Far south, around the eternal lake, Sequoia City, sunrise.
A team of seemingly dusty adventurers stepped into this prosperous city on the North Bank of the lake of eternity, a famous trade hub for forest materials in the far south.
The leader of the team was dressed in a thin robe. At first glance, the human was rather thin and weak, carrying a bulging backpack and hanging various bottles and cans around his waist. He seemed to be an alchemist, his blond hair was scattered by days of hard work, and behind him, a group of guards who seemed to be adventurers were following him wearily.
There are dwarves, humans, half elves, dwarfs and barbarians in the procession. It can be said that there are all kinds of strange things. However, the passers-by and the local elves turn a blind eye to this strange procession and don't care at all. There are tavern girls on the street leaning against the gate, smiling and calling them in for a drink, Even did not mind to throw a wink at the dwarf who was not half her height.
Because this is Sequoia City, the capital of adventurers far south.
In the north is the primitive rainforest bordering the black forest in the far south, in the south is the lake of eternity, in the west is the bangdar mountains, and in the East is the border of the far south Kingdom... As an important place bordering on all sides, Sequoia city has always been a place for people from all walks of life to travel back and forth, adventurers going to the black forest, human businessmen trading with elves, and elves scholars going to study in the human kingdom, Countless people leave or come to this city every day. The local people have long been used to all kinds of tourists and adventurers - tolerance and storage, which has gradually become the culture of Sequoia city.
On the street, pedestrians of different races and different clothes walk on both sides of the road. Iron chariots driven by magic power and chariots driven by Warcraft shuttle in the middle of the road. Elves buy fruit snacks for breakfast, while dwarves are used to going to hotels, ordering a glass of draft beer or fruit wine, and then gobbling up meat chops. Between the lush plants on both sides of the street, We can see that there are small tree people like activated plants carrying takeaway. These activated lives with special magic runes are the performers of the new culture of "takeaway". In Sequoia City, as long as you have money, you can enjoy everything at home, and no one dares to provoke these little guys with local Wizard and Druid background.
In addition, another new form of entertainment is spreading in Sequoia city. It's a strange magic instrument called Goblin card table. At this time, it has replaced the old card table in taverns and become the favorite entertainment of many residents. The winner presses the loser three times and the repeated "sorry" has replaced the fight after drinking, It has become the first reason for fighting in the city, and the second reason may be to deliberately show off and draw the legendary card.
"Ha ha, I got it!"
In a tavern, there is a loud voice of joy. You can see it from the window. It's a rich man with gorgeous clothes and jewels. He holds a crystal card representing his account number and shows off to the onlookers.
[Nature tutor garanord]
[9 fee, 4 attack, 4 life, guard, advance]
[coming: restore 5 life points of the main fighter, and place a 'natural realm' amulet on the field]
[curtain call: effect reversal of "natural realm" talisman]
[natural field]
[3] The Amulet of charge, Cannot be destroyed]
[at the end of each round, restore 3 points of physical strength for the holder]
[at the end of each round, the holder draws one card]
[talisman reversal · anger of nature]
[at the beginning of each turn, your enemy reduces 3 points of physical strength, and discards one hand at random at the beginning of each turn]
[- sow goodwill, Harvest goodwill, sow malice, harvest malice, the way of nature is nothing more than this
The overflowing energy circulation in the forest makes up a female Druid's face in the sky. She lovingly looks at the city and forest in her "body".
"Dwarf's tavern and blacksmith's shop, human's grocery store, dwarf's jewelry stand, mage's appraisal house and God knows how many kinds of guilds... Sequoia city is as diverse as ever."
It seemed that he had been crawling in the forest for at least half a month. The dirty alchemist took off his dusty glasses, took out a piece of cloth from his arms and wiped it. After putting it on again, he looked around the street and said in doubt: "strange, how can I feel more lively than before?"
Sequoia city is surrounded by forests and mountains. The sun always comes late and goes early, so there are always magic lights in the city. Only when the sun rises will they go out temporarily. But today is different. At this time, the sun is rising, but the magic lights are as bright as ever. The mild blue and white lights illuminate the whole city, Let the alchemists who often come and go to this city feel that there is something unusual around them.In addition, the doors of the shops on the street are wide open, and there should not be many people in the morning market. We can even see the rare spirit patrol team maintaining the order of the team. The crowd is so dense that this adventurer team does not know how to move forward.
