Chapter 27: Anduria (3)
With great calmness on his face, Elevin picked up the teacup and gently blew away the moisture, meaning that he had drunk the hot tea in the cup for a long time, and comfortably put the cup back in place.
The young Caesar pinched the small clay cup, his eyes narrowed into a slit at the Noldorvana who seemed to have happened nothing, and his voice was low: "I don't know what exactly you want to say, or you can say it more clearly. β
"Sibea was a good boy, smart, brave and strong. It's just that sometimes it's compared...... Wayward!" Elwyn chuckled softly, a doting look in his eyes, "She is the pride of the Ardalia family, and the family is proud of her. Young human lord, you may not understand, but a ranger, especially a young ranger, can't boast too much. β
Of course, like all girls, Sibea likes to play tricks from time to time, thinking that she can blind everyone. The old father laughed and said, "She never lies, but she always thinks she can go undetected - it's cute, isn't it? In a way, tolerating these little lies is also a sign of love." β
"With all due respect, I'm getting more and more incomprehensible. Theodore shook his head and put the cup back on the table, "Let's go straight to the point, for going around like this will only delay time, and I hate it." β
"Patience is a virtue and a demonstration of one's cultivation. Elevin whispered, then raised his eyebrows, "But since you don't want to hear it, that's okay. β
"Sibea had a not-so-pleasant adventure, of course that was in the past, but there was one thing I was curious about. Elevin narrowed his eyes slightly: "She seems to have been with you at one time...... There have been some very special contacts. β
"Yes, once. Theodore graciously admitted: "She was seized as soon as she left the Forest of Silence, and they sent her to my castle as a gift. And then...... I let her go and gave her something she could use on the way. β
"If these things make you feel angry, I can do it to youβfor my not-so-clean compatriots, for such rude behavior. β
"It's nothing, since Sibea didn't have an accident, having more experience will also help her grow. Ellewin smiled and shrugged, as if he didn't care, "That's not what I'm talking about. β
"Even though she's been disguising it, I can tell that you have a lot of weight in her heart, or that you might be the opposite sex she's trying to get in touch with. This is peculiar, as Sibeia has always been dismissive of men, and she is not very friendly to humans. I'd love to know how you did it, if you can tell me at all. β
"Looks like you've misunderstood. Theodore smiled exaggeratedly, and said a little embarrassedly, "I believe that she hates me more than she is curious about me." β
"A lot of wonderful relationships start with mutual contact, and the initial disgust doesn't mean anything - and she doesn't dislike you. "I can be sure of that," said Elevin. β
"Although for these ...... Young people, I am not against it. Because I myself have come from this green age. But please understand a father's concerns. The middle-aged elf spoke softly: "Especially when it comes to their own children." β
"Whether you're just having some casual contact with her, or out of curiosity and misunderstanding, that's fine. Ellewin spoke more and more slowly: "But please don't hurt her, this is the bottom line and the only requirement." β
"You're more open than I thought. Theodore shrugged his shoulders at ease: "I thought you were an antique! Of course I can assure you that nothing happened between the two of us." β
"Noldor is conservative, but also very inclusive. Erwin smiled and said: "In history, there have been many stories of Noldor elves and humans who loved each other, although they were criticized and incomprehensible by others, but most of them were happy and beautiful, whether they lived in the Forest of Silence or the human Shijie. β
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Early the next morning, the barracks outside Anduria began to get busy -- the army, which had rested for the day, began to assemble. Most of the Roman legions carrying the baggage had already arrived, except for the 3rd Auxiliary Wing, which had not yet arrived, because it carried ballistas, trebuchets and other mechanical equipment, and the marching speed was much slower than that of the other wings.
But the army could not wait any longer, and the Noldor army of the North, which had already moved south in advance, according to Lord Terenus, was likely to have begun a confrontation with the orcs, and if they waited any longer, then the trip would be pointless - either to collect their corpses or to clean up the battlefield for them, neither of which was the outcome that the three lords wanted.
In the case of incomplete preparation, launching most of the elite expeditions, no matter which of the three Theodores is a very heavy burden, if they can't get the corresponding rewards to make up for the shortfall, it will inevitably cause many people who originally supported them to start complaining, and the dissatisfaction caused by complaining will cause more problems, so this battle must be participated in anyway, and if you participate, you must win.
This is war, the winner gets everything, the loser loses everything, so everyone wants to win.
"What did my father tell you?"
In the Roman barracks, Sibea followed Theodore unrelentingly, from the tent to the gate, without stopping for a moment. This made Theodore, who was already worried, even more annoyed, and said to her as he walked: "I think I explained it clearly enough, we just talked about tea, and I have said this sentence no less than ten times!"
"You think I'm going to believe these nonsense?!" Sibea sneered, "My father loves to drink tea, but he would never invite someone out of the blueβthere must be a reason, and you must have said something that no one could hear!"
"And what do you think we said?!!, Miss Sibea. Theodore asked in a sullen voice, "Well, we discussed a bit...... There are some side touches about the expedition, as well as the question of supplies. β
"If these weishenme brought it up when they weren't in the Bird Hall, I want to tell you alone, you're just one of the three lords!" the female ranger snorted coldly: "Don't try to deceive me!"
"And what do you want to hear?! Theodore turned his head with a mocking smile: "There is a saying in my hometown: If you don't do anything against your heart, don't worry about ghosts knocking on your door in the middle of the night. What do you mean now...... It's like your father has discovered some secret between the two of us!"
"What nonsense are you talking about...... What a secret to tell!" Sibeya's face flushed, and she coped with a few cramped voices, "I'm just, just out of curiosity. β
"Well, you're too curious. Theodore smirked, "Or do you think I'll tell your father about the terms you made to me?"
"If you dare...... Then you're dead!" The female ranger looked like an angry lion, holding a bow and arrow in her hand, clenching her teeth: "I will never let you go!"
"What a coincidence, Lord Julian. β
Tyrenus, dressed in armor, strode over, his face gentle with a faint smile: "And this beautiful Miss Noldor, I remember your name seems to be ...... Sibea?"
"Sibea Aldalia is a Noldor Ranger. The female ranger, who seemed to be fine, instantly became polite, and chatted with Terenus in a generous manner: "I'm glad you remember me." β
"A beautiful lady is always impressive. Terenus smiled and nodded, then looked at Theodore, who was standing aside, "Is the Roman army ready?"
"As long as I give the order, I can go at any time. Theodore replied confidently, "We are the iron walls of the great army, Lord Terenus. β
"I'm convinced of that. Terenus agreed, "In addition, the Noldor Ranger will also join the battle sequence and lead the way as scouts, and their commander is a Noldor Elf named Handel, whom you have already met in the Hall of Birds in Anduria - I hope you would better inform your army in advance to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings." β
"I remember Miss Ardalia, you seem to be a Noldor Ranger too. Theodore looked at Sibea beside him: "Do you want to go to war too?"
"Of course!" the proud female ranger raised her head and glared at him, "As a member of the Noldor, the Ranger of the Noldor, I also have the responsibility to protect the Forest of Silence, and it is my duty!"
"The Noldor Ranger are the most haode archers and scouts, and they know the forest better than we do, so the battle will be easier with them. Commander Terenus said with admiration: "We are allies, so naturally we should fight side by side and give full play to our liliang." β
"Pabrik!"
"Caesar, what do you command?" shouted the legionnaire, standing in the camp, in the direction of Theodore.
"Let the warriors speed up, we're already late, weishenme we're always late?!" shouted Theodore as he put on his helmet, slung his sword at his waist, and walked towards his tent.
"Our enemies are tired of waiting, let's go and kill them!"
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