The Cleared Painting World

Is Elsa extending an invitation directly to the King?

People thought they were seeing things; how could two people who had virtually no connection suddenly do this?

If it were someone else, his attendants wouldn't allow him to leave with that person until Anzi III agreed.

But Elsa is Brave recently shone brightly. What could someone like her possibly want to do by inviting the King into the Painting World? It can't just be that she wants to go in and see how the Painting World ends after it's been conquered, can it?

"Elsa, you..." Fingel, who was the person most familiar with Elsa among those present, was about to ask.

But Anzi III spoke first, asking with a smile:

"May I ask why you invited me in?"

He seems to have genuinely shown interest in the Painting World!

Sally quickly tugged at Elsa's sleeve, telling her to be careful what she said in this situation.

However, Elsa was too overwhelmed with emotion at that moment. Feeling she couldn't decipher the other person's hints, she said directly:

"This can ease your anxiety."

She... she actually said that Anzi III felt uneasy!?

Sally covered her face, thinking to herself, "Did Lu Lu Wo's group of adventurers who kidnapped Elsa only know how to take her around to play but didn't teach her any manners?"

General Ji Li Man Bo was about to blurt out "Insolence!" but when he thought of the opponent's strength, for some reason, the words just wouldn't come out.

Serena glanced cautiously at Anzi III, unsure if he would be angry at such words, as she hadn't fully figured out his temperament after spending the last few days with him.

At that moment, she suddenly noticed that her father's expression had suddenly become serious.

"As expected of Brave," Anzi III clapped his hands. "Alright, I'll go in with you. Can two people enter this Painting World?"

"Your Majesty, won't you reconsider?" General Ji Li Man Bo felt something was amiss.

"A righteous Brave would never harm me."

Anzi III suddenly showed immense trust in Elsa, and before anyone could persuade him further, he was about to enter the Painting World. Elsa, not giving anyone time to react, decisively pulled the King to touch the painting.

People only realized what had happened after the two figures had completely disappeared.

"You'd better explain to me clearly what exactly can be seen in that Painting World."

The tall and imposing General Ji Li Man Bo stood like a wall before Sally, casting a shadow that completely obscured the nobleman's ancestor.

Sally's lips twitched; she sensed that she was about to have a tough time.

Meanwhile, Anzi III had already followed Elsa into the Painting World "Sword Wind Legend".

Before seeing the image of this Painting World, he was thinking about what Elsa had just told him.

An unease lingered in his heart. Yes, although he appeared optimistic and the kingdom was developing well, a sense of unease still lingered within him.

This unease stemmed from a multitude of factors: the persistent beastification, the lingering shadow of Iliphis, the threat of the demons, and most importantly, the unknown possibility that the evil god lurking in the shadows might unleash another calamity. All of these prevented him from truly settling down and enjoying inner Tranquility.

However, he thought he had hidden his unease very well, but he didn't expect that the Brave could see through it at a glance. He was really ashamed.

But while feeling somewhat awkward, Anzi III couldn't help but look forward to how this Painting World would resolve his unease. If only it could.

He vowed to become a Furious Rajang Sion fan than even his own daughter, and to become the person in the world who respects Sion the most.

Familiar images flooded into Elsa Anzi III's mind. He was surprised that there were people and events in some distant era that corresponded so closely to the Black Eagle Rebellion, and then he saw the bloody Eclipse.

Both involve sacrificing teammates to increase one's own power, but in Anzi III's view, the impact of the Eclipse was far greater than the commotion caused by Iliphis.

Similarly, it also generates far more negative emotions.

The scene of the Eclipse awakened the shadow left by Iliphis in Anzi III's heart, and just then...

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The explosions of flames and the deafening roar of destruction echoed continuously. Anzi III turned his head and saw Elsa, wielding a heavy weapon in each hand, already hacking away. Her fighting posture was incredibly brave and unparalleled, as if she could annihilate all monsters.

Anzi III immediately calmed down.

He looked at the knight's sword in his hand, then at the monsters that Elsa had slaughtered in disarray, and the blood that had just been stirred up by the image of the campfire surged up again!

"Me too!"

He charged enthusiastically toward the apostle monster that Elsa had cut down and left alone.

While it's exciting and exhilarating, one should still carefully assess their own capabilities.

