Gods, Ashes Descend

Chapter 70 First Arrival in the Royal City

The Undead Legion recruits went to deal with the Gemstone hiding in the Drifting Graveyard. Just as Levi was about to return, the former Watcher of the Firelink Shrine, now his underling, passed by with a few dogs.

Before, they were too busy taking care of people to care for those zombie dogs. Now that they are richer, they can afford to keep a few dogs that have always been there for them.

Li Wei just didn't like these dogs, and the dogs hissed at him when they saw him; enemies meeting are especially hostile.

......

Just before Li Wei was about to head to the capital, the scapegoat Ludovic, who had lost his leg, called Li Wei to his side and looked at him with a peculiar gaze.

"Ashes, can you finally begin your pilgrimage?"

As he spoke, he shook the game console in his hand, and the ashes inside wandered around the Ringed City.

"You know very well where the Smelter is, so would you like to hear the story of a dwarf who had to sit on the throne of Cinder? And it's related to the Smelter, something that wasn't explained in the game."

Li Wei handed Rudolf a jug of wine, nodded to him, indicating that the wine was ready and that he should begin his performance.

Rudolf took the drink and downed it in one gulp. He then stroked the screen of the game console with a complex expression.

"Actually, I'm from Huanyin City. It's nice to see the scenery of my hometown again. Although there are some differences, they are generally similar."

And I ended up in this situation because of the smelting furnace, because it's forbidden.

He opened Ash's inventory in the game and pointed to the specially reserved smelting furnace.

"What does the smelting furnace look like? A massive collection of humanity melted into crystals, wrapped in the skin of a crystallized lizard."

These are alright, because they don't pose a threat to the Protoss's rule.

But what's terrifying is that a dwarf has discovered the technology to use a smelting furnace to create weapons that are as powerful as, or even surpass, those of the gods.

This made everyone in the Ringed City both happy and terrified. Under the oppressive rule of the gods, everyone in the Ringed City dreamed of having the power to resist, including the Ringed Knights who had fought alongside the dragon but had not received the honor they deserved.

However, since the strength of the weapons forged using this technology is directly proportional to the soul power used, the most powerful soul in the Ringed City is Eleanor, Gwyn's youngest daughter, but they dare not and cannot touch Eleanor.

Just when they were troubled, the persuader from the abyss arrived and told them about the wonders of the abyss and the powerful soul force hidden within it.

But those who peer into the abyss will be peered into by the abyss. As the dwarves became obsessed with the abyss, they also caused the Ringed City to be corrupted by it.

All of this could no longer be concealed from the gods, so the gods issued an order to kill and seal the dwarf kings. To protect themselves, the dwarf kings had to find a scapegoat. As for who that person was, I don't need to explain.

Li Wei plopped down next to Rudaus and grabbed Rudaus's shoulder.

"Brother, what do you mean? You want me to go and kill those bastards in Ringed City who sold you out? Although I wouldn't mind."

Rudolf chuckled, a bitter smile on his face, and replied.

"No need. The gods are in dire straits themselves. Ring City has been corrupted by the abyss, and they don't even know how many undead are left."

I just want to tell you, don't treat games as reality. You can use them as a reference, but don't believe them entirely.

Everyone has their own stance and thoughts, and you must make choices in certain situations.

Li Wei rolled his eyes. "Choose my ass. It's just a simple statement: those who obey me prosper, those who defy me perish."

Children make choices; as adults, we naturally want it all.

"I understand. Maybe when I go to the capital, I'll either be greeted with a welcoming ceremony or be immediately attacked. Their internal affairs are very complicated. Who can say for sure?"

Ken had already gathered a hundred knights. Levi got up from his seat and heard Rudolph say softly.

"Be careful no matter what. And Ash, don't underestimate the Fire Keeper. She's just bound by the linking of the fire."

"Don't worry about trivial matters, what is a fire-preserving woman? Wife, who doesn't want a gentle and understanding older sister waiting for them when they come home after a day of adventure?"

"Don't worry, I won't. I'm waiting to go to the royal city to cause trouble for the Demon King."

Rudaus asked with a smile.

"The Fire Keeper's eyes?"

"nonsense."

Moreover, it wasn't just her eyes; Li Wei noticed that the Fire Keeper seemed to really like the dogs she had brought back. She was even petting them, something he himself had never experienced. This, combined with both old and new grudges, made Li Wei quite unhappy.

Li Wei plans to ask Grandpa Gale to catch a snow wolf cub in the world of painting to raise, since he's not short of souls now.

Who knows, maybe it can grow into someone like Sif, a behemoth combined with a gentle older sister, who the hell could resist that?

With a pet, and then catching the black dragon Midil as a mount, your prestige will instantly skyrocket.

Of course, only female wolf cubs are allowed. Everything around the Fire Keeper in the future Firelink Shrine, even the rats, must be female!

...........

The capital city of Lothric was in a state of extreme disrepair, but it had gained some popularity because the Knights were working for Levi.

When Li Wei pushed open the door of the small altar, some civilians were working on the city wall, and several soldiers were patrolling back and forth. There weren't many guys with zombie faces.

But it's clear that a thousand workers can't support the entire city's population, even if most of them are already dead.

However, the spiral sword at the entrance was gone, but many of the completely waxy zombies and the corpses stuck in the wooden poles were also cleared away.

Soon a soldier came forward to greet them.

"You must be Lord Ash. Your men are already waiting on the main road. Please follow me."

As a blank ash that had never activated any campfires, Li Wei naturally had no choice but to walk there.

However, Li Wei kept looking around, wondering where the dragon corpses had gone, since he had never seen a dragon before.

And what about the dragon that normally blocks the door?

As Li Wei walked along the city wall, he sensed that the soldier was acting strangely, constantly glancing at him while hurrying on his way.

"Is something wrong, my friend?"

The soldier stopped and spoke to Li Wei with a fawning expression.

"Lord Ash, do you need any more people to do the work? It's not that the royal family doesn't care about us, but they must first ensure the will of the knights and dragons."

There are seven people in my family, but we only have three black essences a month. If there were work to be done, I believe many people would be willing to contribute.

Li Wei understood what he meant; it was just to work, not to seek refuge. But Li Wei really didn't need any workers right now.

However, she still offered words of comfort.

"Don't overthink it. I'm here to discuss deeper cooperation with your royal family. By the way, isn't there a spiral sword at the outpost ahead? Take me there to get it."

"My lord, how could such a treasure be placed on the city wall? It is only found in a few main districts and important locations. However, I heard that the Grand Archives has collected a few for research."

The Great Archives, huh? After imprisoning my magical thigh, you still dare to steal my Spiral Sword? You've earned your death.

(Big Wolf Sif)

(Super potent black dragon rice.)

(The artificial dragon blocking the door; the one above is an ancient dragon, this is a flying dragon.)