Blood tax

Chapter 278 The Last Breath
The air is filled with the refreshing aroma of trees, flowers and plants, and the setting sun passes through the shade of the trees, dappled with light and shadow to decorate the gorgeous time of summer.

Unknowingly, the guarding knights had quietly left.Galadia led the quasi-knights dexterously across the white arched bridge over the stream, along the path of white stones and white sand to a quiet palace.

While entering here, Griffith faintly felt a gentle fluctuation, as if the goddess of silver moon and starlight who had always favored him was watching him.Before he got off his horse, a beautiful woman with amazing beauty came down the stone steps of the palace.Her long hair was as radiant as the morning sun, and it was crowned with a small silver crown.Her eyes shone brightly like starlight, and were as clear as a cloudless night.

She wore a long sleeveless dress with no decoration except a silver leaf sash.The slender jade arms are white and flawless, and the elegant skirt caresses gently among the white sand and fallen leaves, touching the hearts of those who are lucky enough to witness it.She looks young on the outside, but the noble temperament and the wisdom and deep meaning flowing between her beautiful eyes are like a wise man who has insight into the world.

In front of her, Headmaster Tyberion and Professor Salorian looked like naughty children.

Griffith hurriedly got off his horse and paid respects to the lady.

"I salute you, and may your beauty and wisdom shine forever in the world, Ms. Sylph."

Galadia ran forward and hugged her mother tightly.Their looks are very similar, but their hair color is different, and their temperament is completely different.

Ms. Aviana nodded slightly to the quasi-knight who escorted her daughter back, but didn't say much.Many noble Elves of Arran appeared nearby and led them to the feast.

The banquet prepared by the elves of Yalan for the two is colorful fruit wine, green vegetables, small pieces of cheese, sweet dried fruits, cocoa butter, honey, bread and biscuits are the staple food.I don't know if it's Ms. Aviana's habit or the elves here eat like this. There is no meat in the whole meal.

Griffith met several elders of Yalan at the banquet.They discussed the latest findings in philosophy and music, astrology and charms, but no one talked about the events of the previous day.It is gratifying that the elves here do not drink magic crystals, nor do they take out cigarettes to puff up clouds when chatting.

Griffith ate very happily.He seemed to be back to the state when he just arrived at La Moore Mansion. He didn't quite understand everyone's conversations, and even if he did understand, he didn't interrupt.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a pea popped into his plate.Rolling around under his nose.

Griffith was taken aback, and looked up to find that Galadia on the other side of the long table was making faces at him. When no one was paying attention, she used a small silver spoon like a trebuchet to "boom" again. Throw over a pea.

Hey, this is not acceptable, this is in front of the big shots in Yalan!Even if Ms. Aviana is sitting first, you can't do this~
Griffith smiled and glared at Galadia, and the encouraged girl immediately threw another piece of carrot over.

This is not good, Ms. Aviana doesn't know what to think, hey, by the way, she hasn't said a word to me yet...

Griffith raised his head and looked at the host of the banquet.At this moment, he stared at this beautiful and noble creature, and inexplicably had an illusion—the conversation between the guests seemed to be isolated underwater, and the whole world was possessed by those beautiful eyes like evening stars .Griffith heard something soft and beautiful, echoing in his mind.

"You are the knight."

Ms. Aviana stared at him with a charming smile like the morning sun, without saying a word, her thoughts were already connected to Griffith's will.

"Thank you for protecting my daughter, Mr. Knight."

"Have you caught the clues hidden in history and heard the whispers from the void?"

Griffith was petrified.For the first time, he watched and heard the echo in his heart face to face.What frightened him even more was what Yalan's mistress said next.

"What's the name of your Lord of the Rings? Show me."

"After the banquet, come to the garden."

Although the gentle heart whisper is beautiful, it carries a will that people cannot resist.Whether it was fear or temptation, Griffith could not resist the will from the demigod.

After the banquet, Galadia left, and the elders of Arran had prepared an official announcement for her.The announcement is divided into two parts: front and back.

