"Yes, they also said that a young blacksmith invented a special flare that can disperse the shadows in a small area at night, making the patrol team safer." Another traveler added with jealousy, his tone full of Curiosity and wonder at new things.
In the corner of the inn, an old man with a gray beard stroked his beard and spoke slowly: "It seems that the heroes ignited not only a beacon, but also a flame in people's hearts. This courage and hope are more powerful than any weapon." Be sharp.”
As soon as he finished speaking, there was the sound of rapid horse hooves outside the door. A fast horse stopped at the door of the inn. The man on the horse hurriedly came in and shouted: "Latest news, the heroes encountered a large group of shadow beasts in the wilderness. They are in urgent need of help." Support! ”
The entire inn suddenly fell into an uproar. People looked at each other, worried about the hero's safety, but also eager to try.
"We must do something!" A young farmer stood up suddenly, his eyes shining with excitement, "Even if it's just to send some supplies, at least let them know that they are not alone!"
"Yes! We can collect food, make simple weapons, and bring everything we can use!" An old man who had been a soldier slapped the table and stood up. His suggestion was responded to by everyone.
As the plan was quickly formulated, an invisible force seemed to be driving both inside and outside the royal city. Ordinary people spontaneously organized themselves to form a team to support the heroes. Their busy figures shuttled between the streets and fields, preparing supplies and delivering information. The whole city was filled with an unprecedented unity and vitality.
"I never expected that the appearance of heroes could inspire such great power." A traveler sighed to his companions while helping to carry supplies. "They are like sparks, igniting the hope of the entire country."< br>
At this moment, on the other side of the wilderness, Lin Hao and the others are facing unprecedented challenges. The shadow beast herd is like a rolling black tide, constantly coming. Even though they are extremely powerful, they are gradually finding it difficult to do so.
"Continuing like this is not an option. We need to find the source of the shadow beast." Xu Mo wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and analyzed calmly.
At this moment, several bright tracks suddenly flashed across the sky, which were signal flares! It was a signal of aid from people they had never met but who had gathered because of them.
"Look, they are coming." Su Meier looked at the light spots in the distance, a flash of emotion flashed in her eyes.
Not long after, a team composed of people of all colors appeared on the horizon. Their arrival undoubtedly injected new vitality into the battle. The caravan carriages brought supplies, and the farmers held crude tools as weapons. Even the children followed behind, holding weak lights in their hands, symbolizing eternal hope.
"Heroes, we are here!" Among the crowd, the young man who had been besieged by monsters rushed forward. Although his voice was trembling, it was extremely firm.
Seeing this scene, Lin Hao's heart felt hot. He knew that this battle was no longer a battle between the three of them, but the entire country and even everyone's desire and struggle for a bright future.
"Everyone, be careful, follow our pace and move forward together!" Lin Hao raised his sword and shouted. His voice echoed on the battlefield, inspiring the hearts of every warrior.
The battle started again, but this time, they were no longer alone. Under the illumination of countless glimmers of light, the shadows were forced back step by step, and the most dazzling light came from the hearts of everyone who believed in the light and stood up bravely.
During the battle, an old village chief walked up to Lin Hao and tremblingly handed him a piece of bread wrapped in coarse cloth: "This is the best food in our village, for you, heroes."
Lin Hao took it and bowed deeply: "Thank you, you make us believe that the power of light comes from everyone. The real hero is every ordinary person who insists on hope in the darkness and has the courage to stand up."
As the night got darker, the battle finally came to an end, and everyone sat around the campfire, smiling with relief despite their exhaustion. In this land rekindled by hope, Lin Hao looked at the stars in the sky and whispered to his partners: "Tomorrow, we will continue to move forward to darker places. But as long as there is light in our hearts, the world will be nowhere Not lit.”
"You're right." Su Meier responded with a smile, her eyes gently scanning every face that was tired from the battle but still hopeful, "No matter how long and difficult the road ahead is, as long as we stand side by side, There is no difficulty that cannot be overcome.”
