Hungry, so hungry.

This kind of hunger completely exceeds the physiological limit. It is a kind of unbearable emptiness that makes people feel uncomfortable. And you know very well that simple eating is no longer enough to compensate and fill it.

It is more like an addiction, an addiction that you know is almost impossible to quit from the moment you are infected.

You are thirsty, and there is only saltwater in front of you.

However, after this feeling appeared clearly and lasted for a long time, it slowly faded away, no, it lurked, almost indicating that it was brewing for a more violent outbreak.

In Karun's mind, he suddenly remembered the words Dis had said:

"The God of Order, he is hungry."

"The captain is awake, the captain is awake!"

Eisley's shout brought Karun back to consciousness.

Opening his eyes, he saw that his divine robe had already been taken off, leaving only a simple shirt. Eisley and Blanche were holding towels in their hands, just wiping their bodies.

The basin next to the towel was full of blood, which should be the fresh blood flowing out of his body, from his eyes, ears, mouth, nose, to every pore on his body.

In his previous state of consciousness, Karun felt that not only his consciousness was affected, but also his body. Now it seems that this is indeed the case.

Karun had no reservations about being taken care of by them, and there was no shyness on their faces.

Shanrong and Vani had already passed a long time ago. When they were really carrying out their missions, who would have the leisure to care about such things?

"Captain, you have been unconscious for a day and a night."

Unconscious for a day?

Karun spoke, his voice hoarse: "What happened?"

"A day ago, there was a sudden vibration in the Lake of Sorrow, releasing many spiritual shocks. Several shocks fell towards us, but they were all pulled away by you, Captain.

Many people at the Lake of Sorrow went crazy and killed each other. It has just calmed down now."

Spiritual shocks?

At this time, Muri and the others also entered the tent.

"Karun, you're awake, are you okay?"

Karun shook his head and said, "No problem."

Then, Karun took a deep breath and asked, "Eisley, your contracted soul..."

"We have found the contracted objects and completed the contract." Eisley said, "It was yesterday, when you were unconscious, Captain."

Then there is no problem.

"Now, let's move immediately and head to Tajima Village at the fastest speed!"

They couldn't stay near the Lake of Sorrow anymore, and they couldn't even stay in the world behind the door, because the true Wall God Rainerlsa was about to awaken.

Linda only used a little power from the sleeping god to create such a terrifying atmosphere. It is hard to imagine what the world behind the door would become when the god fully awakens.

Yes, Captain."

Muri also nodded and said, "Okay, let's move immediately."

Karun's body is still very weak now, but this weakness is not caused by injuries, but more like the sudden exhaustion that occurs when an untrained person suddenly bursts out. It doesn't need treatment, rest, only time can gradually recover.

On the first day of the journey, Karun was carried by Wintura all the way. He even refused to switch with Bart. The boy's strength was great, and he didn't feel tired at all carrying his captain.

By the end of the first day of the journey, Karun had already sensed that the spiritual power in his body was gushing out like a spring into a dried-up pond.

On the second day of the journey, Wintura still carried Karun, and when they rested, Karun felt that the spiritual power in his body had already recovered about half, but the weakness in his body still existed. He couldn't exert any strength, and when he ate the porridge, he still needed Eisley to feed him.

At the end of the third day of the journey, when they finished resting, Karun was able to pick up the bowl and eat by himself. The spiritual power in his body had already recovered nearly eighty percent, and his physical condition had recovered to the level of the previous "Karun".

Actually, it's enough.

All along, his physical fitness was not an advantage, but he could use the accumulated spiritual power to bless his body with magic, and even develop into a close combat advantage for him, who didn't have an advantage in physical combat.

Karun took a sip of water. This water was brought from the Lake of Sorrow. Even though it had been in the water bag for three days, it still tasted fresh and delicious.

Of course, it's not that the water in the water bag has any special effects or how delicious it is. It's just that most of the water in the water flow in this world still has a strange smell even after being treated, so the normal water is particularly delicious.

"Captain, how is your body recovering?" Bart asked with concern.

"I'm fine, I can walk by myself tomorrow."

"No, I'll still carry you." Wintura said firmly.

Bart also nodded in agreement.

Because of the captain's filter, they still believed that Karun's current physical condition was very poor.

Karun took out the map and looked at their current location. Because they took a straight line back to Tajima Village, they were now very close to the scorching valley.

However, although Karun knew that his current physical condition had nothing to do with Rainerdal, just to be safe, he still requested to go around the scorching valley during the journey and try not to get close to it.

Karun's character is cautious. In fact, if it weren't for the fact that he didn't have time to react in his dream, he would doubt whether he had the courage to rush up and take a desperate gamble when the Throne of Order appeared in front of him.

"The speed is a bit slow. After resting for five hours now, we will no longer make specific long-term rest arrangements."

This arrangement is to exchange the consumption of everyone's condition for speed.

