As soon as she rushed into the hall, Naria realized that it was not her friend - the elf standing in front of Vala, although about the same height as Novy, was much more slender, with long brown hair hanging down to her waist, and a slight bow to Vala looked polite, but the expression on her face was undisguised with arrogance.

Naria's pace slowed. Behind the elves stood four other elves...... To be honest, it was the first time she had seen so many elves, and it was indeed ...... for them to stand together like this Glamorous.

No wonder the maid seemed so excited.

But Naria didn't like the blankness on their faces, as if they were statues without life. The two elves she knew before, Norvi was always smiling, and Sesyana, even with a cold face, could see the passion hidden deep in Hazel's green eyes. These elves, they wore identical dark green robes, with golden embroidery glittering under the gray cloak that seemed overly plain. The outfit looked rather strange, as if it was trying to disguise its identity...... But wearing them like this will only make them more eye-catching.

The leading elf, dressed in silver-gray robes and also unnecessarily draped in a dusty cloak, was frowning slightly, looking dissatisfied.

"I really don't know where he is. Vala still smiled, but there was obvious displeasure in her brow, "They did set off together, but he didn't come back with my son. ”

"And where's your son?" asked the elf, "maybe he can tell us more definitely?"

"He's in the Collins Temple. Vala replied, "Take the test of becoming a water priest there." I guess it's better not to bother him for now. ”

Naria was startled, and quickly became alert. They are clearly talking about Novi and not Sesyana...... And Edna, who doesn't know when it will come true, has an ominous premonition about Norvi. She has never been able to forget.

She stopped a little further away from them until Alan walked into the hall.

"They came to Norvi. She whispered uneasily in her father's ear, "I don't think it's a good thing." ”

Isis was silent. Elves never leave their kingdom, the dense forest...... Even fewer would have allowed them to travel thousands of miles to the north.

That's really not going to be a good thing.

He vaguely guessed something...... But Norway knew exactly what kind of trouble he was getting into, and he kept his secret well, not even telling Ed and Naria...... And how do these elves know?

"Lord Kavo. Seeing Alan, Vala was visibly relieved. She didn't want to deal with these noble elves at all.

"Alan Carvo. The leading elf bowed slightly to Alan in a reserved manner, "I have heard of the name for a long time." ”

Alan nodded perfunctorily, "I don't know what to call you, and what can I do?"

"Lance? The elf replied, "I've come to look for Norwe...... I heard that your daughter once entered the barbarian ice field with him. ”

He was of Norvi's own - but he spoke of Norway with a faint contempt. Even disgusted.

"Yes. "He's my best friend—anyone who can be his friend is the luckiest guy in the world, brave and loyal, gentle and kind...... It was a pleasure to meet his kind. ”

No one could have heard how insincere her last words were—if it weren't for Allen glaring back at her. She didn't even want to say that!

"So do you know where he is?" the elf ignored her provocation with a stolen rage.

"I don't know. Naria replied dryly. The expression was calm - the gods were above, she really didn't know. Since the breakup in that charred forest, she has been waiting for a letter from Norvi or Tess. But even though there was no news so far, she wasn't too worried. Without her and Ed, they would obviously be able to take care of themselves better, and if you add Rosa and Sesiana, there were few dangers they couldn't handle.

"We broke up with them in Anktan. Alan replied more gently, "We don't know what they're going to do next...... Maybe they'll go back to Ston Butch. After all, it's been a long time since they've been out there, and Tess seems homesick too. ”

According to the information he received. Norway: They should still be active in the north. Anktann is not a friendly country to the elves, and perhaps the elves will retreat and return to the south to wait. Then he would at least have enough time to find Novi and warn him......

Lance looked at him coldly, as if to distinguish between what he said was true and false. Alan was reckless, at least for now, he wasn't lying.

Lance finally looked away and looked at Is, who was standing quietly on the side.

“...... You are the ice dragon. He said. The tone was a little rude, but there was a little less arrogance in the expression - in any case, dragons were more ancient and powerful creatures than elves.

"I am. Isis admits without fear.

"I heard you know Norvi...... Long before he went to the icefield with the little master here to find you. Lance looked him straight.

