Two cocoon collectors who came to the village to purchase brought news from the outside. Their expressions were horrified when they spoke, and they loudly discussed the news, which was true, false, or exaggerated, to the farmers and weavers in the village.
"The war in the east was so brutal. I don't know how many people died. I heard that when some towns were attacked, large monsters were attracted, and everyone was eaten directly."
"I heard that it was not a strange thing caused, but the sealed object was out of control."
"There was even a massacre in the city. Some barbarians from the north were killing and looting like crazy. There were wars everywhere on the border. Not only did we fight others, but others also came in. I also saw people who were fleeing, and I also saw
Went back to some big business groups carrying mountains of treasures."
"Dead people are nothing. What's more frightening is that when there are more people dead, weird things become more active. Recently, I've heard about all kinds of scarier weird things everywhere. If you have nothing to do, don't go to the wilderness recently."
When the villagers heard this, their faces turned pale: "The war won't affect us, right?"
It was also the first time for the cocoon collectors to see such a scene, and they were equally uneasy: "Who knows, I heard that the owners of various nearby cities have mobilized their troops. I wonder if there will also be a war."
On the outskirts of the village, next to the mansion some distance away from the cocoon tree field, Herfas also walked out wearing a cloak.
I was standing by the cocoon tree field, watching the farmers and weavers working.
He came out to see if the power radiation from the orichalcum coffin would affect the nearby cocoon tree. At present, it seems that the power of orichalcum has begun to weaken in the cocoon tree field, and the impact is not big.
But this just happened to allow him to hear the conversation.
Helfas listened to the words of the ordinary cocoon collector, his face did not change, but the slight movement of his hands showed his inner uneasiness. Of course, he knew about the war between the East Coast City-Kingdom Alliance and the Full Moon Dynasty Alliance.
Once we get to that point, the situation becomes so tragic.
But hearing that the panic has spread to the western region of the Full Moon Land is a different feeling.
However, he also knew that the more hesitant at this time, the greater the harm and disaster caused.
"Want to speed up the process?"
Soon, he rejected the idea.
"No, you can't rush and you must be steady."
"It is more important to follow the plan step by step than to go faster to ensure that there are no accidents."
"You must not be anxious or show any weakness. Think more."
"Because once something goes wrong, it will no longer be a local war or a war, but it will most likely be the collapse and regression of the entire civilization."
"The war between the Full Moon Dynasty and the East Coast Alliance is only part of the conflict. Secretly, the major hero descendant families, the Dragon Palace, the Demon Hunter family, and the forces siding with the demons and dragons have not yet fully taken action."
"Some of them are still waiting and watching, and some are wavering. Each force has its own plans and plans, and takes different positions."
"Can't be in a hurry...can't be in a hurry...can't be in a hurry..."
"Helphas, don't be impatient."
He stood next to the cocoon tree and seemed to be talking to himself.
Then, he slowly closed his eyes.
When he opened his eyes, he seemed to have a layer of indifference.
This era is completely different from when he was the leader of a tribe in the past, and the things he needs to consider are also different. At the beginning, all he needed to consider was the problems of one or several tribes, and the enemies he faced were just weird.
Although he is called the Black King, he is actually just a tribal leader, but he seems to be gradually changing recently.
The more information he observes and collects, the sooner he realizes that any weakness, compassion, or hesitation he shows may become his weakness and turn into disaster.
He adapted quickly to this chaotic yet prosperous and prosperous era.
The guards responsible for guarding the business group near Helfas's temporary residence came from a business group called Night Lights Business Group. The owner of the business group was named Night Lights. He was also the one who established this business group because he happened to be in Heilongjiang Province.
Buy and sell goods in Iron City and be selected by Helfas.
When Helfas obtains the Sealed Book, he needs someone to take his body out safely, and he also needs someone to help him contact all parties and come forward.
An ordinary person who controlled a business group naturally became his best and most convenient choice at that time.
And for this dragon man named Night Light, it is also the biggest opportunity in his life.
Helfas lived in a spacious mansion built of wood. He picked up the pen again and pressed one hand on the sealed book beside him.
At this time, Night Light came to the door and said to Helfas.
"grown ups."
"He's coming."
The visitor is the lord of the nearby silk weaving city.
He looks to be in his forties or fifties, and he is also the leader of all the demon hunters in this area. His name is Nathanico.
He holds the second-level sealed item, the Monster Spider Net, which is also a sealed item inherited from the Black Iron Age.
As soon as this man walked in, the sealed object on his body suddenly came to life and turned into a ball of tennis balls and fell into Helfas's hands.
Helfas waved his hand and took away his sealed artifact.
Just this move has completely convinced the visitor that the person in front of him is the legendary Black King.
