Jack reached out and took it, tucking away his wallet. Siegel took out another ruby, about the size of a fingernail, and gave it to Jack. He said: "If there is real danger, it is more important to save your life, and it is okay to hand over all the money." This gem is also for you, so you can live well when you get home. ”

At this time, Bucktooth Genesis came back and ran out of breath. He came in and took a few breaths, and then said, "I have asked, there is no caravan to the south for the time being. The previous one had left about two days earlier, on Gorge Boulevard. ”

"Didn't you leave in two days?" Siegel asked

Denis took a few deep breaths, shook his head, and said, "Recently, there have been very few shipments from Deep Water City, and no sea ships have arrived, so the caravan can't be gathered. I guess I'll have to wait half a month for a better caravan to depart. However, there are still foot merchants, but there is no security. ”

"I have a request. Jack looked left and right, and then said with some embarrassment, "I can ride a horse, can you give me a horse?"

"Why are you so ignorant...... kid" Before Janis could finish his words, Siegel stretched out his hand to stop him.

"Okay, no problem, Janis can help me bring the horse over. Siegel shook his head and said slowly, "It would be great if I had a chance to go to the old captain again, just as this little brother could go to his father." ”

With tears in his eyes, Jack nodded vigorously, "Thank you." ”

Bucktooth brought over a horse, which they had just prepared a few days ago. The horse is very quiet and has a tame personality, which is just right for long trips. Janis was upset, but he only expressed it on his face, staring at Jack with what he thought was scary, but he still handed the reins to the little boy.

"Alright, let's hit the road. Siegel said, "You go south along the Gorge Road, and if you can catch up with the caravan, follow them, so that you will be safer in encountering wild beasts." You've also seen slave traders, and you've survived dangerous places, so I'm sure you'll be able to take care of yourself. ”

Jack nodded, mounted his horse and left. But he had only run a few dozen paces before he stopped and looked back. When he saw that Siegel had turned back to the house, and was busy with his own business, and there was no one to stop him, he rode back again.

He opened the door himself, slipped through the living room, and saw Siegel in the backyard, stretching his limbs and preparing to work out. Jack knocked on the doorframe and walked over.

"Hey, why are you back again? Anything else?" asked Siegel, confused.

"I know you need an interpreter to go north, but I also know savage and orc languages. Jack replied, "Actually, I know a lot of languages." I've been sensitive to language since I was a child, and I can learn their words when I spend a lot of time with people. I used to spend time with savage slaves from the north, and I learned a lot of tribal language. I can help you, it's just that I can't write. ”

"You're amazing. Siegel said, "But you should go to your father, and not follow me on an adventure to the north." ”

"I can take care of myself and won't drag you down. And, I want to help you, I owe you a favor. ”

"You don't owe me a favor, you just owe me a safe home. Siegel shook his head, his gaze softened, and explained, "I don't know who my parents are, but I know that I still feel like a loved one, and I know better the sadness of being alone, so you should go home well." ”

Jack stepped forward, reached out and patted Siegel on the cheek, then pinched it, letting out a long breath. Siegel didn't know why, but he felt that his face was hurting, so he opened Jack's hand and said, "What are you doing?"

"Wait a minute, let me think about it. Jack looked a little dazed, his eyes full of hesitation and uneasiness. He said, "I'll borrow your toilet first!"

With that, he ran back to his room and nearly knocked Ms. Linda down.

"What happened, why did he come back again?"

"I don't know, I always feel a little mysterious. Siegel scratched his head, spread his hands and said, "Maybe he was once sold by slave traders, and he was always nervous. ”

"Poor child. was originally a good person, but he went through such terrible tribulations. ”

"I've seen slaves being sold, and it's like hell on an orc slave carrier. Siegel still has palpitations every time he thinks about it. "There was once a man who was tortured and went crazy, and after being rescued, when he was put on deck, he plunged into the sea, and he couldn't stop him. He thought we were all slave traders and wouldn't listen to anything. At that time, he was still in the middle of the sea, and he still had wounds on his body, which would attract sharks in the water. Several of our sailors couldn't catch up with him in swimming, and we could only watch him eventually be bitten to death by a shark. But even if he died in the mouth of a shark, he was still laughing, shouting that he was free. ”

"It's horrible. Lady Linda covered her mouth and sighed, "Well, I'd better go see Jack." ”

At this time, there was a sound of soft footsteps upstairs, and it was estimated that Jack had come down. Ms. Linda turned to go back to the house, and suddenly she screamed, and she was heard falling to the floor. Siegel hurriedly rushed in and found a man he had never seen standing on the stairs.

A girl with short red hair was dressed in Jack's clothes, and she had a beautiful face, very similar to Jack, except that she had two short sharp horns on her head, and her pupils were dark red like her hair. A long, thin tail dangled from behind, as if very dissatisfied with being tied by a belt. She reached out to help Lady Linda, but when she saw Siegel, her movements froze, and her face was terrified, like a child who had done something wrong.

