Three Philosophical Questions for Travelers

The man bowed and said, "I am the Crown Prince of the Heworth Royal Family in the Northern Territory, the real King of the Northern Territory!"

Everyone laughed, and Jon sneered a few times and said, "Aren't you afraid of being hanged for making such a joke?"

"I'm not kidding."

"What the hell do you do?" Jon exclaimed.

"Well... a ranger, a part-time bard." He said, crossing his arms.

"Let me just say, he is a Ranger!" Li Zhi said excitedly, grabbing Hyacinth's sleeve.Cherry rolled her eyes and said, "So what if it's a ranger?" Then they stared at each other, and neither of them spoke.

Jon asked him as usual: "What can you do?"

"I can use a sword, and I can write poetry, and I can play the harp, and I can drink and—"

"We also have these skills. We have a team of soldiers and many entertainers."

"But they are not as good as me. As for your mercenaries, they can't beat me alone."

"Nonsense! You little boy, Barut can smash you into the ground with one punch!" The strong man Barut stood up, while the ranger smiled faintly and said, "You can try."

Hyacinth and the Bard, IV

Hyacinth and the Bard, IV

Who doesn't like a duel?Upon hearing this, people started booing.What's more, this ranger is too arrogant, and the mercenaries all want to teach him a lesson.The strong man Barut is the most capable of fighting here. Not only is he strong, but he is also more agile than he looks.

But Jon didn't want his subordinates to be injured, "Idiot! What is there to fight? Do you think you want to kill him, or be killed by him?"

"Balut must have killed him!" the brawny man roared with bull-like eyes.

The ranger smiled slightly and said, "Balut, have you ever tasted the taste of snow in the southern country?"

The giant looked puzzled: "Balut has never tasted it."

"Then I'll let you try it—make a move, Barut." He said, crossing his arms.

Judging by his posture, he was not prepared to fight at all.He doesn't put on airs, walk or even draw his sword.The mercenaries all pointed at him and laughed, saying that he was a layman, a young master who came out to play.

Only Hyacinth, she thought of the smiling cat.

Maybe rangers are so calm, she thought to herself.

"Balut wants to eat you!" The giant roared and rushed towards the ranger. He spread his huge hands, trying to grab the ranger's slender body.The ranger did not dodge, but the moment the giant approached him, the ranger dodged past like an agile fox.The giant jumped into the air amidst the exclamation, and staggered; at the same time, the ranger tripped lightly under his feet, and the giant fell face down on the ground—in the snow.

"What does snow smell like?" the Ranger asked.

Balut let out a roar, but the ranger's sword had already hit Balut's throat, and the roar twisted into a pitiful whimper, and Balut didn't dare to move.The girls all laughed, but the mercenaries looked solemn.Eight-fingered Jon's face turned black even more, he said: "I apologize for his recklessness, please put away your sword!"

"Your Excellency didn't intend to kill him." The ranger smiled gracefully, he put away his sword, and then grabbed Barut's hand, "Get up, big man."

Balut looked at him suspiciously, and the ranger grabbed him up, "Snow is not good." The ranger said to him, "I have eaten it before, several times." laughed.Barut was taken aback for a moment, and then laughed.

Afterwards, the ranger put his sword back into its sheath, saluted Eight Finger Jon, and said, "My lord, as you can see, I am not lying."

"Your Excellency is indeed a powerful ranger. We can rest assured if you are here, but... I have no money to pay you." Eight-fingered Jon spread his hands, "If you are willing to drink cold water and eat hard dry food, then come with us let's go."

He laughed and said, "Why do rangers do things for money?"

Jon asked him, "Then why are you following us?"

"I just want to be with these girls..." He turned his head to Adora's caravan, the girls were all under his gaze, Lizhi lowered her head shyly, "Just stay a little longer."

Eight-fingered Jon showed a man's subtle smile, and he said to Adora, "It's up to you to decide."

Adora also laughed and said, "Our sisters are all free. I don't care which one you like or who likes you. As long as you don't have to be strong or rough, our caravan welcomes you at any time." .”

