Richard stood in the distance. Poeti crossed the pontoon bridge to the door of the vines and green leaves, and was about to speak, when they both heard the sound of rustling coming from the dense forest.

In a wooden hut on the water, someone is slowly walking out. But the other party did not rush to appear in front of the two. Soon, from the other side of the lake, there was a clear and pleasant sound of the piano. It was like a faint breeze blowing across the water, and it was like a gentle hand caressing the pinna.

Judging from the timbre, this is the sound of the shamisen. The shamisen, which appeared only at the end of the Bronze Age, is today the most popular instrument in the Maya. It has a simple fabrication structure that can be easily built even by an apprentice in a blacksmith's shop; It's easy to play, even a street tavern owner or a rough warrior can play it a few times. Although it has never been able to climb the hall of elegance, it is very popular with the people and is also the favorite of the bards.

After a few familiar sounds of stirring the strings, the man hidden in the dense forest began his formal playing, accompanied by the melodious singing of the man, echoing among the clear water and green trees, reaching to the sky. Brilliant sunlight shining from the dome. The sparkling light on the water surface is very moving.

Although the other party speaks an incomprehensible foreign language, as the saying goes, "music knows no borders", Richard can still feel the emotions contained in it. This sounds like a folk tune used to pour out the deep feelings of the crush, which certainly contains a little sadness that is not understood and accepted by the sweetheart, but more lively and enthusiastic, full of passionate pursuit emotions.

Despite the simplicity of the melody, the musicians are so skilled in playing and singing that they still have a heart-to-heart charm that Richard could even imagine the other party pressing his hand on the shamisen and singing affectionately for the girl he admired.

…… However, at this time, singing this song, the other party's purpose is already clear. The elven knight who lived inside clearly knew who the person who came to the door at this time was. Richard glanced at Poety in front of him, only to see the silver-haired witch with an expressionless, indifferent face, but the corners of her mouth twitched slightly.

"It was a minor tune that became popular among sailors and port dwellers alike after the shamisen spread to the New World."

"The advent of the Age of Sail brought with it blood and fire, gunsmoke and war, and people fought for bloody gold coins and precious stones, and brought from across the ocean boorish habits and evil desires, so that my people were quite repulsive to mankind, and they always thought that you were disturbing their quiet and pure life."

"But I prefer to believe that the Age of Sail means unprecedented exchanges, the collision of art and culture from different regions and people, and a new kind of beauty is being born unconsciously...... What do you think, Miss Miller? ”

The beautiful singing echoed in the air, and the aftermath lingered for a long time. The sound of the piano died down, and the voice of a magnetic man came from the other end of the cabin, accompanied by the sound of steady and light footsteps, and a thin man in a dark blue officer's uniform stepped out of the shade.

As it is recorded in the books and as the bards say, the elves are as handsome as Mr. Evelyn. It's just that in Richard's eyes, compared with the legendary wizard with a masculine spirit like a classical sculpture, the "handsomeness" of this elven knight is closer to a neutral beauty. His face is flanked by a pair of pointed ears, which is the most characteristic of the elves.

The man's affectionate gaze fell on the silver-haired witch on the other side of the door, with a long sword at his waist that was more like a ceremonial sword than a fight, and a shamisen in both hands, and if it weren't for his military uniform, he would have been thought of as a wandering musician.

The elf's expression and eyes seemed to say, "Do you hear the emotions in my singing and piano?" Can you feel my sincerity for you? Can you promise me, beautiful lady?

……

Poeti ignored him completely. The witch turned and whispered to Richard.

"This is Cummins Morningstar."

"Oh, so Miss Miller brought a guest with her? I'm very welcoming, whoever it is. ”

The elven knight's gaze turned to the witch. He saw a man in a robe and a mask. The elves couldn't see each other's appearances, and they were a little puzzled by this. He only keenly sensed from the demeanor of the silver-haired witch that this person was not low, so he saluted Richard with a gentlemanly manner.

Of course, at this time, he would never have imagined that a legendary wizard would come to his door. He just sang and played the piano and hooked up with the beautiful witch, and did nothing bad. Of course, Cummins wanted to find an opportunity to visit the leaders of Steppenwolf, but it was common sense that he must have taken the initiative to meet them.

