Gou is a dark elf in Warhammer

The discussion became more and more intense, and the tent was filled with a tense atmosphere. The faces of the princes and princesses showed obvious doubts and uneasiness. The name of the Takaia family evoked many unpleasant memories in their hearts.

Yelian, who was about to say something, was grabbed by the arm by Bel-Ahol who was standing next to him, and the question that was about to come out of his mouth was swallowed back by him.

After the princes and princesses of all ages in the tent finished their discussion and realized what was going on, they became quiet as if they had received some kind of signal, hint, or common effect. They shut their mouths and looked back and forth at Finnubar, Seraphim, and Belloda who were sitting there with expressions of curiosity, confusion, and anger.

Although the Asur in the tent were all princes and princesses, they were also ranked. Finnubar was the leader of the delegation, and he was undoubtedly the highest-ranking. The next was Seraphim, who came after receiving the news. In terms of seniority, he was even a generation older than Finnubar. People like Eltharion, Aedanna, Malin, Fenryr, Yellion, and Bel-Ahor were all younger.

Facing all the eyes, Finnubar remained as he was from beginning to end. In terms of personal emotions, he did not get angry or show any male reaction because Belloda, whom he once pursued, liked someone else, just like the moonlight that he couldn't get found a cripple. He pursued Belloda because he liked her a little, but it was more of a political need. Besides... he also understood Belloda's style of doing things. In his opinion, this was Belloda, the maverick Belloda.

In terms of politics, this incident was nothing short of an extremely bad scandal. If the news of this scandal spread back to Ulthuan, it would have a fatal impact on him, the Emerald Sea, Cosqui, and the White Waves. Thinking of this, he cast his eyes towards Eltharion, who was sitting at the door with a frown on his face and remained silent. He could clearly sense Eltharion's questioning, disgust, and suspicion.

Seraphim frowned, and after a moment of silence, he took a deep breath, with a complicated expression on his face. His eyes were filled with deep thought and contradiction. As a father, he didn't even know what to say. Should he question his daughter in front of the other princes and princesses? Draw a line with his daughter? Perform some kind of political show? Or should he support his daughter? The problem was... that was the Takaia family, that was Duruchi.

Sitting there, Belloda could clearly sense her father's situation. She reached out and patted her father's hand and stood up. She picked up the wine jug on the table and poured it for herself. The action was freehand and natural, as if the words about detonating the tent just now were not said by her at all.

"What happened? What did they do to you? We just landed in Elsin Arwen and received a message from Ulthuan saying that you... then you disappeared." Finubar, who was sitting there, quietly watched Beloda pouring the wine calmly. After Beloda finished pouring and sat down again, he slowly asked.

"Hmm... wine from Itain." Belloda ignored Finnubar's words. She raised the glass, took a sip, sighed, and then drank the wine. When she put the glass on the table, she continued, "Overt conspiracy? Yes, an open conspiracy, more deadly than the common court conspiracy we see, and there is no solution!"

"You may all know that when I was in Twilight Fortress, I was the closest to the role of a magic swordsman. There were often typhoons there. Those typhoons blew over from the Chaos Wasteland in Antarctica. The typhoons were mixed with dimensional stone dust. I needed to use prayers, magic, and feathers made of special mineral powder to mitigate the impact of the typhoons." Beloda had no intention of pouring a second cup. She sat there and spoke slowly. When the Asurs focused their attention on the back of her, she continued, "I suspect there is a Duruchi spy lurking in Twilight Fortress! The spy may not be in Twilight Fortress, but on Spear Reef Island!"

"You mean?"

"Yes, he has a deep connection with the Lizardmen, a connection deeper than you can imagine now, deeper than you can see. The Slann Mage Priests know that we stopped the typhoon blowing towards Lustria, but the problem is that they don't know who it is. Even if they saw me, what would it mean? Do they know that my name is Belloda? I am from the White Wave family and have a deep connection with you? They don't know, and even if they did, they wouldn't care.

Only the Duruchi spies lurking in Twilight Fortress knew who I was and where I came from. Then... Daquus came. He brought Duruchi and the lizardmen riding on pterosaurs to harass Twilight Fortress. After some fun, they ran towards me who was dispelling the typhoon. They were far away from me, in a suspended state, neither helping nor attacking. When I was about to dispel the typhoon, they left and flew back to the north from the sky above the Spear Reef. "

At the end of her speech, Belloda spread her hands to the Asur who were listening. After seeing that the Asur were either listening or thinking, she continued.

