Annabell turned back into a human, took out a few boxes from the trailer, and then kicked the car away.
"This old car is no longer needed."
Rhodes smiled and touched her head and comforted her.
"I'll give you a better car next time."
Annabeth glared at him: "Shut up!"
Open the box, take out the psychic instruments and crystals inside, carefully place them next to the fire, and assemble them piece by piece.
This is an instrument assigned to them by the military war department before departure. One is used for positioning, one is used to communicate with the combat command office of the rock lighthouse, and the other is used to detect nearby threats.
Plus a box of supplies, a box of combat potions and recovery potions, that's everything they have in this station.
Rhodes looked at the billowing black mist outside the firelight, and his face became a little solemn.
The dark fog here gave him a very uneasy feeling.
The deep black seems to seep out from the darkest side of the world.
But before, no matter where he was, not even in the cracks of the abyss, he had never seen such black mist.
It is not the strongest, but it contains the most malice, as if it is living in darkness.
The light of the remaining fire was compressed to within twenty yards, which was unprecedented.
At the edge of light and darkness, the air becomes a blur, like the halo of a lamp in misty rain. Scattered black spots slowly penetrate from the outer layer of light and evaporate after crossing the edge, like residual particles scattered in the air.
All.
Rhodes frowned. He felt that the black mist was constantly eroding the power of the fire, trying to further compress the scope of the fire and even extinguish it.
He carefully stretched out his hand, crossed the edge of the fire, and disappeared into the black mist.
For the first time, he felt a stinging pain, as if countless small insects were biting his hand.
Rhodes knew that the erosion of the black mist exceeded the limit of human protection, and his soul was being corrupted.
Snap!
Rhodes' hand was knocked off by Mavis.
She looked at Rhodes, her silver-white eyes reflecting the firelight, like the bright moon.
"What are you doing?"
Mavis's voice was still calm and indifferent, with an indifferent coldness, exactly the same as when he first met her.
"Don't touch the darkness here. If you want to walk into the dark fog, red tear stones and peripheral light lanterns are necessary."
Rhodes looked at his fingers.
The black spots on it quickly dissipated under the light of the fire, and the corrosion of the soul was quickly purified, but this revealed an ominous picture - his soul protection could not resist all erosion.
In the face of more powerful erosion, human nature cannot eat all pollution.
He can no longer rush into the black mist and fight at will like before, unless he takes the flower of humanity.
But the flower of humanity is so rare, how can it be used like this?
Rhodes felt a little worried, but others didn't feel it.
Kashan looked curiously at the thick black fog outside the firelight, and asked impatiently: "Shall we start fighting now?"
Rhodes shook his head slightly: "No, we have to wait for the attack to start."
Annabeth installed the psionic communicator and entered psionic energy to enable it.
The psychic light curtain fell in front of my eyes, and a big potato-like face appeared on the light curtain.
It is none other than First Commander Herman.
He smiled as soon as he saw Rhodes.
"Little guys, have you arrived at the station? Let me take a look... Well, yes, there are your light spots on the psychic imager. You are the first to establish a stronghold. Remember, don't damage the soul easily.
It can locate crystals, and the rock lighthouse can understand your situation based on this. When you go out to fight, you also need to use it to return to the station. If you encounter danger, when other stations come to support, you will also need it to locate it." p>
Annabeth nodded: "Your Majesty Commander, I have installed it and there won't be any malfunction."
Herman glanced at Annabeth with a strange expression. He coughed and continued.
"The general attack will begin in 12 hours. Now check the time, 7th hour, 6th quarter, 51 seconds."
Everyone took out their pocket watches and set the time.
"Remember, in 12 hours, the battle will begin. The psychic fluctuations of the core legion's operations will spread far away, causing great disturbance. Some existences in the darkness will inevitably be alarmed."
"Beyond the storm pass is what we often call the dark depths. Don't have any illusions. The monsters that are alarmed are usually extremely powerful. You must fight with all your strength."
Herman paused for a few seconds, and his face became solemn.
"If you encounter danger, please call for help immediately. The two guardians have already entered the battle order, and nearby stations will also come to assist you."
"If... if you unfortunately encounter an invincible monster, call me for help immediately. If psychic communication is interrupted, then use flares. Remember, you must spread the news. The Son of Fire has entered the highest alert state and is ready to support at any time.
