"Your Majesty Cain, is it okay to just leave it here?"
A respectful voice came from outside the door.
Char pushed open the door and saw a group of knights lined up neatly outside his house.
On the tall horses behind them were boxes of neatly arranged jewels, gold and silver.
The leading knight looked handsome and resolute, giving people a refreshing feeling.
But at this moment, the look in his eyes when he looked at Char was filled with an indescribable complexity, and even the bright silver knight armor seemed a little dull.
"Thank you for your help, Gao Wenqing, and everyone else."
With a faint smile on his face, Char pointed to the floor in front of him and said, "Just put it here."
He is now a pure personality freak, and every word he says shows his concern for the country and the people.
...
...
The main character is Jack Su, who is the counterpart to Mary Sue.
Ding-dong, ding-dong...
Boxes of money and jewelry were moved into Char's room.
There were more than a dozen large boxes, and each box was loaded to the brim.
Looking at the pile of gold and silver items, Xia couldn't help but whistle: "The king is really generous... He actually gave down so many things. He almost emptied the inventory."
"Please ask Mr. Gao Wenqing to tell the king..."
"You treat me like a great man, and I will repay you like a great man."
However, facing Char's words, the handsome knight in the lead still had a complicated expression.
He waved his hand, asking the rest of the knights to retreat, and then closed the door.
After doing all this, the leading knight looked at Char's face, or more precisely, at his swirling mask, and spoke in a deep voice.
"Stop pretending, Cain."
These words made Char pause, and he narrowed his eyes as he looked at the handsome knight in front of him.
Gawain, the Sun Knight.
One of the most prestigious knights under the Knight King besides himself, a title-level strongman with the name "Sun Knight".
At the same time, he is also one of the future Knights of the Round Table.
He is a legendary figure written in history books of later generations.
Could it be that my weird identity was seen through by the other party?
Char didn't think he had revealed any flaws, but he knew that Gawain was the type who had a lot of brains in his muscles and relied entirely on his intuition.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have the nickname “Gorilla”.
Since there is such a thing as intuition, there is no need for logic or reason to doubt people.
As he thought of this, three silver moons silently emerged in the dark eyes under Char's vortex mask.
Although the opponent is a six-ring, his illusion has always been the nemesis of reckless people.
The next moment, Xia saw Gawain take a step forward.
"Although the king kept it a secret from us and only issued the order to disperse and break out..."
"But I saw the sadness that flashed in his eyes when he mentioned you."
Gawain spoke in a deep voice, a layer of gloom covering his usually sunny face.
"Cain, you are not planning to stay behind alone to cover our retreat, are you?"
For a moment, I actually believed that you, a gorilla, could see through my disguise.
Xia glanced at Gao Wen, who had a complicated expression in front of him, and said calmly: "The king kept it a secret from you because he didn't want you to worry."
"But I didn't expect that you would find out."
"Remember not to tell anyone else. Otherwise, if the morale of the army is shaken, you should know what the consequences will be."
"Of course!"
Gao Wen was excited: "Although I am not as smart and cunning as you and the king, but I am not a fool."
"Of course I know the deep meaning behind your concealment of this matter!"
No, no, no, you are just an idiot.
Xia Ya controlled his urge to complain and said calmly: "It's good that you understand."
"Although you joined the coalition relatively late, Gao Wenqing, neither I nor the king have ever questioned your loyalty."
As he spoke, he turned around and glanced at the boxes of gold, silver and jewelry.
A faint, hazy laugh floated out from the vortex mask: "Don't feel sorry for me, Gao Wenqing."
"Taking money from others and helping them get rid of disasters is a natural thing to do."
"The king has given me such a generous reward, so I must naturally give back."
"you……"
Gao Wen opened his mouth, but felt that his voice was extremely awkward and stiff.
"Given your and Akatsuki's status in the coalition forces and in the hearts of the people, and how much the king values you."
"Once the whole territory is unified and a country is established, you will be second only to one person and above ten thousand people."
