Chapter 63: The Sheriff
Outside the tent group of the Youans, a large group of people gathered there and engaged in a heated argument. Zod walked up with Fianna.
"Your Excellency the Sheriff, will you listen to our explanation? Daniel, this Euan, once wanted to join my circus, but I turned him down, and that's why he held a grudge. It was only after this accident that he planned to use these incidents to slander us. Also, you can inspect the camp as you like, we don't do that kind of dirty business. Captain Fred stood in the middle, trying to convince the old man dressed as a wizard.
The elves are very loose in their management of the subordinate races. It is a system of responsibility for chiefs. Through their hand-picked management of the sheriff, the tax collector, the clerk, and the captain of the garrison, they handle most of the affairs of the subordinate races. Only when there is a high-impact event will the elves intervene.
"You're talking nonsense! I've seen you drag sick animals into the kitchen. Look at me like this, I only got this by eating the food you sell. My lord, although I am also a Youan person, but to be honest, I definitely don't want to be in the same league with these black-hearted businessmen to harm those innocent people. On the stretcher next to him, there was a crippled old man with a sallow face and foaming at the mouth, and it was that Daniel.
"You're talking nonsense!
"Liar!"
"Traitor!"
The Euan people were so entoured that they cursed Daniel loudly.
"Quiet!" the sheriff wizard whispered, and the crowd calmed down a little.
"We will investigate the truth of this matter. Until then, however, your circus will be forbidden to leave the area. Also, you are not allowed to continue performing until the investigation of the case is completed. The sheriff wizard said slowly.
"What?
"It's too much. It's just that one man's slander detains us here. ”
"yes, yes! There are so many of us. What are we going to eat if we don't show it?"
The people of Youan began to talk to each other.
"Your Excellency, you are right, we are willing to cooperate with the investigation. But, you see, so many of us also need to live. Can you be accommodating? and let our circus continue its performances?" said Captain Fred with his head bowed and pleaded.
"No, it's a decision made by the elders of the town!" said the sheriff, frowning at the noisy crowd,
"If you Euan don't obey, we're going to send a garrison. Also, for a few days, the performance will not starve you. Don't think we don't know what you're doing behind the scenes!"
With that, the sheriff ignored Fred as well. Turn around and get out of here.
"Wait a minute, Your Excellency!" a crisp voice suddenly rang out from the crowd.
The sheriff turned around and saw a beautiful young girl walking up with a black cat.
"Oh, a wizard?" the caster sensed between them, and he quickly knew the identity of the comer.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, young wizard. "The sheriff performed a mage's salute, saying,
"I don't know if you have anything to say?"
"Good day, Your Excellency, my name is Fianna Oslin, and I used to be one of them. "Fianna also performed a mage salute,
"As a wizard, I may be able to offer some ways to resolve this case as quickly as possible. I wonder if you'd like to give it a try?"
"Fianna Oslin, I know your name. The old wizard suddenly smiled and said,
"Don't be so polite, just call me Charlie. I used to study magic with Mr. Doyle, and it was the mentor who told me about you. He explained.
"Ah, it turned out to be a senior. That's wonderful!" said Fianna happily,
"I don't know what you think of my proposal, senior?"
"Oh, what do you suggest? Wizard Charlie said with a smile.
"Have you tried magic to get this man to tell the truth?" asked Fianna, pointing at Daniel.
"I've tried. But this man's will seems to be tenacious, resisting my spells. Wizard Charlie said.
"Oh, an ordinary old man. It can even resist the magic of a wizard. Don't you think it's strange?" Fianna continued.
"Well, it's a bit weird. However, some of the elders in the town don't seem to want to make these Euan people feel better......" Charlie whispered.
"Can you let me try?" asked Fianna.
"According to the regulations, as a member of the party's family, it should not be. However, I trust the teacher's judgment that you are a good and honest wizard. Just give it a try, and I'll explain it to the Presbyterian Church. Wizard Charlie seemed to think for a moment, and finally said.
So Fianna went to the stretcher, and Daniel cried out in fear:
"Get out of here, get out of here! You can't let a Euan wizard cast a spell on me, she'll kill me! Get me out of here. ”
"Don't worry, I'll be there to supervise. If you have any grievances, you can complain to the Presbyterian Church – if you're not lying. Wizard Charlie replied.
Fianna pointed at Daniel and began to recite the incantation.
Scout Aura!
Suddenly, a strong blood-red aura enveloped Daniel.
"It's an evil aura!, so strong, how many evil things has this guy done?" shouted Wizard Charlie in surprise.
"He's just a mortal, there's no way he's going to have such a strong aura of evil. Could it be ......?"
"Monsters! He must have come into contact with monsters, so he was contaminated with the breath of monsters. Wizard Charlie quickly reacted.
"Perhaps, we can go to his residence and find some clues. Fianna suggested.
"Yes, this kind of human who comes into contact with monsters is definitely not a good person. It seems that it is necessary for us to get this matter to the light of day. Wizard Charlie nodded in agreement.
Soon, everyone gathered around Wizard Charlie and Fianna to Daniel's cabin in the woods.
Far from the Euan and Ruhr settlements, it is surrounded by dense woods and shrubs, hidden by the door of Daniel's hut. Even though it was daytime, it was dark and damp, and there was a disgusting smell in the air.
"I felt an aura of evil...... Beware!" Wizard Charlie reminded Fianna.
"Ben, go in and take a look!" he commanded.
One of the attendants obeyed the instructions and began to approach the room cautiously, opened the door and entered. But soon, he turned pale and staggered out.
"Ah, monster! There's a terrible monster in the house!!"
Everyone was shocked, and immediately looked at each other, not knowing what to do.