Chapter 53 Erosion
During the period when Link visited Hornheim's collection of books, the ground was already in chaos. As the person involved, he did not know that he was sucked up by the light beam shot from Hornheim.
The scene where Lorelai's holy emblem changed from u to round shape was not only seen by people in the forest, but also by the City of Vaulet. Before most people realized what was going on, Sevis had already taken action. He asked Alcy to bring all the people who could be mobilized in the Craftsman District to the city gate, and also sent all his soldiers to announce the new "qualification to enter the city" before the barrier to protecting Vaulet City expired.
The refugees and apprentices who witnessed the battle between the Son of Nature and the Mages with their own eyes also realized that something big happened, but the conditions for entering the city were so strict that many people almost came up with the idea of retreating after Sevis announced as the city lord. In addition to Vaulet, there are still some places that can be rigged, such as the Watch Castle, which is recruiting people everywhere.
I have to say that Sevis is still a little smart. He made appropriate modifications to Link's suggestions. Women, children and the elderly can enter the city directly. It is best to have a skill. If you don't do some, you must do simple physical work. In short, you will not be able to eat for free. The strict requirements for entering the city are mainly aimed at young and middle-aged men. The number of refugees gathered outside the city of Vaulet has decreased a lot in just a few days. Half of them signed an agreement to enter the city, and some left and went elsewhere, leaving only 30% of them are still waiting, hoping that the standards will be lowered after a while.
Finn, who stayed in the lord's mansion, waited and saw Link come back. He asked Orlando more than once whether Link would be in danger. The half-elf comforted him. Lorelai had fallen, and Bree became a new magic god. As for the ally's son of nature, there would be no trouble. As for the dwarves, they used the blacksmith shop they occupied as a temporary stronghold and soon devoted to the first step of the expansion project - planning and composition.
Hornheim's teleportation light column hit the top of the library, causing a slight vibration. When Link, who walked out of the teleportation array, saw Andrew again, the blue-robed master's attitude was more respectful than last time. After nodding, Link went straight to the city gate and first checked the barrier that protected the city. The U-shaped arch symbolizing Lorelai had turned into a round shape, and the barrier was still there, but it had gone from invisible to translucent. The outline of the entire city was looming under the protection of the barrier, and the eyeballs on the gate were still there. Those who did not listen to advice would be punished by Andrew through the eye of surveillance, which greatly reduced the burden on the guards. As soon as Elsey, who was temporarily appointed as a sheriff, saw Link, his expression suddenly seemed strange.
After vanishing for forty years, the already mysterious son of nature only exists in the stories of the bard and the memories of the old people. He never thought that this ordinary person who was in his early twenties and could not be more ordinary would have the ability to tie the legendary sage. The picture that Elsie, who did not understand magic, only passed back through projection techniques was also very amazing. He had bargained with such a person before, and even thought about it, he felt scared.
Link obviously didn't know Elsie's inner confusion. He asked about the recent situation of Wacheng. He was quite satisfied with the city lord's implementation according to his suggestion. The main purpose of his plan was to ease the conflicts between dwarves and humans due to territorial disputes and slave trade, and then the orcs and elves. He should unite all races to fight the undead and prevent the god of death from the root of the root of the god of death.
Sevis is so busy these days that he is either busy discussing the expansion of the city with the dwarves, or busy lobbying the nobles who live in established places, asking them to pay and help the city expand. When he heard it was profitable, these nobles were happy and agreed to take out some of the money and goods without much persuasion. When Link entered the city lord's mansion, the nobles were discussing in the hall. He secretly bypassed and went to find Orlando and Finn. As soon as he saw him, Finn asked this and that, and the topic was all around Hornheim, asking when he could go up. It was also the medium of Bray's god descendants.
Finn took the initiative to mention it. Link remembered that he had forgotten the naughty child. His eyes immediately swept towards Finn's forehead. The mark was still there, which showed that Bree had not broken the bridge across the river... No, it should be said that before finding a more suitable candidate, he could only call this layman who could only be considered an apprentice.
"Didn't Bray mention me?" Finn couldn't hide his disappointment. From Link's expression, it was not difficult to guess that the conversation with Bray was nothing at all.
"Even if Lorelai becomes the new magic god, exercising the realm of God is very consuming. You have to hurry up and talk about serious things. As for you... the mark is still there, at least your status as a medium has been preserved." For this almost adult compatriot, Link really doesn't know what to say about him. He is not young anymore, but sometimes his words and deeds are so naive that it is a headache. Ronno protects him so well, and the environment of the old town of the Valley is closed, so he still has to learn how to deal with people and things.
