Chapter 33 Dance of Death

At night, an unknown town on the east side of the empire.

The thick curtains rolled up from time to time in the night breeze, making a soothing sound, and occasionally the faint light of the night sky outside was revealed under the window glass.

Three girls were sleeping on the bed in the bedroom, breathing softly and gently.

Perhaps because she was not too sleepy, one of the girls in a white nightgown opened her eyes from her deep sleep and looked at the curtains that rolled from time to time. The slight sound woke her up.

Lorraine Hill gently lifted the quilt, not disturbing the sleeping Ye Ling beside him, got up and went to the window, closed the window gently, and inserted the bolt. Before leaving, I looked at the night sky outside for a while under the window. It was summer night, the time when the Milky Way and stars were the brightest.

"Can't you sleep?" Bumansha asked slightly from behind, and after Lorraine Hill stood up, she also noticed it.

"A little."

"Come out for a walk." After saying that, Bu Mansha and Lorraine Hill quietly opened the door and walked out of the warm house.

When you go outside at night, you can feel a kind of quietness and coolness.

The gently undulating wilderness vaguely emerged under the pale blue starlight. The two of them sat on the slightly cold stone steps and watched the world in the early hours of the night.

"Loran has gone through a lot in these years," Bu Mansha asked softly shortly after sitting down.

"How did Bu Mansha tell?" the girl tilted her cheek.

"It's easy to guess your character, Lorraine." Bu Mansha explained slowly.

"When I was in school, although I was very quiet when I first met him, once I got to know him, he would occasionally tell interesting things to everyone and have fun together."

"But now, although you can talk with us, you are often in a daze during the breaks, as if you are thinking about something very far away."

"If you are worried about your own affairs, I think the possibility is very small, because you are not the kind of person who is weak and restless."

"So it's more likely that we encountered some big things that are difficult to solve."

"Bumansha is very powerful, but some of her guesses are not accurate. In fact, I am not a person with a firm personality." The girl shook her head.

"People always admire those who know a lot, but in fact, knowing is just knowing, and there is still a long way to go before actually doing it."

"I will also be worried and hesitant, and I can't decide to pay attention." Lorraine Hill hugged his knees and looked at the beautiful and vast night sky.

"Tell me."

"This...how to explain it, it's like you suddenly know a big secret, but it can't be solved by one person. It needs the help of many, many people."

"But such behavior will lead to a lot of things. Not everyone understands your construction and concerns, and I am not even sure whether this is 100% correct."

"You can't ignore such a thing, but you are worried about whether you will mess it up, right?" Bu Mansha helped Lorraine Hill analyze it.

"Um."

"Lolan is very gentle." Bu Mansha said suddenly.

"I want to comfort you by saying that it is difficult to determine whether everything is completely correct at the moment of making a choice. It is often future generations who make the evaluation, not the present."

"But at least, at that moment, it was a well-thought-out choice with far-reaching implications going forward, and if that's the case, then go for it."

"What if it messes up?" Lorraine Hill asked a question that he also knew the answer to.

"Then apologize properly and prepare for the next time." Bumansha replied with a smile.

"If it's Luo Lan, I believe it can always be done."

"Can it always be done? This is quite a huge project..." The girl looked at the starry sky above her head and sighed slightly.

....

The next day, bakery.

"Eidolon, bring the jar of sugar and sprinkle it with sugar."

"Okay~" The dragon-horned girl from the East placed the sugar bowl next to the table, then sprinkled snow-white particles on the baked golden bagels.

"Loran, the cake base has been baked. Please shape it."

"No problem." After saying that, the girl picked up the prepared cream and spread it on the orange and fluffy cake, constantly rotating it to turn it into an attractive white cylinder.

Afterwards, Lorraine Hill used light pink cream to make rose flowers, embellished them on the edge of the cake, and placed fruits in the middle.

"That's pretty much it."

In the morning, the three of them were busy in the bakery. The big table in the center of the bakery was filled with neat cakes and breads.

Things slowed down towards noon.

"Huh, it's finally done." Ye Ling sat on the high wooden chair nearby, with a lot of bread crumbs and butter on the apron in front of him.

"This is my amount of exercise in a week." She continued to add, saying that she worked hard today.

"Thank you Ye Ling and Luo Lan~" Bu Mansha responded with a smile while covering her mouth.

