Looking at the sword in the Black Knight's hand, its blade faintly shimmering with a ghostly yellow light.
"Rot Sword - Crocodabar."
The Gray Robe Magic Caster's sallow eyes revealed envy as he let out a soft chuckle, "After you die, I will take good care of this sword for you."
This was one of the four weapons of the Black Knight, one of the legendary Thirteen Heroes. Besides the scarred fellow in front of him, another sword was in the hands of that woman from the Kingdom Adventurer Team [Blue Rose].
As for the other two, the "Evil Sword" and "Death Sword," their whereabouts were unknown. These were remarkable collectibles.
What a pity!
He wasn't a Warrior; otherwise, being able to wield and use such weapons would be pure bliss!
The Gray Robe Magic Caster's fervent gaze made the Black Knight's eyes turn cold: "Take your filthy eyes off this sword!"
"A foul-smelling wretch like you should stay with your worms!"
Faced with this undisguised disgust and mockery.
The Gray Robe Magic Caster didn't care in the slightest, but the greed in his eyes did subside somewhat.
The Alliance Leader ignored the two high-level disciples' quarrel, instead turning his gaze into the distance, seemingly pondering something. After a brief silence, he said faintly:
"What is that fellow doing?"
The Gray Robe Magic Caster's expression tightened. He knew the Alliance Leader was asking about the mysterious Red Robe Magic Caster. He had only met the person a few times, and although they had never exchanged a single word.
He could sense that the mysterious Red Robe Magic Caster's strength was perhaps even greater than his own.
"Recently, that person has often been seen near Demi-human settlements, seemingly searching for something?"
The Gray Robe Magic Caster said with doubt, then added: "Alliance Leader, should we call that person over to participate in this operation?"
"No need."
"The two of you, plus it, are enough." The Alliance Leader's hoarse voice rang out.
The Death Knight stepped forward, its terrifying scarlet eyes and chilling pressure spreading out, as if the surrounding temperature had dropped several degrees again.
"Oh, an enemy."
The Black Knight raised the Rot Sword in his hand, muttering with amusement.
The Gray Robe Magic Caster's heart trembled.
He had thought that the Red Robe Magic Caster might become one of the high-level disciples, but now it seemed the Alliance Leader didn't have that intention… or had changed his mind!
"I have no interest in playing hide-and-seek combat games with this group of people."
"Since you've come, don't even think about leaving. We just happen to be short of a few strong corpses!"
The black negative energy emanating from the Alliance Leader's body writhed slightly, and his cold tone echoed in the terrifying atmosphere before them.
In the stories of "Heroic Saga" and "Adventurer Team," the heroes and Adventurers always gradually eliminate the enemy's power and figure out the information before finally achieving victory.
Reality isn't a biography or a story from a Minstrel!
"Yes, Alliance Leader!"
"Yes, Alliance Leader!"
The Gray Robe Magic Caster and the Black armored Knight nodded respectfully at the same time, then turned and left.
Watching the two gradually disappear.
A hint of anticipation appeared in the Alliance Leader's pale pupils.
"Does that legendary true secret society really exist?"
"No, it must exist!"
"After this matter is over, it should be enough to attract their attention."
The Alliance Leader's faint muttering echoed eerily across the empty ground, buried with a large number of Undead.
At this moment, on Tang Zheng's side.
After a brief rest, the three elite troops immediately set off and headed towards the Hills area in the south.
Everyone had to travel as quickly as possible during the day to reach the water source in the southern region within three days and meet up with the remaining Demi-human Races.
Because everyone only carried three days' worth of food and water, any more would affect the speed of travel.
According to the normal route, with Go Gin, the Demi-human, leading the way, it would be easy to reach the destination within three days, but in reality, it would take longer.
First, to ensure sufficient physical strength.
Second, to guard against Undead attacks.
These two points alone compressed everyone's travel time by 1/3.
Pat—pat—
The Evil Spirit Dog followed at the very back of the entire team with small steps, while Anri tightly grasped the Bone Chain, sitting on the Evil Spirit Dog's neck.
"Team Leader Tang, I..." Anri's cheeks were a little ashamed.
Everyone was walking on foot, only she was sitting on the Evil Spirit Dog, feeling the strange gazes coming from all around from time to time, Anri was naturally a little embarrassed.
"Just sit there and be at ease."
Tang Zheng shook his head, observing the surroundings while speaking calmly.
At the same time, his body moved forward quickly and lightly.
