Death Knight - Chapter 9

“It’s okay, Ishtoli?” Roland subconsciously turned his head away from the other person’s eyes. “Sorry, I should have been here earlier.”

“Why apologize? Olin has been fighting desperately, so I can be unharmed.” The girl in a dress passed through the flowers and stood slowly in front of the death knight. “Wound … does it matter?”

“There is nothing to prevent such injuries. There are far more important things than these!” Roland’s gentle expression was embarrassed and resolute. “Ischutli, I must return to the battlefield of Elazea as soon as possible Go ~! “

“To continue commanding the battle?” The girl deliberately tentatively.

“It’s to achieve my revenge.” The deceased’s tone was irresistible, “You should know very well, I must kill Windham ~!”

“If you blindly emphasize something, a reasonable wish will also become willful thinking. Olin can’t go now, because with such a broken body, there is no way to break into the enemy line.” Ishtoli rarely reveals seriousness An expression, a shallow wave passing through the pupils, “What’s more … Aren’t you going to save that person?”

“…” Looking down at the other person’s eyes, Delicia’s blood-soaked breastplate was still faintly undulating.

“Dilicia?” The undead rushed to his knees immediately, picking up the dying female knight cautiously. In order to avoid touching the wound, he could only remove the broken chain mail as slowly as possible, and then the completely red-stained shirt and a flesh wound turned out in front of the two.

After seeing countless death scenes in battle-fighting Roland, he took a first look, and immediately judged that this was a fatal injury—even the Holy Light could not save her. But a soft word seemed to read Roland’s thoughts, sounding behind him: “Although it was a serious injury, but it was not hopeless … Oulin, put her hand on her wound, fast. “

“Do you really want to save her?” The death knight hesitated instead.

“Don’t you hope so?” The other asked.

After a few seconds of silence, Roland nodded.

“That’s it. Even if we stand hostile, we must maintain our own essence. Olin please calm down and listen to the melody guidance from the sea of ​​mind.”

Isutoli said, bending down, looking over the deceased half-kneeled, staring at the stunned Paladin. Her beautiful long hair slipped down her shoulders, and the night-time pupils reflected little stars. Roland’s hands suddenly gathered white star dust, like snowflakes on the wounded in his arms. The death knight could clearly feel that a warm force was quickly covering the body of Delicia, and it was eye-catching. Under the repeated washing of pure light, red is gradually disappearing from sight.

“This is the power from the spirit world, which is enough to balance the damage of the power of the underworld to the flesh. I believe she will soon be out of danger.” As if verifying the clear words of the goddess, although Dilicia has not recovered her consciousness, her face has become ruddy. As you rise, your breathing gradually flattens.

“Leave Barlosa on the next thing.” Ischutli’s eyes turned to the main entrance of the hall, where several Lichts stood upright. “Anyway, please stay here first, after all, it’s hard to come back once, is it okay?”

“Well, it seems … it really can’t keep up now …” Roland stood up, showing a helpless expression.

When the Liches had packed everything, Ishtoli approached Roland: “Are you worried? I heard you asked Barossa to keep her warm.” She said, peeping at the death knight with her eyes, maybe it was Due to the entanglement of revenge, the other person’s eyes were a little dazed.

“Worried?” Roland’s face showed exhaustion that wasn’t part of the undead. “Maybe. Originally, I thought that after I had power, revenge was not difficult, at least for the undead who focused on fighting, the only thing that needed to be done was I just used a sword to drive a path, but now I find that there are still too many issues to worry about. “

As if to release the confusion in his chest, Roland slowly walked out of the hall, overlooking the earth from the snow-covered terrace-here, the scenery of the northern country is unobstructed, and the eyes are the mountains that stretch for thousands of miles and the sea of ​​clouds. . For a long time, the indifferent flame in the eyes of the undead finally went out, as if he felt the cold again, and the death knight hugged himself tightly with his arms.

