Chapter 14: The Deceased
During the trip, a warm-hearted elf gave the party a few horses. Because the elven kingdom is much larger than the warrior kingdom, it is too time-consuming to walk only. For the past few days, Kanna has been riding along the Enze River, and Denise is sitting on Kanna's shoulder. Garcia rode well and was right behind Canna. Julia could not ride a horse at all, so she had to ride with Edward. Julia was seen sitting behind Edward, clutching Edward's leather belt, her eyes closed, and her face pale. Compared to the first few days, when I had to get off the horse and vomit from time to time, it seems that I am slowly starting to get used to it.
Gradually, a vast body of water unfolded in front of the team. Standing at the water's edge, no matter which direction you look, you can't see the end. None of the members of the Flower Expedition had ever seen anything like it.
Edward: "This is the Endless Sea?" β
"Not really. We are still far from the southern end of the continent. This is the world's largest lake, Sapphire Lake. Because the lake is so large, it covers an area of almost 100,000 square kilometers. Therefore, many scholars believe that this should be an inland sea, not a lake. "Denise is very qualified as a tour guide.
"The inland sea is so spectacular. The Endless Sea must be even more incredible. I'm curious to see what it's like to travel on a boat in the Endless Sea. Julia seemed to be recovering from her seasickness.
Kanna said, "The Endless Sea is very dangerous, and there is almost no return. In 2009, Ferdinand, a world-famous navigator in Glacierland, the 'White Kingdom' in the north of the Knight Kingdom, set out to explore the depths of the Endless Sea, but was completely lost. β
"Yes. Legend has it that this continent is a land that floats on the endless sea. The endless sea is boundless, and it doesn't know where it leads. Denise added.
Kanna looked at Julia and asked, "Are you sure you want to go?" β
"Count...... Forget it......"
"Haha. I don't know what the future holds, but I might have the opportunity to go on an adventure in the sea. β
"I ...... I think it's better to farm at home......"
The people led their horses and walked along the shore of the lake. It was found that not far ahead, dozens of elven warriors were training by the lake. Showing great interest, Kanna threw the reins to Garcia and walked briskly towards the group of elven warriors.
As he got closer, a figure in front of him seemed unusually familiar.
"Are you...... Barnett? β
"Princess of the Kingdom of Meredis, Her Highness Kanna!"
Away from home, Canna happily ran to Barnett. Hug the tall elven man. Watching Kanna hug a strange man, Edward and Garcia had mixed expressions. Approaching quickly, he looked at the man. I saw that he was about 1.90 meters tall, wearing golden elf light plate armor, and wearing an elf blade on each side of his belt. Orange eyes are piercing, long pointed ears stand back, and long blonde hair is combed with many twisted braids. It can be said that the jade tree is in the wind, and the heroic posture is cool. By human standards, he looks like he is in his 30s. He smiled and gestured to Canna's partner.
Kanna turned to look at her partner and introduced, "This is my swordsman, Barnett. He is the current Captain of the Sword Dancer of the Elven Court. β
"Sword Dancer!" Garcia exclaimed.
Elven Sword Dancer, this legendary profession is almost legendary in the eyes of ordinary warriors in the Alien World. It is said that when they fight, their figures are like dragons, like dances. Their swords are like stars, and they wield them without a trace. No one could understand how they used their swords, and when they saw their edges, they had pierced through the enemy's vital points. Such legends shocked the warriors of the Meredias Kingdom much more than the warriors of other countries. Because the head of the "Four Founding Warriors" of the Meredes Kingdom, "Melodious Jeka" is an elven sword dancer. No one knows his real name, but his nickname is resounding all over the world. "Jeka" is a type of dance song often hummed by the elven people around the campfire, and you can imagine how elegant and chic its fighting posture is.
According to the history books of the Kingdom of Meredis.
In 1613, Emperor William Augustus, the unifying empire of all mankind, was coup d'Γ©tat by his eldest brother. "Melodious Jeka", who is traveling in the City of Radiance, rescues William and wades all the way south. Outside the Empire of Humanity, in the dreamy hills of the Elven Realm. After that, many nobles and people followed William one after another. For the next two years, while the elves helped William build the Immortal City, "Melodious Jacka" continued to train William's troops. This is why the fighting style of the warriors of the Meredias Kingdom has the shadow of a sword dancer.
