Standing at the top of the altar, in front of the cylindrical tray, the girl took a deep breath, then like the old dragon man before, raised her fingers, cut the blood vessels at her wrists with sharp nails, and cut It was pressed on the altar.
At this moment of severe pain and blood spurting out, she heard a strange, cold voice without any emotion or fluctuation.
At the top of the altar, the light blue light ball suspended above was flashing with the brilliance of magic. Countless waterfall-like numbers and runes flashed from the light, and strange sounds came from it.
[The World Link Transfer Ceremony is started again, the ancient dragon’s existence core is being constructed, and high-purity ancient dragon blood is currently needed]
[Detecting ancient dragon bloodline, instilling... Bloodline power is being guided... Progress 77.74%. 78.31%, 78.92%…]
An inexplicable suction force came from the tray, absorbing the power from the girl's body. Suddenly, intense and fine arcs of electricity began to flash around Lisa, and began to pour endlessly towards the flashing light in the altar -
Even so, in fact, this ritual is surprisingly gentle in absorbing power. It does not forcefully squeeze the power out of Lisa's body. Instead, the girl absorbs as much as she can instill, with some slight induction... But the amount it requires is really too big. Every time Lisa ran the current-driven breathing method, a force was condensed in her body, which only caused the number on the progress bar to jump by about 0.05%. After a while, she did not feel tired even after running for three days and three nights. The young girl felt extremely tired for the first time after being pushed by the current of practice.
Lisa felt dizzy, and golden stars popped out of the corners of her eyes, but even so, she still gritted her teeth and tried her best to activate the operation of the electric current, compressing the power of her blood, and trying to keep the electric current running as much as possible... The ritual did not squeeze the girl, but she squeezed the potential of her body and will. This process could not be described as hard, but pure torture.
And Balrog was assisting Lisa at this time - in fact, if the Syndicate had not helped maintain the energy circulation in the girl's body, Lisa, who had made several small mistakes due to exhaustion, would have self-destructed due to her mistakes, but gradually, it seemed that It was Lisa who was already familiar with this feeling of exhaustion. No matter how hard she worked, the girl never made a mistake, and Enma was also shocked to find that the power of electric current was running unswervingly in her body. Continuous refinement, evolution, improvement... This sign immediately shocked and shamed Syndicate.
As a former great devil, its progress is actually slower than that of an indigenous dragon girl. This is really incredible.
But the progress of strength advancement cannot cover up Lisa's lack of pure strength - as the blood flow in the girl's wrist gradually slows down, the adjustment of progress numbers also gradually becomes slower.
At this moment, the twelve walls of the entire ceremony hall suddenly became transparent. Just like before, these light silver crystal halls seemed to have turned into lenses, turning into scenes outside the Kronos Mountains.
At this time, the sky is shaking, and endless darkness is spreading in the high sky. Both the stars and the sun are covered by inexplicable fog. The clouds transformed from darkness make everything silent. Inside the mountains, the demons that were rampant and raging are now He folded his wings and trembled, while the unintelligent black dragon also lay on the ground, trembling. Throughout the world, golden aircraft were hidden, not daring to show up before this darkness because they could no longer receive the signal from their mothership. In the depths of God's Desert, the roars of beasts are gradually getting smaller. It is those powerful monsters with the blood of ancient dragons who are afraid of the approaching darkness.
Lisa watched the fog of darkness spread, and an inexplicable despair filled her heart. She felt like she was being gradually swallowed up by darkness, just like the entire world of Kronos.
-Can this darkness... really be broken
Even if the Dragon God breaks free from his chains and regains his freedom, he still can't defeat him, right
She thought so decadently that she felt ridiculous for her previous courage. The ancestors and the Dragon God joined forces and could not completely defeat each other even at the cost of the destruction of the world. Hundreds of years have passed, and the enemy has recovered and even become stronger. Can the Dragon God, who has not yet recovered from his injuries, really protect the world? Before the darkness swallowed up so many strong men that even the starry sky trembled, was it really so powerful that a mere dragon man could defeat it with his own sacrifice
On the altar, the blue current began to become weaker with the gradual breathing. The dragon girl cut the wrists of her two hands, cut the blood vessels in her palms and elbows, and let the power of blood flow. Mixed with blood, pour into the altar as much as possible. But such efforts were of no use. The progress bar stopped squirming when it jumped to 99.17%. Several minutes later, the number remained motionless, as if it was coldly mocking.
