The kitchen of the Hammer Inn is now a place where Feige and Didrite talk. This place was chosen not only because it is far from the other rooms, has the thickest walls, and is connected to a more intimate cellar, but also because it is a place to eat and drink, especially the pork stew with Edmond the bear, which exudes an irresistible aroma.

"Well, I'm a little hungry too. Didriet took a bowl of stew from Feige's hand, placed it on the stove, and began to look for a knife and fork. However, most of the cutlery is placed outside under the bar counter, and only knives and spoons can be used in the kitchen. So the elven lord found two clean spoons, and was about to give one to Feiqi, but saw that he was already eating with two sticks.

"You don't wait for me, the table manners require the lord to eat first, and I'm a lady, so you should wait for me. ”

Feige looked at Didlet, then judged her emotions by the fire of her soul. Esquire's defeat must have been a blow to the elves, and it also affected Dedelet's mood. And Feige called her over almost in a "summons" manner, which would certainly have an impact on her dignity as a lord

"Let's eat first, no one else, and now that you're a lord, can't you decide how you want to eat?" Feige said a crooked theory, and quickly ate two bites before Didrite could react, creating a fait accompli.

The elf looked at the stew in his hand, it was indeed very fragrant, and he could smell that the person who made this dish had good skills. I remember that when I was training in the Church, the kitchen prepared a lot of fruit for myself according to the traditional recipe of the elves, which could not meet the daily consumption of a large amount of fruit at all. Or the teacher went to the restaurant at the foot of the Holy Three Castle Mountain to buy all kinds of meat to be full. It was also from that time that his eating habits changed, becoming closer to humans than to elves.

Mainly because I'm really hungry. Didrite thought for a moment and took two bites.

The two men didn't speak for a few minutes, just standing by the stove and eating. Fitch was quicker, and when he had finished eating, he went to the cellar, and filled two large glasses of thick ale from below, unmixed with water.

"I'll start with that. Fei Qi rubbed his nose and was the first to break the silence: "The idea of the Elven Council is really too bad, it is obvious that the Elven Island wants to gradually empty your lordship, and then vigorously promote the plan of the elves to land. I don't know whose idea it was, except that he was an idiot. ”

"Feige, let me ask a question bluntly. Are you worried that your power will be replaced by the Elven Council?"

"Yes, I do. Feige looked Didlet in the eye and said, "I'm not telling you anything, I'm not without ambition. Whether you're studying magic or you're trying to fulfill your ambitions, it's important to be able to make arrangements for your own territory. ”

"Then why don't you become a lord yourself, you have this opportunity. Why under me?"

"Because ......" Can Feige say that he didn't dare to participate in the Divine View Great Prophecy Ceremony at that time? Can he say that as the priest of the Goddess of Truth Thunder, he is afraid to meet the Goddess of Truth Thunder? If it weren't for that ceremony, or if Feige had reached an understanding with the Goddess earlier and dispelled his fears, of course he would have been willing to become a lord himself. However, before mastering the ability to travel time, regret could not change the facts, and Feige could only use his abilities as much as possible under the existing and existing conditions. Just as he needed a good reason to convince the Elven Lord.

"Because you don't want to be this lord, and I know you're not lying. Fei Qi smiled and said, "When you came to me, I measured it in my mind, merging the two territories, and then you became the lord and I assisted you, which is better than me being the lord directly." In any case, I'm a member of the Hale family, and I can't get rid of that label even if I'm exiled. If my brother and I occupy two sides of the model collar, what will the others think?"

"Are you worried about what they think? Besides, you didn't know Andrew was going to be a Lighthouse Lord at the time, did you?"

"You're on the point. I can indeed not worry about what other people think, I will definitely have a way to deal with it, but it is certainly not as calm as it is now, and ......" Feige blinked slyly: "I can't admit it but I don't want to deny knowing in advance that Andrew became a lord." ”

"Can't admit it" is a fact, and Feige really didn't know it in advance, so he can't admit it. "Unwillingness to deny" is also a fact, he is not unable to deny, but he is just unwilling. Both parts are true, but when they are put together, they sound a bit suggestive of "I'd like to admit it but can't."

Didriet had never dealt with the devil, so she was tricked by Feige for the first time. She sighed, lamenting that human scheming was not to be underestimated, and that Feige was indeed like the wise man in his "Three Kingdoms" story. "Feige, do you want to override me too?"

"That's the dumbest thing to do. Feiqi smiled and said, "The best way is for me to help you and explain the reason to you when you don't understand." I know that the combined force of two people is stronger than being separated, and it is much stronger than one being strong and the other being overturned but constantly restrained. To put it bluntly, I care more about how the territory develops than about the glory and privileges of being a lord. A territory of only four thousand people...... Hehe, this bit of lordship glory is not a pity. ”

"And what if I don't do it your way?"

