A smaller lizard man walked out from among his companions, with a string of unknown white crescent-shaped ornaments hanging around his neck. Compared with the hard scales on other lizard men that looked purple and black, this one The scales on the body of the relatively petite lizard man show a purple-red color, emitting a moving luster like jade, and they do not look like hard scales but more like soft scales. Judging from these special characteristics, This lizard-man is obviously a female.
"Okay, Guru~ Hiss! Don't peg others as bad guys as soon as you come. Hiss~"
"Eva~ These humans are very suspicious~his, they don't carry any goods and they don't look like merchants conducting trade~his, they look more like cultists trying to be caught~his."
"I don't think it's like that~his, Guru, your mood has been too unstable recently~his, I'm saying that you are indeed not qualified to check other people's certification documents. Those are the rights given to elders and officials~his ”
The female lizard man obviously has a high status in a group of human beings. When she spoke in a slightly hoarse hiss, the lizard man who was called Guru was a little embarrassed. Although Guru seemed to want to defend himself, he saw After Eva glared at him, Guru didn't dare to say anything anymore.
Eva went to apologize~his, to the distinguished guests from Her Royal Highness Princess Haidee of the Zegus Kingdom~his. "
When Eva discovered that there was Princess Haidee's name in the Kingdom of Zegus, all the lizardmen among us were startled and then lowered their guard. Even the hostile Guru lowered his head.
"Do you know Princess Haidee?" Kaludia suddenly became energetic.
"I once had the honor to meet Princess Haidee~hiss." Eva stuck out her long tongue and said with an expression of reminiscence.
For many years, for the orc tribes of all sizes in Youxuan Prairie, which is only separated from Zegus Kingdom by a wall, the domestic situation of Zegus Kingdom, which has great influence on Youxuan Prairie, has always been a matter that requires special attention. Princess Haidee was designated by her father as the heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Zegus when she was very young. For the orcs, this young princess is naturally an object worthy of 'investment', although the orcs are rough and arrogant. Hot-blooded but not stupid. Before Princess Haidee ascended the throne, many chiefs and leaders of the orc tribe made a special trip to get to know Princess Haidee during some commemorative activities jointly organized by both parties, and Eva was one of them.
Recently, it is rumored that Her Royal Highness the Princess has been successfully promoted to Her Majesty the Queen of the Kingdom of Zegus. However, some major events have occurred within the Kingdom of Zegus. It seems to be about political struggles and involves cultists. However, the Kingdom of Zegus and the opponent... The information was blocked so tightly that almost nothing was revealed.
"I didn't expect that little girl to be so famous┉┉" Kaludia couldn't help but muttered.
At this moment, someone among the lizard men seemed to have discovered Cillian, and instantly a tone of horror sounded out that was even more frightening than seeing a human being.
"Drow! Hiss~"
"Really, hey~ it's a dark-skinned evil elf! Hey~"
The lizard men suddenly became commotion, and some even subconsciously took a few steps back. Faced with this situation, Selian couldn't help but lowered her head and remained silent.
The drow are also the dark elves. As one of them, Selianko, who was once the chief priest of the Spider Queen, knows how infamous the reputation of her compatriots is in the hearts of the surface races. In the hearts of the surface races, the dark elves It is an existence linked to negative words such as betrayal, conspiracy, murder, deception, evil, etc. Because the Spider Queen Rose instigated the teachings of the dark elves to hate surface creatures, in the past, the dark elves would occasionally sneak into the ground at night to murder any surface they saw. Creatures, whether they are the same elves or humans, dwarves, orcs, will not be spared. Such cruel methods and hostile attitude towards everything will naturally be regarded as mortal enemies by surface creatures.
After learning about the existence of Eilistraee and escaping from the dark world under the control of the Spider Queen, Selian even though she was bathed in the light again, she still knew that people who had stayed in the darkness for too long , when looking directly at the sun, you will be burned by the dazzling light. Even if you long for a new beginning, even if you long to wash away your sins, even if you are protected by the moon goddess Eilistraee, you will face the deep-rooted suspicion and dissatisfaction of the world. Trust, Selian and all the dark elves who are willing to return to the surface are like walking among thorns and have to endure the strange eyes, suspicion and even insults of the world, but even so, no one chooses to retreat, because no one wants to Living in a world built of lies is controlled like a puppet on strings.
Eva also saw Selian. The bad reputation of black-skinned drow elves on the mainland is well understood even by the orcs in Youxuan Grassland. More than a hundred years ago, there were dark elves who dug through the tunnel. The tunnels of Youxuan Grassland attacked and robbed many orcs. However, the orcs later eliminated these intruders, and the God of the Earth also destroyed the tunnels of the dark elves with his power, so that they had to flee back in embarrassment. That lair deeper underground.