The first part is very detailed, explaining that an evil organization is responsible for the downfall of the archon and many elders, and pointing out that the elves must unite and concentrate all their strength in the face of an unprecedented crisis.This organization, powerful enough to threaten the demigods, is called "The Breath of the End" in the announcement, and its goal is to destroy the kingdom of elves and Bayelan, as well as the order and civilization of the entire world.In addition, there is evidence that Sidious is playing a dangerous role in the organization and must be captured.

The second part of the announcement is briefer. Galadia Villanoy has been given the shelter of Ms. Aviana, and the friendly people who have been actively searching for her for several days should be relieved.

Although Griffith was unable to attend the press conference, a written announcement was sent to him.

In this way, even if the Villanoy incident is settled, the distortion and kidnapping will lose their meaning.Anyone who wants to kidnap Galadia to make her say something is standing on the opposite side of the authorities.Canaanite armies, demigods, and supernatural beings will gather to wipe out these ignorant fellows.Galadia's claim to the property of the Villanoy family is unquestionable.

Of course, after losing the leader and many strong men, the power of Villanoy will inevitably be divided among the various parties in Canaan.

This is none of Griffith's business.He is not an extraordinary person, does not have an army and power, and cannot participate in a conspiracy of this level; in addition, from a formal point of view, he has nothing to do with this matter, unless he marries Galadia...

After finally relaxing, Griffith began to check the seizures from the previous battle.

Promotion to Sequence 7 and Hanguang are the two most important trophies.Most of the Extraordinary characteristics have been used as fuel to create an army, and then they were completely lost in the battle at Yew Outpost.The only thing left is the crystallization of Vieri and Samuel, two extraordinary spellcasters.

The continuous fighting and fleeing made him unable to carry large pieces of confiscated items, but the most precious magic ornaments, belts, robes and gem crystals on the armor of the elves killed by him were still picked up by him as much as possible and taken away.

Griffith kept these odds and ends in a bag, most of which were not lost.Even if it is the most conservative estimate, the total value of this batch of spoils is no less than 10 silver lang.

After a brief tidying up, Griffith packed his things, checked the weapon, and loaded the adamantium bullet into the conviction.Then, fully armed, he went to the garden of the palace to meet Lady Aviana.

In the story that Griffith is not familiar with, Aviana Sylph is the legendary ranger who saved the world and the partner of the free knight who walks the world.In today's world, she is one of the most powerful demigods.

Ms. Aviana did not specify which garden the meeting took place, let alone where in the garden.

However, as soon as Griffith set foot here, the rustling of the wind and the cry of the nightingale disappeared.The whole garden seems to be enveloped by an invisible curtain.

Then, he saw the figure of a demigod appear on the steps.

"Come with me."

The ethereal and moving voice came with the wind.Flowing skirts appeared on the steps.The peerless beauty came down from the garden barefoot, her long blond hair hanging down to her ankles.

Ms. Aviana held a crystal silver jug ​​in her hand, filled with spring water as clear as the moonlight, walked across the soft grass with her smooth feet, and led Griffith to a stone plate.

She smiled at the would-be knight and poured the spring water into a dish.Lifelike images emerge in the rippling water waves.

Griffith couldn't help but wanted to see what was floating in the water, but he was very frightened and frightened.

"Don't you want to take a look?" Ms. Aviana asked softly, she didn't use the echo of her heart, but asked Griffith directly, "Sidious once erased some of your memories, he thinks It will lead you to madness and destruction. But I don't think so. Escape, it doesn't make sense in our world."

Griffith asked, "What will I see?"

The elf smiled and said: "The past, the present, the future that has not yet happened, the future that even the wisest gods cannot foresee."

An image appeared in front of Griffith.He saw the rise of the elves and the prosperity of the Extraordinary world.They extracted spiritual energy from this world and created a splendid civilization and splendid history.

This powerful energy can be collected, combined and reconfigured through spirit and will.Mental power, magical power, extraordinary power, and divine power all refer to psionic power in different forms.

