Chapter 181 Galen Crownguard
“Are you sure?”
Lux walked on the flat street holding Starfire, her sea-blue eyes looking at Huo Jixing beside her.
"The black fog will appear on time at night." Huo Jixing's eyes were fixed and his expression was magnanimous.
“And the town of Forsbarrow has become an isolated town. You can only enter but not leave.”
Lux, who arrived at dusk yesterday, must have experienced small town nights and nightmares.
Lux frowned upon hearing this, thinking of last night's experience, looking back at the Flamebringer Temple, her heart gradually sank.
Arrived in front of the iron city gate of the town.
Lux turned around and gave orders to the soldiers of the Kingdom of Demacia who were following them.
“You don’t need to come, Huo Jixing and I will be responsible for the investigation outside the city.”
In the conversation just now, Lux and Huo Jixing had already known each other's names and had some exchanges of magic abilities.
"Miss Crownguard, how can this be done?" The Demacia Kingdom soldier in charge of the sentry tower immediately stepped forward and looked at Huo Jixing with vigilant eyes.
"You need to guard the town of Forsbarrow to prevent the black magician from coming back again." Lux spoke in a solemn voice, unable to refuse.
Seeing this, the soldiers of the Kingdom of Demacia had to obey the order and stay in front of the city gate.
In the wild mountain forest, the air is filled with the fragrance of pine and wild flowers.
This is a gift from the mountains of the north, a gift from the Freljord's icy weather.
The warm sunshine at noon passes through the canopy of the coniferous forest and casts mottled light spots obliquely.
However, the permeating smell of earth reminded Lux of the scene in yesterday's nightmare, and she couldn't help but feel cold in her heart, agreeing with Huo Jixing's words.
Lux rode Starfire and rode slowly, as if thinking of something, she glanced at Huo Jixing beside her.
This guy seemed to be very slow, but he always followed her, and he looked so relaxed, which made her feel wary.
Although she recruited Huo Jixing in the name of the Crown Guard family, she could not completely trust him.
Lux continued to travel along the business road, and the winding mountain road extended to the north.
While running, Lux held the reins with one hand and raised her other hand high, touching the sunlight above her head. The feeling of her fingertips stirred the magic in her body.
This is Lux’s ability——
The power of refraction!
Lux allowed the magic power to flow out, and the light deep inside her body and mind was like a elixir, gradually spreading throughout her body.
For a few moments, magic filled her senses and lit up her world. The colors in the forest became unusually bright and vibrant.
She saw small balls of light floating in the air, and heard the breathing of the trees and the sigh of the earth.
The world in front of us is so incredible. All living things are full of vitality in the runoff of energy, whether it is nameless grass or thick iron birch trees.
People say that the roots of the iron birch tree penetrate deeply into the ground and can even reach the heart of the world.
Lux rode and ran in the colorful forest.
Huo Jixing followed silently.
After walking about a kilometer, Lux and Huo Jixing saw the cold corpse of the demon-stained person on the side of the road.
Before leaving last night, Huo Jixing did not dispose of the body because he was afraid of the nightmare in the black fog, but all the things had been taken away.
Lux quickly dismounted and walked forward to search carefully. After finding nothing, her sea-blue eyes fell vaguely on Huo Jixing.
"The aura of the demon-stained person is very similar to the aura in the room. It should be the same person." Lux spoke in a solemn voice.
"Then what choice do we make now?" Huo Jixing looked unmoved, but in his heart he was amazed at Lux's ability.
The ability displayed by this crown guard lady far exceeds the description in the memory of her previous life.
“Continue forward, or return to Forsbarrow Town?”
Lux rode Starfire without saying a word and set off again.
After a while, an intersection appeared in front of the rugged road.
Lux tightened her reins, driving Starfire to a stop.
If I remember correctly, the road on the left leads to a lumberjack town in my memory.
The road on the right goes downhill to the west, leading to a residential area built around a rich silver mine.
Lux's father holds some shares in this mine, and her favorite cloak pin is made of silver mined deep in this mine.
There is a small path between the two main roads, which is almost covered with weeds and is only wide enough to pass alone or on foot.
"How should we go?" Lux's eyes fell on Huo Jixing.
Although she had made a choice in her heart, she needed to verify her guess.
Huo Jixing shook his head slightly when he heard the words and looked around at the dark forest.
He was recruited by the Crownguard family, but that doesn't mean he will follow Lux's will.
The identities represented by the two are naturally on opposite sides.
And this area is far away from the town of Forsbarrow. It is a place where he had never been last night.
But deep in Huo Jixing's heart, curiosity arose.
In the memory of the past life, the radiant girl Lux mastered the power of refraction.
Can the power of light naturally restrain the remaining demonic power in this forest?
