The Journey of the Demon Hunter

"What you mean is that when you help others, you will make others forget your existence. So you will not affect their lives? They will not be helped by a strange stranger suddenly appearing to help them. Broken?"

Cole nodded.

"I used to have a good relationship with some people, until later the temple knights of the church came to the village and said that I was a demon. The others were scared away. I don't want to do this again."

"Maybe you should try to make people remember you, Cole." Zelin sighed and began to rearrange the harness. "You remind me of my past self. I will give you a suggestion, Cole. People, such as Warrick, learn about the problem of communication."

"What?"

"Communication, yes, you heard it right." Zelin stretched out a finger. "You should learn with Warrick how to speak more like an ordinary person. You can clearly express what you mean, and other people treat you as well. There won’t be too many doubts. To be honest, I don’t want to doubt anyone, but when you and I met for the first time, with the way of appearance and the way of speaking that made me difficult to understand, it was difficult for me to treat you as a good person. Oh, by the way, what did you just ask me for?"

"You feel anxious."

"Yes, because I want to do other things." Zelin arranged his harness and stroked the saddle bag lightly. Through the leather, he could feel the bulge of the bomb and potion bottle underneath. "Can you help? Am I once? I need someone to go to a place to help me investigate one thing."

"They don't need me right now, Cassandra doesn't believe me, what do you need to do?" Cole raised his head, "Where to go?"

The demon hunter told Cole the information that Warrick had told him to help Hawke. Not all, but part of the search for the guardian. Marianne believes that her guardian friend Strout appeared in the desert hills near South Avenue. Stroud disappeared after accepting the call of the gray-robed guardian commander of Oles. If he can be found, then the disappeared guardians should be found.

"On the South Avenue of the Oles Empire, someone was there to witness the trail of the Guardian in Grey. I had a friend named Marian there, who assisted her in investigating the situation of the Guardian in the area. When you saw her, Remember to tell her that you were sent by a friend who met her in Lorzelin. I will write a letter with you, and she will believe you at that time."

"I...I have seen a grey-robed guardian." Cole hesitated, as if deciding something in his mind. "He's in the Hinterland, by the lake south of the Hinterland. He...maybe It's the guardian of the gray robe, I'm not sure, I hope this news can help you."

The first thousand and eighth chapter of the red cliff

In the jungle of the Hinterlands, Zelin was riding that strange horse slowly towards the direction of Red Cliff. There are many hills nearby, making it difficult for him to ride a horse. But considering that the meeting with the Red Cliff Mage had already been settled in the Val Imperial City, Cole would help contact Hawke. There was no urgent matter, and the Demon Hunter did not need to let his bones endure a period of turbulence.

After Lucius was captured, the Knights Templar returned to the right track. Some Templars returned to the church and waited for new orders. Some crazy Templars disappeared. About one-third of the Templars are sure. Disappeared. The Templars of the Hinterlands are the latter. Maybe they can no longer be called the Templars. The church decided to call them the Chivalry Knights, and their changes are worthy of this name. During the Battle of the Val Imperial City, the researchers of the Judgment Order captured several Crimson Crystal knights who were still alive. They basically lost their minds, and Crimson Crystal grew wildly in their bodies and gradually replaced their flesh and blood. The researchers and alchemists of the Church and the Judicial Order have not yet been able to find a way to reverse the Chi Jing.

Without the war between the Templars and the wizards, the Hinterlands had a much better road. At least there is no need to worry about being inexplicably involved in the Holy French War on the road. The refugees who had to stay here because of the closed roads in the past also had to stay here. With the help of the soldiers of the Trial Order, they left here in batches.

The Judicial Order occupied the crossroads in the south of Red Cliff, turning it into a fortress, and built two towers on the road to the west farm to ensure the safety of the road, and several places were distributed in the wild. Zelin couldn't help wondering whether it was Baron Tigan and Connor of Ferrellden or the Order of Judgment that controlled the Hinterland now. Of course, in any case, this provided him with a lot of convenience. He could rest and seek supplies in the camp of the Judgment Order.

"Just in the lake south of the Hinterlands, there is a grey-robed guardian living in seclusion here."

In the crossroads camp, Zelin said to a scout, "I hope you can help me investigate, besides so many large and small lakes in the southern part of the Hinterland, whether there are traces of hermits in the lakes."

There are many lakes in the southern part of the Hinterland, and the red cliff he is going to is located in the northern part of the Hinterland. But he found a way that would not delay the trip to Red Cliff, nor would it affect the process of searching for the Guardian-he could ask the Scouts of the Judicial Order to help. Things in the Hinterlands have roughly come to an end, and these scouts have not so much to do. The demon hunter can still find one or two scouts to help find the guardian Cole said. He has the proof given by the Trial Church that this kind of thing can still be done.

