Fen's method of dissolving the magic array was crude but effective.
The God-slaying Magic Array used the power of the vengeful spirits to wear down the souls trapped within. However, the power of the vengeful spirits was limited and had to be replenished at all times. Even for souls of different strengths, a certain amount of power had to be maintained within. Otherwise, not only would they fail to slay the gods, but they would also break free and go on a killing spree.
In that case, to dispel the magic array, they just had to suck its source dry.
Toying with souls, including vengeful spirits and evil spirits, was the specialty of high-level undead such as the Lich. As one of the best among them, Fen was certainly familiar with these tricks. And that emerald green stone ball was the only magic material that caught her eye on the journey, which had a miraculous effect on souls. So she made the decision to buy it, and a certain someone paid for it … Now it came in handy.
The more obsessed a soul was, the easier it was for masters of necromancy like her to manipulate it. In addition, the emerald green stone ball in her hand was a top-notch item for storing souls. So in the sound of the incantation, the source of the power of the God-slaying Magic Array, all the vengeful spirits and power of resentment that were trapped in the magic array, which was so dense that it formed a strange mist, were all absorbed by the stone ball like a bottomless pit.
And it was not only the mist floating in the air that formed a whirlpool and was absorbed by the stone ball. The blood flowing in the dent on the ground also constantly evaporated into scarlet mist in the air. At the same time, it floated toward the stone ball and mixed into the whirlpool, being absorbed together until the liquid on the ground returned to its clear and transparent state.
At this point, the demonic aura in the room dissipated, and there was no longer that eerie and terrifying atmosphere. It could be said that the accumulation of the Divine Wood Guards over a long period of time had been completely swept away by Fen. Fen took out the spell seal that she had prepared long ago and wrapped the stone ball in layers that was originally emerald green but now seemed to be dyed with a demonic dark red. Finally, she tied a bow on it.
Ever since she knew a certain someone, this kind of bad taste had almost become her daily routine, and she never got tired of it. Fen threw the decorated ball of vengeful spirits into a certain someone's arms. She did not care that he was caught off guard and almost dropped it on the ground. She lifted the hem of her robe and walked toward the pool of blood that had become clear.
The incarnation of the World Tree had already dissipated along with the strange mist. It lowered its floating height and finally fell into the pool. The kitten's expression was no longer painful, but it still closed its eyes and floated on the water without moving. Fen gently lifted the tri-colored kitten. She opened her eyes with great difficulty and meowed in her sweet voice, "Meow." Then, she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
After leaving the Primordial Blood Pool, Fen handed the Tri-Colored Kitten to the young elf king. Ri Dan the Third carefully took the Spirit of the World Tree. His brows had never relaxed since the start of the battle. He asked worriedly, "Is Her Majesty Lahti alright?"
"Well, to be honest, I don't know either. I still haven't seen the souls I saved from the God Slaying Magic Array, so I can't say for sure what kind of changes they will undergo. However, according to common sense, since the soul had not been destroyed, it would either be fine after resting for a while, or its condition would get worse and worse, and it would eventually die. It probably won't exceed these two conditions. "
I say, Elder Sister, what difference does it make if you say it or not? A certain someone really wanted to complain, but in the end, he held himself back.
Anyway, the matter was over, and it should be something worth celebrating. He could breathe a sigh of relief and have a good night's sleep. At this moment, there was a commotion outside, which attracted the attention of the five people in the room.
Fen's spell did not require the entire room to be sealed. She only asked for unrelated people to leave the range of the magic array. Therefore, for safety reasons, the elven guards did not lock their king and the Lich in the same room. Because of this, the situation outside the room was easily noticed by the people inside.
Also, because of the Lich's warning about the magic array, no matter how urgent the situation was, the guards outside did not dare to let anyone in. Therefore, there was a commotion. Although it seemed that everything was over, who could guarantee that?
However, the people outside did not know what was going on inside the room, but the people inside did. Therefore, Ri Dan the Third, who was holding the kitten, walked out of the room with his war minister and a guard. At the same time, he said in the elven language, "Don't stop them. The matter has been resolved, and there is no danger here. "
After receiving the order, the elven guard who caused the commotion was quickly let go. He came in front of the young king and said with a panicked expression, "Your Majesty, there is an urgent military situation."
Just hearing those words, everyone had a bad feeling. The war minister, Maxim Stache, was one of the few who could still remain calm. In addition, the military situation was under his jurisdiction, so he directly asked, "What urgent military situation? Report it directly."
"Yes, my lord. The kingdom's prime minister, Lord Luca Titov, informed that the Centaurs have invaded the kingdom again and are very close to the territory of the World Tree. "
His words stirred up stormy waves. When Ri Dan the Third heard this, he almost let the kitten in his arms fall to the ground. Fortunately, Lahti was in a deep sleep and did not notice the measures in such a small place. A few of her whiskers trembled, and she went back to sleep.
