When she removed her hood, the warm sun shone on the ends of her golden hair, and even the elves began to admire her beauty.

"You claimed to have cured this man, Telos. Ionfield?" the singer asked, skeptically.

"I'm not claiming anything," Scarlet replied calmly. "Your son saw with his own eyes that I had healed him.

Do you doubt his words?"

"Of course not. But he was overwhelmed, tired and delirious.

He may have seen witchcraft as medicine. "Look at this," Scarlet Moon whispered, unbuttoning her cloak so that it could be lifted from her neck.

The amulet shone in the sun.

The chant stepped down from the pedestal, his eyes wide in disbelief. Then his face was contorted with anger.

"Nonsense!" he shouted as he reached out to snatch the amulet from Scarlet Moon's neck.

A flash of blue light flashed. The singer wailed and fell to the ground. The elves shouted alertly, drawing their matching swords, and the group drew their weapons. The elven warriors quickly surrounded them.

"Stop this senseless act!" said the old mage in a firm, irresistible voice. Aven paced up to the pedestal, calmly brushing the blades away, as if they were nothing more than poplar techniques. The elf had nothing to do to stop him, but to stare blankly.

Evan muttered to himself, walking towards the singer who was lying on the ground, unable to move. The old man helped the singer up.

"Looks like you brought it on yourself, you know," Aven rebuked as he patted the singer's robe clean.

"Who are you?" asked the singer in shock.

"Hmm...... What's my name?" the old mage turned to look at Wade.

"Aven," the Kander said kindly.

"Yes, Aven, that's me. The mage touched his white beard. "Now, Vilotren, I suggest that you withdraw your soldiers and tell everyone to relax. Just like me, I would love to hear the story of this woman's adventures, and you should listen to it obediently. It shouldn't be hard for you to apologize. ”

As Aven shook his fingers from side to side at the chanter, his roots leaned forward, covering his eyes. "Help! I'm blind!" said Rodrith, looking at the elven soldier in distrust, and walked briskly forward. He held the old mage and straightened his hat.

"Ah, thank you," said the Master. He stepped off the podium with a wink. The chanter looked at the old mage in bewilderment.

As if in a dream, he turned to face Crimson Moon.

"I apologize to you, woman from the Great Plains," he said softly. "The priest of the elves has disappeared for three hundred years, and the amulet of Mishakai has not appeared in this land for three hundred years.

When I saw it, my heart almost broke. Please forgive me. We have despaired for too long to see hope coming. I ask you, if you are not too tired, please tell us about your experience. ”

Scarlet Moon tells the story of the amulet, mentioning River Breeze's execution of stone-throwing, her first acquaintance with the group at the inn, and their journey to Shariwar.

She also mentions the dragon's death and how she received the Mishachai amulet. But she didn't mention the platinum disc.

As she spoke, the sun gradually set in the west, and dusk gradually came. When the story ended, the singer was silent for a long time.

'Oh, gotta think about what that means to us,'" he said finally to the group. "You're all tired. I can see that some of you are just holding on to courage. What a deserve it!"

He smiled and looked at Aven, who was already leaning against the pillar and snoring slightly, "Some of you are already asleep standing up.

My daughter, Lorana, will lead you to a place where you can forget all your fears. Tonight we will have a banquet in your name, because you bring hope.

May the tranquility of the true God follow you. “

The elves began to disperse, and out of the crowd came an elven woman who stood beside the singer. At the sight of her, Calamon's mouth could not be closed.

The river breeze opened its eyes wide. Even Rodrith glared rudely, for there was no aura of decay that could contaminate the woman.

Her hair was like honey poured out of a bottle, running down her shoulders, past her waist, and down to her wrists.

Her skin is smooth and has a healthy brown color.

She has elven and delicate facial features, full lips, and watery eyes that seem to change color in the sun.

"By the honor of being a knight," Stone said movingly, "I have never seen such a beautiful woman." ”

"You won't see it in this world," Robert muttered.

The group suddenly turned their attention to Robert, who was speaking, but the half-elf didn't seem to notice. He looked intently at the elven woman in front of him.

Stone raised an eyebrow and exchanged glances with Calamon who was elbowing his brother. Hubble shook his head and sighed, a breath that seemed so deep that it seemed to reach the soles of his feet.

"Now everything is clear. Crimson Moon said to the river breeze.

"I don't understand," Tessokov said. "Lena, do you know what's going on?"

Lena only knew that when she saw Lolana in front of her, she suddenly felt that she was disheveled, clumsy on her hands and feet, her face was full of freckles, and her hair was unnaturally red. She pulled her shirt up a little higher to cover her breasts, hoping not to show too much that she shouldn't have shown.

"Tell me what's going on," Wade asked in a low voice as he saw everyone exchange glances.

"I don't know!" Lena said suddenly. "It's just that Calamon is playing dumb again. Look at the big cow and you'll think he's never seen a woman before. ”

"She's beautiful," Wade said. "It's not like you, Lena. She's thinner, she walks with a swaying in the wind, and—"

"Oh, shut up!" Lena said angrily, and she shoved Tysokov so hard that she nearly knocked him down.

Tessokov looked at her with hurt eyes, then walked over to Robert, deciding to follow the half-elf until he understood what was really going on.

"Welcome to Quellingnos, honored guests," said Lolana, shyly, her voice as pleasant as a brook flowing through the woods. "Please follow me. It won't be too far.

There is food, drink and a place to rest. She acted like a child, and she led the group out of the hall, everyone looking at her with admiration.

Lolana bowed her head culturefully and blushed involuntarily. She only looked up at Robert.

That fleeting glance was noticed only by Robert. His expression became preoccupied, and his expression darkened.

