Chapter 14: A Time of Turmoil
Saryl walks into the passage of the secret room where the elven slave girls are being held, and discovers that it is not as eerie as she imagined.
The passage is made of stone, and at intervals there are sculptures in the style of elves, who play music or chant in an elegant posture that is not ordinary. The walls are covered with dirt on both sides of the walkway, with purple star grass and glow flowers, and moonlight vines climbing all over the walls, these glowing plants from the Elven Forest decorate the entire passageway.
The path feels like it doesn't lead to a prison cell, but to a mystical paradise.
"What's going on?" said Saryl to the One-Eyed Val, in a cold tone.
"I, I just heard a rumor. Val bowed his head, not daring to look directly at Saryl, who had been more terrible to him than the devil since he had seen the terrible vines with his own eyes.
"Say it. ”
"Alan Oakes, the son of Old Oakes, has always been obsessed with elves. Judging by the way it looks, maybe this is the place he used to hide the elves. ”
"What kind of person is this Alan Oakes?"
"The son of an old slave trader is naturally still a slave trader. Val hesitated for a moment, then added, "Last time we let us attack the elven caravan on the border, it is said that this is what he meant. But the business is all taken over by the boss......"
"Is there this person among the people you just killed?"
"No, no. ”
"Thor!"
"Yes, Miss Saril. ”
"This man is the culprit and we can't let him go. Let's go!" Saryl exhaled and said nothing.
The passage is long, and after a few turns, two people can be heard arguing. Sharyl made a silent gesture, and the group slowed down, slowly approaching the source of the sound.
"Elaine, come with me! I don't want to force you, you know how much I love you. It was a man's voice, a little rough, but a little gentle.
"Alan, you can't force me, I've regained my strength, and no one can force a rain and dew priest. And also...... Stop saying the word 'love' again. I don't want to hear that. The woman's voice was hesitant.
"I'm just fighting for what I want, and that's not wrong. Is it love for you elves to talk about the piano and sing hymns? It's just a child's game, like me, for you at all costs, that's love! You elves talk about nature, have you ever seen a stag fight for a hind? Have you ever seen a lion fight for territory? Ever since I saw your face at that trade point, I've made up my mind to have you! I snatched you back from the elves, and that's the most natural love!"
"But that's what you think. And I'm ......"
"Elaina, I can feel your transformation. I have arranged this place in the style of the elves, I have planted the plants you like, I have personally prepared the daily food for you, and even bought back the fruit wine brewed by the elves at a high price, just to see this change, you have begun to slowly accept me, don't deceive your heart! Think about it carefully, in this world, is there anyone better than me to you?"
"You ......," the woman was silent for a few moments before she said, "But, this is impossible, you have elven blood on your hands." ”
"Hmph, I'll pay for it, and I'll just let those mercenaries rob you. Other stupid things they do, none of my business. I'm a slave trader, and that's what I do. However, it's useless to talk about this now, you have to go with me, some trouble seems to have found me, let's go to the southern trading city-states to avoid it. ”
"If you want me to leave with you, you must let all my sisters go! ”
"They are different from you, they are mercenaries who sold me to my father, and it is not easy for me to protect them for so many days...... There were all my father's people everywhere, and it was hard for me to send them all back. ”
"I have to get them out of here. Otherwise, I'd rather die in battle. Elaine said in a resolute tone.
"Okay. I...... Exert oneself. The man had a hard time agreeing.
"No, they'll go on their own. Saryl's voice suddenly interjected into the conversation, and she turned a corner, and she saw the two people who were talking.
The man was tall, but a little emaciated. The face is handsome and angular. He had a mustache, which added a bit of sophistication to his feelings. He was dressed in a suit of chain mail, a cloak, and a sword at his waist, dressed as a mercenary who was about to travel far away.
And the woman ...... , her appearance made Saryl, who is also an elf, lose her mind for a while. If the god of nature was incarnated as a woman, perhaps it would be perfect like this. Her hair was the same pale green as that of Sariel, and her fair skin and yellow robe made her look radiant even in the dark tunnels. No wonder that slave trader fell madly in love with her.
Seeing Saryl and the others, Alan Oakes drew his sword and blocked Elaine.
"Sure enough, it's an elf, it seems that my information is correct, you really found a clue and followed. He stared at Sharyl, who was dressed in black robes, and said, "You're here to find Elaine?"
"I'm Saryl, the Inspector of the Elven Kingdom, and I'm here for the attack on the Elven caravan more than a month ago. I have heard that you have instigated the mercenaries to attack the elven caravan, and in that case, only the embrace of the earth can absolve you of your sins. ”
"The bosom of the earth?" Alan wondered.
"Nope. The...... Mistress Saril. Please don't do this, although Alan was at fault first, but in the end he still protected the five of us...... and didn't hurt us much. The mercenary group is the one who did the poison. Elaina argued anxiously.
