After Sarlayan returned to Unicorn Town from the Port of Salmara, he immediately kept his promise and entrusted Stellagosa to deliver a message to Taquilin, informing Hill, who was still busy training new recruits, about the poaching of Nathanos. Vanas.
Originally, Sarlayan thought that it would take a few days for the busy Second Miss Windrunner to reply, but unexpectedly she rode a chocobo and came over in person that night.
When Sylvanas arrived in Unicorn Town, Nathanos happened to be dragged by Lyras and the sultry Lor'themara to go shopping in the town.
Before Lylas walked in with a wild smile on his face, he happened to meet Sylvanas who was slowing down and walking slowly on the street. Her shaking head suddenly froze.
"Gah!"
"Huh?"
Sylvanas, who had a cold temperament, raised the corners of her mouth in a dangerous arc, and her slightly narrowed eyes glanced back and forth on the faces of her younger brother, apprentice, and adjutant.
"Lalas, you have really grown up, I am impressed."
"Uh~" Cold sweat broke out on Lalas's forehead, and he forced a smile: "Sister, listen to my explanation!"
"There's nothing to explain."
Sylvanas turned her gaze to Lor'themar expressionlessly.
"I've heard that you and Halduron get along very well. Is this the reason?"
"It doesn't matter, this is your private life. As long as it doesn't delay business, I, as the chief, have no jurisdiction over it."
"As for you..."
Nathanos had sweat pouring down his face. He didn't expect that the first time he was dragged by his bad friend to go shopping, he would be caught by his mentor.
Sylvanas didn't say anything more, just sighed softly.
"Forget it, after all, you are also at a young and vigorous age, just like Lor'themar, just don't delay the business."
"Lalas, I plan to go back to Silvermoon City to meet my mother tomorrow. You come with me and don't refuse!"
Sylvanas' words were categorical and did not give Lylas any chance to object.
Lalas, who was jumping and shaking his head not long ago, had his shoulders sunk like an eggplant beaten by frost, and his face looked depressed.
"yes……"
Watching Lars dragging his heavy footsteps and following Sylvanas away, Lor'themar and Nathanos, whose eyes were a little wandering, looked at each other.
Lor'themar: "Why are you standing there in a daze? It's already been discovered anyway, wouldn't it be worse if you don't go in and enjoy it?"
Nathanos: "...Huh?"
…
When Sylvanas took the dejected Lyras to the Lord's Mansion, Sharlayan was dining with his family.
Sarlayan learned a lot of delicacies from other worlds through the barrage.
His own cooking skills are very poor, and he can only grill and stew meat when he ventures out.
Again, there are specialties in the art industry.
Sarlayan "taught" these recipes from another world to the chef team of the Lord's Mansion.
After the chefs gradually became familiar with these new recipes, the food quality in the lord's mansion skyrocketed. Even Onyxia, who wandered outside all day long, would obediently go home and enjoy the delicious food every day.
However, due to the staggered meal times and busy official duties, Sarlayan has not seen Onyxia for a week.
It was rare that Onyxia slipped back in time for the meal today, and Sarlayan was going to order the maids to add a set of tableware and a few more dishes.
As an adult dragon, Onyxia has a much larger appetite than a mortal.
As soon as the maids took the order and left, Onyxia twisted the water snake's waist and came behind Sarlayan, bent down and tried to hug him from behind.
Valeera, holding a knife and fork in hand, suddenly teleported behind Sharlayan and blocked Onyxia's path by chance.
"Tsk~"
The Black Dragon Princess showed a true expression on her face, and she wisely gave up her plan to tease Sharlayan.
"Valeela, aren't you tired of being on guard like this all day?"
"Didn't Sarlayan say something, take a step back and open up the sky."
"Haha~" Valli smiled and put the braised pork on the fork into her mouth: "That has to wait until I have room to retreat. Right now, there is a cliff behind me."
Stella Gosa said with a smile: "How can it be so exaggerated? You have all met each other's parents, and you are only one step away from the last step, right?"
Valeela was unmoved: "Salayan said that only half of those who practice the way are good, and I will never let down my guard until the last moment."
"Yes yes~"
Onyxia sat back in her special seat with a bored expression, her white thighs crossed and swaying slightly.
"Forget it, I won't talk to you about this for now."
Onyxia's eyes sparkled, and she had an expression of amusement on her face.
"Do you know what I just saw?"
