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[Breaking the Seed]
When the Seed of Destiny reaches its full potential, killing creatures outside the city allows Chaos Energy to enter the seed, stimulating Seed Germination.
The Talent Tree that grows will contain its own attributes, as well as the characteristics of the creatures killed outside the city.
Often, by seeking out a suitable life form outside the city to break their seed, the resulting Talent Tree becomes purer and more suitable for the individual's later growth, allowing the knight to ultimately reach a higher level.
but...
Han Dong's situation was completely different from that of Ordinary Knight.
Because it requires a direct confrontation with the Mature Abyssal Demon - Scarlet Count.
Han Dong chose to fuse with Elder Mizya, who was a demon.
From the moment the Abyssal Demon Core was embedded in his soul, Han Dong, as a ' Knight-Errant,' crossed that line ahead of time—the boundary between Formal Knight and Knight-Errant.
Furthermore, the 'gift of death' bestowed upon Han Dong by the Crow God allowed him to taste the sweetness of success, confirming and solidifying his direction of breaking free from his original race.
Under these circumstances, Han Dong chose to break the seed in a 'unique' way... Taking advantage of the fact that his insights from the "Death Domain" had not yet dissipated, Han Dong sealed himself inside a coffin.
He directly used the Royal Blood Brew from the Earl's body to nourish the two seeds in his head.
Then, using the Earl's "Laughing Crystal" as the source, it provides the energy needed for the seed to break through.
Using Mature Body alien demon to break the seed is unprecedented in history.
The Mysticism Department, specifically Plague Studies, is closely related to 'death'.
The Dark Magic associated with the library is closely related to 'death'.
Han Dong's design is inspired by the arm of the Undead Priest in "The Mummy," which is also related to death.
And so, Han Dong stood before the Death Domain, guiding his Talent Tree in that direction... This is what distinguishes him from Ordinary Knight.
Ordinary Knight breaking free from their seed are like passengers on a wooden boat made from a seed, crossing a river with energy supplied by creatures outside the city.
Han Dong, however, stood on the opposite bank of the river in advance and used a rope to pull the boat across to reach the area he wanted... the Death Domain.
There is another problem.
Why did Han Dong choose the Earl?
Is it simply because the Earl is Mature Body demon that attribute compatibility is disregarded?
That's not the case.
Han Dong truly valued was the [Laughing Attribute], while the Blood Brew corresponding to Crimson was merely used to irrigate the seeds.
This ability grants basic immunity to mental influences, and once acquired, it provides further protection and even enhances the [Faceless Head].
Moreover, Han Dong can complete this attribute in the future "It" movie.
Upon learning the fundamental concept of 'maniacal laughter' from the clown, Han Dong developed a great interest in this Scarlet Count... Since the Yellow Robe had proposed to compete for the land deed, Han Dong took the opportunity to carry out targeted seed breaking.
The appearance of the Crow God was unexpected, but it also made it easier for Han Dong to achieve his ultimate goal.
And so, this unique Talent Tree was born.
As the illusion of the Talent Tree is drawn out.
Sitting in the Stargazing Room, Mr. Black and White, who had been ordered to stay indoors, smiled.
The Association President, who intended to lure out Han Dong's true form, instead revealed a Talent Tree... This directly indicates that Han Dong has already broken through his seed outside the city and is now a full-fledged Formal Knight, a completely human being.
"This... this is the Mysticism Apprentice you mentioned, Hera, who's minoring in Dark Magic in the library?!"
"That's right."
"I never expected such a talent to emerge from within the Holy City! Hahaha!"
The librarian, who cherished talent immensely, smiled knowingly when he saw the virtual image of the Talent Tree behind Han Dong.
The Great Plague Lord, standing to the side, was also dumbfounded, never expecting things to turn out this way.
Of all the people present, only one person showed a look of terror in his eyes.
That was the Association President, whose mind was completely in turmoil.
When he saw this Talent Tree, he suddenly realized that he had been too hasty and failed to see the additional hidden chessboard, thus making the wrong move.
The matter is not over yet.
Now it was Han Dong's turn to place the crucial piece on behalf of Mr. Black and White.
A letter found deep within the Scarlet Manor was in Han Dong's hand. The information recorded on it was enough to show that the Crimson Plague Incident was a secret conspiracy between the chairman and the Earl to introduce the Crimson Plague.
Just as the letter was being thrown into the hands of the congressman.
A gloomy voice echoed directly in Han Dong's mind.
The Association President is sending a private message to Han Dong:
"As expected of the young man Black and White have taken a liking to... Interesting."
However, this letter alone can only prove that I had contact with the Earl, but it cannot reveal my true identity.
At most, it will just pull me down from the position of president.
You must understand that during my time in power, I have already rotted part of the very foundation of the Holy City.
Once things have calmed down, I can slowly kill you later.
No... I'll kill you right now!
I never expected you could resist my Mental Invasion... If I just killed you, an autopsy would prove everything, wouldn't it?
"You're just a newly awakened knight; your laughter is truly repulsive."
In a short time.
The Association President exuded a powerful aura almost equivalent to that of a regimental commander.
The chairman held a dagger of unknown quality.
Reflecting on death means that Han Dong has a deeper understanding of it.
Staring at the dagger in the chairman's hand, Han Dong knew very well that once the dagger pierced his flesh, he would die instantly.
The mental restraints combined with the pressure from the aura left Han Dong with no way to avoid the following attacks.
Marcus, the vice-commander of the Black Rose Knights in charge of resolving matters within the city, stepped forward the moment the dagger was drawn, attempting to stop it all.
However, he was still ten meters away from the scene of the incident, and his speed was insufficient to catch up and stop it.
The librarian would need to cast a chant-level spell to break through the president's mental domain.
Even natural disasters Great Plague Lord require a certain amount of time to spread.
When death was about to truly befall Han Dong, and all his efforts were about to be in vain.
A figure walked through everyone and stood behind Stephen McNoughsky, the Association President.
From Han Dong's perspective, besides the crimson outline, the figure also had an Crown of Ashes floating above its head.
Snap!
A hand covered in crimson lines reached out and grabbed the chairman's arm, stopping the dagger's forward thrust.
Han Dong stopped laughing wildly, immediately knelt on one knee, lowered his head, and shouted in the loudest voice:
"Welcome back, Commander Malone!"
"Haha! Hey, I was wondering why no one came to greet me. Turns out it was you who caused trouble... It's been almost two years, hasn't it, Nicholas?"
"Almost."
"Hmm... I haven't been back for a long time, and the Holy City has been infiltrated by such a huge filthy creature."
Suddenly.
An incredibly powerful aura spread out.
In an instant, the black sand illusion emanating from Han Dong was completely obliterated... replaced by a scorched wasteland of hell.
A long sword, its shape exaggerated and covered in serrated edges, that had been soaked in hellish lava for a long time was held in the hands of Commander Malone.
Ignoring the members of parliament present,
Ignoring the status of the Association President,
Ignoring the rules of the Holy City,
He slashed down with a single stroke.