Maxim Stache, who was beside him, asked, "What is the situation? Why did you only find out now? Tell me clearly. "
"Yes, my lord. When we were suppressing the tree village, we accidentally found that the communication magic array was turned off. When we reactivated it, there was a series of emergency calls. We immediately found the communication officer who followed the army. After confirming the calls of various parties, the prime minister of the kingdom came forward to explain the situation. Nine days ago, the Silver Bridge Outpost discovered the whereabouts of a large number of Centaurs. After reporting it immediately, the Silver Bridge Outpost fell silent. — "
The word 'silent' in the military situation of the elves meant that it had been destroyed or lost contact. Of course, sometimes it was only because the situation was urgent, so the communication magic array was automatically destroyed, and the garrison was fine. However, since the connection had been lost, the details could not be confirmed for a while.
"Lord Titov said that he had the authority of the prime minister and could not mobilize the army. Therefore, Lord Titov could only tell the troops to defend and wait for orders. After that, when the various places received information about the enemy or were attacked, they tried to contact the World Tree, hoping to get in touch with His Majesty and Lord Stache to get the order to mobilize for war. However, it was not until just now that the communication magic array was reactivated that we received this news. "
"What about the movements of the bandits?" Maxim Stache asked.
"Eight days ago, we received news that they were attacking the farm in Silver Bridge Land. However, they gave up on the encirclement after only a day and marched straight in. Based on the report, the last sighting of the centaur bandits was last night, and it came from the silent mountain outpost. "
"Damn it! They're already so close to us. '
At this moment, Lin leaned over to the young king and asked softly, "Is that mountain outpost very close to us?"
Ridan the Third nodded and said, "That's a sentry post about two days north of the World Tree's territory. If they were traveling at the speed of a centaur, they would have discovered the bandits last night. The earliest they would see them would be tomorrow morning. "
"So fast!" Lin exclaimed and asked, "But from the looks of it, you seem to be very sure that the other party will run this way. Why is that? Normal people wouldn't choose the World Tree as their target, right? " That was like a noble attacking a Mage's Magic Tower when they had nothing better to do. Only someone who was tired of living would do that.
"There are rumors that the Centaur Alliance is the thugs of a certain underground dark elf tribe. Regardless of whether this rumor is true or not, it's certain that they have a way to suppress the World Tree's ability. Therefore, since a hundred years ago, this Centaur Alliance that suddenly appeared has been a huge problem for the kingdom, and the conflict has continued to this day. Moreover, no matter what their background is, the various materials of the World Tree can be sold for a very good price anywhere. Therefore, they have always targeted Her Majesty Lahti. "
"Not food?" Lin instinctively felt that the first thing that this nomadic race wanted to snatch should be food that could fill their stomachs.
However, Ridan the Third shook his head seriously and said, "If they want to snatch food, the surrounding human kingdoms are easier to snatch than the farms that are protected by the Great Druids."
This was really … an argument that was so correct that he did not know how to reply.
However, looking at the young king's worried and slightly angry expression, a certain someone remembered that his father, the previous king, had died in the hands of this Centaur Alliance.
Although the details were not clear, based on the many strategy games he had played and the countless war movies and novels he had read, Lin could roughly guess the thoughts of the Centaur Alliance.
It was nothing more than the fact that the king and the Minister of War had unfortunately been blocked by the Elves of the Divine Wood Guards, causing the command system to be paralyzed. The various regions could not react in time to the enemy's situation. When the Centaurs noticed that there was something wrong with the deployment of troops, they gave up on the plan of advancing step by step and directly charged to their destination. It had to be said that the leading general of the other party had grasped the timing perfectly, or …
"Did the Divine Wood Guards collude with the bandits?" the young king asked.
As if sensing the slight anger in his tone, the surrounding Elves all knelt down. The guard who came to convey the military intelligence even said in fear, "Your Majesty, from the expressions of the guards who led us to the communication room, they were also shocked, and no one knew. I believe that none of the guards betrayed the kingdom. This is just a coincidence. "
He wanted to reprimand him, but the young king still controlled his emotions and looked at the highest-ranking and experienced minister beside him. Of course, Maxim Stache knew what the king meant by looking at him. After thinking for a while, he said, "Lord Pushkin knows magic that can affect the mind. No one can lie in front of him. I believe that if he interrogates them, there will be a fair verdict. "
"Okay, I'll leave it to Minister Pushkin. But he may have to act quickly. In the face of the bandits, we need all the manpower that can be used. Also, open up the use of all the resurrection potions from the warehouse. Take out all the healing potions and let everyone recover from their injuries as quickly as possible. "
"Yes. Your subjects will praise your mercy. Your Majesty, then I will go down to convey your orders and make preparations for war. "
The young king's daily behavior stunned a certain someone. All along, he had thought that the king was just a big boy next door. He did not expect to see such a scene today. The majesty that a king should have, as well as the extremely rare trait of a king, self-restraint, all made Lin look at the king in a new light.
This also reminded him of something. No matter what, this "young" king was a "90-year-old" boy.
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