"Nathanikos, the descendant of the cloth-maker, pays homage to our eternal master, the Black King."
As the direct descendants of the Weaving Tribe and the Cloth Craftsman Official, their clan certainly has enough heritage to not call Helfas the Black Iron Dragon King.
The visitor knelt on the ground tremblingly, then raised his eyelids slightly to look at the person sitting in front of the desk.
But what he saw out of the corner of his eye was a pair of dark pupils that cut open his head like a knife, analyzing all his thoughts.
Every thought and thought he had was exposed to the other person's gaze.
He was so frightened that he immediately lowered his head and never dared to look again.
His head went blank, and fine sweat broke out on his forehead.
The person behind the table looked at the Sealed Monster Spider's web carefully for a while, seeming to be recalling something before continuing after a while.
"Descendants of the Clothmaker Official, the true name I gave you is still being circulated to this day. You did a good job, at least you did not let it escape our seal."
He put down the sealed object, picked up the pen again, and asked him calmly.
"How many people are there in your silk weaving city?"
Of course he knew what the Black King meant when he asked him, and he said it hurriedly.
"Everyone in the entire silk-weaving city, and all the descendants of the cloth-maker will be loyal to you."
"Silk Weaving City and its towns have a total of 30,000 people and 142 demon hunters. We can form an army of 3,000 people with all our strength. They all obey your orders. As long as you give me time, I will return
It can bring you more people.”
"As long as you chant your name, the entire land of the full moon will kneel at your feet."
"Because you are the king and master of all dragon people in this land."
There are one hundred and forty-two demon hunters, which means that there are at most twenty sealed artifacts. It is estimated that there are only one or two second-level artifacts, and it may even be the one in Helfas's hands.
Generally, a demon hunter team consists of a team of more than a dozen people, operating with two or three sealed objects.
This means that the power of Silk Weaving City is not strong.
Helfas listened to his compliments without any rebuttal or appreciation, or even any expression.
He actually knew how many people were under Nathanico's command, but he still asked, and Nathanico's answer was exactly the same number.
He spoke again: "As a descendant of a cloth-maker official, you are also a descendant of a hero, but you have fallen to this level."
Indeed, they are descendants of several craftsmen and famous people from the old Black Iron Age.
Either he controls a country like a blacksmith and a farmer, or he gives orders to a party, or he is in charge of the Dragon Palace, or he is the prime minister of a dynasty. Someone like him hanging around in a small town can indeed be said to be in extreme decline.
Nathanico felt ashamed for a moment, but Helfas's words also aroused strong unwillingness in him.
"The descendants are incompetent, but the descendants of the cloth maker have been waiting for your return for generations, and they never dare to forget you."
He kowtowed his head to the ground respectfully, and blood even oozed from his head.
His eyes also completely changed, without any hesitation or flinching.
Helfas: "If you can guard this strange spider's web without losing it, your words can be considered sincere. At least I am happy for your ancestor, the cloth maker."
And next, Helfas handed him the Pot of Black Marsh.
"Take it!"
"Tell the city lords of Bread Tree City, Gem City, and Haig City that I want to see them."
"Remember, don't leak any information."
"Also, bring your team of demon hunters to me."
These are several big cities, or even city-states, each with multiple cities, a large number of towns and villages under its command.
Although they are only nominally affiliated to the Full Moon Dynasty, they are actually three independent kingdoms.
They all have powerful and complete demon hunting groups under their command, which are not comparable to Nathanico's Silk Weaving City.
Moreover, they are also several forces that Helfas has recently observed and selected. These people and families show signs of leaning towards him, but he summoned them to Silk Weaving City for further observation.
He would know at a glance whether there was any problem or whether it could be used.
In fact, even if these people have problems, as long as they come, Helfas will have a way to bring their power under his command.
Nathanico excitedly took over the "token" of the Black Marsh Pot, his hands shaking with excitement.
He knew he had passed the test.
He also knows that he will become the one standing behind the Black King in the turbulent era.
Even like his ancestors, he was recorded in history and legend.
"I will do everything you arrange, please rest assured."
Helfas watched Nathanico leave.
Helfas chose him carefully because he was weak and his family was in decline and he urgently needed a force to revitalize him. This was not just his idea, but also the desire of the entire family and all witchers.
If they want to revitalize, they can only rely on Helfas, because the descendants of the cloth-maker officials are naturally marked by Helfas.
Therefore, it is difficult and unlikely for them to choose to betray him.
Moreover, they happen to have a team of demon hunters. Although they are not powerful, they are also what Helfas is in urgent need of right now.
At this time, the night light also came in.
He told Helfas with his head lowered and looking at the ground.
