Sacred

The Pigeon flew the fastest and were the first to arrive at the Wings of Wayne.

It found the Parrot and showed it the handheld camera.

The small screen clearly displays everything that was recorded.

The kneeling elf, murmuring to itself, tells a story that conveys a final plea, a message it desperately seeks to deliver, even at the cost of abandoning all pride and dignity.

The shimmering light reflected in the Parrot's eyes.

The Parrot stood silently, gazing intently.

It looks very serious.

It's strange to use the word "serious" to describe a bird, but at this moment, this cheerful and talkative animal is indeed solemnly silent, watching all the messages coming from the screen.

The Pigeon standing next to it suddenly stretched out its wing and patted the Parrot's body.

The Parrot whispered, "Don't touch me."

When Kang De and the animals rowed across the sea to arrive, the Parrot silently took flight.

Turn to the lower deck.

Kang De and the others followed, arriving at the central chamber of the magic core.

This is one of the most important strategic locations on the Wings of Wayne. Around this place, elves and humans have engaged in a bloody battle. The elves, with no hope of victory, once tried to detonate the core and destroy the Wings of Wayne, but were stopped by the Parrot who were prepared in advance. Now, this place is heavily guarded by the Goth People.

Upon seeing someone approaching, the six Goth People guarding the cabin looked on alertly. When they saw that it was Kang De and his circus, they all breathed a sigh of relief, after all, they had already fought side by side.

A man stepped forward. "Mr. Kang De, you..."

Kang De said, "We must..."

Before the words were even finished, the animals had already taken action. They paid no heed to these humans. The Parrot burst through the door, the Kangaroo and the A Xing pushed aside the Goth People around them, and the animals rushed inside.

From afar, Kang De only saw the Parrot circling the suspended sphere. A moment later, a flash of light appeared, and the magical core landed, which was caught steadily by A Xing. This core had a hollow metal outer shell and a constantly rotating sphere of light inside, radiating a terrifying power.

A Xing, clutching the magic core, walked outside.

"Wait a moment!"

The Goth People nearby immediately shouted, even if they were completely unaware of the situation, they would not allow Kang De and his party to take away the magic core like that, as it was the most valuable item on the entire ship.

Two people immediately blocked the way.

With a rustling sound, the Parrot landed on the magic core and shouted sharply, "Get out!"

It was clearly a Parrot, but this time its voice was like shattering gold and splitting stone, and its boiling killing intent surged like a tide, instantly sweeping through the small passageway.

The few Goth People present were elite, and upon hearing this, they involuntarily stepped back.

One of them was somewhat clever. He turned his gaze to Kang De: "... Mr Kang De, although it was your pet that thwarted the elf's plot to detonate the magic core, our people paid a bloody price to delay the elf's actions before it arrived. Even for their sacrifice and efforts, I cannot let you take this away unless Your Highness or the captain gives the order. Please do not put us in a difficult position."

Just then, the knight's voice rang out from the corridor. "Do not obstruct, that is an order."

The Goth People immediately made way for them, whether out of obedience or fear, it was unclear.

To be honest, the animals that shone so brightly in the battle to seize the ship both surprised and chilled them. They were clearly speechless beasts and didn't look like any powerful magical creatures, but once the battle started, they were cold-blooded and merciless, more terrifying than battle-hardened berserkers.

Even though they were allies, it still sent chills down their spines; how much more chilling would it be for those on the opposing side...

Without a word, the animals continued on their way. Kang De followed at the back, nodding to the Goth People as they went. Passing the knight, he said, "Thanks."

The knight shook his head and said, "No need... just that your animal companions could be a little gentler next time."

Kang De chuckled and said, "I can't control them. In the end, I'm just friends with them, not even their owner. If they really want to do something, how can I possibly stop them?"

The knight recalled the previous kidnapping case and gave a wry smile.

He immediately asked, "Are they going to detonate the magic core? In other words, they understood what we were saying? Why are they acting so proactively?"

Kang De shook his head and said, "I don't know, I really don't know."

Just then, the animals jumped back onto the boat, A Xing called to him from the side of the boat.

Kang De said, "I'm leaving."

