Chapter 380 New members of the Dawn Regiment
Even within the Dawn Regiment, not many people knew about Pandora's existence. Now that there was such a person, the crew members were stunned for a moment, and then their faces became solemn.
How did this woman appear out of thin air?
They didn't even notice it at all!
The crew members all had vigilance in their eyes, and their hands instinctively grasped their weapons.
Su Lun sensed it in advance. Looking at everyone's reactions, he also guessed that they were probably "selectively blind" by Pandora's mental illusion.
At the same time, he was also grateful to have signed a covenant with this woman.
With this weird mind control method, if it were an enemy, not many people on this ship would survive.
The crew members looked at Qian Jiao and Su Lun as if they knew this woman, so they made no move.
After all, she is "the most beautiful girl in the world". Even if she is covered with a veil, Pandora's full charm cannot be hidden.
Her skin was as good as snow, her figure was graceful, and her half-covered and exquisite face had no flaws to fault. The most peculiar thing is that she also has a holy aura about her body that seems to be untainted by the mortal world. In the eyes of others, her entire body seemed to be shrouded in shining holy light, giving people a sense of ultimate beauty that was sacred and inviolable.
She walked slowly and attracted everyone's attention.
Kama, a new member, is even more curious that there is such a beautiful woman in the Liming group. She felt that this was probably more beautiful than the priestesses of the Agapanaon Temple!
Su Lun listened to Pandora's popular science about the use of the golden fleece, and probably guessed her purpose, "you"
He didn't know what to call him appropriately, so he pondered for a moment and then said: "Miss Pandora, what are you?"
Pandora obviously did not intend to have too much contact with others, and responded calmly: "I want to talk to you alone."
Su Lun's eyebrows raised slightly as he heard this.
We were together every day before, so we didn't notice much change.
Now that they haven't seen each other for a few days, he realized that Pandora's aura was becoming more and more ethereal.
Su Lun also guessed that it should be the reason for the power of faith.
After all, she has gathered the power of faith of Yamagakure's "Tsukuyomi God". Now that the "Moon Emperor" is in power, the power of faith will continue to bless her. The feeling of majesty was becoming more and more like that of a superior god.
"Okay!"
Su Lun responded immediately.
Hearing this, the crew on the deck immediately understood. They no longer stared at this unknown woman, and dispersed to go about their business.
Chijo could have listened together, but she looked bored and had no intention of staying.
She knocked the stunned Tani and Lolotta with her scabbard, and said: "Let's go, let's go to the cabin to clean up."
"Oh."
The two and a half-year-old children woke up as if from a dream, and the confusion in their eyes became clear. Only then did they realize that they had been immersed in a strange mental state. A blush of embarrassment flashed across their faces, and they lowered their heads and followed Chijou to the cabin.
Without anyone else around, Pandora directly stated her purpose, "I need this [Golden Fleece]."
"Oh?"
Su Lun raised his eyebrows and glanced at her, not in a hurry to express his position.
This golden fleece is a top-grade material and its value is immeasurable.
However, he actually didn't care about the wool, but more about Pandora's attitude.
It's a good sign to ask for something.
Pandora explained her motives unabashedly, saying: "The reason why this [Golden Fleece] was sacrificed to the gods is because it is a rare and special material that can carry the power of faith. In the hands of mortals, this thing is Somewhat wasted.”
In the previous two confrontations, she had never taken any advantage. How could she not know that the most direct way to deal with this cunning guy was to negotiate an exchange of benefits.
Pandora looked at Su Lun's calm expression and added: "If you can give it to me, I can help you some more. For example, solve the problem of the ship in the distance. I think you don't want to kill them all. .”
Communication between smart people is convenient. After stating the purpose and conditions, Su Lun weighed it for a moment and immediately felt that the deal was worth it. He decisively agreed: "Okay!"
This transaction may not seem worth it now, but it’s definitely not a loss!
Pandora will become stronger and stronger now, and her abilities will be of great use.
Su Lun had previously felt that a contract was too thin to bind this strong support for a long time.
Just to make her owe a favor, even if she suffers a little loss, it is much better than a one-time deal.
Now is the opportunity.
When Su Lun responded, Pandora didn't hesitate. A huge wave of mental power suddenly came over her body. Her eyes were like lightning, and her temperament suddenly became majestic and indescribable.
Looking again, her figure suddenly appeared in white light, making it difficult to look directly at her.
Just as the white light flashed, her figure appeared on the "Beifeng" not far away. The expressions of the people on the ship immediately froze on the spot.
Su Lun looked at Pandora's body still in place next to him and looked slightly sideways.
Glancing out of the corner of his eye, he saw that the gleaming body in the distance was actually the embodiment of a pure spiritual body?
He knew what this meant and was shocked: "Spirit manifested! Wandering in the void!"
