Chapter 439 Blessing 7: Grand Duke Vladimir's Disgust (5000!!!)
The White King has just set out.
Due to time urgency, high-level demons need to be eliminated as soon as possible.
That's why Rand was not brought along, mainly because the White King was also worried about some conspiracy on the front line, so she couldn't always protect Rand's safety.
Rand's life is also of vital importance to the White King.
If Rand died.
She...her sister, will definitely be very sad.
The White King went to the Wisteria Kingdom alone.
The intelligence is already clear.
A border town of the Wisteria Kingdom.
The smell of purgatory could be smelled in the city of the White Country on the other side.
Now due to the direct attack of the Purgatory forces.
The orcs of the Principality of Green Shadow abandoned the bridgehead they had captured with great difficulty.
Begin retreating toward the defense line.
But they were still slow to make decisions.
After being attacked by the hellish humans, many orcs had no choice but to choose hellish transformation.
Afterwards, with the arrival of high-level demons, the hellish orcs were directly controlled by the high-level demons because of the power of hell.
Still some orcs managed to withdraw successfully.
But there are also many who have become thugs of high-level demons.
Some controlled hellish orcs and some controlled hellish humans began to attack the human coalition forces.
Fortunately, the situation is still under control.
The commander of the coalition forces of the Northern United Nations is no half-baked person.
The White King sets out today and is expected to reach the front within a week.
By then, the White King will kill the high-level demon and the situation will be basically resolved.
At this time, Rand, who was checking the remaining Purgatory Cultists, was attacked.
The guards around Rand now are several of the White King's personal guards, as well as Elsa and Ellie.
Olenna and Lysa sort through documents in the capital.
Rand was surrounded by a group of humanoid creatures with flowing red lines on their bodies.
"They have weapons and armor, but their minds are confused and they are unable to form a formation. The threat level is low." Elsa swept her eyes across all the enemies and made a judgment.
Ellie also slowly raised her staff.
The White King's personal guards who were accompanying him were extremely nervous.
They have to protect Prince Ellie and General Rand.
General Rand is a skilled warrior, and Prince Ellie is also a high-level wizard.
But what if? What if someone gets hurt, or something unbearable happens?
Even their death is not enough to atone for their sins! Ellie is the White King's sister, and Ellie herself is also very popular in the White Kingdom.
Grand Duke Rand has made outstanding contributions to the White Kingdom.
If anything happened to these two people, the White King's guards would not be able to forgive themselves.
Ellie and Elsa were also a little nervous.
The main thing is that we were surrounded by enemies around the royal city, which was a bit strange.
What if the enemy is over prepared?
Rand was the least nervous of all the people present.
The reason is simple. Others don't know how strong the people around him are, but how could he not know it? Do you understand the value of the protagonist of the game?
There are really only a handful of enemies in this world that even Ellie and Elsa cannot defeat together.
And he's already experienced.
Rand has experienced many assassination attempts.
But it has always been unknown how many high-level combat forces Rand has around him.
Only Elsa, as an inspector, would often expose her combat effectiveness.
Other times.
Ellie is a duchess, and to the outside world she is just a research mage. In the general perception, how strong can a noble academic mage who has not experienced many battles be? Olenna's identity was kept secret when she served the White King.
After following Rand, he has been serving as a clerk.
Lysa... Rand didn't know what Lysa's fighting power was.
The question is, I have never heard of this person.
The hellish human rushed towards Rand.
Several White King's personal guards in the front row raised their shields and spears.
Generally speaking, humans are not as physically strong as orcs, and the means used by these hellish humans after they are transformed are probably rather crude.
The level is average.
Their individual combat effectiveness is not as good as that of the White King's personal guards.
Although Rand was not nervous, he did not commit suicide either.
The fact that he cannot die does not mean that these personal guards of King Bai cannot die. It would be better if no guards died. Since he started from scratch, he is used to being frugal.
Rand stared at the battlefield.
Then an accident actually happened.
Suddenly, flames really started burning on the body of a hellish human being, and his momentum soared.
His skin was charred black by the flames, and his blood seemed to be boiled by the fire, overflowing from his veins and turning into steam, as if his body and soul had begun to merge with Purgatory.
The air was filled with a strong smell of sulfur and burnt food. His body began to shake violently, and his chest rose and fell rapidly, as if something was rolling inside him, trying to break through the weak barrier.
At this moment, his eyes suddenly widened, and there was still chaos in his eyes.
Self-destruction.
It all happened in an instant.
But Elsa still managed to react.
Elsa, who was originally slaughtering the infernal humans, came to Rand and Ellie, intending to rescue them.
At the same time, the suicide bomber burst out with a powerful force.
The explosion of the flesh was accompanied by a sharp tearing sound, blazing flames and flying flesh and blood. The shock wave of the explosion quickly swept around, as if to swallow everything.
Rand, a veteran of many battles, was also quick-eyed and quick-handed.
He planned to use his great strength to pull Elsa over, and then hold both of them in his arms.
But it didn't work.
Elsa is much faster than Rand.
Rand couldn't get Elsa.
After Elsa quickly pulled the two away, Ellie's magic shield was completed at the same time.