This was a lightness-type Magic cast by the Shrine Priest Order's Magic Caster on everyone, which could save physical strength and speed up travel.
"But." Anri lowered her head slightly, her fingers holding the Bone Chain turning a little white.
"Anri."
"Team Leader Tang."
Tang Zheng signaled Anri to look at the three people in front: "Observe those three carefully, and pay attention to how they lead the troops."
"Ah, yes!" Anri, puzzled, still nodded immediately and quickly turned her gaze over.
The three were Captain Remedios, High Priest Quartet, and Captain Nigun.
"They've started moving over there too, faster than expected."
Team Leader Tang frowned slightly. Through the information transmitted from the Shadow Clone, he also noticed the Alliance Leader's actions in the first instance.
Strange!
The Alliance Leader would actually directly start a war with the Holy Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy. No matter who wins or loses, it wouldn't be of much benefit to the Alliance Leader. It was strange no matter how he thought about it.
"There's too little information, lacking some key details. Relying solely on speculation, it's impossible to see the Alliance Leader's true purpose," Tang Zheng thought inwardly.
"Tang." A familiar voice came.
Tang Zheng looked at "Black" Pabel, who was following closely behind.
As a top archer, he was placed at the rear of the team. During the day, there was no need for "Black" Pabel to exert himself.
Those sharp eyes that could see things clearly even in the night were truly able to display their skills in the dark environment.
On the other hand, Clementine was at the very front of the team at this moment. With her agile body and speed, she was suitable to act as a scout.
"Pabel," Tang Zheng turned his head and responded softly.
The two had long been familiar with each other, so they addressed each other by their names.
"You really value this companion of yours."
"Black" Pabel's eyes glanced at Anri, who was sitting on the Evil Spirit Dog.
Tang Zheng raised his eyelids, knowing that Pabel had heard his brief conversation with Anri, which was why he spoke like that.
"Everyone thinks she has no talent."
Tang Zheng shrugged his shoulders and said with a light smile, "But I don't think so. I've always believed that everyone has their own talent."
"It's just that they lack the possibility of being discovered and the effort to realize their talent."
Hearing these words.
"Black" Pabel's eyes widened. The man, who was always calm and unperturbed, rarely showed a change in expression.
"Tang, that's a fantastic point of view!"
"You know, I have a daughter who has a very high talent in archery, but I really don't understand why she would choose to become a Paladin."
"Oh, I don't mean to say that Paladin is bad, but that child is a bit timid and gets scared even when she sees caterpillars, a girl..."
"Black" Pabel seemed to have opened some kind of switch and began to talk endlessly about his daughter.
A helpless expression appeared on Tang Zheng's face, and he could only try his best to appear as if he was listening.
Speaking of which!
The other party's daughter was Ninya, one of Tang Zheng's least favorite humans, but that referred to the future Ninya. Now, she was just an ordinary girl after all.
Not far away.
"Red" Orland also pestered Go Gin, seemingly wanting to learn combat skills and techniques, which Go Gin found quite annoying.
Quartet did not stop the leisurely and casual attitude of the group, but rather seemed to intentionally allow it.
And precisely because of this.
The tense atmosphere that should have permeated the air, and the sense of deathly fear in the face of tens of thousands of Undead, were greatly alleviated.
However.
The faint smell of corpses in the air kept the spirits of the elite troops tense.
Along the way.
Everything was filled with desolation. Not to mention normal beasts, Demon Creatures, or even Demi-human Races, there was not even the sound of insects or birds.
What this represented was self-evident.
The place where they were was like a thorough dead zone. This oppressive atmosphere was like a mountain hanging in everyone's heart!
As the high-hanging sun set in the west.
The atmosphere became even more oppressive and tense!
As the nominal commander, Quartet immediately issued an order to set up camp and rest, taking advantage of the time before nightfall to begin arranging vigilance and protective Magic means.
Streaks of Magic light flashed continuously from all directions.
Although Undead can also move during the day, as the dead, unless they are being controlled, they rarely actively appear during the day. Night is the time when Undead truly become active.
This is also why everyone rushed during the day and immediately rested before dark!
The hot temperature filled the air with sultriness.
Team Leader Tang scanned the crowd, who were taking off their helmets, their faces full of sweat, and drinking water from their water bags in large gulps. After a brief thought, he stepped forward.
"Vice-Captain Gustavo."
Tang Zheng called out to Gustavo, who was among the Paladins and was currently giving instructions.
