Come Believe in the Way of White

"Sorry, sir, but we believe in Gwyn, the God of Fire. We won't be joining your Way of White."

"The God of Fire? Gwyn? Huh?"

Zane Dungeon, within Firelink Shrine.

Hervey righteously refused the proselytizing of the fat phantom before him, then turned and left with the Starfire Knights.

The fat phantom, clad head to toe in armor, stood there in utter confusion, thoroughly muddled by Hervey's words.

Wait, when had Firelink Shrine gained a new phantom besides Hui Xin Ge?

That had to start from when Hervey and the others entered Firelink Shrine once more.

Some time earlier.

"Report! Dragon-Wounding Grease, Frost Arrows, Steel Drill, and Fairy Breath are all prepared. We're ready to slay the dragon at any time!"

"Good! This time, we'll definitely bring that Red Wyvern down!"

Hervey and the Starfire Knights appeared beside the bonfire, along with the words they had spoken as they entered the portal.

Everyone had changed into brand-new armor and red robes, looking spirited and imposing. They all cut fine figures, while Hervey, clad in dragon-shaped armor, looked even more like a hidden boss—the sort that would shatter his armor and enter a second phase after his health dropped low.

Each of them also carried items meant to counter dragons. Steel, frost, and fairy—people had discovered long ago that weapons with these three properties dealt particularly powerful damage against dragons, as though they specifically countered them.

And now, Dragon-Wounding Grease produced by Zane Dungeon was about to be added to the list of dragon-countering items. Its effect was especially potent!

As the strongest team among the Sparkfire Church forces stationed in Hypha Town, Hervey's purpose in coming here was very clear: to push the overall exploration progress forward.

They served exactly the same purpose here as the Strategy Team. Whoever was