Chapter 368: Xindari Worker
Maltis and her garrison had been waiting in the underground base for orders, avoiding the "Holy Light" of other Azi Dahakas.
The Aziz Dahaka she was in charge of was also well preserved and was not affected by the explosion.
She and her troops were originally survivors.
After all, Maltis was the general of the garrison and managed it very strictly. In order to maintain the stability of Az Dahaka, thousands of Noldor auxiliary soldiers in the army donated their blood, creating a large blood bank - this was really a voluntary contribution. Originally, they thought that they would be resurrected after detonating Az Dahaka, but instead, those who were still alive at the time of the detonation would die...
After the magic storm occurred, Maltis knew that the continent of Wengedarian was most likely doomed. She had no other thoughts at that time and only wanted to save herself.
But the magic storm on the continent of Wengedarian lasted too long, and Maltis was unable to leave the underground base and return to the ground. Even if he went to the ground, he would not be able to survive.
So Martis decided to risk his life.
The characteristic of Aziz Dahaka is to make the living die and to resurrect the dead.
Maltis decided to use this feature and formulate a plan of dying first and then resurrecting, that is, she would die and then trigger the Holy Light of Aziz Dahaka.
Since he didn't know when the magic storm sweeping across the continent would dissipate, Maltis couldn't just activate Azdahaka and commit suicide immediately, otherwise he would still not be able to survive even if he was resurrected.
Therefore, she left behind the activation method of Azi Dahaka, and then used powerful magic to freeze herself and her troops in the underground base, and also froze the warehouse where Azi Dahaka was sealed.
She wanted to delay her resurrection until the magic storm dissipated.
Of course you will die after being frozen, but at least you will die with dignity, and your body will be preserved as undamaged as possible.
The magic storm may last for many years, but it will dissipate one day. As long as everything is frozen and wait until the magic storm dissipates, if Azi Dahaka is detonated by someone, she may come back to life.
Even if no one finds this place and no one can trigger Aziz Dahaka, the blood that stores it will thaw sooner or later. When the blood evaporates , this unstable bomb will still explode automatically.
In order to ensure his resurrection, Maltis used up all his magic power to use the 'Spirit Gathering Technique' on himself before he died.
This is an undead spell banned by the Sindarri elves. This spell can keep a person's soul alive after death, but it cannot bring back life, and it will cause the terrible corpse transformation - that is, turning into an undead and becoming a walking corpse.
However, it is just right to use it at this time. Otherwise, her soul will dissipate over time, and even Azdahaka will not be able to resurrect her.
In fact, the Soul Gathering Technique was originally intended to be used in conjunction with the "Holy Light Plan". It was only after the plan was finalized that the Sindar Empire allowed this forbidden technique to be learned by several generals responsible for implementing the plan.
Freeze the body, then use the spirit gathering technique to maintain the soul, waiting for Azdahaka to resurrect him.
This was originally a reliable plan.
But usually, no matter how reliable the plan is, there will always be some unexpected things.
The surprise that Maltis encountered was that the magic storm on the Wengedarian continent lasted for nearly a hundred years, and after the storm dissipated, the entire continent turned into an extremely cold ice field...
The ice has never been thawed, and Azdahaka has remained stable in the underground warehouse.
She froze herself and Aziz Dahaka for a thousand years...
At that time, Martis was indeed dead.
It wasn't until three hundred years ago that Kavala found this underground base.
His old body froze to death here, and then he took over Aziz Dahaka's body - what Kavala said was basically the truth, and the only one who could move at the time was Aziz Dahaka.
It was actually a puppet that used magic to maintain its ability to move, or rather, a special undead that could move once it was thawed.
Kavala also said that Maltis was not dead, but came back to life after being thawed, but her soul was incomplete, and as soon as she woke up, she turned all her subordinates into undead...
In reality, Martis did not come back to life on his own, nor did he have a damaged soul.
After all, Maltis is a great wizard, a Sindarius elf who is infinitely close to God, and a leader among the Sindarius elves with extremely strong magical powers.
