Chapter 40: The Ruins of Krimasha
At dawn, Jones crossed the Spatial Gate and returned to Cartier's "Droplets".
Belle and Dora, who were already bored and began to doze off, were stunned for a moment and looked at Jones with wide eyes.
"The matter is settled. Jones whispered.
"Solved?" said Dora, puzzled.
"We found the 'reason' for the queen's confidence, and then solved the 'reason'. ”
"It's Andrew, the traitor of the Knights of the Silver Moon. I can't even remember this man. William, who was following behind, laughed "quack".
"You killed him?" Dora was stunned.
"No, no. Jones said wearily, "I'm just forbidding him to go any further than the ruins." ”
Hearing this, Dora slowly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, they are also partners who fought together in the past.
Turning his face sideways, Jones said to Belle, "You get in touch with Cornelia and tell her that we need to stay here for a few more days." ”
"We ...... What are you doing here? I mean, we have very little to do here except to negotiate. Belle hesitated and said: "Now that we have solved the 'reason', we can directly have a showdown with the queen, and then we will have better conditions." ”
"No, that's not convincing. Jones shook his head, and then said, "It's most convincing to just take some of the items from the Crematha ruins and put them on the queen's table, while she's on the other side and get nothing." ”
"I see...... Do you want to stay here in name only, but you're actually excavating the ruins of Krimatha? ”
That's right. ”
"But if it's only for a few days, I'm afraid it's hard to get any results, right?"
"We just need to take what is important and convincing. The rest, wait until an agreement is reached. ”
"Okay, I see. Belle nodded and replied, "I'll take care of the mediation so they don't find out you're gone." ”
......
In the early morning, the birds chirp.
Angel woke up contentedly from his sleep and stretched.
I slept so late last night that even Angel couldn't remember what time he fell asleep. However, it was very comfortable to sleep in.
For the first time in years, he felt so energetic and hopeful in the morning.
In the past, there was usually only despair.
"I'm going to report to the Academy of Magic tomorrow. Wait, I'm going to report tomorrow, and it's just the first time again?" Angel was stunned for a moment, then looked at the small devil next to him and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Hehe, who is going to go to the first test? I won't go to today's training!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Angel's mother's voice sounded outside the door: "Angel, how long are you going to sleep, don't you have to train today?"
"Yes, I'll go at once!" Angel had to crawl out of the house with a bow and arrow basket on his back, his hat covered, and bread in his mouth.
"Huh. The devil followed behind and grinned, "It's just the beginning, Angel, it's still very, very long. You can't even get rid of your own parents right now. I don't like archery, so I don't plan to go to the first test tomorrow, but I have to pretend to go to the training ground today. It's a sad life. Of course, it's much better than it was before you met me, and now there's at least hope. Then again, have you figured out what happens if you don't go to the first test and get found out by your parents?"
"If you don't go to the first test, but you have already registered, you will get zero points. I've had enough zeros anyway. Parents and coaches will suspect that there is a problem when others get zero points, but I ...... Well, they're just going to think, 'Okay, play normal and consistent.'" That's about it. ”
"Well, it seems that poor grades are not entirely bad sometimes. ”
Complaining is complaining, but Angel still came to the training ground.
Why?
Maybe it's because there's nowhere else to go, maybe it's because it's the last day of freedom, and tomorrow you're going to start throwing yourself into the ocean of magic, maybe it's ...... It's for Sino.
Tomorrow is the first try, the last day of training ground, and almost no one is training seriously. For many, this may be the last time they will sit together. The atmosphere was like a farewell party.
Many brought snacks and drinks. Pieces of tablecloths were spread out on the floor, like a picnic. The coaches also chatted with everyone.
Except for Angel, who still carried a bow and a basket of arrows, nothing else. It's like everyone else.
In fact, maybe he didn't belong here, unlike everyone else.
"No one told me to bring food today, so I thought it was my daily training. He muttered quietly.
"Don't you have any friends?" asked the devil.
"Friend, I don't seem to have one. ”
"Do you still need to ask this kind of question?"
"Well, just no. Angel said helplessly: "Actually, there are more than 200 students here, and in the past six years, I can name no more than five." ”
"It's normal, your energy is all about magic, and I guess you usually train and take a nap. Otherwise, your magical attainments will not reach the point where even the magicians of the Academy of Magic will be amazed. ”
"Yes. Probably to hide his embarrassment, Angel cautiously went to the corner to find a "line" where no one was, then set up an arrow, opened the bow, and shot it out with a "boom".
"Smack!" the arrow hit the bull's-eye.
"Huh?" Angel was stunned.
He pulled another bow, another arrow, "snap", still hit the bull's-eye......
Angel was a little panicked. Unnoticed, he crept over and stealthily removed the arrow from the target.
"I'm guessing you're not without archery talent. The devil whispered in Angel's ear, "You're just very resistant to archery in your heart." In fact, the blood elves all have a talent for archery, including your brother Andrew, it's just the difference between high and low. I've been studying for six years and can't shoot a target, but I've never seen it. ”
"Even if I had talent, I didn't want to learn. ”
"Yes, that's it. But it doesn't matter, does it? You've been selected for the Academy of Magic. ”
Cautiously, Angel began to search the crowd for Snow's figure, and soon, he found it.
Snow was standing in the corner, surrounded by a large circle of students, as welcome as ever. A lot of people were talking to her, but she seemed to be looking for something, absentmindedly answering questions.
Eventually, her gaze met with Angel's.
For a split second, Angel avoided her gaze and lowered her hat. It's not even sure if Snow has recognized herself. After all, he has no hair and no eyebrows.
"Since you're here, why don't you go over and talk to her?"
"I don't want to, I think a glance at her from afar is enough. I'm a loser now, and the more I get in touch with her, the more bad impressions I make on her. Why don't I wait until everything is ready to talk to her?"
