The death of a veteran saint kicked off the cruel prelude to this troubled world.
Many citizens fell into panic. The saint who used to be aloof was pulled down from the altar, with blood splattered on the battlefield and no bones left. This kind of news is shocking.
Ren felt this precarious atmosphere, holding the newspaper in his hand and walking steadily on the street, like a persevering warrior.
There was a lot of content in the newspaper. In addition to the veteran saint "Roaring Hammer" Dimon who died in the battle, it also focused on the situation in the southern plains.
It is reported that the demons have made a lot of moves recently, and nearly two-thirds of the Pugni Plain south of Orange Town has been occupied.
The alien Kangao people, who have lived in the hinterland of the southern plains for generations, suffered heavy casualties and were completely defeated.
Except for some tribesmen who migrated out in time, all the Kangao people who clung to their homeland were brutally slaughtered. It is conservatively estimated that hundreds of thousands of people died, either as blood sacrifices or reduced to food rations.
"Humph, we'll see."
Ren tore up the newspaper, threw it into the trash can nearby, and strode forward.
He just learned important news in the newspaper.
Hammond, the vampire prince, seemed to be seriously injured. He escaped into the southern plains in embarrassment with several vampire princes who were also seriously injured, and had already joined the demon army there.
'Who wounded Prince Hammond?'
Renn was a little confused.
He and Arturia killed the Vampire Grand Duke Mahat. Although the traces were dealt with, they may not be able to conceal the truth.
During this time, he has been paying attention to the news about Mahat's father, Prince Hammond.
But the other party seemed to be in a very embarrassed state, he was busy running for his life and had no intention of causing trouble to him.
The newspaper didn't say who seriously injured Prince Hammond...
"Whatever, it's better not to cause trouble with labor and management." Ren muttered.
In the southern plains, he has many enemies.
Hammond, the blood prince, killed the other party's son.
The Demon Archduke Alberto was beaten to pieces by Count Maclay in his house.
The Demon Grand Duke Harosh, in the dark cave, he and Michelle jointly killed the strongest main battle clone.
Marcus, the ghoul Duke, accidentally sabotaged the ceremony of being secretly promoted to Grand Duke.
Moreover, Prince Milo and Prince Christian are probably behind the fall of Count Maclay.
But by killing Earl Macrae, he ruined the plans of the big figures in the demon camp.
…
Taking a closer look, he really has enemies all over the place.
The high-ranking demons on the southern plains of Faloran were almost all offended by him.
"Unknowingly, I have offended so many people."
Ren counted his enemies, and there were quite a few. If these people came together to take revenge, he would be a little unable to bear it.
Fortunately, everyone seems to be quite busy during this period...
It's better to be busy.
At this point, there are already three dark princes, Milo, Christian and Hammond, in the southern plains.
There are more than twenty demon descendants of the Dark Archduke level, and Luke, the werewolf archduke who made a big splash last night, is the leader among them.
Last night, Luke ambushed Dimon, one of the top ten saints in Falorland. After a fierce battle between the two sides for half an hour, he used his sharp claws to tear the famous fifth-level berserker into pieces in Falorland. This incident
, making many people in the kingdom panic...
………
At nine o'clock in the evening, the moon was dark and the wind was high.
Wrapped in a black cloak, Renn came to the old city and entered the black market from an underground bar.
The black market is very lively today, and there are obviously more people.
Someone was holding a newspaper and said with a heavy face: "Even Lord Dimon died in the battle. Alas, this world is really getting more and more dangerous."
"It makes me want to leave the Kingdom of Faloran."
"Pull it down, these are not troubled times. Danger is also an opportunity. If it weren't for the acquiescence of the kingdom's senior officials, do you think the black market could be so prosperous in the past few years? There have been orders from the 7th Bureau to raid the shops here. The shops here will at least be closed down.
Half." Someone sneered.
When Ren heard this, he subconsciously nodded slightly to express his approval.
In times of peace, the kingdom or the entire aristocratic class would suppress and restrict extraordinary people among the people.
The forces of all parties strictly block information on magic potions, professional paths, and various extraordinary materials. Black markets, large and small, are often closed down by the 7th Bureau, making it difficult for ordinary people to embark on the extraordinary path.
However, during the war years, restrictions and blockades in this area were relaxed appropriately.
Because the nobles need cannon fodder.
They occupy massive resources, and using this as a temptation, they can easily drive middle- and low-level extraordinary beings among the people to work for their lives.
