"You think of me as a leader—"

"Yes, boy," Hubble said suddenly. "But it's a choice with your brain, not your heart.

Deep down in your heart, you don't believe we have to be separated. “

"I don't want to be with these elves," Lena said, folding her arms over her chest.

"Robert, I'm going with you. I want to be a female swordsman, just like Ella. ”

Robert blinked. Hearing Ella's name was like being punched in the face.

"I don't want to hide with the elves," Riverwind said, "especially when it's a battle for me that abandons his companions." ”

"He agrees with me," Scarlet Moon said, placing her hand on his arm. "Besides," she said softly, "for some reason, I know what the mage said is true. The leader was not among the elves. They just want to escape this world, not fight for it. ”

"Each of us has to go along. Hubble said firmly.

The half-elf looked at the group helplessly, and then he smiled and shook his head. "You're right, I don't really believe that everyone should be separated. It's reasonable and logical, but that's why we don't. ”

"Now we can sleep for a while. Evan yawned.

"Wait a minute, old sir," said Robert earnestly. "You're not one of us, you have to go with the elves. ”

"Really?" asked the old mage in a low voice, his eyes suddenly no longer as dull as usual.

Lazy. He looked at Robert with a sharp gaze almost a hint of menace in his eyes, and Robert involuntarily took a step back, suddenly feeling an astonishing aura emanating from the old man's body.

The old man's voice was unusually soft, but irresistible. "In this world, I can go wherever I want. This time, I want to come with you, half-elf Robert. ”

Rodrith looked at Robert with a 'now you know' expression. Robert gave him a frustrated look, regretting that he hadn't discussed the matter further with Rodrith in the first place.

But now that the old man didn't want to leave, he began to think about what options he had.

"Talk to you, Rodrith," Robert suddenly said in camping language, a language close to the lingua franca used by mostly ethnically mixed mercenaries.

The twins had been mercenaries for a short time, and so did the rest of the team, all for the sake of food.

Robert knew that Rodrith understood, and he was sure that the old man could not understand the conversations.

"I want to," replied Rodrith in the same language, "but I don't know anything." ”

"Scared? Why?"

Rodlis's golden eyes looked into the distance and replied slowly. "I don't know, Robert, but you're right. The old man has a lot of power, and I feel a lot of power, so I'm afraid. ”

"And I'm hungry. The old man returned to his original appearance and replied in camping language. "But he's right, try to stop him? It's dangerous. ”

"That's enough," Robert sighed in displeasure, switching back to lingua franca. "We're going to have to take this guy who looks like a confused old mage. ”

"Perhaps, it's all just as dangerous. Rodrith looked at his brother meaningfully. The mage switched back to lingua franca.

"I'm tired and I'm going to rest. Are you going to stay, brother?"

"Yes. Calamon replied, exchanging glances with Stone. "We'll have to talk to Robert. ”

Rodrith nodded, letting the old mage hold his arm. The old mage and the young mage departed together, and Evan waved his cane at a tree, accusing it of attempting to sneak attack.

"A mad mage doesn't seem like enough," Hubble muttered. "I'm going to sleep. ”

One by one, the buddies leave Robert, and in the end only Calamon and Stone remain. Robert faced them tiredly, knowing in his heart what was going to happen next. Calamon blushed and looked at his toes.

Stone stroked his beard and looked at Robert thoughtfully.

"How?" asked Robert.

"Gireenas. Stone replied.

Robert frowned, scratching his beard. "This is my problem, not yours. He said lightly.

"That's our problem, Robert. Stone insisted. "If he's going to lead us to Paktakas. We don't want to spy on **, but it's clear that there are still issues to be resolved between the two of you.

I see the way he looks at you, Robert. If I were you, I would always keep an eye on my back. ”

Calamon looked at Robert sincerely, his brow furrowed. "I know he's an elf," the big man said slowly. "But he looks really strange at times. Do you know the way to this Slamory? Can't we go by ourselves? I don't believe him, and neither does Stone and Rodrith. ”

"Listen, Robert. Stone saw Robert's face gloomy with anger and hurriedly said. "If Gilsenas was in as much danger as he claimed, then why did he sit so carelessly in the hotel? and the ridiculous story of his accidental encounter with an entire army!

Robert, don't shake your head so quickly. He's not bad either, but there can be errors in behavior. If there is an agreement between Meng Min and him?

Perhaps—he promised to spare his countrymen—if he betrayed us—perhaps that was why he was waiting for us at Vero. ”

"This is ridiculous!" Robert said suddenly. "How could he possibly know we were coming?"

"Our whereabouts are not so secretive," Stone said coldly. "We've met a lot of dragonmen along the way, and those who escaped from Shaksharos must have known that we were carrying a platinum disc. Maybe Meng Minna knows us better now than he knows his own mother. ”

"No, I don't believe it!" said Robert, glaring angrily at Stone and Calamon. "You're both wrong! I'm willing to bet my life. I grew up with Gilcenas, and I know what kind of person he is!

Yes, there is a grudge between the two of us that needs to be settled, but we've discussed it and that's the end of the matter.

I trust him not to betray his friends, just as I believe that you two will not become traitors.

Also, I don't know how to get to Bray. I've never been there. One last thing,"

Robert now shouted in a rage. "If there's anyone in this team I don't believe in, it's the old man and your brother!" he yelled at Calamon.

The big man lowered his head with a pale face. He began to turn away, and Robert came to his senses and realized what he had done stupidly. "I'm sorry, Calamon. He put his hand on the warrior's arm. "I didn't mean to. Rodlis saved us more than once along the way.

