Chapter 142: Nether Snake Ring, Phantom Shell
When she told this news, Manseni’s peripheral vision was locked on Raven’s face, hoping to see some emotion from his expression, such as Surprise, urgency, or gloating.
The news of the siege of the orphanage was deliberately left at the end because Manseni wanted to see if Raven was really as calm as he had shown before.
Because the Mercy Moon Orphanage is where Raven was born, and he was kicked out from there when he was fifteen.
What disappointed her was that Raven actually acted very calmly. Instead, he raised his eyelids and asked, "Are there any more?"
"...No more, Lord Baron." Manseni lowered her head.
"Eric!" Raven stood up and raised his voice: "Gather our hands and prepare to go!"
Eric's response came from outside the door, and then there was a burst of Array of footsteps.
Lei Wen dressed up and walked out of the house, pausing at the door:
"Next time, I will strip you naked and hang you at the door."
With a bang, the door was closed, causing Manseni to tremble.
Leaving the villa, Raven led the team towards the Moon of Mercy Orphanage.
On the way, everyone also encountered some scattered undead creatures, but they were basically cannon fodder skeletons and scattered as soon as they rushed.
Half an hour later, when he arrived at the outskirts of the Moon of Mercy Orphanage, Raven saw a group of skeleton soldiers surrounding the orphanage on three floors, with cannon fodder skeletons as the vanguard. Mixed in among them were first-level elite skeletons and rotten corpses.
This kind of gradient attack, you can tell at a glance that there is a herder directing it.
A trace of doubt arose in Raven's mind - strange thing, why did the Order of the Hand of Death pay so much attention to an orphanage?
However, this did not affect Raven's decision, opened the Eyes of Truth, ordered Eric to lead the people and rushed towards the herder.
Under the iron hoof sweep, the herder went to meet his God of Death almost instantly, while the surrounding undead creatures lost their command and began to become at a loss.
Those in the distance who were planning to climb the wall stopped and left, while those in the distance began to circle around Raven and his party by instinct.
Let Eric continue to lead people to eliminate and disperse the undead creatures around. Raven and Lux walked into the orphanage. At this time, the door had been breached, and scattered debris could still be seen on the ground. bone.
Opposite the gate is a memorial wall, on which are engraved the names of "good people" who donated money for the Month of Mercy.
Every time he saw it, Raven wanted to tear it apart - if only 100% of the amount recorded on it went to the orphanage, his childhood life would not be so miserable.
As soon as they rounded the memorial wall, a headless skeleton fell in front of Raven with a thud. Looking up, Raven's eyelids suddenly began to twitch.
I saw Dean Ms. Nightingale facing two first-order skeletons, holding a long-handled broom, dancing like an airtight, the broom was shining with golden holy light, that purity and intensity Hardly under the previous Lux.
This seventy-three-year-old man still has the same style. Although he is wearing a skirt, his old face has an extremely determined expression, and the movements of his hands are not chaotic at all.
The next moment, Nightingale made a sweeping sweep, and the holy light exploded, cutting the remaining two first-level skeletons into four pieces. Their lower limbs fell to the ground, but their upper limbs were still struggling to crawl.
Leaven has always known that Nightingale was a second-level combat priest, but he never had a clear concept in his mind. Now he understands.
What a battle priest, he is clearly a retired Knight of Light!
The old dean used a broom to smash the skull of one of the skeletons, and a crossbow arrow was inserted into the head of the other.
Nightingale looked in the direction of the crossbow arrow and immediately saw Raven: "Is that you?"
"Dean, I'm back." With a smile on his face, Raven put away the crossbow and spread his hands: "The undead outside have been driven away by my men. Let's go in and talk?"
Nanding Geer looked at Raven from head to toe with a scrutinizing gaze, and then his eyes fell on Lux behind him. As both a clergyman, she could feel the pure smell of holy light on Lux.
"Little girl, you come in first."
"Raven, clean up the yard before you come back."
After saying that, he turned around and walked ahead.
Lux said: "I will be with him."
