Chapter 1187 - 626: Divine Stronghold’s Rescue Letter, Orleans Maiden Joan [Subscription Request] [5K]_3

"Iron Armor Continent???"

Zong Shen’s head was filled with a flurry of question marks.

There seem to be many secrets to excavate between the Other Dimension and the Endless Continent!

Especially the last sentence left by the guide hints, combined with previous conclusions.

It seems that only after becoming the Supreme Lord can one access the secrets of the Dimensional World.

Zong Shen scratched his head and summarized this information, preparing to keep an eye on related situations.

Some things the guide module is unwilling to say outright; he has to write them down himself and slowly untangle them.

The guide module isn’t a little assistant devoid of emotions.

Occasionally, it would show a side that is either proud, expectant, earnest, or playful.

"Let’s recruit first and talk later!"

"After all, it’s an Otherworldly Warrior."

"At least Gujate hasn’t disappointed me!"

Thinking of this, Zong Shen decided to recruit right there.

Speaking of which, the quality of this recruitment contract was special, while the contract for recruiting Gujate was of Legendary Level quality. It’s not yet clear which is superior, adding to Zong Shen’s anticipation.

Recalling the commotion during Gujate’s recruitment, Zong Shen resolutely left the Lord’s Fortress and walked to the empty land outside, where there’s ample space for his activities.

His appearance also attracted the attention of that [Juvenile Knowledge Ancient Tree] rooted 200 meters away.

The tree’s two nimble eyes focused on Zong Shen, seemingly observing his actions.

Tree Spirits are a very special existence, both territory buildings and possessing independent intelligence.

They can serve the territory but are not bound by loyalty.

In other words, Zong Shen can use the Tree Spirit’s functions but may not gain its approval.

This [Juvenile Knowledge Ancient Tree] was in a state of watching.

And so it refused to communicate with Zong Shen.

Zong Shen walked to the right spot, grabbed the contract, and chose to activate recruitment!

In an instant, the contract in his hand scattered into countless points of light flying towards the sky.

Simultaneously, large clouds began to gather in the sky.

Surprisingly, they formed a palace made of clouds.

The golden sunlight first cascaded down like tassels from both sides.

The cloud-formed door of the palace slowly rotated open.

A pink light group, like a meteor with a floral trail, dropped in front of Zong Shen.

The flowers in the trail dispersed into petals, floating everywhere.

Red, yellow, pink, orange...

Various petals fell like colorful snowflakes, carrying the full scent of flowers.

The flower petal rain completely covered Zong Shen’s territory, creating a unique phenomenon.

"Wow, this phenomenon really has a girlish charm!"

At that moment, all the female subjects in the territory looked up, eyes shining at the rain of petals.

They extended their palms, letting petals fall and disappear quickly, like melting snowflakes.

The faint floral fragrance lingered in their palms.

Such a spectacular petal rain disappeared after the pink light group fell.

Only the lingering fragrance testified to the scene just moments before.

The pink light group silently landed in front of Zong Shen.

There was no earth-shattering noise, nor did the ground collapse.

Everything was quiet and natural like this.

The light shone and condensed, gradually shrinking and solidifying.

With time on his side, Zong Shen patiently waited for the light group to take shape.

After five or six minutes, the light group eventually formed a humanoid light cocoon.

"—Crack"

The crisp sound of cracking echoed, the pink light cocoon began to fracture, lines appearing on its surface.

A slender arm wrapped in shiny silver arm armor pierced through the light cocoon with a long spear radiating five-colored light.

Following that, the entire light cocoon melted away like ice in the heat, quickly dissolving.

In an instant, the light cocoon disappeared entirely, leaving only a svelte maiden clad in full body armor holding a long spear standing there.

Dust gracefully floated up, slowly drifting away, as if a veil covered her.

"Is this the mysterious Orleans Maiden, Saint Joan from the Iron Armor Continent?"

Zong Shen looked at the fully armored maiden, not rashly stepping forward.

Having the experience of recruiting Blood Wolf Gujate, he knew these Otherworldly Warriors often have an adaptation period upon arrival, typically around five to ten minutes.

The spear strike breaking open the cocoon was more like an instinctive reaction.

And so Zong Shen patiently waited for several minutes.

Just as he expected, seven or eight minutes later, Saint Joan moved.

Her armor emitted crisp collision sounds.

The head under the full cover helmet slowly raised, gazing at Zong Shen as if evaluating something.

After more than ten seconds, she took her first step.

The long spear beside her was a full three meters long, its tip radiating a five-colored glow.

Held in her hands, it created a stark contrast.

Joan came before Zong Shen, first planting the long spear into the ground.

Then she placed one hand on her chest, one hand pulling open the face helmet cover, revealing an exquisitely delicate and stunningly beautiful face.

Seeing her face without the distinctive freckles, Zong Shen relaxed.

This proved that this Joan indeed had no connection with the surrendering nation, a bona fide Otherworldly beauty!

At this moment, Saint Joan slowly began speaking.

Her voice, far from being violent like her appearance, was clear like a stream in the mountains.

The smooth flow of water allowing the polished river stones to be seen.

Her clear voice stirred a protective instinct within Zong Shen.

Yet he could only focus on accepting Joan’s loyalty.

After completing this process, Joan would truly join his ranks.

"I come in accordance with the Lord’s will."

"I shall guard the honor and await the Lord’s revelation."

"Great Lord, please accept my oath of loyalty!"

"In my army, there are no subordinates, only life and death companions!"