Chris's Faith of Fire

Lian had already thought of a way out for himself. He was usually taciturn and quite indifferent to others, but Hager knew that the warrior he admired was not that kind of person. He used these things as armor to wrap himself up to prevent others from getting to know him deeply. So much so that he became aware of his identity as a half-demon.

"Boss... I don't expect the power of the boss. I am not a believer. We always thought that God was just a thing fabricated by those priests in robes... The true identity of the boss has nothing to do with me!"

"Hage..."

"I only know that the boss is one of the few people who thinks about the world."

The words spoken by the strong man were as childish as a ten-year-old boy.

But Lian couldn't express his most direct thoughts. He knew that this guy also used great courage to say these words.

"I'm not as bad as you said..."

Lian wanted to refute, but he couldn't find the words for a moment. Why was he looking for a hero?

He searched his brain and suddenly forgot even the most basic things... The true people of Nefera are immortal. Even if the world is completely devoured by demons, he can survive and even blend in with them. Get a piece of the pie.

Is this the life he wants?Lian smiled bitterly...

"Yes, I just want to save the world, not because of justice or mission, but because I want to do it. When the world is peaceful, I will find a quiet village to live, and then meet the most beautiful people there. The girl is with you.”

This is what he wants to be paid...

Hager laughed out loud after hearing this. His rough voice echoed through the wilderness, but it seemed so harmonious with the west wind and the cries of birds.

"I hope the boss can give me the second most beautiful girl by then."

Lian looked into the strong man's eyes. Perhaps he had never looked at this little man carefully before.Hager's face was rough and unappealing, and his beard was messy and messy, but his brown eyes were clear and bright. There were treasures hidden everywhere in this world...

"Then you have to be admired by others..."

"Haha, boss, I am much better than the boss in this regard."

"Hoho, is that really like this..."

"For example, I know a lot of good girls in Grand Harbor where we are going next."

The two smiled at each other and headed towards the southern port.

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The ports of Gran Port and Garnet are completely different. He could see the difference when he landed at Garnet's Leerbar City Port a year ago. The people here seemed to care more about doing business. They ignored the scorching summer heat and put their Their products are spread in the shade of the harbor, some merchants set up canvases as parasols, and some put prepared drinks on ice to attract customers.

Lian flew out of the Darvasa pit in the south a year ago and has been bypassing the Holy Kingdom from the Empire... As a half-demon, he did not dare to act in an area full of priests. He thought he knew enough This land was huge, but the port city in front of him still made him marvel.

"I have long heard that the people of the wind are good at doing business. Only when I actually saw it did I realize how stingy the word "good" is."

Lian said as she drank the ice wine she just bought. Ice is very expensive and is often made by magic. It must also be stored in a deep cellar.But in the eyes of Gilkern merchants, this is just an embellishment to add color to their products.They must have some way to reduce costs. When the world is peaceful, he would like to follow these businessmen to study how to make money. It will definitely be interesting.

"The rainy season in Gilkern is short and there is so little land that can be farmed... They have to find another way."

Hager usually seems to be a rough guy, but at times like this, it seems that he can get a lot of common sense information from him.Lian doesn't know much about this world, so Hager's words naturally have reference value for him.

"I've also heard that there are many mountains in the Gilkern Mountains, and many villages and towns are in a closed environment. If you don't get out, you have no chance of survival."

Using horse-drawn carriages as their home, and even taking their wives and children with them, merchants traveled around the continent all year round, mastering the news from all over the world. The mercenary stations also welcomed merchants very much.

"That's true, boss, but I still recommend not to stay here for a long time."

"why……"

"If the Demon King's army invades Gilkern soon, it won't be possible to buy a ferry ticket here. The merchants have better information than anyone else."

Speaking of this, Lian noticed the sailors coming and going at the port. They were carrying wooden boxes one after another and putting them on the big bed. In just one afternoon, the waterline of the ship dropped by a quarter.It seems that he really didn't dare to die. Lian quickly found the captain of a regular ship and bought tickets for two people from him, 7 silver coins... The price doubled compared to a year ago. If When the Demon King's army breaks through Gilkern's gate, it will probably rise even higher.