"Thank you, Ms. Adora." He saluted again, "Silver Fox Ranger—Fane Timnard sends you his greetings."

Um?What did he say his name was?Hyacinth hoped he heard right, he said he was the Silver Fox Ranger—Farn Timnard?One of the Four Rangers?

Then this guy should be very familiar with Fat Cat.Well, I'm going to ask him.

Hyacinth heard Smiley Cat talk about Silver Fox Ranger.It is said that he is a romantic gentleman, he travels all over the world, leaving his love wherever he goes.He has more lovers than the king, and the number of illegitimate children is the largest in the world. "His sons can add up to form a mercenary group." Smiley Cat said.

He is indeed handsome, and his words and deeds will please women, but Hyacinth does not like such a flirtatious man-this ranger has many children, so how can he travel around without his wife and children?This is so selfish.

However, a ranger has a ranger's lifestyle, she is a little girl, and she is not qualified to judge.And just like that, they set off.Silver Fox Ranger rode with them to the Great Swamp.He followed the Adora caravan along the way, and the girls in the car were all surprised by him and raised the curtains to talk to him.The Ranger never refuses anyone. He is as good at telling stories as Dora. He can play the flute, the harp, and play tricks with cards.With him along the way, the girls' laughter never stopped.

Adora shook her head helplessly, and said, "He's going to take away the souls of my sisters."

Lizhi was the first to let him hook Hun'er away, and they rested in the village one night.Silver Fox Ranger and Lizhi left the convoy and did not return until the next morning.Adora asked what they were doing, but none of them said anything.Jon and Adora reprimanded the ranger severely, but the ranger just laughed without saying a word.

Hyacinth thought to himself: He has nothing to fear, he knows that the people here can do nothing to him.

The next night, he took another girl named "Quick Silver" away. This time, only Adora warned him, and no one else said anything.Hyacinth thought he would bring a new girl on the third day, but he didn't expect that he took away the two previous girls this time: Lizhi and Quicksilver.

This time no one blamed him, and everyone pretended nothing happened.

The next day, he came to strike up a conversation with Hyacinth.

"I said I have a marriage contract, Lord Ranger." Hyacinth said to him.

"I also said that although Faun Timnard is a romantic, he never picks the flowers of the owner-so you misunderstood, I came to ask about other things."

"whats the matter?"

"That little sister of yours—" he pointed at Shan Cha, "did she say something about the dragon? How much do you know about it?"

"She said that there are dragons in the swamp..." Hyacinth looked forward, and they would enter the big swamp almost next week.Hyacinth has never been to a swamp, let alone a dragon, which disturbs her.

"And then? Did she say where the dragon is? What does the dragon look like? How can we find the dragon?" The ranger's eyes lit up when he said this, as if the dragon was a golden girl waiting for him to pick it.

Hyacinth couldn't answer, and at this moment Adora suddenly said: "Stop thinking about it, Lord Ranger! Dragons don't see mortals, only those with the blood of kings can see them."

"Oh, really? Then I have to see it." The ranger said and laughed.

Chapter 27: The Wicked Mother of Winter, [-]

Chapter 27: The Wicked Mother of Winter, [-]

The due date is coming soon, but Estherite's uneasiness is getting heavier and heavier.Because this day happens to be the day of the "Wise Witch Talk".The three elders will bring their disciples to Hummingbird City for the biggest academic and political exchange of the year.

It is already spring now. According to previous years, it should be a day of warm spring and flowers blooming, but now it is still blowing cold outside.Although the snow has stopped, the weather has not warmed up much.

In the past few days, Isrit has exhausted her energy to resettle the refugees. Castles, temples, and cellars, all places where people can live are overcrowded.She not only wanted to resettle the people of Hummingbird City, but also gave shelter to the refugees who fled here.The people around her advised her that she should not be so generous. The refugees could not be saved, so it was better to leave them to fend for themselves.But Esriette thought to herself: If my husband was still alive, I would never let these people suffer from hunger and cold. As his wife, I should also follow his example.

