Chapter 159: The Guardian (2)
Leaving the church under the bell tower, Glori and his friends followed Thornes. Glori doesn't like the Order Clan, nor does he like the Remnant Moon Clan, but he is helped by the good ones of these two races one after another. Whether it's Derek the Night Assassin or the goddess-like Pod, they impress Glori.
Now, there is another well-intentioned Thornes. From the bottom of his heart, Glori thanked God for sending one helper after another to him. So, he's in a pretty good mood.
Along the street leading to the west side, Glori is quieter. Where to go from, and where to go back the way you came, Glori felt inexplicably relaxed. When he turned to the corner to the south, Glori couldn't feel the magic fluctuating behind him. He knew that the "bad guys" who were swarming to chase them out of the temple had been dumped.
Exactly how many detours, Glori did not remember. Although every street is different, the street lights are already on. There weren't any road signs, which made Glori a little uncomfortable. He doesn't lose sight of the direction, though.
"Wait. Just now, we went back and forth to the southwest and northwest several times, and then we went around the southeast and southwest. So, where are we going?" Glori grabbed Thornes by the shoulders and told the line to stop on the side of the road away from the oil lamp.
"I'm honored to have helped you," Thornes said, pausing and turning, "and it's my territory up ahead, and it's safe there." ”
"Is that the manor?" Irrith pointed into the distance. The estate she was referring to was located in the southwest part of the town. It wasn't a good place to go, because it was Kirwin's mansion.
"No, I mean a secret room at the end of the street. Thornes continued to lead the way.
Gradually, there were fewer oil lamps on both sides. Glori didn't like the light to the dark. He stopped again and looked, but Thornes stopped as well. This place is the end of the southwest street, and beyond that, is the residence of the patriarch. Therefore, the Chamber of Secrets that Thornes spoke of should be around here. Glori thought he was about to get a break, but he didn't expect to hear Wend's shouting again.
"Cornelius, what a bastard! he almost killed us!"
"So, what secrets are these friends of yours hiding?" Conrad glanced at Wend, then glanced at Glori's group in confusion. Glori wasn't going to say it, just kept quiet.
"The Golden Covenant, I hear it clearly. Didn't you hear what this Remnant Moon Patriarch said just now?" Wende reminded.
"Who the hell are you? Wende and I were almost clicked just now, you have to tell us something, right?" Conrad stared at Glori.
"You're lucky to have come across the Rocky Warband. Dylan stepped forward. In this way, he just wants to relieve the bad mood.
"Heh, I don't care what kind of group you are, anyway, you're not ordinary treasure hunters. You'll have to give us an explanation. Wende nudged Dylan.
Obviously, the vast flute steppe hindered the spread of a lot of news. Glori didn't care if the team's reputation was far or not, but thought that the people here didn't know about the battle taking place in the Misty Swamp. It's strange that a lot of people are trying, and there are people who only know how to take care of themselves.
"I'm not going to reintroduce it. However, I also apologize to you for that. With that, Glori bent down.
"It's clear that they have something to do with the Revival Corps, you should know that. Ever since Kyle founded the Dragon Empire, this legion has been active. Thornes said to Conrad.
"So, you're not looking for treasure, you're trying to clean up the Order here?" Conrad looked at Glory in amazement. He couldn't believe that the members of the Rocky Warband were so young. It's nice to be young, as if he himself wants to pick up the spear again.
"Really, what are you kidding? Didn't you almost become a sacrifice just now. I don't want to stay here. Wende said in a muffled voice.
"Then go to my dwellings first. Thornes gestured to the sewer cover underneath his feet.
"Here, are you sure? this is a sewer, a sewer?" Wende was disappointed. However, he had to watch as Thornes lifted the cover. Then, he was so smoky that he retracted his neck. Thankfully, he's a living person, not something...... Still, it feels ridiculous.
“...... Ha ha...... That's what it is...... Sorry, make me laugh first. I mean, I'm not laughing at this place...... yes, we'll have to hide down there for a while. Dylan didn't hold back his laughter. A man who has been dealing with wild beasts on the prairie for a long time will be smoked by the smell of sewers, and Wende is shrinking his neck.
"Ahem......"
