When the first rays of the morning sun shone into the room, Thea opened her eyes. She was a little surprised to find that Anvina, who was beside her, had already left the room.

"Really...... How could you sleep so deeply? I don't even know when Anvena got up......" Thea rubbed her temples with some annoyance.

Although there was some self-complaining, the corners of Xia's mouth unconsciously smiled. Maybe it's because of Avena's warmth that makes her feel like she's a human again. Thea shook her head, then hurriedly put on her clothes and walked out.

By the time they arrived in the living room, the hospitable Avena family was already seated at the table with a hearty breakfast set up.

When Ya arrived, Anvina happily greeted her, "Xia, morning." Did you sleep well last night? I was going to call you later, but you were already up. ”

Thea's face flushed slightly. "Where...... Anvina, I didn't know you woke up so early. I'm so sorry. ”

"People in the mountains, they're just used to it." Anvina's mother smiled and served her a bowl of hot porridge. "Come, sit down and eat."

"Thank you." When Sia sat down, she found that Carré didn't seem to have arrived yet, and she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Anvina, who was on the side, handed her a piece of bread.

"I've already told my mom and dad that I'll be with you to Steinbrad today."

Thea was surprised by Divina, and Anvina's parents. The family was smiling, and they didn't seem to think anything wrong with their daughter traveling with a strange Forsaken woman.

"However, if there is any danger, I may not be able to do enough. Anvina, I don't want anything to happen to you......"

Thea bowed her head and politely declined Avena's kindness.

"It's okay, there's no danger there, I've been there before. Not even a figure. And. There's nothing to worry about in Alterac right now. Anvina waved her hand disapprovingly.

"But ......"

"Miss Shia." Avena's mother interrupted Shia with a sudden voice. "Ever since we moved here, Anvena hasn't met her peers very often," she said gently. It's rare for this child to be so energetic, and I hope you don't refuse her kindness. ”

Avena's mother's words reminded Thea of her own youth. Truly. If you don't even have a playmate, and you only live with your parents all the time, this kind of life is indeed a bit monotonous and boring for a little girl. Anvina may be so lonely that she wants to spend more time with outsiders. Thea understands Avena's feelings very well, but she doesn't want to put such a good girl in danger because of herself. For a moment, she didn't know how to respond. "Then let me walk with you." Carré's voice interjected abruptly. "It's always safer to have more people."

Thea looked up and saw that Carré was already sitting across from her, staring straight at her. Although he said it very politely. But Carré's eyes were not friendly by any means.

Anvena greeted Carré with a smile. "Ah, Carré, are you up too? Patients should rest a little longer. ”

"It's okay, I said it earlier, it's a small injury, don't worry too much." Carré withdrew his hostile gaze and replied to Avena with a nod of gratitude to Avena's mother, who served him the hot porridge. "When are you going to go?"

"How about leaving after breakfast?" Avena happily proposed. "It's wonderful. With Carré here, I feel a lot more at ease. ”

Carré listened to her words, and his gaze softened a lot.

"Okay." Both nodded in agreement.

After breakfast, Anvina's parents dropped them off at the door. Avena's mother smiled and handed Avena a small bag of food. Take care of her carefully, and then turn to Xia and Carré to greet her: "Then Anvina, please two of you." ”

"Don't worry, I'll definitely bring Anvena back safely." Carré replied.

Thea nodded in agreement.

On the side, Avena's father whispered to Avena. "Good boy. Your amulet must be put away. ”

"I know, Dad~" Anvina pouted coquettishly and kissed her father on the cheek. "Let's go!"

watched the three of them gradually disappear from his field of vision. The smile on Avena's mother's face didn't seem to waver, but the words that came out of her mouth didn't match the expression on her face at all. "You say, they won't be in danger, right? The expiration date of the Avena amulet is about to arrive, but the master has not yet arrived...... I'm really worried that we're going to find out. ”

"The master will not forget." Avena's father turned and walked towards the house. "Moreover, we have no right against Avena's wishes. Anyway, there are not many people in this world who can hurt Anvina. ”

"But...... The dragon ......"

