Chapter 1266 The Handover of Canduras
The battle on Latovilia's side fell into a stalemate.
Whether Wayne's side can defeat Ultron or not, they still need to continue to defend.
After all, Cyborg and Vision can work together to ensure that Ultron will not escape through the Internet.
Even if SHIELD and Wayne can no longer win, they ask Tyrell, the archangel, to take action, or they need help from the Nephalem.
Both Cyborg and Vision need to ensure that Ultron is in an immobile state!
Only by achieving this level can we ensure that Ultron will become a thing of the past this time.
When they came to Latovilla, they already knew the result.
However, they are not completely isolated and helpless. After all, there is no need to keep their battle secret.
Once there is a crisis that may lead to destruction, just seek help directly.
Although Wayne and the others didn't want the Nephalem to know the complete picture of their plan before they failed.
But La Tovilia is just a battlefield.
As long as Cyborg and Vision do not appear in the Nephalem's sight, the complete face of their plan will still not be exposed.
So the battlefield in La Tovilia only looks more dangerous, but in fact everyone's safety is guaranteed.
However, the fact that Latovilia became a battlefield still attracted Canduras' attention.
When Rumlow and the others left Canduras one by one, Leoric and Aidan had already noticed it.
On the battlefield in Khanduras, which is more like a trial ground, there has never been a shortage of barbarians before.
But at this time, on the battlefield in Khanduras, there were only a group of mercenaries and angels still fighting here.
This change is too obvious.
Even if Aidan and Leoric put most of their energy into the training of Paladins and Templars, it is impossible for them to know nothing about it.
"Aidan, what do you think those young nephalem are going to do?"
Leoric asked while handling his work.
He is still a little concerned about the changes happening now.
Although he has a hundred thousand trust in the Nephalem, he will inevitably have some curiosity about strange situations.
This matter is indeed worthy of curiosity.
"I don't know, but what they are going to do must be related to dealing with demons."
Aidan said expressionlessly.
Aidan also has a lot of unfinished work in his hands, and he doesn't care much about other things.
Now, in addition to helping Leoric deal with Khanduras every day, he also needs to watch the training of the Paladins.
Although these things do not require him to fight so hard, the trivial things add up to be more consuming.
Khanduras is still a center, after all, it is the most mature human fortress at present.
Although the Paladins and Templars who will be used as combatants in the future are still in training.
But the angels and the guards of Canduras alone are enough to form a very mature defense system.
The departure of Rumlow and the others will not destroy the defense system of Canduras.
Coupled with the existence of Leoric, the Skeleton King, the city's defense is basically completely in Leoric's hands.
The departure of Rumlow and the others will not affect Kanduras' range power.
"By the way, what exactly is Malthael planning to do?"
Leoric put the quill in his hand on the table and raised his head to ask Aidan.
He is still very concerned about this matter.
In Leoric's heart, he didn't have a good impression of angels, and his trust was even less.
The previous exchange with Malthael ended not long ago.
But Aidan has been busy with this matter for a while.
The specific content of the cooperation was completely coordinated by Aidan, and Leoric was not clear about it.
"It's not clear yet, but something is strange.
Malthael has asked for resources that humans need, which is somewhat unusual."
Aidan said.
This was the weirdest question in his exchange with Malthael.
Although Aidan did not suffer a disadvantage in the negotiation, he did not gain any advantage either.
Although Candulas is now receiving attention and cooperation from all parties, it does not mean that there is no pressure.
Most of the training process of the Paladin is done by Johanna personally, but the supplies required are not a small number.
Khanduras was built as a war fortress, and accumulating supplies itself was very important.
And the fact that Malthael needs the supplies that humans need is weird.
Aidan knew very well how huge the demand for supplies in Kanduras was at this time.
Although the productivity of human society is very sufficient, it is not infinite.
If angels also begin to consume human resources, then no matter how powerful the productivity is, it will never be enough!
How can limited output supply unlimited consumption?
In Aidan's opinion, this is the crux of the problem.
Although he is not sure why Malthael needs supplies, he has no plans to agree yet.
Kanduras’s accumulated supplies are far from “sufficient”.
And Canduras's consumption of supplies will increase day by day with the training of Paladins and Templars!
Paladins are not spell casters, and they consume almost no extra materials during basic training!
The training of warriors as combatants and the training of spellcasters are completely two directions.
Before the spellcasters officially set foot on the battlefield, the resources they need to consume are actually a tiny number.
After all, most of the time they are studying knowledge. Even if they are experimenting with the spells they have mastered, it only requires one scene.
Warrior professionals will need more resources during training.
Whether it's enough food or weapons and equipment for training.
Or it may be to treat injuries caused during training. The cost of these things is far higher than that of spell casters at the same time.
Although Canduras does not lack wealth, it still takes time to exchange wealth for materials.
Most things in this area need to rely on the World Security Council.
Even for the safety of mankind as a whole, no one will deliberately hold back at this time.
But it is also an objective fact that it takes time.
Mathael, on behalf of the High Heavens, made a request for resources in the cooperation with Khanduras.
