"You really don't need to go with us to Llewellyn anymore. ”

Ed said a little uneasily. He felt that he had caused enough trouble for Nori and Tess.

"How's that going to work!" Tess protested loudly, "a dragon raised by humans, and one of his brothers is dead. How can I not get involved in such a wonderful story! I can't sleep for the rest of my life if I don't see the ending!"

Ed smiled wryly: "It's okay to be quiet......"

Isis was in the carriage behind them, and it was likely that he was still asleep, but it would never be good for him to hear something like "there is a brother who is dead".

"Tess ...... It's not a made-up story, don't joke about it. "It's rare for Norway to lecture Tess so seriously.

Tess stuck out her tongue and didn't dare say anything more.

"I said I would bring you home safely. Norway smiled at Ed, "Elves mean what they say. ”

Ed knew he couldn't say no more, so he could only smile gratefully.

They were walking along the road from Balach to Llewellyn, disguised as a group of merchants. The disguise was not perfect, but Borena assured them that the letter given to them by his friend Ethan would allow them to enter Llewellyn without any hindrance.

They had been in Balaher for two more days, and Nigel was still nowhere to be seen, nor did he have any clues about Scott, and the bookmaker he had seen had a posture that would never open his mouth even if he was burned at the stake, leaving Alan helpless.

"He'll probably teleport directly to Llewellyn. Isis said with a gloomy face. Without him by his side. Scott is likely to use his powerful but dangerous powers without qualms.

"He knew you knew he was going to Llewellyn, maybe he was going to hide somewhere else. Ed guessed.

"But that's really the only clue we're having right now. Allen said, "Besides, it's not for Scott." We also have to go to Llewellyn. I know a mage who lives in a valley near Llewellyn, and he should have a way to get rid of that thing in Is's hands...... And keep it a secret. ”

The new destination was thus decided, and two more companions were added - Alan and Is. But Eren was lame, and Iss lost his strength. Although he didn't dare to underestimate Allen at all, Ed still felt much more at ease with Norway and Tess by his side.

He didn't know when he would be able to go from being a useless guy who relied on others for protection. Become a person who can be relied on. He didn't even know how to "practice" the only spell he could use...... You can't hurt someone every day and treat him, right?

He wrote a letter to Vala, but did not mention Scott. The truth is unknown. Now may not be the time.

Iss had been in a coma since the second day he had been on the road, just like he had been unaware of his dragon, which was not something Ed could heal. Fortunately, Alan had the foresight to prepare the carriage, so they wouldn't be delayed.

Even when sober. Isis also rarely spoken. He held the oak cane that Ed had always carried with him, and cowered in the carriage, no one knowing what he was thinking.

Or rather, everyone knows what he's thinking.

"He knew something, but he didn't want to tell me. ”

Alan said with a sigh.

A not-so-nice word had already rolled to the tip of her tongue, and was silently swallowed back by Naria. She did hate that Eren kept all the secrets in her heart and didn't tell anyone, but she also understood that Eren didn't do it for himself.

Isis fell asleep again. But I didn't sleep very well. His eyelashes fluttered, and his brows furrowed, as if he were running away from one nightmare after another.

The sound of horses' hooves sounded like a rainstorm. Coming from a distance, Ed lifted the curtain on the car window and told Allen a little nervously, "There's a team of Anktan's soldiers coming ahead!"

"Get out of the way to the side of the road. Alan said, "Calm down, they shouldn't have come to trouble us." ”

Ed nodded and lowered the curtain.

Alan thought for a moment. Still not very reassured, just about to leave the carriage. Naria grabbed him, "It's okay, he knows what to do." We didn't have you, and we ran from Visa to the ice field and back, didn't we? Ed wasn't as useless as you thought. ”

Alan had no choice but to sit back down.

They heard a brief negotiation, someone pulled open the curtain and looked inside, and Alan smiled blankly and a little panicked at the soldier who could only see a pair of eyes except for armor and beard, "Is something wrong, my lord?"

The soldier's gaze swept over the three men in the carriage and left without saying a word.

It wasn't long before the carriage began to move on, but Naria couldn't help but think of Borena, and the soldiers were probably heading for him. His friend Ethan seems to be quite powerful in Balach, and hopefully he will escape again. The look on Ed's face as he left Balach, repeatedly telling Borena to "be careful," looked like an overly worried father — the first person he had ever saved.

