Chapter 473: The Final Etiquette of the Undead Squad
Mountains and clouds.
Ancient dragons and fire.
When the ashes finally stood on the head of the huge ancient dragon.
Everything is so familiar yet strange.
Once upon a time, these ashes that walked out of the collapsed valley of Ashina Country used such tiny bodies to defeat the extremely ferocious pale white anaconda.
And now, after many twists and turns, they have arrived at Ancient Dragon Peak, an equally isolated place, and are once again faced with a being even more terrifying than the White Anaconda Snake God.
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Ashes clenched the dagger in his hand, stood on the tower, and looked at the roaring ancient dragon under his feet.
Although this height is not low.
However, the ancient dragon under his feet did not shrink at all as the viewing distance increased.
It is hard to imagine where such a ferocious dragon came from.
What was this place like before the end of the world when the fire was about to go out?
Many questions may only be answered in the subsequent sequels.
And now.
Ashes took a few steps back.
The ancient dragon was right under his feet.
If you want to find out the real secret on the top of the ancient dragon, you have to get rid of this ancient flying dragon that is blocking the way first!
call--!
Just like what happened in the Valley of the Fallen.
Ashes flew out from the tower, raised the sharp and deadly dagger high in both hands, drew an arc in the air, and landed on the ancient dragon's head accurately and sharply!
puff--!
The blade pierced into Gu Long's head fiercely!
The intense pain caused the ancient flying dragon to let out a tragic and deafening roar of rage!
boom--!!!
Players have no idea what effect the current Golden Engine technology would have if it was applied to "Sekiro".
But there is no doubt that it will be an extremely shocking performance!
Because at this moment, as the dagger pierced deeply into the ancient dragon's head, a deafening roar was heard!
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The gigantic ancient dragon flapped its wings, and its pale yet strong wingspan struggled wildly!
The ancient bluestone on top of the tower was instantly knocked down and flew everywhere, and the broken walls and ruins all over the sky gathered wildly on top of the ancient dragon like an ancient storm blown up by a hurricane!
The rustling gravel fell on the ash armor like raindrops, making a crackling sound.
Swaying left and right, the dragon head struggled wildly and threw his body into the air!
BANG——Gululang——!!!
The ashes that were thrown away fell to the ground in a mess and rolled more than ten meters away!
And when he raised his head again!
Then, in the mouth of the ancient flying dragon, thick and blazing dragon breath flames suddenly began to accumulate again!
The flowing scorching hot lava, with its furious temperature, was about to bloom above the ashes!
And at this critical moment!
brake--!!!
Boring——!!!
Suddenly!
Behind the giant dragon, the sound of a huge sword breaking through the air was heard!
The sound of the sword cutting flesh was heard, and the ancient dragon's last furious breath finally lingered at that moment with hatred.
boom--!
The huge body collapsed with a loud bang, like a chimney that was exploded, smashing the tower next to the steps and splashing a cloud of smoke and dust!
The smoke and dust rising into the sky was so choking that it was almost impossible to breathe.
Huijin raised his hand to block the oncoming gust of wind, and vaguely saw the shadow of a person in the misty smoke and dust.
He was not very tall, about the same height as himself, and a long sword was stuck in the ground with the hilt slightly bent.
A cloak fluttered in the smoke and dust, and under his left armpit, he was holding a pointed helmet.
As the smoke dissipates!
The familiar figure of an old friend suddenly became clear again in this unexpected and mysterious place!
"Hawk... Wood?"
good!
The familiar figure who acted in time and dealt the ancient dragon the final blow was none other than Hawkwood, the discouraged brother who was extremely dejected at the beginning and then disappeared without a trace after defeating the First Cinder King in Ashes!
However, the discouraged brother now seems to no longer be discouraged.
He put down the shield that represented cowardice and complacency, picked up the Farlan Greatsword that symbolized the glory of the Farlan Undead Corps, and put on the iconic pointed helmet of the Undead Corps.
[My comrade, as you said, there is only one kind of true heroism in the world, which is to still love life after recognizing the truth of life]
…
I look at you with dismay.
And you also look at the discouraged brother.
They looked at each other in silence.
Perhaps there are too many emotions mixed together, making you not know where to start.
Perhaps it is the wonderful bond that makes you feel so emotional that you can’t think of how to express it for a moment.
Or maybe you and he are not very expressive.
Pop.
You held the hand that Brother Grayheart extended to you, dusted yourself off, and stood up from the ground.
The thin cool light curtain of Ancient Dragon Peak poured down on you, reflecting a firm and brilliant light on your identical Fran swords.
The road leading to Gulongding is not easy.
Many snake people who failed in their pursuit of the ancient dragon's power blocked the way. They were either cunning and swift, or tall and mighty.
But this is no longer a problem for you two brothers.
Then two boys dancing street dance appeared on the top of Gulong Peak.
Your wolf swordsmanship is elegant and sharp, and you cooperate well with each other in the swordplay.
Maybe it's because you have great dancing skills, or maybe it's because the Faran sword really hurts when it hits people.
In short, after you each dealt with the last two snakemen back to back, looking around Ancient Dragon Peak, no one dared to fight with you.
"This is the peak of Ancient Dragon Peak..."
The mountains are like floods, and the setting sun is like fire.
At dusk, the Ancient Dragon Peak was shrouded in clouds and mist, and in the distant sky, an ancient dragon as big as a mountain was facing the horizon.
