As the cavalry squad gradually moved forward, the disorderly bushes on both sides of the road no longer appeared, replaced by well-manicured lawns and neatly arranged white oak trees like guards with guns.
The huge canopy blocks the sunlight, leaving only a few dappled shadows dotted on the tree-lined path.
A breeze blows by, and the rustling sound of the leaves rubbing against each other is like the whisper of a god in the ears of the world.
In the culture of the Glorious Empire, the tall, robust and long-lived oak tree has always been known as the "King of the Forest", and it is also a symbol of strength, power and status.
While Colin was admiring the majestic oak trees on both sides of the road, he suddenly heard Queen Midella beside him say:
"Earl Angelet, do you know? The Oak Manor was actually established since the elf era, and after several rounds, it came into the hands of the royal family. When Prince Lexi was promoted to a paladin, His Majesty rewarded this manor to killed him."
"Really? That's really profound." Colin sighed casually.
Queen Midara continued: "In the Oak Manor, there is an ancient white oak tree, which is said to have a history of tens of thousands of years."
"Tens of thousands of years?" Colin's eyes widened in surprise, almost thinking that the Queen had mispronounced the order of time.
Queen Midella nodded resolutely, and said with a smile: "That's right. Ten thousand years ago, the giant dragons had not yet disappeared, and the high elves also occupied the Dragon City. Moreover, among the high elves at that time, there was a mysterious and powerful Occupation—Druid."
Hearing this, Colin glanced thoughtfully at Queen Midella.
Queen Midella responded with a meaningful smile, and continued: "It is said that the white oak tree that survived for tens of thousands of years in the manor is the sacred tree of the druids. , this tree is placed as an axis, which can produce unpredictable power."
Now that Colin can confirm, Queen Midella should have gotten a lot of news about the "Winged Knight", and is probably also suspicious of the relationship between Winged Knight and Colin.
Perhaps in the eyes of Queen Midella, this Winged Knight was a druid secretly trained by the Angelet family.
However, Ke Lin didn't even know what his blood transformation was.
Is it a characteristic of the blood race? Or is it really the unique skill of the druid that has long lost its inheritance
Anyway, every time people in this world see the Winged Knight, they will think it is a druid's changed form, which makes Colin can't help but start to doubt—
Could it be that the blood race is really related to the druids
"Is it so amazing? Then I must take a good look at it later." Colin smiled slightly, and there was nothing strange on his face.
Queen Midella looked at Ke Lin, who was watertight, and did not continue to speak out.
But the Duke of St. Grian suddenly said: "It is said that the mistletoe parasitic on the white oak tree has magical effects. After being eaten by a loved one, it can greatly increase the possibility of conceiving children."
Colin's head was full of black lines.
Why is this female paladin urging Colin and Anna to have a baby as soon as possible like a neighborhood aunt...
What is she planning
Colin was puzzled, so he pretended not to understand the hint in Duke St. Grian's words.
Queen Midara smiled slightly, and added:
"Duke St. Grian is right. However, there are also particulars about how to pick the mistletoe. The picking ceremony can only be held on the new moon day in the middle of each year. It's not the time yet.
If the two of you need it, I can give you a copy of the mistletoe picked this year on behalf of the royal family. "
Colin touched his nose and quickly thanked him.
Of course, the person he wanted to send was not Anna, but Vera.
The two have been married for more than a year, but they get together less often and leave more. Vera's stomach hasn't moved yet, but Colin is fine. Vera is already a little anxious, so I just took this opportunity to try whether the mistletoe of the white oak tree is ok. So amazing.
What surprised Colin was that the Duke of St. Grian accepted the queen's gift and thanked him with a smile.
But the problem is, this female paladin has no husband...
While Colin was thinking wildly, a group of people had already arrived outside the gate of the manor.
A white-haired butler immediately greeted them and saluted everyone respectfully.
Queen Midella got off her horse and asked with a smile, "Housekeeper Buso, have His Majesty and His Majesty the Pope arrived yet?"
"Your Majesty has already arrived, and His Majesty the Pope will arrive tomorrow." The steward replied respectfully, "Please enter the manor first to rest for a while, and today's dinner will start at six o'clock on time."
Queen Midella nodded, and followed Butler Buso to the manor.
Ke Lin and the others quickly followed.
As soon as he entered the manor, Colin felt as if he had come to another world.
The air instantly became fresh and fragrant, the sun became gentle and warm, and crisp birdsong rang out from my ears. As far as the eyes could see, there was a piece of vibrant green.
And the root of all this comes from the huge ancient oak tree in the center of the manor that can cover the sky and the sun.
It seems to be the master of this manor, the patron saint of this time and space, with a tolerant but domineering attitude, it has deeply imprinted its own mark on everything here——
mark of nature.
"Shocked?" Queen Midella smiled and said to Colin.
"It's really shocking!" Colin nodded, "Now I believe that this oak tree has a history of tens of thousands of years."
Queen Midella pursed her lips and said, "It is said that when the elves retreated and left Crimson Flame, they thought about transplanting this sacred tree. But the Lord of Radiance personally performed a miracle and stopped it. "
Colin didn't speak, and he was dubious about Queen Midella's series of narrations about the oak tree that started with "it is said".
After all, if this oak tree is really so miraculous, it is impossible for it to lose its reputation all the time. It is even more impossible for Emperor Reinhardt to give this manor to Prince Lech back then.
Perhaps it is also because the druid has lost its inheritance, so humans have not figured out its true function until now, and can only use its mistletoe to increase the probability of fertility...
The holy tree of the poor elf family has been reduced to such a point now.
However, this tree always gave Colin a feeling of deja vu, as if an old friend who hadn't seen him for many years reunited...
Moreover, the wonderful atmosphere in this manor also made Colin feel very kind, and even the blood in his body surged faster because of this.
Could it be that the blood race really has something to do with druids
For a moment, a strong impulse surged in Colin's heart, making him want to come to the white oak tree desperately.
It was as if there was something he had lost.
(end of this chapter)