Lord of Cinder in American Comics

With the help of its powerful thrust, the jet returned to the sky.

On the plane, Merlin explained the mission objective to Galahad. Indeed, after discussion, it was decided that Galahad would be the main participant in the mission.

After all, in Valentine's eyes, Galahad had already been shot dead by him, and no one would care about the arrival of a dead man.

Roxie, as Galahad's companion, accompanied him to the party. Eggsy, as a follower, carried equipment disguised as luggage to the lodgings to see if it could be of any help.

The rest of the passengers remained on the plane as a precaution.

With the arrangements complete, the plane had almost reached the Olympus region. Eggsy, who had been acting as an observer in the cockpit, called out to the cabin behind him, "Hart, Merlin, come and see!"

The bewildered crowd surged into the cockpit. Looking out the porthole, they saw that the original Alps had been hollowed out, and a flight runway had been extended from the mountainside.

The Kingsman and Tequila smart glasses also clearly list the defensive weapons available to ground personnel.

The four-tube anti-aircraft missile launchers placed next to the runway alone are enough to clear the airspace within a radius of tens of kilometers.

Following the control tower's instructions, Merlin piloted the plane onto the runway and into the heart of the Alps.

As soon as the plane came to a stop, a small squad of armed personnel lined up in front of it, and a female receptionist was holding a list to check the arriving passengers.

Roxie, arm in arm with Galahad, stepped off the plane, much like a pear blossom overshadowing a crabapple.

"Your name, sir?"

“Chester King, this is my companion, and behind her is my valet.”

The receptionist took out a metal detector and said, "Welcome, Mr. Kim. I need to confirm that you have complied with Mr. Valentine's requirement that you do not carry weapons."

"Of course."

Galahad opened his arms, gesturing for the receptionist to check, and then casually put his arm around Roxie.

"Oh, by the way, my manservant has brought luggage. Please send someone to take him to my room, thank you."

After saying that, Galahad turned to Eggsy, who was carrying luggage, and said, "My squire, you need to prepare the bathwater in advance and clean the room. I don't have much time for you, do you understand?"

Chapter 149: Kneeling and firing 150 shots, it's either me or a pentakill.

"Yes, sir."

Eggsy replied to Galahad's words, understanding that the last sentence, "not much time," meant that Eggsy had to get back to the plane on his own before Galahad completed the mission, or he would be doomed if he missed it.

Galahad took Roxie's arm and went to the party, while Eggsy followed the directions to her residence.

At this moment, only Ash, Swag, Tequila, and Merlin remained on the plane. It was not convenient to carry out any major operations in the enemy-controlled area, so they had to stay here.

The tequila was linked to the ginger juice still on the Blackbird reconnaissance plane, and the two exchanged information and resources. Only Ash and Swagger were extremely relaxed with nothing to do.

The aircraft was moved into the hangar by the rotating platform, and Merlin sat in front of the control console, watching the footage taken through Galahad's glasses.

After passing through the passageway, Galahad arrived at the hall where the cocktail party was being held. After telling the waiter his cocktail request, Galahad began scanning the surroundings with his glasses.

On the other side of the reception hall, like the island superstructure of an airplane, sits Valentine's panoramic room.

Ash then pulled Merlin's microphone over and said to Galahad, "Galahad, try to get a clear shot of the people on top; it will be very useful later."

Galahad shook his head playfully and said, "I'll try my best."

Galahad released Roxie's arm and said, "Darling, you can have some free time now."

Galahad tries to take photos of the target, while Roxie, at Merlin's request, goes to find a place with internet access, as Merlin needs to use the private network there to locate Valentine's satellite.

Roxie quickly identified a target on the second floor. She casually picked up a drink from the bar and slowly walked upstairs.

At this moment, Logan is about to reach his designated orbit, and if Roxie doesn't obtain private network access beforehand, everything will be for naught.

Holding her drink, Roxie approached her target, a man using a laptop.

