Princess' personal painter

Erin shook her head: "No, it's not..."

Seeing through Irene's thoughts repeatedly, Luna asked persistently: "That's because, in your eyes, this kind of thing is evil, isn't it?"

It was the first time that a girl questioned her like this. Erin was stunned for a while, but her mood became a little dazed. She couldn't help thinking in confusion, is this the result I expected?Because he saved her with all his strength, so it's only natural to get the reward, isn't that right?

But in this way, doesn't it just show that the original motive for saving her was impure?

"Obviously she always looked at me with that strange look before, but now she flinched." Luna said with a hint of a sigh in her tone, "But, if you want, you can do it anytime. ...Because, I also really want to experience that further feeling of 'happiness'."

After all, Luna turned over and left Irene's body, and said softly: "Then let me be by your side and be your help until your injury heals. After that It's up to you to decide what I want to do."

... Please always stay by my side!

However, this willful words cannot be uttered no matter what.Irene only felt that her heart was a little uncomfortable with the inexplicable emotions, and it took a long time before she said: "Luna sauce, I want to go outside for a walk."

"Hmm." Luna nodded, and helped Erin up with a thoughtful gesture.

The two came outside the tent, and they saw a vast wilderness, and a dark swamp on the south slope. At the end of the swamp, a large black forest was shrouded in an indescribable dark mist—— The area called "Dark Domain" is the most dangerous area in the dark world.

Yes, at this time, Eileen and her party have left the Kingdom of Sin and arrived at the edge of the dark realm.According to the previously obtained information, the location where Alice City "falls" is in the depths of the dark area to the south in this direction.The priests of the Demon God Hall had previously sent people into the dark area to search, but it seemed that nothing was gained.

According to Nancy Shazhi, who was with her, she did not know the specific information about the "fall" of Elise City, because when she woke up, she found herself in the dark forest.She followed another group of human beings and managed to escape the pursuit of the monsters. When she came to the wasteland, she was captured by the demon troops waiting outside the dark area and became a prisoner.After that, she was sold to Chi Xie because of her outstanding appearance, and she was imprisoned in the dungeon for half a year, until she was lucky enough to be rescued by Ailin and her group.

When Prince Laurence hurried back to the capital, he didn't meet Nancy, so she didn't know anything about Laurence.

During her imprisonment, she must have suffered a lot. Even though she had been away from Dark Moon Capital for five or six days, she still showed a lonely expression from time to time.At this moment, she was sitting alone under the tree, looking at the wilderness under her feet, softly singing the songs that spread in Ruolin countryside.

The ethereal voice is transmitted gently in the air, and the singing reveals a sad and bewildered mood.

It wasn't until she heard approaching footsteps that Nancy stopped singing. She raised her eyes and saw Irene and Luna. She quickly stood up and said hello, "Miss Irene, you've finally woken up. Very good."

While speaking, Nancy glanced at Luna quietly, with a hesitant look on her face, obviously she didn't know how to address her.And, when Luna was controlled by the demon god, the things she did were too scary, even though she later confessed the whole story to everyone... But it took the lives of tens of thousands of people, and caused Irene to be seriously injured These things, in the bottom of her heart, cannot be erased no matter what, so even if she became a "companion", Nancy still didn't know how to face Luna.

Even those who died were demons who were hostile to her position as a human.

Apparently noticing her hesitation, Irene said: "I heard that I have been taken care of by you all these days when I was in a coma. I really have to thank you."

Nancy quickly shook her head and said: "It's nothing, I just did what I can... On the contrary, it was Miss Luna who led us to avoid the demon army, and she was the one who protected us when we were in danger. Love Miss Lin can wake up without incident, I think the happiest person must be Miss Luna."

Luna couldn't help being stunned for a moment when she heard the words. When she usually faced other people in the team, she always had an attitude of rejecting people thousands of miles away. Now when she heard Nancy's words, she realized that she was at this moment. The appearance of standing next to Irene seems to have the taste of a little bird.A slight blush could not help but appear on her pretty face, but she lowered her head silently.

Indeed, the state of the two cuddling together at this time is a bit "abnormal" no matter how you look at it, even though he is the one being taken care of.Eileen complained quietly.Speaking of this... Luna seems to have developed a habit of relying on me in the "spiritual realm"?Whenever she needs to communicate with others, as long as I am by the side, she will definitely keep silent until I make a decision...

cough cough.This... shouldn't be a bad thing, right?

