Lucien asked full of doubts, his voice really came out, and his heart that was hanging high fell back to where it was. Although he was still vigilant, he no longer had the heartfelt feeling when he heard laughter before.
A sense of horror.
The person holding the wine glass and shaking his head in tribute was none other than the acquaintance "Observer" Rhine, who had no further contact with Lucien Alto after they parted ways. He actually appeared in the projection of the Withered Vine Castle in the Undead World, and he was relaxed and leisurely.
He looked like he was waiting for Lucien here specifically.
The gorgeous golden throne specially built by Count Werther to symbolize his glory in the nearly hundred years of war appears monotonous in black and white and gray in the world of the dead, as if everything of value in life, such as feelings, glory, loyalty, treasures, and food
Wait, here, after death, there will be the same dead silence, the same paleness, without any meaning.
However, the Rhine on this throne completely displays silver, red and many other colors, as if in a world like a pool of stagnant water, among the rotten and dead corpses, a living person has jumped into it, stirring it up colorfully.
Everything is so out of place and filled with a strong sense of rejection.
Rhine shook the wine glass in his hand, watched the scarlet liquid swaying, and chuckled: "Of course I am here to wait for you, Lucien."
"Mr. Rhine, please stop joking..." The corners of Lucien's mouth twitched slightly. Sure enough, he was still the familiar Rhine who loved to joke, which made him feel much more relaxed.
However, Lucien didn't believe that Rhine was waiting for him here specifically, because he hadn't contacted him for a long time. He didn't even know what happened to him after arriving at the Magic Council or what tasks he was assigned.
, it is difficult to achieve such accuracy.
Rhine shook his head, put down his wine glass, and stood up slowly. Two huge bat wings appeared behind his back, completely covering the hall of the Withered Vine Castle, and the black light swayed slightly like ripples in the water.
"It is indeed a vampire... Is he a legendary strongman?" After seeing this, Lucien was finally sure. Even when he met Rhine's "grandson" Viscount Carenoldia, Lucien had roughly guessed
At this point, Rhine is so mysterious that it can only be truly confirmed by witnessing it with your own eyes. Of course, sometimes, seeing may not be true.
Rhine slowly walked down the steps of the throne and said with a leisurely smile: "Lucien, I am really waiting for you. For this reason, I even projected it into Count Werther's dream."
Although he acted very relaxed and easy, Lucien suddenly had a strange feeling. He had exhausted all his strength to maintain his current existence. It seemed that he was not the real Rhine in front of him, but just a projection of him.
!
"What's the matter, Mr. Rhine? Do you also know the world of the dead? Have you been exploring here?" Hearing him mention Count Werther, Lucien's expression became serious and he asked seriously.
Rhine nodded: "Originally, I was entrusted by the Dark Parliament to go to Alto to do something, but then I accidentally discovered the existence of the real seal of the 'Silver Lord'. Because it is related to a sacred thing that has shocked the world before.
The matter was related to the entry into the world of the dead and the secrets deep inside, so I temporarily changed my mind and cooperated with the original enemy."
"Cardinal Salde?" Lucien guessed thoughtfully. Being able to cooperate with Rhine, a mysterious figure who is suspected of being a legendary powerhouse, and who was qualified to be regarded as an enemy by him before, in the entire Alto, only Salde
The Cardinal has this strength - the other two legendary powerhouses in the principality are both in the northern fortress. They are the leader of the Knights of the Holy Sword, Natasha's teacher "The Glory of God" Beria, and the Violet family.
The closely related "Chaos Serpent" Milton, "But it is really weird and ridiculous for a Holy Spirit priest to cooperate with the vampire 'ancestor'..."
Rhine showed a handsome smile and praised: "Yes, very smart. Later, we barely achieved our goal, but we encountered some things while exploring the world of the dead, and Salde was hidden very deeply, so I was
Trapped somewhere deep in the realm of the dead, similar to the maskelin that left you the amulet."
As he spoke, he glanced at Lucien's chest.
"How..." Lucien asked in surprise, but soon realized that before entering the world of the dead, Rhine knew his whereabouts, knew that he was a magician, and must have heard about the "Big Cross"
The collapse of the "Star Frame" mystery chain, combined with the secrets known to him as an "observer", it is not difficult to guess that he has obtained the relics of the "Prophet" Maskelyne.
Therefore, when they face each other now, if he, the legendary strong man, senses carefully, he can easily discover the existence of the "Crown of the Sun" amulet.
Perhaps he might have encountered Maskelyne deep in the realm of the dead...
After dissipating his surprise, Lucien asked doubtfully: "Mr. Rhine, you are trapped in the same trap as Mr. Maskelyne. Why are your states different? What secrets are hidden deep in the world of the dead?"
This was a question that had troubled Lucien for countless days and nights, especially after he discovered that Maskelyne was likely to be related to the emergence of the Cult of Truth. At this time, Lucien finally met a man trapped deep in the realm of the dead.
Of course you have to ask questions if the strong people who live here "come out and give their own opinions"!
Rhine spread his hands coolly: "I'm always careful, I made some preparations in advance, and I was able to borrow someone's power, so even if I was trapped, I didn't completely lose my ability, and there was still a way to project it. Unfortunately, this projection can only be done after death.
