The Missing Hat of the Black Mage and the White Prince

Elaine was also looking at the man in his arms. Although Ladd said that this man looked like a black-robed mage, it didn't seem like it.

It is not an easy task for a human being to become a mage. Compared with the immortal elves, the time of human beings is too short, and there is too little knowledge to learn and master.

And this young man didn't even look like he was old enough for a mage at all.

After looking carefully, he suddenly felt as if he had seen this young man somewhere before, and he felt very familiar.

From his angle, he could see the other party's long black hair and long eyelashes under messy bangs.He was lying in his arms without any defense, panting, for a man's physique, he was a little slender, and his skin was slightly flushed from running just now.

Seeing his eyelashes tremble, Elaine's heart seemed to move accordingly.

Fars raised his head and looked back blankly, his black eyes were like boundless darkness, thick and silent.

"Black hair and eyes are rare on the continent of Yag." Ladd whistled suddenly, and Elaine woke up instantly and looked at him in surprise.

"How did you meet that dragon? Or...you summoned the dragon at all?" Rad narrowed his eyes and asked.This young man exudes a unique temperament, definitely not an ordinary person, can't Elaine see it?

Although the other party guessed right, Fars would never admit it.

He squinted his mouth in grievance, looking at the knight who was obviously hostile to him, "God of Light, I'm just passing by..."

"Why are you wearing this black robe?" Ladd continued.

Fars carefully looked at the knight in front of him. This guy named Rad was a little shorter than Elaine, and as far as he was concerned, this guy had no manners at all, and he was no different from a half-orc—although in the eyes of the proud mage, any There is no difference between knights and orcs.

He had chestnut hair, was about Elaine's age, wore light armor, and carried a knight's sword in his hand.

The unique cold light of metal made Fars shiver, and Elaine reflexively hugged him tighter, feeling the body in his arms was a little stiff, just when he wanted to comfort him, Ladd spoke again.

"Prince Elaine, can you take your hand off his waist?" Ladd raised his long sword and pointed at Fars.

Fals naturally dislikes this kind of hard metal weapon, not to mention how much blood is stained on it-Mages are always full of aversion to direct violence, but barbarians never restrain this habit.Don't they think blood splattering is a very artistic thing?

"Don't threaten him like this, he's just an ordinary person." Elaine reprimanded dissatisfiedly, without moving her hand from Fars' waist.

"God, Elaine, can't you see that this guy is not simple?" Ladd stared at him, unable to stand the way he was ready to protect the weak, "he is not simple at all, he looks like a black man." Pao Mage!"

"Mage in black robe? No, no, Ladd, you misunderstood." Elaine immediately said seriously, "He's very young and doesn't look like that kind of black creature."

"Okay, Elaine, you should know what tricks those cunning black robes can play!" Ladd raised his sword, "Let me see if he is right!"

"Come on, Ladd..." Elaine immediately shielded the man in his arms behind him, "He's just an ordinary person, do you know how many magicians are needed to summon the black dragon just now? He can't do it alone—"

"Damn it, Elaine, what's wrong with you?!" Ladd looked at his friend in frustration.

Better they fight!Fars thought irresponsibly that the research on Elaine might be more comprehensive.Although I don't understand why Elaine defends herself like this, it doesn't matter at all.

Suddenly, the cloak on his body was pulled away by Elaine, and Fals subconsciously wanted to push him away.

"Look, he's just an ordinary person." Elaine completely ignored his resistance, because the power was too insignificant.He explained to his friend that the black-haired young man was just an ordinary passerby, and he just happened to be wearing a black robe.There is no law in Yage Continent that stipulates that ordinary people cannot wear black robes.

"He must not be an ordinary person!" Ladd was still arguing. Although there was a very dangerous black dragon sitting outside the cave and their situation was urgent, he thought it was necessary to find out the identity of this young man in black robe so that they could It's time to discuss what to do next.

His eyes fell on Fars who had his black cloak pulled off.

Fars looked back at him with some embarrassment.I have nothing in common with these half-orc-like knights, why are you pulling my clothes casually? !he thought dissatisfied.How can these rude barbarians be so unlucky to be mixed with such people...

Fals's black cloak is still a black robe, but this will look a little broken.This was caused by the magic he just used to increase the realistic effect. After all, if it is just an ordinary human being, it is impossible for him to be chased by the dragon without any scratches.

"You'd better tell me what's going on with you." Ladd stared at him fiercely, pressing every word, "What's the matter with that dragon, and what's the matter with the black robe you're wearing? If you dare to lie to us, I will definitely tear off your fingers one by one!"

