"The seventeenth to thirty valves were all closed urgently! The third power room caught fire, the personnel retreated urgently, and the fire-fighting team disappeared? No such system? Forget it, let's find an ice method. No? Is Princess Renee there?"
"There is a leak in the C15-21 cabin on the port side. Is there a repairman? No? Well, the leak is frozen, and it will be repaired when it stabilizes. Has Princess Renee gone to the power room?"
"Knight Eloin, it's your turn. What, your ice monster is that the snowman can only fight hand-to-hand and will not freeze? Papaya head, what's the use of you being so useless, tie yourself and the snowman to the hole to block the water. !"
"Where did those goddamn engineers go? What? They all went to see the ram on Xin'an near the bow? Isn't that the innate ability of this ship? They don't have magic to see a thread? What, Just because it's not scientific came back."
"Red Alert, what happened? What, the Elohim knight really tied himself and the snowman to the hole and was washed away!? I'm just complaining, to make an analogy! He actually did it? This Papaya head! Damn, who's going to ask Trixis to scoop up that idiot knight. Busy enough, still making trouble!"
"His Royal Highness Renee, please go to the bridge, where someone is looking for you. That... Mr. Diana, I know you are very excited, and you want to find an enemy to fight, but please don't stand in the middle of the corridor in full armor to hinder your work, okay? I have received more than a dozen reports here, all complaining about being scratched and hindered by your expensive armor."
"The legendary half-dragon beastmaster hunter on the deck, the battle is over, your beast-taming technique still doesn't work, come back to me dead."
“我差点就成功了，传递爱是需要时间的！还有，这失败能怪我吗？你一边揍他一边说爱他，这有可能说通吗？”好吧，某个让人无法评价的The man's voice stood out even in the chaos.
Just arrived on the board, this is the scene of extreme chaos. Kelly and Heloise's voices echoed in the cabin.
No matter how well designed the Northern Lights was and how powerful it was in theory, after all, this is a new ship that has not been tested in actual combat, and the first time it encountered actual combat was a protracted battle between two super sea monsters, which was too much Make it difficult.
It seems that I am still too confident in jealousy, and it is not only the sea monsters that are pushed to the limit, I am afraid that the Aurora Borealis has also reached its limit.
Actual combat is always the most effective test platform. The first problem is always the shortcomings and weaknesses. Under the knock of the octopus and the impact of the narwhal, the places that are not covered by the undead will naturally not heal and regenerate, and the energy channels are not enough. Solid, ineffective design places are also riddled with various problems.
As the "jealousy" of the battleship's soul, in the long life of the undead, it is still a newborn baby, and it cannot play an independent role. It consumes all its energy to maintain all the heavy artillery attacks and control the fleet. Repeatedly Using the self-healing talent drains most of its mana again.
These shortcomings are not a big problem. From the prototype to the real combat model, it is necessary to constantly expose and correct the problems, but if it is directly played in actual combat, it is estimated that there will be no future.
"Little Roland is back? Great, hurry up and help on the port deck, where the water is still leaking."
I was assigned a mission as soon as I arrived, but I laughed.
"Kelly, don't just catch me as a strong man. There are two old acquaintances here who can be under your command. Fendak is also a knight of ice. Although Kasimias is stupid, he still has a lot of strength."
"Ah! They're not... well, I get it. Long time no see, I welcome you back on behalf of the Land of Lan, but this is not the time to reminisce. Little Fendak, please help freeze the leak, Kasimias Sir, please come on deck and help adjust the sails."
"Sister Kelly!? You're fine!" Fendak was a little excited when he heard the familiar voice, but then calmed down.
"Okay, we'll try."
As for Kasimias, the action-oriented man had already set off as soon as he finished speaking, but from his energetic expression, the phrase "Welcome back" made him very happy.
The iconic Ice Age was on display that day, how could the black Skeleton King's divine might, which is the signature of the Eternal Night Emperor, be concealed, and the battle flag of the Crimson Hound for so many years was the Battle Flag of Arashi, and the Eternal Night Emperor was the Paladin. I am afraid that Roland's rumors have been circulated among the high-level human beings. In the eyes of those who care, I am afraid that my identity has long been hidden.
I don't doubt that someone guessed that I was the Great Emperor Yongye, especially after it was revealed that my predecessor was the undead lich, at least Kelly knew for sure. It must be a lot of trouble when it comes to the relationship. Since they don't plan to break it, let's do it first.
