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Chapter 870 - 853: Flame · Oct 08, 2026

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851 Chapter 851 - 834: Power 2026-10-08
852 Chapter 852 - 835: Malaka! 2026-10-08
853 Chapter 853 - 836: Pulling Back 2026-10-08
854 Chapter 854 - 837: Phoebe’s Experience 2026-10-08
855 Chapter 855 - 838: Vascular Air Embolism 2026-10-08
856 Chapter 856 - 839: Leaving Athens 2026-10-08
857 Chapter 857 - 840: Surgery 2026-10-08
858 Chapter 858 - 841: Hormonal Response 2026-10-08
859 Chapter 859 - 842: Anxious 2026-10-08
860 Chapter 860 - 843: Xiu’s Repair 2026-10-08
861 Chapter 861 - 844: Metal That Can ’Grow 2026-10-08
862 Chapter 862 - 845: The Stockings Business 2026-10-08
863 Chapter 863 - 846: Pay Attention to Someone 2026-10-08
864 Chapter 864 - 847: Viggo Fortez 2026-10-08
865 Chapter 865 - 848: Understanding the Divine 2026-10-08
866 Chapter 866 - 849: Forest, Lumberjacks 2026-10-08
867 Chapter 867 - 850: Death 2026-10-08
868 Chapter 868 - 851: Old Knight 2026-10-08
869 Chapter 869 - 852: Undead 2026-10-08
870 Chapter 870 - 853: Flame 2026-10-08
871 Chapter 871 - 854: Caravan and the Archbishop 2026-10-08
872 Chapter 872 - 855: Goddess 2026-10-08
873 Chapter 873 - 856: The Goddess’s Followers and Knights 2026-10-08
874 Chapter 874 - 857: Female Knight 2026-10-08
875 Chapter 875 - 858: Abandoned Fortress 2026-10-08
876 Chapter 876 - 859: Darkness 2026-10-08
877 Chapter 877 - 860: Two Red Lights 2026-10-08
878 Chapter 878 - 861: Werewolf Possession 2026-10-08
879 Chapter 879 - 862: Torn Tongue 2026-10-08
880 Chapter 880 - 863: Profound Church 2026-10-08
881 Chapter 881 - 864: The Archbishop’s Dispute 2026-10-08
882 Chapter 882 - 865: Purification 2026-10-08
883 Chapter 883 - 866: The First Toll 2026-10-08
884 Chapter 884 - 867: The Awakened Lord of Cinders 2026-10-08
885 Chapter 885 - 868: The Contagious Abyssal Faith 2026-10-08
886 Chapter 886 - 869: Giants and Slaves 2026-10-08
887 Chapter 887 - 870: Hunting the Giant! 2026-10-08
888 Chapter 888 - 871: From Foot Soldier to Cavalry (3000) 2026-10-08
889 Chapter 889 - 872: Occultism and Natural Science 2026-10-08
890 Chapter 890 - 873: Breach! 2026-10-08
891 Chapter 891 - 874: Observing the Essence 2026-10-08
892 Chapter 892 - 874: Observing the Essence (2) 2026-10-08
893 Chapter 893 - 875: Grand [Miracle] 2026-10-08
894 Chapter 894 - 876: The Subjugation of the Abyssal Depths 2026-10-08
895 Chapter 895 - 877: The Goddess’s Identity 2026-10-08
896 Chapter 896 - 878: Rescuing the Saintess 2026-10-08
897 Chapter 897 - 879: Undead Settlement 2026-10-08
898 Chapter 898 - 880: Familiar Face, Departure 2026-10-08
899 Chapter 899 - 881: Grand Bridge to the City 2026-10-08
900 Chapter 900 - 882: Shocking Upheaval 2026-10-08

Chapter 870: Chapter 853: Flame

But there is a problem.

The scenario that Lann and Mentos imagined was based on wandering souls losing their humanity, slaughtering a large number of Undead, and then the Undead becoming wandering souls themselves.

But the most fundamental question is—how did the Undead actually come into being?

Part of the desire to explore this strange world stems from Lann’s curiosity, which was indeed piqued by the phenomena of this world.

On the other hand, he had to stay here for a while, waiting for the Chaos Magic Power tide to come again, and for the celestial sphere’s gap to open so he could return.

Being in an extremely unstable environment without understanding the environment itself is truly dangerous.

Just upon arriving, this new world threw Lann into such a ruthless situation, it undoubtedly marked it as ’extremely unstable.’

Fodolink led Lann up the slope of the forest, seemingly heading towards the ’mountain’ he had mentioned earlier.

On this upward path, the ground was covered with dead branches and leaves, and even when green plants appeared occasionally, the shades of green looked withered, yellowish, and lifeless.

It was as if the entire environment was coated in this gloomy and oppressive tone.

