Path of light

Chapter 435 436. Abir’s escape plan (Part 1)

Two mixed-blood elf miners trotted all the way into the mine, and met the mixed-blood elf miner who was also pushing a mine cart out of the mine. They talked about everyone's freedom.

The two mixed-blood elf miners didn't believe it at all and questioned:

"Varos, did they force you to say this?"

"...It's true, we are free!" the two mixed-blood elf miners said eagerly.

The mixed-blood elf miner pushing the mine cart carefully looked around and found that there was no trace of the overseers around, so he said a little boldly:

"Tch! Those Silver Moon Elf warriors told us the same thing more than two months ago. What happened? They ran away, and we will be punished if we stay!"

Another mixed-blood elf miner also echoed:

"That's right, maybe Abiel sent us to test us! Calm down, wait, observe carefully, there is nothing wrong with being careful..."

Hearing what their companions said, the two mixed-blood elf miners who conveyed the message were immediately shaken.

The two of them hesitated to go out of the mine and push the mine cart back in the backyard. They were afraid of being seen by the mixed-blood elf warriors waiting outside the mine, so they bit the bullet and said:

"No matter what, there is a group of mixed-blood elf warriors coming outside. Our compatriots will not lie to us!"

The half-blood elf miner argued.

"Are these a group of mixed-blood elf warriors coming outside?" The two mixed-blood elf miners pushing the mine cart were a little surprised.

"Um."

An older mixed-blood elf miner said decisively:

"Then let's go out and see what's going on..."

…

Just as the four mixed-blood elf miners were discussing in low voices at the entrance of the mine whether to go out, Roy had already walked into a row of stone houses built next to the mine.

It can be seen that this should be the dormitory of the mixed elf miners. Almost all of these stone houses are made of waste ore, and the gaps between the ore are filled with grass and mud.

These stone houses have only doors and no windows. The roof was covered with wooden planks and covered with a layer of moss.

Walking into the dormitory, it was dark inside. There were also small rooms separated by small rooms, but there were no wooden doors. Standing at the door, you could see all the furnishings in the dormitory. Each dormitory was packed with six bunk beds. The wooden bed has nothing superfluous.

The bed was covered with tattered linen sheets, and Roy didn't see a blanket on the bed. This was the northern part of the Pagisto Plateau. The temperature outside was very low, and it was also very cold in the dormitory.

There are wooden food trays placed at the head of each wooden bed, and almost all the food trays are very clean.

Roy saw only half a muffin on a food plate.

Stepping into the dark and cold room, Roy picked up the half piece of muffin from the food plate, put it under his nose and smelled it. Roy found that in addition to a mixture of dried mushrooms and unknown dried black berries, Roy You can even see some sawdust, and you can break the pancake apart with your hands. This thing is not even as good as the mushroom pancakes made by gray dwarves that you saw in the mine of the second mine.

There are actually twelve mixed-blood elf miners living in one room, and the food is usually so poor. No wonder the working mixed-blood elf miners are as thin as a stick and have haggard faces.

Such a gorgeous castle was built, but the miners' residences were not even as good as the tree holes where the headhunters lived...

Later, Roy discovered that not every room was so shabby.

After walking through ten rooms, Roy saw a slightly better room. The room not only had a wooden door, but also a lock hanging outside the door.

Roy stood at the door and hesitated for a moment. The mixed elf warrior following Roy took two steps forward and kicked the wooden door open.

'boom……'

The wooden door fell apart, and there was only one bed in the room. There was even a table on the other side of the wall. A lantern with a weak light was placed on the table. In addition, there was a water glass.

Hanging on the innermost wall was a whip and a torture stick.

There were not only sheets on the bed, but also an old blanket and a pair of old boots under the bed.

Roy could tell that this was probably the room of the supervisor or the leader of the miners, and had nothing to do with ordinary miners.

Walking further inside, it's still the same. Every ten rooms, there will be a room where the overseer lives, but there is not a single elf in the dormitory at this time.

Roy walked to the end of the stone house and looked at the stone steps extending downward. He didn't expect that there was a basement inside.

The basement was filled with a stench and musty smell. Roy hesitated and had no intention of walking in.

