The long wind of Orotara carries the breath of the ancient forest, all the way from the Mountain Range in the east to the west, passing through Whispering Plains, passing by the silver reeds beside Moon Song Lake, and finally dissipating on the coastline.
The origin of this continent is unknown.
But what is clear is that its name comes from the native language of the Elf family, and is called "Favored Land".
For countless years, Orotara has witnessed the rise and fall of the Elf civilization, and has carried the glory and suffering of many dynasties. But after the birth of the Nausir Empire, the glory of the Elf civilization reached its peak in Bernardo.
Invasion of Cantum; Infection of Starry Sky Curse; Shatter of Elven Moon.
These disasters temporarily curtailed the glory of Nausir.
However, it is only temporary.
The people of Nausir believe that no matter what happens, the empire can always get through it safely.
This is their belief accumulated from a long history.
At the same time.
Nausir's great Sun Knight, Talamond, stood in front of a newly cleaned Rage Beast lair.
There was dark blood stains on the blade of the big sword in his hand.
That was Rage Beast's blood, and the smell was like the smell of Rot leaves mixed with burnt leather, strong and pungent.
The golden flame burned, attached to the blade, and rolled over the whole body, evaporating all the dirty blood.
He turned the sword over and put the sword behind his back.
Talamond Look around the environment.
The lair is located deep in a woodland eroded by a curse.
The trees here have long lost their original appearance. The branches are twisted and ferocious, the bark is covered with black lines, and they look like living creatures with teeth and claws. The grass on the ground has also withered.
Behind Talamond, twelve Elf knights stood.
Without exception, they are all strong men in the Legendary Realm realm.
They are the elites under Talamond. He personally led them deep into this heavily polluted area to encircle and annihilate a group of Rage Beast who had been entrenched here for many years.
The fighting was fierce.
Now, the battle is temporarily over.
A Elf knight walked out of the team, came to Talamond, saluted and reported, "Report, everyone has been counted, no one was killed! Three people were slightly injured."
Talamond nodded and said, "Very good, everyone, take the preventive dose."
He gave the order, and the Elf knights behind him immediately took out the Purification Potion they carried with them, uncorked the bottles, and used them on the spot.
The liquid was drank in one gulp, and their faces showed relaxed expressions.
This is already the habit of Nausir soldiers.
Fury Curse The scariest thing is not the direct infection that occurs when blood comes in contact with it.
Although this kind of infection is violent, it is easy to guard against and guard against through protective measures. What is really scary is the mental infection that gradually develops unknowingly when fighting the infected person for a long time.
The former is menacing, but visible to the naked eye.
The latter is subtle and silent. By the time they realize something is wrong, they have often fallen into the emotional whirlpool of Rage and are unable to extricate themselves.
Therefore.
Since Purification Potion was developed, the Elf warriors responsible for strangling Rage Beast always habitually use one after every battle just in case.
This has become part of the standard procedure and written into the combat manual.
Talamond himself also felt a hint of irritability.
This feeling was very familiar to him. It was a sign that Fury Curse was trying to penetrate his consciousness after being exposed to an environment contaminated by a curse for a long time.
The more powerful a being is, the more perfect it is in controlling itself, and the probability of being eroded by infection will be relatively low.
But this is only a low probability, and there is no complete guarantee that you will not be affected in any way.
Talamond clearly remembers that in the past, many Elf knights in the Legendary Realm realm had their minds eroded by Fury Curse. They hurt people close to them because of trivial matters and had to be imprisoned and isolated.
Although they have recovered now, they still don't want to talk about the pain during that time.
Just in case.
Talamond also took out a bottle of Purification Potion, uncorked the bottle, and drank it.
As the liquid slid across his throat, he felt a warm energy spreading in his body, like a warm stream flowing from his throat to his stomach, and then spreading to his limbs.
Immediately afterwards, the irritability seemed to be gently soothed by an invisible hand.
His consciousness instantly became clear and clear.
The whole process is very gentle, without any discomfort, just like drinking a cup of warm scented tea when you are tired.
Talamond closed his eyes and felt for a few seconds. After confirming that his physical condition was completely normal, he opened his eyes and put the empty bottle back into the leather bag on his waist.