"Boss, the tavern even gives passers-by a glass of wine for free!"
The alchemist was wondering. Behind him, a dwarf in heavy armor but wearing a priest's hat, holding a disposable leaf wine cup from nowhere, began to drink happily. The flail hanging on his waist was jingling. After a sip, the dwarf pastor breathed out happily: "almost a month without drinking, almost died, It really saved my life
"Wine? When did the merchants in Sequoia city become so generous? Isn't the carnival of the elves in June? "
The alchemist looked around in a daze, and the whole city was filled with a strange joyful atmosphere. The tavern generously presented a glass of fruit wine to every passing passenger. Outside the dwarf's jewelry stand, there were pots of bright and delicate flowers. There was a sign under it saying "take any one." the city's streets were covered with colorful flags, There seems to be the symbol of "Lan Ge", the largest local elf tribe.
"It seems that" Lan Ge "is going to be replaced by a new patriarch, and that patriarch is just about to get married, and the natural tutor and her majesty will preside over it."
Just when the alchemist was puzzled, a human Ranger came out of the crowd and came to him. Before that, the Ranger quietly went to the crowd to ask for information. At this time, he came back with the answer of people's doubts. He whispered: "from today until the end of next month, all the goods in and out of shops are duty-free, "Lange has a great reputation in the local area, so the local people in Sequoia city are willing to be generous with the good news."
"Boss Chris, this is good news. Our drug tax was originally the highest, but now it's tax-free, making a lot of money!"
"Well, that's good news."
Nodding slightly, the alchemist named Chris narrowed his eyes slightly. The cyan pupil behind the metal glasses flickered. He said faintly: "in this way, you can get more bonus... But why is the atmosphere so weird?"
Ignoring the members of the adventure team who started cheering, Chris frowned and pointed to the Elven guards who were patrolling by the roadside to maintain order. He whispered, "look at their anxious and uneasy faces... They don't fit in with the surrounding atmosphere."
By the side of the road, the Elven guards in simple rattan tree armour did look quite quiet. They all frowned and were not in the same channel with the cheerful crowd around them.
"Hey, it's not the world tree."
In the team, a half elf Archer touched the dagger on his waist. He turned his lips and said with disdain, "it's all because of the appearance of the 'World Tree'. Now there are constant conflicts among the elves. It's said that the nine tribes broke up in unhappiness at the last royal court meeting."
With the explanation of the half elf archer who knew the situation, people in the team probably understood the reasons for the internal contradictions of the elf family recently.
It all comes from the seed of the world tree, which was brought back from Moldavia in the north by the nature teacher.
This world tree, which is known as "the father of nature", originated from the creator of the elves, completely disrupted the original order among the elves' tribes from the moment it germinated in the lake of eternity.
No matter who knows, the world tree has what power, it is derived from the inheritance of the gods, is the most perfect exposition of the way of nature, anyone who gets it, may get legend, any tribe get it, is enough to be superior to other tribes.
The elves are very united. They don't mind sharing with other tribes, but it is this that makes them feel angry - because the elves' court and the nature tutor have been holding the world tree species in their own hands, so far they have not shared with other tribes, and they are unwilling to release them, which immediately angers many ordinary and indifferent elves.
——We are all the children of the father of nature. Why can only you understand his inheritance at any time?! It belongs to the whole elf treasure, not to one family!
"The wedding of the" Lan song "Department invited the leaders of other elves. It's said that the nature tutor and her majesty intend to solve this problem through a formal negotiation... But I still don't understand. The big deal is to pass it on publicly. What's the cover up?"
As a half elf, it's none of his business. The Bowman shook his head and sighed: "selfishness is really the biggest contradiction generating point... But boss, you are always very generous, which is different from the nature tutors!"
"Moldavia... Oh, you guy, flattery is so stiff."
After hearing the familiar place, Chris could not help thinking, but then he heard the Bowman flattering himself, which made the alchemist smile and shake his head: "I know your sister is going to study recently, and she needs money, right? I can lend it to you personally. Don't be so rigid next time you flatter me - and don't take my tutor with me. I don't want to be caught by the local elf guards and beaten to death. ""OK, thank you, boss!"
