Wizard Immortal

Chapter 57 Duke Arié

As time passed, Adir and the others continued to head south.

Several days passed, and they arrived at this area. The surrounding environment was no longer a wilderness, and other pedestrians and caravans gradually appeared.

They followed these people along a rough road and soon arrived at the nearby Duchy of Baron.

At noon, walking at the front of the group, Adir looked into the distance.

Ahead, a city was already in sight, appearing as a single dot in his vision.

The others in the group didn't have his good vision and couldn't see the distant city, but that didn't stop them from knowing about it through various sources.

As Fular, who had gone to scout, relayed the news of their imminent arrival back to the group, the atmosphere within the team became more relaxed, and the somewhat oppressive atmosphere caused by the long journey dissipated.

Seeing the increasing number of pedestrians ahead, the people in the group couldn't help but smile. Even Elwar, who had always seemed dejected, stepped out of the carriage with a slight smile on his face.

"After walking a little further, our people will be waiting for you ahead."

From a distance, Fular rode up quickly and spoke rapidly to Elva in the group.

To save time, he sent several knights from his team ahead of time more than a month ago to notify the people in the south to come and meet them. They have now arrived at the front and will soon join them.

After a while, as they drew closer, Adir looked ahead.

There, a large group of one or two hundred people was approaching them.

Leading the group was an elderly man dressed in a black overcoat, who was riding a horse and galloping quickly toward Adir and his party.

A figure sped out from behind Adir.

Fular, clad in full armor and a smile on his face, greeted the old man who was running towards him: "Vara, long time no see!"

"It has indeed been a long time." Across from him, looking at Fular, the old man also managed a slight smile on his usually calm and serious face.

They walked to the center of the two groups, quickly dismounted, hugged each other, and then began to arrange other matters.

"I already know what happened. Where is Lord Polya's child?"

Vala looked at Fular in front of him with a sigh on his face, and then asked.

Upon hearing the name Elvar, Fular's expression immediately darkened. He simply stood there and said, "Lord Elvar is still resting in the carriage behind."

Looking at Fular's expression, Vala seemed to be deep in thought, and then gradually looked behind Fular.

His gaze was sharp; he quickly scanned the front of the group with a scrutinizing look, and his eyes lit up when he saw Adir riding on horseback.

"Could this be...?" he asked, looking at Fular in a questioning tone.

"That's right." Fular nodded. "His name is Adir, the son of Baron Essilan, and he is also an extremely rare half-elf."

"A half-elf." Upon hearing this, Vala's eyes shone even brighter, and she stared intently at Adir as if she were looking at a rare treasure.

Behind him was a middle-aged man dressed in aristocratic attire, who was also constantly sizing up Adir in the distance, his eyes filled with intense fervor.

His behavior caught Fular's attention, and she couldn't help but ask, "And who is this?"

"He comes from his own clan in the south, and is the nephew of Duke Ariel." At this moment, Vala came to his senses and explained to Fular.

"Hello, I am Sidru." Behind Vala, the middle-aged nobleman smiled gently.

"So it's Lord Sidru!" Looking at the middle-aged nobleman before him, Fular's face immediately showed an expression of awe and admiration: "I didn't expect Duke Ariel to send someone this time as well."

As descendants of wizards, the Fakus family has far more members than just Count Poria's branch.

The south is the stronghold of the Fakus family, home to many branches of the family, some of which are even more powerful than Count Polia's branch.

The Dukes of Arrieux were the strongest among them, directly ruling a small duchy and possessing considerable power. They were even stronger than the Counts of Poria, who originally ruled the North.

"There's nothing we can do." Sidru smiled bitterly as he listened to Fral's words. "The bloodline of our ancestors has become increasingly diluted over time. In the last hundred years, the number of people with the necessary talent in the family has dwindled, and we must cherish every single one of them."

"What's more, this time it's not just one of our people who has appeared, but also a half-elf."

At this point, a smile appeared on Sidru's face: "As a half-elf, even if this child cannot become a wizard, his children have at least a 50% chance of possessing talent. If he can become a formal wizard, then his descendants will definitely possess wizarding talent for at least three generations, which is of great significance to us."

