The villain's goal is to save the heroine

They come to worship and also to pray for death.

They instinctively desire salvation and also instinctively want to drag living people into the abyss.

Of course, the death that the "Screaming Trees" seek does not mean being chopped to death or purified by lake water. They are like vengeful spirits. If they cannot get the final redemption from the bottom of their hearts, they will definitely leave more resentment and curses in this world.

"There's no other way, Miss Eunice. We can't afford any more delays on this scale! Besides, Lynn has been in the Sacred Tree for an hour or two. I doubt he can rescue Cecilia at all... I suggest we go inside the Sacred Tree right now. Maybe we can still have a chance to reverse the situation!" Claire said solemnly.

His judgment was correct. Right beneath their feet, countless Screaming Terror Trees were spreading like a virus, covering the bulging branches of the Sacred Tree! This force was unstoppable. Not to mention Claire, even a level 80 person would be ineffective!

"Tsk!" The little girl couldn't help but spit when she heard Claire's words: "That damned bastard, how dare he betray my trust...!"

Her expression softened as she spoke, looking at the boy whose level was clearly lower than hers but whose performance was no worse than hers. "So, what are you going to do? This thing has been silent for a while now, and it won't react even when you get close to it... The point is, we have almost no magic power left. If even Lin En is in trouble, then the Sacred Tree will probably be even more dangerous. Are you sure you want to go in like this?"

Clearly, as a teammate fighting side by side, Eunice had already acknowledged Claire. Her tone was no longer aggressive, but rather a negotiating tone, clearly putting her on the same level as herself.

The fact is, if it weren't for Lynn, Eunice would have become Claire's little fan girl!

"I think now is the perfect time," Claire responded. "Because the Sacred Tree hasn't responded, I suspect Linn might be stuck in a stalemate with the other party! If we can join in, maybe we can break that balance."

"Ha!" The little girl immediately laughed out loud after hearing that. "That makes sense. As expected, that scumbag would have accomplished nothing without me. Oh hehehehe——"

"..."

Faced with the little girl's annoying laughter, Claire didn't know how to respond.

He now realized that besides being a bit eccentric, annoying, and a bit contemptuous of others...

The others are actually pretty good.

At least he was comfortable cooperating with the other party.

But Claire didn't understand. He was such a nice person, why did he talk about that scumbag Lynn every other sentence?

Claire, whose emotional intelligence wasn't particularly high, wanted to ask directly, but considering the urgency of the situation, she could only say, "Although the 'Divine Tree' has swelled beyond recognition, I still clearly remember Cecilia's position just now. We can try to lure it into swallowing us as well. If it doesn't react, we can just strike it with two swords. While this might cause the 'Divine Tree' to expand further, it will also push those terrifying trees away, so it's not a big deal."

"Oh!" The little girl was very satisfied with the idea. "Not bad, not bad, that's the way it should be! So what are we waiting for? Let's go!"

As he said that, he jumped out first.

Eunice was clearly very enthusiastic about the opportunity to taunt Lynn.

She likes to see the other person's look as if he wants to eat her up but can't do anything to her. That feeling is simply too great!

However, their actions did not go smoothly.

Just when they were approaching the "Sacred Tree" and were about to take action, a headless knight suddenly emerged from the shadows, holding a head, and rushed towards Eunice, who was lacking in magic power!

"careful!"

Claire's fighting ability has always been a mystery. Logically, at his level, he should not be able to react to Augustus's sudden attack, but at this moment, he pushed the little loli away and chopped down directly with the "Sword of Destruction"!

"boom!"

The terrifying gust of wind blew Eunice away, and although Claire was also defeated, she didn't even spit out blood!

only…

Claire's hair was already long enough to fall over her shoulders.

If someone didn’t know Claire and only looked at her profile picture, they would probably think she was a woman!

"Augus...!!" Mona's voice rang out, "What are you doing?! Didn't you promise not to stop us?!"

Her voice was unusually angry.

However, this anger was not entirely because the other party attacked Eunice.

They had just discussed the fall of the Ebon Blade Knights, the Royal Knights, their first encounter with the Grand Princess, and their current assignment. She thought she knew the Grand Princess well, but Augustus repeatedly challenged her views, even concluding that the Grand Princess was a shameless liar and a despicable dictator...!

Of course Mona would be angry.

Chapter 185 Mona's rescue?