Her soul has never dissipated under the influence of the spirit gathering technique.
However, she was not a god after all, and just like Ulric in the temple, her soul did not have the ability to re-occupy a corpse, and she could no longer perform magic.
The magic of the Sindarin elves lies in their bodies. It is their magical blood that gives them the ability to cast spells, not faith or divine gift.
As a soul, she could do nothing—she couldn't touch anything physical.
And that's when Kavala reached an agreement with Martis.
Martis, who had stayed in the underground base for thousands of years, sold his soul in order to be resurrected. In exchange for being controlled by Kavala, he was saved by Kavala.
To put it simply, Kavala took advantage of the situation and forced Maltis to sign a soul contract with him, forcibly controlled Maltis, and then taught her how to return to her own body.
Maltis actually just used his soul to occupy his own body, which is not a resurrection.
And Kavala's control over Martis is actually the way the gods control their "chosen ones".
The so-called soul contract, if it is under normal circumstances, that is, without coercion...
——Actually it’s faith.
The oath made by the soul is the most devout faith, because spirits cannot lie or deceive.
But using coercion to make Maltis sign a soul contract is actually the practice of the abyss demon, and it is also the most powerful way of control. Being able to completely control the soul can also forcibly control the body and behavior.
The way the gods operate is usually to deceive or induce...
But no matter what, Kavala used a transaction to exchange for control over Maltis, and did not use any coercive methods. It was Maltis's "voluntary" behavior, which was in line with the rules of the God of Creation.
Kavala now had his own 'Chosen One', who was certainly the most powerful one in the entire world.
After all, Maltis can cast magic without any restrictions...
Kavala had never occupied Maltis' body - he used Aziz Dahaka's body, which was forbidden to magic and he could not occupy it before he died.
But Maltis was indeed the body he had prepared - he could completely control Maltis's soul, and as long as he was not restricted by the ban on magic, he could replace Maltis at any time, just like Aigram and his fallen ghosts.
"So, all the chosen ones of God are not actually living people?"
Leon asked.
"No, most of them are indeed alive. But we two are exceptions - we both signed a soul contract with God, and then possessed our own corpses. God's contract can make people immortal, but this does not count as being truly alive, because the soul does not belong to oneself."
Martis explained: "Life is worthy of awe, and people with complete life cannot be controlled... Of course, when they cannot be controlled directly, the gods will deceive them - although I have been controlled for the past three hundred years, I have also seen a lot of things..."
I see.
After the explosion of Azi Dahaka, the lost life was completely resurrected, and Kavala could no longer control Maltis.
But, Martis said he was the same as her?
"I don't think I've signed any soul contract..."
Li Ang didn't understand.
"You must have signed it, otherwise you would have died... You can think back and think about when your life started to change."
Martis looked at Leon and said with certainty.
When did life change?
Since arriving in Pendor...
No way!
Li Ang suddenly thought of the options at the beginning of the game, as well as the button - [Face life, no save or exit! ]
He closed his eyes and tried to check his insignificant system...
The system disappeared.
Gone!
That half-baked system is gone!
It's really like this...
It's really a deception...
The original Leon Griffin was indeed dead, and he had accidentally signed a soul contract with the goddess, and then possessed Leon's body - this was indeed not considered a living person.
However, the soul contract may indeed exist, but has the Goddess of Order really controlled herself?
Come to think of it, it seems not - or rather, I didn't feel it that much.
However, my troubled life was indeed caused by Eunomia...
Eunomia, shouldn't you explain?
Li Ang looked up at the sky, feeling very unhappy.
Thinking about it again, Eunomia has been sentenced to life imprisonment, and Leon felt even more upset - there is not even a chance for revenge!
Leon felt that, let alone revenge, Eunomia might never be able to respond to him again.
Li Ang sighed, feeling mixed emotions. He couldn't tell whether he was feeling regretful, relieved, or both.
He knew that he probably no longer carried out God's mission.
