Path of Light.

Chapter 662 Chapter 663. Departure
It is impossible for the mine guards to evacuate from the Dark Portal Expeditionary Camp immediately under the current circumstances.

Currently, apart from the half-elf warriors of the mine guard regiment, no other regiment in the Golfito Canyon can fully adapt to the environment of the Dark Land.

This place is filled with dark air. If there is no purification technique to dispel the dark air that has contaminated their bodies, the elf warriors will be eroded by the dark air for a long time, and their minds will be easily affected by the dark aura.

Roy is a priest who can purify the dark energy from the half-elf warriors.

This is what Captain Gabreth has always believed...

This is also the most distressing thing for Legion Commander Gabreth. There are currently more than 50,000 elven warriors stationed in Golfito Canyon, but except for the mine guard regiment, there are no other regiments that can be sent to the dark land.

In fact, the priests of the Moon Temple were also unwilling to enter the dark land.

This means that once the Silver Moon Elf warriors are stationed in the Dark Portal Expeditionary Camp, they will have to pass through the Dark Portal every two weeks to allow the Moon Temple priests to purify the dark energy in their bodies.

In the tent of the mine guards, Roy looked at Captain Gabreth and said directly:
"The mine guards' garrison period has not yet expired. For the time being, let my team continue to guard the Dark Portal."

Roy's eyes did not linger on Captain Gabreth's face. He turned around and said sincerely to Captain Malthus:
"As for the reinforcements sent by Earl Swinburne, let them familiarize themselves with the environment of Golfito Canyon for the time being... I will find time to return to Partington Island to find out what the situation is like over there. The mine guards can still stay here for the time being."

Roy knew that Earl Swinburne would send the Elf Guard to replace his mine guard.

But he didn't expect this new army to arrive so quickly...

"That's best, Roy. I can give you a pass to go out later."

After hearing what Roy said, Legion Commander Gabrez said on the spot that Roy could leave Golfito Canyon at any time.

Roy stood up straight and saluted Captain Gabreth.

Legion Commander Gabreth patted Roy on the shoulder and said to him kindly, "Then this matter is settled!"

Afterwards, Legion Commander Gabrieles did not stay at the Dark Portal Expeditionary Camp. He passed through the Dark Portal and returned directly to the Legion Headquarters in Golfito Canyon.

……

Only Captain Malthus was left at the Dark Gate Expedition Camp. He sat in his tent, looking at the detailed maps of the Dark Land hanging around the tent, and sighed:
"I didn't expect that in the past year or so, you have traveled to so many places in the Dark Land."

Roy smiled calmly, scratched his head, and said to Captain Malthus:

"I have indeed been to many places. I have been to the depths of the sea in the Land of Darkness, where I have seen the entrance to the abyss. I have also walked along the expedition road all the way to the Dragon's Throat expedition camp, where I saw the Nakma demon army..."

"Now I understand that it is actually quite hard for the priests to fight in the dark land."

After saying this, Roy sighed silently.

At this moment, he thought of Captain Jeroin and the Knights Templar, the abandoned priests in the expeditionary camp, and Archpriest Reed who died in the Dragon's Throat expeditionary camp.

Captain Malthus is not very concerned about the situation in the Dark Land. At present, it seems that the Dark Gate Expeditionary Camp is still very safe.

He stayed alone this time mainly to convey Earl Swinburne's orders to Roy...

Captain Malthus became a little serious and said to Roy:
"Earl Swinburne has sent an order. He hopes that you can return to the Partington plane with the mine guards as soon as possible. In the past six months, the conflict between the Silver Moon Elf merchants and the Half-Elf Gatherers on the Partington plane has intensified. There is no room for easing between the two sides. However, the magic herb market is even hotter than last year..."

Roy showed a bitter smile on his face, and asked Captain Malthus:

"So that's why you asked me to clean up the situation over there?"

Captain Malthus nodded and asked Roy:

"When can you leave?"