Therefore, many black markets are now almost semi-open.
Ordinary people are not afraid of death. They can also come in for a walk and try to walk on the extraordinary path. Whether they can come back safely and alive depends on fate.
"By the way, do you know the origin of Luke, the werewolf archduke?"
"The Grand Duke of the Moon Wolf Clan and a friend of Prince Milo. A few years ago, Prince Milo was hunted down by Gonzalez and the elite troops of the Knights Templar, and was besieged in the Kingdom of Cassevia in the south.
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Milo and Gonzalez fought fiercely and were in a stalemate. Finally, the werewolf Archduke Luke suddenly appeared and unexpectedly tore open the church organization's defense line...
Later, Prince Milo and his men escaped into the southern plains of Falorland, and it happened that the Supreme Council (the decision-making body of the demon camp) decided to test the strength of humans in the Sixth Age at this place."
"I see."
"Why can't Sir Dimon defeat the werewolf Grand Duke Luke? He is a real fighter, not just a boaster." Someone asked in confusion.
"Incompetence is incompetence, what's there to say?" someone said indifferently.
"Don't say that. The Moon Wolf Clan is a very powerful branch of werewolves. The clan's bloodline is powerful and talented. Their strength will improve on a moonlit night and they are very fierce."
"That's right, let alone Dimon. I don't think any of the top ten saints in Falorland, including 'Queen of Dreams' Lucy and 'Horn of Dawn' Wade, can defeat the werewolf Archduke Luke... Of course, Karl
Except for the director."
"No, don't let other people's ambitions destroy your own prestige."
"That's how it is. Demons, werewolves, demons and vampires are the four most powerful races among demons. The dark lords of these four races are not comparable to the dark lords of small and medium-sized races such as ghouls, night demons and gargoyles.
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"Is there still such a distinction?"
"Of course, the werewolf Archduke Luke is close to the level of the Prince of Darkness, and he comes from a famous demon family. Unless he is a senior saint of the double fifth-level route, only a mid-level saint like Gonzalez and Director Carl can kill
He got it."
"I don't believe that Princess Sophie, Michelle, Viscount Ackermann and other top geniuses who have been promoted to the fifth level will definitely not give in to him."
"Take them down. They have just broken through. I think except for Hal, the 'human-headed dog' of the Witcher Association, no one can beat the werewolf Archduke Luke."
…
Renn listened to everyone's discussion without expressing any opinions and walked towards the depths of the black market.
Anyone can point out the country.
He didn't bother to argue, it was a mule or a horse, just pull it out and run around.
In his eyes, the werewolf Archduke Luke was nothing more than a local dog.
If you don't meet, if you do, you'll be beaten to death...
In the corner, the witch's apothecary shop was still half-dead and deserted.
Anyone who sees the Black Abyss Python entrenched at the door of the store, its mouth wide open, staring eagerly, will subconsciously take a detour.
This is a king-level beast that can threaten the human temple, enough to scare away many customers.
In the black market, those who dare to enter this store are basically high-level extraordinary beings above the master level.
“Here are the clear and sweet springs, and here are the luxuriant grasses.
Hot-blooded warriors, there is also woodland here.
Here, I will spend the extra time by your side.
Now a crazy passion has drawn you into a cruel war——
The weapons of gods and devils fight against the enemy under the light of sword and shadow..."
In the shop, the witch Josephina is holding a book and reading aloud.
"Oh, you're also reciting the epic "Leno's Expedition". When did you get such a taste for it?"
Ren entered the shop, walked to the witch, pulled up a chair and sat down.
"Leno's Expedition" is a classic epic that records the story during the "Hundred Years of Holy War" in the Fourth Age.
The protagonist of the epic - Renault Cavendish, a [Berserker] profession, is the right-hand man of Pluto in the North Sea.
He once participated in the heroic expedition organized by the Holy Alliance, and finally died in the Western Wilderness of the mainland. He was killed by the Nightmare Lord of the Vampire Clan.
"Don't you know? Saint Dimon, who died in battle last night, is the descendant of Renault, although the Cavendish family in Faroland is only a branch."
The witch Josephina closed the book and winked at him, looking very charming.
This was something that Ren didn't know. He crossed his legs and said disdainfully:
"What does that have to do with you, an evil witch? Is it possible that you are still crying crocodile tears in memory of Dimon who died in the war?"
