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Stay away from merchants and noble groups, and deal with mercenaries and warriors.

It took quite some time for Vera to realize from her own experience and the attitudes of others that she was indeed raised by Yannis as an "heir".

However, there is not only one candidate "heir".

Over the years, Yannis has spent almost half of his time traveling in every corner of the continent, looking for girls who are different in some aspects, bringing them to the chambers of commerce in various cities, and cultivating them in different ways.

I am just one of the ordinary candidates.

In the residence in Tus, Vera met Michelle who had a similar experience, but her "cultivation" lasted less than half a year in comparison, and Michelle, who was innocent by nature, seemed completely unaware that she was being raped. The fact of giving up.

As for the other candidates, according to David, there are at least five girls adopted by Yannis, who are distributed in various locations within the Kuroshio Chamber of Commerce's sphere of influence along the Inner Sea coast.However, when Yannis finally found the girl named "Irene" in the Principality of Morvia two years ago, he seemed to have given up on training everyone else.

However, what happened next nearly tore the Kuroshio Chamber of Commerce apart.

In that hunt, Yannis was killed by brothers and sisters of the Jacob family.At that time, Irene, who was fleeing together, was rescued by Princess Wakabayashi, and she broke off contact with the Kuroshio Knights. Soon after, she set off a stir on the mainland under the name of the old empire princess Alisamina St. Olysses. waves.

The Kuroshio Chamber of Commerce is actually a relatively loose organization. Although it has established stations in various parts of the mainland, retaining the establishment and force of the knight order and the concept of knights, it does not have a unified program. It has all relied on Yannis' personal prestige over the years support.

In other words, for the middle and lower classes in the chamber of commerce, as long as their interests can be protected, it doesn't matter who is the boss.

After Yanis died and Karenin's headquarters was destroyed by Guidinis of Anruel, the various branches and resident offices of the Kuroshio Chamber of Commerce naturally tried to elect a new head, but it was only because the opinions could not be unified that things fell into trouble. The status of an indefinite hold.

If that "Irene" came forward to incorporate the strength of the Kuroshio Chamber of Commerce, it would be a matter of course, and there would be no resistance.However, this almost means a war against the Holy See and Anruel, so the Kuroshio Chamber of Commerce has not taken the initiative to contact her so far.

"David is another teacher of mine, and he intends to recommend me... But it is obvious that my adoptive father has disappointed me a long time ago, and I am not qualified."

On the high slope, taking the opportunity to be alone, Vera described the situation between herself and the Kuroshio Chamber of Commerce, and said with a wry smile: "I really want to meet the girl who has the name of the princess of the empire, and see where I lost. gave her..."

Gina pursed her lips. She had already realized that she was the "Irene" adopted by Yannis, and her mood was inexplicably complicated.

"...Perhaps, this is fate?"

Beside the two, Yaniweier seemed to know what Gina was thinking, blinked at her, and said something pointed.

Chapter 40 Fertility Goddess Fleur

at dusk.

After entertaining the group for dinner, David led everyone to a mine in the north of the station.Many tools around have been abandoned, with rust spots on them, it seems that the mine pit has been abandoned for a long time.

"Beginning last winter, monsters appeared in the depths of the mine, so it has been closed until now. Half a month ago, I led a team to go deep into the mine and wiped out the monsters around it... As a result, a strange gate was found in the depths."

While speaking, David in front had already taken out the key and opened the closed iron door, and walked into the mine, followed by Vera and the Mercenary Association.Gina and Yaniweier looked at each other and followed.

"I'm...a little thirsty."

Yaniweier whispered something that only Gina could understand.

Gina frowned slightly, the breath here was indeed a bit abnormal.Not to mention Yaniweier who is a vampire, even she can smell that... the smell of excessive vitality.

The light maintained by the magic crystal emits a soft light, illuminating the passage.