He had to sigh in his heart again.
The effect of Purification Potion is indeed excellent, both in terms of instant purification ability and comfort of use.
The scholars at Nausir must have put countless efforts into this potion.
"Cleaned up, ready to return."
Talamond issued the order.
The knights quickly lined up and began their return journey according to the established formation.
On the way back, Talamond saw many signs of recovery.
Fresh green shoots sprouted from the withered yellow meadow, clusters in clusters, as if covering the earth with a green carpet, and goose-yellow leaf buds sprouted from the bare tree trunks.
Several elk in the forest galloped past in the distance, their vigorous figures flickering in and out of the shadows of the trees.
They stopped and watched the team of outsiders warily.
After confirming that there was no threat, they continued along their familiar path and soon disappeared deep into the woods.
All this is telling Talamond.
War is moving away and peace is returning.
But he knew in his heart that real peace was far from coming.
As long as Rage Calamity is still wandering on the land of Orotara, and Rage Beast infected by the curse is still wreaking havoc in the mountains and forests, Nausir will never usher in true peace.
But fortunately, Rage Calamity is being eliminated by them inch by inch.
When Elf arrived in front of the city gate, the sunset was just right.
The Royal City is located on the bank of Moon Song Lake. It is a miracle city that combines the beauty of nature and man-made.
Elf people are not keen on building cities with boulders and steel.
They prefer to open up space in ancient forests, allowing buildings to coexist with trees and streets to run parallel to streams.
The core area of the royal city is a huge silver leaf forest.
Those silver-leaf trees require dozens of people to embrace them. The canopy blocks the sky and the sun, forming a natural dome. The sunlight shines through the layers of leaves, casting mottled light and shadow on the ground, which is beautiful.
The Elf's Palace, residences, meeting halls, etc. are built among the branches of these giant trees.
Some buildings are almost completely suspended.
Supported only by a few wooden structures extending from the trunk, it looks like a bird's nest suspended in the air.
Elf uses magic to evenly distribute the weight of the building to the tree trunks, which does not harm the trees and creates an amazing space.
Talamond asked the knights to go back to camp to rest for a while, while he went straight to the palace.
Yise Zeya The queen is waiting for him in the meeting hall.
"Talamond, you are back."
The queen raised her head and her eyes fell on the great knight of the sun.
She said, "I heard news from the front line that you personally led a team to clean up a Rage Beast nest. Your efficiency always reassures me.
"Her Majesty the Queen."
Talamond knelt on one knee, pressed his right hand on his breastplate, and performed a standard knightly salute. "The Rage Beast nest in the forest area to the east has been completely cleared. Our Legendary Realm knights were not killed. Only three of them were slightly injured and will recover soon."
"Well done."
Yise Zeya nodded slightly, with approval in his eyes.
She said, "Every cleanup brings Orotara one step closer to regaining a new lease of life. You should have seen on the way back that many of the purified areas are returning to life."
"Dead trees sprouted again, and disappearing animals returned to their habitats."
"All this is due to you."
After finishing speaking, Elf Queen's expression became more serious. "But, Aura Empire has sent a piece of bad news."
Talamond was startled for a moment, then stood up straight and waited for the next sentence.
"The subpoena stated that our Purification Potion may have hidden dangers."
Elf Queen's voice deepened and he said, "Aura Emperor said it himself, recommending that we stop using magic potions immediately and isolate all those who have used magic potions for observation."
"His words were quite serious and serious, not a casual warning."
Talamond looked solemn.
He had just returned from Atlant and was deeply impressed by Red Emperor.
The other party will definitely not joke casually, especially on such a major issue.
But, is there something wrong with the potion?
Talamond said thoughtfully, "When I was at Aura, I gave Aura Emperor twelve Purification Potion. He may have discovered some problems through these potions that we didn't notice before."
Elf Queen asked, "Have you ever used Purification Potion?"
Talamond said calmly, "It is often used. All the soldiers responsible for strangling Rage Beast have used Purification Potion without exception. Some soldiers even use it every day because they have been stationed in polluted areas for a long time."
Elf Queen is silent.
A few seconds later, she asked again, "Have you noticed any problems with the potion? For example, physical discomfort or abnormality in consciousness?"
