When Dragon Feather and the others had already left Terminal T2 with Artoria and were preparing to head to Coyote's base, Guhan was still sitting in the P2 parking lot, chatting with Coyote, who had woken up once again.
"Mr. Military Governor, although this is the first time we've met, I admire you very much. How did you know that my body was actually controlled by filth just now? How did you find my base and retrieve the vital filth removal equipment?"
"There are some special reasons for this. Forgive me for not being able to tell you directly."
Of course, Guhan would not tell Coyote. This was because this was his third time entering the dungeon, and he had only discovered this through his previous two observations.
"Alright, since Mr. Military Governor is unwilling to tell me, I won't ask Mr. Military Governor anymore.
It's just that there's not much time left before 8: 23. Mr. Military Governor, we can't delay any longer. Hurry up and follow me down there to rescue Artoria! "Coyote said anxiously.
"Alright, let's go!"
Guhan nodded and led Coyote and his teammates towards Terminal T2. As they walked, Guhan asked again.
"Mr. Coyote, what is this filth? Why is it able to control your mind and turn you into a completely different person from the inside out?" Guhan asked, pretending to be nonchalant. This was actually the question he was most concerned about.
"How should I put it? Until now, I still don't know what filth is … The name 'filth' was given to me by myself after I woke up."
Coyote sighed. "When I was still in my own world, I didn't even know how I came to this world. I only knew that the Holy Grail that had originally disintegrated suddenly reappeared, and the Holy Grail War spread to the entire world.
Mages and Einherjars all over the world fought madly for the Holy Grail. In the end, the Holy Grail was shattered once again, and the black mud that flowed out destroyed the entire Earth.
"When I thought I had died in the final battle, when I opened my eyes again, I was already in this world.
Now that I think about it carefully, perhaps the filth had already silently infiltrated our bodies at the start of the Super Holy Grail War, causing all of us to lose our rationality, and the only thought left in our minds was to seize the Holy Grail … And after coming to this world, the filth only left in our minds was the thought of destroying the humans of this world. "
"Then, due to a coincidence, I broke free from the control of the filth. After reflecting and recalling the memories of when I was possessed by the filth, now that I think about it, the filth seemed to be more like a kind of ravings … a kind of ravings that hid in my subconscious, constantly giving me orders and forcing me to obey them."
"I see!"
Guhan nodded. "Then, why did some Yuan Kou not seem to be controlled by filth … and they even showed sincere kindness to me?"
The Yuan Kou that Guhan mentioned who showed sincere kindness to him was naturally Lu Ban. From Lu Ban, Guhan could feel a master's love for his disciples and grandchildren … This love could not be faked.
"I'm not too sure either …" Aardwolf also revealed a confused expression when he heard Guhan's question. "I heard that powerhouses above the Eon rank have a completely different way of coexisting with filth … A way that I don't understand at all. They are no longer very determined to destroy you humans.
For example, Liu Xuande, the Ren King of the Ten Kings. Although he is terrifyingly powerful, he and his two sworn brothers only stay in their own kingdom in the Divine Realm of Einherjars. They have no interest in conquering this world. "
"That's right, Aardwolf, how did you make this filth removal device?
Can you tell me how to make it?
If this removal device can be mass-produced, I believe that we humans will definitely win the final victory. "
"…" Aardwolf, who had been answering the question without reservation, suddenly fell silent. No matter how Guhan asked, he refused to say a word.
The group arrived at the entrance of Terminal T2.
"Military Governor, let's go. Let's go in and save Artoria!" Aardwolf took the lead and rushed into the terminal.
"Come back first … You will alert the enemy …" Guhan grabbed Aardwolf's arm and assigned the battle plan to break into Terminal T2 from each entrance …
…
Because it was already the third time they had entered the dungeon, everyone's hands and feet were quite nimble and they easily passed the college entrance exam. Gu Han still passed the history exam with full marks, and the other team members' results also improved slightly. Although it was still the minimum score for the second dungeon, Gu Han once again obtained a token of the Juzi Sword and a brocade pouch with full marks as a reward.
The team successfully defeated the Rank-breaking Camp. Just like Long Yu's team, they brought Aardwolf into the Dimensional Altar. However, when Long Yu brought Aardwolf in, Aardwolf was unconscious, but when Guhan brought him in, Aardwolf was completely awake.
"Artoria!
Are you okay? "
Aardwolf called out Artoria's name as soon as he saw her on the altar. He wanted to pounce on her, but Guhan grabbed his shoulder.
"Do you want to die?