Aileen changed the subject with some embarrassment: "Where are Xingtong and Bernice?"

Nancy said: "Xingtong said just now that there was an unusual aura in the east, and she ran over to investigate the situation. As for Sister Bernice, we have been on the road a while ago, and she was terrified, and she hardly rested. She should be fast asleep in the tent. She will be very happy to know that Miss Irene woke up safe and sound."

Irene nodded, turned to look at the deep forest to the south, and said, "When everyone has rested, let's enter that forest to search."

Luna showed hesitation for a moment: "However, your injury has not healed, and it will be dangerous to go in hastily. There are powerful monsters lurking in the forest, and undead creatures that do not know whether they really exist. In my time, I dare not say that I have an absolute chance of winning, let alone..."

What's more, the current Luna has sealed the consciousness of the demon god, and her strength is naturally far inferior to that of when she fought with Erin a few days ago.Although the shackles imposed on her mind have been lifted, and she has gained a lot of room for growth in the future, but if she is going to face unknown dangers now, she is not absolutely sure.

Reading her meaning from Luna's eyes, Irene said softly: "Don't worry, I can fight too." After a pause, she thought about it and said: "Since it's so dangerous in the dark area, let us Just go in with two people, Miss Nancy, wait for our news outside. Luna sauce, you will protect me, right?"

"Yeah." Although still a little uneasy, Luna nodded firmly.

Chapter 75 The Black Knight in the Forest

After resting for about half a day, Irene and Luna set off to the dark area.

Originally, Xingtong also wanted to act together with the two, but because Nancy and Bernice needed protection, she had to stay.When she was parting, she told Erin that she had found sporadic wandering undead in the area of ​​the swamp earlier, and the aura of the undead also appeared in the dark area to the south. Its strength may not be underestimated, and it is best to be careful when acting. .

For this reason, Xingtong also performed a special divination, and the divination showed that the result was "Xiaoji", which meant that the actions of the two of them might gain something, so she was a little relieved.

From the conversation, Irene noticed Xingtong's eyes that dared not look directly at her, which was obviously caused by the disagreement between the two about Luna.Perhaps until now, Xingtong still feels brooding over Irene's refusal to listen to dissuasion, and the fact that Luna finally became a companion.

For this, Erin could only smile wryly.

Regarding Luna's past and the intricate situations that happened to her, unless someone like Irene has really entered her heart, it is difficult for others to understand what kind of person the real Luna is. An executioner who is good at disguising herself and is merciless to her own race...Under this premise, it is normal for her not to be recognized and accepted by others.

Even if Luna promised that she would never do evil again in the future, it would be difficult to convince people.

Regarding this point, it can be clearly felt from the slightly alienated attitudes of the other people.For this reason, Aileen apologized to Luna on behalf of Xingtong and the others, but received a nonchalant response from Luna——

"I'm used to it, it's okay. As long as you don't hate me, Irene."

Hearing this answer, Erin realized that since Luna was rescued, she has become her spiritual support... If one day, when the two have to be separated, can Luna get along well with other people?Will she be corrupted by darkness again because of her loneliness?

After all, Luna just sealed the demon consciousness in her heart. As for the dark side of her character, it is an inseparable part of her and cannot be eliminated.Even though she has temporarily got rid of the influence of the two, if the bright moon turns to the gloomy dark side again, revealing the bloody fangs, will it turn into a bigger disaster?

Luna's existence itself is a terrible time bomb.

With complicated thoughts, Irene turned her head and looked at the side face of the girl beside her, only to see a strand of light golden hair hanging leisurely around her ears, and a pair of ice blue pupils revealed a natural indifference.Obviously aware of Erin's gaze, the girl's aura of repelling people thousands of miles away instantly disintegrated, and the delicate cheeks like dolls became much more lively and lovely.

"Irene... what's wrong?" Luna quietly lowered her eyes and asked.

Irene smiled and said: "Do you think that the two of us take risks together to appreciate the unknown scenery, and this kind of scene seems a bit familiar?"

The time experienced in the "spiritual realm" that Irene performed for her left many beautiful memories that Luna will never forget in this life, so she nodded without hesitation and said: "Well, I will Always remember, thank you for bringing me so much happiness."

There is a heavy weight in the subtle voice.

