Chapter 9: Sister and Brother
A solid wall surrounds the pitch-black minaret, separating the hustle and bustle of the city, and the arched steps are flanked by a statue of Kane, and at noon, the heavily guarded lord's manor is bathed in daylight, and the pointed top of the main building pierces the clouds and shrouds the warm sun.
At the gates of the manor stood a halberd-wielding guard, and a line of stubborn soldiers patrolled back and forth inside.
Hemmer rode the dark steed with his retinue and freshly bought slaves back to the comfortable manor, threw the reins of the horse to Kehir, then rolled over and dismounted, took off his helmet, held it in his hands, and let his supple white hair fall behind his shoulders.
"My lord, the servants have already prepared lunch." Melson, the steward of the manor, respectfully welcomed the lord back with two slave maids.
After a busy morning, Hemmer was already hungry and panicked, he patted the old butler on the shoulder, and said proudly: "Go, dry rice!" ”
The old butler was flattered, and thought to himself that the new lord seemed to be very easy-going.
"My lord, what are you going to do with these two Azul slaves?" Khill stopped Hemer, who realized that he had bought two High Elves as well.
Hemmer turned, crossed his arms and examined the siblings with interest.
The blonde girl at the front is tall and tall, and her thin slave clothes can't hide her delicate curves. The girl's delicate face was covered with dust, her eyes were red, and her blonde hair was so brilliant and beautiful that it seemed to be surrounded by thousands of fireflies, and it was particularly striking to stand in the middle of a group of dark elves full of black and white hair, that it was hard not to notice her. In the face of a group of cold Duruzzi, she bit her teeth lightly and hugged her younger brother tightly in her arms, although she wanted to pretend to be not easy to mess with, but her body still couldn't stop trembling.
This appearance reminded Hemmer of the big orange of the neighbor's cub keeper, and he wanted to be pinched when he looked at it softly.
Seeing the Dread Lord of the Dark Elves staring at her, no matter how good-looking he was, Aurelia couldn't help but shudder.
The old butler Melson was accustomed to her reaction, after all, the Dark Elves were in awe of the Dreadlords. He also thought that she was the backbone of many girls he had seen in the hands of Truuzzi, at least she did not shed tears, scream, or faint.
Hemmer pinched his face, couldn't help but feel terrible?
He cleared his throat, breaking the silence, "You're from Tal Iris?" If I'm not mistaken, that was the capital of the Kingdom of Ires in the southeast of Osune, right? ”
The ruler of Irees, who seems to be Essarion the Watcher?
At the beginning of the battle of Esarion, Greenskin raided Ires, burning the inner city to ruins, Aisarion's father and brother died at the hands of Greenskin, the Warden handed over the kingdom to his subordinates, and then led a huge fleet south to the vast ocean, killing the badlands where Greenskin entrenched, thinking that he is still fighting with Greenskin's Broken Axe tribe.
Hemmer speculated that the siblings were captured by slave traders who had smuggled over to take people captive during the chaos in the city of Irees.
The vigilant Aurelia nodded slightly, silent.
Her younger brother Alleyne had woken up by this time, glaring at Hemmer viciously.
"This." Hemmer couldn't help but think that he had bought their brother and sister, but he was saving them in disguise.
If the two siblings fall into the hands of ordinary townspeople, they may be dragged to the Temple of Kane one day.
Hey, why can't you understand your good intentions?
"What's your name?"
"I won't tell you, traitor of the dark." Before my sister could reply, Alleyne shouted, "You despicable scoundrels, let my sister and me go if you know each other, if my uncle finds out, he won't let you go, he will arrest you all and put you in Elsotaha Prison and torture you!" ”
The strong-blooded Alleyne obviously didn't realize what kind of environment he was in now, and let out harsh words in anger.
Before the words fell, there were unkind glances around him.
Kehir, who didn't talk much, drew the long sword at his waist, and the sound of the blade unsheathed was chilling.
The glittering blade of the sword cast Aurelia's pale face, and she hurriedly pulled her brother back into her arms and covered his mouth.
Traitor, aha? Hemmer was interested, "Boy, who is your uncle?"
