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[One day, I heard that in the depths of the Casas underground cemetery, there is a strange place called the Smokey Lake, and an extremely powerful Chaos Demon is entrenched in the most secret place here.Our mission is to eradicate demons, so the trip to the Smokey Lake is obligatory! 】

"Casas... Catacombs... Smoky Lake... Another familiar and inexplicable name..."

[On the way, I saw the corpse of the Falan undead team that was eroded by the abyss.What is puzzling is that their souls as salary kings have disappeared.And the passage leading to the Kasas catacombs is also completely open. 】

"Fran... The Undead Team... Salary King... I feel like I'm about to remember something..."

[... I knew that this matter was not easy, so I hurried all the way to a room full of demon remnants.I fought hard, and finally killed all the remaining demons, but accidentally fell into a closed room.There is also a demon remnant in the room, just as I was about to kill it, the wall on the left side suddenly disappeared, and a person I did not expect appeared in front of me. 】

"Could it be..."

[Yes, it's him—— Ashes.I easily killed the demon remnant, put away the big sword, replaced it with a big axe, and wanted to try Ashes' growth during this period.But after Ashes saw me, he ran away without looking back. 】

[I... am surprised.Could this be a new tactic? "]

"...I think he's probably inseparable because he's afraid."

【...Your words are very strange... I... tried to chase for a distance, but Ashes ran and rolled away, I couldn't catch up, so I had to give up. 】

"Battle is not very good, but escape is good... This damn familiarity is so maddening..."

【... My wish is to eradicate demons, how can I stop because of an ashes?So I continued my journey. 】

"...a 'mon'? Is he not human?"

[I don't know how long I walked, but I found another warrior with the same characteristics as Ashes and me on the upper floor of a certain magma-covered hall.The reason why I noticed him was that the weapon this man held was shocking—it was an extremely exaggerated sword—let’s just call it a sword! 】

"What kind of sword?"

[The black sword like a melting rock is terrifying.I never imagined that there are still people in the world who can wield such a huge weapon!Its strength should not be weaker than mine. 】

"...Could it be...Manyan—a huge sword?!"

【Just when I was full of emotions, Ashes appeared. 】

"What? Does he want to challenge that great swordsman? That's... that's... the knight of smoke... no... hunting knight... no... I can't remember..."

【……yes!As a result, it was no surprise that poor dodging skills and a relatively small space could not dodge the attack of such a big sword at all——Ash died again. 】

"...It really is... an unsurprising result!"

【The person holding the big sword made an angry gesture.Although I am a bystander, I want to teach him a lesson.But what I didn't expect was that the ashes appeared again after a while. 】

"……he……"

[...I'm curious, why Ashes, who ran away when he saw me, was not afraid of this person? 】

"I'm guessing... it's the special shield..."

[The result is obvious, Ashes fell down again.I suddenly became curious: Will Ashes challenge again?As soon as I thought of this, I stood on the cliff and waited silently... Before long, the ashes actually appeared! 】

"...Although I have fought and failed repeatedly, I still have the belief that I have been defeated and defeated again and again. It is really amazing!"

[He didn't take the lead this time, but slammed the hammer in his hand to the ground to encourage himself—this is a combat skill, and it is an extremely powerful skill against the enemy—the man carrying the huge rock sword also His combat skills were shot, but his combat skills were even more terrifying, the huge rock sword was swung down like a black cloud pressing down on the city... I thought Ashes would repeat the same mistakes...]

"Isn't it?"

[Well... I was wrong!Ashes successfully dodged the man's attack by rolling, and then swung the sledgehammer to attack directly after getting up.After the swing, he didn't seek to advance aggressively, but used rolling again to avoid another attack from the enemy... I was overwhelmed with surprise, when did Ashes master such fighting skills? 】

"...It's really surprising...Maybe...It's a replacement?"

[Substitution?What is the explanation for this statement... Just when I was surprised, the winner was already divided... The result of the battle also shocked me inexplicably-- Ashes actually won!Although it was a tragic victory, the enemy was indeed defeated by him head-on... His growth is truly terrifying...]

"It's really scary..."

[When I got here, I knew that the stone bridge in front of me was the only way to the upper floor.So all I have to do is wait here, and the ashes will surely pass by.

