People are at the border, but they become the incarnation of the sun

Hearing what her adoptive father said, Neferi heaved a sigh of relief, but when she thought of the centipede-like wound ring that looked like a centipede, a serious and solemn expression appeared on her face again.

"But godfather, what should we do with the centipede ring? That curse mark is an ominous thing."

Although she didn't know much about the Centipede Injury Ring, she knew more than others because she had been working for Sir Baizhi.

That is the "Curse of Death", a curse mark that will be engraved when a demigod dies for the first time.

Just like the great prince of the golden power [Gold] Godwin became the first demigod to die, so the curse of death was engraved on his body.

Logically speaking, it should be a circular ring, just like those Great Runes, or the fragments of the Elden Ring.

But for some reason, D only handed over half.

However, even if it is half, it does not affect the fact that this is an ominous curse mark.

"...Don't worry about it. I think Reinhardt can handle this. Besides, Reinhardt was once a friend of [Gold] Godwin, so he's the best choice to handle this matter."

After saying that, Sir Baizhi lowered his head and looked at the map of the border area on the table again, as if there was some treasure marked on the map.

However, what Ofnir did not expect was that the man named D actually reached the throne of the dead prince and peeled off half of the centipede curse from the dead Godwin.

It's really bold.

If the queen were still alive, she would probably execute this man without hesitation.

"Oh wait my daughter."

Just as Nefeli was about to leave, she was suddenly stopped. "Godfather, do you have any instructions?"

"...Well, you don't need to tell him about Reinhardt. He will naturally return to the Round Table Hall after a while."

Neferi: ???

Nefeli tilted her head slightly to indicate that she didn't quite understand what her adoptive father said, but since her adoptive father said so, she naturally agreed.

"Okay, I understand, godfather."

"Well, get busy then."

After saying this, Sir Baizhi became busy again.

Nefeli didn't bother him any more and quietly left the room, closing the door gently.

Originally, Sir Baizhi actually planned to let Nefeli and Enxia expel D from the Round Table Hall, but when he thought of the existence of the [Beast Priest] Grang, he gave up this idea.

The so-called [Beast Priest] Grunge is actually the [Black Sword] Malikas who controls the destined death and is a shadow beast serving Queen Malika.

And it is also a camp with two fingers.

As the saying goes, don't give face to the monk, give face to the Buddha. For the sake of these two people, he can't do anything to D.

And even if he attacked D, it was not out of respect for Godwin, but just an attempt to win over Reinhardt.

Now that Reinhardt has returned, based on the intelligence he has collected over such a long time, this man is the one with the greatest hope of becoming king.

What's more, it has not been revealed yet what kind of relationship there is between Queen Marika and Reinhardt.

The only thing that is certain is that the relationship between them must be extraordinary.

Then, Sir Baizhi turned his attention to the Nimgefu section of the map, looking in the direction of the Misty Forest.

"I guess the rebellion in Hyde Fortress is over too?"

Just a few months ago, like the city of Morn on the Weeping Peninsula, Hyde Fortress also rebelled.

Unlike the rebellion in Moren City, the rebellion in Hyde Fortress was not serious. It was a rebellion initiated by a knight commander and his men.

Lord Kenneth Hyde escaped from the fortress with the help of his guards.

According to his information, after Edgar and his daughter Irena left Morn City, they went to the edge of the Misty Forest and found Kenneth Hyde hiding there.

According to the time calculation, it should be easy for Edgar to quell the rebellion in Hyde Fortress with his strength.

If everything develops as he expected, then Edgar and Kenneth Hyde should look for a king who can lead them and clean up the mess of Nimgfu.

However, because of Greg, neither Kenneth nor Edgar knew anyone, so he guessed that they would eventually find Reinhardt in Lienia...

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth hidden under the helmet couldn't help but rise slightly.

Everything at the moment is still under his control.

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As dusk approached, the afterglow of the golden tree cast a red glow on the sky.

In the town in front of the magic academy, people are still busy.

In that familiar tavern, Reinhardt sat in the corner where he had met Bernal last time, drinking quietly.

Dun Dun Dun took a big gulp, and a comfortable and light feeling of intoxication rose from his stomach, making a comfortable sound.

"Sure enough, having a drink here after finishing work is the right choice."

With a thud, the bottom of the wooden barrel cup collided violently with the scarred, old wooden table.

No wonder Boss Cao came up with the famous line "How to relieve worries, only Du Kang", he really knows a lot.

If possible, he would like to carry forward the legacy of Wei Wu and the spirit of Jian'an in the border area to commemorate the great contribution made by Boss Cao.

"As the saying goes—'The spirit of Jian'an still exists today, and the legacy of Wei Wu is making a comeback'~"

He sat in the corner, venting his drunken rage. The ferocious-looking guys around him just glanced at him, and no one dared to stand up and say anything.

Especially the bright red lion tattoo on the back, which would make them shudder even at a glance.

After all, no one knows who spread the story about Reinhardt.

The rumors became even more outrageous, saying that he single-handedly defeated Bernal and forced him to leave the town.

Who is Bernal? The old drunkards and faded people in this tavern don’t know too much about him.

That is an existence that none of them can afford to offend.

But logically speaking, is he the kind of unreasonable person who starts fighting at the slightest disagreement?

He is an outstanding Confucian disciple, and his main idea is to win people over with virtue and use courtesy before force.

