To Glorious Anor Londo

Aldrich's Soul

[Aldrich's soul, one of the deformed souls possessing power]

[Using it grants access to a vast soul, and its power can also be extracted through alchemy.]

[He foresaw the coming of the Age of the Deep Sea when the fire had already dimmed, and because he understood that it would be a dark and arduous time, he began to devour the gods in order to survive the darkness.]

The large mass of souls held in Elsa's hands suddenly split into countless smaller pieces, which flew into the hands of the surviving adventurers.

However, those who hadn't yet come to their senses didn't have time to savor the information contained within.

Along with Aldrich's death, he also spat out many adventurers who had "disappeared" in the battle. Although their bodies were gnawed beyond recognition, they were spared and were fortunate enough to receive a share of his soul.

Gwyndolin and Smough had both vanished, but the bright sunlight still lingered, and the gleaming hall was no illusion.

The black mud and rotting flesh, the cold moonlight, the dilapidated dust—it all seemed as if they had never existed.

Sid was completely exhausted and could only lean against the wall. He glanced at the scenery outside the window, his eyes widened, then he smiled and muttered to himself with a sigh:

"Will the scenes of past golden ages be reproduced?"

People were still reeling from the battle and basking in the brilliant sunshine, but some had already rushed toward Elsa.

"Are you alright? How are you feeling?" Lu Lu Wo looked at Elsa, who had a blank expression, and didn't dare to touch her. She was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

The other person remained kneeling on the ground, leaning on the greatsword, with his other hand cradling Aldrich's soul. His eyes were empty, reflecting no one's image.

The Hell March no longer glows red; for some reason, it gives off a sense of contentment, like someone who's eaten and drunk their fill and is now taking a nap.

"What on earth is this strange armor doing?!"

She scrambled along the Hell March, trying to get it off Elsa.

During the battle, she was afraid the little girl would burn her to ashes; she had never seen such a massive fire before.

Most importantly, Elsa's flames this time didn't burn anyone; in fact, they even helped stop the wounds. What's going on? Has her ability been upgraded again?

"Wait, don't touch her yet."

Matilda walked over, looked at Elsa, sighed with a complicated expression, and said, "This is mental exhaustion caused by overuse of Hell March. She'll be fine after a few days of rest."

As she spoke, she reached out her hand toward the armor.

But the armor remained unmoved.

"Tsk."

Only after she put on an angry expression did Hell March lazily return to her.

Without the support of her armor, Elsa's body went limp and she fell forward, but luckily Lu Lu Wo caught her in time.

Only after the flames died down could one see just how much damage she had sustained in the battle. As soon as they met, Lu Lu Wo's expression turned grim.

Should we say that the Sunlight King indeed powerful, or should we blame Elsa for her reckless fighting style that prioritizes damage over life? In any case, the most urgent task is to find a doctor!

"Don't worry, I've rested well."

Sid walked over, green healing magic flowing from his hands, healing the Brave.

The effect of the Silence Edict had already disappeared after Aldrich's death.

"We were able to win this time thanks to her," Sid said, his other hand also busy treating others. "I never expected a young person to be so strong. I'm getting old."

People around him were unsure whether to agree with him or not; in their eyes, Sid was already a remarkable figure.

However, Elsa's display of strength left them speechless with shock, to the point that they wondered if Elsa could have single-handedly defeated Aldrich without their help.

But judging from the opponent's current state of injury, it's really impossible to draw a conclusion. It might be 50/50 or 40/60.

Regardless of all that, right now everyone just needs to be certain of one thing—

"We won!"

Soon after, all the wounded had completed their treatment and at least regained the ability to walk.

The atmosphere at this moment is absolutely joyful; nothing is more exhilarating than defeating a formidable foe.

Lu Lu Wo Elsa, who had fallen into a deep sleep after treatment, on her back, just like an old mother taking care of her daughter.

"I'm so tired, I want to go back," someone said. "Let's hurry up and find a campfire."

