Why Gwyndolin Dressed as a Woman?

At this moment, both Fingel and his group inside the underground city and the onlookers outside uttered the loudest cry of their lives:

"Huh!!!???"

Lu Lu Wo, who was sitting in the Dessert Shop next door drinking tea, spat it all out and coughed uncontrollably with a look of surprise on her face.

Elsa, her face covered in tea, turned to look at the image on the Image Transmission Stone, her eyes suddenly filled with even more emotion.

The atmosphere seemed to freeze for a second or two. Just then, a large black shadow suddenly fell from the sky, but immediately took off again and disappeared into the sky.

"What just fell down?"

"Why does he look a bit like the Sid Guild Master?"

The adventurers exchanged glances, blinking in perfect unison.

Then everyone went crazy!

"What's going on? What did I just hear?"

"Yorshka said Gwyndolin was her brother."

"That can't be right! Gwyndolin has very obvious feminine features, how could he be a man!"

Is it possible that the gods have a different definition and usage of the word 'elder brother' than we do? Perhaps just anyone who is reliable can be called an elder brother?

"That would be great."

Some people are desperately trying to justify their belief that Gwyndolin is a goddess.

Some people were initially so shocked by the sudden "bad news" that they collapsed to the ground, but the words of those trying to make amends gave them hope, and they forced themselves to get up and echoed:

"Yes, yes, no matter how you look at it, Lord Gwyndolin looks like a woman."

Others, with calm expressions, looked at the chaotic crowd and said indifferently:

"Wouldn't it be better if it were a man?"

"Shut up!!!"

Everyone glared at him angrily!

The commotion successfully attracted the attention of passersby who hadn't paid much attention to the area. After the adventurers explained the whole story, they all showed interest and stopped to watch the video.

Then, a large-scale debate began, revolving around various details of whether Gwyndolin was male or female, interspersed with bizarre topics such as "whether men or women are better." The atmosphere was more lively than during the Chinese New Year, but in a chaotic and explosive way.

The commotion naturally attracted the attention of uninvited guests.

"What are those adventurers up to? Weren't they all so depressed just a few days ago, like their whole families had died?" Standing not far away on horseback, Holy Light Knight Had looked over with a puzzled expression, then said, "Let's go, let's go take a look! The bishop's orders are for us to strike at Darkmoon as much as possible, so let's go now!"

Albuquerque tried to dissuade him, but Had already ordered many of his men to rush over, leaving him and Albuquerque to watch from where they were. Seeing this, he couldn't help but look bitter.

"Um, Captain Yorshka, why did you say Lord Gwyndolin was a man?"

At that moment, Fingel's question came from off-screen. The people who had been discussing things earlier suddenly froze as if time had stopped, and everyone stared intently at the screen.

Fingel could never have imagined that the brother Yorshka spoke of would actually be Gwyndolin.

Yorshka suddenly smiled, her delicate shoulders trembling slightly, as if she was struggling to suppress her laughter.

This smile instantly dispelled much of the hostility from the onlookers.

"It's all thanks to this Shapechanging Ring."

She suddenly handed a point of light to Fingel from a distance, who reached out and caught it in his hand; it was a ring.

[Shapechanging Ring]

[The mysterious ring that Gwyndolin, the Dark Moon God, received in his childhood. Because of the power of the moon, he was raised as a woman, and his every move was like that of a gloomy and ethereal goddess.]

[After wearing it, men will transform into women, and women will transform into men; they can also behave in the mannerisms of the opposite sex.]

I had expected a long and drawn-out debate about the details surrounding whether Gwyndolin was male or female, but the answer came out much sooner than I thought.

The moment the Shapechanging Ring appeared, the topic was killed.

"Aow!" A howling sound came from the group of adventurers, and if you listened carefully, you could hear some crying and others falling to the ground.

Although saying this might be a bit disrespectful to the gods, the "wife party" has completely broken down this time.

Looking at the gleaming, rather pretty Shapechanging Ring in his hand, Fingel's lips twitched.

