Path of Light.

Chapter 148 149. The Return of Ralph

At this moment, Roy didn't know that Abbott and Benjamin, the magician who turned into Welsh, actually met in the library.

He was in the study, telling Jasper news of the priests of Thorndike.

He had a very bad impression of Priest Thorndike. When he heard that the elf patrols of the guards were investigating him, he couldn't help but feel a little bit darker. Hearing that he had been dismissed from the Moon God Temple, he felt that he deserved what he deserved.

Now he actually hopes that the case of the theft of the Holy Grail of Wisdom can be judged fairly. After all, some things can be clearly seen, and Priest Theodore has no chance to do it at all, such as killing the half-blood elf Peleus...

In fact, he also wanted to know who killed Peleus' sister Windsor, a murder that was not mentioned at all in the trial court on Sunday.

If the investigation of the Thorndike priests is reopened, it is likely that Peleus' death will be found.

Of course, this is just Roy's expectation.

Roy didn't see Abbot in the porter's room, nor did he see him in the study room. Only Jasper was reciting prayers alone in the study room.

Roy picked up the book 'Detailed Explanation of Purification Technique' from the bookshelf again, and silently recited the prayer.

In fact, he hopes that he can learn the 'Hammer of Judgment', but High Priest Reed said that the Hammer of Judgment and the Hammer of Punishment can only be learned after becoming a priest, while the 'Hammer of Sanction' can only be learned after becoming a high priest.

The prayers that need to be recited are very long, not only the words must be memorized, but also the tone of the recitation is strictly required.

In fact, when the prayer is combined with the divine pattern, the caster still needs to find those wonderful nodes by himself.

Therefore, it is not easy to succeed in performing the technique for the first time, and it requires various attempts by the performer.

Of course, if there is a very detailed detailed explanation of magic spells and a very responsible teacher, this learning process will be infinitely shortened.

Of course, luck and talent are also indispensable and important factors.

Jasper and Abt thought that Roy's luck had always been great, otherwise he wouldn't have been promoted one after another in such a short period of time.

Roy sat down opposite Jasper, opened the magic book, and chatted with Jasper habitually before starting the practice:

"Has Abbott gone to the library again?"

"Well, this guy still doesn't give up." Jasper said a little angrily.

It doesn't look like the relationship between the two is getting any relief.

Obviously the three of them are very good friends, but now there is a rift. If Roy had known this earlier, he would rather not have opened the safe.

He was closer to Jasper, thinking that the treasure was more likely to be a trap, not to mention that the dwarf captain Ralph was only missing now, not confirmed dead.

Even if he died, wouldn't he have no sons or subordinates?

Will the treasures of pirates be left to outsiders?

Roy liked the Black Pearl more than the pirate's treasure.

Yes, this large ship belongs to the three of them at present, and it is stranded on the shallows.

Even if there is a high tide, the Black Pearl will not be able to enter the sea at present...

To Roy, this ship is more like a big house by the sea. The one above the deck is a sea view villa, and the one below the deck is a row house, and there are so many rooms...

The facilities on board are also very complete, including bedrooms, kitchens, activity rooms and so on.

"Do you want to clean the Black Pearl tonight?" Roy asked Jasper.

Previously, Jasper and Abbott had been cleaning the Black Pearl, but now Abbott and Jasper had a quarrel, and Jasper was the only one left to clean the Black Pearl.

Roy felt that he should also contribute.

When Jasper heard Roy say this, he immediately stretched his brows and said happily:
"Okay."

……

Roy and Jasper left the Statue of Liberty at dusk.

When the two left the temple, Abbott had already returned to the temple, and was sitting alone in the gatehouse, flipping through a nautical atlas with great interest.

After all this time, Abbott finally found the right book.

Abt didn't notice that Jasper and Roy left the temple.

Passing through the port pier, Roy noticed that there were actually patrolling elf warriors on the pier. The armor on their bodies was very different from the leather armor worn by the elf patrols of the guard team. They should have been sent by the garrison...

The fish market on the pier is about to close, but it is still very lively.

Passing by the small square next to the port pier, although the sun has not yet set, two rows of carriages have already parked in the square.

Roy and Jasper turned their heads to look at the seaside castle on the lonely cliff at the same time. The white building was painted with a layer of gold in the setting sun, and the guards at the gate of the castle could be seen. It seemed that there would be a dance in the seaside castle tonight.

Thinking of Teacher Harper's proposal to the Council of Elders to turn the seaside castle into a military fortress...

How is that possible!
The elves are used to a life of luxury and ease, so it would be impossible for them to change such a beautiful castle into a military fortress unless a war breaks out.