But it seems that many of the things I once had were also lost. From now on, I have to rely entirely on myself...
Li Ang clenched his fists, feeling his still weak body, but then he realized that it was not because of his physical weakness, but because he had lost all the skill points that did not belong to him...
When the system disappears, the iron bones and strong attack levels that were improved by the system will also disappear...
Probably a few levels less.
That system was a benefit given by the goddess to the "chosen one", and now it no longer belongs to me.
All that belonged to him were those projects and practical experiences that he had actually practiced in the Mist City - but they were no longer reflected in proficiency, but in muscle memory and experience in his brain.
But it doesn't matter. Leon has long been accustomed to fighting with his brain instead of relying on strength and skills. Anyway, even if he has a system, he still can't beat many opponents he faces...
Moreover, there are more powerful things that I have kept...
The trust of comrades, the loyalty of soldiers, the reputation built up in recent years, and the great reputation gained through battles fought in the south and the north, these are the most valuable things.
Moreover, most of them were not obtained through one's own personal strength.
With my current status, and with bodyguards like Wendy, Lisadilan, and even Vendatil here...it's okay.
The only regret is that the perception gained from the void is gone.
That's a life-saving skill...
But now it seems that this should also be a special benefit given to himself by the Goddess of Order.
But is Wendy's blood still there?
Now her heartbeat and pulse have returned to normal levels. Could it be that Wendy's blood is gone too?
This is really a pity...
"Leon...what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"
Seeing that Leon was still in a daze, Wendy came up and put her arm around Leon.
"Haha... No, I just lost too much blood. Wendy, don't leave my side again. I need your protection."
Li Ang smiled and patted Wendy's hand.
No matter whether there is blood or not, the concern in Wendy's eyes is the most important.
"Martis, what are you going to do now? I don't think Kavala is likely to give up a 'chosen one' like you."
Turning his head, Leon looked at Maltis.
"Humph... I'm unlikely to let this false god go... I can't stand being controlled for three hundred years!"
Martis looked like he wanted revenge.
"So... let's cooperate and let that lunatic who wants to be a god go to where he belongs ?"
Leon extended his hand to Martis.
Maltis did not respond, but looked at Wendy: "Why? Shouldn't you make the decision here? You are Xindari..."
"Leon is our leader, and everyone here listens to him. And... Maltis, I am not a Sindari."
Wendy smiled and said, "Besides, this isn't Wengedarian anymore."
Maltis sighed: "There is a strong fluctuation of magic power in your body, which is stronger than my magic power. How can it not be Sindari? You just released magic..."
“I was…”
Wendy tried to argue, but Leon squeezed her hand, stopping her from speaking.
"Wendy is mainly in need of a good teacher... Maltis, besides the art of summoning the dead, what other magic do you know? Can you teach Wendy?"
Leon smiled humbly at Martis - many people had seen this smile, mostly before Leon emptied his pockets of dinars...
"Of course, she should be a powerful magician... But, Leon, I will not cooperate with humans..."
It seems that Maltis really looks down on humans.
"Well, if you don't want to cooperate, then don't cooperate... But, Maltis, now that you are resurrected, you have to eat, right? But do you have dinars? Could it be that... a Sindar lord would actually be reduced to robbery? And he has to steal steamed buns on an empty stomach? Tsk tsk tsk tsk..."
Leon began to shake his head and count on his fingers: "Besides, you have no place to live, and you have no one to use. It seems that your Horned Viper Vanguard has not regained his sanity. You don't have to look at my guards. Although they are Noldor elves, they only listen to my orders..."
Martis remained silent. She really didn't think so much about it.
"The most important thing is that Kavala will definitely look for you... You should know that he will not die, and his Snake Cult should have other Azi Dahakas..."
Li Ang extended his hand again: "General Martis, you need a job and an ally now. Fortunately, I can provide a job and also be an ally."
So what if she is Sindari? Even the most powerful magician can become a wage earner. Who told her to be so poor?
