May, Year 2521 of the Empire.
Flames of war rose in the Old World.
The corrosion of Chaos on the world was rapidly intensifying. Now, there was no land that was completely immune to the corrosion of Chaos.
The first to react in the Old World was Brittany. Laing personally led 10 Gray Knight recruits (5 new recruits), the Old Guard, and the Royal Guards of Mu Xilon to attack and suppress the North. The South of the Kingdom was under the charge of Angran and the four Imperial Guards, as well as the support of his father-in-law's Winford Army.
On the other side, unexpectedly, after Nur was the first to enter military control, Emperor Karl-franz immediately extricated himself from the endless political whirlpool and immediately announced that Brunswick, the capital of the Empire, was under military control.
However, this didn't stop the madness of the Old World. Doomsayers kept walking on the streets, and under the temptation of the Chaos Sect, they told everyone that the end was near. The food supply kept decreasing, and the Orcs in the Black Forest increased day by day. Some hunters even witnessed a newborn Orc growing to half the height of a human in ten days. In two to three months, a Horned Beast was fully grown. The people of the Empire had no choice but to live with the roars of the Orcs every day. The militia braced themselves and raised their weapons to resist. At the same time, they constantly begged the Nobles and Kurfürst of the Empire to send troops to rescue the villages from the Orcs' threat.
It could be said that the Empire's army tried their best, but there were too many Orcs. In addition, the Chaos Demons would appear and disappear from time to time. The Empire was destined to face a terrifying test.
As for the natural disasters such as earthquakes, storms, floods, landslides, and wildfires, they weren't a big deal to the Empire. The civilians were starting to get used to it.
But how could the blessings of Chaos be enjoyed so easily?
A mysterious and terrifying infectious disease quickly spread throughout the Old World. After the patients fell ill, they would first have diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. They would defecate countless times a day. Gradually, it began to turn into a sticky feces.
The patients were in great pain during this process. With repeated diarrhea and vomiting, the patients began to experience large-scale dehydration, muscle spasms, and weakness in their limbs. In severe cases, their eyes were sunken, their voices were hoarse, their skin was dry and wrinkled, and their abdomen caved in like a boat. Their lips and tongues were dry, thirsty, and their limbs were cold. However, this disease couldn't cause immediate death...
The most serious problem was that no matter how hard the officials of the Empire or the Church of the Goddess of Mercy tried, they couldn't find a cure or a way to alleviate the patients' pain. The Priestesses of the Church of the Goddess of Mercy tried all means and even prayed to the Goddess of Mercy, Shalia, for help. But even Shalia was unable to fight against this terrifying epidemic.
However, the miracle first appeared in Nuer. This city that had been plagued by the plague from the very beginning, Baron Fredrick of Nuer had personally arrived and all the patients were miraculously cured on the spot. The holy light radiating from their baron seemed to have the ability to make the plague retreat. Everyone shouted that this was a miracle, and the people of Nuer believed that this was proof that Baron Fredrick was destined to be crowned as the emperor of the empire.
Unfortunately, the Baron wasn't very powerful. Wherever he went, the epidemic would recede. Not long after he left, the epidemic would return. Therefore, the poor Baron became the busiest person in the city. He patrolled everywhere every day, living a life of 997, just to relieve the people of their pain.
Galt of Sol Hill also found a wonderful way. The great alchemist announced that he had created some mysterious rune water. Through the combination of magic and divinity, "Holy Water of the Terra Orthodox Church," the user could recover after drinking the holy water and praying.
The people of the Empire gave him the nickname of "Virtuous Teacher" for saving people from suffering.
Unfortunately, the holy water was scarce and not enough for so many people in Sol Hill. But at least there was a special medicine. A large number of Tyrell mercenaries began to try to cross the Black Mountains into Sol Hill to seek treatment.
