Pureblood Knight's Medal

As soon as they approached the building called the "Rose Church," Fudolin frowned deeply and instinctively covered her mouth and nose. However, her sense of smell seemed incredibly sharp; even so, she could still detect the stench. "Dragons certainly have a keen sense of smell," Lu Lu Wo glanced at her and waved her hand, saying, "If you feel uncomfortable, stay here and don't move. We'll go over there." Fudolin's reaction wasn't surprising; if she actually saw the scene inside the Rose Church, she would probably feel even more disgusted. The church was filled with blood; every crack in the bricks was soaked in viscous blood, and crimson tumors clung to the walls, growing there. To Lu Lu Wo, this grotesque flesh was far more repulsive than the Scarlet Corruption polymer. But in stark contrast, amidst this gruesome environment, there were even vibrant red flowers growing in the pools of blood. There was nothing inside the church except for these disgusting things; the flowers, however, could be collected—perhaps some collectors with Heavy Taste would enjoy them. "Wait, it's not entirely true that the church is empty. If you go to the deepest part of the church, you might see a different kind of scenery." She looked around again. "The Platinum Child often come here to cause trouble. It's good for you to keep an eye on things from here." But Fudolin didn't seem to like this. Perhaps she wanted to interact more with everyone since she had just joined the Strategy Team. After some hesitation, she followed. The White Mask man stood at the entrance of the Rose Church, dressed in blood-stained battlefield medic's clothes. The dried blood was an unsightly color, and combined with the stench of blood in the church, it was almost unbearable to look at. The White Mask also looked rather sinister. "You're back, darlings." A magnetic male voice came from beneath the White Mask. His voice always seemed to be filled with joy, but to some, this joy sounded like provocation. This guy had an unpleasant "arrogance," and his speech was sarcastic. But so far, he hadn't done anything harmful to the adventurers, and had even proactively provided various kinds of information, making people's feelings towards him very complicated. Lu Lu Wo looked at the White Mask, recalling her interactions with him over the past few days. After people set off for Stormveil Castle, the White Mask would disappear from his starting point, Finger Down them to Lake Liurnia to find him. However, the message seemed to be well-hidden; many adventurers didn't see it at all, and even those who did hadn't found the Rose Church in the vast Lake Liurnia. Lu Lu Wo had searched purely out of interest, and she actually found it. At the entrance of the Rose Church, the White Mask had given her something called the [Festering Blood Finger], instructing her to use it at least once. Lu Lu Wo immediately recognized it as a replica of the Blood-Red Eyeball Orb, also usable for invading other people's worlds. She used the Festering Blood Finger to invade other adventurers in front of the White Mask, returning victorious and receiving a great deal of praise. But after the praise, the White Mask's true purpose was revealed. "I wish to invite you to become a full member of our group—to become a knight of Lord Mohg, the 'Blood Monarch,' and to build a new dynasty with us." "Lord Mohg possesses not only immense power and conviction, but also boundless love. The answer is surely obvious, my dear?" "Then, please accept this. This is the final trial—soak that cloth in the blood of a witch." "This ritual was originally for witches who killed themselves, signifying a farewell to the guidance of the Two Fingers. But since you have no witch, the blood of another witch will suffice." And so, Lu Lu Wo and her companions obtained the white cloth and borrowed some blood from the witch who could cast healing prayers at the Battle Festival. Each member of the Skyrim Strategy Team held an Oath Cloth, taking turns asking witches for blood—a bizarre and absurd scene. "I brought it back." Lu Lu Wo showed the blood-stained Oath Cloth to the White Mask. The White Mask looked at it seriously and made a cheerful sound. "You've completed your final trial, my dear. Now you are a full member of our family—a knight who will build a new dynasty alongside Lord 'Blood Monarch' Mohg." Hearing White Mask's words, Lu Lu Wo felt a strange sensation. How to put it? While she didn't particularly like or dislike this person, becoming the Blood Monarch's knight felt like a strange, unexpected rise from commoner to noble! Lu Lu Wo straightened her back, experiencing the exhilarating feeling of being crowned king in a role-playing Yugi. "Is that all?" she asked. "Of course there's more. Come, extend your finger, let the noble blood flow into your body, becoming eternal proof." With that, White Mask pulled out a gleaming dagger and extended his hand to Lu Lu Wo. Wait, what's this? Is this afterimage trying to harm me? With a mixture of doubt and skepticism, Lu Lu Wo cautiously extended her right hand, then switched to her left halfway