Rody breathed heavily. Due to the effects of the adrenaline, the pain caused by the 'Shadow Flame' and the 'Shadow Arrows' had been suppressed throughout the battle. It was only now that the delayed pain was clearly transmitted to his brain, causing him to be in so much pain that he could not move.
The flames burned all over his body. Although the leather armor had resisted most of the damage, Roddy could still feel the burning pain on his skin. He clenched his teeth and endured for a long time. Finally, he chose to jump into the river next to him, letting his body soak in the cold water …
"Hiss …"
Roddy shivered, but he quickly felt the pain on his skin lessen. He took a few deep breaths and soaked himself in the deep water. He did not forget to shout at Sodelor, "The captives must survive! These heathens will be of great use to the Rose Cross. "
After saying this, Roddy felt like laughing. Wasn't Akasha a former member of the Viper Cross? Not only did he not send her out, but he also handed over Elsen City to her.
After giving the order, Roddy walked out of the river, dripping wet. He did not forget to pat Nokia, who had made a great contribution on the shore.
The first time he cooperated with this snapping turtle, it had made Roddy deeply aware of the importance of a "magic pet" to a witcher. A "magic pet" was different from an ordinary pet. The fact that it could possess magic skills proved that it was stronger than other species. This advantage was not only reflected in its body, but also in its intelligence. The "Soul Link" could not only share skills, but also clearly transmit Nokia's emotions and will.
It was because of this help that Roddy could immediately locate the position of Frank and the others, and finally stop the enemy's plan.
After shaking off the water on his body, Roddy exhaled. He did not let down his guard, but continued to make arrangements with Sodelor, "Immediately send someone to report the current position. Let Knight Wellington take command and assist. Bring the soldiers here."
He looked at Natha and added, "The team will gather here and camp today."
"Go to Elsa's Village first?"
"There's a change of plans. I'll tell you in detail tonight."
Roddy undid the buckles on his gauntlets and gloves, shaking off the water droplets on them. After Sodelor acknowledged and left, he returned to Natha's side. The wood elf had been resting with her eyes closed ever since she took the potion.
The reason she did this … was probably because of the pain from her injuries, but more importantly, it was because of the unfamiliar touch she felt on her lips after she woke up.
People who were familiar with Natha knew that she was a woman of few words, and the Wood Elves in Elsa Village also knew that she had a severe case of "mysophobia". But few people knew that deep down, she was extremely resistant to any physical contact with others …
To Natha, the human world's "hug ceremony" or "hand-kissing ceremony" was completely unreasonable. Fortunately, her cold personality had never given anyone a chance to touch her. But when she woke up from her coma, the first thing she realized was that someone was actually kissing her …
To be honest, Natha's first reaction was to push the person away, but then she felt a familiar aura. When she realized that the person in front of her was Roddy, Natha suddenly felt that … the disgust and wariness in her heart had actually vanished in an instant.
This seemed to be an unconscious reaction of the brain. Even Natha herself did not realize why she did this.
Although she had not been in a relationship, the life habits of the wood elves were similar to that of humans. She was also clear about the basic common sense. It was completely self-evident what "kissing" meant between a man and a woman … But in Natha's understanding, "kissing" seemed to have nothing to do with the tongue …
What about herself? After she woke up, she seemed to have unconsciously stuck out the tip of her tongue and touched …
Many messy images appeared in her mind, and it reminded her of the scene in the bathroom where Roddy "saw" her naked body. She suddenly felt as if her whole body was on fire because of the embarrassment.
Why did he do this?! Why did he do this?
"Natha?"
When she suddenly heard Roddy's voice, Natha, who had her eyes closed, opened her eyes slightly. When she saw Roddy's body with half a piece of seaweed hanging on it, the embarrassment in her heart was immediately alleviated. But after she slightly pursed her lips, she did not dare to look directly into Roddy's eyes and looked away.
"I … I just … Actually, I didn't mean it."
Roddy opened his mouth to explain "artificial respiration", but the more he thought about it, the more he got a headache. He also remembered the scene in the bathroom when he saw Natha's naked back apologizing and explaining. But the current situation was very complicated. "Artificial respiration" was a "first aid" technique that could only be accepted by modern people. It seemed that there was no way to explain it in this era!
