Chapter 163: Negotiations are interrupted
While you can't let everything go your way, you can't let hardships become permanent stumbling blocks. After a few discussions, Glori and his friends prepare to rescue Irris. If you want to leave Skytown, you have to do it when the storm appears. So, in the early morning of the 23rd, they left Thornes' hideout.
As Thornes said, Glori found the hole in the cliff on the west side. The hole wasn't very big, and Glori's eyes almost widened when he learned that Thornes had done it alone, but he wasn't that expressive. He just smiled, out of gratitude to Thornes. A passage that allowed him and his friends to pass in a queue was already a surprise.
Whether it was a sling or a lifting platform, after the Wind Demon Dog came, it was all destroyed. So, it's harder to leave Skytown than it is to ascend to the sky, unless someone has wings or has magic as powerful as Rangers.
After expressing his rejoicing, Glori and his companions set out on the open grassland and headed west. Then, at noon on the 26th, they trekked to Flying Rock.
Flying Rock is actually a huge rock deep into the soil. The shape of this rock is irregular, but Glori is not here to care about that. Here, Martin and Guy have been waiting for a long time. Glori glanced at the pile of rubble pressed against the boulder, but Ebers was nowhere to be seen.
At this point, Zoe took a few steps towards the middle of the rock. She put her foot in the footprint in front of her and jumped out of it.
"This is Flying Rock. Lo and behold, this thing also has footprints left by Langes when he performed his magic, which is amazing. Glori, can you imagine how powerful Ranges is?" Zoe was just expressing her opinion, not really looking for answers. With a slight smile, she wrapped the flames around her hands and walked to the fire to the west.
"Miss Zoe, you should relax. And, we really don't look like bad guys. The game here tastes good, would you like to taste it?" Martin sat cross-legged in front of the fire and flipped the sword with the hare in it once.
"You're bad people! Serving delicious food can't hide your sins! In addition to the god of light, the god of fire is always watching. Where's Irris, where is our friend, let her go, or you'll smell your own mush!" Zoe said angrily.
"You're such a rough girl. Your friends are in the same shadow magic as Epers. You're not easy to deal with, so we'll have to be careful. Guy explained.
"Did you bring the Covenant?" Martin stood up.
"On Glori. Dylan glanced at Glori to his right. He didn't want to talk more, his heart was always on Elris.
Glori took a step forward, pausing for a moment before pulling out the covenant and shaking it in front of him. "The covenant is with me. So, where is Ireth?"
"Ebers, let them see the angel. Martin said as he cut off a rabbit leg and handed it to Dylan. He knew that Dylan liked to eat delicious food, and thought he could reap a little benefit from Dylan.
Dylan slapped it off. In the past, he had never done such a violent thing. "We're here to negotiate. Don't try to tempt me with a barbecue," he said, "Where's Irris?"
Ebers has not yet appeared. However, Glori did hear something, and Dylan spoke the last words in a very high voice, as if to vent his anger, and if something happened to Elris, Glory would have to meet Dylan's fist, or even his sword.
"Oh, I haven't eaten the meat to my mouth. Martin cut another piece of meat and handed it to Glori.
Glori wasn't disgusted. Even though Martin was an enemy, there was no need to get angry with the barbecue; one politely invited, and the other had to be politely thanked. So, he said to Martin, "Thank you for your hospitality, I took it." But you'll have to show us Irish. Glori took the roast, tore off a small piece of it, tasted it, and then handed Aina a large piece of the remaining meat.
However, Glori didn't expect Dylan to glance to the other side because of the rabbit meat. Right now, Dylan's anger is on the rise.
"Where's Elris?" Dylan was expressionless and said in a cold tone.
Obs dissipates the Shadow Magic, and appears behind Martin and Guy with Elrise. "This girl? I don't know her name. But, here she is. ”
"Dylan, I knew you were going to come to my rescue, but why are you here now!" Elrith complained.
"I'm sorry, but we didn't have a problem with that Windhoend. He can only wait for his magic to fade before he can enter and exit the storm. Dylan said sadly. He tried to hug Iris but was stopped by Martin.
"Wait! you brought someone else?" Guy said, gesturing to the north.
"That's not our people. ”
Glori turned to look at the centaurs galloping in the distance. A dozen people rode to this side, but three were in the lead. They are getting closer. The horses they rode were handsome and tall, and their armor was covered with gold.