All I can say is that the combat effectiveness is indeed very high.
I have lived a comfortable life for so many years and it doesn’t feel like it’s wasted at all.
Rand always felt that they were stronger than Elsa and Ellie from the same period of the original "Deep Moon".
Is it because you are calm and have firm goals?
Rand didn't know.
…
Explosive power is also overrated.
Not to mention Rand.
Even the White King's personal guards in the front row, who were fully armored, only suffered minor injuries and were a little dizzy from the explosion.
The armor was burned yellow and black by the sulfur flames, but most knights like the White King's Guards wore multiple layers of armor. Overall, it was judged that this was due to the lack of explosive technology.
There is only a shock wave, but not much shrapnel damage.
The shock wave wasn't that big, at least not strong enough to shatter internal organs.
I can only say that it is indeed overestimated, but it is also normal. If the self-detonation can be as powerful as a modern grenade, can kill well-forged armor, and can defeat powerful top-level professionals, it would be incredible.
If that were the case, the forces of Purgatory would have already started direct attacks on human cities.
"Then we've finished cleaning up." Rand looked at the mess around him and said to several White King's guards, "You guys go back and rest. If you feel unwell, come find me. Don't delay."
Then he waved his hand to signal the White King's guards that they could leave.
The White King's personal guards also knew that their level could not match that of these important figures, so they had no intention of disobeying orders and just left.
Rand squatted down to study the corpses of these infernal humans.
After collecting some debris.
Rand looked at Elsa and Ellie and said, "Damn it! My chance to be a hero and save the damsel in distress has been taken away from me."
Elsa and Ellie pretended not to hear and smiled in response.
Nearly half a month passed.
The White King returns.
"The demon killed a group of people and then went into hiding. I need your vision," said the White King.
Rand nodded.
"It is my honor to serve the White King." Rand performed the standard etiquette of the White Kingdom nobility.
The White King showed no expression, but tried to appear gentle: "Then let's go."
Ellie looked at Rand, then at the White King: "Be careful."
The White King managed to pull the corners of his mouth: "Of course, I will protect your husband."
The White King is not a gentle king. Most of the time, she appears far-sighted, calm, and domineering.
But she didn't want to be too cold and hard when facing Ellie and Rand.
Just as a soldier is fierce towards his enemy, he will also try hard to be kind towards his family.
…
The princes and nobles of the Wisteria Kingdom gathered in the royal city.
They hated the nations that had driven them out of the Northern Union.
Therefore, he even tried to cooperate with the demons in Purgatory.
Anyway, they are no longer members of the Northern Alliance, so it is understandable to do more, right? Anyway, the sacrifices required by the Purgatory Demons only need the most ordinary low-class people, which will not affect the nobles like them.
Of course, when the Northern Alliance relaxed its controls on the Wisteria Kingdom, the Wisteria Kingdom also wanted to wait and see.
But the demon was unwilling to wait.
The demons of Purgatory launched their plan without hesitation.
So that the scene today.
You can't admit now that you made a bad move before, right?
Anyway, at least for now, the devil has helped the Wisteria Kingdom get out of trouble.
We are all victims, aren't we?
At this time, the border city of Wisteria Kingdom had become a purgatory-like scene.
The screams of the people collided with the screams of the infernal humans, and the market square in the city had already turned into a sea of fire. Melted candles, charred wood, piles of candlesticks and goods in the stalls engulfed by flames all disappeared in the flames.
Some of the formerly magnificent chamber of commerce buildings had collapsed under the ravages of the flames, with metal and wood chips turning into boiling molten metal and flying sparks.
The streets in the city were narrow and winding. The cobblestone pavement was no longer smooth, with cracks and sparks intertwined. Every alley was filled with the smell of smoke and sulfur, and the ground was covered with charred corpses and debris.
The roof of the wooden house was torn apart by the flames like a piece of paper, and pieces of flying ashes were carried into the air by the wind and drifted to every corner.
However, the most terrifying thing is not the fire itself, but the chaotic power that is extending from every collapsed building and every burning fire.
The spread of the power of Purgatory will make it easier for real demons to come into this world.
Of course, all this is still a long way off.
But they are also very patient.
A week later, the flames here were extinguished.
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On the streets, the ashes and charcoal-black ground made everything look lifeless.
The once white stone road has now become twisted, and the remnants of charred wood and burned roof tiles are gently blown by the wind, making faint sounds.
There was imperceptible dust floating in the air, slowly falling down and covering the past scene.
Rand and the White King also arrived at this time.
"When I came here before, I searched and killed many infernal humans, but it was meaningless if I couldn't catch the demon in charge." The White King said, "So I came to you for help."
If the White King tries his best, he may be able to freeze half of the city, but that may not cover the high-level demons in Purgatory.
If you run out of strength, you might get hurt by a surprise attack.
Rand's eyes swept across the street.
There were charred and twisted corpses everywhere.
There aren't many people left alive.
All living people who can move should be controlled by Purgatory at this time, and are now attacking the human army together with the orcs.
The top leaders of the hideout and the White King escorted the humanoid search machine to search the city.
The search didn't last long and they quickly came to their conclusion.
