Kahn Stark, one of the high-level officials of the original Quick Sword Warrior Tu, nicknamed "White Eagle Knight".
Unlike other grass-roots mercenaries who don't even have a surname, Stark used to be a prestigious regional noble, but when he came to Kahn's grandfather's generation, he was already in trouble. Borrowed from a distant relative.
The white eagle emblem flying high is a noble emblem that has lost its meaning, and it is also a great satire for the unworthy descendants of the meritorious nobles.
Kahn grew up listening to the heroic stories of his ancestors, but what awaits him is the reality of the four walls of his family. Except for his ancestral martial arts and armor, he has almost nothing.
It is very common for a knight in the middle of the family to become a mercenary. Ninety-nine percent of them die in that small alley. But Kahn is different. When he was drunk and drunk, he worked hard to revive the family.
After going through the battlefield without dying, he always took the lead in the charge. Before he was forty years old, he had become a legendary knight from an ordinary mercenary, and his reputation was far-reaching.
He is bold and decisive, enthusiastic and helpful, and has a high reputation in the regiment. He is also a high-level cadre in charge of foreign affairs. He even made a contract with the rebellious marquis to join this civil war. It can be said that he is at the peak of his life's complacency, and there is absolutely no shortage of the template for mortals to turn over.
But the old leader, who has always treated Kahn as his son, didn't know that this was a mercenary group he regarded as his family. In Stark's eyes, even if the shackles and stains on his ancestor's reputation were damaged, it was his family A springboard to return to the aristocracy.
Then…
In fact, the process in the middle is not important at all. Anyway, it is a series of betrayals and conspiracies. Now that you have the motivation and the ability to plan a rebellion, for the conspirators and careerists who have already succeeded, you only need to look at the results to know that he has almost done it. what.
The Kuaishou group standing in the rebel army was almost destroyed, but he himself became the knight lord on the side of the kingdom. He completed the transition from rebellion to orthodox nobles, and instantly achieved his life goals and reused his family's past dynasties. Legendary white eagle family crest and battle flag.
But Stark, who seems to be at the peak of his life, is full of worries now. It's not the alarm that the small and medium-sized villages in the territory have been attacked. There are too many things like that. The villagers in remote areas were originally unable to pay taxes The poor man, even if he feeds the beasts, will not lose much, but what annoys him is the special envoy in front of him—His Royal Highness Link, the second son of Grand Duke Sasha.
The little prince's eldest brother is at war with Marquis Stanley, and this little prince, who is said to have studied in the land of mages, although he has just turned 20 years old, is quite prestigious in the capital's academic and magic circles, and he came here as a special envoy. Suddenly, he actually followed the kingdom's most elite Giant Rock Heavy Infantry Regiment. As soon as he opened his mouth, he had to leave the map of his territory and the latest information, and he had to gather all the soldiers himself. Obviously, there was something important.
On the one hand is a noble royal family member with the most elite legion in the country, on the other is a small knight lord, even if the militia adds up to no more than 100, there is no need for the little highness to give Kahn Stark any explanation. , what Link said, Kahn could only do as he did.
"Could it be for that treasure map..."
Stark was beating drums in his heart. The reason why he chose this frontier place was actually an ancient treasure map left by his family. The place where the treasure was hidden was in the nearby mountains, and the only mountain road that could enter and exit the mountains. in this territory.
Why not just go and get the treasure? It is said that there are strong guards in the ruins, which cannot be solved overnight. Stark originally planned to develop the territory, form his own private army, and then consider capturing the treasure.
"Impossible, impossible, I have been hiding that picture very well."
He never kept that treasure map close to his body. After all, it involved his "endless wealth" and "powerful power in his sleep", and it was his biggest reliance to revive his family.
Stark has been comforting himself, but when he stepped into His Royal Highness Link's temporary headquarters, he almost couldn't hide his panic. What was posted on the wall was an enlarged version of his ancestral map, and the familiar ruins marked it. , in the place where you remember the most.
"Their destination is our grandfather's legacy? How could it be, who leaked my family's secrets!"
"... At that time, I saw that Kahn was always fiddling with some things in his tent. The boss was afraid that something would go wrong, so he asked me to find out his foundation, but I found this treasure map."
"Treasure map? No, this is an ordinary base topographic map. The markings and text on it just explain the purpose of this base factory. 'Endless wealth', 'sleeping power'? The text of the sage civilization is only those Only a real scholar can interpret it. Just by looking at the vague description, you will know that it is a prediction made by prophecy. That is a research base for a sage civilization. The mystery of knowledge and technology is originally endless wealth and power. Language It's completely understandable for magic to come up with such a solution."
