"...How is the situation?"
"Report to Sister Xue, we have tried our best to hold back the surrounding reinforcements, but now the number of people has become more and more, so..."
"That's not what I'm asking! What I'm asking is - how was the negotiation?"
"Negotiate, negotiate? Well, Sister Xue... do we really want to break in?"
The black sky began to become brighter as time went by, and at the same time the entire city of Zaraha was once again clearly presented on the continent of the free world, but compared with the ancient city in the past , all players who came from other places after hearing the news could see the huge shadow standing over the city. Increasing curiosity has also made the flow of people to this city become more turbulent. At the same time, it has also made Zaraha City, which was already overwhelmed by the war, more chaotic. This has also made some people who originally thought they were sure of victory. The unsustainable swing forces became more and more worried: "The fight outside is already like this, but we still have to continue to argue with them..."
"They say they are our allies, but in fact they have been guarding us. Not only do they not allow us to participate in this plan, but they also always let us go out as cannon fodder..."
The voice that seemed to be talking to himself was wandering as coldly as the cold wind in winter. The figure belonging to Snow Spirit Huanbing stepped over the shoulder of the Wings of Freedom player, looked up at the sky, and then his eyes fell back to his own. In front of him, on the surface of the huge black light pillar: "If they are still not willing to reveal even half of the information by this time..."
"The previous operation between you and the Free Flying guy can almost be declared a complete failure."
Amid the fireworks that filled the sky and the shouts of battle in the distance, she pushed away the last two guild members who did not dare to step forward to stop her. Her blood-stained high-heeled iron boots then stepped on the two men dressed as rebels. In front of them, their raised eyes met: "...Is it Miss Xue Ling Huan Bing? Master Ye Walker has already said that without his order, no one is allowed to approach without authorization..."
"I have no intention of continuing to break in. After all, you have seen the current situation."
Pointing to the surrounding scene, Xue Ling Huan Bing looked towards the shadow in the sky where they were: "I only have one question now... How long do you have to complete the mission?"
"... As for the completion time, your Excellency did not tell us clearly." Looking at each other, one of the rebels replied in a low voice: "But what we can be sure of is... it will be over soon."
"……very good."
Nodding slowly, Xue Ling Huan Bing's cold voice softened a bit: "In this case, I will no longer ask you to enter that high tower, but... if you really succeed, I I hope to be able to board that city as a member of my companions.”
"...We will pass your request to the adults." Another member of the resistance replied in a low voice: "As a reward for you and your team of adventurers who have helped us for so long."
"We have helped you for so long, and in the end we can only get a reward for delivering a message?" Xueling Huanbing took another step forward: "You...really want to be so harsh?"
"Don't be excited, Your Excellency Snow Spirit Huanbing of Wings of Freedom."
A low and old voice then appeared behind the two resistance guards who wanted to stop the woman from advancing. At the same time, he silently suppressed Xueling Huanbing's attempt to draw the sword: "Zaraha City's The current situation is no longer clear enough, and old friends from the Mage Council are coming soon. If you and your guild are really willing to help us... wouldn't it be better to vent your strength on them then?"
"Melius."
As if he had seen an enemy, Xue Ling Huan Bing's expression, covered by a silver mask, became gritted: "You actually..."
"Don't get excited, lady."
After letting out a few smug chuckles, Melius walked slowly in front of her on crutches: "After all, we are still allies now, aren't we?"
"I have never seen an ally who is unwilling to reveal all his plans to this point." Xue Ling Huanbing, who calmed down slightly, stared closely at the opponent's old face: "I have never seen him either. Allies who are unwilling to reveal the truth about their past to their allies.”
"Believe me, entering the Tower of Tyran now will have no effect on you." Melius smiled and waved his hand: "You won't find anything you want to find there, and... …Even if you find the so-called truth, it won’t do you any good.”
"This is my freedom." Xue Ling Huan Bing continued without giving in: "Don't I even have the right to choose?"
"Of course you do, dear lady." Melius replied with a slight smile: "But some choices will make people progress, and some... will only increase pain and helplessness."
"……I accept."
Reaching out and pressing the green gem with rolling black light embedded on his chest, Xue Ling Huan Bing's eyes turned dark again: "No matter what, I will accept it all, and then... fight that guy with my own hands. To put an end to the past."
"Very good, very good. That puts me at ease."
After praising loudly and clapping his hands, Melius' back turned and left gradually disappeared into the black beam of light: "Then see you later."
"After the void connection is established, I will personally... take you in."
The huge black light beam that had spread to the size of several people hugging each other then swallowed up the old man's body, and at the same time swallowed up the sinister smile on the old man's face after some kind of trick was successful. Two mysterious men dressed as rebels. The guard then returned to the front of Xue Ling Huan Bing, completely covering her lowered and silent expression. The noise from this urban area began to get louder and louder as the war gradually approached, and it continued to spread along every block with the sight of countless players rushing towards the only remaining light beam. The temptation from above and the mysterious black light pillar becoming thicker and thicker also made these players' fighting figures become more and more fanatical: "Fight it! Fight it! That must be another way to the Sky City." Entrance!"
"If gods stand in the way, they will kill gods; if they stand in the way of Buddha, they will kill Buddha! Whoever comes will die!"
"Have you decided on the resurrection point? Once it's decided, give it to me! Those big guilds will be going to play games soon, and they don't have time to continue with us!"
"I'll cut them all! Don't let go of any resistance or imperial army...ahhhhhhh!"
