"Wait a minute," Andellu interrupted Brando: "My lord, what do you mean when you say that Valhalla has always existed in this forest?"
"Just like what I said on the surface." Brando replied.
The Druid shook his head. "That's impossible," he said with certainty: "If Valhalla is in the forest, there's no way we wouldn't have sensed it —" Andellu suddenly realized that the youth was trying to trick him. They were only here for Sifrid in the first place. But Andellu had accidentally revealed so much, some of which were even related to the core of Niya's prophecy. He paused for a moment and stopped abruptly. "Sir, let's return to the topic at the beginning!"
"Sifrid has given me full authority to decide on this matter. If you can't convince me, don't even think of taking her half a step out of this territory." Brendel shook his head. "Sifrid has given me full authority in this matter. If you can't convince me, don't even think of taking her half a step out of this territory." Andellu raised an eyebrow, but Brendel interrupted him: "There's no need for unnecessary words. My understanding of you Druids is no less than your understanding of yourselves." Brando said coldly: "Whether it's Melding with the Stone or Forest Steps, I have a way to capture you. You can give it a try."
When Andellu heard Brando's words, he immediately gave up on the idea of forcibly taking Sifrid away. Mortals had a very shallow understanding of Druids, but this young man in front of him was obviously an exception. If he knew what he was thinking, it would not be an empty threat. He hesitated for a moment before replying: "Then my lord, what do you mean? We have already made our words clear, and I believe that you can trust us. We swear in Niya's name that we have no intention of harming Miss Sifrid. We are only taking her to complete the necessary ritual to become a Druid. "
"You don't want to ignite the Fire Seed of Valhalla?" Brando asked.
The three Druids were stunned.
"What are you trying to say, my lord?" The youth called Rend who was standing behind Andellu finally spoke up: "Of course we want to ignite the Fire Seed of Valhalla. This is one of our main objectives in the Dark Forest. The Druids also believe in Lady Martha, and this is a promise that we have always kept. "He replied:" But forgive me for being blunt, my lord, but I don't quite understand what you mean. "
"My meaning is simple," Brando replied: "Valhalla has always existed in the Dark Forest!" He looked at Sifrid and suddenly realized something: "I understand now. You must have misunderstood something. the Fire Seed of Valhalla. The Saintess of the Forest did not mean igniting the Fire Seed, but activating a part of Valhalla's ability... " The young man paused for a moment and leaned back on the chair with a playful look on his face. He crossed his fingers and said, "Let's make a deal."
"What deal?"
"Help me find Valhalla, and I'll light the Fire Seed for you —" Brendel said slowly.
"So you can become the Lord of Valhalla as a Knight of Valhalla?" Andrew glanced at the young man and realized for the first time what he was thinking. "Actually, this suggestion is not impossible. We druids have no desire for power. However," he changed the topic and replied, "I still want to say it again. Valhalla is not in the forest. It is just a legend."
Brando shook his head. "Alright, let's put it another way. I don't want you to help me find Valhalla. I want you to go deep into the Dark Forest and help me find some ruins."
"Ruins?"
[There are ruins in the Dark Forest?]
Rend suddenly whispered: "Elder, the ruins we found last time in the Loop of Wind?"
"Are you sure that the ruins are Valhalla?" Andrew suddenly reacted and glared at Brendel, questioning: "Are you sure the ruins are Valhalla? I've seen it with my own eyes, and it's just a pile of rubble. Humans have ventured deep into the Dark Forest several times, and it's normal for them to leave behind ruins. But we've already searched the area thoroughly, and we didn't find anything related to the Fire Seed. "
Brando listened and checked in his mind. He asked: "The Loop of Wind you speak of, is it the monsoon path around the Kalanga Mountains?"
The Druid elder was startled for a moment, and then nodded.
"Then it's correct." Brando replied with certainty. He knew that Valhalla was built on the monsoon path around the Kalanga Mountains, so the abundant rain from the Dead Moon Sea in the summer allowed the crops in the territory to flourish. But this wasn't the key point. Brando suppressed his excitement: "How long ago did you find the ruins?"
Andellu was infected by his seriousness, and couldn't help but become serious: "About three years ago."