But just as he turned around, he heard a faint moan coming from inside. Roy frowned, took out a handkerchief to cover his mouth and nose, and walked inside.

A mixed-blood elf warrior holding a shield walked into the basement first. The mixed-blood elf behind him also took out a torch from his pocket. Before he could light the torch, Roy felt a faint touch on his fingertips. The light comes on.

‘low light illumination’

Although this light cannot travel very far, it can at least allow Roy to see the steps under his feet clearly.

Under this glimmer of light, the cold atmosphere coming out of the basement quickly dissipated.

What appeared in front of Roy was not a basement for storing supplies, but a cell inside. It should be a cell specially prepared for mixed-blood elf miners. The cells inside were separated by iron railings.

The person who made the sound was a mixed-blood elf hanging from the ceiling. His hair was disheveled, the blood stains on his body had dried, his head was hanging weakly, and a blood-stained linen robe hung on his body.

After walking a few steps inside, I discovered that there were also several dying mixed-blood elves locked in cages behind the iron fence.

The blood stains on the floor of the cell dried up, and the whole room smelled nothing but the stench of blood...

Under the illumination of the sacred light group, Roy could even see many resentful souls floating in the cell. They were just floating aimlessly in the basement. They had not awakened and were still in an unconscious state. They were usually only resented by resentment. attract.

It is estimated that many elven slaves must have died here...

The souls of these elves did not return to the arms of the moon god Elune after death, nor did they turn into elves in the spring of life, which meant that they could not be reborn.

Roy sighed. Although there is no hellish mine like the spinel mine here, it is no better than the three spinel mines in the southern part of the plateau. No wonder Captain Herrick said nothing. I am willing to accept the three mines in the Kardim Mountains. I guess those three miners must not be very good...

Roy used one hand to skillfully draw a divine pattern in front of him.

This magical skill was taught to him by Jasper. At first, Jasper expected that after Roy learned this magical skill, he would take on some private work with him to earn some extra money.

Who would have thought that Jasper would have been lying in the cemetery on the western outskirts of Castletown for several years in the blink of an eye...

A ball of sacred light appeared in front of Roy. Roy was now the trainee priest. The sacred light was as intense as a ball of white flame.

The resentful soul was hurt by the white flames and unconsciously moved around to avoid it, as Roy gently recited a spell.

'purify'

The vengeful spirits turned into pure souls little by little under the burning of the white flames. However, the suffering and resentment that those vengeful spirits suffered during their lifetimes flashed before Roy's eyes like scenes from an illusory movie.

As the resentful spirits in the torture chamber gradually faded and disappeared.

Roy felt as if a lot of negative emotions had accumulated in his body. He went a little crazy and quickly closed his eyes to relax...

At this time, the mixed-blood elf warriors had rescued the mixed-blood elf hanging in the cell, and the mixed-blood elf opened the iron gate of the cell and helped out the mixed-blood elf lying inside.

After walking out of the cell, Roy even forgot to treat the injuries of the mixed-blood elves.

He walked straight to the door at the end of the corridor. The iron door was actually locked. Roy looked at the mixed-blood elf warrior following him.

The mixed-blood elf warrior understood immediately, but instead of pulling out his sword, he pulled out a war blade from the bag he carried with him and slashed at the iron lock without hesitation.

This war blade should have been captured from a headhunter, and it should have been mixed with some magic black iron when it was forged. It has very good strength and rigidity.

The blade struck the iron lock, and a string of sparks flew out. The iron lock was cut off by the war blade...

The mixed elf warrior immediately pushed open the iron door, which actually connected to an independent small courtyard.

In this courtyard surrounded by high walls, there are large areas of black iron thorns planted.

Only this kind of cold-resistant iron thorn can grow wildly in the climate of the northern plateau. The vines of the iron thorn are almost black, with only a few leaves on them. The canes are covered with black berries, which is what Roy is doing. Dried black berries seen in muffins.

This kind of iron thorn is slightly toxic, and the toxicity can be reduced to a minimum after drying.

Although it is cold-resistant, it prefers fertile soil.

Roy stretched out his hand to pick a black berry from the branch of the iron thorn in front of him. Through the thorny vines, he suddenly saw a white bone protruding from the soil. It should be a bone of a forearm, and Or elf bones.

