After more than half a year, when Roya Akat once again set foot on the land belonging to the Akat family, the nearby mountains and rivers were already covered in silver, and the cold wind mixed with the drifting snow, dyed the world into silver. .
Unlike the spring when he left, the Akat collar when he returned was always so quiet. The black-haired boy was riding on his horse and looking down at the great mountains and rivers, and he couldn't help but feel a different sense of peace and satisfaction in his heart. .
The feeling of home is perhaps the most indescribable in people's minds, and homesickness is an emotion that belongs to human beings, no matter rich or poor, it is inevitable.
For Roja, the Acate collar is not prosperous, and the neighboring Rose will far surpass it; it is also not absolutely safe. After all, for cultists, the most daring to set foot is the Holy See and Santo Lorraine, where the white-haired old man was located, was not even the one that Luo Ya was most familiar with. In fact, the young people who were busy with various tasks could not even recognize the streets of the city.
However, even so, after leaving for a while, the black-haired teenager will still miss this land, because this is his foundation and the hometown where he spent a long time with his family. He grew up here and left many things. Memories, just come back here, the restless heart will be inexplicably more at ease.
As for the sense of satisfaction, the reason is also very simple, that is, the prosperity created by the development of Acateling in recent years.
In the past, the Acate collar was often a depression near winter. After all, the cold in winter was a major threat to people who had difficulties in life, and food shortages may also be produced. However, after several years of development, Acate Leading the south is completely new.
The dilapidated and leaky houses disappeared and turned into a mixed wood and stone building with a lot of warmth. The food is sufficient and the fuel is much more abundant than in the past. The villages along the way can see the smoke and smoke at a glance, and even many hunting teams have been organized. .
This kind of life and the past can be said to be a world, and as people’s lives get better and better, Roja’s prestige is getting higher and higher, and every time he passes through the villages along the way for supplies, he will be warmly welcomed. It was in sharp contrast with the cautious appearance of the people when other noble masters came.
For the people of Akats, the arrival of Roja is a kind of honor, it is enough to go to the nearby ten li eight villages to brag, so I also hope that the teenagers can stay in their villages for a while, but for these retention, black hair The boy did not agree, and left after paying for the supplies at twice the market price.
"My elder brother is really welcome, but...doesn't you really want to stay for one night? My father still has time.
After returning to the road, the silver-haired girl looked back at the people behind to see off and said so, with a somewhat proud smile on her face, and when she heard Alisha's compliments and questions, Luo Ya showed helplessness. Smile.
"Father's words are indeed too late, but... we have to detour slightly."
"Detour? Where does your elder brother want to go?"
"Well, I'm going to meet an acquaintance."
The black-haired boy said so and looked towards the distant mountains, while Alisha blinked when she heard Roja's words, and after thinking for a moment, her face showed a daze.
As the acting lord of the Akats, it was almost a matter of a sentence for Roja to see anyone in the territory, and he had to go there in person. There was probably only one in this territory, and that was a few years ago. The tree man who came here-[Recorder] Cade.
As a former member of the Twilight Sage Association, Cade can be said to be Roja’s old predecessor. Out of respect for his predecessors, the black-haired teenager takes the initiative to enter the mountain every time he sees Cade. On the other hand, even if Luo Ya also really didn't want this tree man to move.
The arrival of Cade was originally invited by Luo Ya with a unilateral help mentality. However, after coming to the Akat collar, the giant tree man did not make a decoration, but used his own way to help Akat. The leader made a contribution.
Since Cade took root in the mountains in the southern part of the Akats, the werewolves of the Charon Forest seemed to have obtained GPS positioning. In a few months, they traveled thousands of miles to the Akats and set off in the forest. It's bloody.
Under the management of the werewolves, the monsters in the southern forest of the Akats were forcibly rectified and all were included in the management of Cade. As the monsters were put on a collar, the problem of wolf infestation in the territory that has long plagued Roja has also been It was completely resolved.
In the past, Acate led the regular suppression. These monsters were at best difficult to pose a threat to the village, but since Cade took the shot, let alone the village, there is not even a wolf hair on the road. Surprisingly, it has greatly maintained the transportation network of Acate.
However, this is not the end, and what Luoya did not expect is that the tree man actually built a sensory network covering the entire Acate collar through his own racial abilities and the flow of magical power in the earth veins.
Within this sensory network, as long as the use of curse power reaches source level 3 or higher, it will definitely attract Cade's attention. Large-scale military transfers can't hide it from its eyes. It is equivalent to a monitor that constantly monitors changes in the territory. .
