Lei Xiao sat on the command chair in the center of the command hall and nodded to Xion.
"Lord, in the decisive battle with the Pars Empire's siege army not long ago, the defensive barrier of "Crystal Blue City" was once again broken. Although the opponent did not attack the city, a large number of arrows were shot in.
Therefore, during this period of time, my subordinates have been leading people to clean up the areas around the city wall and the edge of the city in their spare time."
Xion stroked his chest and saluted, and reported to Lei Xiao: "Among the millions of Pars Empire arrows collected, when my subordinates were taking inventory just now, they happened to find a dozen extremely special arrows."
"Extremely special arrows?"
Hearing the sound, Lei Xiao's face suddenly became filled with curiosity.
Since the Southern and Northern Wars, I have seen many types of arrows, including various magic arrows. Some are extremely sharp, some are enchanted, but this is the first time I have heard of extremely special arrows.
"Yes, Lord Lord, those dozen arrows contain some special energy flow. It is not the violent energy of attack spells, but a softer magic power."
Xion still maintained a respectful posture and responded: "My subordinates thought there might be something unusual about these special arrows, so I thought of reporting them to the lord."
"Bring it to me and see."
The curiosity on Lei Xiao's face became even more intense, and he ordered to Xion.
"As ordered, Lord, please wait for a moment."
Xion lowered his head and disappeared into the command hall.
In the blink of an eye, when Xion appeared in front of Lei Xiao again, there was already a crystal clear translucent arrow in his hand.
"Lord, please take a look."
Xion lowered his body and handed the translucent arrow to Lei Xiao, saying respectfully.
Lei Xiao looked at it intently and noticed further.
This is very much like an ice arrow condensed by magic power, exuding a faint cold air.
But what is different from ordinary ice arrows is that its arrowhead is extremely blunt. There is indeed a dark blue magic flow rippling in the translucent arrow body, exuding soft and slightly mysterious energy fluctuations.
"It is indeed an unusual arrow. It does not seem to be used in an attack."
Lei Xiao observed it for a while, nodded thoughtfully and said, "Besides, if this arrow was condensed by magic power, it should have dissipated automatically long ago."
"What the lord said is absolutely true. These two points are what make it special to my subordinates."
Xion nodded in agreement and said, "My subordinates believe that there may be something contained in this, and those energy flows are its manifestation."
"What does it contain?"
Lei Xiao frowned and thought for a moment, then a trace of doubt appeared on his face.
This special arrow came from the Pars Empire, and the Pars Empire responded to the call of Ganelon IX and became hostile to us. Lei Xiao really couldn't imagine what this special arrow contained.
"Lord, this may just be my subordinate's illusion."
Seeing Lei Xiao's puzzled expression, Xion quickly added: "The lord has many things to do every day, so you shouldn't waste time on such trivial matters. It is your subordinates who have made the lord busy."
"No, you did the right thing. Now that we have found a problem, we naturally have to investigate it to the end."
Lei Xiao waved his hand and said with a smile: "Details determine success or failure, this is crucial."
After that, Lei Xiao pondered for a moment and then ordered Jiang Li to invite Caroline and Bing Lao.
"Your Highness, have you missed me so quickly?"
Not long after, a rustling voice sounded, and Caroline, dressed in red knight casual clothes with a smile on her face, appeared in front of Lei Xiao first.
"Her Royal Highness the Third Princess is always so humorous."
Lei Xiao looked at the other party's slender body, raised his eyebrows slightly, and immediately described the magic arrow to Caroline.
As the commander-in-chief of the Fortress, Caroline has been in direct confrontation with the Pars Empire all year round, so she might be able to get some clues.
"This is indeed a strange thing."
After listening to Lei Xiao's words, Caroline's smile faded, her eyebrows narrowed and she said: "I know all the standard arrows of the Pars Empire and the ice arrows used by magicians, and I have never seen anything like this before.
"
As Caroline said this, she narrowed her starry eyes and carefully observed the translucent arrow. She muttered: "Maybe the shape of the arrow is just a disguise, and the energy flow in it is the key."
"I also think so."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, then looked at the half-elf ancestor beside him and said, "Jiang Li, what do you think?"