"Compared with this, my little money now is nothing. It's just a drop in the bucket..."
Gawain was only halfway through his words when he could no longer continue.
To put it bluntly, the vast majority of princes and nobles would choose to follow the Knight King, which is actually an investment. If the Knight King can really unify the entire territory of Esgania, then they will be his loyal followers.
The most loyal follower of the king was Cain. Everyone in the coalition could see how much the king valued Cain...
But at this moment, Cain took the initiative to give up his extremely bright future in exchange for greater chances of winning and survival for others.
"yes……"
Char's words remained calm.
"Everyone wants to be a loyal follower of the dragon."
"Everyone is hoping that after victory, they will be awarded territory, promoted to higher positions, and receive a hundredfold reward."
"But... in this chaotic world, if we want to pursue change and victory, how can we do it without paying a price?"
"We have had a very smooth journey so far."
"So many people have forgotten that war is no joke. From the beginning, there is no so-called optimal solution for a perfect victory."
"Without sacrifice, there is no victory."
He turned and looked at the dark and gloomy night sky outside the window.
The only thing left was the back of the man in a black robe with red clouds fluttering in the evening breeze.
"But aren't you afraid of death?"
Gao Wen couldn't help but ask.
However, the only response he got was still that vague and hazy voice.
"Of course I am afraid."
"Even ants are greedy for life, let alone me."
Char paused for a moment.
"only--"
“Before the dawn comes, someone has to light up the darkness a little.”
“Some things are always higher than others.”
…
Obviously, the figure in the long robe of Xiaozhi didn’t look very tall.
But in Gawain's eyes at that moment, it was so magnificent, stretching infinitely against the backdrop of the night.
In a trance, with my back turned to everyone.
"Your Majesty Cain, please allow me to follow you to the temple..."
Looking at Cain in front of him, Gawain only felt that a ball of hot fire was ignited in his heart.
His title is clearly the so-called Sun Knight, the sun that illuminates the battlefield...
From the beginning to the end, Gawain has always taken this as his goal, adhering to the virtues of chivalry, and wanting to illuminate more people with the glory of chivalry.
But now, in front of Cain, he felt that his own brilliance was so small, like a firefly compared to the bright moon.
It was not until this moment that Gao Wen finally understood the true meaning of the Akatsuki organization.
However, as if Gawain had already guessed what he was going to say, he was interrupted by Char as soon as he said this.
"Gao Wenqing, you are also a knight. You should understand that the battlefield is not a stage for impulsiveness, and the more people guarding the rear, the better."
"I know you are very powerful and have contracted a powerful sword-shaped holy relic. Moreover, under the sun, you can also gain a substantial bonus."
"But this is information known to both the enemy and us. Do you think the other side won't take targeted precautions?"
"The enemy's encirclement and suppression will inevitably take place in the dark. By then, your original combat power will be reduced by more than 30%."
"To put it bluntly, if you stay to cover my retreat, you will only hinder me."
"I……"
Gawain opened his mouth, but found that he was completely unable to refute.
"The frontal breakthrough area is your main battlefield."
"Without your fighting power, there may be more casualties."
Xia waved his hand and said, "Okay, go back and report to the king."
"If you don't go back, he might even worry about you."
"Also, in the last few days, I also want to prepare well and adjust my condition."
"Maybe I could have found a chance to escape, but you delayed me like this. I didn't get into the best condition and died in battle..."
A few words of truth instantly suppressed Gao Wen and made him lose his temper.
His face flushed and his eyes were complicated. He wanted to speak several times, but finally suppressed himself.
That's true.
If it was really because of him that Xia Ya's slim hope of survival was gone, he would regret it for the rest of his life.
Seeing Gawain respectfully performing a standard knight's salute to him, and then turning around and leaving, not forgetting to close the door handle when leaving, Xia couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Finally got rid of this gorilla.
If he really insists on staying with me to cover my retreat, that would be quite troublesome.