Xu Mo stroked the sword lightly, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes: "As long as there are still people struggling in the darkness, our journey will not stop. We will become their beacon, lighting up the way home."
Beside the campfire, a young man asked curiously: "Heroes, are you really not afraid? Facing such a powerful enemy."
Lin Hao smiled, as warm as the early spring sunshine: "Afraid, of course we will be afraid. However, fear cannot stop us from moving forward. Because what is more powerful than fear is the desire to protect and the unwavering belief in the light."
The surrounding audience nodded one after another, with a little more admiration and understanding in their eyes. A middle-aged woman said softly: "Yes, even you are afraid, but you still stand bravely in front of us. This is enough to make us feel at ease."
"Yes, don't worry." A child imitated an adult's tone and said, eliciting a burst of good-natured laughter.
The laughter gradually subsided, and a former soldier stood up and faced everyone with a solemn expression: "Heroes, I want to say something on behalf of everyone here. In the past, we always thought that heroes were out of reach and lived in legends. characters. But now, we understand that heroes are ordinary people who are willing to stand up for others. You give us hope and teach us how to be our own light."
Lin Hao, Su Meier and Xu Mo looked at each other, with complex emotions surging in their hearts. They never thought that their actions could trigger such a huge response, turning the glimmers of light that were originally scattered everywhere into a torch that illuminates the world.
As the night deepened, the camp gradually became quiet. Only the occasional low roar of the shadow beast in the distance reminded that the battle was not completely over. Lin Hao whispered to his partners: "Tomorrow may be more difficult than today, but we are not alone. There are so many people in this world who long for light walking with us."
Su Meier caressed the necklace on her chest, which was a simple symbol of light: "Light always appears most dazzling in the darkest moments. What we have to do is to let this light shine into everyone's heart."
Xu Mo looked at the night sky, stars twinkling in his eyes: "And we will also find our own answers on this journey."
Just as the conversation was coming to an end, a rush of footsteps interrupted the quiet night. A panicked young messenger rushed into the camp and reported breathlessly: "It's not good, heroes! The village on the east side suddenly Attacked by unknown forces, it is said that... it is the largest shadow creature in history, and it is approaching here!"
The camp exploded instantly, with people looking frightened and whispering. An old woman grabbed her grandson's hand and murmured to herself: "What can we do? Can our hero still cope with such a crisis?"
"A huge shadow creature? This..." Lin Hao frowned, a trace of solemnity flashing in his eyes. He turned to everyone and said firmly: "Don't panic, everyone. As long as we are united, nothing is insurmountable. Now, I need a few volunteers to go to the east village with me. The rest will stay here and stay vigilant." .”
As soon as the words fell, several hands were raised without hesitation, including the young farmer and the old former soldier who had spoken loudly in the inn. Their determination infected those around them, and more people joined in raising their hands.
"Okay! That's it." Lin Hao nodded and quickly assigned tasks, "Farmers, prepare torches and simple incendiary bombs; former soldiers, be responsible for guiding the defensive formation; the rest of the people, prepare material support, we Every second counts! ”
While everyone was busy making preparations, Su Meier pulled Lin Hao's sleeves and said softly: "Are you sure you want to face that unknown threat? We don't know what it is."
"Not sure, but I believe that with the three of us together, and these brave people, nothing is impossible." Lin Hao responded with a relieved smile, with an unyielding light shining in his eyes.
In the night, a group of people hurriedly embarked on the journey to the village on the east side. Under the moonlight, their shadows were stretched out, as if foreshadowing the upcoming challenges and their perseverance.
When we arrived at the edge of the village, we saw chaos ahead, with houses collapsed and flames shooting into the sky. The extremely huge shadow creature was wreaking havoc. Its whole body was covered with pitch-black scales, and its eyes were like abyss, emitting a soul-stirring light.
"Is this the enemy we are facing?" The young farmer's voice trembled, but his steps did not flinch.
