Ai Xiaoxiao was wearing thick clothes and a coat outside the thick skirt. She was standing on the long trestle in winter, holding a huge leather box in both hands and breathing white air.
Next to her stood Tang Xin, who was not very well-dressed today. She was just wearing ordinary clothes. She also carried a bunch of messy gifts in her hands - many of them were souvenirs from this world, and most of them were written books. These are the few that can Copied to the other side of the star gate through technical means.
The information about the world of Aitaria itself is not confidential. After all, it receives so many tourists every year. The magic and magic technology in this world are not applicable in another world. What can be taken away are only those records of humanities and scenery. Just a text message.
At the other end of the trestle were the people on the Seven Seas Traveler. The big cat man's tall physique stood out among the crowd, followed by Attila, Sylvide and Fang Plover. Miss Nightingale stood on the other side, with Jita and Tianlan beside her, followed by Luo Hao, Luo Yu, the shortest Papalar, and Pasha behind everyone.
The little girl waved her hands vigorously:
"Cousin, I will come back when I finish my studies!"
She looked at everyone and blinked her red eyes hard to prevent herself from crying: "Don't forget Xiaoxiao. The main team must remember to leave a place for Xiaoxiao."
"Don't worry, they won't forget."
Tang Xin answered for her. She walked over, took a careful look at Fang Pliance, and said, "I'll send Xiaoxiao back there first. She is different from me. Now that the Star Gate has resumed circulation, she wants to communicate with her." My family will go back there together. I originally planned to stay, but Xiaoxiao has been my best friend since childhood. I will not leave her alone. Besides, as a tourist now, staying in the group is just a drag. Everyone, I plan to go back to the Star Gate first, and I will get a formal status in a year or half a year at the earliest."
"You stay here alone. My parents asked me to tell you to take care of yourself. Don't be careless like in the past. Just like the Star Gate incident, it's embarrassing to talk about it. People are angry. And your ship officer lady, I know she sometimes just means well, but everyone has their own motives, whether it is for you or for herself, think about everything more. Don’t always be led by others——”
She looked at Sylvester who was not far away, and Sylvester only smiled slightly in response.
Fang Plover nodded repeatedly. After all, his cousin has had more ideas than him since she was a child, and her brain is better than his. When she makes up her mind, he just needs to listen. But if someone dares to bully the other person, he will be the first to stand up and teach those people a lesson.
Compared to fighting, he was never afraid of anyone.
However, after hearing what Tang Xin said before, he couldn't help but ask: "What are you going to do about the selection qualifications?"
It is not an easy thing to get the qualification for selection. Those who are officially selected all enter the youth training camps of major clubs, guilds and leagues at a very young age. After competing with many people, they can obtain the admission star. door qualifications.
As for public qualifications, they are unique, and there are many gray areas. Even a novice like Fang Plover knows this.
Of course, another way is to join the army like Luo Hao. The military recruits candidates from society every year, just like being drafted into the army. It's just that the army's recruiters are not free, and not everyone is willing to serve on the other side of the Star Gate.
Tang Xin replied without hesitation: "Of course I will take the military route. My grades are absolutely adequate. On the other hand, I have a good brother like you. The Navy is also willing to give me a job for your sake." Opportunity. As for Xiaoxiao..."
She paused.
"I know Xiao Xiao's character better than you. She always thinks of things as they happen. But if she hasn't changed her original intention after graduation, I will help her find a way."
Fang Plover did not refute.
After all, his cousin's idea was right, so there was no point in him retorting. He didn't even ask his uncle and aunt if they agreed. After all, this was their pride. Their extremely outstanding daughter was different from his cousin who had been getting into trouble since childhood.
His uncle and aunt doted on him, and had absolute trust in their daughter. Tang Xin had never let them down since she was a child.
"I understand," Fang Yu looked at Ai Xiaoxiao: "Xiaoxiao, come here."
The little girl was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly came over carrying her big suitcase.
Fang Yu took out a clockwork fairy from his pocket and handed it to the other party. It was the original version. The metal shell exuded a yellow light under the winter sun.
Ai Xiaoxiao put down the box and held the goblin in his thick gloves, looking at this scene with some curiosity.
"The goblin can be deposited in the bank of Stargate Port," Fang Plover said: "It can be projected using technical means on the other side, but of course it won't be able to fly there. Xiaoxiao, this is a souvenir for you."
