Woo, woo, woo!
In the sound of three consecutive trumpets, the huge and bloated convoy immediately panicked, and the civilians and wealthy businessmen in the convoy looked behind them in horror.
The only good news is that the knights passing by on both sides of the convoy quickly suppressed the panic.
After the people quickly followed the command of the knights and turned the convoy into a simple fortification, the woman and the child knelt down on the ground and prayed to the gods they believed in.
The men took up arms and acted as the last dam.
The sound of prayer soon spread to the entire convoy.
The panic quickly disappeared.
The rest is peace and anticipation.
People firmly believe that their gods will not abandon them.
Just like taking them out of Navia City in the first place.
This time, they will not be disappointed!
Faith is such a wonderful thing.
It will always cover something that can be seen but unwilling to believe, but not everyone can 'survive' by faith.
At least not Etrina.
From the time she was able to plot the theft of the 'Holy Grail of Thorns' for the priesthood, one can imagine the faith of this lady.
She looked to the rear of the convoy with a sad face.
The knights accompanying each temple had already gone to meet the enemy, but she didn't feel happy at all.
Because, she knew very well, this was just an omen.
A harbinger of continuous attacks by monsters chasing the convoy.
She could even imagine how the entire team would be eaten away step by step.
"Eileen, are you okay?"
"Did you think of... him again?"
"Don't worry, he'll be fine."
Lilith looked at her friend worriedly.
Aitlina's expression obviously caused the priest of the Temple of Love to have some misunderstandings, but facing such misunderstandings, Aitelina did not explain.
After all, this is how she should behave now.
Without that man's support, the only thing she can hold on to is the legacy left by that man. Doing so will at least make her life easier in the days to come. You must know that the other party is one of the few who can take the initiative to stay and fight' One of the devourers' people.
Moreover, it is the strongest one.
The sword that seemed to split the sky, even thinking about it now, is enough to shock everyone.
Without that sword, the outcome of that battle would have been completely reversed.
them
Don't say you escaped.
Death will be a gift.
pity…
The man who could cut such a sword is dead.
Etelina still can't figure out the other party's choice.
"Obviously there is a chance to leave."
"But to fight."
"Sure enough, are men a bunch of idiots when they are passionate?"
Estelina whispered to herself.
"Your Excellency Ryan is not a fool."
"yes… "
"hero!"
Lilith heard such whispers to herself, she emphasized.
However, the voice was soft.
She doesn't want to rub salt in her friend's wounds.
Etelina looked at Lilith and shook her head. For this girl she could befriend, she was very aware of her innocence in some aspects, otherwise she would not have become the disciple of the High Priest of the Temple of Love, but this was doomed to her It is impossible to tell the other party the truth about some things.
But even if I say...
I'm afraid no one will believe it, right
Etelina looked at the people around her, and these people looked at her with respect.
Not from herself.
But because of that man.
"The monster has been repulsed!"
"The monster has been repulsed!"
The cheers swept away the dignified atmosphere of the team.
Alterina and Lilith breathed a sigh of relief, but immediately, Alterina's face darkened.
She saw many wounded knights.
More than she guessed.
Many more were killed in battle.
Without any hesitation, Etelina picked up the medicine box she had prepared long ago, and walked towards the injured knights.
Having that man's legacy doesn't mean everything will be fine.
She still needs to work on some things.
Lilith, on the other hand, is much simpler.
The priest of the Temple of Love can only hope that no more people die.
After the war, the work started in an orderly manner, and the meeting in the carriage continued again.
"The enemy is strong."
"Only knight-level people can harm them."
The High Priest of the Temple of War was the first to speak.
He looked at the Temple of Thorns and the High Priest of the Temple of the Hunter.
The topic seems off topic.
But there is an implicit warning: In the face of such an enemy, parting ways is definitely not the best choice.
"The oracle cannot be violated."
The High Priest of the Hunter Temple said in a deep voice.
"The tribulations of fate are like thorns all over, but we need... to cut through the thorns!"
