In the afternoon of the same day, Hawkins summoned the 10 officers of the squadron and ordered that from now on, the number of patrol teams on duty every day should be increased from one to three, and anyone who dared to make trouble, whether right or wrong, would be killed.

He wanted everyone to know that the Knights weren't some skinny cat.

After arranging the knights, Hawkins walked to the second floor of the main building, which was the second time he had set foot in the Dark City since he became the owner.

The first time was when he was transferred to his post, and it was then that he learned that in addition to himself, there was also a wizard in charge of rejecting the Dark City.

The second floor is very spacious, but there is no decoration, and there are no windows around, all of which are made of blue bricks.

The outside can't see the inside, and the inside can't see the outside.

During the day, it is lit by a skylight at the top, and at night it is illuminated by hundreds of pearls set in the dome.

The floor is paved with magic crystals, a magical material that is so expensive that ordinary wizards despair, and due to its good demonic guiding properties, the crystals weigh as much as A-grade gemstones.

According to Hawkins' rough estimates, the magic crystals here are at least nearly a thousand pounds. A piece of A-grade power stones weighs 2 ounces, and these magic crystals are worth at least 8,000 A-grade power stones, which is more than 8 million contribution points.

This kind of handwriting can no longer be described as simple and wealthy, it is simply a frenzied rich country.

The surface of the crystal is engraved with more than a thousand complex formations, and in the center of it is an adult-sized cone-shaped energy boulder standing quietly, which is a more precious energy source stone than the A-grade energy stone, in addition to storing huge heaven and earth energy, it also has the effect of self-recovery, and its value is already incalculable.

It is it that supports the operation of this city protection array, and here, it is the central hub of the dark city protection array, at the edge of the city, there are a full hundred crystal nuclei of third-level demonic beasts buried in the city wall, water, earth, fire and wind four series of demonic beasts, 25 crystal nuclei of each attribute.

Once the Great Array is activated, as long as the energy is sufficient, even the Realm Masters will not be able to break through the Magic Array - this is the confidence of the Wizards Association to send only one squadron to manage the Dark City.

"It's her, no wonder the talent rank alone is enough to control this seventh-order magic array."

Heckles looked at the cold woman in the room who was listening to Hawkins' report, and his face was surprised.

Claire looked at the woman and asked, "Is she famous?" I'd seen her at the Wizarding Club before, and Shirley seemed to be in the Red River Valley below the castle all year round, and she didn't know what she was doing. Unexpectedly, she turned out to be a formation mage? ”

Seventh-Order Magic Array, isn't it true that only those in the realm have enough spiritual power to control it?

The majestic energy generated when the formation was running could instantly annihilate a peak-level earth knight, which was also enough to turn a peak-level talent into an idiot.

This wizard named Shirley is so strong?

Heckless explained, "This Shirley is indeed very famous in the Eastern Continent, and she is a young leader who is rarely self-taught.

"I heard her name more than ten years ago when I traveled in the Wessex Empire, when she and another young wizard were called the Empire's Formation Twin Stars, and she was once received and rewarded by the Emperor for her outstanding performance in the turmoil in the Western Province.

I couldn't help but be curious: "I don't know why she joined the Wizarding Society?" ”

At this time, Shirley suddenly looked at the place where the two were hidden, Heckles raised his eyebrows in surprise, and immediately wrapped Claire with spiritual power, and at this time, Shirley's spiritual power also arrived.

But after turning around, I found nothing.

Hawkins wondered, "My lord, what happened?" ”

Shirley frowned slightly, but said, "It's okay, you continue." ”

Hidden in the shadows, Claire breathed a sigh of relief, this was the first time that someone could see her talent, and she couldn't help but secretly say that this person is really not simple.

Heckles comforted at this time: "It's not your problem, it's that her spiritual strength is too strong." "It's almost not weaker than the average field. Under normal circumstances, she would definitely be promoted, but Shirley pressed the realm like this, and hid here from the Wessex Empire, obviously knowing the secret.

"Don't worry, your talent will grow with the improvement of strength, it's a pity that your bloodline is too special, and this plane can't find a corresponding spiritual object to supplement, otherwise your talent will be stronger."

"It's good now, and you've done enough for me." Claire said intimately.

Heckles didn't say anything, just said, "Hehe, keep observing." ”

In the afternoon, Herman closed the door for Vera and went to see it again, but the other party was fine, just overworked. After a full day's recuperation, she was almost recovered.

Taking advantage of the time to eat with Vera, Herman proposed to let her hire two more people, after all, it is true that there are only girls in the store, and it is better to hire two more male workers, Vera calculated the income and expenditure of these days, and nodded and agreed.

Then he said that there would be turmoil in the city recently, and that his shift time would be greatly increased, and he could not come over at any time, and warned Vera that she must go to the city defense as soon as possible if there is anything. Don't push yourself out.

After chattering and eating, Herman went back to the next door to prepare for the cultivation.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, the young man was shocked, and his whole body stiffened in place.

