rune hunter

Chapter 45 Ranstadt's Inheritance

The interior of the mage's tower is far wider and taller than it looks from the outside. The candlesticks without candles exude a cold light, reflecting on the walls made of pale bricks and stones. Looking up, the spiraling upward stairs are hidden in the dark mist middle.

"Don't go up the stairs" is a cold joke among mages. The stairs in the tower are the first internal defense measures, and there are usually countless traps set up. Without the owner's permission, it is impossible to move forward.The spiral staircase implies the meaning of "ring", so it is easy to arrange a space maze.Those thieves who covet the wealth in the tower often lose their lives in the seemingly endless stairs.

The magician girl who knew this well did not go upstairs, but came to the round platform in the center of the ground floor that was engraved with arrays of magic lines.A life-sized stone sculpture is enshrined in the center of the round platform.She bowed to the statue on the round platform according to the traditional mage etiquette, and then took out a string of simple spike necklaces from her bosom.

"Heirs of the Ranstadt family came to ask for help!"

The girl's voice carried magical fluctuations, spreading layer by layer, echoing in the empty tower.

After a long time, an old and deep voice said:
"You are not of the blood of the Ranstadt family."

"Langstadt's bloodline is broken!"

Tiana held up the necklace and said loudly:

"My sister is the last descendant of Ranstadt. Before she died, I swore in the name of my lord Pelor to take the ancestral token of Timberwolves to avenge his enemies!"

A gray light shot out from the dark mist, shining on the wolf tooth necklace in the girl's hand.A brown-gray giant wolf phantom galloped out of the necklace, raised its head and let out a long and desolate howl, that voice seemed to be full of sadness and anger, and the determination to say goodbye forever.

It wasn't until the virtual image of the giant wolf slowly dissipated that the old and deep voice sounded again.

"I heard the last words of the descendants of wolves. The knights are honored to die on the battlefield, but they are full of blood but are plotted against. The Timberwolves take the responsibility of guarding the north, but fall into evil filth."

"I also heard the child's last wish. She thanked you for being with her to the last moment, and hoped that you could live happily and happily instead of her, instead of avenging her and facing endless darkness alone."

"I have no choice!" Tiana's hand holding the necklace trembled, but her tone remained firm: "Not just Miria, there are many, many people. I can't save their lives. I can only carry them on my back." of hatred go forward."

"Everyone has the right to choose their own path. Since you have made up your mind, then..." The old and deep voice paused: "You can use my...inheritance."

As soon as the words fell, the statue in front of the girl suddenly moved.The stones on the outside of the statue cracked and fell off piece by piece, revealing the transmission channel hidden inside.

"The inheritance that was originally intended to be left to the descendants of the family is now entrusted to you. Son, thank you for everything you have done for Ranstadt." The old voice became deeper and deeper until it disappeared.

Tiana sniffed, carefully put away the wolf tooth necklace, raised her head and walked into the transmission tunnel.

When the girl walked out of the tower, she finally returned to her perfect peak state. Under the full armor, the powerful fluctuation of magic power immediately alarmed the entire public academy.

Even Antonio, who was waiting outside, couldn't help showing surprise. Although he had expected it in his heart, the girl still refreshed his cognition time and time again.

"I'm curious, why I've never heard of a girl who is so talented and beautiful, like a diamond, that can't hide its light even if it falls into dust."

Antonio smiled and stretched out his hand, helping Tiana to board the carriage, while he sat opposite the girl and asked with great interest.

"I used to be just an unknown person. It's not surprising that my lord has never heard of it." Tiana put away her staff and put her hands together on her knees. The powerful aura of the silver rank gradually retracted, and she returned to a low-key and introverted state. .

"In the face of disasters, people always grow up very quickly. I think adults have a deep understanding of this."

Antonio nodded noncommittally. In fact, in order to choose a suitable partner for him, the White Lion Family collected information on almost all the famous ladies and daughters in the northern part of the kingdom. He can be sure that there is absolutely no such lady among them.As he said, whether it's the stunning beauty covered by the scars on the girl's face, or the amazing talent currently displayed, it is impossible to remain unknown forever.

Both of these doubts were well known to each other, and Antonio did not ask rashly.What really made him choose to trust the magician girl was not these undocumented identities and backgrounds, but Tiana's aristocratic temperament and etiquette that were naturally displayed in her gestures.Identity can be disguised, but the temperament cultivated in the family since childhood is difficult to change.

Just like the girl's sitting posture with her hands together on her knees, no matter how bumpy the carriage is, it will not change at all.Those daughters of small noble families who want to learn this kind of etiquette need to hire professional etiquette teachers and spend a lot of time, money and even blood and sweat.But for the real aristocrats and wealthy families, this kind of demeanor is as natural as eating and drinking.The common language of the northerners is strong, but the girl speaks clearly and clearly, with aria-like cadences, which is the standard Aryan style.This style has always been regarded as having the characteristics of ancient inheritance and even royal blood.

This kind of pronunciation sounds beautiful and moving, but it is not easy to imitate. Unless one is influenced by the native language environment, it is not easy for ordinary people to practice tongue cramps.Even Antonio couldn't learn it himself, so he was even more sure that Tiana's true identity was far more than just the Timberwolves.

"70 years ago, Archmage Doria Langstadt came to the public college to teach basic magic theory courses and built a tower here. When she died, she made a will to leave this tower to the descendants of the family. It's a pity that no one in the Timberwolves family has been able to qualify for succession in these years, so that it has been abandoned until now."

Antonio is very familiar with the history of public colleges. He clapped his hands and smiled and said, "Congratulations now, you have inherited Master Doria's 'Blue Veil' and 'Arc Breaker'. These two things are famous in history. The reappearance of the legendary armed forces in the world will definitely arouse the coveted hearts of others, even I am a little jealous."

"Short-sighted people only see the immediate benefits and ignore the dangers behind them. When disasters come, they will pay the price."

Tiana said in a cold voice with no expression on her face, her eyes became cold, and Antonio, who was looking at her, felt a sting in the corner of his eyes, and couldn't help but look away.

Originally, he only came to verify his identity with the idea of ​​being unnecessary, but he didn't expect such a big scene to be caused by Tiana.The magician girl herself has the strength of the silver rank, and after inheriting the legendary armament, it becomes more and more unfathomable.If Antonio still had the confidence to control the girl before this, now this confidence is not so sufficient.

The young lord suddenly realized that he seemed to have unleashed a monster.

"My lord need not doubt my loyalty."

Tiana saw the worries in Antonio's heart, smiled and said, "As long as Istaren has not fallen, I will always obey your orders."

"Miss Tiana, don't talk too much. If Estalon can really stop the spread of the natural plague, will you stay forever?" Antonio asked half-jokingly.

Unexpectedly, the magician girl thought about it seriously, and then said: "Although I don't have any hope for this, but if you can really prevent this disaster, my lord, I will swear allegiance to the White Lion family. Even if you have special requirements ..."

"Like becoming my woman?" Antonio's eyes lit up and he asked tentatively.

"If this is your wish, my lord..." Tiana took a deep breath, gritted her teeth and nodded, "I agree."

"You really gave me a reason I couldn't refuse." Antonio froze for a moment, then clapped his hands and smiled.

Stimulated by Tiana's conditions, a flame named "Ambition" finally appeared in the eyes of the young lord.

(End of this chapter)