Everyone has their own choices and future, and you have chosen a path full of thorns, which is full of dangers, difficulties and obstacles. But you still have your head up, straight forward ...............]

Rod took his eyes off the system prompt, closed his eyes, and exhaled lightly, feeling a sense of relief. The task is finally complete.

For this task that suddenly appeared, inexplicably and did not even have a mission goal, Rhodes was ready to fight a protracted battle, in any case, the reward of this mission is so rich, although there are no experience points and monetary rewards, but it is already a great surprise to be able to unlock a phantom guard outside the specifications. However, until the Dragon Soul Sacred Book began, Rhodes was not able to find the slightest clue, and it was not until Rhodes met Lillian that things took a turn for the better.

Dragon Soul of Light, Council of Light.

As a player, Rhodes was keenly aware of both the title and the content of this quest, which made him decide to give it a try. In any case, in the original historical trajectory, the Dragon Soul of Light was just a puppet, and if Rhodes could successfully incite her to succeed, even if he could not complete the task, even if he could cause a little trouble to the Council of Light, it would be enough for Rhodes.

After that, Rhodes and Lillian had a great tea time, and Rhodes told Lillian stories about his and his friends' adventures on the continent, some of which took place in this world, and some of which were interesting experiences in the game long ago. For Lilian, who stayed at home, these adventure stories told by Rhodes naturally made the girl listen to them with relish, and when Rhodes talked about the highlights, the dragon soul of light even couldn't help but exclaim, listening to it with great devotion.

At the same time, Rhodes also subtly sniffed out some news from Lilian. I have to say. Although these news are not top secrets, Rhodes couldn't help but be a little stunned when he heard this.

The heirs of the dragon soul do not reproduce through asexual reproduction or sexual reproduction like the archangel, and in fact, the inheritors of the dragon soul cannot have children even if they are married. This may be because the power of the dragon soul is too strong. The life force of other races cannot withstand this force. Even the Dragon Soul Inheritors are the same, although most of them have extremely powerful powers, they are unable to achieve immortality. For example, if the power of the dragon soul is a powerful energy force, then the dragon soul inheritor is in fact nothing more than a container that carries and transmits this power. However, just as any kind of energy container will become dilapidated and broken after a long period of time, the Dragon Soul Inheritor will not be able to continue to contain the power of the Dragon Soul due to various reasons such as the aging of the body after years and months, so as to make this happen. It is necessary to find a new successor.

However, such an inheritor cannot be found by just holding a beauty contest, and ordinary beings have no way to carry the power of the Genesis Dragon Soul, whether it is an angel, an elf, a human, a dwarf or even an undead creature or a vampire, as long as it is not the chosen one. Then, at the moment of carrying the power of the Genesis Dragon Soul, they would be completely devoured by this powerful force. Disappear completely.

As the creation psalm says, this continent was shaped by the creation dragon soul with its own body. And every time the previous Dragon Soul Inheritor becomes weak, a new life will be produced on this continent, and a new life with the condensation power essence of the Dragon Soul Continent, which is enough to carry the power of the Creation Dragon Soul appears, and after the birth of this new little life. You can carry out the inheritance ceremony, and after passing on the power of the dragon soul, the previous inheritor of the dragon soul will lose the aura of the past and become an ordinary life to spend his old age in peace. And then die.

The average lifespan of each dragon soul inheritor is only about three or five hundred years, if they consume a lot of dragon soul power to fight during this period, then their lifespan will be greatly shortened, which is consistent whether it is elves, humans or undead creatures, although they are the inheritors of the dragon soul, but they are not the creation dragon itself after all, but only a container for their soul power, naturally it is impossible to completely fuse into one. Even so, they still have a slightly higher lifespan than other races.

And Lillian is exactly like this, she got the power from the previous dragon soul inheritor, and it was twenty years ago that she became the new dragon soul inheritor, but to Rod's surprise, in these twenty years, Lillian has never left this temple for half a step, and only when she is in the Dragon Soul Temple, she will leave here, and walk around the entire Casablanca in the company of the Council of Light (but in Rod's opinion, it is more appropriate to say that it is not so much shopping as a prisoner going out to let off steam), Under the strict lockdown of the Council of Light, Lillian knew almost nothing about the outside world, and although judging from a human perspective, she was only a little younger than Rhodes, but from the perspective of the inheritor of the dragon soul, Lillian was still just a newborn child. Not only on the surface, but even deep down, this young lady still retains her childlike nature, and it can be said that in this regard, even Laudes's purest Labis is a little more mature than Lillian......... To be honest, after learning this fact, Rhodes himself felt that this was incredible, looking at Lilian who was so innocent in front of him, he could only sigh helplessly, either this dragon soul majesty is a terrible person who is extremely deep in the city and is very good at disguise, or the brainwashing skills of the Council of Light are really strong, and it is really not easy to make Lilian maintain such a harmless and innocent character for twenty years.........

"Your Majesty."

