"Shut down valves 17 to 30 immediately! The third engine room is on fire. Evacuate the crew. Where's the firefighting team? There's no such personnel? Forget it, find an Ice Mage. Also no? Is Princess Renée around? "
"The port cabin C15-21 is leaking. Where's the repairman? Also no? Alright, freeze the leaking area and wait for it to stabilize before proceeding with the repairs. Has Princess Renée gone to the engine room? "
"Knight Eloine, it's your turn. What? Your Frigid Maw is a Snowman that only knows how to fight and not freeze? Papaya head, what's the use of keeping you if you're so useless? Tie yourself and the Snowman to the hole to block the water! "
"Where did those darned engineers go? What? They ran to the bow of the ship to look at the newly installed ram? Isn't that the innate ability of this ship? They don't even know magic, so what can they see? What? They went to look at it because it's illogical? That bunch of bastards, Your Highness Grimm, please help me bring them back. No no, you don't have to do anything. I should say please don't do anything. As long as you stand beside them, they will return on their own. "
"Red alert, what happened? What? Knight Eloine really tied himself and the Snowman to the hole and was washed away!? I was just complaining and making an analogy! He actually did it? That papaya head! Damn it, someone get Tracy to fish up that foolish Knight. I'm already busy enough and he's still causing trouble! "
"Your Highness Renée, please head to the bridge. Someone is looking for you there. That … Lady Diana, I know that you're very agitated and want to find an enemy to fight, but can you not stand in the middle of the corridor in full armor and obstruct our work? I've already received dozens of reports, all of them complaining about being scratched by your expensive armor and obstructing our work. "
"That Legendary Half-Dragon Beast King Hunter on the deck, the battle is already over. Your Great Beast Taming Art isn't effective. Die and come back."
"I almost succeeded. Passing on love takes time! Also, can you blame me for this failure? You said you love him while beating him up. Is there any possibility of that? " Well, a certain indescribable man's voice was so striking even in the midst of chaos.
Kelly and Harloys' voices echoed in the cabin. A bunch of weirdos were either helping or hindering them. In any case, none of them were idling around.
Regardless of how well designed the Borealis was and how powerful it was in theory, it was still a new ship that had not experienced the test of actual combat. Furthermore, it was facing two super sea monsters for the first time in a battle of attrition, which was too difficult for it.
It seems that I was too confident in Envy. It wasn't just the sea monster that was pushed to its limits, the Borealis was probably at its limits as well.
Actual combat was always the most effective platform for testing. The first to show problems were always shortcomings and weaknesses. Under the attacks of the octopus and the Narwhal, the places that were not covered by the undead transformation naturally could not heal and regenerate. The places where the energy pipes were not solid enough and the design was not effective were also riddled with holes.
As the soul of the warship, 'Envy' was still a newborn baby in the long life of an undead. It was still unable to stand on its own. Maintaining all of the heavy cannons and controlling the fleet consumed all of its energy. Using its self-healing talent repeatedly consumed a large portion of its magic power.
These flaws weren't much of a problem. From a prototype to a real battle-ready model, it had to constantly expose and fix its flaws. However, if it were to be destroyed in an actual battle, there would probably be no future for it.
"Little Roland is back? That's great. Hurry up and help out on the port deck. It is still leaking. "
I was sent on a mission the moment I arrived. Yet, I smiled.
"Kelly, don't just grab me to be your helper. There are two old acquaintances here who can listen to your commands. Fanderk is also a Frigid Maw Knight. Even though Casimias is foolish, he still has some strength despite his foolishness."
"Ah! Aren't they … Alright, I understand. It has been a long time since we last met. On behalf of the Mist Country, I welcome your return. However, this isn't the time to reminisce. Little Fanderk, please help me freeze the leaking areas. Sir Casimias, please help adjust the sails on the deck. "
"Big Sister Kelly!? It's great that you are fine! "Hearing the familiar voice, Fanderk was a little agitated. However, he calmed down soon after.