"Uh...... I'm sure that day will come, but if so, how do you tell if she likes your prowess or you?"
"It doesn't matter, as long as she likes me. Even if she doesn't like me, I don't mind. ”
......
"What are you looking for?" asked a female student.
"I ...... Just now I saw a man who looked a bit like Angel, but he had no eyebrows or hair, which was very strange. ”
"Why would you pay attention to someone who looks like Angel at this time? Not to mention that he looks like, even if it is Angel, I will ignore him. Don't you think he's like a ghost to us? he almost never talks to anyone, doesn't participate in any group activities. If it weren't for the fact that I somehow found a name called 'Angel' when I called the coach, maybe I would never have remembered him. And his grades are very poor, and he will definitely not pass the preliminary exam. This person will not have anything to do with you. ”
Hesitating, Snow whispered, "Would you believe me if I told you he could do magic?"
"What? he can do magic?" the student was stunned.
"Yes, and very strong. I kind of couldn't understand why he didn't go to the Academy of Magic. ”
"Are you sure he can do magic?" said the female student with a suspicious expression.
"Sure, I've seen it with my own eyes, and more than once. "He used to practice magic in a tree hole near my house, all in the middle of the night. I stumbled upon it. One time I was in danger, but he saved me. But he didn't know it was me, and I didn't let him see my face. I had such a bad image that day that I didn't want him to recognize me. ”
"Uh...... That sounds weird. So you like him? You laugh at him just to get his attention?"
Snow's face turned red instantly: "No! I didn't! I ...... I ......"
After a long time, Sino could only whisper: "Help me keep it a secret, don't tell anyone else, okay?"
The female student replied with a smile: "Don't worry, I won't say it." Because no one believes it. ”
When Snow looked up again and tried to search for Angel, Angel was gone.
......
"Where is this?" asked the devil.
"This is my former secret base!" Angel replied excitedly.
A small tree hole, the wall was charred black, as if it had been smoked by fire.
Under the sacred tree, there are not a few such tree holes, but there are not many that are completely ownerless. God knows why?
In fact, this tree hole also has a master, but his owner hasn't figured out what to do with it yet. This thought has been going on for many years.
"I've been practicing magic here before. The wood here is thick enough to withstand the bombardment of fire-based magic. ”
"Before, why not?"
Angel said helplessly: "Then one time I was practicing magic here, and its owner came and warned me that if I came any closer here, he would sue me for arson. In fact, I grabbed this territory from a group of people. Originally, they used it during the day, and I used it at night, but one time they happened to be there at night, and they started fighting. ”
"You won?"
"Yes, I also saved a girl by the way. ”
"Uh...... You've been a hero and saved beauty?"
"I don't know if it's beautiful or not. Angel spread his hands and said, "I didn't see the face anyway." And I'm just by the way. ”
"Maybe you should look at her face, and maybe you can develop a wonderful love story?" said the devil.
"God knows. Maybe it's not so wonderful? I don't know if you noticed, but in all of them, wonderful love stories happen to warriors, hunters, knights, and almost none of them happen to mages. ”
"Because mages always have to concentrate on the study of magic, and by the time they are successful and strong enough to be heroes, they are often old and have no interest in love?"
"No, that's not the point. The point is that the rescued maiden will always give preference to the young warrior. 'Young', you know, if it was a team that saved her. So I decided that I didn't want a team, and when I saved Snow, I was going to act alone and not give her a chance to like someone else. ”
"You saved Cyno?"
"No, I'm just assuming. She's always in danger, isn't she? Of course, I'm not cursing her. I just thought it was possible, and I had to work my magic until then. ”
"Well, while I don't support your idea, I wish you success. The devil spread his hands helplessly.
After a turn, Angel stood at the mouth of the tree hole and took a deep breath, then silently returned home with his bow and arrow basket on his back.
This is a farewell. The life that has gone off the rails has finally begun to get back on track. Although he can't tell his parents the truth directly, at least, he can report to the Academy of Magic tomorrow.
......
At the same time, the halls of Mega Snake City.
Jones had put on the Silver Moon Armor.
Not just Jones, but Dora and William, as well as Adair. Several of them changed into silver moon armor.
In addition to them, there is Lucy, as well as a large group of dwarven soldiers and elven soldiers.
"The ruins are here. Jones pointed to the map on the table and said, "This whole area is, underground ruins." The entrance is to the northeast, and it is not marked on the books, but it doesn't matter. If it doesn't work, we'll just break through the wall and get in, and it won't be particularly difficult. Me, Dora, and Aunt Lucy, the three of us can just go inside, and the others will be responsible for keeping watch outside. Adell, you're in charge of the outside. ”
"Wouldn't it be too little for just the three of you to go in?" asked Adair.
"It doesn't take too many people. Jones replied: "I don't think the space inside is very large, and it will be very crowded and confusing when there are more people." ”
"What if I'm in danger?"
"What do you think is the danger inside? This place has been sealed for tens of thousands of years, and we can't find anything decent in the other ruins, so there will be danger here?"
"That might be. ”
"Even if there is danger, Aunt Lucy is there enough to deal with it. ”
"Yes, I'm here. Lucy chuckled.
"Why did she go and not me?" asked William with a raised hand.
"Because you're going to help Adair, this kind of place, if there's danger, then it's definitely from outside. Jones smiled and said, "Neither Heaven nor Hell will be happy to see us excavate the ruins of Krimatha." Although there may not be very good magical resources in it, there will certainly be no less traces of history and the Tertiary Age. ”
"Uh...... Well, I see. William shrugged.
"Do you understand what you're responsible for?" Jones asked aloud.
"Understood!" the elves and dwarves in the presence replied in a loud voice.
"Let's go!"
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