It took about two days to return to Tennostia from Rogudan, which was a difficult road for the cavalry. But this time they trekked through the desolate valleys, and the mood of the Paladins was very different from the last time. After all, now they are returning triumphantly, with the victory of the "Seven Days War".

Although the journey was difficult, everyone enjoyed it.

Archmage Eramus also took advantage of the hurry to give Butos a task: "After returning to the empire, I will hand over the frost relic to you, and then you take it to the palace as soon as possible." ”

"What does the Frost Relic look like, and do I need to do anything to prepare?" asked Butos.

"Hahaha, it's no different from 'Shark Tears', both are magical gems. You just have to put it in your pocket and you're good to go. ”

Butos smiled and said, "Then it seems that you will not go with me." ”

"Of course, but the old mage will not rest. Eramus stroked his long beard: "After handing over the Frost Relic to you, I will go to the north again to help Dannuga recover the tribe." He's a great force to absorb. ”

When hearing the words "north", Butos couldn't help but think of Lilwe. Butos felt a little sad and puzzled, and he didn't understand why Learway had joined Yarusal's army.

"Do you remember that human in the orc legions?" asked Butos, "the one in the ice armor." ”

"His power is not worth mentioning," Eramus said, but his brow furrowed, "but there must be a reason for Yerusar to use a human for herself." ”

"I have a hunch, Ilamos. Butos suddenly had a bad thought in his heart.

"You will see him again," Eramus affirmed, "I heard what happened to you, you and his name and portrait are wanted in the Southeast, of course, you are not now." But the knight was still a poor man. I can help him in the future, but the opportunity is in his own hands. However, having said that, it is very likely that Yalusar sent this human to try to seize the frost relic, after all, he is still a human, and it is still easy to sneak in here. ”

Butos was a little sad: "I don't want to fight him. ”

"You can be merciful to him, Butos. Eramos pulled the reins: "Your current strength is above him." ”

"That's not my strength," Butos explained, "The witchcraft in 'Tears of the Shark' doesn't belong to me in the first place, and sooner or later it will leave me." ”

"I'm very happy that you think so. Eramus handed a necklace to Butos as he said, "With this necklace, you can use it to communicate with me at any time, and I can use it to help you cast spells if necessary." ”

Butos carefully hung the vector around his neck.

"That's right, Butos. There may be one thing that will be unpleasant for you. ”

"It's not a big deal, please. ”

A mysterious smile appeared on Iramós's face: "The Frost Relic is something belonging to the Duke of Siel's family, and we have the right to get it, but you must meet the people you want to see and the people you don't want to see." ”

Butos's face showed an unhappy expression: "Why is Duke Ciel's attitude towards me so unfriendly. I heard it because I was from the Butos family, but I really didn't quite understand why. ”

"If you know why your grandfather was expelled from the Wanderers Association, you should understand why Siel is like this. ”

Butos once heard the story of the Wandering Knights and the elder Butos: the elder Butos was expelled from the association after killing his employer and refusing many important tasks in order to save his sweetheart, a beautiful female elf.

"Your grandfather killed the father of the Duke of Ciel. Eramus said lightly.

Butos was a little surprised.

"Of course, there are many other reasons. Eramus continued: "The Siell family is ordered to store the secret treasures of the Empire, and the Butos family is a family of adventurers, a family of wanderers. Therefore, there are often people from the Butos family who try to find a way to get what the Siel family has stored. ”

"I, my family is full of thieves?" Butos suddenly had an indescribable feeling.

"No, no, no, you can't think of it that way," Eramus laughed, "If you flee into darkness for the sake of the light of Middle-earth, then you are a hero, a heroic thief, a thief who will be remembered and sung by all." ”

Butos couldn't help but laugh.

The triumphant paladins were in little danger along the way, and to be precise, nothing could threaten them.

When they finally arrived at Tenosdia, it was dusk the next day.

As the group rode toward the city of Tenostia, Butos saw the woods, the trees he had climbed to pick fruit for Ashley, and the setting sun that obscured Ashley's figure.

However, now Butos is not so melancholy, he is now on a mission, he is burdened with light and justice.

"Haha, look at this battle!" Iramus laughed as he pointed to the people at the gates.

Countless people stood in front of the gates of Tenostia, who were enthusiastically welcoming the return of the Imperial army.

Asgar, as the head of the Holy Knights, is to maintain a serious leadership, while the archmage Eramus is not so constrained.

Upon entering the gates, the populace on both sides began to scatter flowers at the army, petals spread under the hooves of the paladin's mount.

Eramus uses spells to create fireworks while making overtures to people on both sides of the road.

Butos had never received such a high level of courtesy, and this was the first time he had received so many flowers and blessings.

"Butos!" a cry of surprise suddenly came from the crowd.

Butos looked for the voice, and he saw a beautiful girl. The army was passing by the Duke of Ciel's house at this time.

Butos couldn't take his eyes off it, but he controlled himself and kept his gaze back to the front, and he didn't forget to give Ashley an embarrassed smile before turning his head.

Butos thought he had avoided Ashley in this way.

However, the voice of the old mage Ilamos suddenly sounded: "General Asgar Holy Knight, I and the adventurer Butos still have important things to do, you convey it to the king for me, and the old mage will soon go to meet His Royal Highness!"

Asgar didn't stop the horse, he just raised his left arm and shook it in the air.

