Griffith was silent. He tried hard to digest the legendary hero's words. There were many meanings in them that he could vaguely understand, but he still could not fully understand Roland's meaning.
He rode forward, looking towards the desolate and deep swamp far away from the gray ramparts of Qiming Town.
He stared for a while and suddenly felt some strange, reptile-like illusory images crawling out of the swamp and then dissipating in the air. They were like ghosts, steam and water mist, elusive and elusive.
In the air with a faint odor and bitterness, Griffith's inspiration touched some dangerous perceptions. He seemed to see some kind of ethereal and unreal vision. Could it be that there is something terrible living under this swamp?
Evil, performing some depraved ritual?
Roland on the side did not notice all this like the militiamen, and his inspiration did not seem to be very high. However, he noticed that Griffith was looking in the direction of the swamp, and explained:
"This was originally a wild swamp with lush vegetation, unsuitable for human habitation, and disease spread, but it was also a lush and vibrant place. In recent years, the nearby ecology and environment have slowly changed. Plants have begun to wither, and water in some places has
Turned dark, and the once docile animals turned into ferocious mutant monsters.
"Official officials in Canaan and Bijaland originally thought it was you and me. They came to accuse me of the consequences of my barbaric and brutal excavation and burning of wasteland. I am definitely responsible for the changes here, but things will not change.
So simple.
“There is a huge ancient ruin hidden under this swamp, and the Bellomon ruins you are about to explore may only be a small part of it.
"I tried to explore, but I lacked enough funds, equipment and extraordinary people, and I am not the material to explore the ruins. Fortunately, officially funded scientific expedition teams are not uncommon. Through their investigations, I hope to explore the Tulan Swamp.
Achieve real understanding and objective conclusion of the changes.
“The extraordinary elf wizard Besarius from Canaan is leading his team of purifiers to carry out purification and investigation. I tried to communicate with them, but, you know, elves have that temper.”
Griffith withdrew his gaze warily. As an extraordinary person who knew something about mysticism and had suffered many losses, his mind was filled with thoughts of not wanting to go to the ruins.
The illusory image floating on the water seems to be wandering between reality and dreams. The more I understand it, the more dangerous it becomes.
He did not want to touch the secrets inside, so he galloped away on horseback.
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The militiamen of Qiming Town returned to the town. Griffith also stayed there to wait for news about his teammates. Galadia and the others should be arriving by boat from Tynephes. Staying in the town will make it easier for everyone to contact and rendezvous.
In addition, he also needs to examine the remains of a large number of mutated creatures left behind in the battle.
An unprecedented number of broken limbs, skin, flesh, and broken bones were collected by the soldiers and piled up in the warehouse. It can be seen that they are mutants of local beasts, but they have become grotesque under the distortion of mysterious power, and their size and strength have also been doubled.
enlarge.
Just seeing these mutated monsters, Griffith began to worry about the next trip to the Bellomont ruins. According to the girls, that place has become a safe place often visited by expedition teams due to the efforts of the elf purification team.
ruins, so why do large groups of mutated creatures appear in the valleys near the swamp?
Speaking of mutation, corruption, and distortion... Griffith suddenly remembered something important.
He immediately got up and went to Roland's office in the town's administrative hall not far away.
The leaders of Qiming Town are discussing with officials, soldiers, and a group of businessmen how to deal with the skin, bones and flesh collected in the battle. Although mutated creatures are dangerous, the processed parts of skin, flesh, spinal fluid, and bile are also very useful.
Mysterious material.
Roland saw the prospective knight coming, and immediately left the participants to let them continue the discussion, and led Griffith to a study alone.
“Can I help you with anything?”
Griffith took out the corrupted feather sword from his collection and put it on the desk. He originally wanted to give it to Miss Legend Ranger, but she didn't want to see him. After thinking about it, he thought he would take out the sword and give it to Roland.
It's also a good idea.
“Oh, this is it, it’s actually in your hands,” Roland looked at the weapon in front of him in surprise, “The last whereabouts of this weapon that I know of was that it was held by a vampire.”
“Baron Anselm?”
“Have you met him?”
Griffith recounted last winter's encounter in the Whispering Forest and the end of the Blood Baron, while concealing some details about himself.
Roland looked at the corrupted feather sword carefully. His eyes flashed with memories and sentimentality.
"Anselm is our friend, a weak but very interesting guy," he said. "He has chosen his own path, hoping to reach the origin of the world by controlling the power of the vampires. I have tried to dissuade him, but sooner or later
matter".
Knight Roland didn’t say much, and Griffith didn’t ask much.
