Due to the restless spirit of nature, the storm in the Abyss of Anos never ceases.
Cyan thunder is moving in the gloomy cumulus clouds, and the lightning containing pure magic is full of destructive power. The breath from the abyss affects the magic of wind and water, making them more and more manic.
But in the year 833 of Starfall, July 10th, on this day, although the sky and the sun were still obscured by gray rain clouds, it was a rare day without rain in the Abyss of Anos, and even the roaring wind all day long. At this time, he restrained his anger and let the sea, which had been churning in the past, return to calm.
However, everyone knows that this is just the calm before the bigger storm.
Above the black sea, a pure white ark sailed slowly and slowly. It had no sails or oars, but it carried a huge air current around it, causing the sea to roll up waves and carry it forward. And circles of golden waves like sunlight spread out from the ark, purifying the unclean atmosphere in the surrounding black sea.
Church of the Seven Gods, Ark [Time].
This giant ship built by the church, like themselves, exudes a low-key and simple atmosphere. Not to mention its pure white appearance, without any fancy appearance, inside this nearly 200-meter giant ship, There are no unnecessary decorations in the corridors, rooms or walls. At most, there are some words of saints engraved on them to warn the crew about their words and deeds.
But the interior of the Ark, a hall with an unusually elegant layout, was different from other places.
This is a ship's hall with a curved vault. The luminous lines of holy silver form rune-like patterns on the surrounding walls. Crystal clear and radiant crystals are hung on the dome. At the top, the runes are placed according to the rules, as if it is the hub of the magic circle.
In addition to these silver rune lines, there are also many exquisite reliefs painted on the walls. These reliefs use a simple technique to depict legendary scenes - in the beginning, the seven gods led mankind, and the Black Forest and other races After fighting against natural disasters, many heroes and sages gradually appeared among humans. They led their own tribes to progress instead of the Seven Gods who gradually let go.
If you look closely, you will find that almost all the heroes and sages who represent the progress of civilization can be found in these reliefs over the past eight hundred years of the Starfall Calendar. Even the most recent one, the Master of the White Tower, who set off the development of magic energy technology, is also impressive. Be among them, side by side with the heroes of ancient times.
There was no one in the hall. Except for the occasional flash of those holy silver lines, the hall was silent. But suddenly, all the light disappeared and everything fell into darkness. This strange movement was obviously noticed by some people outside the hall. I noticed that along with several shouts, several powerful auras quickly came from other areas of the Ark.
But this change did not last long. After a few seconds, an extremely strange, but also extremely sacred light appeared in the center of the curved dome of the hall. This light was generated out of thin air, without any source. It appeared from At the beginning, the holy purifying power was released, and countless star-like light points were released from it, exuding fluctuations that were pulled by time and space.
Over the Abyss of Anos, thick clouds were surging, but a silver star lit up. It fell quickly, breaking through the haze, and then turned into a white light, hitting the white ark that was sailing.
At the same time, in the hall, the sacred sourceless halo slowly dimmed, and three tall figures walked out of the space-time channel opened by the light.
Two of the three voices were humanoid, and one was in the shape of a war horse. The leading humanoid looked at the almost extinguished light spots around it, and nodded thoughtfully: "Because the Abyss of Anos was destroyed by the Abyss." The breath is polluted and time and space are fragile, so ordinary teleportation spells cannot be used. Can we only use this kind of time and space magic drawn by holy light? The situation is similar to the situation in the North."
These three figures are none other than Joshua, the Black and Steel Elemental No. 1.
At this time, Joshua was wearing a simple black light armor, without any spell inscriptions or enchantments on it. It was just a set of relatively sturdy ordinary equipment, and the black was about the same. Except for a silver pendant hanging around the half-dragon's neck, There wasn't any saddle on it either.
On the other hand, it was Number 1. It had densely packed rune armor plates and several smooth steel plates all over its body. It looked somewhat similar to the magic armor that Joshua had tried before.
This was an experiment that the warrior had made on a whim on the Gale Wind. Although the magic armor cast by the old dwarf for him was considered perfect, it could not improve his combat effectiveness much for him at the Ultimate Level.
It was of little use, but it was a pity to leave it idle, so after the appearance of the steel element, Joshua split the core part of the magic armor he carried with him, and asked No. 1 to separate the core of the energy furnace and the outer rune armor. Integrate into it.
It has to be said that the power of the steel element is indeed unique. After merging with the warrior's magic armor, the strength of No. 1 has greatly increased, reaching around the silver level. In terms of pure physical strength, the average gold level A strong person may not be able to defeat it unless he uses his fighting spirit with all his strength.
