Li Ran took out the torch from the space ring and lit it before stepping into the cave.
Surprisingly, the inner wall of the cave was cut very neatly, as if someone had used magic and great force to reshape the rock formations.
Some ancient furniture is placed in the hall, showing the style of the old Griffin Empire.
Li Ran held a torch and came to the furniture, and then he saw clearly that there were rows of bookshelves and huge desks.
On the desk, there is a magic candlestick, and the high-level magic crystals below have not been exhausted.
Li Ran lit the tinder, and the magic candlestick with glow effect bloomed brightly.
The entire hall was clearly visible in the dim candlelight.
There was a stone bed in the corner of the cave, with a blood-stained sheet on the bed.
On the desk in front of Li Ran, some parchment and writing utensils were piled messily on it.
Li Ran opened the parchment and started reading:
Investigation records of "Gate", recorded by: Bai Yue
The Dragon Knights suffered heavy losses in the battle of Jorvik.
Most of the members died in the decisive battle with the Broken Star Legion.
As a member of the Living Garrison, I now have no way to contact other members or return to the "hidden fortress" that is "out there."
The Gate of Divine Punishment in the southern part of the Wind Spirit Plain is about to open, but there is a super-level mage and a powerful undead regiment stationed there. If I attack rashly, I will only lose my life in vain.
According to my investigation, Starbreaker will open two "doors", one in the heart of the Griffin Principality to the north of Falkenridge.
Another gate will be opened in the Wolf Principality.
If I cannot destroy the Well of Souls, I must find a way to destroy the other gate of the Wolf Principality.
If both doors are opened, Falkenridge will be in a dangerous situation of being attacked from both sides, and the entire development area will collapse.
I will use the hidden fortress in the Dragon Calling Mountains as my base, continue to observe the Well of Souls in the Wind Spirit Plains, and at the same time go deep into the Wolf Principality to continue my investigation.
.......
That day, I felt the aura of a dragon knight. After taking off, I discovered that it was a black dragon coming from the south.
I tried to communicate with her, but she seemed to think I was an enemy and a fierce fight broke out with me.
She fell seriously injured in a cursed land filled with heavy fog. Unfortunately, I could not find her.
I wish this dragon knight good luck. I must rush to the Wolf Principality immediately to continue the investigation.
.......
The situation in the Wolf Principality is not optimistic. Although it has not been directly attacked by the Starbreakers, cultists are raging.
Those cultists were hiding in the harsh mountains. The main army of the Wolf Principality followed the Grand Duke and was buried on the Jorvik battlefield. The remaining lords were helpless.
There are servants of the Starbreaker in the Star Council, but I still can't tell who they are, so I can't seek any help from the new Wolf Archduke.
I have to be careful. If I make a mistake, I will be in trouble.
.......
I returned to the Dragon Calling Mountains, and surprisingly, during my absence, some tiny human survivors destroyed the Well of Souls!
I don't know what method they used, maybe they just succeeded by luck.
But they do prevent the "door" from opening.
This greatly encouraged me.
But unfortunately, they are trapped in the Wind Spirit Plains and face the fate of death. They may also degenerate into demons under the pressure of Talengard. I must continue to hide them.
...
Fortunately, the missing dragon knight recovered her memory, and she found me with a seriously injured body.
I placed her in a hidden fortress to recover, and continued to the Wolf Principality to investigate.
The end point of the clue points to a mysterious area that is still in the wilderness. Neither the Principality of Wolf nor the Free City has touched this land, and there are likely to be cultists operating here.
Dragon Knight Salina's memory and abilities are gradually recovering, and now I have a new companion.
We will do our best to prevent the "door" from opening in the Wolf Principality.
Time is tight. According to my calculations and investigations, we must set off as soon as possible.
...
Before setting off, Selina heard that the human who rescued her was going to attack the sea dragon, and she became emotional.
I can't stop her.
She disappeared for a whole night and finally came back.
We will set off immediately to the Wolf Principality. May Asha look after us.
...
After reading these records, Li Ran fell into thinking.
This is the legendary hidden fortress of the Dragon Knights.
But judging from the wording of the record, it seems that the real hidden fortress is hidden away from the "worldly world".
This cave may be just a temporary foothold.
Li Ran had never met this dragon knight named Bai Yue, but it was obvious that the other party had been witnessing his adventure as a bystander during the process of investigating the Star Breaker's conspiracy.
However, the powerful dragon knight ignored him and focused on his own investigation.
From Bai Yue's point of view, the recovery of Starwind City is just a flash in the pan and will soon perish. Dealing with these weak humans who may seek refuge with the Starbreakers is just a waste of time.
Immediately afterwards, Li Ran felt a familiar scent on a parchment scroll. He couldn't help but quickly opened it and looked at it carefully:
letter to that person
Li Ran, every time I think of this name, it always gives me some courage to face those distant and unfamiliar memories that emerge from the depths of my soul and do not belong to me.
Since we can no longer fight side by side, let us meet our respective fates.
Bai Yue believes that Starwind City cannot survive, but I still believe that you can create miracles like you did in the past.
And I will stick to the creed of the Dragon Knight and fight for the thousands of creatures in Ashan.
I didn’t say goodbye to you seriously, so these words should be regarded as parting words.
Even if you and I die, it will still record the adventure we experienced together and will exist for a long time in this hidden fortress.
Thank you for everything you have given me.
Farewell, lovely adventer.
...
Li Ran held the parchment scroll, leaned on the chair, and remained silent for a long time.
He imagined the phantom sitting here before leaving.
This is a letter that can never be sent. How did Salina feel when she wrote the letter?
A pair of moving golden eyes appeared in front of him, gradually overlapping with the golden vertical pupils of the giant dragon.
Selina once appeared before him in the form of the succubus Liz, but he did not recognize her.
Some people, once missed, will never be seen again.
Judging from the time, not long after the dragon knights went to the Wolf Principality, the "Gate of God's Punishment" was opened.
This means that Bai Yue and Selina failed to stop the Star Breaker's conspiracy.
Their operation... failed.
He had seen a live video of the opening of the Gate of Divine Punishment. Powerful psychic knights poured out of the space rift in groups, and the low-level imperial troops and descendants were completely unable to resist.
Even the sky is obscured by the flying creations of the mechanical race.
The vast area near the Gate of Divine Punishment has been turned into scorched earth, and a large number of empire citizens and descendants were mercilessly slaughtered.
And Salina, where will she be?
Li Ran suddenly squeezed the parchment roll in his hand.