It's just that I can't believe that Gilsenas is a traitor!" "We understand, Robert. Stone said quietly. "We also trust your judgment. But, as my compatriots said, it was too dark night for it to be safe to walk with your eyes closed. “

Robert sighed and nodded. He placed his other hand on Stone's arm. The knight grabbed his hand, and the three of them stood there silently. The three of them left the woods and arrived at the Firmament Hall. They could also hear the chants speak to his warriors.

"What do you mean by Slamour?" asked Karamon.

"Secret passages. Robert replied.

Robert woke up suddenly, his hand quickly touching the dagger at his waist. A dark figure obscured the starlight above him. He grabbed the man with lightning speed, dagger against his throat.

"Tancyrus!" the man let out a small scream at the weapon.

"Lorana!" exclaimed Robert.

Her body was pressed against him, and he could feel her body tremble slightly. He was now fully conscious, and could clearly see her hair scattered. She was wearing only thin pajamas. The wind had fallen off in the struggle just now.

Lolana sneaked out of bed without thinking about it, wearing only a cloak to protect against the cold wind. Now she was lying in Robert's cup, too scared to move. This is a side that Robert never let her see. She suddenly understood that if she was an enemy, she might have been cut off by the confinement and died by now.

"Lorana ......," Robert repeated, shuddering as he thrust the dagger back into his waist.

He pushes her away, angry that he scared her, and at the same time upset that she provoked a side that he didn't want to be known.

For a brief moment, as she lay in his arms, he could smell her scent, her warm body, her strong thigh muscles, and her soft breasts. At the time of his departure, Lolana was just a little girl.

And when he came back, she had grown up as a woman, and she was a very beautiful, heartwarming woman.

"Why are you coming out on a night like this?"

"Tancyrus," she coughed, tightening her cloak tightly around her neck. "I'm here to ask you to change your mind. Let your friends go and rescue the humans of Paktakas.

You have to come with us! Don't sacrifice yourself. My father had run out of options, and he didn't believe it would work, and I knew he didn't. But he didn't have any choice! He was already mourning Gilsenas as if he were dead.

I've lost a brother, I can't lose you again!" she began to sob.

Robert looked around nervously, there must be a lot of elven guards nearby, if they were allowed to see this......

"Lorana!", he grabbed her by the shoulders and shook her violently. "You're not a kid anymore. You've got to grow up, and you've got to be fast. I can't abandon my friends and let them face the danger themselves! I know the danger we are taking;

I'm not stupid, but if we can save the humans of Paktakas and give you a chance to escape, that's the danger we must take!

There will come a day, Lorana, and you will have to risk your life to defend something, something more important than life. Do you understand?"

She looked at him through a tuft of blonde hair hanging down in front of her eyes, stopped sobbing, and her body stopped shaking.

At this moment, her eyes became extremely serious.

"Do you understand, Lorana?" he repeated.

"Yes, Tancyrus," replied quietly. "I understand. ”

"Good!" he sighed. "Now go back to bed, hurry. You've put me in a dangerous position. If Gilcenas sees us like this-"

Lolana quickly stood up and walked through the woods like a gust of wind and out into the street.

Sneaking past her father's guards was simple, something she and Gilthenus had done a lot since they were children. She quietly returned to her room, standing quietly outside her parents' door and listening. There are lights inside.

She could hear the sound of flipping through the papers, and the smell of burning, which her father was burning. She heard her mother's whisper and called her father back to bed. Lolana closed her eyes in pain, her lips straining shut;

Then she walked silently through the dark, cold hallway back to her bedroom.

The elves woke everyone up before dawn. Dark clouds piled up from the northern horizon, as if they were about to reach for a magic hand to Wellington. After breakfast, Girsenas arrived late, wearing blue trousers and a suit of chain mail.

"We have enough food," he said, pointing to the warriors behind him with bags. "We can also provide weapons if you need them. ”

"Lena needs armor, a shield, and a sword. Calamon said.

"We'll do our best. Gircenas said. "It's just that I doubt we have such a small full suit of armor. ”

"Telos. How is Ionfield doing now?" asked Scarlet Moon.

"He rested peacefully, priest of Mishakai. Gilthenas respectfully saluted Crimson Moon. "Our compatriots, of course, will take him where we go. You can say goodbye to him. ”

The elf soon returned with armor and a short sword that the elven woman loved. Lena's eyes lit up at the sight of the helmet and shield. Both are delicately handcrafted by the elves and are adorned with jewels.

Gircenas took the helmet and shield from the elves' hands. "You saved my life in the inn, and I haven't thanked you yet," he said to Lena. "Take this. They were the protective gear my mother wore in ceremonies, dating back almost to the War of the Garden Walls.

This was supposed to be inherited by my sister, but Lorana and I both thought you would be a good fit. “

"How beautiful," Lena said with a blushing face. She took off her helmet and looked at the rest of her armor in confusion

。 "I don't know how to wear it. She confessed with a confused expression.

"I'm here to help!" said Calamon urgently.

"I'll take care of it," Scarlet insisted. She picked up her armor and walked into the bushes with Lena.

"How does she know anything about armor?!" muttered Calamon.

River Breeze looked at the warrior with a smile, a rare smile that relaxed the lines of his face. "You forgot,"

He said. "She is the daughter of a chief. When her father couldn't take care of things, it was her duty to lead everyone into battle.

She knew how to deal with the armor, the warriors, and the beating heart beneath the exterior. “

Calamon blushed. Confused, he picked up a bag of dry food, opened it and looked inside. "What the hell is this?" he asked.