Perhaps it was mutual assistance in the midst of wind and waves, or perhaps it was expected that the two undead knights were quickly accepted by everyone, but this "everyone" was somewhat watery.
Needless to say, the gentlemen of the underground world naturally need not say more. Most of them are used to getting along with the undead. The knights of the Kingdom of East Lan were a little startled when faced with the undead knights who came to help them, and then found out that these two intelligent undead were actually themselves. After the senior hero knight, his attitude changed.
The estrangement between the living and the dead, after Kelly and Renee dragged them and said something, especially after seeing the iconic Frozen mount, the original defensive attitude turned into reverence.
Every day, knights can be seen surrounding the two dead knights for advice, and Kasimyas and Fendak are also very happy to teach their experience and combat skills to the younger knights.
Seeing this situation, I was a little relieved. After all, letting the dead go to the kingdom of the living is a gamble, but since the knights can get along with the undead knights, it is a good start.
Of course, this is also related to the fact that the gods of the holy war are very busy, not that Donglan believes in the absolute and just God of the law as the state religion, and there is no sleeper. I will not consider this shocking proposal from the beginning.
But after the underground residents and Donglan people were able to accept the two knights, they still said that "everyone accepts the undead knights" has moisture because of those Oran people.
In most human kingdoms, the Principality of Donglan is a country of frontier barbarians. From the very beginning, they were outside the mainstream of human society. In addition to those things in the past, the relationship with various countries and the Church of the Gods was very poor. Due to historical In the records, Defende was once transformed into a place of death, and the Royal Knights incarnated the Death Knights to avenge their enemies, but they did not have much hostility to the undead. In addition, the two knights of the dead belonged to the Land of Arashi in a sense. Historical heroes, and the guarantee of the royal family of Lan, it is not difficult to live in harmony.
Oran, on the other hand, is a member of the great human empire. They have been taught since childhood that the undead are evil and the enemy of the living. In addition, the natural disaster of the undead over a hundred years and the Ciro Empire brought The pressure of reality and the repeated propaganda of the Church of the Gods made them accept the difference between being in a boat with the dead and being locked in a cage with a tiger.
This is the mainstream concept of human society. As long as the undead is involved, it is evil, and the undead emperor is even more evil among evil.
So, the next day I received more than 30 complaints, and more than a dozen people changed their minds and planned to get off the ship directly.
"Well, why don't we just follow along? It's been very pleasant these few days. After all, it's normal for the living to be different from the dead."
The two knights who were hiding under the cloaks petitioned to leave, but I shook my head and refused. This was all expected, and I had already made up my mind.
"Take off your cloak for me, just like in Sulphur Mountain, and live your life upright. You don't owe this world anything, and you don't owe anyone anything. On the contrary, this malicious world owes you a lot. "
My words made the two knights bow their heads, but they didn't say anything to refute or agree. I knew they were still hesitating, for fear that my plan would go wrong because of their presence.
"Since we have planned to go down this road, there is no possibility of turning back. Since we plan to create a brimstone mountain city on the ground, so that the innocent will not be discriminated against or even punished because of their race and identity, which is equivalent to the world. If the mainstream thinking breaks through, there will be no shortage of difficulties. Such hurdles are just appetizers, and we must overcome them. Since those that should be gone will go away sooner or later, why should we care.”
"Different ways do not conspire with each other. In fact, since we are already on different paths, we can't go together if we want to. If you want to go, let him go. What I need from the beginning are only fellows."
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The winter in the north is always very early. In the common sense of the northerners, before the arrival of the long and difficult winter, it is necessary to prepare food for the winter and prepare for the herd.
The herds of beasts in winter are the most difficult to deal with. Starvation will make them crazy. As a result of the heavy snow blocking the mountains, they will gather in groups and challenge human cities at any cost. Starve to death, freeze to death, it is better to gamble.
When the Land of Lan is strong, they will take the initiative to clear the herds around towns and even in the snow-capped mountains. On the one hand, they hunt some prey as food reserves in winter, and on the other hand, try to reduce their number to a certain extent, so as to reduce the number of animals that cities and towns may face in winter. pressure.
But when it comes to winter, it is the favorite winter hunting season for knights. At that time, even if it is not for food, the knights will still take the initiative to hunt to break up the herd.
When there is no war, winter hunting is the best stage to show one's strength. Every year, knights go to the deep mountains to find powerful monsters as prey.
