In the silence, Lowell, who had been silent, suddenly spoke softly.

"Don't ask for too much, girl. There is a natural power in the soft voice, he said, "Nothing doesn't come at a price." See who you are dealing with - he may be able to fulfill all your desires, but can your life and soul inherit such gifts?"

Sylvie was stunned for a moment, obviously a little confused, but there was also fear in her eyes.

With a renewed sense of awe, she uneasily grabbed her skirt and bowed her head deeply to Ed, "I'm sorry, Sage, I ...... I'm just scared ......"

Ed breathed a sigh of relief, but his heart still seemed to be blocked, so he could only smile and comfort her with a reluctant smile: "It's nothing...... I can assure you that no one will be left homeless because of this, so ...... You can tell your family and friends not to worry. ”

The girl saluted him respectfully, and hurried away under Dorian's angry and helpless gaze. Ed touched his stomach, which was a little uncomfortable, and suddenly lost his appetite altogether - but he had eaten enough.

"Thank you. He thanked Lowell from the bottom of his heart, "I don't know how to ...... Deal with this kind of thing. ”

"That's not your job in the first place, my lord. Lowell lowered his gaze faintly, "The Sage serves the gods, not the living beings. ”

"But......" Ed hesitated, "we should protect them, shouldn't we?"

He had never been able to figure out what role he was supposed to play—God was more important to him. Or is it a human being? The Holy One guides the world on behalf of God...... But if the gods were going to give up or destroy the world, as they had done to the giants, what would he do? His power comes from the gods. But after all, he is only one of the "people in the world......

- Maybe he's thinking too much, and he's probably not a saint at all.

"All I can tell you is that I think we are protecting this world...... Protect, but do not interfere. Rowell's voice was soft, but his words were clear, "But I don't have the qualifications to instruct you, Sage...... Please don't take my words to heart. ”

Ed thought about it for a moment. Decided not to take his last words to heart - he needed more advice to help him sort out everything in front of him.

"But what counts as protection. What is interference?" he cheekily asked, "if humans ...... Or elves, who may destroy themselves because of their mistakes, but the world can still exist peacefully...... We should also sit idly by. Is it just a sigh for them? or. If only I could have avoided a disturbance by helping those people in the Old Street Market, or even just made their lives better...... Should I tell myself, 'It's not my job,' and ignore it?"

Lowell looked at him in silence for a long time, then shook his head: "I beg my pardon for not being able to answer your question, my lord, because I don't have an answer either." All I know is that whoever you are, whatever you do. It's impossible to satisfy everyone...... Man's desires are endless, and they are only satisfied with them...... Usually nothing good will come of it. ”

Then he bowed his head. The gesture of rejection indicated that he was clearly reluctant to say anything more.

Ed didn't press again. He held his chin in a daze, lost in thought, and remained sluggish until lunch was over, when he got into the carriage and returned to the temple.

"Sage—"

As he was about to find Filly and rush back to the Collins Temple as soon as possible, Lowell unexpectedly stopped him.

Ed looked back at him with wide eyes, both dazed and expectant.

Lowell hesitated for a moment before speaking again: "You may not be happy...... But for your safety, I must tell you all about your trip today...... And Serrata-sama is not good at disguise and secrecy. ”

Ed looked at him suspiciously for a few moments before he suddenly came to his senses: "...... Do you know where I went?!"

He was startled by his own loud voice, and quickly looked left and right to see if there was anyone.

"Yes. Lowell candidly admits, "I know you didn't 'rest' long in your bedroom." ”

“...... You're following me!" Ed cried out in exasperation, but also lowered his voice weakly.

"I am commanded to protect you, Sage. Lowell looked at him calmly, "If you don't want to, I can not exist." I have no intention of snooping on your privacy or judging what you do, but I will not put you in any danger. ”

Ed stared at him with suspicion - how much did he know, and how much would he tell Filly?

But he didn't dare ask.

"And, my lord......," continued Lowell softly, "I'm not the only one who 'stalked' you...... I guess that's what you should be worried about. ”

Ed's face turned white quickly after a flush of rage - he was proud to think he had escaped everyone perfectly...... Or should you use stealth...... But he really wasn't used to relying on all kinds of spells to survive...... Who is the other one who is following him? and how much trouble is he getting into?......

