However, in the process of the warriors of the Comoros conspiracy group being transformed by the real fire, Soshiyan had a very novel experience. This was the second time he had established some spiritual connection with other Adas except Veronica. He looked like he browsing countless screens and found the rule of selection of the Holy Fire. No matter how cruel that person was, as long as there was the last pure land in his heart and could be transformed into the power of real anger, then he was likely to pass the test of the Holy Fire. However, Soshiyan always felt that as the highest level of the clerical warrior in the Ada Empire in the past, the standard should not be so low.
Or is it that because it is the Holy Grail of Asuyan that he controls, the requirements for the True Fire Trial will be closer to his thoughts and his heart?
This group of people does have some common characteristics, such as they all have deep hatred for Comoros and the conspiracy group, and there is still some justice that can be excavated and amplified in their hearts. However, Duran is the most special one. He is the only one with "love" and "regret", and he is also a Dracula.
This is also the reason why he entered the other party's consciousness and talked to the other party alone. Perhaps it was a feeling in the dark. He felt that this was a person who could be entrusted with important responsibilities.
Madell said that the phoenix warriors can absolutely guarantee loyalty, because their souls already belong to the Asuyan Fire, and their spiritual world has become an Asuyan shrine. They are both warriors and priests, and can also be called a spiritual entity derived from the Asuyan Holy Fire. Their consciousness is only loyalty and dogma, and the most efficient and magnificent fighting skills.
Based on this premise, Soshyan had a long talk with Duran alone and told him some secrets about himself and Asuyan, with the purpose of shaping an executor who could understand his ideas and plans. If he was not in the royal court, he would be the one who could perfectly execute his will.
Although Doral is competent for this, Madell and Veronica reminded Soshiyan more than once that Doral has too much power and too much political influence now. Although Soshiyan never doubts his loyalty, he does need to "share" Doral's influence alone - Duran, who completely obeys Soshiyan in terms of soul and will, is a good candidate.
"Everyone, now you are the elected people of Asuyan. In the past, you were called Phoenix Warriors, but now..."
Mardale paused for a moment and said a new name.
"You will be called the Phoenix Imperial Guard."
When Soshiyan heard this, he really wanted to turn his head and say "What are you doing?" because Madell said before that the Phoenix Guard, why did he suddenly become an imperial guard?
The word "Imperial Guard" is not something that can be used casually. It is really embarrassing to Soshiyang's current identity and position. It is so embarrassing that he is sweating profusely. This is not disguised as if he wants...that?
At this time, Madell's voice sounded in Soshyang's ears at the right time-
"I thought about it. The Phoenix Warriors in the past were similar to religious knights. They served the father god Asuyan, and their duty was only to protect the Asuyan Grand Temple. Many people had never taken a step until the collapse of the Asuyan Grand Temple. The name Phoenix Guard was close to its meaning and was not very suitable. The Phoenix Imperial Guard represented their identity from a paladin to a royal guard. The objects of their service and duties they performed would also change. They were going to follow you to the battlefield, so the Imperial Guard was more suitable."
"Then can you say it in advance next time?"
“I will pay attention.”
Although Madell's explanation is reasonable, Soshiyan always feels like he was forced to put something on his body...
Then, Soshiyang stood up with the Holy Grail, and all the Phoenix Imperial Guards fell to the ground, chanting in unison—
Asuyan gave me fire, burning and dispelling darkness
Asuyan gave me a shield, stand proudly to block the evil
Asuyan gave me a sword to cut through the sky light, and the atmosphere of the demons
Asuyan gave me the law, the mystery, and the distinction between good and evil
We are the army that returned from the past
We are the everlasting heart of the scorching sun
We will trample on the stars and enemies
We will defend our dying people forever
The Holy Fire and the Furious Flame Testimony
We are all one!
"Duran, I will give you the Blade of the Holy Flame and grant you the position of commander of the Phoenix Imperial Army."
Duran lowered his head and replied in a deep voice:
"I will fight to the most holy fire to burn out my last trace of soul!"
Soshiyang nodded slightly, turned around and came to the huge brazier burning with a raging holy fire. The Yanyang Sword stood in the center of the brazier. You could see the runes on the sword flowing and glowing. Only Madell, the serious "Ada Gods", could know such a secret ritual step. If any of the current Adas were afraid that the Yanyang Sword was also the key to creating a Phoenix Warrior. Soshiyang then fell into the Holy Grail, and some crystal-like debris fell into the brazier, causing the flame to suddenly rise by nearly one meter, and the flame became purer and transparent.
This is the last step for the Phoenix Imperial Guards. From now on, their souls will be bound to this Asuyan Temple forever. They will be reshaped here when they die in battle. They will only consume the power of the holy fire and part of their own souls. Each reshaping may cause them to lose their emotions and personalities. When they have nothing to lose, it means that they will never be able to reshape them again. At that time, they will also become part of the power of the holy fire, which is why Duran said that he burned out the last trace of his soul.
After doing all this, Soshiyang took out the Yanyang Sword and looked at the Phoenix Imperial Guards. He could feel the abundant spiritual power of them. Now they are not just warriors, but each of them can be regarded as a powerful war witch, and this is the result of the 6,104 candidates leaving only 600.
After that, they will continue to stay in the temple and receive training from Madell. Obtaining strength does not mean that they can use strength, especially because they all come from Comoros, which is a place where psychic energy is forbidden. They still have a lot to learn. Fortunately, they can "enter" to the flame arena built by Madell inside the temple, which is a space where time is eternal stagnant, where they can train without being constrained by time.
In addition, the equipment of the Phoenix Imperial Guard. According to Madell, they will wear a set of armor tempered by the Holy Fire. There is a device called "Eternal Diamond" on this armor. It is actually an imitation of the original Flame Pendant. It can form a spiritual shield called the Fire Shield, and it can also allow users to enter a spiritual state for a short time, and can ignore most obstacles. It also combines many cutting-edge technologies from ancient empires, including the "Fire Wings" that are more advanced than the subspace backpack of the dimensional spider and can teleport faster and farther, and the "spirit box" installed on the arm, which has multiple functions such as reading memory, imprisoning souls, and enclosing psychic energy, as well as the Shadow Flame Mirror that can reflect the opponent's psychic energy or mental attacks.
These things are all top secret knowledge of the priests of Asuyan in the past, and the bone croakers cannot make them. At present, only Madell can make them, so it not only needs to train them on their behalf, but also has to make equipment for them one by one. These hundreds of people are enough for it to rub for a long time.
In addition, regarding the weapons of the Phoenix Imperial Guards, in the past, due to their responsibilities and dogma, most of their weapons were melee weapons. Now, considering that they need to take the initiative, the guns will also enter their armory. However, the main weapon is still the disappeared Holy Flame Halberd. This weapon is a bit similar to the current ghost weapon, but unlike ghost weapons driven by soul stones, the Holy Flame Halberd is directly bound to the user's soul, thus gaining flexibility and precision like a limb. At the same time, the Holy Flame and powerful spiritual ability field are enough to cut off most things in the real universe and the non-real universe.
Chapter completed!