After all, there were only a limited number of real powerhouses. Gerald had already released his fighting spirit, but Han Jin still ignored him. Intuitively, Gerald judged that Han Jin's strength must be much stronger than his, plus the age and race, the answer was obvious. Therefore, Gerald did not dare to stop him, nor did he dare to send people to follow him. He turned his horse around and ran back as fast as he could.
Han Jin walked forward slowly. He really didn't care. With the Earthmeld, the Earth Shrinking Spell, and the Faked Earth Corpse, he didn't think that anyone could stop him. Even if Nicholas, who was at the level of Sword Sage, appeared here, he could still escape safely.
Although the world was big and there were many powerhouses, he was a unique self-cultivator. With enough support, even if there was a mountain of knives and a sea of fire in front of him, he could still handle it with ease.
However, today he was doomed not to see the whole picture of the Holy Crown City. Just when he passed the crossroad, he saw a dozen magicians riding horses in front of him. They were talking loudly all the way, and the magician in front was Kane!
Han Jin saw Kane, and Kane also saw Han Jin. He was stunned for a moment, turned back and said something to the magicians behind him. Then he waved goodbye and walked to another street.
Han Jin also walked to that street and slowly followed Kane. Kane slowed down. After about seven or eight hundred meters, he suddenly jumped down and led the horse into a courtyard.
Han Jin didn't stop, but continued to walk forward. After another five hundred meters, he turned into a bar. Dismark had already told the whole city about the victory, so the bar was full of a festive atmosphere. Although it was daytime, the bar was full of guests, most of them were drinking and laughing.
Compared to the bars in the Underground City, this place was much more civilized. Of course, prostitutes were indispensable. There were some who dilly-dallying and stingy actions, but the prostitutes would never do it in front of others. This was their last shred of shame, their last shred of dignity. If they had no bottom line, they would be hopeless.
Han Jin was looking for a seat when a prostitute, who seemed to have drunk too much, staggered to Han Jin. A "pretty boy" like Han Jin was very popular in most places, and prostitutes also liked to be beautiful. Before Han Jin spoke, the prostitute leaned on Han Jin, rubbing her towering breasts on Han Jin's body. A pair of smart big eyes blinked several times, sending a look at Han Jin.
Han Jin grabbed the prostitute's wrist and gave her a gentle push. The prostitute couldn't help but take a few steps back, bumping into the back of a soldier. The soldier's longsword poked the prostitute's waist neither lightly nor heavily, and the prostitute screamed in pain.
The guests all looked over. Seeing that he had attracted enough attention, Han Jin took out a gold coin and flicked it. The coin drew an arc in the air and flew straight to the prostitute. Although the prostitute was not a professional, she was very agile. She immediately smiled through her tears and reached out her white hand, catching the coin accurately. Han Jin slowly sank into the ground in front of everyone's eyes.
A moment later, Han Jin appeared in the courtyard and opened the door. Kane was already waiting inside. Seeing Han Jin, he greeted him with surprise and joy. "Raphael, why are you here?"
"Just looking around." Han Jin closed the door. "Why are you with those magicians?"
"At that time, the situation in the Holy Crown City was very critical. Dismark had issued a conscription order. As a ninth-grade magician, of course, they wouldn't let me go." Kane shrugged his shoulders helplessly.
"Gibran and Julia weren't with you?"
"They have been hiding in the basement." Kane said and pointed to the inner room.
"Hiding from what?" Han Jin didn't understand for a moment.
"Julia is an elf! If she was found, the people in the city would never let her go. "Kane smiled bitterly.
"Oh." Han Jin nodded. "You didn't tell them I was here?"
"No … No." Kane's face slightly changed. "Raphael, the people in the city said that the elves have occupied the Beitman. Is it true?"
"Yes."
"Those damn bastards!" Kane said bitterly. "After hearing the news, Julia's mood has been very unstable. Alas … I don't know how to tell you."
"It's okay." Han Jin smiled. "They can't occupy it for long. Sooner or later, they will leave."
"Raphael, you … you don't blame Julia, do you?"
"Why would I blame her?" Han Jin's face became serious. "This has nothing to do with her. And she has no power to influence the decision of the Wild Willow City's Senate."
"That's good!" Kane let out a long sigh.
"You didn't tell them I was here because you were worried about me …" Han Jin said with a faint smile.
"Raphael, you don't know, Julia's mood … Alas! She always said that she would never have the face to see you again. "Kane said in a low voice." Wait a minute, I'll go find them. "
"No need, I'll leave in a bit. Don't disturb them." Han Jin shook his head. "Right, Kane, didn't the elves already have the advantage? Why are they retreating for no reason? "
"I wasn't on the city wall that day, but … I sensed a very strange aura surging out of the city. Then, the elven camp became a mess!" Kane muttered. "Then, Dismark led all the troops out. The elves couldn't organize any effective resistance and were beaten back. If the elves didn't send over a dozen giant dragons to support them, Dismark would have won a great victory."