"I'm right, you can't be unreasonable. If you're really dead-eyed, unpersuadable, stubborn, and bent on doing the right thing, then I have a solution. You elves often say that you are as green as a tree, but I can't have to hang myself from the same tree. ”

Didrite ducked to the side, "Hiss...... Did you mean to say it so vulgarly?"

"Okay, can I change to a good bird and choose a tree?"

"Then I'm not a piece of wood to throw away?" said Didlet, holding her cheek with one hand, looking reluctant.

"Well, it looks like you're getting a little emotional. Feige shrugged his shoulders, "Well, if you think I can't meet your requirements, why don't you just kick me in and find another advisor?" ”

"I always feel like you're still lying to me — but at least honestly. Didlit's eyes rolled, and then she said, "I've decided, let the council fuck off, as you said." At least you said it openly, not on the sly – it's always better to be open!"

"Perhaps, humans are when you are elves, and elves are when you are humans, so that's why this situation arises, right? I suggest you write a letter to the council of Elven Island, or talk to an elf who can manage things, and set the general direction. I've heard the prophecy about Elven Island, so I can understand the mood of Elves as well. There are some things that cannot be rushed, some things that must be done now, and some things that cannot be done. ”

"You know the elven prophecy? Who told you that? You may be the first human to know about it, right?"

"Archbishop Mackintosh told me, and he told me to assist you well. ”

"Archbishop......" Didlet's eyes were a little confused, and she seemed to have wandered around in a big circle of memories. "Feige, you're right, the elves treat me like a human, and the humans treat me like an elf. Actually, Archbishop Mackintosh said something similar, but I didn't take it to heart at the time. It really gave me a headache and didn't know what to do. It is also because I know the prophecy of the elves, and I know that I have great responsibilities and limited abilities, that I am reluctant to be this lord. ”

"Isn't there still me?" Fitch turned around, took the scroll of the lawsuit, and stuffed it into Didlet's hand, "Look, I'm leaving your most important work in your hands, right?"

"How do I judge?" Didlet sighed, "I haven't studied this. ”

"Listen to what both sides have to say, and then I'm sure you'll be able to make the right judgment. Your choice of me as the lead consultant is a testament to your excellent judgment. It's okay to ask for the opinions of those around you if necessary, or to ask the elf captain in charge of law and order to investigate. The only thing you can't do is to leave it alone, or run outside and hide. ”

"I didn't hide, but those thieves were so cunning that we couldn't catch them. After a few tracks, they lost their tracks, and they were like they could fly with wings!"

"Maybe you can fly with wings. Feige rubbed his chin and said, "I have a suggestion, you can ask the monster hunters of the Frozen Fortress to help. On the one hand, if there are really flying monsters, they are more experienced. On the other hand, they are human faces and are more likely to gain the assistance and trust of the villagers. You have to face the reality that the elves are not yet integrated into Minas Ishir's society. ”

"Yes, this is a big problem, is there any solution to it?"

"Let the elves plant the land, open up the wasteland, and plant trees on the hillside. The way a new human will live, the elf will live. The food that should be paid, the taxes that should be paid, and the military service that should be served are exactly the same, and then they will walk around and communicate with humans more. When humans are willing to celebrate the festival of elves with elves, then this matter becomes more than half. ”

Didriet scratched her head, her long hair cascading down her fingertips like a waterfall. "Is it that simple? I've heard that it's much more complicated than that, it seems that the culture is not accommodating, the customs are very different, the aesthetics are so different that even conversation is a problem. ”

"There must be differences, let's seek common ground while reserving differences. Just note that since the elves came to the land of the original humans, it is necessary to respect the customs of humans more than the other way around. It's easy to say, but there are certainly a lot of practical difficulties in practice. If we think more about what the goddess teaches us, we will be able to grasp the point that humans and spirits can agree on. ”

Looking at Didlet's thoughts, Feige knew that he was almost there. How to solve the problem of elf "immigration", Feige is not completely sure, after all, this is a headache and difficult problem. Thankfully, both the elves and humans in this world have only one major deity and there is no conflict in this regard, which avoids many potential problems.

If you want to do a good job of real integration, you must first have an absolutely strong culture that can convince everyone, so that everyone can take the initiative to learn and integrate. Elves think highly of themselves, and their long lifespans make them always think that humans are children, how can they put down their bodies to learn. Speaking of which, it is not to blame the elves, the lifespan of humans is two to three times longer than that of orcs, and it is far less exaggerated than the twenty to twenty-five times that elves move at every turn. Humans have never lowered their stature to learn from orcs, treating them as savage, uncivilized, low-IQ animals, but they have been asking elves to make different choices in the same situation.