Sylvide also stepped forward and handed something into her hand with a smile.
Ai Xiaoxiao couldn't help but exclaimed when she saw that thing. It was a silver hand gun with a lion's mane carving on it, as if it had been weathered, and there were many scratches on the silver shell.
Of course she recognized this lion gun, because the leader also had one, and this one was a pair with that one.
Of course Ai Xiaoxiao understands the preciousness of this lion handgun, which means a lot to the latter. She looked at the latter with some confusion: "Miss Sylvide?"
"This is for you," Sylvide replied with a smile: "Keep it well, but if you come back one day, return it to me with your own hands."
Ai Xiaoxiao blinked her big eyes and asked curiously: "Is this an agreement?"
The ship officer lady nodded.
"Okay!" The little girl was a little happy, "Silverde...sister, then we have an agreement!"
She was a little happy and hugged the lion gun tightly.
But after standing for a while, melancholy arose in my heart again, and I looked at everyone with a layer of mist in my eyes.
We all got along for a long time. Although she was obviously just a passerby in this world, she left unforgettable memories. There were many people she could not name, and she couldn't bear to leave the Seven Seas Traveler. .
But the whistle for boarding has already been heard at the port.
One by one, everyone stepped forward and hugged the little girl. Ai Xiaoxiao finally taught Pasha seriously that he should work hard to learn alchemy and not live up to her expectations - after all, in this group, this little guy is the only one who is her little follower, and the others are more senior than her.
Pasha nodded obediently.
"It would be great if Ms. Delise were here, and Mr. Greystone."
Ai Xiaoxiao sighed.
Although she had never seen a cat in the adventure group, she was very envious of it.
She tried her best to wave to everyone, and finally carried her big box, walked up to the boarding ladder of the huge van-type aerostat with Tang Xin, and disappeared in that direction.
The whistle blew, and everyone watched as the van-type floating boat that traveled between the cloud ports slowly left the port, sailed farther and farther between the clouds, and finally turned into a black spot on the horizon.
Time passed in silence.
on the other hand.
The arrival of Fenris's 'Blood Ship' fleet also injected new topics and topics of conversation into the city of Elpaxin for a period of time. The Fenrisians pulled up a fleet and painted the sails red. , known as the 'blood ship'.
This has never happened before.
When this huge fleet entered the port, it was the envoys from the royal city who came to greet them.
As the Silver Wind Knights were disbanded, almost all the nobles in Elpaxin were purged. In order to prevent the loss of power, the young king directly ordered his envoys to come to Elpaxin and take over the All matters.
The elf princess Brianne also stood on the side of the envoy. She had a good relationship with the royal family and was the lover of Sir Roban. As one of the heroes of the Battle of Byrne with a high reputation in the North, she was the subject of the Entrusted by His Majesty the King to help these outsiders deal with local affairs.
The envoys were looking at the bloody fleet in front of them with some shock.
It's not like they haven't heard about what's happening in Fenris, but that place once belonged to the private territory of a green dragon. After that incident, the Fenris people directly took back the autonomy of that land. .
Since the Kingdom has never had a basis for rule over Fenris, and the Fenrisians have not directly announced their separation from the Kingdom-Alliance, the Corinthians, dwarves and elves have acquiesced in this matter.
Everyone in the envoy had heard that after that, the Fenrisians launched a revenge fleet in order to find out the truth.
This is the origin of these 'blood ships' in front of us——
But they didn't expect it either.
This fleet will be so large, with not only Fenrisians in it, but also many Chosen Ones.
Looking at this fleet, the faces of the people in the mission became a little uncomfortable. Of course they knew that this was a demonstration.
The existence of this fleet may be for revenge, but it is also a warning to the kingdom and is the power of the Fenris people to defend their autonomy. Some smart people have secretly noted this and plan to report it to His Majesty the King in Grande.
The fleet slowly entered the harbor.
Soon a tall, bronze-skinned young captain got off one of the boats above and strode to the front of the crowd.
The other party was not a chosen one, and he had the kind of unruliness common among people who make a living at sea. His eyes when looking at the envoys did not show any respect at all because they were nobles of the kingdom or because of their status as His Majesty's envoys. color.
Instead, the young captain only bowed to Princess Brianne who was not far away.
Then he straightened up and looked at the others with a playful expression. It’s no wonder that the Kingdom gave up on Fenris and chose to stand by while they were in crisis. Instead, the Chosen Ones came to help at the most critical moment, so they chose to form an alliance with the latter afterwards.
rather than a kingdom.
