Why are all the people in my chat group rumored to be from the outside world?

The battle outside continued. Lothric stared intently at Ember and asked in a hoarse voice, "...What is your purpose?"

"Take you back to pass on the fire."

"...My soul is the same."

"I want you all as a whole."

Ember stared intently at Lothric and said clearly, "Perhaps you don't believe me, but I want to tell you that I will save the world in another way, not by passing on the flame, nor by extinguishing it and embracing darkness. Until I find that way, I need this world to be burning with fire."

"Otherwise, by the time I find a way to save the world, there won't be many normal living people left."

"In that case, what's the point of me saving anything?"

Lothric stared blankly at Ember, who had uttered those words: "You...don't want to link the First Flame?"

"What I want is a solution that solves the problem once and for all, not something that just drags on."

"...Then you can choose not to pass on the fire, just like us."

"But if that were the case, how many people would be left in the world?"

Looking at the silent Lothric, Ember continued, "You know better than I do how many lives will survive the coming of that era?"

“I don’t care what you think, but I will not let that era come.”

He was serious. Lothric could sense the seriousness in his words, whether it was respect for life or the desire to find another way to save the world. He was serious.

“But why should I have to contribute myself to the future you speak of?” Lothric questioned.

He was cursed from birth and chosen to be the Lord of Cinder; in everyone's eyes, he was just a consumable.

In this world, apart from his brother, he has never felt any love. What is there in such a world that he should continue to live in?

No, it never existed before, it doesn't exist now, and it won't exist in the future!

Ember could sense the other party's resentment, but he wouldn't pay attention to it. However, there was one thing he could guarantee.

“Lothric, listen to me. I know you won’t believe what I’m about to say, but I, Ember, can only tell you with words now. I swear on my life that you will not die in this linking of the fire. I promise you that you will have a happy future!”

After saying these words, Ember ignored the stunned Lothric.

“We’ve talked long enough, it’s time to go.” Yu Jin hoisted the sickly guy onto his shoulder with his other hand, while holding onto the completely unconscious Lorian below.

Step by step, Ember arrived at the battlefield. Watching the two factions still fiercely battling each other, Ember took a deep breath. Lothric covered his ears with both hands, his expression calm. The next second, Ember's loud voice resounded throughout the battlefield.

"Listen up, everyone!"

Both sides looked toward the source of the sound and immediately saw the two princes and Ember.

"The two princes have been arrested!"

"This battle has become meaningless!"

"Stop wielding your weapons against your fellow countrymen immediately!"

The loud, clear sound echoed throughout the battlefield, yet how could anyone possibly lay down their weapon?

This is a battlefield. Rather than laying down their weapons, the prince's men would rather immediately pick up their swords and capture the person who took the two princes away.

The Firelinkers were even less likely to lay down their weapons, because in their eyes, these princes were traitors, heretics, and objects of their judgment!

Looking at the expressions on those people's faces, Yu Jin knew that things couldn't be easily resolved with just a few words from him.

But he wanted to try to stop the war.

"Perhaps you don't know who I am. I am Ash, the Firelinker!"

"Yes, you heard me right, I am the one who appeared to continue this era!"

As soon as Ember finished speaking, the members of the Firelink Faction reacted immediately.

"How could ashes appear before the second bell has even rung?"

"They should still be asleep!"

"Let's hear what he has to say first."

The prince's faction was already ready to charge straight in!

Because in their eyes, Ash is just a member of the Firelink Faction!

But they dared not make any rash moves now, not only because of the prince, but also because the Firelink Faction behind them was watching them closely.

Looking into those watching eyes, Yu Jin knew the deception was about to begin.

Lothric could feel the person carrying him taking deep breaths.

"What exactly do you want?" With this thought in mind, he silently observed everything.

"You might find it strange that I woke up at this time."

Indeed, both the prince faction and the fire-linking faction were puzzled by this.

Ember's expression turned grave: "Did you feel it? Did you see it?"

"The flames are dying."

"And it is precisely because I sense the flames fading that I awaken from my slumber ahead of time."

"And that's why I'm standing here."

"As you can see, I have successfully defeated the two princes, and now I will take them to the Firelink Shrine."

Ember's words immediately made the prince's faction anxious.

But Ember continued speaking.

"But that's not enough!"

Ember pointed to the dark sky: "You all see it, don't you! Our world is already heading towards decay!"

"The fire is about to go out. In order to continue this era, we need more firewood!"

"Fellow fire-linkers! Stop turning your swords against your own people!"

"This is pointless. Instead of wasting your energy here, why don't you go and capture those Lords of Cinder?"

"For example—Eldridge."

The members of the Firelink Faction looked at each other, not because they thought Ember's words were unreasonable.

After all, as Ember said, this world has begun to descend into darkness. They are the most steadfast torchbearers, and their primary goal is to rekindle the flame and maintain order in this world.