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Rhodes solemnly replied: "I will, please don't worry."
Herman smiled again: "Little Rod, I have always believed in you. During the Battle of the Trident River, I saw that you are a trustworthy warrior."
"There are only 7 days left before the time agreed by the First Elder. This battle must be won. We must not make any mistakes."
"The rise or fall of mankind depends on the outcome of this battle."
Rhodes solemnly said: "I understand."
Herman hung up the psychic communication with satisfaction.
In the following time, everyone adjusted their condition as much as possible and nervously waited for the war to begin.
Annabeth arranged all the psychic instruments and crystals.
This place finally looks like a residence.
Rhodes was surprised to find that she turned out to be so capable. She handled everything in an orderly manner. Various instruments and crystals were neatly placed, with clear functions, and there were no problems during the assembly process.
"Annabelle."
Rhodes praised: "It seems that you have more than just a horse function."
Annabeth said angrily: "It's a centaur! How many times have I told you not to treat me like a horse? You just want to ride me every day, right?"
Rhodes smiled and said: "Aren't humans and horses also horses? You are so fast, who wouldn't want to ride you?"
"Shut up!"
Although Annabeth looks fierce, she is not really angry.
As long as it can play a role, being treated like a horse is not a problem, it is better than some people eating shit.
Annabeth just doesn't want to admit it publicly. She is always a little embarrassed when being ridden.
After initially settling in, other combatants also arrived one after another, and the surrounding stations were lit up one after another.
Annabeth has a small fog disk in her hand, which allows her to see nearby psychic dynamics.
In the originally dark area, small lights lit up one after another, and they gradually connected into a line, like a string of shining pearls.
This is the Western Front.
Behind the battle line, there is one brightest point, which is the rock lighthouse, where the combat command office is located.
During this period, Rock Lighthouse contacted them many times and informed them of more information and details of the battle.
But it wasn't until Guardian Jon arrived that Rhodes clearly understood what they were facing.
Guardian Jon and Guardian Lilivi are the two guardians sitting on the front line. Once there is a crisis on the front, they will come to support, but under normal circumstances they will not be dispatched.
For those who have reached the level of guardian, the rule of the royal city is not to take action if you can, and try to let others do the work.
When they need to take action, it will be a very serious crisis.
But when it comes to the higher level Son of Fire, it becomes even more stringent.
Unless there is a crisis that can affect Trorian's life and death, he will not be dispatched.
Rhodes has not seen Jon for a long time. He has a long history with this candidate for the king. They were hostile for a period of time before. Later, they somehow cleared up the differences and got his help when establishing Star Town. Both parties
Some friendships and trust were built from this.
Jon had always hoped that Rhodes could join his camp, but Rhodes hated the King's War so much that he refused to get involved.
Jon didn't care about Rhodes's rejection. He firmly believed that he could win the final victory, ascend the throne and build a harsh, iron-blooded and efficient royal city.
Regardless of whether Rhodes agrees or not, he will have a place with him in the future.
The ruthless principle of employment is also one of Jon's characteristics.
He firmly believes that Rhodes will create miracles, just as he firmly believes that he will become a king.
"Brother Rhodes, although you have become a second-level combatant, you must not take this battle lightly."
Jon said seriously.
"I have learned about your previous victories, which are indeed amazing, but you have never fought against the monsters deep in the black mist, and you do not know how powerful they are. You have grown too fast, which has led to your lack of foundation. If not for the lack of combat effectiveness in the royal city,
, you will not reach this battlefield so easily."
Rhodes felt a chill in his heart. The words "Deep Dark" touched his nerves.
Whether it is the Dead Soul Dream Demon or the Dark Stars, they are all known as monsters from the depths of darkness.
Needless to say, they are powerful. If it were not for the suppression of the dream and the help of his companions, he would not be able to win.
If you meet them in the material world...
Rhodes felt a slight chill in his heart.
There seemed to be no other choice but to sneak away quietly.
"Now, let me tell you the real threat Trorian faces."
Jon raised his hand and pointed to the west.
"Over there, about sixty thousand yards away, is the Castle of the Soul Eater King."