Ed Singer, who dreams of being a traveling merchant and adventurer, and who may end up becoming a priest, is something no one could have imagined.

With less than half a day to go, Allen made them turn the other way.

"We don't know what's going on in the city, so we'd better not be so reckless. He said, "I have a friend who lives nearby, so I'm going there first." ”

“...... How many friends do you have?" asked Naria.

"Oh, I'll count them when I have time. Alan smiled at her.

As they walked west, the landscape on either side changed from dense forests and mountains to plains, where the snow was melting and small figures could be seen toiling in the distance. Occasionally, a little green can be seen on the side of the road, swaying tenaciously in the still chilly wind, and the long winter is about to leave.

At the end of the path, a gray castle gradually came into view, stocky and heavy, rustic and sturdy, surrounded by towering walls and round towers, which looked a bit like Christus, only much smaller.

"Limestone Fort. "The Greon family has been living here for over three hundred years. ”

“...... Grean with a hammer?" Ed's eyes lit up, and he remembered the legendary hero Anktann who liked to smash the heads of his enemies with a long hammer, and even the orcs would be afraid.

"The hammer still hangs on the wall of the castle hall. "But I'm afraid there's no one in the family who can wield it." ”

The guards at the castle gate watched with some curiosity as they approached, and it didn't seem to be a regular visitor.

"Stop!" someone on the rampart shouted, "This is Limestone Castle, the territory of Countess Selene Green, tell me who you are and what you are here for!"

"Allen, Cavo!" Alan jumped out of the carriage and replied loudly, "An old friend, come to visit the honorable Countess!"

"Troublesome nobles and ladies. Tess muttered and grunted.

Kriessburg had no such rules at all, presumably because it had not been attacked for hundreds of years, and neither the previous nor the current occupants considered themselves nobles.

They didn't have to wait long for the door to be opened. The owner of the limestone castle was already waiting in the courtyard.

Selene Grean was dressed in a plain black dress, and under the black veil was a calm and calm, but middle-aged, white face, which made Ed involuntarily think of his mother.

"Alan Carvo. The Countess smiled, "Long time no see." ”

Ignoring proper etiquette, she took a few steps forward and gently gave Eren a hug.

Tess began to wink at Naria, who reluctantly threw her a warning look.

"Célene ......" Alan didn't call her any more countesses, "I'm sorry. I heard about ...... in Balach."

He didn't say any more, and Selene Gray's outfit revealed her widowhood, her husband Bane had died just a few months earlier.

"Dying on the battlefield but dying in a hospital bed is probably the most unwilling for him. Selene sighed and looked behind them in some surprise as Akan was carrying Iss, who was still asleep, out of the carriage. No one thought to wake him up.

"What's wrong with that young man?" she asked.

“...... Fell asleep. Alan replied with a little embarrassment, realizing that it seemed a bit rude, "he ...... Not very well. ”

"Poor child. Selene shook her head and waved a maid, "Winnie, find a comfortable room for our little guest." ”

Alan introduced her to her companions. When she saw an elf, Selene did not show the usual surprise of northerners, on the contrary, it was Norway who was surprised.

"I've been to Grivar and it's such a beautiful place. The hostess, who seemed to be getting more and more mysterious, smiled. Whether this statement was a genuine compliment or just a courtesy, it filled Norvi's heart with joy and gratitude.

"I guess you didn't come to visit me, or to mourn Bane?"

As they walked into the hall side by side, Selene asked with a smile.

"Not really. Alan candidly admitted, "I have to go to Llewellyn." But until then...... I heard that Induris Neff is still alive?"

"Oh, that old mage. Selene nodded, "How old is he? must he be over a hundred years old? But he is still alive, and his servant had gone to the nearby village a few days ago to buy something." ”

"Servant?" Alan asked, confused. Induris was a withdrawn old man who never liked to be in company.

"You know when you see it. "But Induris is not as hospitable as I am, and no one has been able to enter the Valley of Ambition for more than twenty years." ”

"He'll let me in. Alan said firmly, "I have to go in." ”.

(To be continued)