"The area to the south?" While listening, the scout delineated the area on his map. "The edge of the lake? Does it also include the jungle in the south?"

After thinking about Cole's description, Zelin shook his head, "No, no jungle is needed, as far as the southern cliff is enough. This is not the most important task, and your safety is the most important task. If it is your leader, Leli Anna knew that because of me, she lost a few good agents, and she could skin me."

The scout put away the map, and held his shoulders with one hand to Zelin slightly bent over, "Let's do it now."

Zelin is confident in the abilities of the agents of the Trial Order. They used to be intelligence personnel serving the Pope and have received professional training. Inspired by their faith, their work efficiency is beyond doubt. It is estimated that when he returns from Red Cliff, these agents will be able to bring him news of the South of the Hinterland.

On the long narrow passage leading to the Red Cliff Castle, there are scattered houses. Most of these houses fled here before the arrival of the apostate mage group. The last time Zelin came here, the houses on both sides of the road were empty. There was a lot of water on the muddy road. The Hinterland should be down in recent days. After a rain, the bushes on both sides of the mountain slopes were washed like emerald green. But this time, as he walked through the sheep-gut path between the cliffs, the sound of conversation from a round farmhouse on the side of the road attracted the attention of the demon hunter.

"Those mages... they are crazy!... I have asked the king to conquer them. This is a rebellion..."

"Defant...this is an invasion...! You must stay away from here, leave it to me here..."

Zelin turned over and got off his horse, holding the reins and walking lightly towards the house where the sound came from. The closer he gets to the house, the clearer the conversation inside his ears. Suddenly, the sound inside stopped, as if someone was hearing someone approaching the house. The horse's hoof sound was obvious, so Zelin loosened the reins, placed one hand on the hilt of the ebony blade, and the other hand drew the rune of the Kunen's seal. The sound in the house was still silent, but he heard footsteps and heavy breathing. There should be three, maybe four, but not too many. The window was closed, so that he could not see the situation inside the house from the outside.

He pushed the door slightly, and the wooden door opened with a creak.

What caught the eye was the sword aimed at the door. Three heavily armed men and a young man in a robe hid behind.

But soon they put down their weapons.

"Wait, I know him!" The young man walked past the three people who were faintly protecting him, raising his hand to signal them to put down the sword. "He is a member of the Judgment Order. He has been here."

Zelin looked at Connor. This young man was the one he saw at the pier in Chiyan Village when he first came to Red Cliff to search for Hawke. The man who was telling the local children the story of the hero of Ferrerden. The demon hunter first removed his hand from the hilt, indicating that he was not hostile, and the other three also put down their weapons when they saw it.

"Connor, why are you here?"

"Are you from the Judgment Order?" Before Connor could speak, the vaguely leader of the three men came up. "The Judgment Order and the church already know what happened in Red Cliff? The church is here to help. Right?"

Zelin was a little puzzled, "What's wrong with Red Cliff? The Judicial Order hopes to sign a cooperation agreement with the Apostate Mages in Red Cliff to help them close the rift in the sky. I'm here to discuss the Order and the leader of the Apostate Mages, Fior. The specifics of the meeting with Na."

"Then you may be disappointed." The man shook his head. "I'm Baron Tigan, Connor's uncle. Those apostates have completely betrayed us. They are preparing to go with Devante's Magister Glien. Alex reached an agreement to join the Kingdom of Derfant. Those traitors drove us out of Redcliffe Castle and occupied the entire Redcliffe. I have asked the knights of Redcliffe to spread the news all over Ferreldon, Alec King Sitai will lead the army over. This is a rebellion trying to separate Red Cliff from Ferrelldon!"

"When did this happen?"

Zelin frowned slightly, the development of the matter was a bit unexpected. In fact, this may be beyond everyone’s expectations

"Just this morning." said Baron Tigan. "The mage named Alex Derfant brought a group of apostate wizards to Redcliffe Castle and said that he would take over the castle from then on. They brought no Shodevant soldiers, we can only leave."

"It's impossible..." Zelin pondered for a moment. "Five days ago, I also met with Archmage Fiona. She said she was willing to reach a settlement with the church."

"Who can guess what the apostate mages think so." Baron Tigan sighed. "But we will take it back. Ten years ago, the undead could not occupy the castle, nor did the Darkborn could destroy the Red Cliff. , Now this group of Devantes can't either!"