As the Lord of the Forest, who possesses standing forces such as monsters and werewolves, once Akat has an enemy invasion, Cade can even play a linkage with Roja to form an army of monsters, attacking the enemy day and night in turn.
Able to maintain law and order, take the initiative to fight, usually help with surveillance, can drink together and listen to the story bragging if there is nothing to do, I have to say that Cade is simply a treasure tree in the eyes of Roja, greatly improved by himself The safety level of the Acate collar.
It is Roja's duty as the acting lord to visit this safety pacesetter every year. On the other hand, the black-haired boy has a lot of other things to say this time.
The boy who thought so decided to go to the mountains, while the silver-haired girl immediately expressed support, with an expression of expectation on her face.
If Loya and CapitaLand are similar to the relationship between friends and partners, then Alisa, who has almost unlimited life energy, is the object of respect by the tree people. Every time I see Alisa, the huge tree people will prepare gifts for the girl. On the other hand, for the matter of entering the mountains, the silver-haired girl originally had to do it.
"Brother, I actually prepared a surprise for you."
"surprise?"
"Yes, I wanted to wait a while, but since you are going into the mountain, you will know soon."
"Um?"
Looking at Alisha who was smiling and saying so, the black-haired boy was puzzled, but did not ask, the Acate family's motorcade deviated slightly under the command of the boy and drove towards the southern mountains.
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What are the necessary conditions for a visit
The answer to this question will vary depending on the relationship between the two parties. For the overlord in the mountains south of the Akats, the answer is undoubtedly just to bring enough things to do what you want. good.
"My lord, this is all the wine you can buy in the nearby villages. Look..."
"Well, it's almost enough."
Looking at the dozens of wine barrels in the hands of the pagan warriors behind him, the black-haired boy nodded and answered Cynthia's question, then took Alisa's hand next to him and walked towards the mountain.
After arriving near the forest where Cade was located, Roja did not enter directly, but joined Cynthia and others who came here in advance to be on standby. The reason for this is simple, that is, confidentiality.
As a member of the Twilight Sage Association, he was targeted by cultists. This is the reason why Shuren had to move to Akatling. Therefore, the existence of Cade must be kept secret from the outside world, even if there is no For this reason, based on Cade's current role in the Acate collar, Roja also didn't want people to know its existence.
So in Acate, who can absolutely keep this secret
There is no doubt that they are the elite pagans who follow Roja.
Among the pagans who are following the youngsters, the Power sect can be said to have the worst background, because they were chased by cultists and once fled into the forest, but they were taken care of by Cadet before they succeeded in gaining a foothold. On the other side, the Resolute sect It was the guard at the time who had directly seen the giant treeman.
Because of this, after coming to the Acate, Roja assigned the task of contacting Cade to the heretics, and the facts proved that this decision was correct.
Under the silvery white moonlight, Roya and his team shuttled through the forest. The whole process was silent. As the teenagers and others moved forward, the trees in the forest moved one by one, changing the terrain to make way.
Manipulating trees, this can be said to be the natural ability of tree people. It is as easy as eating and drinking water. It is usually used to confuse mountain climbers and prevent them from accidentally entering. But in front of Roja, this skill has become Signpost for navigation.
Under the guidance of the tree people, Roya and his team experienced more than an hour of marching to a valley, and surrounded by many towering trees, the familiar giant tree also slowly opened his eyes and looked towards the front. juvenile.
"It's been a long time, Lord Lord."
"Long time no see, Cade, depending on your appearance, this period of time seems to be going well, and there is no dissatisfaction."
"Unaccustomed to the water and soil? No, the environment here is very good, even better than the place where I cultivated before. The fragrance of the land is intoxicating..."
The tree man who said this waved his branches, admiring the black soil of the Akat’s house. The black-haired boy smiled when he heard the words. Behind him, Cynthia and others quickly put the wine barrel and left. .
Alisa applied to Roja to leave before she came here, but she didn’t know where she went under the moonlight package, so Roja was the only one in the forest now, and after the initial greetings, the black-haired teenager finally started to enter. The topic.
"Cade, this time I come to see you not only to deliver wine, but also to tell you something."
"Huh? What I need to tell me, is it news from the Twilight Sage Association?"
"No, on the contrary, it's about the fallen man, or about a fallen tree man..."
"..."
Hearing Roja’s words, the giant tree man shook his branches, his wooden eyes slowly widened. Obviously he didn’t expect Roja to say these things, but seeing Cade’s expression, the black-haired boy spoke. Tell all the experience six months ago.
Under Roja's narration, Cade's expression gradually became serious, and his cheeks covered with vicissitudes became heavier. After a long time, the giant tree man let out a sigh and slowly said:
"... Bunyan Chad, this is its name."