"Hmm?"
Vice-Captain Gustavo turned his head in surprise. When he saw that it was Tang Zheng, he quickly walked over: "Team Leader Tang, what's the matter?"
"Everyone's water bags should have one empty by now, right?"
"That's right. The climate in the Hills is too abnormal. It shouldn't be so hot this month."
"In that case, I need to discuss something with you." Tang Zheng said softly, explaining his idea.
Vice-Captain Gustavo was initially surprised and hesitant, then revealed a look of joy: "That's great, Team Leader Tang. I need to report this to the Captain and Lady Quartet."
"No problem." Tang Zheng nodded.
After realizing the impending attack through his Shadow Clone, Tang Zheng would not remain indifferent. He planned to assist everyone within the scope of his demonstrated abilities.
He wanted to see if the Alliance Leader really intended to eliminate them!
Soon.
Quartet, Remedios, Captain Nigun, and the others walked over.
"Team Leader Tang, your suggestion is good." Quartet said with a smile.
Remedios also showed a rare friendly attitude, holding the Holy Sword with one hand, and said casually, "Thank you."
"It's no trouble."
Tang Zheng shook his head and responded softly.
"Thank you, Team Leader Tang, but wouldn't this waste the already scarce water resources? The Paladin Order will consume more."
Another Vice-Captain, "Peach" Isadro, nodded to Tang Zheng first, and then said worriedly.
"Then give priority to supplying the Paladin Order!"
"The Sunlight Scripture and the Shrine Priest Order will contribute half a bag of water, which should be enough." Captain Nigun directly gave the plan.
"Alright."
Quartet thought for a moment and nodded.
Soon!
Dozens of Paladins began to act, collecting a water bag from everyone in the Shrine Priest Order and Sunlight Scripture troops.
All the water inside was gathered together and poured into a temporary large water bag made of cloaks.
Anri took out 10 bottles from the limited Regeneration Potions she carried on the Evil Spirit Dog and poured them all into the large water bag.
"Alchemy!"
Tang Zheng's hands emitted a magical light, allowing the poured Regeneration Potions to completely integrate into the water, creating a diluted version of the Regeneration Potion.
With his ability, it could be completed in the blink of an eye, but in order not to be suspected, he could only delay it for a while.
"Thank you, these guys are in much better spirits with your potion."
Vice-Captain Gustavo watched the Paladin Order members distribute the diluted potion, with a grateful look on his face.
This was a potion made by a "genius alchemist," and even if it was diluted, it relaxed the Paladins' tense nerves, and even their smiles became a little brighter.
"No need to thank me."
Tang Zheng said indifferently, then changed the subject: "By the way, Vice-Captain Gustavo, can I take a look at the sword in your hand?"
Under unfamiliar circumstances, rashly touching or asking for the other party's weapon is an impolite act that can easily provoke hostility.
But after what happened just now, the relationship between the two sides has obviously become much closer!
"This is the standard weapon of our Paladin Order, there is nothing special about it."
Vice-Captain Gustavo raised his hand and scratched his finger-length golden short hair, reached out and pulled out the weapon in his hand and handed it over.
The other party said it easily,
But Tang Zheng knew that this kind of weapon was not so easy to obtain. It was a silver-white blade with the emblem of the Holy Kingdom's Paladin Order cast on it.
The faint Mana reaction proved that this was a Magic Item. In addition to its inherent value, obtaining this weapon was also one of the procedures for becoming a Paladin in the appointment ceremony.
In short, it's extraordinarily meaningful, unique to every Paladin!
Buzz—
Contact with weapon: longsword. Basic job information acquired: Paladin.
Job change?
"An eye-opening weapon." Team Leader Tang observed the longsword in his hand with an unchanged expression, praised it, and then raised his hand to return it.
"Haha, this weapon has been with me for more than 10 years. In terms of value, it may not be comparable to some truly expensive weapons, but its significance is extraordinary."
"If Team Leader Tang likes it, you can apply to our captain for one, but the emblem on it has to be removed."
Vice-Captain Gustavo took back the weapon and said half-jokingly.
"Forget it. I'm a Magic Caster. Holding such a weapon would be a waste."
Tang Zheng shook his head and responded with a smile, his fingers deliberately stroking the silver-white armor on the other party's body, pausing briefly.
Buzz—
Contact with armor: Paladin Armor. Intermediate job information acquired: Holy Knight.
Job change?
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