“Delicia is my companion who completes the paladin assessment task with me, Uther is my master … As an orphan, I have been brought up by him since I was a child … I realized something when I was on the coastline, but before facing my questioning, I still hoped that I would not meet them on the battlefield. “Roland’s voice shook uncontrollably. His hands were already stained with blood. Obviously, all I wanted was Winddam alone. Why did it become like this? “

Really the same as what Master said? I have made so many sins that I cannot make up for.

“So, Olin regrets it?” Ishtoli asked softly. When the death knight turned around, the girl with her hands behind her was looking up at him, her deep eyes seemed like a mirror, reflecting the gray hair in front of her.

“I regret such a thing, shouldn’t it be something for the death knight to consider?” Roland froze, and then avoided the other person’s sight. “The undead has no future at all … No, it should be said that the Avengers have no future. It’s true. In that case, what else is there to regret it? “

He smiled bitterly: “To be honest, sometimes I envy Arthas and Richard. If they aim for strength and knowledge, they may live longer than dragons, and probably never get lost. Right? “

“When the person who cares is blocked between his sword and the source of revenge, no matter who it is, he will be confused. The back and forth of the human heart is always difficult to change, and it is also true for the gods, but if it is not for various ideas, Conflicts, I am afraid that the world will not change and develop. Therefore, it is not absolute to use logic to judge right or wrong … except, “Ishtoli’s eyes show wavering waves,” We did not let each other Give up your position … So, this vortex like this cannot be chosen … “

“But this kind of thing is always sin. Aggression, killing, and no reason can cover up the facts. Many people have died because of the war. Am I … degenerate?” Half of the words of the death knight, he was suddenly Interrupted.

Ishtoli’s slender fingers rested on his lips, then shook his head. Although she knew that the girl in front of her was just a projection of her will, Roland stayed in touch.

“It’s not like that, Olin was wrong.” The girl sighed. “No matter what time, the road of Fengshen was exchanged for blood. At this moment, Lu Weisi appeared as a guardian, but in the hundreds. Years ago, her followers waged a similar war? This is reality. “

“So, what about mortals?”

“Someday …” Ishtoli’s eyes flew far away, “For those who have lost their lives for this reason, I will give them the same fair opportunity as the living ~~ As for Olin, who feels his sins are deep … I want you to be liberated before then … “

“You mean to change my destiny?” Roland stared indiscriminately.

“I don’t have the ability to change my destiny, but I can make a certain degree of influence. Besides, you are my Olin, the mortal closest to the gods, aren’t you?” Ishtoli’s eyes had an indelible firmness , “I made that decision when the frost was burned.”

“Do you mean this? Cast in the name of God, wait for innocence …” Roland recited softly, and the elf text engraved on the sword reappeared in his mind, “I thought this was to strengthen this great sword Mantra, but I didn’t expect it to have anything to do with mysterious destiny. “

“That can be regarded as an agreement, but because it is not practically targeted, its power is not enough. To this end, I want to make a real agreement with Olin, can I?” Speaking of this, Ishto The corner of Lee’s mouth raised slightly.

“Agree … something like that, can I?” The death knight’s voice dropped.

“Of course, because Olin is Olin of Ishtoli ~!” Ishtoli smiled slightly. Then, the girl stared at each other seriously, and said word by word, “Please guard me until that day arrives, until the dawn of Ishtoli …”

“Dawn ~! You mean ~!” The other party shouted.

“Well, although that is only the method to achieve the goal, not the goal itself, but it is the only way and the reason for the return of the undead. I want to adhere to that belief.”

“Olin. Until the destruction, please keep waving my sword.” Watching Roland’s pupils reveal the indelible firmness under the bath of the aurora. Under the rush of the wind, the long green silk flew up like a banner, and the surrounding sounds all settled, leaving only silence to return to the sea of ​​flowers, as if the whole world was waiting for the upcoming answer.

“I promise you, Roland will wield a sword for Ishtoli … until the moment of dawn.” Roland lowered his head solemnly, with the icy hardness in his tone, and the flaming flames in his eyes. .

“Thank you, Olin ~!” The silver bell-like laughter broke the silence, and Ishtoli smiled and put his palm against his chest, feeling the wonderful tremor of the melody coming from there, and the night pupil was there Instantly filled with happiness.