"The two ancient dragons from Black Iron City have sent a letter to gather the Black Iron dragons. They are waiting for your call."
In the past two days, Helfas had seen the shadows of black iron dragons flying towards the direction of the Full Moon Forest one after another, and he had already guessed it.
"Don't worry, I will meet them next."
"Step by step."
Of course Helfas knew that the power of the Black Iron Dragon was very important, and it was also a key part of his plan.
But in his plan, he must first subdue a large number of demon hunters and turn them into his own power, and then include the Black Iron Dragon as a force through checks and balances.
This does not mean that you do not believe in the descendants of the black iron dragons and merchants, but that you do not test human nature and do not give others any chance to make wrong choices.
Ye Leng nodded: "I understand, we can't be anxious. Those who are anxious should be those with ulterior motives, full of desire and ambition who want to provoke war."
Helfas suddenly admired this businessman, and he seemed to be able to understand some of his intentions.
The moment Helfas got the Sealed Book, he got the biggest trump card.
But it's like a child walking around with gold and silver, especially in the early days.
Although he had forced everyone in the western part of the Full Moon Land to make a choice through his appearance and the reputation of the Black Iron Dragon King, he had also forced himself into an extremely dangerous situation.
so.
It can be said that he is now walking on thin ice, facing danger at every step.
But if you cross the past, everything is at hand.
His heart was boiling like hot oil, but he reminded himself all the time that he must hold the pot steady.
——
In the mansion where Helfas lives, the original guards have been replaced.
It was replaced by a team of demon hunters, and the entire village was also under supervision. No entry or exit was allowed except for daily life and work.
This group of witchers are all descendants of the Clothmaker, and they are all very young. They worship Helfas very much. At this moment, they are standing at his door like statues standing in front of the temple.
Even a bug passing by looked at them fiercely.
in the room.
Helfas wrote one name after another, and the long scroll was like a river flowing.
When he reached the end, he took out another volume and started writing again.
And headed by the first name and the second name.
"Hriban."
"Mir."
After Helfas finished writing, as soon as his thoughts moved, the guard outside called for the night light.
At this time, Helfas put a letter in his hand.
"Go to Black Iron City."
The owner of the Night Light Merchant Group looked at Helfas and immediately understood something.
"I will definitely send it to the Dragon Palace."
"grown ups."
Helfas let out a breath and said, "After sending this letter, maybe I won't be so secretive anymore."
Night Light also showed a smile, then knelt on the ground and shouted.
"Yes, the Black King is about to rule the earth."
Helfas was stunned for a moment, because that was not what he meant.
Night Light went straight into the black iron city, not daring to stop for a moment.
And Helfas came to a basin and poured a special potion.
He took off the hood on his head, wetted his hair with water, and washed away the color.
He held the sides of the basin.
The water was getting turbid, but Helfas could still see his own reflection in it.
"The black-haired man."
And in the black iron city at this moment.
Dark-haired god-shaped beings gathered together in the Dragon Palace. They had been waiting for many days, but there was no news at all.
This made them a little anxious and didn't understand what was going on.
"Where is the Black King?"
"Why haven't you summoned us?"
"Where is the Dragon King? The Black Iron Age has returned. How can we, the Black Iron Dragon, not be among them?"
"Lord Hriban, where has Lord Mil gone? Why is he nowhere to be seen?"
"He was here just now."
"What the hell is going on when we are summoned but nothing comes of it?"
It was noisy and the atmosphere became a bit solemn.
At this time, Mir and Hriban, one of the oldest black iron dragons, came out and looked at the black iron dragons waiting in the hall.
"The Black King has sent down his will."
"Everyone, please come with me to see me!"
In an instant, all the black iron dragons straightened up, and no one spoke for a long time.
But as Hriban and Myr stepped past them, they followed immediately, without saying a word the whole time.
I didn’t ask where to go next.
——
Outside the canyon of Black Iron City.
The site of the former Herfas mansion.
In the middle of the night, several forces gathered together. Demon hunters from different cities and dragon professionals from all sides appeared in the square outside a small building at the same time.
Next to the lake stands a short, rough stone tablet. Next to the stone tablet stand the statues of the two Dragon Kings, black iron and bronze, showing the Black King passing on his strength and will to the Bronze Dragon King.
Teams came one after another, and almost everyone knew each other.
"so many people?"
"Isn't that the Demon Hunting Group of Bread Tree City? It seems like all the high-level officials are here."
"The Haig family is also here, not the current city lord, but the city lord of the previous generation. Didn't this guy die of old age?"
"Why is there still a bronze dragon?"
"That one who is so secretive must be the silver dragon. I can smell the smell of mithril."