"Captain, I'm curious, what will happen?" Bart asked curiously. "You will know when the time comes."

Karun did not give a specific answer. If the Wall God really awakens at that time, they will definitely know, after all, sometimes speaking too bluntly can bring unnecessary trouble.

Hiss...

Karun suddenly felt a "itchy" feeling in his heart, as if it was a premonition, telling him in advance to prepare for the torment of "hunger".

Damn, is the frequency of this outbreak so high?Just then, a scream came from the opposite side. Everyone turned to look and saw Muri kneeling on one knee, clutching his thigh and shouting, "He's coming, he's about to come!"

Karun immediately ordered, "Be on guard!"

"Yes, Captain!"

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Karun's team began to be on guard, while Muri's team seemed confused and did not participate in the defensive arrangement.

Gaitanbert is coming to find the captain, isn't he?

Why do we need to be on guard?

Muri used a short knife to cut a cross-shaped wound on his thigh, silently reciting a spell to suppress the reaction of the token. Then, covered in sweat, he stood up and walked towards Karun.

Karun was about to reassure him, but Muri spoke first, "I'm fine now, but you're too weak. We should move now."

Pasio and the others also walked over. Upon hearing this, Pasio asked, "Captain, are you crazy? Both you and Captain Karun are bound to the tokens. Gaitanbert and Lady Funites must be able to sense your location. They might already be nearby. How can we move? There's no way to escape or hide."

Muri turned to look at Pasio and said, "Karun is in a very bad physical condition now. He can't accept Funites' descent at this moment. He had a chance to survive under the condition of accepting the descent, but not in his current state. I know we can't escape from them, but we can at least buy some time, even if it's just two days or one day!"

"Where is he now?" Karun asked Muri.

Karun couldn't sense Funites himself anymore because the snake scale that he had been carefully protecting had completely dissolved during the reconstruction of his body.

Muri answered, "He's nearby, I'm sure of it. I even feel like his gaze is watching us from somewhere nearby."

Karun shook his head and said, "Then there's no way to move. Your clear reaction means that Gaitanbert and Funites are already prepared to take action."

"We still need to buy you more time," Muri insisted.

Bart walked over with his sword and said, "Captain, let's set up a defense here."

Iraman asked in confusion, "Defend against who? Defend against Lady Funites and Gaitanbert? That was one of the missions for both of our teams to enter the Gate of Reincarnation." Bart immediately glared at Iraman and asked, "I only know that my captain is in a very bad condition. I need to buy him more time. I just want to delay the descent of those two for a little longer!"

Dijat spoke up, "Do you know what kind of status those two would have if they returned to the Divine Sect? And how would our actions of defending and stopping them be classified?"

Wentura turned around and cursed, "You guys are so annoying!"

Xijini spoke up, "This is our mission, our duty. We can't avoid it or escape from it. All I know is that our journey through the Gate of Reincarnation will be complete once we welcome the descent of the two Lords."

Eisley sneered, "Because it's not you who was chosen to receive the descent, right? You're speaking so lightly."

Xijini retorted, "We have pledged to dedicate everything to the Divine Sect. I believe in the loyalty of my captain and Captain Karun to the Divine Sect. Also, I refuse to take action against Lord Gaitanbert and Lady Funites."

Demel spoke up, "I also refuse to show disrespect to those two Lords."

Dijat, Pasio, and Iraman all nodded in agreement.

Eisley, Bart, and Wentura didn't find their attitudes surprising, as this was how things were supposed to go according to the normal process. In fact, if Karun hadn't been injured, they would probably have waited for Karun and Muri to face the descent of the two Lords together, just like Pasio and the others. But now that the captain was injured, the situation was definitely different.

Bart, holding his sword, turned to Mas and Blanche beside him.

It was strange that there were no factions within the team.

Even Karun's team was divided into the York City faction and the out-of-town faction.

Bart, Eisley, and Wentura considered themselves the first group, having helped out and eaten at the Funeral Society, while Mas and Blanche were definitely more distant in their relationship.

Mas immediately spoke up, "I will set up a defensive formation right away to buy the captain more rest time!"

Blanche spoke up, "Captain, please allow me to replenish and bless you now!"

She had requested this before, but Karun had always refused because he knew he wasn't actually injured.

Bart nodded in approval. He was clearly satisfied with their attitudes. He looked at Muri and said, "Captain Muri, since those two Lords are already nearby, let's not move and instead defend this place. You can help us summon the Black Prison Castle and let my captain rest inside."

Then, Bart looked at Pasio and the others and said, "Out of respect for our comrades who have been together for so many days, you don't have to participate, but it wouldn't be too much to ask you to hand over the war equipment scrolls you have."

Pasio spoke up, "You guys are crazy."

However, he still took out a scroll and threw it to Bart.

Iraman also took out a scroll and threw it over.

