Chapter XXV. Investigation
Emma had only recently woken up, and her body was still relatively weak. Leon planned to talk to her in more detail about www.biquge.info situation after she had a two-day break, and it didn't make much sense to talk too much now, but it might make her feel oppressed.
When I walked out of the hut, night had fallen, and the whole town was very lively at this time.
During the day, the townspeople went outside to work, and there were few people on the streets. Now, the townspeople are returning home from work and enjoying the family reunion. From time to time, you can hear laughter coming from inside the house, or parents disciplining mischievous children.
Hearing these voices, Leon had a look of joy and envy on his face.
Such a scene was difficult to see half a month ago, people were worried about food every day, where was they still in the mood to talk and laugh. Leon tried to distribute food, but found that it was not enough to make ends meet, and the distribution lasted only a few days before it had to be interrupted, and now the town had a source of income and the townspeople had wages to buy food, and finally lived a life of food and clothing. Such a thing is certainly something to be happy about.
Speaking of envy, Leon envies those children.
All his memories of his mother came from a painting, a painting of the king getting married, and the queen next to the king was his mother, but unfortunately she died of illness before he could remember. And his king's father rarely saw him because of his busy government affairs, and most of the time he was accompanied by maids and guards.
In addition, the best thing for him was his second sister, who only went to the East when he was twelve years old, and now became a countess, and the reason why he did not marry the duke is probably that the queen mother did not bother less.
Thinking of this, Leon realized that he had not written a letter to his second sister since he came to the town, and he was afraid that his bad situation would make her sad, but now that he has improved a little, he will write a letter to the past.
"Your Highness, will you keep her?" Riley had been by Leon's side, and when he was almost halfway there, he couldn't help but ask him, but his tone was a little uncertain.
She is the only witch in the town, and although she is living a full and happy life now, she occasionally feels lonely because of her identity. Now that Emma has come to break this situation, at least she knows that there is another kind of people by her side.
"I want her to stay, but if she refuses, I can't force her to stay. "Lyon doesn't want to be strong, everyone has their own ideas. He is the lord here who has the right to order others, but will the result be wanted?
Sometimes forcing others to get what they don't want is the last thing they want. Emma's abilities are both a blade and a shield for him and the town, and how to control them so as not to cause harm to themselves is something that needs to be considered.
Leon has already seen Emma's abilities, she adds a layer of magic to objects, and a slight force can cause great damage at a distance.
If the enchantment is an arrow, a platoon of archers will let out a round, and the opposing cavalry may be shot off their horses before they can reach the dash distance. The remaining spearmen were defeated without even seeing each other. Such combat capabilities can definitely go sideways on the mainland.
In addition, the town faces the threat of mysterious creatures, and the archers must be the best choice, and if Emma's abilities are added, even if it is really a dragon, Leon believes that he can shoot it down.
On the contrary, if someone else has such ability, Leon will become a fish on a cutting board to be slaughtered. Thankfully, no one in the town is currently going to fight the town's idea, except for the potential mystical creatures that pose a threat.
"I think she'll choose to stay. Riley understood what he meant, and this time said affirmatively.
When we returned to the castle, the maid had already prepared dinner. Charred toast, charcoal-grilled venison and delicious mushroom soup are not hearty, but they are enough to whet your appetite.
Thinking back to the creatures on the ground in Emma's mouth, Leon felt a little depressed. I've lived since I was a child for so many years, and I've heard a lot of strange things, and this time I finally ran into them, but unfortunately I also met the two, judging from the current situation, neither of them is easy to mess with.
In particular, the creature that Emma encountered was capable of generating a powerful sword wind. Judging by the injuries, the damage caused by the knife wind has the effect of resisting the witch's healing, so even if Riley is present, Leon cannot guarantee that they will return alive after sending a team to strangle them.
It appears at the foot of the mountains, not too far from the town, enough for a day on horseback. Leon was going to check it out, and if he saw the creature on the road, he would stay away, just to make sure it didn't pose a threat to the town.
"Your Highness, you don't want to go to the Endless Mountains, do you?" Riley had been with him for a long time, and now, like York, he could tell at a glance that Leon wanted to take an adventure.
"Hmm. It's just to look at the specific situation, as long as it doesn't come towards the town, I can rest assured. Leon didn't expect his mind to be seen through again, only this time it wasn't York who saw through him, but Riley.
"Then I'm going too. Riley put down his fork and stared at Leon tightly.
"No, it's too dangerous for you to go. Leon disagreed, he couldn't be sure of his own safety, and he wouldn't let anyone follow him in danger.
"I'm going because it's dangerous, and if I'm hurt, I can help. Riley lost her last loved one two years ago, and now Leon is the closest person to her. She knew that it was almost impossible to persuade Leon not to go, so she could only go with him.
"Riley, this time it's not an adventure but an investigation. I know there's danger, so I'll be more careful. That guy came out of the ground and made a movement, at least it means that it's not small, and I will definitely be far away when I see it. Unlike the mines, the townsfolk face unknown dangers, and a sudden accident can cost one or more of them their lives, and you are the only one who can save them. "Lyon is adventurous, but not haphazard. For example, the third mine in the mine, he won't just explore it until he's sure.
Riley wanted to say something, but couldn't find a better reason to refute it. Miners suffer from injuries every day, small and small, but if they are serious, they will be disabled if they are not treated in time. The prince hopes that the town will develop smoothly and that the workforce will not be reduced, and her responsibility is to protect the townspeople from harm.
"What you promised, you will be careful. Riley compromised.
"I promise. ”
As soon as it was dawn the next day, a man and a horse left the castle's backyard.
Riley stood by the window, watching the prince leave, praying in his heart that the gods would keep him safe.