"Do you want to wait for work?"

[Yes, he did appear.This time he had already carried the gigantic rock sword on his back.I also wanted to know how strong he is now, so I waited for him to come over with a big sword in my hand.But the moment he saw me, he sped up and ran past me again, rolling several times and rushing towards the vertical ladder on the rock wall not far away...

【I... so scary? 】

"...It seems that he already has a psychological shadow"

[When the ashes rolled past me, I seemed to hear him say a word - Black Salary King. 】

[Are you talking about me?When did I become the Salary King? 】

"Is this saying that you are powerful? The name of the black salary king... well-deserved reputation!"

【In any case, this is the second time he has escaped from me.My dignity cannot be insulted.There must never be a third time! 】

"Then catch up and let him know how powerful he is!"

[When I chased to the smoked lake, there were only sandworm corpses covered with huge crossbow bolts.I've never seen such a huge crossbow arrow, I'm afraid I can't resist it with my divine body! 】

"...That's... for hunting sand worms, right? I seem to have some impression..."

[A disgusting demonic breath came from the cave not far away.My battle is at hand! 】

[However, when I entered the cave, the ashes had already fought with the demon that was burning with flames. 】

"Since Ashes and the demon are also hostile, then you can try to become...friends?"

【...It is it—the old demon king—one of my hunting targets!The devil is right in front of me, how can I watch the battle?I put on the big sword again and charged at the old devil king.Perhaps my participation in the battle inspired Ashes, and he also frequently used combat skills to attack the old devil king fiercely.

【I am the black knight under the throne of God!How can you live under people?I strike out with all my strength, and finally cut the old devil king under the sword! 】

"It's a heart-pounding battle..."

[After the battle, I sat cross-legged on the ground, watching Ashes carefully absorb the soul of the old demon king, and then slowly sat down in the distance. 】

"Ash... can also absorb souls? Then the souls of the Falan Undead Team were also absorbed by him... Damn familiarity..."

[It should be so.Ash is a very special existence. 】

[You are special——I said. 】

【Ash didn't speak, but just bowed to me. 】

【Your combat skills are still a little weak—I will continue to talk】

【Ash made another frustrating gesture. 】

"Ash... can't communicate with you normally?"

[I never thought about this question. 】

"……and after?"

【I threw the shield in my hand to Ashes. 】

【You should need it——I got up after I finished speaking, ready to continue my journey.Ashes seemed very happy, cheering and jumping.I felt a sense of relief in my heart. 】

"You really like him."

【... My king has long since passed away, and I have wandered for thousands of years, but I still cannot get rid of the demons in the world.I've spread fire too, but I know—

[The first fire will eventually go out.

[The first fire is about to go out...

[Maybe the ashes in front of me are the last hope?

[I don't know. 】

[If in the end I can't wipe out all the demons in the world, then let me burn it again!

[It's just... before I burn myself, I... want to go back to my hometown and have a look...

[Beautiful and magnificent Arnoel Londo!
[Brilliant and magnificent Arnoel Londe!
[My homeland! 】

"My homeland... I also want to go back to my homeland..."

【If you want to go back, you can go back naturally. 】

"Well... I would like to borrow your good words. So... what happened next? Did you go back?"

【gone back. 】

[I follow my king Gwen to inherit the first fire, His Highness the eldest son was expelled for pursuing the corrupt ancient dragon way, Princess Sunshine married away, and now there should be only Prince Gwendelin and the imprisoned Princess Youerxika in the royal city, right? 】

[I saw Ashes again in Elsir in Cold Valley.Guess he's going to Arnoel Londo too? 】

"Eluzir...Arnor Londe...I really want to know these two places very clearly...very clearly...but it seems that there is some force preventing me from recalling all this..."

【...The Arnoel Londo standing tall on the top of the mountain was covered with ice and snow, and an indescribable sadness rose in my heart. 】

[Why did the once brilliant Arnoel Londo look like this?Even though the age of the gods has passed away, there is no awe in the hearts of mortals? 】

"Heh, if human beings know how to be in awe, how can there be so many illegal and terrifying acts?"

【... Well, you are right. 】

"And then? You returned to Anor Londo together?"

