Chapter 2335 Crow's Prophecy XII_2

Later, Fang Hong heard about Fanric's reputation, which has gradually spread to the Northern Territory. Although he is a native, he had heard some things. If not for this, he wouldn't have come looking for the other party. He initially thought the other might have some strength, but did not expect that strength to far exceed his imagination.

That overwhelming number of constructs, wasn't that a large army? Compared to the craftsmen he had seen, it was like night and day.

Blackbo turned around to look and saw that the Combat Artisan in his team was gazing at the other party with a somewhat dazed expression, far more outrageous than himself. That person was a Holy Chooser, and he considered himself fairly knowledgeable about those people.

"Maybe those veterans got it wrong, but I at least heard them say it like this, though we these people don't have much insight," he laughed and responded, but then smoothly changed his words, "However, Mr. Ade, those knights don't seem to be cooperating."

Speaking of this, Fang Hong was also a bit troubled. The knights they captured were all fanatic believers of the Crow's Claw Sanctuary, just like the Commander, unwilling to say a single word to them. Helplessly, he had to entrust Blackbo and his 'Redeemers' to send these knights for resurrection.

Although the "Stargate Declaration" prohibited the Invokers from attacking natives, it referred to ordinary people, and robbers, bandits, and cultists were not included in that, naturally defending and counterattacking were not illegal — and this time the Crow's Claw Sanctuary's people were the ones who made the first move, so both sides were in a truly antagonistic relationship in this combat.

As a world possessing starlight, Eteliria naturally has its traditions. The rules here are vastly different from those on Earth, and people don't value life and death — conflict and fighting are not uncommon. Meanwhile, Invokers certainly have the right to protect themselves and lawfully and compliantly participate in these competitions.

But Fang Hong hadn't expected that he would end up learning the truth from a group of captured mercenaries.

Starlight is precious, after all, and unlike knights with fanatic beliefs, mercenaries do not want to lose their lives for a small amount of money, especially when their employer has already surrendered.

"We aren't clear about the ins and outs here, sir," the mercenaries stammered in response, "However, if you are asking about some 'prophecy,' we guess it might be related to that Crow's Prophecy."

"Crow's Prophecy?"

"This prophecy is known by everyone, sir. The Crow's Claw Sanctuary has been propagating about it, you can ask anyone here if you don't believe it. Those people claim that the darkest hour will come, the crows will come first, the apocalypse is imminent, and the Lord of Storms will return to this world at some moment..."

Another resurrected deity, thought Fang Hong. But the followers of Adrian have always believed their god will return from death, which isn't a surprising thing. It's merely another ancient deity added to the Orlin Pantheon.

He pursued further, "Then what are they here for?"

"I guess it's for the Scions of the Crow, sir..."

"Scions of the Crow?"

"They haven't told us about these, it's just our speculation," the mercenary stammered again, "The prophecy says that when the disastrous year arrives, seven shadow descendants will come to the world, we inadvertently heard them discussing that lady..."

Fang Hong turned to look at Hilvy: "That lady?"

"...Specifically, we're not too sure," the mercenaries shook their heads, "But it should be one of the people in this inn, this is also our purpose for coming here."

Upon hearing this, Fang Hong roughly understood the ins and outs of the whole situation. He suddenly recalled that a few days ago, the Raven Knight looked at Hilvy with a gaze that was unsettling and persistent. He was unaware that the unease on that day would manifest at this moment, suggesting that perhaps the other party had already believed Hilvy was one of the seven shadow descendants?

Of course, he didn't believe such nonsense and asked for more details, but the mercenaries only spoke hearsay about the prophecy and were unclear about its foundations.

After repeatedly failing to get answers, he decided to fulfill his promise and let the mercenaries leave. Killing these people would hold no meaning, as they were merely doing it for food. Nonetheless, he still told the mercenaries, "I can let you leave, but you'd better leave this place immediately."

The mercenaries seemed to detect his implied meaning, exchanged looks, and promptly agreed.

Fang Hong saw Blackbo approach after hearing his words as if wanting to say something. But he shook his head first at the other, indicating to discuss it later, then returned to the Seven Seas Brigade members to relay the news he had gathered.

"Scions of the Crow?" Hilvy's eyes revealed a hint of surprise upon hearing his account.

Fang Hong then asked her, "Hilvy, you really haven't heard anything about this?"

Miss Ship's Officer gently shook her head, indicating she had never heard anything like this from her childhood to now. She has no unique abilities herself, apart from being slightly more intelligent than others, she is no different from ordinary people.

Little did Fang Hong expect, after exhaustive searching in vain, finding it unexpectedly with no effort at all, upon hearing his descriptions, Miss Natural Historian, who returned with Parker, expressed that she had heard about this prophecy.