After investigating the Dream Plane for many years, Hao Ren has already developed some habits, that is, never let go of any clues that seem to be coincidences, but never easily take these clues as real evidence. In his mind, he compared the date provided by Becky with the day when the Lockmarton incident ended, and found that the two were the same day, but this did not mean that the two things must be related—the universe is so vast, there is a chance of coincidence Not too big, not too small.
It's just that this kind of coincidence still makes people care, which makes him pay more attention.
"Is there any question?" Becky asked curiously when she saw the change of expression on Hao Ren's face.
"It may be a coincidence," Hao Ren said honestly, "The time when the energy pulse occurred in the Dark Mountain was the day we opened the Keluo Prison."
He had already shared his group's adventures in Kolo World with Becky, who knew about Loch Marton.
"Indeed, it might just be a coincidence," Vivian frowned slightly, "But what happened in the Dark Mountains is still very interesting, especially as we are preparing to arrange a group of 'remnants' to pass through the Wall of Reality, this kind of change is really disturbing ... There are many legacy of the ancient magic empire, and some of the people we want to bring are the remnant of the ancient magic empire, maybe there will be some 'connection' between the two."
"Everyone in Holleta is considered to be the 'remnants' of the ancient magic empire," Lily said with disapproval of Vivienne's opinion, "It's no problem for them to live here, how come a few people will have an accident when they come back from the earth ?”
"Anyway, I think I should go to the Dark Mountains to see the situation," Hao Ren said. "I am also very interested in the ancient magic empire. If they left any research materials and records about the belief of the goddess back then, that would be very helpful to them." My research will be of great help."
"I can give an answer to this matter now," Ofra said bluntly, "Although the investigation of the Dark Mountains is under the auspices of the royal family, in fact, the ruins are always filled with adventurers, mercenaries, experienced Places frequently visited by nobles and others are not vital places that outsiders should not approach. Although the investigation team has sealed off the areas with the most frequent energy explosions, I think if it is you... it will be no problem if you want to go in."
At the end of Ophra's speech, she showed a subtle smile: "And I think many people would wish you could go and see it."
Hao Ren and his entourage once solved the shadow of annihilation that enveloped Holleta, uprooted the eldest son organization inside the planet, and saved the country from the guns of the guardian giant's battleship. Although the common people did not know the details, the upper echelons of the kingdom did Knowing how capable these "world-saving experts" are, in fact, if Hao Ren took the initiative to see the situation in the Dark Mountains, many people in the kingdom would be very happy. what!
Sure enough, just as Ophra said, the news that Hao Ren and his party wanted to go to the Dark Mountains to check the situation had just been submitted, and they were immediately approved, and the whole process was properly arranged. looks like...
Becky murmured at home, "I just went home to relax a few days ago and downloaded a few new movies. I don't have time to watch games, play novels, catch up, or even drink." But when it was time to leave, she still She followed her with a stern face and prepared to "investigate" with Hao Ren. At that time, Hao Ren asked her very strangely: "Didn't you just come back from the Dark Mountains?"
"It's been a long time since I've had an adventure with you," Becky said confidently, "I'm itching to see you posting your results in text messages all the time—you should take me with you as a trumpet."
Hao Ren was quite amused by these reasons, but in the end he took this female mercenary with him. He knew that Becky actually had a restless personality in her bones. This could be seen from the fact that she couldn't bear to be lonely after being a nobleman for two years, and she went to participate in the Knights' battle for meritorious service. The mercenary still has a heart that comes and goes like the wind in white clothes, just waiting for some exciting event to activate it.
With the help of Marshal Ofrah, Becky easily adjusted her schedule in the knight order, and two days later, she and Hao Ren arrived at the Dark Mountain in the southeast of the Kingdom.
The Dark Mountains are next to the southeast border of Holleta, and on the other side of the mountains is the country of the mountain elves. This mountain range stretching to the southern hills is not as majestic as the Dragon's Back Mountain Range in scale, but it is a natural barrier and treasure house. It isolates many threats on the other side, including the mountain elves and orc tribes, and at the same time It provides the southeast of the kingdom with the best source of potions and magic minerals—these materials produced in the safer areas at the foot of the mountain alone are enough to feed hundreds of thousands of people.