Having always played the role of a loyal knight of a goddess—similar to the relationship between Athena and the Saint Seiya—he didn't know what expression to wear when facing Aldrich. He was afraid he wouldn't be able to hold back when he saw Gwyndolin's mangled body.

He ultimately didn't have the courage to wear the ring; he could only put it in his pocket, hoping it was just a nightmare.

But why would Gwyndolin dress as a woman?! Nobody understood!

The adventurers off-screen were confused, but the Holy Light Follower who arrived later were amused. Had made a gesture from afar, and a stern-looking Holy Light Follower immediately stepped forward and said:

"Hey, so you guys don't even know whether your god is a male or female deity? That's quite a 'rare' kind of faith, hahaha."

The Holy Light Follower who came over to mock him this time still didn't have any "official identification," it seems that Had is planning to do the same thing as last time.

Faced with the adventurer's angry glare, the Holy Light Follower paused for a moment, then said with a forced smile:

"But there's no point in discussing this now, since he's already been eaten—"

Before he could finish speaking, he was knocked to the ground by a stone that appeared out of nowhere, successfully enraging the adventurer.

Had raised an eyebrow but didn't go down to rescue them. This was exactly the effect he wanted. The more confused these believers of the Dark Moon were, the better. If you want someone to give up their faith, you must first confuse them. To achieve this goal, it was not worth it to beat up a few unofficially recognized believers.

"Go and beat them up! Bastards!" Some adventurers were enraged and pounced on the believers, grabbing them by the collar.

But when he suddenly looked back, he saw that some people were standing silently in place without making any moves.

He was stunned for a moment, then he understood why.

Until they figure out why Gwyndolin dressed as a woman, these people will probably find it difficult to make any further moves.

The Holy Light Follower glanced tremblingly at Had in the distance, who gave them a reassuring look, so they emboldened themselves to continue their mockery.

Among the adventurers, there were those who were angry, those who looked confused, and those who were just watching the spectacle—all sorts of people.

Within the scene, Yorshka's voice came again.

She noticed the confusion among Fingel and the others, so she personally explained it to them:

"You have all seen your elder brother's demeanor; do you not find anything amiss?"

Fingel snapped out of his daze, frowned, and suddenly said, "Are they the snakes?"

He suddenly remembered that, unlike the other gods he had seen, Gwyndolin's lower body was unusual, seemingly formed by many strange, long snakes twisted together.

Previously, I thought it was just her... no, it's time to use him. People thought it was just a characteristic of Gwyndolin, but now, after what Yorshka said, could there be another hidden story?

Yorshka nodded.

"The snake is a symbol of blasphemy, and the brother with this blasphemous posture cannot show his true face to people. However, the brother did not give up because of this. He was loyal to passing on the fire, and his dedication to passing on the fire was comparable to that of his father."

"When the gods departed from Anor Londo, only my brother remained. He bore the heavy responsibility alone, to put the heroes to trial and to help link the fire. Because he could not show his true face, he used the power of the Dark Moon to create the illusion of my sister Gwyneth. This is why he is called the Dark Sun."

Fingel was taken aback. So that's how it is. No wonder the Sunlight Princess was an illusion that could be easily destroyed in the Painting World of Anor Londo. It turned out that Gwyndolin created it all for the purpose of linking the fire.

But there was still one thing he didn't understand.

"Then, what is the purpose of the Shapechanging Ring?"

"It was not my brother's choice. He was born with the power of the Dark Moon. Living as a woman would make the power of the Dark Moon even stronger, so that he could maintain the illusion of Anor Londo and keep the linking of the fire."

This statement was made up by Gong Qiying.

Suddenly I realized that Fingel's state of mind at this moment could be explained by a sudden realization.

The crowd outside fell silent, no one paying any attention to the Holy Light Follower anymore, all staring intently at the video.

"So, Gwyndolin is so devoted to linking the First Flame," Fingel began, doing some reading comprehension. "He's willing to remain hidden behind the scenes, unable to gain praise or reputation from the world, and even disguise himself as a woman to continue linking the First Flame."

Actually, you don't have to be so fixated on the term "man dressing as woman." Matilda thought to herself: The first few reasons alone already carry a lot of weight.