They chatted for a while, leaving a group of people to take the nobles who had migrated to the city and settle them in, leaving only a few people such as Elwa and Adir behind.

"Lord Sidru."

After a brief introduction, Adir approached and gave a gentle smile.

"Name: Sidru Fakus. Strength: 5.4. Agility: 5.7. Constitution: 5.6."

In the shadows, the voice of the chip in his mind rang out again, startling Adir.

This was a great knight, far from being a match for Adir, yet he still commanded respect.

In the original northern lands, there were only two Grand Knights, but now that he had just arrived in the south, he was surprised to encounter one.

Of course, it is also possible that Duke Arieux sent a Grand Knight specifically for safety reasons.

"Lord Poria should have told you that after you arrive in the southern kingdoms, Duke Ariel will take care of you." Looking at Adir's appearance, Sidru smiled, seemingly quite satisfied with Adir: "Although you are Lord Poria's junior, you are also one of our people. In terms of relationship, Duke Ariel is also your uncle. You can go to our place with peace of mind."

Hearing this, Fular remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, "I will settle in the Duchy of Baron with Elwa, so don't worry about us."

"In that case, I'll leave it to you two, sirs." Adir said sincerely, his smile unchanged.

Upon hearing this, Vala and Sidru, standing beside Fular, smiled simultaneously, secretly relieved.

Beside Adir, Elwa seemed to be ignored by everyone present, simply standing quietly to the side without having the slightest chance to interject.

His face was pale, and his steps were unsteady. He stood silently beside Adir, a hint of resentment in his eyes.

Watching this scene unfold from beginning to end, Adir sighed, but ultimately said nothing.

From the moment the North fell, Elwa's status changed. He was no longer the glorious heir of the North, but merely an ordinary nobleman. If it weren't for Adir, he wouldn't even have the right to stand here and listen.

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After settling Elwa in, Adir followed Fular and the others to the southern kingdom of Duke Ariel.

Half a month later, in a bustling city, Adir arrived at one of the palaces.

To the side, Vara and Sidru stood quietly, seemingly waiting for someone.

After a while, the figure of a middle-aged man appeared in front.

It was a tall, imposing man with a dignified expression and a robust build. He was wearing a blue leather jacket and walked up to Adir.

"Lord Arie!!!" A voice came from beside him.

Upon seeing the middle-aged man before them, Vala and Sidru responded without hesitation, making Adir understand the man's identity.

"You're Adir?"

He looked at Adir before him, a kind smile appearing on his dignified face, and asked him.

In response, Adir's face showed a hint of nervousness and unease, and he nodded nervously, saying, "Yes."

Seeing his appearance, Ariel's kind smile remained unchanged, and he spoke to Adir in a very amiable manner.

After they chatted for a while, Adir's tension gradually disappeared, and he seemed much more relaxed.

Only then did he stand up and take out a letter from his pocket: "This is a letter that Uncle Polya asked me to give you."

He handed over the letter, saying this as he did so.

Arieu was stunned for a moment when he saw the letter, then he took the letter from Adir and stood there reading it.

Adir had read this letter before. It mainly contained detailed intelligence about the North and the reasons for its fall, but did not involve much else.

At the end of the letter, Adir and Elwa were specifically mentioned, and the letter was asked to take care of them.

Because he was severely injured before he died, the handwriting on this letter is very messy, but it does not prevent it from being read.

After quickly reading the letter in his hand, a trace of sorrow inevitably appeared deep in his eyes, which he concealed well and was not noticed by anyone.

"I already know about what Polya asked me to do."

He looked at Adir and said without the slightest change in expression, "I presume Poria has already told you about the wizards, Adir?"

Seeing Adir nod, Ariel continued, "Every year, the fleet of wizards from afar comes to the south to take in apprentices from various wizarding families and take them to other continents. Judging by the time, there are still two or three months until the arrival of this wizarding fleet."

"You can rest well here with me during this time."

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(End of this chapter)