The forest of Irene was quiet in the early morning, and the birdsong that was supposed to be there had not been seen for many days.

In a cave somewhere covered by lush vines.

"Brother Rick, can we go back alive?"

A young knight with a little childish on his face asked softly.

Although it was a question, the desperation in his tone was not a lot.

This time, I'm afraid I really can't go back.

He sat weakly on the wall of the cave, looking at the front with a somewhat empty look, although the church-style leather armor on his body was stained, but he could still vaguely recognize the cross emblem symbolizing his identity, a knight's sword that had been broken was placed by his side at will, and his seriously injured hand could no longer hold it.

"yes, Brother Rick, we've been hiding here for almost two days now. If the Quest Crystal hadn't been lost, maybe we would have some possibility of contacting the rest of the team, but for now, ......"

The other pale, bloodstained, and embarrassed young knight whimpered softly.

Compared to his previous companions, his condition looked even worse.

This is the third mission he has participated in with Big Brother Rick after becoming a Red Cross Reserve Knight.

He can only be considered a novice.

Originally, he was supposed to grow into a young and promising official knight under the protection of the old players.

However, now all is not possible.

The big brothers who got along with him day and night have all died, and there is no way to even bury their bodies.

Thinking of this, sadness and despair once again welled up in the young knight's heart.

"Haha...... The Knights of Diokeley, the Knights of Fair, and the God of Twilight teach us not to let despair overcome our determination to win, even in desperate situations, the Almighty God of Twilight will guide us to the way to salvation, yes, we will definitely find the way to salvation. ”

The middle-aged knight, known as Big Brother Rick, lectured to the two young knights with a serious face.

It's just that reality is reality after all.

No matter how positive the words are, they can't soothe everyone's hearts.

Despair spreads in the cave.

The young knight leaning on the cave wall took a deep breath and said, "Brother Rick, I'm afraid Fell and I can't do it, I want to ask ......"

Rick interrupted him directly and said, "Diocle, don't talk nonsense, next year I will take you to the monastery of the capital 'Sogman' to see and see." Younan, Lars, Curari, Willis, Nonre, Jerry, Auston, they don't have a chance to go, so you must live and take their place. ”

Can't give up!

Can't give up yet!

As long as there is a glimmer of opportunity, he can't give up!

Even if it's for the sake of those who have sacrificed their lives here......

Rick's eyes were slightly moist, he clenched his fists, and said to the two young men: "Dykeley, Fair, this time we are likely to face the long-disappeared undead creatures, if my judgment is correct, I think it will not be long before more reinforcements will enter the search, as long as we persist, we will definitely be able to get out......"

At this point, Rick's voice suddenly rose high, "The god of twilight will definitely guide us!"

Rick's sudden loud voice startled both Dykeley and Fell.

"Big Brother Rick?"

Phil turned his head with some effort and asked suspiciously.

"Fell, Dykeley, we must persevere, the help of the church must be on its way. Before we do that, I need to find some herbs to treat our injuries, we don't have many precious potions with us, so we need to be cautious just in case. ”

Rick is a little emotional, and he is full of hope for the future.

"But Brother Rick, those weird creatures ......"

The young knight, who hadn't been through much grinding, was still a little uneasy, and he had already cast a shadow on those terrifying creatures.

"Alright, Phil, don't worry about me, your big brother Rick has received the blessing of the god of twilight. Moreover, your injuries are not light, and if we don't have enough food and medicine, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold out until help arrives. As your captain, I have an obligation to get you out alive. ”

Rick said firmly.

"Big Brother Rick......"

"Big Brother Rick......"

Phil and Dykeley's eyes were foggy, and even though they knew that Rick was only comforting them, they were still moved.

"Knight Fair, Knight Diocle, I give you an order now, to defend the cave until I return. ”

Rick commanded with a serious face.

With that, Rick reorganized his somewhat broken equipment a little in the eyes of Fair and Dykeley, and resolutely walked out of the narrow hole.

Before leaving, he did not forget to leave the little food and potions left for the two young knights.

It was already dawn, and the two young knights, who had survived by chance, looked at the empty hole, and a tear slipped from the corner of their eyes.

They know how dangerous Erin's Forest is.

The entire team of Church Knights was almost wiped out, and now that Captain Rick was going out alone, he must have been determined to die.

"Brother Rick, you must come back alive!"

Deckley muttered softly.

Fell, who was seriously injured, took a deep breath and said, "Dykeley, do you remember how that legendary song was sung?"

"Of course I do. ”

The corners of Dykeley's mouth rose slightly, revealing a very comfortable smile, "That's a ballad that everyone in the entire Costana continent sings, how could I not?"

Fell grinned and said softly, "Diocle, let's sing." I had sung it together before we left, but now I feel like it was a long time ago. ”

"yes......"

Dykeley replied casually, but did not refuse Fair's request and hummed softly.

As soon as he had sung two lines, Phil's voice joined in.

"I still remember the day when the flaming meteorite crashed,

The lives are devastated, and the sorrow is everywhere,

Murderous evil spirits have come to earth.

Since then, the wail of misfortune has spread across the continent.

I don't know if they're coming from, or what kind of despicable mission they're carrying.

Their appearance was accompanied by killing, pestilence, death and calamity.

I saw the kingdom of the former prosperity turned into a scorched earth,

I saw the dauntless heroes fall,

I saw the blood of the rising warriors staining the earth.

Let's look up and take one last look at this world......

Farewell, my hometown.

My hometown is in ruins!

The gods who cannot hear words,

Where will I be guided by you?

......”

By the end of the song, Fell and Dykeley had already burst into tears.

In the future, I'm afraid I'll never have the chance to sing together again......