pertwk Chapter 68 Remnants of Post Station Street
Chapter 68 Remnants of Post Station Street
"And... is that a staff?"
Burke stared at the staff on Xia Tong's back, his eyes widening.
"Wait, why does this staff look so familiar?"
"Isn't that...isn't that the scepter of the demi-human queen?!"
Burke murmured twice, still unable to believe his eyes.
He rubbed his eyes hard and looked again intently.
The unique gemstone inlay and the luster of the pyroxene have confirmed that it is indeed the scepter of the demi-human queen!
He once had the privilege of attending a celebration of the demi-human race and caught a glimpse of the queen from afar, as well as the scepter in her hand that symbolized supreme power.
Could it be... that this lord defeated Her Majesty the Queen?
That's Her Majesty the Queen! A supreme being to demi-humans!
If there were any previous doubts.
So when Lord Xia Tong's staff released dozens of terrifying "crystal scattering" beams that instantly killed a group of monsters.
Demi-human Burke is now 100% certain that it is the Queen's Scepter!
Because the Queen had demonstrated her magic at the climax of the celebration.
That was advanced magic she learned from the legendary Academy of Realucalia!
The Queen once proudly declared that this was a sign of the Academy of Real Lucaria's submission to her!
"call--"
Xia Tong took a soft breath.
Looking at the clean road we came from, the rampant noise and monster roars were gone, leaving only corpses scattered on the ground.
"These monsters are too weak; they're no match for me!"
On the way to the ruins of Post Station Street, Xia Tong killed almost all the monsters as easily as cutting melons and vegetables.
Then, a huge convoy appeared ahead.
They were two enormous mountain demons, their chests pierced by greatswords with thick iron chains, slowly pulling a black coffin carriage forward.
Xia Tong waved his hand, and all the ashes immediately understood and fell silent.
The two mountain demons also stopped and looked down at Xia Tong, who was blocking their way.
Their eyes held only numbness, pain, and deep exhaustion, devoid of any desire to attack.
Then, Xia Tong leaped off the horse.
He did a beautiful 360° spin in the air!
"Crack! Crack!"
Two crisp metallic snapping sounds.
With a single, precise strike of the Lion Greatsword, Xia Tong severed the thick iron chains binding them!
With a loud crash, the massive chain connecting to his chest fell to the ground.
A sudden surge of intense emotion finally appeared in the numb and weary eyes of the two mountain demons.
They stared in disbelief at the "little man" wielding a giant sword before them.
Free?
The two mountain demons exchanged a glance, then bowed deeply and slowly to Xia Tong.
Then, with heavy steps, they walked without looking back towards the distant wilderness.
Watching the two enormous figures gradually recede into the distance, growing smaller and smaller.
Xia Tong suddenly recalled the days when she was barely surviving at the front of the checkpoint.
I couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief!
"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river; never underestimate a young person's potential!"
"It seems I truly am destined to be the King of Elden!"
...........
"Lord Xia Tong, what are you laughing at?"
Sitting atop the Torret, the demi-human Burke watched Xia Tong chuckling to herself and couldn't help but ask curiously.
"Huh? Am I laughing?"
Xia Tong forced a smile down her face, then opened the coffin behind the carriage pulled by the two mountain demons.
Besides the decaying remains of an unknown nobleman, there was also an enormous giant axe inside.
This giant axe is really too rough.
It was basically a huge block of iron with a sturdy yet resilient thick wooden handle forcibly attached to it.
Giant axe.
Xia Tong tried waving her hands.
I found that I could barely lift it, and it was impossible to use it in combat as smoothly as the Lion Greatsword.
I reckon they'll exhaust themselves to death before they even reach the enemy.
"This thing... I remember it takes a full thirty points of strength to swing it with one hand."
"A typical style of the wilderness."
"Only a barbarian warrior like Holly Lu, or a lion-hybrid like Aslan, would be capable of wielding it."
The axe was too big to fit in the backpack.
Xia Tong could only hang it on Toret's horse, planning to store it in the Blessing Space later.
We walked forward for a while longer.
Xia Tong finally arrived at the ruins of Yizhan Street, and then stood on a broken stone wall, looking at the ruins all around.
This was once an important transportation hub connecting the north and south of Nymgfu, and a bustling rest stop for caravans, messengers, and members of the royal family.
There were once sturdy stone walls, warm stables, and comfortable rooms for guests to rest.
But now, all that's left is a ruin covered in vines.
However, besides the ruins, there were some new things.
In the heart of the entire Post Station Street ruins, a vast expanse of enormous flowers, emitting an eerie fragrance, blooms.
Miranda Kerastase.
It can spray deadly poison powder and release beams of light.
Dual cultivation of poison and demon!
"Although I had expected it, seeing this thing still makes me a little scared."
However, this also means that he has found the right place.
It's time to meet with Professor Seren.
Looking at the demi-human Burke riding on horseback, Xia Tong instructed:
"Burke, don't move around here, and don't go near those big flowers. I'm going inside to take a look."
"Toret, if anything unexpected happens, take him with you and run. I'll follow the spirit horse's senses to find you."
Toret nodded his horse's head knowingly and snorted.
……
Xia Tong recalled all the other ashes, leaving only the most reliable headless knight, Ruthel.
Finally, he took out the specially made wire torch from his backpack and lit it.
Then they slowly walked towards the center of the Post Station Street ruins.
The reason for using torches is that these Miranda flowers are very weak to fire.
By using the steel wire torch and infusing it with spiritual power, one can unleash a combat technique called "fire breath," which is a powerful tool for clearing out plant monsters.
"Da, da, da."
Xia Tong's footsteps were very light as she approached the center of the Post Station Street ruins step by step.
But then he discovered something very strange.
The Miranda poisonous flowers, which usually spray poison wildly whenever someone gets close, showed no reaction at all.
They bloom quietly, without even spraying poisonous mist, just like ordinary ornamental plants.
"Isn't this...being so polite to me?"
This strange situation made Xia Tong wary, and she dared not move forward rashly.
This is illogical.
"Never mind, I'm going to be the King of Elden."
Xia Tong immediately straightened his armor and strode forward.
The sun was shining brightly today, illuminating the ruins of the post station street and the huge Miranda flowers nearby.
Looking at these flowers that appeared somewhat alluring in the sunlight, Xia Tong thought:
"They're actually quite pretty if they don't spray poison."
As they walked, a staircase leading underground appeared in a corner of the ruins ahead.
Xia Tong took a deep breath and then slowly walked closer.