Valeela had returned to her seat, raised her eyebrows and asked Onyxia: "What new fun have you discovered?"
While waiting for the maid to bring the tableware, Sharlayan, Stellagosa, Valeera, and Tinagosa heard a big piece of gossip from Onyxia.
"ha?!"
Sarlayan's eyebrows twitched and he confirmed: "Walking around, come to Lars and Nathanos?"
Sharlayan has long known that Lor'themar is a slut, and is essentially the same as Halduron, but Ra'ath and Nathanos...
Valeera also had a look of surprise on her face: "I'm not familiar with Nathanos. When did you learn to come to Lalas?"
Stellagosa said amusingly: "It was probably taught by those two sluts, Lor'themar or Halduron. There are all kinds of people in Unicorn Town, and it is said that they are better than Taquilin and Silvermoon City." more popular."
Tina Gosa looked at her sister with a strange expression: "Stella, how do you know so clearly?"
Little Xingxing was stunned for a moment, then angrily flashed to Tina's side, stretched out his hand and tried to grab her ears.
Tina obviously won't let others take advantage of her. The two sisters flashed back and forth in the restaurant while bickering.
"Damn girl! Stop!"
"I am the chief secretary of the Earldom of Deep Shadow. How can the various industries in the territory be hidden from me!"
"Er~ Why do I think you are interested in this matter? Could it be that you want to learn from those 'professional' ladies?"
"I tore your mouth off!!"
The two childish ghosts flashed while using knives and forks to protect themselves. The jingling sound made Sarlayan roll his eyes helplessly, which was not strange at all.
"Stop making trouble and eat as soon as possible. Sylvanas should be visiting soon. Don't let the guests see your impolite look."
Valeela also nodded in agreement: "That's right, you can't be rude to your distinguished 'guests'."
Sarlayan looked at Valeela in confusion: "Why do you pronounce the word guest with an accent? I always feel that there is something in your words."
Vali Lamian put down her knife and fork without changing her expression, and wiped the corners of her mouth with a white napkin gracefully.
"It's just your misunderstanding. I'm leaving the table to make preparations. Please take your time."
After Valeera opened the door and left, Onyxia curled her lips and complained: "This girl has always regarded Sylvanas as one of her fierce rivals. I am afraid she will be very happy when she hears you calling her a guest. Let’s take off.”
Sarlayan shook his head in amusement and did not take the conversation.
"The tableware is here, let's eat quickly...it looks like we'll have to work overtime again tonight."
…
Sharlayan knew Sylvanas. She was a very professional person who would never put personal feelings ahead of official matters.
If it was just about Nathanos, Sylvanas wouldn't make such a hasty trip in person. She should have other things to talk about.
Sylvanas must have calculated the time correctly, and just arrived at the Lord's Mansion after the dinner.
After entrusting Valeela to send the dejected Lylas to the rooftop to cool down his mind with the night breeze, Sylvanas came to Sarlayan's office.
"I'm such a busy person, it's really not easy to meet you."
Sarlayan spread his hands helplessly: "There is no way. Even His Majesty and the cabinet are too busy to work. I can't just sit back and fish in the territory. I must at least help them share the complicated affairs in the southern part of the forest."
"Ha~ As expected of you... well, let's just get down to business."
Sylvanas was still so impatient and explained Nathanos's affairs clearly in a few straight words.
Sylvanas also knew that Nathanos, a human, was in a bad situation among the ranger troops.
But this kind of environment created by the racial and cultural background, even a strong person like Sylvanas is helpless.
She could control the behavior of her subordinates, but she couldn't control their always prejudiced hearts.
In this case, it is better to let his proud apprentice change to a relatively tolerant environment, at least it is worse than him returning to his hometown to live in seclusion and farm in despair.
After saying a few words about Nathanos, Sylvanas' originally relaxed expression turned serious.
"This afternoon, the National Defense Research Institute secretly sent a batch of new equipment to the military camp in Taquelin and entrusted my rangers to try it out."
Sylvanas took out a well-made slender object from the magic package and placed it on Sharlayan's desk.
"I heard that you proposed the development of this thing? What are your plans? Are you trying to completely eliminate the traditional bows and arrows used by rangers?"
"oh?"
Sharlayan fumbled with the long object Sylvanas placed on the table with interest.
"Is this the finished magic gun handed over by the National Defense Research Institute?"
