Sanctuary Paradise

Chapter 487 Incitement
The black dragon... is coming?

As the black-haired young man uttered these words, the entire battlefield fell into a brief silence.

The blond male elf who was ready to lead the entire clan to break out stood there in a daze. The white-haired boy who was about to faint from his injuries suddenly raised his head. The orcs who were watching on the hillside widened their eyes.

Not only them, but also Hestia standing next to the black-haired young man, and many veteran adventurers and gods from various clans inside and outside the battlefield, all showed various reactions at this moment.

Stunned, shocked, bewildered, terrified...

The field, which was originally shrouded in an atmosphere of anger, suddenly became depressed and gloomy, until a mature female voice that sounded calm and steady sounded:
"Black Sword, can you guarantee that what you just said is true?"

A young woman with an eye patch, a dashing white suit and short red hair looked up at the black-haired young man standing in the air and asked.

Upon hearing the voice, Xin Lailai lowered her head and glanced at the red-haired woman, and her identity quickly flashed through her mind.

Hephaestus, the god of fire and forging.

He is one of the few serious and reasonable gods in the original work of the Dicuo world, a close friend of Hestia, and the forger of the growth dagger "Blade of Hestia" in the hands of the protagonist Bell Crany. He likes to share his forging skills with talented people. He is one of the favorite derivative world NPCs of the cults in the paradise, and he has trained professional blacksmiths for countless cults.

——In his plan with the Deathbringer, Hephaestus is a being that must be protected at all costs. In some ways, his importance is even greater than that of the protagonist Bell Crany.

——After all, if there is no decent blacksmith accompanying you in a large-scale and long-term operation like exploring a dungeon, no one can guarantee whether their equipment can last until they reach the BOSS door.

Then, Xin Lailai's expression slightly relaxed, and he replied calmly:

"Of course, there should be some people here who can tell lies. They should be able to tell whether what I just said is true or false."

A powerful voice sounded from the sky. For a moment, the adventurers below became agitated again, as if they were asking questions to the people around them.

"Master Hermes, do you think what he said is true or false?"

"Well, even though I don't have the ability to detect lies, based on my experience and intuition, he should be telling the truth~!"

"It's not just me. When these guys figured out who said this, they already made their judgment, right?"

At the edge of the crowd, a frivolous man dressed like a cowboy, wearing a cowboy hat and wavy hair, shrugged his shoulders and spoke to the blue-haired woman wearing glasses next to him.

"But, having said that, this action is really quick. I originally thought that it would take you, Asphie, and Hestia a long time to get things done, but I didn't expect it to be solved so quickly. Should I say that you are worthy of being a legendary adventurer?"

"Yasifei, what do you think...how should we greet them in a more appropriate way?"

The man in the cowboy hat chuckled and teased, directly revealing his identity.

In the original novel, Hermes, the "God of Commerce and Thieves", played a crucial role in solving the Freya incident. He was entrusted by Zeus to stay beside Bell Crane and observe him. He seemed to be a playful person, but in fact, he was the god who longed for the emergence of a true "hero" more than anyone else.

"Master Hermes, you don't seem happy."

Originally, she was a key plot character that Sinlailai intended to contact. She was a blue-haired woman who played the role of a messenger who delivered information in Freya's family. "The Almighty" Yasfi looked at her god, adjusted her glasses, and asked calmly.

When Hermes heard this, the smile on his face suddenly became a little stiff, and then he sighed helplessly:
"I'm telling you, Yasfei, I'm your god after all, so don't ask me such embarrassing questions in front of so many people, okay?"

"..."

"After all, no one expected something like this to happen! Ah, damn, what the hell is going on?!"

Hermes looked at the figure standing in mid-air, covering his face with his right hand. His originally mild expression became increasingly distorted, and he finally started to curse:
"First, the "Divine Punishment" appeared inexplicably, causing the ability values ​​and skills of all adventurers above LV.5 to be suppressed. Then, Loki's family lost contact in the dungeon, which directly broke the balance of power of the Orario family. Then, Freya, that damn bitch, lost control and used "Charm" on everyone in the city. Finally, two legendary adventurers suddenly appeared, and brought news about the "Black Dragon" that should have appeared in the finale!"

“Fuck it, has this world gone crazy?! All the plans I carefully prepared for Bell-kun have been ruined! Completely ruined!!”

Hermes cursed hysterically as if to vent his anger, threw his cowboy hat to the ground, grabbed his scalp, and stomped on it several times in frustration.

——Although there has not been an avalanche-like collapse, it is obvious that the influence of various "external factors" has completely broken down the defenses of this calculating god of fun in the original work.

However, compared to the opponent's reaction, which was simply a reaction of being unable to tolerate too many variables and getting angry, the reactions of the other adventurers on the field were obviously much more intense:
"Are you...are you kidding me?! This is actually true! The black dragon from the Zeus family and the Hera family that destroyed it is actually coming to Orario?!"

"Hey, this isn't funny at all. That's a monster that even a Level 9 adventurer can't defeat. If this thing targets Orario, aren't we all doomed?!"

"Haha, interesting. I didn't expect this to happen. Is it the legendary black dragon? Since you've come directly to Orario, as an adventurer, I naturally want to see it for myself!"

"By the way, is the black dragon actually the reincarnation of the legendary evil dragon? This is something I've never heard of before. Does it seem like the legendary adventurers know more secrets than we do?"

"Should we...should we just run away? If the black dragon is only attacking Orario, then we should be fine as long as we leave Orario, right?"

The bewildered, the frightened, the excited, the ecstatic...

Various voices rang out from the crowd, but most of them were negative emotions.