Is's breath stopped slightly—his fears were right, and the elves were looking for Norvi...... It's because of Ankeland.

When it comes to the cursed city, if Norway falls into their hands, I'm afraid nothing good will come of it. Elves have always been very good at using various ways to "disguise" their mistakes.

I wonder what way they plan to gag him?

"That's right. He replied, and he wasn't going to say more, he didn't think the elves had the courage to fall out with him here.

Lance glared at him gloomily, and he glared back unceremoniously.

“...... I've heard that dragons are good at keeping secrets and aren't nosy. Eventually, the elf relented, "I think you understand...... Some secrets are dangerous, and they are not suitable for sharing. ”

Iss was tempted to scoff at such a suggestion - they obviously did not want to provoke it, but to demand that it be kept secret. Did they really think he was afraid of such a threat?

But he looked at Vala and Naria, and replied with anger, "Perhaps." ”

Before leaving, the proud elf couldn't help but look back and sarcastically, "I've never heard of a dragon preferring to bind itself to a human form, I wonder how your great kindred would feel about it?"

Iss glared at him coldly, and gave him a short, forceful answer—

"It's your business. ”.

"It's no good to mess with elves!"

After the "distinguished guests" departed angrily, Alan sighed and lectured his children: "Can't you say a few words?

Isis was silent, and Naria turned her head to look to the other side.

"Why the hell are they bothering Norvi?" Nalya couldn't help but turn her head and ask curiously.

Alan glanced at Is, who shook his head slightly.

“...... There are no secrets between friends, you say!" Naria glared at Isz indignantly.

Ed said. "Besides, it's not my secret, it's Novy's. If he hasn't told you, you should believe he has a good reason. ”

Nalya couldn't argue with that—but she still had good reason to be upset.

After she left sullenly, Alan asked, "...... Is it because of Ankland?"

He had suspected this when he had first heard that the elves and Tess had met with Ise in the Weeping Forest—Scott had told him not long before that the place he thought had completely collapsed and never wanted to remember it had existed for more than twenty years, until Ise crashed through the ground to save Norway and Tess, and finally buried Raggan, who lay there alone, reduced to bones......

He owed the dwarf too much, and he owed Nia too much.

"It should be...... I didn't know the elves cared about that place. Iss frowned puzzled.

"Elves are old-fashioned and inflexible, especially the elves at the top......" Alan shook his head, a little tired of dealing with the constant situation, "we need to find Norway as soon as possible." ”

"Do you know where he might be?" asked Is.

"As far as I know, they didn't appear in any of the towns - probably still wandering in the forests north of Karnak. ”

"I can fly around the forest a few times. "If they're there, maybe I'll find them." ”

Alan shook his head: "It's not a good idea. A dragon hovers above the forest, and the elves will not be out of sight. ”

Isis scratched his head and had a new idea: "I can also ask that old man in the Yuanzhi Valley for help." ”

Alan muttered, "Inglis?...... The debt owed to him is another big trouble. ”

Iss shrugged indifferently, "I already owe him a bunch - but I have thousands of years of life to pay off my debts, and it won't be a big deal to owe a few more times." ”

He also lost the amulet that the old mage had given him...... But he wasn't going to let Inglis know.

"But how are you going to contact him?"

"I have my own way...... Don't worry, I'm not stupid enough to fly to Enshi Valley. ”

Alan thought about it for a moment, but couldn't think of a better way, so he could only nod helplessly.

After Isis walked away, he was still sitting there alone.

The elves' visit brings back memories that have been around for a long time. He was born in an ordinary world, and was destined to take over his father's hammer and spend his life building all kinds of farm tools and weapons by the scorching iron furnace, but he became a knight by chance, and embarked on an adventure because of his excessive curiosity and free nature. He was a lucky fellow, and in a short time he had trusted, well-known companions, who had traveled almost all over the continent, leaving behind a tragedy that could not be told...... And the origin of it all, is it the cursed land known as Ankland, or his arrogance and negligence?......

Now, he only hopes that the friends who have traveled with his daughters will be able to shake off the shadows of the past.

(To be continued......)