PFC Chapter 30 Commander of the Royal Guard, Renekton
Chapter 30 Commander of the Royal Guard, Renekton
Pushing open the tomb's stone door, engraved with ancient sealing runes, the heavy hinges groaned painfully, as if resisting the intrusion of the living.
Behind the door, the expected tomb chamber was nowhere to be found. Instead, there was a wide, sloping passageway leading to the dark underground. The icy, stagnant air rushed in, mixed with the smell of rust, decaying rocks, and a deep-seated, lingering stench of blood from an ancient battlefield.
The walls on both sides were made of polished obsidian, inlaid with dimly glowing minerals. The faint light, instead of dispelling the oppressive atmosphere, only made the piles of broken armor, shattered weapons, and countless white bones in the corners appear even more sinister. This was the last line of defense leading to the base of the Star Desolation Altar, a path paved with loyalty and despair.
At the end of the passageway, the space suddenly opened up. A magnificent entrance, exuding an ominous aura, appeared in the eerie light—the base of the Star Remains Altar! However, the mountain-like figure standing before the entrance instantly captured everyone's attention!
It stands nearly three meters tall, clad in heavy armor riddled with sword marks and arrow holes, yet still gleaming with a dark metallic sheen. It wields a massive, broken blade the size of a door (only two-thirds of the blade remains). Beneath its helmet, two eyes, burning with lava-like golden-red soul flames, are filled with boundless rage, deep-seated hatred, and a hint of… the sorrow of being betrayed by one’s closest kin.
The brutal, bloody atmosphere of the battlefield is overwhelming, far more oppressive than that of the previous gravedigger, Kazan!
Commander of the Royal Guard - Renekton
[Level: 10]
[Rank: C+]
【HP: 20000】
Physical Attack: 450
Physical Defense: 100
[Spell Defense: 63]
【Speed: 65】
【Skill:
Unyielding Spirit: Passive. Renekton gains 5% increased Attack Damage and 3% increased Defense for every 10% decrease in Health. When Health is below 30%, he is immune to all crowd control effects.
Blade Sweep: Consumes 100 mana, 12-second cooldown. Swings a giant blade across a 180-degree fan-shaped area in front, dealing 280% attack damage as physical damage and has a high chance to knock back the target.
War Stomp: Consumes 150 mana, 20-second cooldown. Stomps the ground, dealing 200% of attack damage as physical damage to all enemies within 15 meters and inflicting [Shockwave] (reduces movement speed by 50% for 5 seconds).
Summon Heroic Spirit Guardians: Consumes 400 Mana, 50-second cooldown. Summons 4 [Heroic Spirit Skeleton Guardians] (Level 10, Grade D+, HP 4000, Attack 250, Defense 200, Speed 50) to assist in battle for 30 seconds. Heroic Spirit Guardians possess the skills [Shield Bash] (150% single-target damage + 2-second stun) and [Unyielding] (Increases defense by 30%).
Vengeful Wrath (Near Death): Triggered when health drops below 15%. Renekton locks onto the target with the highest threat and unleashes a charge that ignores defense (instantly increasing speed to 200), dealing 500% of his attack damage as physical damage on his next attack. If the target is successfully killed, Renekton recovers 20% of his maximum health.
"Halt! Blasphemer!" Renekton's voice boomed like a bell, carrying a metallic quality that made the tunnel vibrate. His molten soulfire locked onto the [Torn Guardian Token] (Seventh Guard) hanging at Lin Tian's waist!
"The Seventh Guard's token?!" Renekton's voice suddenly rose, his rage erupting like a volcano. "Groom... that coward! Traitor! His bones should be crushed to dust! You... are his accomplice?!" The giant blade hummed, its killing intent cutting through the air like a tangible force!
"No!" Lin Tian reacted swiftly, raising the token high, his voice echoing clearly in the narrow space. "I obtained it by slaying Captain Groom, who had been corrupted into an undead, in the outer passage! Look here—" He pressed his fingertip firmly on the blurred engraving on the back of the token, "'Beware of the whispers from the Abyss'! He and his soldiers resisted corruption to the death, fulfilling their duty of guarding! They were not traitors!"
Renekton's massive body trembled violently! The Lava Soulfire flickered and swayed like a candle flame in a storm. He looked down at his battered heavy armor and broken greatsword, and an indescribable sorrow washed over him.
"Duty...guarding...hahaha..." Renekton's laughter was filled with endless weariness and self-mockery. "What an ironic honor! We...the Royal Guard...swore with our lives and honor to protect the royal family...to guard the altar...and in the end...we were stabbed in the heart from behind by the very prince we were protecting...our dearest...his own hands!" The pain in his roar was so intense that it could almost tear the rock apart.
"That... cowardly wretch bewitched by the 'Soul Eater'! That fool obsessed with immortality! While the king was engrossed in the 'Whispers of the Astral Realm'... he... planted the 'Seed of Soul Eater' into the heart of the altar!"
The prince is the mole! The source of the corruption!
"The pollution erupted instantly!" Renekton's voice was filled with despair. "The guardian spirits have become minions slaughtering monsters! Loyal protectors have become wandering undead! Ascatra... has become a dead city overnight! All of this... stems from the betrayal of the guardians!" He took a sudden step forward, and the ground cracked!
"Therefore, stopping the prince and purifying the altar is the best way to honor Ascatra and you loyal guards!" Lin Tian seized the opportunity and said sternly.
"Consolation?!" Renekton let out a deafening laugh, tinged with sorrow. "Too late! The core of the altar has been utterly corrupted! The Prince... was devoured by the power of soul-devouring the moment the sacrifice was completed... transforming into a terrifying being lurking deep within the altar! We... are nothing more than its awakened food! This city is an eternal prison! And you... are fresh blood offerings delivered to our doorstep! For my King! For my unjustly killed brothers! Use your blood... to wash away this eternal shame! Roar—!!!"
His last shred of sanity was consumed by hatred and despair. Renekton let out a deafening roar, his broken blade tearing through the air like a door panel – [Broken Blade Sweep]! The terrifying blade wind instantly covered a 180-degree fan-shaped area in front of him! The entire passageway groaned in agony!
"Blink!"
Just 0.1 seconds before the giant blade struck, Lin Tian vanished into thin air like a ghost! Only a blur remained, torn apart by the blade's force! The next instant, he appeared 30 meters behind Renekton, his staff already raised!
"Insects! Don't even think about escaping!" Renekton roared and turned around with astonishing speed.
"Who's trying to escape? Summon the wolf pack and get them!" A cold glint flashed in Lin Tian's eyes, and the tip of his staff shone brightly!
"Awooo—!!!"
Space itself distorted violently! Twenty elite giant wolves, each as robust as a calf, with fur as glossy as satin and fangs gleaming coldly, roared with earth-shattering force, like a black torrent of steel bursting its banks, instantly engulfing half the passageway! The power of an A-rank [Summon Wolf Pack] was terrifying indeed!
The ten giant wolves' eyes flashed with ferocity as they activated [Rapid Speed]! Transforming into ten black lightning bolts, they pounced on Renekton from both sides! [Pounce Bite] targeted the gaps in his armor joints! [Triple Claw Strike] lashed out like a storm, tearing at his leg armor and arm armor!
-20! -20! -20! ......
The damage may be low, but the objective is clear—disruption! Delay! Prevent this steel fortress from smoothly wielding that deadly giant blade!
The other ten giant wolves, like a moving Great Wall of Steel, stood in layers in front of Lin Tian, their fangs bared and their growls like thunder, ready to withstand any attack aimed at their master!