What on earth could make this censor, who had witnessed countless incidents, act so solemnly
A gift from the emperor? No, it's not just that...
After taking the mahogany rune box, Joshua was not in a hurry to open it. He put the obviously extremely precious wooden box into his coat pocket, but his expression did not change.
"Inquisitor Munster, I hope you can explain the cause and effect of the matter in detail. Your previous statement was too general. Except for the spread of some kind of plague in the black forest, I didn't get any useful information."
The soldier with black hair and red eyes stared into the green eyes of the middle-aged prosecutor. He spoke in a tone as cold as iron, without any emotion, but very cold and cold: "And for this matter, the Imperial Capital can send a letter package. And I will never send you who know me specially... to have a high-level silver warrior stand in the ice and snow waiting for me to come back? I don't have such a big face."
"I'm also puzzled by this, so I don't know where to start."
Faced with Joshua's question, Munster understood the other party's doubts, so he responded very quickly. He frowned slightly and said calmly: "Your title succession documents and imperial title have been approved. It will probably take a few days. It will be here. If there is anything I need to hand over to you, there is no need for me to make a special trip and just send it along with the paperwork... As for the ins and outs of the matter, I really don’t know, but the plague is indeed very special."
"What's so special about it?"
The soldier continued to ask.
"It appears to have a source of infection, and that source... is moving very quickly."
The examiner seemed to be well prepared. He took out a map and drew a curve with a black pen, explaining: "The plague first appeared in the coastal areas of the western mountains, and then in the black forests in the south, and then the infection area was divided into It formed an arc and spread rapidly toward the northeast, and now it is certain that it has arrived in the Northland."
Speaking of this, Munster showed a rare look of doubt: "The local monsters are no different from humans in normal times, but as soon as they fight, they will quickly feel exhausted and easily comatose. Those with weaker constitutions will have convulsions all over their bodies." A serious illness will occur, and those with stronger physiques will undergo some kind of mutation... "
He suddenly fell silent.
Joshua looked at the stern-faced middle-aged prosecutor and quickly discovered the reason why he stopped talking—as a burst of light and rhythmic footsteps came to the front of the reception room, the door was opened.
The silver-haired Miss Shenji came in with two cups of hot tea and placed them in front of them.
"It's okay, just tell me, Yingying is trustworthy."
Turning to the side and nodding to the confused Yingying, Joshua took a sip of hot tea and said nonchalantly: "I believe her, there is no need to avoid it."
"In that case..." Looking sideways at Yingying, Munster also believed that the little girl who knew how to confront him at the door was loyal to her master: "Then continue - creatures with strong physiques will undergo some kind of mutation, they The whole body will be dyed dark purple, the eyes will be bloodshot, and black dust and gas will emerge from the mouth and nose. As the strength increases, it will become crazy and bloodthirsty, losing most of its sanity. Faced with the existence that threatens itself, Even if you know you can't beat it, you will attack with all your strength until you die."
"According to your description, this is very similar to the madness of an orc."
Hearing this, Joshua also began to feel troubled. He looked at the map and said seriously: "Is this a plague? For a creature with a strong enough physique, this is obviously a forced madness."
"The Royal Disaster Observation Committee has determined that this time it is because there is an object or creature spreading a substance that can arouse bloodthirsty. The reason why it is said to be a plague is because this situation can be transmitted through the attacks of creatures. .”
Munster also took a sip of tea and thanked Yingying. He stretched out his hand and clicked on the Ural Fortress on the map, shook his head and said: "Nowadays, the private soldiers and regular armies of nobles and regular armies in various places affected by the epidemic are desperately trying to exterminate the invaders." The black tide caused by these crazy monsters happened suddenly, so the losses in various places were huge. Fortunately, it was discovered in time, so no fortress was breached."
Speaking of this, the middle-aged prosecutor spoke softly: "Probably because of this, the Imperial Capital specially sent me to remind you to pay attention to this black tide, and to bring you a gift from His Majesty... Then again. , Deputy Commander of the Black Crow Forward Army, do you know what else I have brought for you?"
After speaking, the middle-aged prosecutor showed a rare smile: "This is specially prepared for you by your superiors and colleagues."
"Could it be?"
Hearing this, the black-haired warrior immediately thought of something. He stood up immediately with a delighted expression: "If you really brought it here, it would be a great gift indeed."
Munster didn't say much. He also stood up, then took out two things that seemed to be models from his waist and placed them on the table.
It was a model of a sword and a set of armor as big as a human finger. Although they were small, they were very detailed and perfect even in the smallest details.
"Since the Battle of Thomas Canyon, all your weapons and armor have been destroyed. In addition, there have been changes in the family territory. There is no time to wait for them to be reforged, so you can only ride back here alone."
Munster explained to Joshua, who was also smiling: "Now, I have brought them all here... This reshaped set of enchanted plate armor may not be as good as the rune armor carefully forged by dwarf craftsmen, but this It is undoubtedly one of the best extraordinary equipment."
Rough, ordinary, sophisticated, extraordinary, legendary, plus special items and combination equipment, this is the most basic grading of equipment in the continent of strife. There may be subdivisions, but they are not very important.
Joshua picked up the two models on the table, and felt a familiar touch. The faint smell of blood spread. Smelling this nostalgic smell, the black-haired warrior couldn't help but recall his time in the Black Crow Legion. Thousands of days and nights, dozens of bloody battles and the final confrontation with the orc troops... It was these two pieces of equipment that accompanied him along the long journey, bathed in blood and fire.
Holding these two small models, he gently recited the secret language he had set up.
"The cold wind is starting to pick up."
Following these short words, countless runes were revealed around the two tiny models. Then, light bloomed, time and space experienced subtle fluctuations, and a huge sword suddenly appeared in the hands of the black-haired warrior. Blade and a set of black full-body armor.
This is a big sword that is slightly smaller than the magical machine transformed by Firefly, but even so, it is as long as one's height. The black armor is very simple, but it gives people a hard and strong feeling, vaguely capable. See a hovering carving of a death crow covering the right shoulder.
"Huh?"
There was a soft cry from behind, but Joshua didn't pay attention. He waved the weapon in his hand. Suddenly, the magic patterns on the sword flickered, and a strong wind blew up out of thin air in the room. The stone lamp made of ephemeral stone beside the table was shaking. The unclosed wooden door crackled even more.
"How about it? This is based on the original wind pattern of your weapon and has been enhanced and enchanted again. The same goes for the armor, which is even better than this big sword."
Munster tidied up his coat that was blown by the wind just now. He took out a pocket watch from his arms. After confirming the time, he nodded to Joshua and said, "With a full set of equipment, your strength should be even better. Although I don’t know what His Majesty gave you, but I think it can help you solve the black tide... My mission has been completed, and now I need to go back as soon as possible."
"Thank you, do you need some supplies?"
The soldier was not a person who was accustomed to being polite. Since he saw that the other party was really busy, he thanked him and didn't say anything about staying for dinner or other nonsense.
Three minutes later, Joshua sent the prepared Munster out of the door and watched his figure disappear into the dark winter night.
From the beginning of the conversation to the farewell, the two simple and direct men settled the matter neatly and neatly in ten minutes.
"...Hmph, other weapons..."
But just when Joshua was about to go back and see what was in the red rune box, a slightly sour voice came from behind him.