Chapter Twenty-two, after the things are done, the clothes are gone, and the achievements and fame
Outside the village of Runa, on the battlefield of the previous battle, Allen and Sura were shocked.
The bodies of the Fris soldiers were lined up to be cremated one after another, and the villagers gathered from the camp where Pan Long had attacked at night, totaling 114 people.
Among these more than a hundred people, most of them are gangster bandits who are not worth mentioning, but there are also the only elite soldiers of the Divine Cult and the extraordinary evil warlock.
The most important thing is one of the four generals of the Fris Empire, the only high priest of the divine religion, and the "Sage" Israel.
At this moment, the body with half a missing head had been stripped of all, poured on oil, burning in the flames of the firewood, and the stinking smell of flesh spread everywhere like his sins during his lifetime.
The villagers of Luna Village were busy. Although the smell made them cover their mouths and noses with towels, this could not hide their smiles at all.
I thought I could only escape from the mountains and forests, and survived hard in the deep mountains and forests with scarce resources. Maybe I could survive for a few days and be caught up by the Saint Legion and killed no one. But before I could escape to the place, I got unexpected good news. Under the leadership of the adventurer Mr. Pan, the village chief and others successfully defeated the Saint Legion, and even the enemy's leader, "The Saint", Israel, was beaten to death by Mr. Pan!
When the news was first received, Lilina, the captain of the escape team, could not believe it. The last priest of the moon goddess confirmed it repeatedly before cheering with tears in his eyes.
"We won! Mr. Pan is amazing!"
Then, she rushed back overnight with the villagers who turned from anxiety to full-mindedness.
When you return to Runa Village, the first thing you see is the big burning stove.
Although the plan to burn dangerous goods failed, the villagers did not remove the furnace - it was not easy to build such a blast furnace, and it was useful, so it was a pity to dismantle it.
They used this stove to melt broken weapons and armor pieces, use them to make farm tools, or repair them.
This war allowed the village of Luna to gain a lot. There were fifteen war horses left by the Freis army alone. Although the two carriages were a little damaged, the only ones were broken, the chassis and axles were fine, and they could be used after repair. In addition, the Freis army's rations, tents, and various supplies could be said, "Israel fell and Runa's village was full."
These are actually just fractions, and what is more important is the seized weapons and equipment.
The equipment of the Supreme Saint Legion is very strong, especially the equipment of the Guard Knights, both weapons and armor, are strengthened by magic power. Not only are they much stronger than ordinary metals, but they also have magic resistance that ordinary metals do not have. If they are taken to the black market for auction, perhaps only one or two sets of armor will be enough to build a village.
There are twenty armors in total.
The army of the Fris Empire consisted of ten people as a small team, hundreds as a squadron, and thousands as a large team. This time Israel brought two elite knights, two squadrons of miscellaneous soldiers, and three squadrons of military and civilians. After a fierce battle, the elite knights were all lost. The miscellaneous soldiers either died or ran away, but some of the followers were left as prisoners.
It was precisely through the information explained by these prisoners that everyone understood the reason for the attack of Israel.
He just routinely swept the countryside and wiped out all the pagans he could meet, that's all.
He had already done such a thing countless times, and this time, he was finally retribution.
"I really didn't expect that the Supreme Saint would die here..." Sura, a gentle scholar, sighed, "This guy is someone who even the emperor is afraid of!"
"The unrighteous people are afraid of each other, like two evil dogs fighting for bones." The tall, burly and handsome Allen sneered, "If they could cooperate sincerely, all the rebellious forces would have been wiped out by them."
Sura smiled: "How is this possible? Whoever is under the banner is a small matter, and whoever gains is a big matter. Whether it is the Fris Empire or the only God Cult, their ultimate goal is to become the only master of this vast land - although the throne is big, it cannot tolerate two people sitting."
Alan looked disdainful: "Even if they can use all kinds of conspiracies and tricks to sit on, they will be kicked down soon!"
"The big men always don't believe it," Sura said sarcastically, "or they always have to numb themselves and fantasize that they can sit firmly."
"That's the result." As he said that, Sula made a mouthful of Israel, who was being carried onto a firewood rack by the villagers and poured fuel on his body.
Alan laughed loudly, and after laughing, he sighed, "I originally thought that we have been studying art under the Sage for many years and are considered to be the rising stars in the world. Now it seems that we are still far from each other! That adventurer, Mr. Pan, looks similar to us in terms of age, but his strength is simply shocking!"
"Yes, I defeated the Supreme Legion alone and even killed Israel... Even if the teacher takes action personally, I'm afraid I can't do such a thing, right?"
Looking back at Pan Long, who was being asked with concern by Lilina, "Where is you feeling uncomfortable? Are you injured?", Allen's face full of admiration and yearning: "A real man, you have to live up to this life with such a passion!"