"Can you still confirm the direction?"
"It's hard to say," Andellu shook his head: "In fact, it was an accident that we found the ruins. At that time, we went deep into the Kalanga Mountains to investigate the ecology of the Dark Forest. If we want to find the place now, I'm afraid we'll have to send out another expedition team to confirm it. But with the general direction, it won't take much time. "He raised his head:" Does my lord want to go with us? "
Brando shook his head. "No, I don't have the time now." He replied: "This deal is done. Send someone to find the place, and inform me immediately once there's definite news." He looked at the three Druids. This deal was in his favor, but Brando knew that the Druids didn't consider it that way. These people who lived in the Dark Forest didn't care about fame and wealth, and to deal with them, one had to understand what they were interested in.
And the Fire Seed of Valhalla was an irresistible temptation to these Druids.
Andellu and the two youths behind him nodded as expected. In their eyes, Brando's proposal was also beneficial to them. Amandina had been listening to their conversation since the beginning, and she found it difficult to interrupt. But she finally found a chance to speak. When Andellu agreed to Brando's proposal, she immediately opened her mouth: "You took Sifrid away, but her relatives in the Green Village are all in the Baron of Abies. Have you not considered the possibility that Count Randner's vengeance will descend upon us at any time? "
Andrew glanced at the noble's daughter. Her words made him frown. "Don't worry, my lord. When I return to the council, you will receive the Druids' aid. But like we said before, we have a condition. "
Brando looked at Sifrid, and the latter nodded. "Speak." He said.
"Our duty is only to protect your forces in the Firburh Barony," the Druid said as he looked at the young man. It was as if he could see the ambition in the young man's eyes. He knew that the young man's intentions were far beyond that. But he did not want the Druids to be tied to Brando's war chariot, so he reminded him: "Other than this, we will not provide any more help."
He was waiting for the expected bargaining, but Brando nodded instead: "The Druids have always been neutral. I'm satisfied that you can say so. Let's leave it at that." He thought for a moment and added: "But there's one more thing. The area of protection includes Valhalla."
Andellu was stunned for a moment before he nodded: "Of course."
Brando was laughing in his heart. [These fellows must have been stupid after staying in the forest for so long.] Even though he was much more experienced than Graudin, he was still only at this level. The Druids were able to predict his plan, but they neglected the ambitions of the other nobles. Just like Tónigel's current situation. Count Randner would not let this matter rest, and war was inevitable. Moreover, even if the war ended, the other nobles would still covet Valhalla's legendary territory. The greed of the human heart was endless, and it was only a matter of time before they boarded the war chariot.
Brando knew that he had to save the crumbling Erouine from the fate of destruction. In order to fight against the great inertia of history, he had to obtain more help. Tónigel's Druids were an opportunity, and a part of his plan. This was a step forward, and no matter how big or small it was, history would change forever.
But he stopped and looked at Sifrid: "Sifrid, becoming a Druid is not an easy task. Even though you are the chosen one of Goddess Nia, a person's fate is still in their own hands. Even if you stay here, you can still learn a lot. "He paused for a moment, and his voice became gentler:" So you still want to go with Andellu and the others? "
His words made everyone look at him in surprise, especially Andellu and the others. In their minds, Brando was no different from the other nobles in Erouine, but at this moment, there was a slight change in their view.
Sifrid hesitated for a moment, but eventually nodded her head. "I want to go, Brother Brando." She replied.
"Why?" Felaern looked at the three of them suspiciously. She did not understand the Druids as well as Brendel did, and she was furious at him for handing over Sifrid, but she could not refute him due to her status. "Isn't it good for you to be here, Sifrid? Why do you want to go to the forest?"
Sifrid raised her head and looked at Amandina. "Because of Sister Amandina." She answered seriously.
"Me?" Amandina was surprised.
"Sister Amandina and father said that it is impossible to not rely on yourself," Sifrid replied in a crisp voice: "Brother Brando is very good to me, but I can't accept it with a clear conscience. Uncle Andellu said that when I become a Druid, I'll have the same abilities as them. "She paused for a moment to catch her breath:" At that time, I'll have the ability to protect the villagers. "
Brando's gaze softened.
"Well said." He replied.
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