Skeleton King

This is the eastern plains of the Louisiana province?

Nou was a little surprised to see the lush, endless grassland and the dreamlike Green Castle.

He didn't think he'd see this.

At the last moment, Nou was still in the palace of the Pansy Empire, negotiating with Jacob, the envoy of the magic island.Jacob wants Noel to prove his potential, his value with Ace, as a bargaining chip in their negotiations with Magic Island.Jacob still had the same indifferent and otherworldly appearance, and he was also superior when he stated his conditions.

Nuo Ou didn't take Jacob's attitude to heart at all, he thought carefully about Jacob's conditions, and agreed.

If the war between the Twin Cities and the Magic Island continues, they will only suffer losses.Even if they can solve the crisis in the Twin Cities, the greatest strength of Magic Island is still in the small plane.

Jacob took out a crystal ball - the crystal ball that the people of the magic island used to test the magic talent of the imperial capital.

Jacob told Nou, "This crystal ball is called the Star of Hope, and some people call it the Star of Misfortune. At the beginning, it was the Star of Hope that led people to find the magic island, and brought bad luck to those who landed on the magic island." People. However, few people know that the Star of Hope can not only be used to test people's magical talents, but also help people break through the bottleneck."

Nuo Ou was slightly surprised, "Is that step even useful?"

A few days ago, in the cellar of Duke Green's mansion, Ace mentioned something about the Star Potion to Nou.Nou has never heard of any other items that are useful to holy ranks other than star potions.

And, judging from Jacob's tone, the star of hope has a much greater effect on the holy rank than the star potion.

Jacob said: "Yes. My teacher got the Star of Hope at the beginning and became an existence beyond the holy rank."

The crystal ball in Jacob's hand was ordinary, no different from the crystal balls sold in the imperial capital's alchemy shop, it was even gray and dirty looking.Nou looked at it carefully for a while, "If the Star of Hope really has the function you said, it should cost a lot to activate it."

"The teacher is the second existence that transcends the holy rank to break through with the star of hope. Every time the star of hope is activated, it will cause damage. We predict that it will be completely broken if it is used again. The teacher originally sent it Give it to me, just hope I can get out of that step." Jacob said: "But I think, Duke Green, you are more suitable for it than me."

No merit and no reward.

Nou said lightly, "Why?"

"Because you appeared at the right time. The deeds of the martyrs of Magic Island did not move you, but what you said moved me." Jacob said: "What is the reason?"

Nou doesn't trust Jacob.Although Jacob looks mysterious and convincing, like the eccentric astrologer in the legend, what the astrologer said is true, but from his handling of the affairs of Prince Nishimoto and the Pansy Empire, Nuo Ou has no doubts. Think Jacob is pure astrologer.He is a politician.And the words of politicians, like love with prostitutes, are cheap and unreal.

Nou asked Jacob to speak in ancient magic language—because ancient magic language is equivalent to a magic contract for astrologers and magicians—if he succeeds in using the Star of Hope, will he take that step?If he fails, what kind of punishment will he receive?

"If the obsession is achieved, it is the biggest obstacle to break through the holy rank. Then get rid of the obsession, and you can become an existence beyond the holy rank." Jacob's expression was calm. He didn't need to deceive Nou. He told Nou: "If If you succeed, you will immediately become an existence beyond the holy rank. With your joining, our war against the small plane will no longer be difficult. As long as you join hands with the teacher, we can even kill the master of the small plane.

I have no other requirements.However, Duke Green, I hope to get your promise.If you break through because of the Star of Hope, as long as the Magic Island does not do anything to endanger the Green family, you cannot take the initiative to attack the Magic Island.

The possible sequelae of Star of Hope are also very simple.My teacher told me that after you use it, you will either break through immediately and become an existence beyond the holy rank;

Duke Green, you can think as clearly as you can.You are not yet 22 years old, and you have not cultivated in such a unique environment as Magic Island and Dragon Island, you are already a Juggernaut.Even without the Star of Hope, you may become as strong as the Yinhui Sword Master, and even go further than him.You can think about it slowly and then reply to me. "

The sky gradually darkened.Thick clouds covered the bright moon and stars, and the magic lamps in twos and threes in the pansy palace couldn't light up the whole palace at all, and the servants and maids in the palace couldn't find their way.

Because of the wedding between Prince Xiben and his concubine, many of the attendants and maids were drunk, their cheeks were slightly blush.Some people almost fell into the lake in the back garden of the palace, and then left cursing.

In the gazebo.Nou said: "I don't have to think about it. Messenger, please tell me, how should I use it?"

……

Jacob asked Noel to put his hand on the crystal ball, and he was chanting words.Noel tried his best to identify the ancient magic language that Jacob sang.

According to Nou's understanding of the ancient magic language sung by Jacob, as long as he survives the illusion constructed by Star of Hope and breaks all the illusions in it, he can succeed.On the contrary, if he is injured by the illusion, the star of hope will directly attack his soul, causing irreversible damage.Because of this, he will forever lose the opportunity to advance further.

Ke Nuo did not expect that Star of Hope's original scene would be in the eastern plains of the Louisiana province, the fiefdom of the Green family.

How familiar it is to him, and how strange it is.

Grimm Castle was as vivid as he remembered it.The fountain outside the castle is still shining with colorful lights under the illumination of the magic lamp, and the Gale Horse is gnawing on the grass leisurely.