The concentration of blood power is still a little too low to completely activate the ritual... It is still too reluctant for just the old dragon and Lisa to perform the ritual that was originally scheduled to be completed by twelve people. This is no longer a sacrifice. The gap that can be crossed.
"Damn it, isn't it enough?"
The Syndicate roared, its tone full of anxiety. In order to help Lisa complete the ritual, Balrog even donated the little bit of ancient dragon blood in his body, making the big devil's long-term hard work completely in vain. But even so, it only made the progress bar advance slightly. The uncheckable 0.3% still cannot reach 100%.
—Is it really going to fail? After giving so much and sacrificing so much, are we still going to fail? !
Enma's heart grew cold. It is a demon that has lived for many years. It naturally knows that efforts do not mean rewards, and sacrifices are not always successful. However, when it concerns itself, it still feels a trace of despair in its heart.
After seeing the darkness in the sky swallowing up the adult again, the Syndicate firmly believed that the adult could not be defeated so easily, but there was still a trace of urgency in its heart... There was no doubt that the adult was fighting against the darkness. , it would be best if the ancient dragon who was familiar with darkness could get rid of his shackles and fight his old enemy, but why couldn't he? ! There is only a 1% difference. Can't we make some accommodations? Does this ritual have to be 100% to work? !
Could it be that in the entire dragon race, there really is no third awakened pure-blood dragon? It’s just one percent, not even one percent!
At this time, Lisa was close to coma, even her breathing was weak, and the girl's vital signs were getting weaker and weaker. Only the devil was left to work hard... The Syndicate has always said that it reluctantly fought with this dragon in order to restore its strength. The little girl signed a contract, taught the current push, and has been taking care of the other person. But now, the big devil already knows that it already appreciates and likes this hard-working dragon girl.
She worked so hard and never slacked off. Even when she was learning electric current propulsion, a technique that was so complicated that even this big demon found it difficult, Lisa never gave up. The girl's simple thoughts, longing for the distant future, pure curiosity and happiness, every aspect of it made the Syndicate appreciate it. She even really learned the inheritance from the king and the adult, which was enough for the devil to identify with her. .
It admires Lisa, so the Syndicate wants to help her.
On the crystal wall, the outside world is still changing drastically - because of the spread of darkness, the temperature of the world is rapidly dropping at an unusual and abnormal speed. In less than half an hour, the temperature that was originally flowing in the Colonos Mountains The rivers condensed into glaciers, and the trees were covered with white frost. It could be seen that the flames on the demon's body had been extinguished, the wings of the flying dragon could not be unfolded, and the golden aircraft's illusory hiding ability had failed due to the low temperature, and it had fallen into its true form. .
The surrounding crystal walls truly reflect the changes in the world, making the altar hall located deep underground and wrapped in lava seem to have become colder. The girl's weak breathing is intermittent and seems to be about to stop. Her eyes that are about to close are still watching. Instead of the beating numbers, Balrog was roaring angrily, annoyed at his own powerlessness.
Everything seems to be coming to an end.
Until that moment appears.
High in the sky, in the center of the sky, where the darkness is thickest, where the mist gathers, a golden, fiery light, as if something is burning, something is converging, suddenly penetrates the bottomless darkness. , lit up with a glimmer of light.
And the next moment, a crimson, warm, scorching sun, carrying unparalleled pressure and murderous intent, tore through the darkness and appeared in the center of the sky!
Although this sun was soon swallowed up by the creeping darkness again, there is no doubt that the darkness was torn apart just now. Under the cover of the fog, other lights can be seen surging, which are other powerful lights. The glory of the one. It seems that because of the too hot sun, the fog that originally shrouded the world quickly retreated into the void outside the world. The ice and cold that eroded the earth was receding, and the plundered energy returned to this world, allowing The entire Colonos Mountains regained their warmth.
Because of the stimulation of this light, the weak Lisa slowly opened her eyes wide. She looked at the crystal wall and the sky. The battle between darkness and light was still going on. The girl stared at the girl who was swallowed no matter how. No matter how it was blocked, the blazing light would definitely appear again. She looked at this scene blankly, her expression dull, and she didn't know what she was thinking in her heart.
"Haha... hahaha..."
But a few seconds later, the girl laughed. Although the laughter was weak and cramped, and finally calmed down, Lisa had completely woken up from her weakness. She felt that her thinking was clearer than ever and her thoughts were clearer than ever.
"Is that so... My power is not enough."
"But it's not time to despair yet."