"Perhaps you have already guessed that when I returned to Twilight Fortress, I received a warmer welcome than ever before. I was placed under house arrest. The officer jury in charge of the verdict interrogated me. Fortunately, because of my identity and past behavior, I was respected by the naval officers. They did not embarrass me and did not put me in the prison on Polite Island.

They asked me some questions, asking me if I had seen a group of Duruchi riding pterosaurs? What happened between me and Duruchi? How did I answer? Yes, I saw them, they didn't attack me, they just watched. That's what I answered at the time, and they looked at me like you are now, making me look like a fool.

It was typhoon season, and I was the only one in Twilight Fortress who could do this job. The Slann Mage Priests didn't know who I was, but they knew there was a typhoon. Whenever a typhoon blew, Dakwus would lead his men from the north, either passing through Twilight Fortress or through the Spear Island, and then they would watch me from there. Can you understand that feeling? I felt like a monkey being watched. "

The Asurs present shook their heads after hearing what Belloda said. They thought what Belloda said before was right, and there was no solution. Because Duruchi's behavior did not conform to their understanding of Duruchi logic. Under normal circumstances, a battle would have happened, but it did not happen. If they were replaced by Belloda, they would not have a good solution, and their excuses would only be met with more suspicion and scrutiny.

"Perhaps you should know what happened afterwards. Admiral Siglin has been protecting me. She trusts me. But my story was still reported back to Ulthuan. The Phoenix King's court ordered me to be taken back to Ulthuan for further questioning. On the way back to Ulthuan, the fleet of Druki stopped the ship. They cast a spell to create fog on the sea, and then I and the crew were captured. They confiscated the ship and horses, and sent the soldiers and sailors back to Twilight Fortress, but I was not."

Finnubar stared at Belloda and listened quietly. Except for the matter between Belloda and Druch, everything else matched up. He received a message from Ulthuan after landing in Elsin Alvin. The ship escorting Belloda was intercepted. Druch sent the crew back to Twilight Fortress, but Belloda was missing. Combined with Daquus's behavior today, he seemed to understand that Daquus regarded Belloda as a bridge to communicate with him, and sending the crew back was a signal of friendship.

"They are from the north? Have you stayed in the north of Twilight Fortress?" Finnubar stopped thinking and asked a more critical question, which was also a question of concern.

"Yes."

"Can you tell me what you saw there?"

"Of course. If I remember correctly, you talked to me when I was in Lothern. You passed by there on your way to Twilight Fortress. At that time, you also said that it would be great if we could develop that land, how..."

"Of course, I remember. I landed there. It was different from the rain forest in the north. There were endless fertile plains." After the memories of the past were triggered, Finnubar laughed. He remembered what he looked like when he was young, with his mind full of fantasy and desire for career. Although it was a plain and not a rain forest, he knew that it was impossible to control it. Unlike the Twilight Fortress at the southernmost edge, it belonged to the core area of ​​the Lizardmen. The fact that the Lizardmen had not developed it did not mean that they had no control.

"It's just like what you told me back then. Duruchi is developing it. The Slann Demon Priest pulled out the lizardman city that sank into the sea for Duruchi to use. Before I left, there were three black arks parked at the port. As for their black plunder ships... I don't know either. There are too many. I can't count them all."

Beloda's casual words were like thunder exploding in the tent. The expressions of the Asurs froze instantly, as if time had stopped flowing at this moment. The air in the tent also became heavy, and a tense atmosphere gradually spread.

"Druchi controls the resources there? How is this possible?" Marlene widened her eyes in surprise, with disbelief in her voice.

"If the Druki really control that place, they will continuously obtain supplies from there and provide them to the war machine of Naggaroth. This will make us face a more powerful and threatening enemy." Seraphim's face became serious, with deep worry flashing in his eyes. His voice was low and serious. He knew what this meant. Once the Druki controlled these resources, Ulthuan would face unprecedented challenges and threats.

"This is a disaster! We can't let them continue, we must take action!" Yelian clenched his fists angrily, his eyes burning with fighting rage.

"But how should we deal with it? We don't even know what will happen tomorrow!" Bel-Ahol thought calmly, with a trace of worry in his eyes. After seeing his brother's violent reaction, he said helplessly.

