The Golden Lord, Me!

As You Fei touched the Fog Gate, a somewhat discordant voice spoke.

"I always feel that we may have missed a lot along the way."

"It was Fan En who said with a puzzled expression."

He always felt that if they hadn't made that huge commotion at the city gate, which was comparable to an explosive magic attack, they probably wouldn't have found Godrick's Fog Gate so quickly.

They messed up the procedures that the Zane Dungeon had originally set up for them, and I don't know if that's a good thing or not.

However, this doesn't count as breaking Yugi dungeon's rules by forcibly breaking through a door that can't be opened from this side. So, in theory, if they thoroughly ransack Stormveil Castle, the rewards shouldn't be reduced.

It's just that everyone came to find Godrick in a bit of a rush this time; it seems like everyone had their own purpose.

You Fei wanted to confirm Godrick's true strength and use that to deduce the combat power of Starscourge General or the Valkyrie. She felt that, in any case, Godrick was definitely stronger than the Ominous Demon guarding the gate.

Te Pi's desire to challenge strong opponents and hone his skills wasn't entirely innocent; he already had the Image Stone in hand. Once inside, he would start filming, hoping to use Godrick's image to promote the area and attract more adventurers.

Generally speaking, besides the rewards, the most attractive thing about each dungeon area is the boss. People may not be able to defeat it, but they just want to see what a powerful creature looks like.

His merchant guild is now thriving thanks to the Zane Dungeon and the adventurers. He can't wait for more and more adventurers to step into the murky waters of the Zane Dungeon, and he's willing to do anything for it.

He secretly prayed that Godrick would display even more appealing qualities to adventurers.

Aide Jia's motives are unclear. It seems he originally came along to watch the fun, but after the Sentry Torch broke his spell, he became enraged and vowed to turn Stormveil Castle upside down and kill the city lord, Godrick.

As for Fan En and Yi Sha, their purpose was the purest: simply to train.

"Stop thinking about all that, let's go!"

You Fei poked him on the forehead and then pushed him into the Fog Gate!

A fantastical feeling of passing through the mist washed over me, and when I opened my eyes again, everything had changed.

The sound of the storm howling reached my ears.

What appeared before us was a courtyard, quite spacious.

No, it doesn't seem appropriate to call this a courtyard, because opposite the rather large courtyard stands a towering fortress.

Even from the outside, one could see that inside the fortress, the meticulously crafted large throne faced the Fog Gate from which the group had emerged, exuding a regal aura. One could easily imagine that the person sitting on that chair was the ruler of this Stormveil Castle, and there was absolutely no doubt about that.

And the layout of this courtyard could not possibly be like that of the pleasure-seeking nobles outside, which filled it with pungent flowers.

It perfectly matches the atmosphere of Stormveil Castle: dilapidated, neglected, covered with tombstones and rusted weapons, which instead conveys a sense of having been through many battles, blending seamlessly with the storm swirling in the sky.

These sights immediately gave them the feeling that this city had even more to its story than the intelligence they had yet to come across.

But let's put the story aside for now. Nobody has the time or inclination to deal with that kind of thing. Everyone's attention was drawn to something as soon as they came in.

That was a dragon clinging to a withered giant tree!

To be precise, it was the corpse of a dragon.

Moreover, it didn't look very big, several times smaller than the Flying Dragon Agheel that Te Pi had seen before. It looked like a young dragon that hadn't had time to grow and develop.

Beside the dragon stood a "human" whose entire body was covered by a cloak embroidered with patterns, and whose size was comparable to that of Troll.

"Dragons, who are also descendants of dragons."

The man spoke in a hoarse voice, which, while not exactly weak, sounded very old, as evidenced by his wrinkled face and white hair.

The ominous demon's face was quite youthful and vigorous compared to his appearance; it seemed he could fight for hundreds more years.

Your power is beyond doubt.

The man's tone revealed anticipation and longing, and his deformed hand with seven or eight fingers twitched with excitement.

"It can elevate me to a higher level."

One after another, strange bulges emerged from beneath the cloak, as if some living creature was wriggling underneath, creating a terrifying atmosphere.

I?

Perhaps the only thing in that man's body that is worthy of the self-proclaimed "I" is the golden crown on his head. It is too exquisitely made and is obviously something that can only be worn by people with extremely high status.

Therefore, his identity is clearly revealed through this self-proclaimed title and the crown!

