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Chapter 384 Brother Discouraged: I will go get rid of the Demon King!
Firelink Shrine, next to Andre the Blacksmith.

Hawkwood crossed his arms and looked at Li You with a bad expression.

"So, are you going to explain where you've been?"

Li You coughed and said, "Well, well... we all have missions to fulfill and we are very busy."

Brother Dejected: “…”

His face was still very gloomy: "I waited for you at the gate of the courtyard for so long, have you completely forgotten about this?"

Li You was very decisive: "Of course not!"

"…It's like this. You have to know that the courtyard was the territory of the previous king of Lothric, and it is suspected to have been contaminated by the Abyss, so of course I have to be well prepared before going there."

He said, pointing to the two knives that Andre was hammering and forging, "Look, I'm just going to the inner city of Lothric to search for resources. Once the old man is done, we'll set off."

As for the fact that he was used as a shield, Mr. Andre was not annoyed. He just laughed and said, "It will be done soon!"

Hawkwood glanced at the sweaty Andre, then looked at Li You, and finally agreed: "Okay, I'll wait for you here."

Li You didn't care about it. He really planned to go to the Demon King's Courtyard with Brother Huixin this time and he would not postpone it.

And what he did before was not called a waiver. He was just upgrading before doing the side quest. Can you call it a waiver when it comes to unclogging the toilet?

Before returning to the Firelink Shrine to find Andre to strengthen his weapons, Li You had already put everything he could find in the Dragon Training Grounds into his own pocket, digging deep into the ground without leaving even a single needle or thread.

As for the harvest, needless to say.

There were nine wedge-shaped stones and nine brilliant wedge-shaped stones, and ten dragon-scale wedge-shaped stones. As for the large wedge-shaped stone fragments, they were naturally enough to be picked up in the process of clearing the enemies in the area, and there were even a lot of surplus.

I won’t go into the details of the process, it was somewhat brutal. Li You said it would affect his character, so the photographer cut out that part for me.

V couldn't help but say: "You are overexcited, sober up."

And the above is just what he gained from the Dragon Training Ground. Don’t forget that on the way there, he also found four stones and a brilliant wedge-shaped stone.

So now, Li You has completed his collection goal, not to mention that he also got some very valuable weapons and equipment.

But Li You was a man who could not sit still, and this was not the end. After looting the Dragon Training Ground, he suddenly felt like going to see the BOSS of this area - Hunter Qin... No, Hunter Dragon Armor.

After all, we have come.

He didn't intend to fight right away, he just wanted to take a look. Unexpectedly, as soon as he approached the bridge guarded by the dragon hunting armor leading to the Great Library, he was discovered by several pilgrimage butterflies flying in the sky.

Not only did that group of weird things spit at him, but even the Dragon Hunting Armor rushed out of the BOSS battle area in the game, raised the huge Dragon Hunting Axe in his hand and chopped him down on the head!

Li You had no choice but to fight with it for a while, but found out... he couldn't beat it at all!
The dragon hunting armor has traces of the power of the abyss, so it has resistance to dark attributes. This is not bad, but the problem is that it is a "dragon hunting" armor, for hunting dragons, so the armor, axe, shield, and all the equipment on the body are all equipped with lightning power and have high lightning resistance, which makes Li You a little confused.

As we all know, Dragon Hunter Armor is weak to lightning, and he happens to be good at lightning, so wouldn't it be a free fight (referring to himself)?
Even if he wanted to use fire, or the only means of magic output, the soul gun, the damage caused to the dragon hunting armor was still limited, and Li You's mental strength could not withstand the consumption of the attack.

Therefore, when facing the BOSS Dragon Hunting Armor, they were helpless and could not defeat it no matter how hard they tried.

If you really want a decisive battle, you probably have to take out the electromagnetic kinetic rifle, or just let Yuzu open the third stage.

But both of these moves have side effects. Yuzu is already in a weak state, and forcing the third stage will damage her body. As for the electromagnetic kinetic energy rifle, the bullets for this thing are specially customized. Even for Rupert, it takes half a month to make one, so it can't be used casually.

So Li You finally decided that the best thing to do was to run away.

You guys give the road some oil!
If you can't beat me, can't you run away?
He asked Yuzu and the others to get out of the way first, and he used his phantom body to wrap around the dragon hunting armor, then escaped together and finally returned to the Fire Shrine.

As a result, when he came back, he was caught by Brother Discouraged before he had time to catch his breath.

"——Where the hell have you been!?"

Li You had no choice but to comfort Hawkwood and said, "I will give you an explanation," and then ran to find Andre.

Although Brother Huixin followed all the way, he was not Li You’s priority. The most important thing was to strengthen his weapons first.

The resources collected at the Dragon Training Ground were enough for him to strengthen an ordinary weapon, a special weapon, and a soul weapon to +9 (+4).