"...I'm...uh... I just ran away... I met a black dragon, please believe me... I don't know where the black dragon came from..." Fars struggled to make a sound, and began clumsy explanation.Few people can finish such hostile and threatening words in front of him, so he is very unskilled in "explaining".

"Rad, don't you think he seems to have something to hide?" Elaine interrupted suddenly, "The God of Light is tolerant, and he suffered such serious injuries, didn't you see that?"

"Serious injury?" Ladd looked suspiciously, and saw that the black robe on the opponent's body was torn off, and the white skin inside could be vaguely seen, with red marks on it.

After a pause, he put away the long sword, and then glanced at his friend strangely. "Sorry, Elaine, I think you're right."

Instead, Elaine was a little baffled by him now. "Rad?"

"I think I know who he is."

Fars looked at the knight in surprise.Although his deceit was not very clever, these knights who were no different from half-orcs should not be very smart, but now the other party seemed to understand, which made him nervous again.

If they were sure that I was a black-robed mage, they would immediately strike me with a sword, right?Is it too late to ask Ivan to rush in now? !

He wanted to stay away from Elaine so he could cast the spell.Maybe the spell was useless for this knight, but it was the only thing he could rely on.

But Ladd glanced at him and said disdainfully, "I think he might be the male favorite of some nobleman, and he should have escaped."

"What?!" Fars and Elaine exclaimed in surprise at the same time.

Ladd put the sword back into the scabbard as if nothing had happened, then walked up to the two of them and rolled up Fars' sleeves.

"Elaine, to be honest, I think your judgment has been declining since just now." Ladd frowned disapprovingly.

Elaine stared at the wounds on Fars's hands with wide eyes. These were like welts, and there was a shocking sense of coquettishness on the white skin.

Fars didn't take back his hand because he didn't know what Ladd was going to express, but just waited for him to speak.

"Are you listening, Elaine?" Ladd continued. "His hands are soft and white, not calloused at all, and don't look productive...Are you sure you're listening, Elaine? These marks Like welts...you know what I mean?" Ladd re-emphasized with Elaine.

"I think...it should be about the same." Elaine looked at the person in his arms. He was a little too slender. If he was a male favorite, it seemed...so possible.

He looked at the scars with pity, and had the urge to drag the man who caused these injuries out to a duel...

"No, that's not the case!" Fars finally understood, and hurriedly explained.God knows scars can have so much to say!The pity in Elaine's blue eyes made him uncomfortable.

"There's no need to explain." Ladd looked at him firmly, "This is the only possibility."

Well, if you deny this statement, you will be regarded as a mage... Fars gave Ladd a timid look.My purpose is to get close to Elaine and find out what kind of power he has. Before that, it's best not to act rashly.

So, under Elaine's pitiful and heartbroken eyes, Fars had no choice but to give up his dignity and nodded with difficulty.

"By the way, what's your name?" Elaine quickly changed the subject, because the person in his arms looked sad, and he didn't want him to be so embarrassed.

"...My name is Fars." Fars said softly, lowering his head as much as possible.Although it was impossible for Elaine to remember him—this guy's nerves seemed rough, but just in case, he still kept his head down.

"My name is Elaine, Elaine White," said the knight proudly, introducing himself to him.

Fars nodded slightly. Although he knew the guy's name a long time ago, it was the first time he heard the full name.

"I'm Rad," said the other knight. "We'll let you go when we're safe."

"Leave?!" Elaine looked at her friend in surprise again, only then realized that he had no intention of letting this poor pale man leave at all.

"Is there a problem?" Ladd looked out of the cave distractedly, only to find that the dragon was still sitting there, and then turned to look at Elaine.

"Of course." Elaine said nonchalantly, "he looks in poor health, we should take care of him."

"We can give him money, and someone will take care of him." Ladd immediately said, "I think there will be someone in the city who will take him in."

"But..." Elaine thought for a while, and looked at the young man in her arms with reluctance.He is very beautiful, with long black hair and eyes like a silent night, exuding a unique indifference and charm, and that feeling makes him feel extremely familiar and intimate...

"But I'm missing a follower, yes, I'm missing a follower." His tone changed from uncertain to affirmative.

Ladd looked at him incredulously. "My dear prince, please think about his identity, and he doesn't seem to be able to lift a jug of water."

"But we can't just leave him like this," Elaine said with as much integrity as possible. "The guy who hurt him is likely to come for him, Ladd. Protect him with chivalry."

"But he's not a princess." Rad couldn't help blurting out.

"Yes," Elaine smiled, with a bright face, "so he can be my follower."

"But..." Ladd wanted to object, but Elaine seemed to have made up her mind.

He looked happily at the man in his arms. For some reason, he had a strong sense of familiarity with Fars. Although this was the first time they met, he... just wanted to protect him.Maybe it's the so-called chivalry or something, but that doesn't matter, he's on his own now, and that's enough.

