(For the "Pink Cat Rabbit MK2" brother [3/5])

"Let me tell you, we just found a barbarian battle axe on the coffin board of the first earl, which is definitely a rare divine weapon! Even if you don't need it yourself, you can reward your warriors, be human, ah no, how can you be so pedantic as a vampire? ”

The boss of the Blood Rat Gang crawled out of the extremely professional thief hole that he had just dug up, followed by dusty teeth and chirping little players.

Holding a bag in her hand, she announced that the operation was a complete success, but Dorothy's face was full of regret and reluctance.

She leaned over to Murphy and whispered:

"Why don't we find a time to come back later?" There's a lot of money hidden in there."

"No need, although the Crimson Keep is poor, it is not yet down to the point where it needs to survive by robbing tombs, not to mention that this is our predecessor hero of Translasia."

Murphy shrugged, took the black pocket from Dorothy's hand, opened it and looked inside, where a large quaint wooden mug was placed.

From the outside, there was not the slightest noteworthy feature, but when it was handed over to the several mountain elders with strange antler masks beside him, the joy and cheers they let out were not fake.

This should indeed be a sacred relic of this mountain forest.

As for the identification of the item, this link can be omitted, after all, the tooth has been identified just now, which means that Murphy has also gone through it, and he already knows the specific use of this thing.

Several witch hunters beside Murphy also sensed the breath of the Holy Grail, and old Eugene whispered to Marianne, who was reciting the scriptures, in disbelief:

"I felt a familiar aura, similar to the Avalon Chalice in the Holy Land of Grammour, but weaker."

"But closer to the essence of nature, I can even smell the immortal fragrance of the trees."

Mama Marianne raised her head, squinted her eyes, and stared at the wooden cup that had been passed over and over again in the hands of several mountain elders, and she answered:

"Legend has it that the first mountain people on the continent were born in the verdant forests of Antani, the frontier of the elven realm, and there are many different versions of the legends I know of about the mountain people, which point to the ancestors of the mountain people who crossed paths with the elven forerunners.

Perhaps this chalice of the woods also comes from those legends.

However, I don't know if the mountain people of the Saxophone region are related to the original mountain people, their legends are always obscure and confusing, and they are very closed off and are not too willing to share the stories of their ancestors with outsiders. ”

"Don't guess, it's the Woodwood Grail made by Avalon in the face of the deity of the Mother of the Forest, and my warriors have confirmed it. But after hearing about your Holy Grail legend, I can't help but wonder, your Avalon Holy Grail doesn't seem to come from a gift from an elven druid? ”

Murphy asked curiously:

"I thought it was the same as the Oak Blade and the Seed of Life, which the Elves gave to the original Avalons."

"No, our chalice was carved by the Presbyterians of Gramo for decades under the guidance of our God, using the core of the first sacred oak that grew on the island of Gramo as a material, on which the original texts of the doctrine were written, and in the purest waters of nature.

The consecration can be completed once a month to obtain the most precious holy water.

Not only is it a necessary item for the White Knight to change classes, but it can also be used as a very valuable material, and it is said that drinking holy water can cure all kinds of diseases, even bring the dead back to life, and gain a long life like an elf. ”

President Natalie explained to Murphy's religious upbringing:

"And the chalice we made with our own hands is not just a sacrificial vessel, the Avalon chalice represents the understanding of the sages of the Old Religion about the way of nature preached by our gods.

Although the beginning of the way of nature was taught by the elven druids, after hundreds of years of doctrinal research, the way of nature of mankind has long since departed from the way of the elves and has become a completely different version.

It can be said that the Holy Grail is the source of all the teachings of the Old Church, and that is why it is so important to us. If we want to rebuild the church in Translasia, we must recover the Avalon Grail, which was lost in the chaos. ”

Speaking of this, the Demon Hunter took another look at the Holy Grail of the Forest that was held high by the mountain elders, and she whispered:

"But this one before you represents a more classical path of nature, well, no wonder the mountain people here never leave their woodlands, no wonder the famous hussars were born here, no wonder the mountain people here are stronger and more powerful than the rest of the world.

They have indeed been blessed by our God.

The appearance of this chalice has also proved that their lineage is older than that of the Avalon Church, and it is no wonder that the mountain people of the Sachs region have not looked down on the missions of the old religion.

People also have 'origins'.

In the words of your warriors, it turns out that we are the 'poor relatives' who are full of nonsense, and it is no wonder that we are so unpopular with the mountain people. ”

"I've seen a similar chalice, not the one in front of me, but very similar."

Standing behind Murphy, Kudel, who had not spoken, suddenly said:

"In the mountains of the Anjou region bordering the Cato region, I have seen the silver chalice rising from the spring at dawn with extreme weariness. I was injured and dying, and I drank the water."

"Uh-huh, I know, I know!"

