Lu Mingfei, become the King of Elden!

Chapter 210 The End
When Lu Mingfei saw the Warrior's Jar again, it was not far from the site of the final battle, where many leftover weapons and the bones of warriors were interspersed.

The Warrior Jar, featuring Alexander the Iron Fist, a warrior who is always full of vigor, is in very poor condition. The once smooth jar is now covered with several large cracks, revealing the flesh and blood inside, making it look rather pitiful.

He rummaged through the bones on the ground, his body hunched over. Only when he heard footsteps behind him did he slowly turn the pot around and turn his head.

Warrior's voice was very tired, but he still tried his best to raise his tone, expressing genuine appreciation for his friend:

"Ah, it's you. You fought a brilliant battle just now, you're a true hero."

His teapot turned around, drooped slightly, and began to fall:
"Compared to this, I'm a truly useless pot. It cracked after just one attack, and a lot of its contents leaked out... After that, I can only be a coward..."

The warrior's flask carried a deep sense of shame:
"I really... have no face to see you."

Lu Mingfei was at a loss for what to do.

When they first met, Warrior Jar was an adventurer who had left his hometown with a heart full of passion, yearning for battle and glory.

Now, he seems more like a young man who has been ruthlessly taught a lesson by the outside world.

Lu Mingfei still remembered that when they parted ways on Galid Avenue, Warrior Pot had said something like that.

"One day, we will become heroes—greater heroes."

"What do you think? Do we have a way to do it? Hahaha!"

Lu Mingfei looked at the dejected teapot in front of him again, his emotions becoming somewhat complicated.

If it were him, he would have collapsed immediately, right?

"But I haven't given up yet."

Warrior Jar raised his head again, his tone gradually becoming firm:
"Fortunately, there are many soldiers' corpses here. After collecting them and putting them into my body, I can turn back into the Warrior's Jar."

His tone of voice finally returned to the way Lu Mingfei remembered:

"Moreover, the corpses around here are all exceptionally well-preserved, befitting warriors who once participated in the Shattered War. I will become even stronger, so please look forward to our reunion."

Hahaha!!

That hearty laughter echoed across the empty fields, coinciding with the voice in Lu Mingfei's memory, and resounded in his ears once more through the river of time.

"Will do."

Lu Mingfei whispered to him:
"We will become heroes, that's our promise."

"So I will continue to move forward, because I look forward to the day when I meet you again."

Yes, he won't be defeated by this.

He is still that brave, optimistic, kind, and sincere warrior, Hu.

Although it was just a pot, and although it suffered near-total damage in the war: the body of the pot was cracked, the contents were lost, and even the two handles were gone.
But he would never give up his belief in becoming a warrior; that burning will remained steadfast in his soul.

This is the Warrior Jar, featuring "Iron Fist" Alexander.
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When Lu Mingfei returned to Red Lion City, the square had returned to silence.

"He has left?"

Lu Mingfei was somewhat taken aback to learn from the guards that Teragos had already left.

“Yes,” the guard nodded. “He asked me to tell you that he will go to Lienia to find a way to the Altan Plateau, and he looks forward to seeing you again.”

Lu Mingfei then realized that the heroes who had fought alongside him had quietly departed.

They healed their wounds, repaired their armor, and once again embarked on their chosen paths.

This is the border area.

Every meeting that happens by chance will eventually end in a silent parting.

Here, farewells between soldiers are never grand or dramatic, and they rarely even leave behind a solemn "goodbye".

They simply departed quietly, as if they were merely temporarily out of each other's sight. For in the hearts of the warriors who traverse this land, as long as they persevere on their own paths, friends, there will always be a day when we meet again.

"Is it?"

Lu Mingfei nodded with some regret.

It seems none of these people remembered to pay for the shrimp. Their skill at skipping out on the bill is even more adept than Finger's.

It seems that he will ultimately have to pay this debt himself. Fortunately, he just made a windfall. I wonder if it will be enough to pay it back.

As Lu Mingfei was secretly grumbling to himself, the soldier suddenly spoke up again:

"My lord, the city lord wishes to see you one more time."

Lu Mingfei was slightly taken aback, then nodded.

Lu Mingfei found Jeremy on the steps at the edge of the square.

He was still wearing that topped hat, but he removed the cracked iron old man mask, revealing his weathered face beneath. His expression was unusually calm, as if all the burdens on his body had been completely lifted.

He was silently polishing the flame-shaped greatsword, his movements focused.

Hearing footsteps, he looked up and saw Lu Mingfei. A hint of gentleness flashed in his eyes.

"...The battle festival is over, right?"

He spoke, his voice slightly hoarse but full of ease.

Lu Mingfei stopped beside him and nodded.

Jellian placed his greatsword across his lap, raised his head, looked up at the sky, and said with a touch of melancholy:

"From now on, the night sky over the border area will no longer be so unchanging."

Lu Mingfei was somewhat puzzled after hearing this.

Jeremy continued, his voice filled with deep gratitude:

“Warrior, I thank you once again. This battle ceremony was excellent, and the general will surely be very pleased. This outcome is far more honorable than being corrupted and driven to madness and decay.”

"this is nothing."

Lu Mingfei shook his head:
"I didn't complete the Battle Ritual alone, but I took General Rataen's Great Rune, so I was the one who benefited. It's not really an honor."

After a moment of silence, when he spoke again, his voice was filled with weariness and relief:

"In any case, I've finally fulfilled my duty. There's no need for me to stay in this fortress any longer."

He stood up, slung the flame-shaped greatsword behind his back, and his gaze fell on Lu Mingfei, a carefree smile appearing on his face:

"I'm planning to travel. I also have my own past."

Having fulfilled his destiny as "Lord of the Red Lion City" and "General under Rataen," Jellian completely ended this mission.

Now, he can finally unload his burdens, be himself again, and return to being the free-spirited "Strange Knight".

He patted Lu Mingfei's shoulder armor, turned to leave, took two steps, then slightly turned his head, leaving behind his final words:

"See you again someday, warrior."

After saying that, he waved his hand and walked out of Red Lion City without looking back.

Only the words of farewell still echoed in Lu Mingfei's ears.

"Okay, I'm going to get ready to go on a trip."

See you again someday, warrior.

(End of this chapter)