If so, there may still be opportunities.

Right, long time?

“In addition, I also want to thank Olint for coming back from the battlefield.” Isiutoli’s tone was mixed with imperceptible tenderness.

“It should be like thanking Richard, my words are not worth mentioning.” Roland waved.

“Did he hook your past again?” The girl turned away, and the sudden movement made the hair spread in the air. “Sure enough, Olin was thinking of a long time …”

“I wouldn’t do that, even if I have the same looks, I know very well that Ishtoli is different from Jiu Yuan ~!” Roland interrupted the other side, “Whether it is Ishtoli or Jiu Yuan, It’s irreplaceable to me … how could it be … “Death Knight said half-stopped, because he had just discovered that the girl had a conspiratorial smile on his face-he had done it.

“So, Olin gave up revenge only for me?” It was all inductive questions.

“Even if I sacrifice myself, I don’t think I can beat hundreds of Paladins, but if the Ice Crown accident happens, the power of the undead will be greatly weakened. So, in the long run, I think …”

But the death knight’s answer was interrupted by the shaking laughter, and Ishtoli was covering his belly with both hands, and couldn’t restrain bending down: “It’s rude, but it’s really fun ~!”

“Mocking at his general, this is what a leader who lacks self-cultivation can do.” Looking at the girl who laughed more than once, Roland replied wryly.

“Because I never thought that Olin would be as clumsy as Richard. It was an unexpected thing.” Isiuto used his hand to cover the corner of Wei Yang’s mouth, but couldn’t hide the smile in his eyes. However, until the French formation is completed, Olin rests here. “

“Well.” Roland nodded.

In the morning, the reddish morning glow dyed the snowflakes falling into the color of falling cherry blossoms. Under the depiction of colorful aurora, the mountains of the ice crown were as silent as ever, like a sleeping dragon. In the undead base at the foot of the mountain, Roland and Delicia are silently walking towards the huge transfer square drawn by the Lich. Even in the vast snow, the cold breath spreading under the death knight’s feet still exuded a strange feeling, and the two of them ran across an insurmountable boundary.

In the chanting of the spell, layers of light gradually poured out from the matrix, gradually covering the two figures. But when the surrounding scenery gradually blurred, the silent death knight felt a gaze from afar.

“Ishtoli …” Roland looked up to the distant hilltop and muttered to himself. The next moment, the condensed magic carried the casted person, and straddled the space in an instant, connecting Elazea and the Ice Crown.

“In yesterday’s battle, because you refused to obey the command of the command post, a total of 911 death knights rested because they could not get the correct command. It was reversed because the commandos led by Alsace turned around to pinch the knights of the alliance. The situation. The loss of the Ghoul Legion is not small, nearly 10,000 … If not the Spider Warrior blocked the assault of the Knights of the two wings, maybe our defense line has completely collapsed. “Richard said without affection yesterday Battle report.

“It’s my responsibility.” Roland lowered his head.

“For Isutoli’s innocence, I don’t plan to hold you accountable. On the other hand, the concentration of magic in the surrounding area has finally returned to normal. With the power of the Juju Tower, the next defense should be easier. “Richard glanced at the new bright silver armor he was wearing.” That battle … was it hard? “

“Thanks to Ishtoli’s help.” The death knight responded slowly, subtly speaking instead of the usual indifference. “And, thank you, Richard, for your key.”

The effect of this sentence was immediate. The action of the Lich suddenly stopped. After a long time, he shrugged his shoulders: “This … I don’t think I can beat so many raiders. After all, only as Olin You can exert the power of the gods, and if the Ice Crown accident, the power of the undead will be greatly weakened … so, I will at all costs convince you to go back, otherwise how could it disrupt the command for this … “

But Richard’s words were interrupted by unexpected laughter, and Roland was covering his belly with both hands, and couldn’t help bending down: “It’s rude, but it’s really fun ~!”

In the mind of the death knight shaking with his whole body, an irresistible emerged. Not long ago, Ishtoli once said: “But I don’t think that Olin would be as clumsy as Richard ~!”