Fingel shook his head. "You guys go back first, I still have some things to do."

Just then, Sid suddenly spoke up:

"Don't rush back yet, go out and have a look around. The scenery outside will probably make you want to stay longer."

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This sparked people's curiosity. They had already seen the scenery inside the castle, so what else could they be so reluctant to leave?

Does this mean that castles are all like this hall?

People walked out of the hall, their eyes wide with surprise.

They felt as if they had found the cleanest place in the entire Zane Dungeon.

What appeared before me was the magnificent and resplendent Anor Londo.

It is neither the twilight of the Painting World, nor the lonely, cold moon of the past.

After they defeated Aldrich, the sun shone brightly over Anor Londo!

Warm sunlight streamed through the huge windows and bathed people in its glow. The interior of the castle was no longer dilapidated; it was now brimming with life.

The sun is like a solemn and loving father, showering its light equally upon everyone and transmitting boundless warmth.

It's hard to imagine that the same scene could evoke different feelings at different times.

This is a reward for the adventurers who defeated Sunlight King; at least for today, until they leave the Zane Dungeon, Anor Londo will be at its most glorious.

"Wow!" Leon couldn't help but smile as if he had seen something amazing. "I wouldn't be surprised if King Gwyn came out the next second."

"Shall we look around?" someone suggested.

Everyone nodded in agreement; they were all eager to see what had become of the place.

But after walking a few steps forward, a group of Silver Knight suddenly appeared in the corridor around the corner!

"Monsters have reappeared?"

People suddenly felt a stomachache; they were actually going to have to fight another battle when they were out of ammunition and food.

But the Silver Knight saw them but did not attack. Instead, they stood in formation on both sides of the corridor, motionless like statues.

"What, what's going on?"

People cautiously approached, and the next moment, something unexpected happened.

The Silver Knight placed their hands in front of them and bowed slightly, which looked like a salute!

"#%...￥!"

The adventurer who had taken a step forward quickly retreated, so shocked that he could barely speak and it was impossible to understand what he was saying.

"Are they bowing to us?"

People looked at each other, their faces showing not only surprise but also a strong sense of honor.

These are Silver Knight, you know. Any Silver Knight would be a formidable opponent, and yet they're bowing to us right now?

Because we defeated Aldrich?

The thought of this makes people want to cheer: Aldrich, you deserve to die!

At this moment, positive emotions reach their peak, a feeling that can even surpass that of the Happiny.

Everyone walked through the line of Silver Knight with excitement, joy, and a little nervousness. Some wanted to go through it again, but were afraid of angering the Silver Knight, so they hesitated with a troubled expression.

"Alright, would you be happy if I made you bow repeatedly?"

Walking through the revitalized Anor Londo, the adventurers saw people dressed completely differently from the people of today; they seemed like phantoms, impossible to touch.

However, the appearance of these phantoms undoubtedly added vitality to the place. People took out their Image Stone to take pictures everywhere, laughing and joking. Such a joyful and relaxing opportunity is rare in the Zane Dungeon.

Releasing these images would undoubtedly be the strongest evidence of their victory over Aldrich.

Besides the bustling phantoms, Bat Monster occasionally flew across the sky, bringing with them phantoms of warriors in various outfits. Giant Guards stood dutifully in place, and when they saw adventurers passing by, they would tap the ground with their weapons in greeting.

Fingel awkwardly imitated the Silver Knight's salute and returned the Giant Guards's salute, but his posture was too unorthodox, and a hearty laugh came from under the giant's heavy helmet.

Fingel's face flushed red. He hurried to the front of the line, and as he rounded a corner, he suddenly called out, "Come and see!"

Every view inside the castle is worth seeing, and it was only when people walked over that they heard the "jingling" sound.

Upon closer inspection, they discovered it was a giant blacksmith, forging weapons. As soon as he saw them, he immediately asked, "Forging, would you like some?"

