Lord of Cinder in American Comics

After saying that, Constantine had nothing more to say.

Natasha was the first to comply with Constantine's request, taking out her pistol and stun gun and placing them at her feet.

Seeing Natasha's signal, the others followed suit, putting down their weapons and electronic devices.

"Simmons, I don't want to give up my computer! /(ㄒoㄒ)/~~"

With teary eyes, Fitz expressed his reluctance to part with Simmons, caressing his computer as if it were his lover.

"Magic is right before your eyes, Fitz. Do you want the computer that's within your grasp, or the secrets of magic? The choice is yours!"

After hesitating for a long time, Fitz finally obediently put down his computer. He even switched places with Simmons to avoid seeing his computer.

With the team fully assembled, Constantine finally finished his last cigarette.

## Chapter 123: Didi Fights Ghosts (QQ Group Number: 483542220)

After taking the last puff, Constantine didn't carelessly toss the cigarette butt away this time. Instead, he conjured a flame in his hand and burned the cigarette butt completely, leaving not even ash.

Constantine then walked through the crowd, opening the path to the Dragon Academy for everyone.

Constantine stopped when he reached Fitz and Simmons, looking at the two men with interest.

Constantine's gaze swept over the two men, his gleaming blue eyes making them feel uneasy.

Natasha walked in from outside the group and asked, "Is there a problem?"

"Two interesting destinies, intertwined souls, are destined to come together, but will also be separated because of this, and will only achieve their goal after enduring suffering."

After uttering those words in a prophetic tone, Constantine left without looking back. All that remained for Fitz and Simmons were doubt, fear, joy, and bewilderment.

Ignoring the changing glances between the two, Constantine walked to the mountainside where the platform was leaning against.

He threw a punch at the mountainside, and everyone heard the sound of his fist hitting the rock. Before he could think further, a cave appeared before Constantine.

The cave was dimly lit, carrying a chilly breeze. Constantine went in first.

Following Constantine, Natasha followed, then Hawkeye Clint, and then the SHIELD cadets and warriors.

Although the cave was dark, one could still vaguely discern directions. There was only one path inside, and those behind followed closely behind the footsteps of the person in front, listening to the sound of footsteps ahead.

Suddenly, explosions and flashes of light erupted from some of the group. The sounds were especially clear in the quiet, dimly lit cave.

As the explosions rang out and flames lit up the sky, some people began frantically throwing their burning surveillance and eavesdropping equipment outwards.

The unluckiest guy, starting from his hat, zipper, belt, and shoes, there was an explosion everywhere, and flames ignited his clothes.

Fortunately, the fire was caused by a small lithium battery and did not cause any further damage to the unfortunate creature.

After rolling on the ground to extinguish the flames on his body with sand, the self-aware fellow walked in the opposite direction and left the place.

As the explosions rang out, more and more people left the line, and only a small number were able to reach the end of the passage.

"Thank God, I put down my computer."

Fitz, holding Simmons' hand, groped his way forward, marveling at the correctness of his actions.

The two, slowly groping their way forward, finally saw the light ahead and walked out of the cave.

Leaving the cave, you'll find yourself on another cliff platform. If you ignore the continuous storms in the distance, you'd simply think you've crossed the mountain and reached the other side.

In the distant, storm-ravaged land, a circular stone wall vaguely appears, standing amidst the storm. This scene clearly suggests that it has been transported to another world.

Emerging from the passage, the original group of several hundred had dwindled to only thirty or forty. These people gathered on the small cliff top, awaiting Constantine's new instructions.

"Next, this is something everyone who enters Ringed City must go through. Let me double-check that you have all discarded all your weapons. I don't want anyone to cause any harm to the 'porters'."

Seeing that no one pulled out any weapons, Constantine nodded and continued, "Who among you will summon the porters? They're the ones who brought you into the Ringed City."

No one was prepared to be the first to step forward. Having just come into contact with magicians, they were taken to another world, and who knows what trouble might follow.