Approaching casually, Roxie said, "The old society is dead, the new society lives on. Can you buy me a drink?"

Men are all perverts; when a beautiful woman approaches, a man quickly makes way for her.

"Of course, a beauty like you can have a few drinks."

Roxie slowly sat down next to the man and deliberately raised her wristwatch, saying, "Can you tell me the exact time? My watch is still in the previous time zone."

"of course can."

Just as he was about to approach Roxie, hoping to get a chance to kiss her, he turned around and Roxie's wristwatch, like Conan's watch, fired a tranquilizer dart that struck the man's neck.

Roxie shoved the unconscious man under the table and quickly plugged in the USB drive so Merlin could retrieve the information.

Merlin quickly confirmed the satellite's location, sending the target position to Logan while urging everyone to retreat.

As Roxie retrieved her equipment and prepared to leave, a dinner knife was placed against her neck from the side.

The man was Charlie, who had been eliminated during the Kingsman test. He was now holding Roxie hostage and loudly announcing to Valentine, "Valentine, I've caught a spy!"

Charlie, somewhat complacent, didn't notice Roxie's movements at all. He only saw Roxie deliver a low elbow strike to Charlie's chest, and as Charlie retreated in pain, she dodged the knife in his hand.

Roxie removed the necklace from her neck and turned it into an electric shock weapon, lashing Charlie hard.

Valentine, having received the information, stood in front of the glass in his room and witnessed all of the aforementioned actions.

At this moment, Galahad captured Valentine's face clearly in a photograph.

Roxie, who jumped from the second floor, rushed straight outside under Galahad's cover.

Noticing Galahad next to Roxie, Valentine exclaimed in surprise, "It's him! The guy I shot in the head, he's here too!"

Noticing the sudden turn of events, Valentine changed his plans and said to his assistant, "Damn it, sound the alarm and get them taken care of. I don't want to take any risks. Gazelle, start the two-minute countdown, let's get started."

The alarm sounded in the base, and Galahad rushed outside with Roxie, the countdown from Valentine ringing in their ears.

At that moment, Eggsy, who was preparing to take action in the room, had no choice but to take out his weapon from his luggage and guard against the outside world after hearing the alarm.

Eggsy did not rush out rashly, but instead used the observation window on the door to watch the soldiers hurrying by outside and made preparations.

Galahad and Roxie rushed into the tunnel. After taking down a soldier with the weapon on their wristwatches, Galahad grabbed Roxie's wrist and turned her behind him.

Roxie, without any hesitation, picked up the weapon on the ground and opened fire on the approaching enemy.

The two worked together, maintaining a constant barrage of firepower, and quickly ran towards Merlin's location.

On the plane, after confirming that the satellite had been destroyed, Ash and his three companions began preparations for evacuation and cover.

Swagger took out his beloved firearm, but this time he didn't use the M2000 for ultra-long-range precision shooting. Instead, he chose a Mk 14 Mod 0/1 Enhanced Combat Rifle with a 470mm short barrel, high-performance flash suppressor, collapsible stock, and tactical rails for mounting tactical accessories.

Tequila still used his handy cowboy lever-action rifle, while Ash believed in making up for a lack of accuracy with firepower, and he even found an Israeli-made Negev NG7 on the plane.

Everyone knows the famous Negev in CS: "150 rounds on your knees, either you die or you get a pentakill!" What's even more noteworthy is that this Negev is equipped with a 200-round plastic ammo box, which made Ashe smile with satisfaction.

Holding a light machine gun, everyone had to make way for Ash.

However, Merlin stared at the console screen and let out a painful howl. And not long after, it happened again.

The aircraft platform slowly rose and soon embedded itself into the runway.

Just as the soldiers, sensing something was amiss, were about to come forward to investigate, Galahad appeared in the passageway with Roxie.

Just as the soldiers were about to turn around to check, four gunshots shattered their plans and even shattered their skulls.