Lord of Stormveil Castle, a descendant of the Golden Lineage— "Limb-Setter" Godrick!

"This is Godrick?"

You Fei stared at the other's enormous body and head, which was too small for its size, as well as the numerous unusual bulges under the cloak.

"It has a bizarre and oppressive feel to it," she commented, as if examining a work of art created by the Zane Dungeon.

"Although he's not quite what I imagined, the so-called kingly aura I sense from him seems less impressive than in the portraits of his ancestors."

If she were to describe what she imagined Godrick to be like, he should at least look very similar to Godfrey in terms of overall appearance.

But she was clearly going to be disappointed.

"Are you serious?" Te Pi objected. His gaze towards Godrick was much like You Fei's —both were equally "rude" and judgmental. However, unlike Euphemia, his eyes held appreciation and excitement as he said:

"This kingly aura is practically overflowing!" The Image Stone in his hand began to record automatically. "To restore the honor of one's ancestors by transforming oneself into a monster, this spirit is essential for becoming a king."

It felt as if he had reached a kind of resonance with Godrick on his own, as if he also had a goal that he would do anything to achieve.

"Are you serious?" You Fei replied with his own words, her eyes filled with a strange look.

"I do think this Basque gentleman has a good eye."

Aide Jia's fingers traced magic in the air. "This pose is just like the work of necromancers. It's a pity I didn't sense the power of necromancy, otherwise I could have influenced him in return, and maybe even enslaved him."

"It's a little scary," Yi Sha commented simply.

"It's alright, it should match the vibe of Yanan quite well."

For some reason, a strange image of himself with a bunch of werewolf arms appeared in Fan En's mind, which made him quickly shake his head and banish the bizarre thought from his head.

Godrick was enraged by the way everyone was judging him as if he were some kind of work of art.

Anyone with a normal personality would probably be angry about this, let alone him. The stronger the summoned monster, the more intelligent it becomes, which is a sign of progress in the Zane Dungeon. However, Gong Qiying can also make the monsters more intelligent through active operation.

"Those Tarnished from the face have quite the arrogance."

His tone was vicious and ruthless, unlike the storm of Stormveil Castle. Instead, it carried the sharp edge of a storm, as if it could strike someone at any moment with the oncoming wind.

"Oh no, he seems angry." You Fei twirled her spear. "Fighting him would be about the same as fighting Grafted Noble."

"Your words will only make him angrier!" Te Pi glared, thinking to himself, how could anyone be so fond of adding fuel to the fire!

It wasn't that You Fei was inconsiderate of the occasion, but she felt that in the dungeon, especially when facing dungeon monsters that were about to clash, it was okay to lower her emotional intelligence a bit.

Godrick was clearly enraged. The bulges beneath his cloak writhed restlessly, as if aliens were about to burst from the ground. The cloak, which he had casually draped over his shoulders, slipped down, revealing the true form of his body.

He turned to face the adventurer, his grotesque and distorted appearance fully revealed.

"They really are not much different from the Grafted Noble."

Fan En stared at Godrick. Any adventurer with experience in Limgrave could tell at a glance that the other's entire torso was made from the massive body of Troll. On top of that, one limb after another of the Tarnished were grafted onto the Troll's body, including not only arms but also several legs.

The back, sides, thighs—limbs of varying sizes and lengths were everywhere, some still covered in blood. The limbs had been set up without even removing the armor. It was a sight that wouldn't seem out of place in Yharnam!

The difference between him and the Grafted Noble probably lies in the number of limbs they had and the fact that he stood up and walked upright.

Moreover, in terms of momentum, they far surpass those guys!

"You are unforgivable."

Godrick turned around, revealing a giant, golden axe and a smaller axe behind him. It turned out that he actually carried weapons with him!

The Troll gripped the giant axe heavily, while the Tarnished limb attached to the lower part of the Troll's arm on the same side picked up the small axe. This small axe, relative to its size, was equivalent to the size of a giant axe that only a skilled person could wield!

With the Golden Great Axe held in both hands, for a moment Godrick seemed to become the portrait of Godfrey, as if he truly possessed the majestic aura of a king!

The giant axe slammed heavily into the ground, cracking the earth. An invisible shockwave swept up sand and dust, sending it flying in all directions. At that moment, Godrick's voice rang out.

"Kneel!! I am the Golden Lord!"

