Abyss Watchers: Farron Undead Legion
"Based on the intelligence we have, we can deduce that the Farron Undead Legion is an army under Gwyn's command."
"They fight against a terrifying force called the Abyss, whose goal is to extinguish the Initial Flame, Gwyn, the Sunlight King, aims to link the First Flame and maintain its zenith."
"Therefore, the Farron Undead Legion are the heroes who continue the flame!"
"I believe that at the end of Farron Keep, we will fight the Undead Legion in their prime, and it will be a legendary battle worthy of being recorded in history!"
"Ancient heroes and contemporary adventurers, it is the flame passed down by the Undead Legion that has created the humans who challenge them today, ah, an unparalleled sense of destiny!"
Near the portal to the Zane Dungeon, an adventurer named Hua Lai Si was talking animatedly, his expression full of longing.
At this point, someone raised a question.
"Will the final boss really be the entire Undead Legion? Farron Keep reeks of decay; I have a bad feeling about what's going on inside. Perhaps they've already been..."
Hua Lai Si grabbed the man's shoulder suddenly and said earnestly:
"Yes, definitely! The immortal heroes at their peak will surely pay tribute to everyone who passes the test, under the watchful gaze of the flames!"
"Then, they will engage in an epic battle bathed in sunlight!"
"That's more in line with the identity of heroes!"
Farron Keep.
As the door slowly opened, Da Er felt neither the warmth of the flames nor the sunlight.
Cold.
A chill that penetrated to the bone enveloped him, as if a malevolent aura surrounded him, threatening to drag him into Bottomless Abyss.
He was very familiar with this feeling, and he would also feel familiar with the Ghrū, Soul Eater, Crow People, and so on outside.
It's the aura of the abyss.
Farron Keep, a Fortress built to cleanse the abyss, is actually filled with a deep, dark abyss.
What on earth happened here?!
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Iron clashed against iron, steel reverberated against steel, and when Da Er looked toward the source of the sound, he clenched his fist tightly, his shocked expression seeming to say—
Why is this the case?
Inside the Fortress were two Farron Undead Legion.
They wielded Greatsword and daggers, displaying a wild, wolf-like ferocity. Their Weapon Skill were exquisite, and every swing of their weapons showcased their masters' exceptional fighting prowess.
However, whether it was ruthless killing intent, superb Weapon Skill, or deadly executions, they were directed not at the enemy, but at former comrades.
These two members of the Farron Undead Legion are actually killing each other?
When viewed from a distance, the scene becomes even more unbelievable.
Corpses, corpses everywhere.
The Fortress was filled with fallen Undead Legion!
There was no warmth from the fire; the biting cold fermented in this hellish scene.
"Why?" An Ti Li's expression was full of incomprehension.
Is this internal strife?
What made them turn on their former comrades and kill them?
"Bang!"
With a final impact, the Farron Undead Legion deflected another's weapon, and the latter, exhausted, was powerless to resist the Greatsword piercing his chest.
The last member of the Farron Undead Legion grabbed his companion's shoulder and swiftly drew his sword.
The deceased slowly fell to the ground, and for some reason, Da Er saw a sense of relief in the deceased.
It's strange, inexplicably strange. They must have missed some crucial information, which is why they can't decipher the meaning of the battle before them!
Damn it, what did we miss?!
But at this moment, the adventurers had no time to think about that, because the Undead Legion was already looking at them.
Luo Jieer immediately drew his rapier, but due to his nervousness, the blade got stuck halfway out.
Cold sweat broke out on his forehead. When he actually faced the legendary Farron Undead Legion, he found that he was not as calm as he had imagined.
Even if there's only one Undead Legion in front of you, even if the opponent's condition is clearly off, even if...
The feeling of being unable to defeat it is just that intense!
An Ti Li wanted to release her Pokémon, but they seemed afraid of something and remained huddled in their Poké Ball, refusing to come out.
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Da Er took a deep breath. He thought of the image's owner who had failed to receive the Wolf's Blood. Even though he was transformed into a beast and Execute, he still held the Undead Legion in high esteem.
Da Er also felt fear towards the Undead Legion, a primal reaction of a weaker being towards a stronger one, but beyond that fear—
He should salute.
He recalled the gesture made by the Undead Legion spirit when they entered Farron Keep; perhaps that was the Undead Legion's etiquette.
