It feels just as good to get back to the top of Mora as it was last time, and Siegel's persistence has earned him more accolades. The dwarves recreated the golden belt for him, and at the suggestion of Taklin, several rune masters carved the enchantment themselves. In addition to giving Siegel a dwarf-like physique, it also adds toxin resistance, dark vision, and elemental rune guards. A small artifact core and rune circle are carved out of the belt, providing Siegel with a level of armor protection similar to chain mail in normal times, and when a spell is invoked, it immediately summons a loyal Earth Elemental Guard.

Siegel accepted the belt with great satisfaction, and also had an intuitive understanding of the technical level of the rune master of the dwarf kingdom. Being able to proudly claim the title of "the most powerful kingdom" in the vast land of the New World is built on leading powers in all respects. He was even more determined to come to the top of Mora: to establish a closer relationship with the dwarves.

The Elemental Rune Guard was a very good start, and the fact that the westward dwarves finally agreed to live in the Heim Territory made the three families breathe a sigh of relief. During his time at the Top of Mora, Siegel found a stable source of weapons and armor for his territory, found a channel of magical materials for his experiments, and negotiated the construction of a patrol tower in the northern part of Heim's territory. Heim Territory's "Shield River Ale" has also been steadily sold, and the dwarves will also order gold utensils from the Zebra Mountain Gold Mine and its affiliated workshops, mostly basic parts for casting runes. If Heim Territory has more goods, the Peak of Mora will be prioritized for cooperation.

Both sides were pleased with the result, and the ensuing feast made Siegel get drunk for a rare time. As summer approaches, due to the situation of the territory. Siegel finally asks Ellint to take his leave.

This time, though, the dwarves weren't sad. Because he knows that his friends are moving towards a better future. He smiled and hugged Siegel. And took out the sword from his family's collection.

"You should bring a decent weapon, the Knight of Dawn's sword is for horseback, long and soft, not designed for lords to carry on a daily basis. He pulled out a bright steel sword, the hilt of which was jeweled and glittering. The firelight reflected a smooth and brilliant light on the sword, and the entire sword was integrated without a single scar. It is undoubtedly newly built.

But Elliint said, "This sword is seven thousand years old, and it can be traced back to the time when mankind was still living in a wild tribe. "The gods of that time were different from now, more savage and straightforward," said Elinth. With the exception of the patron saints of several races, the other deities prefer devout and self-giving believers. Later, the new gods, that is, the more benevolent gods, overthrew the rule of the old gods, and humanity rose with it, gradually forming the world as it is now. It was in that era of divine warfare that our people created this sword and called it Star Dust. ”

The dwarf Elint threw his sword and threw it to the ground. There was only a soft sound, not much louder than the sound of tearing a mosquito net. The longsword had buried half of its body under the stone slab. Under Siegel's astonished gaze, the dwarf strode over, grasped the blade with both hands, and drew the long sword. Siegel exclaimed in surprise and hurriedly took out the healing potion. But Elint spread out his palm, and the sword that could cut through the stone did not leave him the slightest scar.

"This sword can change the feel of the hand as you wish, so any swordsman will feel comfortable. Its tip is so sharp that it can easily penetrate all kinds of armor protection, and only Mithril and Adamantite can stop it. However, when it was manufactured, the blade was shaped too quickly, and there was no time to cut the blade, so except for the tip of the sword, it was actually a blunt sword. The dwarf said, "This sword is indestructible, and it will not be contaminated with any foreign objects, but it also saves the effort of maintenance." Once we knew this, we found that we could no longer process the sword. It can't be bladed, can't be reheated, and can't even engrave dwarven runes, so it won't give you the power of fire, lightning, or ice, and it won't shine like other magic swords. We believe that the strength of this sword lies in the use of unknown materials, and even the most knowledgeable dwarf cannot guess the ingredients, let alone make a second. ”

"I'm interested in something weird like this. Siegel took the sword and swung it in front of him. As he moved, the longsword gradually changed its center of gravity, transforming into the state that was most comfortable for Siegel. The whine of the blade piercing through the air also gradually became quieter until it fell silent.

