Once, the Dragon Soul Continent was a prosperous place, this land was incomparably vast, and the infinite waters and earth seemed to extend to the end of the world. However, with the burning of war, everything changed. The horn of the Creation War sounded, and the entire world was swept up in it, and many places that were originally guarded by the dragon soul were shattered in the attack and destruction. The barriers to order receded, and chaos invaded the lands abandoned by order, engulfing everything within them. It wasn't until after the end of the Creation War that the boundaries of order were fixed again.

However, the people of the regions consumed by the Chaos are not completely dead, and some of them have escaped the Chaos by relying on the last remaining pillars of Order to open their shelters, hiding in the dim underground. They lived there, surviving, and looked forward to the time when the light of order would once again dispel the boundless chaos and help them return to this realm.

These people are called (LotrMan), and those who remain are called "remnants" for short.

"The Holy Soul is on ..............."

After listening to Rhodes's brief narration of the history of the remnants, the people around him couldn't help but be stunned. They never thought that there would be such a thing, if it weren't for the existence of the remnants they had just seen, I'm afraid no one would believe such a thing.

"Why don't they move out?"

Lijie frowned and asked.

"It's impossible, there are probably hundreds of people in each Vault, but only a few of them are allowed to be outside, because the range of protection that the Pillar of Order can shelter is limited, and if they want to move their families, the end result will be a complete death under the devouring of chaos, and not a single bone remains. That's why those remnants are like now, occasionally carrying the torch of order through the barrier of chaos. Coming out to the outside world to trade with others. in exchange for something they lack. Those who want to trade with them in the outside world will need to erect a pillar of order on the border of the Chaos Lands, so that they can be oriented through the resonance of the pillar of order, and come outside to trade with the other party without getting lost. ”

"But what if it's just a coincidence?"

Hearing this, Lando also asked his own questions curiously.

"It's simple. They would leave a pattern on the pillar of fire, but on the surface it would be nothing more than a pile of stones. Only those who really understand the truth will understand what they mean, so if we do, we will go to the Pillar of Order and make a deal with the other party. Of course, this is a risk for both of us. ”

"That's ......... so"

Leo retracted her gaze, she finally realized why Rod had always asked herself to come to the Pillar of Order every now and then to see if there were any strange patterns or anything like that. It turned out that he was here for this, but how did he know this knowledge? The Dark Elf Maiden looked at Rhodes curiously. I can't figure this out. She had also seen many erudite undead creatures in the Night Country, and it could even be said that because of their long lives, they had gained much more knowledge than the short-lived species of humans. But even those undead creatures can't answer all questions and understand everything. But the human being in front of him is different, and it seems that nothing can bother him, as if there is nothing in this world that he doesn't know. It's just that why does he want to make a deal with those remnants?

Come to think of it. Leo frowned, just to be on the safe side. Marlene certainly didn't tell anyone else about the true value of the trash-looking stuff on the wagon. However, Leo obviously knows this very well, could it be that Rhodes is for these precious magical materials? It doesn't look like that, judging from Leo's observations, the human in front of him is not particularly greedy, and he is not the kind of person who will do anything for these precious magical materials.

So, what is this for?

But most of the others apparently don't think so. Or maybe their attention was drawn away by the peculiar race of the remnants, and many began to discuss how they survived the Chaos Lands, which seemed unbearable to them. If they were allowed to stay there, they would probably die, if not at all. Most of them will go completely crazy.

"Mr. Rod, why are you going to make deals with these people?"

Lijie blinked, looking at the man beside her, she believed that Rod would definitely not do something without purpose. After following Rhodes for so long, Lijie found that everything Rhodes did had a meaning, and although others couldn't understand what he was doing, they wouldn't know the true meaning of what Rhodes did until everything was over.

"Because we need a guide, we're going to have a good relationship with these guys."

"Wizard."

"That's right."

Rod glanced at Lijie next to him.

