Once we had returned to the Dark City, we had been healed of our injuries and rushed to the palace, where Danior and I went in to meet the Queen and Elder Sharplon.

First of all, I told the queen that the source of the plague was the phantom of Dirigi, but I didn't say that Alice had told me about it, I said that it was said by Diregi's phantom himself during the battle with Diriji's phantom.

"You've defeated me as just an illusion. "I deliberately "repeated" the words of Diregi's apparition.

The elder nodded thoughtfully, and said to the queen, "Well, Dirij, that is one of the apostles, a fellow similar to the defeated Shylock. No wonder the plague broke out so quickly and dangerously. ”

Queen Mea said, "But in terms of contagion, it doesn't seem to be that strong. ”

Elder Sharpen said, "The necromancers of the Senate have confirmed that there is no outbreak of plague in other areas except for the area near Afaria and Neupera. They found out that the outbreak was due to a transfer phenomenon, which did not occur elsewhere in the kingdom and was therefore not threatened by the plague. ”

The phenomenon of transfer, I have heard this word for a long time, and I have witnessed it with my own eyes, because whether it is the illusion of Rotus, Diregi, or the Shylock mentioned by the elders, all of them came to the existence of the Arad continent inexplicably because of the phenomenon of "transfer".

Danio said: "Since it has been proved that this matter has nothing to do with the principality, now the two sides can stop fighting - no, restore peace, right?"

Elder Sharpen also had to nod and said, "Well, after the disappearance of Diregi's phantom, the plague has gradually dissipated, it seems that this matter really has nothing to do with the principality, I agree." ”

Queen Mea smiled and said, "Adventurers, you have helped the Kingdom of Vanness accomplish such a difficult task, and I will appoint you as honorary citizens of the Dark City. In the future, if you guys are stuck, please feel free to come to me. ”

With that, Alicia stepped out of the way, handed me a black token-like thing, and whispered, "It's yours!"

I laughed awkwardly and put the token away.

"On the way, we also met people who called themselves 'Violent Raiders,' who claimed to be the Apostles'. Does the Queen have an impression of this organization?"

The queen shook her head and said, "I've never heard of this organization before. However, since they claim to protect the apostles, it means that this organization is particularly dangerous, and we will be on the lookout. ”

Then the queen shouted, "Krent!"

I saw Krent come out of nowhere: "See the Queen." ”

"You and the adventurers set off on a chosen day to travel to the Duchy to convey a declaration of peace between the two countries to the Queen of the Duchy. ”

"Yes. ”

"Then stand down, everyone. With that, the queen got up from her throne and left.

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We rested at the embassy for a few more days, and after fully recovering, we finally set out on the way back, and Matthew and the three of us went with us.

In order to prevent the danger posed by the remaining plague in Noypera - although we all had magic immunity books with us and were ready to throw them away when we arrived in the Duchy - we chose to take the Lava Cave route.

"After we go to the Duchy, we plan to go on an adventure in the famous Sky City!" Matthew began to talk about her plans for future adventures, while the other two remained silent as always.

"Well, most adventurers who have just arrived in the Duchy start their adventures in the Sky City. "I think of Charlotte, who also started her adventure in the sky city first.

Walking out of the Dark City and coming to the road where he had fought against the Headless Horseman before, Matthew suddenly walked to the front, turned around and said, "Wait a minute, everyone. ”

I wondered, "What for?"

"Before I leave the Dark Elf Kingdom, I'm going to have a duel with Danio!"

Danio was stunned for a moment and said, "Why do you want to duel?"

"Because you, like me, are all 'stand-in messengers'!"

Amy said, "Wait, I don't know what a stand-in messenger is, but fighting hurts after all." ”

Matthew said: "It's just a matter of sparring, it's no problem, right?, and the Duchy also has such things as a dueling arena, and I've often heard that you duel in taverns." I'm starting a similar duel now!"

"Forget it, Danio has just recovered from his serious injury, and after we return to the principality, why don't we go to the dueling arena to duel again?" I waved my hand and helped Danio decline the invitation to due, and then continued walking.

Matthew's face changed suddenly, and he beckoned me to come over and say that he had something to tell me alone.

I leaned over impatiently: "Say it." ”

I only heard—

"If you refuse, I will tell the elders that you are responsible for Sharan's death. ”

！！！！！

I took a step back and said, "What did you say?!"

Maybe I'm so frightened by now, but how does she know?

Didn't she pass out when I used the Eye of Fury?