All the limbs danced wildly, the golden giant axe gleamed, solemnity and grotesqueness intertwined at this moment, and the power of the last descendant of the Golden Lineage was revealed!

"Excellent, excellent, that's right. Almost all statues of kings are depicted with both hands holding weapons to show their majesty. That's very good."

Just as Godrick was displaying his prowess, an untimely voice suddenly rang out. Judging from the content, one might think it was Lu Lu Wo who had come here, but in fact, it was Te Pi who said it.

He used Image Stone to record the entire scene, and he believed that the shooting angle was perfect, and the video was enough to be called a work of art.

Whether or not it can attract adventurers, at least it seems like it has provided enough emotional value!

The atmosphere on the battlefield, which had been hard-won and exciting, fell silent for a moment because of his interruption.

"Drink up!"

Suddenly, Godrick roared loudly, and his huge, twisted body dragged the Golden Great Axe as he charged toward the people, the ground flashing with dangerous sparks!

As he retreated, Te Pi quickly gestured to everyone that he was temporarily leaving the battlefield to become a full-time war photographer, leaving the fighting to the professionals.

After all, he is still in a valuable "growth period". In other words, if he rashly intervenes before everyone understands Godrick's fighting style, his life may be in danger.

"Then I'll go first!"

You Fei charged forward at Godrick swung his weapon at her with tremendous force. The spear tip and the giant axe clashed at the same moment, and the blood-pumping clang of metal resounded throughout the entire arena.

The next moment, You Fei flew backward like a stone being thrown, but she regained her balance and landed steadily in an instant.

She whistled happily and said, "Not bad strength, no wonder you're so big."

If we were to make a comparison, she might be able to fight her opponent in the same weight class if she transformed into her Insect King Form, but with someone she doesn't know (Aide Jia) around, she really doesn't want to transform, just like the Stand users in Morioh don't want to casually reveal their Stands to others.

"Witness my power!" Godrick roared again as he charged forward, his heavy axe swung with tremendous force, shattering bricks and stones wherever it passed, forcing You Fei to temporarily retreat.

Aide Jia's pre-inscribed magic took effect, unleashing a torrent of elements—hail, fireballs, lightning—that crashed down on Godrick.

"Well, this is magic I improved myself." Aide Jia said arrogantly, about to say something more, but suddenly Godrick's huge figure broke through the barriers of magic and swung his axe at him.

You Fei kicked the axe away just in time, causing the axe to strike Aide Jia and send him flying before he could even say anything!

Te Pi quickly jotted down this amusing scene, muttering to himself, "Great, this part is very engaging, I like it."

Yi Sha gave him a strange look, thinking to herself, "Whose side are you on, old man?"

She tried firing two shots at Godrick, but to no avail. Moreover, his deformed body made it impossible to spot any weaknesses, and she couldn't unleash the full power of her Gun Parry.

Yi Sha could only sigh and pull out her Hunter's Cane, intending to fight in close combat, but her brother had already rushed over.

Fan En attacked! Fan En swung his knife! Fan En retreated!

Faced with the enemies rushing towards him, Godrick fiercely swung his giant axe, and layers of storms swirled around him, immediately forcing everyone back.

Weapon Skill: [Stormcaller]!

"This one is not bad either, he looks a bit like a demigod!" Because she had lowered her expectations from the beginning, You Fei now had to praise every good thing she saw in Godrick.

"Damn it!" Aide Jia finally crawled out of the ruins, with one of his arms broken. The magic in his hands became chaotic and full of impurities, and a powerful cannonball took shape in his hand.

You Fei also changed to a spear-throwing stance, his fighting spirit brewing at the tip of the spear.

Fan En looked left and right, realizing he didn't have any ranged attack methods, so he quickly ate a Beast Pill and simply tore through the transformation spell, revealing his strong beast body.

Seeing that everyone was about to get serious, Godrick slammed his axe into the ground again and roared:

"I am the Golden Lord!"

No sooner had the words been spoken than a large number of footsteps came from all directions. Everyone looked around and frowned, because a large number of Exiled Soldiers had actually rushed in!

Are they going to surround and attack them?

Absolutely not, because each soldier was holding a completely different limb.

The Tarnished, the Troll, the Stone Mining Hill Troll, the White Wolf, the Giant Crab, and even the Shrimp Head!

These are all materials for limb extension!