But from his words, I could tell that he was behind it. If he hadn't hired a mercenary group, this would not have happened, and the Elven Kingdom would not tolerate murder, looting, and enslavement of elves. All the mercenaries directly involved in this matter have been put to death, and his father has died for fighting us. Now, it's his turn. Saryl's voice was a little muffled.
"Wait!" Elaina stopped in front of Alan.
"Have you been impressed by this man?" Sariel sighed, "that was a tragedy. ”
"What! You killed my father. Alan pushed Elaine away and drew her sword and pounced on Saryl, ready to restrain the woman first. He let out a loud cry, and the muscles up and down his body suddenly bulged, and fine scales appeared on the surface of his skin.
"Bloodline warriors. Saryl didn't panic, she popped out a seed with her fingers, and the seed flashed green, and instantly burst into several vines, which pounced on Eren like an octopus. In an instant, Eren was entangled and unable to move. Fell to the ground.
Thor leapt out of Sharyl's side, bursting with fighting spirit, slashing at Allen's head with a sword.
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The slave trader Dyne's room was now filled with blood, and there was no trace of the original splendor and grace, leaving only a hellish scene. Blood was splattered all over the ceiling and walls, crystal chandeliers glowed eerily pink because of the stained blood, and more than a dozen corpses in different postures were scattered throughout the room.
Master Dyne, who was still triumphant and talkative before, has now been separated, his body is paralyzed on the sofa, there are dozens of knife wounds on his body, and his internal organs have flowed out, dyeing the entire sofa dark red. The head rolled down the corner of the wall, and it had turned into a pie shape, as if someone had kicked it against the wall with hatred. Most of the other corpses were guards and stewards, but there were also some slaves.
Cohen inspected a few rooms with a gloomy face and a few guards, and said to Xiao Chen, "Lord Dyne and the head of the guards are dead. His wife and daughter in the bedroom, and the bodies of some maids in the other rooms, these women ...... Died even worse. These...... These damn slaves!"
"It's Ralph's handiwork. Roger examined the wound on the neck of the leader of the guards, just like the two who had died in the courtyard before, "There are also a few more vindictive warriors who have besieged this guard with him, and although they are not as good as him, they are not to be underestimated. ”
Xiao Chen was almost vomited by the smell of blood, and he was shocked by the brutality of the slaves. Although in the attack and defense of horse thieves, he has seen a lot of blood. But this naked torture still seriously challenged his limits, and it also reminded him of the painful memories of using soul torture in Oaks Village. Once a person loses restraint, he can really see the bottom of human nature.
He walked to the window and took a few deep breaths of fresh air, still carrying the bloody breath wafting from afar. Outside the window at this time, there was already smoke, and the sound of killing was everywhere. Xiao Chen gasped for a long time before he slowly calmed down the discomfort in his stomach. At this time, a cold little hand held his hand, and when he looked up, Luo Ling's face was pale, but she was quite calm.
She patted him on the back gently, as if she were caring for a sick child. A warmth swelled in Xiao Chen's heart, here, only he and she did not belong to this terrible world, as long as she was here, he could stay away from loneliness and fear. He longed to hold her, it had nothing to do with love, just attachment to the old times.
The room was quiet and everyone was watching him and waiting for his decision.
Xiao Chen walked back into the room, but he didn't let go of Luo Ling's hand, he lifted his spirits and said, "We should get out of here as soon as possible." Charge Cohen, now that your boss is dead, and Ralph and they're gone, you don't have to follow us. Let's run for your life. ”
Cohen looked around, there were five people around him, but they weren't as strong as the ones who died in the room. Now there is a lot of commotion outside, and there are rebellious slaves everywhere, and as long as you run into a group of thugs when you go out, it is estimated that you will be more than lucky. In his opinion, Xiao Chen has two magicians on Xiao Chen's side, Luo and Luo, two powerful warriors, Roger and Kalanda, and the adjutant Jacob is also a small fighter, and there are sixteen serious soldiers who have fought in battles, all of which are a force to be reckoned with in any case.
Gotta hug that thigh, Cohen thought.
He leaned in front of Xiao Chen and said solemnly, "Lord Xiao, the situation is very critical now. Outside there were crazy thugs, burning and looting everywhere. Those of us who are familiar with our surroundings are strong. According to me, it's better to be together. ”
"Why do I think that being with you slave traders is easy to be remembered by slaves?" Luo Ling asked unceremoniously. She was held by Xiao Chen, and her face was a little ruddy.
"We're just a small asylum seeker, and no one is going to pay attention to us. Cohen bent over.
"Since you are asking for help, what is your attitude?"
Cohen saw Luo Ling's smiling expression, and understood what she meant in a flash, he exchanged a look with the guard leader on the side, lowered his voice and said: "We have checked just now, the master's treasure room has been swept away, however, Lord Dyne likes to collect weapons, and there is an underground secret room in this house, which contains some very good weapons and armor, enough for us to be armed." In addition, there is a bell tower nearby, and we may wish to take a look at the situation in the whole slave camp in a moment. ”