Roy thought for a moment before answering:
"I still need to deal with things at the Dark Portal Expeditionary Force camp. Give me half a day. After half a day, I will pass through the Dark Portal and arrive at Golfito Canyon. If everything goes well, as long as I get the exit permit, I will immediately take the magic airship to Partington Island."

"Okay, remember to find me at the camp when you get to Golfito Canyon."

Captain Malthus warned Roy.

After saying these things, Captain Malthus left the Dark Gate Expeditionary Camp.

……

Roy did not need to assign work to Deputy Captain Timothy. He stayed at the Dark Gate Expeditionary Camp for half a day mainly to bring all the dark beast materials he had harvested during this period back to the Elf Continent.

In addition, Roy had to make some additional arrangements before leaving the dark land.

For example, he had promised Captain Jelloin that he would occasionally wait for them at the market at the Isnes Expeditionary Force camp.

This time when Roy went to the Elf Continent, he would arrange for personnel to go to the market of the Isnes Expeditionary Force Camp regularly to wait for news from Captain Jelloin.

In addition, Leah and Alice also have to make some arrangements.

Leia and Alice built a small tent in the Dark Portal Expeditionary Camp. The two sisters usually slept in the tent. Leia still ran around every day, and Alice went to the holy water pool in the center of the camp every day to pray with other half-elf guards.

Every day she wore a gray cloak with the hood covering her face, and recited prayers by the holy water font with the half-elf guards.

Alice gained a lot of praise in the Dark Gate Expeditionary Camp.

Leah found that Alice had been saying one thing and another recently. During the day, she would smile and say to Leah, "It would be great if we could live in the Dark Gate Expeditionary Camp forever..." But at night, Alice would mutter in her sleep, "She doesn't want to be trapped in the dark land for the rest of her life. It would be great if she had the chance to go to the Elf Continent..."

Leah began to be a little confused about what Alice was thinking.

Alice is relatively normal during the day. Leia has nothing to do recently and is quite bored in the Dark Gate Expeditionary Camp.

"...Do you want to go to the Elf Continent with me?"

Roy opened the curtain outside the tent and asked Leah and Alice inside.

"Okay!" Leah answered quickly and decisively.

"Ah! This is too troublesome. I'd better give up!" Alice said with some entanglement.

Two different voices...

Roy hesitated for a moment and said to the two sisters, "I just happened to be going to Partington Island in the Elf Continent to do something. I guess I'll be back soon. If you two want to go to the Elf Continent, now is a good opportunity. If you don't want to go, then stay at the Dark Gate Expeditionary Force camp..."

"I want to visit the Elf Continent." Leah said with a face full of longing.

Then Leah quickly shook Alice's arm and said to her, "Alice, let's go together."

Alice bit her lip, lowered her head and hesitated for a long time before slowly nodding.

...Roy was arranging the half-elf guards in the tent, and it seemed that the great magician Grams had also come to visit.

He walked directly into the tent and asked Roy loudly:
"Roy, I heard that you are going back to the Elf Continent to deal with some things?"

"Yes, I'm going back to Golfito soon and then take the magic airship to Partington Island." Roy replied.

The Great Wizard Grams said:
"Teacher Elaud has something to deal with here and can't leave for the time being. He specifically asked me to return to the Elf Continent with you and asked me to take you to visit the inscription master and ask him to tailor a set of magic pattern construction for you. I will be responsible for this matter to the end..."

Roy waved his hand, signaling the half-elf guards in the tent to go out and prepare for the trip...

Then he asked excitedly, "Can I use the hide of the frost dragon to make a set of heavy leather armor this time?"

"No problem, just let me arrange it when the time comes."

The great magician Grams patted his chest and assured Roy...

After finishing the discussion, Great Magician Grams was about to leave. Roy sent him to the door of the tent and asked him casually:

"Speaking of which, weren't there three liches in the black fog behind the Nakma demon army on the battlefield of the Dragon's Maw Expedition Camp? How come Grand Magister Cedric and his men only brought back two?"

"In fact, we only need six liches this time. If we catch more, we won't have anywhere to deal with them. It's better to deal with them directly on the battlefield." Great Magician Grams said bluntly.