"I discovered this secret in Neupera, when I woke up and saw that you had used that trick and suddenly lay down like a seizure—"

...... SEIZURES, IS THIS A FANTASTIC METAPHOR FOR JOJO?

No, what is JOJO?

"I'll call Lifa to help you, or you'll die. This can be regarded as me saving your life, and you should agree to a duel for this!"

"In this way, after returning to the principality, the queen will reward us with as many gold coins, and I will give you my share as a thank you, okay!" I ostensibly wanted to repay her "life-saving grace", but in fact I bribed him not to tell her about it.

"Well, it's tempting...... But I refuse!"

I didn't dare to look back, I was afraid that the people behind me would notice something from my expression, so I just stepped forward and quietly asked, "Are you from the Senate?"

I've heard the elder mention that he has a bunch of necromancers, but he didn't suspect it at the time, but I didn't expect Matthew to be one of them!

"Of course I am not, I have already said, I am an adventurer, and I do not belong to either the queen or the senate. But I know a lot of necromancers who work for the Senate, and I just need a hint ......"

"Ahem, ahem,......" I coughed awkwardly, and then turned back, "since Matthew is so insistent, and she is half of my savior, so let's do it, Danio, and you can learn from her and satisfy her little wish." ”

Danio called me over as well, and I did, and he whispered, "Did she know you killed Sharan?"

...... Are you the reincarnation of Kong Ming?

I said "um", then Danio nodded, stepped forward, drew his dagger, and said, "Okay Matthew, let's duel." That's it, it's time to stop. ”

Seeing that they were about to start a duel, we distanced ourselves from Krent and them, leaving room for them to do their best.

Matthew excitedly pulled out his scepter, "Okay!

"Wait a minute, Tyrant Barak is so powerful, you use it in a duel, isn't it okay?" I quickly asked, knowing that it was difficult to control, don't get into a scuffle, and most importantly, don't hack Danio to death.

Matthew smiled: "In order to be a true gentleman, even if you know that you will lose, you must have the courage to accept the challenge." ”

"You're saying you must summon Barak the Tyrant. It's okay, after all, it's also the way necromancers fight. Let's go!

With that, Denio summoned the "stand-in", only to see the remnant of Kaija floating behind him.

"Nicholas!"

Matthew also summoned Nicholas, and Nicholas didn't try to communicate with us, and directly targeted Danio, casting a spell, only to see a spider descend from the sky!

Danio dodged sideways and ran towards Matthew and Nicholas, who threw the spider ball but was ignored by Ghostwalk's invincibility, and then Danio went straight through Nicholas and unleashed a ghostly flash on Matthew behind him!

"Bone Shield!"

The bone shield that suddenly formed in front of Matthew resisted the two slashes at this moment, and Matthew also retreated into the distance, pointing forward, and a row of cursed arrows appeared, only this time, they were fired together! Danio swung his sword to block a part of himself that might have hit him, and was about to continue moving, but Nicholas had already launched the Shadow Spider Silk Array, and Danio's footsteps sank, and he couldn't even run. At this moment, Matthew used the grudge of the necromancy again, and the target was directly aimed at Danio's feet!

"Dark Moon is coming!" Danio used this trick to improve his dark attribute resistance, and at the same time, he also repelled the hand that stretched out from the dark abyss to grab him!

But Matthew is not alone after all, and when Matthew casts the Necromantic Grudge, Nicholas summons zombies and outflanks them from behind!

"Frost Saya!" I saw that Danio unhurriedly released the ice array, and the ice array appeared beside him, instantly freezing the zombies' feet, and then, turning around and slashing them into two pieces!

Nicholas also retreated because of the appearance of the ice array, but because of this, Danio's slowing effect was lifted, and he began to move again, this time, he decided to deal with Nicholas first, only to see him rush to Nicholas's side without hindrance with his invincible ghost step: "Death Tombstone!"

Rao is no matter how thick Nicholas Pi is, under the attack of the tombstones that are constantly smashed, he was also smashed to the ground, turning into light and disappearing.

It seems that Matthew will not be able to summon Nicholas anytime soon.

"Not bad, yes, if that's the end of it, that's too bad!"

"Nicholas is gone, and next, are you going to summon Barak the Tyrant?"

"It's not that time yet! The real killer has to be left for the end. ”

"Oh, what moves are you going to use to defeat me? Do you have any other necromancy to wield?"

Matthew said confidently, "Of course, take it! Descend! Zombie Lydia!"