Lowell bowed to him and walked away with a steady foot. Ed stared blankly at his fading back, confused.

Before nightfall, several secret letters were delivered to Ante Bofford.

With each opening, the king's face became more and more ugly. He had expected Ed's sudden visit, not for those dispensable pleasantries. But the young "Sage" was too unscrupulous, and even Sean Fletcher would not be so bold......

But whether all this was at Sean's behest, it's hard to say.

According to the information he received, Ed Singal used to be just a rich young master who was idle and loafing, and had no ambition except for a little curiosity and an over-infatuation with elves, and was very good-natured and generous...... For Sean, it's definitely a better than Felicity...... or an object that is easier for Scott to control.

Now that Sean is hiding in the shadows, he has asked the Sage to come forward to meet with Tylina Bofford, the guy who has been blatantly expressing his displeasure with him and the Water Temple, and secretly storing up his power......

His spies couldn't tell him what Tellina had talked about with Ed, but Tellina had left with a visibly contented, triumphant expression.

- What did Sean discover? And what did he want to hint at him? Did he want to tell him that Lutgar's throne could be replaced at any time, even Tyliner, who had been disrespectful to him and the temple in public, was under the control of Shaun Fletcher?!

Or...... After all, Ed had been bold enough to tell the people of Old Street Market that they didn't have to fear any "king's orders......

Ante clenched the letter in his hand, remembering the king who was still sleeping on the North Tower. The priest of the Vulcan who had been summoned took his hint well, and let Borena Dejuri fall into a long sleep, without fear for his life...... Long enough for him to have enough time to figure out some things and make all kinds of preparations.

Now he knew that the female warrior, Rosa Latus, and her elven companion Cessiana were friends of Ed Singall, just like Borena...... They appeared under the three-storied pagoda at the same time, and it could never be just a coincidence. Either they tried to break into the tower in search of something, only to be held back by the tower's power, like some of the mages before them...... But what is so important that the king of Anktanen pretends to be missing and sneaks into the royal palace of a neighboring country that is not very friendly? Wouldn't it be easier to find an excuse to visit Ante in Lockburg and then wait for an opportunity to get into the three-storied tower? Even if he is discovered, Ante can't do anything with him......

Come to think of it, it's more likely that someone deliberately sent them under the three-storied pagoda...... But did they know about it? Did Ed Singal know about it? Did his sudden appearance and what he did today have anything to do with it?......

Either way, it seems that there is something that doesn't make sense.

In his frustration, he even began to regret that he hadn't killed those three guys on the spot last night...... But perhaps, even if he succeeds in silencing it, the news will still get out. If the Sage claimed that he had heard the accusations of the deceased and that the murderer was Ant, how could he argue that he had done so, and that no one could be sure whether the gods could really see everything......

But if he just let them go, and Borena insisted that he was taken from Collins Square by the Antees, locked up in the Triple Tower, only to be lucky to be rescued...... He's just as hard to explain.

Anger and worry alternate. Ante sat there until nightfall, and the maids lit the candles softly, not daring to disturb the terrible gloomy king.

He sat until his legs stiffened, and then Ante stood up with his desk propped up. In any case, he had to talk to Borena, even though he had almost decided that Borena was either being used by Sean or was happy to be used by Sean...... What did he get? The rich mountains and forests that had been recaptured by Lutgar, or the promise that he would be the king of the two countries at the same time, with the blessing of the god of water?

- Did they really think that Ante Bofford would be easily defeated? He had also stepped on the corpses of countless people to get here, and it was not so easy to get him to give up his resistance, or to be obediently at the mercy of others.

He summoned Aldington. Outside of the shadow guard, this not-so-smart guard officer is already the most trusted knight around him...... It's a bit frustrating to think about it. Where have all the legendary loyal and mighty warriors gone?...... Or is it because he has failed one that he no longer deserves the sincerity of others?

The thought that came out of nowhere made Ante shudder unconsciously.

By the time Aldington was ordered to come, he had already changed his mind.

"Bring that woman first. He said.

Rosa Latus -- Even if she is an outlaw who sells her life for money, women are always easier to deal with.

(To be continued......)