【How could it be so easy... Ashes and I went all the way through the thorns and thorns, and killed a man named Sullivan, who proclaimed himself the pope, and the so-called "true god" in his last words would avenge him. 】

"Sullivan! I really miss... I remember it!"

[I am very puzzled.True God... what is it?Another god who gained the power of the first fire? 】

[I was anxious in my heart, and headed towards Yanor Londo first. 】

[Seeing the familiar elevator and turning the mechanism that is still in effect, I was very excited-my brothers Wengstein and Smoke are still alive?Is the silver knight of my robe still guarding?
[Finally, the familiar steps and city gates appeared in front of me again, and I couldn't wait to rush up.

[Before I was halfway through the charge, my robe Zeyin Knight appeared!

【Ah, my robe Ze, I'm back! 】

[Of course... alas...]

"...what happened? Why sigh?"

[My robe... actually pointed a gun at me! 】

"Huh? This...why?"

【I also want to understand...】

[Why, why? 】

【I am the black knight under the throne of Gwen!In the past, we were all silver knights, and we are indeed Brother Paoze!Why do swords face each other? 】

[However... my robe Ze ignored it, and stabbed...

【My heart is broken...】

"...You didn't resist?"

【I... miss the prince, so I have to raise my sword to block...】

[I roared angrily and asked Pao Ze why the sword was facing each other. 】

[However, the silver knight on the opposite side responded with a thunder gun! 】

"Thunder Gun?! Miracle Thunder Gun? It originated from the miracle of God King Ge Wen... Yes... I seem to remember more and more..."

【good!You also know...the Thunder Spear...is the power of my king!My king, Gewen, can manipulate thunder and lightning, so he is called the Sun King...but...how can my king's power be used against Brother Paozhe? 】

"……and after?"

[I was very angry, so I slashed at it with a big sword! 】

[Unexpectedly...the silver knight couldn't bear the power of my blow...]

"The silver knight..."

【died.My brother fell, black blood flowed, dipped into the stone steps...

[I...beheaded and killed my robe with my own hands!

[Pain eats away at my sanity. 】

"This is an unintentional mistake, not your intention..."

[I understand...but I feel guilty, and I can't calm down for a long time.

[But I am also very puzzled: Since the silver knight and I are both protoss, why is there black blood? 】

"I seem to...know why..."

[...Before I figured out the joint, another silver knight rushed forward with a sword.I didn't want to make a move, but unexpectedly Ashes came and made a move for me. 】

[Seeing the black blood spilling out again, I became even more suspicious, so I let go of my grief for a while, and hurried to the hall with Ashes.Unexpectedly... the hall has been covered with black goo, and my brothers Onstein and Smo are also missing. 】

[I'm terrified. 】

"...The black sticky thing...It really is him...Of course, he is the only one..."

【I killed several mud-like monsters with my sword, and executed several priests who fired fireballs with chaos magic... I finally reached the inner court.But what I see makes me feel cold...]

[Prince Gwyndolin still has that weak appearance—although he is a man, he looks like a beautiful woman.However, his lower body...is as ugly as black maggots!
[The black sticky substance I saw earlier actually came from this! 】

"...Eldrich who devours the gods...the sage of the deep..."

[My heart was full of anger, and I immediately asked—who are you?How dare you pretend to be Prince Gwendolin! 】

【However, the other party didn't answer, and when he raised his hand, a thick purple beam of light shot towards him.My shield has been given to Ashes, so I have to roll and dodge. 】

[The anger in my heart cannot be appeased, I only have one thought left - to kill the monster in front of me! 】

【I……】

"……What's wrong"

【I remember... fighting that monster that looked like Prince Gwendolin, Ashes came to help me on the way, but I was defeated by the terrifying sword rain... and then my body was surrounded by endless and deep darkness...】

【cold.

[The cold that invades the bone marrow.

[The indescribable coldness that goes deep into the soul.

[The unknown deep cold is eating away at my body, and the disgusting deep cold is trying to distort my soul...

[But... I will never compromise!

【I am the Black Knight under the Sun King Ge Wen!
【I……

【no way……

【compromise……

【Why in front of my eyes...

【There is only darkness...】

"...Black...Black Knight, are you still there?"

"black Knight?"

……