Gina noticed that the soil under her feet was quite damp, covered with moss, and there were even creatures such as mice and insects running around. Compared with the barren land outside, the vision here seemed a bit out of place.

There are still many corpses of monsters lying on both sides of the passage. It seems that David has spent a lot of effort to clear the monsters here.However, the bat hanging upside down in the corner was red all over, and there was a strange glint in its eyes. It seemed that it was only a matter of time before it transformed into a monster.

"It's kind of like Karenin's underground palace..."

Clearly remembering something, Yaniweier whispered.

Under the leadership of David, there was no accident in the journey deep into the ground. After about half an hour, everyone came to a relatively open area. Among the gaps between countless vines, a magnificent bronze gate could be seen standing in front of them. About tens of meters high.

"What the hell is this place?"

Vera looked solemnly and looked at David.

Not to mention the members of the Mercenary Association, even Vera, who is relatively weak among all of you present, could feel the thick and damp breath, and the strong vitality seemed to envelop everyone, seeping out from the inside of the bronze gate .

But in the same way, there seems to be a strange force attached to the bronze gate, which is insulated from that vitality.The hanging vines stretched their teeth and claws to get close to the bronze gate, but they were scorched by that force, withered and peeled off.

In the area directly in front of the bronze gate, lay countless corpses of vines.

It is conceivable that in the long time, this invisible war between the two forces has lasted for an unknown amount of time.

David said in a deep voice: "Thirty years ago, the head of the group heard what that witch said before he insisted on establishing a station here. I think the answer to the question lies here."

"This is the ancient elf language!"

In front of the bronze gate, Vera looked at the strange writing on the doorknob, and couldn't help showing a surprised expression: "...in the 561st year of the red lunar calendar, chaos was eliminated, yin and yang were opened...the light and darkness were divided, and the gods disappeared...this is The place where the goddesses of the elves sleep, the name of the proverb is...abundance..."

"The... goddess of the elves?"

Everyone present looked at each other in blank dismay for a while, at this time they had never heard of the concept before.

It's a pity that although Vera had learned the ancient Elvish language in a college in Danya, he hadn't been proficient in it for a long time. He could only understand part of the text, and he couldn't interpret a large part of the content behind it.

Moreover, with the intentional obliteration of the church, human beings in this era know almost nothing about the traces and knowledge of the existence of the ancient gods.Only on the barren land roads in the Far East and South, those alien races have the relevant knowledge.

"There is something sealed at the back door of the gate."

The troubadour, Roy, rarely showed a dignified expression: "It's that 'thing' that gathers all the vitality of the land here...it's dangerous here."

"Is the sealed one really a goddess?"

Compared to the danger, David obviously cared more about this.

Pigou said in a deep voice: "No matter what it is, it is not something we can control."

Vera nodded: "For the sake of caution, let me decipher this text first... I want to use the communication magic crystal to contact Curtis's branch."

After the young president of the Mercenary Association made his decision, no one raised any objections.Next, everyone waited until Vera had finished transcribing the ancient elven language on the door, and planned to leave this place for a long-term plan.

However, when Gina also turned around, a faint female voice suddenly sounded in her mind.

——The man of light and darkness, the messenger of Jelisha and the devil, didn't you come to set me free?

What the other party said was definitely not any language that Gina knew, but Gina understood the meaning of it.This incredible feeling made her fall into a trance.

who are you?

This idea just popped into my mind, and I responded to the convenience.

——According to your human records, I am the former goddess of fertility, Fleur.

...to set you free?What's the meaning?

The goddess was silent for a while before explaining.

——You have Loki's "magic pill" on you. Its power is enough to destroy my godhead and sink this area into the bottom of the sea... Do you have other missions?

As if to confirm what the goddess said, something in Gina's quiver suddenly flew out, restlessly hovering in mid-air, emitting a dazzling light, something more terrifying than the two forces here The breath suddenly oppressed everyone.

Vera and the others turned around and looked at Gina in surprise.

