Blood tax

Chapter 438 Double jade
On January 1445, 1 in the Second Era, Griffith and others quickly left the ruins of Anok.They didn't find the promised miracle, but things were going badly for Galadia.

She was still conscious, curled up in Griffith's arms, but very weak.There is no doubt that she has come into contact with some kind of existence, some kind of quality in the previous time.

Erza's situation is slightly different.She looked around nervously and uneasily, as if she sensed some kind of ominous and extreme danger was watching her. She didn't have the usual confident temperament at all, as if she was frightened.

Humans should not have visited this lost land full of secrets from the very beginning, otherwise they would disturb the blasphemy that sleeps here.Each chosen one is a spare container.

At this moment, Griffith became more aware of Christa's awakening - if human beings will eventually meet the ancient nightmare of unleashing distortion and madness, it should not be now; only when human beings' own will is stronger Only after the strength becomes more independent can one embark on this unavoidable crazy road.

Leaving the ruins under the cliff and heading towards the Typhon, the fear of Griffith and others became closer.That insignificant black mountain that dwarfs all human creation seemed to stare at them.

Curly mist rose up, spreading and wrapping the jagged peaks.

What did Galadia see when she looked at the source of the unreached mist?There will be a terrifying abyss that breeds what kind of madness.

Every second you stay is more dangerous.

Fortunately, Griffith and Erza are in normal condition.They passed through the dead streets and ruins, and left quickly along the way they had come.When they arrived at the outskirts of the city, the strange flute sound played by the strong wind suddenly came again, as clearly as if it was right in their ears!

Erza's hand holding the weapon was trembling constantly, abnormal sweat soaked her long red hair, dripping from the tips of her hair, and flowing down her pale cheeks.In a few moments, her physical strength and willpower seemed to be on the verge of collapse.

Griffith could only summon a skeleton army horse to hold Galadia in his arms, and Erza sat behind him.Despite the doubts in his heart, Griffith still exhausted his will and insisted not to look at the clouds of fog that filled the black peak.

Never had he wished so much to be dull and blind, to keep the ominous whistling flute from the gates of reason.However, Erza's condition was not relieved by the rest.Griffith could feel her twisting and turning uneasily behind her back, clasping her breastplate tightly with both hands, without even noticing that she cut her fingers.

Sometimes she looked at the deserted ruins that were getting farther and farther behind her, and sometimes she looked up at the towering and ferocious black jagged peaks in the darkness.

Just when the three of them were about to leave the already collapsed walls of Anok, the alert huntress screamed.The sound she made could hardly be described in human language, and it almost made Griffith lose his balance and was thrown off his feet.

After a while, Griffith finally regained his composure, quickly passed through the broken wall, ran to the coast, and met the Typhon at the agreed place.

The end of this journey is just around the corner, but Erza is muttering something.

Griffith didn't want to listen, but there were always a few obscure words that were swept up by the strong wind and echoed among the gloomy ruins.

"Te-ke-li-li."

Apparently, her over-excellent inspiration finally made her realize some kind of secret that should not be known, her firm consciousness has been overwhelmed by madness, and her sanity has been invaded.

Although Griffith didn't see anything, he could imagine how abnormal it was here.The tumbling clouds and mist rolled among the weird black peaks and mountains, outlining scenes of fuzzy patterns beyond common sense.The inspiration and occult knowledge of the transcendent must be able to easily complete the truth behind it.

Finally, they left this mysterious forbidden land that humans should never set foot in as quickly as possible.

Under the turbulent sky, the continuous mountains seem to be mocking the insignificance of human beings, and the oversized size makes people chill from the depths of their souls.

As the ship went away, Galadia gradually stabilized with the help of medicine and treatment, and the elves who guarded her breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's okay," Ashura said, "Miss Villanoy has obtained the qualification to touch the miracle. Although we don't know what to do next, Canaan will investigate. Amon is also back, Let's leave quickly."

Erza also broke free from the nearly out-of-control madness.But what did she see?What could make her scream in fright.

In this regard, she just evaded to say what she saw.

This truth has nothing to do with the rolling snow-capped mountains, nothing to do with the broken ruins of the lost city-state, nothing to do with the geometrically strange buildings below the cliffs, and nothing to do with the curling mist and the jagged rocks.Insane and terrifying visions flashed between darkness and light, wind and fog, and she had the misfortune to see something hidden in the mountains.