"Hmm...", Ellen finally removed his sister's hand, and said proudly, "My uncle is Essarion, the Great Warden of Osun. ”
The proud little eyes seemed to say, I'm afraid, I'm afraid, I'll let us go quickly.
Good fellow, or Aisarion's nephew, he does have a bit of a background, but as the saying goes, a strong dragon does not suppress the head snake, and even if the Phoenix King Fenuba of the High Elves comes to Nagarus's territory, it is useless.
"It's Ai, Ai, Ai, I'm so scared, woo, I'm going to go to jail." Hemmer pompously held his head.
The crowd around and Eliden, who was lying on the fence watching the play, were instantly amused by Hemer, who was playing treasure.
"What does it matter to you that your uncle is a watchman? Stinky little ghost, you and your sister are my slaves now. Hemmer patted Alleyne on the head and laughed.
"Damn, don't rejoice too soon! Someday I'll beat you! "Killed by touching his head, Aren's eyes want to breathe fire, if it weren't for his sister Aurelia to stop him, this little kid would really want to rush up and fight Hemer.
Hemmel was happy, crumpled Ellene's golden retriever into a chicken nest, and twisted out a handful of dull hair.
"You're going to have a fart, and you have to have strength when you come out. Have a background. ”
"My uncle is the Great Watcher, and his Shadowless will tear you dark traitors to shreds!"
Hemmer was not scared at all, flicked away Alleyne's stupid hair, and let out a villain's laughter: "It turned out to be Xiao Misan." ”
"You! Damn!"
"First take these two slaves to wash them, change into their clothes and bring them to me in the hall. Hmm, it stinks. Hemmer sniffed Alleyne's clothes, then jumped away in disgust.
The siblings' faces turned red instantly.
The High Elves have always been clean and self-conscious, and they like to take care of their own image, and their self-esteem is extremely strong.
Thinking about cooking, Hemmer turned around and walked away.
Only Kirhill and the others and Aryne were left staring wide-eyed.
"What do you look at, Xiao Qisan."
Keshir was not as tolerant as Hemer, and his fierce appearance was very oppressive, and he couldn't help but beckon his men to push the siblings to the sergeant's bathhouse in the annex building.
"This small body, you can't lift your hands and shoulders, and if you survive, you're dragging down your lord." Khir dismissed his men and went with Hemer to eat.
In the lavishly furnished hall of the lords, Hemer drank the milk delivered from the ancient city of Quintex, and his long legs shook and shook his legs without any image.
Looking at the delicacies of the mountains and seas in front of him, as well as the servants serving his own vegetables, Hemo couldn't help but sigh, this is life.
After a while, Melson, the old butler, came over with the bathed Aurelia and Ellen.
The siblings looked at the hall curiously, apparently coming to the Dark Elves' castle for the first time.
The hall was brightly lit, the crimson carpet warmed the air, and the windows leading to the top of the hall were originally hung with long iron chains, which were complained by Hemer for being too cold, and replaced with dark blue velvet curtains, on which were hand-embroidered by elves, a phoenix with gold thread, and a purple Pegasus banner symbolizing the Joy Sect.
The round table in the center was filled with food, candles, and silver cups, and Hemmer was chatting with the Khill men.
"It's not at all as good as our Azul's aesthetic." Alleyne muttered quietly.
Sister Aurelia lowered her head, put her fingers to her lips, and made a shushing gesture at him.
Remembering what his sister had told him to endure earlier, Alleyne nodded.
But as soon as he saw Hemer, who looked like an uncle, he felt that the suppressed anger in his heart was about to jump up again.
This Dark Elf Lord is so infuriating.
With a bottle in his mouth, Hemmer heard footsteps, and he turned his head to see the two siblings.
After some washing, the two siblings revealed their original appearances, which surprised Hemmer for a moment.
"Is this an ugly duckling turned white swan?"
I have to say that the appearance of the two sisters and brothers is among the best among the high elves.
Alleyne has a very pleasing face for girls, and the overly beautiful boy has the feeling that he has not grown up, and with his thin face and body, it is a bit too much to say that he is a teenager. Sister Aurelia is a typical Azul nobleman, with a beautiful face, a tall and elegant model figure, a detached temperament, blonde hair and blue eyes, skin with a pale pink white tenderness, soft and straight hair, with a purity and restraint that other women of race do not have, even a simple subordinate dress can convey the style of aristocrats.