Now a lot of Garnet's fire gold coins have flowed into Gilkern. Because the gold content of fire gold coins is relatively high, some Gilkern people have melted and recast these large gold coins into wind gold coins or even small gold coins. The country seems to be concerned about this kind of thing. Having lost the ability to intervene, they are now focused on preparing for war and defense. Lian came back from the battlefield in Agote so she understands... But now most civilians are still unaware of their upcoming fate.

The ship sailed to Neferait on the south coast the next day, and it would take a week on the ship. Lian felt it was too slow... If possible, he wished he could spread his demon wings and fly to the other side, but he couldn't.

At night, until the sounds of seabirds disappeared, the shouts of merchants did not end either.

Hager asked the young man if he wanted to go find a girl for fun at night. Lian shook his head... It wasn't that he was not interested, but that they didn't have time to do such a thing now.

Early the next morning, the sound of bagpipes accompanied by businessmen soliciting customers echoed in their ears again.It's time to set off. The purpose of this trip is to request reinforcements from Neferait. Maybe they have already taken action, but Lian knows that it is not that simple. These guys still don't know the seriousness of the war situation. The Holy See may think that with the sea of ​​fog, As a ravine, it can block the advance of the Demon King's army...

too naive……

Lian had commanded the Demon King's Army, so he knew how terrifying they were. They raised a monster called Behemoth in the icebergs of the abyss. To Lian, it looked somewhat similar to the hippopotamus in the zoo on Earth, but it was Something completely different... It would take a whole day to walk from the beginning to the end of that kind of monster. Its huge back is like a mountain. This kind of thing cannot pass through the portal, but if it is summoned by the Demon King with great power, it can break through the shackles in an instant. In the Landmark World, what's even more terrifying is that Behemoth is like an aircraft carrier and can carry thousands of Demon King's troops across the sea... And the Demon King has raised many of these monsters.

He planned to make this matter clear to Patricia. The woman knew that she was a true citizen of Nefera, but she was also very smart and would reveal her secret if she said too much.

Lian didn't want to be discovered as a half-demon in the Holy Land... So before boarding the ship, he bought a magic-shielding stone, which could block the dark mana emitting from his body, which was called magic energy in the mouth of the demons.This thing is worth several gold coins and is full of fakes, but the young man knows it is real or fake as soon as he touches it. He has the special ability to identify the reality of all things. At the same time, he also bought Hager a battle axe. Considering his physique, This thing is the most suitable.

The ship sailed, and after asking the captain, I found out that the name of the ship was the Xifeng Liuli, which seemed to indicate something.

Lian remembered something. He used to be the Jade Heart of a true citizen of Nefera like himself. His lover's name was Liuli Yuan. It is said that she has a very high reputation in the Sestotia area. Is that the name of this ship? Is it also related to her?The corners of Lian's mouth curved, but he didn't ask any more questions. For a handsome man, knowing how to be charming is also an important skill.

He leaned on the mast and thought to himself. The waves slapped against the hull of the boat, which made the young man feel a shake. The sea was indeed much more uncomfortable than the boat in the river. Thinking of this, he frowned. No matter what, he couldn't be on Hager's side. Showing seasickness in front of me is really too bad.

Just as he was thinking this, he noticed that the ship's hull was shaking more and more violently.

Is it because the captain is unwell and a new person is taking the helm? Lian stabilized his body and wanted to question the captain, but at this time there was a lot of noise on the bow of the ship. It seemed that some kind of dispute had occurred, and the sailors were seizing power?It seems that many of these things happen on board ships, and for travelers it is just a simple disaster.

Lian ran towards the bow of the ship while thinking about it.

"What's happened! Captain!" he shouted, otherwise the waves and the voices of the sailors would have drowned him out.

The men at the bow of the ship were holding weapons, including long swords, war hammers, axes, and bows and arrows, as if they were ready for battle.

"Girl, stop meddling in other people's business and hide in the cabin!"

The middle-aged captain also roared at a decibel level not inferior to his.

In this panic, they didn't even notice that Lian's voice didn't match her appearance. His face did look like that of a beautiful woman.