Today, the Principality of Donglan has long lost this strength. The lack of food and the beasts are still the sharp swords on the head, and every winter is extremely difficult.
In this world where the strong eat the weak, a small country without combat power will only get weaker and weaker. The war 20 years ago caused the Principality of Donglan to lose its last piece of magic gold mine, and life was even more difficult.
Soloying, the Principality of Donglan, is an ordinary town away from the capital of Defende. When the Oran Empire in the plains was still in the warm summer, it has already begun to enter the early autumn.
In the past, this was the busiest time of the year, a harvest season that brought joy and sorrow.
It's natural to be happy to be able to harvest food, but if the harvest is not good most of the time, it can make people happy.
Half of the time in the North is winter, and in addition to the frozen soil, it is the norm that the crops are barely harvested once a year, and this harvest is often related to whether you can survive this difficult winter safely. At times, everyone is not in a good mood.
But this year, although still in arrears, the situation is somewhat different.
"Don't worry, it's all there, it's all there!"
Young warriors with royal emblems distributed food with joy on their faces. When food is insufficient, it is a common practice for the royal family and local nobles to come to disaster relief, but the royal family, who was originally not rich, could not buy much food. Although the military nobles in the north are famous Those who are old can fight, but they are also famously poor, and they have to find a way to even get their own winter food.
Therefore, the annual food distribution will run out soon, and every winter is still a difficult time.
In the past, when the food was distributed, it was like a war. Everyone tried to be the first, but this time, they actually lined up neatly.
reason? There are more than a dozen carriages and hill-like supplies behind the soldier. Since they are enough to distribute, naturally there is no need to fight.
"Princess Renee's visit to Oran was very successful. It not only raised our national prestige, but also won us a lot of food and supplies. Don't worry, everyone has it. Food, new clothes and quilts are available."
It was completely different from the frowning look when he saw little food in the past. The beaming young soldiers distributed food and promoted the favor of the royal family.
"Well, brother knight, can you give little Ellie some more food? Last year, you only gave little Ellie a bag of rice, and later on, she was very hungry."
The young soldier was stunned for a moment. He still remembered the seven or eight-year-old green-haired girl. She came with his mother last year. Seeing that the little girl and her mother were both very hungry and thin, he evenly distributed his rations. I gave her a little bit of food. At that time, it was clear that there was still not much food, but their mother and son left with great gratitude.
"Little girl, it's okay to give you a little more this year, but you are an adult."
Little Ellie is still so young, how can she let this little child pick up the food alone
"Dad was killed by a pack of wolves in order to protect my mother and me the year before the old year. My mother gave Xiao Aili all the food last winter, but she didn't make it through. Now Xiao Aili is left with little Aili. Ellie is a tailor, and little Ellie can support herself by sewing."
The poor's children are already in charge of the family, and they are only seven or eight years old. This hard-working little Ellie speaks like a little adult, but she does not know that her craftsmanship is not even good at sewing her own dolls. The girl didn't eat much, and the neighbors tried to take turns to help this poor but strong little girl.
Hearing the calm bad news, the soldier was immediately stunned, as if his chest was choking on something, unable to speak for a long time, and finally he could only sigh, after all, this kind of misfortune has been experienced too much in this land, How much can he help, even if he is full of blood? In the face of endless misfortune, he was already numb.
This land has been barren for many years. He is just a warrior. The only thing he can do is to hunt more prey. Perhaps, there is Little Ellie's enemy.
"The food is a little heavy, and Xiao Aili can't carry it. Let Xiao Aili play in the square over there. After the food is distributed, I will help you move to the house."
"Well, thank you Brother Knight, that little Ellie went to the Twin Square to play. See you under the sculpture later."
The young soldier with pimples on his face looked at the still strong little girl jumping away, shook his head, put his mind aside, and continued to distribute food.
"It seems that this year, I still need to evenly distribute my rations. By the way, since the autumn harvest is over, there should be voles in the field. Let's dig some weeds and tree roots. Well, you can also sneak into the kitchen to steal some... Hey, That strong man over there, are you embarrassed to take so much by yourself? Give it to others. What? Did you take it for that old lady? Excuse me."
So, the reckless young warrior quickly apologized for his mistake.
Little Ellie likes the Twin Square very much, not only because it was the place where her parents met and fell in love, but also because there was a beautiful twin sculpture, and her mother once told her many stories under the sculpture.