"Back to the lord, my subordinates have the same thoughts as the lord and the third princess."
Jiang Li stepped forward and said with the same frown: "It's just that the shell of this arrow looks crisp, but it's actually extremely strong. I'm afraid even my subordinates will have a hard time breaking it, and they won't be able to figure out what's inside."
It’s a mystery.”
"Even you can't break this arrow?"
Hearing the sound, Lei Xiao couldn't help but frown.
During this period of time, with the blessing of various fifth-level healing and nourishing potions, Jiang Li's strength has returned to the fifth-level nine-star level.
Although there is still some gap compared to the peak state when the promotion failed, it is still a being with boundless mana that ordinary fifth-level powerhouses cannot compete with.
Unexpectedly, even a strong person like Jiang Li, who was in the first echelon of the fifth level, could not stop this arrow.
"Can't even Senior Jiang Lei break it?"
Caroline frowned and thought for a moment, then blurted out: "So, among the army of the Pars Empire, there is only one person left who has the ability to make this special arrow."
"Antonio, the chief magister of the royal family? This special arrow exudes a faint cold air, which is indeed consistent with Antonio's ice attribute."
Lei Xiao reacted quickly and nodded thoughtfully.
Naturally, Lei Xiao knew everything about the most powerful person in the Pars Empire.
Antonio has served the monarchs of the Pars Empire for three consecutive generations, and his strength reached the peak of the fifth level decades ago. Now I am afraid that it will only reach the next level, even approaching half a step to the sixth level.
If it were the special arrow he made, it would be easy to crack it if Gracilaria was in peak condition, but now it is indeed a bit powerless.
"But then again, why would Antonio make such arrows and shoot them into the city?"
Lei Xiao looked at the crystal clear special ice arrow and said thoughtfully: "Could it be that he wants to convey some information to us?"
As soon as Lei Xiao said this, a look of confusion appeared on both Caroline and Jiang Li's fair cheeks.
Antonio is the strongest man in the Pars Empire. What message can this guy convey?
Even if this guy wanted to convey a message, why would he adopt such a puzzling method?
Just when everyone was confused, Bing Lao also rushed over with a strong wind passing by.
Judging from the excited expression on his old face, the two helpers assigned by Lei Xiao obviously played a great role in analyzing the energy-gathering array.
"Sir, what do you want to do with me?"
Bing Lao gently stroked his gray beard and nodded to Lei Xiao.
Before Lei Xiao could reply, Binglao's peripheral vision happened to see the special ice arrow placed on the command table, and he blurted out: "Isn't this the ice letter arrow? I haven't seen such a little trick for a long time."
"Bingxin Arrow?"
Lei Xiao's eyes lit up and he immediately said: "Old sir, this is exactly the reason why I came to see you."
"I understand."
Bing Lao looked at Lei Xiao's puzzled expression and began to explain: "Bingxin Arrow is a technique that conveys confidential information. Although it is quite simple to perform, due to its extremely strong nature, the safety factor is not high.
good."
"In other words, unless they have the corresponding key or a stronger magician breaks it open forcibly, others cannot view the contents even if they pick it up."
Hearing this, Lei Xiao suddenly nodded his head.
In the world before I traveled, many ancient people did use the method of tying letters on arrows to convey messages, which was quite similar.
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao immediately asked: "So, the old gentleman can open this ice letter arrow?"
"easy."
Bing Lao smiled faintly, and casually waved the surface of the Ice Letter Arrow. The ice in the arrow body immediately disintegrated, revealing the surging energy flow within it.
The moment the energy flow touches the air, the colorful stream of light flashes, and then a scene is projected, suspended in mid-air.
Lei Xiao looked intently, and what appeared on the screen was Antonio, the chief court mage of the Pars Empire.
Antonio was seen standing upright in the frame, his old wrinkled face full of urgency, obviously extremely nervous.
After a moment, the old magician took a deep breath and said: "Dear His Royal Highness the Holy Lion Prince, and the mysterious sixth-level ice-type senior, now that the ice arrow letter has been opened, what's next?