"If my predictions are correct, it won't be long before the Night Nation will suspend its assault on the Continent of Light, and by that time, I'll need a group of qualified guides to lead us to the Lands of Chaos. Nothing is better suited for this task than the remnants of the people who have lived in it in the first place. ”

"To the Lands of Chaos?"

Lijie's eyes were getting wider and wider, and she didn't even notice it.

"Mr. Rhodes, what are you doing in the Chaos Lands?"

"It's not just me."

Rod looked at Lijie, his eyes mixed with a little smile.

"It's us, Lizzie, Marlene, and the others......... At the moment this territory is too barren, and I don't think that Her Royal Highness Lydia will bring me Parfield anytime soon, and I don't want any money in that hellish place in the southern harbor, and I have to be self-reliant in everything to be able to have enough food and clothing, so I think it is important to open up a new territory. This is especially true of a new territory of wealth and opportunity. ”

Lijie stared at him blankly, and at this moment, she heard something she had never imagined.

As a citizen of the Continent of Light, Lijie certainly understood what Rhodes meant, after the end of the Creation War, many lords' territories came in this way. At that time, in order to make the Light of Order, which had been weakened by mutual attacks in the war, grow and grow again, the Land of Light, led by the Kingdom of Law, and the Land of Light and the Kingdom of Night issued an expansion order. The knight with the Expansion Order and his retainers venture deep into the Chaos Lands. Once again, awaken the flame of order that had fallen asleep in the previous war, and the power of the dragon soul of the creation dragon. Banish Chaos, and by decree they will receive new territories and become new rulers under the Order's Treaty. Many territories and principalities on the Continent of Light came in this way, and the same is true for those undead families on the Night Continent. It's just that time goes by day by day. The people slowly stopped moving, and as the laws solidified, the Chaos Lands became more and more dangerous and terrifying, so that no one had done anything like it for many years.

And now......... Rhodes was clearly planning to do just that.

What exactly was he thinking?

Time passed, and before spring arrived, everything that Rhodes had hoped had already happened, one might even say. Some of them are quite dramatic.

After a lengthy debate, the Council of Light nodded yes and officially signed the order for the Duchy of Moon War Angels to be stationed in Winter Castle and its surrounding military area. And the day after the Battle Angel Legion completed the change of defense, the Kingdom of Law lost no time in issuing an order, asking the Night Country to explain the Chaos People who had appeared in the Eastern Mountains before, mixed with the undead Legion. Subsequently, the Night Nation withdrew its forces from Moon, but they did not give up the lands they had conquered in the Land of Light.

When he heard the news, Rhodes laughed uncharacteristically. If it weren't for the fear that Sonya's identity would be revealed, he would even want Sonya to give him a live broadcast of the expressions of the people in the Council of Light when they heard the news. But even if he didn't see the constipated expressions of those idiots with his own eyes, just imagining how angry they looked at the Council of Light, Rhodes suddenly felt extremely comfortable, it was like drinking a large bottle of cold drink on a hot day, and even defeating the undead army did not make Rhodes so happy.

Of course, if it can be the same as in the game. Rhodes would have been happier if he crushed the brains of those idiots, let their proud city wail in flames, and then trample their corpses in the ruins of the Council of Light's halls.

But before that, Rhodes had to have enough capital.

The white door, inlaid with gold lace, slowly opened. The aroma of black tea came from inside, and the sound of elegant music sounded faintly, Rod tidied up his clothes, and then strode into the room in front of him, and soon, he saw the figure of the girl lying lazily on the sofa.

As usual, Lydia leaned lazily on the sofa, but today His Royal Highness the Archangel was dressed differently than usual, the right red robe set off the girl's elegant and feminine curves, and the silk, thin shawl hung down from Lydia's snow-white shoulders, making her look a little more serious and solemn. Seeing Rhodes walk into the room, Lydia stood up with a smile and made an inviting gesture to Rhodes.

"Welcome, Sir Rod, we haven't seen each other for a long time."

"Hello, Her Highness Lydia."

Seeing the archangel, Rhodes immediately saluted her, while Lydia stood up with a smile and quietly stared at Rhodes in front of her.

