Chapter 53 Joint and Several Liability
The cold enveloped Blackhammer like a shadow, and even though it was spring, the temperature was still very low. The ice had just reached the point where it could melt, and the town was bustling with people, busy with their work.
Wisps of smoke rising from the low houses, and the endless snowfields make the scene quite sad. Of course, Rhodes knew that the real source of this sadness lay with himself, Dennis...... Rhodes didn't know where his daughter was now, and he didn't know how to explain it to the Snow Queen when he traveled to Kislev.
He is the chosen choice of the bear god, however, power and power are indispensable. It is impossible for one person to fight against the entire kingdom. Before absolute power is obtained, it is necessary to withhold.
Caroline didn't know when she appeared on the balcony, she stood behind Rod, her face long gone from the cheerfulness and stubbornness of a few days ago. Instead, it became very serious and serious.
When it comes to dealing with the Ice Queen, the Frost Witch will be very serious. Moreover, from another point of view, Caroline also has a certain responsibility for Dennis's affairs, as a graduate of the Frost Witch, as a subordinate of the Ice Queen Caterina, a very talented Frost Witch Miao is by her side but can't detect it, is the magic too low or deliberately concealed? If the Ice Queen wants to track down, Caroline knows that she will not escape the blame.
"Don't you feel cold?"
The Frost Witch stood behind her and asked softly.
"Well, it's cold, it's always been cold in the north. β
Rod didn't turn around, he knew it was Caroline's voice, he was so distraught that he didn't even want to talk to this guy.
Dennis...... What are you going to tell the Snow Queen about Dennis?"
She walked over and asked in a low voice. It's like caring, it's like a question.
"What can I say? What can I say? My daughter was found to be a witch and was taken to the capital, what can I say? I won't believe it. β
Rod returned annoyed. Even though he knew that Caroline had nothing to do with it, if she had known that Dennis was a witch and wanted to report it, she would have done so. And not wait until now. A very talented witch seedling has been by her side for so long, and Caroline, as a frost witch who graduated from the Kislev School of Magic, did not find out, and such a thing is intolerable for Queen Katarina. So, from that point of view, Caroline and Rhodes are actually in the same boat.
"Then let's be honest, maybe the queen will really believe you. β
She said in a cold voice.
"But if she doesn't believe it, we're all going to suffer. β
Rod replied. A cold wind blew in his face, ruffling his hair. It looks vicissitudes and old-fashioned.
"I know...... But let's think about everything in a good direction...... Maybe the queen will really take your word for it. She needs lords like you to guard the frontier and guard the north for her. Also, the wizarding academy in Kislev isn't as scary as you might think. What I said before was just an exaggeration. β
"Don't comfort me, you and I both know that only a small percentage of them can pass the study assessment in the end, and most of the children are either crazy or dead. Those who have successfully graduated have been tempered by thousands of tempers. Some high-ranking witches will even forget their fathers, forget their families, and only remember the Ice Queen. I really hope that Dennis doesn't have such a high level of talent, and that being a wizard has great power, but the price is too great. β
Rod said in a deep voice. There was a bit of sadness in the words.
"Don't be so pessimistic, there's something you probably don't know about the Frost Witch. β
Caroline said, fiddling with her long hair.
"Life at the Academy of Magic is hard and learning how to use magic is dangerous, but it's not mandatory. Not every Frost Witch is required to complete all the lessons. In fact, if you don't want to, they won't push you. When you have learned the magic of the three rings or above, you can choose to continue your studies or quit ......"
Caroline continuedβ
"Because magic above the three rings is very dangerous, and each advanced ring requires a great price, and in the process, the body and temperament of the Frost Witch will change significantly. The most immediate change is that the body temperature will get lower and lower, and the personality will become more and more ruthless. But you can choose not to learn. β
"It's not easy for every wizard in the Academy of Magic to train, and they won't let these apprentices die in vain. If you are willing to quit halfway, they will agree if they think it is okay after the assessment. At that time, you can have two options, marry a powerful nobleman or lord within the kingdom as a wife and become their lover. Or, stay with the queen and be a lady-in-waiting. A small number of girls from aristocratic backgrounds can choose to return to their parents and assist their families. Like I ......"
"Dennis is your daughter, she is the daughter of the Lord of Blackhammer Castle, no matter what, she is from a noble family. She can come back, and when the time comes, she can return to Blackhammer and be reunited with you. β
Caroline said as comforting as she could, but Rhodes knew it was just relief. It's true that her daughter is from a noble background, but her abilities and talents are among the best in the witch team.
With such a talent, the Ice Queen will never let her go, Caroline is right, after becoming a third-order wizard, most witches have a choice. But with Dennis's traits, she won't have a choice. The once-in-a-century Ice Queen will never let her just be a border witch, Caterina will train her, train her to become a higher-level witch, and even stay by the queen's side as a personal guard forever...... In that case, I am afraid that I will never have the opportunity to see Dennis again in my life. Rod is worried about this......
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Two days later, Rhodes took a small amount of dry food and water and set out on the long journey to the city of Kislev. Although Dennis was a witch and did not report the incident, Caroline was also responsible, but the capital did not ask her to go to Kislev to plead guilty to the queen as well. Maybe the Ice Queen knew what she was capable of and let her go?, Rhodes thought to himself. This time, Caroline no longer dared to ask to go on the road together. Because going back is tantamount to looking for death.
Before leaving, Rhodes handed over Celta and a group of Norscans to the management of the chief knight Virgil, but Rod was in a state of anxiety when he looked at a group of Norsca marauders who were idle all day long...... He only hoped that the journey would be smooth and short, and that he would be able to return to Blackhammer Castle sooner rather than later, to his own turf.