As if he had just finished discussing with the Firelink Faction, he nodded to Ember, who breathed a sigh of relief.

But there are still people on the prince's side who won't listen to what he said before.

After all, they were only loyal to the prince. The members of the Firelink Faction present could feel their unwavering loyalty, which could not be resolved with a few words. If the prince were not still in Ember's hands, they would have already raised their swords to strike Ember.

However, the prince faction, which was difficult to deal with in the eyes of the gang faction, was quite easy to deal with in the eyes of Ember.

Ember lifted Lorian up, but because he wasn't tall enough, half of Lorian's body was still on the ground, though it didn't cause any serious harm.

A bright smile spread across Yu Jin's face.

"You wouldn't want anything to happen to your prince, would you?"

"If you want him to be safe, go and bring back the kings, and exchange the kings for your prince's return."

The Fire-Borrowing Faction: ...

Lothric: ......

This guy... is a bit shameless.

Looking at the two silent groups, Yu Jin felt that things should have come to an end.

That's all he can do.

Under the watchful eyes of both sides, Yu Jin carried the little prince on his back and pulled the eldest prince by the foot, walking past them. Those blocking their way quickly made way for him.

Finally, under everyone's watchful eyes, Ember came to a campfire, took out the Spiral Sword, and stuck it into the fire, instantly igniting flames.

This scene was enough to convince everyone that embers are indeed ashes.

After doing all this, Ember turned to the soldiers and said softly, "Gentlemen, let's take action to save this world."

As flames suddenly burst forth on the spiral sword, Ember and the two princes vanished from everyone's sight in an instant.

The remaining two groups looked at each other, and in the end... they did not fight again.

Watching the Firelinkers depart, the Prince faction breathed a sigh of relief. After all, their prince had been captured, and they had no power to fight the Firelinkers.

Chapter 27 Brother King, I Want to Pass on the Flame

Rudauth felt his heart, which had been numbed by the linking of the fire, begin to stir again.

What happened today is rather unbelievable.

First, the miracle of radiant light, like that of the sun, unfolded, followed by a person who could not possibly have awakened at this time, stepping onto the fire-linking ritual site.

Then I offered a little bit of insignificant advice to the person who came here. The person left, and then returned less than an hour later, bringing local specialties with them.

"Yo! I'm back." Ember greeted Rudolf on the throne quite naturally.

He casually tossed the eldest prince to the ground, and Ember carried Lothric to his rightful place.

As soon as he sat on the throne, Lothric felt his soul begin to slowly ignite. The burning was slow, but it would burn for a long time, after all, he was, after all, the chosen kindling.

"How are you feeling? Is there anything that's bothering you?" Yu Jin asked.

"...Even if I say I'm not feeling well, what can you do? Let us go?" Lothric looked at the person who had brought him and his brother.

"Hey, just asking, if you're feeling unwell, just bring your brother up here."

Noticing that Lothric's gaze had sharpened, Ember waved his hand.

“You’re weak, but he’s as strong as an ox. If you have a problem, he’ll definitely be the one to take your place.”

“No need,” Lothric said coldly.

That was the only person he cared about, so how could he let that person slowly experience the feeling of their soul being slowly drained away in the flames?

"Okay, okay, don't make me sound like a bad guy. I've been very friendly, otherwise you two would only have two heads by now."

Yu Jin turned and started walking.

"Don't even think about running away. Your brother can't escape from this distance."

"...I won't run away."

"That's best."

As Yu Jin walked down the stairs and stood next to Rudas, he smiled and said, "I've found you two companions, aren't you happy?"

Rudauth was momentarily speechless. He glanced at the one lying on the ground, then looked up at the one sitting silently on the throne, before turning to the grinning Ember: "What are you doing...?"

"Didn't I say I wanted to save the world? In order to keep the world alive until I find a way to save it, I can only ask others to make sacrifices."

"Oh, okay." Rudaus nodded.

“If such a method truly existed, it would have been discovered long ago, or perhaps you've simply mistaken all those sages for idiots,” Lothric’s voice came from above, devoid of joy or sorrow.

He wasn't being sarcastic; he was simply stating a fact.

After a slight pause, Rudaus also nodded.

"What he said is also what I wanted to tell you. If you really have any other clues, could you please share them?"

"Wait until I show you something." After saying this, Ember opened the chat group:

The Firebringer: "Brothers, can you get me something?"

Star Core Spirit: "We're practically brothers, how could I not help my sister?"

College student: "You bastard! Answer me, why am I in the Reunion Movement? This is completely different from what you said!"

The Firebringer: "...Your situation is more complicated than theirs."

The doctor's question made Ember's eye twitch. Why did they have to come up with something like this on April Fool's Day? That thing wasn't even a side story.

More importantly, he had no idea what was actually happening in this world, since there were only a few story segments.

Programmer: "So, Ember, do you need any help?"

My Kevin brother is the most reliable!