Naturally, Richard didn't make any moves. He hadn't met Mr. Elf at a roadside meeting, so it was likely that the other party didn't know him either.

"Miss Sycodi, can you introduce me to this guest?" He looked ...... It's not like it's a very good person to get along with. ”

The elf asked with a smile in a flirtatious tone.

"Mr. Morningstar, watch your tone. This is Lord Novich Rasputchin. ”

Shi Kodi straightened her back slightly and replied in a solemn tone.

The elven knight looked puzzled at first, but then his mouth opened slightly. He quickly remembered what the name meant, and a smile stiffened on his face. He stood still, as if under the curse of a petrified banshee.

Novich Rasputchin, a member of the Steppenwolf, leader of the Magic Tower, and a legendary wizard in the psychic realm.

For Cummins Morningstar, who withdrew from the Templar Order and voluntarily left his fiefdom to join the delegation of Southern nobles seeking the aid of the Magic Tower, it was a name that could not be unavoided, and must not be missed.

*

"Really, I really didn't expect you to take the initiative to come .....!"

The elven knight's previous free and easy demeanor had disappeared without a trace at this time. He hurriedly lowered his head and showed the highest respect with the most humble attitude.

He had to do it, if he was willing to think about his own life.

"I've always wanted to have the opportunity to meet you......"

"Make no mistake, Mr. Morningstar." Miss Scotty said aloud, "Lord Rasputin's time is precious, and it is a gesture of kindness for him to allow you to visit, so please keep that in mind." ”

"Of course. I understand. ”

Mr. Knight took a deep breath and bowed deeply to Richard once more.

"Allow me to show you the way, Lord Rasputin, it's rude to entertain you here."

......

"You're giving me a real problem. Miss Miller......."

Although one was a high wizard and the other was a knight master, the two who could be regarded as equal in status on the magic tower walked ahead, Cummins said in a low voice with a wry smile.

"Can't you just not play tricks on me like this for your sake's sake, for your faithful pursuers?"

Taking the initiative to come to the door and being directly approached by the other party are naturally two completely different experiences. The former can be prepared, both materially and psychologically; You can also inquire about the information and the owner's likes and dislikes in advance, and send gifts in time; The latter can only passively accept, and because of the disparity in status between the two, he does not even have the right to refuse. To put it mildly, Cummins is now the equivalent of having to face an awakened dragon with his bare hands. He was completely forced into a dilemma with no room and no way out.

Of course, the fact that a legendary wizard has taken the initiative to come to the door is unusual in itself...... Or something that doesn't make sense. Only those who are in a lower position visit the higher-ranking person, how can the superior person take the initiative to send it to the door, let alone have something to ask for on their own side. But no one will ever judge them for that. "Rules" mean nothing to legendary wizards, they are a group of people who can do whatever they want, and there are many of them with quirky personalities and bad habits, but in the end, no one can resist them, and in the end, they can only be messed up by the people around them, and there are words of suffering.

Miss Witch did not answer. But it can be seen from her expression that it is probably the other party's overly enthusiastic pursuit that caused Shi Kodi to choose to act like this.

"I suggest you just say something if you have something."

Shikou Dipi smiled and "reminded" without smiling.

"Lord Raspuchin's patience is limited. Of course, if your request is too transgressive, or if it is considered 'rude,' there is no need to complain even if you are punished by Lord Rasputchin. ”

"I know, I know."

Cummins Morningstar shook his head helplessly.

"Don't worry, Miss Miller. I was mentally prepared for this kind of thing before I came. Even if I am killed for offending your lords, I will not regret it, and I will not give up out of fear or choose to retreat. It is with this realization that I am willing to set foot on this tower. ”

"Really? That's good. ”

……

...... No, you don't have to be that nervous.

Richard, who heard it behind him, thought to himself. He looked at the back of the elven knight, especially the other party's long ears, and then looked at the "demon god" floating on the side.

"Real name, do you know his true identity?"

"Hmm."

The dark-haired girl nodded slightly. Obviously, the existence of Cummins Morningstar, or the elves, was not beyond her knowledge. The expression of the real name seemed to be calm, and even more emotionless than usual, I don't know if it was a sigh of relief or regret.

- "He's a genetically synthesized person. ”

Miss AI makes a judgment.