The atmosphere in the room fell into a brief silence for a while. He completely ignored the embarrassment and anger of Reilis and Kleist about Gerkat who broke into the door uninvited. In his eyes, It seemed that there was only one old magician in the room whose expression did not change much.
"What a strong aura of water element┉┉" Gerkat looked away from the wooden box held by the old mage and said to himself.
The soldiers and guards also ran in in a panic at this time: "Mr. Gerkat can't come in here."
The old magician put away the wooden box in his hand and glanced at the careless man and said: "Gelkat┉┉I have heard of your name. It is said that you are the most famous and strongest warrior in the Free City."
Gelkate smiled slightly and showed the courtesy of a mercenary and said: "This is my honor! But I haven't learned your name yet."
The old magician replied lightly: "I'm sorry! My name is Faron."
"Oh~~ The most powerful great mage in the Tower of Sages, the only mage who can use level 20 magic after the Star Master Sillia. I don't know whether to say it's my honor or mine to be able to meet you. Unfortunately." Even facing the top magician in the entire continent, Gerkat showed no fear as usual.
"You're so rude!" The fire type Kleist finally couldn't help shouting, but he didn't know one thing that everyone in the Cracked Tooth Ax Mercenary Group and the Free City knew, that is, the grid Erkat would not kneel even in front of the king or the pope.
"It's okay, Kleist." Faron smiled and said, "Haha! Young people are like this. There is no harm in being energetic and humorous."
"Hahaha! He is indeed the most powerful great mage in the world today. He is really brave." Gerkat crossed his hands on his chest and leaned against the door with a smile.
Faroon finally smiled faintly and looked at Gelkate, then turned and glanced at Relis lying on the bed and said: "Since you are here to see Relis, why don't you tell me first? ”
"Yeah! I almost forgot." Gelkate waved his hand to the guards behind him, telling them to get aside.
Relis asked in a low voice: "What's the matter? Gelkate."
"I want to tell you that I will leave here today to lead all the mercenary groups back to the Free City, so┉┉" At this point, Gerkat gave up and said with a smile: "For the promise you made in the forest When are you going to pay that reward, Miss Mage?”
Why! ? Reilis was stunned for a moment and almost forgot the promise she made in the forest. Facing Gerkat, she could only hesitate and say in embarrassment: "As for the reward, this is me┉┉"
"Forget it, I'm in a hurry to leave now. Then you can just send the reward directly to our Split Tooth Ax mercenary headquarters in the free city!" After saying this, Gerkat magically took out a card. The 'payment note' of the mercenary operation was placed on the table: "The amount of the reward has been stated above. You can take a look at it later. I'll leave first."
Just like when he came, Gerkat put down the "payment slip" and ignored everyone in the room and walked out of the door. When he passed by the great mage Faron, the old mage suddenly said: "Gelkat Sir, I heard that the Free City will hold a triennial competition soon, right?"
"That's right! If you are interested, you can put all your bets on me. I guarantee you will win." Gelkate put her hands on her hips and smiled jokingly.
"Hahaha, as a consistent champion, your odds must be very low." Farroun joked lightly and then raised his head and said: "Don't bully 'ordinary' people too much in the competition. Since you are a human being, Act according to human rules."
A sneer appeared on Gelkate's lips, she nodded and left.
Krest stood aside and didn't know what Faron meant. Only Relis turned pale and looked at the old mage uneasily and said, "Master Faron, don't you know?"
"I can feel it, he is not human┉┉" the old magician sighed and replied calmly.
"Gelkat is not a human. Is he an elf or an orc who uses magic to hide his identity?" Kleist said in disbelief.
"I'm afraid he is a being far more terrifying than elves and orcs, but since he has transformed into a human, there is no need to alarm him as long as he doesn't do anything too outrageous. It's better to let him continue to stay in the free city to compete. Champion." The old magician said seriously.
