Kieran and Schmidt's hole was not the only one that was blocked off. After further investigation, the other two holes were blocked off as well.
Bang Bang!
Schmidt knocked on the stone wall that appeared out of nowhere.
The heavy knock made him frown.
Based on his experience, he could tell that the thickness of the stone wall was beyond what a common man could cut through.
Schmidt looked at Kieran out of instinct.
Although the thickness of the stone wall was beyond what a common man could achieve, Kieran was not a common man.
From Schmidt's point of view, it would be too easy for Kieran to break through the stone wall.
However, out of Schmidt's expectation, Kieran frowned when he saw the stone wall before him.
"Is there something wrong with the stone wall?"
Schmidt quickly reacted to the situation.
"Since the stone wall has appeared, it must be Smulder who wants to stop those who enter the tunnel from leaving!
He must know that I can break through the stone wall, so … "
Kieran took out [Arrogant Word] from the box as he spoke.
He stabbed out with his sword in a probing manner.
Wuung!
Even though it was a probing attack, the dark red broad blade brought up a whistling sound.
Ding!
Sparks flew in all directions as the tip of the sword plunged into the stone wall.
But right after that, the dense Templar Energy suddenly burst forth from his body.
The blinding, blinding white light was like a flash grenade.
Even though Kieran was prepared for it, retreating a dozen meters away the moment he realized something was wrong, he still felt the burning pain all over his body.
"Damn it!
This is obviously a f * cking personal attack!
Are you okay, 2567? "
Schmidt quickly ran over to Kieran while cursing.
"I'm fine!
Seems like Smulder's jealousy towards Nikorei is deeper than I thought! "
Kieran shook his head, but there was a lingering fear in his eyes when he looked at the stone wall.
If it wasn't for his habitual vigilance and vigilance, that strike would have inflicted heavy damage on him. Although he had healing potions and [Mardos Arm, Soul Devour 3] with him, as long as he didn't die on the spot, he could recover quickly. Even if it was a lethal strike, Kieran had the confidence to escape.
However, the scene before Kieran's eyes told him one thing: Smulder must have made this place perfect in order to convince those who fell into his trap.
He wouldn't leave any loopholes for him to exploit.
And this was not good news.
Because this would definitely make it more difficult for Kieran to leave.
As for waiting for Smulder to return and announce the news of their victory?
Ever since he figured out the ins and outs of the matter, Kieran no longer had such thoughts.
Although he didn't sense any malicious intent from Smulder, his cold attitude towards Kieran proved that the rumors about Smulder being jealous of Nikorei were not groundless.
It could very well be real.
Other than that, there might even be some secrets that others didn't know.
Given the circumstances, Kieran would be an idiot if he still stayed behind.
After all, for a person who could set up such a trap, how could he expect Smulder to have a good attitude towards the assistant of an old rival that he didn't like in his heart?
The answer was obvious.
Kieran knew very well that it would be wishful thinking for him to send him off with a cupped fist.
Perhaps being locked up in this prison that Smulder spent so much effort to build would be the best outcome.
He had no doubt that Smulder had such thoughts in his mind when he was building this prison.
Why would he do that?
He was waiting for Nikorei to take him away.
Think about it, Smulder had just wiped out all his enemies in and out of the Sanctuary. What kind of expression would he have when he saw the God of Earth lowering her head?
"I guess he would be very pleased with himself."
Kieran said softly.
"What?"
He didn't hear what Kieran said clearly.
"Nothing.
Words that would only add to Kieran's burden would be better left unsaid.
Then, before Schmidt could ask further, Kieran grabbed [Arrogant Word] and started to touch the walls around the passageway.
In the end, when the force applied to [Arrogant Word] exceeded a common man's limit and reached the point where the walls were damaged, the Sanctuary Force started to appear.
"As expected, Smulder wouldn't leave such an obvious flaw for us to exploit.
Since the entrance won't work and the walls won't work, there is only one way left for us! "
Kieran pointed behind him.
"How could Smulder set up an exit after targeting you like this?"
Schmidt asked.
"He set up an exit to target me!
"If he really wants to imprison me, everything in front of me is naturally enough!"
But what he wanted to show was that he was jealous of me and wanted to torture me. So, in order to convince those who fell into his trap, he must have left an exit for me, an exit that I can see but can't touch! "
"What else is more torturous than having hope right before your eyes but can't touch the despair?"
Kieran looked at Schmidt with a smile.
"If I was in such an environment, I wouldn't be able to smile!"
Schmidt pursed his lips and shook his head.
Kieran couldn't imagine what would happen to him in that kind of environment.
He would probably break down.
That was why he didn't understand how Kieran could say such words with a smile.
"The more despair one feels, the more one should smile. Otherwise, there would really be no hope left.
Sometimes, despair is much scarier and stronger than you can imagine, but sometimes, it's also much more pitiful and weak than you can imagine.
Whether it's scarier and stronger or pitiful and weak, it all depends on how you look at it. "
Kieran then headed to the other side of the passageway.
Schmidt chased after him and said, "Hey!
Don't say it like you've experienced despair before.
"Moreover, is it really appropriate to describe despair as pitiful and weak?"
Sometimes, it's appropriate!
I don't think it's appropriate at all! "
...
Both of their voices were getting further away.
Eventually, they vanished from sight.
Meanwhile, in the hall that Kieran and Schmidt had been in before, a special team of a hundred men was gathering.
The leader of the team was bald and his white beard reached his chest. He was the old man that Smulder referred to as' trash Simon '.
The old man took a glance at the sealed passageway.
Then, he turned his attention to Nicil, who was in a daze because of his appearance.
"I'm sorry, Nicil!
I didn't mean to lie to you! "
Simon bowed apologetically.
However, Nicil didn't react at all.
The deacon of the Sanctuary was too shocked.
Everyone in the Sanctuary knew that Smulder and Simon didn't get along.
But now, the one leading the team was Simon!
Many thoughts popped up in Nicil's mind in an instant.
"I've been lied to by you and Smulder!"
Nicil looked at Simon with a bitter smile.
Kieran bowed apologetically again but he didn't have the time to say anything else.
Mystical runes started to appear on the floor beneath his feet. The white glow was getting denser and denser until it was blinding.
"I wish you a triumphant return!"
Nicil straightened his face as he knew the meaning behind the runes.
He clenched his right fist and placed it on his left chest, lowering his head to show his respect.
His voice was echoing in the spacious hall and eventually went out of the hall.
It was like a bugle horn to charge, it had to ring through the sky. His words were the same.
Although a single person's voice was weak, ten, a hundred!
What about a thousand?
There were more than a thousand of them in the Sanctuary!
Their voices and battle intents converged together and shot up to the clouds.
Meanwhile, further away …
Gigantic warships were sailing towards the Sanctuary.
Large caliber cannons were emitting a chill that could penetrate one's heart under the moonlight. (To be continued)
Chapter 28- The Battle Begins
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