So at this time, the lightning and moon shadow struck by Andre's hammer was already on the way to +9.

According to the world view setting, there is an essential difference between +9 and +10. Only weapons that are strengthened to the highest level using the wedge-shaped stone disc can be comparable to the weapons of the gods.

But for Li You, a level of +9 is more than enough.

V's Awakening was also enhanced at the same time, but because there were not enough stones, it was only enhanced to +7. Then there was Yuzu's Naginata, which was a special weapon with a Brilliant Wedge Stone. The highest level was +5, but now it is +4, which is equivalent to the normal +8.

Because these two weapons did not consume his achievement points, Li You gave priority to strengthening them.

As for Lei Guang Yue Ying, while investing souls and materials, he also burned a large amount of his reserve achievement points. Even with a 17000% discount, it still cost achievement points.

If this is purely enhanced by system functions, Li You doesn't know when he can get a +9 system weapon.

He thought about it. It was already +9 anyway, so why not use achievement points to increase it to +10 in one go? That way, the weapon would be strengthened to the highest level.

However, after looking at the 13600 achievement points required to upgrade the system to the last level, Li You silently closed the function section.

I am from a poor family, so I’ll leave.

Although it's not that I can't afford to strengthen it, it's really too expensive. There's no need...

“Clang!”

On the anvil, as Andre struck the last blow with the hammer, a flash of lightning and moonlight appeared around him, and a faint light flowed over the blade before receding again.

"Okay! Go ahead and try it out!"

Andre wiped his sweat and smiled at Li You.

Even Li You was a little impatient. He picked up the Thunder Moon Shadow and simply poured a little energy into it. He immediately felt the difference.

If the +4+5 Thunder Moon Shadow is just a sharp blade that can cut through iron like mud, then the +9 one, in Li You's opinion, can be called a divine weapon.

Li You came to the stone pillar supporting the passage, and with just a light wave, the blade of Lei Guang Yue Ying sank into the stone pillar, and he felt almost no obstruction.

Even when swinging the knife, Li You felt as if there was nothing in his hand, and the trajectory of the blade was as smooth as if it blended into the air.

Li You's eyes lit up: This is only +9, so what will the level of +10 be that will bring about a qualitative change in the setting?
With such a sharp blade, even if it was the dragon hunting armor, he had the confidence to try it again!
Oh, by the way, I also picked up some weapons and equipment at the dragon training ground before, such as the Irithyll Rapier with ice power, the Holy Flower Shield that can deflect magic, and the Sun Sword with a faith bonus. These are all very valuable weapons, but I am not in a hurry to study them now.

“…Lord Li You, please do not destroy the buildings at the Firelink Sacrifice Site!”

At the somewhat dissatisfied reminder of the old maid at the Fire Shrine, Li You put the Lightning Moon Shadow back into the sheath without changing his expression and said to Hawkwood, "Let's go to the Demon King's Courtyard."

Hawkwood snorted, "Finally I'm willing to leave!"

The two of them used the campfire at the fire sacrifice site to complete the teleportation.

……

Not long after, in the Demon King's Courtyard.

"Zila——!!"

The flashing lightning penetrated the tall body of the blue-clad church knight who was holding a huge shield and carrying a sledgehammer. Black smoke came out of his body and he fell heavily.

Then, the sledgehammer in his hand automatically floated up and fell into Li You's hands.

This sledgehammer is basically the same shape as an ordinary sledgehammer, but it is decorated more intricately and gorgeously, and is nearly two meters long.

The weapon captured in the duel field is completely original, so this giant hammer spear also has a +4 enhancement. Li You weighed it and felt that it really felt good, so he carried it on his shoulder and prepared to give it a try.

Hawkwood didn’t come back to Li You until the duel field dissipated and he said, “That…”

"It's my secret skill." Li You didn't hide it from him. After all, supernatural powers are very common in the world of souls. "After the domain is unfolded, the winner of the duel can obtain the weapon used as a bet, and outsiders cannot interfere in the duel."

"There is such power..." Hawkwood was surprised.

But this was not the focus of his attention. Hawkwood shook his head and said, "Okay, the guards have been dealt with, let's go. I have seen before that going down this elevator will lead to the Demon King's Courtyard."

Yuzu and the others followed behind. Yuzu and V were playing with their weapons and looked a little excited. Although it was not Aggie's turn to be strengthened, Li You directly gave her his hand cannon and echo, which could make up for her lack of combat power.

However, this is still a bit unfair, so Li You also promised her that he would let her choose a native weapon in this world, strengthen it and give it to her for use.

The group took the elevator down and arrived at the lower level of the Demon King's courtyard.

This courtyard is not big, but it is located in a low corner of the city of Lothric. It is not exposed to sunlight and is always dark all year round.