The girl who was almost lying on the altar and unable to stand upright murmured to herself. At this time, it can be seen that Lisa is just a slender and petite tolerant girl. Her body is not even bigger than the columns on the altar. The tray is so high that even placing your hands on the altar seems like you are tiptoeing.
But even for such a petite and weak girl, there was light in her eyes again.
-The meaning of a hero's existence is not to be invincible, but to give others the courage to move forward together.
Closing her eyes and then opening them again, Lisa looked around at the crystal walls around her. Darkness still occupied the starry sky. She was silent for a while, and then she spoke softly: "I actually know that Mr. Syndicate is not a wish-fulfillment person who falls from the sky. Elf.”
This was the identity that the Syndicate deceived the girl into making up at the beginning, but at this time the girl shook her head indifferently, and continued softly: "I also know that the power that awakened me was actually converted from my lifespan. "
Hearing Lisa's words, Enma did not answer, but remained silent. The dragon girl did not pay attention and continued: "Every day when I sleep, I feel it. I feel that something hot is burning my heart and releasing me. The power in my body... This feeling is very uncomfortable, but it is also very comfortable. When I wake up, I occasionally have nosebleeds and hair loss."
"Mr. Syndicate."
Sighing softly, Lisa closed her eyes, and her tone gradually became weaker: "You and the creatures that killed dad are actually from the same world, right?"
"I'm connected to your soul, and I can feel a slight similarity in the breath... They came after you, so they found Lord Dragon God, right?"
“…”
Balrog remained silent.
"This is not to blame or complain. After all, I don't know if this is the case... What's more, if this is the case, we have a common enemy."
The girl raised her head and opened her eyes. There was a blue electric light in her eyes. She looked at the darkness surging in the crystal wall and said calmly: "And the source of all that."
In fact, it has nothing to do with me at all.
Balrog knew very clearly that all this had nothing to do with him. The roar of the ancient dragon resounded throughout the multiverse. What was it that could attract so many legendary powerful men? At most, it was fate that landed it in this world... But how to say it? It is the Great Demon Syndicate! How could it justify such a meaningless thing!
Even the devil has pride.
"What exactly do you want to say, Lisa."
Syndicate said this in a low tone: "Do you think you have failed, so you start to recall the past? If so, I have misjudged you."
"of course not."
The girl shook her head slowly but firmly and replied: "I just remembered a question my father asked me when I was a child."
Lisa narrowed her eyes, as if she was reminiscing, and she said softly: "He said, Lisa, since you want to go far away, where is your goal?"
"How much are you willing to pay to reach your destination?"
"At that time, I didn't understand the meaning of my father's words at all, so my answer was that I could give everything."
At this point, due to excessive blood loss, a blush suddenly appeared on the pale face of the dragon girl. Lisa gritted her teeth and said loudly with an unprecedented decisive tone: "Mr. Syndicate! You can burn my life. , let my blood power awaken quickly, right?"
"It's because of your power that I went from a loser who couldn't awaken to what I am now, to this point!"
The girl held her chest, and loudly, in a tone that was unclear whether it was anger or firmness, she said to the big devil clearly: "The ceremony cannot be successful because I am too young and have not awakened many bloodlines at all... Mr. Syndicate ! Don’t worry about my lifespan, just burn it so that I can complete this ritual!”
"I am willing to give everything! No matter my life, my soul... take everything! I want to move forward, I want to go on!"
She lost too much blood and was exhausted. She could no longer feel the temperature of her arms, nor could she feel what kind of movements the Syndicate made in her hands. Lisa's delicate and pale face became ferocious, and she said word by word: "I will never give up! My mother has left, my father has also left, and the elders have paved the way for me... Even if I die, I will not take a step back!"
"I must complete this ritual!"
The big devil was silent.
The Enma on the girl's chest felt Lisa's gradually weakening heartbeat, and was speechless.
It didn't want to explain that it actually had no control over Lisa's bloodline awakening.
It doesn't want to explain that it actually doesn't have the ability to burn life to increase strength.
It doesn't even want to admit that it is actually powerless to do anything about the current situation.
Give up, Lisa. I'm just an ordinary devil. I just sign a contract. In this case, it's not within my ability to show any strength to reverse the situation. If you make a wish to me, a devil, there's nothing you can do about it. What's the point
It wanted to say this, but the big devil couldn't say this. Enma was ashamed to say the word "no" in front of a little girl he cared about - his syndicate was absolutely unwilling to admit his powerlessness in front of Lisa, in front of a girl who had already gained consciousness.
So, after a moment of silence, the Syndicate spoke.
"I promise you."
