Lord: Starting with Contract Half-Elf Twins

"Hey! You in the robe!"

Tasha emerged from behind the bushes, interrupting Green's question.

"To covet a little girl's secret, especially since she's your savior, don't you think you're despicable?"

"Does a thief who can't even stand in the light of day have the nerve to call others despicable?"

Green snorted, but he didn't press the matter further, knowing his question was quite offensive.

"Oh, I forgot, you are a noble wizard."

She threw something at Solina.

"Making a little water to quench your thirst is a piece of cake for a wizard like you. You certainly wouldn't want to touch the water in this wild stream, would you?"

Solina reached out and took it, finding it to be a heavy water bag. She quickly thanked Tasha.

After being imprisoned in the dungeon for a long time and running for most of the day, everyone's throats were parched.

But Solina didn't drink it first; instead, she gave it to Allen.

"You've been carrying Viola for so long, you should drink first."

Seeing this, the female thief seemed a little displeased and turned her head slightly away.

Allen tried to push the water bag back, but he couldn't budge it.

He looked up and saw that Solina's eyes were resolute, as if she wouldn't drink it if he didn't.

Allen had no choice but to take the water bag, tilt his head back, and pour the water into his mouth from a distance, just like when he was in school.

He took two sips and then gave it back to Solina.

Solina fed Viola water first before drinking it herself.

Green, who was standing to the side, was already glaring at Solina with eyes wide open. He hurriedly asked Solina for it. Solina was about to give it to him when she suddenly felt her hand go light.

It turned out that Tasha had already snatched the water bag back with lightning speed and was looking at Green with a provocative expression.

"Oh dear, dear sister, you know my magic has been completely drained, why make things difficult for me?"

Tasha never expected this wizard to be so shameless, changing his attitude so quickly; his reaction was beyond her imagination.

Can wizards be this shameless?

While she was distracted, Green quickly snatched the water bag from her hand and drank it in large gulps.

He only let out a satisfied burp after drinking all the remaining water.

"A water rat that never dies of thirst."

Tasha turned her head and looked at Allen.

Although the reason is unknown, it is clear that both half-elf girls revolve around the boy.

"When I came back, I heard you introducing yourselves. Your name is Allen, right?"

"right."

"My name is Tasha. I don't know if we'll ever meet again, but I'll remember that you saved me."

"I will also return to the Kingdom of Dorne, but I may not stay in the Emerald City for long, so I may not have the opportunity to thank you in any way."

"No, we're just business partners; there's nothing between us."

"That's your algorithm; everyone has their own algorithm."

Tasha looked Allen up and down, a sense of absurd contrast welling up inside her.

She had seen countless nobles dressed in finery, yet whose true colors were despicable and filthy behind the scenes.

But the ragged, filthy slave boy in front of her spoke and acted more politely and properly than any noble young master she had ever seen.

This does not stem from naive innocence or kindness, but rather from a well-mannered temperament that comes from within.

It seems that the boy's attitude is not affected by the identity or status of the person he is talking to.

What are your plans for the future?

"Let's escape as far as possible, to a place where the black-robed wizard can't find us."

"The Decayer has a terrible reputation, but I know he rarely goes out. If you've escaped far enough, you should be fine..."

"So what are you going to do after that? Just live in the wilderness?"

"Is that not allowed?"

"Leaving those two aside for now, you're purely human, right? Once you resolve your identity issue, why not consider living in the Kingdom of Dorne? The wilderness is very dangerous."

Allen didn't answer her directly; he simply shook his head, expressing his own intention.

They were just strangers who met by chance, and there was really no need to answer too many questions.

Seeing this, Tasha stopped asking questions and instead said:

"I know a bit about the situation around here. Since you've decided to stay in the wilderness, I'll offer my advice."

"Don't go south. The southern city-state alliance area is chaotic and is where adventurers are most active."

Tasha gave Solina and Viola a meaningful look.

"...slave traders were frequent visitors there."

She paused, seemingly wanting Allen and the other two to remember this, before continuing:

"If you go west, you'll find yourself in a wilderness that almost no one has ever set foot in. Nobody knows how many wild beasts, monsters, or ancient ruins there might be."

"If you're lucky, you might find a ruin where the magic has completely dissipated and you can settle down."

At this point, Green added, "I remember that this wilderness belonged to the powerful Kingdom of Ono in ancient times. Arcane magic and alchemy were extremely popular in the kingdom, which was known as the Kingdom of Mages."

"Unfortunately, ever since the demons emerged from the Sea of ​​Horrors, the continent of Teres has suffered a catastrophe, and the Kingdom of Ono has been destroyed. Even though the demons have been driven back to the abyss by the gods, this place is still a desolate wasteland."

"By the way, further west there's a bay called 'Sapphire,' which was an important transit point on the route to the North many years ago, but it hasn't been restored yet..."

As he spoke, a look of regret for the Kingdom of Ono appeared in Green's eyes.

The Kingdom of Dorne today, though inherited from the Kingdom of Ono, has not only shrunk by nearly half its size, but its strength is also completely incomparable to that of Ono.

Most of the most precious knowledge, such as magic and alchemy, has been lost.

Moreover, living next to the Ashk Empire, known as the most powerful empire on the continent of Tyrese, life was not easy.

Moreover, according to my mentor, the royal family of Dorne is also in turmoil...

Allen listened to these things quite attentively. Since coming into this world, he knew nothing about it and desperately needed these common-sense facts.

"Don't reminisce, the land of mages is a thing of the past."

Tasha spoke up, bringing the topic back on track.

"If you want to stay closer to the city, head northeast to the Eagle Plateau. The area around Emerald City is relatively safe..."

"However, even if you are going to Emerald City, I will not travel with you. There is more than one way to Emerald City."

Allen understood that she meant they should part ways, so he nodded.

Even though the black-robed wizard rarely leaves the ancient ruins, he cannot ignore the possibility of being hunted down.

Especially for the black-robed wizard, the female thief knew that she herself, who had accidentally broken in, was of little value, but the three slaves who had been specially bought, and Grin, who could be drained of magic, were a different story.

Although this statement is cold, splitting up is the safest strategy for her.

Tasha felt a little embarrassed when she saw that the boy didn't try to stop her or ask any further questions.

She thought for a moment, then took out the water bag from her body again, and then took two daggers off her legs and handed them to Solina.

"There's a stream in this forest, so take plenty of water with you on your way. Keep these two daggers safe; you'll always need them in the wilderness."

Thank you.

Allen sincerely thanked her. Although these things were nothing, her guidance was priceless to him now.

Tasha didn't waste any time; after giving her instructions, she turned and left.

"Hey hey hey!"

Ignoring his trembling hands and feet from exhaustion, Green quickly chased after him.

"Don't rush off! Take me back to Emerald City with you, and I'll pay you!"

"Don't come any closer..."

The female thief seemed completely unwilling to take the job and quickly dodged the wizard apprentice's hand.

Her dodge made the wizard apprentice even more convinced that she was trying to escape, and he reached out to grab her even more urgently.

And so, the two figures disappeared into the woods.

"that……"

Seeing that everyone else had left, Solina hesitated to speak.

"I know what you want to ask."

"But this place is still not safe, and we still have a long way to go."

"Go get some water, we'll have plenty of time to chat."

"it is good."