Just as the two were chatting happily, suddenly, a deep voice came from behind, and Rhodes and Lillian turned their heads, and soon saw the Seraph Chief Boulder standing on the other side of the bridge at some point. He just watched the two of them quietly before he spoke a moment later.

"The President of the Council of Light has something to see."

"Now?"

Hearing Boulder's words, Lilian's originally excited little face collapsed in an instant, and Rhodes who was looking at it couldn't help but smile in his heart, the performance of the dragon soul inheritor in front of him was like a child playing happily, but he was asked by his family to immediately put down the toys in his hand and do his homework, full of reluctance and depression. But Lillian eventually lowered her head. Sighing helplessly.

"Mr. Rhodes............ I'm sorry, but that's all I can do today........."

"I also feel very sorry, Your Majesty."

Rhodes stood up and bowed slightly to Lilian, of course he knew why Lillian would show such a lonely expression. After all, they had come here to participate in the Dragon Soul Sacred Ritual ceremony, and now, the ceremony was over, and tomorrow they would leave the Land of Light and return to Moon.

Hearing Rod's answer, Lilian pursed her lips a little dissatisfied, but soon, she sighed in silence again, and then. The girl stood up and smiled at Rod.

"Thank you for your company, Mr. Rod, I'm very happy today, that ..............."

At this point, Lillian hesitated, she stole a glance at the Seraphic Angel not far away, and then leaned into Rod's ear. Said softly.

“………… Well, can I go to Moon and play with you later? ”

“…………”

Lillian's inquiry was heard. Rod's eyes widened in surprise, but the next moment, a warm smile immediately appeared on his face.

"I'm always ready to welcome you, Your Majesty."

The solid wooden door closed heavily behind Rod, and Rod could feel Lillian's reluctant and expectant eyes behind him, but it seemed. His own incitement really had some effect............ For Rhodes, that was enough. But............ This is not the end.

"Hello, Elder Council."

Rhodes looked up at the old man not far in front of him, smiled and greeted him.

“……………… It's you? ”

Seeing Rhodes walking out of it, the old council leader's face changed slightly. However, he quickly regained his complexion.

"I really didn't expect to meet you here, Earl Rhodes, have your injuries healed?"

"Thank you for your concern, Lord."

Although the tone was respectful, but Rod's attitude was not like this, he did not give him any respect because it was an old man in front of him, on the contrary, Rod squinted his eyes like this, raised his chin, and looked at the old man in front of him contemptuously, the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, and a cold smile with mockery appeared.

"It's just a bite from a mad dog, it's not a big deal. Anyway, there are already several dogs that have died under my sword, and I don't care if there are a few more. It's not bad to just take the time to peel the skin and make a dog meat hot pot. What do you think? Elder Parliament? It's winter now, wouldn't eating some steaming food help your health? ”

“………………”

Hearing Rod's words, the old man's face turned pale, of course he knew what was implied in Rod's words, but what could he do? Are you going to turn your face with Rhodes here? What kind of international jokes, even if you turn your face? What's more, he didn't come here to fight with Rod. Thinking of this, the old man snorted coldly, then didn't look at Rod any more, turned around and planned to leave. But at this moment, Rod's voice sounded again.

"By the way, Lord, I suddenly remembered something. If I'm not mistaken, I was the victor in yesterday's battle. ”

“…………………… What are you trying to say?! ”

Hear this,; The old man finally couldn't help but turn his head and glared at Rhodes in front of him. Facing the angry eyes of the old council president, Rod raised his eyebrows, then shrugged his shoulders.

"If I'm not mistaken, yesterday, what was that called......... Forget it, I'm not interested in the gentleman who remembers the name to challenge me and be defeated by me. And according to the rules of the Dragon Soul Sacred Codex, the winner should be able to get a good reward, right? Yesterday I was in such a hurry that I didn't have time to ask for my share, and I don't think I'll let your council have it for me. ”

“………………… What do you want?! ”

At this moment, the old council leader's face was not only iron blue, but also completely black and purple, indeed, there was this rule in the military exercise on the Dragon Soul Holy Scripture, in that military exercise, the last victor could not only obtain the blessing of the dragon soul of light, but also receive a rich reward. But because yesterday's battle was so fierce and bloody, a complete elite Wizard Knights was completely crippled by Rhodes, and all the regiment commanders and below were killed, and even Andre himself was seriously injured. But the problem is that he is not just dying, according to the spirit master who treated him, in addition to serious injuries, Andre also received a strange and terrible curse on his body, which cannot be cured by ordinary spiritual arts. Although this curse will not let Andrei die. But it will make him extremely weak and sick, and it can almost be said that after this, Andrei will be almost like a wasted man, if not dead.

[Holy Sword Nightmare - Curse Characteristic: When hitting an enemy, there is a 30% chance to add Weakness and Poison Curse, undispellable]

If he was known by Rhodes, he must have sighed that Andre was so lucky. There is a 30% chance that he can be bumped into, but ......... What will become of him after this has nothing to do with Rhodes.