Brittania, on the other hand, was even more powerful. The Sun King sent out ten "Sons of Brittania" (also known as the Gray Knight Recruits) to personally patrol Brittania on his behalf, and all the plagues were permanently cured. This once again led to a frenzy of faith and donations to the Church of the Lake Nymph. Most of the civilians believed that when the Goddess of Mercy, Sariya, and the Old World Gods were powerless to protect us, it was the Goddess who had always been protecting this magical land.
The tide of fanaticism formed a tide of energy in the subspace. It greatly supplemented and strengthened the divine power of the Nymphs of the Lake, allowing the Goddess to finally complete the construction of a divine barrier. Since last month, the number of demons and beasts that appeared in Brittany had greatly decreased. Many farmers could finally live a peaceful life.
At the same time, Kislöw sent a message to Lauen. Large groups of barbarian tribes and Chaos Demon armies began to besiege Prague. The defenders were already unable to resist, but at the critical moment, the Chosen of Tzeentech, Vilich, the Spellcaster, rushed to the frontline and had a very fierce conflict with the Troll King Solone and two other Chaos warlords.
This conflict quickly evolved into a full-scale war. An army of Chaos, two armies of barbarians, and Solone's Troll Army fought fiercely outside the city of Prague. The defenders of Prague watched as the four armies fought outside the city for more than three months. In the end, the army of Chaos, which was not even considered a vanguard, temporarily retreated after losing more than ten thousand people due to internal strife.
Now, in the Fontainebleau Palace, Laing was sitting in his training room. The Sun King's palm was facing upwards as he looked at the gift from the Demon Prince Pilak. The Knight King, whose strength was already at the pinnacle of the Sanctuary-realm, had been absorbing this purified mass of Chaos for a long time. He had gained even more power from Pilak.
Black Hole of Purification: Laing can now draw a black hole into a line and suck all enemies in the line into the subspace. At the same time, enemies within ten meters of the line will be split in half for a short period of time.
Psionic Counterattack: Laing can now let himself enter a crack in the subspace. All magic attacks will be absorbed by the crack, and after a certain period of time, all enemies within fifty meters of the crack will be bounced back.
However, Laing was not satisfied. The Gray Knight's original body regretted not being the first to learn the ultimate skill "Annihilation Singularity", which was an ultimate killing move.
As for the second one, Laing still could not find a way to break through the Sanctuary-realm. He was firmly stuck at the threshold of the demigod realm.
This gave Laing a headache.
Laing could not help but recall the knowledge he had all along.
What was a god? What was a "true god"?
This was a problem.
First of all, putting aside the cliché of whether the Emperor was a god or not, it was so boring and dangerous that most people did not dare to think about it except for the original body and the imperial guards.
There was no doubt that the Four Gods of Chaos were true gods.
Then how did the Four Gods of Chaos appear?
In the records of the ancient sages, the Four Gods of Chaos were born in the "soul realm." At first, it was a calm realm of pure energy, also known as the "subspace," "Ithil," "The Highest Heaven," and "The Highest Heaven."
The emotional energy fluctuations of mortal creatures would affect this place. However, with some things, such as the ancient sages and the Death-Fearing, the Battle of Heaven between the Astral Gods, and the increasing number of living creatures, the subspace began to change, and the Four Gods of Chaos began to appear. They respectively represented the four purest emotional emotions.
Because of this, the Four Gods of Chaos were the most powerful.
One level below them was the Order Gods. According to the Book of Asu, the Order Gods were born later than the Four Gods of Chaos because Chaos represented emotion, and Order represented rationality. Rationality needed guidance and teaching, and it was easy to be suppressed by emotion.
It was impossible for Ryan to become a God of Chaos or a God of Order, so he passed on those two possibilities.
Then there were two left: the "God of Faith" and the "God of Mortals."
The God of Faith was simple. Many people believed in it, and everyone believed in it. There were fixed sacrifices and worship. In an idealistic world, after a period of accumulation, a God could be born. Of course, such a God could not even be defeated by the head maid, Sylvia, who stood outside the door.