Don't you see the Dimensional Array on the arena? "
"I'm sorry …" Only then did Aardwolf notice the mysterious runes around the altar. It was not that he did not know about the existence of the dimensional circle, but his concern for Artoria overwhelmed his attention to other things.
After successfully dispelling the Dimensional Array around Artoria, Aardwolf wanted to rush up again, but he was pulled back by Guhan … In short, Guhan did not let Aardwolf touch Artoria. The reason was that Merlin had appeared.
"Merlin, how have you been!" Seeing Merlin appear, Aardwolf took the initiative to greet him.
"Aardwolf, you actually came back alive, and even brought back reinforcements!"
Merlin looked at Aardwolf with interest. "Not bad, you actually got rid of the filth again.
The Martyr's Palace calculated everything, but it still made a mistake. "
Unlike Long Yu's previous two encounters where Aardwolf and Merlin were full of gunpowder, the Aardwolf that Guhan brought over was talking to Merlin like a friend, without the slightest anger.
"Merlin."
After a very friendly conversation, Aardwolf took a deep breath and said, "Merlin, although you're in charge of guarding Artoria, I still want to save her. Please don't stop me, please!"
"Aardwolf, do you know how you could so easily find the human swordsman to send a message, and how you could easily divert the Three Kings away, allowing the human swordsman to arrive here so smoothly?"
Merlin slapped Aardwolf's head hard. "Use your brain, Aardwolf. Because the Martyr's Palace wants Artoria to return to the human city … Because the Martyr's Palace wants to use Artoria to destroy all of Yanjing City!"
"Now, Artoria's body has been invaded by the filth once again. If she hadn't used the Wind King's Circle to block the filth's invasion before she fainted, the one in front of you now would be the same Artoria who was controlled by the filth like me!
Moreover, because this is the second time she's been infected, I'm afraid she'll be completely controlled by filth and act according to the Martyr's Palace's will. She'll no longer be the Knight King Artoria filled with humility, honor, sacrifice, heroism, compassion, soul, city, and justice. "
"But won't it be fine if we just get rid of the filth in her body?"
Merlin's words did not make Aardwolf give up. He clenched his fists firmly. "We still have a chance, Merlin. Now that we have the suppression of the Wind King Magic Circle, my removal equipment, and enough blood supply from the native human swordsman, it's enough, Merlin … enough for us to get rid of the filth in Artoria's body."
"You …" Merlin's hands trembled for a long time, but he was finally convinced by Aardwolf's words. "Originally, I planned to completely seal Artoria's consciousness so that her consciousness won't become a puppet of filth … But since you insist, I'll believe you this time!"
After saying that, Merlin turned around and waved his hand. The magical restraint that bound Artoria's hands disappeared into thin air, and Artoria stood on the altar.
"The filth has infiltrated Artoria's body for as long as a day. You'd better remove the filth under the suppression of the Wind King Magic Circle. Otherwise, you won't be able to remove it completely. After a long time, the filth will return."
"Understood!" Aardwolf nodded vigorously. Merlin let out a long sigh, and his figure disappeared from the Dimensional Altar.
…
"Mr. Military Governor, please make some more serum!
I'll go check on Artoria! "
Aardwolf asked Guhan to use his own blood to make a serum that could remove the filth while he rushed to Artoria's side to take a good look at the person he had been thinking about day and night.
"Wait!"
Guhan pressed down on Aardwolf's shoulder again, preventing him from approaching Artoria. "Mr. Aardwolf, there's something I want to confirm."
"What is it?" Aardwolf was stunned and asked.
"We want to confirm if you've really removed the filth, and if you're putting on a show for us," Guhan said dryly.
"So you're still doubting me."
Aardwolf's expression was very bitter, but he still nodded. "Alright, how do you want to verify it? I'll fully cooperate with you."
"Do it!"
At Guhan's command, before Aardwolf could react, a longsword with an invisible blade plunged into Aardwolf's body. The next moment, a delicate little sword slashed at Aardwolf's neck … Aardwolf's head flew into the air just like that.
The magic pen and Hongyu moved at the same time. With the blessing of the magic pen's five hundred thousand swords, a casual slash had more than ten thousand attack power. In addition to Hongyu's final slash … Aardwolf did not even feel the slightest pain before his head was separated from his body. He could not be more dead.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Aardwolf, we can't lose …" Guhan looked at Aardwolf's body and took out the brocade pouch that Lu Ban had given him from his dimensional pocket. Opening the brocade pouch, there was only a note with a short poem written on it.
"Samsara collects the filth, the pure body exists in the world."