At this moment, those who originally had their hearts set on the Black King were all wildly surprised.
The people who were originally wavering saw so many hearts converging on the Black King's people and forces. Although not all of the people who came were just core members, it also meant that those who came were the most powerful beings, and they immediately decided.
Be determined.
Even if there are people who have different thoughts, they will not dare to have any more thoughts after seeing this picture.
Because as long as they dare to show any problem here, they will instantly end up dead or entering reincarnation.
Everyone waited quietly, but what they were waiting for was a light of fire in the distance.
"Boom!"
"boom."
Suddenly there was a strange noise in the distance, a battle broke out, and fire broke out in the darkness.
Some are in the jungle, some are in villages, and some are in small towns not far away.
Everyone looked over there, wondering what was going on.
Immediately, a demon hunter came out and told everyone present: "Everyone, nothing happened; there are spies outside, and we are cleaning up."
The visitors all said with horror and anxiety: "We didn't reveal the news to anyone when we came. Those people have absolutely nothing to do with us."
The Black Iron Dragons were a little calmer, because they had just received the news, but the incident happened near Black Iron City, so they had no choice but to be cautious, but it was over before they could gather their team.
Although Herfas asked for secrecy, the three city lords and the power they brought with them, which they considered to be reliable, actually followed this rule.
However, their actions were still noticed by others. It can only be said that they do not know the specific reason why they came to Black Iron City.
However, Helfas had already expected it. After all, the movement this time was not small.
Even these people couldn't have guessed that Herfas was going to show up tonight.
However, many important core figures in the western part of the Full Moon Land have come here. Even if they only notice one, it is impossible not to send someone to investigate.
So he had already sent people to pay attention to all the demon hunters and extraordinary professionals who entered the vicinity of Black Iron City.
At this moment, he is sitting on the gem snail car, holding the sealed book in his hand.
Pointing to the teams following him one after another, he quickly issued tasks and orders without moving his mouth.
At the same time, one true name after another was also injected into the mind of the demon hunter through his thoughts.
Demon hunting teams were sent out one after another.
Run quickly to the distance.
As a result, those who were snooping around Black Iron City were having their sealed objects taken away one after another, being captured alive, or being killed for resisting.
No matter how tyrannical these people are and how powerful the sealed artifacts they possess are.
Helfas only needs to write down a name and ask his team of demon hunters to bring a lethal sealed object, and they can easily kill it.
One or two people in the demon hunting team on Helfas' side know the name of your team's sealed object and compete with you for control of the sealed object, while the other person attacks you with the sealed object in hand.
For the witchers, this is a completely one-sided war.
In an instant.
Helfas calmed down the hidden dangers and malicious people around him without even showing his face.
The first batch of demon hunters that Helfas had just gathered together also obtained a large number of sealed objects, and they became stronger in an instant.
It was decided before the war started that whoever can capture the sealed object will be his.
"I also have a sealed object, this is mine." The person who got the sealed object was overjoyed. Not everyone in the demon hunter team is in charge of the sealed object. Even if they are in charge of the sealed object, the sealed object does not mean that
It's yours now.
"This is too easy." This battle was too easy, so easy that it was unbelievable. The demon hunters present were still in disbelief until the moment of victory.
"This is the power of the Black King. It is the Black King who brought sealed objects to this world. He just gave us the qualification to take away the power of these people. How can they stop it." They thought of Helfas just now.
The scene where Void pointed at them and transmitted the true name of the sealed object into their minds.
He instantly thought of the legendary story of the Black King giving inheritance and will to the Bronze Dragon King. That statue still stands outside the Black Iron City, and many of them have seen it.
Although it was not as formal, it still made them feel extremely honored.
They looked at the fast-moving red giant snail in the distance, and bowed to the ground one by one. Even if their family elders came over at this moment, it would be difficult to pull them away from the Helfas frame.
Because they understand that in this world.
There is a being who can give them everything in an instant with just a thought.
Life and death, glory and power are things that the family behind them and no one else can give them.
But at the same time, he can also take away everything from them in an instant.
And the other side.
In the square next to the lake, for everyone present, the scene of the battle being put down in an instant, and the scenes of powerful sealed objects being snatched away as soon as they appeared were too shocking.
They even saw the shadow of a dragon locked in the darkness, wailing in pain, but there was no sound for a moment.
This made them feel creepy and their attitude became more and more respectful.
One by one, the firelight lit up.
A large number of demon hunters waiting in the square knelt on the ground in two lines. The huge gem snail car drove out of the darkness and staggered to the outside of the Black Iron City.
"coming."
Whether it's a dragon or a demon hunter, a city lord, or a descendant of a hero.
At this moment, everyone was kneeling on the ground to welcome his arrival.