Only the Sword of Judgment, which Nou had taken away from the castle long ago, was still in its original place.

And the people in the restaurant.

Princess Bernadette was wearing a long light blue dress, her skirt was embroidered with blue and white patterns, like waves, she was not as lively as usual, laughing and ran to grab his hand.

When Princess Bernadette saw Noou coming, she walked in small steps, and she was more ladylike and elegant than all the noble ladies Nou met in the imperial capital, "Brother, are you going to practice martial arts? Don't work too hard." gone."

Nou was not too surprised by this.He knew it was all an illusion.

But when he saw the person afterwards, even if Nuo Ou knew it was an illusion, he couldn't help trembling slightly.

Princess Bernadette led Noah to the dining room, and whispered to him: "My father is a little angry because my brother is late. But brother, don't worry, mother and I are helping him."

After finishing speaking, Princess Bernadette looked at Nou with bright eyes like a moose.Nuo Ou found that although he was close to Princess Bernadette in the illusion, they were still a little stranger compared to the real world.They are like brothers and sisters common in nobles. Because of their blood relationship, they support each other, but because of their different status, gender, and family expectations, they walk on two completely different paths, and their contacts are not close.

Although when Princess Bernadette said "Father and Mother", Nou already had a premonition.However, when Nuo Ou really saw those two people in the restaurant, his body still shook.

When the old Duke Green and his wife passed away, Nou had already remembered.He is more fortunate than Princess Bernadette, because he can keep more memories of his father and mother.

But Nuoou is also more unfortunate, because the death of his father and mother has brought him more pain.

The old Duke Green was as dignified as Nuo Ou remembered, but still friendly, especially when facing his wife and daughter.Nou is the heir of the Green family, and the old Duke Green has stricter discipline.

The old Duke Grimm has the same blond hair and blue eyes as Nou, except that the outline of his face is sharper than Nou's.The old Duke Green looked about 40 years old, and Nou looked at him blankly.He thought that this was what his father looked like when he was old.

The mural hanging in the dining room is missing the newest one.

In this world, there is a portrait of the old Duke Green hanging there, and his appearance is always fixed at the age of 32.

Likewise, the old Duchess Green.

Nuoou's mother has long, smooth, light blonde hair, and curved eyebrows, always smiling.She brought unparalleled happiness to the old Duchess Green and Nou.

She is the most respected and beloved person of Nuoou.

The Lady Bernadette that Nuo Ou saw just now looks very much like her. In the high society of the empire, the old Duchess Green had a very good reputation when she was not married. She is always so perfect and gentle, Only in front of the old Duke Green and a pair of children, will she show her playful side.

Nuo's mother didn't care about the cold face that Nuo's father put on when he saw Nuo'u, she smiled and greeted Nuo'u, "Nuo'u, come here."

The old Duke Green snorted coldly.

The butler wisely began to prepare the dishes.

"This is an illusion." Nuo Ou said silently in his heart.Nou's hand held the Judgment Sword by his side, which was exactly the same as the one on the shelf in Green Castle. No one could see this sword except Nou.

However, Nuo Ou still walked slowly to the table uncontrollably.

"This is an illusion." Nou reminded himself again.

He even wanted to shout out.

But he didn't do that.Because the expressions of the old Duke and Duchess Green and Princess Bernadette did not change, they were sitting at the table in Green Castle and eating together just as Noel had imagined.

From time to time, they would look up at each other, smile, or comment on the dinner dishes.

"This is an illusion..." Nou felt the voice in his heart getting weaker and weaker, he sat down slowly, and sat on the edge of the dining table.At some point, Nou's saber disappeared.

The old Duchess Green smiled and asked Noodo to get some wild pork. She said: "This is specially sent by the Richter family. David Richter went to the World of Warcraft Forest to hunt, and he hunted the first level seven monsters." Said Then, she still glanced at Princess Bernadette indifferently, with a teasing look on her expression.

Is David Richter still alive?Shouldn't he be dead?Nuo Ou felt that his memory was disordered, as if something was affecting him and modifying his memory.

"What's the matter, Nou?" the old Duchess Green asked with concern.

Nou said: "It's nothing, mother. This sauce is really good."

……

Nou's life in Green Castle is very comfortable.At first, he just wanted to stay in Green Castle for a few days, to spend more time with his "parents" before leaving.

But gradually, Nuoou thought less and less of the outside world.

He couldn't even tell whether those conversations with Jacob, those years of lonely growing up were real, or the life of peace and happiness now was real.Which one is his dream?

The old Duke Green began to teach Noah how to handle family affairs.

The Green family is one of the few wealthy families in the Pansy Empire.Not only are the Green Knights famous in the two empires, they also have a good relationship with most of the nobles in the empire.

Far away, the old Duke Green and Princess Mary's ex-husband, Earl Homer, had a good relationship. If Earl Homer hadn't left early, Nuo Ou might have been with Princess Mary and Earl Homer's daughter Marina Homer when he didn't remember anything. engagement.

Recently, the Green family and the Richter family have been friends for generations, and there have been rumors of marriages between the two families over the years. It depends on whether Claudia Richter married Noel Green, the heir of the old Duke Green, or Princess Bernadette married David Richter, the youngest son of Count Richter the Elder.