Chapter 201
This expression of gratitude was interrupted by another roar, a roar that sent gusts of air shattering the windows.
The glass that had been painstakingly installed was now covered in smears all over the floor; that thing had only been installed not long ago.
"Maybe I should install better quality glass," Nina muttered softly. "The shattered glass alone would be enough to buy steel to install it."
"Perhaps the skin of a monster would be perfect as a window."
Denos silently opened his eyes, a murderous intent surging within them.
This is clearly the sound of something hitting the ground.
Although I don't know what kind of monster it is, disturbing her at this juncture is really asking for trouble.
The noise was deafening, and the atmosphere from before completely collapsed.
This made her a little angry, even though she didn't know what it was. But after all, she was now nominally the strongest sorcerer among humans, and if any monsters that came here lacked intelligence, they should really be prepared to die.
"I'll be right back." Denos patted Nina on the shoulder, then silently picked up a staff from the wall.
He rarely used this item. Although it could enhance the effect, it was of little use to him. He was used to casting spells with his bare hands, and having a staff made him feel uncomfortable.
The staff that was placed to the side was also taken down, and he turned his head to see Nina holding a slender staff as well.
“I have to help my good-for-nothing fiancé sometimes,” she said with a smile, then took Denos’s arm.
"With you around, I won't have a chance to show off," Denos said helplessly. He was half-joking, but he didn't refuse.
Because of a vague sense of unease, something bad always seems to happen when this feeling has occurred before.
Therefore, it would obviously be safer to work with a sorcerer of the same skill level.
This idea was shattered the moment they stepped outside. The two stood outside, staring at the thing with utter bewilderment.
"What is that thing?" A bead of cold sweat trickled down Denos's forehead.
He had never seen an airship before, so he subconsciously assumed it was some kind of monster.
Is it some kind of monster covered in metal? How sturdy must it be?
I really hope this thing can be effectively countered by lightning magic.
As she thought this, black lightning had already gathered in her hand.
"Well done, it's always good to start with this." Denos clapped his hands and whistled, "Look how beautiful this lightning is."
“I’d rather you compliment my figure like that,” Nina said with a slight smile.
Nina had completely given up on thinking about any more spells.
After all, Denos is proficient in almost everything except for this kind of sorcery.
So all I need to do is be beautiful and use lightning to completely destroy the enemy in front of me.
The rest, Denos will help with.
"Never mind, let's hesitate about whether to go through the formalities first. You should put away your ultimate skill first; that thing looks a bit artificial," Denos muttered softly.
"are you sure?"
"I'm not sure, but I've seen similar things before." Denos hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'm planning to take a closer look at this weird thing. Are you coming with me or are you going to use your ultimate ability to blast it apart here?"
"It depends on whether you turn into charcoal or bake a mille-feuille after you come into contact with them."
"A baked mille-feuille? Ghost Duke once mentioned that it was a delicious dessert, and he even told us how to make it in a very serious manner. More than half of the ingredients were ones I had never heard of before." Denos said helplessly, "That guy even drew a picture with simple ingredients. I have to say, it looks like it would taste really good."
"I'd rather you two talk about what this thing actually is rather than mille-feuille," someone shouted from below. The two men stopped joking and Denos jumped down from above, making a concerned gesture to Nina.
The man who has arrived is the squad leader of the knights. Although he was not chosen as a paladin, he and most of the guards here are the backbone of the city's protection.
Denos is one of the members of this force. This guy can help the city deal with most monsters when there are no high-ranking priests.
“Right now, all the saints are busy dealing with that dragon, so all the people I can mobilize are here.” The squad leader led Denos for a moment, then they joined a small group of people.
Denos glanced around and saw about twenty or thirty people, all familiar faces. They were all fairly skilled, considered his current partners, and had all faced death at least once.
Therefore, everyone should be prepared to die in battle; otherwise, they really shouldn't have come here.
“My fiancée will use the Thunder Spear after receiving my signal. That’s the spell she can charge up and unleash with the highest damage.” Denos didn’t waste any words and directly told everyone present about the extra resources he had brought: “That thing can destroy anything that gets close to a magic core, and even if it doesn’t, it can severely injure most monsters. After we make contact, if they are monsters, we should try to guide them out of the city. Those guys have fallen into the ruins, and we can’t let them get close to the reconstruction area.”
Everyone listened silently without offering any comments, and then went about their own business.
Denos sighed and scratched his head.
Fortunately, these guys all have enough individual capabilities, and each of them has developed their own way of navigating and surviving in dangerous situations through long-term training.
“I’ll take a squadron. Besides these people, I need to take the rest of the guards to protect the common people.” The leader patted him on the shoulder: “If you really can’t hold on, try to contact the Sages. They should be able to spare some time to help you.”
“I wouldn’t risk my life. Someone’s waiting for me to come back,” Denos said casually, scratching his head.
That's wonderful, that's wonderful.
If the sages were to make contact, would they still have the energy to help them? Two sages could suppress such a monster, while this side has concentrated almost all of its defensive forces to guard against an unknown target, but one that is likely weaker than the one on the other side.
If things get too tough here, can we ask for help from over there? Even in a situation like this, those guys can still spare a hand to help.
What a powerful group! If I had that kind of ability, I might continue to follow Ark. Unfortunately, I'm just an ordinary human; achieving what I've reached is already considered extremely high praise.