"Actually, it's rare to be so busy. Uncle Fulun's daughter in town turned one year old today at noon, so he specially treated her and entrusted me to make so many pastries in advance."

In today's era, the probability that civilian children will live past their first birthday is only nearly half, which is why it makes people so happy and gratified.

"Want to come with me to deliver bread and pastries?" After a break, Bumansha stood up and asked.

"I want to sleep." Ye Ling hugged the back of the chair and leaned on it.

"Where's Luo Lan? Why don't you come with me and see how people here gather and celebrate." Bu Mansha came

Lorraine Hill invites you.

"Okay." Although he was a little afraid of strangers, but with the mentality of giving it a try, Lorraine Hill still agreed to Bu Mansha's invitation.

"Well, if Sister Luolan goes, I will go too." Ye Ling raised his head and looked at the two of them.

"Giggle~"

At noon, a house in a small town.

There are several large tables in the open space in front of the house, with picked fruits, bread and some fried Cheerios placed on the table. Dozens of people from the small town gathered here. They talked and laughed with each other. Occasionally, someone took out a tambourine, shook it and danced a few simple dances.

Among this familiar crowd, the three girls stood out and aroused the curiosity of many people.

"This is my former classmate in school." Bumansha introduced her to everyone.

"So beautiful~ Are the students in Emenas very beautiful?" A girl from a small town looked at her with envy.

"Actually, Bu Mansha is also very beautiful, but she rarely wears slim-fitting clothes, so everyone gradually ignores her." An uncle next to him added.

"Hi, lady, can I invite you to dance with me?" A neatly dressed young man from a small town bent over and invited Eidolon.

"No." Xiao Longniang shook her head, sat on the seat and gnawed bread, and then followed Lorraine Hill and Bu Mansha with slightly uneasy eyes. Although she is very strong, she is still a little afraid of unfamiliar social situations.

On the other side, Bumantha stood with Lorraine Hill, talking to the acquaintances she met.

"Bu Mansha came here in person today, which is really rare." A lord in a dark green dress took off his hat and saluted briefly. He looked to be in his forties, with a slim and strong figure.

"Is Uncle Morgan here too?" Bumansha returned the greeting, then raised her head and asked curiously.

The administrator of this town is Lord Morgan, who usually stays in his mansion and rarely moves around outside.

"When the mood strikes, let's go out and do some activities." Although Bu Mansha has no title and is just a baker, Morgan is still polite and respectful.

As the lowest nobleman in the empire, although he has never met any big shots, he is not as ignorant as the small town residents. The terrifying strength contained in Bumantha's ability to graduate from Emenas and win the championship at school was immeasurable to him, and even if she did not have any title, he would not underestimate such a genius.

After a few simple exchanges, Bu Mansha and Lorraine Hill came to sit down next to the wall and looked at the scene of everyone laughing and dancing in the open space.

This small town located near the east coast of the empire is very peaceful and peaceful, and the local residents also live a simple life.

The afternoon sun shone under the wall, and a gray cat came meowing, rubbed Bumansha's leg, and then continued to meow at her.

"Here you go." She took off a small piece of bacon and handed it to the tabby cat. Bumansha stroked its head before letting it run away.

"I want to touch it too." Ye Ling sat next to Lorraine Hill, bending over to look at the cat that ran away, with the hair hanging behind her waist hanging down.

"It will come back when it's done eating."

The three of them sat under the cool wall, occasionally dealing with people who came up to say hello, and then talked and watched the party.

"Sister." At this time, a young man wearing a shirt came over. He was about 17-18 years old and looked very healthy.

"It's Fran." Looking at the young man walking towards him, Bu Mansha nodded, and then introduced her to Lorraine Hill.

"This is my brother, Fran."

Compared with Bu Mansha's peerless talent, Fran is more like an ordinary young man from a small town. He is now studying arithmetic and clerical related content at a private academy in Wanglong Port. He occasionally goes to the port's chamber of commerce to help during holidays and earns some money. money.

As Fran walked in, he also saw clearly the blond noble lady next to his sister. She was wearing a well-fitting and beautiful light red dress, which made her stand out among the ordinary town residents.

That swan-like neck, snow-white skin, and dreamlike face were simply more beautiful than the legitimate daughter of a great noble he had seen, and people couldn't help but be fascinated.