"Take action? What action? As you have heard, Dacus has extraordinary wisdom. Duruchi and the Lizardmen called that plain the Kaochen Plain. He divided it into several administrative districts for horse breeding, livestock raising, and planting. To the north of the plain is the rain forest, which is the area controlled by the Lizardmen. To the west is the Sotek Ridge? Yes, the Sotek Ridge! It is not easy to cross there. In addition, there is a rain forest to the west of the ridge.

To the south is Twilight Fortress, but... many of you have never been there. How should I put it... the terrain there is very passive, with a row of outposts located on the top of the cliff, overlooking the spire of Twilight Fortress. Only the place near the sea can be crossed, but there is a swamp there. Duruchi and Lizardmen jointly guard that place. The only direction of attack is the vast ocean in the east. Strike the fleet? Yes, but don't think about landing. "

"Why!" Yelian asked impatiently. "No reason, you should know Belannar, right? There is a being more powerful than Belannar, a second-generation Slann Magic Priest, who sits in the city that rises from the sea, in the largest pyramid. By the way, the Slann Magic Priest you saw today is also a second-generation Slann Magic Priest, an extremely powerful being. Daquus held back today, and the lizardmen and forest spirits are on his side. If he is the Duruchi you know, you are all dead now!
It seems that you didn't understand what I wanted to say. I think you are focusing on the wrong direction. You should ask how deep the connection between Dacus and the Lizardmen is. "Beloda glanced at Yelian and shook her head speechlessly. She felt that Yelian did not inherit Finnubar's character. Finnubar was not like this when he was young. Then she talked eloquently and showed off at the end.

"So... why does he have such a deep connection with the Lizardmen?" Finnubar knew Beroda, he knew Beroda's behavior and methods, and he asked this question.

"That's a good question. Actually, I don't know either. He never told me or the people around him. I only know that he can talk to the Slann Magic Priests, and those powerful Slann Magic Priests are willing to listen to him and obey his orders. As for why, I'm sorry, I really don't know. Maybe you should ask him face to face. After all, he told me more than once that the most important purpose of his coming to Elsin Alvin is to see you."

"Me?" Finnubar asked, pointing at his nose.

"Yes, he values ​​you very much, which is why he did this in Lustria. In Lauren Lauren, we went to the Chaos Realm. Before entering, he told his cousin that if we didn't come out alive, he would kill you no matter what!" Belloda laughed at the end of her speech, as if she had told an extremely funny joke, and then she was amused by her own joke and laughed out loud.

"This is not funny, Belloda, you went to the Chaos Realm?" As Belloda's father, Seraphion focused on the Chaos Realm. As a spellcaster, he knew the dangers involved.

"I don't want to recall that incident. Just like Dacus said, some things are not good to remember too clearly. I was injured there, very seriously, but fortunately they didn't abandon me. Flanes should have been in front of Dacus, but after I was injured, he kept taking care of me, and I walked out alive. Oh, by the way, Flanes is from the Takia family, my lover, you met him today, the one wearing the lion-bun hat." Belloda sighed, a trace of painful memories flashed in his eyes.

The tent fell silent instantly, and the eyes of the Asur were filled with surprise and mixed emotions. Like Seraphim, they also knew the dangers of the Chaos Realm, a place full of chaos and destruction, with almost no chance of survival.

"You actually came back alive from the Chaos Realm, Pages of Hoss, this is really... unbelievable." Fenrir stared at Belloda in a daze, and it took him a while to react, and he said in a low voice.

"Beloda, I... I'm proud of you. You know how dangerous it is out there. Your decision is really frightening." Seraphim took a deep breath, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. He was deeply worried about his daughter's safety, which was why he was here, but he was also proud of Beloda's courage and strength.

"Father, I know you are worried about me, but like Daqius said, some things must be done, and only we have the ability and obligation! I am lucky to be able to come back alive, and I am grateful for Franais' help and care." Belloda smiled slightly, his eyes firm.

Finnubar shook his head speechlessly, as if Dacus had an extremely strong personality. Some things must be done, and only we have the ability and obligation to do so! What a good thing to say, and Dacus really did it after he said it. He could feel Belloda's favor and respect for Dacus, a feeling that Belloda had never given him.

"Shh!" Belloda looked around the tent and made a gesture to keep quiet. Then she stood up and poured herself another glass of wine. While pouring, she slowly said, "I know you have a lot of questions to ask me. I will slowly tell you. After I finish, you will know."