The old rotten stone sculpture has faded, but the heroic appearance of the two young knights on it is still eye-catching. The one standing taller is the elder brother. He holds high the gorgeous long sword incarnated by the king of Lan and charges angrily, nothing can stop him. At this time, On the silver armor is the blood of the enemy chief.
The one below is a heroic young warrior, holding a wand with flames in one hand and a giant sword in the other, and seems to be chanting some mysterious spell.
The two look like only thirteen or fourteen-year-old blond teenagers. The faces of the two statues are exactly the same. They are obviously twins. Even though the statues are already decayed, the elder brother has lost an arm, and the younger brother has lost a foot, but the will to die is outstanding. Exhausted.
While the rest of the square is covered with fallen leaves and dust, the surroundings are cleanly cleaned, which is enough to prove the speciality of this sculpture.
This is the twin statue that has almost become a symbol of the Principality of Donglan and can be seen in almost every town. In a sense, it is also the incarnation and patron saint of the will of the people of Lan who will never bow to their fate. Morale, Princess Renee also worked hard to imitate one of them in appearance.
"That, big knight brother, this is for you, please continue to protect our town."
What Ellie placed under the statue was half a piece of brown bread, which was her little ration. She remembered that in the past, her mother did this.
When she was a child, Ellie's mother told her stories. The stories of these two knight brothers are the most repeated. Although the content of the stories can no longer be remembered, little Ellie remembers that in the end, the knight brothers drove away. Bad guys, protect everyone.
She still remembered what her mother said at the time.
"... With the efforts of the princes, the demons and orcs were driven back to their hometowns, the greedy neighbor king and the hypocritical church were also punished by them, and everyone lived a happy life again."
"But, but, Ellie is still hungry, is this a happy day?"
She still remembered the bitter smile on her father's face at that time.
"... That's a day when Dad is useless and can't give you happiness. But you believe Dad, as long as he encounters danger, Dad will sacrifice his life to protect you and Mom, just like the twin knights who died for the country. Everyone."
She still remembers the happy smile on her mother's face at that time.
"Martin, I believe that you are the best knight. If you are in danger, you will work hard to fulfill your oath."
She still remembered that when her father really fulfilled his vow, her mother cried so sadly.
"Silly Martin, I don't want any knights, I just want you to come back!!... When will this hard time come to an end!"
She still remembered that when her mother died last year, she still laughed.
"Little Ellie, don't hold grudges against this world or this country. His Majesty the King died in battle, and His Royal Highness Renee put on a certificate at the age of fourteen. The Royal Family of Lan has sacrificed everything to fulfill their oath of protection. What else do we have to complain about? ."
"But you remember your father's favorite saying when he was alive: "Hope is always the end of despair. As long as the flag of Lan is still flying, we, the people of Lan, will never give up hope."
"Little Ellie, mom and dad are useless and can't give you a decent life, but please face life with a smile. As long as you work hard, you will meet hope one day. Maybe the twin stars will come down again to save this dying country. …”
She still remembered that she tried her best to memorize those words, but she still couldn't remember them completely, and the one she remembered the most was Gemini who wanted to save the country.
"Brother Knight, maybe you won't come to save this country next year. But please bless Allie through this winter, and also let Grandpa Markey, Brother Chloe, and Auntie Ellen survive this winter, too, right? There is Lulu, although she always bullies me, but also bless her to play with me next year, please don't blame her, she also has no father and mother, but also bless... Well, bless that kind person over there Brother Knight..."
Little Ellie chanted hundreds of names in one go, including the little yellow dog who bit her, and when she was still trying to remember other names that needed blessing, her prayers that had never been answered were answered for the first time. .
"Yes, next year, the country will be rescued from the twins."
"Yes, everyone will be blessed, at least, no one will starve to death."
"Yes, at the end of despair, there is definitely still that glimmer of hope! When the Lan's flag flies again, all the people of Lan will be redeemed."
When the words fell, the fleeting figure and the familiar face made Little Ellie exclaim in surprise.
"Big Brother Knight!!"
At this time, the young soldier finally finished distributing the food, and came over with his own and Little Ellie's rations on their backs, but the panicked Little Ellie greeted him.
"Brother Knight! It's Big Knight, Big Knight is alive. He said he wanted to bless everyone and save this country!"
Following Little Ellie's finger, it was the elder brother in the Gemini statue, and the Roland Holy Sword in his hand was pointing into the distance.
The little warrior Kurul was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a smile.
"Well, His Royal Highness Roland will always protect the country of Lan, and the will of Lan will never yield."