Cheng Lin stood by the window, seemingly staring at the silver moon outside the window.
But in fact, his eyes were closed tightly.
The left hand is holding the wooden window sill, and the right hand is gently holding the exquisite silver moon cane with low-key luxury design.
Between the eyebrows, an invisible thread of spiritual thread stretched out, floated high into the sky, and spread. With the amplification effect of the Silver Moon Cane, Cheng Lin became more and more skillful in controlling the tentacles.
At this time, he was thinking, if he only looked at the current power of the "tentacles", how would it look like a third-grade power? He would believe it if it was said to be a seventh-grade or eighth-grade power.
"The objects produced by the program are really extraordinary, but it's a pity that I can't take them away."
Cheng Lin sighed secretly.
After all, the Silver Moon Cane is just a temporary mission item.
Shaking his head, he gathered his energy and continued to watch the battle.
When the battle started, he had already captured that only scattered black elves arrived tonight. The overall offensive was not fierce, but it still caused casualties to the Krum City defenders.
"These blackened elves have degenerated to the point where they no longer know how to use weapons. Instead, they attack with claws and fangs like wild beasts. Magical power is integrated into their bodies, and they look similar to physical practitioners."
"Agile in movement, numerous in number, cruel and easy to kill, and extraordinary in strength...and although they appear to be unruly, they possess the most basic intelligence of beasts. They are not stupid enough to die. They can dodge, run away when injured, and even...
Know some basic tactics..."
"If we want to talk about a flaw, it's probably the lack of a strong leader. They fight on their own, just like... zombies. They instinctively kill them. It's really difficult to deal with. Fortunately, if you are bitten, you won't be infected."
Cheng Lin couldn't help but think of it.
However, although injuries are not contagious, "erosion" can.
He separated one of his tentacles and spread it far away. You can see that the black line on the horizon is getting closer and closer. That is a sign of the withering of the World Tree, and it is also the root cause of all this happening.
"Even if Krum City can be defended, if you wait a few months and the blight comes here, the elves will either be eroded or they will still fall into death." Cheng Lin clearly judged this logic, "
But they still fight."
His eyes flickered and he scanned the entire defense line with the help of his "tentacles".
Even though you know you have failed, you still have to fight to the death. This is an amazing spirit.
At least, that's what he thinks.
After cutting off the vision of the tentacles, Cheng Lin opened his eyes, handed the silver moon cane to his left hand, leaned against the window, and began to think about his mission.
"Ignoring the main mission for now, the side missions alone are also a problem."
"Hey, haven't you released the next phase of tasks yet?" he asked in the air.
No response.
"Tsk, tsk." Cheng Lin shook his head, and the program started to act stupid.
"Since you don't announce the next step, then I have to make a plan according to my own ability." He added.
Silent response.
Cheng Lin smiled: "Then let's take it as your acquiescence."
Turning around, he came to the altar and swept aside a few empty noodle buckets. Cheng Lin unfolded a map, then picked up a pen and stared at the battle situation.
According to his understanding of the deduction program, when it no longer issues prompts, it often means that the solution to the problem has already been provided to him.
"Undoubtedly, the key lies in the Silver Moon Cane. With it, my powers can be increased hundreds of times... In this case, maybe I have mastered the method of destroying the black elves."
Cheng Lin's eyes flickered.
"They are numerous and know how to escape. If it is completely unrealistic to defeat them one by one, the best way is to catch them all in one go."
"This requires an area attack power."
Cheng Lin examined the many powers he had mastered, and after a moment he looked up at the vast forest outside the window.
"Speaking of which, my two third-grade abilities are really suitable."
He murmured.
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Krum showed a vigilant attitude in the dark night.
Although the initial wave of night attacks was defeated, no one cheered because they all knew that more enemies were approaching rapidly.
At dawn, Ai Lu returned to the sacrificial hall, looking for Cheng Lin and asking for the latest map.
After standing on the city wall all night, although she never picked up a weapon, she seemed to have received some kind of "refinement". Sometimes, it is not the real killing that can make people grow.
"This is the latest map."
Cheng Lin, who was sitting on the chair, handed her a roll of paper. Ai Lu took it respectfully, but she did not leave immediately.
"Is something wrong?" Cheng Lin glanced at her.
Ellu clutched the hem of the moon-white robe and hesitated for a long time before saying in a low voice: "Last night, five of our companions left us forever."
"kindness."
"Lord Luojia said that there will be more today, especially tonight, the enemy's large forces will arrive, and perhaps many of our companions will die."
"kindness."
"After tonight, Krum may still exist, or he may no longer exist, and I...maybe also die."
"kindness."
Facing her three words, Cheng Lin only responded lightly. Other than that, he had no other reaction. He looked... very cold.
Ellu fell silent.
Standing in the mottled and dark room, her ears drooped softly, and an extremely sad emotion spread on her face.
She didn't speak, but secretly glanced at the noodle buckets beside the altar.
She originally thought... that she had gotten closer to the evil god, but now it seemed that it was just wishful thinking on her part.
"He doesn't care about the life and death of the elves, let alone me."