Fars looked at him in confusion.

"Oh, sorry, I forgot to ask you, are you willing to be my follower? It won't be very hard, I promise you." Elaine asked with a smile.

"Hey, you don't know whose favorite man he is!" Ladd immediately reminded.

"Whoever he is, if I know, I will fight him!" Elaine declared earnestly, and then looked at Fars expectantly.

Being a follower—it's really unimaginable, but... Fars thought for a while, then nodded.

This sounds good, he can take the opportunity to get close to Elaine, figure out the enchantment problem on him, and then take revenge on him.

Sounds like the perfect plan, he thought.

"Okay, now that this problem is solved...although I don't think it's actually solved," Ladd said helplessly, "now we have three choices."

"Tell me." Elaine put her arms around Fars with great interest, and looked at Ladd.

"...he doesn't need you to hug him like this anymore, because his current status is not a male favorite but a follower." Ladd said coldly, "Either we go fight the dragon to our death, or wait for it to go here or Asleep...I heard dragons don't need sleep."

Of course you do, you idiot.Fars swallowed the words patiently, trying to play the role of a male favorite or an ignorant follower.

"Alternatively, we can see if there are other exits," Ladd said softly.

Elaine reluctantly took her hand away from Fars.

Fars breathed a sigh of relief, picked up the robe next to him, and was about to put it on but was stopped by Elaine.

"This color doesn't suit you." He snatched the cloak that symbolized the black-robed mage and threw it on the ground like a rag, then took off his red cloak and put it on for Fars.

Fars can only say sorry to the God of Darkness. In fact, few people can tell the difference between the black robe mage's cloak and the ordinary black cloak—unless that person is a black robe mage himself.

Elaine felt that since seeing Fars, she seemed to be inexplicably unable to take her eyes off him, and all her attention was firmly grasped, just like now.

In fact, black can bring out the temperament of Fars very well, as if extending from a dark corner, with a kind of ancient silence and calmness, while wearing a red cloak is more gorgeous and bewitching.

"You two, are you ready to go?" Ladd glanced at his friend angrily.There was still the faint sound of dragon chant at the entrance of the cave. They had to leave immediately and go back to the city to do a good job of evacuating and defending.

Of course, such a black dragon cannot count on those court mages. I hope there will not be too many casualties. Elaine thought for a while, then took a deep breath and looked at the cave.

The cave is not big, it seems to be formed naturally, it doesn't look dangerous, and it is not very long, the air is not dull, there should be an outlet to ventilate the cave.

"Let's go," he said to Fars.

Fars really wanted to tell them that this cave was not very safe, and it was better not to go in, but after thinking about it, it would be better to keep his mouth shut now, he didn't want to do anything to make that barbarian named Ladd suspicious. things.

Because Elaine and Ladd were out hunting, they didn't bring firearms, but the beautiful sapphire on Elaine's sword could shine in the dark, so the three of them walked without difficulty.

It's just that the cave is terribly quiet. It's obviously a very ordinary cave with good air circulation, but there is something that seems to be pressing on people's hearts, giving people a feeling of depression.

I don't know when it started, the atmosphere has become different.At least some wind and insects could be heard before, but there seemed to be no sound except for the occasional dripping water.

"I said... is there something wrong with this cave?" After walking for some time, Ladd suddenly stopped and turned to look at Elaine.

Elaine had already reverted to her old ways and hugged Fars again, looked at Ladd with serious eyes, and replied in a very low voice, "Really?"

Ladd resisted rolling his eyes and continued, "This cave is obviously not too long, but we walked for almost three hours, which is enough time for us to go back to the city."

The blond prince continued to answer absent-mindedly, "Really?"

"...Dear Prince, don't you think this cave is strange?" Ladd's tone was a bit depressed, and he almost had the urge to draw his sword.God knows what this prince is thinking, but he thinks it has something to do with this male favorite named Fars.

He was almost angry. After all, there was a dragon at the entrance of the cave, and this cave was extremely weird, but his prince had no sense of crisis at all.

"This cave is too long, and we have walked through this place four times." He said with suppressed anger.

Fars shrugged his shoulders, looking indifferent. "Four times, that's really unlucky."

"I think so too." Elaine immediately agreed, although he had absolutely no idea what the basis for this statement was.

Ladd glared at them bitterly.See what his good prince has become!It's like a fool who has been dazzled by love, without even a basic sense of crisis!

As a result, seeing his angry gaze, Elaine added fuel to the fire and said, "I don't think this cave is any different from others, except that the rocks are rocks." Then he stretched out a hand and patted his friend's shoulder lightly, "Dear Ladd, don't you think you're a little nervous? Maybe a few more steps and we'll reach the entrance of the cave. Don't you think the light is a little bright here?"