Hovering in mid-air is a red orb.The orb is like a small sun, exuding a scorching breath.The vines hanging in the cave obviously felt a huge threat, and squirmed uncomfortably.

This orb had been on Gina's body since she woke up. Porphyllili thought it was taking up space, so she proposed to sell it many times, but Gina refused.She just instinctively felt that this orb was very precious, but it was the first time she saw it activated.

Thinking that the orb might be related to her previous identity, Gina turned her head to look at Yaniweier, but she also shook her head in confusion.

This is the treasure that Sisyana took out from deep underground after the battle with the invading orcs on the southern coast of Ruolin.After Irene returned from the Elven Secret Realm, Sisyana decided to give the orb to Irene... Because the time was just staggered, Yaniweier happened to have never seen this orb.

This is... Loki's "Magic Pill"?

—You don't seem to know anything about it?

The tone of the goddess of abundance Fleur became curious.

Some got used to this way of spiritual communication. After thinking for a while, Gina responded in her mind: "I just came here by accident, and I'm not some kind of messenger... I and the church should be on the opposite side .”

——Is that so...

Accompanied by these sighing words, a hazy light and shadow projected in front of Gina. Not long after, a woman with long blue hair stepped out of the light and shadow. The stunning appearance of words.

——I thought that this long wait had finally come to an end, and I could welcome the end calmly... Perhaps, my duty is not over yet.Although I still don't know who you are, since you came here when the seal was loose, you must have followed the guidance of fate. Please help me break the seal!

Accompanied by the eloquent and pleasant voice, the young lady bowed softly to Gina.

——This kind of kindness, I will always remember it.

Chapter 41 Man of Destiny

Although Fleur, the goddess of fertility, projected her real face in front of Gina, from the perspective of others, they could only see a hazy halo and a blond girl standing there in a daze.

Therefore, others did not know that Gina was communicating with the sealed god at this time.

Only Yaniweier, who was closely connected with Gina, obviously sensed something, walked behind Gina, and made a gesture of assistance.

--Huh?You also signed a contract with the blood clan?What an odd combination...

From Gina's perspective, after the goddess noticed Yaniweier, she let out a curious "huh"... This inadvertently revealing charming style made her heart skip a beat.

"Help you unlock the seal, what should I do?"

——On that door, there are magic lines of light and darkness engraved. To unlock the seal, only by injecting equal amounts of light and dark forces at the same time can the first shackle be untied.

"and then?"

——Then, I need a sacrifice.

Gina stared at the other party vigilantly: "Sacrifice?"

——Don't worry, it's just a "sacrifice" in the literal sense.

Goddess Frey showed a gentle smile.

——My power has been suppressed by the seal for thousands of years, and I can't break the shackles from the inside. Projecting my consciousness outside the seal like this is already doing my best... Therefore, someone needs to sign a contract with me and become me. Dependents, absorb the power leaked here.

Realizing that Fleur had been looking at her, Gina asked hesitantly, "You mean... let me come?"

——After becoming a kinsman, part of my consciousness will bypass the seal and descend into your body temporarily, absorb the vitality here, and gain enough power to break the seal.When the seal is broken, the body will naturally return to you.

From the beginning of the conversation, the goddess has maintained a gentle and amiable posture.However, Gina's eyes scanned the squirming vines in the cave, and she instinctively sensed a strange aura.

Where...is something wrong?

"As a goddess...why are you sealed?"

——When the world was still in a state of ignorance, we were born from chaos.To educate and guide the living beings to establish civilization, I chose the elves family at the beginning... For this reason, I also gave the elves the precious seed of the elf world tree.

When explaining, the goddess's expression remained calm.

——However, when everything was thriving, two false gods came to this world to plunder the faith. They deceived mankind, divided the gods, and defeated each of us in the battle of the gods...they could not completely kill us at that time. We, therefore, chose to suppress our divine power and seal us in every corner of the world.