Even while Franky was still whispering, Ed was already trying to cast a spell to find Is.

He remembered well that Iss had smeared his blood on the Silver Bird Brooch, and if he could find a way to connect magically, he would find Is—he could even find Ankeland...... There's no reason why he can't find his friends!

But his fingertips trembled, his every thought was torn apart by indescribable panic and fear, and his throat tightened, and he could not breathe a syllable.

Someone gently touched his arm. He looked up blankly and saw Finway's worried and comforting eyes.

In an instant, the timid shadow dancer lowered his eyes, and Ed's panic, which almost drowned him, slowly retreated.

“...... It doesn't fly high. At the end of the day, Frante's voice finally stopped restraining like an overly tight string, "and it doesn't seem to be hidden...... There should be more news from the sentry post to the south. ”

She didn't notice that her tone had softened much - this panicked, young human, with a layer of moisture in his wide eyes at some point, looked particularly pitiful like some kind of small animal.

“...... I can help you find him. Sackses spoke suddenly, "If you need to." ”

He smiled at Ed's surprised and uneasy gaze, "No matter what, I'm always half a dragon, and I'm faster than you." And I owe you a favor...... I've never liked to be in debt. It's just ......"

The smile on his lips deepened, but it was also harder to see: "Am I free?"

He looked at Payne and tilted his head like it was a joke - but no one could take it for granted.

"Aren't you?" asked Fei Rui coldly.

If it were possible, he would prefer to lock this dangerous ghost in a corner...... Or simply destroy him completely, but obviously, he can't do it. Even when he had only half his soul left, Sakhses probably never really had his hands on the self-righteous elders.

Payne heard more—the ancient ghost wanted a promise.

"Of course. He replied, "You are free...... Anyway, you're half elf, and we don't want to be your enemy. ”

That's a promise, but it's also a warning.

Sachses looked down at him and said nothing more. He nodded to Ed as he left, his smiling expression blurring with his vanishing figure, and no one could see it.

Fei Rui only glanced at Payne faintly, but Helenno, who had been silent for a long time, laughed lowly, and a hint of sarcasm appeared in her backwater-like eyes.

"Do you really think your ridiculously naïve nephew can save the elves?" she asked.

Payne simply ignored her - they would never be able to convince each other, so why bother.

"If there's any news about that dragon, I'll let you know as soon as possible...... No matter where you are. He told Ed softly, but the next words were a little unspeakable: "I'm afraid there's still some chaos here." Are you going back to Ston Butch, or are you ......"

He'd better go back. Having a human here only complicates things even more...... Even if he came in a hurry, trying to help him with all his might, he didn't ask for anything in return.

Ed's expression was still a little dazed, and he didn't know if he understood.

"Naria is still waiting for me......" he muttered, but still subconsciously squeezed out a slight smile at Payne, "Don't worry...... There's always a way. ”

Payne shook his head and laughed. I don't know who I'm comforting when I blurted out the words, but the weight on my heart is inexplicably lighter.

Without his command, Fenvi had silently followed Ed away. But a moment later, the black-haired young man rushed back in a hurry.

"I forgot one thing!" he said.

And he was originally here for this.

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"'The original song,'" Ed said so quickly that he was a little clueless, "the one you gave me...... Have you heard? I think it's a warning, but I don't understand ......."

He scratched at his hair and bit his lip in frustration at his own upside down.

"I've heard that. Payne deliberately slowed his tone, "That song was sung by Norway and Violetta's mother. It is said that in Grivar, for nearly a thousand years, it was the most beautiful song among the elves. ”

Ed was stunned.

"Yes......" he said, "Viorita didn't tell me that...... All she told me was that there was a phrase hidden in that song with some kind of code her father had created—the one you once told me......"

He hesitated unconsciously before whispering, "The last Sunseeker will follow in his footsteps, and the dead of Ankeland dance between his fingers...... The world ended in his eyes. ”

Payne was startled.

He had little memory of Norvi's father, Ianlar Sunstrider. Unlike the intricate jewels and crafts he produces, Ianlar is taciturn and unremarkable. To Payne, who was too young at the time, the elf, who always kept his head bowed respectfully, was gentle and lacking in personality...... It doesn't deserve much attention from him at all.

What he remembered more clearly was Norvi's mother, Celia. Celia is the chanter of Nacida, the goddess of the forest, and has gray eyes that are so pale that they are almost transparent. Her singing voice soothes all things, but she rarely speaks. Even he had only heard it once—once was memorable enough.

But neither Ianlar nor Celia should have known about the prophecy that had been firmly controlled by the Elders...... or curses. Where did they know about it, and why did they hide it so carefully?

"The First Song", the star map was a gift from Ianral to his brother Iverri, not only to celebrate the Night of the Summer Flame, but also to celebrate Iverri's birthday...... So, if it was a warning, to warn Iviri?—— did they already know there was something wrong with their son by then?

But Norvi and Violita could only understand the song...... Iveri shouldn't have understood.

Payne rubbed his brow unconsciously—he couldn't figure it out either. Iveri is dead...... Celia left her husband and children more than 200 years ago and headed west. Just a few decades later, Ianral quietly departed. This is a common occurrence in Grevar...... More and more common. The long life seemed to be no longer a precious gift for the elves, but a heavy burden that made them increasingly tired and dazed.

...... to the west Does the so-called holy island, the so-called "place of the soul", really give them peace?

- Are they really heading west?

Payne's pupils contracted suddenly. Fragmentary memories were suddenly connected in ways he never thought possible, and the truth was hidden...... He didn't dare to think about it.

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