Both Relis and Kleist in the room fell into a brief silence. The old magician looked at it and said in a different tone to break the silence: "But let's talk, Relis!"
"Yes! Master Faron." Relis responded hurriedly.
"What did he say about the reward you promised?"
"Ah! This┉┉ is actually like this┉┉"
For Lelis, Gerkat was her savior. If she had not met him and his mercenary group, she would have been buried in the cold forest. Not only was he rescued, he was also suspected and mistrusted by Maggie and other mercenaries during the period, thanks to Gerkat. In the end, he was left alone to face the elemental lord in order to let himself and other mercenaries escape. Jean Relis was filled with gratitude and admiration for Gerkat's bravery.
After Gelkate walked into the room regardless of the obstruction, Relis was really worried that he would offend Master Faron, but fortunately, it was said that Master Faron did not have the bad habit of showing off like other great magicians. For Gelkate's Being rude also seems like it doesn't matter. I originally thought that Gelkate had something important to do with him, but I never expected that he was actually doing it for the reward he promised, which slightly affected his image of a hero in Relis' heart.
At noon, the members of the Split Tooth Ax Mercenary Group were already packing their luggage in the fortress and preparing to set off.
"Brother Coman, are your injuries better?" After fixing the backpack on the horse, Gelkate casually asked the strong man Coman next to him.
Koeman patted his chest and smiled and said: "No problem, chief, it's much better."
"That's good."
After getting on the horse, Gerkat took the reins and rode up to Maggie's side and asked, "Has the little mage done what I asked you to do?"
Maggie nodded and replied: "It's done, chief!"
"Very good. When we return, we will go directly to the border of the Kalsemmen Empire. The other party will send people over there to conduct transactions." Gelkate thought for a while and said, "The mercenary group will ask Brother Coman to lead it back."
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Accompanied by the singing of prayers, Saint Flora returned to her study after dealing with the day's affairs. In the room, Istna, who was sent by the Emerald Council, was teaching her chosen successor Fenalia, the female The elf did not explain to the girl the teachings of the Holy City or the piety to the gods. Instead, he told the girl the history and formation of the entire world, and the connection between gods and mortals.
Flora looked at her daughter who was listening carefully. Compared with those empty slogans, true piety and belief in gods should be based on reality, understanding who gods are and what people are, and the relationship between gods and humans. Time is not about domination and being dominated, nor about giving and being given, but about mutual need and dependence. Just like everything in the world is dependent on each other, God is no exception.
The existence of God should be aspirational to the positive and good side, rather than using lies and intimidation to eliminate anyone who is unwilling to believe in it like the Holy See. The Holy City has indeed made mistakes in the past chaotic periods and delayed the spread of doctrines and ideas. , but after the Holy City is back on track, as time goes by the Holy City will redirect the world to move forward.
"Ah! Mother, you are here." When she noticed Flora entering the room, Finalia quickly stood up and walked over to support Flora.
"Thank you for your hard work, Ms. Flora." When Finalia helped Flora sit on the sofa, Istna slowly walked over and said.
Flora smiled and stroked her daughter's head and said, "Did Fenalia study seriously today?"
"Yes, Mother!" Fenalia smiled lightly and stroked her adoptive mother's hand.
Looking at Istna on the side, Flora patted Finalia on the shoulder and said softly: "I have something to discuss with Miss Istna. Finalia, you should go back to the room to rest today. "
Fenalia nodded obediently and said, "I understand, Mother, so I'll take my leave first."
She stood up, bowed and gently exited the study. When Finalia left the room, Istna also nodded with relief and said: "She is a very talented child. Flora, you have taught a very remarkable child." daughter."
"Thank you for your compliment." Flora, the excellent Fenalia, has always been proud of this.
When Istna sat next to her, Flora finally worriedly took out the book that recorded Greser's statement about what happened in the Mist Forest. After Istna opened it and read it, her expression changed instantly. He became nervous, and Flora could even notice that the other person's whole body was shaking slightly because of worry.
