As soon as he heard that there were three records of Ruinon, he came to his senses, "Bring them to me!" he said anxiously.

Fiona handed him a memory crystal ball and said, "It's all in there." We have taken a section of it and translated it into the lingua franca of Middle-earth. ”

"Thank you. Renon took the crystal and thanked him.

"If you don't think it's enough, we can look for it again. ”

"So much for now! I can't see too much for a while. Renon lowered his head and fiddled with the crystal ball for a moment and asked, "This...... How do you use it?"

"You...... You're coming from across the ocean?" Fiona asked, rolling her eyes. According to ancient legends, there are continents beyond Middle-earth, but no one has been able to cross that vast ocean to explore what is on the other side of the sea.) However, the inhabitants of Middle-earth are convinced that there are also human beings living there like them, and that there is a prosperous and powerful civilization. ）

"A strange traveler has come to the Black Forest, and he looks like a human. I must continue to monitor him until I'm sure he's not threatening......" Renon looked up after a moment and asked, "This seems to be a diary, though it doesn't date it." ”

"Yes, it was discovered from an ancient archive, at least a thousand years ago. Due to its age, many places have become obscure. Mopra bowed slightly and said, "Fortunately, there is more than one relevant record." After saying that, he handed Renon two crystal balls.

"On February 19, the weather was fine, the temperature was moderate, and it was slightly cool. In order to continue tracking and studying the habits of chameleon deer, I decided to follow them south, and although I was running out of food and water reserves, I was confident that I would make it through. "This is an explorer's diary, does it matter?" (Chameleon deer: A rare species of deer that is limited to a few inaccessible forest areas in the southern part of the continent (such as the Black Forest). THE BODY LENGTH OF THE MALE DEER IS 140~160CM, THE SHOULDER HEIGHT IS 90~100CM, AND THE AVERAGE WEIGHT IS 56~80KG; Chameleon can change the color of their body hair at will, quickly blending in with their surroundings. Male chameleon fallow deer have a pair of broad, flattened horns on their heads with serrated edges. ）

"Read on. Mopra urged.

"On the 28th of February, the weather was unknown and the weather was warm and mild. I followed the chameleon all the way south. Gradually, the forest became denser and denser, and the thick deciduous trees obscured the sky from the sun, making it impossible for me to see the sky clearly. Today my backpack is empty, and the chameleon has not stopped moving south, should I turn back? The weather is unknown on March 2nd, the temperature is gradually warming, the air is very humid, and I guess it must be raining on the thick leaves. I haven't eaten or drunk for two days, and the chameleon have stopped their migration, are they hungry and can't walk like me? No! It's they who have found food and water. Near a near-dry river, plump fresh grass grows, and shaggy moss clings to the edge of the wet rocks, which are the favorite food of chameleon fallow deer. Where's my food?" Rinon shook his head in disappointment after reading it, and handed the crystal ball back to Mopra, "I really don't see what this information has to do with the Hole of the Dead Branches and the Light of Shadows. ”

Mopra smiled and said, "There's more to come." As he spoke, he tapped his translucent finger twice on the crystal ball.

Ruinon sighed and continued reading: "On March 12, the temperature gradually increased, and my physical condition improved. The chameleon paused their migration after finding food...... "Seeing this, Renon raised his head and asked, "Did he hold on?"

"Yes, there are dense fruit trees growing near that almost dry river. If you're interested, you can check back. ”

"There's no need to waste too much time, this diary still doesn't see any value. ”

"If you look at it again, you'll understand something. With that, Mopra tapped the crystal ball again.

"On March 15, the weather was unknown and the temperature was pleasant, and the chameleon looked more energetic with food and water. The female deer enter estrus, and the bucks fight to the death for mates, their serrated horns wrestle with each other, and the winner gets the right to mate...... Chameleon transform their coat color into a variety of colors to blend in with their surroundings, but in spring, the season when everything sprouts, it is really rare to see a chameleon that transforms into a withered yellow. After reading it, Ruinon frowned and whispered, "Withered yellow?"

"Yes, read the last two. ”

"March 16...... How is it that more and more chameleon are turning their fur a withered yellow? I've been watching chameleon for years and I've never seen anything like this. Is it a ritual? or is it?"

"March 17th...... The only water in the river began to stink, and the surrounding plants began to die. Withered yellow chameleon are ready to migrate again......"

Mopra nodded and said, "I wonder if the Cave of Withered Branches has something to do with it. ”

"Follow the migration of chameleon, the southern part of the Black Forest, deciduous trees, almost dry rivers, dead plants...... Rynon muttered with his chin in his hands.

Fiona spread her hands and said, "There are only so many clues, and I don't know if the way is correct." What's more, the diary is a millennium old. ”

"This diary is a thousand years old? What was the previous diary?" said Ronon after a moment's thought, "Quick, show me again." ”

"As you wish. Mopra handed the first crystal ball to Rynon.