Hearing the girl's sincere answer, Irene temporarily ruled out unnecessary thoughts.She couldn't help thinking, the brilliance of the bright moon is so pure and moving, without a trace of deceitful impurities, if one day she is eroded by darkness again, it must be my fault for not maintaining this beauty well, right?

After this little episode, the two sped up their speed a little, and soon crossed the swamp and came to the edge of the dark forest.

During the rush, the two of them didn't find the dead spirit that Xingtong mentioned, but as they walked along the way, the dead air spreading in the air did become more and more obvious.It was an aura that was completely opposite to the sacred element that represented light. When this gloomy and gloomy aura permeated the surroundings, although Luna, who was used to death, was not affected by it, Irene's seriously injured and unhealed body produced Feeling a strong discomfort, Irene was afraid that she would switch to the form of a nun, unfolding her holy power to resist this seemingly pervasive death energy.

Of course, when Irene switched to the form of a nun, she also felt the world's rejection of her. This is the sequelae of Irene's use of a large-scale light-type forbidden spell before, but fortunately this is near the dark field, and the power of the world has been suppressed. It was greatly weakened, so the world's attack was not summoned.

Just like that, Irene held a staff that symbolized light and wore a holy nun's attire. After spending some time adjusting herself to the best condition and getting ready for battle, she took a deep breath and prepared to enter The forest shrouded in mist ahead - this is the most dangerous area of ​​the dark world,

As soon as she took a step, Erin felt a slightly cold touch on her hand, and it was indeed Luna's hand that reached out and held hers together.She turned her head involuntarily, and saw Luna looking at the ground a little shyly, and whispered: "Let's get closer, so that I can better protect you."

"Luna...is it really okay?"

The sacred aura emanating from Irene's body is the nemesis of the demons.Although Luna has some human blood, she cannot completely avoid the damage of the sacred breath.

"It's okay, I can bear this level of pain." Luna nodded, as if to express her will, she unconsciously clenched her hands a little tighter, "The current Erin-chan is too weak, If it wasn't for this distance, I wouldn't be fully sure... I know how dangerous the forest is, and I'm too afraid of losing you, so don't leave my sight at any time."

As before, I expressed my feelings frankly.

For Erin, although it was not the first time she experienced the feeling of being protected by someone, she still felt happy when she suddenly realized that her position in the other party's heart was so important.And this time, she didn't have the heavy sense of guilt in the past, and she could easily enjoy this sweet mood.

Erin smiled and said, "Well, you must protect me."

In this way, the two held hands and walked into the forest through the thick layer of fog.However, what Erin didn't expect was that the danger came faster than expected.The two had walked tens of meters below the eerie treetops, when a sharp aura attacked them.

In the violent wind, the sound of metal colliding suddenly exploded in the ear, and then, Luna hugged Irene's body, and retreated a distance of more than ten meters to the rear.

I saw a pitch-black figure holding a huge sword, blocking in front of the two of them.

Chapter 76 The Danger in the Deep Forest

"This...is it the Black Knight?"

Staring at the figure in front of her, Luna said in surprise.

The pitch-black armor covered the whole body, a pair of terrifying red pupils were exposed under the visor, and the body exuded a strong breath of death. From the moment they met each other, they had an obvious sense of hostility towards the two of them—this "human being" who was standing in front of him. ", it should undoubtedly be the black knight among the undead.

"My lord, Anderfried the Great... to conquer this land..."

The black knight stared at Irene, and made a hoarse and dry voice, which made it difficult to hear what he was saying: "...the offending person...clear...transform...dedicated to the Lord..."

After saying that, the black knight suddenly pulled out the huge sword stuck in the ground, and approached the two of them again with heavy steps. The terrifying murderous aura instantly stirred up countless fallen leaves on the ground to whirl.

Luna turned to Erin and said, "Leave the battle to me."

After the words fell, Irene felt that Luna let go of her hand, bent down and pulled out two daggers from her ankles.Then, her agile figure met the menacing black knight.

At the next moment, there was only a muffled sound of "ping", and the powerful straight strike of the giant sword was blocked by the small dagger.As if he didn't expect his attack to be easily blocked, the black knight lowered his head and looked at Luna in some surprise, turned the giant sword slightly, and swept towards Luna with another horizontal cut.

I saw Luna jumping up suddenly, dodging the attack of the giant sword.Immediately afterwards, her body appeared behind the black knight, and when she fell, the gleaming dagger in her hand slashed all the way down the black knight's shoulder.Amidst the ear-piercing sound of rubbing and the brilliant sparks, a gash visible to the naked eye was left on the solid armor of the dagger, and turbid black air kept coming out of the armor.