Elaine's tone sounded very relaxed, but in the next second, he suddenly turned around and drew out his long sword, posing against the darkness behind him, pointing at the darkness with the gleaming sword tip.

Since there was no sign at all, Fars was really taken aback, hugging his shoulders and glaring at him.

"You should tell me first," he was very dissatisfied, "the sword wind is also very sharp, it will hurt me."

Elaine kept this action for a full minute before putting away the sword in doubt, "Just now, I seemed to feel that something was staring at us, but I didn't see it when I turned around."

Fars glanced at the darkness behind him. The place not illuminated by the gem light was as thick as ink, as if even the darkness had become a reality.As the light steps forward, the darkness takes a step back. It is never far away, but the distance is enough to make people feel uneasy.

But the black-robed mage always has a different understanding of darkness, like ordinary darkness, or another kind of darkness...

Ladd was silent for a while and asked, "Then what should we do now? Keep going?"

Elaine nodded and hugged Fars again. "We should continue to move forward. After all, it is impossible to wait for the exit to come to us by itself."

Walking is nothing to a knight.Although they were still wearing thin chain mail and heavy boots, with steel swords hanging from their waists, and bows and arrows on their backs, Elaine and Ladd still didn't show signs of fatigue.

But for a mage, this is a deadly sport, especially Fars knows that even if they go to the end of the world, they will not go to the exit.

He thought quickly in his mind that he had already admitted that he was a male favorite just now, and it would be suspicious to change his words now, but...he glanced behind him and saw a pair of red eyes in the darkness, but they disappeared in the blink of an eye. in the dark.

It feels really bad to be followed.

He scratched his black hair in some annoyance, and sighed impatiently.

Elaine stopped immediately and asked softly, "What's the matter, are you tired?"

Seeing him nodding, Elaine immediately wanted to stop Ladd, who was walking ahead, and the three of them sat down against the stone wall.

"Do you think we'll see the dragon if we go back?" Ladd stretched.

"Want to walk back?" Elaine asked.

Ladd shrugged. "Compared to this bottomless cave, I'd rather go back and see if the dragon is still there."

Elaine scratched her head, seeming to favor her companion's opinion, and finally shook her long sword, and the light from the gemstone shook accordingly. "Well, I hope you're right, maybe this damn passage leads in the opposite direction from our destination."

"Maybe the dragon is gone." Ladd also began to convince himself, "You see, we've been walking for so long, maybe it's gone, it's too big to enter the cave."

"That's right." Elaine nodded.

"...Stop joking!" Fars stood up suddenly, staring at them dissatisfied with his black eyes.

The two knights looked in surprise at the young man who had just been promoted to the prince's entourage, and he was looking at them with angry eyes.

"Are you going to die like this?"

Ladd narrowed his eyes, his hand already on the hilt of his sword. "What do you mean?" He has always been skeptical of this black-haired youth. In fact, only mages would speak in this tone, but now his master—Prince Elaine, seems to be completely fascinated by this black-haired youth Now, if he really drew his sword, then the prince might also point the sword at himself, so he still restrained his temper.

Fars tried hard to warn himself not to mess things up. He knew that he had a bad temper, especially in front of these knights. He really wanted to shout, "You idiots! Think about it with your half-orc heads, this cave How could it be so long? If it’s not magic, what else could it be?”

But if he really said that, Rad's sword would definitely cut at him immediately, so he tried to be gentle. "...I mean, it's more like a magic maze than a cave, right?"

"Magic? I hate hearing that term." Ladd stood up, his hazel eyes fixed on him. "Tell me, whose boy are you?"

"Rad!" Elaine also stood up all of a sudden, "Please don't do this." Then she turned her head to appease Fars, "You don't need to pay attention to him."

"God of light, my dear prince, don't you think he is not an ordinary male favorite?" Ladd couldn't help pulling out his sword, and the cold light made Fars take a step back.

Even though he was wearing a bright red cloak, he still seemed to melt into the darkness.The light of the blue sapphire outlines his exquisite and delicate outline, the bright places appear soft and moving, while the dark places are immersed in ambiguous shadows, which looks very strange.

Ladd stared at Fars, and said to Elaine: "If he was an ordinary lord or a rich man's favorite, he wouldn't speak like this. I'm sure only mages would use this tone, and it's even more impossible to affirm us in this way." Bewitched—no male pet would."

Elaine turned a deaf ear, grabbed his hand, and kept the tip of the sword as far away from Fars as possible. "That's enough, Ladd, no one dictates the tone of a mage's tone, you're too unmannered."