The forest, which should have been rich with life, was silent.

There were neither slight chirps of birds nor any sounds of small animals moving about.

The only sound was the ’rustling’ of two people’s boots on the fallen leaves. When their footsteps lightened, they could even hear each other’s breathing.

The atmosphere was oppressive and still.

Fodolink seemed to have no notion that this situation was abnormal, so Lann could only speculate that perhaps this world’s forests were like this.

Yet, the social skills inherent to the Sons of the Emperor inevitably influenced Lann.

Although he wasn’t someone who considered socializing essential, he was quite good at being the ’atmosphere breaker’ now.

”Are you also here to witness the [Fire Rite], Fodolink?”

Lann’s tone was calm, without revealing any excess emotions, as if it was a casual question.

The information gleaned from the still-clearheaded woodcutter sounded like a big deal, and mentioning it should be a good conversation starter.

And indeed, as Lann expected.

The [Fire Rite] was certainly a significant event for this world... a tremendously significant affair.

Fodolink’s normal stride suddenly made a discordant ’clank’ sound.

It was the sound of his armor clashing due to the sudden stiffness from inertia.

Though it quickly returned to normal, Lann noticed it nonetheless.

”[Fire Rite]...”

Fodolink seemed to savor the term as if chewing both hope and despair simultaneously.

The emotions in his words were so intense that they appeared to be quite peaceful.

”Two years ago, people would cheerfully believe the [Fire Rite] would be as usual. Although this era hasn’t produced any famed heroes, we at least still have Prince Losric.”

”As long as he becomes the Lord of Cinder, then everything can remain unchanged—our lives, this entire world—as long as the flame can still burn...”

”But now, no one knows what’s in Prince Losric’s mind anymore. He’s delayed for so long, too long. Even...”

Fodolink suddenly lowered his voice, as if even in this silent forest, he feared that his words would spread too far.

”Even rumors have risen among the crowd, saying the Prince actually... doesn’t want to link the fire!”

After speaking, he turned to take a deep look at Lann.

It was as if his expression was telling him: Today this talk can be done secretly, but in the future, don’t shout it everywhere.

Suggesting ’the Prince doesn’t want to link the fire’ seemed to be a taboo topic.

So taboo that it wasn’t meant to be uttered by anyone.

[Flame], what exactly is this thing?

Lann couldn’t quite understand why the flame was so important.

How is the [Fire Rite] conducted, and why would a prince named ’Losric’ resist performing the rite?

”That flame...” Lann said in a tone full of ambiguity, interpretable in any way. ”How is the flame now?”

No matter what Fodolink interpreted from this tone, he likely wouldn’t think Lann knew nothing about the so-called [flame].

Given his tone, [flame] seemed to be something everyone in this world should know.

”How else could it be?” Fodolink scoffed, ”The Undead have already blatantly appeared on the roads, isn’t the waning of the flame obvious enough?”

Lann astutely sensed the resentment and unwillingness in Fodolink’s aged voice.

And the appearance of Undead... was it because that [flame] began to weaken?

There ought to be a process for the flame’s weakening, and if what Fodolink said is true, the degree of waning is positively correlated with the number of Undead appearing.

That means that the currently appearing Undead are far from numerous.

What would happen when the [flame] is totally extinguished? What would this strange world become?

After a series of contemplations, Lann and Mentos both felt that the so-called [flame] might be the reason for the world’s peculiarity.

It’s also what Lady of the Lake referred to as: ’the fundamental difference.’

”By the way, I seem to have not asked your name yet.”

Fodolink looked back at the Demon Hunter, while Lann extended his hand to him.

”Just call me Lann.”

The old knight frowned at Lann’s extended hand, then shook his head without grasping it.

”No, these days, it’s better not to extend your hand casually. The flame is weakening, life is getting harder, who knows what might be on the hands of the person you shake hands with?”

”Heh, you really are a ’young master’.”

Lann didn’t feel uncomfortable with Fodolink’s harmless teasing.

Just furrowed his brow and withdrew his arm.

Even shaking hands must be cautious... has the world already deteriorated to this extent?

”Let’s hope Prince Losric can link the fire soon.”

In the end, Lann could only say a blessing based on known information that could not be wrong.

Fodolink laughed coldly, his aged voice sounding like phlegm was caught in his throat.

”Indeed, everyone is praying that the Prince can link the fire soon. The people of Losric City pray outside the church daily. The Losric Knights advise His Majesty.”

”And pilgrims from distant lands have also started to head north, preparing to come to Losric to pilgrimage and be received.”

”Hope... having hope is always good.”

Losric City.

Lann caught onto this name.

It indicates that ’Prince Losric’ shares a name with the nation itself.

The King of this country must have high hopes for him.

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