"I trust Ms. Vanessa to be right!"
Edson is equally insistent.
Faith has long been ingrained!
The choice is already inevitable!
"May everyone... be safe."
The high priest of the Harvest Temple stood up and said to everyone present.
"Peace be upon you."
After everyone looked at each other, they said goodbye.
Not only as an old friend, but also as a blessing.
Because, each of them knew very well in their hearts that after this time, it would be very difficult to see each other.
Edson sighed and got out of the carriage.
The old new high priest adjusted his mentality and summoned all the people belonging to the Temple of Thorns.
"We're going north."
"Go tell Ms. Vanessa's believers that they will suffer another test of fate."
Edson whispered.
"Won't the others walk with us?"
Estelina was startled.
"Except for the Temple of Love and the Temple of Music who walk with us, the rest..."
"They all have their own directions."
"It's not something we can stop."
"As if they didn't stop us - if you want to say goodbye, please hurry up, we don't have much time."
Edson said so.
Looking at the worried crowd scattered around, the old priest couldn't help but sighed again.
He regrets it very much now.
If he had persisted a little longer and had chosen to stay and let Ryan lead the team, the situation would have been many times better, right
At least, the morale of the people around won't be so low.
And you won't worry about being chased by monsters.
Ryan's strength is enough to make those monsters daunting!
And he
Now it is not as good as an ordinary knight.
What could he do without the support of Ms. Vanessa
The chaotic thoughts in his heart made the old priest even more melancholy.
But this kind of melancholy could not be expressed yet. When the whole team was divided into three, he looked at his own team, the smallest of the three teams, and couldn't help taking a breath.
"north!"
"All the way north!"
"Set off!"
No more words of encouragement.
Those who can join this team don't need such encouragement.
Although it was a little less than expected, Edson was in no mood to pursue those who temporarily converted.
All he has to do is to be responsible to the people behind him.
Sitting in the carriage, Edson spread out a leather map, which was given to him by Lady Thorn when he left Navia.
The location of the hidden temple is drawn on it.
and the dangers that may be encountered along the way.
"Aia Outpost, Yote Plains, Smako Hills, Wythe Valley, Linya Mountains."
With the movement of Edson's fingers, he read out the name of the place marked by Ms. Thorns and needed attention, and then shouted outside.
"Irene?"
"What's the matter, High Priest?"
Estelina stepped into the carriage.
"How many people do we have who can directly participate in the battle?"
Edson asked.
"Including those accompanying us who have experienced previous battles, no more than 300 people."
"I haven't counted the temples of love and music."
Estelina replied.
With the deeds of the "hero" Ryan, Etrina, who already had a certain status in the Temple of Thorns, her status in this team has risen sharply.
To put it simply, except for the high priest Edson, Aitelina has become the second in command of the Temple of Thorns team.
As for the "lovers" of the "hero" Ryan, Adelina, Edson also believed abnormally.
So, without any cover, he put the cowhide map in front of Etelina.
"This is?"
Etrina was taken aback for a moment, and then she realized that her complexion changed accordingly, and when she read the entire map, her complexion became even more serious.
"The nearest Aya outpost to us can become a camp for us to rest temporarily."
"But then the Plains of Yot..."
Having said that, Alterina looked at Edson.
From the time of leaving the outpost of Aia and entering the Yote Plain, it has officially left the scope of Navia City. Compared with the "completeness" of Navia City, there are not only dozens of lords in the Yote Plain, but also the terrain It is gentle and extremely long. It would take about four weeks for a normal caravan to pass through this area without any accidents, but at the speed of their convoy, it would take at least five to six weeks.
Such a long time is enough for the monsters behind to eat their entire convoy.
And if you want to buy enough time, you need to build a line of defense at the Aia outpost to stop the monsters from advancing.
Or to be more precise, use the body to delay the monsters' pace, fill their appetites, and buy more time for the evacuated troops.
More succinctly means...abandon.
This is evident as more and more monsters gather.