Natasha, who was about to act, was stopped by Constantine's gaze. Fitz, filled with curiosity, was about to step forward when he noticed someone had already raised their hand in front of him.

Two people raised their hands; two children who looked to have just come of age stepped out of the crowd. They were a boy and a girl; the girl had red hair, and the boy had silver hair.

The two linked arms and walked up to Constantine.

'How could it be the two of them? Shouldn't they be serving under Baron Strucker right now?'

Wanda and her brother were now among the S.H.I.E.L.D. and Security Council teams. It was unclear whether they were sent by Baron Strucker or had infiltrated the group on their own.

"Those who dare to take risks will always be favored by fate, and with it, opportunities will come to me."

As he spoke, Constantine tossed a gemstone with a green sprout pattern to Pietro McSimov.

After hurriedly accepting the gem, Pietro mistakenly handed it to his sister Wanda for safekeeping. Wanda, understanding the gem's significance, declined to return it to Pietro.

After the two men accepted the gems and finished discussing, Constantine beckoned them to the front of the cliff, took out a T-shaped wooden frame, on which lay a tattered flag.

The black flag was embroidered with a complex, interlocking circular pattern in gold thread, but the central design had long been corroded and was no longer legible.

[The Envoy's Small Ring: A small ring used by the envoys of the ancient King Gwyn. Holding this high facing the ringed rock face will summon the porters. It is said that the King gifted the Ringed City, the site of the end times, along with his beloved youngest daughter, to the dwarf who possesses the dark soul. This is proof that he will one day go to meet her.]

The brother and sister held the small ring flag, awaiting Constantine's next instructions.

Constantine then faced the crowd and said, "After raising the small ring flag, anyone who panics will lose their chance to reach the Ringed City, and anyone who tries to attack the porters will also lose their chance. Good luck, I'll be waiting for you up ahead."

After saying this, Constantine gestured to Wanda and her siblings to raise the small ring flag, then jumped off the cliff and disappeared instantly into the clouds and storm.

Without Constantine as their guide, Wanda and her siblings joined forces to raise the small ring flag and wait for the so-called porters.

Just after the small ring flag was raised, three figures flew out from the ring-shaped stone wall in the storm.

At first, they couldn't see clearly, but before long, the three figures flew in front of them.

These three figures had enormous bat wings, slender limbs, and sharp, thin fingers and toes. Their eyes were not even visible. Their heads were covered by a structure resembling brain tissue, and the rest of their bodies consisted of their huge noses and sharp teeth.

Upon seeing the diligent porters from the Ringed City and Lothric, even with Constantine's prior warning, gasps of surprise still arose from the crowd.

Fortunately, the remaining people restrained their fear and excitement, and suppressed the urge to scream.

The little ghost porters flew around the cliff, one of them landing in front of Wanda and her brother, observing the small ring flag in their hands.

After confirmation, the remaining two porters pulled out a long iron chain from their bodies, with many shackles attached to it.

The porters threw the shackles in front of the crowd and continued to circle around, waiting for the crowd to make their move.

They learned from Constantine that the creatures that picked them up were called Porters, and the items being transported understood as well. Urged on by Natasha, Clint was the first to step forward and fasten his hands to shackles.

The rest of the people followed suit and began to move. On the last iron chain, like colorful lanterns, a group of people were linked together.

Once the others were secured, the two imps, holding onto the ends of the chain, flew directly into the sky. The remaining imp, with Wanda in its hands and Pietro in its feet, flew in front of the group of people.

Chapter 124: A Fool with an Intelligence Below Ten

With the help of the little porter, Wanda and her siblings did not feel any discomfort, not even the lack of oxygen or cold at high altitudes.

Looking down at the line of people beneath him, some couldn't help but wail, but the storm instantly swallowed up their cries.

The porters flew at extremely high speeds, reaching the outer edge of the circular stone wall in just a few seconds.