If Pan Long heard him, he might have some common language with him.
But he couldn't hear it for the time being, because Lilina was chattering around him.
The heir to the Moon Goddess Holy Seal, has a first-class appearance and figure, and is also a good personality, but it is a bit long-winded.
Before, when Pan Long was hunting for treasure at the Moon God Statue, she said a lot just because of curiosity, which made Pan Long feel a little troubled. But now, she has more words.
"You are so amazing!"
"Why are you so powerful?"
"Will there be trouble if you kill Israel?"
"Don't give me the Moon Tears Pendant, it can help you, and Mom's Spirit in Heaven will be happy."
"Are you interested in establishing a long-term partnership with our Moon Goddess Clan? I think we should help you with some help."
"Even if we don't cooperate, we can establish long-term and stable contacts. It's good to communicate information."
"I will stay here all the time. If you have something to do, whether you want to ask for help or want to take a few days off, you are welcome."
"Runa Village will always welcome you, and we will definitely repay your great kindness."
"If possible, I think you can stay here for a few more days. The season for harvesting Moon Dew grass is coming soon. I am very good at making Moon Dew pizza, you must try it!"
...
She spoke sincerely and sometimes she blushed, like a ripe fruit, making people unable to help but want to take a bite.
Pan Long didn’t fix the Stone Monkey who ran to the Peach Banquet and watched the fun, of course he could understand what Lilina meant.
Although this girl talks a lot, she is still a very shy person after all. If she were to play and sing in some folks, she would probably not have to say so much at this time. Just one sentence would be enough - you can't repay your kindness, so I should promise you.
Niu Niu pinched so much, it would be better to say this sentence.
If it were a northern woman, she might have said it very directly.
What are "We really hope you can stay", what are "Everyone likes you very much", what are "We really want to spend time with you"... Little girl, can't you just do it at all?
But, to be honest, if she was a little more straightforward, Pan Long wouldn't know how to answer.
In terms of age, Lilina is still a little small - although she can't tell whether she looks like a face or figure.
No, age is not a problem. The world seems to have no laws like the "Marriage Law" that limit the minimum marriage age. If he is really willing to stay or even have children with Lilina, he will be blessed by everyone.
But he can't stay.
My father once told him that in the illusory world opened up by fragments of the Shanhai Jing, he could do good, evil, struggle, enjoy, and even death was nothing scary. There was only one thing, which was a great taboo and could never be done.
That is to settle in the illusory world and live for a long time.
"Everything in this world is just illusory, but it is beautiful because of illusory." Dad said seriously at the time, "The world we live in is not beautiful. Most of the efforts will not be rewarded, and most of the justice will not be fulfilled. Jackals and wolves are in power, tigers and leopards are everywhere. It is not an easy thing to live in this world."
"So if there is a beautiful and illusory world, most people will yearn for that world. Just like monks yearn for the Pure Land of Bliss, Taoists yearn for the Yujing Tianque... The fragments of the Shanhai Sutra can open up such a world for you. What they yearn for can easily get the things that our Pan family members."
"But after you get it, what do you do?"
Pan Long understood what his father meant.
There is a beautiful world waiting for you, who wants to live in this bad world?
However, that beautiful world is just illusion after all.
"... Has anyone among his ancestors ever violated this taboo?" he asked.
The father replied: "Of course there are, and there are more than one. Everyone who lives for a long time in the illusory world eventually chooses to live in that world and refuses to stay in the world."
"What happened later?"
"Later, they all went crazy." A painful light flashed in my father's eyes, "No matter how hard it is, it cannot be avoided. Remember! Remember!"
Pan Long guessed that my father might have had the idea of living in the illusory world in the past and escaping reality.
Those who inherited the fragments of Shanhai Jing in the Pan family must always fight against this idea and escapist ideas.
Otherwise, they will go crazy and be driven crazy by the unreachable beautiful illusion and unavoidable painful reality.
Pan Long didn't want that result, so he couldn't stay in Runa Village.
So he sighed and placed something without sequelae such as the Crown of the Dharma, in front of Lilina, next to the Moon Tears Pendant.
As soon as the thought moves, the surrounding scenes sway, ripples appear, like throwing a stone into the calm water surface, with ripples stacked.
After a moment, he felt his body suddenly encounter some invisible resistance, and then a slight shock, the resistance disappeared, and the surrounding scene changed accordingly, and appeared in the vast sea of stars again.
Looking towards the sea of stars, he could vaguely see the star he had in front of.
(Will you go back again?) He asked himself this.
Then, he smiled and turned around.
(If you are destined to be together, you will naturally meet again.)
Chapter completed!