He wandered through the ruins, his mind wandering.
He sensed no danger whatsoever, as if the object, which should have been made by a person, was just an empty bag that had fallen to the ground and no one had paid any attention to it.
The sight of that thing lying there was astonishing, so dangerous, yet strangely calm.
And there was something circling in the sky.
He looked up at the dragon soaring through the air.
Unlike the one that was being held back, this dragon was just circling in the sky and had no intention of coming down to join the battle.
Just a moment ago, this thing was very far away, but now it's right above my head.
This feeling was truly awful; it wasn't a raven, but a dragon. He remembered that in Ark's group there was a beautiful girl with ram's horns who had been honored for slaying a dragon.
In retrospect, taking down a dragon was indeed a feat for her. That kind of being simply didn't seem like a species that could be defeated. Every part of its body seemed designed for battle.
But he shouldn't just keep praising it. If he's unlucky enough today, he might even earn the title of dragon slayer. He has absolutely no desire to face that thing; to him, he's not much bigger than an insect.
He imposed a cognitive impairment on himself and then hid in the house.
While he was lost in thought, he noticed the presence of a living person.
After suppressing his human aura, he immediately prepared for battle, gripping the crystal in his hand. At this distance, he could use earth-based spells to ensure he wouldn't accidentally injure himself.
Denos closed his eyes and listened intently to his heartbeat in the small space.
Time truly can make people exceptionally talented. I used to envy the ability to pinpoint the location of sounds, but now that I possess this ability, I just wish I never had the opportunity to learn it.
"Is anyone there? We need help!"
Someone shouted that, and he paused, tilting his head out from the middle of the doorway to see the guy standing there.
It was a boy who raised his hands to indicate that he posed no threat, looking at the surrounding rooftops.
This guy looks familiar; it's like I've seen him before. Denos hesitated for a moment, wondering if he really had met him before.
......
"Why are you in a place like this?" Twelve's voice carried a bitter smile: "Please, I really didn't come here to cause trouble."
“I cannot trust you. Please understand, I have a lot on my shoulders right now, and I cannot betray the trust of others.” Karl looked at him and hesitated for a moment before saying, “However, it seems that if I don’t help you, I would be betraying the doctrine.”
Half a day has passed, and it's already midnight.
That dragon has been completely destroyed, and another dragon has come to the city. It is an ordinary, intelligent dragon that apologizes for the threat posed by its twisted kin.
A creature devoid of intelligence and solely focused on destruction will never be a friend to anyone, not even its own kind. That dragon, however, did not wish to associate with him.
They also figured out what had fallen, so the original explanation was omitted because Twelve and Karl saw it.
Some time ago, the two fought each other to the best of their ability. Even Karl could only manage a draw against this guy blessed by the evil shadow.
However, according to him, his blessing is gone, and he is now just an ordinary monster who wants to trade and sell things to make a better living.
Although he didn't know whether he should trust these guys, when they met, Twelve was impaled by several steel bars due to an accident when the airship landed.
It looks painful, but fortunately, this guy has a strong physique to begin with, so the steel bars only had limited effect on him. Although he looks disheveled, he can pull through with treatment.
So this is how the scene between these two came about: Twelve kneeling before the cross, and Karl standing beside him, holding a scripture and softly chanting.
It's just like someone from the devil's side who has reformed and is kneeling before the cross, begging for forgiveness for their past sins, while the pastor is beside them, praying for them.
The sense of déjà vu was so strong that Denos, who was watching from the side, thought that it might be a good idea to draw this scene.
Denos and Nina are currently in this church. Since strangers of unknown origin have arrived, it is necessary for these two powerful sorcerers in this community to help ensure its proper protection.
It was getting late, and Nina was a little sleepy, so she leaned on Denos's shoulder and fell asleep. Denos draped his cloak over her, carefully ensuring the girl on his shoulder wouldn't get cold while she slept.
It's really cold now; the environment here hasn't changed. It's so hot in the morning and so cold at night. It's so cold here now that I need a warm hug to keep going.
The churches in this city are in a rather dire state; seeing such ruins is truly heartbreaking.
The church has suffered greatly from past calamities, and even now, its dilapidated state evokes a sense of pity.
It didn't matter to Karl; he wasn't of much use in a place with such complete facilities. His original purpose was to help those in distress; otherwise, God wouldn't have bestowed such power upon him.
Holy light shone from Twelve's body, and from this angle, it looked as if a demon had been exorcised.
Denos lit another cigarette, took small puffs, and rested his head on his hand, watching the guys in the stands.
In short, it was a false alarm, thankfully it wasn't a troublesome monster. Otherwise, this matter wouldn't have ended so easily.
The person sitting in front of him was also an acquaintance.
Flame and Blaze, these two guys already had some connection with Denos, and the guy who was all red was not someone that could be easily forgotten.
Conversely, if a somewhat颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of being listless or颓废) guy suddenly tidies himself up, most people won't recognize him anymore.
Denos hesitated whether to greet the two red demons, who did not recognize him and regarded him as a guard.
It wasn't out of resistance. Everyone would monitor anyone who suddenly walked in, so she didn't care about having a sorcerer behind her.
They genuinely didn't recognize it as Denos, since this guy was everywhere and not as easily recognizable as their own crimson body.
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