Chapter 143 (2/2)
”For such an unknown existence, any advance prediction and plan are stupid and can only make things worse - all we can do is prepare as much as possible and strive for more favorable conditions, that's all!”
”The only thing I can guarantee is that I will do my best - either win or lose. It's so simple. In addition, I can't give you any more assurances!”
”If you win, all the problems of nature will be solved. Without the coming evil god, the ogre settlement will collapse immediately and even flee in panic. This was verified when the tree wall was built - and that time, I just used a magic to offset the residual traces of mazka's power!”
”If I lose, I can't live.” Loren put his hands on his back and his eyes were calm: ”what you lose is only a human ally. Even in order not to let the ogre invade the territory, Duke lottel will continue to support you.”
Just a few words of ”truth”, not even much guarantee, but also let the elders here relax - this is an opportunity, an opportunity to end the ogre invasion without paying too much.
With a long sigh, elder Boone finally made up his mind: ”I have to admit that you convinced us, Lord Loren Turin.”
”But... We must put more strength on resisting the invasion of ogres. So how many war dancers will be willing to join you is entirely voluntary.”
”Of course, as a trust in you, we will send the 20 best war dancers of chenxinglin to follow you and obey your orders - but the soldiers of other settlements will depend on you.”
Standing outside the hunting beach, Loren met Ayn Rand, who had been waiting for him for a long time, and stood cramped in front of the black haired wizard.
”I, I have discussed with several elves, and several have agreed to join the expedition.” the little wizard bowed his head: ”there are just many direct rejections, and they still intend to stay in the big wall... Sorry, they can't help too much.”
Lauren was silent for a moment, raised his hand and put it down again: ”you don't need to do these... In these things... It's not worth paying so much.”
”No.” a smile appeared on AI Yin's face: ”in fact, I'm very happy that I can help so many elves in need, make friends with them and learn new knowledge...”
”The most important thing is... I'm no longer a burden around you. This is very important - we are friends and partners fighting side by side. You can't bear all the burden alone.”
No... Ayn Rand, you don't understand. I don't just want to help these elves, but to make them appreciate me. I have become the link between the elves and the Principality of lottel, so as to ensure that the Earl ruven Fred won't throw me away after I'm used up.
More or less, Loren wanted to protect vimpal college. After all, if their status will not be shaken, when ruwen becomes a duke, the Wizards of the whole lottel principality will be able to get some protection.
Of course, Asriel... He has become an ”unbreakable alliance” with this guy. If the evil god finds out and plans to kill it, the other party will not be kind enough to let him go.
Gratitude, human affection and the threat of life are the real reasons for Loren Turin and the real reasons for his promise - but such things can't be said at all, especially in the face of small wizards.
Looking at the pure smile, how could he say
”... thank you.”
”As I said, we are friends fighting side by side. Don't say thank you to me.” the reddish Ayn took out the wand from behind and handed it to the black haired Wizard: ”take it and convince those elves. This is what you are best at, big liar!”
”I will cherish it - in other words, does this wand have a name?”
The little wizard was stunned for a moment, nodded slowly, and looked at Lauren solemnly:
”It's called the tree heart.”