"..."

Roy was a little speechless. It turned out that it was hunted down because it was no longer needed.

The great magician Grams walked out of the tent and reminded Roy as he walked away:
"When you leave, remember to call me."

……

After dealing with the matters at the Dark Gate Expeditionary Camp,

Roy brought Leah and Alice to the Dark Portal magician rest area and met with Grand Magician Gramus as agreed. The group returned to the back garden of the Statue of Liberty Temple in Golfito Canyon through the Dark Portal.

Roy had to go to Legion Commander Gabreth in person and ask him to issue a certificate of absence so that he could leave the expeditionary camp at the Dark Gate.

Roy met Legion Commander Gabres who was busy signing documents in the main hall.

He looked up and saw Roy, and immediately ordered his attendant to bring a piece of magic parchment, and signed his name on it with just a few strokes.

This time, Commander Gabrielle signed the document most readily.

Roy took his pass and immediately said goodbye to Commander Gabreth.

After leaving the main hall of the Statue of Liberty, Roy met up with everyone in the garden in front of the temple...

It was the first time for sisters Leah and Alice to see the lush vegetation in the garden, which has a wide variety of plants.

Leia stood beside the pool in the middle of the courtyard, looking at the neatly trimmed plants around her. She suddenly felt a burning sensation in her body. Leia quickly took out a magic cloak from the package and put it on to isolate herself from the faint holy light power outside.

Alice simply lifted her long skirt, took off her shoes, walked barefoot into the knee-deep pool, and then walked step by step towards the Statue of Liberty in the pool.

Alice raised her head and stared at the statue for a long time. Finally, she lowered her head and stood in front of the statue in silence.

When Roy came back, Alice whispered to him:

“Is that the Statue of Liberty?”

Roy nodded and replied, "That's right."

"But now the holy light of the Statue of Liberty can no longer reach the Elf Continent." Roy added in a low voice.

The great magician Grams stood at the door of the Statue of Liberty and waited for everyone to come out before saying to Roy:
"Roy, are you leaving Golfito Canyon on the magic airship this time?"

Roy nodded...

"Then I'll wait for you at the lakeside dock."

After saying this, Great Magician Grahams walked straight towards the entrance of Golfito Canyon.

……

It was the first time for Leah to see the emerald green mountains, the first time to step on the soft green grass, the first time to see the garden full of flowers...

She walked along the path through Golfito Canyon, taking a deep breath as if she wanted to suck all the air into her body.

"So this is the Elf Continent. It's so beautiful here, Alice, I want to stay here..."

Leah came close to Alice and whispered to her.

Although Alice was also silently observing her surroundings at this moment, she was not like Leah, using her body to sense the surrounding environment. She even heard two voices in her heart. One voice was the divine thought that invaded her body. At this moment, the divine thought roared hysterically:

"Hurry up and give me your body. Let me control it. This way, I can recover the power of Holy Light in the shortest possible time. The power of Holy Light here is so abundant. Please let me out quickly..."

Another voice in Alice's body stood up to refute:

"Don't give your body to her. She just wants to occupy your body and then drive you out of it. Don't trust her..."

Alice covered her head, which was about to explode, with both hands and walked forward silently.

Leah soon noticed something was wrong with Alice and asked her worriedly, "Alice, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

Alice shook her head quickly...

……

At this time, Roy brought the two to the camp of the Second Silver Pegasus Knights.

Captain Malthus of the Second Silver Pegasus Knights had specifically told Roy that when he passed through Golfito Canyon, he must stop for a while at the Silver Pegasus Knights' camp.

Roy walked in and saw Captain Malthus waiting for him in the camp.

"Roy, when you come into contact with the Silver Moon Elf nobles, try to say and do as little as possible. There are many ways to solve problems, but remember not to let the conflicts escalate." Captain Malthus warned Roy.

Captain Malthus also gave some letters to Roy, asking him to take these letters written by the Silver Pegasus Knights back and then mail them out in Castleton City...

(End of this chapter)