When Istna put down the scroll, she murmured to herself as if she was lost in thought: "It's impossible...it's impossible for the seal to be unlocked."
The female elf lowered her head and thought hard. According to Gresel's book, the fleeing elves met a giant dragon, and the original leader of the team, Airogel, chose to sacrifice herself forever in order to save the tribe abandoned by Begret. Serving the unknown masters who dominate the forest has been exchanged for the right to live wherever your fellow humans live.
The giant dragon, the silver-haired elf, and the sudden and non-stop snowstorm that breaks the rules all year round. Does this mean that the terrifying existence in the Yanold Mountains that was once active in the war with the giant dragon has broken free of its seal and awakened
"This matter is too important! I must go back and report to the Emerald Council immediately!" Istna said, biting her lip hard.
Looking at the expression of the female elf, Flora also asked worriedly: "Originally, it was the duty of the Emerald Council to monitor the Yanod Mountains, and now there is such a big movement, but why did the five supreme gods and the Dragon Queen not give any answers? Orders and instructions?”
Istna seemed very hesitant when facing this question, and finally thought about it for a while and replied uneasily: "The Dragon Queen has no way to give us any instructions now, and I was sent here by the parliament to investigate the Yanold Mountains. Case."
"Why is this happening? Did something happen to the Dragon Queen?"
Istna sighed uneasily: "This matter has been blocked by the Parliament for a long time. A year ago, the Dragon Queen suddenly fell into a coma in the Emerald Dream and lost contact with the Parliament. Then she became a druid. When I tried to enter the dream, I found that there seemed to be some kind of power blocking the dream, preventing anyone from entering the dragon queen's dream. After that, the druids and green dragon members of the Emerald Council tried their best to wake up the dragon. After┉┉”
Flora couldn't believe what Istna said. The leader of the Green Dragon Clan, the Dragon Queen, and one of the five dragon gods in ancient times. In terms of power, he was no less than a god, and the Emerald Dream It should belong to the special domain of the Dragon Queen as the Dragon God. What kind of power actually confuses the Dragon Queen who created the Emerald Dream and cannot wake up from the dream.
"It's impossible, not even the five supreme gods can do such a thing." Flora felt that the news brought by Istna was beyond her scope of thinking.
"We have also asked the five supreme gods for assistance, but we still cannot enter the dream through the shield. Flora, you also know that although on the surface the council is responsible for monitoring the Yanod Mountains, in reality it requires the Dragon Queen to understand through the Emerald Dream. situation, but because the Council was busy awakening the Dragon Queen after she fell into a deep sleep a year ago, it lost its supervision of the Yanold Mountains. Since it was impossible to get news about the Yanold Mountains through dreams, the Council commissioned me to send me directly there. Check out the situation in the mountains.”
Istna said all this in one breath, and the shocking fact made both of them fall into silence. After a while, Istna quietly said: "I just didn't expect that such a big change has happened in the Yanode Mountains. "
"It's all such a coincidence. The Dragon Queen fell into a coma, and major changes immediately occurred in the Yanold Mountains. Could it be..." Flora thought of the terrifying existence that had been recorded in books and epics.
Istna shook her head and gritted her teeth and said: "It's unlikely. No matter how powerful Zeng Jin's White Dragon King is, he still can't interfere with the Emerald Dream, the realm of consciousness unique to the Emerald Dragon Queen, let alone It is absolutely impossible for the White Dragon King to do this to confuse the Dragon Queen in the Emerald Dream, not even the gods can do it."
Speaking of this, both Estna and Flora showed their fear of the unknown! Being able to easily confuse the Dragon Queen in the Emerald Dream, and also shield the entire dream so that the druids cannot enter. This is something that even the gods cannot do. Could it be that the other party is an existence that transcends the gods and the dragon god! But why would he do this again