After running a day of miscellaneous things, night fell, Elsie lay on the bed, closed her eyes and brewed sleep, what Doro said today is still vivid, she realized that Doro didn't care much on the surface, and didn't even mention it, maybe she still cared a little in her heart.

"Let's go back and find a time to talk to Mousse, his family is very well-connected, and even developed some foreign trade, maybe he will ask something, but if Dora's family is still further out, it will be a little difficult. Elsie rolled over in concern, her long blonde hair sliding down her chest.

"Can you really find it? But I don't know why I have a hunch that Doro's life story must not be simple, maybe there are traces to be found. Whether I can find it or not, as long as it's Dora's business, I'll do my best. However, I am a small person, and I still need everyone's help. ”

"It's good to be here and meet so many good friends. Elsie chuckled softly, she was sincerely glad that she had met some kind people along the way, and that Doro was willing to be by her side all the time, and maybe in the dark, her parents were blessed by heaven.

The snowflakes outside gently slapped in front of the window, and a beautiful layer of ice flowers condensed on the glass, and in this unusually long first snow, Elsie curled up in the quilt, his head resting on his arms, and slowly fell asleep.

......

Early the next morning, a few students practiced in the wide courtyard, and some of them would learn from each other.

After Elsie finished washing, he stood in front of the window and slowly combed his long hair, and suddenly remembered the knock at the door, and he thought about it when he came to her at this time to know who it was, Elsie turned his head and shouted, "Come in." ”

Doro opened the door and walked in, but his face was not very good, Elsie looked at his expression and asked with some confusion, "What's wrong?"

"You didn't lock the door. ”

Elsie was stunned for a moment, and quickly explained: "No, no, I locked it last night and opened it in the morning when I washed up." ”

Doro's face softened a little at this time, and he looked at Elsie still holding a comb: "Do you want me to help you?" ”

Elsie hesitated for a moment, but placed the comb in Doro's palm, and she turned her back to feel Doro's hand run gently over her hair.

Elsie grew up with waist-length hair, and even if it was trimmed in the middle, he never used a knife. She is small and short-handed, often can't comb them all, and is a little naturally lazy. When she was a child, Doro helped her comb her hair every day and occasionally tied it up, and then Doro left, and it became herself.

Later, now, when they enter the academy, they live in different buildings, and they don't have these opportunities.

Now feeling the familiar gentle movements, Elsie was in a trance.

"Do you want to tie it up?" asked Doro suddenly.

"No, no. Elsie shook her head in a panic, but she forgot that her hair was still in Doro's hands, and it hurt a little with her sudden movement.

"Ahh ”

Doro let go of his hand and patted the back of her head gently, "Be careful, why don't you prick it." ”

"Winter, clothed in warmth. Elsie replied that every time she looked in the mirror, she felt that she might look more mature in her cloak.

Looking out the window, Elsie opened the subject: "You always get up early to practice, do you want to go down and practice with them today?" ”

"No," Doro said lightly, "It's only one day, and it won't have any effect if you practice." ”

"So what are you going to do today?"

"Some people may make up some books, or maybe they stumble upon something they have written down and can win back on the field. Doro thought for a moment and said.

"Are you going to see it?" Elsie asked, she seemed to rarely see Doro reading, seeing him training all the time, but she thought he looked like he had read a lot.

"I don't think he sleeps at night and reads. A wonderful thought suddenly arose in Elsie's head, and only in this way could it be explained, otherwise would Doro have a third more time a day than others to absorb knowledge?

"What are you thinking?" Doro called out to Elsie when he saw her purse her lips.

"It's nothing, what are you doing with me?" Elsie came back to her senses and quickly asked.

"Breakfast. Let's go if you're ready. ”

Elsie nodded, put her things away, and followed Doro out the door.

Go downstairs and turn right, there is no room at the end of the corridor on the right, but a square hall with about seven or eight long tables in it, enough for everyone to use.

The rest of Saint-Rini was already in place, and the two of them walked over and sat down next to each other, and there were some bread sauces, meats, salads, fruits, and the like on the table. There are many varieties of bright colors, and it looks very appetizing.

"It's cold, drink something hot. Doro removed the somewhat cold salad from Elsie's front and pushed the hot soup in front of her.

"Good. Elsie picked up the spoon, blew, and took a small sip, it felt quite sweet, and the hot soup warmed up in his stomach.

As a deputy housekeeper, Funnie sat with the students without any image, and even tried to take Dusen's share of the sauce in front of everyone.

Although Du Sen respected this deputy hospital, he would not indulge in her imageless petty temperament, and gently slapped Funnie's sneaky paws, Funnie withdrew her hand with some weakness, and raised her head to find that the students, including Doro, were looking at her.

