PFC Chapter 462 A World Shrouded in Sorrow
Chapter 462 A World Shrouded in Sorrow
Chapter 462 A World Shrouded in Sorrow
call out!
As Roy and Alphia were devoured by the Mist Dragon, the Black Dragon fell back into slumber, the battle ended, and the divine mirror that reflected the battle in Dragon Valley returned to nothingness.
That thrilling and deadly battle was etched deeply into everyone's memory like a burning brand.
People in various lands, including magical superpowers, desert kingdoms, maritime superpowers, and sword-making cities, stood frozen in place, as if rooted to the spot.
"The madman lost?!"
After the extreme shock came a chilling despair, a coldness that spread throughout the body, and even the scorching sun could not bring any warmth, because the boy had failed!
The final victory belongs to the Black Dragon!
The world has fallen into a deathly silence.
It was as if a heavy lead weight was pressing down on everyone's hearts. Following the mighty Zeus and Hera's Familia, even Roy, a top adventurer who shook the heavens and the earth, ultimately perished inside the black dragon's belly.
Is there really no hope left in the lower realms?
Because the entire battle was broadcast live and witnessed by everyone, the negative impact it had was even greater than the destruction of the two great clans in the past!
Roy accomplished many great feats that even the members of Zeus's and Hera's families had not achieved!
He was one of the world's few LV.8 adventurers, the leader of the Astrea Spring Clan, the Light of Miracles—Roy had countless titles, but compared to the strength he displayed in this battle, they all seemed insignificant. Undoubtedly, even Zeus…
Hera's Familia members have been resurrected, and Roy is now the strongest in the world!
Today, the brilliance of all the great heroes born in the lower realm is overshadowed by a young boy!
Even the Empress and Alphia were no exception.
But he was like a shooting star, streaking across the sky, shining with the most brilliant light before disappearing.
In the silent stillness, suffocating despair and fear spread like a plague across the world, growing wildly in every fragile heart.
The world is showing signs of going out of control.
Inside the royal palace of the Kingdom of Lachia.
"Your Highness, now that the Madman has fallen, shall we abolish the preferential policies for that village and resolve the subservient divine contract attached to Lord Ares?" a nobleman whispered in Marius's ear.
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Marius glanced at the restless nobles; they were really impatient.
Roy once coerced them, using Welf Crozzo as leverage, to secure many benefits for his hometown, and even Ares became a subordinate god.
Of course, these nobles were not indignant on behalf of the country, nor were they jealous of the preferential treatment given to that village.
She simply wanted to please him and Ares.
These people believed that he and Ares had been forced to sign that agreement and suffered such a great humiliation, so they must harbor resentment. Now that Roy was in trouble, they were sure to seize the opportunity to take revenge.
Little did they know that their flattery backfired spectacularly.
Despite being forced to sign the contract, the Kingdom of Lachia gained considerable benefits.
Especially after Roy rose to prominence, his name "Madman" resounded throughout the world, bringing countless benefits.
Using the names of Roy and Astrea's Familia, they appeased and even resolved the resentment of many elves and fairies through their gentle and conciliatory methods.
It should be noted that the Kingdom of Lachia had previously waged war, burning down countless villages. The resentment of the elves and fairies towards all the gods and officials of the kingdom had reached its peak, and they would shoot arrows or use magic whenever they met.
But upon hearing the names of Roy and Astraea, the elves and fairies would cease their attack.
This is the name of justice for the Astrea Familia, something Roy is determined to protect with his life.
An unimaginably strong level of public trust!
If Astraea wanted to raise an army, she could easily summon countless people from all over the world to join her, gaining a million-strong army with ease!
The kingdom has gained so many benefits, and now that Roy has just died after fighting the black dragon for the sake of the lower realm, so many people are jumping out to discard him like a used tool.
Moreover, Marius and Roy often corresponded, so their relationship wasn't that bad.
But there is no friendship when national interests are at stake!
Marius sighed inwardly, but he was still able to make a wise judgment.
"Stop! Though the madman is dead, the Astrea Familia still exists. Don't forget the powerful adventurers like Gale, Wrathful Serpent, and Crimson Flower!" Marius said.
Upon hearing this, the kingdom's nobles and officials shuddered, as if doused with a bucket of cold water. Their eyes immediately cleared. Any LV.6 adventurer possessed the power to destroy a kingdom, let alone LV.7. The Astrea Familia had a whole bunch of adventurers of that level.