"Master, Ashimi has a question for you."

Suddenly, Ashmi's voice sounded quietly from within him, and he was in a good mood, so he didn't refuse: "Go ahead."

"...Well, Ashmi wants to ask you, Master, are you planning to follow what Two Fingers said? Are you going to challenge those demigods who possess the fragments of the Ring?"

"With all due respect, Master, Ashimi believes that Two Fingers' words cannot be fully trusted."

"Besides, Two-Fingers called the master a sinner. Based on Two-Fingers' personality, Ashmi thinks he might plot against the master. Please be careful."

He was stunned when he heard what Ashmi said.

Why did Ashmi suddenly care about this?

Also, why does it seem like she knows a lot about double fingers?

After a moment's thought, a playful smile appeared on his face.

"Why, Ashmi, are you interested in the relationship between me and Two Fingers?"

Pick up the wine glass and take a sip.

"That's not the case, Master. Ashimi just thinks you should be careful, and no matter what decision you make, Ashimi will always stand by you."

"Ashimi asked this simply because he wanted to better protect the master."

"Oh, really?" Ashmi's words made his voice become a little subtle, and then he looked aside, "In that case, I think it's better to ask Miss Melina's opinion."

That's right, the person sitting next to him and at the same table with him was Melina.

After all, drinking alone is boring, and it would be best to have a girl to accompany you.

Melina, who was sipping her wine from her glass with both hands, stopped and turned to look at him. "...Me?"

The two looked at each other for a long time. Melina's eyes reflected his figure, and at the same time, there was a hint of thought in her eyes.

"...It's up to you to decide this matter. Believe it or not, I will follow your will."

Melina's tone was calm but serious, but she changed the subject: "...However, I think Two-Finger is right about one thing. If you, Reinhardt, want to become the King of Elden and pursue the Elden Ring."

"Then, those demigods who aspired to become the kings of Elden during the Shattering War will inevitably become an unavoidable obstacle. Moreover, they hold the Great Rune in their hands, which is something they must obtain."

"Only in this way can you be recognized and meet the broken Elden Ring."

"Oh, really?" Reinhardt took another sip from his glass without a care in the world, then jokingly said, "Melina, it seems you know a lot about the Broken War, too."

"...All of this is just what I've heard from various sources over the years."

After saying that, Melina turned her head, picked up the wine glass and started drinking in small sips. It seemed as if she was trying to hide something.

Seeing this, he just smiled softly and didn't intend to ask any further questions.

Whether Melina tried to hide anything or not, it no longer mattered. He already knew most of those so-called secrets.

And he was already certain that Melina was Marika's last daughter.

As for other things, such as the sealed Night Color Eyes and the power that seemed to originate from him, they still needed to be investigated slowly.

After all, until now he was not so sure that there was any relationship between Melina and him.

All this will probably only be explained when Marika appears again.

He had a premonition that the so-called disappeared Queen Marika would reappear before him sooner or later.

This day is estimated to be not too long.

But then again, both Melina and Ashmi seem a little complicated...

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At night, the lights are on.

The light of the golden tree completely faded, and the pyroxene lamps on both sides of the street were lit up, emitting a faint light that dispelled some of the darkness.

As night fell, Menqian Town gradually became quiet.

Reinhardt came out of the tavern and wandered alone on the dim and long street, enjoying the cool lake breeze blowing in his face.

Few pedestrians passed by him, and the lively atmosphere during the day was no longer there at night.

But it was also a good thing, as it allowed him to more carefully observe the peaceful scenery that was out of place at the border.

"Teacher Se Lian... is truly amazing."

These buildings of different styles and the thriving scene during the day are amazing no matter how many times you see them.

Not only the buildings, but also the layout of the town has undergone subtle changes. For example, the location of the square has been changed, and there is now a road leading to Perum Avenue.

Moreover, several caravans that were never seen in Nimgefu could be seen here. This level of prosperity was completely inconsistent with the dilapidated border area in his memory.

I guess in another three to five hundred years, it won’t be a dream for this Menqian Town to enter the modern era, right?

At this moment, right beside him, the air began to twist.

A woman wearing an invisibility cloak suddenly appeared in front of him, knelt on one knee and said respectfully, "Long time no see, my master."

Hearing this, Reinhardt stopped and looked at the woman kneeling in front of him.

Although her whole body was tightly wrapped in armor, her slender yet plump figure was clearly revealed by the slim armor, and this familiar voice.

"...Are you Dixi?"

"Yes, Master. I'm sorry for coming forward to acknowledge you only now."

"It's nothing." He smiled and waved his hand. "But how have you been these past thousand years, Di Xi?"

He was not surprised by Di Xi's sudden appearance. After all, the teacher had given him a heads-up before.

"Thanks to the Master and Lord Serlian, Di Xi has lived well over the past thousand years."

This was her true feelings. Ever since she met and followed Reinhardt, she rarely lived a life that was like dancing on the edge of a knife.

Even though you still have to lick blood from the tip of a knife sometimes, it is not as dangerous as before.

"Really? It seems that Teacher Seren has taken good care of you."

"Yes, Lord Seren has been very kind to me."

"...In that case, Miss Dixi, could you please tell me why you call me Master?"

At the beginning, Marika only sent Di Xi to protect him, but she never said anything to ask Di Xi to recognize her as her master.