Chapter 287 Rockland’s “Ghost”
——[Dragon Hunter Rockland]!
When he saw this name, Luo Xiu wondered several times whether he had seen something wrong.
His first reaction was -
...fuck me?
——Did Rockland win the Easter match? .jpg
"Lockland", this is the "man of knowledge" who was supposed to be killed by "Executioner" Kross and his black teeth outside Songyuan City a few months ago. His name actually appeared on the suffix of the golem summoned by Babylon!
Until Luo Xiu confirmed that his vision was clear and he had not seen anything wrong, various possibilities had emerged in his mind.
At that time, the "generalist" Lockland Skach in the Alchemy Institute of Sina City, his body was recovered by Bablon and stuffed into a "natural disaster" graded golem to refine it. A flesh golem? ...No, it's impossible. Because the news about Lockland’s death was due to the [Supreme] people of Songyuan City discovering his body, there is no possibility of counterfeiting here.
Did Korros use some means to extract Locklan's soul when he killed him? His subordinates, who believe in nothingness, can indeed do this kind of thing...but they shouldn't. As a "four-fold destiny" transcendent, Lockland's soul can be used for other purposes, but it should not be stuffed into a golem. Only among knights...
Because Luo Xiu knew very well that "Hidden Elder" Babelun did not master the relevant skills.
Although the fragments of "Said's Codex" are indeed in the hands of Koroth and Babelun, and it does contain records of the forbidden technique of "investing the soul" as the core of operation, Luo Xiu has already put the relevant All the pages had to be torn up. He was sure that Babron would not be able to reproduce them, at least not in a short period of time.
"..." Luo Xiu's mind was spinning, and he was still thinking about why the three words "Lockland" appeared.
Suddenly, he noticed another deep gaze, looking at him from under the dragon hunting knight's armor.
"Dragon Hunter Lockland", when it saw Luo Xiu, it seemed to be surprised and hesitated for a moment.
Luo Xiu, who has stacked his perception attribute to nearly 150 points, can detect such subtle emotional fluctuations.
He was sure that he didn't feel wrong.
But the "golem" shouldn't show such an emotional reaction!
This is equivalent to the "golem" coming to life, from a simple creation that operates based on instructions to a certain kind of life form.
Under the premise that the relevant taboo skills have been torn apart by Luo Xiu, Babylon cannot do this - although the alchemist of [Intellect] has become a "demigod" after the eighth level of destiny. "Time can indeed give real life to creation, but that is definitely not a level that the current Babylon can reach.
Suddenly, just when Luo Xiu was still surprised by what he saw.
His panel jumped, triggering a new branch task -
[Hidden Mission: Forbidden Ghost]!
This is a "branch mission" triggered by special conditions in a series of serial missions in "Saed's Notes"!
[Hidden Mission: Forbidden Ghost (Nightmare Difficulty)]
[Recommended Level: lv.40+, fifth life path and above]
[Quest Type: Chain Tasks, branch tasks]
[Task description: You have met "Hidden Elder" Babelun and started a fierce battle with him. In the middle of the journey, Babelun summoned the demon puppets of the ‘natural disaster’ – the ‘Scorching Sky Dragon’ and the ‘Dragon Hunter Knight’. Among them, you felt an unusual wave of emotion from the ‘Dragon Hunter Knight’. 】
[That is not the emotional fluctuation that a "golem" should have. You have keenly noticed that it is very similar to the previous owner of "Sed's Notes" - Rockland Scatch. Strong connection. 】
【You will make your decision: crush it here and resolve this unstable factor once and for all; or act by ear to dig deeper into the hidden truth behind the incident. 】
[Mission goal (optional one): Defeat "Dragon Hunter Rockland" and completely incapacitate it. 】
[Mission goal (optional 2): Observe, wait, maybe "Dragon Hunter Rockland" will show you a special motive. 】
[Completion reward (completion of mission goal 1): Basic experience +35000, free attribute points +15, limited epic specialty "Dragon Hunter"*1]
[Completion reward (Complete mission objective 2): Basic experience +35000, free attribute points +15, limited epic feat "???"*1]
[...]
Triggered a " "Branch tasks" - that is a supplement to the "chain tasks" that are linked one after another. It will only be triggered after the main task of the corresponding "chain task" has been triggered and certain special triggering requirements are met. Corresponding "branch tasks".
Generally speaking, "branch tasks" are equivalent to the hidden content of "chain tasks", just like the "hidden levels" in the game map - whether they are completed or not will not affect the progress of the main line most of the time. , but you can get some more special rewards.
Hiss... After quickly browsing the content of this branch task, Luo Xiu became more and more certain of a certain possibility.
——"Dragon Knight Rockland", he is indeed "Rockland Scatch" himself!
Judging from his previous reaction, he obviously recognized who he was - the surprise and hesitation shown by "Dragon Hunter Lockland" just now revealed this!