This is a very unusual thing in itself, and can even be described as weird.
Aidan himself really couldn’t think of a reason why a high-level heaven would need supplies.
This kind of thing is really not right.
"Aidan, let me ask you a question.
Does Canduras currently have enough supplies for Johanna to train a Paladin?"
Leoric asked very seriously.
“Of course it is enough, but Khanduras still needs to continue to be built.
We also need to set aside enough areas within our defense lines to grow food.
At least it must be ensured that Khanduras can still provide the most basic survival needs after it becomes a besieged city. "
Aidan said.
"So Aidan, if it comes to the end of the rope, are you willing to abandon your morality? "
Leoric continued to ask.
Aidan was a little uneasy, Leoric's words were a bit strange.
"Don't say you plan to use human corpses.
Don't forget that you are not the king of skeletons."
Aidan looked at Leoric deeply and said.
This is a reminder!
He knew that if Leoric wanted to, he could even transform the corpses beneath the ground into the power of Khanduras.
But this approach should never be carried out.
"Don't be so nervous, I mean if everything comes to an end."
Leoric continued.
"That depends on how desperate you are.
If you are the only one who can still move in Canduras, then you can do whatever you want. ”
Aidan said with a smile, but his expression was unspeakable of ridicule.
“When that time comes, I’m afraid I will have to become the king of the skeletons.
But you should also understand that if it gets to that point, I can’t face Baal.
As long as it is not destroyed, human beings can actually increase their combat effectiveness several times.
But that growth is not completed at once.”
Leoric continued.
His meaning is very clear.
As long as he still exists, all dead humans will become fighting entities.
Whether those people were once warriors or not, Leoric can make them warriors!
As long as the skeletons still exist, Leoric will represent an endless army of skeletons!
Even as long as the skeleton is not completely destroyed, he can even splice the barely usable skeleton into combat power!
“You’d better not do this.
If you completely trample on human morality and bottom line, then you will be on the opposite side of human beings.
Even if the Nephalem can understand what you are doing, it is based on their understanding of how terrifying demons are.
Although humans in this world understand the cruelty of demons, they will definitely forgive you. I can't do it the way you did." Aidan's tone was a little more serious.
He doesn't like to discuss this heaviest and most tragic possibility.
Although he also admitted that all this is still possible.
“So from the beginning, I agreed with Johanna to train Paladins here.
After all, the bones of a warrior only need to move to become a powerful fighting force.
I'm not good at manipulating skeleton mages. "
Leoric continued to talk about this matter, and Aidan's face had darkened.
"Then the most important thing you should do is to try to let Rasmah stay. In Khanduras, that way the two of you can create an army of the dead that can adapt to any situation.
Skeletons become powerful warriors when you awaken them.
The souls of the dead are awakened by Rathma and turn into undead spirits that can throw out the breath of death! ”
Aidan said and slammed the table.
He felt horrified just thinking about this scene.
That’s not because the endless undead army is so powerful!
But when this scene happened, everything he insisted on became in ruins!
Although Aidan’s mind has not been affected by the authority of justice, what he insists on in his heart is justice!
It is precisely because of his persistence and belief that he was able to obtain recognition from the righteous authorities in that not difficult manner!
Aidan is on the road to taking control of justice!
When he completes this journey, righteous authority will shine with Aidan’s New Year!
“I just like to prepare for the worst!
By the way, if the benefits Malthael offers are great enough.
Then keep the supplies in Canduras in a state where they can maintain the status quo!
You can leave the rest to him! "
Leoric finally said these words.
"Ha! At the cost of morality? ”
Aidan was so angry that he smiled back!
"A victory is a bargaining chip!"
Leoric gave his reason.
These words made Aidan unable to say anything even though he was still angry.
Victory...
A word that is both familiar and unfamiliar to the Nephalem!
Most nephalem's lives are based on victory in battle after battle.
But the Nephalem have never truly won in the past!
Even when the Nephalem were powerful enough to defeat the Great Demon, the Nephalem were still working hard to continue.
Endlessness is like a curse!
No matter how powerful the Nephalem are, they will shudder when faced with this word!
Even Bulkesso is the same!
He can fight for a day, a week, a month or even year after year!
But he couldn't say the word "forever"!
The eternal war is the never-ending nightmare between high-level heaven and burning hell!
But in the Eternal War, the Nephalem have never fought from beginning to end!
Because eternity will never have an end, but the Nephalem will always end!
“You know what you are talking about?”
Aidan asked.
He forcibly suppressed his anger and looked at Leoric in front of him with red eyes.
“I know very well that doing this is a way to bring victory closer to us!”
Leoric said firmly.
He also understood that the reason why the Nephalem had both angels and demons choose to retreat was based on the premise that the Nephalem could completely overturn the table.
I also know that I am not sure whether Bulcasso can always guarantee this power!
But he has to do something to continuously expand human power in a more macroscopic field!
Not for myself, but just like those heroes who chose to sacrifice in the past, just to fight for a chance for humanity to continue!
