Astartes of the Bear School

Chapter 871 853.【Flame】

But there's a problem.

The scenario speculated by Lan En and Mentos is based on the path of wandering spirits who lose their humanity and kill a large number of undead, and then the undead become wandering spirits as a result.

But the most basic question is - how did the undead appear?
On the one hand, Lan En's desire to explore this strange world is because his curiosity has been aroused by the phenomena of this world.

On the other hand, he will have to stay here for a while, waiting for the tide of chaotic magic power to arrive again and open the rift between the celestial spheres before he can return.

It is really dangerous if you are in an extremely unstable living environment but know nothing about the environment itself.

The new world that Lan En was given so much hard work as soon as he came here undoubtedly made Lan En label it as 'extremely unstable'.

Fodolink led Lann all the way up the slope in the woods, and it seemed that he was heading towards the 'mountain' he had mentioned before.

On this upward road, the ground is covered with dead branches and leaves. Even if you occasionally see green plants, the green looks wilted, yellowed, and lifeless.

It seems that the entire environment has this gloomy and depressing tone.

Lan En's tone was calm, without showing any unnecessary emotion, as if he was just asking a casual question.

This information I got from the lumberjack who was still awake just now sounds like a big deal, and mentioning it should start a conversation.

[Fire Passing Ceremony] is indeed a big event, a huge event for this world.

Fodolink seemed to be savoring the word, as if chewing on hope and despair at the same time.

Fodolink's originally normal walking pace suddenly made a discordant 'click' sound.

There was just the 'rustling' of two men's boots on fallen leaves. Even when the footsteps subsided, they could hear each other's breathing.

Although he returned to normal immediately, Lan En still saw it.

The atmosphere was oppressive and silent.

"As long as he becomes the salary king, everything will remain unchanged. As long as the flame can still burn, our lives and the whole world will remain the same."

Although he himself does not regard social interaction as a necessity, he is now quite good at being an 'icebreaker'.

The emotion in those words was so strong that it actually seemed calm.

"Two years ago, people would be happy to think that the [Fire Passing Ceremony] was as good as ever. Although there are no famous heroes in this era, we at least still have Prince Lothric."

The fact was just as Lan En thought.

"But now, no one knows what Prince Lothrik is thinking. He has delayed it for too long, too long. Even..."

"[Fire Passing Ceremony]."

There was neither the subtle chirping of birds nor the movement of even a small animal.

There was silence in the woods that were supposed to be rich in life.

But the Emperor's Children's social talents eventually rubbed off on Lan.

"Are you also here to observe the [Fire Passing Ceremony], Fodolink?"

Fodolink didn't seem to think anything was wrong with this situation at all, so Lan En could only guess that the forests in this world might be like this.

That was the sound of the armor on his body hitting each other due to inertia in the sudden stiffness.

Fodolink suddenly lowered his voice, as if even in this silent forest, he was worried that his words would spread too far.

"There are even rumors among the crowd that the prince actually doesn't want to spread the flames!"

After saying that, he turned his head and took a deep look at Lan En.

It was as if she was telling him with her expression: It's okay to say this in private today, but don't shout about it in the future.

Saying 'The prince doesn't want to spread the flames' seems to be a taboo topic. It's so taboo that it shouldn't come out of anyone's mouth.

[Flame], what on earth is this thing?
Lan En couldn't quite understand why the flame was so important.

[Fire Passing Ceremony] How is it performed? Why does the prince named 'Lothric' resist the ceremony?

"That flame," Lan En said in an ambiguous tone that could be interpreted in any way. "How is Flame doing now?"

No matter what Foldolink interpreted from this tone, it should have been unexpected that Lan En didn't know anything about the so-called [Fire].

After all, judging from his tone, [Flame] seems to be something that everyone in this world should know.

"What else?" Fodolink sneered, "The undead have appeared on the road openly, isn't the decline of the flames obvious enough?"

Lan En keenly felt that there was a sense of resentment and unwillingness in Fodolink's old voice.

And the undead appeared because the [fire] began to weaken?

There must be a process for the decline of the flame, and if it is true as Fodolink said, the degree of decline is positively correlated with the number of undead appearing.

That is to say, these undead people appearing now are far from being numerous.

What happens after the [flame] is completely extinguished? What will this strange world look like again?
After a series of thoughts, Lan En and Mentos both felt that the so-called [Flame] should be the reason why this world is so different.

This is what Ms. Hu Zhong said: the 'fundamental difference'.

"Speaking of which, it seems I haven't asked your name yet."

Foldolink glanced back at the witcher, and Lan held out his hand to him.

"Just call me Lan En."

The old knight looked at Lan En's outstretched hand and frowned, then shook his head and did not take it.

"No, you can just reach out to say goodbye in this life. The flame is weakening, and the days are getting harder and harder. Who knows what the person shaking your hand has in his hand?"

"Humph, you are really a 'young master'."

Lan En didn't feel uncomfortable with Fodolink's harmless teasing.

He just frowned and retracted his arm.

You have to be careful even when shaking hands. Has the world become so ruined?

"I hope Prince Lothric can spread the fire as soon as possible."

In the end, Lan En could only end with a blessing that could not be wrong based on the known information.

Fodolink smiled coldly, his old voice sounding like there was phlegm stuck in his throat.

"Yes, everyone is praying that the prince can spread the fire as soon as possible. People in Lothric city pray outside the church all day long. The knights of Lothric also give advice to His Majesty."

"Pilgrims from distant places have also begun to go north, preparing to come directly to Lothrik to visit and meet."

"Hope. It's always good to have hope."

Lothric City.

Lane caught the name.

In other words, 'Prince Lothric' is the same name as the country.

The king of this country must have high hopes for him.

(End of this chapter)