Li Ran was confused for a moment. When did this ghost appear here?
It has no sense of existence and is wrapped in a powerful and obscure energy.
If it weren't for its dark vision ability, this weird object would never have been noticed.
While Li Ran was wondering, a fjord resident came over on horseback, and Li Ran had to temporarily put the mask into the space ring.
Li Ran felt familiar with the rider, and suddenly remembered that his name was Pine - the unlucky guy who was chased by the Explosive Bear.
"what happened?"
If it is necessary to send fjord residents to take risks to convey information, it must be an extremely urgent situation.
"Lord Li Ran, the dark elf has appeared! Please return to the city as soon as possible!"
Li Ran was shocked when he heard this and asked quickly: "The dark elves launched a surprise attack? The battle has already begun?"
"No, there was no fighting at all..."
Pine said with surprise in his tone:
"Only one of them came!"
...
A handsome dark elf stood alone outside the city gate.
On the city wall, heavy ballistae and skull arrows were all aimed at her.
Ibeth is very patient, like waiting for a lover who returns home late.
Li Ran and Hart returned from horseback, and the three of them met in front of the city gate.
"Mother Yibesi, you are safe and sound!"
Li Ran did not dismount, but tightened the reins and allowed the horse to kick its feet rudely in front of the lady.
Hart put his hand on the handle of the knife. If Ibeth dared to do anything offensive, he would raise the knife and drop it. At such a close distance, Hart was confident of interrupting any chanting by the mage.
"Li Ran, now I should call you the Lord of Starwind City."
Faced with the slight humiliation of the betrayed person, Ibeth was not angry. She was mentally prepared before coming.
Li Ran teased mercilessly: "You came here alone, do you want to rely on magic to wipe out Starwind City?"
After Hart was upgraded to the Dark Knight, with two level 6 heroes, a large number of spear guards, skeleton warriors and shooters, Starwind City was no longer afraid of Black Cliff's attack.
Relying on the city's strong guns and powerful artillery, Starwind City can sustain itself for a long time.
Yibes lowered her head, her silver hair hanging down weakly from her ears, blocking her delicate face:
"Lord Li Ran, I'm serious. I came here alone this time to ask for your help."
"Very good, even if Blackcliff attacks, we will defend the castle until the old... hmm?"
After realizing what Yibeisi said, Li Ran was extremely surprised:
"Asking for help? What kind of assistance are you asking for? With Salina here, you have no rivals in the underground world!"
"Salina disappeared, and Black Cliff was attacked by demonic troops."
"Salina...is missing?"
Li Ran sighed with a complicated expression.
He sent a signal to the guards guarding the city:
"This is not the place to talk. Let's go to the city."
City Lord's Mansion, War Hall.
Li Ranwu sat on the throne by himself, while Hart stood aside.
After all, no one has forgotten that Ibeth is still a powerful mage.
During the conversation with Yibeisi, Li Ran gradually understood everything.
After the battle at the Well of Souls, although Selina was seriously injured and on the verge of death and lost consciousness, she still survived with the blessing of Marassa and the careful care of Black Cliff.
Yibesi planned for Black Dragon to regain its fighting strength, and Black Cliff would take over Starwind City immediately after taking a breather.
Accidents catch people off guard.
When Salina regained consciousness, Yibes was beside her. She noticed that Salina's eyes became distant and distant in an instant, and her whole body exuded a far more powerful aura than before.
Black Dragon awakened a memory that did not belong to her.
In other words, her original memory.
"Salina is a dragon knight."
"When the Starbreakers attacked, Queen Farida led the coalition forces of various races to launch a decisive battle in the imperial capital of Jorvik. That battle brought together the top forces of the Order camp. The Dragon Knights also responded to the call and rushed out from the hidden fortress.
out."
"Salina was one of the very few survivors of that battle."
When Ibes said this, she couldn't help but sigh.
That's right, Selina was not originally a member of the Blackcliff Clan. She suddenly appeared and joined in recent years.
The massacre in the Imperial Capital and her near-death injuries blocked her memory, causing her to forget her long career as a dragon knight and only regard herself as an ordinary black dragon.
But during the battle at the Well of Souls, the black dragon, which was severely wounded by the Bone Giant, awakened.
"The Dragon Knights take Ashan's safety as their own responsibility, and she will not allow herself to stay in the ruined dungeon."