Talamond shook his head and said with certainty, "Not at all. My physical condition is normal and all test indicators are normal."
"My knights have not reported any problems."
"If Purification Potion really has any serious hidden dangers, we long-term users should be the first to notice it."
Having said this, he paused slightly, and then continued, "Maybe Aura doesn't know much about Purification Potion."
"They have just established the empire and have only been in contact with Fury Curse for a short time. They may be too cautious about this kind of potion involving curse purification. After all, Red Emperor himself seems to have some special connection with Fury Curse. His attitude in this regard must be extremely cautious, even sensitive."
Talamond believes in his heart that Red Emperor will not target him without reason.
He said there must be a problem with Purification Potion, and there must be his reasons.
However, Nausir is the country on the planet that has been facing Fury Curse for the longest time and has accumulated the most experience in dealing with it.
Before Purification Potion was put into use, it also went through rigorous testing again and again, and was personally checked by the most senior alchemist and the most powerful Immortal One.
There is no reason why they couldn't find the problem. On the contrary, Red Emperor discovered the problem after getting twelve potions.
"I think so too."
Elf Queen said, "After receiving the subpoena, I immediately consulted the two Immortal One for their opinions."
Talamond Listen carefully.
"They personally inspected Purification Potion again, and also inspected Elf who had used the potion."
"They concluded that the potion was normal and could effectively dispel Fury Curse and restore the infected to health. No problems were found."
Talamond Hearing this, the last doubt in his heart disappeared.
Immortal One's judgment is authoritative.
If there really is any hidden danger, it is impossible for them not to discover it. If it is difficult for even Immortal One to discover, then it is even less likely that other Legendary Realm strong people will be able to detect it.
Elf Queen is not finished yet.
She looked at Talamond with a deep gaze, and said slowly, "Even if there are any potential problems with the potion, we can't go back."
Talamond Silence.
"From frontline soldiers to civilians in the rear, almost all people who have come into contact with contaminated areas, including pillars of the empire like you, have used Purification Potion."
"If you want to quarantine...
"This means that we have to quarantine most of the population of Nausir. This does not include those who have had indirect contact with the user. If we really want to completely quarantine, I am afraid that the entire Nausir will have to be sealed off."
"This is simply not operationally possible."
Talamond's eyes showed deep thought. He thought for a while and said, "Any powerful medicine may have side effects. Maybe Red Emperor's judgment is right. Our Purification Potion is not perfect and has some flaws that we have not discovered yet."
He raised his head and looked at Elf Queen seriously, his eyes firm.
"But the problem right now is that Rage Calamity is still there."
"If we stop using Purification Potion now, what will happen to those who are infected?"
"As long as Rage Calamity can be eradicated and Orotara can regain peace, even if the potion does have any side effects, it is an acceptable price."
"The most important thing for us now is to win this war first."
"Other problems can be solved slowly after victory."
Yise Zeya is also thinking.
After a while, she looked at Talamond and said, "You are right."
"The most important thing right now is Rage Calamity. This disaster has lasted for too long and we have paid too much. Now is the most critical moment."
She stood up, walked to the window, and looked out in the direction of the city.
"Other things must be put aside for now."
"When Calamity is completely eliminated and Orotara is restored to life, we will have plenty of time to study, improve, and make up for it. But now, our enemy has not fallen yet."
"We cannot give up our immediate hope just because of a possible hidden danger that has not yet been confirmed."
Elf Queen changed the topic slightly and said, "However, Aura Emperor's warning cannot be ignored. Although he does not understand our specific situation, his insight and judgment are beyond doubt."
Talamond nodded in agreement.
Elf Queen continued, "I will let scholars continue to study the mechanism of action of Purification Potion and explore its possible deep effects as deeply as possible. At the same time, we will conduct long-term observation of those who have used potions and regularly monitor their physical conditions."
"We can be prepared for any possibility without stopping using potions."
Talamond bowed and saluted, and said, "The queen is wise,"
"Go and have a good rest."
Elf Queen said, "Nausir still needs you."
"Emerald Woodland's clearing mission is just the beginning. The next phase of the clearing plan is already being prepared and will be delivered to you soon."
