Chapter 54 How could it be the princess?
One month later, the Endless Tower, the ranch.
"Druidism is spread all over the continent, and it is mainly believed in by humans and elves. But in terms of the center and birthplace, it is still in Muxia. Let me estimate that 70% of the druids in the world should be the elves of Muxia. "
Kern was combing the horse's hair while answering Ganouen's question, "In the legend of Druidism, the sacred tree planted by the goddess of life is in the Sunset Forest City in late summer, and the royal palace in late summer is built there. Above. The one who currently serves as the Grand Druid of Muxia Druid Cult is Princess Patriz of Muxia. She is the only Druid in the legendary realm that I know." "
Then Muxia How many druids are there at the master level and above?" Ganon continued to ask.
The progress of the temple and the ranch is going very smoothly. The only thing Ganon needs to think about now is the candidate to activate the temple, so he made a special trip to ask Cohen for information about the druid.
As long as the Earth Mother Goddess Temple and the ranch are operating at the same time, his territory will no longer have to worry about food, and he can even engage in agriculture to increase income.
In the past, although Helganorn would not provoke the Empire and Mu Xia, he would choose to cross the mountains to plunder the settlements of some small forces.
Now, in order to ensure that he can develop smoothly in the territory, Ganouen has completely given up on this old profession that may bring hidden dangers.
As a result, he had to consider other sources of income. After all, whether it was to meet daily needs or repair the Endless Tower, everything cost money. He felt a little uneasy when he thought that his accumulated wealth would only decrease rather than increase.
If a druid can bring him enough output and income, then it is actually cost-effective to spend some money to recruit him.
"I'm not completely sure. There should be about ten or twenty people." Cohen scratched his head, "Is the lord planning to recruit a high-level druid?" Ganon nodded: "I need someone
. To serve as a priest in the temple, one must be at the level of a master."
"I'm afraid it's not easy. Those who can reach the master level basically have a certain status in the country, just like Lord Jamil. There are four druids in the extraordinary realm in Muxia, and they all serve as druid. Elder of Rui Cult," Cohen said.
"Isn't there anyone who lives in seclusion?" Ganon asked.
"There must be some, but if it can be easily found and persuaded to leave the mountain, it wouldn't be called seclusion." Cohen shrugged.
Ganon crossed his hands thoughtfully and let out a sigh of relief: "Are there no high-level druids who are neither in office nor in seclusion?"
This was just a casual sigh, and he himself didn't think it would be the case. There are such people.
"Yes, there is..." Cohen said casually.
"Oh?" Ganon looked over.
"But that is the princess of Mu Xia, Your Highness Isabel." Cohen spread out his hands, "I heard rumors that she is very talented as a druid, and is being cultivated by the Druids as the successor to the princess. She has invested a lot of resources and reached the master level before she reached adulthood. Even if she cannot become an archdruid in the future, she should be able to become an elder, although she does not have any position now." Ganouen could only smile bitterly when he heard this
. , this is indeed a candidate that cannot be considered.
"Sometimes I really envy those members of the royal family. They have won at the starting line since they were born. I have been a druid longer than that princess has lived, and I am still in this state." Cohen sighed. road.
Now he and Ganouen have become familiar with each other, and they chat a few words from time to time, and their speech is not as reserved as before.
"Being in the royal family is not necessarily a good thing." Ganon replied smoothly.
Just like Zhenna, the disputes within the royal family not only almost cost her her life, but also made her unable to return to her homeland, leaving her with the regret of not being able to see her father for the last time.
"That's right. People like me can't stand the many rules and regulations of the nobles. I heard that they can't even eat food that has not been consecrated by the priests. They also have to pay attention to their image in front of the people at all times. Just think about it. Tired." Cohen smiled and nodded.
Speaking of "image", he seemed to have thought of something: "Then again, Her Highness Isabel is indeed extremely talented to reach the master level before reaching adulthood, so her appearance can grow so well... "
What does good looks have to do with Druid's talent?" Ganouen couldn't understand his logic.
"Lord, the Druid's transformation is not just about turning into animals. If you reach the master level or above, you can actually make subtle adjustments to your body over time. While your body is still growing, The effect is particularly obvious. Therefore, high-level druids are basically handsome men and beautiful women." Cohen explained.