[The less important character "Sun Knight Gawain"'s favorability towards you increases by 20 points]
[Current favorability: 70 (Respected)]
The azure subtitles appeared in Char's mind, causing his expression to freeze slightly.
Seventy points of favorability, according to the system's description, if it is the opposite sex, it is already at the point where it can develop into a romantic relationship.
I didn't expect this guy to be so naive. He believed a few random words.
Xia's eyes swept across the boxes of valuables piled up in his room.
The next moment, his mind moved slightly, and he put all the treasures into the shining space pocket.
The Knight King and the great knights all believed that Cain accepted the money just for show.
After all, in this chaotic world, real territory or extraordinary materials that can improve one's strength are far more precious than money that cannot be spent.
But only Xia knew that he really needed the money.
As for the rewards and territories that were second to none, Char had no way to cash them in, so it was useless even if he took them.
Moreover, by the time the Fresta Empire was founded, he might have already been cursed for eternity and would not be able to get those things at all.
On the contrary, no one cares about these real gold and silver in this chaotic world. But when you withdraw from the remnants of history and return to reality, it will be different.
It feels like opening a double door between two worlds and reselling supplies in different worlds.
"Sparkling."
Following a gentle call from Char, a furry little golden monkey suddenly emerged from the void.
"Chichichi~ (Master, I miss you so much.)"
As soon as she appeared, Shanshan couldn't wait to jump onto Char's shoulder.
Originally, it and Sister Silver's shoulder seat were on each side.
But with Red joining the team, its position became precarious. Fortunately, Char preferred to hold Red in his celestial form as a pillow, so Shining's seat was barely saved.
But later, another white cat came.
So Shanshan had no place at all, the key was the three beasts who took its place, Silver was the oldest big sister, Red was the current force and face of their own beastmaster, and the white cat was the hidden super boss.
It couldn't grab anyone's seat, and most of the time it could only sleep in the soul-conferencing space with envy in its eyes. It's a rare opportunity to get out and get some fresh air, so of course I have to seize the opportunity.
"Shanshan, can you help us escape from this historical remnant?"
Char asked.
The little golden monkey on his shoulder was silent for two seconds, then nodded.
“Hehehe~ (Yes, but it will take some time.)”
"good."
Char nodded.
Although the "Flashback Pocket Watch" can be used to force exit, it is a one-time life-saving item that you bought with your own money, so you should use it sparingly.
Of course, with his current immortal body, it seems that life-saving props are of no use.
In the previous historical remnant, Char had always followed the instructions of the mission and would exit after reaching a certain mission node.
However, as an official mission, the freedom of Historical Reverberations this time is obviously much higher. Apart from the two major goals, there are no specific restrictions on Char's action path, and even an exit node is not provided.
Therefore, the timing of withdrawal is up to him to choose.
And what Char and Gawain said about preparing well was not empty words.
"This battle... will be the final performance of the "Black Knight" Cain. ”
"It is also the key point for the transformation of Akatsuki."
Xia's eyes were dim.
Over the past six months, Akatsuki has become famous, and the name of the Black Knight Cain has also become famous throughout the world...
The purple legendary degree and title, as well as the fifty points of favorability from the Knight King, Cardinal and others, were the results of his hard work.
but.
So far, it's almost over.
Artorius and the Cardinal, the most important leaders of each camp, are legends or future legends.
As the strongest person standing at the pinnacle of the extraordinary world and forming his own spiritual ocean, the legendary strong man has already achieved spiritual perfection. He can stand at a higher place to examine his true heart. He has a firm will and his heart will not be easily touched.
He is not as easy to fool as a reckless man like Gawain, who can be worshipped and convinced by just a few words of truth.
For example, if Char had not met Sylvia when she was still an ordinary person and left an indelible mark in her heart when she was young, it would have been after Sylvia became a legend that he experienced the same thing again.
Then she might be grateful to Char, but it would never be like the real situation, where it would still be unforgettable even after five hundred years.
