Volume 6: War and Peace in the Black Forest Chapter 33: Convergence and Completion of the Fourth Seal
Four winged devils flapped their wings and soared across the battlefield sky with the players on their backs.
The earth was like the pages of a book, and no living creatures existed on the ground. Only the armies of crazy beasts and monsters were galloping and intertwining with each other, joining forces to strangle all living things outside the Black Forest. Whether it was justice or evil, observers or people with ulterior motives, there was no distinction in this ruthless and indiscriminate destruction.
Players had seen more than once that the demons were throwing some seemingly living creatures into the fire pit. Various figures screamed and were thrown into the dark red eternal fire pit, with no chance of survival.
"Hey, do you like the entertainment here?"
As if they were aware of the player's gaze, the demons carrying the player laughed and introduced proudly:
"We, the devils from hell, may not be good at other things, but we are good at this kind of trick. Others say that the devils may be good people, but screw them. We are bad guys and we know it ourselves. We just like to see others suffer. Master, do you see the fire pit over there? That is the ethics of the Great Executioner."
"Do you really feel happy doing these things?"
"Hey, sir, what you said, do you feel happy when you eat delicious food? Right? But we don't have the ability to eat, but when we see others in trouble or dying, we will be happy. This is the same as you being happy when eating."
The flying demon didn't care about the players' strange looks, and said normally:
"For us, watching these people die and suffer is just like eating. The more miserable their death, the more resentment they have, and the fuller we are. Of course, some people don't eat, or have reached the point where they can fast without any problems, and they start to talk nonsense. They say that demons should be rational and shouldn't torture people. But fuck them, that's the source of our survival. You humans don't have any idiots who would call on others not to eat, right?"
"Well, actually there are some people who would rather die than eat."
"…Huh? You humans are much crazier than us demons. At least if we commit suicide, it must be for a bigger trick or conspiracy. How could we just commit suicide because we don't want to do anything? That's too stupid."
"In our eyes, your idea is crazy."
"So this is the racial difference. Even if you say that there is no such thing, it still exists in reality. So why bother about it so much? Just live your own life well... We are here. Sir, please get up."
The chattering demon, who was a bit of a philosopher, landed on the edge of the fourth seal, picked up several players and placed them on the ground. Then they flew up and headed to other places. They had other characters, and they had to spread other despair and terror. They would not always protect the players. Moreover, their masters were still on the altar.
Several players looked at each other, then looked at the white knight standing in the fourth seal area and walked up reluctantly.
"Well, um, Lord White Knight..."
"Ah? Oh, no need to be so respectful, I 'm Li Lin. Now that the nightmare world has been completely pulled in, I can use my strongest state constantly. Don't worry too much, just get the fourth seal done first."
The White Knight standing at the designated position for the fourth seal was stunned for a moment, then a look of realization appeared on his glorious face, and he waved to the players with a smile. The players breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that Li Lin was fine, and after saying hello to each other, they hurriedly set up the fourth and final seal.
This time, not to mention people, there was not even a ghost. The surrounding world was filled with burning ruins and dark land, and there were safe zones everywhere. So this last operation was much faster than the previous ones. It only took a few moves to complete the fourth seal. With the rising light column, the five light columns were like an invisible cage, framing the core area of the entire Black Forest. The huge light column made the players look fascinated.
"Well, Sallys still has to maintain the light prison outside, so the rest depends on me."
Looking at the huge prison of light, Li Lin nodded, then turned his gaze to the players.
"Then you can commit suicide."
"...????!!!!!"
"Ah, that's not what I meant."
Seeing the sudden change in the expressions of several players, Li Lin hurriedly explained:
"But the upcoming battle will definitely exceed your level, and it may cause some damage. I will compensate you first with four magic books, and then you can just commit suicide and leave. Otherwise, I will feel bad if something happens."
“So that’s how it is…”
Recalling the tearful complaint of a player who was crushed into a pulp in the forum, several players did not doubt him. They took the books they were supposed to take from Li Lin and waved their hands casually.
"Then we wish you a safe journey, and we'll see you again in the future. Our Dragon City Crazy Young Master Association puts credibility first, and we're a century-old brand. Whether you need information or to gather together to kill monsters, you can always come to us... Although we can't be used in Les Miserables, we can still help with other games."
"Well, thank you very much. See you again if we are lucky enough."
Li Lin nodded.
Several players took out daggers and stabbed themselves in the heart, dying on the altar of the fourth seal in the blink of an eye.
The dark red blood melted and absorbed on the altar, disappearing in the blink of an eye. Only the altar itself subtly fluctuated, and it seemed that its power was getting stronger.
"The players died."
Facing the exposed corpse, Li Lin turned his head away.
"Then... our final battle is about to begin."
Looking at the city in the core that was undulating like a heart, Li Lin narrowed his eyes.
The real battle is yet to come.
You know, all the battles took place outside the city, and they haven't even rushed into the real city yet.
As if it could sense their thoughts, the city, which had been beating like a heart, slowly stopped beating. Black lines gradually connected from each block, gradually condensing into a huge image.
It was as if an unimaginable giant was reviving. A huge sigh echoed through the entire Black Forest from the city shrouded in darkness. The sound was so huge and terrifying that even the players who could no longer observe the Black Forest could hear the heavy and sad sigh, as if they had to do something.