"I'm sorry, uncle." Connor said sadly. At the beginning, Fiona's apostate mage was allowed to take refuge in Chiyan Village. A large part of it was because of Connor. He is a mage. During the dry tide ten years ago, he was possessed by a demon and caused a great disaster in Red Cliff. Finally, the chief mage Elvin was invited by the hero of Ferrellden from the magic ring. Rescued. The magic ring mage has a life-saving grace to him, not to mention Reese who is with Fiona. He is Winnie's son, and Winnie is one of the people who rescued him and Chiyan together with the Ferrellton hero.

"It's not your fault, Connor." Baron Tigan patted Connor on the shoulder. "Your father entrusted you to me before he died, and I will guarantee your safety. The top priority now is to send you away. , I will be here waiting for the reinforcements of King Alis Thai.” With that, Tigen turned to Zelin. Discuss anything with the people in the church again."

"No, I don't think so." Zelin frowned. "I think things must not be that simple. I have to go to Red Cliff. Have they signed an agreement?"

"Not yet, but I think it's just a matter of time. In a few days, the flag of Derfant will be hung on Redcliffe Castle."

"Then there is still a chance, I think it must not be that simple."

Zelin had talked with Fiona before, and the archmage was obviously considering how to find a way out for the apostate mages who followed her. Joining the Kingdom of Derfant is definitely not a good way out for these rational and neutral apostates. As we all know, the Kingdom of Derfant is famous for its abuse of magic, and blood magic and necromantic spells are very popular in Derfant. If those extreme mages join Derfant, the Demon Hunter will not be surprised.

"If you insist, I will not stop you, good luck. But the army of King Alis Thailand is estimated to arrive in half a month. If the wizards refuse to surrender, we will attack. "

"No problem, if we can't solve this matter in half a month, we can only rely on the strength of the army to solve it at that time."

The first thousand and ninety-nine chapters of Devant visitors

Although it is late, the number of people in the Seagull and Lantern Tavern is still not declining. Except for the hall in the deepest part of the tavern, other places were full of people. They were either wearing the traditional ecclesiastical robes of blue-blue, or sharp-edged Armor in the style of Derfant. Every oil lamp and candle in the hotel was lit, so that no gloomy shadow was left in the hotel. The candlelight was reflected on the armor, emitting metallic reflections. The temperature of candles, logs and sedges of paper mixed together, and the pungent beer smell dissipated a lot, but what was even more unbearable was the tense atmosphere.

"This is the only way that can help you out of the predicament. You don't need to doubt, Your Excellency Archmage."

A pair of small, keen eyes stared at the chief wizard across the wooden table, Glien Alex touched the clean chin under the light, and smiled confidently on his slightly rich face. Opposite him, Archmage Fiona stroked the staff in her arms nervously, and her two slender eyebrows were drooping listlessly, not at all the cautious and confident appearance of the past.

She pinched the contract placed in front of her with two fingers, on which line-by-line clauses were written in beautiful handwriting.

"These terms..."

"These terms are the best conditions that the Magisters Council can offer. You will join the Magisters Legion of the Emperor Devant as a free wizard and directly accept my leadership." Alex Magister's tone seemed peaceful. , But his attitude is more like persecution and persuasion. "And you, Archmage Fiona, after serving for a period of time in the Magister Legion, I can recommend you to become a member of the council. All free wizards will get Devant Under the protection of the emperor, there will be no more Templar slaughter and church imprisonment. You voted to make the law independent and fight against the Templars in order to be free? Now freedom is beckoning to you, Archmage, Why hesitate?"

According to the above terms, they must obey some orders from the Emperor Devant, and the apostate mages will be scattered and sent to the various squads of the Magister Legion. This means that no matter what happens in the future, they will lose the power to repent. It is one thing to be independent from the church. In any case, they are within the seven countries that believe in the Andros Church, and they can completely control their own power. But joining the Kingdom of Derfant is another matter. As the only remaining slavery magic empire on the continent of Saidas, joining them will be a difficult decision.

"I need to think about it again..."

"I don't have so much patience, Archmage, our time is precious." Alex leaned back on the wooden chair, with a slightly impatient expression on his face. "I ran all the way to Red Cliff. It is because I heard that you are rebelling against the church. My colleagues in parliament have always opposed me to recruit you and provide you with protection. They think you are not suitable for the emperor. I came here withstand the pressure. I hope you will not let me down. Archmage. You understand that the church has regained control of the Knights Templar, and they will come to kill you all and re-establish authority. Trust me, they will do this."