"……a bunch of idiots."
Looking at the players who were still provoking after being caught in the melee, Nifeng leisurely let out a sigh, and then withdrew his eyes that were looking downward from the blood-soaked streets and placed them in front of him: " How's the investigation going?"
"...The brothers who went underground haven't come back yet, Boss Feng." A member of Wizard following him heard the sound and hurriedly replied: "Maybe they haven't captured anything yet."
"It's also possible that they encountered obstacles and are now running away from the body."
Sighing slightly, Nifeng leisurely touched the small stone pillars standing on the roof in front of him with his hands: "It seems that our guess was half right. They really put them underground where the secrets are most likely to appear." Heavy troops.”
"Then, what should we do? Tell Boss Ri?"
"Boss Ri...hahahaha, I like this title."
Turning back and giving a thumbs up to the subordinate who was scratching his head, Nifeng's leisurely voice then returned to calmness: "But... no need, we still have the other half that we haven't guessed correctly."
"...the other half?"
"Yes, the other half of the possible secret."
Pointing to the stone pillar in front of him, Nifeng leisurely explained in a low voice: "These symbols... I have seen these symbols. They once appeared in the ruins near Falling Star Mountain. At that time, they also caused a stir around Eta County. The trend..."
"Are these symbols useful?" The player asked strangely: "Why do they appear here?"
"The reason why they are here is unclear to me."
Touching the surface of those stone pillars with his fingertips, Nifeng slowly closed his eyes with a calm expression: "But..."
"I have an irresponsible answer to their role."
The dark vision was then replaced by the results of magic induction. Various magic fluctuations from this chaotic city then appeared in Nifeng Leisurely's spiritual induction, and traces of imperceptible elemental trajectories later appeared. After passing through the energy storm and void interference, the tip of the stone pillar appeared in front of him. The energy fluctuations that began to appear after the previous emerald green light pillar erupted have never disappeared from his magical induction. Together with the energy emitted from the surface of the stone pillars in other parts of Zaraha City, they continue to follow their original trajectories. Circling upwards, the signal-like fold line gradually extended into the distant sky, connecting with the continent in the sky.
"The City in the Sky does not appear here for no reason."
She reached out and used magic to lift the frozen girl-shaped ice cube in front of her. Christine, who was currently above the Sky City, said the same conclusion in a low voice: "This follower of yours The activated ritual may be one of the reasons for summoning it to appear, but it is by no means all the conditions for it to appear here. The city of Zaraha and the energy filling the vicinity... should also be the reason for this city to appear here. condition."
"……that's right."
Duan Qing nodded slowly, and then opened his adventurer map with a heavy face: "I still remember those stone pillars in the city... They should be related to this city."
"This Miss Ayina probably mobilized the power of the entire city and completed the ritual of the emerald green beam of light by one person." Kristine said in a low voice: "If you are still disturbed, If she can remain intact... then I, a great magician, will have to praise her a few times."
"It's useless to talk more." Duan Qing, who was not in the mood to joke, shook his head and replied: "I just want to know now... where should we go to find a solution to her physical problem."
"Zaraha City and Metatron are both good choices. After all, these two cities are closely related to Miss Ayina." Christine began to move towards the front of the square with a huge ice cube. : "But compared to the chaotic city below...the possibilities and safety here are higher."
"Based on what she said before, we have probably only seen the tip of the iceberg of this city so far."
Looking at the words "Sky City Outer City" displayed on the adventurer's map in his hand, Duan Qing let out a low sigh: "So... now I just hope that the things inside that gate can be there." Well-preserved in high-altitude storms."
"They'll survive."
Her footsteps stopped in the middle of the square filled with rubble and gravel. Christine, with her hands raised in the air, looked at the surface of the moat where the steps and city walls in front of her were connected: "Such a tight physical protection..."
"There's more than just this protection here." Duan Qing, who then stepped forward, turned around hurriedly: "It's coming."
Buzz——
A loud surge of energy, accompanied by the unique hum of the magic machine, then appeared in the center of the square. With the appearance of a giant magic machine, it fell heavily to the ground. The shadow of the giant machine that covered the sky and the sun followed. It completely concealed the figures of Duan Qing and Christine, and at the same time emitted the unique electronic sound of mechanical rotation. It seemed that it had been tortured for thousands of years, and the sound it made at this time seemed to be as difficult to identify as the damage shown on its body. However, the mechanical arm raised at that moment still instantly shattered the magician's previous body. Maintaining ice magic shield: "Warning...warning, warning——"
"shut up!"
Loud shouts then echoed around the entire square, accompanied by a dazzling blue light that suddenly lit up at the tip of the staff that Christine raised again, and a huge cone of ice followed the magic handle. The front where the staff was pointed exploded with a bang, and the giant machine that was close at hand was enveloped in a wider range of wild torrents. The already very cold temperature dropped again by more than ten degrees. Duan Qing, who had just prepared for a counterattack, straightened up helplessly. Then he looked at the huge magic ice cube that gradually appeared in front of him and sighed slightly. He sighed: "Although this is another victory in the confrontation between magic and machinery that I have seen, but... isn't this a bit too unrestrained?"
"...I am different from my dear sister. My magic has always been like this."
Withdrawing her staff, which still smelled of frost, and holding up the frozen Ayina again, Kristine turned and walked towards the door directly in front: "Seize the time and move forward."
"I don't know how long I can seal it."
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