Chapter 122
Sir Aaron’s expression on Loren is not surprising at all.
Although Lotaire Duchy is on the border of the entire empire and borders the ancient wood forest, in fact, no one has actually seen it in more than a hundred years. Wimpal’s wizards can only see the records of these huge monsters in the literature and some historical materials.
If I hadn't seen it with his own eyes, I'm afraid Sir Aaron will not believe that there is an ogre in this world.
Even Luca was very surprised that Loren would meet ogre in Deep Limburg—according to his statement, I have never heard of an ogre settlement that has reached the land east of the ancient wood forest. .
At the same moment, the elves of the ancient wood forest encountered an ogre invasion that had never been seen in a century. If it weren't for winter to come earlier than in the past, I'm afraid this invasion will not stop.
It was just an accident, or what it predicted, Loren couldn't speculate right now. But in any case, as long as Duke Lotaire does not plan to go to war with Ogre himself, supporting the elves is his only choice.
At least doing this is better than fighting a group of unheard-of monsters in your own territory; and as the first "line of defense" of the entire duke, the elves of the ancient wood forest are even better for themselves Homeland, will fight ogre to the last minute.
The power of the two evils is the lesser one, and the Duke of Lotaire will not fail to understand the truth-using some dispensable materials in exchange for the "protection" of the elves regardless of sacrifice, it is simply impossible More cost-effective.
Loren, who knew this, agreed to Luca's request without the slightest hesitation, in exchange for these elven reinforcements. Because even if Luca doesn't agree, I'm afraid Duke Lotaire will still agree to support in the end.
"Although thank you very much for your kindness, Master Count, we must return as soon as possible to defend our settlement."
In the castle hall, Luca with a gentle smile on his face , With a little apology, bowed to the young count slightly: "The harsh winter is about to pass. When the spring snow melts, Ogre will invade again!"
"I have sent the letter. Father, he will definitely be able to Understand the seriousness of the matter." The young count was nodded with a serious expression: "If he disagrees, I will go to him personally-thanks to all of you, I haven't been cut off by those traitors. I will not forget such kind of favor for the rest of my life. !"
"And we will never forget your friendship." Luca was very grateful, but looked at Loren behind count, and quickly staggered: "ancient wood The elves of the forest will always be your friends."
This was originally agreed by him and Loren. If Ruben’s friendship can really be obtained, then the elves of the ancient wood forest will have the opportunity to form an alliance with Lothar Duchy, which is even more important to them than a batch of supplies.
With an ally who sits on Duchy, the elves of the ancient wood forest will never have to worry about the safety of the east, and can get more supplies to resist the invading ogre and grow their own settlements. .
Like Loren said, times have changed. Elves cannot survive without relying on humans; and without the elves as a barrier, humans cannot resist enemies they have never seen before.
"Is there anything else I need before I leave?" Ruben asked very enthusiastically: "You're welcome, as long as I can do it, I can satisfy you. I never treat friends Be stingy!"
Luka hesitated suddenly when he heard this, and then smiled slowly: "In fact...we really need your help."
"Oh? Tell me."
"Although we believe in your credibility, our clansman is not necessarily." The elf explained: "As you know, the elves of overwhelming majority, I don’t believe in humans very much. Many of my clansman have never left the ancient wood forest. They don’t know whether you will keep your promise."
"Well...this is indeed a Question." Seeing the other's embarrassed expression, Ruben, who has always been casual, didn't pay much attention to the "disrespect" in the words, just nodded: "Then how can I make them believe? I need to send the Knights to join you. Do you resist ogre?"
"Well, I am afraid that my clansman will also find it difficult to accept a human army in the forest." The elf replied apologetically: "You just need to prove that you will comply. Your own commitment is enough."
"For example...send a cronies around you to join us as a messenger to the ancient wood forest."
Loren said this, and the corner of his eyes jumped immediately-he had seen Luca smiling at himself.
"Your wizard advisor, Your Excellency Loren Torino, showed an amazing demeanor during his first meeting with us. I am very sure that he will help you and win the friendship of all the elves of the ancient wood forest!"
Sure enough, smiling Luca said in a very gentle tone: "If I choose, Your Excellency Loren Torino could not be more suitable as your messenger."
"Yes. , I think so too." The young count was very excited and nodded, and then turned his eyes to the black hair wizard behind him: "What do you think, Loren? Just talk about it, if you don't want to, I will definitely not force it. You went!"
Although he said that, Ruben’s expression was equivalent to telling him that the count master very much hoped that he could go.
The corners of the mouth are slightly curved, and the black hair wizard bows gracefully and salutes: "Your wizard consultant, please feel free to send after listening."
"Then I will give you one. A vital task." Ruben was happy like a child, but deliberately took the posture of a lord: "Use your utmost sincerity to win the trust of the ancient wood elves!"
………………"I hope my actions will not hurt our previous friendship, Lord Loren Torino."
As soon as he left the castle hall, Luca stopped the black hair wizard. There was also a slight apology in his expression: "If you can, please accept my apology."
"There is nothing to apologize for." Loren smiled and shook the head: "I'm just curious, you Why do you want me to be a messenger and go to the ancient wood forest?"
"I mentioned before, this is to make my clansman trust Master count."
"Me too I heard it, but if you are going to continue lying, then you should apologize to me."
Loren showed a very playful expression: "In the words of my best friend, I am a complete liar— —So, I can also see if others are lying."
Luca was stunned for a moment, then sighed with a bitter smile, like a helpless shook the head.
"I know that I am not lying, but I don't want to be seen through by you so soon." Slightly leaned, the elf put a smile away, and solemnly stared at the black hair wizard. : "You are right, not just for this reason."
"In fact, this ogre invasion is completely different from what we had previously imagined-not just ogre itself, but Behind them, there is obviously something driving them. Something we have never seen, and never touched."
"Perhaps in the eyes of you humans, ogre and trolls are enough Terrifying. But to the elves, they are our old enemies. I am afraid I know these obese monsters better than they do!"
"I personally fought these monsters, and they were the same in the past. Will harass our territory on a regular basis, but it has never been like this before. There must be a reason.” Luca’s gaze was very worried: “But the Elders in the settlement don’t think so. They still regard this invasion as a peace As always, it’s just a larger scale."
"...So, as an outsider, you want me to help you convince the Elders in the Elven settlement?"
Loren's expression It’s a little strange: "Are you too confident in me?"
"It's not me."
The elf smiled and shrugged slightly: "But another person suggested to me like this Yes-since you can use a bunch of rhetoric to convince us to fight for your count, it shouldn't be a problem to persuade a group of stubborn old people! This is what she said."
"She?" black hair wizard eyebrows raised.
"Yes, she." Luca puckered his lips: "Our best war dancer, Liya."