The story of the Red Spirit can only be said to be a beginning. Or rather, a germination.

Like countless others, he is merely an interlude in this newly unfolding grand era.

In this age, everyone is the protagonist of their own story. Undoubtedly, under the nurture of demons, there are many like Angel quietly growing in various corners of the continent. They often hide in the shadows. Unless they become strong enough, they won't reveal their true name.

In this period, as the younger brother of Andrew, Angel actually became a pawn that Hell placed in Holy Land Cartier, the most important ally of Giant Snake City—the Blood Elf.

Although at this time Angel was still very fragile, so fragile that he was far from standing on the same stage with Jones and Richie, you have to admit, he caused enough trouble for the Blood Clan.

At least Dariana was quite annoyed by him, although it wasn't until many years later that she realized that the person who had been causing her trouble all along was Angel.

Dariana investigated everyone in Cartier with certain magic power, but she never considered Angel. Because after reaching level nine magic power, Angel never participated in a magic power test again. His true strength became a mystery.

For ordinary Magic Academy students, magic power certification is extremely important, as it means they can obtain higher rights and possibly participate in better projects. But for Angel, who had already signed a contract with demons... these were obviously not as important as ensuring his own safety.

From the demons, he could get more. Things that ordinary Magic Academy students could never obtain.

No matter what, during a considerable period thereafter, Angel was a shadow hanging over Cartier's ruling team.

Fortunately, the Blood Elf Queen didn't plan to quickly realize the secrets about Krimasha obtained from cooperation with Jones in Luo Ge Xian Ni, so just being a magic apprentice, Angel couldn't target their vulnerabilities directly.

What truly scared the Blood Clan came many years later.

...

Now, let's bring the perspective of history back to Giant Snake City.

Throughout the Sixth Year of Silver Moon, Giant Snake City's magic technology was in a rapid development stage. Although it was only a year, because they essentially obtained it through researching the magic techniques left behind by Krimasha, their progress was actually over a hundred years.

Giant Snake City, along with the Liches there, were like a giant sponge, madly absorbing the magical achievements of Krimasha's era, comprehending and manufacturing various magical equipment. They then sent them to all corners of the continent, becoming crucial weapons in deciding battle outcomes.

As an heir not originally meant to inherit Gray's legacy, Jones's influence was rapidly growing, even surpassing the prestige of Gray's own child, Richie, who inherited the title of Lich King.

At the same time, the eyes of the gods and demons, which should have been focused on Richie, gradually turned toward Giant Snake City. They began to notice the rise of Giant Snake City and the vague connection to the former Krimasha.

This is quite normal, as every magic system has its own characteristics. Despite the magical equipment's transformation by Liches and the addition of the Undead Clan's thinking, the original features couldn't be entirely concealed.

You must know that compared to Gray Gruggle and Richie Gruggle, the two generations of Lich Kings, it was the former Krimasha that truly instilled fear in both gods and demons.

The most terrifying enemy is an ever-growing one. Though Gray changed the entire continent's situation, from the Liches' time dimension, it would take tens of thousands of years to grow enough to challenge gods and demons. This includes Gray's personal growth time, as well as the time needed for the core force of Gray's faction—the White Bone Holy Light Court—to grow.

But Krimasha was different. They did not follow the usual growth path of immortal species, which implies infinite possibilities and uncertainties.

Of course, this also brings a certain level of unease.

How should I put it... this is both a good thing and not a good thing.

The enemy's attention is undoubtedly the best advertisement for your strength, attracting more people to yearn for and come to Giant Snake City, joining Jones's faction. The cost is that Heaven and Hell began to set traps for Giant Snake City, traps that are almost omnipresent.

The peace on the surface and the hidden conflicts intertwine.

The sword is drawn, and a storm is gathering at a speed visible to the naked eye. Whether you accept it or not, it will arrive.

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Endless night.

The fire in the brazier burned vigorously. The firelight gathered and intertwined in the reflection of the mirror.

Wearing armor but without a helmet, Jones stood on the podium of the Giant Snake City Magic Academy's plaza and drew the longsword from his waist.

"We love peace! But we do not fear war! Regardless of the type of confrontation, as long as the other side dares to initiate it, no matter who they are, we will fight back! Even if it's Angels or demons, you must not retreat! From today, the Dark Night Knight Order is officially established! Fighting for humanity, for all races, for Keltos's freedom, is your mission! For this, you must dedicate yourselves! Uphold the Knight's Oath! Loyal to Giant Snake City! Until death! I will provide you with the most powerful weapons and all the help I can give! At the same time, I demand you to hold yourselves to the highest standards, just like my father—the Lich King Gray Gruggle!"

Standing before him were thousands of carefully selected youths. There were males and females, mostly humans, but also members of the Blood Clan, dwarves, elves, and even goblins. All sorts of races were present.

Countless longswords were unsheathed, pointing to the sky.

"Humility! Integrity! Compassion! Courage! Justice! Sacrifice! Honor! Faith!"

"In the face of formidable enemies, be fearless and undaunted! Brave and loyal, true to the heart! Loyal and upright, preferring death over surrender! Protect the weak, abiding by the heavens!"

"I swear to bravely oppose oppression..."

"I swear to fight against all wrongs..."

"I swear to fight for the unarmed..."

"I swear to help anyone who seeks my aid..."

"I swear to harm no woman..."

"I swear to assist my knight brothers..."

"I swear to be sincere to my friends..."

"I swear to remain faithful unto death to whom I love..."

The ancient Knight's Oath echoed across the vast plaza, every word a roar.

Many, many years ago, when the theocracy manipulated by Heaven acknowledged the Knight's Oath, did they ever imagine this day would come?

This is a group, ready to uphold the Knight's Oath with their lives. They come from all races, although they are young, they have acquired the most exquisite magical equipment crafted by the Liches of Giant Snake City. Simultaneously, they all possess young and passionate hearts.

Standing on the podium, Jones was their sole leader, the person they swore allegiance to.

As the foster mother of Giant Snake City Lord Jones, the "widow" of Lich King Gray Gruggle, Shelley sat silently nearby, witnessing it all.

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Silver Moon, December, Sixth Year, Jones established the Dark Night Knight Order at the Magic Academy of Giant Snake City. Some of them rapidly changed identities after the oath, hiding in various corners of the continent.

Why use a word like "Dark Night" which leans towards darkness?

Because it is essentially an intelligence agency. Composed of various races, predominantly human. Their mission is to employ some methods to carry out Jones's strategies.

Jones has decided to join the competition of the gods and demons for the Keltos Continent.

Although the power of Giant Snake City has far from reached the extent Jones hoped, as mentioned earlier, the storm is gathering, whether you accept it or not, it will eventually come.

This is a particularly subtle situation, unlike any other period in Keltos's history.

You must understand that in the past, the world was generally "gray." Yes, gray. The color presented after the coexistence of black and white. Generally speaking, in a gray world, when the white grows, the gray decreases. When gray grows, white decreases.

Because the world is only so big, one waxes as the other wanes.

But it's different now. When black and white no longer accept coexistence, we see an extremely interesting phenomenon. That is both black and white... are growing. Only the gray area is shrinking frantically.

Besides black and white, there will be no place for anything else.

Advance towards Krimasha, Volume Nine: The Evil Soul [End]

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