"I'm sorry, that wasn't my intention."

Augustus stood in a position that was just enough to block everyone.

"I've already said that I'm not the one in control. I'm not moving because I want to or don't want to. If I had to use a word to describe this state, it would probably be 'instinct', a new 'instinct' given by the 'Divine Tree'!"

He said this very calmly, as if he was narrating, and looked as if it had nothing to do with him.

but…

"Sister Mona, what's going on with this guy?!" Claire's voice sounded in surprise.

Not only Claire, but even Eunice, who was attacked, had no time to get angry. She just looked at the head of the person who was speaking being held at the waist, and her whole body shuddered involuntarily:

"The head... the head has left the neck, and you can still... speak?!"

Mona's expression soured slightly upon hearing what the two said, but she nodded and replied, "Augus' life is tied to the Sacred Tree. As an undead creature, and with the protection of the Sacred Tree, ordinary means cannot kill him."

That being said, Mona was thinking about something else.

After the detailed conversation just now, she had learned more unknown secrets from Augustus.

Just like...

How could such a valuable item as the "Sacred Tree" happen to fall into the hands of a dying "Ebony Knight"?

The incident that happened more than ten years ago was not as simple as she imagined!

"That's right," Augustus continued, adding, "I have no interest in fighting you. If possible, could you please stay here quietly? I don't mind answering any questions you might have, but if we fight, you'll be the only ones who suffer."

His words sounded very plain, but they actually revealed an important message, which was -

If they stayed here, Augustus would not attack them. But if they forced their way in, they would be attacked by Augustus.

In other words, the so-called new instinct is probably something like "guarding" or protecting, right?

"Claire, Miss Eunice, although it's a pity, it's indeed unwise to fight with Augustus. He is now a tireless undead creature. Fighting with him will only waste everyone's energy. I suggest that it would be better not to take action. After all, those things have begun to surround us, and we still need to conserve our strength." Mona advised.

After all, if he can still move even with his head chopped off, what’s the point in continuing to fight?

but…

"Huh? What nonsense are you talking about?!" The little girl frowned and stared at Mona. "I finally understand why Lin En is so angry... I mean, do you think there's any point in dragging it out like this? If it was a one-on-one fight, it would be fine, but there are three of us now! Does that guy have superhuman powers or something?!"

Mona pursed her lips when she heard this, feeling humiliated and wronged.

Although Eunice's attitude wasn't that bad, Lynn and August had already been there before, and now even Eunice was scolding her like this...

Is she really so stupid that she is beyond redemption?

Mona couldn't help but feel inferior, and her tone shrank back: "No... No...! That's not what I meant, Miss Eunice! I just think... There's no point in fighting with Augustus like this. Instead of wasting energy like this, it's better to trust Lin En... Augustus also said that Lin En came prepared! So... So we just need to do our own thing honestly..."

From these words, it can be seen that Mona has completely changed from an active activist who is not afraid of difficulties to a conservative who believes that "I would rather do nothing than make mistakes."

Because everything she did was wrong along the way, even Augustus told her that choosing the eldest princess was a mistake...!

She no longer has any confidence in herself.

"No, Sister Mona, that's not what Eunice meant." Claire then explained appropriately, "We don't have to fight Augustus to the bitter end. The Sacred Tree hasn't responded in a long time, and we suspect Linn and the other side are in a stalemate, so we need someone to break this balance. We just want a breakthrough, not to defeat them. And if the three of us break through from three different directions, Augustus won't be able to hold on."

There was nothing wrong with Claire's words, but it was undoubtedly a big blow to Mona.

Yes, this once again proves her stupidity...

Why didn't she consider dividing the troops?

"I see. That's a good plan." Augustus then spoke up. "But I need to correct you. You can only consider trying to break through me from two directions. Otherwise, I will definitely focus on attacking that little girl. If you don't rescue her, she won't even have a chance to resist before I kill her."

Augustus' words irritated the little girl, making her furious: "Who's the little girl?! I'm already 18! 18!!!"

But no one paid any attention to her.

"Since that's the case, let's attack from two directions!" Claire swung her sword. "Sister Mona, Cecilia was previously sealed in front of us. You'll attack from the right wing, while Eunice and I will attack from the left. No matter which of us enters the Sacred Tree, we must immediately support Cecilia and the others!"

