After the Well of Souls was annihilated, the fierce monsoon winds from the northern fjords were able to drive straight into the Fengling Plain in the south as usual, and the thick fog and haze disappeared overnight.
At dawn, the dawn light shines on the earth.
This is a catastrophe, but also a new life.
As Yibes walked on this traumatized land, she saw that under the influence of the humid monsoon from the north, in just one night, a green grass seedling broke through the ashes, sprouted sharp buds, and ran stubbornly.
Towards the blue sky.
All the coalition soldiers from Star Wind City and Black Cliff City were killed, and their offensive front finally advanced to a position one hundred meters north of the Well of Souls.
All the corpse witches have been killed, and the skeleton corps has lost its command point. Most of them scattered in all directions, while a few are wandering confusedly in the valley like soulless skeletons in the misty forest.
Yibesi saw Li Ran. His armor was broken and his face was covered in black and gray, and he looked very embarrassed.
"Li Ran, are you still alive?"
"Mother Ibeth."
"We succeeded?"
Li Ran stared bitterly at the scattered black ashes. It was obvious that those were the remains of Eureka. "It was Eureka who succeeded. She deceived Sandru and threw the Griffin Heart into the Well of Souls."
It caused an explosion. I found this in the ruins of the Well of Souls." Li Ran opened his palm, and a red gem with dim crystal light appeared in his palm.
That was the damaged Griffin Heart, the only thing left of Eureka.
Ibeth said sadly: "Overseer Eureka is a great lady. She lifted the curse of Starwind City and also lifted the threat of Blackcliff City. On behalf of Blackcliff City and the Council of Elders of the Faceless Men, I would like to express my gratitude.
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"I accepted it for her," Li Ran said dully.
"Please have my condolences." Yibes noticed the sadness on Li Ran's face and comforted her, "Heiya needs to cultivate. I will take over Star Wind City after a while."
Li Ran stood up suddenly and asked, "Take over Star Wind City?"
"Starwind City is already an empty city. It is a huge waste to have the castle idle. Black Cliff has made such a sacrifice, which is also the reward it deserves. There is a large amount of resource output near Starwind City, and we will recover soon."
Li Ran said coldly: "Starwind City belongs to the Griffin Principality, Eureka will not agree."
Yibesi stared at Li Ran closely: "The Griffin Principality no longer exists, and Eureka is dead."
"Did you plan this in advance?"
"Destiny has many tributaries, but I did see this one before me."
Li Ran glanced at Yibeisi coldly, the murderous intent in his eyes was real. He walked towards the north, and when passing by Yibeisi, he said: "I am a trainee knight of the Griffin Principality. I will help Yuri."
If we can rebuild it, Starwind City will not have the dark elves to take over.”
Yibes looked at the man's back, sighed, and removed the magic she had accumulated in her hand.
Her mana has been exhausted, and if a battle breaks out here, both sides will suffer.
Black Cliff City still retains its bones and blood. In fact, in order to guard against the attack of demons, Yibes did not take away all the military power of Black Cliff City. And Li Ran, a mere second-level trainee knight, was on the planet that had exhausted the treasury resources.
Nothing can be accomplished in the Windy City.
Everything is waiting for them to return to Black Cliff and lead the army to receive them. The soldiers of Black Cliff will not sacrifice their lives in vain, Ibeth thought while looking at the corpses of dark elves and humans on the battlefield.
Through this battle, the curse of the earth was eliminated, the crisis of the Black Cliff was lifted, and the strong castle and the resource-rich plain were taken over by the dark elves.
The dark elves have been hiding in the dark dungeon for too long, and perhaps their revival will begin from here.
Behind the bones of the white-bone giant, the black dragon's wings trembled slightly.
...
The fog dissipated, and the vast sky turned blue and seemed extremely high.
Li Ran stood on the hill and looked out. The huge castle stood quietly on the distant wilderness, with an unobstructed view.
"Star Wind City, I'm back." Li Ran tightened his grip on the Griffin Heart Gem in his hand and continued walking towards Star Wind City.
