As a villain, I really don't want to be pursued by the heroine.

"The Kingdom's army has been defeated, and the evil dragon is approaching the capital. I need strength!"

"...As you can see, I am like a candle in the wind, unable to help you. Moreover, if even I am defeated, there is no creature on this continent that can stop Fafner."

"......Is that so." The young man's face showed disappointment that he could not hide, but he still bowed deeply to the Dragon King, sat beside it, and accompanied it on its last journey.

One is a weak mortal, the other is the leader of a group of dragons. The two who should have been separated forever seem to have a mysterious bond.

Roy had an inexplicable sense of déjà vu, and then suddenly woke up.

Mortal, Dragon King, First Age.

Could it be...

"Zig, what are you going to do next?"

"I will fight to the last moment." The young man said lightly, his face full of determination.

Even the leader of the dragons was moved by this determination to face death head-on: "For the kingdom?"

"For her."

Roy finally remembered.

Legend has it that in the First Age, there was a kind, brave and fearless young man named Siegfried.

After going through trials and tribulations, he gained the recognition of the Dragon King Bahamut. Holding the magic sword, he killed the evil dragon Fafner, bathed in dragon blood, and died together with the evil dragon in the sunset.

The story was more of a household legend than a historical truth, so much so that Roy could recall it without any special research.

It is said that this was the first time in human history that a rebellion was launched against a supernatural being. And the war led by Siegfried was known as the "First War Against Dragons"!

Compared to the heroic deeds described in myths of "standing trials", "loving the world", and "being brave and fearless", this scene seemed much more dull, but it made Roy feel that this was the truth.

There is no such thing as a dragon-slaying hero.

He is just an ordinary young man who longs to protect the one he loves.

"It's indeed her. How are you now?" The Dragon King became interested.

Siegfried talked to the Dragon King about his past with his beloved, and his face was full of shyness and joy.

It wasn't some earth-shattering, legendary story. It was simply a chance encounter between a commoner and a princess, his efforts to become a knight, his recognition, the thrill of holding hands, the joy of a date, and the smallest, most ordinary love.

The Dragon King listened with great interest, without interrupting from beginning to end, as if he himself was alive because of this love.

"I have decided. Once the war is won..."

However, in the end, Siegfried's expression dimmed and he fell silent.

The evil dragon will destroy everything he holds dear, and his love may be doomed to never blossom.

But at this moment, the dragon, who had been silent for a long time, sighed: "Perhaps, there is one last way."

"What do you mean?" Siegfried became excited.

The Dragon King stared at the young man, his tone solemn and heavy: "This method will allow you to fight against the evil dragon, but you may never be able to embrace her again. Even so, are you willing?"

If he really is the dragon-slaying hero described in the myth, he would definitely agree without hesitation for the sake of the people of the world.

But Siegfried was shaken. His face was pale, his lips were trembling, and he couldn't make a sound.

"In three days, my life will burn out. Before that, think carefully." The Dragon King pondered calmly.

The next moment, Roy felt an invisible tide surging.

After a trance, Roy suddenly opened his eyes and felt exhausted both physically and mentally. He was covered in cold sweat and the light was so dazzling.

He looked out the window and saw that it was already daybreak.

[Detection of the completion of the projection of the road to kingship]

[Bloodline Ability Awakening]

[Bloodline Resonance: Your bloodline will resonate with other extraordinary beings, unleashing even greater power.]

Could this be the power that erupted when he and Charlotte were hunting together?

I thought it was just Charlotte and I having a good relationship, but now it seems this is also one of the abilities of the [???] bloodline.

Perhaps I am a descendant of Siegfried and have inherited his bloodline abilities, so I can see this forgotten past.

This means that as early as the First Age, before the potion system was established, people had already mastered extraordinary powers.

Today's history mostly believes that humans first transformed themselves into wizards in the Third Age, which is the symbol of the earliest mastery of extraordinary powers.

But Roy was not interested in being excited about this historically shocking discovery; he was completely immersed in Siegfried's story.

According to mythological records, Siegfried finally died together with the evil dragon and became a dragon-slaying hero, but there is no mention of the ending of him and his beloved.

If I put down my sword, I can't protect her; if I pick up the sword, I can't embrace her.

If it were me, how would I choose?

Looking at the hazy morning sun outside the window, Roy felt melancholy.

He doesn't know the answer yet.

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A little earlier.

Lei An regretted it.

He shouldn't have gone with that suspicious old man.

Otherwise, he would have suddenly fainted, and when he woke up, he would have found his hands tied, a sack on his head, and taken to some unknown ghost place!

Fortunately, someone quickly came forward and took off his hood and the cloth stuffed in his mouth.

"Let me go! You bastards! Do you know who I am?!"

After regaining his freedom of speech, Lei An immediately started cursing, but when he saw the surrounding environment clearly, he could no longer curse.

It was a small, enclosed space, the air filled with the pungent smell of sulfur and burning. Hung around were hideous dragon skulls and layers of black cloth.

The altar in the middle, or rather, it was simply a huge brazier, where men and women with their hands and feet tied were pushed in alive by people in black robes!

"Help!" "I don't want to die! I don't want to die!" "Forgive me, I believe, I believe in my king! Please let me go!"

