Anna was missing, and she was supposed to be in the reception room arranged by the Dwarven King before dinner, but she was not seen until midnight.

Ellie and the others took turns to confirm it to Gaguez several times, and after some discussion, they decided to ask for help from the dwarven soldiers patrolling the streets first. After all, getting lost in a foreign country is not a trivial matter, and if it is not done well, it will cause serious diplomatic disputes. However, they only said that "their partner was lost when he went out in the afternoon", and other things were not mentioned too much for the time being.

The reason for this is that once the missing person may be arrested on suspicion of something threatening the Dwarven Kingdom, the rest of the mission will be able to clear their suspicions as much as possible.

The news soon reached Scipiana. While Anna's friends didn't want to complicate things, the dwarves on the other side didn't. Because the honored guest is lost in his own home, all of this in itself is a very, very serious matter.

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"What? Someone in the mission is missing?"

Scipio, who was discussing the next day's affairs with Veron, presented his gaze to Veron after receiving a report from the guards. Velen spread his hands and shrugged his shoulders, indicating that he didn't know anything about it.

"Yes! The members of the mission have just made a request to our garrison to assist them in finding their members. ”

"Veron, what do you think about this?"

"No, what should I say? ”

"But it doesn't hurt to say that. ”

"I think it's more likely that the people in the mission will get lost. Veron's brain thought quickly, ruling out the possibilities one by one, and then continued, "However, I don't rule out the possibility that the missing people were kidnapped, or could it be that they were spies in the Mission, because they were trapped somewhere in Ironforge because of the infiltration mission. ”

This "they" Veron didn't explain much, but even if he didn't say it, Scipio understood who Velon's was referring to.

Anything is clear is not afraid of 10,000, just in case. Everything should be done with the best direction of development and of course the worst outcome.

The relaxed atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense, not to mention whether the missing people on the mission's side mattered. But if you get lost in the Dwarf Kingdom, it's enough for someone with a heart to make a big fuss in it.

"Give the order to go down and meet all their demands. Also, send someone to find old McGonagall, and say I want to see him. ”

"Yes!"

Scipio looked at Veron beside him, "When Veron meets the people of the mission tomorrow morning, ask them what happened there. Remember, don't reveal the news that you already know something. Be as casual as possible. ”

"Yes!"

Now, before the person is found, any overly enthusiastic move on both sides may arouse the suspicion of the other side and intensify the matter.

Soon McGonagall, led by the guards, arrived at Scipio's night office.

"McGonagall, when did you get back to Ironforge?"

Scipio was surprised by McGonagall's sudden appearance, and according to his expectations, McGonagall would not be able to return to Ironforge until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest.

"Hey, I'll come back and have a look because of the tolerance. McGonagall habitually touched her proud beard. Seeing Scipio's somewhat unhappy expression, he hurriedly explained, "I know you've been busy for the sake of the dwarves' future. That's why I didn't bother you. ”

Scipio also knew that now was not the time to blame McGonagall for not coming to see her first when she arrived at Ironforge.

"McGonagall, have there been any new faces in the cities around Ironforge lately? ”

McGonagall wondered why Scipio asked, but he thought about it seriously. "No." ”

"Are you sure?"

"Yes! ”

If a third party were to sabotage the friendship between the Dwarves and the Empire, the towns around Ironforge would be their best place to hide. McGonagall's affirmative answer completely ruled out the possibility that the Mission's members had been abducted by outsiders. Scipio looked at Velon, motioning for him to tell McGonagall what had happened.

Veron nodded, informing McGonagall of what had happened and what she had judged before, hoping to hear his opinion.

McGonagall Aegis, one of Scipio's most trusted dwarves. He was given by Scipio the right to administer the towns around Ironforge. Therefore, in addition to the continuous rectification and development of the towns around Ironforge Castle, I will occasionally take the opportunity to return to Ironforge Castle to take a relaxing walk on the streets here and enjoy a warm time.

"Speaking of girls, I did see one in the afternoon, but I don't know if it's the girl you're referring to. ”

With that, McGonagall told the two people present what she had seen and heard.

Scipio and Veron frowned as they listened, and it was only then that they realized that they had never noticed the same dressed girl in the Mission.

Wei Lun is even more self-blaming. Scipio, as the future dwarven king, has too many things to worry about, and it is inevitable to ignore this. However, as a minister, it would be a serious dereliction of duty to ignore this point.

"Hmm...... If it's her, don't worry. That girl wouldn't do anything detrimental to the Dwarven Kingdom, and I guess she might have gotten lost in that place. ”

McGonagall replied in the affirmative because he recognized the invitation ticket in the girl's hand as a token of the Dwarven Prince, Sigmar Doferchman Pervassy. The humans who can be approved by the prince are definitely worthy of the trust of the dwarves.

However, McGonagall did not explain the matter to Scipio, fearing that it would shake Scipio's resolve to become the new Dwarven King.

Hearing McGonagall's words, Velon's heart was finally relieved.

He attributed these events to his own dereliction of duty, if something bigger was caused by it. Velen feels like he'll live in a world of self-blame for the rest of his life.

"Wang, Wang?"

"Uh-huh, I'm sorry, I'm distracted. ”

Scipio had already thought of going further, and he wondered what kind of person McGonagall cared about. But McGonagall's call interrupted his thoughts. It's rude to wander your mind when listening to someone tell you something, even if that person is your subordinate. That's why Scipio apologized.

"Since you're here, how about staying for one night. It's been a long time since I've had a drink with you, and I'm not drunk or sleepless tonight. How?

"Okay! ”

McGonagall knew that the future Dwarven King had a good collection of old wine. Moreover, it was rare for Scipio to take the initiative to ask for this, so at the mention of drinking, McGonagall readily agreed.

Veron wanted to refuse, but seeing Scipio's hearty smile, he changed his attention again.

It's been a long time since Veron has seen Scipio smile so happily, so relaxedly, so sincerely.

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On the other side, the Great Rift in Ironforge Fort.

At this time, I was "sparring" with Gong De and them, but with Gong De taking the lead, the other dwarves didn't treat me as an outsider at all.

Large bowls of spirits came to toast me in turn. In the words of Gong De, "This, Anna, the dearest friend of our dwarves, ought to welcome her in the warmest way." ”

But......

Soon Gong De regretted what he had said. He found that Xiaoliang, who was still very reserved at first, suddenly let go.

I simply hate and love the passion of the dwarves. Because you simply can't refuse them to drink from you. Unlike humans, they are sincere every time, without a hint of fancy and stealing.

And then

I was drunk

I can't remember how much I've drunk. Sitting next to Gong De, I was dealing with the dwarves who had come to drink, and I gulped down the meat and drank the liquor in the bowl.

"dun, dun, dun" drank it all, then stood up, patted Gong De's shoulder vigorously, and shouted, "This is justice, this is brotherly righteousness." ”

At this time, I don't have the image of a lady, in the words of the earthlings, and now I am a sister who is alive and well.

Gong De, who was already half-drunk, was stunned and woke me up. While he lamented that I had enough strength, he was also thinking about it......

Getting drunk with someone else hurts your body, and drinking with this guy is just deadly.

I can't drink with this guy next time, absolutely!

"Justice!"

Faced with my empty wine bowl, Gong De began to have a hard time. But I wasn't ready to let him go before I fell.