Chapter 1,688 Our Fairy Sacrifice

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"Now, we have basically completed patrolling a total of 132 towns on the right side of the border."

In the main military camp, four of me, Artoria, Amrudina, and Kaluge were standing around a square conference table. There was a huge map on the table. Artoria pointed at the map. The small red dots on the top, my finger traced the direction of these dense red dots to the right, and he said this.

"Only half of the task has been completed. We still have to work harder." I smiled and looked at other red dots on the map.

"Well, so we can't relax yet. Although the real purpose of this inspection is to appease the morale of the military when the Elf Festival is about to come, but since it is here, we must do a good job in the inspection seriously."

Arturia, still wearing a crown on her head and a noble cloak, showed her majesty as a king, making us stand upright unconsciously.

"In addition, the preparations for the Elf Festival are also proceeding smoothly and are coming to an end. The opening ceremony has been scheduled for three days and will last for ten days."

Placing a thick stack of documents on the table, Arturia continued.

These documents are the Elf Festival progress reports that have been delivered from the royal city every day since Arturia joined the border patrol tour, like snowflakes. There are three to ten letters every day, listing the entire preparations for the Elf Festival in detail, even though Arturia is not in the royal city. But he knew the unfolding of the Elf Festival very well, as if he had organized it himself.

Out of curiosity, I watched part of it. I have to admire the meticulousness and ability of the Milas knight. There is no fault at all. Just from these detailed reports, you can imagine that if you really prepare according to the above content, you can definitely hold a grand success. Festival.

The arrangement of the program is also impeccable, because Milas herself is one of the top ten singers, and these are what she is best at doing.

What a pity, I originally wanted to take advantage of this Elf Festival. This druid has taken the first step to conquer the universe with his singing. Of course, it would be even more perfect if he could call Aleus back and resurrect the Light Music Department, which failed to achieve its goal on the god's birthday.

"Fan, I'm sorry, this is your first Elf Festival, but you can't participate." Perhaps he caught my flash of regret, which caused Artoria to misunderstand me.

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Let this expectation last until the next Elf Festival. Look forward to this kind of thing. Just like wine, the longer it brews, the more fragrant and mellow it becomes." I shook my index finger and comforted Arturia glanced at her and said again.

"Now that things have happened, you probably still want to say something like [whenever you go back to participate in the Elf Festival, just let me patrol the border]."

"If I say it, will Fan be willing to do it?" Artoria asked with a gentle sideways look and a smile.

"If I said yes, would you believe it?" I asked rhetorically, not to be outdone.

"In some aspects, Fan will be particularly stubborn. I am not confident that I can persuade you."

"Everyone is talking to each other...ah, no, you are not in some aspects, but almost in all aspects, but you are not qualified to say that to me."

The two looked at each other for a moment, and both laughed in unison.

This is the so-called tacit understanding between husband and wife.

"Very good, then let's move on to other towns in one go. We can't lose to Milas."

"yes!"

That night, I climbed out of bed quietly and picked up my shoes, just like a husband who wants to go out for an affair without telling his wife.

"Fan?"

Unfortunately, the husband was caught having an affair by his wife just as his toes touched the ground.

Looking back, I found that in the darkness, Arturia, who was sleeping next to me, had opened her green eyes, and there was no trace of sleepiness in them. It was obvious that she had been prepared.

"Have you been discovered?" I giggled and scratched my head.

"To be precise, I discovered it on the first day I came here." Those clear and majestic blue eyes flashed with an extremely calm gaze.

"As expected, I still can't hide it from you."

"If it's just once or twice, that's it, but if it happens all the time, I can't turn a blind eye." With that said, Artoria lifted the quilt and sat up, with a gentle smile on her face.

"So, what I'm saying is, it should be my turn this time."

"No, no, no." I shook my head quickly, put my hands on Artoria's shoulders, pushed her down and lay down again, showing a serious look.

"You have been working too hard recently. You should take this time to take a good rest. We are husband and wife. We should work together and help each other. Do we still have to care about fairness?"

"That's why." Although Arturia lay down, her eyes were still firm and she was not persuaded by me.

"Fan, just because of this thought, I have enjoyed your care with peace of mind these days, letting you go out alone to investigate without making a sound to stop me. Now, my body has had enough rest, and I should share the burden with you. "

"You've had enough rest, let's just enjoy it." I bent down, gently picked up a strand of soft golden hair with my fingertips, put it on my lips and kissed it softly, I smiled.

"When you are working hard and worrying about national affairs, I can't help you. Now, let me work harder."

"Fan, you are too cunning to say that." Arturia stared at me closely, and stretched out her little hand to touch my cheek gently.

"When you were fighting desperately, I... also couldn't stand by your side." "No matter what I say, it won't work?"