This time, he was obviously seriously injured, and the black knight let out a thick growl, and threw an elbow to Luna behind him.At this time, Luna and the black knight were very close at hand, and she had no time to dodge, so she could only raise another dagger to block.Hearing a crisp sound of "bang", Luna, who couldn't resist the huge force, flew backwards for a distance of more than ten meters. With the buffer of the branches, she barely stopped her figure.

"Luna!"

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

With that said, Luna lightly landed beside Irene, and from Luna's calm and normal breathing, it could be judged that she was not injured.Erin breathed a sigh of relief quietly, but still reminded: "Be careful."

"En." Luna responded briefly, and met the black knight who continued to rush towards this side.

In Irene's eyes, Luna's strength displayed at this time is much stronger than when she was a "clown". After she has gained a lot of refinement in her character, she should be able to reach the level of the holy rank within days.The black knight in front of him had only brute strength, and was far inferior to Luna in terms of combat skills. He only temporarily resisted Luna's attack with that hard armor, and it was only a matter of time before he was defeated.

Even so, Irene knew that it was not appropriate to continue to procrastinate. She found a gap and cast a holy light bullet to submerge the black knight in it, thus ending the battle.

After crossing several trees cut down by the giant sword, Irene walked to the side of the lying black knight, and confirmed that the fire of the other party's soul had been extinguished.She let out a breath, and was about to purify the body of the black knight with the sacred ritual as usual, so as to liberate the enslaved soul... Then, she suddenly remembered something, squatted down, and looked at the black knight at close range. The body of a knight.

"What's the matter? Did you find anything?"

Erin raised her head and said, "Luna sauce, can you help me take off the helmet?"

Therefore, Luna spent a little time cutting and peeling off the black knight's helmet with a dagger, and what appeared in front of their eyes was a somewhat terrifying dead face.Judging from the appearance, it should be a human being around forty years old. Irene paused for a while between the pale skin and withered blond hair, and said in a low voice, "I know this person." .”

Sighing unbearably, Irene stood up and explained: "This person is a member of Wakabayashi Imperial Knights. If I remember correctly, he should be Prince Laurence's valet..."

Wakabayashi's Imperial Knights has about 300 members, and it is the knight order with the highest standard and status in Wakabayashi. It is responsible for protecting the safety of the royal family members on weekdays.The barrier to entry for the knight order is very high. Every member has at least the strength of a great knight or higher, and can perform tasks on his own most of the time. Wenjiesi is one of the best.

Even the imperial knight who was in charge of protecting Lawrence's safety was transformed into a black knight. Does this mean that the situation of Lawrence is also in danger?Erin couldn't help having an ominous association.

"Eileen, be careful!"

The exclamation that came from her ear brought Erin back to her senses.She was surprised when she saw a few thick vines attacking her side from the corner of her eyes. When she was about to cast magic to resist, her eyes suddenly blurred, but it was Luna who hugged her first. body, jumped onto the treetops to avoid the attack of the vines.

In the middle of the air, Irene saw the source of the attack clearly. It was a huge red plant, and the extended vines waved their teeth and claws in the air. After realizing that they could not reach Luna and Irene, Unwillingly, it took back the vines, re-drilled into the soil and disappeared without a trace.

The two returned to the ground, only to hear Luna explain: "That is the devouring magic plant, which usually lies dormant at a depth of tens of meters underground, and is difficult to be found. Any living thing smaller than it will be regarded as Prey... In this forest, there are many dangerous plants similar to the devouring magic plant."

The words fell, only to hear the huge roar of some kind of giant beast not far away.In an instant, the silent forest seemed to come alive. Countless insects, ants, birds and beasts emerged from the shadows of the trees, and flew past the two of them in order to escape the direction of the roaring sound.

Luna showed a dignified expression, and said to Irene: "Our battle just now may have summoned the overlord of this area, so it's better to leave as soon as possible."

There was a rumbling vibration from under her feet, and Eileen couldn't help but feel the shock.It wasn't until this moment that she truly realized the risks hidden in this forest.

Therefore, Irene purified the black knight's body as quickly as possible, and before the arrival of the unknown giant beast, the two quickly left this area and continued to move forward into the depths of the forest.

At this moment, Eileen still doesn't know what kind of terrible scene awaits her.