Griffith fell silent, trying to digest the legendary hero's words. There were many meanings in them that he could vaguely understand, but he still couldn't fully understand Roland's meaning.
He rode forward, looking towards the desolate and deep swamp far away from the gray barrier of Qiming Town.
He stared for a while and suddenly felt some strange, reptilian illusory images crawling out of the swamp and then dissipating into the air. They are like ghosts, steam and mist, elusive and elusive.
In the slightly stinking and bitter air, Griffith's inspiration touched upon some dangerous perceptions. He seemed to have seen some kind of ethereal and unreal vision. Could it be that some terrible evil dwells under this swamp and is performing some depraved ritual?
Roland on the side did not notice all this like the militiamen, and his inspiration seemed not to be very high. However, he noticed that Griffith was looking in the direction of the swamp, and explained:
"This was originally a wild swamp with lush vegetation, unsuitable for human habitation, and disease spread, but it was also a lush and vibrant place. In recent years, the nearby ecology and environment have slowly changed. Plants have begun to wither, and water in some places has Turning dark, the once docile animals turned into ferocious mutant monsters.
"The officials of Canaan and Bijaland originally thought that this was done by you and me. They came to accuse me of the consequences of my barbaric and brutal excavation and burning of wasteland. I am definitely responsible for the changes here, but things will not change. So simple.
“There is a huge ancient ruin hidden under this swamp, and the Bellomon ruins you are about to explore may only be a small part of it.
"I tried to explore, but I lacked enough funds, equipment and extraordinary people, and I was not qualified to explore the ruins. Fortunately, officially funded scientific expedition teams are not uncommon. Through their investigations, I hope to learn more about Tulan Swamp. obtain true knowledge and objective conclusions about the changes.
"Besarius, the extraordinary elven wizard from Canaan, is leading his team of Purifiers to purify and investigate. I tried to communicate with them, but, you know, elves have that temper."
Griffith withdrew his gaze warily. As an Extraordinary who knew something about mysticism and had suffered many losses, his mind was filled with thoughts of not wanting to go to the ruins.
The illusory image floating on the water seems to be wandering between reality and dreams. The more I understand it, the more dangerous it becomes.
Unwilling to touch the secrets, he galloped away.
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The militiamen of Qiming Town returned to the town. Griffith also stayed there waiting for news from his teammates. Galadia and the others should be arriving by boat from Dinefis. Staying in the town will make it easier for everyone to contact and rendezvous.
In addition, he also needs to examine the remains of a large number of mutated creatures left behind in the battle.
An unprecedented number of broken limbs, skin, flesh, and broken bones were collected by the soldiers and filled the warehouse. It can be seen that they are mutants of local beasts, but they have become grotesque under the distortion of mysterious power, and their size and strength have also been multiplied.
Just seeing these mutated monsters made Griffith worry about the upcoming trip to the Bellomont ruins. According to the girls, due to the efforts of the elf purification team, that place has become a safe ruins often visited by expedition teams. So why are large groups of mutant creatures appearing in the valley near the swamp?
Speaking of mutation, corruption, distortion... Griffith suddenly remembered something important.
He immediately got up and went to Roland's office in the town's administrative hall not far away.
The leaders of Qiming Town are discussing with officials, soldiers, and a group of businessmen how to deal with the skin, bones and flesh collected in the battle. Although mutated creatures are dangerous, processed parts of skin, spinal fluid, and bile are also very useful mysterious materials.
When Roland saw the prospective knight coming, he immediately left the participants and let them continue the discussion, and led Griffith to a study alone.
"Can I help you with anything?"
Griffith took out the corrupted feather fencing sword from his collection and placed it on the desk. He originally wanted to hand it over to Miss Legend Ranger, but the other party didn't want to see him. After thinking about it, he thought it would be a good idea to take out the sword and give it to Roland.
"Oh, this is it. It's actually in your hands." Roland looked at the weapon in front of him in surprise. "The last whereabouts of this weapon that I know of is that it was held by a vampire."
"Baron Anselm?"
"Have you met him?"
Griffith recounted his encounter in the Whispering Forest last winter and the end of the Blood Baron, while concealing some details about himself.
Roland looked at the corrupted feather sword carefully. His eyes sparkled with memories and sentimentality.
"Anselm is our friend, a weak but very interesting guy," he said. "He has chosen his own path, hoping to reach the origin of the world by controlling the power of the vampires. I have tried to dissuade him, but sooner or later matter".
Knight Roland didn't say much, and Griffith didn't ask any more questions.