"Bloody Sword Insignia. What the hell, where did they come from?" Guy stared at Glori. He thought it was with Glori's group. Is there a deception?
Susan worries that Silver's people will repent. "We don't want to bring in foreign help to ruin the negotiations, it won't do us any good. They may have passed through here. She explained.
After speaking, Glori saw that Susan was wondering. Then, Glori, too, wondered, because the people on horseback were staring at Susan and talking about her. The horses were already about ten paces away, but Glori and Susan were becoming more and more confused.
"They don't seem to welcome us, and you're going to be disappointed. Julia, with short blond hair, said to Gabriel. She jumped off her horse.
"Look at the young lady with the bow and arrows on her back. Short pink hair, long dress trimmed with Alice flowers. She must be the person you are looking for. "Walker is medium and thin. He grabbed the reins that Gabriel had thrown at him. Then he put his elbow on the horse's neck and yawned.
"Walker, you're lazy, you just stay right away. But you have to keep an eye on my precious horse, or it will break free from the reins. Gabriel Philippon smiled. He approached Susan and saluted.
"What are you ......?" said Susan, putting away her bow and arrows, and looked at Gabriel in confusion.
Susan and Gabriel are looking at each other, and ...... For this kind of scenario, Glori seems to know déjà vu. In order not to think about the past, he looked down at Gabriel.
The wind blew, and Glori saw Gabriel's face clearly. He is about the same height as Glori, and he is more handsome than Glori, with a high nose and broad arms. In addition, a strand of silver hair protrudes from Gabriel's black hair that covers the tips of his eyebrows. Looking at his temperament, Glori guesses that Gabriel is an aristocrat, but he finds that Gabriel is not arrogant and approachable.
Regardless of Gabriel. At first glance, Glori knew that this noble son of a certain family had taken a fancy to Susan, and it was in this way that Glori blessed in his heart. This made Glori not come forward to say hello, and he even stayed there like a stake. Actually, Glori wanted to give them space.
"Susan Shirley, you must have forgotten me. But I haven't forgotten you, do you remember the port of the City of Miracles? I fell in love with you at first sight. Gabriel explained.
"It's you!" Susan stepped forward to give Gabriel a courtesy hug, "I didn't expect to meet you again." ”
"Susan, who is this? He's handsome. Zoe couldn't help but ask. She had never heard Susan speak of a young man outside of Glori.
"Gabriel Philemón. The adopted son of the Captain of the Meritorious Order, Bard Evan. He once saved my life in the harbor of the City of Miracles. Susan said excitedly. Thousands of troops
"Well, but you'd better stop hugging it, someone will be jealous. Zoe reminded Susan. Susan blushed and hurriedly pushed Gabriel away.
In order to dispel the awkward atmosphere for Susan, Glori stepped forward to shake Gabriel's hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you. ”
"Of course, I'm glad to see you too," Gabriel let go of Glori's hand and turned his gaze to Susan, "how are you? We haven't seen each other in over five years. ”
Not just Glorry, everyone could see that Gabriel did like Susan. Because, he wouldn't take a second look at anyone other than Susan, and even the head of the regiment, Glori, was treated as a glance.
"I'm good and I've found my former partner. Now, I'm not only a member of the Revival Corps, but I've also formed the Rocky Warband with my friends. Susan said mildly. She turned to look at Glori, who smiled.
"And then, is this the guy you were looking for? He's young, and as the rumors say, he does seem to be calm. Gabriel said with a smile.
"Hey, aren't you proposing? I want to see the gift you have for her. I've heard from Lord Bard that you've got a diamond ring that weighs a lot. Walker urged. Walker didn't want to get off the horse. It's not comfortable to stand at all, he thought. He wanted to finish quickly and get a good night's sleep.
"Wait, what are your friends talking about, who are you going to propose to?" Susan was stunned.
"Of course it's you!" said Gabriel, excitedly pulling out a beautiful wooden box. He opened the wooden box and got down on one knee.
"Oh my God! Glori's rival has appeared!" Irrith said in surprise, "but that's too straightforward!" she raised her voice deliberately. Even so, Glori did not speak, calmly watching everything in front of him.
Susan turned her head to look at Glori, then pulled Gabriel up, "I'm sorry, I can't marry you." ”
"You'll figure it out, I'll wait until the day you say yes. From the day you and I met, it was all doomed. Gabriel was still smiling. His every move was decent, as if everything had been carefully rehearsed.
