Chapter 371: The Kingdom of the Mountains (24)
After returning from the mountains, Filin had not yet replenished his stock of poison.
It's not very safe out there right now, and Filin has to steal back what Filin needs to steal. Woolen dyes may have some ingredients that can be used in films, and physician supplies may have other ingredients. Film's mind was busy with the plan, and he walked down the stairs as he thought about it.
Kaidon was walking up the stairs and stopped when he saw her. Her presence made Filin feel the timidity that he had never felt even when he saw His Majesty, and this was the reaction that he had always had. Of Galen's arcane spelling group, she was now the most powerful.
Wei Yi retired and returned to the interior to become a gentleman in the countryside full of orchids. His arcane spells were lost in the confrontation that ended Galen's life, and Caton was the current key figure in the arcane spelling team.
In the summer, she would stay at Fort Stag while members of the other arcane spelling groups were scattered among the beacons and castles along the long coast, reporting what they had seen and heard to the king through her.
In the winter, the team returns to Fort Deer to renew their bond and partnership, and without the Master of the Mystic Wizard, she has taken over most of Galen's responsibilities at Fort Stag, along with Galen's deep resentment towards Firin.
Her appearance rekindles Film's memories of masochism
It was so clear that it was unbearable to look at, and at the same time, it made Filmin feel intimidated for no reason.
Fei Lin has been avoiding her since he returned, but at this moment he saw that she was looking at Fei Lin with sharp eyes like needles.
The staircase was wide enough for two people to pass by, unless one of them deliberately stopped in the middle of a staircase.
Even as she stood below and looked up at Film, it still made Filmin feel that she had the advantage. Her demeanor was very different from when people were all students of Galen, and her appearance showed her new position.
The dark blue of the night sky was intricately embroidered, her long black hair was tied into intricate braids at the back of her head with glossy threads trimmed with ivory, and the neckline and rings on her hands shone silver, but her femininity was gone.
She adopted Galen's ascetic values, and her bony face and claw-like hands radiated a self-righteous glow like Galen.
It was the first time since Galen's death that she had confronted Film. Fihrin stopped above her, completely unaware of what she wanted from Firin.
"Little mongrel. She said in a cold tone, not like a greeting, but like a roll call, and made Filin wonder if it was possible that the word would no longer poke Filin like a needle.
"Kaidon. I tried my best to speak in a flat tone.
"You didn't die in the mountains. ”
"Nope. Film: No. ”
She still stood there blocking Filin's way, and said very calmly, "Filin knows what you have done, and she knows what kind of person you are. ”
Filin's heart trembled like a rabbit, telling herself that she might have exhausted every part of her arcane spell, putting this fear on Firin, and telling herself that this was not Filin's true feelings, but her mystical spells suggesting how Filin should feel.
Then he forced himself to say the words that were choking in his throat.
"I also know who I am, he is my prince's people. ”
"You don't deserve to be that kind of person!" she said calmly, smiling at Filin, "and everybody will know about it one day." ”
The feeling of fear is fake, and its source is inconsequential in comparison.
Filin stood still, not saying a word, and finally she stepped aside to let Filin pass.
It was a small victory for Filin, although in retrospect, she couldn't have reacted much else.
As he prepares for his trip to Velotru, he is overjoyed to be away from Fort Stag for a few days.
Filmin doesn't remember the details of the errand. Filmin meets the heroine, who, like Film, is herself a guest of Ripple Castle, and as Crick describes, a handsome woman, sturdy and light as a hunting cat.
Her muscular physique was full of dazzling energy, and her every move in the room was in the spotlight, and her chastity was a challenge to the men who followed her, and even attracted Film, who felt that her task was a torture.
She sat across from me on the first night at the same table, and Duke Planck gave him a warm welcome and even asked his chef to make a special dish of spicy meat, which I loved.
His library and less important documents were at Film's disposal, and even his youngest daughter was shy to accompany Film.
Filmin and Jemin discuss Film's scroll quest, and Film's intelligence in her soft voice surprises Film.
During the meal, the maid clearly mentioned to her fellow diners that illegitimate children had to be drowned at birth in the past, and that this was the way El had asked for a long time ago, she said. If she hadn't leaned over across from me and smiled at Film, he could have ignored the comment.
"Have you ever heard of this custom, little bastard?"
