Section 41 Injuries and Illnesses

"How?"

"With gunpowder. Xingke replied. "We managed to secretly buy a batch of gunpowder and pile it up in that basement and detonate it. If that were the case, the place would be in ruins, and no one else would be able to enter it, and it would be impossible to detect the gathering of dark magic energy. ”

"That's called Wanting to Cover Up. A voice rang out. The two sisters turned their heads together, and saw that it was Ashrufat who had come in from outside. By this time the servants had gone to rest, so there were only three of them, and they could speak louder.

"Actually, even if it is auctioned off, they will not necessarily be interested in that little mountain house. But if it is messed with like this, it may attract unnecessary attention. It's easy for anyone to organize a manpower, and it's still easy to dig up a house that has collapsed. ”

The two sisters stopped talking. Ashrufat was right, and that was the dilemma right now. In fact, the best way to do this is to make sure that the mountain cottage is in their hands. As long as this land falls into the hands of others, then there is a great possibility that the magic array that gathers the energy of black magic will be discovered.

Of course, it's also very likely that others won't find out about this secret at all. However, it is better not to participate in this kind of gambling.

"But...... There's no better way to do it. Hoshimi replied in a low voice.

"I knew that I killed Io last time!" Xingke said hatefully.

"Kill him?" said Ashrufat, repeating the words of the star carving. "He and you...... Have you had a conflict?"

"He wanted to plot against the two of us. "It was Hoshimi who spoke. As a result, I was taught a lesson by my sister. I thought, maybe he held a grudge. ”

"Whatever his motives, we can't do anything about it now. He's safe and secure in the royal city, and he only needs to write a letter to make such a mess of us. "The star is plugged in. "I really can't think of a good way to get 10,000 gold coins. ”

"I have an idea. Ashrufat said. "But I really don't know what to do...... No, it doesn't work. ”

......

On the hill ahead, several houses were built.

In the suburbs, this is a relatively rare phenomenon. Because in general, the houses of the squire nobles were separated from each other. This is because they usually own a large area of land. However, this is obviously an exception, and the location of this hill is so good, with easy access and a great view. In addition to other things, there is a spring on the hill that lasts all year round, and it is a very good source of water. In addition, there are some evergreen trees planted on the hills, which are full of greenery all year round and have a unique scenery.

The curtain of the carriage was lifted a little, and Ashrufat immediately rode his horse closer to the carriage.

"Over there, that's Sir Dicks' house. Xingke in the carriage said.

Ashrufat followed her finger and saw a house that looked very elaborate and chic. It's not a particularly big house, but it's cleverly located and built with ingenuity. Compared to its neighbors, it looks like a slender beauty and a fat aunt, and it stands out in terms of appearance alone.

"Very nice house. ”

"It was left to him by his father, and it is said that he had a group of dwarves to help him build it. Xingke said. To be honest, there was a bit of a sour tone in her voice. "Father and son are both people who like to show off. ”

They had come to visit Sir Dicks to-day. In addition to the kind of intimacy of really good friends, that is, under normal circumstances, there are certain steps to visit between the squires and nobles, and it is not to come to the door when you want to. A servant should be sent a day in advance of the visit. After the servant brings the host to the house and waits for the guest's reply, the guest can officially come to the door.

On the surface, this was just a step towards Ashrufat's entry into the local social circle. As Aunt Mary said before, Ashrufat had already made a preliminary presentation of himself to the public by giving himself a preliminary presentation at the last dance at Baron Raoult's house. But on the other hand, he didn't know enough about the locals. This requires him to visit others more often, participate in more social activities, and make more public appearances to make up for it.

In fact, Ashruphat had the opportunity to get to know Dix. Because of the previous dance party, Dicks also attended. However, because of the "suicide incident" of this dance, many corresponding social activities - although the dance will be mainly danced, but there are also many activities that have nothing to do with dancing - did not take place. But it doesn't matter, the two sisters have lived here for more than ten years and have already integrated into the social circle here, so it is completely possible to take him to visit.

Because it had been notified in advance, the gatekeeper quickly opened the door. When Ashrufar handed the reins to a servant, he saw another carriage beside him—not a privately owned carriage, but one that was rented out to pick up and drop off guests. The difference between the two is easy to see. This is because these taxis always paint themselves green and don't have any other decorations on the outside of the cabin.

