A Deadly Hangover
The entire world was shaking! Palin's stomach and head trembled pitifully. He lay on his back, feeling so sad that he was about to die. He didn't know what he was lying on, because he couldn't open his eyes, they seemed to be covered. He did not know how long it would take for him to rest in peace and escape this hellish pain.
After Palin had vomited out his lunch for the next three to four days, his internal organs should not have burst out for the time being. He wailed and lay back down. His mind cleared up a little, and he suddenly realized that his hands were tied behind his back. Fear pierced his fuzzy thoughts, and a cold shiver blew away the fog of dwarven wine. He couldn't feel his feet because the rope tied around his ankles had cut off his blood circulation. He gritted his teeth and forced himself to change his posture. He twisted his toes in his soft leather boots, and the subsequent tingling sensation made him grimace in pain.
He groped around and noticed that he was lying on a plank. Moreover, the wooden board was shaking back and forth in a strange pattern, which made Palin's painful head and burning chest feel extremely uneasy. There was also a strange smell and noise, the creaking of wood, the strange whooshing and popping sounds. From time to time, there would be the sound of horses galloping above his head. Palin suddenly felt his chest tighten. This sound was very similar to the dragon attack described by his father. The young mage carefully opened his eyes.
He was forced to close his eyes almost immediately. The sunlight that penetrated through the small window pierced through his head like an arrow, making his eyeballs hurt so much that they almost popped out. The plank continued to shake back and forth, and Palin could not help but vomit again.
When he regained enough consciousness, he was sure that he would not die within ten seconds (what a pity!）Palin forced himself to open his eyes and kept them open. He succeeded, but he was so pained that he vomited. He didn't know if it was lucky or unlucky, but there was nothing left to vomit in his stomach. After a while, he could continue to look around. He was indeed lying on the wooden board as he had guessed. This wooden board was part of a small wooden room. It was obvious that it was some kind of simple bed. There were other wooden planks on the wall of this strangely shaped room. Palin noticed that his two brothers were tied up from head to toe and lying unconscious like him. There was no other furniture in the room, only a few wooden boxes sliding on the floor.
Palin only glanced out of the small round window to confirm his greatest fear. At first, he could only see the blue sky, white clouds, and dazzling sunlight. Then, the wooden board he was lying on suddenly sank, as if he had fallen into a deep pit. The wooden box on the floor slid past his eyes. The blue sky and white clouds disappeared, replaced by green seawater. Palin had to close his eyes, turn around and move his stiff muscles. He leaned his painful head against the wet and cold wooden part of the simple bed.
Or should I say cabin? Right? he thought gloomily. This was how the beds on the ship should be called. What will they call us on the ship? Oar slaves? Chained to oars, and let the sailors 'whips tear our flesh apart…
The way the boat moved changed, the box ran in another direction, and the blue sky and white clouds appeared in the window again. Palin knew that he was going to vomit again.
Palin…Palin, are you okay? The anxious tone in the voice woke Palin up immediately. He opened his eyes again in pain. He must have fallen asleep. However, he did not understand how he could fall asleep with an empty stomach and a splitting headache. Palin! The voice became even more anxious.
" I'm fine," Palin said incoherently. It took him a great deal of effort to speak, for his tongue tasted and felt like it had just been kissed by a valley dwarf. This thought made his stomach churn again, and he quickly gave up on this thought. It was fine. He said, I…am fine…
Thank you, Paladin! Palin realized that it was Tenny's voice. Heavens! You were lying there with a deathly pale face just now. I thought you were dead! " I wish I was dead," Palin complained. We understand what you mean. From the sound of it, this is a very tragic Shidon who has suffered a great setback.
Palin turned around and finally saw his brothers. If I looked as bad as they did, he thought, no wonder Tenny thought I was dead. Although their skin was tanned, their faces were still green. From the floor below, it seemed that these two guys had vomited to death just now. Their red curls were stuck to their heads, their clothes were soaked with sweat, and their hands and feet were tied behind their backs with thick leather ropes. There was a large bruise on Tenny's forehead, and his wrist was bleeding. It was obvious that he had tried to escape but failed.
