I raise elves in Florian

Chapter 126 The Pass

"So... Shutark, what's next? Going back to Aize is also an option."

Frilian told Shutark that Shutark had not yet clearly indicated whether he wanted to go with them, so they would have to ask him directly. If he did not want to go, they would not force him.

"It was Master who told you to bring me along, right? Besides, I'm also thinking about a boring trip."

The reason why Shutark didn't leave the village was because he was afraid that the dragon would attack it. Now that the dragon has been eliminated, he can leave with peace of mind.

"Also, Master said that you have a warrior by your side who is even stronger than him, and told me to learn more from her."

Shutark looked at Shi Yichen next to Frilian. Although Shutark did not know how strong Shi Yichen was, he was at least stronger than his master.

To be able to learn from such a powerful warrior is something many people dream of.

"Sure, feel free to ask me if you have any questions."

Shi Yichen nodded and said to Shutark, "Shutark's growth talent is indeed very high, but Shi Yichen is more optimistic about Yubel because Yubel's ability is too unsolvable. As long as you think you can cut it, you can cut it."

"In that case, let's set off!"

Frilian took Shi Yichen's hand and walked out, with Philon and Shutark following behind. The four of them headed towards the next location.

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The brave Simmel.

Twenty-eight years after his death.

The central states.

Rigel Canyon.

The fortress city of Vaal.

This is also the last checkpoint on the way to the northern kingdoms. After passing through this checkpoint, the other side is the northern kingdoms.

The city gates were heavily guarded, with soldiers in armor stationed everywhere.

"The monsters of the northern kingdoms are very active, and this pass is now closed."

A tall man dressed in captain's armor sat at the city gate and spoke to Shi Yichen and his companions.

"When will it be possible to pass through?"

Philen asked the captain if they could wait here if it was a short time, but if it was a long time, they would have to find another way.

"It's hard to say, but at least since I took office, neither monsters nor humans have been allowed to pass through this checkpoint."

The captain addressed the group of four, adding that the decision of when to allow them to pass was not something he, as the captain, could make alone.

"Excuse my rudeness, Captain, the city lord's representative is looking for you."

At this moment, a soldier in armor came up to the captain and said...

"Okay, I'll go right away."

The captain nodded to the soldier.

"Listen up, adventurers, do not cause trouble in this city."

After the captain finished speaking, he left.

"His attitude wasn't very good!"

Philon sighed as he watched the captain leave.

"Yes! He is an excellent guard, strictly guarding the city. That's how a guard should protect the city."

Frillie couldn't help but laugh when she said that, but luckily Philon and Shutark were behind her, so others could see just how happy Frillie was.

"You, you."

Seeing Frilian's happy expression, Shi Yichen reached out and rubbed Frilian's head. How could she not understand what Frilian was thinking?

"So, this city seems pretty safe. Let's wait here for a while! It's been a long time since I've had the chance to sit down and properly study magic. Let's put our luggage in the hotel and then go check out the magic shop."

Frillie happily took Shi Yichen's hand. This was a godsend for her! She could finally be all lovey-dovey with Shi Yichen. Hmph! ╯^╰

"What can I do if the gate isn't open?"

Looking at Philon and Shutark staring at her, Frilian shrugged and said, "But it's true, if the gate won't open, there's nothing I can do."

"Alright! That's all for now. Yichen and I are going to book rooms."

With that, Frilian grabbed Shi Yichen's arm and walked away, leaving Philon and Shutark staring at each other in disbelief.

There are ways to get out of here. Although the city is protected by a barrier, it would be easy for Shi Yichen and Frilian to break through it.

But how could Frilian possibly take the initiative to break the barrier just to be lazy? She'd rather stay here for several years than let Shi Yichen break the barrier; that would just ruin her plans.

So it's just that Philon and Shutark are suffering.

"Shall we go get some food?"

Watching Frilian and Shi Yichen walk away, Hugh Tarek looked at Philen beside him. Frilian was right; if the gate wouldn't open, there was nothing she could do but wait here.

Philen turned her head and gave Shutark an extremely terrifying look. How could she not understand that this was exactly the effect Frilian wanted? If the gate couldn't be opened, Frilian would be laughing in her dreams.

"Yes, I'll go by myself."

Seeing the look in Philen's eyes, Hugh Tarek quickly left; he couldn't afford to offend Philen.

Shi Yichen also gave Xiutar pocket money, the same amount as Philon, and how they spent it was their own business.

"Terrifying..."

He only dared to say it after he had walked far away, otherwise he would be in big trouble if Philen heard him.

"I heard that sea routes are also currently unavailable."

"Although the northern kingdoms are going to send troops to fight the monsters, the pass will not be open for at least two years, and all the business will be ruined."

Just as Philon was about to go find Shi Yichen and Frilian, he overheard a conversation between two merchants. Upon hearing that it would take at least two years for the barrier to open, Philon sighed helplessly. There was nothing he could do but wait.

Inside the tavern.

Shutark arrived at the tavern from his memories, the one Aize had brought him to when he was a child.

"I really miss those days!"

"Looking at the dessert in front of him, Hugh Tarek said with a nostalgic expression."

"The special giant berry ice cream. I was too young when I had it last time. I couldn't finish it, so I shared it with the chef. But was it originally this small?"

Shutark stared at the dessert in disbelief; it was so different from what he remembered! When he was a child, it looked like a huge cup, but now it looked like he could finish it in just a few bites.

"You seem small because you've grown up."

The bar owner, wiping the glasses, said to Hughtark that his shop had always been there, so of course he remembered Hughtark and Aize.

"Oh, I see! I've grown up! When I was little, everything seemed so big. Master's back used to be so broad, but now it's become thinner without me even noticing."

Suddenly, Shutark realized something and felt guilty. He hadn't been back to see his master for three years and didn't know how he was doing.

"Grandpa Aize is getting old, so you must take good care of him."

"I'm being very filial to them."

Shutark smiled.

"But was this ice cream really originally this small?"

Hugh Tarek still doubted that the amount of ice cream was actually less than he remembered.