There is no right or wrong in these things, it can only be said that whoever wants to argue right and wrong in the clash of words is wrong. A thousand words are not as good as working in the fields together, paying food and taxes together, and defending their homes with swords. Say too much, don't beep if you can.

Didrite unfolded the scroll and took a quick look, saying as she looked, "I still prefer to catch the bad guys out there." Ride a horse to blow the wind and get in touch with the beautiful nature. Hey, Feige, now that you're back, what are you going to do next?"

"Drill caves, dig pits, grind flour, knead dough, and stay with devil potatoes. What, do you want to swap with me?"

"No, not at all, your job doesn't sound like any fun at all, and it's not as good as mine. ”

Everyone has their own preferences, and understandably. Feige's potato project is boring in Dedewlett's eyes, but Feige likes magic and doesn't feel so boring. "Di Li, there is something I have to explain to you, so as not to have misunderstandings in the future. ”

"What's the matter? I've received a lot of amazing teachings today, and I'm refreshed now!"

"As the chief advisor in your territory, I can give the humans in the territory a support point and a venting point, so that they will not say that they have been ruled by the elves. It's a bit unpleasant, but I still have to say it: the surrounding territories, even if they are all exemplary leaders under the management of the Patriarch, will still treat Minas Ishil with a guarded attitude towards the elves, and you have to be prepared to be angry on both sides of the world, both internally and externally—especially if you expel me if you faint. ”

"Your honesty earned you a permanent job. However, you said earlier that this is a two-way street, what would you do if you didn't want to choose me anymore, but you still want to manage the territory?"

"I'm going to give you a challenge, like a duel or something. In addition to living longer than anyone, I am quite confident in other competitions. Feige looked serious, not at all like a joke: "Didlet, I will tell you in advance, tell you my thoughts openly, always put the search for consensus first, and the struggle last." ”

"Be sure to do what you say. Didrite put away the scroll in her hand: "If there is nothing else to say, I'll stay by myself for a while." I don't know if to be sad or relieved now, but it's complicated. You go about your business, I'll find you if I have new ideas. ”

Feige nodded, and left the kitchen before Didlet. Mrs. One-Eyed Bear was sitting outside the door basking in the sun, and when she saw Feige, she was the first to greet her, and she was even faster than Shani. He smiled and asked in a flattering tone, "My lord, are you still satisfied with the stew?"

"It's not bad, it can be eaten. Feige knew that he was asking for money, so he said it a little worse, so as to lower the price. A chief consultant, an innkeeper, after a few back and forth, Xiong was too confused and inexplicably gave Feige a four-fold discount.

Looking at a gold coin in his hand, the boss didn't do anything else for more than half a day, and kept trying to remember what happened before. He was thinking so hard and so focused that he didn't even know when Lord Didrite had left, let alone observed the rest of the town.

Feige noticed the change in the town, and people seemed relieved, at least less nervous when they looked at the elves. "Our Chief Advisor," as they now call Feige, seemed to be able to counteract the tension and depression of the elven officials as long as he remained in this position and continued to be strong. But who could help Feige counteract his nervousness and depression, especially when faced with a mountain of potato flour.

"As you requested, all the parts that grew the buds were completely dug up and discarded, which caused some damage. Add to that the loss of moisture from drying, and the mill also causes wastage. I calculated that by the time all the work was done, it would be about 130 tons. ”

Eddie came from the mill, his face puffed white, and a thin layer of potato flour hung from the faint fluff. Feige rolled up his sleeve and wiped it on her face, forcibly wiping her clean as Eddie dodged.

"I've got a hand towel!" Eddie snorted, blushing.

"My sleeves are pretty clean, too. Feige also picked it up and showed it to Eddie, causing her to snort again. "Well, it's good to have so many. Ready to start adding water and noodles. ”

Eddie nodded, but his expression was still a little regretful: "If I don't dig up those buds, there will be more." ”

"It was the germ of the devil and it had to be removed. Feige is serious and wraps the truth in lies: "Don't be greedy, remember not to be greedy." Dried into a hundred and thirty tons of flour, plus water into dough, the weight will still come back. Remember, either clean well water or spring water from the Sunset Mountains, it has to be clean, you know? You go and contact Mayor Kelsen to recruit someone, and I'll go to the pit to prepare for the purification ceremony. ”

It's not hard to think that the people from the town have come to help, but it's not unexpected. Didrite gave this order to the elves, presumably to begin the work of merging the elves with human society. No matter how much you say, it's better to work first, and I have to say that the elven lord has grasped the essence and the key point.