"Alright, we will do our best."
As for Casimias, he was a man of action. The moment he finished speaking, he had already set off. However, from his energetic appearance and the phrase "Welcome back", he was still very happy.
That day, the signature Ice Aeon was displayed. How could the divine might of Emperor Yongye's signature Black Skeleton King be hidden? Furthermore, the war flag of the Red Hunting Hounds had been the Mist War Flag for many years. The rumor that Emperor Yongye was the Holy Knight Roland had been circulating among the upper echelons of the human race. In the eyes of those who were observant, it was probably impossible to hide my identity.
I didn't doubt that there would be people who would guess that I was Emperor Yongye, especially after it was revealed that I was an Undead Lich. At the very least, Kelly definitely knew about it. Of course, some things wouldn't be good if they were to be exposed. If Donglan was really related to Emperor Yongye, there would definitely be a lot of trouble. Since they didn't intend to expose it, then so be it.
Perhaps it was due to their mutual assistance in the midst of the storm, or perhaps it was because they had expected it, the two Undead Knights were quickly accepted by the crowd. However, the 'crowd' was more or less an exaggeration.
Needless to say, the Gentlemen of the Underground World were mostly used to interacting with the Undead. The Knight of the Donglan Kingdom was a little surprised to see the Undead Knight who had stepped forward to help them. However, after realizing that the two intelligent Undead were actually the Heroic Knight of their predecessors, their attitude changed.
After Kelly and Renée pulled them aside and said something to them, especially after seeing the iconic Frigid Maw mount, the initial guarded attitude of the Undead turned into reverence.
Every day, I could see the Knight surrounding the two Undead Knight to ask for advice. Casimias and Fanderk also happily imparted their experiences and battle techniques to the younger generation of Knight.
Looking at this situation, I heaved a sigh of relief. After all, it was a gamble to allow the Undead to head to the Kingdom of the Living. However, since the Knight was able to get along well with the Undead Knight, it could be considered as a good start.
Of course, this was also due to the fact that the Gods were busy with the start of the Holy War. If it wasn't for the fact that the Donglan Kingdom believed in the absolute and just God of Law as the national religion, I wouldn't have considered such a shocking proposal from the start.
Even after the Underground Dwellers and the people of Donglan were able to accept the two Knight, I still said that 'the people accept the Undead Knight' was an exaggeration because of the Ottoman Kingdom.
In most of the human kingdoms, the Donglan Principality was a border barbarian country. From the very start, they had drifted away from the mainstream of human society. Furthermore, due to the incident in the past, their relationship with the various countries and the Churches of the Gods was poor. Due to the historical records, Diffindor was once the Land of the Dead, and the Royal Knight Order became the Undead Knight Order to take revenge on their enemies, they didn't view the Undead as much. Furthermore, the two Undead Knight were historical heroes of the Mist Country, and with the guarantee of the Mist Royalty, it wasn't difficult for them to get along with the Undead.
On the other hand, the Ottoman Kingdom was one of the major human empires. Ever since they were young, they were taught that the Undead were evil and the enemies of the living. Furthermore, due to the Undead Calamity a hundred years ago and the pressure brought by the Xiluo Empire, the Churches of the Gods repeatedly propagated them to accept that staying on the same ship with the Undead was no different from being locked in a cage with a tiger.
This was the mainstream view of human society. Anything that was related to the Undead was evil, and the Undead Emperor was the most evil of all evil.
Thus, on the second day, I received more than thirty complaints. There were even more than ten people who changed their minds and decided to disembark.
"That, why don't we just fly along with them? The past few days have already been enjoyable. After all, it is normal for the living to be different from the dead."
The two Knight who were hiding under their cloaks requested to leave, but I shook my head in rejection. This was all within my expectations, and I had already made up my mind long ago.
