Those who are chosen by such fate can only do their best to protect the people they love, and only then can they be worthy of the advent of power and the favor of fate...

Time flies, and the elven king's former commandments are no longer remembered by ordinary people, but the reason why the Ilir Kingdom gave the Gray Valley family a rich gift has always been a matter of opinion on the mainland... The Cloud Hunter thought silently.

It is said that the Destiny Pendant can predict the future... Even the ancestors of the Fendal family had traveled thousands of miles to the temple of Issu City to obtain this treasure, but to their unsuccessful return, what they never expected was that a year later, the ownership of the pendant was transferred from the elves to the hands of the "Gray Valley Family".

So the embarrassed and angry Fendal claimed that the Grey Valley family and the elves were secretly in agreement, and tried to subvert the rule of the Holy Wing Empire.

However, the Elven King Fernans' reply to this is simple: "The Gray Valley family has been chosen by the forces of fate, and this matter has nothing to do with the troubles of the world. ”

Later, with the mediation of other families, the two sides finally shook hands, but Fendal still seems to be dissatisfied with the elves' practices, and since then the relationship with the Ashengu family has become increasingly estranged...

Twelve years ago, on a starry night, Lord Hayes was just an ignorant ten-year-old boy.

In the hall of the castle, the five-year-old county lord Ruoya quietly stared at the blue light flashing in front of her, her face was rarely shocked, and then the flesh of her right index finger was suddenly picked open by a steel thorn quickly, accompanied by severe pain, she couldn't help but let out a terrible scream.

A drop of bright red blood slowly dripped from her fingertips and dripped to the blue pendant in Mrs. Rita's hand in front of her, her brows were slightly tufted, and her tears flashed, but her expression seemed to be trying her best to control the feeling of pain, and at the same time, all the family members around her showed distress and anxiety for a moment.

Why? While life is going well, there is a price to pay in blood... What does the use of the Destiny Pendant mean?

Is it a union of souls, or is it a companionship of fate?

The surface of the pendant instantly absorbed the flowing blood, and for a moment the blue light was flourishing. Riddle's face changed slightly: according to legend, only the character who dripped blood into the pendant would have her soul connected to the pendant from now on...

After that, no matter when, where, or what kind of abnormality he encountered, as long as his life was endangered, the Destiny Pendant would use a flash of light to remind Lady Rita: Your daughter Ruoya is now in danger...

This is one of the uses of this magical treasure: it is only fitting that it can be used to predict the danger to the lives of loved ones.

But why, I still have a vague sense of foreboding... Riddle thought to himself.

At that time, the Cloud Hunter stood quietly to one side, as the closest companion of the Ashengu family, he witnessed the whole process of using the Destiny Pendant.

Is this a careful protection or a merciless bondage? Perhaps only time will tell... He thought.

One night two years later, the Fate Pendant was still as calm as ever, but after dawn, on the banks of the quiet stream that meandered through the valley, people found circles of mysterious purple magic patterns, and after that, the Lord of Ruoya also disappeared out of thin air.

The mages speculated that this was the mark of a demon's walk through the world, but Lady Rita's thoughts were not focused on it.

A few years ago, she successfully gave birth to her only daughter, Ruoya, with her husband Riddle, and she vowed to protect this lovely child until the end of her life, but...

Unfortunately, even if the Guardian himself completely disappeared from everyone's eyes, the damned Fate Pendant never flickered.

It's out of order, and at the age of seven, Ruoya, who has a weak personality, won't survive if she is really taken captive by the demons...

During the two years when the entire Eagle Valley was desperately searching for Lord Ruoya, her heart was anxious, but she never took off the pendant on her chest, as if she was still expecting a miracle.

It wasn't until the day when people finally reluctantly held a funeral for Ruoya that she finally fell ill in the deep castle, with worries and thoughts about her daughter.

However, all the rest of her family could do was hope that her condition would be cured as soon as possible.

Until the day of the execution, in the eight years since then, Madame Rita had never taken a single step out of the castle, and everyone knew why, but there was nothing she could do.

However, all this is so abnormal that all the guards and civilians are full of surprise.

Especially Lord Hayes himself: the fate pendant that had been out of order ten years ago was now unstoppably twinkling violently, like a pale blue star.