Did Ishtoli say that? Sure enough, this is indeed a clumsy way of covering up … but it is also very gentle.

How long hasn’t this feeling come from the heart? When was the last laugh from your heart?

“Is there anything ridiculous about what I said?” The Lich questioned with a hint of wrath, “I really didn’t expect that the head of the group who had put indifference on his face would have such a disorder ~!”

When Roland turned his head away from the other side’s eyes, Arthas happened to appear, interrupting the conversation between the two: “It’s time, it’s time to send the prisoners of war.”

Indifference and silence quickly covered Roland’s face like lightning.

The flag fluttered up and down in the position of the Alliance of Lucifer. Only the sound of the friction of the metal armor and the collision of the scabbard sounded occasionally. The same was true of the position of the undead opposite, except for silence.

Yesterday’s knight charge finally evolved into a tug-of-war, which continued into the middle of the night, so the corpses on the battlefield were everywhere and there was no time to bury them. Dirty dark red blood flowed into small pieces, the torn human limbs piled up into mountains, the dead remains of the undead turned into powder, and various astonishing sights filled the entire land.

Even the heavy armor and the lined tower shields could not withstand the infiltration of the cold atmosphere. Only when the soldiers nailed their eyes to the enemy would they temporarily forget the feeling of death entangled their entire body.

Roland and Delicia walked slowly in this silent hell, recovering from Delicia, realizing that now, the two did not even say a word, but when the knight noticed that the other was matching his body without any trace. The bad horse finally couldn’t help but speak.

“Why did you let me go? Or do you have any deal with the alliance?”

The death knight paused, but did not look back: “Originally intended to exchange Winddam with you, but … the Holy See of Louvis seems to think this is a compromise and will shake Louvis Authority, so you would rather abandon your life than agree. “

At that moment, Delicia opened her eyes wide with shock, but her open lips couldn’t make any sound.

“May wish to go back and inquire about it, if you say I am a chess piece, then you are the same.” Roland’s indifferent words penetrated into the opponent’s soul like a sharp blade.

“So now, since negotiation failed …” Delicia asked blankly, “Why?”

“Ishtoli told me it was because you were not considered an absolute enemy in my consciousness that you did not die in that attack,” the death knight turned, “Since it cannot be used If you exchange it, it means that you are a worthless captive, and it is just a waste of food to keep it, so I intend to throw it directly to the Alliance, but that’s all. “

Delicia bowed her head silently.

“The evil **** in your eyes, Ishtoli, she also agrees with me.” Roland’s voice involuntarily carried a hint of tenderness.

“In the future, you can do whatever you like. I don’t plan to preach. But at the beginning,” said the other side, suddenly the cold and ruthless flame was lit in the eyes of the other person. It will not stop again. “

The female knight no longer answered, but avoided her opponent’s eyes with a complex expression, and then wrapped herself in silence until the human figure appeared in the vision of the two.

Kadal, who has always paid attention to the instrument, is now exhausted, and his calm expression can’t hide the worry written on his face. After the two sides are in place, he immediately hesitates to the center of the battlefield-that It was the place where the two sides agreed to release Dilisia-and the six Paladins who came with the sages immediately placed their hands on the hilt to prepare for all accidents.

Roland, Kadar, and Delicia, partners who once fought together, now stand in completely opposite positions. Although only a small space distance, for small mortals, this distance is greater than the deepest canyon. To be difficult to cross.

The Death Knight glanced at the Paladins with contempt, and then began to push the horse forward. After seeing that the person concerned was not injured, Kadalle held the horse. He opened his mouth and seemed to want to say something, but did not know How to speak, so the silence spread quickly, but the violent wind remained.

After a long period of silence and complex eyes met, the death knight made a tacit gesture to the female knight around her.

“Dilicia ~!” Kadal’s urge to greet him immediately made the Paladins sweat coldly-after all, when recalling Roland’s strange madness on the battlefield, even the most experienced warrior must be Feeling extremely shocked. But the death knight on the other side didn’t seem to care about the stern attitude of the opponent, but just watched the two meeting quietly.

