Half Elf Ranger

Chapter 2
Chamber of Secrets!

This is a kind of setting up for the convenience of some discerning guests to try to clean up or talk about some confidential topics.

There will be such a facility in most loud pubs or bars.

The composition of this kind of room is probably that the roof and walls are covered with double-layered linen with cotton wool, and the floor is covered with thick blankets.

The tight-fitting doors can only be locked from the inside, enough to keep the most keen professional from eavesdropping.

Of course, compared with the magic circle arranged by the casters, the effect is still far worse.

In the small black room, there was no light. Thorne, who likes to be quiet, sat silently on a chair, holding a small sharp dagger in his hand, and was sharpening an unformed arrow shaft.

This is a special tree from the southern kingdom on the other side of the Sea of ​​Glory—Jedral Arrow Bamboo!
As the name suggests, it was born for making arrows. It is a very successful product of wizards' experiments. When it grows enough years, it will also cause slight thunder damage.

It is rumored that the inventor, the sorcerer Jedral, almost exhausted the bamboo in the entire forest near his residence, resulting in a barren landscape, which also ushered in the natural wrath of the druids!
A fuse that triggered a three-year war between wizards and druids.

Wizards focus on arcane research, but druids are committed to protecting the natural environment. They always like to pinch each other so much.

This kind of arrow bamboo can reach a height of more than [-] meters. It not only inherits the toughness and straightness of ordinary bamboo, but the most important thing is that it is solid!

It is the best choice for making javelins and arrow shafts. In places where iron ore resources are scarce in the southern kingdom, even if no metal arrows are installed, this kind of arrow bamboo is still very lethal to soldiers and professionals who do not wear heavy armor.

As a jack-of-all-trades profession: ranger!
In addition to training excellent melee skills, Thorne must also have good shooting skills.

Making arrows is one of the techniques he has mastered. Arrows are a very delicate thing, and many elements must be considered.

For example, weight, length, sense of balance, etc. Otherwise, a little carelessness in this alien world full of monsters will lose your life.

Accidents are often accompanied by many dangers, facing danger, you will meet cold death!

In order to ensure the accuracy of his own shooting, Thorn made all the arrows by himself.

In this cruel alien world, only oneself is the most trustworthy.

Tuk Tuk Tuk!
At this time, a slight knock on the door interrupted Thorne's movements.

Thorn was startled, then said, "Please come in!"

Crunch!

Nolan gently pushed open the half-closed door of the secret room, and seeing the room filled with darkness, she brushed the strands of hair scattered on her face, a trace of sadness flashed across her brows.

She stretched out her finger and spit out a syllable lightly.

hum!
With a soft sound, a group of strong light burst out at her fingertips, instantly dispelling all the darkness in the room.

Nolan stepped in and closed the door gently.

Seeing the black figure and familiar attire in front of him, Nolan sighed slightly, and the scene when the two of them fought side by side suddenly appeared in his mind.

Scenes of kobold camps, city sewers, underground tombs, dilapidated churches of evil spirits, etc. flashed quickly.

With a thought, the bright light cluster on her fingertips slowly fell onto the unlit candle beside the table.

Then he moved over and sat on the chair opposite Thorne.

"Are... are you okay?" Nolan stared at Thorne, and after a moment of silence, he spoke first.

"It's okay!" Thorn stopped his movements and replied, then looked up at the girl in front of him, and found that her watery eyes were staring at him quietly.

The loose black long hair scattered casually on the fair face, still so moving.

Thorne's lost look flickered away.

In order to hide his embarrassment, Thorne focused on the already formed arrow shaft in his hand. After trying out the sense of balance, he put it away in satisfaction, lowered his head and asked:

"What do you find me for?"

"Here are the maps you need. I have collected them all for you." Nolan took out a black cylindrical leather case and put it in front of Thorn.

Seeing the items on the table, Thorne was taken aback. He glanced at the girl in front of him gratefully, and said solemnly, "Thank you very much!"

The map of the world of Toril has always been something Thorne longed for. Unfortunately, these things can only exist in the temple. As an ordinary adventurer, it is too difficult for him to get them together!
At the beginning, he just mentioned it casually, but he didn't expect the other party to keep it in mind.

"Are you really planning to go to the Eastern Kingdom?" Nolan stared at Thorne's calm face, as if wanting to find out the final answer.