"Yo, isn't this a little deflated three, come on, come on, sit with my brother." Hemmer grabbed Alleyne.
After all, Alleyne had just come of age, and he couldn't struggle under Hemmer's ruthless iron hand.
Hemmer pinned Alleyne to the seat next to him and beckoned Aurelia to take her seat.
Only then did she notice that the table at which Hemmer was dining was actually round, and his guards were also sitting on it, their faces unrestrained.
Even Melson, the old butler who had brought them, naturally sat down and went to chat with Kirshir.
The nobles of the dark elves allow servants to dine with them?
As far as Aurelia knew, they didn't have this tradition.
Did Hemmer allow them to do this?
It seems that the dark elves are not as scary as the rumors?
Seeing the confusion in Aurelia's eyes, the old butler Melson explained with a smile, "Originally, we were not allowed to dine at the same table with the lord. But when Lord Hemmer came, he changed those rules. In addition, the original dining table in the castle was rectangular, but it was also replaced by a round table by order of the adults, so that everyone could have a meal together. So, just feel free. ”
"Thank you." Aurelia smiled in response.
Instead, she cast a complicated look at the Dark Lord who was teasing her brother.
Not even their High Elves would treat their subordinates like this, let alone slaves.
What a strange person.
The last to take a seat was Eliden, who squinted at the High Elf siblings with a smile and a smile, or Orella to be exact.
Eliden stretched his waist lazily, his proud figure undoubtedly revealed, making people's blood rush.
She looked defiantly at Aurelia, who was already blushing.
How could she be so graceless... What a shame...
"Are these two the slaves that Lord Hemmer bought? Hee-hee, it's really good-looking, why don't you share it with me? ”
Eliden said something casually, and Aurelia instantly became alert.
If their siblings fell into the hands of this sorceress, the fate would be unimaginable.
Unknowingly, Aurelia subconsciously thinks that Hemmer won't hurt them, so she casts a hopeful look at Hermer.
"No, I bought it for thirty gold coins." Hemmer subdued Alleyne with one hand, and shook his index finger with the other, looking resolute.
You must know that the taxes of Iron Thorn Town have not been paid yet, and the more than a hundred gold coins on his body are still from the small treasury of the previous lord.
Just to buy this pair of siblings, it cost Hemmer a whole third of his small money, and he was reluctant to let go.
"Isn't it okay to be small? I'll give out the gold coins. Eliden literally pulled out a dozen gold coins from his trench coat pocket.
Speaking of the trench coat on his body, this is another little story.
Every time Hemmer saw her wearing that sexy sorceress outfit, he couldn't help but have people add clothes to her, and after a few waves of pulling, Eliden had no choice but to wear a trench coat every day.
"Huh? Why do you have private money? Hemmer was shocked, his money was all looted, why could Eliden casually take out a dozen gold coins!
Anyone who was close to Hemer, such as Khill and others, heard Hemmer mention money at this moment, and the hands under the dining table immediately quietly clenched their pockets.
Their lords usually look lazy and lazy, but as long as it is a matter of money, it is a matter of plucking the feathers of geese, leaving the skin of beasts, and what is even more afraid is that they often meditate on their pockets, can it not make people afraid.
"To change or not to change? My lord, fifteen gold coins for a small slave is a good deal. ”
"I don't want to be your slave to an old witch."
Alleyne, who was caught in the armpit by Hemer, said angrily.
Called the old witch by the little kid, Eliden's forehead instantly burst into blue tendons, "You little rabbit cub, I'm going to pull your skin off!" ”
"Slightly, I'm angry with you...."Ellene's mouth was quickly blocked by his sister.
"Hey, calm down. What are you angry with the little kids? Hemmer put Alleyne down, got up to reassure Eliden, and pushed the gold coins on the table into his pocket while the sorceress was demoralized.
The Khir people turned a blind eye and ate their own food.
By the time the situation finally stabilized, half of the meal was almost eaten.
A few enemies reluctantly stopped fighting each other and worked hard to eat.