At Zhao Mai's suggestion, the paladins purchased some new equipment, especially things that could save lives in swampy environments. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 Info Although they were reluctant to replace their temple armor with lighter leather, they finally agreed to lighten their loads and prepare some swamp boots with a larger contact area.

The ugly shoes resembling duck's paws were difficult for the female knights to accept, and they were even more reluctant to put a "thatched cloak" over their shiny armor. Zhao Mai explained to them that these local thatches can effectively reduce the infestation of mosquitoes and avoid the decline in combat effectiveness caused by diseases. And in case of emergency, you can also lie on the ground and use your cloak to disguise yourself as a haystack to avoid the sight of fierce beasts.

"We're not going to back down. A tall female knight said.

"Towards victory, towards the heart. Zhao Mai smiled slightly: "It's not towards beauty and traps." ”

"There's nothing wrong with being prepared, and the fact that capes and mooring boots are widely used here makes sense. Hazel said, "Go and prepare, Sister Elaine. ”

"Yes, Captain Hazel. When the paladin named Elaine was about to leave the door, he dragged the tall paladin beside him and dragged her out.

These actions all fell into the eyes of Zhao Mai and Hazel, making them feel a little embarrassed. Zhao Mai scratched his head, then stood up: "Thank you for the refreshments, Ms. Hazel, I have already drunk my fill, and now I need to go back and continue meditating." Farewell. ”

"Wait," said Hazel, "do you think it would be a good idea for Mr. Butcher to go out and ask for information?"

Zhao Mai nodded: "It's not a question of whether it's good or not, it's the only feasible idea." I've tried, and the inhabitants here are very wary of outsiders, and they are afraid that they will leak something and cause them to be harmed by inexplicable enemies. How to put it, the people here are in a very tense state, and if one is not handled well, it may cause chaos. This, I suppose, has to do with the fact that they fight with cunning goblins all year round. ”

Hazel also nodded: "I feel this way too. The people here have a very weak faith and do not believe that justice and goodness can bring harmony and tranquility. Elsewhere, the paladins of Iomeda could easily get help, but not here. Even if you buy it with money, I'm afraid it's hard to buy real news. ”

"So, Butcher is our only and best option. Zhao Mai said: "He never talks about his life experience, but I can see confidence in his eyes, and the confidence that can solve all this." It is because of this that I am willing to believe him this time. ”

"I wish I had that confidence. Hazel smiled and waved goodbye to Zhao Mai.

Two minutes after the druid left, the door opened again. The tall paladine who had just left walked in again, her face darkened with a heavy cloud of sorrow.

"What's the matter, Sister Camilla, what's wrong? Don't we have the gold to buy equipment?"

Camila bit her lower lip and shook her head, hesitating for a moment before saying, "Captain Hazel, do you like this druid Mack?"

Hazel was stunned for a moment, her face flushed slightly, but she said in a slightly annoyed voice: "Of course not, this is not the time to discuss private feelings, why do you think so?"

"Ever since you met Mike, you've become dependent on him, and sometimes you're obedient. We are the expeditionary knights of the goddess, and we have a mission on our shoulders. Bringing Mike with us has slowed us down, and now there's a Butcher of unknown origin on board. That man was so vicious that he almost had a conflict with us. ”

"So, what does that mean?" said Hazel, shrugging.

"This means you're slowly losing control of the team, and Mike is becoming the leader before you know it. Camilla looked anxious: "Hazel, this expedition is a test given to you by the goddess, and you must not fail." It's about you moving up the ranks and gaining more power in the temple. ”

"You know I'm not a big fan of power. Hazel wrenched her hands and pursed her lips and said, "Of course, I also know that the higher ranks can better lead you to complete the task and gain the favor of the goddess. But in the end, what we ask for is the favor of the goddess and the realization of our own value, isn't it? Moreover, I don't think there is anything wrong with the current approach, Mike has been only suggesting, not ordering anything. I don't think he's stealing the leadership of the team. ”

"He's controlling you. Camilla put her hands on Házel's shoulders and hugged her in her arms: "What worries me the most is that you are too young to taste love, and I don't know that this kind of relationship between men and women may contain poison." I also thought Mike was low-key and useless at first, but for some reason, he has a lot of influence on you. He's just an apprentice druid, so there's nothing to attract you. Does he have a quality that makes you involuntarily close?"

Hazel was pressed against Camilla's chest and struggled a few times before she finally got out of the danger of suffocation. Fortunately, it was a bit of a fuss, otherwise it would have been really difficult to hide Hazel's flustered eyes and embarrassed look. If there's anything special about a druid, it's his knowledge and quick reaction to handle things in unexpected ways. Hazel had only seen this trait from her mage father, but perhaps it was just a figure of her father in her mother's chattering tale, and she was a little unsure of what kind of attitude and feeling she had, but she was convinced that she was not wrong.

"Sister Camilla, don't do this, I'm not a child again. Hazel pointed to the emblem on his chest: "I am still the paladin of the goddess, and I will make the goal of the expedition the most important thing at the moment, and I will not let other distractions affect me." You have to have faith in me, don't question my commands, let alone my motives, understand?"

"Understood. Camilla nodded, but added, "When we find the Great Druid, won't we need Mike to follow us?"

"Maybe, when the time comes, we'll see how things change. Hazel frowned, as if she didn't like the idea of leaving Zhao Mai. "Maybe," she argued, "maybe...... We've found the Great Druid. ”

"You mean Zhao Mai, this can't be him. ”

"I had a strange feeling, vaguely. I wonder what the hell the Great Druid is referring to. Mike said that the elders and strong in the Druid community are referred to as Druid Elders, not Great Druids. Is it possible that the Great Druid does not measure combat ability, but knowledge?"

"You don't think Mike is a great druid, do you? I can't imagine that. Camilla shook her head vigorously and said, "I think the Great Druid is in front, not in the rear." And, even if we can't find the Great Druid, we still have the ability to complete the mission and destroy the monsters of Ramashtu!"

"It is the will of the goddess to find the Great Druid first, and you don't change that. ”

"Of course, I don't question the will of the Goddess, I'm just showing faith. Camilla said, "Captain, you have to fully trust your sisters, we are your sword and shield." Mike, at most, is just a passer-by, and he won't stay long. ”

"I see, you can get out, Sister Camilla. Hazel said with a smile.