Eramus laughed and flipped off his horse and pulled an embarrassed Butos off his horse.

Eramos and Butos passed through the enthusiastic crowd, flowers sprinkled all over them.

Ashley respectfully greeted Erasmus, "Venerable Mage. ”

"Miss Ashley. Eramus took off his mage hat and saluted Ashley in return, "Is your father at home? ”

"Ah, yes. He is now in the study. Ashley replied.

"Thank you, Miss Ashley. With a smile, Ilamós led Butos into the courtyard of the Siel family.

"Butos," said Ilamós, who suddenly turned to Butos as he reached the door of Siel's study, "I don't think you want to see the Duke of Siel, just as he doesn't want to see you." Although the Siel family is responsible for storing the treasures of the empire, the frost relics do belong to the Siel family. It's not easy to ask this miser for something, you know?"

Butos let out a long breath, he didn't want to see Siel either. Eramus's idea, he gladly accepted.

Butos shrugged his shoulders and left the door of the study.

Eramus straightened his hat and entered the study.

Butos casually walked around the courtyard of Siel's house, but he didn't want to go too far, after all, he was not familiar with the place.

"Mr. Butos?" the voice that made Butos panic reappeared.

Butos turned to see Ashley standing in front of him.

Ashley also smiled a little awkwardly, "We have all heard about your heroic deeds in Luogudan. ”

"It's not heroic," replied Butos, a little nervously, "the horsemen and elves of Rogudan are more powerful." Well, that's right. ”

Ashley suddenly lowered her head, which made Butos a little overwhelmed.

Butos asked, "Do you have anything to say?"

Butos's heart was pounding.

"Can you take me on an adventure, Mr. Butos?" said Ashley suddenly.

"What!" Butos thought he had misheard: "This...... It's a very dangerous thing, I, I'm really ......."

"Please, Mr. Butos. Ashley begged, "My father is going to force me to marry someone I don't know, and if I do, I will never be free again." I don't want to get married yet. Because I've seen so little, at least after I've seen the world, it's okay to get married...... But my father, he, he was in too much of a hurry......"

Butos was a little embarrassed: "I, I'm not sure if you can accept the risk. ”

Ashley continued to plead, "You can just treat me as if I don't exist, anyway, I won't affect you!"

Butos's face was a little red, and he really didn't know what to do: "That's not what I meant...... I mean......"

Butos looked at Ashley's tearful eyes and the expectant gaze, and finally gritted his teeth and agreed.

After entering Siel's study, Ilamós first greeted the Duke of Siel: "Hello, honorable Duke Siel. ”

"Hmm...... Is there anything wrong? Siel put down the quill in his hand and looked up and asked.

"We need something now, it's called the 'Frost Relic', I know it belongs to the Siel family, but for the sake of ......"

"But for the sake of the light and eternity of the continent, you must give it to me, Duke of Siel. Siel unceremoniously interrupted Eramus and mimicked his tone.

"I know it's a bit embarrassing to ask, but the Empire will compensate you. Eramus said.

"A glittering medal, or a banner with my name embroidered?" Siel was a little annoyed: "Although I love the Empire, what the Empire has given me is definitely not worth 700,000 gold coins!"

"Ah, yes, but ......" Eramos laughed awkwardly, but soon the perceptive old mage realized something: "Seven hundred thousand gold coins! What are you talking about!"

Siel gritted his teeth, but still said, "That's right, 700,000 gold coins! I sold it!"

"Do you know what you're doing!Siel!" Eramos exclaimed, "Isn't the Empire giving you enough?

"I know that the Empire has given me enough," said Siel in the same loud voice, "but there are also many people in my family! I could have not sold it! But since that bad boy, Butos, came to ruin my daughter's wedding, I lost the opportunity to make a deal with the Marquis of Borjosard! Now the Siel family is going to collapse! I can't help but sell that gem! I want to marry off my uneasy fourth daughter, Ashley! so that the Siel family can survive!"

"I don't care what you want to do with your daughter right now! Eramus was a little angry: "Now tell me who you sold it to!"

"The largest auction house in Middle-earth. Siel replied.

Eramos angrily pushed open the door to Siel's study and walked briskly towards the courtyard.

"Butos, hurry to Oclon, the largest auction house in Middle-earth, he's in the kingdom of Digros in the south of the continent!Go, ride Bitrice, and set off now!Make sure to get the Frost Relic!" Eramos cried out, his long white beard fluttering with the movement of his jaw.

Butos was stunned, but he quickly turned around and summoned the giant white owl, Bitrice.

As Butos mounted the owl, Ashley suddenly stopped Butos.

Eramus looked at the two children, and then made a decision that would make the Duke of Ciel faint.

Eramus swung his staff, and Ashley's body flew up Bitricer's back.

"Go!" exclaimed Eramos, ignoring the fact that Duke Ciel was yelling at him at this moment.

BUTOS CALLED OUT TO BEATRICE'S NAME, AND THE STRONG WHITE OWL BURST INTO THE AIR LIKE MOSIHRZA.

Siel watched from the ground as he watched his daughter and Butos leave.

"You and that boy stole my daughter! I'm going to report it to the king!" Ilamos!," cried Ciel in exasperation.

Eramus stroked his long beard and replied as he walked outside, "I will ask the king to give you medals and flags, Lord Duke of Siel." ”