It's all my fault, Tenny mumbled, resisting the urge to vomit again. How could I be so stupid as to not have guessed this situation! 'Don't take all the responsibility on yourself, big brother,' Shidon said. I'll join you in the jeering. " We should listen to Palin--no, you shouldn't listen to me," Palin muttered, closing his eyes and not daring to look at the changing scenery outside the porthole. I'm a self-righteous egomaniac, and you both tried to warn me. He was silent for a moment, afraid that he would vomit again. In the end, he added," No matter what, we have to face everything together." Does anyone know where we are and what happened?
We're in the cabin, Tenny said. From the sound of it, it seemed like a big monster was tied up outside. A dragon? Palin asked quietly.
" Maybe," Tenny replied. I remember Tanis describing the scene of the Black Dragon attacking Xak 'Saros. He heard hissing and exhaling, like boiling water on a stove... But who would tie a dragon to a boat? Shi Dong argued weakly. There were all kinds of reasons, Palin muttered, but none of them were good. Maybe it's to make slaves like us behave. Palin, Tenny said in a low voice, can you do anything? I mean release us? You know, your magic?
No, Palin said bitterly. I've run out of magic herbs. Even if there were medicinal herbs, I wouldn't be able to get them with my hands tied. My staff, my staff! He shouted in pain. He tried to sit up in fear, looked to his side, and then breathed a sigh of relief. The Mazi Staff was placed in a corner, leaning against the wall. For some reason, when the ship shook, the staff did not move with it. In contrast, it seemed to be unaffected by the laws of nature. My magic staff might be able to help, but the only thing I know is that he admitted, somewhat embarrassedly, that he only made it glow. Besides, he lay back so weakly that I could barely remember my name, let alone any magic incantations. The others were silent for a moment and fell into deep thought. Tenny struggled for a moment before giving up. The leather rope was soaked first, so it was so tight that the burly man could not break free after it was dried and contracted.
Well, it looks like we'll have to be prisoners in this crappy place-prisoners? said a low voice. Perhaps it was the guy who lost the bet. But he was definitely not a criminal! A trapdoor in the ceiling opened and a short, stout figure in red velvet pushed his bushy bearded head inside. You are all my guests! shouted Doggett Red Hammer energetically, watching them. And you can say that you are the luckiest of all humans, because I chose you to join me in my dare! An adventure that will make you famous in the world! This will make your parents 'achievements seem like a great adventure for Kander people! Doggett was so excited that he stuck his head out, his eyes bloodshot, and almost fell off.
Darn dwarf, we're not going to join your damn adventure! Tenny cursed. What was rare was that both Palin and Shidon agreed with this.
said the Doggett, smiling at them from the hatch. Wanna bet? Lads, this has something to do with your honor. Doggett threw down a rope ladder and clumsily climbed into the cabin. Due to his big belly, he couldn't see his own belly, so this journey was full of danger. When he finally landed, he panted for a while, took out a handkerchief embroidered with lace from his sleeve, and began to wipe the sweat on his face.
I tell you, lad, he said seriously, I don't feel very well. I swear in the name of Leox, you are as good as you claim, you really know how to drink. As the boat suddenly shook, the dwarf took some time to stand up and pointed at Shi Dong. Especially you! I swear on my beard, he stroked it, I saw two of you, boy. When I realized that you had turned into four, your eyes rolled back and you fell to the ground. You almost destroyed the whole house. I still have to pay for the repairs.
You said you were going to set us free! Tenny shouted. That's right, Doggett took out a sharp knife from his belt. He dodged the sliding box and began to slowly cut the leather rope that bound Tenny's wrist.
" If we aren't criminals," Palin asked," why are we tied up?" Oh my god, young man, the dwarf looked at Palin with hurt eyes. I'm thinking about your safety! Everything is for your own good! When we carried you onto this luxurious ship, you became too fanatical. We had to help you suppress your fanaticism! Tenny said disdainfully. We were completely drunk! " No, in fact, you didn't," Doggett admitted. Oh, he really was. The dwarf nodded at Palin. She slept soundly as if she was in her mother's arms. But the two of you, I knew at first glance that you were very powerful warriors. You might still be wondering where that lump on your forehead came from-
Tenny stared at the dwarf without saying a word. He sat up straight and carefully reached his hand to his forehead, where there was a swelling the size of an egg.
