"Oh, our wealthy Lord Rocart, then let me make another offer now. I will buy this elf for 10 million gold coins. However, it will take time for me to gather such a large sum of money, and it may take a long time, so let's make the transaction 20,000 years later! What do you think? Hahaha..." After severely humiliating Rocart, the members of the Duke of Shalo's Mansion, including me and the servants, all laughed wildly.
“You, you, you…” To be honest, this guy looked like a prodigal son of the Eight Banners in the late Qing Dynasty. It was estimated that this kind of situation had rarely happened before. Faced with Rogge’s words, he was so angry that he could not speak.
"We all know that the finance minister is rich enough to rival a country, but next time, Lord Rocart, please bring enough money before you go crazy. Otherwise, it will not only be your follower who will be embarrassed... Come on, bring the elf with you, let's go." After saving Rocart's face, Rogge commanded his men to take the elf away from the adventurers. Looking at Rocart who clenched his fists, Rogge pretended not to see it.
Seeing that Rogge was so relaxed, I ignored the resentful eyes behind me and directly pulled Yaruo to follow Rogge back to the Duke's Mansion. But I know that this hatred is getting bigger and deeper. It seems that I will have a good life in the Imperial Capital Magic and Martial Arts Academy in the future.
"Don't worry, that guy is just a prodigal son, there's no need to take this matter too seriously. When you go to the academy in the future, hang out more with Jerry, your friend. Then we will ask for privileges for you as a high-ranking officer of the Empire. In the future, just be careful and you don't have to worry about this kid... Even if it's his father, there's nothing to worry about." Seeing that I looked a little unnatural, Rogge immediately knew what I was thinking and spoke to comfort me.
But it makes sense. As long as the Minister of Finance does not have too much military power in his hands, what tricks can he come up with? Throughout history, how many emperors have made their fortunes by being rich? Those who are rich, in addition to relying on others to gain power, have their families and clans wiped out. And the Minister of Finance who gave birth to Rocart, I think the final result will be no more than this. Now he is rampant mainly because the emperor and the Minister of Military Affairs cannot take care of him. Once the military and political sides decide the winner, the Minister of Finance will definitely be the next one to suffer. Or, the Minister of Finance, who is said to control 1/4 of the empire's wealth, is just a fat sheep raised by others... . . . . .
"Master, I really trouble you today... But will you really let Yunyue go..." When I returned to my residence, Yaruo asked me with a skeptical look on her face. Even Rogge, who was leaving and just walked to the door, slowed down after hearing this. Not to mention the big elf that Yaruo called Yunyue.
"Of course, as long as Yun... Yunyue is willing, she can leave at any time. If necessary, as long as the journey is not too far, I can let you, Yaruo, lead the soldiers to send Yunyue away from the imperial capital." After Rogge's figure left, I answered Yaruo very affirmatively.
"That's great, Yunyue, you can go back to the tribe. If you have the chance, help me send a message to the tribe where I live, saying that I am doing well, but I miss everyone a little bit... But... But..." At the end, Yaruo actually shed tears. Fainted, isn't it your luck to end up with me? You are so lucky because I am too influenced by the laws and concepts on Earth, but there is nothing I can do about it. After all, those things have influenced me for nearly 20 years. In just a few months, I really can't completely change my thinking. Even when I interact with people, I often try to adapt myself to others, otherwise I would have been unlucky a long time ago.
"That's great, I knew the master wouldn't lie to me. Yunyue, you see, I told you a long time ago that the master will keep his promise. Yunyue, when are you planning to leave? I can bring you some more magic arrows back, so you don't have to worry about anyone targeting you on the road." Yaruo burst into laughter, happily grabbed Yunyue and shouted, she was so happy.
Quietly, Yunyue smiled without saying a word, but her eyes revealed helplessness and confusion. He gently stroked Yaruo's face, then hugged her in his arms...
“Yaruo, you silly child! Perhaps you are too young and don’t know the tribal rules of the elves. All the great elves who have left the Elf Forest are not allowed to reintegrate into the tribe. Whether they leave voluntarily or are forced to, they will not be able to return to their tribe, and I will be a member of it...” Patting Yaruo’s little face, tears already welled up in Yunyue’s eyes.
“How could this happen? How is this possible... I have never heard of this clan rule. Yunyue, you are lying to me. It’s not like this... It’s not... It must not be... Wow..." Yaruo broke free from Yunyue’s hand, retorted in horror, and finally burst into tears.
"Maybe you are too young. If you are over your childhood and start to act independently within your own tribe with the consent of the elders, then the elders of your tribe will definitely tell you this. And now, if I go back to the tribe, at most I will be expelled from the Elf Forest; but you may be executed by the elders. After all, you have signed a contract with humans..." Looking at the excited Yaruo calmly, Yunyue even told them the consequences if the two of them returned to the group.
"What's wrong with signing a contract? The master has never bullied me and has taught me a lot. Although I was brought out of the Elf Forest by him, he is not as bad as people in the tribe say, right?"
"Yaruo, this is not something you can just say. In the past, there have been many cases where contracted elves brought human slave-hunting teams or even armies into the Elf Forest, resulting in many tragedies of the extinction of entire tribes. So since then, the patriarchs and elders of each tribe have signed this rule that any elves captured by humans are not allowed to enter the Elf Forest, and those who have signed a contract with humans will be executed on the spot. So you and I will have no chance to return to the tribe..." Yunyue slowly lowered her head dejectedly, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.
"But, but..."
“Yaruo, stop talking. Let Yunyue calm down, and you should calm down too. You can tell me later what to do. I’ll go arrange a place for Yunyue to live first.” In fact, I was secretly delighted. It seemed that if I had the chance, I could find someone to help me lure the elves out, and then use this excuse to lure a large number of elves into my hands...