Vivian West provoked conflicts within the Knights Temperance, injured a Plague Knight, and was repeatedly accused of insulting the original dead. In the end, considering her past contributions, she retained her knighthood but was punished to work in an elevator, 24 hours a day, with one day off a month, for ten years.
During her only vacation time each month, Vivian would not go to the tomb area where the Knights were located.
Instead, they would disguise themselves as ordinary dead people, go to the Patella and Wine bar on the third floor of the cemetery, and drink all night long.
Rumor has it that any deceased person who accosts him in the bar will disappear.
Today was another day off, so Vivian took out the leather bag she always carried with her and wrapped it around her entire body, covering her rather exposed torso.
Then, she moved her black hair that was blocking her body to the back, entwining them together to form a black backless long skirt.
Pale face, empty eyes,
The structure of its mouth is particularly special. Both the upper and lower lips are coated with a layer of black metal, and the tongue is like a tombstone with some incomprehensible symbols engraved on it.
In addition to being called the "Knight of Death", Vivian also has another identity - a lich. Unlike most mount and blade knights, Vivian's main ability is death spells.
Even in the Plague Knights, where there are so many talented people, liches account for less than 1/10 of the total.
Because of her specialness, she still retains her status as a knight even if she commits a serious crime.
Vivian came to her most familiar bar in the guise of a "normal dead person". The doorplate was in the strange shape of "leg bone inserted in a wine glass".
The most unique thing about this bar is that all the wine glasses and barrels are made of patella, that is, knee. The fascia is retained, so a unique aroma is obtained when the wine glasses are stored and fermented.
Vivian ordered a cocktail called Black Patella, which was a completely rotten and diseased patella glass filled with black liquor that was over thirty years old. It was mellow and rich.
She sat alone in an empty seat in the corner, sipping wine and thinking about something.
Just then, a young man with an unfamiliar face walked towards them.
When the young man was about to pull open the stone bench opposite him and sit down, a voice that acted on the brain came out of Vivian's mouth:
"I don't know why you happened to be here, but I don't want to have any verbal conversation with you, an outsider brought here by Bernard."
The young man stood behind the stone bench and saluted, saying, "Since I refused to become a Knight of Plague, I have no contact with Mr. Bernard for a long time, and I will leave the original tomb in a while.
When I was wandering here today, I accidentally smelled Miss Vivian's scent and followed her in. I didn't expect it was really you.
The main reason is that I don’t know anyone here. The last time I came out from the bottom of the original tomb, it was Miss Vivian who pulled me out of the black fog and threw me into the elevator. No one has talked to me these days, and I feel suffocated. "
Vivian sniffed slightly and indeed did not detect Bernard's wolf smell on the young man.
But even so, she still had no interest in young people, and she didn't want anyone to disturb her rare day of rest.
However, the young man sat down first and ordered a glass of the same black patella. The rich fragrance was like the stinky feet of a pirate who had not changed shoes for dozens of days inserted into a bottle of craft whiskey. If Yi Chen had not been prepared in advance, he would probably have sprayed it all over Vivian's face.
“Ahem~ My trip to the Old World this time was mainly to visit various epidemic source areas. I have a general understanding of the Old World, but I don’t know which side it belongs to.
The only person I have direct contact with is Duke Garryson. I personally hope to be as free and neutral as the Duke.
In addition, I have been to the Cancer Palace before.
Of course, I did not join that side, nor did I accept the invitation from the Knight of the Tumor. "
When she heard the word "Cancer Palace", Vivian's eyes changed immediately, "Are you not afraid of death? How dare you talk about your visit to the Cancer Palace in the original tomb? Once someone knows about it, they may regard you as a spy of the Cancer Palace and execute you on the spot."
Yi Chen, however, showed an indifferent expression, "As long as Miss Vivian doesn't tell anyone, it'll be fine."
After saying that, he drank the wine in the cup.
Vivian watched the young man silently, and for a moment she became slightly curious about this young man who had come to visit the original tomb and refused to become a knight.