Just based on this point alone, there were hundreds of Mountain Gods, River Gods, Grain Gods, Village Gods, Halfling Gods, and so on in the Empire.
There was not enough time in a few decades, and Laing was not interested.
That left the God of Mortals.
The God of Mortals, as the name suggested, was a mortal who once walked the mortal world.
Charlemagne was a God of Mortals, Milmedia (who once lived and fought in the mortal world) was a God of Mortals, the Dwarf Gods were Gods of Mortals, and even the ancient sages believed in by the Lizardmen (except for Sotigo) were once Gods of Mortals.
At present, it was not clear what the conditions were for mortals to become Gods, but according to the available information, these Gods of Mortals either entered the subspace to fight and obtain the so-called "qualification certificate," or they were recognized by other Gods or even the God System.
Now Laing had touched the door, but he could not enter it.
In theory, a Demigod was of course a God, but a Demigod lacked the most important thing compared to a God.
A God could give his believers divine grace, magic, and miracles.
In that case, the Emperor was still … Laing's face turned a little green when he thought of this.
If the Emperor was denied as a God, then those miracles, grace, magic, living saints, the Curse Legion, and the subspace storm were all fake?
If the Emperor was a God, then the truth of the Empire …
Was Roja actually right?
No, I can't think about it anymore, or I will be confused.
When Laing thought of this, Sun King finally decided to consult the Lake Fairy. Indeed, Laing did not want to become a Demigod's follower and servant like the Green Knight, but the Lake Fairy should have something to tell him about how to become a Demigod.
However, at this moment, the door of the training room was pushed open.
Dark Elf Olica appeared at the entrance. At this moment, Olica was wearing a Pale Crown on her head, a pure black layered Swan Lake dress, a black spaghetti strap Lycra silk stockings, and a pair of black high-heeled leather boots. Olica's delicate face carried a trace of seriousness, and at the same time, an undissolvable chill. It was rare that Olica didn't smile sweetly in front of Leon, nor did she act coquettishly like she usually did. Instead, she moved her slender legs under her dress, a gorgeous white cloak made of mysterious materials with a rose skull pattern fluttering behind her.
"Master, it's time," Olica said to Laing.
"Got it." Laing nodded. He glanced at the door and said to Head Maid Sylvia, "Sylvia, close the door of the training room. Olica and I are going to have a very important ceremony. Do not disturb us before we come out. Leave everything to Suria and Morgiana."
"Got it." Head Maid Sylvia's lips twitched. Aren't you going to have an affair in the training room? Why are you being so serious?
However, Sylvia was a person who respected rules and order. Since Laing had given the order, she nodded and closed the heavy wooden door of the training room. Then, she had the guards stand further away.
Before she closed the door, she took a look inside. Sure enough, the dark elf's legs wrapped in black glossy silk stockings were wrapped around Ryan's waist. The Sun King hugged her and sat on a comfortable chair facing each other.
"Tsk." Sylvia cursed in her heart, but at the same time, the head maid could not help but feel envious. She knew that she was sometimes very old-fashioned and serious, which was not what Laing liked. However, she really could not let go. No matter how comfortable she was, she still felt guilty and ashamed.
In the future, could she be a little …
Inside the training room, Olica was sitting on Ryan's lap, facing him. The dark elf said seriously, "Master, if it's just a simple ritual, I'm no match for the Pale Queen. So, you have to provide me with unlimited energy, as much as I need."
"No problem, but won't this be considered cheating?" Laing nodded.
"No, the Gods of the Underworld are not like the Gods of Heaven." Olica sneered: "The strong are respected, this is Duruqi!"
"Okay!" Laing did not say anything else.
However, Olica still had something to say. "Master, your sword."
Then, a thick purple-white fog shrouded Olica.
… I am the dividing line of your sword, master …
Dong ~ Dong ~ Dong ~
The ancient bell rang in the Pale Queen's divine kingdom.
