Durin's Diary

Chapter 191: Everburning Nest
The Everburning Lair is really high.

It cannot be low, because its predecessor was the first mage tower put into use in Everforged Citadel, and it is the tallest building on the highest cliff in the entire fortress.

It was originally a resting place for the grassland elves' military mages. Later, after a larger mage tower was built, this mage tower standing on the cliff was gradually abandoned - it was too high, and the mages did not like to climb up the cliff for rest.

Later, this wizard tower was converted into an outpost to observe the situation on the sea.

However, as the human world's fleet became increasingly powerful, a hundred years ago no green-skinned orc fleet dared to challenge the fortress head-on.

So the tower was abandoned again.

More than fifty years ago, the first fleet of Chang Tang arrived at Yongzhu Fortress. Among them was a very brave warrior who stayed with his family. He won merits on the battlefield against the greenskins, and his wife made a lot of money in business.

The family eventually bought the unused wizard tower and hired a team of dwarf craftsmen to carve rooms and passages from the bottom of the cliff all the way to the front of the tower, and built the Everburning Nest with the tacit consent of the original creator.

Today, this is the best sea view hotel in the entire Western Continent. Countless wealthy people and nobles from the Western Continent come here, if not to pay homage to the Great Cathedral of the Original Creator, then to come to the Everburning Nest. Every morning they wake up with the sound of the bells of the Great Cathedral and stand in front of the window to face the sea.

If it is a high-end room in the Everburning Nest, you can even see the towering cathedral.

Now there is an elevator in the Everburning Nest. Durin handed over the silver coin and was immediately invited to get on the elevator by the halfling in charge of the elevator.

There was no word spoken throughout the whole process. When they reached the top, the halfling personally led Durin and his party to the gate of the Everburning Nest.

He handed the silver coin that Durin handed to him to the manager who came over: "Mr. Gallagher's silver coin, distinguished guest."

The manager with a sleek, long tail took the silver coin, looked at Du Lin with his vertical pupils, and then respectfully made a request: "Young sir, and your female companions, please."

Du Lin followed him into the bottom floor of the Mage Tower, which had been converted into a huge tavern. It was not a primitive-looking entertainment venue, but had a very modern decoration. The wine cabinet behind the bartender was filled with various wines, and the well-dressed gentlemen seemed to enjoy this unique feeling.

The manager brought Du Lin behind the curtain and handed over the silver coin: "Mrs. Lin, this is Sir Gallagher's silver coin. You said that the guest holding it must bring it here in person."

Sitting behind the desk was a white-haired old lady. Her aged appearance suggested she was a mortal, but her eyes were bright. She put down her pipe from her mouth and stared at Du Lin for a long moment. She turned and looked out the window at the harbor. "Chang Tang didn't come to the fleet. Where did you come from, kid?"

Du Lin looked into her dark pupils and sighed slightly.

Hei Tong, Madam Lin, this should be the widow of that warrior.

Thinking of this, Dulin shook his head: "I am Dulin, Dulin Ai'ersh."

The lady's pupils shrank for a moment, and she seemed to think for a moment: "Who is Duke Yixu to you?"

"Grandpa." Du Lin replied with a smile.

The old lady was stunned for a moment, then sighed deeply. She waved her hand, letting her manager leave. Then she looked at Du Lin and said, "I always thought that child came into this world and no one would remember her except us. I never thought that her wish would come true one day."

At this point, the old lady stood up and said, "A few years ago, I met your mother. She and her husband came to live with me. They have a son and a daughter, but neither of them inherited your grandmother's graceful appearance. Now you are finally here. Come, son of Zhulong, follow me and see your property."

Du Lin turned his head and found that his girls had dull faces and lifeless eyes. Among them, Lina even started to have Abba reaction.

Then he turned his head with some difficulty and looked at the old lady: "What did you just say?"

"Everyone says that I made a lot of money from your industry, but only a few people, including your grandfather, Lord Angalio of Gallagher, know that I obtained funds from your grandmother, which enabled me to buy the old wizard tower and build the Everburning Nest. Over the years, I have guarded this nest that belongs only to your grandmother, and now it finally has a new owner." "Why me?" Du Lin was very confused.

"Because this is the lair of the Candle Dragon, only her descendants are qualified to own it. We, as mortals, are merely guarding her lair." Having said this, the old lady walked past Du Lin and lifted the curtain. "Your mother and your brothers and sisters did not inherit the bloodline of the Candle Dragon. Only you, child, come, follow me."

Du Lin nodded and followed the old lady obediently with his girls.

She brought Du Lin to the bar.

Old Uccello, who was standing behind the bar, had seen Du Lin before, but he didn't react at the time. However, when he saw Mrs. Lin bringing Du Lin over, he immediately stood up.

He looked a little uneasy and a little embarrassed, but mostly expectant.

"Old Bonda, this is Durin, Durin Elsh. He came today with Gallagher's silver coins. He is her grandson, our young master."

"Old Bonda greets Master Durin. Welcome to your Everburning Nest. My children and I are proud to serve your grandmother and you." Old Uccello bent down, lifted Durin's hand, and gave the ring a deep kiss.

"I'll take Du Lin upstairs." Mrs. Lin said, motioning Du Lin to follow.

After walking a few steps, Du Lin heard the guests whispering.

Not to mention them, even Du Lin himself was confused - I came to Yongzhu Fortress for official business, so how did I become the young owner of the 100% stake in the most luxurious commercial and residential hotel here?

When he reached the second floor, Du Lin felt that he had passed through a soundproof barrier. All the sounds on the first floor disappeared. On the second floor, sofas surrounded one salon circle after another. Du Lin could see the people in them talking and laughing, but no sound was heard in the hall.

"In the Everburning Nest, you need a permit to enter each floor. Only those who have spent a certain amount of money in the upper floors can enter the tower. And only guests of high status and position can enter the second floor." Mrs. Lin said, pointing to the Pansao woman behind the counter in the distance. "She is the hostess of the second floor. When your grandmother first arrived here, she bought her from refugees fleeing south. Her name is Katharina Ulrichs, and your grandmother gave her a long Tang nickname, Big Tail."

The word "Big Tail" was spoken in Changtang language, which made Du Lin very emotional.

Perhaps because she noticed the sudden appearance of Mrs. Lin and Du Lin and his group, the formally dressed Pansao woman walked out of the counter. She looked full of surprise and anticipation: "Madam, this is..."

"Durin Elsh, her offspring, has brought Gallagher's silver coins, and our young master has arrived." Madam Lin introduced with a smile.

Du Lin smiled and said, "Good evening, Madam Katrina."

The lady smiled. She knelt on one knee in front of Du Lin and reached out to stroke his horn. "It's exactly the same. Welcome home, my little master." Then, with tears in her eyes, she lifted Du Lin's hand and rested her forehead on it. "I've finally waited for this day. It's so wonderful."

Du Lin sighed in his heart.

Say something, Du Lin.

Yeah, say something.

Thinking of this, Du Lin looked at the lady whose face was already frosted and said, "I am here to bear witness to your loyalty. Thank you."

I bear witness to your loyalty.

And also witness the burning gaze of my grandmother whom I have never met.

(End of this chapter)