"In other words, the elf princess is very beautiful." Ganon asked casually.
"She is recognized by Mu Xia as a beauty second only to Her Royal Highness the Princess! I have seen her once at a celebration. Not only is she beautiful, but her figure is also incredible, especially those breasts. Wow, the future is promising, maybe Can surpass Her Royal Highness the Princess..." At this point, Cohen showed a look of regret, "Speaking of which, my wife is good in other aspects, but she is a bit lacking in this aspect." "Oh?" Ganouen asked
. He raised his eyebrows, but did not look at Cohen, but looked over Cohen's shoulder to a certain "open-minded" black-haired female elf in the distance.
That was Cohen's wife. She was walking towards here just now holding a meal basket prepared for her husband.
When Cohen said the last sentence, she silently put down the meal basket and picked up the wooden hammer used to repair the nearby fence.
"Cohen, is your wife's ear sharp?" Ganouen asked meaningfully.
"Ah? There's nothing wrong with her hearing. Lord, why do you ask that..." Cohen answered in confusion.
But he reacted in the next second and his expression changed, and then he slowly turned around as if his neck was rusty, and saw his wife walking over with a wooden hammer in hand and a half-smile.
"My dear, if we have something to talk about, please put down the guy who is working first...ah!!"
Ganon turned around and went to inspect other places, ignoring the family tragedy that happened later.
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A few days later, at dusk one day, Ganouen and Zhenna were playing chess in the library to pass the time.
There are not so many entertainment methods in this world. Ganon quickly learned the popular chess and card games in this world from Zhenna. He also taught Zhenna the chess and card games he remembered and had several sets carved out of stone. Chessboard pieces.
He occasionally plays chess with Zhenna, which not only kills time, but also enhances their relationship.
When Zhenna was moving the chess pieces, his eyes accidentally glanced at Zhenna's chest.
The conversation he had almost forgotten with Cohen a few days ago resurfaced in an instant.
"Why are you laughing?" Zhenna suddenly frowned.
The smile on Ganouen's lips made her feel something was wrong.
"Nothing." Ganon stretched out his hand towards the chess pieces as if nothing had happened, and suddenly stopped.
[Watchman] reacted suddenly.
"Huh?"
Ganon skillfully turned on the projection of [Watcher] and saw a new humanoid target entering the surveillance range from the direction of Breeze Forest.
From the silhouette, the target looked like an elf, running swiftly through the woods and bushes, towards the direction of the Endless Tower.
Another uninvited intruder.
Ganon was almost used to this kind of thing by now. He calmly zoomed in on the screen and observed carefully, and found that the person coming was a female elf, dressed as a ranger in a green cloak, carrying a baggage and a bow and arrow.
She has no face covered, her skin is as smooth as cream, and she has a slim figure.
In the identification of [Watcher], she was surrounded by a yellow-green aura. Based on Ganon's current strength, the yellow-green aura meant that the risk was not high but still existed. Most of the female elf had A god-given profession, and like Zhenna, she is at the master level.
A female elf who was very beautiful, had a hot body, and seemed to be a master-level powerhouse came in.
Could it be...
Princess of late summer! ?
No, how is that possible?
It's a princess, I'll live broadcast to eat gold coins.
After finishing a wave of casual self-complaints in his mind, Ganouen threw away this fantasy-like speculation that could only appear in novels, and quickly conducted a wave of rational analysis.
People from the Late Summer Forest Guards? Or is it the Druids?
He always felt that it was impossible. He was now in contact with Mu Xia. If the other party wanted to observe and spy on him, there were clearly more suitable channels, such as through the elves who were working for him.
Moreover, this kind of spying was too direct and clumsy to say the least. It didn't even have any disguise or transformation, as if... it was specially made for
him to discover!
Could it be that a third party wanted to cause trouble in his territory and deliberately provoke a conflict between him and Mu Xia?
Ganon finally felt a little nervous, and quickly made a decision:
arrest this guy as quietly as possible, and then take him back for a thorough interrogation!
"Ganoen?" Zhenna showed a confused look.
"We have another uninvited guest. Let's pause for a moment while I go take a look." Ganon said and stood up.
(End of chapter)