"Time will change everything. My friends, friendship, hard work, and victory are the elements of the story, not the reality." Roland played with the rapier. "I no longer need this weapon. The commemoration is more meaningful. By the way,
As a thank you for helping me fight today, you have a choice,
"I can ask Tidwig to purify this stabbing sword and give it to you as a gift. Tidwig may not be able to purify it right away. Our relationship has not been very harmonious recently, but, girl, maybe you can do it if you coax it.
Okay. The weapons after her purification will no longer have shadow energy, reappearing the magical properties of elf weapons. I remember, what it is, oh, by the way, it strengthens the holder's agility and mobility, and can even grant short-distance instants.
The ability to move.”
Short-distance teleportation is a really powerful ability. It sounds like the ability of rangers and assassins. Griffith praised. But, you just told me that you were going to find a flirtatious girl to play with today.
You even invited me to come with you. I'm afraid Tidwige will beat you to death if she finds out about this!
“What’s the other option?” Griffith asked sincerely.
Hearing this question, Roland stood up happily and went to the inner room to get a small lead box. It seemed that he was not very sure or courageous about asking his ex-girlfriend for help.
“I want to give you this special weapon, hoping to help you in your next adventure. From my personal point of view, I think this is the weapon that is truly suitable for you.
“This is our Qimin Town’s most sophisticated and complex product, and it is not at the same level as the mass-produced equipment you just saw. Please take a look——
This is a short musket that can be held with one hand. The stock is made of finely processed walnut wood. The material is hard and tough, with smooth and bright lines. The barrel and plate are made of fine steel mixed with pure silver and mithril.
The machine and the hammer are as pleasing to the eye as if they were soaked in ice and snow. As long as you reach out and hold it, you can impart extraordinary properties to its spiritual energy. The muzzle and barrel of the gun will also surge with a heart-stopping silver light.
Roland held up the gun to demonstrate. He stood sideways and put the silk powder bag into the gunpowder bag, and then stuffed the projectile with the gun. His movements were smooth and elegant.
When he raised his right hand flatly and held Judgment forward, he was so majestic that his heroic temperament looked down upon the world and almost turned into reality.
Griffith felt the sharp edge and killing intent. The moment he was pointed at the gun, he suddenly felt fear that he could not look directly at. There was an irresistible majesty under the gun, as if it was his own life.
They are all dominated by it, and subconsciously want to confess all their crimes and delusions, and ask for its fair judgment and severe sanctions.
“This is the verdict,” Roland handed the flintlock pistol to the would-be knight. “Remember, don’t point the gun at friendly forces when holding it. Otherwise, the danger omen you just felt will become an irreversible reality.”
Griffith stretched out his hand to touch the weapon. Under the delicate, cold and hard touch, he seemed to have the authority to rule on death. The cold authority of the judge and the bloody cruelty of the executioner were so perfectly unified.
.
At the same time, he acquired some knowledge.
Judgment is a brand new weapon and a sealed item. It has special abilities that mass-produced similar weapons do not have, including:
Damage (exclusive to the Spellbreaker pathway). Extraordinary people can fuse their own spiritual energy with "Judgment" to give special projectiles a unique psychic impact in the next attack. As an Extraordinary person of the Spellbreaker pathway, Griffith
When Si holds this weapon and shoots, the attack will detonate the psychic energy in the target's body, ignite its mental power and cause severe physical damage. The more powerful the mental power is, the more shocking the trauma the enemy will suffer. However, triggering
The special effect of damage requires the use of special adamantine projectiles, and you need to wait for 1 hour after each shot before firing again.
Armor breaking. In the hands of a skilled operator, there is a certain chance of penetrating heavy armor or even dragon scales, but attention must be paid to the angle of entry, otherwise the projectile may be deflected by the tilted solid armor.
Heavy blow. The tough material and stable structure allow the "Judgment" to be used as a short hammer in close combat, especially in critical moments when the enemy is approaching between reloading. Those who are hit by the "Judgment"
The enemy will be inevitably stunned. However, this is not a war hammer after all.
Negative effect: The holder of the sealed object will become indifferent. Shooting allows you to avoid the blood and minced meat of the victim, and can even isolate their screams. Spending less power to kill more people will
It makes you happy and arrogant. Long-term use of this sealed object will make life cheap and humble in your eyes. You have mastered the power of death, killing has become so simple and casual, and you have gradually begun to ignore the victims.
Your past and beliefs. Strength will become everything to you.
Note: Only expensive custom-made products have the potential to become sealed objects.
This exquisite and rare weapon is also engraved with a line of small words, and next to it is the silver-plated signature of the maker Roland.
“Sir, times have changed.”
…
This exquisite and special weapon was too much for Griffith. He hastily declined Roland's offer, but Roland insisted that he accept it.