Chapter 183: Five-Year Plan
It didn't take long for Joshua to wake up. He felt as if he had a "real" dream. When he woke up, he found himself lying on the bare floor. However, the seemingly smooth and transparent floor is not as cool as expected. Joshua lifted the blanket from his body and stood up. He looked around and found himself in an unfamiliar environment again. The shape of the house is similar to that of a palace, but without the extravagant decorations. The first thing he did when he woke up was to see if the fragments of the holy sword on his body were still there, and to find his own sword. How can a good knight be without a weapon?
"Haha, are you awake?" Suddenly, a deep voice came, accompanied by the "ticking" sound of footsteps on the smooth floor.
Joshua turned his head to see that it was the Red Light Shadow Man who had suddenly descended from the sky in the Temple of Flames to save him. He vaguely remembered that the fire succubus Chansen had always called him Dabo. He had always appeared in front of him in the form of a cloud of light and shadow, but now Joshua could finally see the mystery man for what he really was. He was still the odd combination of a felt hat and a reddish-brown robe, and when he looked closely, he actually had a very funny face, thick lips and slightly dark skin, and very small eyes. The integration of the five senses will give people an inexplicable sense of joy.
"Are you Mr. Dubbles?" asked Joshua.
"Hehe, it looks like you already know my name. Dubbo laughed, his already small eyes almost gone.
"Looks like you've managed to deal with that bastard Chansen. It was so dangerous that I almost thought I was going to die. Joshua was still terrified when he thought about it.
"It's also my carelessness. Chansen has been locked up in the Flame Temple since being stripped of most of his powers by the Vulcan. On the one hand, Lord Vulcan wanted him to reflect on himself in the temple, hoping to dissolve the anger on his body. On the other hand, he was left to monitor the dynamics of the Flame Temple to ensure that there were no anomalies in the entire trial space. "But I didn't expect him to be a thief after hundreds of years, and it just so happened that you had a fragment of Escaliba on you, which made him think badly." ”
"yes, he almost fooled us all by pretending to be Uncle Geraint. It's just that I haven't been able to feel Uncle Geraint's voice in the parallel world, so I have doubts. Joshua sighed.
"The reason why he had to go through a lot of trouble was because in the barrier opened by the god of fire, all people or things were based on reality. It is not so easy to solve these so-called illusions with his strength. In addition, he is a spectator of this world like you, but he is not one of the people who should be in this parallel world. If you don't disguise yourself as one of them, the characters who appear in the parallel world won't feel his existence at all. Dubb explained.
"It seems that my last trial was ruined by him. According to the gods' standards, am I considered to have passed the guò test?" Joshua suddenly thought of the question.
"Hehe, because of your bravery, it is already a great credit that you didn't let this guy Cansen succeed. As for the trial of the fifth layer, there is no need to worry about it at all. Dabo laughed, "Because after you passed the five-layer trial of the Flame Temple, you entered the training in the true sense. ”
"What?" Joshua's mouth widened, "I almost lost my life, but you told me that the real training has just begun, Lord Darbo?"
"Didn't that Frem guy tell you how many years it took him to complete the entire trial? You probably haven't been able to pass the five-layer test for half a year, right?" Darbo laughed, "After the five-layer test is completed, you will come here to receive the ultimate test we bring you." ”
"Uh, what's the ultimate test?" asked Joshua curiously.
"Actually, the test seems very simple. Dubbo gave a sly look and then pulled out a red crystal from his bosom, "This crystal can take you out of the Flame Temple, but I won't give it to you so simply, you have to snatch it from me." ”
"What, this is the ultimate test?" Joshua's eyes widened.
"Hehe, you know, it took ten years for that Frem guy to get his hands on it. Dabo smiled, "I think your current strength is not as good as when he came to the temple, and it is estimated that it will take at least twenty years of cultivation." ”
"Goddess of Light, I will be in my thirties in twenty years, and I will definitely be an uncle with a lot of beard by then. Joshua gasped.
"Hehe, Frem seems to be in his twenties when he came, and he will be in his thirties by the time he finishes cultivating. By the time he got married and had children, he was almost forty years old. ”
"No wonder Master Frem looks gray, but his little daughter doesn't look like I am. It's horrible, I remember Uncle Geraint telling me that in six or seven years I'll be old enough to get married. Joshua said.
"Haha, then you cultivate hard and strive to come out in six or seven years. Do you have a girl you like now?" Dubo smiled evilly, and it seemed that even the messenger of the gods was not serious.
"I haven't thought about it yet. Joshua is now at the age of understanding.
"I remember you became king in the trial, and your crush was Miss Hainal and Miss Tim?"
"Well, not at all. How could I fall in love with that girl at Hernar, who is so rude? Sister Tim is gentle and kind, but she's older than me. Joshua replied, but looking back, he felt that as long as Henar didn't lose his temper, he was really cute when he was quiet.
"Hehe, everything that happens in that parallel world will be closely connected to your real world, and maybe one day you will marry Miss Hernar. Dabo laughed.
"You mean it's closely connected, Uncle Geraint and Lord Byron, and I becoming king are all possible things in reality?" Joshua suddenly had another thought, "No wonder he always refused to tell me when I asked Uncle Geraint about my background. Do I really have something to do with the king of the kingdom of Reims?"
"Well, I can't tell you this, I should ask your Uncle Geraint if I have a chance, you better find a way to grab the crystal first!" Dubbo tossed the red crystal in his hand.
"Haha, what's so difficult about this, look at me. Joshua stepped forward to grab the crystal, but Darbo's speed was so fast that he disappeared from his sight in an instant.
"Not too slow!" Dubo grinned as he fiddled with the crystal, "You're a knight and can only get crystals in close combat." Frem was still able to use magic to loot, so I'm guessing you'll take longer. ”
"Hmph, don't underestimate me. Joshua struck again and again, but failed again and again. Darbo's figure moved rapidly before his eyes like a phantom.
"Oops!" Joshua screamed and fell to the ground. It turned out that Darbo had just stretched out a kick and tripped Joshua to the ground.
"Hehe, it's time to grab the crystal today, let's eat. You still need to cultivate well, and I will always teach you. Darbo laughed.
The time of the temple is also morning, noon and evening. After dinner, Joshua followed Darbo to do some basic physical exercises, and Darbo took care that he could rest. "Haha, I'm going to bed too, remember to get up early tomorrow. Looking at Darbo's distant back, Joshua secretly laughed in his heart, it seemed that he had some kind of idea.
The time of the Ephery's Hall and the Gate of the Flame Temple is not the same, and the game of Geraint and Arthur is going on all the time. Suddenly, a red light and shadow appeared in front of the two people outside the temple gate.
"Asser, it seems you're having a great time!" it turned out that Darbo didn't go to sleep, but came to the temple gate.
"Welcome, Lord Darbo. Arthur saluted with one hand, "You must have come to us about Joshua, right?"
"Is this the master of the Temple of Flames, and is His Royal Highness the Prince okay inside?" asked Geraint, with great concern.
"This is the Knight of Geraint, and he is really heroic. "Joshua not only passed every test, but he also made great achievements. I'm going through my final trial now. ”
"Master Frem practiced with you for ten years, and how many years does Joshua expect?" asked Aser.
"Haha, this kid has a lot of understanding, but I can't guarantee how long it will take, I'm here to talk to Knight Geraint about his plans for the next five years. After all, Joshua carries the burden of restoration!"