Filin looked up at Duke Planck's throne, but he was chatting warmly with his eldest daughter, and he didn't look at Filin at all. Filin believes that this ancient custom has a long history, like the courtesy of guests at the host's banquet. Filmin replied, trying to keep his gaze and tone of voice steady.
It's a trap. Planck had Filmin sit across from her as bait, and Filmin had never been so blatantly used.
Filmin made himself strong to face the situation, trying to put his personal feelings aside, at least Filmin was ready.
"Some people say that this is a sign of the decline of the Zhiyuan family, because your father was unfaithful before marriage. Of course, Filin would not speak ill of the noble royal family, but tell Filin how your mother's compatriots accept her prostitution?"
Filin smiled happily, suddenly no longer feeling guilty about Filin's mission.
"Filmin doesn't remember much about Film's mother and her relatives. "But he thinks they will be as convinced as he is of the prostitute or the child of a prostitute than a traitor who betrays the king." ”
Fei Lin raised his wine glass and turned his gaze to Jiemin, when she saw the female hero stabbing the waist knife into the tabletop a few inches away from Fei Lin's elbow, the dark blue eyes opened wide, he was not afraid because he was mentally prepared, but focused his eyes on the female Jie's eyes.
The female hero stood up, her eyes looked angry, her nostrils were angry, and her flushed face burned even more with her beauty.
Filmin said gently, "Tell Film." You teach the ancient manners, don't you? Don't you intend to observe one of them? That is, as a guest, you must not cause bloodshed in your master's house. ”
"Are you bleeding now?" she replied with a question.
"Aren't you just as unscathed? Filin will not let the Duke of Filin be disgraced at a feast by saying that he allows guests to kill each other over food. Or, just as you disregard your loyalty to the king, you don't care about the courtesy you should have with the duke?"
"Filin didn't swear allegiance to your gentle King Zhiyuan!" she yelled.
I saw a commotion among the people, some out of unease, others anxious to find a better view to watch the show.
So, now someone witnessed her challenging Film, right at Planck's feast.
All of this was tactically planned, and did she know I had planned it too? Was she suspicious of the pouch in the film's cuff?
Filming raised his voice and boldly continued: "Filming has heard of you. Fihrin thinks that those who have been lured by you and want to commit treason should go to Fort Stag, for Crown Prince Hermes has ordered the summoning of men who are proficient in war to serve as the crew of the warship, and to resist the common enemy of the people, the Outer Islanders.
So, he thought, it should be a better way to evaluate a warrior's yin energy. Isn't that more glorious than betraying an oath to a leader, or wasting the blood of an ox on a moonlit cliff? ”
Fei Lin said eagerly, her voice getting louder and louder, and she had to stare at Fei Lin, who knew the inside story in detail. Filin was thrilled by his words, just because Filin believed what he said.
Fihrin leaned over across the table, leaning over her plate and cup, and pressed Filin's face against hers and asked, "Tell me, Brave."
Have you ever used force against a foreigner? Have you ever fought against the robbers of the Red Boat?
It is easier for you to humiliate the hospitality of the host of a feast, or to cripple the son of a neighbor than to kill the enemy and defend the country. ”
The female jie was obviously not good at words, and only spat on Fei Lin angrily.
Filin leaned back calmly and wiped his face clean. "You might want to challenge Filin at a more appropriate time and place, or maybe people can make an appointment to meet in a week on the cliff where you dared to kill the bull?"
Duke Planck suddenly noticed the chaos. "Kaz Silverlight!!" he accused, but they still glared at each other, and he leaned over to face her with his hands on the table at either side of her.
Had it not been for Duke Planck's smashing of his bowl of salt on the table, a stern reminder that he did not want to see bloodshed at his feast, he would have thought that the people around her would have challenged Film.
Planck at least honored King Creek and ancient customs at the same time, and advised people to try to accept it. Filmin apologized with the most humble attitude, while the heroine only muttered sorry. Everyone dined again, and the bard continued to sing.
For the next few days, he spent the next few days transcribing scrolls and visiting the relics of the ancient spirits, which to Firin's eyes seemed to be nothing more than a vial containing tiny, shiny fish scales.
It was Jiemin's good impression of Filmin that made her a little awkward. On the other hand, he also had to face the cold hostility on the faces of his female comrades, and it was really a long week.