After saying goodbye to Fimmel, Lily returned to the hut specially reserved for her in the village. It was only a few dozen steps away from the wizard's laboratory. Ingrid was responsible for building the exterior, while the interior furnishings were made by Fimmel himself, which was simple and elegant.
Comfortable, full of a familiar atmosphere to her. She simply packed her luggage, took a few pieces of dried meat, two boxes of potions, and a bag of coins that were basically useless, and left her former home again.
"Is this okay?" Ariel asked her, her voice was calm, and no blame or concern could be heard. "I thought you would care more about her feelings."
The Celestial Clan came to her before she set off, claiming that they wanted to accompany her - probably because they heard about her mission from Fimmel. Lily was sure that she was enough to handle the dangers on her journey, but she still agreed to the other party's request.
"We are not going on a trip." The female mercenary recalled what Luweier said when she last traveled - maybe when everything ends and peace is restored on the mainland, they can truly see the world side by side, "We
I believe that Fimir can succeed, so there is no need to rush to this moment. There is still a lot of time, you say so?"
Ariel shook her head slightly, looking at her with still some pity in her eyes. Lily looked away, the other person's voice was soft and pleasant, but the content did not make her very happy.
"We do not belong to this world." Ariel said softly, "So when our wish to come here is fulfilled, it is the moment to leave this history."
Lily didn't judge the authenticity of that sentence, maybe she was afraid of confirming the answer. She licked her lips, and her tone was a little uncertain, "If... our wish is ambitious enough that we can't completely complete it in our lifetime, then...
…are you going to stay here forever?”
"The dream will eventually wake up." The Celestial Clan said without any hesitation, "This is what Lord Stark told me. I believe him."
"In that case." The female mercenary clenched her right fist and stared at Ariel's face, "Why are you doing these things now?"
"In order to witness your ideals and confirm that we have chosen the right path." Ariel looked calm, "Lord Stark is not dead. One day, I will walk with him again."
"That's it. What if..." I don't know if it was out of anger or something, but the question she had been unwilling to think about came out, "Is your 'Lord Stark' wrong?"
"If I come to this conclusion, I will advise you. And if he insists on having his own way, I will try to stop him." Tian Clan raised his head slightly and looked at the night sky in the distance, "I don't want this to happen, but Aila
Celestials are not afraid to admit their mistakes."
Lily sighed in her heart. Ariel's attitude was too calm, which made her even more aware of her own weakness. Once upon a time, she also had a goal that was simple and pure, and she could easily work hard for it——
Let herself and her "Lilinono Group" become the "strongest" in the entire El Continent.
However, Lily knew that despite her status as a "living god", she was far from the top power in the mainland, let alone Bell, An, Groom, Elio, and Elena. As for the three more reliable team members,
——Lin and Yuffie went to another continent, and they don’t know how long it will take before they return; and Alphonse, who has been by her side, is still missing.
Choosing to follow Fimir, for her, in addition to believing in the future in dreams, maybe she just... wants to find a strong enough support.
In this way, her companion, Fester Icaroa, was just a passionate young man. But just thirty years later, he became a famous legend in the mainland as the leader of the "Brigade". After all,
Is there a reason that she doesn't know, or... is it just her own lack of ability?
Probably a bit of both, Lily thought.
"That's why we don't like chatting with you." The female mercenary quickened her pace and then started to jog, "You're a guy who feels good about himself."
…
Different from the original history, if they succeed in changing the world, how will people in future generations evaluate Feimir and her? What will happen if they fail?
Lily has thought about this question more than once, but she has never been able to come up with a definite answer.
As for the current attitude towards her, the female mercenary couldn't say whether she liked it or not. After explaining her identity to the guards stationed at the fortress, she and Ariel were respectfully invited into the volcano castle and walked straight to the royal court along the wide and solid bluestone corridor.
the location of.
Even though it was two hundred years in the morning, this historic fortress still showed traces of time everywhere. She remembered that it was written in the history books that the volcano fort was built nearly two thousand years ago - at that time, the Kamal people had not yet set foot on the southern plains.
, most of the land on the mainland is still controlled by the Elna people, and the rest belongs to the Beron clan. The dragon still appears in the world from time to time, and even the construction of this Beron people's fortress also relied on the help of the dragon clan and the Elna people.
strength.
As for the dragon, it gradually turned into a legend, and the two originally close tribes gradually turned against each other. As a result, the Fritz army swept across the continent, causing the Elna people to retreat to the deep forests, while the Belon people settled in the mountains, and the Kamal people took advantage of the
The rise of the machine...all happened earlier than her birth, but still happened after that.
The city walls on both sides were made of solid blue bricks, each weighing several tons and fired using the unique techniques of the Belon people. Lily squinted her eyes and saw many names engraved on the bricks, most of which were Belon people.
, and some clearly belonged to other races. Among them, she found Morgan Steelaxe, the Beron general of the first Ai-Bey War, and their hero that is still sung to this day. The war that lasted for more than twenty years took place
Nearly a thousand years ago, the writing on the masonry is still clearly legible.
She continued to walk while looking around. The dangerous terrain and the extremely strong fortress allowed the Belon people to survive most of the wars. However, the increasingly tense situation in the outside world was still indirectly reflected here - travelers and merchants were not at ease with each other.
Come again, two long corridors
There were only a few vendors selling handicrafts, but the blacksmith shops that made weapons and armors were buzzing with sounds. The residents of the fortress opened the doors one after another and watched them pass through the sight accompanied by the guards. Lily turned her head and looked, only to see
to a tense face.
No one spoke, whether to welcome, question, or curse. The female mercenaries knew that they were as afraid of themselves as they were of Fimmel Stark.