Elsa displayed overwhelming combat prowess, mowing down enemies like mowing grass, as the King used the apostle monsters to recall their brief adventures in the past.

After the Black Eagle Rebellion battle, her strength underwent a significant upgrade. Her repeated use of Hell March gave her a new understanding of how to use the greatsword. For example, right now, she disperses the flames wrapped around the greatsword, and each flame transforms into a humanoid shape to fight monsters and protect the members of the Band of the Hawk.

Before leaving the Leyndell, she wanted to clear up some regrets, and conquering the Painting World of Sword Wind Legend was one of them. After studying with Sally for two days, she finally found the best way to clear the game, and even if she was alone, she could protect the members of the Band of the Hawk until the end.

The increase in her strength gave her more confidence! It made her believe that she could protect what she wanted to protect.

Exhausted from the fighting, Anzi III looked at Elsa, who seemed to never tire, and couldn't help but feel envious.

Under no circumstances should the members of the Band of the Hawk be massacred, as this would only make the Apostle monsters even more ferocious, their numbers resembling a savage black ocean. However, Elsa is the anchor of stability; as long as she is present, the monsters cannot cause any trouble.

The defensive battle lasted for an unknown period of time until the entire frame froze, and the image symbolizing the end appeared.

Elsa breathed a sigh of relief, because it meant that she had once again opened up the Painting World.

The image began to play under Anzi III's expectant gaze.

What unfolded before them was still a scene of despair. Griffith, the Dark Wings, had completed his transformation and was spreading profound despair toward Guts. Everything was developing in the same way as the images that appeared when he was defeated.

Anzi III wore a strange expression; this scene would only deepen his unease!

However, a turning point arrived at this moment.

The black sun hanging above the Eclipse suddenly developed fine cracks, and in an instant, the sun shattered!

The demons looked over in disbelief, only to see the skeletal knight, like an Overlord, suddenly enter the Eclipse, and with a casual swing of his longsword, countless monsters were decapitated!

Even Griffith, who displayed overwhelming power, was helpless against him.

The Skeleton Knight suddenly appeared, swiftly Execute the monster and saving Guts, then decisively turning around and leading him away from the Eclipse!

The screen went dark.

Anzi III turned to look at Elsa, and he roughly understood why she had said that this Painting World could alleviate his unease.

Perhaps the other party wanted to use this character's coincidence to correspond to a somewhat bizarre story to tell him that even the seemingly invincible Dark Wings cannot completely bring despair. There will always be people like Guts who rise up in resistance, and there will always be a glimmer of hope.

After realizing he understood, Anzi III couldn't help but smile, his goodwill towards the Brave increasing slightly.

Unfortunately, judging from the ending of the story, Guts still has no chance of successfully taking revenge. Although there is a glimmer of hope, it is not much.

Anzi III was past the age where he could be inspired by even the slightest hope, so he could only thank the Brave for his kindness.

It's rare to encounter such a kind and Brave. She's about to embark on her journey, right? As the King, I must give her some travel expenses.

Just as Anzi III was pondering what to give Elsa as a thank you gift after he left, the previously dark screen suddenly lit up again.

Anzi III looked up abruptly, and a roar of an ambitious eagle reached his ears, seemingly possessing a seductive power, which made him frown deeply.

A White Eagle was flying in the sky, with more and more followers behind him. Monsters and humans alike stared at the White Eagle with longing eyes.

Compared to its boundless glory, the wounded Black Dog on the ground looked so pathetic. Countless monsters attacked him, and he fought day and night without rest. His blood-red eyes were always fixed on the White Eagle, vowing revenge.

The White Eagle soared higher and higher, and the magnificent capital city rose from the ground beneath its claws. The Black Dog's attacks could not even touch it, and its situation became increasingly desperate.

The screen flickered as a giant sword, comparable to an Iron Ball, swept across the sky, dividing the image into black and white.

The Black Dog's furious roar exploded, and the White Eagle let out a sharp cry.

Under Anzi III's increasingly wide-eyed gaze, the once invincible White Eagle plummeted from the sky. The further it fell, the blacker its pure white feathers became. When it finally crashed to the ground and died, it had turned into a hideous pile of mud!

The giant sword descended from the sky and plunged straight into the mud with a heavy thud.

"Thump—"

Finally free from the image, Anzi III's breathing quickened. He looked at Elsa, his eyes gleaming with an eagerness to know the answer.

