"Hurry up! Go faster!"
"Don't dawdle!"
"Why are you walking so slowly? Do you still hope that someone will come to save you?"
"There is no hope! Today is the day you die!"
The clanking sound caused by the chain dragging back and forth, accompanied by the loud warnings one after another, continued to spread along the streets, gradually echoing into the noon sunshine of March 29, 795 in the New Calendar, from Zara The indigenous people around Harbin also avoided the straight line of the main street in front of them early and made way for the imperial army who were demonstrating. It seems that due to the fact that spring is about to enter, the snow that originally covered the surrounding areas inside and outside the city has also melted a lot as the temperature has increased. However, the chill brought by the remaining snow has been affected by the situation in front of me. The scene became vaguely darker: "What is this, what is this for?"
"It seems that the Imperial Army is going to publicly execute someone. An announcement was made a few days ago."
"Public execution? Have the Imperials done anything like this before?"
"Although the Empire has been arresting those who resisted, this is the first time for a public execution. This adventurer... must have done something terrible."
The staggering steps followed the vague whispers on both sides of the street as they passed in front of them and slowly stepped into the central square. The originally empty square also became lively as the escorts entered. It stood up, and was finally completely flooded by other imperial soldiers coming from around the city. They lined up neatly beside the ancient city wall that still had a bit of white. The stern-looking imperial soldiers then raised their spears and swords. The long rows formed side by side also pointed at the road leading to the center of the square. The end of the road: "Prepare -"
"salute!"
Amidst the sound of metal clashing, the put away swords and spears slowly revealed Duan Qing's figure. With several iron hands holding his back together, he staggered forward a few steps again. The figure of Bernard who was following him was revealed. Under the admiring gazes of countless soldiers on him, the general, who still had his hands behind his back, took two steps forward again. Finally, with a solemn voice unique to a superior, he raised one of his arms into the air: "... Free of charge."
"Do you have anything else to say?"
He lowered his head, and his squinting eyes fell on Duan Qing's head. Due to various twists and shackles, the latter could only barely respond by tilting his head: "...wait and see, my Brothers will come to my rescue.”
"Your brothers?" Then a sarcastic smile gradually appeared on Bernard's face: "Just your poor resisters? They can't even gather weapons, little guy."
"They don't just represent the rebels, they represent justice." Duan Qing replied without hesitation: "The party with justice will eventually win the final victory. They don't need swords and magic at all."
"...a foolish and ignorant fool."
The expression on his face became more serious, and Bernard slowly retracted his hands: "What can help you win the final victory is not so-called justice at all, but out-and-out power! Under the powerful In the face of power, the so-called right and wrong are not important at all, do you understand?"
"Of course I understand, that's why I'm like this." There was a slight chuckle in Duan Qing's answer: "Guys who can only rely on the strength of their numbers... have the ability to let me go alone. Pick?"
"...I'll ask you one last time."
Seemingly losing the last interest in messing around with the man in front of him, Bernard turned to his last question: "Where are the rebels hiding?"
"Ah bah." The answer was Duan Qing spitting forward again: "Even if you chew the back of your tongue, you won't get a word from me, vulture of the empire!"
boom!
A strong sound of wind then appeared in the middle of the forest of swords and guns standing side by side. Along with the sight of the imperial guards escorting Duan Qing being knocked away, they appeared in front of the other imperial soldiers, with a little surprise on their faces. They then regained their serious expressions, and at the same time focused their angry gazes on the adventurer who fell at the front. Calm footsteps followed by the calmed wind came to the back of the adventurer. At the same time, a hand stretched out to the adventurer's back, and a sudden loud shout followed. Duan Qing, who seemed motionless, suddenly raised his legs, echoing in front of Bernard who was about to catch him: "...I didn't expect it! Old guy!"
"...It seems you lack more than just respect for an Imperial general."
Then a steel-like palm appeared at the end of the spinning feet, blocking the toes that were kicking towards him from Bernard's face: "And..."
"There is still a lack of some estimation of the gap in our own strength."
The creaking sound of bone friction then appeared in the palm of the iron palm. At the same time, Duan Qing's ankles were gradually shaking as he was caught in the middle of the iron palm. His hands were still tied together. Then he yelled, danced his chain, and hit Bernard on the head. Invisible Qi Gang then appeared on the left and right of the imperial general again, and exploded to both sides before the soldiers who were getting up around him tried to rush forward again. Duan Qing's arms were bounced away by the huge force of the shock. His body stretched forward involuntarily, and he half-knelt in front of Bernard as he pulled his arms: "The last struggle is over."
"Weak."
boom!
Amidst the painful impact on the bridge of his nose, Bernard, who had been standing still without moving, finally stretched out his other hand behind his back, and then struck an ordinary iron fist directly on the Duan Qing's face. Duan Qing seemed to have received a heavy blow that was completely different from the outside world. Duan Qing staggered to the ground and did not get up again for a long time. The blood spattered out far away as the body retreated. Finally, it fell to the ground with the movement of several soldiers regrouping: "The adventurer who doesn't know the heights of the sky!"
"See what you've done?"
"I... ahem, I didn't do anything. The injuries on your bodies were all caused by your boss. If you want to make trouble for him... ugh!"
"You still dare to quibble! Who asked you to openly provoke the General?"
"...It seems that you are determined."
Bernard's dull voice echoed in Duan Qing's ears along with the sound of punches that penetrated the flesh. At the same time, his slow footsteps approaching the opponent: "Are you ready to die?"
"..."
"The Imperials always keep their word."
