Half-elves are almost identical in appearance to humans, except for their handsome faces and slightly different ears.
At this time, Clayman felt a little unworthy that he had saved a group of half-elves. This world is more particular about a race other than mine, and its heart must be different.
This group of half-elves who live deep in the Ironwood Forest and do not pay taxes to the lords are certainly not favored by Clayman.
If he had discovered earlier that the guys being hunted were half-elves, Clayman probably wouldn't have lost a dozen of his best men to fight the ogres head-on.
Al, the half-elf who was about to express his gratitude to Clayman, looked a little embarrassed at this moment.
The words in his mouth were choked back, and he found that Clayman looked over again, and could only show a polite yet embarrassed smile.
Looking at Al and the dozens of half-elves he had rescued in front of him, Clayman also had a headache. The lords of the North had more or less dealt with half-elves.
Although these guys are not as strong as ordinary humans, their shooting skills are accurate and they stick together better. Compared to human farmers, they are more thorny. They are not easy to manage and are generally not welcomed by human lords.
"Sir, I hope to become your subject."
Clayman was stunned when he heard this, and instinctively wanted to refuse. These guys are difficult to control. If you are in a hurry, you can set up a big beach and go into the woods. It is impossible to chase them into the woods and catch them out.
"We are the only ones left in our tribe. We will pay taxes according to regulations in the future, and we can also join your army. We are all the best archers."
Although Al's ability to observe people's emotions was average, Clayman's disgust for half-elves was almost written on his face. He quickly added that he wanted to show Clayman the value of his tribe.
But it was obvious that Al hadn't yet figured out who was really in charge of this territory. However, due to Al's interruption, Clayman remembered that it was Richard who was in charge of this territory, so he didn't say his rejection directly.
"I can't make the decision on this matter. Come back to Ironwood City with me. If Lord Richard agrees to take you in, you can stay."
"Let's go back to Ironwood City with me first. I have to ask you some questions."
Clayman left some soldiers to continue to monitor the edge of the forest, and then slowly walked towards Ironwood City with Al and others.
Naturally, Al didn't have any objections and called on the few dozen remaining tribesmen to follow Clayman.
There was no words to say all the way, and the half-elves were very depressed. Although they had just escaped with their lives, almost all of them had relatives who died at the hands of the ogres, and the entire tribe had only ten members left.
Al tried to strike up a conversation with Clayman a few times, wanting to know the basic situation of Hunter Territory, but unfortunately Clayman was not very willing to take care of Al.
The morale of the Nader family's cavalry was pretty good. Although they lost some men, they killed several ogres, which was considered a big victory. According to Richard's style, there should be a fair reward.
As for the dead? Sorry, there is no war without death. This group of Northland cavalry who lick blood from their swords have long been used to life and death.
Although it is still spring, the midday sun is really scorching. Clayman's cavalry is doing fine. They are just sweating a little and are still in good spirits. And the half-elves brought by Al have been fleeing all night.
There were already signs of being unable to sustain it.
Fortunately, Ironwood City is not too far away.
"Hey, we're here."
Clayman pointed at Ironwood City ahead with his riding crop. This was also the only thing Clayman said to Al.
Naturally, Al also saw the city in the distance. The half-elf's eyesight was still better than that of humans. Although Ironwood City could not be said to be a majestic city, Al did not have much knowledge. Ironwood City was really a great city in his eyes.
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"Master Richard, Clayman and the others are back."
"Well, let's go and have a look."
Not long after Clayman brought Al and others into the city, Richard took the initiative to find him.
Richard has learned about Clayman's encounter with the ogre from the previous messenger, and now he needs more information.
"Lord Richard."
When Clayman saw Richard coming towards him, he quickly dismounted and saluted. Not that Clayman had any loyalty to Richard.
But it is true that he has a certain respect for Richard's fairness in dealing with things, and with the bonus of the dozen or so knights under Richard's command, he cannot help but be disrespectful.
"Um"
Richard nodded to Clayman first, and then asked.
"Tell me exactly what happened."
Clayman described the situation to Richard in detail,
From when he encountered Al and other half-elves being chased while on patrol, to when he led his men to launch a charge and drove the ogres back to the forest, he reported to Richard without hesitation.
Richard's brows furrowed as he heard this, and his mind was racing.
It was obvious that these ogres chasing the half-elves were not alone, they had just retreated to the Ironwood Forest temporarily.
Then Richard turned his attention to Al, the half-elf who planned to bring people to join him.
Richard stared at Al suddenly in a daze, like that kind of direct greed. Al looked at Richard with hairy eyes. Half-elves are naturally more handsome, and men are no exception.
Even when he lived in the Ironwood Forest, he had heard of the disgusting habits of some human nobles.
However, for the sake of the survival of his tribe, Al had no choice but to bow to Richard respectfully despite Richard's hot gaze.
Richard didn't know that Al had misunderstood that he had a strange hobby. The change in his eyes when he looked at Al was because the system suddenly popped up a page in his mind.
Specialty: Half-elf leader (has a strong appeal to half-elves, and the attack of half-elves under his command is increased by 10%)
This is the second person that Richard has seen among the indigenous people who has the template of a hero. In Richard's opinion, these attributes are actually average.
Although half-elves have the advantages of eyesight and archery, their shortcomings are also very obvious. Their physiques are generally weaker than humans, and their population is not large. They always hold a pride unique to elves and are not happy.
ruled by humans.
Of course, Al's half-elves should be able to understand the current situation after suffering the catastrophe of genocide, and they should not be able to show any pride.
What really moved Richard was the second prompt from the system.
"Trigger the barrier (elf) generation conditions. Please ask whether to place the barrier (elf) main city."
This is what really makes Richard's heart hot.
Richard did not choose to release the main city of Barrier (Elves) immediately, but releasing it in Ironwood City was still a bit eye-catching.
Richard first readily accepted Al's surrender and ordered people to settle the group of half-elves.
Then, according to the rules, rewards were distributed to Clayman and his men and credit was recorded, which caused a burst of cheers.
Although this is what they deserve,
It's just that as cavalrymen of the Nader family, they were mentally prepared to be treated differently, but they were a little surprised that Richard treated them fairly.
This is probably the principle of lowering user expectations.
Even Clayman was impressed by Richard's fairness.
After announcing the reward, Richard left in a hurry. The appearance of the main city of the barrier (elf) diverted all of Richard's thoughts, and his mind was full of thinking about how to place the main city of the barrier (elf).