That is the extreme horror that makes the whole world feel fear and keep it at a distance. It is the boundless strange and indelible scar of the world left by the ancients who left the ancient ruins under the cliff.

Erza's face has returned to calm. Before she walked back to her room and closed the door, Griffith heard her muttering weird ravings, such as "legacy", "primordial", "mystery of the end" ", "Link", "Share", "Protoplasm", "Flesh", "Emerging", "Ascension" and other outrageous nonsense.

Griffith immediately chased after her and asked what she was talking about.However, Erza, who was still whispering just now, suddenly and fiercely denied that she had said anything.

Perhaps, this has something to do with her work and knowledge of weirdness and curiosity.She is, after all, one of the few extraordinary Huntresses who dares to hunt madness and mutation on the dark edge of danger.

"I'm going to leave for a while and go to the south to complete my promotion ceremony." Erza who calmed down seemed apologetic for her attitude just now. "Don't worry, I just want to familiarize myself with the power I just acquired. If you need help, come here Find me."

Her words were calm and calm, and the usual mature, wise, decisive, and energetic Erza returned.It seemed that as long as she was in charge of everything, others could sit back and relax.

However, Griffith knew it all too well.

Because, he heard clearly just now, that familiar word that makes people's face change and makes them sleepless:
"Te-ke-li-li."

Griffith returned to Galadia worriedly, watched her sleeping face, and meditated in his heart
"The situation I'm facing is so dire that I need to muster more troops.

"However, I can't command many people by myself.

"First of all, I must have a group of adjutants."

……

"A cruel conspiracy is happening around us, the kingslayer has killed our beloved Majesty Aurelius, the great conqueror and wise reformer; murdered tens of thousands of our countrymen.

"We vow to bring him to justice.

"Our enemies lurk in the shadows, their minions in dark corners,
"In order to maintain national security and long-term stability, and for the safety and happiness of all citizens, at this time of crisis, we are determined to follow the ancient practice-to reorganize the Kingdom of Bayeland into a republic, with two consuls elected by the Senate lead.

"Build a safe and stable society!"

Thousands of soldiers lined up in front of the Senate Chamber to hear the official announcement from the Speaker.They stepped on the dark red snow, and the bonfire not far away burned piles of corpses.

Over the past few days, the troops of Olyfia and Midianmeier captured several barricades, and fought inextricably with several waves of Beyonders of unknown origin.By this morning, the fighting suddenly subsided, and the continuous enemy receded like an ebb tide.

"Seniors and lords, the people of Bayeran!"

The speaker's voice suddenly became high-pitched:
"Let me introduce to you—

"The Great Wise and Guardian, Leader of Mystery and Magic, Your Excellency the Archon Tiberion!

"Military strategist and reformer, commander of an ever-victorious army, Consul Count Werheve de Chalon!"

There was no audience for this important appointment. The nobles and citizens of Bayeran either fled the city, hid at home, or were hanged on street lamps; there was no suitable venue, and the Senate was set on fire. , half of Sanssouci Palace is still up for grabs.Therefore, the Senate announced in the square to the rotating army.

The appointed protagonist, Lord Tiberion, does not know where he is, maybe he is fighting against the Dark Lord with other demigods; Earl Sharon is commanding the pursuit of Kingslayer Commodus, and he cannot participate on the spot.

When this appointment was read out, the thousands of representatives of the army under orders from the Senate and the regiments still fighting in the districts applauded and shouted in unison.Most of them are members of the Bayeran Defense Force, and there are also many guards who did not leave with the prince.

Ophelia clapped her hands hastily.She smiled beautifully, like a daughter of a famous family, but the crumbs stuck to the ends of her hair and the blood that hadn't been wiped off the corner of her mouth still betrayed her deeply.

Midianmeier stood beside her, with a serious face that was about to drip water.Earl Chalon is very prestigious in the Senate. Although he is still young, it is expected that he will be elected as the consul.Headmaster Tyberion of Homemonwatts had already agreed to enter the political arena.