It turns out that behind every action of Gwyndolin's was the important task of rekindling the fire, and every seemingly strange action had a reasonable and great explanation.

Fingel paused for a moment, then suddenly stamped his foot and said fiercely:

"Don't worry, I will definitely bring Lord Gwyndolin back!"

With that, he turned around and hurriedly stepped onto the Invisible Bridge, rushing towards the rotating mechanism without stopping!

Matilda and Aleya exchanged a glance, bowed to Yorshka, and then followed their captain.

Outside the dungeon, the Holy Light Follower panicked.

The Dark Moon Blade, who had been silent and on the verge of collapse, suddenly became invigorated after hearing Yorshka's words and now stared at him with a united hatred.

No, your gods are all dead. What's the use of just listening to others tell their stories? Why are you all so excited again?

If the adventurers previously thought Gwyndolin's cross-dressing was a perverse hobby, now that they know his actions are all for the protection of the world and the linking of the fire, they consider everything Gwyndolin does to be an unparalleled honor.

"What are you doing? I'm warning you, don't do anything reckless! The guards are watching!"

The guards nearby looked away as the adventurers watched.

The adventurers swarmed around the Holy Light Follower, grinning maliciously:

"You were yelling quite loudly just now, now it's your turn to yell some more!"

"You can't! You can't! Waaah, adults, help me!"

The sound of horses' hooves clattering could be heard. Had led his men to the rescue, for fear that the believers would be beaten to death if they did not arrive soon!

What a miscalculation! Today we were supposed to further weaken the Dark Moon forces, but instead they've rallied!

Damn it, does Gwyndolin have some kind of charm ability? Even though he's dead, how can he still keep these people so loyal?

"Stop!"

Had righteously stopped the crowd, giving a peacemaker-like speech, and in his words, he intended to take the believers away again, just like last time.

He looked somewhat embarrassed and annoyed. He had failed this time, but he would try even harder next time.

Just then, someone suddenly shouted, "Look at the video!"

In the video, within this short period of time, Fingel and his group had arrived at Gwyndolin's Tomb. As they stepped inside, a familiar voice rang out.

It was Gwyndolin!

[Those who come after, you should come seeking a strategy to defeat the enemy. If you possess the courage to punish the rebellious gods and traitors, please step forward and take what I have left behind.]

People looked shocked. Wasn't Gwyndolin being eaten? Why was his voice being heard?

[This voice is an illusion I created. If you come here, it means I have met with misfortune. The usurpers Sulyvahn and Aldrich will not let me go easily and will likely devour me to gain power.]

My death is of no consequence, but I fear that Aldrich will seize my power and become a great obstacle to linking the First Flame. Therefore, I leave behind a forbidden power here to help you defeat Aldrich is seeking the power of the Dark Moon.

[Warrior, please return the Lord of Sunlight King to the Linking the Fire Throne, so that my consumed soul may also add fuel to the fire and sustain the world.]

The First Flame must never be extinguished!

The sound gradually faded away.

Cold sweat broke out on Had's face.

He experienced fear, a rare occurrence for him.

After hearing Gwyndolin's last words, the group of adventurers seemed to become even more Furious Rajang!

"Retreat! Retreat immediately!"

Before he could even give the order to retreat, the adventurers all turned to stare at him, a scene more terrifying than a horror movie!

"Those who insulted Gwyndolin are Holy Light Follower, and you knights are equally guilty!"

Someone shouted, and the adventurer's eyes gleamed red as he pounced like a wolf!

"We still prefer the Dark Sun after all!"

On this day, the believers of the Dark Moon rose up once again.

Unaware of the chaos outside, Fingel and his group ventured into the deepest part of Gwyndolin's Tomb.

Directly opposite them were several treasure chests, and at a time like this, no one would doubt that they contained Treasure Chest Monster.

They opened the treasure chest in the very center, inside which was a magic wand.

This is just an ordinary magic wand, but the battle ash attached to it is anything but ordinary.

[War Ashes: The Silence Edict]

[A magic capable of sealing away those around oneself]