Chapter 465: Entering the fort, Demon Butler, Interrogation
Moriarty was actually no stranger to Ironwood.
In the Antagrich continent, ironwood, also known as "pointing iron needle", is a large-shaped coniferous tree that usually grows in iron mining areas or on land rich in iron elements.
Ironwood trees are usually 20 to 30 meters tall, with round and straight trunks, like straight guns. Because this tree species can continuously absorb surrounding iron elements into the tree body through a special root system, most of its wood is very hard, comparable to steel. Especially
The older the tree is, the stronger its texture is. Once in Brakada, Moriarty saw a mage from the academy showing off the core of a thousand-year-old iron tree he had collected. It was indeed stronger than the best alchemical tungsten steel.
It also has no magic properties like metal, and is a rare material for making high-quality mage armor. Unfortunately, Moriarty was still "poor and useless" at the time, so he naturally had no ability to purchase or exchange it.
However, precisely because of the characteristics of concentrated ironwood forests and "iron-rich areas", intelligent races have long used ironwood as a directional sign to find and discover hidden iron ore veins, and most of them have been successful, so there are people
Ironwood is also called "pointing iron needle", just like a compass that can indicate the direction.
However, after people discovered iron ore and mined it according to Tiemu's guidance, it was inevitable that the nearby vegetation and environment would be seriously damaged, and Tiemu, the "hero of the ore search," would inevitably be affected. This goes on for hundreds of years.
Thousands of years later, the ironwood even fell into a state of almost extinction. Today, on the mainland, only in the depths of the Avery Mountains are there large ironwood forests. For this reason, the dwarves almost
The first time I negotiated with the elves, I hoped to enter the mountainous area to explore the mineral veins, but I was sternly rejected, and even almost caused a big upset.
But in front of me, the Queen of Lies' castle was actually made of ironwood!
First of all, it is a huge project to collect such a quantity of wood. Even if the unit price of iron wood is not top-notch, once it reaches an order of magnitude, the total cumulative price is still very scary.
Secondly, because ironwood is hard and cannot be smelted and reshaped like metal, its processing is a difficult task. And to build a castle of the size in front of him... Moriarty couldn't even imagine how many craftsmen and craftsmen would be gathered.
Labor, unless Xenia Oren uses her supreme authority to summon massive amounts of demonic labor to serve her.
But why does the sixteenth-level Demon Yakuza only use iron wood to build his core castle? Is it a special hobby, a secret, or a special background? It is really puzzling and confusing.
And just when Moriarty was looking at the castle in a trance, suddenly, on the towering tower above the castle, a low and distant bell rang, resounding through the blue moon night sky.
At the same time, accompanied by the sound of the bell, three more fireworks-like lights flew high into the sky from the castle. Then they scattered into pieces of colorful debris, which was extremely colorful and eye-catching.
"This is the Queen's welcome to us." As if worried about Moriarty's misunderstanding, Redondo immediately explained: "It is also the practice of Neverland to entertain guests."
"That's right..." Moriarty nodded and said nothing more.
When the three bells fell, the closed door of the castle opened immediately, and a passage with flashing neon lights slowly extended from the castle to Moriarty and others.
"Let's go in, don't keep the 'Queen' waiting."
As if familiar with the road, Cech took the lead. Moriarty and Redondo followed side by side. Soon, the three of them entered the castle together.
As soon as he entered the castle, Moriarty immediately felt his eyes light up, as if the ironwood castle did not block the light of the blue moon shining in the sky, but instead gathered it together and threw it into the castle.
The three people were greeted by a devil butler with an old face wearing a straight dress.
To be honest, this is the first time Moriarty has seen local indigenous people wearing formal attire in the devil's plane. Even Redondo and Cech prefer the "free style" of "rough mix and match", but do not pay attention to anything.
It has a complicated beauty. But the clothes of the old devil in front of me are carefully and elegantly cut, and the fabrics are exquisite. Not only the hidden details such as sleeves and corners are also trimmed with gold, and even the buttons are made of finely carved gemstones.
.
If he hadn't already known that Xenia Oren was the "Queen", Moriarty would have thought that this old devil was the Lord of the Castle.
"The master is waiting for three adults. Please follow me."
After bowing softly to Moriarty and others, the devil butler said with a smile, but if you look closely at his green eyes, you can't see any smile. And after saying that, the butler turned around and walked towards the castle.