"Suffer, my image!" Funi secretly said in her heart, and quickly clenched her fists and coughed, changing the subject: "Do you have any training in the courtyard today?"

Both Doro and Iri shook their heads, and Melody spoke, "I'd better stay in my room and read some spell books." ”

Cardin scratched his head: "Although I want to, this courtyard is a little unwieldy." Cardin looked at the five big and three thick, in fact, the weapon was a bow and arrow, and his body was also very agile, and the people who watched him fight were very contrasting.

Funi frowned, "I know you're careful, but no matter what, don't leave the station!"

"Yesterday Doro and the two of them didn't just go out!" Cardin said with some dissatisfaction, he was not stupid, he saw the two of them yesterday with the end of their hair, some wet marks on their shoulders, and the snow outside, it was easy to deduce.

"That's because I believe he can protect himself and his companions. Funi replied categorically, but her voice changed: "However, this is the only time to go down, and you are not allowed to go out today." ”

Elsie hurriedly responded.

Finally, there was a visit to Solomon City, the charming imperial capital, and everyone wanted to go out and visit. Funi saw the eagerness in Cardin's eyes and sighed: "You are not here to play now, you are all participating in the new battle, this grand competition, maybe you didn't find it, but now these stations, there are a lot of eyes on the outside." ”

Elsie remembered that the guards had also stopped them when they went out yesterday, informing them that it was a bit dangerous for them to be outside now.

Seeing Funnie say this, Du Sen tried his best to explain to her: "Although some people look at you from an appreciative perspective, there is also some malice. It's not good to be jealous because you're jealous, after all, you kids can't make any grudges, and it's the other contestants who have to be careful. ”

"Can't they go out too?" asked Melody.

"But they still have a family!" Dusen explained, "and the ranking of the tournament is not only meaningful to you, but also to them. Sometimes, a child may be able to influence a family. ”

"It seems that in addition to the students inside, the families outside are also fighting openly and secretly. Even unscrupulous ......" Elsie spoke unconsciously, although she didn't finish speaking, but the meaning was already imaginable.

"That's right. Du Sen looked at Elsie with satisfaction, "Anyway, you all be careful, work hard, maybe some of you will stay in the imperial capital after the game." ”

"......" Elsie suddenly thought that with Doro's strength, if he was favored by Skylark Castle or the royal family, would he stay, would he leave Saint Rini.

Elsie shook her head slightly, interrupting her thoughts, "It's too early to think about this. The important thing is Doro's safety during the game, which is my first concern. ”

After the meal, everyone went back to their rooms, and the three of them gathered in Elsie's room, and now there was nothing to say, everyone was reading a book and killing time.

Elsie is now in the window, and I have to say that if a person is very good, if he is not a genius, he will definitely not be able to escape his efforts. The people downstairs hadn't paid attention all day, and even if a day's training didn't help, they had no intention of stopping.

I just hope you can have a good performance tomorrow.

......

On the third day of Solomon's arrival, the new battle has finally begun.

Elsie got up very early, and it was even getting dark. Obviously had nothing to do with her, but she was so nervous that she even woke up several times in the middle of the night.

Gently patting her cheek with warm water, Elsie smiled self-deprecatingly, it was herself who didn't have to compete, and she was the one who cared about herself the most.

Not wanting to disturb Doro, Elsine made a lot of effort, and finally tied up a ponytail, and a few strands of golden bangs hung down on the side of his face, making his small face more delicate and his skin white.

"Perfect!" Elsie was satisfied, it was everyone's race day, and she wanted to be smarter.

Dressing up, Elsie put on her cloak and tied it with her head down. As soon as I walked out the door, I found that the hallway was still dark.

"Didn't I get up too early? The creepy hallway looked a little scary, and as soon as Elsie tried to retreat into the room, the door next to her creaked, causing her to tremble.

"Ahh Elsie snorted softly and watched Doro walk out, his expression a little confused.

She was taken aback and patted her chest: "Doro, why are you so early." ”

"Aren't you too? Doro walked over and smiled softly, "Scared by me?"

“......”

"Why did you come out so early. Doro asked, putting away a smile.

"Don't mention it, I'm more nervous than you. Elsie flattened her mouth, and it was not pleasant to wake up several times a night.

"Not sleeping?" asked Doro.

"Don't sleep anymore. Elsie shook her head.

"Then come down with me and wait for dawn. ”

Elsie was a little surprised, and Doro had already turned around and put on his cloak, "Let's go." ”

Elsie was still a little confused, and was pulled downstairs.