There's definitely something wrong with this murder mystery game-Chapter 839 - 704: Ambush_2
Chapter 839 -704: Ambush_2
She studied it with a heart full of reverence.
The legacy of the Ice and Snow Elves can’t truly disappear with her, no matter what, she at least has to make this world remember.
That there once was a race called the Ice and Snow Elves.
Even if only in the form of legends.
…
The time spent on research was extremely brief.
Xu Shuo had found the opportunity to rest for a while in the temple, and when he woke up, he discovered that the Ice and Snow Elf was still tirelessly flipping through the Holy Book of Light.
Xu Shuo:… If she keeps reading, this elf will probably turn into the shape of the Holy See of Light.
He yawned and saw a jade stone floating above the Magic Array.
It must have been delivered last night.
Xu Shuo picked up the jade stone and looked at it.
Zuo Fang: [Duty-bound, the dragon has been slain.]
What followed was resentment towards a certain black dragon.
Xu Shuo quickly skimmed through a large swath of babble and finally found the key information at the end.
——
The Sun Knight Team hidden in the Amiciya Mountains indeed tracked down the whereabouts of the White-robed Bishop, and even pursued him to the Western Continent.
It was quite coincidental.
Because of the earth-shaking battle caused by the black dragon and the Ice and Snow Elves in the Amiciya Mountains, that White-robed Bishop became flustered and inadvertently encountered the team of Sun Knights that was preparing to meet up with Zuo Fang.
Upon meeting, they were initially dumbfounded, then it turned into a chase and escape.
Because the situation was too urgent, that team didn’t have time to leave a message for the main force and followed the White-robed Bishop deep into the Amiciya Mountains.
In order to evade the pursuit from behind.
The White-robed Bishop clenched his teeth and rushed into the Frost Forest left by the Ice and Snow Elves, passing through the site of the great battle between the two forces, intending to shake off the Sun Knight by using the chaos.
However, the two sides engaged in the battle paid no attention to this chase.
The Sun Knight did so because he knew the black dragon’s identity, and even observed small-scale battles between the two in other places for two days, so there was no hesitation in entering the battlefield.
Thus, the chase passed by the frozen lake.
The black dragon took a curious glance at the person the Sun Knights were pursuing, and in that moment of distraction, the Ice and Snow Elf found an opportunity to dive into the bottom of the lake.
And with extreme speed, froze the waters of the lake.
Because of a single glance, a piece of prey slipped away!
The Sun Knights, completely unaware, kept chasing their target.
When the Knight Order led by Zuo Fang found the lake, that team was nearly out of the Amiciya Mountains; but later, they were ambushed by the White-robed Bishop at a dangerous pass ahead.
Several were grievously injured, and two Sun Knights were lost.
The above is the news that came through last night.
Xu Shuo’s response at that time was: [There’s no need for you to return to the formation now, capture that White-robed Bishop, and if you don’t, never come back.]
He lost two of his Sun Knights.
And they still want to keep running?
Zuo Fang: [Understood, going to slay the dragon right away.]
Then, this morning.
Zuo Fang: [Duty-bound, the dragon has been slain.]
The Order of the Sun Knights chased tirelessly all night long, and they did indeed capture the White-robed Bishop.
The place of the incident.
A small border city on the Western Continent.
The incoming dozens of Sun Knights surrounded the man with unstoppable momentum, making it impossible for him to escape even if he grew wings – and even if he took flight, a black dragon was still eyeing him from the outside.
After reading the message, Xu Shuo maintained a calm expression as he crushed the jade stone and instructed them to take the person and catch up with the Holy Court army.
If the other party tries to resist or escape on the way.
Then simply kill him directly.
Xu Shuo retracted his thoughts, casually tidied up his dishevelled long hair, and looked towards the Ice and Snow Elf who was studying the Holy Book of Light without looking away.
“Let’s go, today we need to catch up with the Holy Court army.”
They had only just left the Andas Mountains.
But the Holy Court army had already entered the Eastern Continent, and was about to reach the Royal Capital, leaving them with not much time.
Upon hearing this, the Ice and Snow Elf seemed to snap back from the Holy Book of Light and emotionlessly closed the scriptures, stood up like an unfeeling reading machine.
Xu Shuo couldn’t help but ask curiously: “So, what did you figure out after reading all night?”