Alice's pious call came to her ears, and her soul seemed to be about to leave her body and float away

"Herman, are you free now? I need your help. ”

Herman didn't rush to respond, he walked into the room quickly and locked the doors and windows before calling the goddess: "Goddess, Alice is calling me, is she ready for an all-out war?" ”

The goddess replied, "The war with the cult has already begun, and Alice has called you because she has condensed the spirit guard of the god pool that can bring you down, and you can use that body to fight in the future." ”

Herman was stunned for a moment and asked, "You can also control the Divine Pool Spirit Guard, it's much more useful than me, right?" ”

The goddess replied: "Alice's current condensed Divine Pool Spirit Guard is the strongest and can reach the level of the Earth Knight, and after being completely familiar with it, she will be able to avoid many detours in her future promotion, are you sure you will not accept the summons?" ”

Understood, the goddess also disliked that the strength of the Shenchi Lingwei was too low-end, so she asked him to go up.

"The world of knights is nowhere else, only on the battlefield. Since you're going to follow the path of knighthood, go ahead and embrace war. ”

The young man who was still slandering the goddess heard this sentence and thought about it.

Immediately no longer resisting the call, the soul soon appeared in a shining body of light.

After Herman's soul settled, the body of the spirit guard composed of light began to change, and finally became exactly the same as Herman, but the power flowing in his body was more than ten times stronger than the original physical body.

But at the same time, he sensed a great and mysterious force falling on this body, making it impossible for him to transform this body composed of the power of faith into a magical element.

He understood in an instant that this was the forbidden magic of the Forsaken Lands.

Secret room with only two people.

"Alice, what's wrong with you?"

Herman said as he moved around with his body, the knight's fighting instincts quickly familiarized him with how to manipulate the body, but it was limited to simple actions such as walking, somersaults, and jumping, and it would take more time to fight.

Alice quietly watched him jump around like a monkey in the secret room, thinking it was funny, and laughed out loud, but was soon repressed by the reality of the predicament, and said with a sad face: "I hate war." War not only brings endless troubles, but also kills a lot of people. ”

After a pause, his tone gradually became heavy.

"Many of the people I know have died in the war against the Cult of the Children of Light, leaving behind their wheat fields and hazelnut groves to harvest, leaving behind their wives and children to go to the frontier to die for the goddess. Cultists are hateful, but I don't want anything to happen to the followers of the Holy Fire Cult. ”

It's just that the oracle is hard to disobey.

Although she is willing to give her life for the goddess, she can't bear to see other people's families ruined.

Herman walked up to her, patted her on the back, and said, "The rise of any power is accompanied by sacrifice, and the same is true of the spread of any faith. ”

"Isn't there any other way?"

Alice crouched on the ground, clasped her knees in her hands, and rested her little head on her arms, her eyes confused.

"The battle for the territory of the realm of faith is much more cruel than the territory of reality, and sometimes even if you can easily destroy a person's body, you can't change his concept of faith - fortunately, there are not many such people, otherwise it will be difficult for the goddess to resurrect - I mean, war is inevitable, you have to learn to accept it."

Alice didn't understand it for the time being, and Herman didn't say much.

Just smiled and said, "Tell me about your current progress, and what kind of fight have you made with that child of light?" ”

Alice put away the little girl's side and turned into a holy flame saint again.

Rubbing her cheeks, Alice said, "Today happens to be the day when the bishops are meeting together, do you want to attend?" ”

Herman thought for a moment and said, "Okay, you go and find me a dress, by the way, a cloak and gloves." ”

Alice nodded, and went out for a while before returning, holding a pile of clothes in her hand. She borrowed it from Wood.

Herman was fully dressed, and this one was like a wizard walking in the wilderness, capable and mysterious.

Alice circled around him and said with satisfaction, "If you don't get closer, you won't see the problem." ”

"Alright, let's go." Herman smiled.

When he got out of the secret room, Herman found out that it was an orphanage, and along the way he met no less than twenty or thirty children, some hiding in the corner and quietly in a daze, and some playing in groups in the courtyard; There are young children of six or seven years old, and there are older children of twelve or thirteen years old; Most of them are able-bodied, and a small number have severe disabilities. But without exception, all the children's clothes are clean and clean, and there is little haze in their eyes.

"What are these?" Herman asked.

Alice walked in front, unable to see her look, but heard her say, "These children were picked up by the missionaries from outside, and at first there were only one or two, but when there were more people in the back, I asked Wood and them to build a yard behind the church for these children to live in." It was me and some of the priests who were in charge of it, and of course, the children were very sensible, and the eleven or twelve-year-olds often helped us with our laundry and cooking. ”

Obviously, Alice is only sixteen years old.

Herman sighed slightly, and slowed his steps not to disturb them.

The most prominent symbol of the church is the statue of the immortal bird, in front of the statue pedestal, the knight's sword engraved with the mark of the immortal bird is enshrined on the altar, and on the wall of the church hangs a pair of embroidery of the sacred bird shrouded in black flames.

Both of these items were substitutes for the past when the Pyrolar was unable to build a statue of the goddess, and are still enshrined in the church.