Swagger and Tequila each fired two rapid shots, accurately taking the lives of these soldiers.

As soon as Galahad boarded the plane, he urged and asked Merlin, "Let's leave quickly, Merlin! Where's Eggsy? Hasn't he come back?"

Merlin shook his head and pointed to the biometric identification security password on the screen, saying, "I'm afraid you'll have to go back again. Valentine has biometric identification, so we have to make sure his hand doesn't touch the table again."

Panting heavily from running, Roxie said incredulously, "Are you kidding me?"

Time was of the essence, so Galahad took Roxie back to choose suitable equipment.

Ash then walked up to Merlin and asked, "Merlin, could I have a pair of your glasses?"

"Oh, of course."

Merlin selected a set from the equipment box on the plane and handed it to Ash.

Ash put the glasses on his nose and then made other requests.

"Merlin, sync these glasses to my phone. I need to speak with the Security Council. Can you guarantee that your safety will remain undetected?"

Understanding that Ash was planning to bring in outside help, Merlin assured him, "No problem, Kingsman's channel comes from a private satellite, no one can find us through it."

After synchronizing the glasses' frequencies, Merlin asked, "When are you planning to make the call?"

Ash pulled back the bolt, hoisted Negev onto his shoulder with one hand, and said, "Of course, it's only during the most intense firefight that you can be convincing."

## Side Story: The Story of the Initial Forge

The original hearth, weapons and armor scattered everywhere—this is the final battlefield left behind by the Lord of Cinder who once linked the fire and the heroes who willingly became flames.

Beneath the sun, which seemed to have been devoured, a person dressed in knight's armor sat motionless before the last spiral sword.

The Fire Keeper walked in from the doorway, came to the ashes, and squatted down.

"Lord Ash, if you cannot decide, please take back my eyes. For the Fire Keeper, having eyes is a taboo. Give me a faint light, so that I may see a glimmer of hope in this darkness."

The Fire Keeper removed her blindfold, revealing a pair of bright, sparkling eyes beneath its dark, deep veil.

"Lord Ash, I am but a blind Fire Keeper, while you are a hero who travels far and wide in search of the Lord of the Flame. I only witness the horrific betrayals of this world, and I am not worthy of your presence..."

The Fire Keeper reached out and took a ball of flame from the spiral sword. Holding the warm flame, she prepared to press it against her eyes, intending to destroy those eyes that did not belong to her.

However, the Fire Keeper's wrist was firmly gripped by a hand covered in ash-covered armor, preventing her from making any further moves.

Without looking directly at the Fire Keeper, Ash looked at the sun above his head, which had turned into a dark ring, lay back, and pulled the Fire Keeper to his side.

The two stood side by side, silent, the Fire Keeper awaiting Ash's decision.

"My Fire Keeper, do you know? In my past, the world I lived in was not like this, where I had to persuade the Lord of Cinder to burn himself in order to maintain the world."

In my world, peace is teetering on the brink of destruction, and all the nations capable of destroying the world would sit down together to discuss the meaning of peace.

My nation has no ambition to become the ruler of the world; she only loves her people, and her people, like Gwyn, the Lord of Cinder, would willingly burn themselves to light the way for others.

The Fire Keeper extinguished the flames in her hands and reached out to grasp Ash's hand. Although she could only feel the warmth of the armor, the Fire Keeper felt as if she had touched Ash's very soul, comforting him as always.

“I know, Lord Ash. Just like the stories you once told me, even though Grellett and Andre treated them as fairy tales, I still felt your longing. In my first encounter with you, I sensed the uniqueness of your soul.”

The Fire Keeper felt the trembling emanating from the body beneath the Ash Armor. This was the first time in all the years she had spent with Ash that she had experienced such an uncontrollable emotion.

Who is Ash? The one who advised the Lord of Cinder to link the First Flame, capable of quickly learning various combat techniques and wielding weapons fluently. This person, who could instantly comprehend spells with just a few explanations, is now trembling?