The departure of Selina made the dark elves regretful, and Ibeth planned to regain her strength and gather strength to attack Starwind City.
The demon army's surprise attack caught them off guard.
With Heiya's current military strength, it is more than enough to defend against wandering demons, but facing a complete demon army is ridiculous.
Thanks to his chaotic nature, the devil's careless offensive and almost ineffective organization and coordination, Black Cliff paid a huge price and could barely stop the devil's troops outside Black Cliff City.
When Yibes came to Starwind City, Black Cliff was at the end of its rope.
Yibesi looked at Li Ran calmly: "For the people of Black Cliff City, I'm here to seek help."
Li Ran was frightened when he heard this. If the demon breaks through the defense of Black Cliff and runs to the ground, can Starwind City survive alone?
He has made up his mind that Starwind City will send troops and Black Cliff must not be breached.
But on the surface, he still looked gloating, and asked in a playful tone:
"What does this have to do with me?"
Yibes bit her lower lip gently, which was noticed by Li Ran - this was a sign of her nervousness.
"You don't care about Selina? She often mentioned your name when she was in a coma."
Li Ran thought of the beautiful figure in the underground world, Liz. He was almost sure that the person he met under the maelstrom was Salina!
From this point of view, it is very likely that the black dragon took the risk and saved himself.
But now is not the time to be indecisive when facing an old enemy!
Li Ran grinned and said, "What does she have to do with me? When you betrayed Starwind City, you never thought about our friendship."
Now, it's time for the betrayer to pay the price.
"If you want me to send troops to relieve Heiya, you can," Li Ran said with a frivolous expression, looking at Yibes with ambiguous eyes, "As long as you agree to one condition."
Yibei bit her lower lip lightly. Li Ran's gaze made her feel stinging. She lowered her head and said, "Just tell me, no matter what the conditions are... I will agree."
"You have betrayed humanity once. I am not at ease unless you serve me... I want you to become my follower and let Black Cliff accept my rule!"
"What!?"
Yibesi's eyes widened and she looked at the former unknown person, now the Lord of Starwind City, absentmindedly.
This is the first time for a mistress who has experienced countless dark ordeals to lose her composure.
Let the dark elves accept human rule?
Queen Tudhana will be so angry that she will jump out of her coffin!
Why do the dark elves prefer to leave the elf kingdom of Irollan, fall into the darkness, and accept the gifts of the Faceless Men?
Just to resist human aggression and enslavement!
Yibes became excited: "Forgive me for not agreeing to this condition. Dark elves will never be slaves! Apart from this... you can mention whatever you want! I can join you as an individual, as long as you retain the independence of the Black Cliff clan.
!”
Li Ran closed his eyes, with a cold face, and replied in a calm tone: "Who said they want to enslave you? The dark elves will gain the same status as humans, but the condition is that they must obey my rule and execute any of my orders unconditionally."
"Only if you obey me can I safely send troops to rescue Heiya."
Li Ran opened his eyes, approached Yibei and asked, "Otherwise, who knows...could the farmer save another poisonous snake that bites people?"
His eyes were full of crazy murderous intent, his threats were as real as substance, and his voice was like the whisper of a devil:
"If Heiya disobeys, I don't mind stabbing Heiya hard from the back when the demon attacks! I believe that taking you as a personal slave would be a good choice."
Yibesi's beautiful eyes were filled with tears, her lips were bitten until they turned white, and her eyes stared hatefully at the man who forced her to give everything.
The Dark Mistress, who once dominated Yigechiwo, finally lost her sense of control under Li Ran's pressing step by step.
The expression on Li Ran's face suddenly stiffened.
"Am I getting into the drama a little too much?"
"It seems like you're overacting?"
Suddenly, a strange voice suddenly sounded between the two of them.
"That's all, Yibes, just promise him, this guy is not a bad guy."
The sound came from the leather bag that Yibes carried with her.
Hart immediately drew out his sword and stared warily at a palm-sized lizard that emerged from the package.
How is it possible for a lizard to speak human language?
Li Ran immediately asked in surprise: "Is this your magic pet?"
Before Yibes could answer, the black lizard had already jumped in anger and slapped the table with its flippers.
"I am Leilage, the leader of the dark elves! How dare you look down on me! Stupid human, you were not even hairy when I killed the emperor of the empire!"
Only then did Li Ran notice that this was not a lizard, but a palm-sized mini dragon.