The third scroll was on Muri.

After Bart collected the scrolls, he prepared to ask the other members of the team to help summon the Black Prison Castle together with Muri.

Karun spoke up, "Bart."

"Yes, Captain?" Bart crouched down in front of Karun again.

"Don't use the Black Prison Castle at this time. Save it."

Karun increasingly felt that the defensive nature of the Black Prison Castle might become the key to everyone's survival when the true god awakens. No one knew what kind of chaos would be caused when the true god truly awakened.

"But, Captain, you..."

"I'm fine, I'm okay." Karun's gaze swept across the faces of the surrounding team members. "I'm fine, this injury is nothing. If I really feel that I can't handle it, believe me, I won't pretend to be strong, and I won't intentionally hide it from you for the sake of face. I will simply hide behind you and beg you not to give up on this poor captain."Karun reached out to Muri.

Muri came over and helped Karun up from the ground.

"Everyone, continue to rest. I don't think it will take too long. If it does, if it exceeds three hours, Bart..."

"Here, Captain."

"If it exceeds three hours and Muri and I haven't returned, you are not allowed to come looking for us. Bart, you must immediately take everyone else and return to Tajima Village as quickly as possible. Remember my words."

"Captain...

"Do you understand?"

"Yes, Captain!"

Pasio spoke up, "Captain, we will also wait for you for three hours."

Muri didn't even look at them.

Karun said to Muri, "Alright, let's move a bit further away." Muri nodded and helped Karun walk forward. Ahead was a forest with lush trees, but the leaves and bark were all black. Karun had tasted it before; it was not delicious and was poisonous.

After the two had walked a certain distance and could no longer see the others, Muri said, "Your team really cares about you. You're doing a great job as a captain."

"Because I am a qualified captain. Oh, sorry, I didn't mean to offend you."

"It's okay, I'm not suited to be a leader. I don't have the patience or the ability."

Muri's problem was different from the other team members. In Karun's team, except for Ventula, none of them were from ordinary families.

"Can you really hold on?" Muri asked.

"No problem. To be honest, I'm not that interested in what's going to happen next."

"I don't know how to respond to that."

"Hehe."

"Did you tell them not to come because you were afraid they wouldn't be able to resist helping you?" Muri asked again. "No, it's much easier when no one is watching. Muri, I will save you this time, but I will also expose some things."

"Don't you trust me?"

"Will you let me trust you?"

"It's not appropriate for me to kneel down and swear to you now, considering you can't even stand."

"I can lean against a tree for a while."

"Alright then."

Muri didn't move, and Karun didn't say anything.

Muri asked, "Shouldn't you make a joke?"

"You're too self-conscious, hehe."

Karun patted Muri's shoulder and said, "Use the Spirit Bridge Scroll later to temporarily connect our consciousness. Hold on first, and I'll come over after I've dealt with my side."

"I know, I will."

"Hmm."

"Roar!"

A low roar came from the side of the forest.

Then, the rustling sound of friction came from the other side.

"They're here," Karun said.

Muri immediately dropped the scroll, and the Spirit Bridge was activated, connecting him and Karun.

"Thud. Thud."

A lion appeared in front of the two. It was huge, with fierce eyes, and its long tongue unconsciously licked its lips.

Muri said, "Gaitanbert."

Karun turned around to face the three giant pythons that had appeared behind him. The middle head of the python protruded, opened its mouth, and revealed a woman's face with closed eyes.

"Funitis."

In the distance, Sumir, who was enveloped in a gray mist, was watching the scene below.

A black dry charm was circling around her unconsciously, seemingly also sensing the excitement. Sumir took out a green fruit, took a bite, and said, "The young man with a knife and shield, full of vitality, should be Karun, right?"

Then, Sumir spat out the fruit peel and continued:

"The one sitting next to him, looking so weak, is he the one the Order of God sent to make up the numbers?"

Gaitanbert began to slowly approach. At this moment, a light shone from Muri's thigh. He let out a muffled hum, and immediately knelt down. His soul was suppressed, and the shield and sword in his hands fell to the ground.

The binding token began to work, suppressing the soul, opening the defense, and welcoming Lord Gaitanbert.

Although Muri had imagined this moment countless times since receiving the mission from his grandfather, when it actually happened, a special and intense emotion filled his heart in an instant.

He was a warrior, a firm believer in order. He was willing to die for the church.

But the church asked him to kneel down and give up all resistance.

Muri grabbed the mud on the ground with both hands, his body trembling. He gritted his teeth and said:

"Karun, I feel... humiliated!"

At this moment, Muri sensed that Karun, who had to sit down after he knelt, was also trembling.

Muri asked:

"Karun, do you also feel the same humiliation as me?"

Karun's body indeed began to tremble slightly, as if he was restraining himself between contraction and release. In his eyes, a deep black was swirling.

He said:

"No, I'm just hungry."