This world contains psychic energy.But as the number of users increases, the part that is easy to obtain begins to become scarce.If one wants to become extraordinary and have knowledge and power that is as extraordinary as a saint, it is very difficult to rely on the psionic power of this world alone.

Extraordinary people began to look for new sources of energy.Some of them turn to the gods for help, using powers that do not belong to this world through prayers.

As long as certain rituals and conditions are met, the Goddess of Prophecy and Fate, the God of Contract and Order, the Queen of Silver Moon and Starlight, the God of Storm and Thunder, the Goddess of Night and Shadow, the God of Fire and Forging, and the Holy Light, these seven majesties and subordinates For their demigods will perform miracles.

However, gods exist in other planes, and the miracles they can bestow are limited, and only paladins, clergymen, and Extraordinary of a few paths can master this kind of power.

A part of Extraordinary people headed by spell casters are not satisfied with this, they are constantly exploring new sources of spiritual energy.Finally, the spirit world was discovered.

There is extremely rich spiritual energy here, and it does not require the permission of the gods.Spellcasters get the most out of this adventure, and the paths they're on have the most superhumans and demigods.

Others, were not so lucky.Compared with the gain of the caster, the psionic energy they get is like leftovers.

These unwilling Extraordinary people continue to search in every corner of the spirit world.Finally, in the depths of the spirit world, they found an extremely dark space that cannot be observed, which is the Void Realm.Four beings whispered to them.

They are the life-weave, ghoul, creator, and dream gods of the Void.Some Extraordinary people began to contact the four beings of the Void Realm to obtain gifts.Their gifts come at a high price.

Griffith felt extremely headache after witnessing the astonishing occult knowledge.At this moment, he recalled that at the occult science meeting in Homemonwatts, Earl Lamor discussed these mysterious existences and their astonishing conspiracies with the big figures present.

Sidious cast an Oblivion Curse on him, sealing these dangerous messages.However, through the image brought by Ms. Aviana, he recalled it again.

The thread of life in Void Realm is the master of undead creatures. His followers, the Order of Deathrattle, are working hard to let him come to this world in order to obtain gifts.The creator of the virtual world wants to stop it, or in other words, he thinks it is fun to mess with life, and his believers are also acting.

Griffith's cold sweat rolled down his neck, he didn't want to watch it, but the images kept pouring into his brain.

More shocking information appeared.

At this moment, he vaguely knew what happened to the Canaan consul.

At that time, those spellcasters who benefited the most did not know that their harvest was not free.

There is an existence whose consciousness occupies a large area of ​​the void.The spellcasters have come into contact with the other four beings, but this one is different, its power far exceeds that of the other dead, and it seems to be older.

The psychic power of the fifth being is beyond imagination.The elves discovered that through a certain method, Extraordinary people in many ways could obtain psionic energy from him, which was more effective and convenient than the previously known method of obtaining from this world or the spirit world.

At first, the existence seemed unaware of the small movements of the elves.Maybe he was asleep, or maybe the spirit wasn't moving enough to get his attention.

However, after many years, this existence suddenly awakened a part of its will, and began to devour those extraordinary elves who thought they could obtain it for free.

After the elves survived the initial panic, they were delighted to find that the carrier with special psionic ripples could calm the fifth existence's desire to devour.Compared to losing an indeterminate number of Beyonders, offering one or two sacrifices to this existence seems to be advisable.

However, the needs of the fifth existence in the Void Realm are becoming more and more greedy, and the time for the sacrifice to calm down is rapidly shortening.

Some special elves were chosen as sacrifices, and sacrificial ceremonies became more frequent.Otherwise, some elves will be swallowed by this existence, and the process of using his spiritual power will become unstable.

In addition, the elves have one more thing that is difficult to understand——

The sacrifices for each sacrifice are admittedly wonderful and outstanding people, but their physical and spiritual powers cannot be compared with the gift of the fifth existence anyway!

(End of this chapter)