In 1615, the empire's usurper George Augustus commanded an army of 60,000 men. Because the enemy was outnumbered, the 5,000 soldiers of the immortal city went out with all their troops and blocked the enemy at the mouth of the canyon 260 kilometers northeast of the city. However, a special force of several thousand men of the enemy went around the gorge and climbed over the Eastern Griffon Mountain. Although the beast-infested and dangerous Griffon Mountain had caused most of the army to lose, more than a thousand people still arrived at the foot of the Immortal City. At that time, the inner city of the Immortal City was still under construction, and the walls were not yet completed. The only soldiers in the city are "Melodious Jaka" and more than 100 teenagers who have just been conscripted into the army for training. Everyone was desperate to believe that the end of the Immortal City had come.
On that day, the sunset was like blood. "Melodious Jeka" explained a few words to the trained recruits, and then went out of the city alone. No one can describe what happened in that battle. Only know the ending, "Melodious Jaka" killed more than 300 fighters, more than 100 shooters, and more than 50 knights of the enemy. The morale of the enemy army collapsed, and they ran away. When all the enemies ran away, "Melodious Jeka" still stood alone on the battlefield. The recruit in the city, Danzi, went out of the city to check and found that he had died on the battlefield like a bloodbath. According to the oral accounts of the personnel in charge of the burial at the time, the "melodious Jaka" had more than 300 wounds all over her body, bleeding to death.
But legends are legends after all, after all, those who witnessed the battle are long gone. All scholars in other countries believe that it is impossible for one man to fight a thousand men and kill nearly 500 men. It's just a pseudo-history fabricated by the Meredis Kingdom in order to promote the prestige of the country. However, the prestige of the Elven Sword Dancer has long left a deep imprint in the hearts of the warrior profession all over the world.
"To be the captain of the Sword Dancer at such a young age. It's amazing. Edward couldn't help but sigh.
"Haha. Thank you for saying I'm young and happy. However, I have fought for Her Majesty Empress Erica for tens of thousands of years. β
Edward was momentarily speechless. Julia on the side looked at a group of handsome elven sword dancers, excited, her eyes lit up, and she couldn't speak.
"Kanna. When did you have a sword dancer master, how do we not know. β
"It's a shame to say that the contemptible person feels that he has no face to take on the name of the master. Many years ago, I went to the Immortal City to pay homage to my brother 'Melodious Jeka'. I had the pleasure of meeting Princess Kanna, who was 6 years old at the time. When Her Highness Kanna learned of my identity, she kept me in the royal city to teach her swordsmanship. I met with His Royal Highness Kanna, and stayed behind to guide for more than a month. In the years that followed, I traveled to the human world twice, and I also visited Her Highness Kanna along the way. And for a short time in the royal city, he instructed His Royal Highness Kanna in swordsmanship. But the overall guidance time is too short, and I really can't afford the name of the master. Her Royal Highness Kanna's swordsmanship is entirely due to her swordsmanship talent and years of unremitting efforts. β
"So, Kanna will be a sword dancer in the future?" Edward asked in surprise.
"Yes. It was my wish for the rest of my life to witness Her Highness Kanna become a sword dancer. β
"I'm looking forward to Kanna's promotion to Sword Dancer."
"Garcia, you don't know the standards of a legendary professional sword dancer, do you?"
"Yes, I don't know."
"As long as you meet one requirement, you can be called a sword dancer. As a warrior, he has been fighting with elven sword dance skills for more than a thousand years. In other words, a warrior who has fought for a thousand years using sword dancing skills and is still alive is a sword dancer. Because of the legacy left by the 'Melodious Jeka' in our kingdom, almost all elite warriors use sword dancers, but there are no sword dancers. Because humans don't have the endless lifespan of elves. β
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"As a soul, Her Highness Kanna has an endless lifespan like the elves. So I'm sure I'll be able to see it with my own eyes. β
"Isn't it tiring to think so much about things a thousand years from now? The question of whether you can become a sword dancer will be discussed later. Hee-hee. β
"That's right. Her Royal Highness Kanna ......"
"Stop! Don't take a bite of His Highness, it's too outward. Just call me Kanna. β
"Okay, Temple...... Kanna. I haven't seen you for a few years, and I don't know how your swordsmanship is progressing now. Would you like to have a spar? β
"Okay!"