"Take off your cloaks and live your lives openly, just like how you did in Sulfur Mountain City. You don't owe this world anything, and you don't owe anyone anything. On the contrary, this evil world owes you a lot. "
My words caused the two Knight to lower their heads, but they didn't say anything to refute or agree. I knew that they were still hesitating, afraid that their appearance would cause a flaw in my plan.
"Since we have already decided to walk down this path, there is no possibility of turning back. Since we intend to create a Sulfur Mountain City on the surface, so that the innocent won't be discriminated against or punished because of their race and identity, this is equivalent to breaking away from the mainstream thinking of this world. There will be many difficulties, and this obstacle is just an appetizer. We have to overcome it. Since those who should leave will leave sooner or later, there is no need for us to care about it. "
"Those who walk different paths can't make plans together. In reality, since we are already on different paths, we won't be able to work together even if we want to. If they want to leave, then let them leave. From the very start, I only need those who walk the same path."
…
Winter always comes early in the North. In the common sense of the Northlanders, before the long and arduous winter arrives, they have to prepare rations to tide through the winter and make preparations to guard against the beast hordes.
The beast hordes in winter are the hardest to deal with. Hunger will drive them crazy, and the result of the snow sealing the mountains is that they will gather in groups and challenge the human cities at all costs. Anyway, there isn't much difference between dying of starvation and dying in battle. Rather than starving to death or freezing to death, they might as well take a gamble.
When the Mist Kingdom was at its peak, they would take the initiative to clear out the beast hordes around the cities and even in the snowy mountains. On one hand, they would hunt some prey for winter food, and on the other hand, they would do their best to reduce the number of beasts to a certain level to reduce the pressure that the cities might face during winter.
When winter really comes, it is the Knight's favorite winter hunting season. At that time, even if it isn't for rations, the Knight would still take the initiative to hunt and disperse the beast hordes.
When there isn't any war, the winter hunting is the best stage to display one's strength. Every year, there would be a Knight heading deep into the mountains in search of powerful beasts as prey.
However, the current Donglan Principality no longer has the strength to do so. The lack of rations and ferocious beasts are still a sharp sword hanging over their heads. Every winter is exceptionally difficult to endure.
In this world where the strong preys on the weak, a small country without any fighting strength will only grow weaker and weaker. The war twenty years ago caused the Donglan Principality to lose its last piece of demonic gold mine, and its days became even more difficult to endure.
Soroying, an ordinary small town near the capital of the Donglan Principality, Diffindor. While the plains of the Ottoman Empire are still in the midst of warm summer, here, it is already beginning to fall.
In the past, this was the busiest time of the year, the harvest season that brings joy and sorrow to the people.
Being able to harvest rations naturally makes people happy. However, if the harvest isn't good most of the time, there would be sorrow in the midst of joy.
Half of the time in the Northern Lands is winter, and coupled with the frozen soil, it is normal for the crops that barely ripen once a year to be lacking in harvest. This harvest often determines whether or not one will be able to survive the difficult winter. Every year, at this time, everyone's mood isn't very good.
But this year, even though the harvest isn't good, the situation is slightly different.
"Don't worry, we have it all, we have it all!"
The young warrior with the royal emblem is happily distributing the rations. When there isn't enough rations, it is normal for the royal family and the local nobles to come and provide disaster relief. However, the royal family isn't rich to begin with, and they can't buy much rations either. Although the military nobles of the Northern Lands are famous for being able to fight, they are also famous for being extremely poor. They even have to think of ways to get their own rations through the winter.
Thus, the rations distributed every year will run out soon, and every year's winter is still a difficult time.
In the past, the distribution of rations was like a war, with everyone trying their best to be first. But this time, they really lined up neatly.
The reason? There are more than ten carriages and a small mountain of supplies behind the warrior. Since there is enough to distribute, there is naturally no need to fight over it.
"Princess Renée's visit to the Ottoman Empire this time was very successful. Not only did she raise the prestige of our country, she also won a lot of rations and supplies for us. Everyone, don't worry, we have it all. There are rations, new clothes, and quilts."