Moreover, looking up, the ground of the entire courtyard was almost pitch black, with a poisonous swamp flowing in it, slug worms over one meter long crawling in it, and zombies wrapped in human pus walking around.

The Fran Dung Pit in Soul 3 is very famous, but in terms of danger, it is still far less dangerous than the Demon King Courtyard. That is to say, this courtyard is very small, so it is not that difficult.

But the old king Osroais is half crazy, and I don't know if he is the one who caused the abyss erosion here. If it is true, if he is not dealt with early, maybe one day Li You will teleport and find that the inner city of Lothric has really become a cesspool, which will be fun.

Moreover, Li You had tried it in the Ash Cemetery before, and it was impossible to reach the Ownerless Cemetery from there, so it seemed that he could only take this road.

So from every angle, the Demon King needs to be dealt with first.

Looking at the black swamp flowing below the stairs, Hawkwood covered his mouth and said, "Get ready to go... Be careful, the swamp here is highly poisonous!"

Li You touched the withered crooked-mouthed gourd that he had hung around his waist in advance, and said seriously, "Got it. You go first, and I'll help you with the rearguard!"

Hawkwood: "?" "Aren't you going?"

Li You said seriously: "'The Ancient Dragon Road has been the faith of warriors since ancient times. It is difficult and dangerous, and only one person can pass through it.'"

"Isn't that what you said yourself? You are the man who is going to embark on the path of the ancient dragon. The difficulties and obstacles here are a test for you. How can you retreat?"

Finally, Li You patted him on the shoulder and said, "A warrior who truly believes in the ancient dragons must not fear hardships and must move forward courageously! Only such people can obtain the power of the ancient dragons!"

Hawkwood: “——!!”

"you're right!"

I don't know what Li You said that touched him, or maybe it was because Brother Huixin really had a deep belief and desire for the path of ancient dragons, but in any case, he actually jumped down carrying his hybrid greatsword.

“Ahhhh——!!!”

As soon as he jumped down, a group of huge slugs not far away discovered him and crawled towards him.

Hawkwood yelled, rushing towards the slug group!
On the steps, Li You and his companions watched Brother Huixin stepping into the poison pool and fighting fiercely with the slugs.

V next to him asked, "Why did you let him do it alone? Wouldn't it be much faster if we did it together?"

She was eager to try her own sleep.

Li You said: "It's mainly to test his combat capability, and also to observe the danger level of this area. Don't worry about him, he is Ash after all. The good thing about Ash is that even if he dies once or twice, you don't have to worry about him losing his humanity and going crazy."

"Although he didn't say it, I know very well that this guy is a deserter from the Faran Undead Squad—yes, the Faran Undead Squad, one of the five Salary Kings. In other words, Hawkwood can actually be counted as one of the Salary Kings if you round it off.

"So don't be fooled by his usual weak appearance. In fact, this guy has real strength. All he needs is a suitable scene and target to bring out his strength..."

Li You was talking, and Edge suddenly patted him on the shoulder: "Excuse me, the warrior you mentioned, who is 'Rounded to the Cinder King', seems to be about to be killed by the slug?"

Li You looked up in shock, just in time to see Brother Huixin lying in the poisonous quagmire, his entire body almost submerged by slugs. Only one hand stretched out with effort, but it quickly dropped down.

Brother Discouraged: Uncle, I’m going to die.

Li You: "......"

He turned around and saw V with one hand on his shoulder, trying hard to hold back his laughter. Yuzu was looking at the people wandering in the distance, almost drooling.

Li You couldn't help but raise his hand to support his forehead.

No, buddy, how come you can't even beat a slug!

Aren’t there a lot of these things in the flange pit?

So the reason you deserted was because you couldn't beat the slugs at your doorstep! ?

——A moment later, Li You pulled Hawkwood up with a grappling hook and brought him back to the campfire in the inner city of Lothric, letting him rest there.

The power of the campfire healed his injuries and replenished his strength. Hawkwood panted and climbed up, saying, "No, I can't fall here, I have to go!"

Li You actually had some respect for him: "Well, this is the warrior who will embark on the path of the ancient dragon!"

So the discouraged brother went again.

“Ahhhh——!!”

Soon, he screamed again and was slapped away by a giant human pus snake that discovered him, and almost flew out of the Demon King's courtyard.

Li You: "......"

He saved Hawkwood again, and Hawkwood still said: "I won't give up! I must get the power of the dragon!"

However, as he spoke, he glanced at Li You very obviously, and the meaning was self-evident.

Li You couldn't help but said, "Okay, okay, I'll go with you this time."

Hawkwood immediately said, "What are you talking about! I am a person who is going to embark on the path of ancient dragons. Why would I give up and seek help because of this setback?"

“…But if they are like-minded partners, then I can accept it!”