Lu Lu Wo suddenly felt a lightness on her back. She turned around and saw Elsa "whoosh" to the giant blacksmith and hand him the greatsword with both hands.

She looked groggy and had just woken up, but she started sniffling when she saw the giant blacksmith.

The giant blacksmith held the greatsword in one hand, scratched his head in confusion, seemingly unsure how to enhance the weapon.

In the end, he gave everyone a free opportunity to upgrade their weapons.

Elsa lingered there, unwilling to leave. Lu Lu Wo smiled helplessly, said goodbye to everyone, and stayed with Elsa.

The group continued to wander around the castle. Not far away, the Brass Woman waved coolly at them, as if to say hello.

The only regrettable thing is that Sunlight Princess's palace is still empty, but you can still make a vow to be the "Princess's Guardian" here.

Fingel suddenly said goodbye to the people who wanted to continue their tour, as he was going to see Yorshka at the Prisoner Tower outside.

People naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity and followed suit.

Before they left the castle, a group of Silver Knight stopped them, holding items in their hands, seemingly asking them to accept them.

[Golden Branch Staff Spear], [Yorshka's Spear], [Dragon Hunting Greatbow]

"Wow, there are even gifts to choose from!"

The adventurers felt like honored guests, but unfortunately there were only three gifts, which they accepted for the time being and would be distributed later.

Walking onto the rotating mechanism and crossing the Invisible Bridge, Fingel saw Yorshka sitting by the tower again, while the others had already taken out their Image Stone and started taking pictures.

After gathering his expression, he carried Aldrich's soul over.

He originally intended to bring Gwyndolin's remains back, but unfortunately, Gwyndolin's remains disappeared along with Aldrich's when he died.

"O Dark Moon Blade, you have returned once more."

Yorshka saw the deep, dark soul, her eyes lowered slightly, and she said in a sorrowful tone:

"So, my brother has already... Was it you who brought him liberation?"

"We did it together." Fingel gestured to the people behind him.

"I want to pay my respects to you brave warriors and thank you for defeating the enemy."

Yorshka smiled faintly. "In this way, another Sunlight King has returned to the throne, and the survival of the world is within reach. May the Darkmoon's grace always accompany you on your path of linking the fire."

"It seems we don't need to link the fire now," Fingel thought to himself.

"Now that the thieves have been killed, I will leave this place to fulfill my mission as the Grand Master of the Dark Moon Knight Order. You will also continue your journey of linking the flame."

"I expect you to complete the great task of passing on the fire, but..."

Yorshka paused, looked around at everyone, and chuckled:

"If the journey is difficult, please come back to me. The Dark Moon Knight Order will always have a place for you."

"If I could have such good knights by my side, I would not be able to resist showing off to my other brothers and sisters."

Upon hearing this, he felt as if he had been Raigeki. Hearing these words, Fingel almost burst into tears, purely out of emotion.

They thought Yorshka would just thank them and offer some encouragement, but to their surprise, she would even welcome them to stay by her side since the linking of the flame was stalled.

This turning point is more inspiring than words of thanks!

A gentle breeze surrounded Yorshka, and her figure gradually faded away. After nodding to everyone, she disappeared completely.

A golden spot of light remained in the spot.

[Yorshka's Chime]

[The sacred bell, given to her in the name of Yorshka, by the former Grand Master of the Knights. Its sound will surely comfort her loneliness Yorshka. ]

[Weapon Skill: Requesting Grace, which slowly restores health over a certain period of time]

Fingel picked up the light spot and stared at the Yorshka's Chime for a long time. His back trembled slightly, and people thought he was crying.

I never expected the captain to be so sentimental.

Matilda sighed, and was about to go over and comfort him when she heard Fingel muttering to himself:

"Hehehe, I got the guild leader's personal equipment, it's so beautiful!"

Matilda's face darkened instantly. She grabbed her captain by the collar and dragged him back, saying coldly:

"Go back and tell everyone outside what's happening here!"