The Hall of Short Feet finally fell silent, and despite the fact that it had been destroyed by battle and magic, with stone pillars collapsing, walls cracking, floors shattering, and magic circles burned to the ground, Siegel breathed a sigh of relief, and the battle was over, finally temporarily safe.

Janet lay quietly in his arms, her face pale, her lips chapped, her whole body limp, and she was weak to the limit. Siegel gently placed her on the ground, found the preserved red wine from the key space, added half a bottle of sugar, and fed it to Janet's mouth. Then I watched her face get better and her breathing was steady, and then I was relieved.

Then he handed the rest of the wine to Evan, and the blond youth took it and poured it into the prince's mouth first. "Thank you for saving your life this time. Evan said, "I didn't expect to survive this time." ”

"Don't provoke such a dangerous thing again. Siegel looked at the twenty-sided dice on his chest, and the number one on it had completely dimmed. Magic Resistance had saved his life many times, but it was ruined in this adventure, which made him very sad. However, Siegel does not resent others, after all, entering the cave is also his own choice, and there have been many times when he has chosen to leave, but what has made him persevere?

"Sometimes people can't help themselves. Evan replied. He found that the bloodsucked Dawn Guards were dead, so he dragged his body aside. Count Todd was lucky to be alive, he was knocked down by a fallen pillar, his head and back were injured, and he was temporarily unconscious. He escaped being sacrificed by blood, attacked by magic, possessed, and only suffered some skin wounds. Evan cleaned his wounds and woke him up with water. Count Todd woke up with a low grunt, took a cautious look at his surroundings, and then reluctantly stood up.

"Thank you, lad, for your assistance. Count Todd bowed down and saluted: "The Kingdom of Stars will not forget your help. ”

"Oh, thank you Starry Kingdom, I'm just helping my master, Sir Bill, I think you all know him. Siegel didn't stand up and salute back, but when they saw Janet in his arms, they didn't care. Heroes always have some privileges, and lifesavers are even more so. Count Todd nodded, and said, "So you are Baron Bill's servant, and how old are you?"

"Seventeen. ”

"I didn't have a chance to save the prince's life at the age of seventeen, or I would have been a duke. Earl Todd smiled, his short white beard fluttering with his smile, and he said, "At the age of seventeen I was still trying to win Miss Marina's favor at the ball. At that time I didn't know what wilderness was, what danger was, what was the responsibility of a knight. You see, I got married the following year, and in three years I inherited the title of earl from my deceased father. ”

He listened quietly to the Count, but his eyes kept looking at Janet. Then Siegel smiled and said, "You were lucky when you were young, but don't put yourself in danger when you are old." Lying over there is the prince, and the well-being of too many people is still dependent on him. ”

"That's right, lad, responsibility should always come first. The Count replied, "It took me many years after I became an Earl to understand this, and I am sure that the Prince will learn from it after this time." Growth is important, but reciprocating kindness is much more important than growth. What do you want, lad?"

Count Todd looked at Siegel quietly, his eyes blazing. Many people will be afraid in front of his bright eyes, because he can see people's hearts. If Siegel is asked to make a request after the prince is sober, then the prince can only agree, which is a necessary gesture for a future king in the face of his savior. If this young man asks too much, it will be very embarrassing for His Highness. Count Todd was going to ask first, so that there was a cushion.

"I'm here purely for Sir Bill, who has always wanted to be a fiefdom lord. Siegel finally raised his head, looked the Count in the eye, and said calmly, "I hope that this matter can be achieved as soon as possible, so that Sir Bill will become Lord Bill." ”

"He's my knight, my vassal, there's no problem with that. The Count said, "I will arrange for him the city along the river, which was originally intended for my second son, and is a rich and peaceful town." I believe that Mr. Lord Bill will make a good courtier. As for you, young man, you are a servant of my vassals, and will you become my knight too?"

Siegel was surprised, and was about to say yes, only to see Evan wink at him. Evan stood behind the Earl, shook his head sharply and covertly, and held out another hand to point at the still unconscious prince before nodding. Siegel laughed suddenly, he understood what his friend meant, so he said, "If I want to become a knight, I should also be canonized by the prince, otherwise how can I highlight the grace of His Highness?"