The raging fire, as if conscious, greedily opened its mouth and devoured the men and women. It even chewed them bit by bit, as if savoring their flesh and bones from head to toe, along with their heart-wrenching, horrific cries.

"Alas, my king is generous and merciful. He has never blamed you. He is even willing to send down divine fire to cleanse your sins. Why are you so frightened?" Bruven stood by the brazier, holding his chin, as if he really couldn't understand.

He just watched those men and women being turned into black skeletons by the raging fire, and then from the skeletons to ashes, and a trace of...envy appeared on his face.

He turned around and raised his hands slightly: "Praise my king, who rewards sinners with baptism!"

All the believers knelt humbly and chanted in unison: "Praise our king!!!"

Witnessing this crazy and weird scene, Lei An was terrified to the extreme.

It's a cult! These bastards are a cult!

Every Viszean, regardless of nationality, is extremely afraid of cults.

Killer? Criminal? Psycho? Lunatic? No, no, no, these are not words used to describe cultists!

The cult members have been contaminated by the power of evil gods from body to soul, they are no longer human!

No matter how vicious Lei An was, he was so frightened that his crotch got wet. He used his bound legs to desperately move backwards like a bug, just to stay as far away from these inhuman creatures as possible.

Chapter 97: An Unexpected Farewell

"Master Lei An, why are you so panicked? We are obviously friends." Bruven looked at Lei An.

Lei An's heart almost stopped.

He then realized that he couldn't use his extraordinary strength: "What did you do to me?!"

"Don't be nervous, it's just some magic-sealing grass. Your baptism hasn't started yet."

"No, no, no! My father won't let you go! My father is the Duke. If you dare to hurt me... you're a cultist! Don't touch me!!!"

Several black-robed cultists came over, scaring Lei An so much that he yelled and cursed.

The moment the curse words came out, Bruven's face changed.

"Anyone who is disrespectful to our king will be punished."

The next second, his expression softened again: "However, since this is Mr. Lei An's first offense, I can give him some leniency."

So Bruven stepped forward, and under Rayan's horrified gaze, he opened one hand and put it directly into his mouth.

With a click, Lei An's legs kicked and twitched, and his bloodshot eyes almost burst open.

Bruven pulled out his tongue and threw it aside like trash.

“Ah, ahhhh…”

Lei An's eyes were lifeless, and he was sobbing with blood dripping from his eyes.

He finally understood what it felt like to be hurt by someone he had hurt.

He swore that if he were given another chance, he would respect his father and the princess and would never hurt anyone. He would lick the soles of his shoes and apologize to everyone he had hurt, even Roy Ironblad.

It's a pity that no one here cares about his confession.

Bruven helped Lei An up, and with irresistible and amazing strength, he dragged Lei An to the edge of the fire pit and pushed him in.

"Ahhhhh!!!!"

The flames are delighted.

The frenzied flames tasted the blood of the nobles and at this moment transformed into a dragon, tightly embracing Lei An in their arms. The raging fire pierced Lei An's heart and bones, and he screamed in pain. The scarlet flames rushed into his mouth in one breath, completely blending with his body.

The flesh and blood melted under the flames, but the charred skin and bones transformed at this moment.

"Ah! How wonderful!" Bruven knelt down devoutly, looked at the tragic scene in the flames, and shed two lines of tears.

"It's truly noble blood! A single baptism can elevate it to such a level!"

Under the shadow of the raging fire, the struggling and twisted figures slowly expanded, and the heart-wrenching screams in the night gradually turned into low and fierce roars like those of wild beasts!

When the baptism was finally over, the flames rose and he let out a slight hum of satisfaction.

All the believers, including the little girl named Mina, knelt respectfully, waiting for the king's instructions.

The flames crackled and exploded, emitting a strange roar that was difficult for mortals to understand.

But on Bruven's face there emerged a look of supreme joy.

"As you wish! We will definitely bring you the blood of the false king!!!"

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The next day, Roy set out on his return journey.

Carl only took a few followers with him, and most of the guards on this trip stayed with Roy.

Looking at dozens of knights, five carriages, two cat maids, and a golden-winged griffin, Roy suddenly felt that his worries were unnecessary.

If this lineup really encounters Warcraft, it will be hacked into pieces on the spot, right?

To Roy's regret, Charlotte did not come to see him off.

I heard that Her Royal Highness the Princess was going back to look after her territory, so she set off early this morning. The direction she was heading in was just the opposite of Tiexue Ridge.

It seems we won’t be able to see each other for the last time.

When he came here, he had Carl as his companion, but now he was sitting alone in the carriage, looking at the lush green outside the window. Roy tasted the bitterness of loneliness for the first time in a long time.

I don't know what happened to Alice...

When Roy thought of the cute little blonde maid, he found the journey even more unbearable.

He's going to die without Alice sucking him!

Just then, Choco's serious voice interrupted Roy's wandering thoughts.

"Master, something is wrong."

The orcs' senses were comparable to those of extraordinary beings specializing in reconnaissance. At the same time, these two cat girls were the most reliable guards in the team, so Roy would not neglect them.

Roy's heart skipped a beat, and he asked across the carriage, "What's going on?"

"There's a human presence nearby..." After a twitching sound, Qiao Ke said in a surprised tone, "It seems there are quite a few!"