After sending away the half elf Archer, the human Ranger seemed to think of something, and then said: "speaking up, boss, it seems that your hometown is also in the north, isn't it? Do you know the count of radcliffs
"What, boss, are you from the north?"
On the other side, the dwarf priest said, "the Earl of the Dragon Slayer is my idol. I didn't expect that you and he were fellow villagers. I really envy you!"
"You don't worship your holiness, you worship some legendary warrior. Go back and feel the power of the light."
Chris, Chris Radcliffe closed his eyes. This man, who came to Yuannan anonymously and has become the owner of a famous Alchemist's workshop, can't help recalling his childhood playing in the snow with his brother. He recalled the winter six years ago, The alley where all began, the death of his father and the red eyes burning with fire.
The scene of the soldier with black hair and red pupil walking towards the Lord's house full of ambush is still in front of him.
——Unknowingly, the former ordinary soldier has become a legendary strongman. Even the spirit city on the other side of the world has his prestige.
With great emotion in his heart, the alchemist opened his eyes again. He skipped the topic and said in a calm voice: "nonsense, hurry up and squeeze out a way for me. Today, there is no way to deal with the medicinal materials. No one can get paid."
"Well, let's not talk about that, boss Chris. You said that the new owner of Sequoia city is getting married. When will you marry your sister-in-law?"
The dwarf priest raised his hands to surrender, but he couldn't help but stir up the topic: "we've been waiting for your wedding wine."
"I've been married a long time, but I haven't held a luxurious wedding for her yet... The quality of the medicinal materials we collected this time is very good. With the recent tax exemption, we will have enough money after we sell them."
He said the news that shocked the members of the adventurers' team who said they were employees, but actually they were more like family members. Chris could not help showing a happy smile: "at that time, we'll go to the most expensive hotel in Sequoia city and have a banquet that can remember our whole life! Don't be absent
"Ooh The team cheered, and Chris straightened his glasses, raised his mouth slightly, but sighed again.
——Let all glory be attributed to heroes, and all plainness be attributed to commonness. I never long for thrilling adventure and ten thousand people. I just want an ordinary life like a plant. Now I have achieved my wish and found my own ordinary way. What about you?
At the same time, in the center of Sequoia City, on the top of a huge redwood tree crown, in a strong Wooden Castle specially activated by natural magic, there is a hall full of complicated time and space runes. In the center of the hall, the dark blue time and space waves are flashing, and a group of serious looking druids and Huafu elves are standing in front of the hall, Who seems to be waiting for.
A few seconds later, with the sudden aggravation of the ripples of time and space, all the elves on the scene were in a state of solemnity. At the next moment, a man in black casual clothes and a pair of young girls strode out of the unstable time and space gate.
At the moment when he walked out, the whole Redwood City seemed to be swept by an electric current. No matter ordinary people without extraordinary power, or the golden peak or even the intensely strong people, they all sensed that a giant was coming to the center of the city. It was just a magnetic field released by itself, It covers an area many times larger than this city.
"Welcome to Redwood City, count Radcliffe. She's walking by the lake of eternity. She should be here as soon as she knows you're here."
The leader of the group of elves who welcomed Joshua's arrival stepped forward. He felt the horror of being so huge that millions of people were enveloped in his own field. While his legs were soft, he could not help but be secretly surprised - the field containing powerful authority was bound by the holder's strict, if it was allowed to spread wantonly, Then there will be no creatures that can stand up within a hundred miles.
Is it true that all the people in the North live under this kind of pressure? Are the rumors circulating among adventurers not false?!
However, the man who just appeared and changed the surrounding environment of Sequoia city didn't seem to hear the voice of the first elf. He frowned and looked at a corner of the city.
"... what a coincidence."
He whispered. Then, Joshua brick looked at the stiff face of the smart suit, he did not care about the wave: "I know, you do not need to be so nervous, I am not so big shelf people, do not eat people, do not like slaughtering, rumors are false.""I don't need the nature tutor to come to me and tell me the location. I'll see her first."