Su Lun has seen this description in the classics. Only when the mental power reaches an incredible level can a "spiritual incarnation" be condensed.
This technique is a bit like an out-of-body experience, allowing the spirit and will to leave the body and roam in the void.
Moreover, it is said that the gods from the mythical period used similar methods when they came to the heavens.
At the first thought, the incarnation of will has arrived.
This is a perfect magic.
While Su Lun was still shocked, the light on Pandora dissipated, and she said calmly: "Okay."
Su Lun: "."
He didn't ask Pandora what exactly she had done, but he could probably guess it. "Master Tsukuyomi" is best at mental illusions. He probably cast some group illusions on that ship of people and tampered with some memories.
This indeed solved a big problem for Su Lun.
He had killed the few hostile people on the Beifeng, but now there were still a boatload of hundreds of innocent adventurers who were involved.
Letting them go will definitely reveal the fact that the Dawn Regiment intercepted and killed the North Sea Fleet, and the subsequent hidden dangers will be great.
But if you don’t let them go, you can’t kill them all.
Although Su Lun was decisive in killing, he was not an indiscriminate killer.
Now that the problem was solved, he looked at Pandora and said lightly: "Thank you."
Pandora didn't say much and said calmly: "It's just a transaction."
As she spoke, she put away the box of Golden Fleece and returned to her cabin without continuing to show off on the deck.
Su Lun raised his eyebrows slightly.
Sure enough, he was merciless.
Although Pandora's attitude was still indifferent, it was much better than before.
This is a good sign.
After harvesting a pirate warship, everyone in the Dawn Group was busy painting, changing the color, and packing up their new ship.
Among wooden warships of this displacement class, the North Sea Fleet is already the best, with fast speed, powerful artillery, and strong enough
Even if the appearance is slightly modified, it will not be easily recognized.
Su Lun sat on the deck, enjoying the sea breeze, and fell into deep thought for a long time.
Pandora just learned about the function of the Golden Fleece, and now he is basically sure that those pirates brought the [Golden Fleece] most likely to perform some kind of mysterious sacrifice.
After all, Roman is a country with belief in gods, and all kinds of sacrificial activities were originally normal.
But now the timing is a bit intriguing.
Su Lun's thoughts were flying, filling his mind with one possibility after another.
The value of this [Golden Fleece] is extraordinary. What existence exists in this sea that requires such a level of "sacrifice" to be sacrificed?
God?
Suellen thought of the treasures on Alcatraz Island.
So many precious things appear in the same place, but they are not from the same era.
Could it be that it is not some ancient ruins, but also the sacrifices left there through such sacrificial acts?
Except for the priests of the Temple of Agaparnon, I am afraid no one knows why.
This hypothetical idea is terrifying to think about.
If the treasures on Alcatraz Island are all sacrifices, then why does the temple allow adventurers to hunt for treasures?
When the news of the "Alcatraz Treasure" came out, the Agaparthenon Temple also played a role in fueling the flames.
The news came out so quickly this time, Su Lun always felt that there was some driving force behind the scenes.
News leaks out, treasure hunt returns, nautical charts leak out.
Every step seems to be just right, seduce people's curiosity and attract adventurers to explore.
Just yesterday, at least 100,000 adventurers went out to sea to hunt for treasure, and there may be even more in the next few days.
"Why do those guys in the Roman Temple attract so many adventurers?"
Su Lun was puzzled.
If it hadn't been for the unexpected interception of the [Golden Fleece], he might have been kept in the dark.
"By the way, the temple!"
Su Lun thought of the [Golden Spear of Causality and Law of War God Tyr] that fell from the sky in the city and tried to kill him.
Why did the people in the temple kill themselves?
This is the first time Suellen has come to Roman, and he is sure that he has not had any conflicts with the Agaparthenon before.
Is it because of "divination"?
But if it is because of this, it makes people feel that the causal relationship is somewhat reversed.
If you don't come to kill me, why should I provoke you?
Now that we have made enemies, we are no longer enemies but enemies.
Su Lun felt more and more doubts.
But some key clues are missing, and I can't figure it out.
At this moment, another thought came to his mind: "Oh, I almost forgot. Barrett!"
Su Lun almost didn't forget that Barrett and his two lieutenants were still in his "little void world".
This place is already far away from the coastline, so I thought it would be okay to release the people.
Su Lun's Warlock Seal pinched, and a black hole in space slowly formed in his palm.
When the exit was big enough, three figures jumped out of the void.
The sailboat rides the wind on the blue sea, rising and falling with the waves.
Looking at the surrounding environment, Barrett also knew that they had escaped from the Moros city-state, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking at Su Lun in front of him, his expression was very complicated, including shame, gratitude, shock, and all kinds of feelings in his heart.