However, it still speaks like a 'sizzle', which is the only flaw.
"This is the Abyss of Anos. You are now in the core hall of the Church Ark, the Time Ship. Someone will come to receive you later."
An old voice came from the scattered light spots around. Through the transmission of holy light, Pope Eagle said to Joshua from a distance: "You really don't bring another divine machine? If necessary, the church I can also lend you a sacred weapon."
"No, Your Majesty the Pope."
Shaking his head slightly towards the light spot, Joshua said with a calm expression, "My two fists are enough."
"Okay... I believe you."
The light spot became dimmer and dimmer. This was because Eagle on the side of the Holy Mountain no longer maintained the power to distort time and space. Before the light disappeared completely, he sent out his last words: "Then, please be sure to destroy the gap in the abyss. "
- Just like when you destroyed the time and space gate in Moldova.
After finishing speaking, the light spot burst, and the holy silver lines inside the hall also lit up again, bringing the other crystals to bloom again.
After scanning the surrounding reliefs and seeing the silver light, Joshua ended the call and couldn't help but think of the disappointed silver-haired girl.
Firefly was actually not surprised by her master's choice. She did not act coquettishly and complain as before. The girl just calmly stated that she was not afraid of the warrior's power. As a divine machine, she would not be in a coma or worse. There is no regret at all, because this is why they were born and this is their mission.
The girl's determination was like this, but Joshua's thoughts did not change at all. He shook his head and repeated his request, and then entrusted Hotaru and Rin to the old pope. This time they went to the Abyss of Anos, and only Hei and No. 1 were traveling with him. .
Outside the hall, footsteps came one after another. The changes in the sky above the Abyss of Anos clearly alarmed many people. The old pope used holy light to penetrate the time and space coordinates of the two places thousands of miles away, and moved the warriors and his party. The movement sent by the people was so great that even a blind person could sense the majestic force coming across the boundary surging in the central hall.
The door of the hall opened silently. Joshua, who was observing the surrounding reliefs, turned his head and saw several familiar figures as expected.
The two leaders were wearing light armor. One had silver hair and was none other than Robzek, the leader of the Knights of the Holy Hammer. The other, a handsome knight with blond hair and blue eyes, was Lobzek, who had just left Moldavia a few months ago. Landa, these two people seemed to be chatting together before, with wine glasses in their hands.
After Joshua took a closer look, he curled his lips strangely. He originally thought that the two of them were breaking the rules and drinking, but the residue in the wine glass turned out to be juice. Robzek was okay, but the contents of Loranda's glass were okay. The juice contained so much sugar that it was unbelievable. The warrior had been staying with the paladin for so long, and I really didn’t know that he actually liked to drink such sweet things. It was simply poisonous.
Following them was Saya, whom Joshua had met in the imperial capital. This nun with an elegant temperament was wearing a white monk's robe, with long platinum hair tied behind her head, and a black eye patch covering her eyes. caught her eyes.
Saya seemed to be working before. There was a crystal light plate suspended beside her. Joshua recognized it. This was a crystal shield commonly used by priests in previous lives. It can be controlled by mental power and holy light. As long as energy is If it is sufficient, it is extremely strong. It is a defensive weapon that is almost always used by rich mages and high-level church monks. However, this thing should have appeared in the middle of the Dragon Calamity. The current one is probably an experimental product of the church.
"It is indeed you, Lord Radcliffe."
The light in Robzek's hand flashed, and the wine glass in his palm disappeared. The silver-haired cheerful knight stepped forward directly, shook hands with the warrior and said with a smile: "His Majesty the Pope told us a few days ago that it will be delivered in a few days. A very capable helper who is suitable for our current situation. After thinking about it, you are indeed the best candidate."
He himself was a warrior who rescued himself from the mist of divine misfortune, so he naturally understood Joshua's strength.
Saya on the side didn't speak much. She said hello in an ethereal voice: "Long time no see, Earl of Northland, welcome to the Time Ship."
After chatting with the two of them with a smile for a while, Joshua turned to look at Loranda who looked a little complicated. He shrugged and said with a smile: "How about it, my friend, you agree with my idea now. Already?"
The warrior's tone was teasing: "Loranda, I remember that you looked disapproving and didn't want my help. I didn't expect you to change your mind so quickly."
After hearing this, not only Loranda, but also Robzek and Saya looked a little unnatural. They did not intend to let others outside the church participate at first, but after Anos After Yuan experienced several failed explorations, the church still found many other helpers to join the Time Ship team.
"...I have to admit that we do need your help."
Faced with Joshua's teasing, the blond paladin hesitated for a moment, and finally admitted it happily. He shook his head slightly and said: "However, I really didn't expect you to come here so quickly. In the territory of the North, you I really just put it down, Miss No. 3 is really working hard."
