Henry was not angry at all when Callas laughed at him. He knew the dwarf's temper, but said calmly, "No, the iron band is on my chest."
"Henry, are you kidding me?" Upon hearing this strange request, Karas's smile quickly disappeared, and a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes, "Are you kidding me?"
"No, Karas, I'm serious. In the whole of Salzburg, I also feel that only your craftsmanship can do this. I feel so uncomfortable in my heart, the heart-breaking pain, I feel like I can't hold on anymore
I'm going down, but I can't fall, I have more important things to do! So I need your help! Karas!" Henry looked at the dwarf blacksmith Karas sincerely, even with a look of pleading.
"What happened, Henry? I can help..." Karas frowned, his playful smile disappeared, and he looked at Henry worriedly.
After all, Henry has been his old friend for many years, and he has received a lot of help from him over the years.
Henry just smiled bitterly, and the pain flashed across his face. He covered his chest, shook his head, and said, "I made three iron hoops for me. The iron hoops on my chest made my heart break.
The iron hoop will crack again, please, Karas!"
"This is going to hurt, Henry!" Karas looked at Henry awkwardly.
"Is there anything in this world that is more painful than my heartache? No! Karas, just go ahead and do it." Henry looked disdainful, mixed with a deep sadness.
"Okay." Karas reluctantly agreed to his old friend's request.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………
In the early morning, Salzburg was awakened by the lively flow of people.
In Karas's blacksmith shop.
The middle-aged guard Henry, whose face turned pale and looked very weak, had a meaty smell exuding from his chest, and was struggling to put on his clothes.
Next to him was the dwarf blacksmith who was sweating profusely and looking at Henry very worriedly.
"Henry, are you okay?" Karas couldn't help but ask again.
"I'm fine, Karas, this is the fourteenth time you've asked this question." Henry's words were weak. In fact, he was not as good as he said.
"Really? Damn it! Why would I agree to your request? Shit! Okay, Henry, you... In short, you must take good care of your health. If it doesn't work, go to the church of the Lord of Holy Light to find
Help, although they charge high fees, they still have some skills!"
"Thank you! Karas! I am lucky to have a friend like you!" Henry looked at Karas gratefully and said.
"Although I don't know what happened, I guess it is something serious. If you don't tell me, you have your reasons. As an old friend for many years, I only have one request."
"Say, my friend!"
"Come back alive and drink with me!"
"I try my best!"
“It’s not about trying your best, but it’s about doing it!”
"……No problem at all!"
Henry and Callas smiled at each other.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………
The loyal guard Henry rode his horse and walked slowly on the path outside the city.
His movements were very slow and gentle, because any larger movements would cause a burning pain in his chest.
Suddenly, a strange man in a black cloak appeared silently next to him, following him in the same direction, walking forward step by step.
Henry blinked. At this time, he was a little confused. He was not sure when this weird man appeared?
Was it when he lowered his head? Or was it when he was covering his chest?
Henry racked his brains, but it was difficult to piece together the process of the strange man's appearance in his mind.
He looked at the weirdo suspiciously.
The weirdo seemed to sense it, and turned around to look at Henry.
The two looked at each other.
Henry's memory was very good, and William's familiar yet unfamiliar face echoed over and over in his mind.
Where had he seen it? Henry thought, and soon he remembered - there was an image of this person on the wanted list of heretics issued by the Holy Light to various secular countries:
Short blond hair, unibrow, slender green eyes, high nose, thin lips...
Void Wolf Witch, Shadow Thief——William!
The codename given to William by the Holy Light Holy See!
This was a big heresy, a ruthless figure who killed many high-ranking figures in the Holy Light Church.
Henry's brown pupils suddenly dilated, then returned to normal, and his heart beat a few times rapidly, causing bursts of cramping pain, but Henry did not dare to show it, he only dared to act as normal as possible and moved his eyes away as if nothing had happened.
.
Henry is not afraid of death, but he cannot let himself die before finding the prince.
Even if I have to die, it will be after I find the prince!
The Holy Light Holy See's evaluation of William is that he is cunning, bloodthirsty, mysterious, and elusive. He seems to be looking for something. Once he finds something, he must immediately report it to the Holy Light Holy See.
At this time, Henry could only silently pray to the Lord of Holy Light in his heart.
The middle-aged guard Henry thought his performance was flawless, but he didn't know that his subtle expressions and movements had been picked up by William.
As soon as his heart moved, he looked at Henry and said in pure local language, "You seem to know me, sir?"
"I hope so, but unfortunately you are not, sir!" Henry said in a cold tone.
"That's a pity." William shrugged.
Henry did not speak, but kept looking forward, looking arrogant.
"But why do I feel that you are afraid? Henry! Your heart, which is surrounded by three iron hoops made by Callas, is beating out of your control. What are you afraid of, Henry, tell me? Are you afraid?
Me? What a strange thing! How could you, an ordinary person, know me? I remember that I am a low-key person!" William looked at Henry with mocking eyes.
"I don't know what you're talking about? Don't bother me!" Henry's eyes flashed with horror, but he still said sternly, without even looking at William.
"Haha... Well, he is really a smart guy, but I just don't know where the only son of Grand Duke Hasma is now?" William said with a smile.
"Void Wolf Witch, where is His Royal Highness?" Henry turned his head suddenly and glared at William.
"Void Wolf Witch?" William was stunned for a moment, and then thought of his familiar companion, the Void Hound, "You really know me, tell me, what do you know about me?"
"Where is His Royal Highness?" Henry only cared about this matter.
William didn't speak, just looked at Henry.
Henry finally compromised and said with a depressed expression, "I know you don't have many things to do."
"Void Wolf Witch, Shadow Thief, this is what is written on the wanted list of heretics issued by the Holy Light Church..."