An infinite journey starting from Baldur's Gate

Chapter 104 Cleanse the Darkness
The archdruid who can transform into an owlbear and fight is very powerful, but there is a prerequisite for this, and it must be a teammate rather than a traveling companion.

At this time, Ying Xin raised the most critical question:
"Wait a minute, before you explain your reasons, I have a question,"

"Will you fight alongside us?"

After all, everyone in the team has the same goal, to get rid of the bugs in their heads, and the other party happens to not have this problem. If she joins,
Will you do your best to help along the way and tide over the difficulties with everyone?
In response, Harsin pursed his lips, thought for a moment, shook his head and gave a vague answer:
"……uncertain."

This statement immediately aroused Astelon's disgust:

"Forget it, we don't need an audience. If you are just going to look on, I advise you to stay in the forest and don't go around causing trouble for others."

"Even the dog in our camp dared to fight the monster together."

Although the words are a bit ugly, they are reasonable. Now the team configuration is very complete.

Adding a druid would be the icing on the cake at most, but if the mascot is recruited, it is not necessary but is useful.

However, when Ma Long heard these words, he quickly expressed his apology to the other party:
"I'm sorry, Archdruid, for my companion's inappropriate remarks."

Gale and Weir had a tacit understanding, looked at each other, immediately grabbed Asteron, and covered her love-hateful mouth.

Isn't this inappropriately adding to the chaos...

Each of the druids turned green with anger. They insulted their boss in person without taking action directly, which really gave the paladin enough face.

Fortunately, Harsin didn't care and smiled reluctantly and began to explain the reason for joining the team:
"I'm going to the Moonrise Tower, completing the goal that I failed to achieve a hundred years ago, and lifting the curse,"

"Everyone, please follow me."

Next, the archdruid led Malone and others to a mural and told them the story about the Moonrise Tower a hundred years ago.

A century ago, a Shar believer named Keserixsom formed a huge army in an attempt to cover the entire world with darkness.

However, there will never be a shortage of righteous people in the world.

A group of secret organizations called the Harpers Alliance joined forces with the Verdant Garden to which the druids belonged.

Together they attacked Catheric and his army, and the two sides launched a fierce war.

Justice wins in the end.

However, before his death, this Shar believer, with extreme unwillingness and resentment, called for the power of the Nightsinger to come to the earth,

Although the Harper Alliance and the Verdant Garden won, the Moonrise Tower also fell into endless darkness.

At that time, Archdruid Harsin was one of the participants in that war. Although her camp defeated Kesirixiom,
But a complete victory was not achieved because the shadow still existed.

For nearly a hundred years, she has been trying her best to find how to lift the curse. Unfortunately, the progress has not been smooth. It can be said that she has always stayed in the same place.

But now that trouble has arisen again in the Moonrise Tower, Harsin sees a glimmer of hope and is ready to go again to find out if there is a way to end the darkness.

Going on the road alone is always dangerous, so she wants to join the team of paladin.

Let’s go to that cursed land together.

After reading the history depicted in the mural, Ma Long thought for a while and then spoke:
"I know, the reason is very good, but it is consistent with what my companion said,"

"We need teammates who can share adversity, not traveling companions. If you want to join the team, you must play your role!"

"The core purpose of my team is that your business is our business. Partners support each other. No matter who has difficulties, everyone will work together to solve them."

He didn’t want Harsin to stand by and do nothing after joining the team.
If this is really the case, it would be better to reject it directly.

Hearing this, Harsin fell silent and lowered her head to think. The reason why she was undecided was simply because she didn't know whether the trip would be successful.
If you work hard but don't get results in the end, wouldn't it be a big loss, unless...

"Paladin, I have a question. When you face the power of darkness, will you unswervingly eliminate it?" "No matter how difficult the situation is, will you let the light of justice shine on the earth?"

There was silence in the cave for a moment, Harsin raised his head and spoke solemnly.

Hearing these words, Ma Long was stunned for a moment, and the corners of his mouth raised an inconspicuous arc. Then, he straightened his posture and replied extremely seriously:

"I swear in the name of the paladin that I will eradicate all evil I encounter and defeat the shadows."

[Oath: Purify the darkness]

[—Commentary—The paladin made a noble oath to lift the centuries-old curse. 】

[Completion Reward: Holy Incarnation]

As he blurted out these words, the system popped up a prompt panel indicating that the task was activated. This time, he took the initiative to make the oath,

Therefore, after seeing these lines of text, Ma Long couldn't help but feel heavy.

Different from the usual sworn responsibilities, once it fails, there should be no future, even if the system does not directly indicate it...

As for the promise to Astaire, why is it not like this now?
In his opinion, it may be that a mere vampire cannot stand on the stage. The Shadow Curse is a manifestation of the powerful power of Shar, the Nightsinger.

And Halsin knew the importance of this oath to the paladin,
He immediately showed a satisfied smile and leaned forward to salute:

"Paladin, I request to join the team. At the same time, I will do my best to play my role, fight side by side with you, and share weal and woe."

What she wants is a layer of protection. After all, who will do the thankless work?

Ma Long also smiled. No matter what, he had to find ways to get rid of the curse. It would be very difficult to do it without Halsin...

"You better be true to your word, Druid."

Ying Xin's voice was low and her eyes were full of distrust.

Karak's attitude was much better. He grinned and opened his arms and laughed:

"So we are partners now? Haha! You are welcome to join."

"Now that you're leaving, what will happen to the Green Woodland?"

Suddenly Gale asked in confusion.

When Harsin left before, Kahal took the opportunity to seize power. Are we not afraid that this situation will happen again?
"No need to worry, I have already made arrangements. As for the specific details, you don't need to care. In short, there will be a suitable candidate to take my place,"

"Without further ado, we should set off immediately, Paladin."

Regarding the arrangements after the verdant woodland, Harsin did not explain much.
After all, Ma Long and the others are just passers-by. Leaving is equivalent to saying goodbye forever. They will basically never come back, so why should they care too much.

"Okay, let's go now."

Nodding in agreement, Ma Long raised his hand to signal the two women behind him to let go of Asteron.

And led the team towards the exit.

He was in a very good mood at the moment. With Harsin joining the team, there would be a subsequent battle, and everyone's probability of winning would skyrocket.

The scene of the owlbear descending from the sky yesterday was vivid in my mind and left a very deep impression on me.

Next, the group quickly returned to the camp, struggled to carry their heavy luggage, left the quiet and peaceful green woodland, and continued their journey.

(End of this chapter)