With this thought, Luo Xiu followed the requirements of "Mission Objective 2" and applied several auxiliary holy spells to himself while observing the reaction of the opposite "Lockland".
While the Burning Sky Dragon was still circling high in the sky, "Dragon Hunter Knight" Lockland had already dodged and charged in Luo Xiu's direction.
A hurricane like a barrier immediately set off around it. The violent air waves pressed one layer at a time, and they were pressed heavily in the mid-air!
Luo Xiu felt that his "perception" seemed to be blocked - the spiritual response from the outside world became thinner due to the sudden appearance of the barrier, and it seemed that he could only perceive the sounds within the barrier. and the surge of breath.
Subsequently, "Dragon Hunter Knight" Lockland flashed his figure and rushed in front of Luo Xiu with his curved hunting knife raised high.
Just when Luo Xiu was ready, "Dragon Hunter" Rockland slashed his sword, and he would block or dodge according to the established operation.
A dull and rusty voice suddenly came from his ears——
“Help me.”
“…I am not your enemy.”
“……”
"Rockland" said these two sentences first, and then the curved hunting knife in his hand was slashed down!
——Boom! A huge explosion sounded in Luo Xiu's ears, a sharp and loud sound like the vibration of gold and iron, making the skin on Luo Xiu's face feel obvious tingling.
However, even though he was well prepared, Luo Xiu did not feel the real feeling of being hit.
The shield in effect of his "Triple Holy Protection" was only rippled by the surging air waves. "Rockland's" slash exploded backward against Luo Xiu's side, and the earth suddenly A long, narrow, frighteningly deep mark opened up.
...Did he cut it crookedly on purpose? Luo Xiu looked at the "Dragon Hunter Knight" so close at hand, and this thought flashed through his mind.
While "Rockland" was slashing, Luo Xiu had already dodged back and distanced himself from it.
At this time, the barrier-like wind wall released by Lockland had gradually dissipated, and Luo Xiu could once again see clearly the figure of "Hidden Elder" Babelun behind him.
His expression was calm, as if he had everything under control. It seemed that he did not notice anything unusual about the "Dragon Hunter Knight".
In other words, when "Dragon Hunter" Rockland appeared on the stage, the wind field he summoned was just to overwhelm the perception of "Hidden Elder" Babelun? And the purpose of "Rockland" doing this is to convey two sentences to himself without being noticed?
Out of caution, Luo Xiu has not yet fully believed what "Rockland" said, but from a mission perspective, he has decided to carry out the second mission objective of [Hidden Mission: Forbidden Ghost].
At the same time as "Rockland" slashed into the air, the "Scorching Sky Dragon" hovering in the sky made moves at the same time.
"Roar!——" The giant bronze dragon roared in mid-air. Its two slender necks, one glowed with a cold blue light, the other glowed with a fiery red light, and two blood basins Frosty ice and burning flames immediately spewed out from the huge mouth!
Hey! Luo Xiu seemed to hear the sound of breaking ice in his ears, and the dazzling firelight immediately engulfed him, making him feel a cycle of cold and heat——
And in the frost mist of ice, or the raging flames Before actually devouring his body, Luo Xiu had already mounted the "Golden Pegasus" Pegasus and escaped from the battlefield at a faster speed.
"Roar!——" The bronze dragon was still roaring and chasing him. The "Dragon Hunter Knight" Lockland on the ground also took exaggerated steps, following the dragon's shadow constantly. Run wildly.
In Luo Xiu's field of vision, the figure of "Hidden Elder" Babelun has gradually shrunk and blurred. In the blink of an eye, Luo Xiu has brought the bronze dragon and "Dragon Hunter Knight" Locke with him. Lan ran a considerable distance.
This is exactly Luo Xiu's purpose, and he has prepared the holy technique that will be released later. While running, Luo Xiu took out the "Bite of Poison", and the crystal core of the magic staff flashed with golden luster, pointing in the direction of the "Scorching Sky Dragon" behind him!
Two rays of cross light came out of the staff and flew slowly and unstoppably towards the dragon.
In mid-air, the cross glow continued to expand, emitting an extremely bright light, and soon collided with the huge body of the bronze dragon!
——Boom! ! Dazzling light burst out violently in mid-air, and the roar of the giant bronze dragon was immediately drowned out, slowing down its pursuit.
At the same time, Luo Xiu had driven the "Golden Pegasus" Pegasus back to the ground and appeared in front of the "Dragon Hunter Knight" Lockland who was following closely.
While the giant bronze dragon above was still blocked by the "Holy Cross of Glory", Luo Xiu had raised his staff and prayed:
"——The Supreme Magnificent A moment! ”
“——I beg you to watch, I beg you to grant, I beg you to listen…”
“——I beg you to lower the ‘lightless cage’ ! ”
“…”
This is exactly the “authority” that Bishop Fabion entrusted to Luo Xiu at that time!