The knight nodded and said, "Alright, I'll bring my men and follow them in a bit."

Kang De strode to the ship's side and leaped down. Below, A Xing stretched out his arms and gently caught him. The small boat remained steady without rocking, and the magic core was placed at the bow.

Kang De rowed the boat and headed towards the shore.

The captain approached the knight and gazed at the small boat. "Are you really not going to stop them? That's such a pity."

After all, it is the magical core of a capital ship, something that all the races on the continent must dream of.

Cleveland replied, "I agree with Kang De: if these animals really want to do something, then let them do it; don't stop them."

The captain frowned and asked, "Why?"

The knight sighed, "After all, you didn't see the whole thing..."

In the battle to seize the ship, the Kangaroo displayed his unerring archery skills, but due to the different battlefield, the sharpshooting prowess he displayed in the ambush of the elf squad in the dense forest was not repeated.

But the knight saw it all clearly from beginning to end.

If Kangaroo possess such a unique skill, then most other animals likely also have their own special abilities.

He then recalled how, during the ritual and while Kang De was unconscious, these animals led him to that mysterious altar. Although he hadn't witnessed it firsthand, he vividly remembered the princess's shocked and even terrified expression.

Let these animals do what they want...

Cleveland then said, "Let's go together. If what the elven lieutenant said is true, and if these animals really are going to detonate the magic core, then Captain, we will witness history unfold before our eyes."

Yes, he had that feeling.

Messages that elves would risk their lives and honor to send out are most likely true.

The captain put his pipe in his mouth. "Alright, you're in charge."

They needed to select personnel and arrange defenses. By the time the knight and captain led their squad to the rift, a raging fire had already broken out. Kang De and his animal friends were waiting outside.

There were also many strange animals here, including giant wild boars, servals perched in trees, and a Tibetan fox with a smug look on its face... Some of the Goth People recognized, some looked familiar, and some they didn't know at all.

After all, there are so many kinds of animals in the world, and all sorts of subspecies.

Their proximity to Kang De, whether close or distant, may reflect differences in their relationship or personality traits.

The magic core was still in the gorilla's arms.

The knight quickly approached, frowning. "Why is there a fire down there?"

My friend put it there.

Kang De pointed to some large birds circling in the sky. "Because the elves sent intelligence, I asked them to monitor the rift valley. If things go wrong, they should throw the oil barrels down..."

There are some things that are hard to explain in detail, but these oil drums were prepared in advance by him.

After all, once Wings of Wayne is captured, the greatest threat will come from the elves exploring the Rift. If they encounter no danger inside and instead try to reclaim the ship, then Kang De will make these elves aware of the outstanding contributions made by Japan Curtis LeMay, recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun, First Class, in the urban planning, demolition, and population control of Tokyo City during World War II.

Now, the elves have shown the courage and bravery of true men, unleashing a massive and extremely frenzied number of Black Beast. Led by their Second Senior Brother, the animal friends of the North Island are trying to intercept and kill these Black Beasts, but their numbers are endless and they are simply too numerous to kill. So, the bird-like bombers in the sky drop incendiary bombs, setting off raging fires in the rift valley to isolate and disperse the fire-fearing Black Beast.

Kang De was quite angry when he learned of the situation.

--At least kill a little longer, you lazybones! What a great opportunity! Block the door and farm Black Beast, endlessly farm crystals! If you don't want it, give it to me! I have so many good things here.

Now...

Kang De stared blankly at the raging Flame within the rift valley.

The magic core needs to be transported inside and detonated, but who's going to do that?

I'm not going.

Are you kidding me?

The knight pondered for a moment and said, "Kang De, please lend me the Flame Chaser Round Shield."

Kang De looked at him. "Are you going? It's dangerous."

Cleveland shook his head. "These pointy-eared creatures have already shown their courage and responsibility. The Goth People are no less capable than the elves. Do your animal friends have a way to activate the magic core?"

Just then, a weak but firm voice came from behind. "Let me go."

Everyone turned around and saw the elf who had come with Cleveland, Lieutenant Mailun.

He whispered, "Let me go. I have committed a terrible crime, abandoned all honor, and am no different from a walking corpse. Let me do this, to wash away my shame with death, and to reclaim my glory with sacrifice."