Nightingale paused: "...as you wish."
Then he walked into the door.
In this regard, Raven was not pretentious and started throwing bones from inside the wall: "Lux, don't do it. This is the task given to me by the dean."
"Okay. ”
While picking up the broken bones in the courtyard, Raven was also looking at the environment in the courtyard. Everything here was almost the same as before he left.
The public security in Xiacheng District is chaotic, and children who are pink and cute always attract all kinds of malicious looks, so the four walls are more than two meters high and covered with broken ceramic pieces. In order to prevent outsiders from entering, we also don’t want those children with excessive energy to rush out.
The orphanage can basically only rely on meager funding from the church to operate. It has to do everything possible to increase revenue and reduce expenditure. Therefore, most of the originally quite spacious yard has been converted into fields to plant some seasonal crops for survival. , vegetables with large yields, some are sold and some are digested by ourselves.
The only place left for children to play is a small piece of flat land that has been trampled to the point of being barren of grass.
There is half an old tree with a crooked neck on the ground, and a swing is tied to the trunk with a leather rope. This is almost the only leisure activity for the children.
The surface of the leather ropes is full of traces of weather and frost, and they break almost every year. Therefore, there are more than a dozen large and small knots on both leather ropes, which will not be replaced until they are no longer useful.
Lei Wen still remembers that he had a fight with others over the swing, and as a result, both of them were made to stand for an entire afternoon, and could only watch helplessly as others played.
"Lord Baron, what are you...?" Eric finished cleaning up the undead creatures outside, and was surprised when he entered the yard: "Please put it down, just leave this kind of work to us. !”
“No need.” Raven said, “Take someone to stay outside and don’t let anyone in.”
Eric didn’t understand why Raven had to clean up the yard himself. No, but I still carried out the order: "Yes, sir!"
For Raven, the reason for this is simple.
Because from the current perspective, the orphanage used to be very good to him.
If he hadn't been raised here, this twisted monster in Xiacheng District would have eaten him to the bone, but he chose to retaliate for kindness.
And based on how much of a bastard he was back then, even if Dean Nightingale killed him, no one would hold him accountable, and there would only be many people applauding him.
That is the second-order light knight!
Thanks to the old dean for his upbringing and his kindness in not killing.
What does sweeping the yard mean?
There were not many bones in the yard, and they were quickly cleaned up. Raven stretched and walked into the orphanage.
This is a two-story stone building. When you enter the door, you will see the lobby. It is empty but looks a bit messy. It has obviously been crowded with people just now.
Now there is only one woman standing in the corner, lowering her head and saying: "Lord Baron..."
This voice sounded familiar to Raven: "Lian?"
Lian, the first woman in Raven's life, is also the only disciplinarian here.
The woman raised her head. She was already in her forties and looked older than her age. Her face was full of wrinkles and her eyes were wandering in shame. She did not dare to look at Raven at all.
To be honest, Raven's feelings for Lien are very complicated. On the one hand, it is because of her care that he was able to obtain sufficient nutrition in his youth; on the other hand, it is also because of her temptation and instigation. I just ran all the way down the wrong road.
Regarding what happened after he left, Raven also heard some rumors. The relationship between the two of them was not sealed. Soon Li En’s husband found out about it. After a lot of fighting, they divorced as a matter of course. After getting married, their two children no longer recognize this mother.
Between Raven and Lien, it's hard to tell who is more sorry for whom.
Lean's heart is also complicated. If Raven is not a baron now, then she will definitely pounce on him and ask Raven to compensate her, but now the status gap between the two is so huge that she can't be promoted at all. I had the slightest idea of going out of my way.
She said calmly: "The dean is waiting for you in the office on the second floor."
Leaven nodded and walked upstairs.
The orphanage was even more dilapidated than when he left. The wooden stairs creaked under his feet, but they were still as clean as ever.
Arriving in the office, just like when he left, Dean Nightingale sat behind the desk and stared at Raven with piercing eyes.