This was an extremely barren and twisted land. However, in the middle of the barren land, several huge fortresses and palaces that could accommodate 100,000 people stood in the wasteland.
A pale river flowed past the palaces. What flowed in the river was not water or blood, but souls struggling in pain, despair, and regret.
Dong ~ Dong ~ Dong ~
The gate of the palace was opened. The iron chain fell, and the winch turned.
The gate with the pattern of roses and thorns was opened.
The beloved of the Pale Queen, her daughter, her chosen one, her fragment, and her avatar, Olica Lendia, walked into the palace under the escort of two fully armed Pale Guards.
The Pale Queen, Urs-Haayi, was sitting on the holy throne of the palace. The former King of the Underground Elves, the current Pale Queen, looked like a woman in her thirties or forties. She was very beautiful and noble. She wore a purple dress that was dozens of meters long. In her hand, she held the symbol of the Underground Elves – the Staff of Mille. However, her figure was obviously much thinner than normal people. However, after seeing Olica, the Pale Queen could not help but smile. "Daughter, you're finally here."
"Mother." Olica smiled sweetly. At the same time, she knelt down on one knee under the watch of the Pale Guards.
"It's good that you're back, my daughter." The Pale Queen's voice was a little hoarse. She rarely spoke. Ever since she was rejected by Asuyan, the Pale Queen rarely spoke. She looked at Olica as if she was looking at a delicious feast. "Very good. You're very obedient. I've arranged everything. You don't have to work so hard anymore. You don't have to sacrifice for me anymore. You don't have to bear your responsibilities anymore."
"Yes, mother." Olica smiled sweetly. She even narrowed her eyes.
"Now, come to me. Let's get ready to start." The Pale Queen motioned for Olica to come to the stage. At the same time, the Pale Guards immediately disarmed Olica.
"Yes, we can start." Olica strode up the stairs.
The Pale Queen was very satisfied. However, the Goddess immediately saw that the strange and beautiful pattern on Olica's lower abdomen was shining. Olica had already reached out her hand and pressed on the shining pattern.
"What is this, daughter?" the Pale Queen asked curiously. "What did that human brand on you?"
Olica didn't answer. The Dark Elf immediately pulled out a two-handed sword made of pure spiritual energy from the high-level spiritual tattoo on her lower abdomen.
This was a divine weapon that Laing had forged with spiritual energy — Vengeance Origin Substance!
"What, daughter? What are you doing? "
The Vengeance Origin Substance pierced through the Pale Queen's chest. The Goddess raised her head and saw Olica's cold smile. The Dark Elf was cruel and crazy. "I'll inherit you, mother!"
"Oh!" The Pale Queen screamed in agony. She reached out with her hands, but the flames of the Goddess of Vengeance's Origin Substance caused the Pale Queen to collapse and turn into ashes. Before she died, a white light shot out from her mouth and flew behind Olica.
Olica's expression changed drastically. The Dark Elf didn't look at the ashes on the throne again. Instead, she immediately turned around.
"As expected, you don't intend to give in so easily, daughter." Sure enough, in the hall, a Pale Guard pulled down her hood, revealing the face of a thin noblewoman.
She was the real Pale Queen, Us-Hayayi.
"As expected, it won't be so easy, mother." Olica didn't seem to be surprised at all. After a short moment of surprise, the dark elf continued smiling sweetly. "But, that's all fine. Now, it's time for me to ascend. Deep in my heart, I greatly desire you and your power, your Divine Spark, and your Divine Fire. Are you all prepared to welcome your new master?"
"Very good!" The Pale Queen pulled out two divine swords from behind her. Each of them was carefully made from the bones and souls of elves. They were called Pale Feather and Withered Flower.
Olica held the Vengeance Origin Substance in one hand and pulled out her divine dagger, Sorrowful Omen, with the other.
Mother and daughter looked at each other.
"Pale Queen Ritual, begin!"
"The winner will become the new Pale Queen, and the loser will be consigned to eternal damnation!"
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