Hearing this, the witch Josephina was not happy. She put her hands on her hips and stared at him:
"Kid, you are so ugly to speak. What do you know? The nightmare witch of that era was once Renault's mistress.
Because of this, I can know some things about the past of Pluto of the North Sea and Blood Queen."
Renn: "..."
I see.
No wonder the witch is quite familiar with the deeds of North Sea Pluto. A certain nightmare witch was Renault's mistress, and Renault was the deputy general of North Sea Pluto.
"It's a pity that Renault did not become the strongest in the end and was killed by the Nightmare Lord. Pluto of the North Sea came a step too late and failed to save him." The witch sighed.
Ren suddenly realized something, grabbed the witch's chin, and said with a playful smile:
"Do you nightmare witches of all generations like to invest or seduce top geniuses?
Star Sword Master and Renault are all related to the Nightmare Witch, and they all died midway."
Coincidentally, these two people actually have the appearance of kings, but they are stuck at the last step.
"Don't talk nonsense."
Josefina slapped his hand away, crossed her arms, and said arrogantly, "Sister, I don't rely on men, and I won't take advantage of you, kid."
"You give it to me for free, but I may not be happy to sleep with you." Ren said disdainfully.
Witch: "..."
(╬▔盘▔)
The witch was so angry that her 34D plump breasts trembled and she almost wanted to hit someone. She took a few deep breaths and gritted her teeth and said:
"Little devil, why are you looking for your sister?"
"I'm leaving here and going to the royal capital."
"No way."
The witch was startled, covered her red cherry mouth, looked at him in confusion, and said, "You don't want to kill Queen Katie, do you?"
Renn: "..."
(ー_ー)!!
Does he look so reckless and rushed?
Ren rolled his eyes and said, "Do I look stupid? Even if I'm not afraid of Queen Katie, I still have to give the royal family some face."
"That's true."
The witch looked serious, nodded and said, "After all, he is a descendant of Emperor William."
Nowadays, many people underestimate the royal family of Faroland - the Clement family.
Back then, Emperor William the Great dominated the Fifth Age, but he was as famous as the Storm God of the Fourth Age and the Sun King of the Third Age.
A hundred years ago, Farrowland wanted to start a bloody war with the giant in the west, the St. Joan Empire. You know, the St. Joan Empire was the headquarters of the church, and Charlemagne still dared to lead his troops to the empire's border...
This conflict ended with the disbandment of the Knights of the Fire Dragon and the "suicide" of Charlemagne.
But if there was no chance of a fight, would Faloran be stupid enough to start a war with the St. Joan Empire?
Ren shrugged: "So I don't understand those people outside. Isn't it just that a Dimon died? What a big deal, Faloran is not that fragile."
This is the hometown of William the Great, the "Conqueror". It was known as the Iron-Blooded Kingdom at that time, and it was not a second- or third-rate small country.
For some small countries on the mainland, there are only two or three saints, and the death of one of them is a major event that shakes the country. But for the Kingdom of Falorland, it is just like that, and it is not a big deal.
"Many people don't know the special features of this kingdom, so they will naturally be frightened. Even if they don't know enough, they don't think so." The witch said with a smile.
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Prince Milo was arrogant, and Prince Christian of the Demonic Ghost Clan even touched the realm of monarchy, but they still did not act rashly for fear of taking advantage of Emperor William the Great.
That's why the fall of Earl Macrae happened, for no other reason than to test the royal family's background.
"The war is still going on, and it won't end soon... You came to me, didn't you just want to say goodbye?" the witch stared at him and asked.
"I want to see you more. I just want to see you."
The witch smiled softly: "Haha."
Renn spread his hands and said, "Okay, I need some information about the underground world."
"What kind of information?"
"The Night Clown, the Immortal Cult, and...the Shadowsinger."
Witch: "..."
(｀Δ′)!
The Night Clown was nothing, but the witch Josephina was startled when she heard the Immortal Cult and the Shadow Singers.
She immediately stood up, closed the shop door, and knocked on several mechanisms on the wall. Seven or eight different rune barriers and spell shields were activated, forming a strong barrier from the outside world.
She grabbed Ren's hand, her expression changed continuously, and said:
"Have you messed with the Immortals and the Shadowsingers?"
"No, I understand, I'm just taking precautions." Renn shook his head.
Hearing this, the witch was visibly relieved. She patted her chest, her tense expression softened, and she sat on the wicker chair, looking at him a little suspiciously: "You kid, please don't seek death."