"You know something, right? Caledor in the Maelstrom has established contact with the outside world." After drinking a cup, Belloda asked. When the Asur nodded, she said, "The first time I heard this news was on the ship. Daquus told me that Caledor had found him."

These words were like a spark falling into dry wood, instantly igniting the atmosphere in the tent. Surprise and confusion flashed in the eyes of the Asurs, and they whispered to each other, with discussions rising one after another.

"Caldor? This is impossible! How could Caldor be connected to Duruchi?" Fenrir frowned, his face full of confusion and distrust.

"Caldor found Dacius, a Duruchi?"

The discussion in the tent became more intense, and everyone was trying to understand this incredible fact. It was normal for Caledor, a figure regarded as a hero of Ulthuan, to contact Imrik, but why did he choose to contact Druch? There were complex emotions in their eyes, both admiration for Caledor and deep confusion about this matter.

"There must be a reason behind the connection between Caledo and Duruchi that we don't know about." Seraphim said after thinking for a moment.

"No matter what the reason is, Duruchi is always our enemy!" The hot-tempered Yelian clenched his fists angrily as before, with fighting rage burning in his eyes.

After a while, the Asur in the tent gradually quieted down, their eyes focused on Belloda, expecting Belloda to reveal more details and the truth.

"I know your doubts. When the ship sailed to the outskirts of the Drifting Islands, the Duruchi appeared there in a swagger with the captured ships. Their purpose... Daquus wanted to see what the Matheran Temple in the Drifting Islands looked like and how big it was. With a reference, he could know how big the temple should be built in Chapeiuto. He wanted to build a landmark building in Chapeiuto, the largest Matheran Temple in the world. By the way, the city that rose from the sea is called Chapeiuto.

At that time, he gave me a very friendly suggestion. He suggested that I jump off and swim to the coast of the Kingdom of Yvresse. I didn't know how to face the doubts when I set foot on Ulthuan. Maybe it was my unique personality? Anyway, I refused. When we were about to leave the range of the Drifting Islands, Caledor found him that night. I had just met him not long ago, and my reaction was more intense than yours. Caledor found Duruchi, how could this be possible?

But it did happen. The next day, I asked my colleague in the White Tower of Hoeth, and he told me that Caledor had indeed established contact with the outside world. However, judging by the time, it happened in the morning, which means that Caledor found Dacus as soon as he established contact with the outside world.

As for what Caledo and Dacreus said, I'm sorry, I don't know either. You should ask Caledo?"

The response to Belloda was silence. The impact of this incident was huge for the Asurs. They couldn't even accept this fact, but it really happened. They didn't think Belloda appeared here at this time to make up some kind of lie that would be exposed at a touch. Just like Belloda said, just ask Caledor and you will know the truth of the matter.

"The ship sailed northwards and finally arrived at the island covered by fog. After circling a few times, we landed. We met the natives of the island, a group of monkeys that were different from Elsin Alvin and Norsca.

Then, we went north and encountered some ruins. It felt strange, like... like the ancient beings knew that Dacus would come and only Dacus could open them, so they left a lot of useful items there. As an Asur who didn't fit in the team, I was given a staff by Dacus' generosity. Here, it's the Far Sea Staff. "Beloda said at the end, raised the staff in his hand and showed it to the Asurs.

It was an ancient and exquisite staff, made of a material that shone with a light blue light. The staff was engraved with complex runes, which seemed to be constantly changing in the faint light, giving people a mysterious and ancient feeling. The top of the staff was a huge shell, inlaid with a crystal clear blue gem. The gem seemed to contain endless ocean power, and it was surrounded by a powerful Aegir wind, as if ready to call on the power of tides and sea breezes at any time.

The eyes of the Asur were focused on the staff in Beloda's hand, and many spellcasters couldn't help but admire it in a low voice.

"This staff... is truly extraordinary. It has a deep connection with the ocean and the wind of Aegir, and seems to be able to evoke the power of tides and sea breezes." Adianna's eyes flashed with amazement and greed. She also had a similar staff in her hand, but it was nothing compared to the one in Beloda's hand.

"The Far Sea Staff... This name is really appropriate. I can feel that these strange runes can enhance the caster's control over the ocean and wind. It is worth studying."

"What's next?" Finnubar was not interested in the staff in Beloda's hand, but in the story that followed, because he could get a lot of useful information from it. (End of this chapter)