through. A flash of cold light, a sharp pain in her fingertip— the White Mask had actually cut her finger! That's it? Lu Lu Wo felt all her cold sweat had been for nothing. "Just a cut finger isn't anything to be afraid of, oh my god—" Before she could finish speaking, she let out a piercing scream! The others in the Skyrim Strategy Team were startled by her sudden scream. Fudolin's eyes flashed, and she was about to rush forward and beat the White Mask, but Ta Mi stopped her in time. Lu Lu Wo trembled all over. After the White Mask cut her finger, a stream of blood, seemingly without origin, flowed into her body through the wound. With the flow of blood, an indescribable pain surged within her! Unbearable, utterly unbearable! But amidst the intense pain, she also felt an additional, strange sensation, as if she had established a connection with some unseen, great being—a feeling like a vow? The excruciating pain gradually subsided, Lu Lu Wo, clutching her wound, staggered back two steps, her face turning pale. The White Mask's voice, sounding even more delighted, rang out at the opportune moment. "That scream just now was truly beautiful, my dear. Remember that pain; it's the irrefutable proof of Lord Mohg's connection to us, hehehe." It was still that unpleasant laugh, but this time, along with it, he handed over something. [Pureblood Knight's Medal] [The Blood Monarch is preparing to establish a new dynasty, "Mohgwyn." This medal is proof that only honorable knights within the dynasty possess it.] [Using it grants an audience with Mohg, but the time is not yet ripe; Mohg is still spending the night with the gods.] [Wait patiently for the founding of the dynasty.] "This is a special medal signifying your eligibility to meet Lord Mohg, my dear. I specially pulled some strings to get it for you." The White Mask's smiling voice sounded just like that of a considerate and dutiful HR person. "But you're not allowed to use that medal yet. You can only see the Lord after the upcoming founding of the Mohgwyn Dynasty. Can you endure until then? Heh, I can't wait! You'll definitely be highly valued and bask in the Lord's favor." After saying this, he ignored Lu Lu Wo and turned his gaze to Ta Mi and the others. "Hiss!" Ta Mi and the others gasped, trembling with fear at the memory of Lu Lu Wo's screams. The Oath Cloth in their hands felt almost too hot to handle. In the end, they all gritted their teeth and went for it. Amidst the screams, everyone received the Pureblood Knight's Medal. Except for Fudolin, who didn't even have Oath Cloth; she was practically invisible to the White Mask. "With so many Pureblood Knights, Lord Mohg must be very pleased," the White Mask sighed sincerely, then murmured, "I wonder if these people can fill the vacancies left by the veterans." Lu Lu Wo, having just recovered from her pain, now held an item called [Blood Finger], which allowed the user to transform into an intruder known as "Blood Finger." It seemed similar to the Blood-Red Eye Gem. "Are you alright? You seem to be in a lot of pain," Fudolin's concerned voice came from beside her. Lu Lu Wo forced a smile and shook her head to indicate she was fine. Fudolin suddenly pulled out a small bottle and dripped a drop of clear, viscous liquid onto Lu Lu Wo's injured hand. A miraculous thing happened—the wound stopped hurting completely! "What kind of potion is this?" Lu Lu Wo asked in surprise. She had tried Healing Potion earlier, but they had no effect on the pain. "White Dragon's Saliva," Fudolin replied casually, as if it were common knowledge to her. White dragons are the most skilled healers among the dragon race. They have a high aptitude for learning any healing abilities, and their effects are even stronger. "I've never heard of White Dragon's Saliva healing wounds," Lu Lu Wo thought, puzzled, but didn't ask further, staring at the Pureblood Knight's Medal in her hand. The description said the time wasn't right, meaning it couldn't be used yet? Disappointment crossed her face. She had painstakingly completed the White Mask's mission to explore new areas, so what was going on? Why couldn't she use it? Seeing her unhappy expression, Fudolin tilted her head in confusion, making a face to try and cheer her up. "This young lady is so heartless," Lu Lu Wo sighed, wearily ruffling Fudolin's hair. She tightened her grip on the medal, circulating her magic to create a protective layer. However, the moment the medal touched the magic, it glowed with a blood-red light, instantly enveloping Lu Lu Wo and Fudolin beside her! "Huh? Huh?" Lu Lu Wo was completely bewildered. After being enveloped in light, she felt a familiar sensation—it was the feeling of being teleported away! "Didn't we agree not to use it?" White Mask was still standing there! Oh no, oh no, if she went in now, wouldn't she disturb that Blood Monarch's romantic evening? What if she saw something disgusting as soon as she went in— Before she could think any further, the teleportation effect had already begun! At the very last moment, she glanced guiltily at White Mask. She met his murderous gaze. "Ugh! I didn't mean to!"