The only unexpected thing is that the Dark Lord broke free from his cage in the spirit world and resurrected, and the prince turned into a kingslayer.All this happened so suddenly, Midianmeier first heard that the Supreme had returned from the spirit world and called on all citizens to rise up against tyranny, then the prince returned from the Chosen Sacrifice and summoned the Guards to gather, and then, the special envoy of the Senate rushed to Come to announce that those ahead are enemies.

When this series of news and orders came, the Imperial Guard troops immediately fell into chaos.Especially the royal family Shutoral like Midianmaia is completely confused.Until Ophelia caught him to find Lana, and reported to the military mouth of the Senate headed by Earl Chalon.

The Dark Lord and the Kingslayer come and go.They and their minions did not seem to have hoped to occupy Bayeran City, and left one after another after fierce fighting.Follow the two roads to Verona in the west and Pasha in the south.

However, the battle in the city did not end there.Many others held the barricades, and fought with the legions that occupied the palace and the senate.After listening to the announcement of the Senate, Midianmeier returned to the battlefield with his squadron.

……

Everywhere is on fire.Flames scorched the cheeks of passing troops.The melted snow is all dark red, and a creek has formed on the side of the road.

Midian Maier walked very slowly.Among those who fought against him were many civilians, and they took a fort that was usually used as a prison, and armed themselves with the weapons within.Calling themselves the Army of Liberty, these men demanded the consent of the Senate to convene the broadest National Assembly.The city defense army that was sent to attack them reluctantly tried and retreated. It was not until the army commanded by the Bayeran nobles arrived that they barely repelled them.

The Kingslayer's army is much stronger.Many Janissaries and Wehrmachts still maintain their loyalty to the royal family.They are more organized and sophisticated.

Most of the Kingslayer's army has withdrawn, with only a small number serving as the rearguard.Midianmaia didn't want to deal with the armed citizens, nor did he want to fight with his comrades from yesterday, so he was going to watch them leave the city after a little pursuit.

"We have to take some time to go to the south of the city," said Ophelia, who was traveling with me, "After controlling the port and the Great Astrologer Tower, we will see how Griffith is doing. It will take too long."

Midianmai nodded and stopped for a while.The squadron of the two drove directly past them, also silent.

"Hey! Keep up your spirits, you will die if you get confused on the battlefield!" Ophelia raised her hand and patted her good friend on the shoulder, "The situation is unknown, we should talk to Griffith first. They converged to see what happened to the Anok ruins and where the world is headed, rather than simply to be loyal to a certain person and organization."

"Emmm..." Midianmaia sighed, "What is your loyalty based on? The previous king was not an enemy represented by the citizens, and he would never issue martial law, nor would he send troops into the city. A conspiracy. Some people have deceived His Majesty, and even forged the will."

"so what?"

"So, I suspect that this is a rebellion against the royal family, with the intention of taking away the legitimate power that His Royal Highness Commodus possesses as the legal heir of the royal family."

"Bloodline, inheritance~ You say this."

The blond-haired Miss Shutoral waited for the soldiers around her to leave before shaking her head:

"If you say that you have natural powers because of your blood, and you have claims to status and property from the day you were born, then——

"Using conspiracy and force to seize is [-] times more noble than inheritance from blood. Because those who use conspiracy and force know that it does not belong to them, they will control their arrogance and exercise this power with concentration and perseverance. .

"People are not cattle, horses, pigs and dogs, and there is no need to pay attention to pure blood."

Mi Dianmai was silent for a while, without refuting his friend's opinion, he turned and left: "Go to the south of the city by yourself, I will clean the battlefield."

"Hey, why... I don't want to go alone," Ophelia hurriedly chased after him, "Then let's settle the battle together before we go."

"No need," Midian Maier said without looking back, "Your presence here will affect my maneuvering speed."

"..."

Midianmeier walked through the ruins of several battles, passing tired and confused soldiers.At this time, an adjutant came to report:
"Sir, the Kingslayer troops have withdrawn, leaving only some civilians at the scene."

Midianmaia couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief: "Start to put out the fire, treat the wounded, and protect the property of the citizens. Pay attention, the wounded should be treated equally regardless of the enemy or us."

As soon as the words fell, he heard a scream.When he followed the sound, he saw a few disheveled ladies running out of a nearby room, crying and screaming. Homonworth's classmates, Master Barton and Master Winston were behind, pulling up their trousers while yell.

"Take them down!" Midianmeier ordered loudly.

(End of this chapter)