Chapter 32: Reunion I
On campus, Amatho walks slowly along a shaded path.
Although Jialan and Sulama are two completely different shades, the warmth they give is similar. And compared to the mysterious atmosphere created by Surama with light purple and silver, the overall atmosphere here is brighter and more cheerful.
It is no wonder that Mr. Artes said, "The atmosphere of Silvermoon City is more and more like a pool of stagnant water, where the writing is noble, read as arrogant, and exudes the smell of decay". Elves have been immersed in their own world for too long, disconnected from the outside world, and are not as inclusive as human civilization.
Most of the humans who occasionally pass by around are also in groups, and few are left alone, and it is difficult to see such a scene in Sulama.
Amacer sighed softly, this feeling of vitality made him feel a little emotional, not to mention that he knew that he and Idril were on the same campus at this time.
To be able to see her again would have been the best outcome for him. The elf didn't ask for much, even if it was enough to watch her quietly like this.
Perhaps it was because he had a good heart, and the moment he glanced up into the distance, he really saw the shadow of Idriel.
Dressed in white like snow, he is alone.
Whether it is dressed or temperamental, it makes her seem out of place with her surroundings.
……
Today is not Lina's homecoming day, and the reason why she appears is just to make an appointment with someone.
A month ago, on the outskirts of Fa Lan City, she met a bruised girl after that incident, and she cried to her about her experience and begged her to save herself.
It was another cliché story, which happened almost every day in Jialan, but Lina couldn't refuse.
In the past, she forced herself to ignore these things, because she knew that what she could do was too limited, and she should concentrate on improving her strength rather than being mired in the quagmire. But when they were actually happening right in front of her eyes, she couldn't ignore them.
Standing quietly in the shade of the trees, she deliberately blurred her figure with magic, reducing her presence and making it difficult for those in a hurry to detect her.
While waiting, she suddenly noticed a real gaze projecting her, and looked up in surprise, but could not find the source.
With the perception of a white-robed mage, he can't detect where the enemy is?
Lina felt a little inexplicable, but was quickly distracted by someone.
"Miss Lina?"
A slightly surprised voice rang out, and Lina noticed that she had forgotten to sustain her magic in order to trace that gaze.
"Joshua-san." Looking up at each other, Lina's two good-looking eyebrows were suddenly entangled.
Joshua is nearly two meters tall, and even in March, he wears only a thin shirt with a large open chest, revealing his dark and thick chest hair.
He also held a sobbing girl in his arms, and against the backdrop of the two, the latter looked extremely petite. And one of Joshua's hands was getting into the other party's neckline and kneading it wantonly, and the latter could only endure it silently, tears rolling in his eyes.
She's half-elf, with only 1/4 elven blood, which Lina has tested.
In front of her was the girl she had met a month earlier, whose mother was a half-elf slave bought by an aristocracy who had been thrown into the stinking ditch that surrounded the slums after giving birth to her daughter.
If she had given birth to a son, the mother and son would have been thrown into it together, but fortunately it was a girl, and she was very smart when she was three or four years old.
Almost all of the things that follow can be made up in the brain, and the half-elf girl who was raised naturally can't escape the clutches, and her fate will be the same as her mother's, and she will face a life choice after being played enough.
Something like this isn't even news in Jialan, but this time there was a turnaround. On the day Lina promised Barry to destroy the slave catcher's plan, she escaped from the demon cave in the suburbs and accidentally bumped into Lina, but before she could say a word, she was captured by the servants who chased her out.
Fortunately, Barry also knew this kind of thing very well, explained the ins and outs in a few words, and even made an appointment to let Lina and Joshua meet today.
But everyone knows that it's not that simple.
Jialan's laws were designed to protect the private property of the aristocracy, and slaves were part of the property. No matter how much Lina tries to get around this, she must get permission from the owner of the property to get the girl's freedom.
When the initiative is in the hands of the seller, the negotiation becomes a naked threat, and the so-called transaction is nothing more than a blatant plunder.
This was evident from Joshua's eyes.
In normal times, it is impossible for someone to look at the rainbow witch with such a lewd gaze, and at this moment Joshua felt that his cool soul was about to fly, and the movements in his hands increased a few points, and the half-elf girl finally couldn't help but let out a painful sigh.
"Useless waste."
Joshua snorted, and with a flick of her hand, the girl flew out like a rag doll, pulling out a conspicuous blood-colored trail on the ground, and lost consciousness.
At this time, there were not a few students in the vicinity, and they were only startled by the dazzling color for a moment, but they quickly returned to normal.
Not everyone gets into trouble.
"Condition." Lina's lips lifted slightly, and the word popped out. The elements had begun to converge all around, and the aqua blue ribbon wrapped around the unconscious girl, slowly stopping her wounds.
At the same time, an oppressive atmosphere enveloped Joshua.
Although the academy prohibits hands, as long as the other party does not suffer the slightest injury, it is not considered a violation.
Joshua obviously came prepared, he was just a silver swordsman, but at this time, he unhurriedly took out a scroll and tore it open, and a soft light suddenly enveloped his body.
The Three-Ring Spell is determined, and in this situation where there is only intimidation, there is nothing better than this.
"Since Miss Lina has spoken, how could I have ruined your interest because of a pariah. What's more, Miss Lina's fraternity is well known to the whole Jialan, and as your admirer, I ......"
"Condition."
Lina interrupted his tirade, which made her feel sick.
"Alright," Joshua shrugged, "can I get a chance to have dinner with you?" It's right at the Arantari Tavern. ”
Arantari is a transliteration of the Elven language, with "aran-" for king and father, and "tari-" for queen and mother. Elves do not have the specific concept of king and queen, and the two together mean leader, leader.
The tavern's namer did not study the Elvish language thoroughly, but wanted to use such a lame translation to show his "elegance", and it was terrible to mistake "Arantari" for "a man and a woman of high status and affection" to elevate the customer. But the Jialan people are very useful, and they are like ants.
"Okay, I promise you." Lina nodded, "But as a result of the transaction, you can no longer harass her by any means, if I find out......"
"Of course not." Joshua smiled, "I don't want to stay in Jialan for the rest of my life, after all, you are a rainbow witch, and you are about to have the existence of the Mage Tower." So...... Deal? ”
As he spoke, he held out his hand.
This hand had also reached into the neckline of the half-elf girl before.
Lina frowned, one step away from achieving her goal, and she had to endure the discomfort to step forward.
But just as the two were about to shake hands, a lazy voice came from the side.
"I don't think so."