Miss Becky, who came to join in the fun with "Grandpa", immediately waved her hand and said:

"That's the legend of Grandpa, you became a Knight of the Holy Grail, and after taking an oath to defend justice and the dignity of life, you were blessed with the power to exterminate the trolls and bandits in the mountains for seven days and nights.

Since then, people have dubbed you 'Nantes Ranger'. ”

"Is the story of your youth so legendary? I thought your life was full of ups and downs after you became a vampire. ”

Murphy looked at Kudell in surprise, who waved his hand and said:

"It was all the boast of posterity, but in fact the water of the Grail did heal me, and I regarded it as a holy relic and carried it with me until I rescued the snatched children and women from the troll's lair. On that night, the Grail mysteriously departed from me as it had appeared, but I did gain power.

As for the oath

I always thought it had chosen me, and since then I've been a 'Oath Keeper', and even after becoming a vampire, I haven't given up my vows.

It has been providing me with extraordinary powers. ”

"But why did the elves throw their chalice everywhere?"

Liwen Knight, who was next to Miss Pinkie, couldn't help but ask:

"If the Holy Grail can transform a human overnight, why don't the elves use that power? In the stories I've heard about elves, they're not so selfless and kind people who share their power with others. ”

"Maybe it's not that the elves don't want to monopolize the power of the Holy Grail."

Kudel, the only one of them who had truly crossed paths with the mysterious Holy Grail, shook his head and said:

"Maybe it's because the chalice wasn't forged by the elves, but originally flowed from the hands of the elves, and that's it.

To be honest, I don't think the Holy Grail that gave me power in the first place really has anything to do with the elves, I also fought with the elves in the Dark Mountains during the Fourth Black Calamity, but they were unaware of my power, I feel that these cups once carried quite sacred things.

They may indeed be related to the legendary gods.

But just because one or two of them can involve the gods of nature doesn't mean that all the chalices are from Avalon.

There are legends about the Holy Grail all over the continent, and even in the Great Wilderness of Nordtov, there are legends about the heroic king Boris and the Winter Holy Grail.

Some people say that the hero king who conquered the Great Wilderness was actually a Knight of the Holy Grail who belonged to the god of winter. ”

"It's time for the mountain people to start the ceremony."

Miss Becky, who was listening to her grandfather's stories of the past, put away her delicate notebook and called out to the others.

They looked back to see the mountain elders with antler masks woven from bones and twigs returning to their forests with chalice held aloft and surrounded by sturdy warriors.

The crowd followed as invited spectators.

They soon reached a clearing with black rocks in the mountain forest of Sikoling, where the elders of the mountain tribes had gathered.

The Earl of Sharon changed into the traditional garb of the mountain people, and stood in front of the largest and oldest rune stone, escorted by the knights of Valand.

It stands to reason that vampires are not allowed to participate in such rituals associated with the faith, as the Bloods are notoriously unpopular with the gods.

But as Sharon said, she is a child of the mountains and forests.

This innate bond would not be severed by the transformation of her life form, and the surrounding mountain elders did not despise and reject Sharon because she became a vampire.

They still respect the bloodline of the Sikomel family as much as ever, and consider the little vampire in front of them to be one of them.

The ritual was very simple, with no ritual supplies other than fruit picked from the forest and some fresh game from the forest, and the oldest mountain elder handed the forest chalice to Sharon, who poured into it the water taken from the mountain spring at dawn.

Finally, in the singing of the mountain women, the chalice was respectfully placed in front of the boulder in front of them.

The ancient runes carved on it glowed with emerald green in the song, as if the spirits of the mountains were responding to the call of the children, and the light of those runes became brighter and brighter as the desolate song rose and fell.

"The concentration of natural psionic energy is soaring!"

Old Eugene, who had been observing this quaint ritual, whispered:

"Their rituals have worked, but the source of the spiritual energy fluctuations is still unclear, and I don't feel the divinity."

"No, there is! The gods have paid attention to this place, but it is not the connection between prayer and divine magic as we know it. ”

Natalie was surprised to hold the big oak blade that was vibrating behind her, and she saw that the runes on the blade were also flashing, so she said to the person beside her:

"The object of prayer for this ritual is none other than the god of nature, as evidenced by the resonance of the Holy Blade! But the image of my God to the mountain people is clearly not what we believers recognize. They are calling at this time, which should be the image of the god Avalon in the eyes of the elves!

It is the mother of the forest!

The mountain dwellers follow the ancient ritual of the three gods of the elven druids, who walk on the same natural path as us

For hundreds of years, we have been wrestling with our brothers and sisters over the same faith.

Avalon is on top, that's stupid. ”

"So what are you waiting for?"

Murphy stared at the water in the wooded chalice that had been completely transformed into emerald green.

He narrowed his eyes and reached out to push Natalie, pushing her from the crowd into the ceremony, and at the same time quietly retreated behind the others, lest anyone find out that he was making trouble and being caught and beaten.