Or is the devil's power weakened to the greatest extent during the day?
“Let’s go this way.” Lux followed her heart and chose the confirmed path.
And the path she chose does not belong to any one path.
Lux herself couldn’t explain why she had an aversion to these roads, especially the middle road where she said she was going to pay homage to her great-grandfather’s grave.
Lux thought of the buttered bread she ate, which tasted like grave earth.
Is it my great-grandfather’s grave?
Lux suppressed her inner doubts and came to Forsbarrow Town this time, she did not need to go there.
Because what she said about going to pay homage to her great-grandfather’s grave was just a set of words.
Lux closed her eyes and stretched her hand sideways, letting the magic ripple on her fingertips and flicker on the top of the golden cane.
She took a deep breath, the cool air filled her heart and mind, and the refraction of the forest began to speak to her.
The light of the forest speaks of the opposition of light and dark, of flashing colors and dancing light.
Lux felt the distant starlight coming like mist. These starlights spread in other worlds and illuminated other lives.
Where Demacia's light fades into darkness, she shrinks; where light nourishes life, she comforts.
Sitting in the saddle, Lux turned left and right, her keen perception far exceeding that of most other mortals.
She is searching for the power that hangs over the land like a curse.
Far above the forest, the blazing sun almost reached its highest point at noon.
Lacus frowned, because the refraction of the forest was trembling.
She instantly realized that the shadow appeared in a place where it did not belong, and the deep darkness was hidden in the place where there should be only light.
Her breathing stopped suddenly, as if someone had strangled her neck.
A wave of sleepiness swept over her body. Her eyelids couldn't stop fighting, and they became increasingly unable to open, as if they were being forcibly dragged into a sober sleep.
Go to sleep!
What sounded like a demonic whisper sounded in my ears.
Lux fought back her sleepiness and clenched the golden cane in her hand.
But the sleepiness wrapped in the black mist was like a soft blanket, gradually wrapping her up, warm and generous.
Lux's head lowered, her long golden hair spread loosely, and she gradually closed her eyes.
Sonorous!
A high-pitched and clear chirping suddenly sounded over the forest.
Red-gold flames appeared out of thin air, twisting and reflecting the light of the forest.
Huo Jixing held the blade tightly in his left hand, his dark eyes glaring at the forest with black mist in front of him. Behind him, the phantom of the Suzaku appeared, spreading its flame wings and raising its golden crown feathers.
"What's going on? Why does black fog appear during the day?" He was shocked and angry in his heart. Then he looked at Lux, who was swaying on the white horse, and had an epiphany in his heart.
It was Lux's ability to refract light that caused the remaining demonic power to counterattack.
The chirping of Suzaku opened Lux's heavy eyelids, and she suddenly woke up. After taking a deep breath, the light magic in her body glowed brightly, driving away the black mist in her field of vision.
Lux turned her head to look at Huo Jixing, who was burned in flames, her sea-blue eyes filled with surprise.
Compared to her ability to refract light, her extraordinary perception told her that the red-gold flames in front of her were extremely terrifying.
Just when Lux was about to ask something, she heard a dull voice.
The knocking of the lock ring between the bridle and the reins, the scratching of metal against metal.
It’s the cavalry!
Wearing armor, at least four riders, possibly more.
But Lux is not afraid. With her and Huo Jixing as two demon-stained people, the cavalry has nothing to fear.
The black mist lurking in this forest now is a more urgent threat.
Its power is unfathomable, and it seems to be testing the strength of itself and Huo Jixing.
Lux held Starfire's reins tightly, faced the direction of the sound, and waved her hand to Huo Jixing that someone was approaching in the forest.
Raiders of the Freljord?
It is somewhat impossible for those barbaric and uncivilized clan warriors to cross the northern border of the kingdom.
If it were them, Demacia's Vanguard Sentinel would have issued a war warning in advance, and the town of Forsbarrow would have entered into a
lawless mob?
Lux's eyes flashed, and the golden staff condensed the flickering magic power, ready to launch shining arrows of light at any time.
"Put away the magic." Huo Jixing's voice came suddenly.
Lux was a little confused, but still obeyed the order and dispersed the magic on the top of the cane.
The next moment.
The mixed shrub forest in front of them spread out, and five cavalrymen came into view like a torrent of steel.
Huo Jixing held the blade at his waist, his eyes tightened and his expression solemn.
He sensed an inexplicable danger.
The five cavalrymen in front of them are all powerful, each wearing a shiny standard battle armor, and the silver-white armor reflects the falling sunlight.
The horse he is riding on is a fine gray-skinned horse with broad shoulders and a strong body, wearing the same cobalt blue horse clothing.
The four men drew their swords from their sheaths.
