Norman was awakened by the ringing of the bedside bell. It was already two o'clock in the morning. He hurriedly got up to freshen up, and finally arrived at the Arbitration Hall of Dragon Cave Castle before the second bell sounded. A guest arriving earlier than the host is not a good start.
"...How could I not believe it?" This is the voice of Shania Ravenas, a wizard from the school. Her tone was urgent and fast, sounding full of complaints. "You have defeated the demons so that you can return to the capital so quickly. The tower will only allow the use of the Star Gap if everything is ensured."
If the target of her yin and yang anger is me, maybe she can gain some upper hand. Norman thought. It's a pity that the person opposite her is Bai Zhizhi. It is well known that the Lord of the Tower does not like to argue with others, but his eloquence in sarcasm is no less mysterious than in his eloquence.
"Lind Punabag has signed an agreement with me. Your truth requires you to obey the arrangements. You can handle the wounded yourself, otherwise the local church will have to fill the confessional with stretchers."
"Perhaps the reason for the high number of casualties is that someone took away all the holy water potions the church had in stock."
The messenger completely ignored her response and gave the order directly. "As for the details of Knight's Bay, you'd better ask Lord 'Second Truth'. The Prophet communicated with him yesterday."
"I haven't received any news from the school." Shania tugged on her silk scarf.
"You didn't receive reinforcements either, did you?"
"I represent the School of Silence here." Law Witch said, "You have no right to order me."
"Orders are just means. If you don't like it, I can change it." Bai Zhizhi picked up the ax neatly. From Norman's point of view, he couldn't wait. Was it the demon's attack on Beacon Town that made him so angry?
"Lord Commander." Norman quickly quickened his pace and intervened in the dispute. "And Lord Ravenus. Well, good evening, both of you."
The wizard's face was not good at all. She obviously didn't intend to provoke Bai Zhizhi on purpose, but she was caught off guard by his unfinished attitude after beheading the person. Norman thought of the coffin that stood behind her that day, and couldn't help but marvel again at her precision in choosing the size.
"Sir Norman." She responded coldly, "Do you remember the gift I brought you? That mortal body?" She didn't expect her to mention it.
The White Messenger moved his eyes to him, and somehow Norman felt that his eyes seemed to be no different from Mrs. Turan's. "I remember it very clearly. It was kept in a basement, surrounded by ice and the only exit was sealed."
"Take our tower leader to take a look, so you don't have to worry about not having enough ice anymore."
The messenger didn't move. "It's not that I don't believe it. But only Lord Flame Moon and Lord Mercury showed up in Beacon Town, and your holy book is in the hands of La Meta."
"You can't deny the evidence." The pendant on Shania's hat couldn't help shaking, as if to support her words. "The Black Knight has been to Dragon's Cave Castle. He must have participated in this war. Three demon lords! Of course I will withdraw the wizards to Iron Claw City."
"At least we have something to agree on."
“We’re discussing our differences!”
Norman knew that the Law Wizard was quite unfamiliar with discussions, so he had no choice but to smooth things over: "Yes, discussions can help solve problems." Three demon lords from the starless night appeared in Eastman. What should be anxious is We are right. "We have to focus on the problem itself."
"I only have one problem, and that is that the tower has no power to detain the wizards of the school." Shania announced. Her eyes went straight to the Parliamentary Secretary. "Have the Lords of Knights Bay reported the war situation to Her Majesty the Queen? How is the progress of the Gulf War?"
It was impossible to stay out of their quarrel. "No. Her Majesty the Queen is gentle and kind. She has been busy dealing with the floods in the lower reaches of the Golden Bird River recently." Don't you have anything to say? Especially Mr. Bai Zhizhi, have you forgotten how the Six Fingers Fort was destroyed? Compared to the starless night, you mysterious pivots are more like ruthless demons.
"Sir Norman." The wizard lowered his voice, as if he was instructing his apprentice. "If the Gulf War is not handled properly, Knights Bay will become the next Six Finger Fort."
"Thanks to your wizard, it's not that far off now, even if it's not." Bai Zhishi's voice made people suspect that even his throat was made of ice. "Since you care about my memory, let me prove it to you: the Black Heart of the Oath Keepers. Huh?"