After all, the reason why I chose to lead my brothers to the Moros city-state to rescue people was because I was afraid of dragging down the Dawn Regiment.
Unexpectedly, in times of crisis, it was the members of the Dawn Group who extended a helping hand, and they survived.
All in all, this was the third time Su Lun had solved an almost certain death crisis for them.
This life-saving grace can no longer be understood.
Barrett didn't know how to express his gratitude for a moment, so he sighed slightly: "Little friend Su Lun, I'm bothering you again this time."
As he spoke, he and the two lieutenants behind him solemnly performed a chest-protecting military salute to Su Lun.
Su Lun stretched out his hand to help Barrett, who was bowing very low, and said: "Mr. Barrett, there is no need to be so polite. We happened to meet him before, it's just a little effort."
Barrett shook his head and said with sincere gratitude: "Little friend Su Lun's several life-saving graces will be unforgettable by our 'Judgment Team'."
Easy to do?
That's absolutely not the case!
The people in the Luying Military Intelligence Agency are not vegetarians. Saving people in the Moros city-state must have taken a huge risk.
Suellen shrugged noncommittally.
It's not that he didn't pursue him, but that he took away the [Golden Spear], which caused a city-wide curfew and disrupted the siege and pursuit plan of those from the Luying Military Intelligence Agency.
He did not continue to be polite on this topic, and instead said: "There is reliable information that those members of your 'Judgment Group' escaped from the underground caves of the Moros city-state. The people from the Luying Military Intelligence Agency did not arrest anyone. ”
"Really?!"
Hearing this, Barrett and the two lieutenants instantly showed ecstasy on their faces.
At this time, an adjutant also quickly took out the communicator he carried with him and started to communicate. Seeing the green light on the communicator, he instantly confirmed something. He looked at Barrett in surprise and said excitedly: "Captain, there is a signal!"
Barrett could not hide his excitement, his face was full of energy. He explained to Su Lun: "This is the contact signal we agreed on before. Once they come out alive, a specific signal frequency will be activated, and we can receive it even if they are far away. Now they should have escaped according to the plan. Coming to the sea.”
As he spoke, his breath became heavy and he laughed: "Hahaha, the brothers finally made it out alive!"
When they went to save people this time, they themselves were determined to die.
Now that the brothers in the regiment have escaped alive, this is the greatest good news, even more important than their survival!
It was as if the depression that had accumulated in his heart these days suddenly came out. With a smile, Barrett's eyes were filled with tears.
Su Lun looked at this tough man who was looking a little tearful and felt happy for them.
This is a group of people with true temperament and blood.
The sun is shining brightly and the sea breeze is blowing.
It seems that after surviving the darkest time in life, everything is moving in the right direction.
At this moment, he was relieved.
The glory of the knight, status, military rank, family, and concerns are all in the past.
He can embrace a new future.
Barrett's eyes were no longer as deathly gray as before. He looked at the seabirds flying freely in the sky, and the light of hope lit up.
At this time, Su Lun also spoke at the right time and asked: "Mr. Barrett, do you have any plans in the future?"
Hearing this, the excitement in Barrett's eyes dimmed, as if he had already made a decision.
He looked at Su Lun in front of him and said with great solemnity: "If possible, I would like to join Dawn."
Su Lun smiled slightly: "Welcome!"
Barrett and his Holy Judgment Group chose to join, and the Dawn Group grew again.
According to Barrett himself, after acquiring the [Silver Hand], he was stronger than at his peak. Now it is possible to break through the sixth level at any time and enter the field of top professionals.
There are also four to five hundred royal knights in the "Judgment Group". After joining together, the number of people in the Dawn Group will be doubled.
The current overall combat strength of the Dawn Regiment cannot be underestimated. Even if it encounters the reorganized fleet of the North Sea Fleet, it is not necessarily much weaker.
Su Lun announced the good news to everyone in the Dawn Group, and everyone expressed a warm welcome to the new members.
No one thought they were the down-and-out royal knights. Instead, Barrett and the others' actions of sacrificing their lives to save their companions gained everyone's admiration and respect.
But before there was time to hold a welcome dinner, Su Lun organized an important meeting with the senior leaders of the group.
Not long after, in the captain's cabin.
Senjo, Dr. Banks, Barrett, and the squad leaders gathered together.
The chandelier above the conference room was shaking, and the dim light illuminated the serious faces.
Su Lun recounted all the information he had obtained and guessed, and said: "This is the information we know now. Let's see what everyone thinks about how our Dawn Regiment will act next."
For a moment, everyone fell into deep thought, and a pindrop could be heard in the conference room.
I thought it was an ordinary adventure treasure hunt, but I didn't expect it would involve such a complicated situation.