This is completely different from how they usually look at the lack of rations and frown. This time, the joyful young warrior distributes rations and promotes the grace of the royal family.
"Erm, brother Knight, can you give little Ailey some more rations? Last year, you only gave little Ailey a bag of rice, and little Ailey was so hungry in the end. "
The young warrior is stunned. He still remembers the seven or eight year old green-haired little girl. Last year, she came with her mother. Seeing that the little girl and her mother were starving, he gave some of his rations to her. At that time, even though the rations they received were still not much, the mother and daughter thanked him profusely and left.
"Little girl, I can give you a little more this year, but your family is an adult."
Ailey is still so young, how can he let this child come and collect rations alone?
"Two years ago, daddy was bitten to death by a pack of wolves while protecting mommy and me. Mommy gave little Ailey all her food last winter, and in the end, she didn't survive. Now, little Ailey is the only one left in little Ailey's family. But mommy has taught little Ailey how to sew, so little Ailey can make a living by sewing clothes. "
Children of the poor take charge of the household at an early age. Even though she is only seven or eight years old, this poor little Ailey speaks like a little adult. However, she doesn't know that she can't even sew her own dolls well, so how can she earn money? It's just that the little girl doesn't eat much, so the surrounding neighbors try to take turns to help this pitiful but strong little girl.
Hearing the quiet grievous news, the warrior is immediately stunned, as if something is stuck in his chest. He can't speak for a long time, and in the end, he can only sigh. After all, he has experienced too many such misfortunes in this land. Even if he is filled with passion, how much can he help? In the face of endless misfortune, he has long become numb.
This land has been barren for many years, and he is only a warrior. The only thing he can do is perhaps to hunt for more prey. Perhaps, there are enemies of little Ailey among them.
"The rations are a little heavy, I don't think little Ailey can carry them. Little Ailey can play in the plaza for a while. After the rations are distributed, I will help you carry them home."
"Alright, thank you brother Knight. Then little Ailey will go to the Gemini Plaza to play, see you under the statue later."
The young warrior with a face full of pimples looks at the figure of the still strong little girl skipping away. He shakes his head, sets his thoughts aside, and continues to distribute the rations.
"Looks like I still have to distribute all my rations this year. Oh right, since it is the autumn harvest, there should be field mice in the fields, right? Go dig some weeds and tree roots. Hmm, I can also sneak into the kitchen to steal some … Hey, the brawny man over there, aren't you embarrassed to take so much by yourself? Share some with the others. What? You are helping that old lady to take it? My bad. "
Thus, the impetuous young warrior hurriedly apologizes for his mistake.
Little Ailey loves the Gemini Plaza, not only because it is the place where her parents met and fell in love, but also because there is a beautiful statue there. Her mother used to tell her many stories under the statue.
The color of the old statue has already faded, but the heroic posture of the two young Knight on it is still as striking as ever. The one standing slightly taller is the elder brother. He raises the magnificent longsword that is the embodiment of the Mist Kingdom's authority and charges forward angrily. Nothing can stop him. At this moment, his silver armor is stained with the blood of the enemy leader.
The one standing below is a valiant young warrior. He holds a flaming magic staff in one hand and a huge sword in the other. He seems to be chanting some kind of mysterious incantation.
The two golden-haired youths who seem to be only thirteen or fourteen years old. The faces of the two statues are exactly the same, clearly indicating that they are twins. Even though the statue is already rotten to the point where the elder brother is missing an arm and the younger brother is missing a leg, their unyielding will is evident.
While the rest of the plaza is covered in fallen leaves and dust, the surroundings are clean and tidy. This is enough to prove the uniqueness of this statue.
This is the symbol of the Donglan Principality, the twin statues that can be seen in almost every city. From a certain perspective, they are also the embodiment of the Mist people's unyielding will and guardian spirits. Recently, in order to boost the morale of the citizens, Princess Renée has been trying her best to imitate one of them.