Moreover, it is a rare opportunity to talk to him about things other than the original tomb.
"How do you feel, Knight of Cancer Palace?"
"I only went there briefly, and I happened to see three knights after a match. Although they may not be as good as you or Mr. Bernard in releasing their aura, they have a very good relationship, and the cancer cells in their bodies are all friendly to each other."
"The guys in the Cancer Palace have always had a wise and powerful ruler. This firm belief allows them to put aside their conflicts and fight for the collective will."
"indeed… "
Yi Chen deliberately leaned his head closer and transmitted a message to Vivian's mind: "I also discovered this problem when I met the original deceased. That person was completely immersed in the exploration of death and seemed to not care about the Knights or even the entire original tomb."
These words touched Vivian's heart, and she finished the wine in one gulp.
"The first dead... Never mind! Because of her death, we were born, and I can't say much.
But the former Plague Knights are still several times more powerful than they are now, even without the guidance of the original dead.
The old leader back then was a person who was as unique as the first dead person, and even transcended the plague itself and realized his own death. The guy in power now is just a fool who has no strength but insists on exercising power. "
"Old Captain..."
Yi Chen had also heard Vivian talk about this in the elevator before.
"I wonder where the former team leader has gone?" Although Yi Chen didn't know whether he should ask this question, he still asked it after some thought. At present, this was the only topic they could continue to discuss in depth, and if possible, it could even further strengthen his relationship with Vivian.
Vivian was not angry, but began to reminisce. She seemed to want to talk about this past event with others, especially Yi Chen, the outsider.
I ordered another glass of wine and said as I drank:
“When the Old World was invaded by multiple planes, the Plague Knights, who were at their peak at the time, led by their leader, fought at the forefront and even completely suppressed the invaders, forcing them to use some plane technology to escape temporarily.
I still remember that the invaders killed by the captain were piled up into a mountain.
However, outside invaders quickly found a way to counter it.
They knew clearly that the leader could not be killed, and it would take a huge cost to defeat and seal him head-on, so they targeted his spirit and spent two entire legions to parasitize a strange "thinking body" in the leader's head.
Since then, the leader has completely lost himself. Any life that comes within a thousand meters of him, whether friend or foe, will be wiped out.
Even if we wait for the war to end, we are still lost..."
"What about him now?" Yi Chen was completely immersed in the story and wanted to get the final answer.
At this time, Vivian, who was sitting opposite, changed the subject and cast a sharp look at Yi Chen, "Do you know why I hated you so much when I first met you?"
"Ah? Is it because of Bernard..."
"No, Bernard is just stupid. Having him recruit new soldiers will improve the strength of the original tomb. I don't hate you."
"That is..."
Vivian pointed at the acupuncture mask on Yi Chen's face.
"Don't you want to know the whereabouts of the leader? After the war, the guys in the monastery identified the leader as a dangerous prisoner who would lead to the destruction of the world. They sent a wanted order directly to the original tomb and joined forces with the original dead to suppress him.
Eventually, the old leader was imprisoned in the lowest level of the monastery prison.
Since you have chains in your body, you must be connected to those disgusting monks, right? Or, after you leave us, the source of the epidemic you will go to is the monastery?"
"Ah? Miss Vivian, this is a huge misunderstanding! I am a wanted criminal in the monastery, and now there are monks who want to arrest me..."
As he spoke, Yi Chen leaned his head closer and whispered, "I have already made an appointment with one of my teachers. When I am strong enough, I will definitely get rid of the person in charge of the monastery. Then I may be able to meet the leader you mentioned."
"Um?"
Even though Vivian was a little drunk, she just believed that Yi Chen was talking nonsense. The monastery had a special significance and no force wanted to offend it.
It was not until Yi Chen removed a large part of the iron chain that was pierced in his body and displayed the logo of the Duke's products that he was completely convinced... At this moment, Vivian's attitude towards this young man completely changed.
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