Brother Huixin was the first to walk up to the sarcophagus at the top of the mountain, sat on the ground, and posed as if he was "stepping onto the ancient dragon's path."
Next to him, there is a seat reserved for you.
Keep calm.
You sat down and assumed the same posture as before, stepping onto the ancient dragon’s path.
Looking back on this journey, I have many feelings.
And Brother Huixin, as the person who has been with you since the beginning of the road to passing on the fire, you seem to have a lot to say to him.
Hey, you know, after you left the sacrificial site, I met many, many people and experienced many, many stories—
Do you remember the thief brother? He is the guy who always wears a hood in the corner of the sacrificial site.
Back when we were at the Wall of Lothric, he asked me to find his fiancée.
But unfortunately, I only found the token of love between him and his fiancée in a body bag in the Undead Settlement.
He was very grateful to me, and from then on, he often went out to help me find some good things.
I know that for him, looting is just an excuse.
But in this world where people are constantly losing their memories and souls, there has to be a reason to take a step forward, right?
So he died in the great library of Lothric during his last theft.
I brought his ashes back and buried them with his fiancée.
There is also a knight who always wears an onion-shaped helmet.
He was a lovely knight who was generous, enthusiastic, confused and sleepy. I helped him hunt demons, and he treated me to warm beer and elemental soup.
Later I found out that he was actually a close friend of the second-ranking giant king, Youm.
Because the fire of sin in the City of Sin can make people lose their minds, just like being contaminated by the abyss, a long time ago, Youm made a greatsword called "Storm Ruler" and gave it to Onion, asking Onion to take the greatsword and kill him as agreed when he loses his mind.
In order to fulfill his promise, Onion Brother and I went to the City of Sin together and perfectly fulfilled the promise between close friends.
Then for the last time, he slept forever in the city of sin.
Of course, there are many, many more besides these.
Like the hero Guda who missed the fire transmission in the Fireless Shrine because he was late, the pilgrim Yuel of Londor, Anri and her silent knight Horas, and the spell teacher Komicus of the Great Swamp.
Oh, by the way, there was also a bad guy, Bald Patchy, who almost killed me in the giant's dung pit.
I met many people and encountered many things along the way.
In this twilight and cold world, people always live for one mission or another.
And when the mission is completed, the journey we have walked side by side with them will also come to an end.
Life is always full of partings.
I didn't listen to Rhodos and gave the Fire Keeper's Eye that I found in the Fireless Shrine to the Fire Keeper.
According to her, the extinction of the flame will mean the arrival of the deep sea era.
But the arrival of the deep sea era does not mean the eternal end of the world.
In that endless and long deep sea era, there will always be an opportunity, a time when a small original fire will appear again in the boundless darkness, like reincarnation, illuminating the world again.
And before that, it would be good enough to complete your mission and live up to your life, isn't it?
You talked in a rambling and calm manner.
Until a piece of [Glorious Dragon Body Stone] containing the power of an ancient dragon appeared out of thin air in his hand.
It is said that only by combining the Dragon Body Stone and the Dragon Head Stone together can the holder inherit the true power of the ancient dragon.
And now, the Dragon Body Stone is in your hands.
Looking at the now empty place where Brother Diexin had just been meditating, you know——
Perhaps this is the journey from the first time entering the sacrificial site to the Ancient Dragon Peak.
It's time for you and Brother Dixin to say goodbye.
Back at the sacrificial site, the blacksmith will hand you a Wolf Blood Sword Grass - this is the Undead Team's way of expressing their determination.
The location, naturally, is the Fran Fortress.
This is where the Undead Squad held their ground, and also where they were buried.
Maybe he doesn't know why you came to Ancient Dragon Peak, nor does he know how you will decide the ending of this world.
But there is no doubt that in Brother Grayheart's heart, you have been his role model and direction since the moment you set foot in the Undead Settlement.
He is his partner and the last comrade in the world.
Yet your ambitions are different.
As a former escapee, he wants to make up for his past as an escapee. As a member of the Undead Team, he stands in the Fran Fortress, inherits the mission of the Undead Team, and resists the invasion of the abyss with the power of ancient dragons.
But your ambition is obviously far beyond this. You want to go to the final destination of all heroes - the Initial Furnace.
Your meeting is the result of fate, and your destiny is also the inevitability of fate.
In the Faran Fortress, there can only be one person who can finally walk out with a complete Radiant Dragon Stone.
If he wins, then he will continue to fulfill the oath of the Farran Undead Corps, and watch over the abyss here day after day, year after year, forever until his complete death.
And if you win...
Inside the Fran Fortress, there were billowing smoke and dim flames.
Standing on the bloodstained ancient stone bricks, Hawkwood put on the pointed helmet on his head and looked at you with a pair of sharp and firm eyes——
If victory belongs to you, then this Dragon Stone in my hand will be my final gift to you to express my admiration for you.
Use this power of the ancient dragon to complete your mission. It will definitely lend you a helping hand in the heroic finale of the Initial Furnace.
You have defeated all members of the Farran Undead Squad, so you can definitely defeat the Abyss for us.
As for me?
I will die under the smoke of war, die beside all my comrades, and die in the Fran Fortress that we swore to defend with our lives.
This is where I belong.
This is my honor.
In the dim light, Hawkwood raised his left fist and placed it on the right shoulder of the man holding up the greatsword of Farran.
The final ritual of the Undead Team.
Hats off to you, Ash.
Now.
It's time to say goodbye forever.
