The Beginning of the Fourth Era

As the Supreme Commander of the Southern Region of the Temple, Roland has the authority to command all the Temple in the Southern Region.

In other words...

Temple of Light, Divine Envoys, Temple Knight, and Priest of all the countries within the Southern Region are his subordinates. He even has the authority to command Temple Knight who come from the center of the continent.

Dark Invasion the Nine Continents.

It's not that nobody cares; in fact, there are far too many people who are paying attention.

Although the Southeastern Corner is a relatively remote place, even less so than some small places in the Legendary Continent, it receives less attention.

Lancelot suddenly led a Legion into battle ahead of schedule, completely ignoring the warning message from the Sound Transmission Scroll.

This situation naturally could not be kept secret from the higher-ups of the Southern Region Temple.

But what's most interesting is...

The Southeastern Corner is a bit unusual.

The five Defense Fortress built by the Blackrock Duchy were supposedly to guard against attacks from the Dawn City, but it's clear to everyone that Neutral Lord would never dare to send troops to attack Human Countries.

The way those five fortresses were built, in particular, didn't give off any sense of defense against attacks from intelligent creatures.

As for Dawn City, that's even more interesting.

There are many defensive measures.

The variety of hidden cards is endless.

Some of the younger ones who quickly advanced to High-Class also displayed extraordinary Talent and impressive combat strength.

This situation has come to the attention of various factions.

The decisive battle of the counter-offensive has begun.

Suddenly, Silverback Giant Ape appeared out of nowhere, Orc, Black Rock, or rather, all the forces available in the Southeastern Corner launched a counterattack at the same time.

The emergence of the Temple Knight Order prompted the Temple Observer to report the news to his superiors.

Subsequently, the news spread through various levels of government, coupled with Lanteros's unauthorized deployment of troops to provide reinforcements.

This led to Roland Fick, the head of the Southern Region Temple, who was always wandering around with nothing to do. As the commander of the Southern Region, I was often not in the Southern Region.

Of course, the victory in the counterattack in the Southeastern Corner was not solely achieved by the Temple of Light; other major powers must have also noticed it.

Even if other forces send people, they will hide very well and will not be discovered.

Unlike Roland, who arrived so openly and brazenly, as if afraid others wouldn't know he was there.

Of course, there is a key point.

That is, Lancelot led the Temple Knight Order to join the battlefield, which was also an important factor that forced Roland to come here openly.

Roland believed this battle was deserved, and Lancelot's actions did indeed violate the Temple's orders; he too deserved punishment.

Roland then demoted him to the position of Temple commander in the Southeastern Region.

Although Lancelot seems to have left the center of power in the Temple and distanced himself from his many Knight brothers.

But he also left behind the intrigue and power struggles at the heart of the Temple.

not to mention.

If I'm not mistaken, those Temple Knight who followed him will probably slowly return to his side.

William gave Roland a deep look; he was genuinely curious about Lancelot's background.

This guy clearly told me he was from Northeasterner.

You, a major boss in the Southern Region, are treating him this well?

What's wrong, Roland? Your last name isn't Fick, but the neighbor's?

Especially with a large group of Second-Generation Temple Knight following Lancelot, it's absolutely impossible that their parents didn't have their intentions.

But who exactly is he?

William played around until his death in his previous life and still didn't figure out Lancelot's true identity.

But he knew.

This guy has always been taken care of; compared to the Version Protagonist, he's practically adopted.

This war of Dark Invasion will not be the only one.

The Legendary Continent is so vast; wherever there is darkness, there he shines with light, and his deeds are told throughout the entire continent.

Only William experienced the last version.

He died a horrible death.

That's terrible.

Not only was he so brutally mutilated that the Demon Monarch dismembered him, but his soul was also imprisoned beneath the Nether River, where he was tormented day and night by the bites of the Undead, and constantly had to resist the corruption of darkness.

pity.

Whether Lancelot could hold out or not, William couldn't either.

He was hanging inside the Gaming Capsule...

So it's unknown whether Lancelot was actually resurrected.

In the end, will he become a rebellious big boss or a benevolent big boss?

Roland gave some instructions here, then stopped talking. He gave William a deep look, turned around, and took off, flying deep into the continent.

after all.

He knew that this alliance's counterattack was orchestrated by William, but despite his displeasure, he had a nagging feeling that he couldn't bring himself to harm the little kid.

Because of William's blood-stained face, his torn armor, and even the adoration he looked at him, Roland couldn't bear to bully him the moment he saw him...

"Damn it, I'm such a failure Southern Region Guardian." Roland cursed under his breath in the sky before transforming into a bolt of lightning and disappearing into the horizon with a thunderous roar.

Lancelot is still a little dazed.

Hmm.

Is the punishment over?

I've become the Commander of the Southeastern Region?

Is it a promotion in name only, or a demotion in name only?

But no matter which one it was, I escaped unscathed.

I reckon once those middle-aged men and women calm down, I'll be able to lead the Temple Knight Order around again.

But why did Roland and William talk for so long?

Is he just lukewarm towards me?

I'm the Temple Knight, you know.

After seeing Roland disappear, William plopped down on the ground and took a deep breath.

"That was close, but in truth, it wasn't that dangerous." William understood all too well that he had led the Southeastern Region to become the first victor in the Dark Invasion.

Even a month later, they will be the sole victor across Nine Continents.

Certain high-ranking officials from that Legendary Continent will definitely send people to investigate some things.

He wasn't really that weak to begin with.

Because he has connections, he does have some influence.

He even considered that no matter how strong the newcomer was, at most they would only be Professional with Epic Title.

The real Legendary probably don't have the time, or they're too lazy to bother with it.

But who would have thought that Roland Fick, that shameless old man, would show up?

As for ordinary Epic powerhouses, William really wouldn't bother being a sycophant. If someone really wanted to come, he would just throw out all his trump cards.

Even if it Undying him to death, it can at least have an Epic to keep him in check, so at least no one can use it against him.

But everything was beyond William's imagination.

They arrived too quickly.

The war was not yet completely over.

Especially Roland who came...

This old guy has a skin as thick as his...

But he's really not bad.

At least.

He never betrayed the light.

At least.

He never disregarded living beings.

At least.

He protected the Southern Region with his life...

So what's wrong with calling someone a guardian?

William is right.

However, this was said too early.

"What's wrong? The Divine Envoys is gone, and you're already incapacitated?" Lancelot glanced at him.

His Prince wanted to say something like, "How can a man say no?" but he... just couldn't be bothered.

William lay on the bare ground, slowly closing his eyes; all he wanted now was to sleep.

Get a good night's sleep.

Restore your energy simply with the Water of Life.

Too extravagant.

That's too much of a stretch.

At this moment...

The vast majority of High-Class Professional had participated from the beginning to the end couldn't help but lie on the ground, gazing up at the blue and white sky.

I drifted off to sleep in the embrace of the sun.

The war is not over.

Because the war of the Fourth Era has only just begun.