The "Lightless Cage" is a Level I authority, and after Luo Xiu was promoted to the "Fifth Level of Destiny" and mastered the new [Glory] skill "Glorious Authority", he obtained two new Level I After obtaining the first-level authority slot, he immediately accepted Fabion's "credit" and obtained this new authority.
"Lightless Cage", like other Level I authorities, can only be used once a day. Its specific effect is to create a cage realm that is completely isolated from the inside and outside.
The coverage area of the "lightless cage" can be freely controlled by the authority holder. It can cover the entire church, which requires more spiritual energy to maintain; it can cover a hemispheric space of ten meters in diameter, which is just enough. It is a duel field big enough for two people.
As Luo Xiu prayed, the originally sunny sky gradually dimmed, and a semicircular sarong that blocked out the light quickly emerged and enveloped it.
With Luo Xiu as the starting point, the sarong that swallowed up the light quickly spread behind "Dragon Hunter" Rockland, and then stopped expanding, blocking everything else from the outside.
Including soldiers from both sides fighting fiercely not far away, as well as a giant dragon hovering high in the sky, accumulating breath of ice and fire.
Now, in the entire "Lightless Cage", there are only Luo Xiu and "Dragon Hunter Knight" Lockland. From the outside in, you can't see any pictures inside, nor can you feel any movement inside, and the same is true from the inside out. Except for Luo Xiu, the wielder of authority, "Lockland" cannot sense any breath from the outside world.
While Luo Xiu was alert and replenished himself with defensive holy spells, he quickly completed several prayers for attacking holy spells. The "Holy Annihilation Sword Formation" and "Golden Star Explosion" had already been condensed in his palms. " and the sacred light group of "Light Winged Heavenly Punishment".
Once "Rockland" makes any hostile move, Luo Xiu will definitely attack him without hesitation - this "lightless cage" is completely his home court, and Luo Xiu has already After all, he could definitely kill "Lockland" before "Scorching Sky Dragon" shattered the curtain!
Until he finished all this, Luo Xiu looked at the "Dragon Hunting Knight" opposite with a critical look.
"Okay, I have created a completely closed environment, a knight in magic costume."
Luo Xiu said.
His voice was calm and cold, the tone of indifference when facing an enemy.
“You seem special? Tell me, what do you want to do?”
“Remember, you don’t have much time.”
“…”
He did not directly reveal the identity of "Rockland", but also needed to confirm something from its answer.
After Luo Xiu asked this question, "Rockland" also made new moves.
It put down the dragon-hunting sword in its hand and dug it deeply into the ground. This was a classic action to avoid fighting.
Then, "Rockland" said:
"Haha, a very wise approach."
"I do need an environment where I can talk to you alone, And your...well. Is this 'authority'? It does give me such an environment."
"Very good, Luo... the 'priest' of Red Maple City. Or, I should respectfully call you 'bishop'."
"..."
It does have an independent , complete mind... Luo Xiu thought to himself.
No, maybe calling it "mind" is not accurate. Should it be called "intelligence"?
And, it does want to plan something with us...
But that’s not the key. The key thing is that it really seems to recognize me!
Luo Xiu’s thoughts were spinning.
"Rockland" just seemed to blurt out the name "Luo Xiu", but it suppressed it, but Luo Xiu caught the clue.
That is to say...
It... he is really "Rockland"!
He is the "Learner" Lockland Scatch himself, not a puppet named after him!
Luo Xiu has completely determined the identity of the opposite "Dragon Hunter".
But he remained silent, waiting for Lockland to continue.
“…”
“To make a long story short.”
“Whether you believe it or not, this is not my body——”
Rockland The small parts of the "golem" made a somewhat sour sound and said:
"...I have already died once."
"And for some reason, huh, I My consciousness is placed on the 'golems', and I can control them in a certain way, just like controlling my real body."
"Now, as you can see - my consciousness is acting like this. This 'Dragon Hunting Armor' is a container, and I can control it to the maximum extent, even ignoring most of the instructions given by the 'Hidden Elder' Babylon."
"I thought this would be a perfect container, but I found that I couldn't escape."
"Because there are two instructions that I can't disobey at all - [Summon] and [Retrieve], as long as I continue to Without the connection between this armor and Babron, I can't break away from this deepest shackles."
"..."
After a pause, Lockland felt a little sluggish in the metal. The voice said with a sincere tone:
“So, I seek your help, your esteemed bishop.”
“I don’t expect to kill Babylon, but at least please You 'kill' the dragon above. In this way, I can use my method to forcefully break away from the shackles at the bottom."
"Before the 'Hidden Elder' Babron notices, I will be there. I will help you at the critical moment."
"If you promise to help me, I will do my best to repay you."
"As long as I can fully regain my freedom." br>
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(End of this chapter)