The Kingdom of Lachia couldn't stop those girls at all!
Marius was speechless. Having witnessed the terror of the black dragon, he was amused that these people still had the mind to fight amongst themselves. There were just too many foolish and corrupt nobles in the kingdom.
An island nation in the East.
As the divine mirror in mid-air dissipated, the many gods and islanders were unable to recover for a long time.
"What a powerful dragon! If it were to completely break free of its seal, the lower realm would surely face a catastrophe!"
"That boy—even the madmen have been defeated!"
"Our island nation will sink too!"
The gods of the East cried out in astonishment. The black dragon's power was terrifying. How could such a terrifying monster be born in the dungeon? Did they hate the gods so much?
Roy violated the taboo of killing gods, and even among the gods, the island gods were determined to severely punish Roy's faction, but things took an unexpected turn.
Who will fight that world-destroying dragon in the future?
Amaterasu said in a deep voice, "Don't panic. We have a protective barrier that can keep out monsters from the outside world. Even if the black dragon descends, we have Yamata no Orochi to handle it!"
With Amaterasu, the goddess who is like a pillar of stability for the island nation, speaking, the hearts of the gods were somewhat at ease.
"Yamata no Orochi" is a special alien monster they developed. It is a guardian beast of the island nation, created by capturing eight snake-like monsters from the deep sea and fusing them together using a secret method!
They are dedicated to creating a true paradise, completely cut off from the outside world.
Amaterasu knew that this was not enough to protect the island nation; she needed other trump cards. "Now that the madman is dead, immediately send someone to Orario to tell Sanjou Haruhime and Gojou Kaguya that it's time to return to their homeland. If you can persuade your companions to bring the other members of the Astrea Familia, that would be even better!"
The island nation's gods and officials were filled with intense passion.
Even without "Madman" Roy, the Astrea Familia is still one of the most powerful forces in the lower realm. If those girls could be brought here, the strength of the Eastern island nation would rise several levels!
Then who will dare to laugh at their barren land!
"yes!"
Compared to the various countries and metropolises where everyone has their own agenda, the atmosphere in Orario is terrifyingly oppressive.
Rumble!
Heavy, dark clouds hung low, shrouding the vast city. Deep in the sky, a low rumble of thunder could be heard, and cold rain fell silently.
This continuous drizzle is permeated with endless sorrow.
People in the city did not seek shelter, but stood blankly in the rain, letting the rain soak their clothes, their hair, and every sorrowful heart.
They stared blankly up at the leaden sky, as if the hero's last glimmer of light lingered there.
The situation is most complicated in Orario!
The black dragon's terror terrified everyone.
The power Roy displayed was even more awe-inspiring; the boy proved he could defeat the black dragon, but that hope was ultimately destroyed by the gods themselves.
Now, it's time for the lower realms to pay the price!
The gods throughout the city were terrified and dared not walk on the streets, as the venomous gazes of adventurers and the common people nearly devoured them.
Driven by their fear of Roy and pressured by the entire world, the gods forced the boy to fight the black dragon, ultimately leading to this tragedy.
Adventurers and civilians don't care about the gods outside of Orario; to them, they are all the same.
In any case, it was the gods who extinguished the world's hope!
The fall of justice is enough to instill in people extreme disgust and hatred towards the gods.
The gods were disheartened; they understood that everything was proceeding according to Dionysus's plan.
It seems that even before the black dragon breaks the seal, the lower realm will soon descend into a chaotic and disorderly dark age!
The more stubborn gods continued to argue that they only asked Roy to gather intelligence on the Black Dragon, and that fighting the Black Dragon was entirely Roy's own decision.
A god who makes such a statement will be found lying in a garbage dump with a bruised and swollen face the next day.
Faced with that situation, no adventurer of level 5 or above with unwavering conviction could run away. Some things were more important than simply surviving, and Roy had to fight.
Few people still dare to kill gods, but the taboo against harming deities has been greatly reduced.
For a time, many gods felt insecure.
The Garden of Stars.
Inside the spacious mansion, the atmosphere was a thousand times more oppressive than outside, creating a feeling of intense suffocation.
These girls are the ones who suffer the most.