However, such a look was quickly interrupted by his sister. With just a glance, the coercion in her eyes immediately reminded him of the terror of his sister, so he had to shift his gaze and look to the other side. A rare girl with dragon horns.

This one is also very good-looking. Could it be that he is also my sister's classmate? But why is he so young? He looks younger than me.

Before he could think about it, the boy's arm was held by Bumansha's seemingly gentle but iron-like fingers, and he stood obediently to say hello.

"Is this Sister Bu Mansha's brother? He does look a bit similar." Lorraine Hill looked at the young man curiously and compared their appearances.

Because they inherited the same genes from their parents, their looks are somewhat similar, but Frank lives in Wanglong Port, and his clothes are more in line with the aesthetics of urban youth, so they feel more prominent.

This is not to say that Bu Mansha is not good-looking, but the simple plain clothes cover up her appearance.

"I am your sister's classmate and roommate, so you have to call me sister." Ye Ling seemed to have remembered something at this time, and stood up proudly.

"Uh, okay, Sister Ye Ling." Looking at the girl who was slightly shorter than him, Fran shouted unwillingly.

"Haha, what a good boy. I'll give this to you." Ye Ling was not stingy. He took out a beautiful pearl and handed it to Fran. She had brought a lot of this in the Pearl Islands, so she didn't feel bad giving it away. .

"Thank you Sister Ye Ling." Looking at the pearls that could be sold for several gold coins, Frank said

The poor boy was naturally overjoyed and immediately started shouting smoothly.

Seeing Fran walking away excitedly, Bumansha shook her head, secretly saying "Silly Brother", and then ignored her.

After spending the noon party at this family's house, they returned to the quiet bakery, took a nap in the back room, and waited until the weather got cooler before going out for a walk.

The three of them walked among the mountains, forests and fields, admiring the scenery of this small town and village.

"Speaking of which, I haven't practiced sword practice for a long time. Can Luo Lan accompany me?"

Since graduation, Bumansha has basically never fought seriously. Nowadays, it is rare to meet an opponent who is equal to her, so she inevitably wants to test her own level. She entered Emenas because she wanted to know where her limits were and she didn't want to encounter this problem again after graduation.

"Okay." The girl responded with a smile, and then the three of them came to a quiet woods.

The tall birch forest stretches straight into the sky, with piles of yellowed fallen leaves below. This is a mountain forest outside the town. Few people usually come here, so it is suitable for training.

"Come on~Sister Luolan, Sister Bumansha."

Eidolon stood aside as the referee, while Bu Mantha and Lorraine Hill stood facing each other with wooden swords.

"Then let the competition begin." She waved down a wooden stick.

After she finished speaking, Bu Mansha stepped forward lightly with a wooden sword. The ground was obviously full of fallen leaves, but there was no sound when she stepped on it.

The tip of the sword flashed with a subtle green sword light, which was drawn but not released. The figure was like a phantom, and nine figures suddenly appeared while walking. Each one looked like reality, and they easily besieged the slender girl in the center of the field.

Nature Sequence 7·Sword of Thousand Flowers Blooming (Evaluation: Perfect Crystal Level)

Lorraine Hill blinked her eyes and looked at the extremely high evaluation given by the system. Even if she only had Sequence 7, Bu Mansha's current strength was enough to compete with most Sequence 8. This was also the most talented person she had ever seen except for the witch. Strong ordinary people. Even for a witch, Bumantha's talent can be called surprising.

No longer able to hold on, a thought flashed through Lorraine Hill's mind, and then a brilliant brilliance bloomed in his eyes, and his figure suddenly turned into a blue phantom, escaped from the flashing sword light, and flew towards the woods. high altitude.

The blue flames rose from the wooden sword, wrapped it, and then engraved it with the flickering butterfly mark. Lorraine Hill moved quickly among the woods.

However, Bu Mansha's nine phantoms waved the flashing emerald sword light. In just an instant, countless flashing emerald sword lights engulfed the entire forest.

There were sounds of branches and leaves falling and falling everywhere. This large birch forest was cut down, leaving a clearing nearly 600 meters in diameter in the center. Smoothly cut tree stumps could be seen everywhere, hidden among the collapsed trees.

"Sister Bumansha is so scary." Looking at the forest that had changed instantly, Eidolon whispered, and then prayed that Lorraine Hill would not be injured in this competition.