Seemingly satisfied with the dying adventurer's silent reaction, the imperial general with his hands behind his back reflected his tall back covered in gorgeous military uniforms in front of Duan Qing's eyes: "That time just now... it was really you. Last chance.”
"You ruined that opportunity with your own hands." He turned his back and whispered, and at the same time pointed towards the front where the soldiers who had gathered again were facing: "Now..."
"Send him on his way."
The sound of a loud promise then echoed over the entire central square, accompanied by the soldiers with weapons in their hands shouting in unison. Duan Qing, who was dragged up by the escort, was like this. They passed by Bernard in the roar, and staggered to the central statue in front of them. Numerous aborigines who rushed over after hearing the sound hid from the distant gaze of the square. Duan Qing, who was no longer struggling because he was seriously injured, was quickly tied to one side of the sculpture pedestal and lowered his head. He then let out two heavy coughs and spat out the blood in his mouth with difficulty: "You... you won't succeed."
"Success?"
As these words appeared, the figure belonging to Adjutant York appeared out of nowhere: "Did you make a mistake, adventurer? The Empire never succeeds..."
"Because we never play any tricks."
He walked up to Duan Qing and shouted loudly around him: "Our victory was won with our fists and blood! Are you right?"
"……Hey."
As the soldiers around him responded loudly again, Duan Qing raised his head and stared at the adjutant's face with strange eyes: "Is it you? Aren't you afraid that I will reveal your identity now?"
"If you have the guts, give it a try." The adjutant looked at Duan Qing with the same contempt: "Let's see who laughs last... or me?"
"...You suddenly came to this place, weren't you trying to show off your power in front of me?"
"Of course not, because I am now the vanguard who advocates killing all the rebels." The adjutant slowly leaned down and stared at Duan Qing who was close at hand like a devil: "So the imperial general gave today My special right is...to kill you with my own hands."
"It's a pity, but I have to remind you... I can't be killed."
"I know, I know...because you are the child of destiny, right?"
Amidst the deafening shouts that were still rising all around, the adjutant turned around and pulled out the long sword from his waist: "Don't forget that I am also a remnant of the Magic Empire. I not only have some understanding of you guys who ignore fate, but also I also know some... special ways to deal with you."
"...Special method?"
"Yes, just like that."
The faint aura began to gather with the long sword he raised, and it was indistinctly plated on the surface of the seemingly ordinary blade. The aura was so unobtrusive in such an atmosphere, But it is one that Duan Qing is very familiar with now: "This is... the breath of void."
"That's right, the breath of void."
Raising the sword high above his head, Adjutant York's face turned gloomy: "Thanks to your previous battle in Fenghua Town, the Magic Empire now has a valuable base in the void, but please don't worry, we I would not send this threat of yours into that place at this time.”
"We will only send you into the other side of the void."
As the soldiers' shouts reached their highest point, the long sword suddenly passed over Duan Qing's head. The ruthless blade then passed through Duan Qing's entire body, bringing with it a drop of blood. The results that did not flow out were chopped on the ground. A slight hum followed by the sound of rapidly approaching footsteps echoed around the damaged statue pedestal, seeming to slightly suppress the cheers and cheers of the surrounding soldiers, but they did not expect that the other party would be so decisive. Duan Qing could no longer see what was happening in front of him.
What he saw was an illusory universe.
[A change in the fate line has been detected, and the initial judgment results are being processed. 】
What is this sound?
[...has passed and is about to enter the void...yuan. 】
Is it...a system prompt?
[...Observation factors...completed, the hidden condition has been triggered. 】
What... is it saying?
[...interference by virtual..., this condition will automatically occur...]
What is it saying?
As if he suddenly regained his will, as if his whole body was floating and wandering, Duan Qing suddenly opened his eyes, and the voice that had been echoing in his ears became clear as he broke free. He stood up: "Start——"
[Accidental detection started, the interference rate from unexpected factors - 57%]
[Start the reputation check. 】
What is an accidental detection? Interference rate 57%? I really feel sorry for you with such a high interference rate. Also... what is that reputation test?
Many thoughts quickly flashed through his mind, and Duan Qing's body began to struggle as his eyes kept shaking, but before he could find his own answer in this dark ocean, the sound filled his ears. The electronic report sounds next to him interrupted his thoughts again.
[Test person: Hart, reputation value is 29%, choice: give up assistance. 】
[Test person: Marklos, reputation value is 21%, choice: give up assistance. 】
[Test person: Bauer, reputation value is 7%, choice: give up assistance. 】
【Assessor...】
"……I see."
Duan Qing, who seemed to understand something, let out a slight sigh with his limbs spread wide: "Isn't it just a temporary slap in your face? It's no use holding a grudge until now... huh?"
[Test person: Tristan, reputation value is 71%. 】
[Tristan chooses to help. 】
[Test person: Maggie Akasha, reputation value is 88%]
[Maggie Akasha chooses to help. 】
"...Holy shit."
An inexplicable warmth flashed through his heart, and Duan Qing, whose consciousness was still wandering in the endless darkness, couldn't help but yelled: "That's enough for you. In this case, you still have to rush in, isn't it—"
[Test person: Bernard, reputation value is 23%]
The ruthless electronic report interrupted Duan Qing's thoughts again, and at the same time, a big hand suddenly appeared in front of him. The big hand grabbed Duan Qing's shirt the next moment, pulling him out of the void of the universe in front of him. Pulled out.
[The relationship between the two parties is in a special state. 】
[Bernard chooses... to help. 】