I would venture to guess that the two of you are watching together, right? Please forgive me for being abrupt."
"My guess is pretty accurate."
Lei Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly and continued to listen attentively.
By now, things have become very clear.
No wonder Antonio would use this unique way of transmitting information, because in our camp, only Bing Lao can open it.
Of course, Louise Nanny should also be able to do it, but Antonio obviously didn't know Louise's existence at the time.
"Is the person the other party is looking for exactly Bing Lao and me? What on earth is this guy going to do?"
Thinking of this in his mind, a hint of curiosity appeared on Lei Xiao's face.
"His Royal Highness the Holy Lion Prince, a veteran of the ice system, first of all, please allow me to explain that launching an attack on the Kingdom of Cold Flame is not my original intention, nor is it something I can control. Although I am the chief mage, I am only an intermediary.
Just a minister."
Antonio's old face was still full of urgency, and he continued: "I swear to all the gods that during the battle with His Royal Highness, I have not harmed any soldiers of the Cold Flame Kingdom, and I have never had any attempt to meddle with the Cold Flame Kingdom.
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Looking at Antonio's old face full of sincerity, Caroline nodded thoughtfully and said: "Your Highness, this old guy's performance in recent battles is really mediocre. I thought this guy was about to end his life.
My health is no longer good."
"I've heard something too."
Lei Xiao recalled a series of battle reports after the war, and nodded thoughtfully.
According to reports from Chiduo, who was fighting with Antonio at the time, the old magician indeed did not launch any decent offensive, which made Chiduo, who was not much different in strength, very easy to do. Chiduo thought that the opponent was not in good condition at the time.
"So, the other party actually let it slip on purpose?"
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, and the confusion on his face became more obvious: "But we have no interaction with the other party, why would the other party do this?"
Just when Lei Xiao was confused, Antonio started to talk about his past with a look of embarrassment, just like a job applicant being interviewed.
"To be honest with you, Your Highness, an elder of the ice system, back then, Emperor Pars three generations ago once accidentally saved my life. After learning the identity of my fifth-level powerhouse, I hoped to protect the Pars Empire for a hundred years.
, in order to repay the other party's kindness, I finally accepted the other party's request."
"Today, a hundred years have passed, and I have long since fulfilled my original promise. I have served Emperor Pars for three consecutive generations, and I have sacrificed my life on countless battlefields and never flinched for a moment."
"Now, I am about to run out of oil. In the remaining time, I just want to follow my heart, pursue my lifelong pursuit, and explore the deeper mysteries of magic."
Antonio's old face in the picture is full of sincerity, and he continues to express his inner thoughts.
"But my understanding is limited, and I have been stuck at the peak of the fifth level for decades. Although I have vaguely touched the threshold of the sixth level, I still can't touch it at all in the end."
"There is only one reason why I have the courage to write this letter."
A trace of shame appeared on Antonio's old face, and he continued: "That is, I have a merciless request. I hope His Royal Highness the Holy Lion Prince can allow the ice system elder to give me some advice."
After hearing what Antonio said, Caroline snorted disdainfully and said, "After all, this old guy originally wanted to become a disciple of Senior Bing in order to seek the opportunity to advance to the sixth level."
Looking at Caroline's disdainful expression, Lei Xiao actually looked interested.
It would be a good thing if the chief court mage of the Pars Empire could return from his lost ways and join his own ranks.
After all, he is the number one mage in the human world, and his strength goes without saying.
Just when Lei Xiao thought of this, Antonio in the picture added something.
"I know that this request is extremely abrupt. If His Highness the Holy Lion Prince is willing to grant it, then I will show all my sincerity and fight for His Highness the Holy Lion Prince without any hesitation!"
After hearing what Antonio said, Lei Xiao raised his eyebrows, looked at Bing Lao and said, "Mr., what do you think?"
"Just a kid with a yellow mouth."
Bing Lao shrugged his shoulders and said nonchalantly to Lei Xiao: "As long as it is your wish, it's not a bad idea for me to give him some pointers."
"Very good, then it's settled."
Lei Xiao gently snapped his fingers and said with a smile on his face: "It seems that I have a new trump card in my hand." ()