After a long while, Senjou's face was solemn, and he was the first to speak: "So, Su Lun, do you think that the treasure on Alcatraz Island this time is actually a conspiracy planned by some people?"
Su Lun nodded and said: "Yes. There are too many coincidences here, which makes people suspicious. Moreover, I even suspect that some abilities such as 'prophecy' may still point to our Dawn Group."
If there is any force that can bring big changes to the world in the future, Su Lun feels that their "Dawn Group" is definitely one of them.
Although the Dawn Regiment is still very weak, it is also growing vigorously. A leader like Mr. Youjing who harbors the great ideal of reviving human alchemical civilization, and their members who work hard for a common goal. The light of dawn may not be able to dispel darkness and illuminate the earth.
There is no such thing as unreasonable hatred in this world.
Su Lun thought for a long time and felt that those people in the Agaparthenon Temple could only assassinate them for these mysterious reasons.
Oleg, the King of the North Sea, intervened in the affairs of the Agaparnon Temple, and now Roman's faith is no longer pure.
Barrett also quickly entered the role of a member of the Dawn Team. At this time, he also used his own experience to analyze: "I think this possibility is also very high. In the past, we went to explore some unknown sea areas and encountered some primitive tribes. At that time, I also discovered that the beliefs of some ancient evil gods were very cruel, and scenes of human blood sacrifice were often seen.”
Dr. Banks' face became very gloomy as he listened, "But... there are more than 100,000 adventurers this time! Do those people want to use these 100,000 people as sacrifices?"
Sacrificing 100,000 people?
Just listening to this evil act is outrageous.
Su Lun breathed out and nodded: "If it is true as I guessed, it is probably true. The treasures on Alcatraz Island will definitely not be taken away so easily. The target of the sacrifice will probably be very terrifying. ”
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the conference room became very solemn.
Now that there are suspicions, the Dawn Group will definitely not rush towards Alcatraz Island again.
Although the members of the Dawn Group are not people with a lot of kindness, they are definitely people who will draw their swords when they see injustice on the road.
At this point in the meeting, the crux of the topic seemed to be the "100,000 people".
Everyone's frowns never dissipated.
At this time, Senjo said: "Even if what we guessed is the truth, I'm afraid we can't save the situation. Those adventurers have been dazzled by the treasure, and they will never give up the treasure hunting plan just because of someone's unfounded speculation. What's more, now We can’t contact them at sea”
Su Lun didn't show any embarrassment and said, "Yes. This is the most troublesome thing."
The deeds of the "Flying Fish Group" returning from their treasure hunt yesterday were seen by too many people.
Greed makes people desperate.
Even if they were to intercept and stop them with a ship, they would probably be regarded as having ulterior motives.
The question now is, where should the Dawn Group go?
go back?
After a brief silence fell in the conference room, Dr. Backus thought of something and suddenly said: "I have thought of a feasible plan!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked over.
Banks said: "Su Lun, you gave us the news before, and I arranged for the people at the dock to leave biological markers for the Pulsatilla. Now I sense the direction of the ship, which should be only a few meters away from us." It looks like a hundred nautical miles."
After a pause, he continued: "I suspect that a sacrifice of this level requires a very complicated ritual procedure. Since the [Golden Fleece] was found on the ship just now, is there another one on other ships? Sacrifice? ”
After hearing this, everyone immediately understood.
Qian Jiao's expression lit up and he said: "What the doctor is saying is that maybe we can stop this conspiracy by intercepting all the ships of the North Sea Fleet?"
"Yeah!"
Dr. Banks nodded and added: "Furthermore, the ship 'Frost Moon Princess' is also a key point. Even if they were to perform some kind of evil sea sacrifice, the people in the Agapanon Temple would not dare to sacrifice anyone from the Marfa Royal Family! Now that the 'Pulsatilla' is nearby, this will be a good entry point."
Su Lun thought it made sense.
He knew from the memory of the previous separation of Vasily that the North Sea Fleet sent at least three squadrons to sea this time.
If we really want to intercept and kill them all, we might actually have a chance to destroy this conspiracy.
Dr. Banks's proposal gave everyone hope of breaking the situation.
But new problems emerged.
If the Dawn Group stayed out of trouble, they would probably not have any trouble at all.
But if you go to intercept and kill the people of the North Sea Fleet, not only will the battle be risky, but you may also be involved in some unknown situations.
This kind of decision related to the safety of the team is naturally impossible to have its own way.
Su Lun proposed a vote and asked: "What do you think?"
Senjo was not afraid and was the first to raise his hand: "I agree to intercept and kill the North Sea Fleet."
Banks: "Agreed!"
Barrett: "Agreed!"
All the team captains: "Agree!"
In the end, everyone in the Dawn Group unanimously decided to go.
There are risks and unknowns,
This is what sailing adventure is all about. (End of chapter)