"That, Big Knight Brother, this is for you. Please continue to protect our city."
What Ailey placed under the statue is half a piece of black bread. This is the last of her rations. She remembers that in the past, her mother did this too.
When she was young, Ailey's mother would tell her stories, and the story of these two Big Knight Brothers is the most repeated one. Even though she can't remember the content of the story clearly, little Ailey remembers that in the end, it was always the Big Knight Brother who chased away the bad guys and protected everyone.
She also remembers that this is what her mother said back then.
"… Under the efforts of the princes, the Demons and Beastmen were chased back to their homeland. The greedy neighboring country's king and the hypocritical church received their punishment. Everyone lived a happy life once again."
"But, but, Ailey is still hungry. Is this a happy life?"
She still remembers the bitter smile on her father's face back then.
"… That is because daddy is useless, unable to give you a happy life. But believe in daddy, as long as we meet with danger, daddy will be like the Twin Knight Brothers who sacrificed their lives for the country, risking their lives to protect you and mommy, as well as everyone else. "
She still remembers the blissful smile on her mother's face back then.
"Martin, I believe that you are the best Knight. If you really meet with danger, you will definitely try your best to fulfill your vow."
She still remembers how heartbroken her mother was when her father fulfilled his vow.
"Silly Martin, I don't want any Knight Brothers, I just want you to come back!! … When will these bitter days come to an end! "
She still remembers how her mother still managed to smile before her death last year.
"Little Ailey, don't hate this world, and don't hate this country. His Majesty the King died in battle, and Princess Renée took up the mantle at the age of fourteen. The Mist Royal Family has already sacrificed everything to fulfill their vow to protect the country. What else do we have to complain about? "
"But remember the words that your father loved to say when he was alive, 'Hope is always at the end of despair. As long as the Mist Flag flies, we, the people of Mist, will never give up on hope'."
"Little Ailey, mommy and daddy are useless, unable to give you a decent life. But please face life with a smile. As long as you work hard, there will be a day when you meet hope. Who knows, the Twin Stars might descend once more to save this country that is on the verge of destruction …"
She still remembers how hard she tried to remember those words back then, but she couldn't remember them all. The one that left the deepest impression in her mind was the Twin Stars who wanted to save the country.
"Big Brother Knight, perhaps you won't come to save this country next year. But please bless Ailey to survive this winter, and also Grandpa Marji, Big Brother Colo, and Aunt Annie. Right, and Lulu, even though she always bullies me, please bless her so that she can play with me next year. Please don't blame her, she doesn't have a daddy or a mommy, so please bless … Un, and bless that kind Big Brother Knight over there … "
Little Ailey recited over a hundred names in a single breath, including the little yellow dog that had bitten her. While she was still trying hard to think of other names that required blessings, her prayers that had never been answered before were answered for the first time.
"Yes, next year, this country will be saved by the Twin Stars."
"Yes, everyone will be blessed. At the very least, no one will starve to death."
"Yes, at the very end of despair, there will definitely be a sliver of hope! When the Mist Flag flies once more, all of the Mist citizens will be saved. "
As soon as those words fell, the figure that flashed by and that familiar face caused little Ailey to exclaim in shock.
"Big Brother Knight!!"
At this moment, the young warrior had finally finished distributing the rations. Carrying his and little Ailey's rations, he walked over. However, what greeted him was a flustered little Ailey.
"Big Brother Knight! It's Big Brother Knight! Big Brother Knight has come back to life! He said that he will bless everyone and save this country! "
Following little Ailey's finger, the elder brother in the sculpture of the Twin Stars was pointing the Roland Sacred Sword in his hand into the distance.
The young warrior Cloer was taken aback for a moment before nodding his head with a smile.
"Un, Prince Roland will forever protect the Mist Country. The Will of the Mist will never yield to him."
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