The last headhunter

Chapter 17 From the Shadows
How much do you know about the undead?
Is it a ferocious gluttonous monster, a ruthless and fast hunter, or a terrifying puppet that is difficult to kill completely?
Maybe both.They are not afraid of death and know no pain.Even when they've been chopped in half by a knife, they'll still be writhing and crawling toward you.

This is also the reason why the human empire has been fighting against it for so long, but has gradually fallen behind.The undead have torn apart human cities and towns, preventing effective communication between places on a huge scale.No matter how you kill them, you won't be able to kill them cleanly. Adventurers live day and night in fear of these weird creatures around them.

But in fact. The real horror does not come from the appearance.

In the undead army of the undead, there is such a guy.

Their appearance and activities are no different from ordinary humans, and they can also fully learn human language to mingle with them.You won't notice a single bit of difference from them, except that you're covered in armor and can't see any skin, and you can trust these very friendly and gentle people unconditionally.They are brave and fearless with big swords, and wear heavy knight helmets that make people invisible.How can such a resolute and powerful hero not be yearned for and admired?

It's a pity. Sometimes the truth is cruel to the point of pain.When a whole caravan was killed by this traitor who was later recorded as the "Death Knight", those people who had placed high hopes on them lost their brilliance in their gloomy eyes.

betray.The undead have no conscience in their hearts.The dead who kept their human form had only one thought in their hearts—to bury all human beings in all cruel ways, and to cut off the head of the king of the Luoan Kingdom.

It's worth killing as many people as possible for this purpose.

Therefore, there is no need to desire the slightest kindness from them.If you see some tightly wrapped, mysterious and invisible guys approaching you, you may wish to think carefully, do you have the courage to bear the result of being pierced through the heart by a giant sword?

So, I thought.You may not have much time left.

Look carefully, the tin can standing at the door has been looking at you.Then... think of a way to remind everyone.

The arrival of the death knight must have been premeditated.

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"Hello, boy? What's the matter with you?"

Michelle's eager caring voice came into her mind, like waking up from a dream.

The experience just now was very strange.Just after reviewing the documents of a batch of ghosts, a strange murmur suddenly came from his ears.It was as if someone whispered something into their ears.Immediately afterwards, the world seemed to become blurred, and the people around him were churning in the fog.And that gentle and persuasive female voice seems to be teaching and guiding him.

It's a very strange feeling, I can't explain it clearly.

It's like a mother's voice, a little bit of care and comfort from the mother when she was born from a baby.

"Mother.?"

"Mother? You're not—an orphan." Mal blurted out, but closed his mouth in shock at Rick's indifferent gaze.

"Sorry, that's not what I meant. I meant—"

"Don't worry about it. Maybe it's an illusion. Just, I want to ask you a question."

The young man asked in a daze.

"How much do you know about death knights?"

"The death knight hasn't appeared for a long time, headhunter. With all due respect, I don't know such basic knowledge, which makes me very worried about your professionalism."

The eyes of the magician sitting in front of him were full of contempt.He obviously didn't trust this young man who was exhausted from being overwhelmed.

"The last appearance of the death knight was recorded in the battle records of the defense battle of River Firth Town in Tianqu Province after the Second Great Patriotic War. At that time, River Firth was building general-purpose armor and weapons for the city guards When the task was completed, the consul Mana went to the blacksmith to take the equipment, and met the knight Milionsis who claimed to be the owner of the blacksmith. This knight was disguised by the death knight. He tricked Mana into the weapon The blacksmith shop that has been completely destroyed, and his head was cut off. Immediately, the undead army was summoned to start the siege of Rivers."

"Fortunately, the great magician Delarilin accepted the royal order and was nearby to condolences. When she saw the distressed eagle from the town, she immediately led the royal guards to rescue. The 300-member royal knights crushed all The undead army. Each of them is a knight above the middle level, and there are even high-level knights who have been transferred. That is the top honor of being called 'Iron Wall'."

"I've said so much, just want to tell you, young headhunter. Your knowledge, insights, and resume are too shallow, boring, and naive for us. Trust is pointless."

"Kurster should have cut off your poor head."