There aren't many living things here anymore.
The devil has completely left here.
"Where are we going next?" Rand asked.
"If he is not here, then he may be hiding in some cities in the rear, or relying on the protection of the army at the front line." The White King is certainly knowledgeable.
In addition, the White Kingdom was attacked by the Hell-like Orcs, and the White King also did a lot of research on Purgatory.
Most high-level demons cannot disguise themselves as humans, and it is difficult for them to change their shapes.
And now, since the high-level demon can hide, either someone has provided it with a hiding place, or... its species is quite special.
"Let's go to the city behind us." Rand said after thinking about it.
The White King trusted Rand's judgment and had no objection to this.
Several more days passed.
The two were walking on the road. The road in the Wisteria Kingdom was even more difficult to walk on than the unrepaired King's Road in the Frost Moon Kingdom.
The scene in the wild was also dire.
It feels similar to an area that has been invaded by the undead.
However, after being invaded by the undead, there is a chance that the dead will turn into undead creatures and start wandering.
But here, there are only twisted and charred corpses, or just the remains of corpses.
Rand arrived at the city gate and was stopped.
"I am the White King, Bolan." The White King came forward.
The guard took one look at the White King's white hair and ice-blue eyes, a look of panic on his face, and then stepped aside.
No one dared to stop the White King.
The two entered the city.
Walk all the way to the City Lord's Mansion.
That is the residence of the local lord.
"We think someone is hiding a demon here," the White King said coldly.
No one is sure whether there are demons here, but if we just say it this way, many things will be simpler.
"The great White King has condescended to come here... I am truly overwhelmed with honor." The person who received everyone was not the local lord, but a steward of the lord.
"But how could the devil be hiding here?" the old steward said tremblingly.
The White King asked, "Where is the Lord?"
"The master is ill and has gone to the royal city for treatment." replied the old steward.
In Rand's vision, the old steward's color was colorless and neutral.
The atmosphere in the city was tense when I arrived.
The local lords avoided him.
And this steward who seemed to know nothing.
Rand frowned.
Now it seems that we have come to the right place.
Even if this isn't the devil's hideout, it still holds many secrets.
However, if we don't search for clues carefully, we will not be able to make further progress.
But...is this a detective game or a script-based murder?
But there is no time for that now.
It seems that a more brutal method is needed.
The White King looked back.
After confirming the look with Rand.
"I am temporarily taking over this city." The White King said, "I need everyone to cooperate with me. Now, no one is allowed to go out. I will conduct an inspection."
"This..." the old butler said in embarrassment, "This is really not in accordance with the procedures."
"This is not a request or an application, but a threat." The White King's eyes flashed coldly, "If you don't obey me, then I will think you are connected to Purgatory..."
As for the consequences of being considered by the White King to be connected to Purgatory...
Rand estimated that the White King could not freeze the entire city, but if he carried out a massacre, it would be easy to kill most of the people in the city.
The White King is an orderly and kind king, but he certainly will not show mercy to his enemies.
The old butler realized that it was meaningless for him to object or not.
I had no choice but to carry out the order tremblingly.
"Wait a minute." The White King called to the old butler, "Do you know anything?"
The old butler shook his head.
"Guess where the huge creatures are most likely to hide?" The old butler shook his head.
The White King waved his hand and asked no more questions.
Next we just wait for the search.
If there really is a demon hiding here, it won't be too difficult to find it.
The reason is simple. From the arrival of the Purgatory Demon to the decision to avoid the White King, there will not be much preparation time.
If you don't have enough time to prepare, it's easy to leave loopholes.
As a king, Bolan's five senses are very sharp.
Coupled with Rand's ability to judge friend or foe, a few clues are enough for them to discover the enemy.
The first day of the review passed quickly.
Some who were unwilling to be examined were killed without mercy.
No results.
But on the second night of the review.
The flaw was discovered.
There are vampires here.
Realizing that he would be discovered sooner or later, the vampire tried to act carefully under the moonlight.
But unfortunately, it still cannot escape the perception of the White King.
"Where is the demon hiding?" Rand asked.
The vampire, whose hands and feet were frozen, remained silent.
Rand asked no more questions.
Of course, they didn't come and arrest people as soon as they found out.
But followed all the way.
"It's no use if you don't say it." Rand sneered.
Then he signaled to the White King.
[Sea Abyss] pierces the ground directly.
The surroundings were tinted with frost.
Under the moonlight.
Brilliant icicles pierce the ground.
Gravel was flying everywhere.
The bottom here is empty.
There is a huge basement.
As the hole in the ground opened up, the smell of sulfur could be smelled.
Looks like this is the place.
And at this time.
Rand acquired a strange state.
Curse 1: Grand Duke Vladimir's Disgust (Deactivated)
A while later.
Became.
Blessing 7: Grand Duke Vladimir's Disgust (No Effect) The White King obviously also felt something.
"Curse." The White King stared at Rand, a look of concern on his cold and expressionless face. "This level of curse is ineffective on me, but it will not work on you..."
"It's okay. It doesn't work for me." Rand said.
In his heart, he was thinking about how to make money from Grand Duke Vladimir.
(End of this chapter)