Chapter 440
Translator: Halcyon Translations Editor: Halcyon Translations
"Paladin Carlin, let’s put him to rest," Lu Li whispered as he rushed past Paladin Carlin .
"Rest? Who will give me rest?" The Paladin had a fierce look on his face . With all the pain he had suffered, he had turned into a monster of his own .
"Joseph is a hero; he should die as a hero and not a monster," Lu Li said firmly . "Pamela should be proud of her father . "
"He should . That should be his fate . " Carlin’s grief was unimaginable – he had lost his brother twice .
"Then let me, an outsider, finish this and you can grieve for the rest of your life," Lu Li said as he rushed towards the Fallen Joseph Redpath .
His reasoning was wrong, but he didn’t want to lose valuable Quest EXP .
Fortunately, Joseph wasn’t too strong yet as he had not been completely corrupted . Lu Li couldn’t kill him, but he could deal some damage .
He had used Gale Steps, Vanish and the other protective effects that he had from his equipment . However, Joseph had only lost a bit of HP; it was probably no less than 10%
Could it be that this was where he was going to die?
Truthfully, Lu Li wasn’t willing to die here . He was even less willing to fail the quest here .
Clang!
Carlin had finally rushed over to help Lu Li who had almost no HP, providing him with some much-needed space to breathe .
"This is a fight for Pamela, so she won’t have to die to her father’s hands . " Paladin Carlin’s face was solemn, just like when Lu Li had first met him .
The fight between the two Paladins was tragic . It was just a moment ago that these brothers were fighting side by side .
The fight didn’t last long, as Joseph strength hadn’t fully come to him, so he was weaker than usual . After five minutes, Carlin smashed his shield and killed him on the spot .
In that moment, Lu Li clearly saw Redpath’s corrupted eyes clear up .
This was probably the release of the corruption .
Unfortunately, Carlin, who was kneeling and crying in front of his brother, didn’t get to see that .
The surrounding battle slowly quieted down as the souls stopped fighting and looked quietly at the fallen Redpath on the ground .
A voice then emphatically cried out, "The Scourge is defeated! Darrowshire is saved!"
The voice was filled with a mix of emotions and Lu Li could feel a great sense of relief .
With a gust of wind, the warriors were scattered like sand . All the suffering and betrayal to come had now dissipated .
At least in that moment, the Darrowshire that they had worked so hard to protect was now safe . The souls could now rest assured in heaven .
Even the death of Paladin Dave was avoided . As he disappeared, he gave Lu Li a bow . Lu Li felt like they would meet again in future .
The corrupted Joseph that had regenerated was now just a shadow .
"I couldn’t save you, and now I have killed you Joseph . How can I face Pamela?" Paladin Carlin whispered softly, kneeling down .
"Do not cry Carlin; remember what father always said . A man should not show his tears," Joseph’s soul said gently . "My eyes were blinded by the darkness but you have saved me from the evil . You saved me, Carlin, so I now beg you… to forgive me . "
"It’s not your fault Joseph . You tried . " Carlin was still a Paladin, so after experiencing the loss of his brother, he started to act more like the leader of the Silver Dawn Paladins .
"Thank you, my friends, but now I need to go home . "
The soul of Joseph turned and walked towards the direction of his house .
Carlin and Lu Li slowly followed him as Chromie’s magic weakened behind them . As time was rapidly passing, the village quickly turned into ruins .
"The battle must be over; I think I can hear my father talking…"
A little girl rushed out of the room and flew into Joseph’s arms . Her cheerful voice had a hint of sadness within it .
"Daddy!"
Joseph Redpath hugged Pamela and sighed, "Pamela, my dear? Are you okay?"
"Daddy! Daddy! You’re back! Let’s go play! No, tell me a story daddy! No… let’s go pick some flowers! Then we’ll have tea! I found my doll – did I tell you?"
It was like an ordinary, naïve child finally meeting her father after a long time .
"Uncle, you’re here too . Did you find my daddy?" the girl asked as she raised her head from her father’s shoulders and smiled shyly .
"Pamela, sorry . "
Carlin opened his mouth but didn’t dare to go close to her . He was afraid that his light would dispel the soul .
After so many years, he hadn’t stepped back into Darrowshire .
"And you, big brother, thank you for helping me mend the doll and finding Uncle Carlin and daddy," Pamela said as she smiled sweetly at Lu Li .
She stretched out her little hand and fiddle with the back of her neck to remove a string of stones .
"This is the stone amulet that I made after losing my doll . It’s exactly like next-door-neighbor Timmy’s . Please take it . "
"Thank you, Pamela . I love it" Lu Li accepted the roughly made necklace and smiled bitterly .
"There was also a piece of candy that I liked, but I accidentally ate it . Big brother, do you like candy?" Pamela was tightly holding her father and spoke with her chin on his shoulder .
"I will buy you the sweetest candy in future . " Lu Li felt a bitterness that he couldn’t shake .
"I really missed you, daddy!" Pamela exclaimed, as she rubbed her face in Joseph’s arms .
Joseph clung onto the small Pamela and said, "I really missed you my dear . I’m finally home…"
The father and daughter were holding onto each other as their souls disappeared .
Lu Li didn’t know if there could have been a better ending .
The father was no longer burdened with the crime and the daughter was no longer alone . The sadness in his heart slowly became a feeling of peacefulness .
"May the deceased rest and the living exact revenge!"
Paladin Carlin bowed in the direction of the dissipating souls and resolved to be a respectable Paladin even through his tears .
The fact that the dead could rest was perhaps the only quest reward that Lu Li wanted . As to whether the quest was actually completed, Lu Li didn’t really have the mood to care .
"Elf, I know a story about a rabbit and some jam . Do you want to hear it?" Paladin Carlin asked .
After hearing the story, Lu Li was silent for a moment before saying, "Thank you, Mr Paladin . "
Paladin Carlin patted Lu Li’s shoulder in reassurance .
"Thank you too, I have nothing to give you . All I can do is promise you a favor . I will return it to you at the right time . "
After everyone had left, only Lu Li was left in Darrowshire .
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