"Thinking of Thomas?"

"Well, Thomas said that on the battlefield, you can't know everything. No matter how many good scouts you have, no matter how many cunning spies you have, you won't know them all. Not to mention everything, it is quite remarkable to be able to know a very small part of the Dao. If you can really know everything, then this is not a war, but a drill. ”

"Master, what do you want to do at this time?" said Carrie, with some dissatisfaction. "The most pressing thing we have in front of us is to determine the portal. You'll have to find a few high-status Dark Elf captives. How the hell did they activate the abandoned portal, and whether or not the portal they were using was the one we were targeting? The level of defense around the portal, and so on, are all news that we urgently need. ”

"Carrie, I'd like to ask, the chip of that portal...... Seems like you'd love it too?"

"Actually, the host, is very important. Carrie replied. "Master, that chip is programmable. ”

"What do you mean by 'programmable'?"

"You don't have permissions...... But I can give you a rough explanation, a chip can only have a specific purpose, but a 'programmable' chip can change its purpose at any time. Do you remember my doppelganger in the Dark Castle? That thing was originally Wendini's brain, and it was used to control Wendini's actions. But after my reprogramming, it became my doppelganger. It's just that the interface of that chip is too bad, so it can't be used on a universal treatment device......"

Ashrufat vaguely sensed that something was wrong, but when he settled down, he couldn't find what was wrong.

"Anyway, master, if we get this chip, we will get a lot of strength. Do you remember Scarlet's biochemical modification?"

"What does this have to do with Scarlet?"

"If we were in our original condition, to carry out this kind of biochemical modification, it would require very good luck or a very tenacious life force of the target. If you take an ordinary person, the possibility of death is too great. So this kind of transformation doesn't have much value. But if we have this chip, then it means that there is no need for luck or special constitution...... Do you understand? You can form a team of pro-guards, or even all of them. We can strengthen our power and we can control the ...... of West Vania more completely and completely."

This time, however, Carrie's temptation was unsuccessful, and Ashrufat was not interested in this.

"I just want to save Mimilu. ”

"No problem, as long as you get that chip, it's a gesture. Carrie replied confidently. "If we can further fight the Dark Elves and force them to retreat from the front line, they will definitely destroy the portal to prevent pursuit, so it will be easy for us to find the chip in the ruins. ”

"Won't the chip be destroyed?"

"Impossible. Master, although the elves are commendable compared to humans, both in terms of racial evolution and the development of magical civilization, it is impossible for them to understand the process of the operation behind the portal and its specific operation, far from being able to destroy the chip. Even if you put the chip right under their noses, they'll probably think it's just a funny little rock. They were able to reactivate the portal because of chance. ”

As he spoke, Ashrufat had already reached the outside of the tent. In the elves' habits, the Chinese army tent in charge of the meeting did not take care of the general's daily life, so Ashrufat lived in a small tent next to him, and two phoenix guards stood guard for him. Of course, Ashrufat didn't actually need the tent, because he didn't have to sleep at all.

If you're feeling bored, let's play the piano.

Ashrufat led Jean to the outskirts of the camp, or rather to a deserted hillside. The land, which the elves call Nagarus, seems to be barren everywhere, desolate, lonely everywhere. Along the way, Ashrufat had barely seen dense jungles and grasslands, let alone a land suitable for habitation and cultivation. There is a lack of potential for migration and exploitation, and only a few wild animals are able to survive in this environment.

He plucked a thorn from the ground, and the roots of the thorn brought out white dirt. Anyone with a modicum of common sense about farming knows that soil of this color is the worst of all – it doesn't absorb and store rainwater, and it carries so little nutrients that it can't grow anything good at all. And this continent seems to be full of this kind of soil. It was only in the city of the Dark Elves, on the edge of Ampriglis, that he could find some suitable land for farming—in fact, it was already cultivated land, cultivated by the slaves of the Dark Elves. But in terms of numbers, it is clear that it cannot support a city.

Capable of surviving and thriving in this land, it's no wonder that the dark elves have become a group of cold-blooded marauders, and it's no wonder that they have a bitter hatred for their cousins who expelled them.

Ashrufat sighed inwardly, then sat down on a stone and tuned the strings. He was now on the side of the barracks, out of the protection of the trenches and improvised fences, but still within the scouts' search range, a safe position. The reason why he chose to play the piano here was because he was worried that there would be a lot of people, and if someone heard the smell of the tune he played, it would be troublesome. After all, he had never studied elf music, and his playing skills were taught by Carrie.