Generally speaking, the "Dark Mountain" mentioned by the Holleta people does not refer to the entire mountain range, but specifically to a part of its middle section, which includes three peaks and a large number of rugged and rolling mountains, as well as mountain This area is the most dangerous part of the Dark Mountains, and it is also the part that contains the most treasures-many legacies of the ancient magic empire are still dormant in the depths of the mountains, and some adventurers even rumored that The energy-gathering tower deep in the forest is still continuously producing precious solidified magic crystals and elemental nuclei, which is almost tempting with crazy wealth, but behind the crazy wealth is also a dreadful danger : The legacy of the Magic Empire is powerful and mysterious, and it has been out of the control of its master for thousands of years. Basically, any relics found in the Dark Mountains have security facilities that will attack invaders indiscriminately. Add a black box with at least two digits to the register.
The mercenaries and independent adventurers who died during the adventure will be marked with a black box on the membership statistics of the year, and will be removed in the second year.
The above-mentioned things are all the materials that Ophra gave Hao Ren before departure, and some scattered stories about mercenaries and adventurers were told by Balabala along the way.
Recalling these scattered knowledge, Hao Ren looked at the dark mountain forest: just like its name, this mountain has a gloomy and dark tone as a whole. It is not known whether it is caused by the special local water and soil environment or ancient Infected by the magic energy left by the magic empire, the plants in this area grow extremely lush, and the most lush tree is a tree called "Shadow Fir". This kind of plant with black and green leaves paints the entire mountain area. A layer of deep color. Even in areas not covered by mountains and forests, most of the exposed rocks of the mountains have a black and gray color, which seems to be connected with the perennial dark clouds above the mountains, making it very depressing at first glance.
There is still a distance from the dark mountain, and the data terminal sent a telemetry report of the energy degree: "More than 30 active energy points have been detected within the range, and there are hundreds of suspicious reactions in a dormant state—irregular Distributed in the entire dark mountain area. In addition, the radar of this machine sensed very strong feedback ripples when scanning the three peaks. This machine suspects that the three peaks have been artificially transformed, and their rock composition has been different from that of natural soil and rock. It's far from it."
"It's really a place full of 'treasures'..." Hao Ren couldn't help sighing, and told others about the situation detected by the data terminal.
"In ancient times, the Dark Mountains used to be the junction and buffer area of several magic empires," Becky explained. She also read these materials after she accepted the mission about the Dark Mountains. "Those legends Most of them are incomplete, but many legends point out that the ancient magic empire had a series of joint research institutions in this mountain range. The magic empire alone could not move forward, so they began to join forces to study some more terrifying and powerful forces. The Dark Mountains are one of their biggest testing grounds. Have you seen the glimmers of light wandering in the sky? Those The twilight intercepts the dark mountain range including the three peaks from the entire mountain range, and can be seen from a long distance away. The twilight is the ancient energy barrier called the "Wall of Lorisa" Many scholars in the kingdom believe that this barrier was released by an out-of-control ancient elf relic in the mountains, and Lolisa is the name of the magic emperor of the elves, so you can imagine how strong the magic empire was back then gone."
Hao Ren looked up and saw the gleam in Becky's mouth. It was floating behind the clouds, and at first glance it looked like the hazy sunset hiding in the clouds.
If it wasn't for the information, it would be difficult for Hao Ren to think that these faint lights are actually an energy barrier covering the entire mountain range, and it has been operating since 10,000 years ago, and is still blocking the stray energy in the dark mountain range.
"The testing ground of the ancient magic empire..." Vivienne's voice was fluttering, "We actually ignored such an important place..."
"At that time, our investigation was far less in-depth than it is now, and the secrets revealed by the eldest son and the guardian completely diverted everyone's attention. Everyone was busy paying attention to whether there were any remaining eldest son organizations and guardian giants in the planet." Hao Ren shook his head, with some regret in his tone.
Becky also shook her head: "Not only that, but more importantly, even if there are relics of the ancient magic empire, it is difficult for you to find useful things. No matter how powerful the magic emperors were, they were nothing more than mortal bodies. No matter how strong the things they created are stones and metals that are easily weathered, what can be left after 10,000 years? In fact, all that is left in this mountain range are large swaths of wandering unowned energy and almost weathered ruined ruins, those 'ancient treasures' rumored by the outside world..."
The female mercenary said, shaking her head dumbfounded: "I almost believed it when I was a mercenary back then, but this time I came here as a errand to take a look, hehe..."
(It's past noon!)