An infinite journey starting from Baldur's Gate

Chapter 98 Trauma
Seeing this terrifying "pattern" carved on his skin, Ma Long sat up suddenly with serious eyes and reached out his hand to touch it gently.

Being touched by an old injury, Astelon's body trembled slightly subconsciously.

Realizing this, Ma Long asked softly:

"Do you still feel pain?"

The description is rather sloppy and there are many traces of modification, which shows what kind of inhuman abuse the other party suffered in the past. She was able to survive those two hundred years.

It is a miracle and a manifestation of tenacity.

"It's just a stress reaction. Don't worry about it. Have you finished reading?"

Astelon didn't answer a word, her tone was low and full of indignation, but it was more helpless at being unable to control her own destiny.

"Your scars...are not simple."

After browsing the "patterns", Ma Long said in a heavy voice.

"……what?"

After hearing this, Astelon immediately turned his head, looking puzzled.

"There are some words carved on your back. They are written in the Purgatory language from hell. They probably describe some kind of contract. I can't understand the details."

"However, since it has something to do with hell, I'm sure there's something hidden in it."

Although Ma Long did not tell him everything and told him the actual situation, it was enough. Astelon's expression instantly became solemn.
Being connected to hell means there's a lot at stake! The fate of Border Blade is the best proof.

She stood up suddenly and tried her best to touch her back, but unfortunately she couldn't reach much.

Touching every corner at most...

Gently caressing the scarred skin on my back, scenes of being bullied and abused in the past could not help but come to mind.

Even if she shook her head vigorously, she couldn't get rid of the trauma she had suffered.
Not only the body, but also the heart...

"Fuck you Cazador! Go to hell!"

Suddenly, Astelon screamed and cursed, her emotions in her heart were uncontrollably furious, and she raised her head to the night sky to vent her long-standing sadness.
Except for herself, no one knows how she survived that dark period.

Under the moonlight shining through the treetops, Ma Long could clearly see a crystal teardrop flowing down the other person's cheek, and felt the extreme hatred in his words.

Immediately, he stood up silently, came behind the woman, opened his arms and hugged her fair but cold body,

A firm word came out softly from his mouth:
"That vampire will receive the punishment he deserves. For you and for all those who suffer because of it, I swear this in the name of the paladin."

Gradually, Asteron, who was trembling with anger and fear, slowly regained her composure, closed her eyes, and leaned into the warm embrace behind her.
Show your vulnerability and promise:
"...Phew, I believe you."

"I will try my best to have a good relationship with everyone as you said before."

As a spawn, she cannot resist her master. Sooner or later, she will face the slave master who has restrained her for hundreds of years again. However, she can find helpers.

If one person can't do it, then bring in a few more!
The evil nemesis paladin, the god's servant priest, the berserker who conquers hell, the archmage who controls the magic network, and the famous hero of the Sword Coast,
Taken individually, every member of the team is a very capable person!

Together, this group of people, not only can walk sideways in Faerûn, but at least can deal with a photophobic vampire hiding in the dark, it is more than enough!
"You know, I'm very happy that you think of me so much. This is the right thing to do."

Hearing this, Ma Long smiled slightly and agreed:

"Put on your clothes, it's time for us to go. Don't think about all the experiences in the past. Looking forward, I always believe that when this journey reaches the end, everyone will have a happy ending."

After that, he let go of his arms and was about to pick up the scattered clothes.

Asteron rushed over suddenly:
"What's the rush? If you do it again, you'll be happy, but I'm not satisfied yet."

"Wait a minute! Don't...hiss~"

... More than half an hour later, Ma Long and Astelon tidied up their appearance and returned to the green woodland side by side. The former looked a little tired, while the latter had a spring breeze on his face~
As the saying goes: There is no land that can be plowed until the cows die from exhaustion. Fight continuously without rest,

There are really not many men who can stand it...

Fortunately, the paladin's physique is still good, otherwise his legs would be weak when he walks now.

"Not bad~ Keep up the good work from now on."

On the way, Astelon licked her lips, looked sideways and joked provocatively,

Ma Long glanced at the other party speechlessly and said nothing.

They hurried on in silence, feeling lucky that no wild beasts had come to take advantage of the opportunity to attack. Wild fighting was really risky, but the two of them were just lucky enough to escape.

Soon, the two returned to the entrance of the forest,
At this time, all the tiefling refugees were attending a party, so no one was guarding the door.

Just as Ma Long was about to jump up the mountain,

A figure appeared. Under the moonlight, he could see the face clearly. It was Ying Xin!
It happened that the other party also discovered the captain who was out for a tryst, and immediately hurried to the top of the gate, turned the winch to open the entrance, and raised the wooden door weighing a hundred pounds.

Seeing this, to be honest, Ma Long was quite embarrassed, but Asteron didn't care at all.
Even expressed gratitude out loud:

"You came at the right time~ Thanks! Shadow Heart."

After entering, Ma Long went to the camp to meet Ying Xin. After all, we were all adults. What were we going out for just now?
No explanation is needed, everyone knows it.

"Let's have a drink together?"

Ying Xin asked, holding a pot of wine and two silver cups.

Seeing this, Ma Long frowned slightly, keenly aware that something was not right with the other party. Drinking together was an excuse, but actually he had other intentions.
As for the specifics... he doesn't have the ability to read minds and has no way of knowing his true thoughts.

After thinking for a moment, he nodded and agreed:
"Okay, Asteron, you go back to the party first, we'll come back later."

"Okay, don't take too long, the first half of the night is the main time for fun."

After hearing this, Astelon shrugged and nodded in agreement, then turned around and walked straight towards the bustling refugee camp.

Ma Long and Ying Xin, who were left behind, sat on the ground next to the bonfire, facing each other.

"The wine is good. I managed to get it with great difficulty. Let's take a sip and give it a try."

"Okay, I personally don't like drinking, but for fun tonight, it's okay to get drunk."

Taking the cup that was handed to him with a smile, Ma Long took a sip. It was sweet in the mouth and slowly warmed in the stomach. He also felt that it was really good.

The reason he doesn't like wine is simply that it doesn't taste good.

If it's not spicy in the mouth, it's acceptable.

In response, Shadow Heart smiled and agreed.

"I agree, it's a blessing to be able to get drunk once in a while."

"Okay~ let's get down to business, what's going on?"

These words blurted out from Ma Long's mouth. For a moment, Yingxin was stunned and couldn't help but smile bitterly:
"Is it...so obvious?"

"In fact, in my hometown, usually when brothers or friends propose a drink with each other, they must have something in their hearts to talk about,"

"And it's not appropriate to tell it in front of others. I'm all ears. Please start."

After draining the glass of wine in one gulp, Ma Long smiled and spread his hands to invite the other party to speak.

(End of this chapter)