"As commanded."
Talamond took a few steps back, then turned around and strode out of the meeting hall.
By this time, night had fallen.
Nausir There is no such thing as a curfew.
Even at night, there are still many Elf walking among the lush streets, some are on their way home, and some are simply out for a walk, enjoying the cool night air.
The shore of Moon Song Lake.
Talamond walked here and saw a young Elf couple walking side by side.
The wife held her lover's arm and leaned her head slightly on the other's shoulder. The two of them walked slowly and in harmony, as if they were dancing to the same song, with every step following the same rhythm.
They all had smiles on their faces. The wife would occasionally raise her head to say something to her lover, and her lover would turn his head to listen, and then the two of them would laugh together.
The laughter was very soft, but in the quiet night, Talamond still heard it.
At the same time, Talamond noticed that the face of female Elf was a little haggard, and there were still faint red lines under her eyes.
These are the traces left by the erosion of Fury Curse. Although the curse has been purified, the traces will take longer to completely fade away.
However, her smile covered up those haggard feelings, and she looked very bright under the moonlight.
Talamond saw a lot of smiles like this on the way back to the city.
Purification Potion pulled countless Elf back from the emotions of Rage, allowing them to return to normal life and return to their families.
This is what Nausir looks like now.
It has stood up from the ruins of war, emerged from the shadow of curse, and is recovering life bit by bit.
The silver-leafed reeds by the lake rustled in the night wind.
Talamond looked at all this, and a smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Just like the dawn will eventually break through the dark night.
He believes that Orotara will definitely become better.
Metal Dragon's gathering place, Radiant Dragon Realm.
The breeze blows, blowing waves on the surface of Sea of Serenity. The fine ripples push one layer at a time, spreading towards the distance, and finally disappear at the end of the skyline.
On the surrounding shoals, waves pushed up and then receded.
Back and forth, not in a hurry, just like the Dragon Realm itself, ancient and quiet.
Gold Dragon Kalwus was entrenched in the middle of the shoal, his eyes half-squinted, as if he was dozing.
Not far away.
Two small figures are lying on the beach.
One is little Gold Dragon, with dragon scales like a newly minted gold coin, and the other is little Silver Dragon, slightly smaller than its companion.
They are all descendants of Kalwus.
To be more precise, his second generation descendants.
The two little guys were arguing fiercely about something.
"Is this even worth discussing?"
Little Gold Dragon said in a high-pitched voice, "Bernardo The strongest dragon is of course our Radiant Dragon Realm's Gold Dragon King, and also our ancestor!"
"There is no doubt about it and there is no need to discuss it!"
Little Silver Dragon listened quietly and then shook his head.
"I admire Gold Dragon King. Gold Dragon King protected us and protected Metal Dragon Clan. All Metal Dragon will never forget it."
He paused, and then continued, "But, if you are asking about Bernardo's strongest dragon, my answer is Red Emperor of the Aura Empire"
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At the mention of this emperor, little Silver Dragon's eyes lit up, and the look of admiration was unabashedly written on his face.
He also spoke faster and said, "In just a few hundred years, he rose like a comet and established a huge and magnificent Dragon Empire in Atlant... There are so many legends about him that I can't even count them."
Hearing this, little Gold Dragon shook his head seriously.
He said stubbornly, "No, no, what you said is wrong."
"Red Emperor is already Ascension to Godhood and is not in the ranks of our comparison. However, if he does not have Ascension to Godhood, he will definitely not be as good as our Dragon King."
The waves gently push the fine sand on the shoal, making a fine rustling sound.
Kalwus quietly listened to the argument between the two little things and thought about something.
When he was young, he once fought against Red Emperor.
That was Dragon Realm Championship of a certain session, many, many years have passed since then.
At that time, he was not yet in his prime, but it was the time when he was full of energy and high in fighting spirit.
His scales were a burning golden color, and each one shone with an arrogant light in the sunlight, as if the focus of the entire world should be focused on him.
He thinks he is strong, and that is indeed the case.
Kalwus fought his way through countless competitors and reached the finals, winning every game cleanly.
Then, he met Red Iron Dragon from the wilderness.
He lost.
He lost simply and unwillingly.