Ellu thought.
But this is a matter of course. Shouldn't the evil god be indifferent? The other party's attitude is normal and consistent with the identity of the "evil god", but why would he be disappointed?
Could it be that he really expected the other party to save Krum?
"Ellu, you are so unconscious."
she said to herself.
Shaking her head, Ellu did not retreat. Although the evil god's attitude was so cold and there seemed to be no hope, she was still ready to give it a try, for the sake of those who died, and even more for the sake of the tribesmen who were about to die.
"Plop."
With a very cold sound, Ai Lu knelt down on her knees and bowed to the ground with the most standard sacrifice.
However, this time, the person she knelt down to worship was not an orthodox god, but an "evil spirit".
"Is something wrong?" The figure sitting in the chair, rubbing his cane, and wearing a strange white mask asked with a slightly surprised tone.
Ellu lowered her head and begged in her most sincere and humble tone: "Please, save Krum!"
"Why do you say that? The war has not started yet." Cheng Lin said.
"But we all know that there is no hope if we hold on... Moreover, Lord Lorgar said that the number of enemies who will come to attack the city tonight is several times the number before. In the face of the sheer number, Krum simply cannot hold on.
Stay! The reason why everyone is preparing for war is just to die in a more dignified way! After tonight, there may be no more elves!"
Ellu's voice was extremely sad.
He was a completely different person than he was before he left last night.
Cheng Lin could guess that at first, Ai Lu, who was excluded from the decision-making group, did not understand the real war situation. She was just like ordinary civilians and soldiers, and still had hope.
Until yesterday, she proved her "usefulness" and was accepted into the decision-making level. After that, she finally understood the truth and understood that the so-called "resistance" was just to die with more dignity.
This reality obviously had a huge impact on her.
So much so that she desperately tried to hold on to any glimmer of hope.
And as far as she could see, the only person who could change the situation of the battle was Cheng Lin.
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silence.
There was deathly silence in the sacrificial hall.
Cheng Lin stared at the elf girl kneeling on the ground and suddenly said: "But if you pray to an evil god like this, you will also lose your dignity."
Ai Lu raised her head and said seriously: "For the continuation of the ethnic group, I am willing to give up my dignity!"
Cheng Lin looked her over and over, "Did Luo Jia and the others want you to say these words?"
Ellu was startled, then shook her head quickly, nodded again, and shook her head again, "Lord Luojia did ask me to try to communicate with the gods again and pray for salvation, but they don't know the truth. All of this... is of my own free will!"
"oh."
Cheng Lin nodded clearly.
Then he didn't say anything more, he just turned sideways and looked away: "I'm a little tired, you go ahead."
Ai Lu was startled, and then two lines of tears rolled down her face, but she did not cry out in the end, but stood up silently and left quietly.
After closing the door, Ellu leaned against the log and looked up at the sky. Her whole body was as cold as falling into the abyss.
The evil god rejected her prayer.
really……
"There is no hope..."
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in the room.
Cheng Lin watched Ai Lu stagger away. He couldn't help but touch his chin and whispered to himself: "Um...is this too much?"
He regretted it a little.
Did I pretend to be too indifferent just now?
Although this was also to ensure that there would be no problems with the plan, but...seeing her like this made me feel uncomfortable after all.
"Oh, I'm not made to be an evil god. I can't be ruthless and ruthless."
Cheng Lin thought somewhat helplessly.
Not to mention that his mission is to save Krum, even if he does not have this mission, he cannot bear to stand by and watch.
Even if this is just a "game".
"If I want to kill the black elves in one fell swoop, I probably only have one chance. Luojia said that the enemy will launch a general attack tonight, which is good news. Come on, the more people come, the better. I'm afraid you won't come."
The entire vast forest outside the city of Krum appeared in his mind.
This is a big net he built. The more fish come, the faster it will be to catch them all. If the fish run away early, it will be troublesome.
"Black elves have dangerous instincts that exceed those of ordinary beasts. No accidents can occur. If you agree to Ellu, she will probably spread the news. By then, the mood of the entire city's defenders will change. If Luojia changes his defense again, he will be
It would be really bad if the enemy smells danger and runs away early."
"So... I can only feel sorry for you. Let's hide it for now and wait until tonight..."
Thinking in his mind, Cheng Lin played with the "Silver Moon Cane" and looked at the city wall through the window.
"Well... you have to hold on, at least make it through the day."
He murmured.
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The day passed in the blink of an eye.
Ellu never came again.
Cheng Lin felt quite lonely.
However, the shouts of killing coming from the direction of the city wall never stopped, but intensified.
Finally, the setting sun fell and disappeared into the forest, and the twin moons crossed the sky.
The moon is extremely full tonight, which also means that the magic power (spiritual energy) will be unprecedentedly active.
The wind was also particularly strong at night, causing the forest to sway like a tsunami.
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Sacrifice Hall.
Cheng Lin woke up from his nap, squinted his eyes, felt the howling wind outside the open door, smiled and sighed:
"With such a strong wind, if you set off a fire, it would be very beautiful."