The Gentleman at the End
Chapter 430 - Chapter 430: Chapter 428: The Wolf and the Knight

Chapter 430: Chapter 428: The Wolf and the Knight

[Bonfire Valley]

The barrier that blocks the life and death world is also the only connection.

The sole permitted source of light in the eternal darkness of the realm of the dead, and the only pass, is the bonfire between the valleys,

Visitors must gain the recognition of the bonfire through a ritual to obtain the flame; they can go to the dead’s region before the flame goes out. If they fail to leave before the flame extinguishes, they will be trapped forever on the other side.

Even though it sounded dangerous, Bonfire Valley used to be a tourist attraction.

Many patients who underwent open-source would come here to witness the marvel of mountain ranges that connect the sky, and they would also attempt to awaken the bonfire,

If they managed to get the flame and went to the world of the dead, with a bit of luck, they might establish contact with the dead in advance, or even win the favor of death.

When their own death came, there was a good chance they would wake up in their original tomb in the form of a dead, rather than eternally sleep as part and parcel of the tomb.

As the Evil Sun fell, the membrane between the living and dead worlds began to blur, and the dead began to expand out from the mountain ranges.

As a result, fewer and fewer living beings approached the area,

The area where the train was currently traveling was filled with dead of various forms wandering outside,

Either crawling on the ground with difficulty,

or staggering along,

or floating in the air,

Some even vaguely saw the structures of towns or villages at the foot of the mountain, where a large number of dead were living, or rather… were garrisoned.

“Mr. William, the expansion rate of the dead is too fast, we may need to stop the train ahead of time. If we continue forward, our train may be attacked.”

“It’s okay, I’ll walk the rest of the way by myself.”

“I’m really sorry. When you leave the Original Tomb, we will come to pick you up right away.”

The Black Worm Train stopped ahead of time,

When Yi Chen stepped out of the carriage and took a breath of air permeated with the Death Plague (Dead Gangrene Mist Bacteria), his body couldn’t help but shiver, and he felt instantly refreshed.

However, he didn’t indulge in this sensation for long but turned his attention to the Candle Puppet that exited the train with him.

Just as Yi Chen prepared to split a part of the gentleman’s clothes to drape over Thirteen, he discovered Thirteen exposed to the Death Plague showed no abnormalities. She was even still engrossed in reading, with the light from her pupils slowly scanning among the lines.

“Thirteen, don’t you feel uncomfortable at all?”

The Candle Puppet responded obediently, “Not at all, teacher~ We were made with the original purpose of exploring the Extremely Dark Land, so during production, we went through a complex process of Dark Side treatment.

Includes Physical decay and brain waxification.

Only particularly skillful Candle Puppet Masters can manage this process, with even a slight deviation causing damage to the body.

When I was first being made, not only was I given Dark Side treatment, but my core components were also engraved with dead’s inscriptions, ensuring I always remained in a semi-dead state, able to act as a ‘container for the bonfire’.”

“Hmm? No wonder the Duke, upon seeing your body structure, directly recruited that boss to work. I really found a treasure.

This is great, let’s head out immediately.”

As they walked towards the Bonfire Mountain Range, using the vision provided by little Grape, they began to discern the general situation at the foot of the mountain,

A City of the Dead, built with numerous black spires, was situated at the base of the mountain and sealed the entrance to the gorge. The only road leading to the bonfire in the mountains also fell under the jurisdiction of this city.

Whether one wished to acquire the flame from the bonfire or traverse the valley, they needed to pass through this city,

“It seems we must head to this City of the Dead, but it’s fine… perhaps we can get information about the Original Tomb directly, instead of searching aimlessly like a headless fly.”

Just as Yi Chen was jogging towards the city,

The sound of horse hooves came from behind, accompanied by a raging killing intent akin to a wild beast.

“Death Plague Knights… indiscriminate attacks, huh?”

Sensing the definitive focus of Killing Intent, Yi Chen naturally wouldn’t surrender without a fight,

An eye emerged on the back of his head,

Click~ he loosened the button in his carry case.

Spine and firearm were simultaneously gripped in their corresponding hands,

Having gone through real combat in the Cancer Palace and self-enhancement in Light City, Yi Chen had completed adapting to the environment of the Old World, instantly entering a state of combat.

At that moment, the Death Horse behind him carried its master towards him.

A Great Sword like a tombstone swiped down from the horseback, with great momentum and force,

Even without a blade edge, it made the ground sink, and even Yi Chen, meters away, was pressed down firmly, unable to move or breathe properly, waiting to be ground into mincemeat.

Stargazing,

Yi Chen looked up at the pitch-black night sky at this moment, as if peering into the slots of fallen star grids,

In an instant, a burst of starlight twinkled on him, instantly breaking free of the crushing pressure, executing a standard sideways roll.

He narrowly evaded the slash of the Tombstone Giant Sword and counterattacked at the same time.

The spine swung,

The trigger pulled,

Clang!

Just as the Dead Spine Lake, transformed into a ‘Knight Battle Axe,’ was about to strike the opponent, it was forcefully knocked back! The striking sound echoed across the plain, even drawing the attention of many of the dead.

Yi Chen’s earnest slash was nullified, and his palms were completely split open by the recoil.

As for the iron bullets that were fired, they were tightly clamped by teeth underneath the visor of the enemy’s helmet, an exposed gum line without the covering of lips.

Seeing this,

Yi Chen no longer hesitated and immediately prepared for Restriction Removal and put on the Dead Man Makeup; without going all out against such an enemy, there would be only a path to death.

The next second,

The frenzied killing intent locked on Yi Chen suddenly dissipated, and a voice like a wild death beast came from the horseback:

“Are you the human who defeated Bart Prada in the outside world? That kid Bart was actually quite good; I didn’t expect he would fall at your hands.

Moreover, the live battle I saw in the Original Tomb, you were using a power of the Evil Sun with a skin… Now you have completely changed styles, to a pattern of close and long-range… A versatile talent, huh?

“Get on the horse, come with me~ Since the boss has already invited you, you have the qualification to go to the Original Tomb.”

No sooner had the voice stopped than the person actually chewed the bullet caught between his teeth, swallowing it into his stomach.

In this moment, Yi Chen finally had the chance to lift his head and look at the other,

On the pitch-black warhorse covered in layers of shell armor, a black cloak dragging behind, a distinct metal wolf-shaped helmet revealed only two red pupils within the structureless black toothy maw.

Slung over the shoulder was a huge, broad Tombstone Giant Sword, intricately engraved with the words – ‘To my beloved’.

“Who might you be, senior?”

“Death Plague Knights – Black Wolf Bernard… I just happened to be ‘hunting’ outside and returning, I didn’t expect to meet such an interesting fellow as you, get on.”

Bernard also casually pointed behind the horse, where a bundle of corpses wrapped in black cloth was placed on it.

It was because of these bodies that the space available to sit was quite narrow, making it difficult to fit both Yi Chen and the Candle Puppet.

“Thirteen, come here!”

Yi Chen lifted the Candle Puppet with one hand, allowing the relatively petite Thirteen (less than 155cm) to sit on his shoulder,

In this manner, he took a seat on the horseback, trying not to crowd the Death Plague Knight as much as possible.

Bernard looked puzzled, “Hmm? You actually let a servant sit on your shoulder?”

“She is not my servant, but my student. As a teacher, it is normal to consider my student’s wellbeing, isn’t it?”

“A student… What a strange fellow! Well, I quite like you, let’s go! Hoo-hah!”

As Bernard squeezed his legs forcefully,

The warhorse’s body actually sprouted fur similar to that of a wolf, and its physique even became more robust as it galloped through the valley.

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