Cornflower Witch

Chapter 275 The White Knight of the Cornflower (Thanks to Ms. Shenqi for being the patron of the "Want to Get Closer with Alice" guild)

"how so."

The group was stunned by the sight of the sea of ​​fire ahead, the countless charred corpses and rubble-strewn ruins, the terrifying beasts and the magnificent magic array standing in confrontation, and they murmured in disbelief.

The one who fired the ray and interrupted the dagger was the Demon Contracter who was following behind Hilti. At this moment, he was also looking at the scene in front of him in disbelief, and then looked up at the blue magic circle that was slowly opening and rotating in the sky.

"Don't you know what kind of ritual the cult leader is performing?" Hiltiya asked, turning her head.

"I'm sorry, Lord Descendant, I didn't know." He lowered his head in shame, it seemed that even as a core member of the cult, he was still unaware of many secrets.

The battlefield before them had become an extremely dangerous area, with chaotic 'alien' and 'death' powers roaming freely. If ordinary people stayed nearby for even a short time, they would fall ill. Even those with a sexual phase rank would be suppressed by the powerful 'alien' rank if they continued to approach the central area, becoming disordered and distorted.

At this point, even simply watching the battle, let alone stopping either side, is extremely dangerous.

Hirutiya pulled on the reins, and the Messenger horse beneath her began to trot restlessly.

Should she go, or turn around and run away? Two thoughts raced through Hilti's mind, but without hesitation, she chose the former.

"Now is not the time to back down," Hiltiah said to herself.

It wasn't for some vague ideal, nor was it a sudden expectation or responsibility; it was simply because I felt in my heart that going there was worthwhile.

'Everything has value when you feel it has meaning.'

She has her own preferences, her own hobbies, and her own scenes to see, so she doesn't think everything she does tonight is meaningless. Even though there's an extremely dangerous atmosphere ahead, she still wants to give it a try.

Perhaps this impulse stems from a dislike of constantly giving in and compromising.

Everyone is pursuing the extraordinary, and the pursuit of the extraordinary is precisely to shatter those repeated compromises and concessions. Otherwise, if we give in to everything, why bother pursuing growth and the extraordinary?

"The current battlefield is no longer something you can participate in. Stay where you are and do not go forward."

"Yes."

As everyone watched the figure slowly walking forward, they suddenly understood what the other person wanted to do.

"My lord!" someone tried to call out to the girl, fearing she would perish in the inferno.

The girl in front raised her arm to stop their suggestion, then gently shook the reins, rushed down the hillside, and rode alone towards the battlefield ahead.

At first, the white weather horse didn't run fast, as if it was constantly adjusting its pace as it trod across the scorched, hot earth.

On horseback, Hilti's figure was shrouded in a hazy light and shadow. Her previously thin black dress was now covered by a set of white armor, with floral patterns embroidered on her shoulders and skirt. The silver-white armor was exquisitely crafted and fit the girl's figure perfectly as she moved forward in the night.

Then, the girl took out another badge and stuck it on the chest of her armor. A pure white halo appeared and then spread, enveloping her body.

[Knight's Badge] (Tier 3, Castle); A badge symbolizing victory in the competition. Through conferment and empowerment, it temporarily grants a 'Tier 3, White Knight' status buff for ten minutes, granting them all the abilities of a White Knight. (Can be used once every seven days)
At this moment, Hilti's sexual phase has temporarily changed from 'Emerald' to 'Castle'.

Name: Siltia Mezalans

Race: Human (※※※)
Status: Healthy (no abnormalities)

Talents: Star [Unknown Level], Cornflower's Affection [Rare Level, Upgradeable]

Fate Card: [The White Knight of the Cornflower] (Tier 3, Castle) 'A white knight adorned with cornflower ornaments, galloping across the burning battlefield; her armor and shield are as white and steadfast as her character.'
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Effect [Discrimination Eye Lv.5]: Due to a special talent and physique, you can distinguish four layers of color that are imperceptible to ordinary people, as well as parts of the essence of things. (This ability will also increase when you upgrade your Destiny Card.)
Effect [Cornflower's Blessing Lv.6]: When you wear a cornflower accessory, you gain the blessing bestowed by that cornflower. (The higher the quality and rank of the cornflower, the stronger the blessing.)
Effect [Bloodline Advancement]: Upon entering the third tier, all your abilities will be comprehensively enhanced, and you will be exempt from the effects of many lower-tier abilities.
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Class [White Knight Lv.4]: A temporarily granted class that allows the user to construct armor that blocks curses and corruption, resisting various negative effects. (Pure White Shield, Fearless Lance, Galloping Lv.4)

Core Card: [Champion Knight] [Castle]
'In the arena, you single-handedly defeated nearly a hundred warriors of the same rank, earning cheers and praise from all, and crowning yourself with the laurel of glory.'
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Impact: [The Cycling of the Laurel] - When you charge alone under the spotlight, you gain the blessing of the 'Castle' attribute. (The more people who admire, respect, and love you, the stronger the blessing effect.)
Ability Cards: [Moonlight Breathing Technique Lv.5], [Spiral Spear Lv.5], [Sword of Amorepacific Lv.5]

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Under the pitch-black night sky, amidst an endless sea of ​​fire and a desolate wilderness, a white figure galloped forward, from slow to fast, from barely visible to a striking white comet, whistling through the sea of ​​fire.