Even if the envoys were dissatisfied, they did not dare to show it easily. After all, in this world, speaking relies on fists, and the kingdom cannot do anything to these Fenrisians at this time. What's more, the fact that the other party came as requested was already giving face to the Kaulin-Ithulian alliance.
At this time, someone cleared their throat, stepped forward, and said respectfully: "Welcome to our allies on Fenris Island. I am very happy to see that you are abiding by the ancient covenant. By coming here at this time, the unrest in the north will cease. , but there are still beacons everywhere, and this is when your strength is needed."
But the young man waved his hand gently.
"You can call me Ned. I came under the orders of the current Archon of Fenris and the Temple of Life," he said, his voice crisp and powerful, "But I have no interest in the battle in the north. The 'Blood Ship' fleet was called by the Eternal Allies of Fenris. I would like to ask, where is he now?"
Fenris' eternal ally?
The missionary's heart skipped a beat.
At this time, some people with quick thinking have already thought of that relationship, and their faces can't help but darken again. A few of them know the inside story of the Fenris disaster. Of course, they also know that the 'political prisoner' they are looking for is related to these Fenris. What kind of connections have there been between the Lysians?
These people are not here for that person, right?
But facts soon proved the worst guesses.
Ned made it clear and straightforward: "You guessed it right, I am here for the hero of Fenris, the Dragon Alchemist. Mr. Ed, you should know where he is. I heard that the king Your Majesty, it seems that there are some misunderstandings about our allies, I would like to hear what you think about this?"
He clasped his hands across his chest and glanced at everyone present:
"Those who seek to make a living above the sea of clouds don't like to mince words. I am here, so you might as well speak more clearly today."
There was silence on the trestle.
For a moment, it seemed that only Ned's voice echoed in the harbor.
The people in the envoy looked at each other in confusion, and couldn't help but glance at each other. It took a while before they realized what was happening and looked at Princess Brianne on the side.
The elf princess looked at this scene and smiled slightly.
…
One stone stirs up a thousand waves.
People initially thought that the Fenrisian fleet also came in response to the kingdom's call, but later discovered that this did not seem to be the case.
The 'Blood Ship' fleet turned out to be looking for the hero of the Fenris Disaster, and that legendary hero... seemed to be the same person as the savior of Elpaxin whom they had been told by word of mouth.
And here we are.
After fermentation, the facts can no longer be concealed.
The originally hidden wanted order from the Kaolin Kingdom and the Super Sports League for the people on the Seven Seas Traveler also surfaced.
Regarding the Dragon Alchemist, the winner of the Southern Artisan Competition, and even the savior of the Fenris Disaster, his multiple identities have once again brought the names "Seven Sea Traveler" and "Ed" to the forefront.
At first, the mission wanted to cover it up, but this explosive news could not be concealed at all. Even with the "Blood Ship" side's deliberate publicity, it soon spread throughout El Paxin City.
It is no more than a stone thrown into a calm lake.
It drew people's attention back from the Kingdom's Northern Expedition against the Crow's Claw Temple and refocused it on the present - on the one hand, it was the revelation of the Crow's Claw Temple conspiracy and one of the participants and heroes of the Northern War, Al One of Paxin's saviors (most people still don't know the details of the Silver Tower battle).
But on the other hand.
He is another fugitive wanted by the kingdom. It is said that the descendant of a traitor was harbored on the ship, a participant in a rebellion. He violated the Stargate Charter and many regulations of the alliance. He is a treasonous and "rebellious" among the chosen ones. Scum'.
Of course, the latter Super Competitive League has already become a joke at this moment.
However, about the former, rumors spread loudly and vividly for a while. Even the existence of the 'noble daughter', including her stunning appearance, was vividly described, and Sylvide was given many identities.
For example, the princess of a certain declining dynasty.
The blood of the mountain people's former royal family was left behind.
There are even more exaggerated claims that she is the daughter of the Pirate King.
Of course, there are some who guess the truth, but most of them are submerged in the colorful imagination of the citizens of Elpaxin.
However, there is a sea of clouds separating the people of the North from the kingdom. To them, the identity of the rebels only adds a layer of legend to Fang Plover and Sylvide. They may still have a deeper understanding of the kingdom itself. A sense of belonging.