"This is the relic left behind by a dead guard in the village of Kava. Fiona added.

"Dead ...... Relic?"

Fiona took a deep breath to stabilize her emotions and said, "Yes, his body was found in the southern Black Forest, by the river that was almost dry. There were no signs of battle, no scars, no signs of poisoning, and no signs of being passive with the belongings he carried, so he died inexplicably. Unable to find the cause of death, and the strange records in his diary, he felt that something was wrong, so the Sharong patriarch sealed his relics, and the diary was sealed in the archives. ”

"Southern Black Forest...... The river is almost dry...... "Renon was immediately interested in the diary.

"The man had been wandering around the Black Forest like a headless fly for days, and it seemed that even he didn't know where he was going...... X month X day (indistinct) I XXX (indistinct). He has been walking upstreams along the Fatilamus River for a week, XXX (indistinct). Finally stopped, he seemed to have space storage tools, a lot of things appeared out of thin air, I was going to take a closer look...... Gone?" Rainon asked, looking up at Fiona and Mopra.

"This was his last post, and it was probably discovered by the human after he made up his mind to get closer. Fiona said with a calm face.

"Strange death, I think the only thing that can achieve this effect is spiritual magic, which directly destroys the soul to cause such an effect. Mopra frowned and muttered.

"By the way, what kind of river is the Fatilamus?"

"I don't know what you humans call this river, but it flows into the Black Forest from a mountain in the south. Fiona shrugged and said, "Anyway, to the south." ”

"It's the south of the Black Forest again, so it seems that I have to go. With that, Rinon turned and walked out of the village.

"Rainon, wait for me!" Fiona followed in three steps and two steps.

"You?" Rinon looked at her curiously.

"How many times have you been to the Black Forest?"

"This is the second time. ”

"I guess you must need a tour guide. Fiona said with a smile.

Renon stared at Fiona's white cheeks for a moment before saying, "Yes, a good guide." Then please along the way!"

"Little master, I am sure that Miss Fiona Mopra will be able to keep you safe. In the future, I also have to take care of the ancient tree of life and organize the books and materials entrusted by the master......"

"It's okay, Grandpa Mopra, I'm not too young, I can take care of myself. ”

"Hmm! Come back early. With that, Mopra's translucent body faded into thin air.

Unraveling the illusion circle, Renon followed Fiona out of the village of Kawa and into the black-pressed forest. There was no bright sunshine, no cheerful birdsong, no soft breeze, and only the terrible dead silence surrounded them, overwhelming them.

As soon as he took his first step into the Black Forest, there was a tremor on the ground, and a red and black magic array descended from the sky and fell in front of Renong.

"Be careful! I don't think I'm good!" Fiona stepped in front of Renon and drew her sword, her beautiful eyes staring warily at the strange magic array.

"Hey, boy, you're finally awake. Wow, who's coming?" exclaimed a black unicorn poking its head out of the magic circle.

"Nightmare!?" Rynon exclaimed, and he lunged around Fiona, who was standing in his way, and threw herself around Nightmare's neck, hanging like a sloth.

Tap ...... Boy, count lightly, my neck hurts!" the nightmare wailed.

"What's wrong with your neck?"

"Stiff neck. ”

After a minute of silence, Ruinon asked blankly: "You have always slept standing up, where do you need a pillow?" (Reader I squirting blood: Can you not sell cute!ahah!The soy sauce party: despise the author for being undisciplined and cute!Author: What sells cute?The material for writing comes from life............ Passerby: Do you mean...... Author: Ahem, it's far away, let's continue to read the novel. ）

After a brief stop at the gates of Kawa Village, Nightmare joins Rainon's small party of adventures. Fiona, an elf, withdrew her sword into its scabbard, but her right hand was still pressed against the hilt. Nightmare noticed this detail, shook her head and said, "Little girl, you don't need to be so nervous, your future husband and I are like brothers, so I will never do anything to you, if I really wanted to eat you, I would have done it a long time ago." ”

"Humph!" Fiona snorted and turned her head away.

"What husband's? Nightmare, don't talk nonsense. Rainon heard the Nightmare's words and immediately protested loudly.

"What? I'm talking nonsense, are you already in that relationship?" the nightmare pretended to be stupid.

"That's not the case!" said Renon and Fiona in unison this time.

"Looks like I'm not talking nonsense......" Nightmare muttered to herself as she looked at the two of them who were quite acquiescent.

"Nightmare, please take us to the southern Black Forest. Renon put away his blank expression and said.

"To the south of the Black Forest? I don't understand what you mean, what you mean by the south. ”

"Whatever you think, to be honest, I don't know the exact location of the Dao. "Nightmare, you've lived in the Black Forest for a long time, haven't you?"