According to Xia's estimation.
In a short period of time, being able to raise the Knight King's favorability to 50 points, which means "a trustworthy confidant", is already the limit.
If you still maintain your current status, then if you want to go further, you will need a long time of companionship, spending ten, twenty, or even hundreds of years.
With the accumulation of time, the relationship is sublimated.
Likewise, the reputation of Akatsuki and the Black Knights has reached a barrier...
If we continue to follow the routine, we will only be able to maintain the status quo and it will be difficult to make a breakthrough in a short period of time.
It was impossible for Char to stay in one historical remnant for dozens or even hundreds of years, but he was also not satisfied with the purple legendary degree and 50 points of favorability.
Your own legendary level should at least be gold.
As for the Knight King's favorability, it must at least exceed 70 points.
Therefore, Char prepared to use some more drastic measures.
"after all……"
He smiled silently.
"The living can never surpass the dead."
As long as a person is alive, he will always be criticized and questioned.
Because of human nature, we cannot accept that a living person can do something that we ourselves are completely unable to do.
But once someone dies, he becomes invincible.
"Black Knight Cain".
This name will live forever in people's memories, and will be constantly remembered, beautified, and fermented in their thoughts...
And people's impression of him will always remain at that moment when he was the most perfect and glorious, and will be immortal.
The Akatsuki organization can also use this opportunity to move behind the scenes and enter the second stage.
Finally, when the feelings and thoughts in people's hearts ferment to the extreme...
Here comes another reversal.
Half angel, half devil, god or devil in one thought.
Simply perfect.
so……
As for the Black Knight's farewell performance, Char naturally had to prepare well.
Leave behind the most brilliant and shining...
The brilliant light is imprinted deep in everyone's heart.
“Chirp, Chirp (Master, I’ve activated my ability. It will take several dozen seconds to exit the Reverberations of History.)”
Along with the shining sound of prompts, Char felt his body begin to fade away little by little.
It gradually became hazy and unreal, and his presence in this space and time began to quickly fade away.
Soon, it returned to nothingness.
…
In the lord's mansion in the distance.
Isadella noticed that the holy sword on her waist suddenly flashed.
The next moment, she sensed that some huge mystery was emerging from the holy sword again.
"Has the power of the holy sword been exhausted? It can no longer support my existence in this space and time."
"It seems that we need to wait until the holy sword is fully charged before we can enter again."
She nodded slightly.
Isadella could feel it clearly through her soul contract with the holy sword.
As Artorius, she set out step by step on the path of the Knight King.
The restraint on the holy sword was clearly loosened a little.
According to this progress, when the whole territory of Esgania is unified and the Foresta Empire is founded, the Holy Sword will be fully restored to its heyday and it will also be the day when she ascends to the throne.
The next moment, the huge mystery carried Isadela back downstream in the long river of time.
…
In the study, Xia slowly opened his eyes.
It seems that this is because the historical echoes this time are much older than those of the ancient country of Cang Ting.
Breaking away from the remnants of history, and going through the long river of time...
It is different from the dizziness and confusion in the past when one was separated from the echoes of history.
This time, with the improvement of Char's own rank and the added affinity of the Sands of Time for the laws of time and space, he was able to clearly sense everything in the long river of time.
It was a brand new experience, and it also strengthened Char's understanding of the long river of time.
Looking at the familiar furniture in the Black Lily District mansion, Char quickly took out a pen and paper and wrote down his insights and thoughts from the long river of time he had just experienced.
"Since the remnants of history are real history."
"Then if I had directly rewritten past history, for example... if I had killed the Knight King before the establishment of the Foresta Empire, what would the reality be like now?"
"It's that the empire has simply ceased to exist, turning the world upside down... Or maybe there is some kind of historical correction force, so that after the Knight King is killed, a new Grand Knight takes over the position of leader, and eventually also establishes an empire, maintaining the general trend of history with minimal modification."