"Time will change everything, my friend. Friendship, hard work, and victory are elements of the story, not reality." Roland played with the stabbing sword. "I no longer need this weapon. The commemoration is more meaningful. By the way, As a thank you for helping me fight today, you have a choice,
"I can ask Tidwigi to purify this stabbing sword and give it to you as a gift. Tidwigi may not purify it right away. Our relationship has not been very harmonious recently, but, girl, maybe you can do it if you coax it. Okay. The weapons after her purification will no longer carry shadow energy and reproduce the magical properties of elf weapons. I remember what it came from, oh, by the way, it strengthens the holder's agility and mobility, and can even grant short-distance instants. The ability to move.”
Teleportation over short distances is a really powerful ability. It sounds like the ability of rangers and assassins. Griffith marveled. However, you just told me that you were going to have fun with a flirtatious girl today, and you invited me to join you. I'm afraid Tidwige will beat you to death if she finds out about this!
"What's the other option?" Griffith asked sincerely.
Hearing this question, Roland stood up happily and went to the inner room to get a small lead box. It seems that he is not very sure and courageous about asking his ex-girlfriend for help.
"I want to give you this special weapon, hoping to help you in your next adventure. From my personal perspective, I think this is the weapon that is truly suitable for you.
"This is our most sophisticated and complex product in Qimin Town. It is not at the same level as the mass-produced equipment you just saw. Please see——
"Trigger-fired single-barreled flintlock gun, guilty verdict."
This is a short musket that can be held with one hand. The stock is made of finely processed walnut wood. The material is hard and tough, with smooth and bright lines. The barrel, trigger, and hammer made of fine steel mixed with pure silver and mithril are as pleasing to the eye as if they were soaked in ice and snow. As long as you reach out and hold it, you can transmit spiritual energy to it and give it extraordinary characteristics. The muzzle and barrel will also A heart-stopping silver light surges through it.
Roland raised the gun to demonstrate. He stood upright and put the powder bag into the silk fixed gunpowder bag, and then stuffed the bullet into the gun with a smooth and elegant movement.
When he raised his right hand flatly and pointed forward, he was so majestic that his heroic temperament, looking down on the world, almost turned into reality.
Griffith felt the sharp edge and killing intent. The moment he was pointed at the gun, he suddenly felt so fearful that he couldn't look straight at it. There is an irresistible majesty under the muzzle of the gun, as if your life is dominated by it, and you subconsciously want to confess all your crimes and delusions, and ask for its fair judgment and severe sanctions.
"This is the verdict." Roland handed the flintlock pistol to the would-be knight. "Remember, don't point the gun at friendly forces when holding it. Otherwise, the dangerous omen you just felt will become an irreversible reality."
Griffith reached out and touched the weapon. Under the delicate yet cold and hard touch, he seemed to have the authority to decide whether to die. The cold authority of the judge and the bloody cruelty of the executioner were so perfectly unified.
At the same time, he acquired some knowledge.
Judgment is a brand new weapon and a sealed item. It has special abilities that mass-produced similar weapons do not have, including:
Damage (exclusive to the Spellbreaker path). Extraordinary people can fuse their own spiritual energy with "Judgment" to give special projectiles a unique spiritual impact in their next attack. As an Extraordinary of the Spellbreaker path, when Griffith holds this weapon and shoots it, the attack will detonate the psychic energy in the target's body, ignite its mental power and cause severe physical damage. The more mentally powerful the enemy is, the more shocking the trauma will be. However, special adamantine projectiles are required to trigger the damage effect, and you need to wait for 1 hour after each shot before firing again.
Break armor. In the hands of a skilled wielder, there is a certain chance of penetrating heavy armor or even dragon scales, but attention must be paid to the angle of entry, otherwise the projectile may be deflected by the tilted solid armor.
Blow. The strong material and stable structure allow the "Judgment" to be used as a short hammer in close combat, especially in critical moments when the enemy is approaching between reloading. Enemies struck by "Conviction" will inevitably fall into dizziness. However, this is not a war hammer after all.
Negative effects: The holder of the sealed object will become indifferent. Shooting allows you to avoid the splatters of blood and flesh from your victims, and even muffle their screams. Spending less power to kill more people will make you happy and arrogant. Long-term use of this sealed artifact will make life cheap and humble in your eyes. You take control of the power of death, killing becomes so easy and casual, and gradually begins to ignore the victims' past and beliefs. Strength will become everything to you.
Note: Only expensive custom-made products have the potential to become sealed objects.
This exquisite and rare weapon is also engraved with a line of small words, and next to it is the silver-plated signature of the maker Roland.
"Sir, times have changed."
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This exquisite and special weapon was too much for Griffith to bear. He quickly declined Roland's offer, but the latter insisted that he accept it.