However, there are countless refugees and few supplies. When the scarlet ledger was thrown in front of Esrit, she couldn't continue to stick to her ideals.In desperation, she ordered the deportation of the refugees.She let the old people and children stay, and let the middle-aged people who still have spare energy move to other cities.As for whether other places will take them in, Isrit has no control over it.

At this moment, the big and small witches asked her to order and arrange the venue of the "Sage Witch Talk".This is a high-end meeting, which requires a gorgeous hall, delicious food and wine, and then she needs to show the elders the witchcraft achievements of the year, and the witch's apprentices will come up to perform witchcraft.

However, Isrit couldn't prepare these at all. The hall has become a refugee camp, and the food in the warehouse is only dry food. She is going to give birth soon, so how can she perform witchcraft?However, the academy witches were rigid and unreasonable, and they unanimously asked Isrit to do the same.In the afternoon, Isrit had a big quarrel with her subordinates, but there was no result. This kind of thing made her very tired.

At night, when she returned to her bedroom, she felt a stomachache.She checked her physical symptoms and confirmed that she was not about to give birth prematurely.Then she called Trinina and Sethe, and said, "Bring me some medicine, my dear sister."

Trinina and Sethe are daughters of nobles and disciples of elders. They have been trapped in Hummingbird City since the heavy snowfall.Estelle met them in the exam, hit it off with the two at first sight, and now they are as close as close friends in a boudoir.The two lived next door to her and usually took care of her.

Sethe fetched the herbs while Trinina boiled hot water for her.Trinina was guarding the jug, with her back to Isrit.

"My lord, I..."

"Don't call me Earl, Trinina," Isrit said with a smile, "we're the only ones here."

"Well, then Isrit, I have something to tell you." Trinina turned around, her face full of worry.

Isrit asked her: "Huh? What's the matter, my sister?"

The round-faced witch frowned slightly, and she whispered: "You also know that among the great witches in Hummingbird City, no one has children...Of course, you are an exception. You were already pregnant when you inherited the title, and that's no problem." .”

This is quite problematic, Isrit thought to herself looking at the haggling witch, otherwise you wouldn't have brought it up.

But what can we do?A hundred countesses are not as important as a child in my womb.

"So?" Estelle was a little impatient.

Trinina pondered, "I..."

At this moment, Sethe came in with medicinal materials. She looked at the two people in the room, and put the medicinal materials on the table without saying anything.

Sethe looked at Trinina, who gave her something to say with his eyes.So the blue-eyed witch said: "Isrit, the elder will definitely make things difficult for you."

"Why?" Isrit asked.

"It has been rumored for a long time that the elders hate you. Ah, they hate everyone, especially Ultramaran. And you are her direct disciple, so this hatred has naturally been transferred to you." She smiled wryly, "And the most important thing is , the elders believe that a witch must be a virgin, and it is unclean if she touches a man."

Estherite's face darkened, and she thought to herself: Liberals don't have so many troubles, not to mention men, even goats... "What's so unclean about a mother giving birth to a child?"

The two witches looked at each other, and then Trinina said, "I think the same as you, but the elder's side is another matter."

"After all, the elders are old women who have never met a man in their lives." Sethe didn't speak as much as Trinina worried. "Unknown equals fear, that's all." Trinina gave her a glare, and Sethe shrugged dismissively.

Isrit said: "I'm not afraid of those witches." After all, my magic power is not inferior to them, she thought to herself.

Sethe laughed and said, "We know you're not afraid of him, but you're going to have a baby right away, and that's when women are most vulnerable. Can you fight the elders while giving birth?"

Hearing this, Isrit felt a "thump" in her heart, "Yes, I can't..." She lowered her head and covered her stomach with one hand, "I must protect my child." If Fassnet was still here Well, I shouldn't have let him go, she thought ruefully.

What should I do?Estelle sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the courtyard outside the glass window, she saw that the flowers and plants were sprouting.Since witches have to be close to nature at all times, the Countess' bedroom is connected to a conservatory garden.There are green grass, red flowers and clear ponds, and it is the only place in Hummingbird City that welcomes spring.The two tree elves lived here, and they were neighbors with Essrit.