But now, looking back on that battle many years later, his feelings were completely different.
Time is the most wonderful Alchemist.
It slowly distills the bitterness and anger of youth, and what is left in the end is often something completely different.
When your young opponent is soaring in the sky and is so tall that you have to look up to see the traces of his wingtips crossing the sky, then losing is no longer a shame.
Quite the opposite.
This is called glory despite defeat.
Kalwus lowered his huge head, looked at the two Hatchling Dragon, and asked, "Have you two argued enough?"
Hearing this, little Gold Dragon and little Silver Dragon closed their mouths at the same time and turned their heads to look at him.
Kalwus said, "Red Emperor and Gold Dragon King are both the pillars of Dragon Race. It makes no sense for you to fight over who is stronger and who is weaker."
His eyes swept across the two Hatchling Dragons and continued, "Without Red Emperor, the world has long forgotten how dazzling the glory of Dragon Race can be."
"They think that the age of dragons has long passed. They even think that the dragon is Beast who lives in a cave and takes a nap with gold coins."
"At this time, Red Emperor used his claws and flames to announce to the world, allowing the race that had almost forgotten the glory of Dragon Race to remember one thing again - the dragon has never left the center of the world!"
"We never really end!"
Kalwus's voice was neither fast nor slow, but the sound made Hatchling Dragon couldn't help but feel excited.
"Our Dragon King, he chose another path."
"He chose to stay and stay in the Yongyao Dragon Realm, protecting the Metal Dragon Clan year after year, day after day, and holding up a sky for us that is not disturbed by the outside world."
"The world outside is turbulent, and wars and disputes never stop, but we don't need to worry about these."
"Because Dragon King stood in front of us."
The seawater overflowed Kalwus's back paws and slowly receded. He said seriously, "Different roads can lead to the same great mountain top. Remember, Red Emperor and Gold Dragon King, both are role models for us Dragonkin and are also the pride of our Dragon Race."
After hearing these words, little Gold Dragon raised his head.
His eyes sparkled with curiosity and he couldn't help but ask, "Grandpa Kalwus, I heard some dragons said that you fought against Red Emperor back then?"
"Is this true?"
Kalwus raised his chin slightly.
He doesn't usually bring up this topic, but since the topic has come to this point today, he has no intention of avoiding it.
"Yes."
"Really?"
Little Silver Dragon also came over and asked curiously, "What was that battle like? Was it very intense?"
Kalwus exhaled slowly, with a solemn face, and said, "Of course, the battle is very fierce."
"In that battle, we fought tens of thousands of rounds."
"We fought from sunrise to sunset, and from sunset to sunrise. We broke the entire arena's barrier into three layers. Elder Dragon Race, who was responsible for maintaining order, had to reinforce it continuously and was panting from exhaustion."
"In the end, I was defeated by one move."
This is a lie.
However, Kalwus can't say that he was beaten so hard that he couldn't fight back, right?
That's too embarrassing.
When they heard Grandpa's words, the two little dragons' eyes widened.
These words pieced together a grand and heroic picture in their minds.
They seemed to see two powerful dragons clashing fiercely in the sky above the arena, Dragon Breath intertwined, dyeing the sky gold and red.
But soon, they looked suspicious.
Little Gold Dragon tilted his head and looked at Kalwus with a scrutinizing gaze.
"Grandpa----"
He drawled his voice and said, "You're not bragging, are you? Red Emperor Will it take so much effort to win you?"
Little Silver Dragon nodded in agreement and said with a serious expression, "My father said that when dragons get older, they tend to exaggerate things that happened in their youth. Don't believe it all."
"Especially the stories about battles, just listen to half of them."
Kalwus stared.
"You two little things----"
He was about to show off his power, but just as his momentum rose, he suddenly stopped.
Because the sky is split.
A huge space crack was torn out of thin air, as if an invisible giant hand tore a hole in the sky from the middle.
The next moment, many dragon roars sounded from all directions.
The Legendary Realm dragons entrenched in the Radiant Dragon Realm noticed the change and issued a warning sound.
However, when they saw the figure emerging from the rift in space, they all stopped and roared.