Although she was over seventy years old, the old lady was very energetic, and her look in her eyes made Raven quite uncomfortable.
"Sit down." Nightingale said.
Sitting opposite Nightingale, Raven felt as awkward as a student facing a teacher.
"Leaven." Nightingale said: "You finally lived a different life."
Lux was suddenly curious: "Ms. Dean, when Raven was young, wasn't Raven very... not rigorous in doing things?" "More than not, he was not rigorous." Nightingale rolled her eyes: "This kid has never made people worry. , fights and troubles, and he often sneaks out. If it weren't for my restrictions, the Mercy Moon Orphanage might have turned into the Mercy Moon Gang!"
“However, he was born to be a nobleman. He never blinked when he lied, and even if he was caught, he spoke very harshly. He was able to blame others for what he had done."
Lux became more and more curious: "These are all. What happened after he was eight years old?"
"Some were before eight years old, and some were after eight years old." When she mentioned this, Nightingale became even more angry: "Especially when he was a teenager. That's too much trouble..."
Raven's face turned red when he was told: "Dean, it's all in the past, don't mention it anymore, please save some face for me?"
Hearing this, Nightingale's attitude softened He said, "It's because you saved the orphanage today, otherwise I won't be able to spare you."
In fact, it's not just because of this, as a retired clergyman, Nightingale glanced at It was obvious that Lux was a priest.
The key is that while she maintained her purity, she still had a good impression of Raven.
If Raven hadn't learned to restrain desires and respect others, these two characteristics would never exist at the same time.
"The undead army of the Death Hand has invaded the city." Raven said: "The orphanage will only become more and more unsafe in the future. Now that I have temporarily controlled the Silver Hand Brotherhood, do you want to bring people to move there?"< br>
When Raven said this, he was still a little worried, worried that the Silver Hand Brotherhood would arouse the resentment of Dean Nightingale, but it turned out that he was overthinking.
Nightingale thought for a moment and said: "From a safety perspective, it is indeed a good idea, but the Silver Hand Brotherhood is a gang after all. If the children have too much contact with them..."
"Ms. Nightingale, I feel that nothing is more important than the lives of children "Yes." Lux said: "And the people in the gang are not naturally bad people. They are influenced by the environment. If you can share and spread the kindness of the Lord of Light to them, I think they can be influenced. "
This sentence is so naive that Raven is a little stunned, gangster? Believe in the Lord of Light?
It's a bit too explosive no matter how you think about it.
However, maybe this is the thinking of the clergy, and Nightingale actually resonated with it: "Little girl, you are right, I was too narrow-minded before, and I only wanted to let the children be separated from the gangs. But I didn’t expect that as long as the environment does not change, the gang will always exist.”
“Did you just adhere to this concept and influence Raven?”
Leaven was stunned. one time.
Lux has influenced me, how come I don’t know?
However, Raven didn't refute, at least this would make the orphanage safe, and it would also satisfy his little remaining conscience.
"It's better to do it sooner rather than later. The children have been frightened and woke up before. Now it's time for your guards to take them away." Nightingale said: "But before that, I have two things I want to give it to you."
As she spoke, Nightingale opened the drawer and took out a wooden box.
Leaven's eyes lit up: "This is your treasure."
"Well, I'm old and no longer needed." Nightingale opened the box: "It's such a mess outside now. , you can use it to get the most value.”
Suddenly, a magical light appeared in the room.
There is an emerald green bracelet in the box. It is made of metal and inlaid with bits of diamonds. The green light flows in it, making it look like an outstanding work of art.
"This is the 'Snake Ring', a trophy I obtained from annihilating a cult when I was young. It is a second-level magic prop that can release the second-level magic 'Fang Sting' once a day."
With a click, Nightingale's fingers exerted slight force on both sides of the wooden box and lifted up the part containing the Hades Snake Ring.
This box is actually divided into two layers: upper and lower.
Nightingale turned the box and revealed a shell-shaped brooch inside.
This shell is only the size of the palm of your hand, and its entire body is pink in color. It has wrinkle patterns common on seashells. It is colorful and rippling, as if it is under the rugged light.