He walked through withered woods and abandoned mines. Of the more than a hundred people who set off, only one person returned. Li Ran felt like he was in a dream. The mountains were still the same, and the trees were still the same.
But when I woke up from the dream, there was no trace of anything.
After an unknown amount of time, Li Ran finally arrived in front of the main gate of Starwind City. Grass sprouts sprouted at the foot of the city wall that had not been repaired for a long time.
Li Ran pushed the heavy gate open a gap and passed sideways. Next to the city gate was the camp of the undead war group. Some of the weapons that had not been taken away had not had time to be put back on the wooden racks. They were located in the middle of the camp.
Eureka's tent was wide open, and the curtain at the door was fluttering in the wind.
Li Ran glanced at it and turned away. Now is not the time to be sentimental. He must gain control of Star Wind City as soon as possible. Dark Elf troops may arrive at any time.
As for what Li Ran, who was at the end of his rope, could do after taking control of the city, he didn't want to think too much about it.
In the hinterland of the occupied area surrounded by powerful enemies, it was impossible for him to defend a city by himself.
Finally, Li Ran arrived at the city lord's mansion.
Because the original city lord Eureka died in battle, and there were no successors or defenders in the city, the city became an empty city without an owner. The rune door leading to the underground automatically unlocked its seal. Li Ran gently pushed it open and stepped inside.
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At the end of the underground stairs is another thick stone door, inside which is the heart of the castle, the center of power in the city.
In the ancient stone room, a pure silver light group pulsed powerfully, like the heart of the city.
"This is the heart of the castle." Li Ran opened his eyes wide and was shocked by the beauty of the light group. He was lost for a moment before walking forward.
When Li Ran's palm touched the heart of the castle, a female voice sounded in his ears.
The system prompts: "The city is currently unmanned. Do you want to occupy Starwind City?"
"yes."
bite!
System prompt: "Congratulations on becoming the Lord of Starwind City!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Ran felt his spirit spread instantly, as if his soul had left his body. His perspective floated to the sky above the city, overlooking Starwind City.
The castle, streets, Elrath Cathedral, residential areas, time and space gates, all aspects of the city are clearly visible.
At the same time, city information is also displayed in front of you in the form of panels:
[Name: Starwind City]
[Level: Level 3 main city]
[Faction: None]
【Population: 0】
[Garrison: 0]
【Prosperity:0】
【Safety:-100】
[Buildings: City Lord's Mansion, Government Affairs Hall, Castle, Tavern, Market, Moat, Time and Space Gate, Blacksmith Shop, Garrison, Barracks, Warehouse]
[Materials: 11 wood, 14 ore]
[Town Characteristics 1: Cursed City (This city has suffered a horrific and bloody siege, a large number of residents and defenders were massacred, and has been subject to natural disaster-level curses for a long time, which can effectively increase the production of resentful spirits and attract other undead creatures in the area)]
[Description: Starwind City has never been breached during the Broken Star War, but the natural disaster-level soul-losing curse has penetrated deep into the bone marrow and can be transformed into a complete city of the undead. 】
System prompt: "The current city has no camp. Please select your camp. Star Wind City can be converted into a human city or an undead city."
Two completely different roads opened in front of Li Ran, one was the bone-capped city of the undead, and the other was the human city protected by the holy light.
"As I have judged, Star Wind City has long been cursed and its nature has been changed, and it can actually choose to transform into a city of the undead." Li Ran thought to himself.
In this cruel occupied area, you can survive better by transforming into an undead city, and the large number of lost souls in the Fengling Plain can also become urban residents.
After all, in this rear area full of death and pain, where can we find living people to live as residents and to participate in the battle?
Li Ran couldn't help but have a headache. From a rational point of view, the City of the Undead is the most suitable choice, but if you do this, what is the difference between it and the unjust betrayal of the dark elves?
But now, Li Ran couldn't care less about his headache, because in his city lord's field of vision, a troop was quickly approaching the city wall.
As the sun sets in the sky, the light becomes darker and darker, and the enemy's skirmisher line is like a black tide.