She is a demon descendant, and although she does not know the specific bloodline, she has the blood of the race of evil creatures in her veins. Many people think that the Demon Descendant is a seed born after the Devil tempts mortals, but Siegel's knowledge tells him that it was only a long time ago that the Demon King of Hell injected the essence of the Demon Race into the blood of mortals, polluting and transforming the Demon Descendant. The Demon King has incorporated cunning, hypocrisy, and cruelty into this bloodline in order to be the vanguard of his conquest of the mortal realm.

The appearance and personality of the Demons are not their fault, and many of them are also trying to rebel against the evil nature of the bloodline, but the biggest difficulty is to confront the perception of them by the general public. Whatever they do, they are labeled as suspicious and considered thieves, liars, villains, and carriers of bad luck. After dealing with this distrust for so long, the vast majority of the Demon Descendants have succumbed to, or indulged the evil elements in their bloodline, and have fallen into infernal creatures. The few demons who are still persisting will also use various means to disguise themselves and protect themselves from prejudice. But as long as this prejudice exists, they are actually being hurt wherever they are.

"Mr. Siegel, I promise it's not my fault. Jack hurriedly said: "This is what I really look like, I usually use my ability to change my appearance and gender." ”

"I understand, Ms. Linda was just startled and fine. Siegel picked up the housekeeper and moved her to the chair. Jack scrambled to grab a glass of water, then stood nervously in the corner of the room.

"Well, you're a demon, I noticed. Seeing that she was so pitiful, Siegel hurriedly comforted: "Don't worry, I'm not a fool, I know the origin of the demons." As long as you don't do bad things, there's no need to worry about me. However, I can't guarantee that I will be able to stop the hostility and prejudice of people out there against you. ”

"Well, okay. Jack said, "My name is not Jack, but Janet, and everyone calls me Jack to save trouble, and I have a nickname called Kitten." My father is also a demon, but his appearance is basically the same as that of a human, except for the fact that his skin is a little red. I don't want to go back now, so let me stay with you, okay? I'm finally going to meet a good guy who has no prejudice. ”

"If you want to do it, you can stay. Siegel didn't hesitate at all, and agreed: "Although I know that this is unfair to you, you still have to hide the demon characteristics in normal times. Don't think about it, I'm actually doing it now. ”

"Huh, I didn't notice that you smelled of demons, how did you do that?"

"I'm not a demon, but I've never met anyone with the same physiognomy as I am. I'm black-haired and black-eyed, and my brown hair is dyed now. In fact, many people also ask about my appearance, and the original simple curiosity can also bring a lot of trouble. So we're all people who change our appearance, and that's all right. ”

"Okay, I promise you. I'll pretend to be human. ”

"Don't change your gender, or I'll feel awkward. ”

"Hee-hee!" Janet smiled happily.

When Mrs. Linda Deepe woke up, she saw Siegel eating milk foam cookies with Janet, talking and laughing. She was very confused, but still accepted the explanation that Siegel gave her: Jack was actually Janet disguised as a man, and the decision was made to protect the safety of a girl, not malicious deception. I just saw Janet's women's clothes just now, and I was startled before I accidentally fell, and I had a bag on the back of my head, and I may hallucinate and need to rest.

"But I see a ......," said Ms. Linda, carefully choosing her words, "I see a pink tail." ”

"Maybe it's a drooping belt. Siegel asked with concern, "You didn't fall lightly at the time, do you still have some headaches, do you need me to go to the priest to take a look, or ask Carl to come back?"

"No, no, Carl is so busy, don't call him. Ms. Linda shook her head, feeling dizzy again, "I think I'd better go to bed and rest again." ”

The kitten, or Janet, said that she would follow Siegel to the north to "play". Siegel was very disagreeable, so Janet showed him his superb disguise skills. In just an hour, Siegel had already turned into a half-orc, and with the muscles he had trained, plus some herbs used to disguise the smell, he could definitely fool the vast majority of orcs in the north.

"You're really good at this. Siegel exclaimed: "Although the same effect can be achieved by using spells, it is easy for the orc witch priest to feel the energy fluctuations, and it is more likely to have accidents." It's a useful skill, but how do you protect yourself?"

"You can teach me, I see you're very good at the rippling moonlight, you can teach me, I'm happy to learn." ”

Siegel looked at her thin arms and legs, and could only shake his head. "I can teach you the elven steps, and how to use the crossbow. If I have time, I can give you a rough idea of the skills of throwing knives and daggers. But other than the pace, I only know a little fur. ”

"That's already a lot of power!" Janet's big eyes flickered, full of envy: "Do you know how many people don't know how many people don't know any weapons?"

Siegel was so happy when he was complimented that he said, "I can also teach you how to use a whip and a lasso, which I have learned myself!"

So they prepared for two more days of Giritri's equipment, and then, when Arel arrived, they headed north.