The parchment paper obtained from Cink is already worn out, but the fine lines drawn by the carbon graphite are still very clear. This is a hand-carved map. Considering that many rangers are also experts in reconnaissance and drawing, Cink's The statement can still be trusted.
"... How many people know this map? Did Ten Thousand Deaths get the map from you?"
It has been determined that the bandit group in front of him will indeed have business dealings with Wande, so Wande will be able to find the ruins, maybe it is the news he got here, then his intelligence value will be even greater.
Although Zink has passed the "Gate of Hades", he is still weak. In my eyes, the fire of his fragile soul is like a candle in a gust of wind, and it may be extinguished at any time.
It's impossible for a Cink like this to stop my quest. With a simple hint of magic, he knows everything he can say, but looking at the ranger who is paralyzed on the ground with only air out but no air in, I'm worried that he will suddenly hang up. After a ray of holy light was given to him, his complexion was a little better, but the fire of his soul could still be extinguished at any time.
After all, the Holy Light cannot heal the soul, but the enhanced physical strength at least allowed him to tell the information.
"After being betrayed by that bastard, I directly sold this map to more than a dozen chambers of commerce and mercenary groups! I want everyone to know Karn Stark's code, let his treasure be robbed, let He knows what it's like to have something he loves taken away from him!"
Even in a state of being controlled, the deep hatred in his tone is so obvious. When Kahn's name was mentioned, the godless pupil suddenly regained its vitality. If I hadn't increased the control in time, I am afraid he has broken free.
"One pass, ten passes, one hundred, isn't that a well-known secret across the country?"
Hearing this, I laughed at first, and then became a little annoyed. From Zink's point of view, this is indeed the best means of revenge. Wealth on the bright side will attract malicious villains. If it leaks out, the chance of Kahn Stark getting the treasure will naturally decrease infinitely.
But from my point of view, it’s okay to say that the expedition team is just looking for treasure. A treasure location without a legend as a background is 90% busy, and senior adventurers will not consider it at all, but the information is widely spread. It is inevitable to encounter people who know the goods, and the relics of the sage civilization are enough to attract the attention of the big forces, and it will be great fun.
"The civil war is a matter of this year, and the leakage will not exceed six months at the longest. It is too late for foreign forces to come, but there are many dreams in the night, and we must speed up the pace."
After the business is done, the next thing is private affairs. I am very curious about this guy being able to survive in my gate of Hades.
Inferring from the known information, it is not accidental that this guy can survive the gate of the underworld. The effect spells, including the instant death, must fight against the resistance of the target. The death spell composed of negative energy is against the It is a double attack of body and soul, but mainly hurts the body.
The Gate of Hades naturally has the ability to force the soul, and that kind of forced domination is not something that ordinary flesh can defend against, so the only thing that can resist it is the strength of the soul, which is an attribute that is systematically classified as willpower.
[Strength 14, Agility 22, Constitution 14, Intelligence 12, Willpower 14 (Voice of Vengeance +4, a total of 18), Charisma 12, is a good material.]
Hatred is the catalyst of the will, and the man who vowed revenge tortured himself with asceticism, and the pain from that tempering seemed to strengthen his soul.
The determination to desire revenge and the indestructible soul made him survive the soul capture of the gate of Hades, but the soul that was like a fire in the wind proved that he had not lived long.
"...It's nothing, for us, life itself is meaningless, the soul is the root."
Yes, for a necromancer, a powerful soul full of hatred is an irresistible temptation, and a matching body is an excellent combination.
I spread out my arms, and the black mist representing death turned into a blooming black rose, but the breath of death made Zink shake and wake up.
"If you don't care, you will die soon. Maybe the corpse will be broken into pieces by the villagers who were attacked by you, but I have a contract here. If you agree, not only will you be able to live... with another That way to live, and I'll give you the ability to take revenge. The ability to take revenge on the bastard who betrayed you."
How did he choose? Hehe, this was not a choice in the first place. With the deep hatred that kept him alive at the Gate of Hades, his decision was made from the very beginning.
"I promise! As long as I can get revenge, I'm willing to do anything!"
On the other side, looking at the people who were busy rescuing the villagers, I made a secret plan.
"... Originally it was just a trip to relax, but now it seems that there are not only other competitors, but the defense system of the ruins itself is estimated to be very dangerous. Perhaps, I need a little extra combat power."