As you ascend over the rock face, the scenery instantly transforms. The storm and clouds vanish, leaving only bright sunshine and pleasant views.

Looking down, the first thing that catches the eye is the continuous cluster of buildings. The cluster is divided into two parts: the buildings in the distance are taller and more numerous, while those closer to your feet are smaller.

Before they could observe carefully, the porters led everyone to a rocky hill near the bottom of the circular rock wall.

The lead porter carefully lowered Wanda and her siblings, but the others weren't so well taken care of. Two porters, leading a group of people, made an emergency landing.

The people, who were already crammed together in the air, were piled up even more and unable to move after being thrown down by the porters.

Seeing such a ridiculous scene, the porters circled the clump a few times, mocking it.

Finally, someone unlocked their shackles and crawled out from the crowd.

The scenery of Ringed City is truly indescribable. The sun shone brightly, casting a gentle yellow glow over the entire city.

Within the massive, circular stone wall, buildings of varying sizes are situated. Most of these buildings have red, jewel-shaped roofs, interspersed among towering Gothic towers.

The exquisite architecture and the dim walls create a striking contrast, with the sunlight gradually disappearing at the base of the building and turning into dim lighting.

The entire city of Ringed City is a combination of sunlight and darkness; light transforms and then disappears here, while darkness is reborn and then spreads.

Just as everyone was marveling at the architecture, Constantine appeared out of nowhere.

"Ahem, congratulations on arriving in Ringed City, which is also the new Dragon Academy."

Upon hearing Constantine's words, everyone gasped in amazement, marveling at how they had persevered to the very end.

However, Constantine ruthlessly interrupted everyone's joy.

"Stop yelling. You still have one last hurdle before you can truly enter the Dragon Academy."

Constantine's words were like a bucket of ice water poured on one's head in the dead of winter, instantly calming down those who were still cheering.

But some people were still shouting excitedly. Looking in the direction of the sound, Fitz was raising his hands and shouting to the sky. As his voice faded, he realized that only his own voice was echoing among the buildings.

Standing with his back to everyone on the edge of the cliff, Fitz silently lowered his hands and slowly walked behind Simmons, using Simmons as a shield for his awkwardness.

Once everyone had calmed down, Constantine said, "Now you have two choices. One is to test your talent and see if you have the ability to become a mage. The other is to fight to the death. As for how to fight to the death, we'll talk about that later."

After saying that, Constantine led everyone around, crossed the path along the cliff edge, and arrived at the platform furthest from the Shooting Avenue.

Here stands a man bound by iron chains, carrying a heavy, stone-based prototype shield. He leans on a cane with a lantern attached, awaiting the arrival of the group.

“Oh, Lord Constantine, you’re back. Your unworthy servant, Yuel, is at your service.”

Yuel of Londor, the first magic teacher he encountered in the Undead Settlement. He was the one who revealed his life for Londor, and also the one who propelled Ash (Constantine) to the throne of the Soul King.

Constantine's tone was far from friendly when he saw his servant. After all, Julia had been straightforward in putting Ash on the throne, unlike this old man, a complete enigma, whose deeds were only revealed after his death.

So in the Dark Souls world, Ash kept this old guy hanging, preventing him from dying and fulfilling his wish.

"I found this magician from Londor to test your talents, you..."

Before Constantine could finish speaking, a whirlwind of ashes appeared out of nowhere. As the ashes dispersed, a man dressed in the same black half-length robe as Constantine stepped out of the void.

“My disciple, you’ve finally returned. It’s not surprising, really. You’ve found a second-rate mage to help you.”

Oubek's words made no attempt to express his welcome to his disciple and his disgust for the monk Rondor.

That makes sense. After all, Yulia had tried every possible means to get Ash to kill her teacher Orbeck. Although the two eventually reached an agreement with Ash's help, they still didn't have anything nice to say to each other.

"You can get out of here, old man. Go back and tell Julia to do her job properly, so she doesn't cause any more trouble."