"This is the 'Phantom Light Shell', a creation of the Naga clan."
"Wear it on your body and activate it with magic or fighting spirit to form an invisible barrier around your body. , not only can protect arrows, but can also deflect around itself like sea water. "
As she spoke, Nightingale put it on her chest. After a flash of light, her figure suddenly moved about thirty centimeters to the right, but her voice remained in place. : "During battle, you can use it to deceive your opponent's vision."
After taking off the brooch, Nightingale appeared in the original position again: "These two things are yours now."
"Really want to give them to me?" Raven was stunned.
“Take it.” Nightingale showed a kind smile: “Although you made the most troubles when you were young, I also know that you must be the one who can achieve the greatest achievements.”
"The Eagle Territory is in the northwest of the province. It is a good thing that you can travel thousands of miles to support Meng'en City."
"This is very good."
Raven let out a long sigh of relief and smiled.
For Raven, whose parents died when he was young, Nightingale was like his mother.
The reason why I haven’t come to the orphanage since I entered the city is because I don’t know how to face her.
"I will organize an evacuation right away."
From infancy to sixteen years old, there are children of all ages in the orphanage, more than one hundred and thirty people.
Eric, who received the order, originally thought that this would be a troublesome mission. There were more than a hundred people, and he didn't know how long it would take just to assemble them.
What he didn't expect was that in just ten minutes, the children packed their luggage and packed their bedding.
Children as young as six or seven can carry a package that is almost as tall as themselves; not to mention the older ones, in addition to carrying luggage, they will also consciously take younger children with them.
The children of the poor become rich early.
For the first time, Eric realized the meaning of this sentence so deeply.
The journey that was expected to take three hours was completed in just over an hour.
When she saw the courtyard full of children, Manseni's face turned pale - this is the headquarters of the Silver Hand Brotherhood, a gang stronghold, not a kindergarten!
When a little girl rushed over to call her sister and asked her where the toilet was, her face became even bluer.
But seeing Raven's meaningful eyes, Manseni had no choice but to be patient and pointed out the direction to her.
The little girl bowed to her: "Thank you, brother, you are such a good person!"
Then he jumped away.
Manseni had a fever on her face. She waited until the little girl walked away before she cursed in a low voice: "You brat, you are the good person! Your whole family is a good person!"
Children always He is lovable, especially an obedient child. In just a few days, the entire Silver Hand Brotherhood began to have a different energy.
The coalition forces also had their own actions. Everyone wanted to gain the friendship of the Slater family, so even though they had learned from the past, they began to send people to spy inward, trying to find a relatively safe shortcut to the inner city.
Every day there are rumors of nobles being injured or dead.
Raven seemed to be completely aloof from the incident. Except for occasionally returning to the camp to refresh his sense of presence, he always maintained a leisurely attitude.
On the sixth day after returning from the Moon of Mercy Orphanage, Manseni reported the news.
Manshui Lane is open.
Manshui Lane, a passage connecting the old city and the inner city, is hidden and narrow. Even the locals may not know that it has been occupied by undead troops before.
In addition to this alley, Raven is also monitoring six streets at the same time.
After receiving the news, Lei Wen immediately gathered his troops and led the team to set off.
Compared to when the city gate was first broken, the environment in the outer city was completely different. Cannon fodder skeletons could be seen wandering everywhere, some building doors were broken open, and blood was spilled everywhere.
However, these wandering skeletons were completely unable to stop the hooves of Raven's soldiers. Without any decent obstruction, Raven passed through Flooded Alley and arrived at the edge of the inner city.
Just when Lei Wen was about to shout to the city, a shadow suddenly crossed the originally clear sky.
The decaying strong wind blew by, and the huge body of the bone dragon fell on the wall, and its shovel-like tail landed less than thirty meters in front of Raven.
"Ang——"
The giant bell-like dragon roar swept across, and the bone dragon raised its head
The blazing white death dragon breath condensed in its throat!
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(End of this chapter)