Guy interrupted the conversation by tapping on the rock beside him, "This is not a place for romantic proposals. You'd better do it in moderation. ”
"That hateful banging sound really spoils the mood. Julia patted Gabriel on the shoulder, and then planned to turn around and ride.
"The transaction continues. Martin lit his cigarette and sat down on the rock.
"We can help you get into the Sky City. But you'll have to let Iris go first, because we'll need her help to get into Sky City. Glori said, clutching his right abdomen. He already knew the answer, but he asked it anyway. Because he didn't want Thornes to take risks.
"It's not going to work. You'll have to take us into the Sky City and find clues to the miracles. I'm afraid you're going to trick yourself and slip away. Among you young people, there are always guys who like to play tricks on their elders. Martin explained.
"There is a clue to the existence of the City of Miracles in the Sky City? After the fall of King Okino, the Sky Castle was sealed. As for the decisive battle between the God of Light and the first King of Order, it was even after the Sky City was sealed. Glori argued solemnly. He just wanted to tell the truth in this seemingly exaggerated tone to fool Martin and Guy. However, he and his friends are also unclear if there is a clue in the Sky City.
"What? Oraya did talk to Sana about stepping foot in the Sky City to enter the miracle. Guy heard it with his own ears!" Martin explained.
"You must be mistaken, as I thought at first. Later, I figured out what Ruth had said. How could a place that had been sealed for a long time have clues to the miracles that appeared later. Glori said with a smile.
"When you say that, I understand...... That is to say, if we want to enter the miracle, we must have the ability to enter the city in the sky. Moreover, the clue to the location of the miracle is not here at all! we would not have been able to do it without Ireth. At the same time, we need Thornes to be our guide. Susan cooperated with Glori, and said very seriously.
Could it be that what Glori and Susan said was true? Martin was skeptical. He glanced at Guy, who immediately shook his head. So, Martin said, "No, that's not right. You must be lying. You want to persuade us to give up. ”
"Thornes, unravel the inscription's spell! We're going to go to Sky City to make sure! Guy ordered. He pointed his sword at Elris's neck.
"I'll do what you say, but don't hurt her. As a last resort, Thornes left the shadow of the magic. He approached the inscription in the center of the Flying Rock, wrapped the inscription around the ancient vine in his hand, and then recited the incantation.
"Covenant, hand over the covenant first!" Guy threatened.
"You have to be gentlemen, and let that young lady go. ”
Gabriel, who was about to get on his horse, turned his head. Actually, he didn't want to meddle, but as a gentleman, he had to. His idea was simple, he didn't do it to please Susan.
"Gentleman?" Martin said to Guy playfully.
"He said we weren't gentlemen enough. I think he's just a guy who wants to spoil other people's good deeds, and he's not a gentleman!" Guy scoffed.
"Do you want to fight? I can't wait!" Dylan shouted. He drew the flaming sword and set it on fire.
"I can't afford to be left out of the fight, because they just said something rude. Gabriel stood beside Dylan and said.
"Gabriel, you'd better leave? In fact, Susan didn't want Gabriel to continue pestering.
"Susan, at least let me help you save your friend, just as I did back then. I don't want to be interrupted when it's time to make a move. Gabriel insisted.
Glori frowned, worried that things would get worse. As a result, before he could react, he saw Guy make a move.
Guy reached out to Elrith, causing a void to appear in front of her. "You want to fight? But you have to think clearly. We only care about the clues of the miracles, not your friends!" he threatened.
"Put away your weapons, or I'll push her into the hollow! it's a bottomless abyss!" Urberth gritted his teeth and shook Elrith's shoulder, bringing her face close to the hollow.
Glori was about to help, but Walker revealed a secret. By the time Walker had followed Gabriel here, Walker had already secretly failed the spell trap, and it was at the feet of Martin and Guy. Opportunities have always existed, and if they don't, they are artificially created. Now, when he saw Gabriel and Dylan rushing towards Urberth, he wanted to take a hand. Just one step, Glori tripped over pain in his right abdomen, so by the time he was about to step forward, it was too late.
The second time, Glori watched as Iris was captured. He lowered his head in disappointment, but still saw the portal that had disappeared into a crack. The portal even swirled, leaving behind a remnant of magical light, which was a taunt to Glorry!
"They're gone! What are you doing? You're so close to Guy, why don't you stop him!" Dylan said angrily. He's really on fire this time.