Siegel returned the sword to its sheath, placing the original saber on the other side of his waist. "Now I can only take good things from you, but I will surprise you. ”

"Haha, it's one of the happiest things I'm happy to see you grow. Elent waved goodbye to Siegel.

But the good mood along the way came to naught when he heard that Janet was attacked, and even Fezak, who had no magical affinity physique, could feel the energy fluctuations emanating from Siegel's body. He felt dizzy, like what he felt like during an earthquake - another earthquake in the southern rift valley had caused Fezak's heart to fall ill.

Siegel stood in the hall of the castle, which had just been repaired on the first floor, his face gloomy. "Show me the dagger. He said.

Janet took the dagger out of the box and handed it to Siegel. After more than ten days of precipitation, the poison originally applied to the dagger had become ineffective, emitting an indescribable stench. The material from which the dagger was made was just ordinary steel, which was not difficult to buy in blacksmith shops in large cities. However, the dagger has three blood grooves on it, which can be used to enlarge the wound and can also be used to store poison.

Siegel groaned, "Fezak, close the door." ”

It was the retinue Mohr who ran to close the door, and the clever kid shut himself out of the door by the way.

"Did the Assassin say a greeting from Uther?" he asked, "did you hear me right?"

"Yes, that's right. Janet remembered that she was struggling to control her body, and that the choking of her neck caused vertigo that was difficult to overcome, but she heard it in a hazy way. "Could it be because of the Free Knights?"

"It's a battle against bandits!" Siegel jerked to his feet and threw his dagger on the ground. "A man who has learned swordsmanship and horsemanship, who is supposed to be a knight, becomes a robber and a kidnapper, and it is already the way to die. Falling off his horse and dying is too cheap for him!I should have them beheaded. Or hang yourself from a tree. It's like a pirate!"

He looked at Janet and said to her, "You advised me to spare their lives in exchange for ransom and treat them the same way they treated the nobles, but the result was assassination. I really think Lord Faranise is right, the lords of the South are despicable little people. ”

"Siegel, calm down, there might be a conspiracy here. Janet advised, "We can't conclude from the Assassin's words that the Uthers are responsible. This could also be a frame-up. ”

Fezak also nodded in agreement. "Although they are the biggest suspects now, they are not completely certain. Everything we have now is only speculation, and there is no evidence. After all, Lord Uther is the relatively strong of the Southern Lords, and the power he and his allies can unleash is far greater than ours. We have to tread carefully. ”

Siegel immediately asked, "How long will it take for the castle to be built?"

"It doesn't take until the autumn harvest. Fezak replied: "That's a very fast speed." Without the help of the dwarves, a castle of this size would not take shape until at least next year. ”

"I know, to build a castle in three seasons is no longer a luxury. Siegel said, "I need to build the castle's defenses as soon as possible, and the Heim Territory needs to be able to defend itself against internal and external enemies." I need knights, mercenaries, and my own eyeliner, and I can't let the Assassins infiltrate the camp anymore. ”

"I'll do it right away. Fezak replied.

Siegel looked at his head full of gray hair and tired one-eyed. Knowing that he could not continue to add to the burden on him. "Daddy Fezak, your most important thing now is to find me a steward. Then hand over the internal affairs of the territory so that he can concentrate on intelligence analysis. ”

"Okay. Daddy's shoulders shook a little, but he nodded in response.

"Heim Collar is our home, not a stone castle. Siegel put his arm around Fezak's shoulders and said to him, "We have been killed from an orc city like Makabuda, and we have experienced the test of ice and snow and fire, what threat can those nobles basking in the sun have except intrigue and tricks? On the day the castle is built, and Heim has the armor, it's time for us to strike hard. ”

"Yes, my lord," said Fezzak, "I will tell the guards to be careful and forbearance for a moment. ”

"No, forbearance will make us appear weak and cause more trouble. Siegel said, "Hire someone with a bounty, check the Assassin's employer, at least find out to whom the dagger of the three-blood groove belongs, and then offer a reward of 1,000 gold coins to the messenger of the Lord, and 500 gold coins to anyone who can provide accurate information and evidence." Before I cut off the hand holding the sword, I want the whole sword body to know that it trembles!"