They used to be companions, and they still are. But I can no longer take a step.

“Is it okay?” When the other asked so softly, Delicia’s tears finally fell indisputably.

“The mission failed, and we didn’t do anything well. Anthony, Mathis, they’re all dead, sorry, I’m really sorry …” The child-like sobbing made her voice intermittent.

“It’s good if you can come back, that’s the most important thing, don’t think about anything else.” Kadal’s eyes were tender and comforting, and he said to hug her gently, “Just come back . “

“So, I’ve actually given her back to you … Kadar.” Roland hesitated a moment, then faintly read the other’s name, the tone was extremely stiff.

The sage nodded silently, staring at the death knight with a subtle wave. Roland couldn’t see through the meaning, and he didn’t intend to see through.

Anyway, for me now, revenge is the most important thing.

“I will neither let you hurt Ishtoli nor prevent you from preventing revenge. The return of the captives is not to prove anything. It should be regarded as a personal act, an act based on the personal will of the chessman. Roland sneered coldly, then turned the horse’s head, and the black figure was like a blast, far away from human sight in the blink of an eye, leading the trail of ice debris toward the black frozen ground.

“Although Wyndham was not obtained in the end, the alliance ’s beliefs about whether it is worth sacrificing for so-called prestige have caused differences and wavering. If the source of this dispute-Paladin Delicia returns to the alliance In the meantime, maybe all kinds of disputes will surface, right? Although we can’t see through the fate, we can grasp things like probability and speculation. “

“Will you agree to send her back? What a complicated strategy, what’s in the Master’s mind?” Arthas glanced at the Lich next to him, his ice-blue pupil and the usual Just as calm.

“Of course not,” Richard smiled inexplicably. “I just saw the positive side of the facts that have happened and intend to use them. However, if it is deliberately calculated for this reason, I am afraid it will soon be Will you lose your essence? For the dead, it will be fatal. “

“Indeed,” Arthas agreed, stroking the slender and smooth sword in his hand. “It would not be possible to get that sword’s approval.”

“Don’t worry, we still have a lot of things to solve by relying on our strength.” Richard headed for the returning death knight.

One week after the end of the Battle of the Plain of Elazia, the death knights regrouped under the ruins of the Flame of the City-for the tireless undead, only fighting is their destination.

“Two thousand and five hundred high-level death knights are the same as the lineup when they first landed.” Looking at the neat military appearance in front of him, Roland nodded with satisfaction. The knights in bright silver armor stood as if they were statues, but their burning eyes proved that these icy bodies were boarded with flame-like souls.

On the surface of the tower towering into the clouds, the text depicted by the light reappeared. At this moment, it seemed to sing, and it produced a regular rhythmic light in the sound of the chants of the Lich’s chanting. Delicate pattern.

“Now the strength of the tower has been restored. Although it cannot be used to attack the mobile army, it is absolutely no problem if it is used for defense. The Alliance has probably also found that there is absolutely no chance of winning the battle now, so they have all Retreat, “Richard explained.

“Then, what we need to do now is to cut off the supply line of the other party.” Roland took the words of the Lich. “We have to attack those three agricultural cities.”

“Yes, relying on the power of this tower, a large-scale transfer of the Phalanx will become possible,” the other party looked up at the tower, now surrounded by light, it was like a beating crystal heart, “though There is a relatively large limit on the distance, but the defense of the alliance will be completely meaningless! This time, I will directly transfer you to the largest agricultural city. “

“What about the other two?” Roland asked.

“Of course it was a hard attack.”

“If you continue the blitz, you may be able to connect the two cities.” Arthas’ eyes glowed red. “Even in the enemy’s realm, the speed of the death knight can still be considered the first on the mainland. We only need to consider Threats in the air are enough, those tin can riders are not afraid. “

“So, get ready to cast.” Roland nodded toward the Lich, and the next moment, the gray-haired figure jumped into the turbulent sea of ​​magic.

The erupting light swept through a dazzling whirlwind, foreshadowing that a new battle was about to begin.