?

But if Princess Isabel had already teleported over, then the promotion ceremony would have ended......

Then I'm afraid there is only one answer.

"They should have come by boat."

"You should be able to tell that I'm telling the truth—I did meet Princess Isabel, who had previously appeared at Moriarty Manor," replied the stranger. It was supposed to have left with Bishop Moriarty. ”

“…… Ivus? No wonder ......"

The Great Guardian muttered, "That kid Ivas sent me a letter the other day, saying that the Star Antimony people might be making a move, so I should be more vigilant. That's why I was able to rush to the border area and stop the large army of Star Antimony......

"I can't leave now. If you turn back, the front will be pushed in immediately. Once the large forces come ashore, there is no hope at all. ”

Watching the Great Guardian's expression relax, he talked a little more.

The stranger confirmed it...... Just now, the Great Guardian was indeed determined to die.

He felt that the queen and princess were dead, and that Prince John was probably dead as well. Now that Avalon is effectively gone, there is no need for him to live, as he doesn't want to survive in Avalon, which is controlled by the Star Antimony.

The words of the Great Guardian to the "Nobel Master" were like his last words.

…… I don't know how he planned to die.

If it's a knight......

For some reason, a picture suddenly appeared in the stranger's mind - the Great Guardian rode his griffon, alone under the dark clouds, facing the armed gargoyles in the sky.

It was a desperate charge. Or rather, it's a mortal charge.

He didn't use martial arts to avoid damage, and he didn't call spells. The charge seemed to say, "I'd rather die than stand with you," so instead of elementalizing, he accelerated infinitely and slammed into it with his body.

The picture was so clear that it was as if the prophet had transmitted what he saw into his head.

With a rush of blood, the stranger suddenly spoke, "I know the weakness of gargoyles. ”

“…… Oh? ”

The Great Guardian refreshed his spirit: "It is worthy of being a Nobel master, and you can see the details of them so quickly!" ”

“…… Of course. The man who created this thing must have been a vain and ignorant fool. He doesn't have any strength, he's just a little clever.

"Unlike the Runecoleus, the weakness of armed gargoyles is very deadly."

The stranger endured the discomfort in his heart and said slowly: "He must have known the weakness of this thing for a long time, but he just hid it. And this is undoubtedly a very risky behavior. Once a weak spot is discovered on the battlefield...... For example, if I am now, then something will happen to the front immediately. ”

Anyway, it was just a promotion ceremony, he comforted himself.

In the real world, no matter how unhappy he was with Star Antimony, he would never give the weakness of armed gargoyles to the Avalons.

But now it's all fake.

…… Case.

Then destroy them in the midst of this falsehood.

Will I be heartbroken and lost...... Or relax.

With that in mind, he took out a bottle of potion that was as red as blood from the suitcase beside him. It appears to be the size of a baby's fist and can be held directly in the palm of an adult's hand.

It is the best therapeutic mixture "Life-V" that can only be refined at the fourth energy level and is currently the most effective on the market. Even for the fifth-level transcendent, it can effectively restore vitality...... There were only two bottles in the box, which he had originally intended to keep for the teacher and the grapes.

If you're going to fight, let's help the Great Guardian heal first.

The Stranger handed it to the Great Guardian.

The Great Guardian had no suspicions at all, and took it and drank it down.

Seeing that the Great Guardian's spirit immediately improved, the stranger said slowly: "The means used by these armed gargoyles to resist dispersal is the layer of flesh under their metal armor. The meat is alive...... So spells and magic directed at them will be blocked.

"And all it takes is a strong current to pass through it, and it will kill the meat in an instant. Although it does not directly destroy the flesh physically, and it seems to be useless in appearance, it actually kills the flesh, so it directly destroys the dispel resistance of these gargoyles; At the same time, the heat caused by lightning can also detonate bullets or destroy machine guns...... And the metal cage they wear, at a high enough height, will automatically attract thunder.

"In other words, all it takes is a thunderstorm. A thunderstorm that is completely useless against ordinary gargoyles with stone textures, but has a special effect on armed gargoyles, can make them lose all their particularity and turn them back into normal gargoyles. ”

- The stranger has long known the fatal flaw of his invention.

But as he criticizes himself, he is so fond of vanity that he hides this shortcoming.

The invention of an armed gargoyle is completely different from the invention of a fatally flawed "transitional product".

Or it can't be said to be a concealment. Because he didn't deliberately fabricate any data, but handed it over to professional testers.

- If they don't test it out in the end, it can't be their fault. Right?

Strangers in the real world are undoubtedly with such a fluke mentality.

As a result, the armed gargoyles in this world line are actually lined up like this...... I don't know if they tested this shortcoming, but they still installed it in large quantities; Or maybe it hasn't been improved at all.

“…… Actually, it's that simple. ”

The Great Guardian's expression was a little complicated.

