"Lord Romanos, what exactly happened here, how did you get corrupted by the Abyss power?"
Looking at the devastated mine below the castle, the elf nad Li Mu asked.
Upon hearing his question, Frank also perked up.
This was also what puzzled him.
The Golden Dragon said in a deep voice:
"It’s the seal."
"Three years ago, I ca to the Segis Continent, wandering the land to complete our Dragon Clan’s coming-of-age trial, now prepared to return to Dragon Island, but on my way here, I discovered the aura of Abyss power..."
"After investigation, I found that under the gold mine, there is a Demon Sealing, the whole sealing is centered around a Magic Stone Mine."
"However, humans began excavating the Magic Stone Mine, damaging the seal, causing the power sealed within to gradually escape...polluting the mineral vein."
"This seal is ancient, with the entity sealed within having long since perished, yet its power remains, if the remaining Abyss power continues to rampage nearby, it’s likely to rge with the mineral vein, forming new Abyss Monsters..."
"So, I drove away the miners here, intending to purify the Abyss power."
The Golden Dragon spoke with a hint of sha:
"However, I didn’t expect the Abyss power to be stronger than , not only failing to purify it, but almost getting myself ensnared..."
"In the end, I had no choice but to seal myself in the castle as well."
"Until this young man’s arrival."
It glanced at Frank.
Listening to the dragon’s words, an Elf Ranger looked at Frank in surprise:
"Entering the castle alone, quite gutsy..."
Frank scratched his head and said:
"Not to deceive anyone, I am a mber of the Rosen family, knowing the mine has a dragon appeared, for the safety of the citizens, I must co to check."
The elves looked at him in surprise, seemingly shocked by his reasoning.
And the Elf Warrior nad Demacia asked:
"Rosen family? Does the Rosen family still have mbers like you who consider the citizens? Are the troops down the hill also yours?"
The elf’s words made Frank feel uncomfortable, but thinking of the parasites in the family, his expression turned gloomy.
The young man nodded and said:
"That’s right, the troops down the hill were organized by , all precautions just in case."
But soon, fearing the elves and the Golden Dragon would misunderstand, he hurriedly explained:
"Because prior to this, I wasn’t sure if the mine contained a Golden Dragon, if it were a Chromatic Dragon...a battle might erupts."
After Frank spoke, he clearly felt several scornful gazes cast upon him, from the Chromatic Dragons accompanying the elves.
Frank:...
Did he say sothing wrong?
No...
Why would the brutal Chromatic Dragons be mingling with the elves!
"Lord Romanos, can you take us to see the condition of the mineral vein?"
Li Mu asked.
The Golden Dragon hesitated for a mont then slowly nodded:
"Alright, however, everyone must be cautious."
With that, the Golden Dragon flew towards the mine, followed by the elves.
Frank signaled to his trusted aide down the hill to wait in place, and followed them.
The mine was located below the slope.
As they arrived, they saw black mist churning relentlessly.
"Indeed, it’s Abyss pollution..."
The elves looked solemnly.
They tried to cast Purifying Divine Arts, but found it ineffective.
"Yes, the pollution is quite severe, even if a Legendary Mage ca, they might not resolve it."
The Golden Dragon said in a deep voice.
Saying this, it sighed slightly:
"Currently, the scope is only the whole mineral vein, covering both the gold and Magic Stone mines, but if left unchecked, it might worsen..."
Listening to the Golden Dragon’s words, Frank’s heart sank.
Pollution unchecked even by a Golden Dragon, he couldn’t imagine the severe consequences if the Abyss power continued to spread.
It’s important to know that there are several villages near the mine.
"Is there really no way to solve the pollution?"
He couldn’t help but ask.
"No, unless the entire mineral vein is destroyed, but even if it’s destroyed, removing remaining pollution might be hard."
The Golden Dragon shook its head.
Upon finishing its words, the Golden Dragon looked at the elves again, with a trace of hope in its eyes:
"Friends of the Elf Clan."
"I have long heard of the great na of the Elf Chosen One and the venerable Life Goddess, Her Excellency Eve."
"Her Excellency Eve is just and kind, saving the entire Segis World in the war of gods and demons. Do any of you have a way to address the pollution here?"
Upon hearing his words, the elves exchanged glances.
A priest of the elves nad Dongdong sighed and said:
"Although the Goddess has bestowed upon us the power to purify the pollution of the Abyss to a certain extent, the pollution here is already quite severe. I’m afraid there’s no way, unless..."
"Unless what?"
Frank asked with hope.
"Unless we can invoke a Divine Miracle, or gather a large number of Elental Elves. However, Elental Elves only heed the command of Her Excellency the Goddess, and we must receive Her divine oracle. Whether it’s a miracle or an oracle, only those favored by the Goddess can achieve it. We cannot."
Dongdong said.
"I see..."
Frank looked a bit disappointed.
Just then, an elf warrior nad Demacia suddenly spoke:
"Actually... I do have a thod."
"Hmm?"
The elves looked at him in surprise.
"You have a thod?"
Frank’s heart lifted.
Demacia nodded:
"However, the price is quite steep..."
"What sort of price?"
Frank asked.
Demacia glanced at the entire mine and said:
"The pollution can certainly be eradicated, but the vein will also disappear."
"The vein will disappear..."
Frank froze slightly.
He looked at the black fog constantly emanating from the mining field, torn, and after a mont, he looked towards the Golden Dragon:
"Lord Romanos, is there no saving this vein?"
The Golden Dragon glanced at Demacia and said:
"The core of the pollution is within the vein, and it has nearly been assimilated. Unless a True God descends, I don’t believe this can be resolved without affecting the vein."
Hearing these words, Frank fell silent.
After a mont, seemingly having made up his mind, he sighed deeply:
"I understand."
Saying that, he looked at Demacia:
"Mr. Demacia, can you tell what you plan to do?"
Demacia’s expression turned serious:
"I apologize, Mr. Frank, this is a secret of our Elf Clan. Furthermore... if possible, I need you to order your troops to temporarily leave the vicinity of the mining field until our actions are complete."
...
"Young master, do you really trust those elves? If sothing happens to the vein, the family will surely be furious!"
At the foot of the hill, having returned to the army, Frank explained what had happened in the mining field to his trusted aides. The knights said worriedly.
Frank was silent for a mont and sighed:
"I’ll explain this matter. We can’t let the pollution continue to spread."
"Young master!"
"No need to say more. I’ve already made my decision. The south of the empire is already a wasteland, showcasing the horror of the Abyss. I don’t want to see the beautiful Northern Territory turn into hell on earth under the erosion of the Abyss’s power... Even the Golden Dragon can’t contend with it. This is certainly not an ordinary source of pollution."
"Young master..."
"Alright, no need to persuade further. Pass the orders down, have the entire army stay away from the mining field, and don’t disturb the elves’ actions."
"Yes..."
...
The human army at the foot of the hill slowly retreated, and as the troops gradually moved away, Dongdong couldn’t help but glance back at Demacia:
"Dema, what exactly are you planning? We have no way of dealing with this pollution."
Demacia chuckled:
"Hey, Dongdong, we might not have a way, but doesn’t the Goddess always have one?"
"What... do you an?"
"What else could it an, of course, we’re going to make a grand gesture and offer the whole vein to our great and beautiful Her Excellency the Goddess... Haha, wonder how much contribution we can score this ti, let’s split it evenly, guys!"
The players: ...
"That’s you, all right."
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