The Irithyll Dungeon boasts a unique scenery.
All sorts of disgusting grub monsters, giant rats larger than humans in the underground passages, and jailers wielding branding irons... it's practically a mishmash of low-level mobs.
Whether it was the Mimics seen before, the never-before-encountered Giant Hand or the imprisoned Giants, all could be found in this prison.
As they walked along, Mòzhī summarized based on fragmented information: "This place is less of a subterranean prison and more of a living laboratory for Sulivahn."
"This old geezer likely built this prison conveniently close after discovering the Profaned Flame in the City of Embers."
"And to control its power, he conducted many cruel experiments, with the undead, sorcerers, clerics, nobles, and even demigods serving as his test subjects."
"That disgusting, slime-dripping, half-man, half-beast creature we just saw was the former King Oseiro Ais, can you believe it?"
She counted on her fingers: "Sulivahn, the Church of the Deep, and the former King colluded and conducted many inhuman experiments."
"They convinced Prince Lorian to abandon the duty of linking the fire, causing the entire world to suffer the curse of fire."
"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"
After repairing the last Giant's leg, Mòzhī felt confident.
"Giant King Yhorm is likely of the same type, perhaps just with slightly higher offense and defense than this elite monster."
"Easy pickings!"
'Yeah, right, (expecting a face-slap)'
'The Lords of Cinder definitely have their own unique abilities and are not comparable to ordinary bosses. The streamer shouldn't be careless.'
'I don't care about anything else, I just want to know the relationship between the Onion Knight and Giant King Yhorm.'
'What kind of relationship? Best buddies!'
.......
The viewers discussed amongst themselves. After defeating Sulivahn, they encountered only his test subjects in the dungeon.
Their strength was somewhat lacking compared to Mòzhī's current level, making the show less impactful.
Mòzhī didn't waste any more words. After briefly reviewing the plot, she quickly mowed down enemies, playing Dark Souls with a Dynasty Warriors-like feel.
Basically, the veteran players who persisted this far had greatly improved their skills and character stats compared to when they first encountered Iudex Gundyr.
"Hmm..."
As she walked and thought, a familiar philosophical musing reached her ears.
"Hmm—..."
"Hmm...... hmm......"
The Onion Knight?!
Through the prison's iron bars, Mòzhī saw the Onion Knight sitting on the stone steps of the prison, lost in thought.
"Oh!"
The Onion Knight, upon seeing Mòzhī, was very surprised. "It's you! I'm sorry, I was too engrossed in my thoughts."
"As you can see, I've been inexplicably locked up."
"But you don't need to worry. I've been sitting here thinking for a long time, and it's probably time for things to be resolved... and I might need some time."
"I need a key to get out..."
Mòzhī couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and exasperation. This guy... every encounter with him was a new experience.
However, this further confirmed his role as a foreshadowing for the Giant King Yhorm questline. The closer she got to Yhorm, the more frequently the Onion Knight appeared.
Perhaps it was a hidden Easter egg for fighting Yhorm.
After much hesitation,
Mòzhī decided to find the key first to rescue the Onion Knight, then proceed to find Giant King Yhorm.
Continuing her exploration,
Thinking about leaving this gloomy underground prison soon, Mòzhī quickened her pace.
After finding the key,
She immediately rescued the Onion Knight without delay.
"Oh oh! Thank you so much!"
The Onion Knight exclaimed excitedly, "I didn't expect you to rescue me again."
"I, Knight of Catarina, Jackbaldo, offer you my highest gratitude. This is a small token of my appreciation, please accept it."
[Received: Titanite Slab]
"You go on ahead. I'll be setting off soon. This time, I am determined to complete my mission."
Mòzhī didn't stand on ceremony, taking the Titanite Slab that could upgrade equipment and leaving.
Although she felt a slight regret that the Onion Knight wouldn't accompany her on the journey to the City of Embers.
She believed she could still defeat Giant King Yhorm without taking any shortcuts.
Climbing down the long ladder along the edge of the Irithyll Dungeon.
Mòzhī saw the once prosperous, but now only ruins and all sorts of non-human monsters remaining, City of Embers.
Stepping onto the road leading to the City of Embers, the culprit who destroyed it blocked Mòzhī's path.
A Gargoyle!
This monster, wielding a fire-spear, possessing giant stone wings, and capable of projecting flames.
Without a doubt, this was another deformed product created by Sulivahn using the Profaned Flame.
The Gargoyle acted like a fighter jet in modern warfare, carrying several rockets, projecting the Profaned Flame with its fire-spear.
The entire long bridge of the City of Embers was engulfed in flames.
It seemed as if it intended to burn everything, including Mòzhī, to ashes.
Jewels and corpses were melted together, creating a scene from hell.
Mòzhī skillfully dodged amidst the flames. The Gargoyle's strength was considerable, its steel-like wings shielding its front were almost impenetrable.
But this minor difficulty did not trouble Mòzhī.
So you only know how to defend?
Dare to show even a crack and I'll shoot you!
Wielding her shuriken.
Mòzhī maintained a certain distance from the Gargoyle, grinding down this elite monster that loved to defend with its wings.
Through the item dropped by the Gargoyle, Mòzhī learned that two great fires had occurred in the City of Embers.
One was when Sulivahn created the Gargoyle and wanted to test the power of the Profaned Flame.
The other was the first major fire in the City of Embers; at that time, Yhorm was not yet a Lord of Cinder.
However, the people of the City of Embers attributed the disaster to the curse brought by the fading flame, so they hastily asked the most powerful person in the City of Embers – Yhorm – to link the fire.
Although Yhorm knew that the people did not sincerely recognize him as their king, he resolutely accepted this mission to protect the City of Embers.
What a pity.
After he went to link the fire, the City of Embers experienced its second fire. After understanding the cause and effect, Mòzhī actually felt that Sulivahn did a good job, these ignorant and ungrateful people.
They are not worth saving!
The Profaned Flame descended from the sky, a flame that only burned humans, transforming the people of the City of Embers into twisted and terrifying monsters.
Thinking that some of the monsters she had just hunted might have been these people, Mòzhī felt a surge of dark satisfaction.
"No wonder Yhorm was introduced as the lonely king of the City of Embers in the promotional CG."
Mòzhī, sword in hand, arrived at the City of Embers, cluttered with all sorts of gold, silver, and jade ornaments. This place contained the most Mimics in the entire game.
These greedy beings all deserve to die!
She ruthlessly eliminated these greedy fellows, then stepped onto the flagstone path paved with gold and silver jewelry, forging ahead.
Passing through the fog gate, she encountered the solitary, undefeated king sitting on the throne in the deepest part – Giant King Yhorm!
The CG animation exclusive to the Lords of Cinder appeared again...
Thump, thump, thump!
A bulky white figure, carrying the Storm Ruler greatsword, stepped into the great hall with firm strides.
This is...
The Onion Knight!!??
Mòzhī watched this scene with disbelief.
The viewers couldn't sit still.
Suddenly, the live stream room erupted!
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