The Count snorted, a little disappointed that he hadn't brought both men under his command. However, he will not be happy, after all, the most basic purpose of exploring the bottom has been achieved. "Let's get out of here. The Earl said. Siegel was dressed in the clothes of the Dawn Guard, and finally ended his naked state. He packed up his belongings on the ground and threw them into the keyspace, except for the dagger and wand he had with him. Evan came to his aid and handed over to Siegel everything that was scattered all over the place, including what belonged to the Blood Mage that had not been destroyed in the war. "Learn to travel light in the future, good friend. He deliberately said, "Take it all, don't throw it around." ”

Siegel didn't care about anything else, but he was very happy to see that the Blood Mage's four magic books were all thrown into the keyspace intact. The battle just now made him a little dizzy, and he almost forgot to clean up the battlefield. It is estimated that Janet's injury has filled his mind with the idea of 'get out of here as soon as possible and find a doctor outside'. He whispered thanks to Evan, and when the space was full, he picked up Janet again and walked out with the old man and the young man carrying the prince on their backs.

They took the shortest path back to the Hall of Skulls, which was exactly the same as before, except for the absence of Janet. Siegel thought of his promise and picked up the faucet from the platform. "Ronkraga?" he called softly, and then saw a fire rekindle in the eye socket of his skull.

"Young mage apprentice, you're back. The dragon head said, "I'm sorry for not being able to protect your woman." I can't show my tracks in front of the blood mage, it's too dangerous. ”

"I understand. "If you are found by him, we have no hope of winning," Siegel said. ”

"Thank you for your understanding. The soul of the primeval dragon replied, "Are you here to destroy me?"

"If you still want to. ”

"Finally, I can rest in peace. The dragon said calmly, "I have been happy, happy, angry, sad, and then I have experienced life and death, and all my emotions have been smoothed out by the endless years, and my soul has no color, and it is no different from a dead thing." All I ask is to be able to be liberated and to enter eternal peaceful sleep. For that, I will repay you. ”

"Say no more, Lonkraga, or my guilt will ruin your wishes. Siegel put the keel back on the table and pulled out the obsidian dagger. "Do you think that's going to work?"

"Align between your eyes. The dragon skull said, "Your dagger was born from the dragon flame condensed in the void, so it has the power to finish me. The flames in the keel's eye socket flickered a few last times, then faded out. The last words of the primeval dragon Longkraga were: "Don't feel guilty, apprentice mage, this is not a farewell, you will carry my blessing with you." ”

The dagger pierced the dragon's skull, and countless cracks were seen spreading from the breach. Siegel called the dragon's name again, but there was no response. The conversation between the dragon and him only took place in Siegel's mind, and the others had no idea what was going on, and they only thought it was part of the mage's mysterious action. Several people regrouped and embarked on the way back.

With an accurate map, Siegel and his party didn't have to go through the long passage of bones, and it only took them half an hour to leave on the other side of the valley. The ruins of the fortress were separated from their camp, and although the ground was a little slippery after being covered with snow, the camp guards saw them from a distance and hurried to ride horses with trailers.

"The gods are above, His Royal Highness the Prince and Lord Earl are all right!" everyone gathered around, and it could be seen that they breathed a long sigh of relief: "Go and call Doctor Reese, the camp quickly boils hot water, and prepares the largest tent!"

The nobles, knights, and mercenaries took off their fur capes and spread them on the trailer, and then placed His Royal Highness the Prince on them. Their attention was all on His Highness and the Earl, and only Sir Bill came up and patted Siegel on the shoulder, and said with relief, "It's good that you come back safely, thanks to you this time." ”

Siegel smiled happily, if only he could please Sir Bill. At this time, Janet woke up, she had been in a state of demonic, and she had not disguised herself with her natural abilities. She smelled Siegel and arched her head into her lover's arms, her tail gently wrapped around Siegel's wrist, and she fell asleep peacefully.

Sir Bill frowned, he almost pulled out his weapon the first time he saw the Demon. "Is this Janet?" asked Sir Bill.

Siegel nodded, the secret could no longer be maintained.

"Do you know how dangerous the Demons are, how can they ......?" Sir Bill thought for a moment, and decided that now was not the time to say this. He blocked everyone's view with his body, and took Siegel back to the camp with the demon in his arms.