The White Eagle and Black Dog likely correspond to Griffith and Guts, so does this final scene mean that the man finally succeeded in his revenge?

But how could that be? The difference in strength between the two sides has become so great that it is hopeless. How could they possibly win?

Meeting Anzi III's gaze, Elsa nodded, then shrugged, indicating that her guess was the same as Anzi III's, but she had no idea how Guts would successfully take revenge.

But it's okay if you don't know the process.

The moment he saw Elsa nod, the unease that had been lurking in Anzi III's eyes quickly dissipated!

If even a mortal like Guts can successfully avenge himself against the god-like Dark Wings Griffith...

Then the difficulties that Anzi III has to face are simply insignificant! Moreover, Iliphis is already dead, the Hidden Dim Star has been banished by the gods, and his beast form is showing signs of improvement!

There's nothing to be afraid of anymore!

Once the conquered Painting World is cleared, the adventurer will be kicked out; however, the completion rewards will be distributed before that happens.

A heavy, black suit of armor slowly descended in front of Elsa.

Berserker Armor

Not long after, when Fingel and the others saw Anzi III again, he was beaming with joy and full of vigor.

People were curious about what he had experienced in the Painting World, but he didn't give them a chance to ask. Instead, he immediately urged them:

"Quickly, let me witness a battle between invaders!"

Throughout the entire Painting World Sword Wind Legend, Anzi III greatly admired Guts's Warrior spirit of fighting relentlessly even with a missing hand and a blind eye. He felt that this was what Warrior should be like, and presumably this was what the old King Fred of the Warrior Country wanted to learn!

So, it must be because of this spirit that the adventurers of the Arnor Kingdom are chosen.

He couldn't wait to taste it again!

If Fingel knew what he was thinking, he'd probably break out in a cold sweat.

Given that the complex terrain of the Catacombs of Carthus was unsuitable for watching battles, the group made a special trip back to Firelink Shrine to help Anzi III complete the Kindling Secret Ritual to strengthen his Spirit Power before heading to Farron Keep.

This is where almost every adventurer first encountered invaders, and it holds many fond memories for many.

To make it easier to watch, they even found a beacon tower and cleared out all the monsters in the surrounding area.

Urged on by Anzi III, Fingel summoned invaders. But what level of intruders could possibly stand a chance against this group?

[The place has been invaded by the soul-sucking demon "Black Bat"!]

Soon, an intruder wearing a Black Bat mask and completely shrouded in a black cloak arrived as summoned!

She burst into evil, arrogant laughter as soon as she appeared, like the final boss about to unleash a threatening statement.

Then, her voice went hoarse.

The moment she appeared, everyone except for the King, Princess, and general—people who didn't participate much in dungeon activities—turned their eyes to her.

When Miss Black Bat saw Fingel, her hand trembled slightly.

When she saw Elsa, her legs went weak and she almost knelt on the ground.

Damn it, she just came to the newbie zone to fry some fish after a long time.

How did you manage to blast the whales out?!

"Let the war begin, Warrior!"

Standing on the beacon tower, Anzi III directed his knights to rhythmically beat their shields, creating a sound like unusual war drums and heating up the atmosphere.

Miss Black Bat was completely at a loss. She had planned to fry fish but hadn't brought the Black Separation Crystal, leaving her with no way out.

And who exactly is that old geezer on the beacon tower who's making a fuss?!

Miss Black Bat looked at Elsa for help. Elsa had just been overcome with emotion, so she should be more indifferent now, right?

However, she revealed a wicked, mischievous smile.

Miss Black Bat was dumbfounded.

Looks like we have no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it. It's okay, Lu Lu Wo, you have to believe in yourself. You know Farron Keep better than anyone else!

"One for One- on-one duel, no team fights allowed!" she shouted righteously, but her toes silently twisted towards the open road behind her.

Fingel saw through her intentions, smiled slightly, and nodded in agreement to her request for a one-on-one duel. However, behind her back, he used hand gestures to instruct Aleya and Matilda to be ready to flank her at any time.

Anzi III, atop the beacon tower, eagerly anticipated a battle brimming with the spirit of Warrior, completely oblivious to the ulterior motives of both sides.

That's the art of social interaction!

Just when both sides were poised to make their move—

[The Yharnam Hunter have invaded!]