Even in actual combat, the Demon Knights have never had such a fiasco, which also led to the chaos of the entire Council of Light in the back yesterday, and it is natural to forget that the winner will be rewarded, but the old council leader didn't expect this young man to be so shameless, and he directly came up to ask for it with a cheeky skin!

Of course, Rod is shameless. It doesn't matter to him whether he wants this face or not, anyway, this reward is naturally his own. Not to mention that it can make the Council of Light unhappy - such a good thing that kills two birds with one stone is like drinking a cold drink on a hot day............ How could Rhodes refuse?

"I'm not going to ask too much."

Rod smiled a little as he faced the old council leader's questioning, and then he spread his hands.

"If I'm not mistaken, in your council's collection. There should be a 'king's protection'. ”

"What........................!!"

Hearing this, the old council leader's eyes widened, and his already old and weakened body even shook like this, and then. The old man stretched out his hand, trembling and pointing at Rod, opening his mouth wide, but he couldn't even say a word.

"The King's Guardian" is one of the treasures in the collection of the Council of Light, it is rumored that it is one of the weapons used by the king of the dragon who followed the light on behalf of mankind at the beginning of the establishment of the Land of Light, it is a completely pure white shield, inlaid with magic runes full of divine guardian power, it is rumored that the shield is huge and heavy, and ordinary people can't hold it at all. In fact, since the establishment of the Council of Light, the "King's Guardian" has been hidden in the treasury and preserved as a symbol of human prowess. But the old council president didn't expect that Rhodes would actually fight that shield idea!

"It's ............ I ..............."

"Probably be fine, Lord?"

Looking at the speechless old man, Rod smiled.

"That's my right as a winner, right? If you don't want to, then I can go to His Majesty and consult, I think, according to tradition..............."

"I see!!"

The old man coldly interrupted Rod's speech, he gritted his teeth, and looked at Rod as if he were looking at the enemy of his father's killer, and after a moment, he let out a long sigh.

“………… Well, I'll deliver the King's Guardian to you tomorrow before you leave, and you're satisfied! Count Rhodes?!! ”

"Of course, I am satisfied, Mr. Parliament Chief."

Hearing the old man's roar, the smile on Rhodes' face was even bigger, and he could get a top-level fantasy-level artifact equipment in a few words, and anyone would laugh out loud if he changed it. However, this is just the beginning for Rhodes.

"So, next, there's .................."

"And ?!!"

The old man flicked his sleeves angrily and interrupted Rod's speech, and at this time, he finally couldn't hold back anymore.

"Count Rhodes, don't go too far!! Our Council of Light is not so casual to be bullied, and if you dare to make any more excessive demands, we ..............."

"How can this be considered excessive? Elder Parliament? ”

Rhodes spread his hands and looked at the old man in front of him with an innocent expression.

"You won't forget, it was me and Anne who ended up yesterday, which means that we both deserve to be rewarded. That's Anne's share, and that's what I deserve......... Do you have any objections to this? ”

In the face of Rod's words, the old council president opened his mouth, but he couldn't say half a word, he trembled with anger, staring at Rhodes like this, and even saw the beard on the old president's face shaking incessantly——— I really don't know if he would have a heart attack and fall to the ground because he was too excited. But in the end, the old man lowered his head, perhaps because he also felt that what Rod said made sense, or because the old man was tired of it.

"Well, Count Rhodes, what do you want?"

"My request is simple."

Hearing the old man's answer, Rod proudly stretched out three fingers.

"All I need is thirty of the highest grade soul cores."

“……………… That's it? ”

This time, the old council leader faced Rod's request, but his eyes widened in surprise, he was already mentally prepared to continue to be blackmailed by Rod, but he didn't expect that this young man actually just wanted thirty soul cores? Although it is indeed difficult for ordinary people to obtain soul cores, not to mention that the top soul cores are difficult to see on the market, there are still some of them in the hands of such a huge force as the Council of Light. Although the soul core is very valuable, it is only expensive and scarce at best, which is nothing at all. , on the contrary, it is the legendary existence like the guardian of the king, which is the real wealth!

"That's right, Lord, I don't think it's too difficult for you."

“…………………”

This time, the old man did not answer immediately, he frowned, remembered carefully for a moment, and then shook his head.

"I'm sorry, Count Rhodes, although we have soul cores in our hands, but there are not so many, and I think you know very well that it is a very expensive and rare thing. Not to mention that you still want a top-level soul core......... We can only give you a maximum of ten. ”

"No problem."

What the old council leader didn't expect was that this time Rod didn't even hesitate at all, and directly agreed.

"Well, then, I'm looking forward to you delivering on your promise, Lord Council."

After saying this, Rod nodded slightly to the old council leader, and then he turned away without hesitation. Only the old council chief was left standing in front of the door, staring at Rod's back. He didn't expect that this time, Rod would agree to his proposal so readily? What exactly was he thinking?

Looking at Rod's distant back, the old man was puzzled. (To be continued......)