"Of course I know, senior. I have never claimed any glory in myself. I am just a headhunter who has accepted an SSS-level entrustment to organize a team. If you think you are more competent, of course you can Take my place. Only in that case, you do not have the right to use the Hero Tavern."

Completely indifferent to his provocation.Teenagers know there are more important things.About death knights.

The guy at the door didn't seem to care about anything.He stood quietly, even though he heard the boy mentioned the four characters "Death Knight", he looked away completely disinterestedly.Such a reaction is hard to doubt. Whether it is a thief or a spy, when someone mentions their nickname, they will always panic involuntarily. This should also be human instinct.So calm, is that really the legendary death knight?

The babbling of a dream like the one whose perception is infallible is also infallible.That friendly voice must be reminding me of something.

Just test it out.With so many people present, if it was really a death knight, he would definitely not dare to do anything.

"What I want to tell you is that in my perception, there happens to be a death knight beside us."

"what!"

All the people present fell into silence following the magician's terrified surprise.The uproar of human voices and intricate footsteps stopped at that moment.A terrified expression was brewing on everyone's face, as if they were facing a big enemy.

Death Knight, the Death Knight that hasn't appeared in more than 50 years!The most ruthless and terrifying pretender and traitor, the monster blessed by the power of immortality, but the boy in front of him said that he was hiding among these applicants?
What a terrifying thing this is, how can it not make people feel frightened!
"Is this true, boy?"

Mimeng stepped forward.The young man saw that his eyes were filled with an unprecedented solemnity.That is the most authentic caution, respect and fear in the face of the strong.

"It can't be wrong. There's a voice inside of me telling me some truth. She's telling me to watch out, she's telling me time is running out so we must hurry. We can't stand still, we can take no more risks. "

The boy stood up and walked down from the high platform.The robed mages made way for him in the crowd.And the target he was walking towards was the man in black who had been hovering at the door and observing the other brave men.

He didn't try to cover up his withered and rotted skin with armor like other death knights did, but he only wore black civilian clothes for personal use only.It must be more appropriate to think of running away.But even then, with his thinking ability and human form, it would be difficult to be easily recognized.What's more, the sale has disappeared for so long, and it is difficult for people now to worry about the existence of a death knight.

This is also the reason why he dared to go deep into the hinterland of mankind, and the reason why he observed the recruitment so closely.

The headhunters... have beaten their well-planned attacks time and time again.

"Hey, I said. You've been here a long time, haven't you?"

The boy jokingly asked the knight.And those people around the knight hurried away in an instant.

".That's right. But that doesn't stop you."

"Can you take off your black clothes and let us see who you really are? Let everyone present see how many strange things are still happening."

"I don't need to prove anything to you."

The voice of vicissitudes.I don't know what kind of face is hidden under the mask.Calm, calm, calm.The incomparably firm stance of this guy in front of him is shocking.

But that's not enough to prove anything. The safety of everyone in Ao'an Town, the truth about all the incidents - this is not something that can be put down casually.

If he is really a death knight, then another full-scale invasion of the undead will be the starting point.

"One more request to you. Please cooperate with our investigation."

The boy unconsciously took two steps back, hiding behind Mal and Michelle who were walking forward.When the knight saw Michelle, his body swayed imperceptibly. But that moment was clearly captured and sensed by the young man.

Can't go wrong.You can't go wrong.

"Your suspicions are groundless. I don't think it is necessary for me to cooperate. For adventurers, privacy is very important."

He said so briefly, pulling away.

"That's it for now. Goodbye."

Suddenly, a burst of extremely strong killing intent pierced the air, flying from behind the young man.Before he even had time to close his eyes, the violent and majestic breath of death flooded into his mind, dancing wildly in the churning blood!

familiar.so familiar.

The teenager remembers.That's what just happened today, too.

Assassins of Kurst. The most powerful assassins of ancient times.Once attacked, the target will undoubtedly die.

When you sensed his killing intent, you were already torn apart.If not, it's just that he doesn't have the will to kill you, for now.

But now, perhaps it is the same reason - the target of Kurst is not a teenager.

It was the man in black who intended to get away.

That, "Death Knight".

The figure pierced through the sky, whistling and piercing away.

(End of this chapter)