Compared to Roy's injuries during the battle with the black dragon, the girls let out a devastating, heart-wrenching wail—
At this moment, they seemed to have all their bones removed, collapsing to the ground, their eyes vacant, their lips opening and closing silently, unable to utter a sound.
Everyone is like a puppet who has lost its soul.
Tiony, Daphne, Lefia, and Lily leaned against the wall, their screams turning into desperate sobs, their hands hanging limply at their sides, tears mixed with blood sliding down their empty eye sockets.
Tiona and Anya's faces darkened, and they could no longer show their sunny and cheerful smiles.
The gentle and weak-willed Chun Ji had already fainted.
Kaguya, Lyra, and the others had mixed feelings. Although they didn't have a deep relationship with Roy, they had received so much kindness from that boy, how could they not feel sad?
In the corner, Cassandra slowly closed her emerald eyes, brimming with tears. Her body trembled, and her whispered words, filled with endless sorrow, were almost inaudible in the storm of despair: "The bells of doom have tolled!"
boom! boom! boom!
As the mirror dissipated, Loki, Freya, Artemis, Baldr, Hestia, Hephaestus, and other gods rushed to the Court of Stars at the speed of light.
Hephaestus asked, "Astraea, can you still sense Roy's favor?"
The others stared intently at Astraea.
Upon hearing this, the girls of the clan all raised their heads and looked at Astrea with a glimmer of hope.
Through grace, the gods can sense the life and death of their followers. Roy was devoured by the black mist dragon, and they did not see Roy's body. As for the fatal wound of his heart being destroyed—they were tearful and selectively ignored it.
Facing the gazes of everyone, Astraea suppressed her grief and gently shook her head.
Seeing this, everyone's hearts sank to the bottom.
Astraea whispered, "I don't know—"
"Don't know what you mean? Explain yourself!" Freya's phoenix eyes flashed with anger as she grabbed Astrea's collar, her worry and anxiety no less than anyone else's.
"Since the Black Dragon placed the blessing seal on Roy and Alphia, I can no longer sense Roy's blessing." Astraea's eyes dimmed.
The Black Dragon's unique mechanism of sealing blessings clearly severs the connection between the gods and the Spring element.
Just like when Alyssa, Kaguya, and others died unexpectedly, emptiness filled Astraea's heart, and this time she was even more sorrowful.
I can no longer feel the presence of my beloved boy!
Upon hearing Astraea's words, the others frowned. At that time, Roy had not yet been devoured by the Mist Dragon, so it could not be used as proof of his death.
Their fate is unknown, which is heartbreaking!
The situation has become even more complicated!
Astraea glanced at Ryu not far away, her deep blue eyes brightening slightly. "Ryu, what about you?"
Ryu has a synchronization contract with Roy.
"My senses are very weak, I don't know either." Liu Qing's cold and beautiful face showed pain, and she touched her chest with her small hand, as if a big hole had been opened there.
No matter how far apart they were, they could always sense each other's presence. Even when they were in the Great Tree Sea, where they were undergoing trials by the gods, and even when they were in different worlds, their connection remained unbroken. However, the moment Roy's heart was pierced, this connection became incredibly weak.
Ryu figured it out: the connection of the Synchronization Contract has nothing to do with distance, but rather with the state between the two people.
"The captain won't die! He won't die!" Tione clenched her little fists, trying hard not to cry.
Daphne said, "That's right, the captain is very capable. No matter how difficult things were before, he was able to lead us through the most desperate situations. This time he will definitely do it again—"
"Lily will definitely wait for Lord Roy to return!"
"Tiona's a bit of a fool, she doesn't like thinking about complicated things, but I trust the captain!"
"Anya is the same!"
Looking at the strong girls, Astraea cast aside her weakness and rallied, "Yes, he promised he would come back to me!"
The girls still had one last hope!
That is Roy taking them into the dungeon world to farm attributes, an alternative spatial magic that may not be restricted by the black dragon, and is Roy's strongest trump card.
On the earth's surface, it is inherently invincible!
With a little bit of anticipation, the girls suppressed their impatience and waited for Roy to return as usual.
But as time passed, their hearts gradually sank into an abyss, endless despair and pain engulfing each girl, according to—
Roy and the others usually return from dungeons every three to five days at most.
If that's not done, then something definitely went wrong.
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