"Dylan, I'll follow Thornes first. ”
Glori jumped straight after Thornes.
"I don't like to hide here, either, but the Order Keepers have never given up control of Sky City. And, they're looking for me, too. Around the corner is my house...... "Thornes took the torch from the passage to the west.
The torch that was taken away was not inserted in the crack of the wall, but on a platform, like an oil lamp in the street, except that the platform on which the oil lamp was placed was high and cylindrical. In fact, Glori knew that the oil lamps on the streets were made on purpose, meaning to yearn for light.
There are some things that Glori is familiar with. However, he doesn't like to reminisce because he sees something familiar. To be distracted, he looked around by the light of the fire. He noticed that the steps and passages on both sides of the waterway were clean, and that there were several faded paintings on the walls, and he was amazed at the sight of colored brushwork.
"These paintings are all works for recreation, you don't have to care. If you don't laugh at their clumsiness, that's fine. Thornes stopped. A rat walked past him. He turned around and said, "The rats are my neighbors." These rats are strange and never squeak at night. ”
"They're afraid the noise will drive you away. Iris covered her mouth and snickered.
"The Lord of the Order Clan, who is in charge of this area, should be gone. Glori said inadvertently.
"You mean a few years ago? It was indeed wiped out in the Sea of Wind Scars. And, that blue light, I also saw it. At that time, I was hunting in the grasslands. Thornes jumped around the corner.
After turning south, go up a staircase, which is the upper level in the sewers. There were no ravines, only masonry floors. Now, Glori didn't have the heart to be surprised, and he didn't want to ask about the Chamber of Secrets, let alone mention the Sea of Wind Scars. It would be nice to have a good night's rest.
However, Thornes said it anyway. In front of the stone gate, he stopped: "The same monster." But this guy isn't the Stormdemon dog you mentioned, this guy was only sent by the Order Clan to manage this place later. ”
"So, what about you?" asked Iris with Zoe. Glori even saw Zoe fumbling for the pamphlet in her pocket, and Zoe wanted to record what Thornes said. Electronic Chinese Network
"I'm kind of a lucky guy because I was born into a friendly human home. I don't feel sorry for those who lost their lives. It's just that as a guardian of the inscription, I often feel lonely. ”
Thornes lowered his voice. He touched the mark on the stone door with his hand, and the stone door burrowed into the slit on the right. The chamber was empty, and only one bookcase stood out from the simple furnishings. The bookcase was piled high with yellowed books. Glori knew that Zoe would lose his cool because of the books.
Not just flipping through books, Zoe also moved the only chair. Then, Thornes arranged their own resting places.
In fact, the room can only be used by Thornes himself. If everyone had a place to rest, someone had to lean against a corner or a cupboard or something, and Glori had to go to the northwest corner. Then he looked down at Dylan, who was leaning against the cabinet across from him, and closed his eyes. Perhaps, listening to Thornes talk about the past will make time pass a little faster, he thought.
Just as Thornes was about to speak, Aina pulled on Glori's cloak. Gloria pauses as Pod whispers to him that Pod is going out to find out and ask him to take care of Aina.
Despite the pods in the shadows, Thornes saw it. He smiled at Glori and said, "It seems that you still have something to do, so I'll make a long story short." ”
"When Bryson started the war, we of the Remnant Moon Clan lived peacefully. Later, under the infestation of the Orderly, we had to retreat to the Isle of the Remnant Moon, in the year of the gods in 1550, more than fifty years and three months after the birth of the Terran Kingdom Alliance. My family broke away from the migratory team and ended up in the flute steppe. After that, they were taken in by a kind human family. At that time, it was still the territory of the Shennuo tribe, and there were only a few humans, and the buildings at that time were not like this. ”
"And then?" asked Ireth.
"Then, I became a librarian in Sky City, taking care of the books of King Okino. Until the black dragon descended from the sky, that day was July 10, 1922, the age of the gods. By the time I was told to leave Sky City, King Okamino was already dead. Then, as I hid in the chamber, I heard the sound of the Order soldiers looting for their belongings. So, I decided to seal the Sky Castle with the magic recorded in the books, including the only ground teleportation circle to the Sky City. ”
Hearing this, Zoe remembered Ranges and was eager to know more. "Then you must have seen Ranges. ”
Unfortunately, Thornes didn't say much more about Langes. He only said that he saw purple lightning and that he sealed the Sky City after the King of Order left.