"Didn't he find anything?"

"But that's the Blue Dragon ......," Anvina's mother was still worried.

"Wait for the master, we can't help it, can we?"

"Hmm."

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"Why?" The standing Night Elf youth slapped the table with an angry face, condescendingly to the man across from him.

The furious fury of the young man in the dark night was like thunder, and the man who looked like a high elf sitting opposite him only gently reminded him, "Kerestraz, this is the decision of the dragon queen. ”

"Why did the queen mother decide so? Valastaz is my brother and her son. Why can't she make a move. Claostraz, did you say something to the Queen Mother? ”

"Again, this is the dragon's covenant. Don't blame Claiostraz indiscriminately. A female voice as gentle as a spring breeze and as beautiful as a bell suddenly appeared between the two.

"The Queen Mother." Carlyle, who was still full of resentment just now, immediately retracted his angry expression and quieted down when he heard this voice. Clay Ostraz, who was seated, immediately pushed away the chair and stood up.

"Carlyle, my child." The dragon queen's voice was full of love: "I hope you can understand that you are all my heirs. I love each and every one of you. Valastaz's disappearance has broken my heart, and now that I have news of him, I am more excited and anxious than you are to get him out. But...... Kid, I can't make a move. Dragon Guardians cannot do anything to other Dragon Guardian heirs. This is the law set by the Titans. I can't disobey it. ”

"But, the black dragon they ......"

"A black dragon is a black dragon, child. As a Lifebinder, I must take the lead in obeying the laws of the Titans. And this time, it's not the Guardian of the Earth who did it to your brother. There is no reason for us to break this law. ”

"Then ......," Carly's tone softened a little. Why can't Cleos go with me too? ”

"Cleos has already explained to me why he can't go. I agree with his reasoning. ”

Carlyle glared at Cleos with some dissatisfaction.

The queen seemed to fully understand the mentality of her eldest son, and continued.

"Carlyle, you are my eldest son. I hope you'll be able to take charge of yourself soon. So this time, you're going to take it as a test for you, okay? I'm sure you'll be able to lead the Red Dragon Legion to rescue your poor brother, right? ……

"Yes, Queen Mother." Carlyle exhaled slightly, clasped his hands to his chest, and saluted.

There was a hint of relief in the dragon queen's voice. "I'll wait for you to return with Varas in triumph. Child. I am waiting for your good news in the Sanctuary of Crystal Red......"

"I won't let you down." Carlyle replied, glaring at Cleos. With that, he walked straight out.

"This kid ......" The dragon queen's voice sounded faintly after Carlyle left. I hope you won't mind, dear. ”

"No, it won't." Clay Ostraz replied softly. "I totally understand. I'm not his father after all. ”

"Thank you, dear. Go do your thing......"

"Yes, but I will return to you as soon as possible, Your Majesty."

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The trails in the Alterac Valley are not only rough, but many places are covered in snow and ice. When people step on it, it is inevitably a little slippery, and it is very easy to fall.

Anvina, however, walked as lightly as a deer in the woods. Carré smiled at Weina's figure, and followed her with steady steps. It's just that Shea suffered, she hasn't walked such a snowy road, and she has fallen down many times along the way. In the end, there was a lot of muddy snow on his face and hands, which was extremely embarrassing compared to the two in front of him.

Anvina struggled and couldn't help but ask her if she wanted to slow down a little, but Xia gritted her teeth and refused in Carré's mocking gaze.

At Shia's insistence, the group finally arrived at the destination of the trip, Steinbled.

"Strange ......," muttered Avena in a hidden corner. Isn't this place abandoned? There weren't any of these people last time I came......"

The strangers in Avena's mouth, dressed in uniform brown or black uniforms, looked vigilant, and walked in groups of three or five from time to time in front of them.

"It's not a lot of people." After a period of observation, Carré came to a conclusion. "And most of them are just ordinary people, don't worry."

"But mind control can't control so many people at once." Thea said with some distress, "We'll be discovered." ”

"It's just ordinary people, even if they find out, there's nothing to be afraid of." Carré said dismissively.