The big eyes are as cute as a chameleon, and the purple scales covering the body are as shiny and smooth as glaze.
When he gets angry, he will spit out a small dark cloud.
Although it looks cute, these features come from the dangerous main god of the Faceless Men - the Dark Dragon God Maratha.
"Yes, you don't have to look at me like that! I have turned into a mini Marasa, but so what? I used to be a super-level strongman! What I am now is entirely caused by the Star Breaker!"
The mini-dragon suddenly froze on the spot and looked at Li Ran intently.
This habit is exactly the same as that of a lizard, which greatly reduces the momentum and credibility of his words.
Li Ran pinched his chin and recalled: "Leilage, the hero of the dark elves, I seem to have heard this name in the brief history of the empire, Widowmaker or something..."
"Stop this topic!"
Leilage was furious and spit out a thick dark cloud.
After a long time, Leilage forced himself to calm down and said seriously: "Let's talk about serious matters."
The mini dragon twisted its neck and looked at Yibes, "We agree to his conditions, Yibes. Now we have something to ask for. The dark elves will join the forces of Star Wind City and become a firm ally with humans."
Seeing the turn of events, Li Ran also said sternly: "Chief Leilage is right, the Star Broken Legion is marching here. We must unite to have a chance of survival."
After a long time, Yibes breathed out a sigh of relief.
Her cheeks were a little hot, as if she was embarrassed by the gaffe just now, "Then, according to the instructions of the Council of Elders of the Faceless Men, Ibeth, the divinely chosen hero of Marasa, will offer the immortal spirit to Li Ran, the Lord of Starwind.
loyalty."
Ding!
System prompt: Do you want to recruit the God-chosen hero Yibesi (Level 6 Shadow Witch)?
【Ibes】
[Level 6 Shadow Witch/Marasa’s God’s Chosen Hero]
[Attribute evaluation: strength c agility c magic power a physical strength c]
[Description: The matron of the Black Cliff Clan, leading the dark elves to survive on the broken earth]
recruit!
System prompts: Yibesi (Level 6 Shadow Witch) becomes your follower!
"Then, Lord Li Ran, please fulfill your promise as soon as possible and lead the army to rescue Heiya. Our defense is crumbling."
"Wait a minute!"
Leilage's voice rang out.
He tilted his neck and stared at Li Ran's space ring with slightly narrowed eyes.
"There is a relic of the Faceless Man in your ring. I can feel its breath. Take it out."
"?"
Li Ran opened the space ring and examined it.
The only suspicious item is the silver mask just picked up in the Well of Souls.
【???】
【Effect:???】
【describe:???】
Li Ran's current expression is exactly the same as the description of the equipment.
Leilage became nervous the moment he saw the mask. He spent a while carefully identifying it and finally determined that it was the lost artifact of the Faceless Men.
"Forget it, although it is a rare antique, as long as you are willing to help the dark elves, I will give it to you as a meeting gift." Leilage sighed.
He opened his mouth slightly, and summoned powerful shadow energy with a soft spell, and the light in the war hall flickered on and off for a while.
On the mask, the silver energy coating gradually faded away, and a floating shadow enveloped the mask.
【Disguise Mask】
[Ancient/Artifact/Special/Accessories]
[Passive effect: Hide your true identity]
[Active effect: Become another person]
[Description: An ancient artifact that was once hidden in a place isolated from the real world was stolen and reappeared in the world. 】
Artifact!
There are no exaggerated attack power and attribute bonuses, just one active effect and one passive effect!
Li Ran asked curiously: "What does it mean to become another person?"
Leilage said: "You will know after you try it."
Li Ran put on a mask and turned into a black-robed mage with tentacles all over his chin.
This is the image of the Shattered Star Priest during the battle at the Well of Souls.
Is this his item!?
In other words, the face of the Shattered Star Priest is not his real face, but just a disguise?
At this time, Li Ran was able to see new information.
[Star Clan’s rising image]
[Usage requirements: level 7 or above, magic rating S level or above]
Because it did not meet the usage requirements, Li Ran couldn't bear the backlash of magic power as soon as he put on the mask. His health and energy dropped a lot, and he was forced to take it off.
Leilage swayed up to the mask and placed his paws on the mask.
Li Ran felt an inexplicable fluctuation.
"I helped you restore the initial form. It no longer requires magic power from the user. At the same time, it only has a passive effect and can only hide your identity. Even so, I believe this artifact will be useful to you.