But for the royal family.
Especially the young king who has just ascended the throne.
In the impression of most people, it is just a concept that may be worthy of awe, but is alienated and indifferent.
Most people even think that letting the daughter of the pirate king be the king sounds like an interesting thing? At least they saved the entire Northern Territory and were kind to most people in this city. It was clear at a glance who was closer and who was more distant.
As a result, life for the kingdom's envoys immediately became less easy.
They seemed to have become enemies of the city. Everyone looked at them with malicious eyes, and impulsive people even blocked the outside of the mansion.
Of course, those who are interested understand the origin of their situation, but they are secretly complaining in their hearts, do they dare to touch each other? If they really dared, why would these 'heroes from the north' stay here? Due to the investigation of the Silver Wind Knights, the city guard had long been suspended.
The Craftsmen's Association is currently in charge of order in the city of Elpaxin, but the Craftsmen's Association is obviously ambiguous about this. The dwarves of Aquet complained to them every day that the kingdom had given a 'wrong order'. They are dwarves. Like the elves, they don't care about the majesty of the human royal family.
After all, we are just allies.
The reason for the attitude of the Craftsmen Association is also clear.
In fact, the mission itself was quite critical of His Majesty the King's narrow-mindedness.
She is just the daughter of a captain. Even if she is a descendant of that family and the heir of Rose Workshop, so what?
At present, the Northern Territory has just experienced a rebellion. Not to mention those lurking rebels and cultists, even ordinary people have more or less criticized the kingdom. After all, this time the kingdom has been purged from top to bottom. A small noble, but inseparable from the kingdom.
On the contrary, it is the elves and dwarves, the Star and Moon Council and the Craftsmen Association they represent, who are the saviors of this city.
If the 'Heroes of Elpaxin' are now labeled as traitors, I'm afraid they won't be able to sit here for long.
They cannot afford this responsibility.
But after all, the envoy was just the mouthpiece of His Majesty and the Prime Minister. There was silence in the royal city, so they had no choice but to pretend to be dead.
So in the weird atmosphere, helplessly watching more and more people gathering outside the mansion's gate day by day, and the voices of protest getting louder and louder day by day, the members of the mission simply closed the door, closed their ears, and stopped. go out.
And the other center of this storm.
The captain of the Seven Seas Traveler, Fang Plover, actually did not meet the people on the 'Blood Ship' as people suspected.
In fact, he was meeting with another person at the moment——
"It was Princess Brianne who took the lead in all this," Bai Xue was smiling slightly in the video. "She instructed the people in Fenris to bring this matter to the table directly. Now your identity is very delicate. The Kingdom of Kaolin needs you. reputation, but on the one hand, your ship officer lady is indeed..."
Fang Plover sighed.
He had expected this.
Her Royal Highness the Elf Princess is not at all as stable as the rumored hero of the Battle of Bain. On the contrary, her temperament is somewhat similar to that of Sylvester. She is eccentric. Maybe her ship officer is suffering from it. its impact.
"Speaking of this identity," he replied, "aren't you the same?"
"That's true," Bai Xue said with a smile: "But how can we stand with them? We are all the chosen ones. It's not just me, Liu Ying, Kaka and others will not agree to help. They are now using their own names. Come on, the descendants of Flor must also respect their opinions, and naturally the same is true for me——"
"Thanks."
Of course Fang Yu understands that Kaka and Liuying are not related to him, as well as the craftsman named Xia Yue. They are even people from the Jefflite Red Team and the descendants of Flor. The other party can achieve Consensus, Bai Xue must have put a lot of effort into it.
The girl smiled again, "I am the one who should say thank you. Your 'Her Royal Highness' did not blame you, right? I am her competitor."
Fang Yu knew who she was talking about and shook his head: "Sophie is not that kind of person."
"In short, thank you," Bai Xue said: "I know there is a certain gap between me and her, but now I at least have such an opportunity. Only I understand how valuable this opportunity means to me, so I am sincerely grateful. You guys, thank you to everyone on board the Seven Seas Traveler.”
"No matter what, I will try my best to help you. The current situation of the Seven Seas Traveler is very special. With the push of Princess Brianne, the Kaolin Kingdom will soon have to make a choice."
"Ed, we, and the people from the military, will try our best to help you find a solution."
She paused for a moment: "In addition, I brought you some news, do you want to hear it?"
Fang Plover was slightly startled.
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