Olofen, who was beside him, noticed that Link looked tired and thought he was exhausted too much in the battle with Claire, so he pulled Finn to the courtyard to speak, leaving the guest room for Link to rest.
"Oh, why do you pull me out? I have a lot to ask him."
"You didn't see him looking very tired, so let him have a good sleep."
Finn was a little unhappy. In response, the half-elf advised earnestly: "You should grow up, and you can't always protect yourself with the shell of a 'child'. When Vaulet's matter is handled, he will leave. What are you going to do then?"
Finn opened his mouth. He was used to being protected. He suddenly had to face the situation of "only relying on himself in the future". The uneasiness that had disappeared since he followed Link emerged again.
Seeing a panic flashing in his eyes, Orlando sighed, "If it weren't for his sake, I would never be so close to you. You should be clear about this in your heart. If it weren't for him, the gods wouldn't have chosen you as a medium."
Finn, who was scolded, was angry and embarrassed, "What's wrong with finding support?"
"Yes, community creatures have such subconsciousness." Orlando showed his indifferent side in front of Finn for the first time. "Link is a lifeweaver and has the power to change his destiny, but if you don't work hard and just want to benefit from it, then you will lose what you get now. There is no food in the world, and naturally there will be no chance of getting it in vain."
Of course, Finn knew that the half-elves were deliberately close to him because of Link, and also understood that because of Link, he had inexplicably obtained a mark of wisdom and became a medium for Brey to convey oracles. He just wanted to use Link's care for his compatriots to gain as much convenience as possible from the Son of Nature.
Why do you have to point it in front of me and embarrass me?
"Oh... I said just now that Link will leave after the Hornheim's affairs is resolved. Are you going to find a new backer for yourself? Not only in this city, but everyone else who closely monitors the trends of the Son of Nature knows that you have a close relationship with him. Hornheim has many factions. Claire, who has banned the power of elementals, hated him to the bone. Even if you are the medium of the God of Magic, she may secretly trip and die a medium with no background and no strength. The gods will not punish Lorelai, a sage. You are a smart child and should understand what I mean. If you want to live, you have to rely on yourself, not others." After that, regardless of what Finn thought, Orlando turned around and left, leaving Finn with his head lowered, standing alone in the uninhabited atrium.
Returning to the guest room, Link was indeed asleep. Orlando leaned over and tentatively touched Lin's back to his shoulder with his finger. Without reaction, he boldly tried to break up Link's left hand pressing under his other arm, and there was no blue mark on the back of his hand.
The Seal of Wisdom of Bray is gone, which means that Hornheim's affairs are over, the next step...well?
Just as he was thinking, Orlando suddenly found that Link's hands were extremely cold and his body was shaking slightly.
What's wrong with this? It shouldn't be. As a son of nature recognized by the four elements, the average temperature will not make him feel hot and cold.
Just in the few seconds when Orlando was surprised, a thin layer of ice had formed on his body. He hurriedly left the room. The cold air filled the whole room. The ice became thicker and thicker, and soon wrapped the whole person.
Orlando did not dare to touch it rashly, so he could only watch the guest room being frozen. When he found out that the abnormal soldier immediately reported the situation to the centurion. When Fern arrived, not only the guest room where Orlando lived, but the entire building was wrapped in ice.
"What's going on?"
Orlando also wanted to figure it out, and he shook his head with a serious expression: "The Son of Nature is inside."
Fern reported the news to the city lord in a hurry. Upon hearing about this situation, Sevis hurriedly ended the negotiations with the nobles and rushed over. The abnormality in the living room naturally alarmed Finn, who was standing in the courtyard in a daze. Fortunately, the entire building was frozen and the freezing stopped, and there was no tendency to continue to spread.
"The Son of Nature is inside?" Sevis looked at the half-elf, the only insider who knew what was going on.
Orlando nodded, "Don't ask me, I don't know the reason. Seeing that Link's face was a little bad, I suggested that he rest for a while. Who knew that his body began to freeze after sleeping? Maybe... it was some way to protect himself." Orlando was not sure when he said this. His understanding of the Son of Nature came from various legends and wood elves. Even if he lived for two hundred years, Link was the first Son of Nature to be relieved.
Sevis turned his eyes to Finn again, "Have he experienced such symptoms before?"
Finn shook his head repeatedly to indicate that he had seen him for the first time.
Sevis instructed his confidant, "Send the order, don't make any statement, and no one is allowed to disclose this matter." (To be continued, please search for astronomy, the novel is better and faster!
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