It appears in the spiritual world and has little power. If you want to communicate with the main material world, you can only choose the kind of creature that is on the verge of death and can vaguely sense the breath of death, and then project it in his dream."
"Because what happened to Count Witte is somewhat related to some 'guys' in the world of the dead, I have been paying attention to it through projection, and then I learned about your arrival from the dream of the shape-shifting mage Miaka who was almost killed by you."
"Given that you may have learned about the existence and mystery of the undead world from the arrangements left by Maskelyne, given that you and I are closely related, hey, we are familiar friends, given that you are the most powerful among all those who know this secret.
Well, I won’t have any other ideas for the time being. Since I am unable to project myself into your dream, I decided to lead you to the world of the dead and have a good communication with you. Then, I got in touch with Count Werther.”
"It turns out that the things behind it are so complicated..." Lucien sighed in a low voice, "Mr. Rhine, what does this matter have to do with the world of the dead? Is the secret of the world of the dead related to the gods? Do you want me to save you?
Are you out of trouble? I'm afraid I won't be able to go deep into the world of the dead until I become a legendary magician."
A series of questions exposed Lucien's shocking and complicated inner emotions.
Rhine's expression was unusually serious, and he nodded slightly: "I don't know what the secret of the dead world represents in other people's eyes, but in my heart, judging from many intelligence and secrets, it is indeed related to gods and true immortality.
It’s a pity that I have neither met Maskelyne nor the others, nor have I been able to go deep there, so I can’t answer what it is specifically. Maybe you will have your own answer by exploring it yourself in the future.”
"As for this matter, it is the property of a certain guy who knows the existence of the world of the dead and is even as close to the secrets of the gods as Maskelyne. He sent his men to plot against the seriously ill Count Werther. As for why he did this, I don't know.
According to normal logic, this makes no sense to him."
"The thing I'm asking for your help is divided into two stages. One is to wait for you to become a high-level magician, go to several dangerous places to activate the arrangements I left in advance, and look for a certain existence. If everything goes well, no need to
I can get out of trouble in the second stage. If I fail, then you can wait until you become a legendary magician, preferably a grand arcanist, and then come in to help me get out of trouble, just like Maskelyne may have left a request.
"
Lucien was a little surprised by Rhine's request. He actually left such sufficient arrangements, and then said seriously: "Mr. Rhine, you have helped me many times. I will always keep it in mind. If I can become a high-level magician, I will try my best."
Fulfill your request, as for the legendary magician, it is difficult for me to say whether I have the ability to be promoted."
"Sure enough, he is a character that I know and like. In short, I can only ask for such a dangerous thing. I will not let you make an oath or leave a promise. It all depends on whether you are willing or not." Rhine does not look like he is trapped at all.
He smiled as easily as he could, "Moreover, I won't let you take risks just for love. When you become a high-level magician and have enough ability, you can go to the place where I hide the treasure and take it away."
Three items you like in the first few floors. If I can escape from this or you become a legendary magician, then open the bottom floor of the treasure room and pick one of my treasures."
"Don't refuse. The stronger you are when the time comes, the greater my chances of getting out of trouble."
Lucien nodded slightly: "Okay. And as an arcanist, after knowing that there are such important secrets in the world of the dead, I can't control my desire to explore."
In addition to a strong interest in knowledge and the unknown, this also lies in the fear of death and aging.
In addition, Lucien suspected that the mysterious guy Rhine had other back-up plans and was not simply placing his hopes on himself.
"Lucien, before you have legendary strength, never tell others about the world of the dead and ask them for help. Whether it is the epic knight of the Kingdom of Holm, the Grand Arcanist of the Magic Council, or the legendary magician, you know
After this world of the dead, which is related to the secrets of gods and immortality, the most likely possibility is to kill you and silence you." Rhine reminded solemnly.
Lucien also agreed seriously and cautiously. This is the biggest secret in the world. Once it is leaked, it will set off a terrifying storm.
After a few seconds of silence, Lucien continued to ask: "Mr. Rhine, can you tell me more secrets about this matter?"
"Lucien, it's not good for you to know some things too early. Don't be too impatient. When you are qualified to know, I will project it into your dream and tell you." Rhine's words were a bit contradictory to the previous one, and then reappeared.
He smiled handsomely and said, "By the way, I'll pay you a little in advance now."
Rhine had already walked in front of Lucien at this time, and a powerful aura suddenly burst out from his body, firmly suppressing Lucien in place, unable to move. Then his white and neat teeth protruded with four shining silver-white teeth. Fangs.
It is not scary, but has a strange beauty.
"Mr. Rhine?" Lucien was not too panicked, because according to the overwhelming momentum displayed by Rhine, it was easy for him to kill him, and there was no need to dwell on it for so long.
Rhine lowered his head, bit Lucien's neck with his teeth, and said softly: "Don't worry, it's not the first time."
A slight numbing pain came from his neck. Lucien was a little dizzy at first, and then he felt that the blood in his entire body began to boil, strangely transforming into invisible and inexplicable power, flowing toward his soul.
Lucien's body weakened rapidly, but his soul quickly became stronger! (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!)