Chapter 1721 - 1019: Lapu’s Indomitable Will

"Lapu?"

Leon had never heard of such a person, presumably a new character only appearing within the gathering place.

The other person wore heavy armor resembling an iron block, with a frog-mouth helmet that was out of fashion these days, making him look just like a lump of iron. On his back, he carried a big shield, making his overall weight seem even more incredible, probably matching Havier’s stone armor.

But... why did this guy’s squatting posture look a bit familiar?

In the Sain Dungeon, it’s rare to see a residual shadow character presenting in a squatting posture, and Lapu’s squatting was simply spreading his legs apart and letting his arms hang, giving off a roguish and unserious vibe at a glance.

Yet the voice coming from beneath the helmet sounded kind-hearted, not matching any residual shadow Leon could recall.

This person called Lapu seemed genuinely wanting to help him?

"How about it, need my help? We’re all undead, I thought we should help each other."

Facing this iron bucket man’s goodwill, Leon pondered for a second before speaking:

"Take off your helmet for me."

"?"

"Ahem, I misspoke, don’t mind that."

Leon coughed and changed the subject. Even though he felt uneasy about this guy, he couldn’t pinpoint why. If he forcefully demanded the helmet off now, he might lose a powerful ally.

"My name is Leon, as you can see, I’m in a rough spot right now. It’d be great if you could help."

"You’re in the same situation as I am. Sure, during these times, we should help each other, my friend."

Lapu eased out of the unruly squatting posture that didn’t match his tone, and using the ruins as cover, he pointed to the angel searching the skies for signs of life and said to Leon:

"I’ve been here for a long time, watched that thing for ages, so you can trust what I’m saying."

"Mm, I trust you." Leon nodded sincerely.

These words seemed to please the other greatly, his tone becoming more cheerful.

"The one flying up there isn’t the true body of the Pilgrimage Angel, it’s merely a phantom projection. If you want to destroy it, you have to find the real body. But it’s obvious that the real body is hidden very well and surely in a place the angel can attack from. It’s not easy to take it down."

Leon fell into deep thought. Though Lapu seemed to dissuade him, he was actually offering a clue on how to find the real body.

It’s like during the final exam when the teacher pointed out key areas without giving the answers, guiding students to remember the important points.

"A place that’s sufficiently hidden yet reachable by the angel’s attack..."

He glanced around, besides the ruins, there were also mountains and many very thick tree roots growing wildly. The width of some roots reminded him of Izaris, looking like they could be climbed up.

In other words, the real body is either in the ruins or up in the trees!

"There’s another option; I can distract it while you take this chance to escape, just keep moving forward without looking back."

Lapu clenched his fist for encouragement, patted the big shield on his back and said: "I am the indomitable Lapu, no problem buying you some time, and if you want to come back after escaping, just whistle for me."

He then added sadly: "Sigh, I won’t leave here until I find the weapon I misplaced, I don’t even remember where I dropped it, I’m getting close to becoming a wandering soul."

Leon was stunned by these words, then tearfully held Lapu’s hand and said: "It was wrong of me to suspect you earlier, you really are a good person!"

Listen, listen, Lapu’s words were full of consideration for others, completely sidelining personal interests to wholeheartedly help a stranger, so selfless!

Accompanied by his last words, Leon had already conjured an image of an honest and simple kind-hearted person in his heart, how could one not grow fond of him?

Thinking so, he turned his head away with a self-loathing expression, murmuring softly:

"I’m sorry for associating your posture with some bad guy before."

"?"

Lapu’s head popped a question mark again.

"Then I’ll trouble you to divert its attention for me."

"No problem, call me anytime when you come back—"

"No, I want to take this chance to destroy its real body," Leon displayed a righteous expression "and help you find your weapon!"

Lapu paused, then moved, patted his shoulder, and said: "Alright, my friend!"

Then, the two of them rushed forward, one after the other.

"Boom!"

When the angel floating in the air noticed Lapu’s figure, it immediately launched a laser, accompanied by a loud boom, the exploding light formed a big pit on the ground and smoke rose everywhere.

However, when the smoke cleared, what emerged was the image of a Big Shield resisting curses, with Lapu shrinking behind it, firmly withstanding the light cannon.

A truly extraordinary display of strength beyond ordinary people’s imagination!