It can be very difficult for any other country to call for a thunderstorm that stretches for tens of miles. But only for Avalon...... It was a breeze.

The Great Guardian alone can accomplish this feat.

"I have one condition, Your Excellency the Great Guardian."

The stranger opened his mouth and said seriously, "Please let me fight with you." ”

“…… Are you serious? ”

"I have a [Storm Adaptation Concoction] that converts a small amount of mana into a wind attribute. Take me with you, it won't drag you down...... I can also provide you with other potions. ”

The stranger pleaded, "I'm just...... I want to be with you. Watch you make a charge. I wanted to watch these gargoyles get destroyed up close. ”

“…… You're the one who really hates inventing this. ”

The Great Guardian looked at him, easily reading the stranger's sincerity.

"Indeed."

"Nobel" tugged at the corners of his mouth and showed a somewhat ugly smile: "I just want to invent now to benefit people's livelihood...... Something that can make people happy. ”

The Great Guardian rubbed his face, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

The blonde knight smiled confidently again.

Knowing that the princess was still alive, and knowing the weakness of these gargoyles, he seemed to come back to life from the walking dead: "Since Princess Isabel may be ferrying...... Then let's pick it up.

"It's just you and me—I'm going to accompany Master Nobel to do an experiment with you, how about it?

"Let's see if a thunderstorm can destroy these goddamn gargoyles!"

The Great Guardian grabbed the stranger's clothes and looked up at the sky. The giant griffon, Philip, landed again without waiting for a call, and he grabbed the stranger and jumped straight on.

"If you can't," said the stranger, his eyes were grave, "let's die together!" ”

Die on the way to charge your creation!

"Hahaha, it won't."

The Great Guardian smiled softly, "Even if I die, I won't let you die." ”

“…… Even if I'm a Star Antimony? ”

"Even if you're a Star Antimony!"

The Great Guardian replied with a sonorous and affirmative voice, "It doesn't matter if you're a Star Antimony or an Iris—as long as you're not a giant, I'll protect you!" I'll be able to protect you!

"Hold me, we're going to take off-"

The white griffin turned into a storm and roared.

The Great Guardian will charge.

The other side.

Shortly after the Shadow of Avalon ritual was initiated, Isabel suddenly heard the death knell ring.

During the nap, her eyes suddenly widened, and the whole person woke up. The expression immediately became serious.

She remained motionless, listening quietly for a long time, and no second death knell was heard. All I heard was the sound of the tide.

So she swiped her feet, put on her coat, and walked out of the hatch.

As a result, when he opened the door, he happened to run into Shafiya.

"Prepare, we're going to head to the Church Nation at full speed now."

Isabel ordered solemnly.

Shafiya frowned: "It may not be convenient...... A large army of Star Antimony is in front to search for our whereabouts, Your Highness Isabel. My invisibility spells are ineffective if they are close enough. Considering that once discovered, a large army may be ushered in...... As for our small boat, which is only 7 knots, it may be safer to go around slowly. ”

In the distance, the dark clouds in the middle of the night agitated, and the layers of dark clouds became thicker.

The abnormality of the dark clouds reminded her of a person...... An old friend she desperately wanted him to appear in front of her right away.

But he didn't come...... The abnormal weather was even more unfavorable for them.

Because the rumbling thunderstorm made those gargoyles fly lower and lower.

Instead, it might have made it easier for them to spot the boat that had been obscured by her spells.

"-No."

Isabel was surprisingly tough and rejected Shafiya's more conservative advice.

Her eyes were bright and her tone was firm.

The little princess, who was a little pale because of seasickness, replied word by word: "Since they are in the way, then go straight over." There's you, there's Moriarty, and the two elves guarding you. There's no reason for us to back down here.

"I must get to the church as soon as possible now, or Ihuas's life will be in danger. Therefore, I now command you, in my capacity as the future Queen, Your Excellency the Grand Inquisitor:

"I want to get the fastest victory, I want to get to the Eternal Church as fast as possible.

"I need you to fight for Avalon right now—

"—fight for me!"

…… It was the first time that Shafiya had seen such a strong Isabel.

It was the first time I saw her put forward such a clear demand and use her own power.

She looked at the little princess in a daze, and suddenly laughed.

After receiving the Queen's order, her weakened power of authority was briefly restored for a moment.

This means that Isabel already has the consciousness and awareness of being a monarch - only when the monarch of her allegiance personally gives orders, these transcendent beings of the authoritarian path will be strengthened by the order.

She felt a little helpless, but also a little relieved.

…… Really. It's love that makes people stronger than fear.

Shafiya breathed a sigh of relief, got down on one knee, placed her staff horizontally, and saluted respectfully.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, and the overflowing silvery-white glow shone at the bottom of her pupils:

"—then, as you wish...... My Majesty the Queen.

"In the name of Avalon, I will snatch victory for you."

(End of chapter)