"Black Dragon" Nidhogg.

To Orario, this name is not only a powerful monster, but also an indelible shadow and fear.

All older adventurers have basically experienced the dark turmoil caused by the black dragon's defeat of its two clans ten years ago. Even if some people have walked out of the shadow of that dark and chaotic period, there are still many people who, to this day, will immediately wake up from their sleep with a look of horror when they dream of what happened ten years ago.

only……

"quiet!!"

Om-! !

A voice carrying a strong sense of oppression descended from mid-air, and a dark pressure spread from mid-air, covering the sky like a dark cloud.

"I said before that we returned to Orario this time to deal with the black dragon issue, but this is our decision and has nothing to do with you." "Therefore, whether you plan to escape or prepare to fight, I will not stop you. This is your freedom."

"but--!"

In mid-air, the black-haired young man looked down at the crowd below. His angular and resolute face gave people a sense of oppression without anger. He shouted in a steady and powerful voice:
"I hope you understand one thing! This is the most likely chance to defeat the Black Dragon!!"

"As for the reason, you only need to think carefully about what has happened in the world recently, and you will easily figure it out!"

The dark-haired young man's powerful voice echoed through the crowd. Upon hearing his words, the adventurers and gods first looked thoughtful, then they reacted one after another, showing different expressions, all of which were filled with disbelief and astonishment.

"Is it possible..."

"That's right! It's what you call "divine punishment"!"

"This anger of the world turned into "God's Wrath", not only descending upon the adventurers, but also covering all things in this world!"

"This is the information that my companion personally found out from the "End of the World". You can boldly use all means to determine whether this statement is true or false!"

"——The "Black Dragon" is no longer the invincible forbidden monster it once was. Like us, it has been restricted by the "God's Punishment" and its various ability values ​​have been limited to LV.6 or below. "

"In other words, to the Black Dragon at this moment, the LV.5 and LV.6 adventurers who were once not worth mentioning are now as difficult enemies as the "Hero" and "Empress" who led the Zeus clan and the Hera clan to challenge Him in the past. Even the LV.3 and LV.4 adventurers who should have been easily killed can now become existences that are enough to hurt Him!"

"Ask yourselves, adventurers! Torture your hearts, question your souls, and inquire about the boiling blood in your bodies that has not yet been extinguished!"

"Ask yourselves, what is the purpose of your adventures? Where is the great cause you have been pursuing?!"

“Think, reflect!”

“Ask yourself, what other great deeds in this world can surpass the black dragon that caused the defeat of the two great families of Orario in the past! Ask yourself, from the moment you became an adventurer until now, have you ever had a moment of longing and desire to face Him directly... or even to defeat Him?!”

"——Then, as an adventurer, tell me your choice!!"

A powerful roar like a scolding exploded from mid-air. The passionate voice seemed to contain a magical power that made the blood boil, and the emotions of those who heard it unconsciously rose.

As this rising emotion spread to the crowd like a flood, the reactions of the adventurers on the field also changed without any suspense:
"Damn! Let's do it!! This guy is right. I've been an adventurer for so many years just for this day!"

"Well said! I've been exploring the maze for so many years, but I still haven't seen what a black dragon looks like! This time I finally have the chance, it would be too embarrassing if I run away without seeing it for myself!"

"I've decided! I'm staying!"

"Haha, that's right, this is what an adventurer should be like. Come on, I'll treat everyone who can come to the Black Deer Tavern today!!"

Passionate roars continued to sound from the crowd. For a moment, the entire periphery of the battlefield was boiling. Even many members of Freya's family inside were infected by this atmosphere and looked at Hedin with hope.

"How could it turn out like this..."

Hedin muttered as he looked at the scene before him and the adventurers on the wall who were shouting and announcing.

"Hedin, what should we do? The current situation..."

"Anyway, this is a good thing for us. At least before the black dragon arrives, there shouldn't be too many people looking for trouble with Lady Freya."

Hedin looked around at all the clan members and spoke in a deep voice. Finally, he glanced at the Death Carrier standing not far away, and then cast his gaze on the black-haired young man standing in mid-air. A hint of reminiscence appeared in his green pupils.

"Defeat the black dragon..."

When did he give up this 'boring' dream?

Was it the moment when he realized the gap between himself and a true "genius"? Or was it the moment when he realized that he did not have the "capacity" to achieve this great feat? Or was it the moment when he made up his mind to follow the goddess?

Finally, Hedin looked at the excited figures on the high wall, and after a moment of silence, he withdrew his gaze and said nothing.

Tonight, many people in Orario are destined to have a sleepless night.

……

Meanwhile, the dungeon.

"Um, Mr. Daoji, what's wrong?"

In a dim corridor, Finn looked at Dao Ji who suddenly stopped in front of him with some confusion and asked.

Dao Ji just smiled slightly and shook his head:
"No, nothing much, just some of my friends on the surface making good progress."

"Let's go, Captain Finn. It looks like we have to speed up here too..."

Dao Ji said this, looking towards the dim corridor ahead, with a sharp look in his eyes. But before he could finish, a jade pendant on his waist suddenly lit up, emitting a gentle light, and then -

Clang——! !

There was no chance for Finn to react at the side. The sword in Dao Ji's hand instantly turned into an afterimage and slashed silently towards the darkness in front of him, and then instantly collided in the darkness, creating a dazzling spark.

It was not until the sparks appeared that Finn finally reacted. His pupils shrank violently and he yelled:
"Everyone, prepare to meet the enemy!!"

The next moment, the cold sword light and the magic light burst out from the dark corridor, heralding the beginning of another tough battle!
……

(End of this chapter)