"Or... before I can kill the Knight King in the remnant of history, I will be stopped or even wiped out by the inertia of the long river of time that maintains the general trend of history?"
"It shouldn't be possible to wipe him out directly, but based on the insights that the Sand of Time brought me, and my experience in the long river of time just now..."
“The general trend of history, as well as the corrective force and inertia to maintain it, should indeed exist.”
"If you want to change the course of history, you need strength to match it. The more you go against past history, the greater the force of correction and resistance you will encounter."
"Even if it is a throne with time and space affinity, it is extremely difficult to modify history."
"But this has led to a new problem."
Char's pen paused slightly.
"Why... when I entered the historical remnants of the ancient country of Cang Ting, I did not encounter any obstacles at all."
"Sylvia is the real throne, and the White Tower is one of the most powerful supernatural forces in the Western Continent. This is already part of the historical trend. Why can I participate in the plot without any obstacles?"
"If it weren't for my intervention, Norton's plan should have succeeded, but history shows otherwise."
"Or am I part of the historical trend?"
"Or rather, who am I?"
Char looked at the draft paper written with Chinese characters in his hand and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
This directly rises to the philosophical level of who I am and who I am.
There is too little evidence now, and blindly thinking about it will lead to no results.
Char twirled the pen between his fingers.
The next moment, poof——
The metal pen tip sank into the palm of the hand and then was pulled out.
There was no blood gushing out, and not even a wound appeared.
Almost at the same moment when the pen tip was pulled out, the flesh on Char's palm healed at the same instant.
Looking at the results of his own experiment, Xia paused.
His immortality is not exclusive to the echoes of history.
But it is equally effective in reality.
It must be the moment he broke through the fourth ring that he received the curse of immortality.
"That is to say, I actually already had this ability at the Borgia family dinner."
"So, if it wasn't for Silvia's action to suppress the whole situation... my immortality would have been exposed when I was besieged by other Borgia retainers."
Thinking of this, Xia stood up and quickly returned to his bedroom.
Then, he picked up the white cat that was squinting its eyes and looking towards the study, hugged it tightly in his arms and stroked it.
"You are worthy of being my Xibao, my first wife."
"If it weren't for you, I would be in big trouble."
As for why Sylvia is the first wife and Aurora is the second wife, it is of course because of the size of their cups.
Meow meow meow~
The white cat, who was suddenly held in his arms, was at a loss and waved its arms and legs in panic.
But then, after hearing Char's words, the white cat's struggle softened in an instant, and even its meow became weak.
Xia didn't think much about it. After petting the cat for a while, he returned to the study.
He returned to reality because he had something to do.
On the one hand, it is to prepare for the upcoming war in the echoes of history.
In addition, during the half year of the Remnants of History, Char's rank finally crossed the fourth ring and reached the fifth ring.
Although the fourth soul contract has been inexplicably occupied, fortunately the fifth soul contract is normal.
Because of this, it is time to put the option of the contract partner for the Fifth Soul Covenant on the agenda.
As for his fourth pet, Xia had actually already made arrangements, but he had not secured the funds and was unable to carry it out.
And now, thanks to the sponsorship of the Knight King in the Echoes of History, the funding gap has finally been filled...
Of course, relying on Qia Baita for money is also a way, but unless it is necessary, Xia is still unwilling to ask his woman for money.
What should I do if I get crushed because of this?
"At this point... Xiao Ai should still be practicing, right?"
Xia looked in the direction of the meditation room, noticed the long breathing sound, and then took out a blue crystal from his space pocket.
He input a trace of mental power into the crystal.
In the Western Continent, whether it is the Empire, the Alliance of Princes or the Holy Church, they all have their own exclusive portable magic communication technology.
What Char was using at this moment was the communicator exclusive to the Holy Kingdom.
This kind of private communicator comes in duplicate, and is usually only held by high-ranking members of the Church. The owner of the other half of the communicator in Char's hand is someone in the Holy Court...
The Saint of Dawn.
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