On the execution ground, the hesitant Hayes could only order a halt to the execution, and at the same time, the cloud hunter also retracted his thoughts, and then approached Hayes and whispered a few words.

"You mean, this woman named Pol is most likely the Lord of Ruoya who disappeared a long time ago? Hearing what the Cloud Hunter said, Hayes suddenly raised his head, a look of disbelief written on his face.

"But if that's the case, maybe we can explain the failure of the Fate Pendant all those years ago, my lord. The Cloud Hunter bowed slightly, and said in a calm tone.

Hayes was silent for a long time as the guards removed Pol from the rack, and then the Cloud Hunter continued, "To confirm this suspicion, I suggest you remove the garment from her right arm and see if it bears the 'Grey Eagle' mark that has been passed down from generation to generation in the Grey Valley family. ”

The lord's lips twitched, as if he wanted to respond to something to the Cloud Hunter, but he finally accepted the suggestion and ordered the guards to uncover Pol's right arm.

Then what followed was the silent exclamation and wonder of all the nobles and guards in the audience: how could this be, and why was this?

This young woman named Pol, who disguised herself as a male and infiltrated the Valley of the Eagle and committed a felony, actually engraved with the unique glittering Gray Eagle mark of the members of the Gray Valley family on her right arm!

This tradition has long been ingrained in the Grey Valley family: every family member who has reached the age of three must be accompanied by their family to the "Silver-Gray Wings Church" at the top of the Grey Mountains, and then the "Valley Sage" priest there will personally mark the center of his right arm, which is so lifelike that it cannot be replicated once it has been effected, and most importantly, a white light that shines through it, so that it is easily recognizable.

The guards looked at Hayes in confusion, and he had regained his composure in a trance, so he waved his hand and said, "Take her into the castle, and, check Lady Rita's body to make sure she is safe." Hayes's tone was unflinching.

But Madame Rita immediately rejected his idea, and she gasped slightly but said firmly: "I am sure that Ruoya is still alive, otherwise the fate pendant would not have been abnormal ten years ago, so let me ask her something for myself." Lady Rita's voice was hoarse, but it conveyed something unshakable.

"See you in our castle, Cloud Hunter. After agreeing to his mother's request, Hayes spoke to the Cloud Hunter in a deep voice, and then turned away in style.

A quarter of an hour later, in the hall of the castle of the Lord of Ash Valley, countless exquisite and delicate decorations shone in the light of golden lights, and the silver walls around them were mottled and solemn, reflecting an elegant and noble atmosphere everywhere.

Mrs. Rita sat quietly in the center, while Hayes stood with her hands in her hands.

Half an hour later, the castle gates opened, and the morning sun spread like pearls in the hall, and at the same time the figure of the cloud hunter appeared in front of everyone's eyes, followed by the spy "Bol".

Pol came to Mrs. Rita, her face was beautiful, but there was an indescribable panic and panic that revealed it.

"Your real name is actually Ruoya, isn't it? We are your relatives, so please tell me the truth, what have you been through all these years?" Hayes asked with concern, as if determined.

Pol, however, only shook his head and remained silent, but the frightened look on his face seemed to be slightly relieved.

"She had forgotten what had happened. The Cloud Hunter crept forward and whispered to Hayes calmly.

Lady Rita's tone, however, suddenly became calm, and she said to Pol, "I don't know if you remember, my child. She coughed heavily, but there was a hint of anticipation in her tone: "When you were young, I used to take you to visit the ancient ruins above the gray mountains, and you said that you missed the soldiers and faces of the heroes of ancient times, and then we sat together on the rocks on the top of the mountain and looked at the distant sky, and you said that the stars in the night were gifts from angels, and I put my arms around your waist so that you could easily lie down in the crooks of my arms." ”

"During the day, you always like to linger on the banks of the Tranquil Stream, and you say that if you go afar along it, you will find the endless ocean you yearn for, and I promise that as you grow older, I will go with you to enjoy the whole of Denario. ”

"The irises in the castle's backyard are still in full bloom today, and I think when you come back here you will remember the fragrance of the past. ”

She gently reached out and stroked Ball's fine hair.

"Now, all this will welcome you back again, and do not be afraid, for this is the Valley of the Eagles, your home, and now, remember the past, and tell us what happened to you in all the times you can remember. ”

Her tone was soft and elegant, and Ruoya slowly raised her head, her lips fluttering in response to the inquirer.