Rhodes was surprised and said: "The Castle of the Soul Eater King?"
Jon nodded slowly: "Yes, it was an extremely terrifying castle, where countless monsters, fallen ones, pollutants, and corpses gathered. They fought and devoured each other, and gradually gave birth to some extremely powerful beings.
In the more than a thousand years since Trorian was established, humans have never set foot there, and the farthest point is Storm Pass."
Kashan asked curiously: "Your Excellency Guardian, why is the Castle of the Soul Eater King called the Soul Eater King?"
Jon said solemnly: "Legend has it that an ancient saint fought against the black mist here alone. The people he protected successfully evacuated, but his support never came. He was abandoned by his king, and those people were frightened."
I just want to run to a safe place and hide, but I don’t know that the black mist will invade the entire world."
"The desperate saint exhausted his spiritual power, and the black mist eroded him, and his soul fell. From this, a powerful monster-the Soul-Eating King was born."
"Some kind of strong instinct drives it to devour spiritual beings everywhere, whether they are monsters or people, and the remaining body and soul will be sealed by it, tired in its lair, and become a brick or a branch.
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"Over time, the Castle of the Soul Eater King was built here."
Jon's words made both Cassian and Annabeth shudder. Only Rhodes and Mavis remained calm.
Rhodes frowned and asked: "Sir Jon, the Soul Eater King is so cruel, why are there so many monsters gathered around its castle?"
Jon said calmly: "The Soul-Eating King fell into silence more than a thousand years ago. The sealed corpse and remnant soul attracted many monsters, but the spiritual influence of the Soul-Eating King still exists. These monsters are extremely manic.
Attacking and devouring each other finally led to this state."
He paused for a few seconds and said solemnly.
"But in recent years, the Soul-Eating King's silence has become unstable. His spiritual energy fluctuates chaotically, his soul changes frequently, and he may wake up at any time."
Kashan blinked her big eyes: "Is the Soul Eater King very powerful?"
"Awesome?"
Jon shook his head slightly.
"In order to deal with its threat, more than two Sons of Fire or Grand Knight Commanders must always be on standby in the highest order of battle,"
"This is a king-level monster. In theory, it is a monster on the same level as the king."
"It has the ability to destroy Trollian. You must be especially careful. Brother Rhodes. Once you discover its awakening, you must report it immediately."
Rhodes nodded and said, "I understand."
Jon continued: "To the north of the Ghost-Eating King's castle is the land of despair, where two king-level monsters are also silent - the King of Light and the King of Night. They have terrifying characteristics and spiritual powers. Their existence
It even distorts time and space, and the black mist gathers here, attracting more powerful monsters."
"And further away, to the south and west, there are more terrifying existences, but those have nothing to do with you."
"You only need to defend your position and prevent the alerted powerful monsters from attacking the core army from behind. Even if you complete the task, Rovia, the Son of Fire, is very powerful and violent. The Battle of Storm Pass will not last long, so you don't have to worry too much.
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Rhodes replied in a deep voice: "I know."
Jon patted him on the shoulder. The huge aquiline nose was particularly conspicuous in the firelight.
"Brother Rhodes, you must live. When I ascend the throne, I will let you see a more prosperous Trolian and a more powerful human being."
Rhodes hesitated for a moment, then asked: "Sir Jon, why do you trust me so much?"
Jon smiled and said: "For the justice in your heart, you killed the Chancellor in public, which proved your uprightness and never compromise. And for the sake of a cleaner royal city, you cleverly used tricks to eliminate a large number of maggots in the royal city, which proved
Your flexibility and uncompromising ruthlessness."
"You and I are the same kind of people. We are the hope of mankind. Qingyu can just stay aside and give birth to your child. There is no need for her to get involved."
Rhodes scratched his head, not knowing what to say.
Annabeth looked dismissive, but secretly looked at Rhodes from the corner of her eyes, as if she were seeing him for the first time.
Kashan's eyes were shining brightly and her clenched pink fists showed that she wanted to catch up with Rhodes.
Mavis remained cold and expressionless, as if he didn't care about anything.
Jon didn't say much and left immediately - he still had many things that must be completed before the war came.
The station became quiet again.
Everyone stared at their pocket watches, waiting for the passage of time.