"Well, a little bit about it. ”

"Then follow their migration route all the way south. As he spoke, Ronon slapped Nightmare's black back and jumped up, then stretched out his hand to greet Fiona, "Come on! Nightmare is running fast!"

"Thank you for your kindness, but I prefer to go on my own. Don't worry, I can keep up. Fiona glanced at the nightmare with disgust, then turned her head and walked forward.

"It seems that my feud with the elves is really not light. "Nightmare talks to Rainon through psychic powers.

"You can see it. Let's go!"

At the command of Rinon the nightmare, he leapt to his feet, spreading his hooves in the air and speeding towards the south of the Black Forest, leaving a long black trail in its path, a raging hellfire.

Fiona closed her eyes, her white hands were raised from side to side, and her long golden hair was windless. A swirling and rising current lifted Fiona's slender body and glided rapidly, catching up with Ronon and Nightmare in a few moments.

"I can't see it, you still have a hand!" said Nightmare, turning her head to look at Fiona as she was approaching.

"What the hell? We don't have that relationship yet!"

"Not yet, that's coming!"

"If you have time to talk about the wind and cold, it's better to hurry up!"

"Yes!"

After an hour's rapid flight through the woods, the Rainon and their men had reached the southern edge of the Black Forest.

"This is the neighborhood. Nightmare stopped speeding and said, "Where do you go then?"

Ruinon looked around blankly and said to himself: "Am I too anxious?"

"You should go to the top of the tree, maybe there will be new discoveries. The high-speed swirling air carried Fiona and slowly descended to Rinon's side.

"Did you find anything?"

"No, just a suggestion. ”

"Alright, Nightmare, let's go up!" said Ronon patting Nightmare's neck.

"Stand tall and see far. I think it's a good suggestion, but I won't accompany it. Nightmare shook its huge head and said, "Operate in groups, you will be in charge of high-altitude reconnaissance, and I'll see if I can find any clues below." ”

Renon and Fiona nodded, skillfully and tacitly manipulating the qi elements to gather around them, holding them up and flying towards the dark green "sky".

Watching the dense branches and sharp leaves fly past their eyes, the sunlight slicing into pieces by the layers of branches and leaves, and flashing into the eyes of Rainon and Fiona like an old-fashioned movie projector. After a while, Renon felt dizzy, and he smiled wryly and said, "I have been guessing from the moment I stepped into the Black Forest, how thick that leaf hat is on the Black Forest? ”

"Of course, otherwise how would it be called the Black Forest?" Fiona smiled, revealing her white, neat teeth.

Renon finally reached the top of the "hat" and escaped the black clutche. The soft sunlight once again enters the eyelids, and the comfortable spring breeze blows on the cheeks, and with a hint of coolness, it burrows down the neck and into the chest. Renon shuddered, and the dead silence and depression of the previous under the woods were swept away. "Whew!, it's so comfortable!" he said with a breath of cloudiness.

"Don't sigh yet, look for it!" Fiona patted Rinon on the shoulder, gesturing around, "This area is lush and green. More than a thousand years have passed, and does the hole of dead branches you mentioned really still exist?"

"It must be there, it must be there, it must be ......" At first, Renon still insisted on his opinion strongly, but after he looked around, his tone was not so strong, "Look! Do you know where that is?"

"Where?"

"What's that mountain called?"

"You don't know what to do?" Fiona said curiously, looking at Rainon, "the city of Kotstein in the north of Kevin Rass borders the Black Forest, and the mountain is called Kotstein Mountain in the same name as the city where it is located. (Mount Kotstein: An extinct volcano located in the city of Kotestein, bordered by the Black Forest to the north.) There are a total of six peaks in Mount Kotstein, the highest of which is about a thousand meters above sea level. There are three extinct volcanoes in the northwest, one of which formed a crater lake after the eruption, which the locals named: Ervins. ）

(Lake Ewens: Lake Ewens is located on the fourth extinct volcano northwestern of the Kotstein Mountains.) With an area of about 13 square kilometers and a maximum depth of 22-26 meters, it is the source of the Dibes and Wushui rivers. ）

"River ......"

"Rivers?

"I was in the city of Kotstein when I was doing the ultimate magician certification, and I remember there was a river there. Ruinon closed his eyes and recalled.

"What does the river in the city have to do with the Black Forest?"

"I asked the locals there, and the river, called the Dibes, comes from the hills of the north. The source is a mountain lake, and the lake has two small mouths in front of and behind it. The lake flows out of those two mouths and meanders down the mountain to form two rivers. The Dibes River flows into Kottestan, and the other is called the Ushui River, which flows into the Black Forest......"

"Deciduous trees, almost dry rivers, dead plants, southern Black Forest...... "Fiona clapped her hands, "just follow the river and you'll find that place." ”

"Yes, let's go to the Kotstein Mountains first and find the mountain lake. After saying that, Renon shouted downward, "Nightmare!"

Incubus...... Incubus...... Incubus...... A shout echoed out.