"This is my promise and... my belief in living!" Thorne paused holding the leather case, and looked away from Nolan uncomfortably, and slowly spit out these words.

"Promise and Faith" Nolan muttered in a low voice, without words to refute, and continued:

"According to the records of the temple, in the chaotic and turbulent era, the Silk Road leading to the continent of Karatu was the main battlefield of the abyssal demons, and there are still cracks in the bottomless abyss everywhere.

All kinds of monsters breed, even the powerful forces such as the Silver Blade, Fort of Atonement, and the Dawn Crusade are just struggling to support, and it is almost impossible to pass through.

The Sea of ​​Scars was once again blocked by a storm, and all land and sea routes leading to the Karatu continent had been completely blocked.

No one knows the news about Karatu Continent so far. Maybe it has already been turned into ruins in the turbulent age. I hope you will not be brave when your strength is insufficient. It is also a good choice to live here. "

Nolan looked at Thorn, who bowed his head and said nothing, with deep concern in his clear eyes.

Then he told Thorne the information he had consulted in the temple.

"Destruction? Impossible, don't worry, I have my own measure." Thorne shook his head and said in a low voice.

He tightened the leather case containing the map in his hand. He naturally understood what Nolan said, and he was not an impulsive reckless man, so the pros and cons were clearly distinguished.

"This is a platinum coin, a product of the Arcane Empire. Perhaps there are unexpected surprises in it, and I gave it to you."

Thorne took out an exquisite platinum coin with a clear floating fortress engraved on it, shining with an inconspicuous arcane aura, he put it in front of Nolan and said.

Platinum coins were once prosperous in ancient times, and many ancient empires once minted them, and now they can only be found in ancient treasures.

Even though most people have never seen one in their lifetime, it is sought after by many businessmen and nobles, and has great collection value.

Thorne understood that Nolan must have spent a lot of time collecting so many maps, and he didn't want to owe anything.

If she gave Nolan money directly, Thorne knew that she would not take it due to her personality, and this platinum coin is just right, it can be used as money in an emergency, and it is also a good collectible.

"Then I won't be polite." Nolan's eyes flickered, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he carefully put it away.

"Actually, I invited you here today to bid farewell to you. I am going to travel far, and it may be difficult to meet again in the future."

After the two sat at the table in silence for a moment, Nolan hesitated and spoke slowly.

She is a paladin who is inspired, but also has her own persistent beliefs.

"Take care all the way!" Thorne was not surprised, as if he had expected this result a long time ago.

"Then... goodbye by fate!" Nolan got up and brushed his hair, pulled his long black hair behind him, stretched out his right hand and whispered to Thorn.

In a world of treacherous wizards, evil priests, bloodthirsty dragons and chaotic demons, paladins are the last hope that never goes out.

An ancient vow drives her determination to justice and devotion.

Since the world has chosen her, she must keep going for her beliefs!

Thorn got up and looked carefully at Nolan in front of him. Although he didn't have the beauty of a country, he looked very beautiful. Under the soft light, his whole body exuded a faint temperament, giving people a sense of tranquility .

"Then...good luck!"

Holding Nolan's right hand, Thorne stared at the other's clear eyes, smiled slightly, and sincerely blessed him.

"Live well!" The hesitation flashed in Nolan's bright eyes, and he turned and left without saying a word.

Thorne stared at Nolan's back until she disappeared from his sight, then retracted his gaze, and immediately leaned back on the chair, looking at the roof with a little confusion.

After a long time, Thorne sighed heavily.

Suddenly, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and the image of the moment when this strong girl became a paladin appeared in his mind:

I feel the calling and must answer, as always, live with honor and die with honor!

The passion to pursue the best, the will to uphold the law, and the power to repel evil!
A paladin never dies, justice never dies!

……

Ding!
Thorne opened the leather case containing the map, and suddenly a small object fell on the table, making a crisp sound.

Thorne looked at the ring on the table with a complicated expression, and picked it up gently.

This is a silver-white ring inlaid with white crystals, and the crystals exude soft magic aura and bursts of warmth.

Paladin's Ring of Friendship:

Type: jewelry

Quality: blue extraordinary

Restrictions: Unavailable to non-good alignments
Medium protection aura: protection from evil, punishment of evil

(Note: Justice will always guard our friendship! The legendary paladin Balasa gave his friend a gift before leaving.)
(End of this chapter)