However, there exists a specific methodology regarding the destruction of these six flags. It is not the case that randomly destroying one of the flags will smoothly nullify this skill.

  Since the followers of the God of the Black Sheep had long ago sacrificed their hearts to the deity, the Black Sheep Knight, much like all the cult members, is devoid of a heart.

  When he employs the "Terror of the Black," he exposes his armor, revealing the vacant position where his heart should be. Moreover, through the connection of the six risen flags to the hearts sacrificed to the God of the Black Sheep, the God of the Black Sheep will temporarily bestow his power upon the Black Sheep Knight, enabling the latter to acquire formidable strength!

  The heart connection will randomly manifest from any one of the six flags. The flag where the connection occurs will illuminate brightly with a scarlet hexagram magic array. By launching an immediate attack on the flag with the illuminated magic array and destroying it instantaneously, one can interrupt his spellcasting and inflict a fixed damage of 1000 HP upon the Black Sheep Knight.

  But what if the wrong flag is destroyed? In the event of an incorrect destruction, the effect of the "Terror of the Black" will be triggered immediately. The God of the Black Sheep will personally mete out punishment to those who disrupt the ritual, that is, it will bypass the heart connection process and directly activate the "Terror of the Black," dealing a massive amount of damage to the players.

  Note: When the Black Sheep Knight executes the "Terror of the Black," his body is rendered invulnerable.

  For those who are unacquainted with the Black Sheep Knight, upon facing this move for the first time, they will undoubtedly fall into the trap! Daina's HP has already dropped by over 3000 points. If the battle persists, the HP of both parties will continue to decline until eventually, the mechanism of the "Terror of the Black" will surely be activated. This mechanism is virtually indistinguishable from a instant-kill mechanism.

  Daina lacks knowledge of the Black Sheep Knight, making her highly susceptible to falling into the trap.

  "Knight Daina, I deem it inappropriate for you to continue fighting alone," Kenley exclaimed in a loud voice.

  "Are you attempting to undermine a knight's honor?" Daina furrowed her brows.

  She struck the Black Sheep Knight with her sword, and at that very moment, the Black Sheep Knight's HP also dropped below 5000!

  "I, the most loyal servant of the God of the Black Sheep, am humiliated by my defeat. Almighty God of the Black Sheep, please accept the soul of your humble servant! No matter how formidable the enemy may be, they shall ultimately crumble under the will of the Black Sheep!" Having uttered these words, the Black Sheep Knight dismounted from his horse and knelt on the ground.

  A scarlet magic shield illuminated on his body, and a colossal hexagram magic array materialized beneath his feet. Daina arched her brow and struck the magic shield with her sword, yet it was as if she had struck a steel plate, leaving the Black Sheep Knight unscathed.

  "What is this?" Daina frowned.

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  "Lady Daina, cease your willful behavior!" Kenley was aware that this was the Black Sheep Knight's ultimate move, and Daina, having refused treatment, had already entered the lethal range of the "Terror of the Black"! As a knight himself, Kenley was not without understanding of Daina's actions. In pursuit of her honor, she regarded her wounds as medals, which was precisely why she was acting in such an irrational manner.

  "Mr. Kenley, it is said that you are also an Honorary Paladin. Have you cast aside your honor?" Daina haughtily raised her head.

  "Honor? Lady Daina, I advise you to prioritize staying alive!" Kenley paid no heed to Daina's thoughts and forcefully joined the fray.

  Behold, six flags ascended from the six corners of the hexagram, and wisps of black gas commenced coiling around these flags.

  Five of these flags were traps, and only one was the genuine article. Kenley had to seize the opportune moment when the weakness was exposed.

  "Orphen, administer treatment to Knight Captain Daina!" Kenley shouted a reminder.

  Orphen promptly complied with the order. Lifting the Great Sun Cross, a beam of holy light cascaded down upon Daina.

  "I do not require it! Mr. Kenley, you are insulting a knight's honor!" Daina seethed with anger.

  With her life hanging in the balance, she was still harping on about honor. Honor be damned! Kenley ignored her and fixed his gaze intently upon the six flags, awaiting that crucial moment.

  "Sister, place your trust in Kenley," Guinevere also sensed something amiss. As a princess with a heightened sense of magical perception, Guinevere clearly realized that Kenley was endeavoring to assist Daina.

  "But..." Daina was on the verge of saying something more.

  "Sister! This is an order!" Guinevere's tone brooked no argument.

  Daina opened her mouth but ultimately remained silent.

  "It's here!" Just then, Kenley's eyes lit up.

  "It's here? What's here?" Daina was momentarily incredulous.

  She harbored an intense confidence in her combat prowess. Her recent bout with the Black Sheep Knight had led her to believe that her strength far surpassed that of the Black Sheep Knight, imbuing her with boundless courage.

  Kenley charged forward and with a swing of his sword, severed one of the flags. Instantly, a weird black sheep's head materialized above the Black Sheep Knight's head, emitting a bleating scream!

  That black sheep's head was brimming with anger. It stared fixedly at Kenley, as though harboring an unquenchable grudge against him.

  With another bleat, Kenley's face paled. For some inexplicable reason, a sense of foreboding welled up within him.

  What was going on? Had he not destroyed the flag connected to the heart in accordance with the rules? But why had the other flags not vanished?

  In the game, once the "Terror of the Black" was disrupted, the other flags would dissipate, and the Black Sheep Knight would suffer a backlash. However, the current situation seemed to be different from that in the game!

  Just then, three more of the remaining five flags illuminated!

  There was no time for Kenley to be taken aback. He immediately swung his sword and delivered another slash!

  Daina, standing nearby, also distinctly sensed something was awry. A tremendously powerful force seemed to be surging frantically towards the Black Sheep Knight's heart, transcending both space and time.

  Observing Kenley severing the glowing flags with his sword, Daina, with her commendable battle acumen, also swung her sword to sever another flag.

  It was still a step too late. It was as if time had been deliberately accelerated. The last flag managed to complete its illumination, and a stream of black qi shot directly into the Black Sheep Knight's body!

  "This is terrible!" Kenley's heart leaped into his throat!

  Suddenly, he recalled the words spoken to him by the phantom: This is both a game and reality.

  Could it be that the alteration of the Black Sheep Knight's skills was also related to the process of it becoming a part of reality? Could it be that four out of the six flags would serve as the nodes connecting to the heart?

  The Black Sheep Knight's helmet shattered instantaneously! A terrifying black wave of qi radiated outwards in all directions, with him at the epicenter!

  Kenley let out a scream, and his body was sent hurtling backwards like a kite with a severed string, crashing headlong into the wall!

  Kenley spat out a large mouthful of blood. A violent wave of dizziness washed over him in an instant, and his HP plummeted below 700!