An infinite journey starting from Baldur's Gate

After saying that, Shadow Heart continued to walk in front and led everyone to the next trial site.

And this third test is also the most difficult.

After arriving at the destination, as usual, Shadow Heart went to the blood sacrificial basin held by the statue of Shar at the entrance, cut his palm and offered blood.

At the same time, he recited with great piety:
"The Dark Lady teaches us that many times, we are our own worst enemy. Only by getting rid of and overcoming this obstacle can her embrace come."

I was talking to myself in a low voice, and most of the people standing nearby could barely hear it clearly.
However, not many people understood the meaning behind the words.

Bang~

Suddenly! The closed door at the entrance was pushed open by an unknown force. Seeing this, before Ying Xin, the subject of the test, took the lead,
Karak was quite eager and took the lead, rushing in first.

Because he thinks his partner is among them.

"Shadow Heart! Where are you?!"

The loud, rough voice of the strong man rang through my ears and echoed inside the trial ground,

It caused quite a lot of noise.

"Your companion is really... restless."

Seeing this, Ying Xin looked very ugly and immediately turned around to express dissatisfaction.

Faced with her euphemistic "accusation," Ma Long smiled and said:

"Although his behavior is impulsive, it also means that he cares deeply about his companions. Unity is a good thing. Isn't that the case with you over there?"

After all, the personnel configuration of the two teams is highly similar, which makes people can’t help but compare them together.

As soon as these words came out, Ying Xin was speechless.

Obviously, the fact is just as Malone said, although the appearance is different, the personality is exactly the same.

"What do you say? Can we get in?"

Listening to Karak's calls, Asteron crossed her arms and asked calmly.

The previous two tests were completed by individuals, so it was not unreasonable for her to ask.

Looking at the open door, Ma Long took a deep breath and replied solemnly:

"……Walk."

After the words fell, Ma Long led the others into the trial field. Ying Xin bit his lips slightly when he saw this, looking unhappy.

But in the end he sighed helplessly and stepped forward.

When the group found the strong man who came in first, he had already searched the entire place, except for the gravel falling from the ceiling and various old appliances.

No one exists here...

"Gale, he...isn't here."

Karak was panting heavily, his face showing disappointment as he searched and reported the situation.

Hearing this, Gale shook his head and looked around:

"Not necessarily, the shadow heart may be here, but we can't see or touch it,"

"Malon, did you find anything?"

"Not yet..."

Before Ma Long could finish his words, a bright purple light suddenly emitted from a high platform in the trial site. The entire temple was very dark.

The sudden light caught everyone's attention.

They all looked around and saw that the light source came from a round sphere!
It's what Shadow Heart got through the test!
At the same time, Ma Long felt a unique and strange feeling that was very familiar. He suddenly turned his head and saw several phantoms appearing out of thin air beside him!

"...They're coming."

"What?" x6
The next moment, time and space appear! Several translucent shadows gradually transformed into entities under the glimmer of light coming from nowhere!
In just an instant, another team arrived quietly.

The originally silent trial venue suddenly became "lively".
"This is... incredible!"

Gale, who witnessed this moment of time and space intertwined with his own eyes, couldn't help but open his eyes wide and exclaimed. A team of the same seven people appeared in front of them, without any energy fluctuations from the magic network, and without any warning!
Except for the captain's simple reminder...

Seeing the impressive people across from him, Ma Long had complex expressions and many feelings.

But he did not forget the most important thing, and immediately set his sights on his "missing" partner.

Suddenly, people from both sides shouted in unison:
"Shadow Heart!"

The shadow heart in their mouths couldn't help but express joy when they saw the companions who had been caring for each other and living and dying together.

One after another, they strode forward and returned to their own place.

However, less than five meters apart, the male and female figures passed each other, and they both subconsciously turned to look at each other...

"Self" in different time and space meet and meet each other at such close distance,
Although there are countless thoughts and ideas in my mind,
But the two of them didn't say a word and returned to their respective teams silently.

"Are you okay?"

When the familiar Ying Xin came up to him, Ma Long quickly asked with concern.

"……good."

Shadow Heart sighed and responded.

Less than half an hour after leaving the team, his world view has been overturned...

Ma Long could understand his mood and felt it deeply. It was basically similar to time travel. When he first arrived, he was equally confused! But there is still a difference between the two,

Because what he met was another teammate who had the same reality in time and space but was different.

"Aha! Bro! Welcome home!"

The next second, Karak stepped forward, opened his arms and hugged Ying Xin as if no one else was around, and laughed heartily.

Compared to other people, the strong man doesn't think much and just smiles when he's happy.

Seeing this scene, Ma Long, Gale, and Weir smiled and said nothing, while Astailun couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, playfully teasing:
"Hey, handsome guy~ Isn't this trip exciting?"

Ying Xin struggled to find a place to breathe among his two thick arms and huge chest muscles, smoothed his messy hair, rolled his eyes and said:

"Hiss~ Shut up."

Before, he would have been daunted by Karak's bear hug, but now~
But it is full of peace of mind and intimacy. This is the partner I am most familiar with.

At this time, Harsin stared at the other team with a solemn face and coughed to remind:
"Ahem, everyone."

After receiving the prompt, Ma Long reacted, put away his smile, put his hand on the strong man's arm and patted it, then stepped forward and stood in front of everyone.

The captain's actions caused everyone to focus their attention on the business, and they were ready to face the almost replica of the "piracy" next to them.
In the final analysis, it is still undecided whether the person is an enemy or a friend. While I am vigilant, I am also observing carefully.

After all, he is his "self" in parallel time and space!

Of course, they were looking at each other, and so was the other group.

Immediately afterwards, a red-eyed white dragonborn wearing thick and strong armor and carrying a giant sword walked to the front of the team like Ma Long.

It means that he is the captain leader and the person in charge.

The dragonborn opened his big mouth full of fangs and said hello:
"I am evil, you?"

"Hello, Malone."

Ma Long showed a kind smile and reported his name. The Dragonborn and him were the only differences between the two groups, and they happened to be the same leader...

After the words fell, a man with shoulder-length hair, a beard and a long robe said,

He touched his chin with his hand and muttered to himself in confusion:

"...Why is it different?"

"Is there any kind person who can tell me what is going on?"

Then, a white-haired man in fine clothes with a cabbage-like hairstyle and a delicate appearance and pale complexion made a loud noise and attracted attention.

(End of this chapter)