"I'm a man! Tell me what happened."

Another roar made everyone aware of the young man's identity. The captain licked his goatee and pointed to the bottom of the hull.

Lian continued to look at the sea. Although it could not be said to be calm, there was nothing that Lian was worried about.

But his nervous look didn't look like he was joking. With Lian's expression on his face, he probably wouldn't play such a prank.

"No! Look inside the water!"

Only then did Lian realize that the sea surface here was much darker than the surrounding area. After a while, the sea surface began to have waves. It was not wind or weather, but traces of biological activity. It was not noticeable at first, but when it came to the scene, But they found an extraordinary huge monster. According to past experience, this was by no means an ordinary thing. The captain blew his whistle and gave instructions instantly.

At this moment, the giant white body rose out of the water along with the sticky sea water.

Lian and Haggar, the sailors, and everyone on the ship saw it clearly... They had only one thought about this.

--monster.

"Left full rudder! Avoid, avoid! The remaining people are ready to fight!"

If sailors are unlucky at sea, they will also encounter monsters. Kraken is one of them. They are terrifying monsters in the deep sea. Their body length can reach more than ten lar, and their long tentacles can be tied like thick ropes. The hull rocked back and forth until the ship sank. Kraken's body was soft. Generally speaking, blunt weapons were completely ineffective. An excellent swordsman could quickly cut off the tentacles, and then the monster would retreat.

This is the general approach...

But the one in front of me costs a full 150 Lars!

It was also ten times larger than the largest Kraken that had ever appeared. The moment the huge body emerged from the sea, it blocked the sky and the sun, and when it fell, it caused waves that almost capsized the entire ship.

The appearance of the Demon King should have increased the size of the monster. Lian knew that the Demon King had the ability to strengthen all monsters.

What to do in this situation.

All the soldiers slowly retreated. In panic, some suggested abandoning the ship and running away, but the captain shook his head.

The chance of floating to the other side on a wooden board in the sea of ​​fog was very slim. Rather than committing suicide, he preferred to fight as a warrior.

"Sailors of the People of the Wind! Why are you so timid? The other party is just a little bigger..."

"Maybe more than a little..." Someone was still joking on this occasion.

But smiles were already igniting on their faces, and the sweat on their hands was wiped on their clothes again and again so that they could grasp the long handle of the axe.

"What brave warriors, I also want to join this battle..."

Lian took out the Blood Fantasy and the Exile from her waist, and Haggar saw this and took out the battle ax from behind.

"You'd better take care of yourself, little girl~haha."

The sailors laughed at Lian. Even though they knew he was a man, they still used this title. The young man in front of them looked so slender and weak. His height was the only thing that made people think he was a man.

Lian stood firm on the wooden deck, pulled out her long sword and pointed it at the monster in front of her.

The giant Kraken waved its tentacles and rolled up a sailor.

Wailing and whistling as tentacles cut through the sky, he was swallowed into the sea.

Human weapons seemed so weak at this moment, spears and swords... even Haggar's battle ax was so small, like a toothpick in front of this giant beast.

This is in the sea, and this monster has the advantage in terms of strength and space, and there is no way to deal with it.

The captain thought so...

Unlucky, he felt it was a pity to die in a place like this.

After decades of sailing at sea, they had not seen monsters before, but this was the first time they encountered such an outrageous one that made them feel despair.

He shuddered, and all the warriors shuddered. They watched the white whip sweep across, shattering the front rod, causing everyone to almost fall down because they lost their balance.

However, there was only one person present who remained calm.

He was holding a long sword that didn't look suitable for killing monsters at all. It was a duel sword with a gorgeous guard... When watching him running on the deck, everyone thought that this young man Crazy.

Kraken slapped the water, causing heavy rain to fall on the sunny sea.

The young man jumped up, his long sword flashed in the air for a moment, and then with a perfect cross section, one of his tentacles crashed onto the deck.

The monster roared and hissed, as if it was angry at the youth's provocation. It raised its remaining tentacles again. The young man smiled and spoke softly, at a volume that would not be heard by anyone.

