In the early days of the Erres' expeditionary force in the Southern Badlands, in order to resist the siege of the Greenskins clans, a magnificent fortress city called the Giant's Tower was built on the coastline.

Despite years of war and scarring the Badlands, the Ires have built a territory of order in this barren and barren land, with white towers towering proudly into the sky and elven dwellings thriving under their protection.

After receiving the letter, Aisarion had no intention of killing time, he left behind the high archmage Yolandia, who was close to him, and two thousand Aquila troops to garrison the Giant Tower, and after making sure that the fortress was safe enough, he took the main army and embarked on the voyage back to Osune on a dragon ship.

Passing through Blackwater Bay will see the desolate Arabi Coast, where the rulers are the brave and warlike kings of the tombs, the immortal Nehekhara Empire is a force to be reckoned with in the desert or the sea, and the Emperor is now focused on the undead who believe in Nagash in his territory, and the relationship with the High Elves is not stiff, and without encountering obstacles, the fleet of Aisarion quickly passed through this narrow sea.

The Bandit Strait was later known for its numerous pirate fleets, the most notable of which was the Satusha Pirate Regiment of Dragon's Tooth, led by Erinasa Salt, a bold and equally bitter Nosca-haired girl who was a famous pole vaulter in the Middle Ages.

Almost all sailors have known the extreme greed of pirates in the Bandit Strait, where geese pluck their feathers and beasts leave their skins, and ordinary ships will avoid this dangerous route as much as possible. But there are still a few fleets that even the most vicious pirates have to take a detour when they see them, among them is the High Elves' dragon fleet, which can go almost wherever it wants, except for the waters off Nagarus.

It took a week for Aisarion to return to his homeland.

After the brutal Greenskin War, most of the cities in Ires were destroyed and abandoned, and today's capital, Tar-Ires, is the last remaining large city that surrounds the world-famous peaks, and when visitors cross a misty mountain road and dance with the Arcane Phoenix, they will see the great city that has survived the catastrophe and is still unyielding.

The majestic Elven Capital, surrounded by the walls of the High Magic, stands proudly and magnificently, surrounded by stars and moons, for all to gaze at in amazement.

The city is surrounded by stately buildings and grand castles, and to the south is the outline of rolling hills, which are constantly foggy and swallowing the edges of the complex.

High above the battlements, the tallest and most majestic watchman's tower reached into the sky, and the clouds were cotton poked open by the roof of the temple, forming a huge circular hole in the middle, from which the brilliant golden light shone on the marble-paved roof. Tal Irees' lookout stone is located in the tower, and it calms the winds of magic when needed.

Standing on the topmost platform, you can occasionally see arcane phoenixes and giant griffons hovering in the sky.

During his time in the Tower, Esarion liked to come to the platform alone and watch over the city's fireworks.

A few years later, standing in front of the gate of the royal capital after a long absence, Esarion was full of thoughts. After a short time, he returned to the court to reunite with his long-lost nephew and niece, and saw that Ellen and Aurelia were a little haggard but healthy, so the big stone in his heart finally fell.

The coolest of Ires, Aisarion didn't show much emotion, his face was cold and nodded slightly, but his breath was not as cold and domineering as before.

"Uncle."

The siblings saluted respectfully to Esarion, who raised his eyebrows slightly, "The movements are quite standard, it seems that I haven't forgotten the aristocratic etiquette during this time." ”

"Sit down and tell me what you've been through in Nagaros."

Feeling guilty, Esarion tried his best to make his expressionless face look a little softer, and he sat down on the leather couch and motioned for the siblings to sit down and talk to him.

So the siblings slowly talked about being captured by the Dark Elf slave traders who roamed outside the city, during which they talked about Helmer, talked about Iron Thorn Town, witnessed the fall of Anaheim, saw the Midnight of Death, and a series of other experiences.

Of course, what happened between Hemmer and Aurelia was deliberately concealed by them.

It was only said that Radlily had conveyed the will to Hemmer and let them back.

Worship the dark elves of Radlily? Pick up the temple of the goddess in the land of Nagarus, the merciless Duruzi with the goddess of mercy - what a discordant picture.

Aisarion looked at the siblings in disbelief, and his first instinct was to think that they were talking nonsense.

"Are you telling the truth? The goddess delivered an oracle to a dark elf? ”

He hadn't received a call from Radlily himself, and he had mixed feelings in an instant, which was a bit unpleasant.

However, the goddess came to the gods to protect the safety of his nephews and nieces, which made Ai-chan very grateful.

Opposite Aryn drank water vigorously, his face was buried in the cup, he was not afraid of heaven and earth, and the most feared was Aisarion.

To lie to an uncle with facial paralysis is simply torture.

If it weren't for his sister who repeatedly warned him before, he must hide her and Hemo in front of his uncle, and Ellen had made mental preparations in advance, otherwise he would have been unable to hold back.

Aurelia didn't blush, but continued to talk about what her brother had said.

Aisarion didn't say anything on the surface, but he still saw some clues through the reactions of the two.

After the uncle and nephew talked about their next plans, Ellen took the initiative to join the Mist Walker Legion.

The watchman was a little surprised, it was really strange that this unobtrusive nephew in the past actually wanted to join the army.

Ellen was flushed and seemed to be a little embarrassed, but when he looked at his uncle's scrutinizing gaze, he suddenly mustered up the courage to say that he wanted to become a strong man who could protect his uncle and sister in the future, and attract Aurelia to the end.