"No, look at what scared you. Is it so scary?" Ren said.
"Didn't I tell you? The Shadowsinger used to be the most powerful organization in the underground world, controlled by the Archmage of the Undead, Forrest.
As for the Eternal Life Sect, it is controlled by his son, Little Forrest."
"Little Forrest?"
"Yes, like his father, he is also a necromancer. Both father and son are madmen, perverts, and inhumane. They are worse than demons. They are two complete scum and deserve to die ten thousand times!"
The witch cursed Forrest and his son, her face was pale, there was unconcealable fear in her eyes, and even her delicate body was trembling slightly.
Obviously, she was very afraid of the father and son who were necromancers.
Seeing her so frightened and losing her composure, Ren felt even more how terrifying the reputation of the Archmage of the Undead, Forrest, was in the underground world.
But this is understandable.
Forrest is a terrifying existence who dares to kill the elders of the Natural School, bloodbath the Great Temple of Brun, rape and then kill the saints of the previous church, and massacre an entire country with an army of undead.
The number one villain in the millennium, this is how people in Saigon continent evaluate him.
"What level is his son, Little Forrest?" Ren asked.
He also didn't want to provoke the undead Archmage, who was so powerful that he was almost the number one villain in the Saigon continent.
But who knows that he is Helen's son-in-law? He may not be noticed by the other party in the future.
"Now he should be comparable to the Prince of Darkness, almost the same as Gonzalez."
The witch recalled for a while and said, "More than 40 years ago, Gonzalez chased and killed little Forrest, but later he fell into a trap, fell into a trap, and almost died. In the end, he was rescued by Helen.
So Gonzalez has always been obsessed with Helen, even though she was married."
Renn: "..."
What a beauty to save the hero.
Moreover, Captain Gang still has the ambition of being a thief, and he is still thinking about his mother-in-law to this day.
"You won't offend the Shadowsingers and the Eternal Cult, will you?"
The witch looked at him suspiciously and reminded, "Then I advise you to hide or go to the headquarters of the Demon Hunter Association to seek asylum, otherwise you will be dead."
Almost all those who had offended the Archmage of the Undead, Forrest, were tortured and killed by the old pervert.
His son, Little Forrest, was also a scumbag and a beast, committing adultery, robbery and all kinds of evil.
Back then, little Forrest even wanted to kill her and rape her, but luckily she hid quickly, otherwise...
Ren sneered, not at all frightened by the notorious Forrest and his son, and sneered:
"Pull them down, they are just two lost dogs. They were so arrogant and evil back then, but now they are so embarrassed and humble."
Fifty years ago, Forrest, who had always been unscrupulous, finally suffered his retribution. He was beaten almost to death by the Earth Elder of the Natural School. His body was destroyed and his soul was severely damaged.
Over the years, there has been no news about him at all, and even if he was still alive, he would not be as strong as he was at his peak.
As for little Forrest...
hehe.
If he really dares to show up, he will dare to kill him and let him know the power of the immortal golden body + the realm of sword master.
Ren's domineering words shocked the witch.
She looked at the fearless young man opposite her, her eyes dazed, and she was in a trance.
This was the first time she saw someone who didn't show any disdain for the notoriously vicious Forrest and his son, calling them two lost dogs who had passed away.
Young and frivolous?
Ignorant and fearless?
But no matter what, she doesn't have this kind of courage, nor do the nightmare witches of all generations. This is probably the reason why most of them have been wandering all their lives, but none of them can become the strongest.
The witch raised the corners of her mouth and said with a sweet smile: "Little man, stop bragging, you are still far behind."
Ren rolled his eyes, stretched out his hand and asked, "Give me the information on the underground organizations such as the Night Clown, the Eternal Sect and the Shadow Singers. It's best to have information on the senior personnel."
Forrest and his son probably haven't noticed him yet. They are mainly wary of the Natural School and the Church, and the most hostile are Helen and Gonzalez.
However, you can understand and take precautions in advance.
He didn't want to wait for the other party to come and kill him. He didn't know anything about the enemy.
Witch Josephina hesitated for a moment and said: "Okay, but you have to pay the intelligence fee."
The information and information he wants are too much, worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Ren shook his head and said, "Sorry, I won't give you a cent."
"you……"
"Josephina, don't forget our agreement. You will be my servant and maid from now on. I think it's better for you to be more generous to your future master now."