Lin Hao drew out his sword and took a step forward: "Yes, that's it. Everyone, get ready and act according to the previous plan. Remember, we are messengers of light, and we must not let it swallow up every ray of light here."
The battle began immediately, with torches and incendiary bombs drawing arcs of light in the air. The villagers resisted in an orderly manner under the command of the former soldiers. The shadow creature roared, its huge body swaying from side to side in the flames, but the unyielding darkness seemed to have no end.
At the critical moment, Su Meier took out a talisman of light and chanted a spell in a low voice. The talisman emitted a soft light that slowly spread, injecting a warm power into the warriors in battle. Xu Mo used his knowledge of shadows to find the creature's weakness, and stabbed it with precision, causing the monster to let out a deafening roar.
Just as the battle was stalemate, a familiar voice sounded from the crowd: "Look, more people are coming! Support from all directions!"
In the distance, torches were connected in a line, and more and more people were attracted by this battle. Among them were craftsmen, merchants, and even knights from the royal city, and determination was written on everyone's face. This new power instantly reversed the situation on the battlefield. Under the continuous attack, the shadow creature finally collapsed and dissipated into a cloud of smoke.
After the battle, a fish-belly white color appeared in the east, and the first ray of sunshine penetrated the clouds and sprinkled on this land that had just experienced suffering. People supported each other, and their eyes were not only tired, but also filled with hope for the future.
Lin Hao and the other three stood at the entrance of the village, looking at the gradually recovering village with mixed feelings in their hearts. An old man walked towards them slowly, with tears in his eyes: "Heroes, it is you who have allowed us to witness the miracle. It is you who have made us understand that the light is never far away, and it is always hidden in everyone's heart."
"No, old sir, it's us who should thank you." Lin Hao said sincerely, "It's the light in everyone's hearts that gathers into a torch that illuminates the night. We are just a mirror, reflecting this light."
"Yes, if you hadn't seen it with your own eyes, who would have thought that a few travelers could inspire such majestic power." The woman next to her sighed with emotion. She held her injured husband tightly in her hands, but her face was filled with emotion. Overflowing with infinite longing for the future.
At this time, a ragged child squeezed through the crowd and ran to Lin Hao, handing him a worn-out sword with admiration in his eyes: "Brother, I want to be a hero like you! Protect everyone. ! ”
Lin Hao took the sword and patted the child's head gently: "Well done. As long as you have courage and persistence, anyone can become a hero in your life."
Su Meier on the side smiled and said: "See, Lin Hao, your influence is far beyond imagination. This is not only a victory in the battle, but also an awakening of the soul."
Xu Mo also joined the conversation: "Indeed, each of us can be a transmitter of light. As long as we are willing to stretch out our hands, someone will always catch the light."
Just as the atmosphere was warm, a middle-aged man who looked like a scholar approached, his eyes behind his glasses were wise and profound: "Everyone, what happened today is a victory, but it is also a warning. The shadow forces will not To give up easily, we must be prepared.”
Lin Hao nodded and listened carefully: "You are right, we need to understand the shadows on a deeper level, find their source, and solve the problem fundamentally."
"I am willing to contribute my knowledge and help with research." The scholar immediately expressed his support, and people around him continued to respond, expressing their willingness to provide help or join the team against the shadow.
The night completely faded away, and the morning sun rose, covering the earth with a golden glow. Lin Hao, Su Meier, Xu Mo and their new friends gathered in a circle to discuss the next action plan. There was an unprecedented sense of cohesion in the air.
"We must not only eliminate the shadows in front of us, but also become the seeds of sowing light. Let the flowers of light bloom wherever and whenever." Lin Hao's words were firm and full of power, like a ray of light, illuminating The gloom in everyone's heart. Su Meier clenched her fists, her eyes flashing with determination: "Yes, the road to light is far and long, but as long as we join hands, we will eventually reach the other side." (End of Chapter)