"So, there wasn't any thread in the story he was telling that I was looking for. I thought I could find clues about Wang Pei. On the cabinet behind Dylan, Wei sat cross-legged. Disappointed, he closed his eyes and decided to rest.
"You said Wang Pei, the items that King Dashennuo had hidden in the treasure box?" Thornes stared at Wei.
"Yes, Wang Pei. A symbol of the power of King Shinno. A jade pendant engraved with the dragon god. Wei looked up.
"It's hard for you to find it. I remember an incident that happened before the Order King attacked Sky City. A sneaky Kano was chased by the royal guards, and when he escaped, he drank several bottles of potions and spat green bubbles in his mouth. But what he had in his hand fell into the waterways of Sky City. After that, Wang Pei also disappeared. As for whether Wang Pei was taken away by him or fell into the waterway, you need to witness it for yourself. Thornes explained.
"Boiling potion?" Dylan asked.
Thornes didn't want to say much at all, just shook his head: "I don't know what the potion is. However, I'll help you open the teleportation circle to Sky City. ”
"Premise, we have to get out of here first, because the inscription is underneath the Sky City. Will stared at Glori. Glori was still in a daze.
"Yes, the circle is there, too. That's where Ranger flew to Sky City, which came to be known as Flying Rock. Thornes added.
"But Ranjes hadn't used that circle. He loves to fly. Zoe shrugged.
"Miss, you're quite right. While he was talking, Thornes hadn't forgotten to change the wick.
Originally, the place where Thornes lived was cramped, and it was always illuminated by lights, and some people couldn't stand it. Moreover, Conrad was breathing hard. So Glori couldn't hold his breath and was going to leave with his companions, just in the quiet of the street.
"Wait, are you going to defeat that Stormhound tonight?" Wende asked.
"Yes, right now. Glori said.
"Let's go, I'm still hungry? Find a place to eat, and then have a big fight. It's better to make a fuss about it. I don't like the people here at all. Dylan was direct. He shrugged his shoulders at Wend, who was lying on the bed, and pushed Glori out the door.
At this time, Conrad also got up from the ground. However, Vendra stopped Conrad and forced him to sit down. Glori didn't see this scene, but he heard Wende's boo, and he also noticed that Conrad's magic fluctuations moved from low to high. To avoid embarrassment, Glori didn't look back, but responded to Conrad's wish with a "thank you".
"Do you think they'll make it?" asked Conrad as he waited for the rest of Gloria to go away.
"You ask me, how do I know? But I'm convinced that they're going to do it for real. Didn't you notice the look in their leader's eyes, as if they were going to tear the Order Lord here to shreds. Conrad exhaled.
After a lot of tossing and turning in the church, Wende was already sleepy. He ignored Conrad and went straight to close the door. "Thornes, we're going to rest. You're so strong, you have to take care of us. Also, you're much friendlier than the orderly's men. ”
With a bang, the door was pushed open. Before Wende could figure out what was going on, he screamed at the sudden darkness. "Thornes!"
"Yes, our Guardian of the Inscription is friendly. Unfortunately, I'm much better than he is," Martin stepped through the door, "good evening, everyone!" He took off his hat and bowed despite the fact that the lamp had been extinguished.
It was only after a flash of sword light that Wende's eyes widened and he realized that his neck was cold, and he realized that it was a sword when he touched it carefully. When the oil lamp was lit again, Wende saw Martin in front of him clearly. He then looked at Conrad, who was clutching the sword he had stabbed into his chest.
After being frightened, Wende opened his mouth and begged for help: "Wait! No, I don't want to die yet! Thornes, where have you been?"
Martin patted Wende on the face and pointed to Wende's right. Now, on this wall on the west side are two men, one Wende and the other Thornes. Wender turned his head and looked at Thornes' right hand as Martin pinned it to the wall with a half-cut knife.
"So, Thornes, are you just a guy guarding the inscription?" Wender limped as he watched as Guy, who emerged from the spatial portal, drew the sword from Conrad's chest.