"Good idea. Perhaps, in the future, it can take you to the Badlands to exercise. Aisarion affirmed his nephew's thoughts, and then turned his head to ask Aurelia, who had always reassured him the most, about her future plans.

"Well, uncle, I want to go to the Tower of Hoth and study life magic."

The High Elves are the darlings of the ancient saints, and they are born with a very high affinity for magic, and almost every kingdom has its own traditional spells and learning methods, especially the mage kingdom of Safre, whose status is the most respected, and the White Tower of Hoth in its country is the greatest temple of knowledge in the Middle Ages.

Inside the White Tower, you can find the best places in the whole of Ulthuan to learn magic. Moreover, the world's greatest mages, magisters, and scholars gather here to perfect their mastery of the magical arts. It's a place full of infinite wonders, and mages struggle to navigate every aspect of the winds of magic.

If the heartbreak can't be healed, go and study. The troubled Aurelia thought about it for a long time and finally made this decision.

"Good." Aurelia likes to delve into life magic, which Esarion knows, so she wasn't surprised by her choice. He thought that with her compatibility with Ji Yilan, she might not be able to become a life mage comparable to a wood elf in the future.

"Speaking of which, my teacher, Tutor Bellanal, is now teaching in the White Tower, and after you go, I will send a letter to the teacher at that time, and he will definitely take care of you." Aisarion thought for a moment, and then added, "The jade of other mountains can attack stones." It's mine... Friend, Teclis is also there, and his magical skills are no less impressive. When you are confused, you can also ask him to solve your doubts. ”

The word friend, Aisarion said with a slight hesitation.

The cruel end of the old days of Ires's belated arrival of reinforcements from the kingdoms is still vivid, and Ai-chan really can't get along amicably with her former friends as if nothing happened.

But if it is for the future of his niece, he is still willing to pull down this face and take the initiative to break the deadlock.

Aurelia naturally knew what her uncle meant, and her heart was moved.

……

The three of them chatted until the evening, and it was not until dinner that the informal family meeting ended.

As the sun went down, Aryne was practicing his two-handed sword swing on the training ground, and Ezarion stepped out of the court, his cloak holding up a long shadow on the ground.

Ai Jiang stood beside his nephew, watching the young man sweat, recalling the eventful years of his youth, and couldn't help but lose his mind slightly.

He patted Aryne's arm with his fanged scabbard, motioning for him to stop.

"Tell me, you brothers and sisters are hiding something from me."

Listening to his uncle's cold questioning, Ellen suddenly fell into an ice cave.

He knew he couldn't hide it from his uncle. The cell boss is not for nothing.

"Good evening, uncle." Alleyne lowered his sword and stiffened a whimsical smile.

At dusk, the fog around Tal Ires faded, and the city was lit up in twilight, calm and serene, gilded by the northern sunset, and several sea-going ships slowly sailed on the horizon, the sea breeze and sails blowing towards the distant port of Kosqui. On the training ground, Esarion wore a loose aristocratic robe, his shirt tucked into tight trousers, and his long supple hair swaying in the wind. He went to that station at will, but the servants who passed by would salute him respectfully, quite a kingly manner.

Because he is the only two men in the royal family of Iris, Alleyne has been particularly cared for by his uncle since he was a child, so he knows his uncle's skills and methods better than anyone else.

"Answer my previous question." Esarion put his hands behind his back and made a straight face.

Who are you giggling with? Little nephew, I don't eat your set.

"Actually, it's not a big deal...... "Alleyne decided to lie for a while, and if he didn't succeed, he would tell the truth.

"Huh?" Aisarion smiled suddenly.

Alleyne's heart pounded.

As soon as his uncle smiled, he laughed wildly in fear. Hell ahead!

I'm sorry sister.

Alleyne opened his mouth, and only after a while did he say, "Actually, my sister and Hemmer.... What's that..."Sure enough, there's still no way to lie.

Hearing his answer, a hint of speculation flashed in Aisarion's eyes, and he asked tentatively, "What is between them?" Finish talking. ”

Not thinking about how to deal with this situation at all, Ellen looked at the cold uncle in front of him, and felt that he would see through everything he thought in his heart. So, the lies don't seem to work. If you don't answer, it seems that you will be treated harshly again...... He kept blinking, thinking of a thousand ways to deal with Esarion, and the way he tried to think made him look like a mature teenager.

Eventually, Alleyne slurred a few words out of his mouth, "The two of them are together..."

"Hmm." The watcher nodded, and his face changed.

"What do you say? Aurelia with that dark elf? ”

Boom!

There was a thunderstorm on the ground, and Aisarion froze directly in place, the corners of his mouth twitching uncontrollably.

No wonder Aurelia looks worried and sullen today.

No wonder!

stepped on the horse, and his cabbage was really arched by the pig!

"I knew it, I knew it!" Ai-chan spoke tremblingly, obviously angry.

Aren looked at Etharion in horror, only to see the latter take a sharp breath and then slowly exhale, as if to calm his mind.

"Uncle! Calm down! My sister volunteered to be with Hemergo, they are true love! ”

As a result, Ai Jiang was almost cerebral congested...

So, two days later, the High Elf kingdoms that were preparing for war did not expect that Irees would actually send someone to join the alliance, and according to the messenger, Aisarion would personally bring the most elite of the Mist Walker Legion, the Tar-Gevor Griffin Legion, to join the battle.

To everyone's surprise, Esarion said that he was not there to help them fight Moras, but to a daring Lord of Fear....