"Well, Fan also said that I am a very stubborn person, in all aspects."

"There's really nothing I can do about you." He pretended to sigh, but smiled. The toes that were about to touch the ground were lifted up again and retracted into the quilt.

The same goes for people. Shrank back.

"Aren't you going to investigate?" She lay on the bed and turned around. Artoria's face was right in front of her, and her breath could be clearly felt.

"I won't go." I stretched. A little embarrassed.

"Actually... I have conducted investigations more than a dozen times. Even I think it is unnecessary. I don't know whether this kind of action is considered worrying or just to wander outside and look at the moon or something."

"Really?" Seeing my embarrassed look, Arturia also laughed.

"Then continue to sleep and have a good rest. This is also a rare peaceful enjoyment for Fan."

"I'm just not as good as you." I stretched out my arms and hugged Artoria's soft body into my arms, and I murmured into her ear.

"I feel like I'm just a little bit worse than Fanme."

"You are too stubborn, how about you give me a little concession on this kind of thing?"

"As Fan said, I am a stubborn woman, and the facts are the facts." Arturia refused my request upright.

"I get angry. But it's scary." My face darkened.

"Yeah?"

"Ah, you are looking down on me, right?"

"There is no such thing." Arturia chuckled.

"Very good. It seems that if I don't let you see it, you won't know how powerful it is. Look at me..." He pretended to growl. The next moment, I gently kissed Artoria's delicate lips.

After a long moment, our lips parted, and I kissed her on the forehead.

"The punishment is over, good night, my king."

"Well, good night, Fan."

The slender arms stretched out and wrapped around the waist. A sense of plain happiness flowed quietly in each other's hearts and lingered for a long time...

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"Amrudina, have you heard anything concerning recently?"

There was only one day left before the opening of the Elf Festival. The four of us settled in a small border town. We were in a group with Amrudina. After walking around in a cloak to cover our eyes and ears, I turned around and asked.

"If there is one, there is indeed one." Amrudina thought for a moment and said.

"I heard a strange thing in the small town of Hantrell yesterday."

"What's weird?"

"It is said that a team encountered a strange monster while going out for training, a lone dwarf wizard?"

"Oh, it's indeed a bit rare." I pulled the loose brim of my hat and lowered my head.

It is not unusual for a dwarf to be alone, but the dwarf wizard, as the leader of the dwarf tribe, usually has at least a small team of dwarfs around him to protect him.

"That's not what I meant." Amrudina shook her head.

"It is said that the dwarf wizard is very strange. He actually has a metallic appearance."

"What, is it true?" I was really surprised and curious at this time. I had never heard of a dwarf wizard with a metallic appearance. Could it be a setting like a flash elf?

I have the urge to throw the master ball.

"It's hard to distinguish between truth and falsehood. After all, it's just one side of the story." Amrudina continued to shake her head.

Although the wine of the elves is much better than that of the barbarians, don't be fooled into thinking that the elves will not brag and lie. There is a saying that the news heard on the roadside is like a fresh and warm intestine. After scraping, there is only one layer of sac left. As for the news in the bar...it is the large intestine. You know what is in it.

"Let's not care whether it's true or not, but what happened next? There should be a follow-up, right?"

"Yes, according to them, the dwarf wizard with a metallic appearance is very powerful. Even with the strength of a whole team, he was no match. He was beaten and retreated in embarrassment. Fortunately, there were no casualties."

"Oh, it seems like, if it's true, that magical dwarf wizard is indeed pretty good." I responded lightly.

Because the danger level of the small town of Hunter is equivalent to that of the Alliance's Demon Fortress, which is the level 40 to level 50 experience area. Although the elf team is not low, judging from the fact that they can retreat safely, the opponent's strength No matter how strong it is, it has its limits. It’s just that Amrudina and I can kill it with our hands, so naturally we don’t need to pay too much attention to it.

"The news I got here is somewhat similar to yours, but different." After a pause, I told the strange news I heard.

"It's the town we just passed, what's it called? Don't worry about such small things. I also heard that a monster with a metallic appearance appeared. But it was not a dwarf wizard, but a mysterious metal enemy whose true identity could not be seen. , hid in the dense forest and shot a cold arrow at the witness. Then he ran away, and only its metallic luster could be seen."

"Judging from the similarities, it's probably not a lie." After hearing what I said, Amrudina's expression became serious.

"Your Highness, is there any more detailed information about the news you just received?"

"Well, I was curious at the time and stood and listened for a while. I learned that the arrow was a skill that Amazon and Elf archers knew and often used - Explosive Arrow. Judging from the power of this arrow, the opponent should be Equivalent to the strength of the Demon Fortress."