Mona finally came to her senses after hearing this. Her simple mind was already a mess of various thoughts, and her heart was humbled to a certain extent. She could only respond:

"I understand, I will cooperate with you."

After saying that, he also raised his giant sword.

The three of them were all ready to go, and the atmosphere suddenly became solemn. Apart from the howling of countless "Screaming Trees", there was no other movement!

then…

"Whoa!"

At a certain moment, the figures of the three people disappeared, split into two groups, and circled around the side of the expanding "Sacred Tree" with two wings, and then charged towards the location of the "Sacred Tree"!

but…

Mona deliberately increased her speed a bit.

She deliberately took the initiative in order to attract the attention of the "Sacred Tree" and Augustus first. If the other party chose to deal with her first, this would give Claire an opportunity!

Yes, logically speaking, she, a level 67 warrior, is more suitable to enter the "Sacred Tree" to provide support...

After all, all we have to do from the outside is stand there and hold Augustus back.

But now she has chosen to be a foil. On the one hand, she naturally feels that her role is not as important as Claire and Eunice, and on the other hand...

She wanted to continue asking about the eldest princess!

She wanted to continue chatting with Augustus and wanted to know more details about what happened back then!

but…

"boom!"

Augustus ignored her and ran straight towards Claire and Eunice...

Chapter 186 Strange sound?

Claire's judgment was not wrong. Due to various accidents, Lynn and Cecilia were indeed in a stalemate with the "Sacred Tree".

Of course, this standoff was somewhat unfounded. To be precise, Lin En was only in a standoff with Cecilia, and the "Sacred Tree" was just the unlucky one caught in the standoff.

Ever since leaving the "Ice Heart Pendant", the pink gas in Lin En's body has been leaking out continuously, as if it had hit bottom and rebounded, and soon it completely enveloped the two of them!

However, these "pinks" are not good things.

Strictly speaking, it is a curse that can turn people into monsters. Its essence is a special power that exists beyond the hundredth level, which is enough to fundamentally erode and change a human's thinking and physique!

Even if there were no curse, "Lynn" might have been a good person.

In short, this mysterious power has been suppressed too strongly by the "Ice Heart Pendant" and has now developed to the point where it is ready to leak out!

This has two consequences for the current situation.

One of the reasons is naturally that it brought Lynn and Cecilia into a more exciting, more intense, more lasting, more decadent and more uncontrollable paradise.

Under the influence of the pink gas, their bodies were completely stimulated into the most perfect, stimulating and enjoyable state. They demanded from each other and could infinitely feel the most wonderful high tide that humans can experience. This was undoubtedly fatal for two people who had been hungry for a long time!

If no one stops it, this situation will probably continue for several days until the gas completely dissipates, and then Lin En will have a chance to recover!

As for the second consequence...

Obviously, as a boss with professional qualities, the "Divine Tree" would not stop attacking the two.

Although it is not good at attacking, Cecilia's level is not too high. This level of barrier can certainly hold up for a while, but it is far less solid than the seal. As long as the attack continues, it will be completely torn apart in no time!

In other words, if it weren't for the pink gas leaking out of Linn, they would have been arrested by the "Sacred Tree" long ago!

Although the pink gas wasn't magic, it possessed magical properties. On the one hand, it strengthened the barrier's effect, and on the other hand...

Yes, the "Sacred Tree" was eroded in turn!

Pink gas can change a person's mind and thinking, which means that it is inherently inductive, bewitching and hypnotic!

This characteristic clearly posed a greater threat to the "Divine Tree." After all, the "Divine Tree" possessed infinite regeneration capabilities, and ordinary physical attacks could only torture it, not kill it. Only this direct attack on its consciousness could easily alter and obliterate the opponent from another dimension. This was also the reason the "Divine Tree" suddenly ceased its attack, having been forced to defend itself from the contamination and erosion of the pink gas in another dimension.

嗏

Obviously, the mysterious power in Lin En's body is even greater than that of the "Sacred Tree"!

The "Sacred Tree" was only involved when attacking the barrier, but even so, the opponent immediately fell into a stalemate!

If this power can be manipulated and used to fully erode the opponent, can this stalemate still exist?

Maybe this will turn into a strange "sacred tree"?!

In short, although the external situation has developed into being dominated by the army of terrifying trees, the internal situation has indeed remained at a state of no progress.