The fall of Aya's outpost is inevitable.
Once they fall, Aitelina and Edson are well aware of what will happen.
So, who will be the abandoned child
"Eileen, do you have any thoughts?"
Edson asked.
With a long enough age, Edson has enough life experience, but no matter how much life experience he has, it is helpless for the current situation.
Whoever is left is killed.
As Edson with a 'butcher's knife', it is difficult for him to choose.
Therefore, he hopes to hear more opinions.
However, the next scene surprised Edson.
"I'll stay!"
Etelina said firmly.
"Eileen, don't get me wrong."
"I brought you here to discuss, not..."
"I know!"
"But besides me, is there anyone more suitable?"
"Staying here is close to death. Without a person who is suitable for the status, it is impossible to convince the public, even with the brilliance of Ms. Vanessa!"
"And besides you in this team, it's me."
"But you need to lead the whole team to the North."
"Then, I am the most suitable person."
Estelina interrupted Edson's words, and she said with a straight face.
Edson looked at Etelina without speaking for a long time.
Finally, the old man sighed again.
"Is it because of... Ryan?"
Edson asked softly.
Etrina's body shook and she didn't speak, but she couldn't hide the sadness on her face.
"Lane and you..."
"I respect your choice."
Edson wanted to comfort Etelina, but after the words came out, he found that there was nothing to say.
Between life and death.
Any description is an understatement.
Just like the high priest of Slotu and the high priest of Barry died in battle, Ryan and he inherited the positions of high priest and high priest respectively.
Then, Ryan chose to stay, and the position of the high priest was inherited by him as the priest.
Can…
The burden is too heavy.
It was so heavy that he couldn't breathe.
Even, when he thought of the death of the "lovers" Ryan and Aitlina, he felt heartbroken.
Estelina got out of the carriage.
In the empty carriage, Edson knelt on one knee.
He prayed for the 'lovers'.
"The road full of thorns is your test."
"A painful body brings a noble soul."
"When you appear, everything will surely turn into the favor of fate."
"May the song of the thorn bird never cease."
The thorn bird sings only once in its life.
when it dies.
Since leaving the nest, they have been persistently looking for thorn trees.
When it got its wish, it plunged its petite body into the longest and sharpest thorn, and sang with blood and tears—that poignant, moving, mellow singing voice eclipsed all the sounds in the world in an instant!
At the end of the song, the thorn bird finally died of exhaustion and died for the song.
How Edson hopes this ending will change.
At least,
At least,
At least…
Don't be so lonely.
With some thoughts in his mind, Edson began to pick up the quill and wrote something in the carriage.
Outside the carriage, there was a hint of hesitation in Aitlina's eyes.
She would never do such a thing as cutting someone's back.
What she wanted was to use the entire convoy as bait in exchange for a glimmer of life for herself.
There is nothing wrong with that!
She told herself so.
But the sense of guilt can't help but arise.
Moreover, as the Aia outpost got closer, the guilt became stronger.
When the whole convoy entered Aia's outpost for a rest, when the people in the convoy looked at her with respect, the sense of guilt almost overwhelmed her.
"Sister Erin... thank you."
"I finally know why Ryan chose you."
Before dawn, just before the convoy set off after a midnight rest, Lilith found Etelina.
The priestess of the Temple of Love handed the 'talisman' that had been woven overnight to Etelina, and sent her most sincere blessings.
After receiving it, Etelina subconsciously wanted to say something, the 'talisman' woven with three-color satin, but before she could speak, she suppressed herself and swallowed it back.
I'm just here to survive.
Feel sorry.
With such apology in her heart, Etelina watched the convoy leave. When the convoy almost disappeared, the priestess of the Temple of Thorns turned her head and looked in the direction of Navia City behind her.
She seemed to be saying goodbye to the past.
but!
next moment!
Her eyes widened!
A black line appeared on the horizon!
A black line made entirely of pitch-black monsters!
Like a wave in the sea, it is rushing towards the Aya outpost where she is! nt
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