"So, the opponent is at least an elite-level monster. Well, there are not many monsters who are good at using bows..." Amrudina thought carefully. After all, there is still a lack of more information and no clue.

"A monster with a metallic appearance? It seems that we have to pay close attention to the news in this area in the future. Let's go back. I don't know if Arturia has got any relevant information. You can ask her."

After gathering with Artoria, I asked a little bit, but unfortunately neither she nor Carole had heard any news or rumors about this. In this case, we can only suppress our curiosity for the time being.

Because the important elf festival has arrived.

Although there was no way to hold a grand opening ceremony for the soldiers on the border, we still spent a lot of energy and money, using the advanced magic technology of the elves, to set up live projection magic circles in nearly 300 border towns.

Arturia and I will use this projection to tell all the soldiers on the border that although you cannot participate or hold the Elf Festival, the King is with you!

"Huh?"

Is it an illusion? I seemed to have seen a flash of metallic light just now, right at the feet of the crowd on the opposite side.

It's an illusion. If it was a monster, it would have been exposed long ago.

Even though I thought so, I still took a step forward, and at that moment Arturia walked over.

"Fan, it's your turn to go up, is that all?"

"No, it's nothing." I shook my head and glanced at the stage. Although it was not a stage, once I stood there, projections would appear in nearly three hundred small towns, and they would be watched by millions of soldiers and small town residents. Said a lot of pressure.

"Amrudina, please."

The person who accompanied me on stage was Amrudina. Fortunately, she made me feel that I was not alone and the tension was much less intense.

"This is my honor, Your Highness." Amrudina bowed her head deeply.

The lines I want to say... have been prepared and memorized. After all, they are not an alliance. Even if they improvise, say something wrong, or use straightforward language, it doesn't matter. Most of the elves are a group of elegant guys.

Accompanied by Amrudina, I straightened my face, assumed a performance-specific expression, waved the gorgeous cloak behind me, and walked solemnly to the front desk.

After a while, the performance was over, and as soon as he left the spotlight, he rolled back panting like a dog in water.

"How do you feel?" Arturia smiled and actually teased me.

"It's like being a singer for a time." I wiped the sweat from my forehead and said helplessly.

"Yes...really?" Artoria's expression was very subtle. She was the only person present who knew what kind of disastrous singing voice her husband had.

After the necessary links are over, it's time for celebrations. After carefully arranging patrols and defense arrangements, limited celebrations are still allowed, provided that the soldiers cannot take off their armor or throw down their weapons. You can't drink. After all, there are many wise people among the monsters, and they might take this opportunity to make a sneak attack.

Even so, the scene is quite lively. Many elves are good at singing and dancing. Just a few people get together, you sing and I dance. Another one takes out an instrument and plays a song at will, and it is lively. scene.

Seeing this, it really makes me unimaginable. The center of the Elf Festival, the current Elf King City, has gathered countless elves, including seven of the top ten singers. How lively and gorgeous it will be. scene.

"Do you regret not going back?"

A clear and majestic voice sounded in her ears. She turned around and showed herself in the posture of a pure white knight. Her golden soft blond hair was tied into a ponytail. The extremely beautiful and gorgeous Arturia was gently holding a goblet. , come over here.

"I regret it so much that I can't even count it. I'm just imagining how lively the Elf King City is now."

"Now..." Artoria thought for a while, probably recalling the program arrangements in the royal city.

"The opening ceremony should be over by now. There will be a good show in the square that you can't miss. The singer's dance performance, which is a gorgeous opening called the [First Dance]."

"First, first, I don't know what it means? I'm a little curious, who among the seven singers will perform this performance."

"If it were the seven singers now, I think Mira would have done her job. She is not a modest person." Artoria said with a smile.

Now these seven...? In other words, among the remaining three singers who were unable to make it to the Elf Festival, the one among them was the one Milas was convinced of?

"Forget it, if you don't talk about this, it's like a hungry man discussing delicious food." I smiled bitterly.

Carole, who was following Arturia, took a few steps up at this perfect timing, handed me the wine glass, and poured the wine.

"It's low-alcohol fruit wine." Arturia winked at me with her beautiful green eyes.

"In front of you, I really have no secrets." I said, shaking my head.

"Because we are a couple, if you don't even know this little thing, then I will be troubled."

"Isn't this setting of a wife who is troubled by her husband also very romantic? I really hope you can share some of your drinking capacity with me." I raised the glass slightly and smiled.

"May the Forest Goddess always protect you and be by your side. Cheers, my Queen."

"I also wish you the same, my Royal Highness, cheers."

With the crisp clink of wine glasses, our simple elf festival came to an end...

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I don't know why, but I suddenly want to hear Wu Fanzi sing a song called "The Emperor's Four Articles of Constitution"...