I'm not surprised that the school's wizards are trying to steal the Oath Keepers' alchemy warships, Norman thought to himself.
Shania Ravenas had nothing to say this time. Her advantage in arguing also hit a wall in front of Bai Zhizhi. If they really had a brutal fight in the arbitration hall, she would only lose face and even risk her life.
The Lord of the Tower was victorious, but there was no trace of victory on his frightening face. The demon's ambush at Six Finger Castle had no impact on him, and the rumors were self-defeating. As far as he understood, the lion, which had previously looked anxious, didn't even move at all. Even if the White Envoy is willing to put in more effort, the situation will not become like this... Even if Knight's Bay becomes the next Six-Finger Fort, he is determined not to frown for it. After all, why should Chloe's foreign minister worry about the safety of a mortal kingdom? If it were Norman himself, he would rather trust the exchange of interests with the Silent School. So what are the ways to impress Croita?
"When the civil war in the alliance ends, you can go wherever you want." The messenger told them, especially to Shania. "Anyway, you have the locals' consent. But until then, no one can leave, and no one can enter Eastman."
Norman didn't understand: "Lord Commander, I don't know..."
"Seal the ladder. No matter wizards or those messy things from the Alliance, they are not allowed to pass through the kingdom ladder. The time limit is seven days."
"Seven days?" Shania burst out the highest note like a wrongly plucked accordion.
"Ten days." Bai Zhizhi turned his back on the spot, "Then ten days."
Can't get it. Norman was troubled by the inability to deliver relief supplies quickly, and this problem was successfully solved. As for Shania Ravenus, the messenger's "If you don't lend it, get out" attitude greatly angered her, but the wizard had to accept the reality. What are you angry about? At least he didn't ask you to walk back. It's better to wait for the bus than to sit without one.
"I understand. What are your plans next, my lord?" The crisis of the Gulf War is indeed worthy of attention, and Norman can't help but imagine that the other party can solve the hidden dangers for the royal family. As a manager of the kingdom, being able to push your limits is not a shortcoming.
"The Alliance has landed on Gray-winged Bird Island." The messenger had opened the golden door, but his words paused. He stood still among the complicated starry sky patterns for a few seconds, and then closed the star gap.
A strange look passed over his face. Norman's heart skipped a beat when he heard the other party say: "That island is a mysterious place and cannot be accessed by a square ladder."
…
The Sea of Singing was still not calm under the clear sky. Uriel stood in the cabin and could judge the speed of the waves based on the amplitude of the sway. He had experienced the moodiness of the Golden Bird River, but the wind and waves on the sea were indeed a bit unusual. .
"I didn't use magic." He grabbed the railing with one hand and pinched the mysterious plant with the other. "Just a coincidence. And why does my magic matter? Shouldn't you be worried about the Gulf War?"
"Location? Wait a moment, I have to ask the captain... the weather is normal, the sea water... well, how should I put it, this is my first time sailing in my life, the waves here are a bit bigger than the Jinque River, but maybe This is normal..."
Uriel stumbled on the threshold. Fortunately, Gao Huan's balance improved greatly, so he didn't fall all the way down the stairs. He felt that an adventurer with ambitions in all directions should not be so panicked, but to be honest, whenever he looked at the boundless sea ahead, fear could not help but beat in his heart.
Needless to say the reason, the apprentice thought, it is impossible for me to find the direction on the sea. Everything here is strange to me. If I had to sail overseas one day, I would have to understand the ins and outs of life at sea before I even boarded the ship. There's nothing we can do about it now. Who made his profession a knight of proverbs, not a sailor of proverbs.
The captain was not downstairs, he only saw first mate Seamus. This local man is not a mysterious creature. If it were not for the earl's order, I am afraid that he would not have boarded this voyage deep into the Sea of Singing. Uriel noticed that he had not spoken more than three sentences to any mysterious creature since the voyage, as if he was turning himself into a ghost on the ship. "I'm looking for Mr. Swift." Uriel said quickly before the ghost disappeared.
"I don't know where he is." This answer is not the most satisfactory, but the apprentice has been mentally prepared for it. "What do you need, my lord? I can help you."
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