"Long time no see, Sir Rod, I have heard from Garling what you have done in the Eastern Mountains. Thanks to your and Christie's help, the Chaos People's plan was put to naught, and not only that, but you also gave us a very good opportunity for a truce. It's unexpected........." Lydia said as she held out her hand, and soon, as she moved, a steaming cup of black tea and delicate pastries floated to the table in front of Rod. The archangel narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Rod curiously.

"By the way, Christie? To be honest, although I also knew that she hid a very strong power, I didn't expect that she would be able to clear the chaos, which was really unexpected. I had planned to give her a small reward, and although it was unlikely that she would be given a piece of territory, a manor was still fine. But .........."

Lydia looked at Rhodes in front of her and winked mischievously.

“……… I just don't know if you're willing, Sir Rod? ”

"I'm still willing to keep Christie by my side."

In the face of Lydia's words, Rod didn't react excessively, and he could cover up this matter if he was someone else, but Garling was absolutely loyal to Lydia. Christie exerted such a powerful force at the end of the game that even Rod himself was amazed. If Jia Ling went back and didn't say a word to help him hide it, then Rod wouldn't know what kind of heart the other party had.

"I think so."

Hearing Rod's answer, Lydia didn't care, but smiled slightly.

"So, what is the matter with you coming to me this time? Sir Rhodes? ”

"Yes. Her Royal Highness Lydia. ”

Hearing this, Rod also restrained his expression and became serious. He first stretched out his hand, picked up the teacup next to him and took a sip of black tea, then let out a soft breath, and then raised his head and looked at the archangel in front of him.

"That's right, Your Highness Lydia, I'm here this time. I want your permission to grant it to me in the name of the Lord of Moon......... Pioneer Order. ”

Hearing this, Lydia stopped moving, and the girl narrowed her eyes, raised her eyebrows, and carefully looked at the man in front of her. And in the face of Lydia's scrutinizing gaze, Rod also met it fearlessly. He looked up and looked into Lydia's eyes. Clam up. Truth be told, at the time of making this request. Rhodes himself was still a little worried, although after the end of the Creation War, each country had encouraged their subordinates to go to the Chaos Lands with the Pioneer Order in hand to restore order. However, since it was stated in the post-war treaty that those who awakened the order were eligible to become their lords, most of the knights who succeeded in expanding their territories established themselves as lords of one side. This is another reason why it is rare for territories and principalities to send their subordinates to Chaos in the later period, after all, no one wants their subordinates to gain too independent power. Status and territory are not there?

Because of this, Rod did not choose to send a letter, but came in person, hoping to have a good talk with Lydia. In fact, to be honest, even Rod himself is not very convinced. After he gained power in the Chaos Lands, he was able to follow Lydia wherever he was going. Although Rhodes is now nominally a lord as well, he is more of a self-financed legion leader from where he is stationed. He didn't have many subjects to protect himself, and he didn't have much land to protect. So Rhodes doesn't mind doing what Lydia says, but the Land of Chaos is different, and the reorganization of order will bring new abundance to the land. It can be said that if Rhodes obtains a piece of chaotic land, it will be rich in flowing oil, and digging under the soil will be real money, like the fog stone before or something, but it will be a ton of digging at that time. In this case, is Rhodes still willing to follow Lydia's orders? If Lydia needs him to sacrifice the interests of his own territory to keep Moon, is Rhodes willing to do so?

This is a question without an answer, no, or rather, the answer is already in the hearts of the two.

For a moment, silence filled the room, and it was not until I don't know how long it had been before Lydia let out a sigh of relief, and the girl closed her eyes.

"Trailblazer......... In books and in the picture scrolls of history, they are synonymous with courage. In the aftermath of the Creation War, people raise their banners and go to the place where chaos rages, fighting for their own ends, some for freedom, some for greed, some for courage, and others simply for a promise. Human beings are complex, and because of this, they have very different goals for each other, and they strive for the same goal and give their lives, which is the real beauty. Unfortunately, just as the clouds of the times loom over us, the pioneers have disappeared into the dust of history, and their once glorious deeds have become rusty and unnoticed........."