Hilti's speed increased rapidly, and everything around her became afterimages, appearing as thin straight lines in the boundless sea of ​​fire.

【Galloping Lv.4】(Castle): Resonate and cooperate with your warhorse to gain a significant charge speed bonus and form a powerful wind wall on your side to block ranged attacks such as arrows.

At this moment, the airflow in front of her and her warhorse was compressed, forming an invisible wind wall that broke through the flames in front of them. As she charged through, the sweeping airflow cleared away the charred flames along the way, leaving a striking trail.

The closer one gets to the center of the battle, the higher the temperature becomes. Suffocating waves of fire engulf everything, and the high-level 'death' nature corrodes any living thing that comes near, like a plague and a deadly poison.

A pale white light appeared on Sylvia's armor, gradually pushing aside the oppressive aura of death and keeping the raging fire waves at bay, protecting the girl as she approached the central area.

At this moment, the girl's hair, which was flying in the Martian, slowly shed the black lead-painted covering and gradually revealed its original pure silver color. Her previously concealed appearance was also revealed in the high temperature of the Martian. Only her eyes remained clear, flawless, and unwavering.

Amidst the roar of the colossal beast, Hiltiah skillfully and nimbly steered her warhorse away from the spewing charred flames. Then, she raised her spear high, the cedarwood shaft spiraling through the air, forming intricate and beautiful patterns.

Then a bolt of lightning flashed from the tip of the lance, and the entire lance instantly pierced through the atmosphere, breaking through the flames and air currents, and pierced into Princess Musa's side in the sea of ​​fire. Golden lightning poured down on the earth, dispelling the approaching flames.

Then, to Princess Musa's astonishment, the white-armored knight and his warhorse leaped high into the air, traversing the dangerous flames, and landed beside her. He pulled her onto his horse, embraced her, and then grabbed the spear stuck in the ground, continuing forward through the sea of ​​fire.

At this moment, the massive three-headed hellhound had completely turned its attention to the figure running past beneath its feet. Its three ferocious heads lowered simultaneously, spewing twisted, high-temperature flames from different angles to block any escape route for Hilti.

Just as the two were about to be engulfed in the black and red sea of ​​fire, Hilti's white horse accelerated again, this time heading towards the ritual array behind the isolation barrier.

Countless eyes watched the scene unfold, everyone holding their breath, thinking the two would crash into the barrier and be engulfed by the sea of ​​fire. But in that instant, the pupils beneath the white helmet flickered, strange starlight flashed, and the barrier in front of the white knight automatically opened an entrance, allowing him to pass through.

Immediately, the azure barrier closed again, resisting the surging flames that swept in like a tidal wave.

Within the ritual array, Hilti carefully placed Princess Musa down. At this moment, her armor was scorching hot, and the edges of her skirt armor were somewhat deformed. If this armor hadn't been so excellent, it probably wouldn't have been able to withstand the terrifying flames of the three-headed hellhound. The behemoth's strength was now infinitely close to the 'fifth rank'. If the ritual hadn't been imperfect and if Kachis hadn't had a limited understanding of the 'death' aspect, it would have already ascended to the next rank.

Given such a huge difference in rank, protecting Siltia and even diverting some of its resources to protect Princess Musa was already the limit of what it could do.

As she sat up, supported by the ground, before she could even ask the white knight's identity, Princess Musa saw a tall, strange humanoid figure descending in front of her. It was the former Prince Jobs, who was now staring at the two of them with hostile eyes, his pupils glowing with a purplish-red light.

"Jobs, no!"

The crimson rays engulfed the two, turning Mu Sha's vision into a white blur. However, she did not die immediately. After a few seconds, the light gradually dimmed, and she was able to see the scene in front of her clearly.

A curved, pure white shield appeared, covering her and the white knight. Intense crimson rays poured onto the shield, only to be scattered and deflected into the surrounding space.

Soon, the shield shattered, and Princess Musa was once again pulled aside by the White Knight to avoid the remaining rays.

The magnificent azure magic circle continued to slowly rise in the sky, its patterns unfolding layer by layer. Beneath the grand beacon beam of light, the tiny white figure moved continuously, and the battle continued.

　Thank you so much, Ms. Shenqi, for being the patron of the guild that wants to get close to Alice! Thanks (ω)~
　　Thanks for filing this for you, Moonlight Whispers, Shi Zhi Ming, The Treasure-Hunting White Wolf, Yi Yu

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