Jasper stopped suddenly. He turned his head to look at the white castle on the lonely cliff, and asked Roy beside him:

"Roy, that day...was the castle as lively as it is today?"

Roy thought about the embarrassment of the two of them that day, laughed and said:
"The number of elves who participated in the dance that day may have been even higher. The entire small square was almost full of carriages. The guests who attended the dance may not have arrived yet."

However, the two of them gained a lot from that time of distress.

Jasper reaped love, and Roy reaped a sacred scepter.

The three of them obtained the Black Pearl again...

Jasper asked curiously:

"So that's how you rushed all the way to the gate of the castle?"

As he spoke, he gestured with his hands.

"Of course not, in fact... When I came to the small square, I was stopped by Princess Ophelia's guards. However, I was rather embarrassed at the time and told about our plight, so they were very supportive of me seeking help from Princess Ophelia. When I was stopped at the gate of the manor, I met my friends from the Elf Academy. Later, when I broke into the dance floor, I found that Princess Ophelia was actually my history teacher..."

Roy introduced in a low voice.

At the beginning, he only passed these in passing, and never explained them in detail to Jasper.

The two passed by the small square, and just as they were talking here, Roy talked about how he asked Princess Ophelia for help.

Jasper was stunned for a while, he didn't expect there were so many twists and turns.

The two talked while walking, and soon they reached the beach on the west side of the pier. The tide was just rising at this time, and the rising sea water had already surrounded the Black Pearl.

The two could only wade into the Black Pearl.

Just as he was on the deck, Jasper quickly walked to the door of the ship building, stretched out his hand and pushed the wooden door open. His face immediately became tense, and he turned his head and whispered to Roy:

"Roy, someone has been here, and even entered the ship building and walked around..."

Roy quickly took out the round wooden shield and wooden stick from his magic pocket, and first blessed himself and Jasper with the 'Blessing of Power', and then released a divine gleam, before walking into the first floor of the ship building.

Roy doesn't come here very often, and Jasper is almost always cleaning here, so it's easier for him to spot abnormalities on the boat.

"Could it be that Abbott came?" Roy asked.

Jasper shook his head and said with certainty: "It's not him. He and I set up this cordon together."

"Has he left?"

Roy held the wooden stick nervously and stood at the door.

Jasper stretched out his hand and pushed the door open. This room belonged to Jasper, and the other furnishings inside remained unchanged, only the wardrobe by the wall was opened, and several sets of long skirts that had been hanging inside disappeared.

"It's the blood elf magician who came back!"

The two spoke almost simultaneously.

'She really didn't die. ' Roy couldn't help but think...

Then the two went to Abt's room, and no one broke into his room.

Walking up to the second floor of the ship building, Roy's room didn't seem to have changed in any way.

The two carefully searched the two floors below the deck, but did not find any obvious traces.

Not daring to stay on the Black Pearl again, Roy and Jasper locked the door again and left in a hurry.

"It's best to be careful these two days, I don't want to have another rescue operation." Roy said this very bluntly.

Jasper also wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said cautiously:

"I see, every time I come here, I'm very careful, and I've also set up some cordons, so that if someone breaks in, I'll be able to find out very quickly."

Leaving the Black Pearl, Roy saw the lights lit up in the seaside manor, and the sound of melodious music came from afar...

Apparently there was a dance going on in the castle by the sea.

Roy and Jasper waded through the water back to the port pier. When they passed the small square, Roy saw Squadron Captain Simpson riding a white horse and leading a team of elf guards to patrol the small square.

When I saw an acquaintance, I naturally ran over to say hello.

Roy stood on the edge of the square and waved vigorously to Captain Simpson. He saw Squadron Captain Simpson holding the reins of the white horse and looking towards Roy.

Roy ran over quickly:
"Good evening, Captain Simpson!"

"I remember your name is Roy, I didn't expect to meet you!"

Squadron Captain Simpson rode a horse and said to Roy with a smile.

"Captain Simpson, I just found out..."

Roy told Squadron Captain Simpson what the two had just discovered on the Black Pearl, and then left with Jasper.

Jasper returns to the temple...

Roy crossed the intersection and ran home before dark.

……

At night, the sea breeze blows the dense vines on the cliffs by the sea, and the branches and leaves are rustled.

Cheerful music sounded from the castle on the cliff top tens of meters away, and there was some strong aroma of ale in the sea breeze. Ralph hid in a bush, and kept raising his nose to smell the aroma of those delicious wines and delicacies.

A pair of bell-sized eyes scanned the dancing silver moon elf nobles in the castle...

There was a stern look in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)