Stan walks over with a lot of food. "They agreed that we would go with them, and we were lucky to follow them without worrying about eating and drinking. Stan sat down in front of the three and glanced at Fern. "Is he better?"

"Much better. Ness gave Fern a concerned look and turned to Stan. "Is there anything else you know?"

"Yes, the dark tide in this world has shown its decline, and the human army is now gradually beginning to take the initiative after the initial rout, and the warriors from all over Wallis have spontaneously formed small teams to drive the dark tide to the north. Stan picks up a piece of corned beef and stuffs it into his mouth, the beef is so large that he struggles to speak. "But the form is still grim, and every time the human army wins, the casualties are high. ”

"But just now, the Crows easily dealt with the Dark Tide team, even including a demon, and I thought it was the source of magic that deliberately weakened the Dark Tide in the illusion. Ness picks out an apple from Stan's pile of food, pours a little water out of the bladder, washes it off, and eats it.

"It doesn't seem like that now, it's just that the Crows are so relaxed. Stan said puzzled.

"Anything is possible in the source of magic, since the four of us are here, everything that the source of magic does has only one purpose. Rui opened his eyes, looked intently ahead, and said slowly, "Leave us here." ”

"Why did you leave us here?" said Fern as he looked at the food scattered on the ground, and had no appetite. "I don't think we're of any use. ”

"We don't need value, we're here to get something, and then get out of here, then it's going to try to stop us. Rui's tone was deliberately accentuated when he spoke of it.

"You say this as if the source of magic is alive, and in my opinion, it is nothing more than a mirror. Stan's rare appearance of disdain is also revealed.

"You can indeed think that the source of magic is alive, or rather, that it has a consciousness of its own. Ness added, wiping the juice from the apple from her lips with her ring finger.

"The more I listened, the more confused I became. Stan pats his head. "So what the hell are we going to do to get the job done and go back?"

"I wish the wand could give us instructions. Ness raised her wand, and the blue orb took on a deep blue color in the night. "But so far, I can't give an answer. ”

"Okay, okay. Stan picks up another piece of beef and shoves it into his mouth again. "Then we can only follow them now?"

"Yes, the source of magic will always leave us with a clue that must both stop us and give guidance, which must have been the intention of the original creator of it. Ness put down her wand and continued to concentrate on eating the apple.

"Who has the power to create this?" said Fern with a look of disbelief. "And if, as you say, it creates magic, isn't it magic that the one who created it?"

"There is a speculation that it is an evil god, and some people say that it was created by other gods in ancient times to balance the god of war, and there was no god of magic at that time, so they used the source of magic to create magic, and then there was a god of magic. Ness said unhurriedly, as if she were talking about a myth.

Fern prepared his words to make sure he didn't mislead his companions about what he said next. "Assuming this statement is correct, then even the Old Gods also want someone to crack the source of magic, so I'm okay with that, right?"

Rui nodded involuntarily. This is true, but they don't want to let what they create easily be cracked by mortals, so they artificially set up obstacles. Then she smiled and looked at Fern. "Looks like you're almost recovered, and your mind is so quick again. ”

Stan listens to the two of them reasoning, admiring the five-body throws himself to the ground. "If I could be as thoughtful as you are, I would have been a Knight Captain long ago. ”

Fern's kind smile crept up his weak face again. "No, Stan, everyone has their own characteristics, and I admire and envy your steadfastness and faith, and you have a more valuable character than most people, including me. ”

"Yes, Stan, you have more faith than all of us. Ness encourages Stan as well.

Speaking of faith, Byron's conversation with the mysterious woman disrupts Stan's thoughts, and then Boyd's teachings, and Stan is momentarily confused and doesn't know what to say.

"This is wine and tea for you, which the knight has just requested. A girl appears behind Stan with a flask in one hand and a teapot in the other, smiling and winking at Stan.

The girl's gesture made Stan's face turn red, and he was embarrassed to take the jug and teapot. "I'm not a knight yet......"

"You seem to me to be a knight, your name is Stan, right? Can I call you by your name, Mr. Knight?" the girl sends Autumn Wave like Stan again.

Fern recognized the girl, her hair was brownish-yellow, not very long, just below her earlobes, and there were a few small freckles between her eyes, which showed her playfulness even more.

Ness and Ray couldn't help but laugh when they looked at Stan's embarrassed appearance, but Fern was still adding to the gas, "Of course, we all call him Stan." ”

"Alright, Stan, I'm April, you can call me Lil, my companions call me that. The girl pulls a handkerchief out of the pocket of her jacket and hands it to Stan.

Stan is still hesitating whether to accept the gift, but Lil slips it into his hand.

"This ......," Stan said incoherently.

Lil chuckled softly and turned to run, leaving a red-faced Stan bewildered to look at the white handkerchief in his hand, embroidered with a beautiful magpie.

"Stan, looks like you're going to stay here with me. Fern laughs and jokes with Stan.

"Did you hear what Rui and I said?" Nessy asked Fern in surprise.

"I just had a little headache and was still conscious. Fern explained.

"The source of magic really understands your weaknesses. Rui also quipped.

"No, I'm not going to stay here, I have to go back. Stan said every word, as if he had made up his mind. "Otherwise, who will take care of Ness and Rui?"

The other three didn't expect Stan to make a joke about Fern, and they all laughed. Niss even covered her mouth with her hand and stole to see Fern's reaction.

"Stan, you've been with Fern for a long time, and you haven't learned anything else, but you're learning very quickly to joke about it. Rui said with a smile.

Fern picked up the flask and poured himself a glass, picked it up and said, "Cheers to Stan's progress!"

"Cheers!" said their companions in unison, and the four cups touched each other gently.

Although it is in the illusion world of the source of magic, it is very real at this moment. The bright moon and stars twinkled overhead, and the breeze blew across the faces of the people and the dense foliage. The sound of swaying branches, the chirping of owls and insects, and the laughter of people who have just won are mixed with the sound of the newly victorious.