The fifth man carries his sword behind his back, with a golden handle and a blue scabbard.
"Laxana?" the strong cavalryman at the front asked, his voice muffled in his helmet.
Lux let out a long breath, the joy of surviving the disaster flashed in the corners of her eyes, and she was very glad for her choice.
This knight took off his helmet. With his fine black hair and resolute expression, he was simply the embodiment of Demacia's temperament. It made people feel that he should be minted on a coin.
“Galen!”
Lux’s eyes flashed and she spoke softly, staring at the knight who came over.
Galen Crownguard.
Her brother also came to Forsbarrow Town and brought four warriors from the Fearless Vanguard Legion.
If it were any other legion, four soldiers would be insignificant in the face of rumors of black magic.
But the warriors in the Fearless Vanguard Legion are different. Their heroic deeds are imprinted on their swords.
Their stories are sung in taverns and campfires all over the Kingdom of Demacia.
"Huo Jixing, is currently being recruited by the Crown Guard family to assist the young lady."
Huo Jixing looked at the Angzang man walking over, and when he saw the unkind eyes, he felt in his heart Full of helplessness.
Don't look at me like this, I was just recruited by Miss Crown Guard, and I haven't really taken advantage of this juicy cabbage yet.
However, Galen's appearance was almost exactly the same as what Huo Jixing had seen in his previous life's memory.
Thin black hair, a resolute face, and justice and glory in the sea-blue eyes.
The golden armor he wears and his cobalt blue cloak flutter gently.
The most important thing is the giant sword he carries on his back, which arouses Huo Jixing's fear. It is definitely a rune weapon comparable to the black cutter.
In addition to this, there are four Dauntless Vanguard Legionnaires behind Galen.
Their temperament is more fierce than the soldiers of the Trifali Legion selected by Darius. They are like unsheathed swords, capable of cutting everything and unstoppable.
"Galen Crownguard!" Galen stretched out his calloused right hand.
Huo Jixing had no choice but to hold it. He thought he would make things difficult for him, but he just held it lightly and let go.
Immediately afterwards, Galen turned to talk to Lux.
Galen had just finished his mission in Mithril City, and after receiving the black magic incident from Forsbarrow Town, he immediately led his team members over.
Lacus said that she came from the royal capital to pay homage to her great-grandfather Fosian, and accidentally got involved in the rumors of black magic.
Then she told about the difficulties in the town of Forsbarrow and the disappearance of Judge Giselle's child.
Seeing that it was still dark, Galen and Lux decided to look around for clues and any signs of evil deeds.
But they found nothing in the end. Seeing that it was getting late, they had to return to the town.
However, Lux and Galen were not surprised that their group found nothing. Anyone with bad intentions would give themselves plenty of time to hide.
Moreover, Galen and the Dauntless Vanguard warriors were making too much noise. Five warriors wearing heavy armor could not be called a secret operation.
During this period, Huo Jixing remained silent, not daring to go beyond the rules in the slightest.
“Are you really here to worship great-grandfather Fosian?”
On the way back, Galen’s face was shrouded in his helmet, and there was no expression at all.
"I told you, didn't I?" Lux held the listless Starfire and stroked the snow-white Poro in her arms.
"Yes." Galen lowered his eyes, as if immersed in the world he created.
"You said, I was just a little surprised."
"I seem to remember that my mother said you were reluctant when you came last time."
"She actually remembered , I was even more surprised." Lux thought of her mother, a warm smile appeared on her flawless face.
"Of course she remembers," Galen said, looking straight ahead.
“As long as little Laxana Crownguard is unhappy, the sky will be gray, the rain will continue, and the birds and beasts will scatter.”
“You are talking about me like an unreasonable bad boy.”< br>
"Haha, you are right." Galen's voice was kind and smiling, and he could hide his emotions very well.
"If you commit the same thing, you will have someone to protect you, and I will have to get a beating."
"Mom always told me not to care about what you do."
The conversation between Lux and Galen was hanging on the lips. The seemingly peaceful atmosphere had its own temptations.
Lux turned her head and looked aside, recalling that she should not underestimate her brother.
The Demacians only know Galen's honesty and straightforwardness, and know that he has some knowledge of tactics, but only his enemies know his carefulness and cunning.
Underestimating Galen is a fatal mistake.
Indeed, Galen is just a simple and straightforward warrior.
But simplicity and directness are not the same as stupidity.
“Is he trustworthy?” Galen looked at Lux and asked softly.
Miss Crownguard's kindness has already spread throughout the Kingdom of Demacia.
But she has her own way of distinguishing between sincerity and bad intentions.
Lux understood who Galen was talking about and thought of Huo Jixing's previous performance. After pondering for a while, she nodded slowly.
“It can be trusted for the time being.”
(End of this chapter)