The red scales were like a red-hot iron, and the shadow cast by the stalwart body swept across the sea, covering all the pebbles and rocks on the shoal in darkness. His eyes were deep and bright, like two stars burning with flames.
There is only one dragon in the entire Bernardo with such posture and courage.
Lord of the Sacred Aura Empire.
Godslayer, Blasphemer, Immortal Dragon, Red Emperor Pale Star----
The hostility of the dragons dissipated, and some even lowered their heads slightly to show respect.
Kalwus looked at that figure and his pupils shrank slightly.
The two little guys next to him were even more stunned. The person they were discussing just now appeared in front of them without any warning.
Red Iron Dragon's gaze passed through the layers of surroundings and finally landed on the shoal.
He noticed Kalwus.
He folded his wings and fell from the sky. His huge and majestic body landed on the shallows, splashing with water, only a few hundred meters away from Kalwus.
One is gold and the other is red.
The former is like a warm ancient gold vessel, while the latter is like steel tempered by countless blood.
The two little dragons clung to Kalwus's side, not daring to express their anger.
Red Iron Dragon's eyes moved from Kalwus to the two little dragons, and then back.
He said, "Long time no see, Kalwus."
"I miss that fight very much. It was one of the few fights that I enjoyed so far."
"If you have time in the future, come to Aura as a guest."
"We can compete again. The competition between old friends is not considered a win or loss, only a lack of fun."
Garos remember him, his challenger.
What's more important.
When Aura founded the country, Kalwus personally came to the scene in the name of the descendants of Gold Dragon King to congratulate Aura on its founding.
Back then, Romanian States was an era of strife.
Aura held the banner of the Dragon Realm, surviving in the cracks and walking on thin ice, and only then grew stronger from Romanian States.
This kindness is extremely precious.
Most dragons care about dignity.
Therefore, in front of these little dragons, give Kalwus some face. Garos doesn't mind doing this at all. It can even be said that he is happy to do it.
Kalwus stared at Red Iron Dragon in front of him.
Lord of Molten Iron back then is now the king of the empire, and the entire Atlant exists in his shadow.
His power, status, and reputation are all at their peak.
But at this moment, in front of his descendants, in front of himself, he did not speak to this former loser in any condescending manner, and even showed him enough respect to maintain his own dignity...
Gold Dragon straightened his chest and said solemnly, "I will go."
Red Iron Dragon smiled slightly, "Aura will welcome you. You can go alone or bring other dragons with you. Metal Dragon of the Radiant Dragon Realm will be welcomed in Aura."
Gold Dragon said, "It would be my honor."
His voice paused slightly, and then he asked seriously, "However, you came to the Radiant Dragon Realm today not just to reminisce about old times, right?"
"Our Dragon King rarely shows up."
"I am now one of the elders of the Radiant Dragon Realm. If you have anything, you can tell me."
Garos's gaze crossed Gold Dragon and swept across the entire Dragon Realm.
He said, "It's nothing."
"I just remembered that I haven't been here for many years. The last time I came, I was in a hurry. I only had victory or defeat in my mind and didn't take a good look at the scenery here."
"But I don't know what's going on lately, I always think of some old things,"
"So I thought, come to the Radiant Dragon Realm to have a look."
Garos looked at Gold Dragon in front of him and said, "Kalwus, would you like to take me around the Dragon Realm?"
Kalwus looked back and glanced at the other Metal Dragon elders.
They nodded slightly to Kalwus.
Kalwus turned around and said, "Of course."
After saying that, he turned to look at the two descendants hiding behind him.
Little Gold Dragon and little Silver Dragon were still shivering and did not dare to raise their heads.
The power of Red Emperor is too strong. Even if Dragon Might is not deliberately exuded, just the majestic figure and the reputation accumulated over the years make these young dragons dare not look directly at it.
"You two, don't get in the way here."
"Go to a cool place and do whatever you need to do."
The two little dragons ran away as quickly as they were granted amnesty.
Kalwus spread its wings, "Please come with me."
"Radiant Dragon Realm There are many places worth seeing, you won't be disappointed."
Garos followed him.
Two giant dragons, one golden and one red, flapped their wings and flew towards the depths of the Radiant Dragon Realm. The shoal behind them regained its tranquility.
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