Its tone was calmer than ever before. As it said these words, the devil felt that everything he had ever had began to fade away. It felt that its heart was as pure as ever, without any extra thoughts... Yes, it was nothing more than accompanying a dragon. The girl is just crazy. Since it is not afraid of a little girl, then why does it, as a fire demon, care about its own life
Therefore, the devil said:
"The contract is established."
The moment she said these words, Lisa felt that her soul was grabbed by a powerful force, breaking away from her extremely weak and dying shell. But at the same time, another one was beating, hot But the huge soul was approaching her.
The establishment of a new contract means that the original contract is invalidated. When both parties to the devil's contract violate the content at the same time, nothing should have happened. The girl's soul does not belong to the Balrog, and the Balrog's soul does not belong to the girl - but , under the power of Syndicate, a more wonderful relationship was born. The souls of the two held ownership of each other's souls, and the hearts of both parties to the contract were linked to each other.
In the real world, the dragon girl's chest has returned to white. The body of the Balrog melts like a liquid and merges into Lisa's body. The powerful and essence of the devil's life force is rushing towards the dragon girl's limbs and bones - Because of the connection between souls, Lisa and the Syndicate were assimilated at this time, and as the lives of the two burned together, the power of blood that had dried up in the girl's body once again emerged out of thin air!
It can be seen that in the blue light ball above the altar, the number representing the degree of completion is constantly rising.
99.42%, 99.56%, 99.68, 99.80%, 99.92%…
The numbers keep beating, but Lisa's consciousness keeps dissipating. The many days of joy and sorrow have excessively consumed the girl's spirit, bringing her to the edge long ago. And now the fusion of body and soul has brought about double fatigue. And consumption left her with no strength at all. Lisa's scattered eyes focused on the numbers that were constantly beating in front of her. She also noticed the light that was still entangled with the darkness in the sky.
God.
Lisa's eyes gradually closed, and she felt her thoughts slipping into darkness. It was not the cold darkness above the sky, but like a warm embrace... She seemed to hear her father's voice, her mother's voice, and the old dragon's laughter. She felt that she was about to fall asleep like this, here Sleeping in the warm darkness.
God.
If you can hear it.
Please burn my life.
Before her consciousness completely dissipated, the dragon girl closed her eyes completely. At this time, there was only one last thing in Lisa's heart, a prayer she didn't know who to say to someone.
- Please burn my life.
Burn those ordinary times and turn them into blessings from God...so that I can become such a hero.
Above the sky, the flash of the scorching sun suddenly burst through the darkness, bringing a glimmer of light to the Kronos Mountains. Although the fog reunited and blocked the sun, the warmth brought by the flash was not false.
Be it a minute, be it a second, I want to stand there... I want to be that person! I want to protect this world! Protect my hometown!
Please let me do it—
I'm willing to pay everything for it.
…
And at the moment when the girl completely lost consciousness.
On the altar, an emotionless voice sounded.
[Bloodline power guidance 100%]
[The core construction of ancient dragon’s existence is completed]
[Start the existence induction and start the transfer of the power of steel link]
[The ritual is successful...the shackles are temporarily lifted]
[—May the light of victory shine on us forever]
Calm and emotionless voices rang out, and the silver light coming from all directions completely materialized, turning into a huge silver chain that wrapped around the altar and around the girl's body.
In the center of the God's Desert, the ancient dragon flapped its wings. This time, the chains without the power of steel trapped it. The silver dragon let out a roar that shook the world. It completely broke free of the shackles that troubled it and began to fly high into the sky. Flying towards the darkness above the sky and the shining sun.
As the void channel in the sky opens and closes, the world of Kronos becomes silent, and everything is silent without saying a word.
And deep in the ground, on top of the altar, Lisa's eyes were tightly closed.
The big names above are fighting for ancient dragons, civilization, and the world. They are either out of their desire to save their own world, or they just want to gain enough power to reshape the world. They are either out of curiosity, or in order to save themselves. Made a mistake and came here to fight against each other and the darkness among the stars. They all have their own reasons to fight and fight.
And Lisa is very simple.
Just trying to move forward.
I just want to protect my hometown.
That's all.
After writing 13,000 words, I felt it was too long, so I divided it into two chapters.
Thinking about it carefully, it's me, I'm too easily influenced by others, I should write more plots about Dragon Girl... I shouldn't let other people's comments affect my steps.
When I have time in a few days, I’ll revise the previous article.
It’s the end of the month, please give me the last wave of monthly tickets, and also the monthly tickets at the beginning of next month!
(End of chapter)