As Da Er awkwardly struck the pose while trying to recall the movements, the last member of the Undead Legion did something he hadn't expected.
He lowered his head slightly, held the Greatsword horizontally, and mounted the dagger.
The Abyss Watchers, the Farron Undead Legion, paid their respects to the adventurers who had come to this place.
At that moment, Luo Jieer stopped drawing his sword, An Ti Li covered her mouth, and Da Er's body trembled violently.
The Farron Undead Legion are saluting them!?
This is a tribute to those who have passed the test of the beacon fire, and a welcoming ceremony for the newcomers. If nothing unexpected happens, the Undead Legion should be welcoming these bewildered newcomers amidst a lively atmosphere, Fortress should feel as warm as home.
The adventurers didn't understand the meaning behind it; they only felt that the Undead Legion members in front of them were different from the other monsters in Sen.
The other party seems to possess a certain level of intelligence?
"Does that mean he can communicate?"
Luo Jieer thought of a possibility, and his breathing became heavier. He opened his dry lips as if to say something.
But the Abyss Watchers are already on their way!
So, we still have to fight!
"I--"
As the Greatsword slashed towards him, Luo Jieer felt a strong sense of impending death and hurriedly tried to block it, slung the sword over his shoulder as well.
"Boom!"
His vision spun instantly, the powerful blow causing his body to spin, and hot blood sprayed out like rain.
The rapier had already been severed along with its scabbard!
An Ti Li was the second victim. When the Undead Legion's blade struck Da Er, she kicked the stunned Da Er aside and took the horrific blow herself.
Da Er rolled twice on the ground before stopping, his body covered in filth, a viscous, deep, black substance—the abyss.
Only now did he realize with shock that the fallen Undead Legion members were all tainted by the Abyss.
It's not just superficial staining like him, but the inside of him is being eroded by this stuff!
The Undead Legion leaped high into the air and thrust their swords at Da Er, who hastily raised his magical longsword to defend himself while rolling to the side.
The magic sword snapped in two, and the Undead Legion pursued closely behind. In the chaos, Da Er picked up the scattered Undead Legion weapons to defend himself.
"Bang!"
This time the sword didn't break, but the enormous impact slammed him against the wall.
"Pfft—"
He suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood, and his vision began to blur. He probably broke quite a few of his ribs.
Is this the Farron Undead Legion? There's no way to resist them.
Even if Leon and his Strategy Team were here, they would meet the same fate as him, right?
Da Er's thoughts became increasingly chaotic, unable to resist the blade that pierced his chest.
In his daze, he seemed to hear a sigh, a sigh filled with disappointment and helplessness.
Are they the Farron Undead Legion? Why the sigh?
Da Er felt a sense of shame for disappointing the other party, and his life force rapidly drained away.
However, in the moments before he died, he suddenly opened his eyes wide.
Because behind the Farron Undead Legion, a member who had fallen had stood up again.
His eyes were bloodshot, his movements were bizarre, and he seemed completely devoid of reason, charging towards the Undead Legion like a wild beast.
Two similar figures clashed again, and a faint, mournful melody seemed to echo in the air.
Da Er opened his mouth, as if he had thought of something.
The moment he pushed open the door, he saw that the eyes of the other person fighting the Undead Legion were also crimson!
Difficult, could it be that—
"Abyss."
Da Er uttered two final words, and his consciousness, as if corrupted by an abyss, plunged into nothingness and darkness.
He didn't know how much time had passed before his consciousness truly returned, and he found himself in a noisy environment.
This is the Resurrection Room. His Spirit Power has reached a dangerous level, and no matter how many souls he possesses, he can no longer resurrect at the campfire.
Da Er sat up in bed, rubbing his forehead and muttering, "The Undead Legion, the Abyss, Corruption."
He wanted to think deeply, but the surrounding environment became increasingly noisy, as if ten thousand Crow People were howling around him, making it impossible to concentrate!
What's going on? Why is the Resurrection Room so noisy today?! Doesn't your Holy Light God prefer quiet?!
Da Er was furious and wanted to ask the Priest for an explanation, but the Priest who were usually all smiles were now extremely agitated, going in and out of the Resurrection Room, and not one of them was willing to stop and answer his questions.
He finally managed to stop a nun, but she yelled at him:
"Let me go! The wounded from the demon attack are being brought here!"
You can listen to the Undead Legion's background music while reading this chapter. I hope my shallow writing can express what I want to say.
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