Just when Li You thought he had seen it wrong, Brother Huixin changed the subject and said, "We are all companions who are determined to pursue the power of the ancient dragon, so it is only natural for us to fight against powerful enemies together!"

Li You: "...Step aside, let's go."

He decided not to complain about when he became a partner in the pursuit of ancient dragon power, so as to avoid stabbing Hawkwood in the back.

So this time, Li You took Hawkwood and Youzi down with him. Before going down, Li You also gave Hawkwood some of the potion in the withered yellow crooked-mouthed gourd.

These potions can not only cure abnormal conditions, but also enhance resistance for a certain period of time. All his companions have them.

However, the highly poisonous cesspool in the courtyard was still difficult to endure. As soon as Li You jumped in, he felt the mud under his feet, together with the miasma around him, eroding his body.

This ubiquitous stench will not only gradually poison him, but will also affect and weaken his body functions, an effect that has never been seen in the game.

Li You frowned, and finally understood why Brother Huixin was so embarrassed just now. He couldn't even beat a few slugs. The power of the abyss that permeated the Demon King's courtyard should not be underestimated.

He was just about to call out to his companions to jump onto the broken stone pillars and stairs in the courtyard to avoid the poisonous miasma on the ground, when a wandering mass of human pus discovered them. It immediately went crazy, twisting its body like a black snake from the abyss, and pounced on him with its big mouth open to bite!

"Gah——!!"

The discouraged brother immediately rushed forward fearlessly: "Ahhhh——!!"

The human pus opened its mouth wide and bit him on the head!
"boom--!!"

Seeing that Brother Dispirit was about to be swallowed by the pus and turned into a mass of unknown substance and merged into the quagmire, Li You quickly took action.

Purple-red flames spurted out from his wristband, enveloping the entire human pus!

“Woooa ...

The body of the Human Pus twisted violently, wrapped in flames, making crackling sounds of burning and bursting.

Li You waved his hand again: "Go!"

Then, Yuzu and V rushed forward with their enhanced weapons.

Both of their swords were wrapped in purple spiritual fire, which was the enchanted effect of the God's Flying Snow.

And they were incredibly fast. Just as the human Pus put out the fire on his body, the two men's swords had already slashed down at the same time, from the left and right!

"Shua——!!"

Interlaced purple lights flashed in the air, briefly illuminating the Demon King's courtyard where sunlight could not reach.

The body of the Human Pus Serpent was cut into four pieces by them. Even if the Human Pus wanted to repair the wound, the purple flames at the wounds prevented it from healing. Finally, with a roar, the Human Pus was burned to ashes by the purple spiritual fire and dispersed in the air.

Hawkwood: “…!!”

“…So strong!”

Li You was also very satisfied with this. With powerful weapons, the combat effectiveness of Yuzu and V was instantly improved.

"Let's go to the depths of the courtyard!"

Without even unsheathing his own Thunder Moon Shadow, Li You stretched out his hand and pointed to the location of the boss battle site of the demon king Osroais: "The demon king is over there!"

——The road ahead is not difficult to walk on. As mentioned before, the Demon King’s courtyard is not very large.

Li You and his group, with Hawkwood, who had basically no knees, advanced through places that were not covered by the abyss quagmire, while knocking down the pus of people who blocked their way, and soon arrived at the door of the Demon King.

There are three blue-clad church knights guarding here, especially an elite with a giant sword blocking the way. He can be said to be the strongest church knight in the game.

However, they were still unable to stop the combined efforts of Li You and his group. In fact, it was Hawkwood, not Li You, who dealt the final blow to the Greatsword Cathedral Knight.

Hawkwood's hybrid sword was surrounded by the same purple fire as Yuzu and V's. He exchanged it with Li You for a heavy gem.

This final blow allowed Hawkwood to absorb the ownerless soul from the Cathedral Knight, and he was immediately cheered up.

He pulled the hybrid sword out of the body of the church knight and said with renewed energy, "Let's go! Find the 'Demon King'!"

Li You kept shaking his head as he watched.

How come after sucking some souls, Brother Dixin is acting like he’s high?
Don’t make it so that everyone can’t play Dark Souls III!
Unexpectedly, this was not the end. After taking two steps down the stairs, Hawkwood suddenly stopped and said, "No, wait!"

He turned to look at Li You and said, "I appreciate your help, but please let me do this by myself. This is my trial and I shouldn't let others do it."

"——I'm going to get rid of the demon king!"

Li You: "Huh?"

Are you serious?

Brother Huixin is indeed like that, his eyes are as firm as a small piece of wedge-shaped stone.

Li You: "......"

Well, I have seen a mountain king who told a soldier, "Go and get rid of Tang Seng and his disciples," but this is the first time I have seen a soldier who volunteered to say, "I will go and get rid of Tang Seng and his disciples."

Is this the confidence that the ancient dragon belief brings you?
(End of this chapter)