"Demon God Sword."

Several streaks of black sword energy rushed out from the long sword.

Like lightning, the monster didn't even have time to escape. The sword energy cut the monster into several pieces.

Along with the wind and rain, Kraken's meat rain fell on the sea.

No one could believe what they saw... because such a huge thing was cut open like tofu in front of their eyes. Could it be that this thing is weak?

The hull of the ship was still affected by the aftermath and was shaking... No one realized what happened until it calmed down.

"Boss Lian! It's really amazing!"

It wasn't until Hagar finally ran to Lian that everyone knew that this young man who looked as frail as a woman was their savior.

"How...how, how did you do it?"

the captain asked, his voice questioning, as if he was afraid this was all just a magic game.

But after everyone tried to cut off the tentacles that fell on the deck, they realized that it was not that simple...

Even if I tried my best to cut with a sharp ax, I could only get half of it in.

The young man looked at their reactions and an idea came into his mind.

"My name is Lian, and I am a true citizen of Nefera. I embarked on this journey to fight against the Demon King and find a brave man."

He looked at everyone with a smile, and Haggar was shocked.

But Lian was sure that she didn't say anything wrong.

Chapter 130 130. The Holy See’s Assistance——2

This city does not have as colorful decorations as the Imperial Palace. It is built with white bricks, but if you look closely, you will find detailed reliefs on each building. The outer buildings surround the inner hall like a city wall, and the long The walkway was made of four types of bricks, with tall columns pointing straight into the sky. Along this long walkway, Lian and Hager walked from the quiet harbor to the central square.Further inside is the Nefrait Palace, a rectangular building with a Basilica style.While Lian was thinking this, the military police paladins blocking the door asked them to remove their weapons, and Hagar was completely blocked outside.

If the name of the giant Kraken had not been spread throughout the Holy City in the past few days, no one would be willing to accept these two homeless people.

"You stay in the city first, and I'll look for you later." Lian turned back to the strong man and said.

He urgently wanted to see Cardinal Patricia so that he could solicit help. To this end, Lian announced his identity as a true citizen of Nefera in front of almost everyone. However, except for the sailors who followed them all the way, the people of the Holy City Doubtful.They saw the huge Kraken tentacles. Those warriors were so brave!Thinking this subconsciously, no one will pay attention to this weak-looking young man. Most of the residents of the Holy City are noble children, well-educated, and know how to distinguish common sense, so naturally they will not blindly worship him.Nefera's words "real people" made them laugh out loud.

300 years ago, all the real people were sealed together with the Demon King. They heard this story from their wet nurse when they were still in their infancy.

Cardinal Patricia has many things to do, especially at this moment. It is not easy for her to be willing to receive Lian. She must have agreed because she remembered such a person, or maybe because she had just changed into decent clothes and looked like a person. Noble or prince?Lian secretly smiled bitterly. He had such an idea because he hadn't completely regarded this body as his own...

In front of the cathedral stands a tall statue of the goddess. The goddess here is slightly different from her elsewhere. She has a smile on her face, not expressionless like what Lian saw before. The goddess is dressed in a feathered coat and has two figures. Angels accompany her, one in the left hand of the goddess and the other in the right hand. The angel in the right hand holds the dossier, which represents the wisdom of the goddess, and the angel in the left hand holds a sword, which represents the power of the goddess.The goddess has clear strands of hair and exquisite carving, which makes her look lifelike. It is said that this is the work of the famous sculptor Mikal.

Lian admired this sculpture very much, but he had no time to care about it now. Following the knight, he walked through the corridor surrounded by two semicircles. Lian looked at the hemisphere on the top of the building, which was more than 30 Lars in diameter.So he walked around the chapel with this glimmer of hope and came to the garden where the cardinal was.

"Welcome, the true citizen who calls himself Nefera~"

The woman smiled softly, and Lian looked at her... The woman called the Cardinal looked like a girl in her 20s. Her long black hair was mostly covered by a pure white holy veil, and her hair was covered under a white gold-rimmed robe. The body shows the gracefulness of a girl. This is Patricia Yule, the most famous cardinal.