Humans traveling with dark elves! ? He also has the royal certificate of the Kingdom of Zegus, so what is going on with the other party.
Facing the lizard people's discrimination against Selian, Kaludia couldn't help but frowned. During this period of travel, the Saints had already regarded Selian as one of their own, but now they faced the discrimination of others. You will naturally feel dissatisfied when your peers slander you.
However, at this moment, Alexis gently held Selian in her arms: "Please don't get me wrong~ Lianne is a believer of the Moon Goddess, she is not one of those drow elves who believe in the evil god. "
"Goddess of the Moon~ Hiss, is it Atinai, the Goddess of the Moon?" Eva couldn't help but ask.
Alexis showed a rare gentle smile and nodded, but Celian, who was held in her arms, was surprised. A subordinate of the White Dragon King would actually protect her for this matter. Why!
"So you are the envoys of the Holy City~ Hey, are you also going to participate in this year's Thanksgiving Festival?"
Alexis still nodded in response to Eva's question. Since the other party misunderstood, it would be good to use this to deepen the other party's misunderstanding.
"Please forgive me, Eva, a believer of the Moon Goddess and a priest of the Purple Scale Clan of Lizardmen. I am also a believer of the Moon Goddess." Eva said apologetically after scolding her tribe members.
"No, it doesn't matter."
Selian said with a low expression. The words "Moon Goddess" made her feel a little shaken, but the contract also sent a faint warning to herself.
"Hmm~ Can you move those fish farther away? I'm going to be suffocated by the smell." Kalutia muttered at this moment.
"I'm sorry~hiss."
Eva embarrassedly motioned to the tribesmen to go aside and have a rest. The fishy smell of these fish was too unpleasant for humans, elves, dwarves and even rough orcs, but for lizardmen, the stronger the fishy smell. The smell means that the big fat fish in front of you has the best meat quality and taste. After the lizard people left, it took Kaludia a long time to feel that the strong smell of salted fish around him finally dissipated.
However, just as Kaludia lay down and prepared to take a nap, Eva trotted over again at this time: "Sorry~ Hey, originally we were going to attend the Thanksgiving ceremony, but we accidentally... I lost my flint~his, I finally saw your campfire after walking for several days, could you borrow some fire?"
"This~" Kaludia rubbed her eyes. He casually picked out a burning branch from the fire and handed it to Eva: "Take it, please."
"Thank you~hiss." Eva grinned.
It's just that this smile that is beautiful to the lizard people's aesthetics is a bit scary to humans, especially the densely packed fine teeth arranged up and down in Eva's mouth, which makes people scared to see it. Kalutia also has a wry smile. , if a human beauty showed such a smile to him, he would probably find it very useful, but if it were a lizard man, it would really be unacceptable.
However, Eva just expressed her gratitude and returned to her camp with the still burning branches. Soon another campfire burned not far away, and the lizard people sat around the fireflies and wet some The things were taken out and baked, and some lizardmen took out the fish and ate it directly. Of course, they did not bake it but ate it raw.
Caludia lay down again and prepared to catch up on some sleep before the sun rose, while Alexis stood up and walked towards the lizard man's camp.
"What's the matter? Ms. Alexis~his?"
Seeing Alexis walking over and sitting among her own people without hesitation, Eva asked with doubts.
After mistakenly thinking that Alexis and others were members of the Holy City, the lizardmen were no longer as repulsive to everyone as before. After all, the Holy City had indeed helped the orcs in Youxuan Grassland bring peace and humanity over the years. Normal trade has made Youxuan Grassland gradually prosperous, and many clans no longer have to worry about the lack of various necessary supplies for life.
Alexis asked with a smile: "I heard just now that you are going to attend the Thanksgiving Ceremony, right?"
"Yes~hiss! Is there any problem?"
"That's the direction where the festival is held, right?"
Alexis raised her hand and pointed in a direction. Eva looked at it and nodded.
"Actually, it's like this. When we entered Youxuan Grassland, we actually wanted to visit the temple of the God of the Earth, but we also wanted to visit the festival on the way. I wonder if we can go together?"
"The Thanksgiving Ceremony is a sacrificial activity for the orcs. As a human being, I'm afraid you won't be allowed in." Eva shook her head with regret.
Alexis shrugged: "It doesn't matter, we can just take a look at it from a distance. Just treat it as a temporary travel report for the Earth Temple." (~^~)