Compared to the past, Bumansha ten years later is even more terrifying. Her strength has been moved freely, and she no longer has the hesitation in the past. The vast woods next to the town can be cut down at will, without fear of what will happen later. Trouble. It seemed that she was serious about competing this time.

In the sky, a pair of gorgeous and bright butterfly wings unfolded from behind Bu Mansha, and then the nine figures flew into the sky together, like nine green meteors rising together.

This is a big deal.

Lorraine Hill looked at Bu Mansha who was showing her sincerity and sighed in her heart, then glanced at her own panel.

Undead Sequence 6·Blue Song Charm (Evaluation: Perfect Crystal Level)

Although the evaluation seems to be the same as that of Bu Mansha, she can only reach the state of strength with the blessing of the incomplete crown and power, unlike Bu Mansha who relies entirely on her own talent and strength. Sure enough, sleeping too long will still cause delays. Just like the tortoise and the hare in a race, the hare who sleeps in may not necessarily reach the finish line first.

In the sky, the figure waving emerald green butterfly wings raised his hand, and then several wooden swords flew into the sky, fissioning in the air, turning into slender wood filaments, and these wood filaments spread out like needles, and then suddenly rushed down. , hitting the girl below like a strong wind.

Any fallen wood, tree trunks, stones, insects, debris, or soil encountered were cut into fine filaments by the needle-like wind. The world seemed to be swept by a laser and separated into two-dimensional, slender fragments.

In the wind-swept forest, Ye Ling hugged the small tree and shivered.

"terrible...."

The world in front of me is like cutting a beautiful picture into countless pieces, and then stacking them together in confusion, and the original shape can't be seen anywhere.

The fallen wood and tree stumps on the ground were immediately swept away, and it was even more refreshing than a hurricane passing through. Even the land was plowed clean. Now the competition venue has been built.

On the empty land, Lorraine Hill stood on the same spot, her hair had long returned to silver. Her body was like an illusion, floating in the air like water waves. It was because of this that she was able to survive the storm that cut everything.

"Undead sequence? Lorraan has changed again." In the sky, Bu Mansha sighed, and then the nine figures reunited, and the emerald magic flame began to boil and burn on the butterfly wings behind her.

A huge emerald bow appeared in front of her. This was a crystallized weapon after the magic was extracted, calling out to the violent wind in the sky.

Immediately, the red petals gathered together, and a gorgeous red flower arrow was formed on the bowstring. The extraordinary skills passed down from the elves were brought into full play by this girl.

Ethereal and brisk spells were played in the sky. As Bumansha chanted, countless magical imprints were engraved into the deep red and gorgeous flower arrows. The arrows themselves were emitting stronger and stronger, making people unable to stop. The sharp breath of neglect.

Look up at the sky

In the strange scene, Lorraine Hill landed from mid-air to the ground, her naked toes stepped on the soft and clean soil. She closed her eyes lightly and sang ancient music in her mouth, and then like a witch from the East dancing, she danced in the air. The ground turns lightly.

Grains of blue light sand began to appear on the originally empty land. As it danced, these light sands also gathered together and fluttered with the girl's dance, like the ethereal and dreamy ribbons on the sleeves.

The sky is becoming more and more dark red, and the ground is becoming darker and darker.

In an instant, the red light in the sky shone, and the crimson arrow tore through the dusk sky like a meteor, instantly penetrating the atmosphere, shooting the dancing girl on the ground through her chest and sinking into the ground.

And the moment the arrow passed through the girl, her dreamlike and strange dance was completed. The faint blue light sand that followed the footsteps across the ground was engraved into a complete and complicated pattern on the ground, as if completing the ceremony, a light blue light flashed.

Bu Mansha felt her heart contract in her chest, then compressed tightly and exploded. Blood spurted out from her mouth. Her soul felt as if it was being crushed, and it fell from the sky to the earth.

"It's over, who should I save first?" Ye Ling looked at Luo Lan who fell on the ground and Bu Mansha who fell from the sky. He panicked for a moment and hurriedly transformed into a dragon shape, rolled up the two of them, and ran Towards the mountains at night.

Fortunately, both of them were extraordinary, and they finally stopped holding hands on each other. Although they suffered serious injuries that ordinary people could not achieve, they were not fatal. But now, Lorraine Hill had to lie in bed with Bu Mansha for several days.