"..."
The witch pouted and glared at him angrily.
I don’t know what she was thinking, but she actually gave it to her and didn’t ask Ren for the gold coins in the end.
Ren got what he wanted and strode away.
The witch stood at the door of the shop, fiddled with her bangs, and stared at his back as he walked away gracefully, with a bit of sadness and confusion in her beautiful eyes.
It always felt like she didn't see through this little man.
He is completely different than he was a few months ago.
At that time, he was still a little unconfident, a little reserved, cautious, and hesitant. Compared with the most powerful people in history, he lacked some sharpness, lacked a kind of domineering, lacked a sense of pride to fight against the world...
Don't underestimate things like mood. The later it gets, the more important it becomes.
Anyone who is the strongest must have his own invincible "power", which cannot be imitated by other strong people.
"Perhaps, he will go further than the Star Sword Master, Renault."
the witch muttered to herself.
Compared to previous generations of nightmare witches, her luck seems to be better?
………
For the next period of time, Ren was very busy, saying goodbye to some acquaintances in the city.
He went to the Brave Mansion and chatted with some members of the Demon Hunter Association in this city. Of course, this time they all called him the president.
Strictly speaking, he is the branch president, but in Falorland, he is also called the president.
A few days ago, Mr. Carragher, the vice-president from the Witcher Association headquarters, gave him the black-grained golden seal and the beacon order, and the matter was announced to the public.
He has officially become the top leader of the Witcher Association in the Kingdom of Faloran.
"Shocked, Viscount Ackermann takes office as president of the Falorland branch of the Witcher Association!"
Yes, newspapers are printed and published.
Unfortunately, by chance, one of the ten saints of Faroe - "Roaring Warhammer" Dimon was killed in battle. The front page was robbed, and it could only be ranked as the second hot spot.
Renn was a little depressed.
In the OP world, he grabs other people's headlines every day. Unexpectedly, things have changed, and this time someone else also grabs the headlines. Wang Feng... ahem.
Considering that Dimon was already dead, and died miserably, being torn to pieces by the werewolf Archduke Luke, he didn't care about him.
Afterwards, Renne went to Melova University and had a few drinks with Dean Jose of the School of Occultism.
Nothing happened after that.
He has been to Wilson Manor many times. He has a small circle of friends and needs to say goodbye to only a few people except Aunt Lucy.
………
Before I knew it, it was the night before departure.
Ren stood in front of a full-length mirror at home, put on a blue suit and tie, and prepared to attend a banquet at Lao Goat's house and have a few drinks.
Yes, Master Nicholas is very high-profile. He will leave here tomorrow. He is throwing a big banquet and wants the people in the whole city to know that he, the great man, is saying goodbye to this city.
Ren put on his formal clothes, picked up his umbrella and keys, and went out.
Shortly after he left, a dark figure quickly approached in a nearby alley, staring at the Ackerman family's small villa.
It's night now, deserted and clear, with light rain falling and the sound of rain pattering.
In the alley, the buildings made of gray earth and stone bricks have gradually eroded under the erosion of rain for many years.
Through the quiet streets, you can see the graceful back of the vampire prince Trena.
Her skin color is unusually white and her face is cold. She wears a tight-fitting pure black leather coat with a rose pattern. The hem of her cloak flutters in the wind. Her figure is vaguely uneven, showing off her beautiful curves.
In her hand, a red pointer trembled and turned, guiding her towards Ackerman's house.
"Viscount Ackermann."
On a rainy night, there was no one on the street. The vampire prince Terena stood alone in front of the entrance to the front yard of the villa, with some doubts in her dark red pupils.
Strange, why is it pointing to this place?
The pointer in her hand is a reduced version of the famous gun - "Blood Elegy". Generally speaking, it will point to the place where Her Majesty the Queen's aura is strongest.
Trina was confused and did not rush into the villa. Instead, she took out a mirror from the storage ring.
One of the ten sacred weapons of the Vampire Clan - the Virtual True Magic Mirror.
This mirror is a prism with a triangular cross-section. It is completely transparent and slightly crimson. However, there are many faintly visible dark golden runes on the mirror. It has three sides, one is illusory, one is real, and the other is chaotic.
Pointing the magic mirror at herself, Trina's figure became illusory.
She jumped into the villa, and none of the barriers, traps and mechanisms set up by Renn were triggered, as if she were a ball of air.