"A dozen giant dragons? That means Dismark's losses weren't small? "
"Dismark's losses weren't big. On the contrary, he even captured a giant dragon."
"How is that possible?" Han Jin couldn't help but frown. He had to use all his skills to barely defeat a giant dragon. If Dismark could block the attack of a dozen giant dragons, then his strength was simply unimaginable!
"Raphael, you underestimate the combat power of Dismark's Magic Legion," Kane said with a smile. "Although the Magic Legion lacks high-grade professionals, including me, there are only three great magicians. But the strength of the magicians below is very average. Most of them are real magicians, and there are dozens of warlocks and sages. Hundreds of magicians release magic at the same time. That scene … can even be described as overwhelming. No matter how strong the giant dragons are, they wouldn't dare to break into the magic barrage. Haha … Actually, it's my first time seeing the Magic Legion in action. Spectacular, really spectacular!"
"I still can't believe it." Han Jin shook his head. "Twenty years ago, when the Silver Pegasus Legion of Wild Willow City was attacked by the giant dragons, they couldn't resist at all and collapsed. Dismark's Magic Legion only had a few hundred magicians. How could they compare to tens of thousands of pegasus warriors?"
"Because the Silver Pegasus Legion of Wild Willow City didn't have a super-grade creature to fight against the giant dragons," Kane said. "Even if the situation was so bad, didn't the elves still kill a red dragon?!"
"Super-grade creature? You're saying that Dismark has a super-grade creature?? "
"Raphael, we all underestimated Dismark's strength. Who would have thought that he could summon an angel!!" Kane said word by word, "I heard from Knight Guevara that in the war twenty years ago, Dismark set up an altar and prayed for the grace of the God of Light. In the end, he succeeded in summoning an angel. Now it seems that Dismark was just deliberately mystifying. The key was his Knight's Shield!"
"Tell me more about it."
"Hehe … The elven dragons came too quickly. Dismark didn't have time to prepare. In order to protect his army, he could only tear off his previous disguise!" Kane said. "At that time, the holy light emitted from his Knight's Shield covered the entire battlefield. Then, a huge Gate of Heaven appeared in the sky. Raphael, do you know what Dismark summoned? It was an Angel of Light! An Angel of Light whose strength was far greater than an upper valkyrie!! "
Han Jin's expression was very serious, but he didn't interrupt. He only listened carefully to Kane's description.
"With the protection of an Angel of Light, the Magic Legion could release magic without any worries. Otherwise, Dismark wouldn't have retreated back to the city so easily." Kane sighed. "Dismark, that guy … He's really scheming. Raphael, did you notice Gerald's Knight's Shield? The style is almost exactly the same as Dismark's Knight's Shield. Many Knights also wear the same Knight's Shield. Dismark did this to hide his treasure! Haha … Unfortunately, everyone knows about it now! "
"Know what?" Han Jin asked.
"Only Holy Armors can summon angels! So, Dismark's Knight's Shield must be an ancient artifact, the Lion King's Shield! " Kane laughed. "If Jeddis hears this news … He might be overjoyed."
"What does this have to do with Jeddis?"
"The Holy Crown that the Vatican lost is the Oracle Crown. Like the Lion King's Shield, it's a set of Holy Armors," Kane said. "There's also the Prophet's Sword, the Glorious Pendant, the Saint's Boots, and the Light Armor. With these six ancient artifacts, Holy Armors will once again appear on the continent! Raphael, maybe you don't know the power of Holy Armors. Let's put it this way. If an ordinary warrior has Holy Armors, his fighting power will be even more terrible than a top powerhouse! Moreover, Holy Armors can summon six Angels of Light to help him in battle. Who can be his opponent? That Nicholas, even if he is really a demigod, he can't fight against six Angels of Light at the same time! "
"Holy Armors …" Han Jin muttered to himself.
"Now, it's Dismark's turn to have a headache. Haha, who told him to expose himself!"
"What?"
"Dismark found a few helpers from the Church of Light. There's a Saint Knight and a group of hundreds of priests. But they didn't intervene in the battle a few days ago." Kane laughed. "That's the Lion King's Shield, how can they not be greedy?! The Church of Light is very cohesive. If they want to do something together … Haha! "
"Saint Knight?" Han Jin never thought that so many things had happened in the Holy Crown City. Shocking news came one after another.
"Yes." Kane said.
At this moment, a sound suddenly came from the inner room. Han Jin was stunned, then nodded to Kane and turned to go out. Kane grabbed his arm and said in a low voice in a pleading tone, "Raphael, can you please see Julia?"
Han Jin smiled bitterly. He didn't want to see Julia because he didn't know what to say or what kind of attitude he should have. He hated elves, but he couldn't hate a companion who had gone through thick and thin with him. Besides, Edwina had died in front of him, causing Julia to lose her sister forever. So he had always felt sorry for Julia and really couldn't hate her.
"Okay?" Kane begged again.
Han Jin nodded helplessly and slowly turned around.