Leoric is ready to sacrifice Canduras!
But what he wants to ensure is that Canduras, as the fortress of mankind, will always ignite the flames of war when facing the devil!
The flames of war represent that Khanduras will never fall!
“Use bones as handles, flesh and blood as oil, and souls as torches of fire?
Do you really think this is such a beautiful and noble thing?”
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Aidan's eyes were very complicated.
“Of course this is not noble, but it is useful!”
Leoric said quietly.
The blue flames in his eyes were burning!
But there is no sinister temperament about Leoric like this. Instead, he is like a stove radiating heat!
"You are not strong enough, even if no one except Baal can end you.
But once you do so, you will have to go back and forth between resurrection and death.
Believe me , any archangel can make you sink into this state
Even if you can still control the army of bones in death, the time will come when the bones will eventually be used up. At that time, you will only have eternal torture!”
Aidan wanted to persuade Leoric, but he also knew that his words could not change anything.
“You mean I might be targeted by archangels or demons, and be killed again every time I revive?
It doesn’t matter, every moment of my existence is eternal torture. !”
Leoric’s voice suddenly became gentle, and seemed to be smiling.
Aidan became increasingly speechless.
"Father..."
When he is calm, he rarely calls the current Leoric "father", because he knows that Leoric at this time is his father's madness and Lakis I. A monster pieced together from the soul.
But now, he seemed to see in Leoric the father who enjoyed the future vision of Canduras with his family when he was a child!
The wise king of Khanduras who smiles heartily and is always full of hope!
“Things are not that bad yet, I just need to be prepared in advance.
Aidan, preparation is enough.
With victory as a bargaining chip, why should we be the ones enjoying the fruits of victory?
The juice of the victory fruit splashes everywhere, and we can smell the fragrance of the fruit after it falls on the ground.
That's enough. "
Leoric suddenly said.
Aidan was silent for a moment, then nodded.
He finally signed his name on the document he had been struggling with for a long time!
At this moment, a beacon of wisdom began to flash in the sky above Canduras!
The cooperation between Canduras and Archangel is officially reached!
The light of Malthael's wisdom began to shine in Khanduras!
Imprius, who was still in Canduras at this time, raised his head and frowned as he looked at the source of the light.
Gruchak, who was drinking in the tavern, put down the half-empty wine glass in his hand and walked out of the tavern angrily.
Gruchak's eyes widened, and anger was rising all over his body!
"Leoric! Are you crazy? Are Aidan also crazy?"
Gruchak roared!
Johanna, who was training the paladins, let out a long sigh, and the holy light on her body shone.
The people living in Canduras looked at the extra light sources in the sky, thoughtfully.
Some of the problems that once troubled them began to fade away little by little with this brilliance.
That is the light of wisdom. All people who are illuminated by wisdom will grow at a faster rate.
Leoric let out a long sigh.
He knew that the people living in Canduras from this point on would not be able to adapt to the days after the light of wisdom was extinguished.
And when the light of wisdom goes out, it is what he said is the worst situation!
At that point, Canduras will inevitably become the city where the flames of war will never go out!
When that time comes, no one alive will leave Khanduras!
It is difficult to go from luxury to frugality!
No one can return to their original "stupidity" without any impact after feeling their rapid growth!
Leoric understood that maybe the Prius would stay in Canduras for a while.
Because the Archangel of Courage will not be affected much by the Archangel of Wisdom, they are essentially the same.
No one can affect the performance of the other.
But the powerful support of Gruchak, a barbarian, will leave Khanduras soon!
The smartest thing for people who are not sure whether they can survive convenience without sinking is to stay away from danger in the first place!
Gruchak will not stay in Khanduras because it is impossible for him to accept this change.
Johanna will remain in Khanduras, but will leave once the first group of paladins have completed their training.
Johanna does not need much wisdom, because wisdom will make her thoughts gradually complicated.
Leoric knew the result when he persuaded Aidan to do this.
But he thinks it's necessary.
Because he had already prepared for the "worst"!
Kanduras does not represent the future of mankind, but an unyielding beacon! It is an eternal fortress!
"Kanduras has no continuing value, but I hope he will last forever."
Leoric said slowly but firmly to Aidan.
If the Nephi are innocent in the end and win, then Khanduras is doomed to die!
Because at that moment the Archangel of Wisdom had long ceased to exist!
If humans want real victory, they must make the high-level heaven and the burning hell never see each other again!
With that time, Khanduras, who has adapted to the light of wisdom, will also be destroyed.
At that time... the cold tomb where the Skeleton King slumbers will bring Leoric true eternal sleep.
The world of the living has no room for immortal monsters.
Leoric already knew this!
It's just a way to get to the predetermined ending. Leoric hopes that he can make his own choice!
“Kanduras will continue, but it will no longer be Leoric’s Kanduras.
It will be the Kanduras of the new king Aidan.
At that time, I will hang your portrait on the wall.
Of course it is the image of the heroic and wise king when you were alive. ”
Aidan’s eyes seemed to be shining.
(End of this chapter)