Having said this, Loranda glanced around the warrior, with a hint of confusion on his face: "Strange, where are Hotaru and Rin."
When the Paladin was still in Moldavia, the boy and Joshua were almost inseparable. Since these three guys rarely slept, they would sit together in the study for a while even when they were tired. At that time, Yingying and Rin moved from right to left, resting on Joshua's arm with her eyes closed. This scene left a deep memory for Loranda.
But now, the warrior was surrounded by only half-dragons and strange and nonexistent armored humanoids. The boys and girls were nowhere to be seen, and there was not even a divine machine in the form of a weapon. This made the paladin feel strange.
"They didn't come this time."
Joshua's tone became a little cold, and he said calmly: "This time only Hei and I are the main combat support. This steel element here is my subordinate. He is barely a summoned creature and has some combat power-I think That should be enough."
"Absolutely enough."
Sensing the change in the atmosphere, Robzek immediately stopped the topic. The supreme knight leader smiled and said: "With the addition of the count, a supreme warrior, we will definitely be able to go smoothly this time." Arrive at the center of the Abyss of Anos and destroy the abyss gap deep in the central maelstrom!"
"yes."
Sister Saya, who had been listening quietly to everyone's speech, also sighed quietly and said softly: "Last time we found the central whirlpool, but we had to retreat due to the bad weather and the attack of the giant demonized sea beast. , this time with the purification power inherited from the sages, Count Radcliffe, we will definitely be able to successfully complete our goal."
And just as the atmosphere was gradually recovering, Black, who had completely escaped from the discomfort caused by the high altitude, seemed to notice something. Its golden dragon eyes lit up and it roared.
"Roar!!"
"Huh?"
In the corridor outside the hall, after hearing the dragon's roar, a slow and leisurely step paused slightly, and there was a soft cry. Then, the owner of the voice sped up and came to the door of the hall.
A drunken but gentle young man's voice sounded at the door: "Is there another sea dragon?"
at the same time.
—The top of the Holy Mountain, inside the Great Temple.
At the end of the arcade engraved with the prophecy 'lone sun, twin moons, endless stars, thousand-year plain, only light will last forever', the old man with white hair and golden eyes, wearing a holy silver crown, slowly opened his eyes and looked at what he had just seen The silver-haired girl walked out of the space-time gate with a trace of kindness in her eyes.
"Your name is Yingying, right?"
Pope Eagle sat on his seat and said softly: "The seventh-generation divine machine is the complete body. The empire's technological progress is so fast... Haha, the church also contributed part to the first-generation divine machine. After all, that It’s a matter involving the Chaos Familia, and it’s impossible for the Holy Mountain not to take care of it.”
The old pope looked at the silver-haired girl, while Ying silently held the black giant ax in her hand and looked at the old man without fear. In response, Eagle nodded with satisfaction. He smiled kindly and said: "It's up to you. His expression seems to really want to help his master?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Holding the black giant ax in her hand tightly, Yingying nodded vigorously. She opened her eyes wide, looked at the old man in front of her seriously and said: "Both Rin and I want to help the master, but the master... doesn't seem to... Need our help.”
Having said this, the girl couldn't help but feel a little frustrated. Although she already knew that Joshua's strength was improving rapidly, far exceeding that of ordinary human warriors, she never thought that one day she would become a burden.
If one day, warriors reach a point where they worry that they will be damaged even if they swing their weapons, then what is the point of their existence? Rather than being a burden, it would be better to...
"Don't worry, Ying. As long as you think about it, there will be no problem. Since the Church of the Seven Gods agreed to Joshua's conditions, they will definitely do it."
Interrupting the girl's random thoughts, the old pope's mouth curled up slightly. After years of ups and downs, how could he not see through Joshua's unconcealed thoughts? The warrior obviously regards the two divine machines as relatives, so he sincerely hopes that they can be strengthened. He does not regard them as a burden, but rather because the girl's mind has gone astray due to worry and needs to be corrected.
"follow me."
As if recalling something, Eagle's eyes shone with a light of expectation: "Start strengthening you as soon as possible. Maybe we can help your master sooner."
"He must also be waiting for the day when you will fight with him."
There have been a lot of updates recently, and the average is still about 4,000 words per day. However, sometimes less updates will lead to more words in the next chapter, such as 5,000, 6,000, 7,000 words a few days ago... I am too lazy to divide chapters, and this chapter is also 4,500. Character…
Not to mention it’s short, it’s really long! The dungeon has been entered, and the fight will begin as soon as the characters are together!
(End of chapter)