Go.
Seeing this, Redondo and Cech were not surprised and signaled Moriarty not to say anything and just follow him.
After passing through the empty hall and climbing up a spiral corridor, Moriarty walked through the castle slowly, but his eyes were always fixed on the back of the devil butler who was leading the way. For some reason, this old man
The feeling that the devil gave him was unusual. Although from the outside it looked like it was about ten to eleven levels, and being the attendant of the Queen of Lies was not "shameful", it gave him a vague sense of ambiguity, as if he was clearly a
A piece of flowing water carries mud and sand in it, making it feel heavy to the touch.
Just as a guest and a fake devil, it is difficult for Moriarty to take the initiative to test the devil's butler's background. Or maybe it is really some kind of pre-emptive arrangement by Xenia Oren in the castle, and any rash action may directly anger the Queen of Lies.
This greatly affected the subsequent "Secret Garden" operation.
After walking for about half a minute, the old devil suddenly stopped at the intersection of a corridor, then turned to Redondo and Cech behind him and said: "Two adults, please go here and go into the side hall to rest."
"this…"
Hearing this, the two devils couldn't help being stunned, and then looked at Moriarty at the same time. Moriarty, on the other hand, looked calm as usual, just looking at the devil butler.
"As for Lord Davidson, if the master has orders, please follow me elsewhere."
As if he didn't notice the strangeness between Redondo and Cech, the old devil said slowly again, and looked directly at Moriarty without any hesitation.
"...Since it is the order of the 'Queen', I will naturally respect it."
Looking into the devil's butler's green eyes, Moriarty could vaguely feel some kind of power beginning to gather around him, and it didn't seem to be out of good intentions. Immediately, he smiled slightly and said.
"That's good." The old devil nodded, then turned to look at the other two extremes.
"My lords, please do as you please. I think the 'Queen' has her own reasons for this order. Then, I will meet you two." At this time, Moriarty suddenly took the initiative.
Seeing this, Redondo and Cech no longer hesitated, and followed the instructions of the devil butler, turning into a branch corridor and walking towards the dark side hall.
It wasn't until the two extremely powerful figures were completely shrouded in darkness that the old devil turned around again and said to Moriarty: "Please continue to follow me."
"Okay." Moriarty nodded and followed without saying anything more.
So, the two walked in tandem, about two meters apart, and headed deeper into the castle along the winding corridor. But this time, they walked straight for nearly ten minutes, always going left and right.
Turning, up and down. Based on Moriarty's memory of the length and direction of the route, and comparing the size and height of the castle, it stands to reason that the two of them should have walked through the castle more than twice.
Power. But strangely, at this moment, he and the old devil were still walking in the dark and uncertain corridors of the castle. It was as if they were stepping into another parallel plane that could cycle endlessly.
However, for some unknown reason, Moriarty never said a word or inquired about such a strange appearance. He just followed the old devil step by step, like an obedient follower.
After walking for about an hour, the devil butler and Moriarty still remained silent to each other. They even seemed to have a tacit understanding. It seemed that both of them had forgotten that there was a certain "queen" waiting, but they were just minding their own business.
They are doing an aimless "race" in the deep castle.
Another two hours passed, and the corridor under his feet was still spreading unhurriedly towards the unpredictable front. As Moriarty walked, he even took out the "Promise of the Demon Lord" that he had just captured and continued to study it.
stand up.
For several days, he has been trying to decipher the energy structure used by Isis Lenbach when making this treasure, as well as the inner rules of the so-called "Demon Lord's Blessing". Although he has some conjectures and clues, there are still some obstacles.
Because the time is too short, no actual progress has been made.
As for showing the "Demon Lord's Covenant" now, firstly, it is because I am bored and I don't want to waste time in inexplicable temptations; secondly, it is also a "hands-on" in another meaning, so as to break the deadlock invisibly.
It depends on whether the old devil accepts it or not. There is no need to be afraid that Senia Oren will meet Cai and take advantage of him. After all, he is a sixteenth-level Ji Dao. He is the top leader in any plane and cannot be shameless.
Moreover, the "Promise of the Demon Lord" is still a product of the devil's influence to use the chaotic force to explain the dark path and worship the devil lord of hell. As one of the devil's strongest men, it is difficult to use such a treasure.