"Huh? You know it?"
Hearing what Cade said, the black-haired boy was taken aback. He never expected that the two immobile trees would know each other. However, when he heard the boy’s question, Cade’s huge canopy shook and gave it to him. deny.
"No, it's not an acquaintance. Strictly speaking, I know it, because it used to be the pride of our race and one of the regrets that fell with the savior..."
The tall Treeman said so, let out a hoarse sigh, and told Roya the story circulating inside the Treeman.
In ancient times, as a race, the tree people were not as peaceful as outsiders imagined. Just like other intelligent creatures, there were factions and differences. The biggest difference was whether to abandon the concept of "tree" and turn to " People" move closer.
Undoubtedly, as a well-known longevity race, treants have a very powerful force, but the fact that they have been living motionless in the forest makes the treants almost unable to participate in any affairs of Shia, and this power has nowhere. use.
In the face of this situation, some Shuren advocates not as "trees", but as "humans", living and congregating like other intelligent races, the operation of the residual world and the formulation of rules, and one of the most representative ones is Bunyan Chad.
"When I was still a child, I heard its name mentioned by the elders in the clan. In the City of Eternal Night, the tree-man priest in charge of the artifacts can't be wrong, that's it..."
"..."
Listening to Cade's explanation and sigh, the black-haired boy fell into silence, not knowing what to say for a while, but what he didn't expect was that the huge tree man actually thanked him after sighing.
"Awakener of the ancient bloodline, thank you for being able to liberate its soul..."
"No, this is what I should do."
The Treant's huge body leaned forward slightly as if to bow, while Roja responded calmly and softly, and then threw a wine barrel up.
Although the voice was full of sadness and emotion, at the moment the wine barrel was thrown out, the tall tree man was extremely flexible, and the huge Teng Man caught the wine barrel firmly with a roll, and then directly faced the crack in the trunk. Started dumping.
As the saying goes, wine can relieve thousands of sorrows. Although Roja thinks this sentence is not entirely correct, it is quite effective for the ancient tree man in front of him. After pouring a barrel of wine in one breath, Cade's mood is also good. A lot.
"Oh, pine nuts, this is a natural reward... Lord Lord, won't you come?"
"No, I'll forget it."
"Well, it seems you have other things you want to say."
Looking at the young man whose expression was still serious after talking about the Fallen Treant, the huge ancient tree guessed so, and Luo Ya nodded when he heard the words.
"Well, I actually want to ask you something this time, but it's not about the outside, but about me..."
"you?"
"Yes, there seems to be something wrong with my bloodline ability recently. An ancient god lost contact..."
"..."
Looking up at the old tree under the moonlight, the black-haired boy roughly informed the tree people that the Witch King's channel had been unable to connect, and asked the ancestors if there was any precedent.
In the eyes of the black-haired teenager, if such a situation is normal, then there must be records left. As a [recorder], Cade, who has lived for countless years, may have a clue, but what disappoints him is , Hearing the words of the young man, the tall treeman fell into a rare silence, and said slowly after a long time:
"...Part of the bloodline's ability is invalid. This is indeed possible in theory, such as being sealed by the opponent with a special spell, but that happens when the opponent's strength is far stronger than you. "
The tree man who said this shook his head and looked at Luo Ya to deny this possibility.
Today’s youth strength has reached the apex of Source Level 3, and is about to enter Source Level 2. At this level, even Source Level 1 can’t achieve a part of the power to seal the blood of the king, and [Six Disasters] ] As an existence restrained by [Crown], it is even more impossible.
Roja's situation was not in line with common sense, so that Cade could not give an explanation, and the black-haired boy's face became heavy after hearing the words of the tree.
Counting from the return of Gurandal and others, Altacia’s loss of contact has lasted for more than half a month. Until now, the black-haired teenager has not even figured out the reason. This situation makes Roja extremely anxious. And intuitively felt a hint of danger.
Among the several ancient gods of Roja, although Altacia is not the strongest attacker, she is exceptionally good in defense and inducing many spells, and she has a variety of knowledge to assist Roja, several times In life-and-death-related battles, the white-haired witches played an important role.
Now that the King of Witches is absent, Roja has not only been greatly affected by his combat effectiveness, but more seriously, his heart is uneasy. After all, without knowing the reason, the black-haired boy does not know whether this kind of thing will happen again. .
"It seems that we can only rely on [Crown] source quality..."
In desperation, the young man muttered to himself and chose the final plan, and began to continuously activate the channel that Primus wanted to connect to the witch. However, what he did not expect was that after an unknown number of connections, there was a slight faint The feeling suddenly appeared in the heart of the boy.