Chapter 871 853. [Flame]
But there is a problem.
The scenario speculated by Lan En and Mentos is based on the path of wandering spirits who lose their humanity and kill a large number of undead, and then the undead become wandering spirits as a result.
But the most basic question is - how did the undead appear?
The desire to explore this strange world is partly because Lan En's curiosity has been aroused by the phenomena of this world.
On the other hand, he will have to stay here for a while, waiting for the tide of chaotic magic power to arrive again and open the celestial sphere intersection rift before he can return.
It is really dangerous if you are in an extremely unstable living environment but know nothing about the environment itself.
The new world that Lan En was given so much hard work as soon as he came here undoubtedly made Lan En label it as 'extremely unstable'.
Foldolink led Lann all the way up the slope in the woods, and it seemed that he was heading towards the 'mountain' he had mentioned before.
On this upward road, there are dead branches and leaves all over the ground. Even if you occasionally see green plants, the green looks wilted, yellowed, and lifeless.
It seems that the entire environment has this gloomy and depressing tone.
There is silence in the woods that should be rich in life.
There was neither the subtle chirping of birds nor the movement of even a small animal.
There was only the 'rustling' of two people's boots on the fallen leaves. Even when the footsteps subsided, they could hear each other's breathing.
The atmosphere was oppressive and silent.
Fodolink didn't seem to think anything was wrong with this situation at all, so Lan En could only guess that the forests in this world might be like this.
But the Emperor's Children's social talents eventually affected Lan En.
Although he himself does not regard social interaction as a necessity, he is now quite good at being an 'icebreaker'.
"Are you also here to observe the [Fire Passing Ceremony], Fodolink?"
Lan's tone was calm, without showing any unnecessary emotion, as if he was just asking a casual question.
This information I got from the lumberjack who was still awake just now sounds like a big deal, and mentioning it should start a conversation.
The facts are just as Lan En thought.
[Fire Passing Ceremony] is indeed a big event, a huge event for this world.
Fodolink's originally normal walking pace suddenly made a discordant 'click' sound.
That was the sound of the armor on his body hitting each other due to inertia in the sudden stiffness.
Although he returned to normal immediately, Lan En still saw it.
"[Fire Passing Ceremony]."
Fordolink seemed to be savoring this word, as if chewing hope and despair at the same time.
The emotion in those words was so strong that it actually seemed very calm.
“Two years ago, people would be happy to think that the [Fire Passing Ceremony] was as good as ever. Although there are no famous heroes in this era, at least we still have Prince Lothric.”
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"As long as he becomes the King of Salaries, then everything will remain unchanged. Our lives and this entire world, as long as the fire can still burn."
"But now, no one knows who Prince Lothric is. What idea? He has been delaying for too long, too long, even..."
Fordolink suddenly lowered his voice, as if he was worried about saying it even in this silent forest. The words will spread too far.
"Rumors have even spread among the crowd, saying that the prince actually does not want to spread the flames!"
After saying that, he turned his head and took a deep look at Lan En.
It was as if she was telling him with her expression: It's okay to say this in private today, but don't shout about it in the future.
Saying that ‘the prince doesn’t want to spread the flames’ seems to be a taboo topic. It's so taboo that it shouldn't come out of anyone's mouth.
[Flame], what on earth is this thing?
Lan En can't quite understand why the flame is so important.
How is the [Fire Passing Ceremony] performed? Why does the prince named ‘Lothric’ resist the ceremony?
"That flame" Lan En said in an ambiguous tone that could be interpreted in any way. "How's the flame doing now?"
No matter what Voldolink interpreted from this tone, it should have been unexpected that Lan En didn't know anything about the so-called [Flame].
After all, judging from his tone, [Flame] seems to be something that everyone in the world should know.
“What else can we do?” Fodolink sneered, “The undead have appeared openly on the road. Isn’t the decline of the flame obvious enough?”
Lan En keenly felt that there was a sense of resentment and unwillingness in Fodolink's old voice.
And the undead appeared because the [flame] began to weaken?
There must be a process for the decline of the flame, and if it is true as Fodolink said, the degree of decline is positively correlated with the number of undead appearing.
That is to say, these undead people appearing now are far from being numerous.
What will happen after [the flame] is completely extinguished? What will this strange world look like again?
After a series of thoughts, Lan En and Mentos both felt that the so-called [Flame] should be the reason why this world is so different.
This is also what the lady in the lake said: the ‘fundamental difference’.
"Speaking of which, it seems I haven't asked your name yet."
Foldolink glanced back at the witcher, and Lan stretched out his hand to him.
“Just call me Lan En.”
The old knight looked at Lan En's outstretched hand and frowned, then shook his head and did not take it.
"No, now in this life, you can just stretch out your hand to say goodbye. The flame is weakening, and the days are getting harder and harder. Who knows what the person shaking hands with you has on his hand?"
"Humph, you still have to hand it. What a 'young master'."
Lan En didn't feel uncomfortable with Fordlink's harmless teasing.
Just frowned and retracted his arm.
You have to be careful even when shaking hands. Has the world become so ruined?
"I hope Prince Lothric can spread the fire as soon as possible."
In the end, Lan En could only end with a blessing that was not wrong at all based on the known information.
Foldolink smiled in a cold voice, his old voice sounded like there was phlegm stuck in his throat.
"Yes, everyone is praying that the prince can spread the fire as soon as possible. People in Lothric city pray outside the church all day long. The knights of Lothric also give advice to His Majesty."
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"And the pilgrims from distant places have also begun to go north, preparing to come directly to Lothric to visit and meet."
"Hope. It is always good to have hope."
Lothrik city.
Lan caught the name.
In other words, ‘Prince Lothric’ is the same name as the country.
The king of this country must have high hopes for him.
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(End of this chapter)