Fezak nodded, he had already started to do this, but the reward he gave was not as high as it was now. After Siegel increases the bounty, it will make the mercenary market in the entire South boil.

After that, the one-eyed dad left time for the men and women who hadn't seen each other for a long time.

"We should get married as soon as possible. Siegel said suddenly.

This sentence made Janet blush all of a sudden, and she forgot what to say for a while, so she could only look at Siegel in a daze. Suddenly, she felt that her actions were too bold, and she hurriedly lowered her head, using the talent of the demon descendant to control the changes on her face, suppressing the tremor of her voice, and then said, "Why did you suddenly mention this matter?"

"The castle hall has been built, the second floor bedrooms will be completed in a few weeks, and the rest such as the kitchen, study and arrow tower are not urgently needed, so the castle is habitable. Siegel said, "I promised you knights, lords, castles, and weddings, and now it's almost the same." I don't have any relatives and I don't have many friends in the New World, but I can always organize a wedding. Do you have anyone you need to invite?"

Janet shook her head, then shook her head harder, "I don't know, I can't react to you suddenly saying that." You tell me to calm down and think about it. ”

She was about to turn away when Siegel grabbed her hand and placed a small box in the palm of her hand. "This is the ring I used to propose, and I'm sorry I didn't make it myself. The dwarven rune keeper Taklin helped me build the basis for the magic ring, and I just wrote most of the runes. Siegel opened the box and could see a ring made of gold and silver lying quietly on the velvet upholstery inside. Alchemy carved thin, dense runes that spiraled around the ring. A black diamond on the setting exudes a mysterious halo, and if you look closely, you can see a squid with nine tentacles floating in the core of the gem, slowly shaking.

"My current spell level is not enough to make a magic ring, so I'm just scratching my hands on the process of making this ring. Siegel took the ring and placed it in front of Janet: "It protects you from most elements, such as a normal fire or frozen river. If you wear it for a long time, the ring adapts to your body, and can also allow you to survive in extreme environments, using the power of magic to provide you with food nutrition, water and even air supply. I don't want anything to happen to you, Janet, so that you can stay with me all the time. ”

Janet looked at the ring in a daze, only thinking that this was the most beautiful jewel in the world, and all the gems in the entire Starry Kingdom would not be half as beautiful as it combined. As if hypnotized, she nodded vigorously and asked Siegel to put a ring on her, and left the castle hall in a daze.

Siegel stood alone in the middle of the hall, watching the kitten leave. Then his gaze fell again on the dagger lying in the corner. He took a deep breath, imagining the panicked Janet and the ferocious assassin when he was attacked. "I'm not going to put you in danger again. Siegel said to himself, "They think they can hurt me by hurting you, which is why they send assassins, a little girl who no one notices is better and more economical than assassinating a mage." But the aristocrats are greedy, and greed means that their patterns of action are predictable. As long as the wedding is complete, all the assassinations will come to me, and you will be safe. ”

"A widow with a vast territory and rich gold mines is the target of all the nobles who will rush to me, and they will wish I died soon, and then pay you great courtesy. Siegel thought about it in his heart, thinking the whole thing through. "When faced with me, a young and rootless lord, they were all full of confidence, believing that they would never fail, at most there would be some setbacks. As long as they retain this confidence, the legal rights that come with marriage will be your greatest umbrella. ”

Siegel's eyes twinkled, and he sat in the middle of the empty hall. Cold, hard stone walls protected him all around him, just as he protected his entire territory. A mage is not afraid of any challenge, but he will be wise to be prepared for battle. The lords of the south probably rarely deal with mages, and they don't know what the consequences of provoking a mage are. Siegel unfolded the spell book, the magical words echoing through his mind, his mind full of strange thoughts. (To be continued......)