Today, the deeds they have done and the power they possess have long been known throughout the continent. The steep mountains can stop the army, but they cannot stop the "God of the World"... and the hordes of giant dragons.
She knew that there were only four dragons left that truly obeyed the orders of the black-robed wizard. Tiana Marr made the black dragon Kraken return to eternal sleep; Mantur Stark and the red dragon Elenia fell into hell together;
The battle of Griffin Castle more than ten days ago
, the Wizards' Federation also killed the blue dragon Sandokkarn at the cost of the death of three high-level wizards. Since that fierce battle, the "invasion" of the dragons has somewhat subsided, and the Federation no longer takes the initiative to attack
, are obviously heartbroken by their own losses.
But they are still a sufficient threat. The four giant dragons may not be enough to capture the volcanic castle, but they can easily cause heavy losses to the defenders. The Belon people are brave and good at fighting, but the innate instinct of all intelligent creatures is to fear death.
The road came to an end in a blink of an eye. The two red copper doors stood high in the sky and were only half-open at this time, leaving a gap of about three meters for them to pass. After passing through the thick copper doors, they were majestic and wide, enough to accommodate several giant rivers.
The Royal Palace of Belon where the dragon lives. The interior of the entire palace is composed of Dali
It is built of stone, the floor is black with star spots, the walls are white stripes, and the pillars that can accommodate three people are light brown, occasionally dotted with obsidian carvings. Belon guards holding halberds stand on both sides, their helmets blocking the view.
His face and expression are as majestic as two rows of stone sculptures.
Lily held her head high and walked towards the end of the hall, with Ariel beside her without saying a word. Grant Rockfire stood up from the throne and looked down at the two of them with a serious expression. He was wearing a thick and valuable brocade robe.
, his body is somewhat stronger than Bell's. His long reddish-brown beard is combed into three strands and hangs down to his chest, like a bunch of upside-down flames.
"Demigod of the North, September." The king of the Beron people had obviously heard of her, "report your purpose. I hope that will not disappoint me."
Although he hid it very well, with the talent given by his "father", Lily could still easily detect the doubts and anxiety in his heart - he was also afraid. The female mercenary raised the corner of her mouth with a hint of sarcasm, tilted her head, and faced Veron
human gaze.
She vaguely remembered that Grant was called the 'Retreating King' in history because of this war. Fearing the threat from the Elna people, he moved the capital of the Beron people from Volcano Castle to Deep Rock City; not long after, he moved the capital of the Belon people to Deep Rock City;
He tried to abandon the city, but the dissatisfied citizens and guards deposed him from the throne and replaced him with his younger brother.
Fortunately, this time, thanks to her and Fimmel, "history" may never happen again.
"We come with the will of Fimmel Stark, the Lord of the White Tower, the ruler of the dragons, and the Lord of Death." Lily raised her eyebrows, "He appreciates your efforts.
Character and strength, so you sent us here to give you a gift?"
Durant swallowed his saliva, as if he was not sure of the true meaning of her words. "Belon people don't like polite words. Tell me, what are your plans and what can you give us." He pretended to be tough, but unfortunately he was not polite to Lily.
To make it clear at a glance, "I don't accept promises without guarantee. As far as I'm concerned, your so-called 'Lord of Death' is not far from death even if it doesn't work well——"
"Stupid." Lily sneered. She turned her gaze and was slightly disappointed to see Ariel standing quietly beside her, not caring at all about the conversation between the two. "It's a waste of time to talk to you. As ignorant as you are, I'm afraid you can't do it."
Do you know that Femir is already immortal?"
Grant clenched his fists and narrowed his eyes, but did not say a word. Without waiting for the other party to think about it, Lily stepped closer to the throne, held what Fimmel gave her in the palm of her hand, and handed it to the Belon.
"This is the potion made by Fimmel. If you drink it, you can be like him and get rid of the threat of death." She watched Grant pick up the vial doubtfully, then turned around and walked straight out of the long hall.
, "Of course, if you are willing to give it to others, that's up to you?"
Having said that, at the last moment when their eyes met, Lily had already confirmed Grant's choice. He would drink it, gain immortality, and then become Fimmel's 'firm ally'.
She told herself silently, leaving the Volcano Castle behind.
In the next three days, Lily climbed over the Iron Spine Mountains and headed south along the Griffin Road. This trade road connects the Kingdom of Elders, the Oron Empire and Meron - currently the largest kingdom of the Belon people.
.It has always been prosperous, but now there are only a few pedestrians, and almost no carriages or caravans can be seen.
The further south you go, the more dilapidated the road becomes on both sides. The dragons no longer want to confront Mal or the Wizards' Federation, so they vent their anger on the people and buildings that are conspicuous enough. The farmland turns into scorched earth and becomes a manor.
It was in ruins, and all the hotels and shops were deserted. Lily saw a rabbit scurrying in front of her eyes, and two skinny wild dogs panting and chasing after her. She couldn't guess who would win, but she didn't care much.
.
They traveled during the day and found a nearby wasteland to rest at night. Food was not important to the two of them, but Lily still dug out ingredients from the ruins, built a bonfire, and stewed a pot of thick soup with barely intact kitchen utensils. She also
I remember one day in the Ghost Forest, Alphonse was concentrating on making magic props, and she was responsible for preparing lunch for everyone. She closed her eyes and tried to recall the appearance of the machine man, but she could only outline a blurry face.
.
The female mercenary sighed, scooped up a bowl of soup full of mushrooms and vegetables, and put spoonfuls into her mouth.
"Idiot Al, if you continue to be late, we won't... wait for you."