The anger in Roy's heart was once again ignited by the scene before him...

…

It took the mixed elf warrior some time to gather a large group of miners into the clean and tidy small square in front of the castle.

There were dark moon elf miners, mixed elf miners, and gray dwarf miners. They were all dirty and smelly. These miners almost filled up all the space in the small square, and it was a large area of ​​darkness.

Almost all the mixed-blood elf miners have thin faces and withered shapes, looking like they have bones under their clothes.

The Dark Moon Elf miners are the same, even more miserable than the mixed-blood elves, because their ankles are chained with chains and stone balls. Several mixed-blood elf warriors are squatting on the edge of the small square to relieve these Dark Moon Elf miners. Chains on the feet.

Roy walked into the small square with red eyes. He narrowed his eyes as much as possible and walked to the high platform in front of a screen wall in the square without saying a word.

"……it's here!

Let me first explain to you that we are the Pagisto Plateau Mine Guards. The first purpose of coming to the Wochak Mountain Mithril Mine is to rescue all the elf miners. From now on, you are free!

You can leave this mine at any time.

Of course, if anyone feels that the wilderness in the northern part of the plateau is too dangerous, they can also leave with our pack team. They can go wherever they want. If you want to leave, you can pick up a travel bag at the door of the warehouse later. This is the last thing I offer you. A little help.

My name is Roy, and I will become the owner of the Mithril Mine in Wochak Mountain. This mine will continue to operate. If any of you want to stay and continue working, we are also welcome, but you must pass Our physical exam.

In addition, the gray dwarf miners will not be freed. You need to continue working in the mines. I'm done! "

When he said these words, Roy had a cold face the whole time, but the more he acted like this, the more he convinced these mixed-blood elves and dark moon elf miners that this matter was true...

The elf miners finally believed that everyone was free again.

Happiness came so suddenly that everyone was at a loss. Many elves stood in the small square and discussed the matter with familiar companions. There were also smart elves who directly asked the mixed-blood elf warriors aside, but no one dared to disturb Roy. .

At this time, Sabrina was leading a group of mixed-blood elf warriors to capture the private army in the mine. Moira was also following Deputy Captain Tennyson into the castle to investigate the true situation inside the castle. Woods was leading a team of mixed-race soldiers. The elven warriors climbed onto the city wall and quickly set up defenses in the mine. Everyone had their own duties and was very busy.

The owner of Abiel Mine stood in front of the castle steps with great anxiety.

He has disarmed all the armed forces in the castle and surrendered voluntarily, so he feels that the owner of Roy Mine should be very kind to him and restrain him in all aspects like the Silver Moon Elf officer who came here last time. It is also extremely loose.

When he saw Roy walking out of the alleyway at the mine and publicly announcing in the small square that all the elf miners were free, he knew that the mithril mine must not be saved.

But he didn't think Roy would do anything to him, after all, he was a Silver Moon Elf.

Seeing Roy walking up with a straight face, the owner of Abiel Mine thought that Roy had not received any benefits. If he were allowed to open the warehouse and see the mithril ingots stored inside, he would probably have a smile on his face. …

"Lord Roy..."

Before the owner of Abiel Mine reminded Roy and asked him to go to the warehouse for a walk, Roy interrupted him rudely:

"Abiel Mine Owner, you have committed the crime of trading slaves in the Silver Moon Elf Kingdom, and are suspected of abusing and killing elves. I have no right to dispose of you, so someone will send you and your family back to Pardes tomorrow morning. To the City Tribunal, you now have one night to make some preparations before traveling!"

Abir stood stunned on the spot.

His smile seemed a little stiff, and he was a little confused as to why the person in front of him was just talking about... setting these serious crimes for himself, but he also knew that he couldn't argue at this time, lest the result would get worse.

"Okay, I'll go back and prepare for the trip."

The owner of Abiel Mine lowered his head and said something.

In his heart, he scolded Roy, thinking that this half-elf mine owner was really unkind.

However, the owner of Abiel Mine thought that Roy had given him one night to prepare, and he felt a little relieved, thinking: Finally, he still had a chance to make some arrangements.