This sudden situation interrupted the singing of the mountain people, and also caused the wild warriors who were as strong as bears to look at these outsiders who disturbed the sacred ritual, and some of the grumpy big brothers had even grasped the weapons at their waists or behind their backs.

Obviously, if Natalie doesn't give an explanation, they will give the witch hunters an "explanation".

The confrontation and conflict made the atmosphere in the venue suddenly become solemn.

But as Natalie picked up the big oak blade in her hand on the spot, the inscription on its sword body and the runes on the ancient rock almost "resonated at the same frequency" The aura immediately made the elders of those mountain people let out a burst of exclamations.

This is the first time they have seen this in an ancient tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation!

So, is this another sacred relic from the mountains and forests?

"I suggest you drink the water from the Woods Grail."

Kudel, who had been observing the Holy Grail of the Woods, said to Natalie with onomatopoeia:

"I don't know why the rituals of these mountain people resonate with the Holy Grail, but I can confirm that the water in the Holy Grail is exactly the same as the one I once drank. All the requirements to become a Knight of the Holy Grail have been met!

Now, before you will be a vow that will last a lifetime!

As long as you abide by it, you will continue to gain the strength to support you. ”

Murphy also said to the hesitant Natalie at this time:

"If you want the mountain people to admit that you are also foreign sisters who walk on the same path, then receiving the blessing of the 'spirit of the forest' in front of them is obviously the most effective way to bring the two sides closer.

Centuries-old grievances between the two sides will be alleviated by your single move.

What's more, Natalie, you can't be a White Knight like your father without recovering the Avalon Grail, but I don't think that's a pity.

Perhaps becoming the Knight of the Holy Grail of Avalon is also a good option.

You'll need the strength to hunt down the Twilight Cultists, and if the path of the Church of Avalon is wrong, then I suggest you go back and retrace the path of the sages of the past, looking for a way to rebuild your faith in the traditions of nature.

Drink it, Natalie!

You will be the bridge between the Avalon faith and the mountain people. ”

"No, that's not what I believe, and that's not what Avalon taught us."

The Black-Hearted Demon Hunter gritted her teeth and said:

"If I drink this water and only cause me to fall into a path that I do not believe, it is a deception of the gods, and I cannot do it."

"But this is indeed a good opportunity, my dear Shepherd of Avalon."

Murphy snorted, and he said:

"With the support of the mountain people, your new church will grow overnight, isn't that what the god of Avalon wants? Not to mention, you're the best of us to taste that weird-colored water of the Holy Grail.

Don't let old Eugene or Marianne drink it.

Do you understand how to respect the elderly? ”

"My God wants to see the flourishing of the faith, but never in such a deceitful way! I have my own plans. ”

Natalie rejects Murphy's offer.

She thrust the Great Oak Blade into the ground, and lifted the Wood Chalice in front of the Count of Sharon as the mountain people watched.

She could indeed feel the natural aura of the holy water contained in the Holy Grail of the Woods emanating into the soul, something blessed by the god Avalon in the form of the Mother of the Forest.

Just drinking it yourself may become a "saint" of the gods.

However, Natalie did not do so in the end, and she had already chosen a path of power for herself.

She must become a white knight like her father, instead of casually changing her ideals and stepping into another path that she is not familiar with.

As everyone watched, Natalie chanted Avalon's name aloud and handed the cup of water to the Valland Knight beside the Count of Sharon.

She whispered a few words, and the vulture knight looked stunned.

But then looking at his lord, the little count of Sharon also heard Natalie's explanation and persuasion, so she nodded her head in support of her bodyguard knight.

The vulture knight who was born in this woodland received the chalice with some trembling trembling, a link that had never been seen in the ancient rituals of the mountain people.

"I swear!"

The strong bear-like vulture knight shouted in the language of the mountain people:

"I will swear by my surname and my glory that I will dedicate my life to the mountains and forests of my ancestors, that I will defend our homeland and our countrymen, and that I will take back with my own hands what has been taken from this land.

Please witness the mountains and forests!

I will fulfill my vows until I die! ”

With that, the vulture knight drank the water of the Holy Grail to the cheers of the surrounding mountain people.

"Well, you don't have to drink that much."

Kudell whispered:

"The water of the Holy Grail contains a huge amount of power, just drink it in one sip, drinking too much will make it difficult for him to digest, generally speaking, a large cup of holy water is divided among ten people."

These words made Murphy's face full of surprise, and then he looked at the vulture knight in front of him who was already burping after gulping ten servings of holy water, he covered his eyes and said with a look of regret:

"Uh, why didn't you say it earlier! I had stopped it if I had known that a cup of holy water could be distributed among ten people, so wouldn't it be able to bless twenty warriors? Tsk, alas, what a good business! ”

(End of chapter)