Estelle didn't speak, and the witches followed suit.After a while, she murmured, "I can't just wait like this."

The witches looked at each other in silence.

"I have to..." She narrowed her eyes, "preemptive strike." After saying this, Isrit stood up from the bed, and she said loudly: "Yes! I can't wait until I have a baby, I want to preemptive strike !"

Sethe asked her, "What are you going to do?"

Estelle said, "When will the elder arrive?"

Trinina replied: "It's all here tomorrow."

"Very well, then we will hold the Wise Witch Conference tomorrow."

Trinina showed a surprised expression on her face, "The elders are tired from the journey, they may need to—"

"No need." Isrit interrupted, "I won't give them time to rest, not to mention that I need rest more than they do."

Sethe said, "But the venue isn't finished yet."

"Just use the castle hall and let the refugees leave for a few hours first, I won't occupy it for too long."

The two witches looked at each other again, both of them were terrified and speechless.

Isrit clenched her fists and thought to herself: I won't sit still, you old witches!

The Bad Mother of Winter, II

The Bad Mother of Winter, II

So everything was arranged according to her arrangement, and Estherite went back to her room to rest.

The next morning, the witch's whistle blew outside.Birds flew out of their nests and circled the air, and witches greeted the elders with the last of their dried petals.

The three elders took three different cars and drove towards Hummingbird City in three directions.Isrit stood at the south side of the castle and waited for their arrival.

The west, north and east convoys are slowly approaching.The flags of the three convoys were the scorching sun, the crescent moon and the stars; the animals pulling the carts of the three convoys were stags, black goats and a large herd of hares.

There were hundreds of people in each convoy, and the witches in Hummingbird City were all excited when they saw this mighty formation, but what Yisrette thought was: this is another few hundred mouths to eat.

The convoy on the west side drove into Hummingbird City first, and the team stopped in front of the castle.That is the convoy flying the flag of the scorching sun.These wagons had broad wheels covered with hides of wild beasts, and the drivers were painted in brown and black.A stout woman riding a stag shouted loudly: "Viscount Antler Bay of Cangshan Territory, Sun Walker, Guardian of White Mountain, Beast Whisperer, Third Elder of the Eastern School School, Karissa—come here!" Followed by Gao Ming, the antlers were so high.

There was also an answer from Isrit's side, and it was Trinina who came to shout. "Uldralan's apprentice, the lord of Hummingbird City, Isrit Ambside, welcomes her teacher here."

This is the rule of the academy, the juniors are not allowed to call the titles of nobles when they see their seniors, and they must all address them as teachers.Yisruite thought to herself: You are just a few years older than me, and you have never taught me knowledge. Why do you call me a teacher?

As soon as she said "Master", she thought of Gerrita.The free witch has gone, in search of prophecies and liberal truths.Now that the south is snowing heavily, the north must be even more sad.Hope nothing happens to her.

Then the second caravan stopped, the first rider of the black goat was a pale wine city man.He sang in a eunuch's high voice: "Sir Black Marsh, Lady Black Goat, One Who Listens To The Earth, Teacher, Three Elders Of The Eastern School Of The Academy, Alita—Come Here!"

Yisruite returned the salute according to the rules, and then the third elder appeared.The rabbit convoy stopped. Those chariots and horses were all made of hollowed-out vines. They looked very simple, but for a witch, they were extremely interesting rides.

The third chanter was a beautiful silver-haired girl. She said in a crisp voice: "The owner of Qingyue Castle, the female knight Tia, is here to visit the owner of Hummingbird City." After saying this, the rabbit car A woman in a silver cloak stepped up and down.She looked about 30 years old, and her appearance was not inferior to anyone present, but Yisrit knew that she was at least 60 years old.

After the ceremony, the elders should get out of the carriage and walk into the castle, but the first two witch elders did not get out of the carriage.When Estherite was wondering, Sethe reminded her in a low voice: "Estherite, there is no carpet!"

According to the rules, Isrit should prepare petal carpets for them, but where can I find flower petals in this damn weather?The sparse petals on the ground can only be regarded as embellishments, not carpets at all.