Roland knew that this pure white mistletoe was not a pure ornament.

The reason why it hangs on the door has its special significance.

For the people of Caral, mistletoe has a special significance.

Caral believed that no evil being could cross the ring connected by mistletoe, so it became a custom for the Caral people to use mistletoe as an ornament in their mansions.

Although this is not true, there are parts of it that are close to the truth.

This rumor was originally supposed to be the magic of the White Mistletoe Druid's "inviolability of all evils". As an upgraded version of the Circle of Protection against Evil and Anti-Evil, this magic is one of the few top-level magic that requires materials to cast it.

This magic is performed in a large ritual in which the main body of a gold-level white mistletoe druid is connected end to end and placed on the ground in a ring. If the ring does not break, any creature from the evil camp that tries to cross the ring will receive a strong psychic shock and a huge blow before acting. At the same time, if a will-based judgment fails, their behavior will become a curse, and every time they attempt to perform this act for a considerable period of time, they will be shocked and hurt again - whether the ring is still present or not.

Later, this became the reason for the Caral people to worship mistletoe.

Just as the Bansars worship the sun and the Fararaj worship the valley. In the not-so-old culture of the Caral people, oak and mistletoe have a special meaning.

For example, oak leaves can be used as a material for a special set of druid magic, and oak itself can be used to make simple amulets. The bark of the tree can be used as a vehicle to record the druid's divine magic. But at the same time, oak is also considered a sacred plant. The Karars, who do not believe in gods, even worship oak as the father of all things, and ordinary people harming oak trees is considered a great rebellion. It can even be sentenced to a felony. The mistletoe on the golden oak is known as a panacea, and it has the effect of curing all diseases.

Any attempt to extract material from oak must be done by a druid. To avoid suspicion, most people don't even plant oak trees. If their child is recognized by the Druid Order as having the talent to become a trainee druid at the age of seven or eight, the parents will be given a golden oak seed by the Order. After the little oak tree grows as tall as the child, the child who studied in the Order will graduate and return home from his apprenticeship.

And the speed at which the tree grows depends only on the speed at which the child learns. In fact, the druids, as the de facto rulers of Carral, had much more to learn than their country parents could have imagined.

For the druids, the increase in combat effectiveness was secondary. As long as the comprehension of nature is further advanced, the ability to perceive nature is further deepened. Naturally, they will get a rise in rank and an increase in rank.

As for combat - that would generally be ignored by most druids.

All professions that can be replaced by others at will will not have a high status. Druids are not as effective as priests, and although they are better than most witchcrafters, more often than not, druids don't fight at all - they are civil servants from the beginning, just like alchemists. Their combat effectiveness is by no means weak, but rather a by-product of the search for the principles of nature.

While druids don't have the ability to turn knowledge into physical power like Doyd, they are also inheritors of civilization.

The children studied everything from the history of Ancient Elcart to the modern history of Carral, as well as the skills of geology, botany, architecture, pharmacy, and divination, theology, politics, military affairs, philosophy, and other subjects. If there were no druids among the parents of these children. Then after these children graduate, their mentors will give them a holy name.

In the process of learning, the best of the druids were drawn into the Tuid's collective and received a true traditional education. And inform them about Elcat's.

Someone even said that if you want to become Duyid, you need at least a brilliant brain and no less than 20 years of systematic learning. Topics of study include, but are not limited to, geography, poetry, religion, martial arts, witchcraft, dance, music, anecdotes, assassination, disguise, military command, and government affairs.

Because of the personal guidance of the masters in various fields within the Doyid Sect, a mature Doyd can exert greater abilities than ordinary professionals anywhere.

To know. Once upon a time, Doyd, who was the priest of Higgs, was also a ruling being in Gul Carter. It can also be said. Each priest of the Holy One has his own corresponding functions.

If Roland remembers correctly, Saya almost became a Doyd. The only regret is that he can't calm down and stay in one place and study hard. Instead, he followed an old druid around the world for three years, measuring the land with his feet, and almost everywhere west of Elcat. I just missed the golden three years of becoming a Doyid.

But on the other hand, it's hard to say which side will be considered profitable for a while. You must know that a large part of the reason why Malnos is Maleos is because of his three-year study tour experience.

"Your Excellency, let's sit down and talk."

At this moment, Maleos's gentle voice interrupted Roland's thoughts.

Roland looked up and realized that he had unconsciously followed Marquis Saya through the long hall and into the sun-drenched side hall.

Now in front of Roland was a small tea table and two rattan chairs, and there was little decoration except for a few potted plants around it.

"This is what I usually do when I have nothing to do."

Marquis Saya noticed Roland's gaze and explained with a smile: "Use some druidic magic and plant rhizomes to make it...... It's not very troublesome. ”

“…… You're really ingenious. ”

The corners of Roland's mouth twitched, revealing a perfect smile.

He took a sip of the black tea on the table, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

Roland could tell that this was supposed to be Malenos' private parlor. For a nobleman, whether the Marquis of Saya was also a nobleman who valued honor as his life, unless he was a particularly close friend, he would not have invited them into his drawing-room.

Although the Marquis of Saya is a prodigal son, he is also the son of a real earl, not a reckless man and an upstart with no military exploits.

So that's it......

What kind of attitude did Maleos have to invite Roland into his private parlor when he knew that Helga had found the wrong person?

Obviously, there was only one answer - and that was that Maleos didn't have to bring in a druid in the first place.

If he was idle, Roland certainly didn't want to talk to him for a while, and then accept the invitation to stay here for a few days. When Roland had established a good relationship with the poet Marquis, he would have a permanent pass in Carral.

It's still a gold limited edition VIP version.

But Roland is a little busy right now. Joseph was still waiting for him in the city, and Roland only knew that Joseph was guarding the treasure in an inaccessible place, but he did not know where he was.

Elukado didn't know how many days would be before she returned. Roland was worried about the sudden outbreak of mania over there, and was anxious to ask Elukado about the situation, which could not be done under the nose of Marquis Saya.

Although the Marquis of Saya himself is not strong in combat, he and his butler are indeed really strong.

"Introduce yourself, Lord Marquis. My name is Roland...... As you can see, I'm not a druid. ”

Roland decided to flop directly.

After all, it must be a trouble to make such a big man embarrassed. It won't be possible for Roland to solve it for a while.

If this lord discovers Roland's treasure, Roland will immediately have to prepare how to run away with his things......

"yes, I know."

Unexpectedly, Maleos didn't ask Roland's profession, just nodded with a smile and said, and then looked at Roland quietly.

The corners of Roland's mouth twitched.

…… You don't follow the routine. How do you want me to pick it up?

In fact, Roland ...... Mr? Right. ”

After receiving Roland's nod of confirmation, Malnos said lightly and lightly said something that made Roland's heart startle: "I was trying to find the help of a dead crow from the beginning...... And you're the best choice. (To be continued.) )