Chapter 453: The City Lord of Arcatia
The journey was smooth. When they were about to reach Arcatia, Daphne told them to park their camel carts outside a mill on the outskirts of the city, saying that they were going to say hello to the guards at the gates.
"I'm sorry, but I had to explain it in advance so that I wouldn't run into unnecessary trouble. Daphne straightened her dress, untied her headscarf, and waved to the magicians and Nalle in the camel cart, "Don't worry, I'll be back soon." ”
"Well, go ahead, it's all up to you. Xiulin understands Daphne's thoughts very well. After all, a few of them are magicians of the Magic Alliance, and it would be bad if they caused misunderstanding among the Yu Clan because of their identities, thinking that the Alliance was going to do something to the Yu Clan's city.
As a human organization, the Magic Alliance should not interfere in Arcatia City, which is managed by the Feather Clan.
The city of Arcatia looks very beautiful, and from a distance, it is even more wonderful than a fairytale castle. The bright sunlight gilds the white walls, and the red glazed minarets erect inside the walls, reminiscent of the lovely candles on birthday cakes. The islands of various sizes and heights floating above the city look even more bizarre, as if a cluster of mushrooms with small umbrellas grows in the middle of the city, and the mushrooms are obviously covered with gorgeous buildings, and you can't help but imagine what it would be like to stand on those islands and look at them.
However, for Daphne, there is nothing new about this wonderful city of dreams.
Those islands had existed for hundreds of years, and she had been in the city for almost a hundred years, and she had visited every island. Daphne walked along a white-slate road in the oasis. Walking to the gate facing north, I glanced up at the statue standing at the top of the arched door frame - a woman of the Yu tribe praying. The golden, carved gates are open, and from time to time humans drive horse-drawn and camel carts to and fro.
"Lord of the Castle!" the two rows of guards outside the door bowed to Daphne. Without exception, these guards were of the Feather Clan, wearing silver helmets and masks, and lighter armor, all of whom were very close in height and size. The masks covered the top half of their faces, leaving only their eyes, and with the same stern expressions, these "silver-faced guards" looked like a group of statues. Devany raised her hand solemnly and made a gesture to stop it. Many humans have stopped curiously.
"There's something to inform Heather. Daphne walked over to the nearest silver-faced guard. She couldn't say she knew the guards. The masked guards had a hard time telling who was who, but she trusted them. Daphne's outfit looks rather casual, just a simple long dress worn by desert people, but her actions are full of the dignity of the powerful. This is the city of Arcatia. It's her city. She doesn't have to pretend here.
"Lord Daijo also has something important to inform you. The Silver-Faced Guard followed Dephne respectfully. The two walked all the way to the tower at the city gate, where no one would hear, "Very important thing." Fortunately, you came back in time, otherwise the Acting City Lord would have sent someone to look for you. ”
"What?" Daphne froze.
Every time she went on a trip, the city lord, her distant brother Heather Shelling, never sent anyone to look for her, and every time she returned, Arcatia was as calm as ever. Heather felt she had to be informed, what could it be?
"Well, tell me what Heather wants to inform me about. Daphne clasped her arms. It seems that she has to meet with Heather as much as possible, and the matter of the magician can be interviewed in person, so there is no need to worry.
"'She' came, from Kadolissa. The silver-masked guard lowered his voice.
One of Daphne's hands suddenly raised, and then she stopped in mid-air in a daze, the blood on her face disappearing.
"Things are very bad, 'she' is missing, Heather suspects that the humans in the city are dissatisfied with the rule of the Yu Clan, so far there is no news of 'her', and no one has offered to threaten her, 'she' is very likely to have been assassinated. ”
The silver mask prevented Daphne from seeing the guard's expression change, but Daphne stared at the guard's face for a moment of silence, and Daphne's throat trembled slightly.
"'She' dead?"
"I don't know, it's just possible. She left the Sky Mansion on the first day she arrived in Arcatia City and never returned. The Acting City Lord had already sent someone to look for it, and only found the lost 'Divine Wing' near the 'Starry Sky Block', which was stained with blood. The Silvermasked Guard reported quickly, "Moreover, the remaining blood stains contain poison, which is a poison commonly used by human mercenaries in the 'lower block'. ”
Daphne rested her mid-air hand on her chin and pinched her chin repeatedly. Her face was still bloodless, but she wasn't panicking, just lost in thought.
"I see. Inform Heather that I will go to the Sky Mansion tonight. I'm going to settle a few friends and I'll be back in a minute. ”
Daphne turned away.
She didn't notice the haze in the guard's eyes.
......
Na'er's camel cart attracted a lot of onlookers, a wooden house on four wheels, and after two weeks of wind and sun, the wooden boards were all mottled with stains, like a big snail crawling out of the dirt. Nell and Devany sat together on the porch-style board. Unable to hide the curiosity in his heart, Aisha also leaned out of the car and looked around.
Arcatia City is indeed full of humans. The guards all wore masks and helmets, and it was impossible to tell if they were humans or feathers, but their skin was quite fair, so they should be feathers. There are dark-skinned quits, but more people come from outside the Rebelo Desert, and it's not very dark, as there are lush trees everywhere to shade it. Nale looked and tugged at Daphne's sleeve to ask this and that, and her eyes lit up with excitement when she saw a carriage full of coconuts.
“...... I have arranged some servants in the residence, and I can call them directly if I need them, although they are all Yu clansmen, they are very loyal to me. Daphne gently explained to the people in the car, "I arranged everyone in the 'Snow Lotus Upper Block', I don't know if you are used to the environment of the 'Upper Block', although it is a small island in the sky, but it is only thirty meters away from the ground, and it is very convenient to go up and down." ”
"Are we going to live on that island?" said Na'er, who was about to jump on her feet.
"I can re......schedule if I don't want to," Daphne was a little embarrassed.
"Ah, no, it feels good to live in the air, vacation, of course, it's fun to try a new way of life." Xiu Lin raised her left index finger and shook it, and then casually put it on Aisha's shoulder, "Well, it seems that Miss Xue Ling's power here is really not small, and the guards didn't even check our car." ”
"Ah, well, I don't want to reveal your identities. Devonie looked away, "Do you remember what I said?" and she quickly changed the subject.
"I remember. Xiulin nodded. Aisha, Ivan, and Carlo in the car also nodded.
Don't use the Magic Wizard. As long as you follow the rules of the city, Alcatia City is one of the best holiday destinations.
With Devany here, I'm sure they'll have an easy time.