He looked at Natha who was in a rather sorry state. In the battle just now, in order to delay the enemy, she had struggled several times to fall to the ground. Because of this, her forehead was broken, and there was even some dirt on her face … And when she was taken hostage by Frank, the resolute expression on her face had already made Roddy understand the final choice she had made.
How should I explain to Natha like this?
In the past, Roddy thought that there were many things that needed to be explained clearly. But at this moment, he felt that if some things were explained too much, it would instead make people feel distant.
He suddenly realized that he had already unknowingly acknowledged those things that he once "couldn't understand".
Looking at Natha's slightly red cheeks, Roddy suddenly had an impulse … And this impulse immediately turned into action. He reached out his hand and gently wiped away the dirt on Natha's cheeks.
Natha's body stiffened for a moment, then immediately relaxed. The blush on her cheeks became even more obvious.
"Just now … you almost died."
"En."
Regarding death, Natha was indeed afraid. But because the impact of Roddy's kiss was too great, she had ignored this fear for a few minutes. Only now, when Roddy mentioned it, did she feel a little fear in her heart.
Of course, she was also curious about Roddy. If he was just taking advantage of the situation … taking advantage of the situation, then what should she do?
"Your breathing stopped. If I didn't save you like this, I'm afraid that you would never wake up again." Roddy didn't explain what "artificial respiration" was. He simply skipped over this topic and asked in a low voice, "Where do you feel pain now? Tell me about it. "
Although Roddy didn't say it in detail, Natha could hear another layer of meaning in his words: He did it to save her.
And for this simple reason, Natha chose to believe him without hesitation. She gently breathed a sigh of relief and replied in a low voice, "My arm seems to be broken. My ribs are a little … painful."
This was the first time that Natha told others about her pain. She hesitated when she said it, but after saying it, her heart seemed to have quietly let go of something, and her tensed body unconsciously relaxed.
When a strong and stubborn person lets down their guard and is willing to show their vulnerable side to someone they are willing to believe in, it often means that the other person's position in their heart … has quietly changed.
Roddy blinked. He noticed the subtle change in Natha's attitude towards him, but he didn't understand what it meant. After hesitating for a moment, he continued to ask about her injury in a low voice.
Not long after, Ruger, Carter, and the others rushed over with their team and immediately set up camp at the edge of the forest. Natha, who had multiple fractures and dislocations, was put on several splints after the priest's treatment. Divine spells and potions could only temporarily save her life. To truly recover from such a serious injury, it was definitely not something that could be done in a day or two.
Obviously, Natha would not be able to continue following him for the next two months.
Roddy felt a little strange. The cold and stern expression of "Teacher Natha" was still vivid in his mind. But in the blink of an eye, "student Natha" lowered her eyes and quietly lay down to rest under his instructions.
"What else can't happen?"
He secretly sighed, and then he felt angry about the "Viper Cross" and "Viscount Juan."
"Next, it's time to settle the score."
*****
April 27th.
As the weather gradually turned warm, Hollier City became more and more lively.
The dean of the "Rose Cross" Church, Bishop Benjamin, had been promoted and left. In order to win over the hearts of the people, the new bishop had continuously given several speeches since the beginning of spring. The Dukes Of Angmar fully supported this, providing manpower and resources as much as possible. But after the other nobles secretly inquired through various channels, they found out that the amount of money and resources that the old Duke had donated to the church was a full 70% less than in previous years. The funds were obviously stretched.
The commoners knew nothing about this, and the "Rose Cross" would never comment on the amount of resources donated by the nobles. But these nobles who had joined forces to suppress the Angmar were abnormally excited. They seemed to be able to see the look of Angmar being overwhelmed and collapsing.
But they did not expect that after waiting for so long, they would receive an incomprehensible piece of news. The Dukes Of Angmar was preparing to hold a banquet at the Ducal Palace on April 30th to announce an important piece of news. He hoped that all the nobles would be present on time.
Invitations were sent out one after another, affecting most of the nobles who were qualified to participate in the banquet. This caused a group of lords to stare at each other. Is Angmar crazy?
Although the nobles liked to smile and stab each other, that was only to maintain the most basic etiquette on the surface. When it came to the point of falling out, no one would be merciful. Angmar was already outnumbered, and after being besieged for so long, he was almost on his last breath. But now, he suddenly made such a ruckus. What was his intention?
Could it be that he had gathered all his enemies together and was preparing to lay his cards on the table?
Or could it be that this old thing knew that he did not have long to live, and was preparing to perish together with everyone before he died?
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