Although he didn't look back, the devil butler seemed to have noticed it when Moriarty took out "The Demon Lord's Covenant" and looked through it in his hand.
After another moment of silence, the old devil finally slowed down and began to walk alongside Moriarty, speaking to him for the first time: "Lord Davidson, with all due respect, this is the trophy you got after killing Shu Huana.
?It is also one of the famous devil’s treasures, ‘The Demon Lord’s Covenant’?”
"Yes." Moriarty looked away from the dark book, looked at the devil butler, and nodded: "Do you want to take a look?"
With that said, he handed the "Demon Lord's Covenant" to the old devil and smiled.
However, the devil's butler's eyes only stayed on the classics for a while, and then he shook his head: "No need. This is the devil's 'stupid crystal', and it is really impossible to look at it carefully. I advise you to destroy it as soon as possible."
"I will consider your suggestion." Taking back the book, Moriarty smiled noncommittally.
"Sir Davidson, I have a question I want to ask you." At this time, the old devil suddenly said.
"Speaking."
"I heard that you killed Shuhua Na instantly with a 'flying flower' in the Battle of Saint Togo. Is that true?"
"It was just a sneak attack."
"Later, you killed another enemy Yakuza with a similar 'Clone Technique'?"
"That demon has been injured by Mr. Malaita's field explosion before, I just took advantage of it."
"Well, that makes sense." The devil butler nodded, and suddenly stopped and looked straight at Moriarty beside him: "Then let me ask another question, why after the First World War, there were so many devils and demons who died in and outside the city.
All the corpses have disappeared. Is this 'done' by you? If so, what specifically did you do to those 'useless' corpses!? As far as I know, there is a way to dispose and utilize dead corpses on such a large scale.
There are only Dejia necromancers from the mainland plane!"
Speaking of this, an extremely heavy breath suddenly fell down, completely surrounding Moriarty. At the same time, the old devil's straight dress also automatically moved without wind, and billowing black mist spread from its feet, as if another layer of
A barrier, surrounding it and Moriarty in the middle.
However, before the aura and black mist could get closer, a black flame had already risen around Moriarty like a drizzle of filaments, and then all the approaching strange energy and aura were quickly evaporated in front of the black flame.
However, apart from summoning the black flames for necessary protection, Moriarty made no other additional actions. When the devil butler saw the other party's actions, he did not seem to think that it was a signal to start a war, but continued to stand where he was.
, waiting for a possible explanation.
"First of all, one thing you said is inaccurate, and I would like to correct it."
Moriarty also looked at the old devil, his expression as calm as before, as if he didn't care about the spy suspicion that the other party almost named. Although to be honest, the devil's butler was not wrong in his suspicion, but he was looking in the wrong direction.
"What's inaccurate, tell me."
"The large-scale use of corpses or flesh and blood is not a patent of Dejia's undead. For example, the warlords can use corpses to create an endless stream of demonic hatred. Isn't it?" Moriarty spoke eloquently, directly refuting the old devil.
arguments.
"This... you are right." Although there was a slight suspicion of changing the concept, in general, the other party's rebuttal was not nonsense, so after thinking about it, the old devil admitted it generously, but then said: "
You said you woke up after a long sleep. But what’s the explanation for the fact that the name Davidson has not appeared in the devil’s circle for hundreds of years?”
"What if I advanced to the Yakuza from a high level through long sleep?" Moriarty smiled again and asked casually.
"If what you said is true, then how could a thirteenth-level yakuza kill Shuhua Na instantly and seize the 'Demon Lord's Covenant'!?"
As if he had finally caught Moriarty's leg, the old devil shouted sharply, and the black mist beneath his feet shook heavily, as if a beast was about to pounce.
"Because when I woke up, I was already at level fourteen."
"How can it be!?"
It is extremely difficult to break through the extreme realm from a high level. How many geniuses have been stuck in front of this door for life, and now there are people claiming to jump from level 12 directly to level 13, and then reach level 14. It is really shocking.
, the devil butler doesn’t believe anything he says.
"Nothing is impossible. Knowledge is power."
Moriarty smiled coldly, while two pieces of light, one black and one gray, appeared around him at the same time.
Immediately, the old devil was dumbfounded and could no longer speak.
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