Catalina looked at him: “The current Holy Court doesn’t even think of revering and worshipping their own God of Light. The God of Light now is nothing more than a tool for exercising divine authority and controlling the continent, right?”
Xu Shuo suddenly smiled.
He did not affirm or deny but just stretched lazily, leisurely walking toward the outside of the temple.
Only then did his drifting voice come through.
“Divine grace is like the sea, divine might is like prison.”
—— Divine grace is like the sea, divine might is like prison?
Catalina was taken aback.
She recited the sentence in her heart, but still couldn’t understand what it meant and why the other party had suddenly said it.
Catalina stood silently in place for a while.
Only when the figure of the young man disappeared into the light at the doorway did she lift her foot to follow, still carrying the Holy Book of Light in her hand.
…
Because they were in a hurry to travel,
Xu Shuo didn’t bother with a slow carriage for show but went to the stable, bought two fine horses, and galloped towards the hinterland of the Eastern Continent.
There were always many people traveling across the continent.
But it was somewhat surprising to see two people with silver hair driving horses recklessly, and sometimes when passing by merchant caravans or mercenaries from a distance, people would show a look of amazement.
Catalina was forcibly fitted with a broad hat, pressing her sharp and long ears under the hat’s brim.
“I’m telling you, if you still refuse to accept Light Magic when we reach Dalton City, I suggest you really stay away from me,” Xu Shuo said, squinting in the wind.
Catalina was silent beside him.
Xu Shuo continued, “I won’t let anyone interfere with my plans. There are many ways in the Royal Capital to identify the aura of Ice and Snow Elves. If they discover a purebred Ice and Snow Elf by my side, it might lead to some unexpected changes.”
Finally, Catalina spoke, “So what then?”
“Either you go away on your own, or you accept Light Magic.”
“Ha, your Light Magic is probably meant as a way to prevent my betrayal, as a precaution. In that case, aren’t you worried that if I choose to leave, I might join the Royal Capital’s forces?”
“Of course, you can join. But if you become one of the Royal Capital’s people, I will use all my power to kill you, even if it means the failure of the Holy Court is on the line.”
“Why would you do that?”
“Nothing much, just to make you die a more despairing death.”
“…”
Wonderful, another day to talk about death.
Catalina looked at the young man’s ever-calm profile. She did not doubt for a second that he was likely not joking.
Because he knew about her steadfast commitment to the heritage of the Ice and Snow Elves.
So he wanted her death to completely cut off that heritage.
Catalina didn’t want to gamble.
Because indeed, she cared about it a lot.
For the sake of the Ice and Snow Elves, even becoming part of the territory of the Light Church and studying the inheritance methods of the Holy Book of Light, she was equally willing.
The conversation ended.
The two fast horses ran silently towards the fortress in front of them.
It was already evening.
They had been rushing all day without rest. If they didn’t take a break, the riders might hold on, but their horses would surely drop dead halfway.
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But just as they were about to approach the fortress,
Xu Shuo’s eyes flashed, and he suddenly pulled the reins.
The charging horse neighed and was forced to turn to the right. After moving laterally due to inertia for a distance, it gradually slowed down.
Catalina on the left was startled.
She was a step too slow, but quickly drew in the reins as well.
“What happened?”
“Change route!” Xu Shuo called out without looking back, once again spurring his horse to run quickly, heading for the woods on the side as if planning to bypass the fortress.
Catalina was dumbfounded and puzzled, but the young man had already rushed off leaving her, and she had no choice but to hurry to catch up.
And at that moment,
Perhaps noticing their attempt to change direction,
from the fortress several miles away, a squad of armed cavalry burst out, furiously chasing after the two!
Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!
A rain of arrows shot out from the fortress walls.
But since the pair changed directions in time, after dashing away for a distance, they moved out of the range of the cold weapons.
However, the cavalry pursued relentlessly.
“Give me an explanation!”
Catalina, lagging behind, shouted as she urged her horse.
Xu Shuo didn’t respond to her; he just lowered his body to speed up the horse, quickly creating a large gap between himself and Catalina, and with the cavalry as well.
Catalina cursed under her breath as she was about to be overtaken.
Suddenly, as if struck by coldness, her horse let out a miserable cry. Its hooves moved swiftly, catching up to Xu Shuo’s pace!
Xu Shuo turned his head to look at her, raising an eyebrow.
Do all those with Elf Bloodline like to do this?
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