When night fell, Rhodes returned to his room. It was a small bedroom. It was said to be a bedroom, but the space was actually very small. It could only accommodate a small bed and a desk. The rooms on the ship were no better than those on land.
, for such a small room, Rhodes had to spend money to use it.
As soon as he entered the door, Rhodes noticed something was wrong. The wooden board under his feet was damp and cold. It was not the moisture brought by the sea breeze, but a kind of cold air from the land. There was also a touch of frost... However, winter had long passed.
Just as Rhodes squatted down to explore the reason, Caroline's figure slowly appeared from the darkness. Just like in the hot spring that day, first it was a water-like wave, and then it was a solid body.
Invisibility... one of the spells commonly used by magicians.
"I should have expected you to resort to this."
Rhodes's expression was full of anger, but also a little helpless. She was convinced to deal with such a naughty magician. As long as there was something new and novel, she would always keep up with her. Curiosity and adventurous spirit, how to describe this strange witch?
?She is like her own shadow, following her wherever she goes.
"It's not too late to find out now." Caroline said with a smile, "It seems that your room is quite clean and comfortable. Much better than the rooms of those poor sailors."
Rhodes noticed that she had changed her clothes. She was no longer in the standard wizard robe before departure, but had put on men's clothes, burlap, straw sandals, shirt... Even her hair had been cut... If you weren't careful,
Staring at her breasts, it was impossible to tell that this guy was a woman.
"You are really willing to take risks."
Rhodes couldn't help but sigh.
"I have no choice. In order to go to sea with the Lord of Blackhammer Castle, I can only give up some things."
Caroline said, sitting on Rod's chair, and tasted the wine on the table without any politeness.
"That thing has great staying power and is used to relieve insomnia."
Rhodes said, snatching the bottle over and putting it in its place. They talked to each other, and there was no distinction between their status and status before departure.
"That's not good. I'm probably not going to sleep well tonight on this bumpy boat."
Caroline blinked back.
"You must go back, this place does not belong to you. You know, the Frost Witch cannot leave the country. Wizards, no matter any wizard, must accept the monitoring of the Magic Academy." Rhodes' expression became serious.
"If you don't tell me, if I don't tell you, who will know?" But Caroline remained indifferent. She started to act like a child.
"Paper cannot contain the fire, you will always know. You must go back, and go back now."
Rhodes said.
"Now? I'm afraid not. I've already paid for the boat ticket. Besides, how do you want me to go back? Jump into the sea and swim back? The Frost Witch doesn't have the ability to freeze the sea water. Or do you want the captain to do it?
Send me back? That's possible, but you have to pay for the requisition of the entire ship. They are in a hurry to sell the goods. I'm afraid the cost will be very high."
Caroline said with a wink.
Rhodes didn't respond to her, and now he responded in vain. Wherever a witch wants to stay, she always has a way. Of course, it's not impossible, but this journey has put another burden on Rhodes. Caroline is bound to
It is not possible to cast spells in a foreign country, which would violate the kingdom's ban, and if it hurts someone, it will involve diplomatic issues. Therefore, Rhodes must watch her carefully along the way and not let her reveal her identity as a Frost Witch. At the same time, she also
Things can't happen in a foreign country, otherwise, you will have to bear this responsibility yourself. This is simply a drag on others... Rhodes expressed his helplessness in his heart... and even more helpless things are yet to come...
"Okay, you can stay here if you like. But I'm afraid my room is not big enough to accommodate your delicate body. Is it possible that we have to share a bed?"
Rhodes shrugged and asked.
"That's definitely not possible. I'll sleep on the bed and you sleep on the chair."
Caroline returned with a smile. For such an answer, Rhodes once again expressed his helplessness. The gentlemanly demeanor told him that he could not argue with the lady, let alone be rude to the lady... Then, the only thing waiting for him was the cold wooden face.
The chair. And the bed can only be given to such an unreliable lady... The most important thing is that he has to look at her all night long. A beautiful lady lies in front of him, sleeping soundly, but he can't do anything.
What, nothing is more uncomfortable than this.
Forget it, there are only three nights. After three nights, they will arrive in Pulun City and they will have a place to stay. Rhodes thought...
The night at sea is long. The waves beat against the side of the ship and splash onto the deck. Looking out from the window, there is nothing in the dark sea, only endless darkness. It is understandable why those who were born on the sea are always better than those on land.
People come in fierce and violent ways.
They have no fixed abode, the sea is their home, the strong winds and huge waves have tempered their courage and physique, and the violence and darkness of the ocean have shaped their fearless and brave souls. Death is normal for sailors, you
You don’t even know if you can survive until tomorrow. Sometimes a storm can swallow you up. The rickety boat is like a plaything in the palm of the sea god. It wants you to die as easily as crushing an ant. It’s better to enjoy yourself in time.
Well, if there's wine, drink it, if there's a woman, grab it... That's what the Norse pirates are like.
They are ferocious beasts, even wilder than beasts. Norscan pirates may have landed on the sea as soon as they were born, and the ship was their birthplace. The education of their parents and the long life at sea made the boys in these tribes full of blood.
. They fight as naturally as eating. If they don’t have wealth, they rob it. After robbing, they squander it. After squandering it, they rob again. The repeated plundering and killing make these northern humans become more cruel than wild beasts.
Of course, not all northern pirates are Norscans. There are also some southern humans who join them and join this business. They may be murderers, rapists, people wanted by the Empire and Bretonnia, or some
The debtors had no choice but to take refuge in the pirate team. There are many of them, but as far as Rhodes knows, the Norscans are not very tolerant of these outsiders. In their view, the people of the empire are too weak, although they are all
Humans, but long-term geographical isolation makes them look like two races.
Caroline was already fast asleep beside her. She felt very safe next to the Great Lord. At least she didn't have to worry about Rhodes' character. But Rhodes, on the other hand, looked at the undulating sea with mixed emotions.