The inner room's door opened, and Julia walked out with her head down. Gibran followed closely behind her. In just over a month, Julia's appearance had changed dramatically. Her long hair had lost its luster and was draped over her shoulders. Her cheeks had sunk in deeply, and her beautiful eyes were bigger, but they were dull and lifeless.
The sudden attack of the elves made Han Jin and Julia suffer. And her life was much more difficult than Han Jin's. Whether it was revenge or something else, at least Han Jin had a decision and a goal. Julia, however, was still living in confusion. She could only pray in the dark basement for a miracle.
Yes, she was born in Wild Willow City, but her heart had already been given to Gibran. As the saying went, "My home is where my heart is at peace." Only Gibran could make her feel at ease. So wherever Gibran went, that would be her second home. How could she give up on a relationship that they had gone through life and death together? Also, Han Jin had never shown any hostility towards Wild Willow City. It was Wild Willow City who had suddenly pulled out their butcher's knife! After wandering outside for so long, Julia had her own sense of right and wrong. She wouldn't be influenced by anything.
So, she was in pain!
After taking two steps, Julia suddenly felt something. She raised her head and saw Han Jin. Her body froze. "Raphael …"
"What? Don't you recognize me? "Han Jin smiled.
Julia took a deep breath. "They … Wild Willow City really took over the Beitman?" Julia still had a trace of hope in her heart. This was the miracle she had been praying for.
Han Jin pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded.
Julia's body leaned back weakly. Fortunately, Gibran was quick to react and supported her. Julia's lips were trembling. She wanted to say something, but she couldn't say it.
The atmosphere was very quiet. Han Jin didn't know what he should say either. Gibran and Kane's expressions were very sad. They were able to walk together with Han Jin not only because of Han Jin, but also because they wanted to make a name for themselves. However, the betrayal of the elves forced them to the edge of a cliff.
"So you're saying …" Julia looked at Han Jin in a daze. "We'll be enemies from now on?"
Gibran and Kane's gazes immediately fell on Han Jin. They nervously waited for Han Jin's reply. Han Jin was the leader of the entire corporation. His attitude determined everyone's attitude towards Julia. If Han Jin really treated Julia as an enemy, then Julia would be excluded from the group forever. This also meant that Gibran and Julia would have no future unless they could hide somewhere and live in seclusion.
"Julia, are you kidding?!" Han Jin's expression was very serious. "We're partners!"
"Don't comfort me." Julia smiled bitterly. "I see helplessness in your eyes."
"I'm just helpless towards the stupidity and short-sightedness of the elders of Wild Willow City." Han Jin said softly, "Don't worry, Julia. I'll take care of this problem. Give me some time. I'll make the elders of Wild Willow City understand that cooperating with us is the best choice."
"You …"
"Believe in me." Han Jin's tone was very firm.
In reality, his explanation and promise were weak and powerless. Logically speaking, the experienced Julia shouldn't believe such nonsense at all. However, Julia had been immersed in conflict and pain these past few days. She was mentally and physically exhausted. She really needed a guarantee. Even if it was a lie full of loopholes, she was willing to believe it. Not only was Han Jin lying to her, even she was lying to herself.
"Really?" Julia asked in a trembling voice.
A faint smile appeared on Han Jin's face. In the past, no matter what kind of hardships he faced, he would always smile like this, and his companions would always gain confidence from his smile. As it turned out, Han Jin had never lost before!
Julia raised her hands little by little. Then, she covered her face and let out a faint sob.
Gibran patted Julia's back and changed the topic. "Raphael, how's the underground city?"
"It's all over," Han Jin said softly.
"It's all over?" Gibran revealed a surprised expression.
"Yes, Zagunéd is dead, Alquete is dead, and the seven brothers are dead too." Han Jin smiled. "Including all the abyss warriors in the underground city, none of them escaped."
"How … How is this possible …" Although this was great news, Gibran still couldn't believe it. Putting Zaganide aside, Alquete was a powerhouse at the peak of Level Twelve, while Wape and his brothers were abyssal demons. Even if they couldn't defeat them, they should be able to escape, right?
"Raphael has made his move. What else is impossible?" Kane laughed.
Julia raised her head and revealed a look of surprise and joy. According to Guevara's original plan, it was already very difficult to eliminate Zagunéd before the arrival of spring next year. Now, the real winter had not yet arrived, but all the abyssal powerhouses who posed a great threat to everyone were killed. This was beyond her imagination. Perhaps … Raphael's strength was stronger than before. Otherwise, there was no suitable reason. Thinking of this, the last doubt in Julia's heart disappeared. She believed that Han Jin really had the ability to solve the problem in Wild Willow City.
"Then … our next target should be the Holy Crown City, right?" Kane said.
"Why do you say so?" Han Jin laughed.
"Because Sunier is in Wild Willow City. You won't do anything to hurt her, right?" Kane said in an affirmative tone.
Sunier? Han Jin felt a sharp pain in his heart. Then, he nodded as if nothing had happened. "Of course, let's deal with Dismark first."
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