Chapter 18: The Gray-Haired Man
"Your cane......" Canette asked Lutha in surprise.
"Hmm, what's wrong?" asked Lusha quietly.
"That's itβ"
"Delusion. Lusha replied quickly.
This made the witcher a little speechless for a moment.
However, I always have to care.
Actually, after that, Lusha also used a cane. But the cane doesn't have the same shape-shifting function.
Carnett's cane, which comes in several forms: cane, cane sword, and serrated whip.
Rusha's canes, staves, whips, spears, and scythes.
In the end, what made the witcher not care was that the one in Lusha's hand was actually different in shape and function from the one in her hand. Obviously, she did it herself.
Cannet's cane was black, and Lusha's was a thin, silver-white cane. She always uses it to transform into a staff and cast spells.
It's just that the attitude of the Forsaken is very strange.
It seems that this matter is not so simple.
It's worth mentioning that Lusha's staff magic transformation is pretty cool, especially after conjuring up the Ice Scythe that conjures up magic.
"Holy, that's cool...... Carnet once said enviously.
"Lusa, why don't you just be my girlfriend!" Lucina shouted as she hugged Lusa with emotion.
"I am the Forsaken...... No, it doesn't. Lusha replied, visibly disappointed, under the hood.
"Yes, yes. Lucina was obviously a little helpless, and a little discouraged: "No way......"
"Wow, it's really delicious...... Ash took a bite of the cookie at this time, and also exclaimed: "It has a special spice taste." β
"Then eat more. Canette hurriedly began to ask Lucina for advice, and after a brief explanation of the situation, he asked her, "What are you going to do?"
"Ask me?" Lucina was stunned for a moment, very undecided: "Hey...... Is this ...... If you have to say it, you have to meet it. β
"I always feel like I'm going to fall into a trap......" Carnet thought. However, after all, there is no point in waiting. He sat down and looked out the window.
The hut is very high, and from this window with a wide view, you can see the vast forest and the tall trees that occasionally stand out in the woodland. The purple sky had become lighter and lighter as the sky glowed, and the large crystals had begun to lose their luster.
Someone did steal the crystals in the forest. However, the crystals are heavy and deep underground. The act of stealing the crystal was too big, and it was discovered by the forest guardian and beaten half to death.
"This tree is amazing. Aprili looked down and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Boss, you have chosen a good position." β
This tree is extremely thick and huge, and I don't know what kind of tree has lived for many years.
It's enough to fit this not-so-small tavern.
"The entrance to the forest. When the proprietress mentioned this, she jokingly responded and said, "Some guests feel afraid of heights here." Others say that it always feels like this place is going to collapse, and they don't know when it will fall. β
"Treehouse...... It's not surprising that it would give people this feeling. Carnett estimated the distance of the fall, and made up for it a little, and felt that it was really dangerous: I would definitely fall to my death.
In this way, several people quickly waited until eight o'clock. During this period, several guests came one after another.
Everyone left the tavern, and Ino wanted to bring some cookies to eat with his master. However, it was not convenient to put on her, so she threw it all on the carriage.
Lusha came down with her. However, at the entrance to the forest, there was obviously no one there.
The letter did not specify the location of the meeting, only that it was in the Night Song Forest...... Shall we wait at this entrance?" April was obviously still a little worried, and asked Lusa suspiciously, "Is it possible that someone you know sent a letter?" β
"No, it won't. Lusha denied this, and then her confidence plummeted: "Probably not." β
"Will that person still show up......" Ash had another doubt, "Maybe it was because he saw Lusha here and didn't show up?"
"Haven't I already come out?" At this moment, a man's brisk voice appeared, which immediately dispelled everyone's doubts. The man was wearing a brown coat and a fur hat with curly gray hair exposed. He also has a book with a leather cover between his left arm.
The expression is smiling and not smiling, and at first glance he is not a serious person.
β...... It's you. Lusha looked disappointed, and her expression became indifferent: "I'll settle accounts with you later." β
Lusha's words suddenly felt very tough, and with her domineering standing posture, she was even a little handsome in addition to cuteness.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. The gray-haired man bowed slightly to Lusa, his hand on the brim of his hat, still smiling evilly.
However, it seems that he really knows someone......
And there is no intention of hiding at all.
"Who is this?" Lucina looked dazed.
"I don't have a name down there, just call me gray-haired. The man smiled with a complicated expression, and then looked at these people: "Huh...... I brought so many people here at once. But I'm only going to take the three people I designated. β
"Wait a minute, what are you calling us for?" Lucina seemed to dislike the guy, so she began to yell in dissatisfaction.
Speaking of which, did Ryan mention it to me...... This gray-haired man.
Carnett imagined this with some confusion.
Lusha just stood silently and watched it all.
She seems to be really familiar with gray hair. Because I didn't ask anything about the situation.
"There's a monster asking you to hunt. Gray Hair coughed and said in a serious tone, "Because you know Lusha well, I'm looking for you...... A demon hunter, an exorcist, and an archmage...... I think this combination has a good chance of winning. β
"......" Eno seems to be sorting out the language, trying to ask something,
But in the end, it was not spoken.
"Why don't you write down the contents of the commission?" Carnett let down his guard against Lusa's acquaintance after learning that this person was an acquaintance, and then asked suspiciously.
"I don't understand it. You'll know when you get there. The gray-haired man coughed, snapped his fingers instead, and released a portal, "Three of you, please come inβoh, of course, and Miss Lusa." It's better for the others to stay here and wait, so it's safe. β
"Will it take a long time?" said Ash, looking worried.
"Who knows, if it goes well, I'll be back soon. The gray-haired man, still with that inexplicable smile, turned and stepped into the gray strange portal.
And Canette was determined to keep up.