The elf walked towards the A Xing, or rather, towards the magical core in the ape's hand.

His steps became firmer, and a strange light flickered in his empty eyes.

Perhaps it was merely a reflection of the radiance from the magic core.

People watched him silently, and even the Knight Cleveland did not stop him.

Just then, the Parrot landed on the sphere and stared at the sprite before it.

The elf raised his head. Although he didn't know what the Parrot meant, the pride of the child of nature filled him with courage and determination, allowing him to meet its gaze with composure.

When death and disgrace hold no fear, what else is there for him to fear?

Suddenly, the Parrot flapped its wings.

The bird gripped the hollowed-out shell of the magic core with its claws, lifting the sphere, which was unusually large for its size, and flapped its wings as it plunged into the Flame chasm.

Kang De was taken aback. "Hey!"

He rushed toward the rift, only to see the howling flames suddenly part in mid-air, avoiding the Parrot's body and forming an invisible barrier that isolated the Flame.

He was still worried, but the Kangaroo stretched out its paw and stopped him.

Kang De turned around, and the Pigeon all signaled to Kang De not to worry. In the distance, whether it was the Second Senior Brother, the serval, the troublesome fox, or the battle-crazed rabbit... all these magical creatures from the North Island straightened up and stared blankly at the Parrot's figure rushing into the Flame.

There was no worry, only remembrance and silence.

In a desolate town.

Almost all the elves who entered this place have died, leaving only a few of the strongest fighters. A huge number of Black Beast surrounded them. They were out of ammunition and food, exhausted, and death was imminent.

Sir Taize and the captain stood back to back, swords in hand, breathing softly.

"Captain, it's a pleasure working with you."

"A country bumpkin... me too."

"I am clearly a nobleman too."

"Not all nobles are the same, you country bumpkin, you've only got a ticket."

Lighthearted conversation and banter.

This is the last time.

"Your Excellency Captain."

"Um?"

"Never before have I prayed so earnestly for humanity to possess noble and upright character."

"Me too, but this is all we can do. If destruction is inevitable, then the gods will discern right from wrong and know that it is humanity's ugliness and pathetic state that led to the world's demise, not our responsibility."

"Yes, that's enough."

"Yes, that's enough. We've fulfilled our duty. Today we can sleep peacefully, Sir. In the eternal dream, we will surely receive the goddess's reward."

Sir Taize smiled upon hearing this, "I'm looking forward to all of this..."

Then, they saw the light.

That seemingly insurmountable exit shone with an unbearable brilliance.

The Black Beast roared uneasily, and a destructive force was rapidly approaching. The two elves turned to look at each other and saw the joy in each other's eyes.

Immediately, this joy turned into disbelief and shock.

From that dazzling brilliance, they saw a scene that seemed like an illusion—amidst the boundless light and heat, two brilliant and radiant wings, beating against the raging Flame, roared in.

"This is..."

They muttered to themselves.

Then tears welled up in my eyes.

"This is not an illusion..."

At this moment, Sir Taize and Captain Estes believed they had received praise.

Because they had seen with their own eyes the radiance that had long since vanished under the Twilight Moon.

The violently expanding flames engulfed everything.

An explosion and tremor erupted, the violent shockwave surging out of the rift. People retreated hastily. Kang De, deeply uneasy, cried out, "Parrot! Parrot!"

The next moment, accompanied by an extremely clear and melodious cry, golden light parted the air currents and flames, shooting into the sky. Kang De looked closely and saw that it was Parrot.

It still has that small body and that same appearance, but now the Parrot is circling in the sky, giving people an incomparable sense of holiness and solemnity, as if a king is surveying his world.

It let out another cry that shook the heavens and the earth.

In an instant, all the animals roared loudly. The sounds they made were not their usual ones, but stranger and more soul-stirring roars. The entire Holy Seal Archipelago resounded and echoed this sound, even drowning out the violent tremors and filling the whole world.

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PS1: Damn, I wrote too much again. This update is 4,000 words, which counts as two updates for others.

PS2: I promised to add another chapter, so I'll write one more, though it might be a little late.