Another feature, of course, is that the coachman does not wear any uniform, only civilian clothes.

"I'll ask, what is ......," Ashruphat asked, gesturing to the carriage and the servant who took the reins.

"Sir, that's a horse doctor from other provinces that my master had. The servant said.

"Horse doctor?"

"Well, that's the one. ”

Ashruphat looked in the direction the servant had pointed, and saw two men and a horse standing in the middle of the courtyard in the distance. Although it was far away, Ashruphat had a keen eye, and he could tell at a glance that one of the two men should be the master of the place, Sir Dix. They had met at a ball. Maybe the two sides didn't introduce each other that time, so they didn't know each other's identities, but anyway, after meeting each other, they are always a little familiar.

Dix was wearing a somewhat out of place outfit - it was late winter and early spring, and it was still a little cold, and the normal dress was a fur coat, but Dix was clearly the type who didn't want temperature for the sake of demeanor - he wore a tuxedo.

With him was an old man of a certain age. Ashruphat thought that he must be the horse doctor that the servant said. The two men were talking around the horse, probably because they were so engrossed, that they had not yet noticed the arrival of Ashrufat and the two sisters.

If Ashrufat was not mistaken, the horse should have been the legendary steed with the blood of an elven warhorse. Dicks' actions are easy to understand—horse racing is not far off, so he makes the last attempt to call in a famous doctor from out of town to see if his BMW has any chance of healing.

Because it was covered by the bodies of two people, Ashrufat did not really see the horse at this time. But at least he could see that the horse was snow-white all over, and he couldn't see a single stray hair. In a trance, he had a strange feeling. He seemed to have seen so many of these horses somewhere, too many to count. But this feeling was immediately driven away by reason. You must know that Lu Dao is a horse that has inherited the bloodline of the elven war horse, and it is a first-class good horse in the Anthropocene realm. Unless Ashrufat had been to the Elven Realm, he would never have seen many of them.

Of course, as a mercenary, if you are hired by a wealthy merchant to accompany him across the sea to the realm of elves to gain knowledge, this is also a common thing. Because mercenaries are not necessarily hired by kings or nobles to fight on the battlefield. When there was no war, they were often engaged in bodyguards, escorts and other jobs, especially small groups were popular with merchants.

Ashruphat walked towards the middle of the courtyard where the two men and one were located. Xingke wanted to call out to him, but he didn't make a sound and followed him. Hoshimi also followed behind his sister.

Ashruphat was soon able to clear the conversation.

"Is there no hope at all?"

"Mr. Dicks, my opinion is exactly the same as last time. It takes time. ”

"But you've also said that time doesn't necessarily lead to healing. And horse racing ......"

"Please give up this thought. In any case, this little beauty will not be able to participate in this year's horse race. Now there is only about a month left. ”

"Damn, do you mean I'm going to have to give up this year? It doesn't look lame. ”

"I don't mean to give you up on the race, you can choose another horse. Again, Mr. Dix, this little beauty can't stand the toss. If you try to ride it again, even if it's as easy as a trot...... All I can say is that there is no hope for her anymore. ”

"What do you mean...... I had to wait about three years for it to have a half-time chance of being fully recovered. ”

"Yes, and it will take care of it for three years, Mr. Dix. On the one hand, let it exercise more and eat more oats. On the other hand, it is necessary to make sure that its injured leg is not injured again. ”

"Do you have to make it run a lot, and on the other hand, you have to make sure it doesn't stumble and get hurt?

"This is the only professional advice I can give. Mr. Dicks. You know, such a severe leg injury, if you change doctors, I bet it doesn't have any chance of recovery at all. ”

"I just know, damn it!" Dix let out a lament.

By this time, Ashrufat was already approaching them. The two have also seen him and two sisters. Dix recognized them immediately—whether he remembered Aerufat at the ball or not, at least he knew the two sisters. With the logic that a normal person has, he immediately deduced the identity of this man.

"Good day. Dicks offered to say hello. "I was supposed to be in the living room, but I'm sorry, I'm in a bit of a hurry. ”