The group left the Tower of the Sun, waking up Evan as they left.

Chapter 28 of the text, Robert and Lorana

Lolana led them to a sunny poplar forest in the middle of the city.

Although it is surrounded by buildings and streets, it still feels like you are in the forest. Only a babbling creek nearby shattered the tranquility.

Lolana pointed to the lush fruit trees not far away and told everyone to pick as many fruit trees as they could. The elven women brought baskets of fragrant bread.

After washing their hands in the stream, they lay down on the soft moss and enjoyed the tranquility.

Only Robert is an exception. He didn't get a drop of water, paced through the forest, and fell into a long thought. Tysokov watched him, his curiosity almost swallowing him up.

Lolana is an almost perfect, charismatic hostess. She had to make sure everyone was sitting comfortably before she started talking to everyone.

"Hubble. Stove, right?" she said. The dwarf's cheeks flushed with delight when he heard this. "I still have the toys you used to make for me. We've missed you so much over the years. ”

Hubble was speechless with joy, and he sat down on the ground with a thud and gulped down his water.

"Are you Lena?" asked Lolana, stopping beside her.

"Lena Veran," the girl said hoarsely.

"Lena, what a beautiful name. Your hair is great, too," Lolana reached out and touched her bouncy red curls in admiration.

"Do you really think so?" said Lena, blushing, noticing Calamon looking at her.

"Of course! It's as red as fire. You must have the same vitality as the flames.

I have heard that you saved my brother's life at the inn, and this great kindness cannot be reciprocated. "You're welcome," Lena replied softly. "Your hair is beautiful too. “

Lorana smiled and continued to walk forward. Wade noticed that her eyes were on Robert from time to time. When the half-elf dropped the apple in her hand and ran into the woods, Lolana hurriedly retreated, and quickly followed.

"Ah, now I can finally know what's going on!" Wade said to himself. He quietly followed behind Robert.

Wade sneakily followed the path and saw the half-elf standing by the stream, throwing dead leaves into the water.

Noticing some movement on the left, Wade quickly ducked into the bushes while Lorana stepped out of the path on the left.

"Tancyrus, Gray Tingsrock!" she shouted.

Robert heard his elven name being called out and turned his head. She put her arms around his neck and kissed him. "Oh," she said teasingly, taking a step back. "Shave off those horrible beards, it's so itchy.

You don't look like Tancyrus anymore. “

Robert put his hand on her waist and gently pushed her away. "Lorana—"

He spoke.

"No, don't be angry about the beard. I'll learn to like it, if you insist," Lorana begged coquettishly. "Don't you kiss me? Then I'll kiss you until you can't help it. She kept kissing Robert until he finally broke free of her embrace.

"Stop, Lorana," he said hoarsely, turning his head away.

"Why, what's wrong?" she asked, grabbing his hand. "You've been away for so many years, and now you're back.

Don't be so melancholy and cold! You're my fiancé, remember? It's normal for a girl to kiss her fiancé. “

"That was a long time ago," Robert said. "We were kids, just playing games. That's a very romantic, secret to share with each other. You know what happens when your father finds out.

Gilcenas found out, didn't he?"

"Of course!" I told him," Lorana said, looking up at Robert through her long eyelashes. "You know I'm going to tell Girsenas everything. I didn't know how he would react! I knew what he said to you, and he told me later, and he felt guilty. ”

"I also know that he told you everything. Robert grabbed her wrist. "He's right, Lorana! I'm a bastard. Your father has absolutely the right to put me to death!

How could I make him feel ashamed, especially after he took such good care of me and my mother?

That's why I left: I had to find out where I belonged and who I was supposed to be. “

"You're Tancellus, my love, and you belong here!" cried Lorana.

She threw his hands apart and took his hand in her own. "Look, you're still wearing the ring I gave you. I know why you left because you were afraid to fall in love with me, but now you don't need it, you don't need it anymore.

Everything is different. Dad had a lot of other things to worry about, and he wouldn't mind.

Plus, you're still a hero. Please, let's get married.

Isn't that why you're back?"

"Lorana," said Robert, gently but firmly, "I came back here by accident—"

"No!" she shouted, pushing her away. "I don't believe it. ”

"You should have heard the story of Giresenas. If Brother Bo hadn't rescued us, we would have been in Paktakas by now!"

"He made it up! He didn't want to tell me the truth. You're coming back because you love me, and I don't want to listen to any other reason. ”

"I don't want to tell you, but it looks like I have to," Robert said helplessly. "Lolana, I'm in love with another woman, a human woman. Her name is Ella. That doesn't mean I don't love you anymore, and I'm—" Robert couldn't go on.

Lorana looked at her, her face not showing any blood.

"I do love you, Lorana. But you see, I can't marry you, because I love her too. My heart is divided into two sides, just like my bloodline. He took the gold ring from his hand and handed it to her. "I release you from your promise to me, Lorana, and I beg you to do this to me. ”

Lolana took the ring, speechless. She looked at Robert pleadingly, but there was only pity on his face, and she screamed as she threw the ring away. The ring arced weakly in the air and fell abruptly at Wade's feet.

Vedra picked up the ring and quickly tucked it into the package.

"Lorana," Robert said apologetically, grabbing her arm as she couldn't stop sobbing. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to-"

At this time, Wade slipped back from the same path and sighed contentedly, "At least now I know what happened. ”

Robert suddenly wakes up and sees Gilthenus standing in front of him. "Lorana?" he asked, trying to get to her feet as she tried to get up.

"She's fine," Gilsenas whispered. Her maid took her home. She told me what you said. I just want to tell you that I can understand that this is what I've been worrying about. The human blood in you cries out for another human.

I tried to tell her, hoping she wouldn't get hurt.