At this, Lydia paused, and then a soft smile appeared on the girl's face.

"But I did not expect that in such times there would be anyone willing to take up this dusty banner, Sir Rhodes. Even the oldest seeds will sprout and grow under the moisture of the soil and the springs, Sir Rod, now that you have made your decision. Then I can only bless your courage and ideals, then ..............."

Here it comes.

Hearing this, Rhodes immediately focused, and this was the most important part. Lydia's political trick Rhodes has seen it, even if she is the archangel, it is absolutely impossible for her to let go so easily. And if you think about it, you will know that although it is not clear where Rhodes will go, if he succeeds, then the new territory will most likely border Moon. As far as Chong is concerned, it is absolutely impossible for Lydia to ignore it.

However, Lydia's next speech still surprised Rod.

“……… Are you willing to accept my blessing and become a glorious knight of honor? ”

Honorary Knight?

Hearing Lydia's inquiry, Rhodes was stunned for a moment, but soon, he understood what Lydia meant. Honorary knights are not the kind of knights who are truly loyal to the Lord to death. Rather, it was more of a title of nobility and was imbued with strong political significance, as the Honorary Knight first swore allegiance to his country and swore not to betray the lord who bestowed his reputation. However, unlike the Knights of Oath, you don't have to die for your master. You don't need to say anything to you, and from this point of view, the honorary knight is more of a symbolic one, symbolizing the relationship between someone and someone in the form of an oath to honor.

So, do you have to accept it?

Rhodes looked at Lydia in front of him and was silent for a moment, but soon he realized that he had only one answer——— and that there could only be one.

"It is my pleasure, Your Highness."

"Good."

Hearing Rod's answer, Lydia smiled smugly, and Rhodes looked into Lydia's eyes, a little surprised to notice the cunning that flashed in the other party's eyes. Could it be that there is something wrong with this? No, this is just an honorary knight, and there is no coercion............ That's right.

"Prepare yourself, then, Sir Rod. Since it is a sacred ceremony, we all need an impartial witness to each other. ”

Lydia clapped her hands lightly, and soon, a war angel opened the door and walked into the room.

"What are the commands? Your Highness? ”

"Please Xiao Lin come here, I want her to help me with something."

"Yes."

Xiao Lin?

Hearing this unfamiliar name, Rod was slightly stunned, why didn't he remember that there was a name called this in the Golden City? Originally, it was expected that the witnesses of the ceremony would be Archmage Armond or Garling, both of whom were very close to Lydia and had the right status. But now, this Xiao Lin is.........

Just when Rod was puzzled, he saw the door open again, and then, a girl with hair as beautiful as the night, and even comparable to Lydia in appearance, walked slowly through it, she looked at Rhodes in front of her, her eyes were full of curiosity and surprise that could not be concealed. Soon, however, a soft, serene smile appeared on the girl's face, and she slowly walked in front of Rod.

"I didn't expect us to meet again in such a situation, Mr. Rhodes. Originally, I thought there would be no way to see you. Long time no see. ”

"Excuse me, ..................... you"

Hearing the greeting of the black-haired girl, Rod frowned and looked at the girl in front of him with some curiosity. Her voice made Rhodes feel a little familiar, but when he thought about it, he couldn't remember who the other party was. Looking closely, although the appearance of the girl in front of her is almost the same as Lydia, but in other aspects it seems to be completely different, whether it is temperament or dress, this girl is more restrained than Lydia, quiet and simple. Seeing Rod's somewhat puzzled expression, Lydia came to the two of them with a chuckle and opened her mouth to introduce.

"So, let me introduce you, Luo Qing, this is Her Royal Highness the Princess of the Night Country, Miss Irene. I guess you've already met, right? ”

Hearing Lydia's answer, Rod's expression suddenly became exciting.

PS: I'm busy with my sister's wedding today and the electricity will be cut off at night, so it's a change

PS2: Tomorrow my sister will get married, and it is estimated that it will also be a change (if I can come back sooner) (to be continued......)