Drying the potatoes and dehydrating them into flour, and then adding water to make the dough looks like a repetitive effort. Eddie couldn't figure it out, so she asked Feige. Usually, Feige would explain the reason to her in detail to make sure she understood properly, but this time he didn't say anything. As a result, Eddie is unable to answer the same questions as the townspeople, making him even more mysterious.

But it is this mystery that increases everyone's confidence. It is believed that devilish potatoes have the devil's curse in them and can only be processed into food after being purified by priests. This purification and processing is so cumbersome that only a small fraction of the Cardinals—in fact, the Creeps of the Sunset Mountains—are able to eat the Purification Potato. Everyone doesn't believe that as long as it is simple and clear, peeled, and chopped, the devil potatoes can be purified, and they must still have to do a lot of work, tossing back and forth.

Feige finished the magic rune circle inside the pit cavern, and the magic refrigerator began to work. It does not have the ability to freeze quickly, so it can only be cooled down slowly. In addition, it is already cool inside the mountain mine, and everyone who comes in must add clothes.

"The hell where the devil is located is a volcanic and magma environment, and there are exploding fireballs everywhere, and our chief advisor is doing the opposite, using the cold to restrain the devil and enhance the purification effect. ”

Hell is not what it is said to be, and the places where the devil lives are also icy and snowy, even harsher than the most terrible cold environments in the mortal world. However, Feige does not intend to correct this false statement, after all, it is good for boosting people's confidence.

The fundamental reason why these statements in favor of his work can appear is that he defeated the elves in a duel and unwittingly became the "spokesman of mankind". When everyone pins their faith and affection on a person, they automatically find suitable reasons for all his actions, and even create reasons. There are pros and cons to this, and the devil knows how to take advantage of it. So Feige didn't say much, but just worked quietly, like any pious priest, or even like an ascetic.

Didrite began to do her duties as a lord, and she was said to have handled the case well. Feige had known for a long time that this would be the result, after all, paladins' training was not in vain, and it was often their job to distinguish between good and evil, right and wrong. Didrite just doesn't want to be a lord, it's not that he can't be a lord. The elves have been laying out for a long time, how could it be possible to leave such a big hole?

Things in the council seem to be running out, but Feige knows the elves won't give up. If there are elves who can push this thing forward, then these elves will definitely be angry that this thing is stopped, and maybe there will be a next move. Perhaps in the Elves' design, the Council was the original plan, and Feige's chief advisor was just an accident - and Feige felt that he wanted it more than an accident. He was careful to keep his guard as he continued to work on the purification of the potatoes.

After more than a week of frantic grinding and three days of sleepless dough mixing, all the potato flour is now a huge gooey lump, lying quietly in the pit's ever-cooling storage pool. Knowing that the critical moment had come, Feige invited Lord Didrite and representatives of the elves and townsfolk to witness the purification ceremony.

After the Holy Light of Atonement and Confession was summoned, it immediately became stupid, it never thought that it would one day perform an atonement and confession ceremony for the big dough. It thought about it carefully, that it had made atonements for the saints, that it had made confessions for the archbishops, that it had been used to fool people, and that perhaps one day it might even make an atonement confession for the devil—all of which it could barely understand. But a big dough -- a big dough that's about to freeze -- is this a reality?

"What's wrong with you?" said Feiqi as he tapped the Angel of Light with his hand.

"I want to cry......" The little angel of the Holy Light was very sad why he had no facial features, why he couldn't cry and make sad expressions. "I really wanted to do some normal work. ”

"Hmm...... Ordinary people can't solve the mystery of the goddess's law seal, and what can be solved is naturally not an ordinary person, so you are originally going to be with an extraordinary person, and you must have to do an extraordinary job!"

"You can always convince me. The little angel of the Holy Light swayed in the air, looking weak: "Now I don't know which one will make me more sad: whether I want to make atonement for the dough, or will I always be easily persuaded by you......"

"I'm embarrassed to say that. Feige scratched his head: "How can I make you happier?"

"Can you summon me out when something is fun?" The ball of light twisted, as if embarrassed, and deliberately turned its back to Feige - but that didn't affect its psychic communication, after all, it didn't really have a positive or negative side.

"Okay, that's it. Feige lightly touched the Angel of Light with his fist, signaling that he had made a commitment. Then, he sent all his mana to the seal of atonement and confession, and the holy light quickly increased, illuminating the entire cavern.

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