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Chapter 535: The Black Knight's Ruins, The Third of the Four Dark Swords!
Chapter 535: The Black Knight's Ruins, The Third of the Four Dark Swords!
As the massive boulder rolled towards them with a thunderous rumble, the Four Schemers behind grew anxious.
The appearance of such a boulder in the narrow passage left them with no room to escape, especially since Alshe had only just discovered the magic residue on the boulder using her Innate Ability, "Magic Perception Eye."
If her guess was correct, this boulder, like the previous dark arrow, had been imbued with some sort of magical attribute.
At first glance, the boulder, already weighing several dozen tons, gained even more incredible power as it accelerated and had magic attached to it!
"Martial Technique: Power Boost! Super Power Boost! Body Enhancement! Limit Break!
Alshe, Roba, and Miss Nabe, please prepare to cast powerful spells to attack the boulder.
Before that, I'll join Yecheng and Mr. Momo in using all our strength to temporarily halt this boulder."
The colossal boulder rolled towards them at an astonishing speed, and naturally, the group couldn't let the frail magic singers take the brunt of it.
So, for now, as warriors, they could only rely on martial techniques to enhance their physical strength, attempting to block or slow down the boulder, and then let the magic singers in the back use their powerful spells to shatter it.
The passage was so narrow that if no one stepped forward, they might all end up flattened like pancakes!
"Instant Boil———"
However, just as Herklon gave the command and buffed himself with a stack of martial techniques, drawing his weapon and charging forward, the scene before him left him utterly bewildered.
The approaching boulder had a diameter of at least ten meters, and with its increasing acceleration and massive size, its weight exceeded several dozen tons.
In the face of such a colossal boulder, not only would ordinary humans be crushed, but even large-sized ogres or giants would be flattened.
But what did Herklon see? Standing at the forefront, Yecheng faced the rolling boulder and merely threw a punch, and this boulder, weighing several dozen tons, shattered into countless pieces!
Yes, you heard it right. The boulder, weighing several dozen tons, wasn't just stopped but was directly reduced to rubble by Yecheng's single punch!
Behind him, Alshe and Roba, who were halfway through their spellcasting, abruptly stopped.
As for Herklon, looking at the double swords in his hands, he couldn't help but question his existence.
To be honest, he had always considered himself quite strong, and if he were to become an adventurer, he could easily reach the Mithril Rank, if not the Steel Rank.
However, Yecheng before him had thoroughly demonstrated what true strength meant.
Watching the shower of rubble falling from above, he couldn't help but wonder, "Is this the strength of a Hero Realm expert?"
No, although he hadn't seen the strongest Marshal of the Kingdom, he had encountered other Hero Realm experts.
Herklon was certain that even a 'Warrior Monk,' who trained their bodies to become the ultimate weapon, couldn't achieve Yecheng's level of power.
Moreover, wasn't Yecheng a swordsman? How did he suddenly become a warrior monk? The punch he just threw was undoubtedly a martial technique, and the force behind it was undoubtedly Fajin!
"I'm sorry for keeping it from you, but my class is indeed a swordsman. Still, I do have some knowledge of physical combat techniques.
"Upon hearing Night City's straightforward reply, the Four Councillors couldn't help but smile wryly. This was barely a basic understanding, and the world's warrior monks would probably die of shame.
Of course, everyone had their secrets, and Herklon and his group wouldn't pry into Night City's affairs.
They had only just entered the ruins, and the dangers were already overwhelming. If the Four Councillors had explored on their own, they would likely have been injured or defeated by now.
The stronger Night City was as a companion, the safer Herklon and his group felt.
During the subsequent exploration of the ruins, they each played to their strengths. For instance, their knowledge of the world's history proved far superior to Night City and Squirrel's when it came to solving certain puzzles.
If Night City and Squirrel had been left to their own devices, they might have resorted to brute force, but that would have caused the entire ruins to collapse, leaving them empty-handed.
"It seems we've truly hit the jackpot this time. This ruin probably belonged to the famous 'Black Knight' among the Thirteen Heroes."
After exploring the ruins, Herklon and his group had a good idea of who the owner was.
Considering that Night City and his companions were travelers from the Far East, they might not have heard of the Black Knight, so Herklon took the opportunity to educate them as they walked.
"The Black Knight was also one of the Thirteen Heroes. He was said to be a Cursed Knight by profession, and due to his mixed human and demonic heritage, he often faced discrimination within the group.
Since the legend of the Thirteen Heroes was spread by the Church, the Black Knight's demonic lineage led to his heroic name being intentionally concealed, resulting in lesser fame compared to the other heroes.
However, his lack of popularity didn't diminish his strength. In fact, the Black Knight's power was among the top three within the Thirteen Heroes.
The most renowned aspect of the Black Knight was his possession of four magical swords!"
Squirrel nodded in agreement at Herklon's words, which echoed what he had heard at the Black Sword.
He never imagined that fate could be so uncanny. The 'Black Sword', in pursuit of magical swords, was slain by a woman named Clementine, and now, as he chased after her, he had inadvertently stumbled upon the ruins of the Black Knight.
Sometimes, fate was an unpredictable force, yet it was undeniably real.
After exploring the ruins for most of the day, solving numerous mechanisms and riddles along the way, the group finally arrived at a massive hall.
As they stepped into the hall, the lamps on both walls lit up automatically. With the improved lighting, Night City and his companions could see the treasures they had been seeking.
Aside from the piles of gold and silver coins on the ground, the chests also contained various potions and magical items that Herklon and his group had never seen before.
However, the most eye-catching sight was the three magical swords standing in different locations.
Each of these swords was worth more than all the other treasures combined.
These three magical swords were placed on specially crafted sword racks. Taking the ground treasures and potions would likely pose no issues.
But in front of each of these three magical swords stood a powerful undead guardian!
These guardians, untouched by the ravages of time, would usually have no chance of survival, but being undead changed the equation entirely.
(End of Chapter)
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