But then again, I don't know if it's because of Carrie's teaching methods, Ashrufat was a little surprised to find that he actually had a good talent in music. And nowadays, playing is more of a pastime than a craft.

The sound of his harp rang out from the dark night sky, then vanished, quickly swallowed up by the silence that filled the heavens and the earth. As his fingers leaped spiritually, he melted the uneasiness, annoyance, and even fear in his heart into the music.

"Prince Ashrufat?" a voice rang out.

The sound of the piano stopped abruptly. I was so engrossed, Ashrufat reminded himself in his heart. I even forgot to be vigilant...... Why didn't Carrie warn me?, Ashrufat thought to herself, and then calmly raised her head and looked at the figure that appeared next to her, it was none other than Kaye. One of his subordinates, a wild elf, a member of the White Lion Warriors.

"I heard someone playing the piano, but I didn't expect it to be you. Kaye didn't seem to notice Ashrufat's vigilance at the moment. "Good play. He pursed his lips and commented. "It seems that every prince should be good at one kind of art......"

Not bad...... Ashrufat was frustrated, and his performance in Dandruk's theatre was met with the highest praise and applause. Of course, he also knew that the level of artistic appreciation of Dao elves was far higher than that of humans, but it was not so high.

"Okay, I haven't been practicing for long. Ashrufat said softly.

"This piano is very good, this is the 'Silver Wings'. Kaye didn't seem to notice Ashrufat's answer. His eyes were on the hands of Ashrufat. "It's very old, but it's well maintained and still sounds great. Can you lend me one?"

Ashrufat was a little surprised and handed over the piano in his hand. Kaye took the piano, adjusted it a little, and began to play.

Ashrufat immediately knew what he was doing, and his performance had only been "good" in Kaye's mouth. Because as soon as Kaye began to play the first note, he completely surpassed any player known to Ashrufat, not even Carrie. It's not just a matter of technique, detail, it's about more things, including the heart of the player.

Ashrufat remembered Thomas's playing. Thomas is only "amateur" in terms of technique, but his playing, his songs, condense his own soul. And the same goes for Kaye. He could hear the voice in Kaye's soul. If Thomas's song is a song of flowing water, then Kaye's song is a flame. This tune transforms the grievances and unwillingness in his heart into expectations and efforts for the future, and expresses his encouragement and encouragement to himself without reservation. He just played, not sang, but his piano voice has expressed his soul and heart to the fullest.

Ashruphat thought about it for a long time, and even forgot when Kaye had given it back to him.

"Thank you, Prince. Kaye said suddenly.

"Thank me for what?Oh, it's okay if you say it, in fact, I really don't know that you are such a good piano player......"

"That's not what I'm talking about. It's the same thing from before...... Thank you, thank you, you didn't do what Gars said. ”

"There's nothing to thank for that. Ashruphat replied lightly. "We have so few of them that if we really want to accomplish our plans, we need every amount of force that can be used. That's why I did it. ”

"But I still want to thank you. Kaye sat beside Ashrufat, his hands outstretched, resting on his knees, his eyes fixed on the stars in the sky. It would have been a very rude gesture, but Ashrufat had long since become accustomed to Kaye's style. "Do you know the way, sometimes I think that we Yasur are too old-fashioned and outdated. I talked to a few humans today, and I found that humans are actually quite good guys, and they have a lot to learn from us. Humanity is still savage and outdated, but I have a hunch that one day, they will catch up with us. Their gunpowder was quite practical for demolition work. ”

"Why are you telling me this?"

"Because I think you're different from other princes. It's as if you're never against new perspectives, new perspectives, and new ideas. To be able to think of this expedition is an ingenious point in itself. And you don't just make a point, you put it into action. Convincing the Emerald Queen for support is very clever, and I don't know how you managed to convince that stubborn old woman. The old woman didn't believe in anything but oracles, prophecies, and other gods. ”

If the Jade Queen heard Kaye describe her as a "stubborn old woman", I don't know what kind of expression Lu Dao would have.

"Master, please note that he is clearing his name for his relationship with the Emerald Queen. In her mind, Carrie reminded in time.

"I actually sometimes hate being a Yasur because I feel like I'm suffocating all around. We will stifle any new changes...... Sometimes there's no reason for it, just because it's not traditional. Zhilu said no, Your Highness the Prince, although you have released those compatriots who have been captured by our evil cousins, and even allowed them to go to the battlefield as warriors...... But if our expedition still has a chance to return...... They will still be arrested and tried. Simply because they didn't fight the enemy to the fullest. But most of them have fought with all their might......"