Too fanatical, the dwarf walked over and cut off Shidon's leather rope. However, this is also why I chose you to join my adventure. The only adventure I'm willing to take with you is to bury you in the bottomless abyss! Tenny stubbornly retorted. Palin lay back down and sighed. My dear brother, he said wearily, don't you see we don't have much choice? " We're on a ship far away from land." Doggett nodded." We're completely at the mercy of this dwarf and his bandit underlings." Do you think he'll cut us loose if we have any chance of escaping?
" What a clever boy," the dwarf said approvingly. At the same time, he came to cut Palin's rope, while Stone sat up stiffly and massaged his wrists. However, he was a mage to begin with. At least from what I've heard, they're all very smart, said Doggett slyly, so I hope he'll think twice before casting his spell. For example, hypnotism might be effective in making my bandit subordinates fall asleep, but can the three of you steer the boat? Moreover, he saw Palin's serious expression and continued, as I said before, this is related to your honor. You lost the bet. I'll keep my promise and send you to bed. Now you must keep your word. Doggett's smile made the tips of his beard curl up. He stroked his beard in satisfaction. You have to pay for the drinks.
If I pay, I'm a bastard! Tenny shouted. I'll pull out your black beard by the roots! Tenny's voice trembled with anger, and Palin watched in fear as his irascible brother rushed toward the smiling dwarf. Then he fell face-first into the mud and filth on the ground.
Be careful, lad, Doughty helped Tenny to his feet with the gun. Stand firm before you can pull out my beard; The premise was that you refused to accept the iron rule of losing. However, from what I've heard about Caramon Malzeri, I'd be disappointed if his sons were all bad guys.
We won't go back on our word! Tenny said gloomily. At the same time, he held onto the wall with his weak hands, trying to stand firm on the swaying ship. Even if others might suspect you of cheating, we are still willing to pay! What do you want us to do?
Adventuring with me, said the dwarf. The place we are going to is full of dangers! I need two strong warriors with excellent combat skills. Adding a mage isn't too bad. What about your crew? Shi Dong asked. He carefully moved to the side of the berth, and when he landed, the boat shook violently, causing him to hit the wall again.
Doggett's smiling face suddenly turned serious. He looked up. The noise continued, but this time Palin noticed that there were also screams and shouts. Ah, my... well... crew, the dwarf shook his head sadly. They…You will know when you see them.
The Doggett Flower quietly stepped on the rope ladder, and as the boat swayed, her footsteps became unstable. Oh! That reminds me, he cursed as he massaged his foot that had been hit by the box. We've put all your equipment in those boxes. He patted the lid of the box. Swords, shields, armor, and so on. We'll need these things where we're going! he added happily.
The dwarf grabbed the swaying rope ladder, limped up, and squeezed through the hatch. Don't drag it out for too long! The people below heard him shout. Then, what should we do now? Shidon stood up carefully, but he still followed the swaying of the boat and pounced forward. His face was a little green, and beads of sweat gathered on his forehead.
" We have swords." Tenny staggered toward the chest with a grave expression. Better get out of this stinky place, Palin said. He covered his mouth and nose with his sleeve. We need fresh air, and I'd like to see what's going on up there.
Want to bet? Tenny mocked. Palin smiled in annoyance and barely walked to the side of Mazi's staff. It was still leaning against the cabin like a mountain. He didn't know whether it was because of magic power or some kind of confidence, but Palin did feel much better after holding the staff.
Palin thought about how much this staff had been through, and how it had allowed its master to escape safely. Mazi held the staff and fought alongside Huma. Uncle took it into the bottomless abyss to challenge the darkness. This situation was child's play.
Palin held his staff and began to climb the rope ladder. Don't worry, little brother. Tenny grabbed Palin's sleeve. You still don't know what's up there. You yourself admit that you are still unable to cast spells. Let me and Shidon go first? Palin looked at Tenny in surprise. This time, her brother didn't use a commanding tone like before. He could almost hear the previous conversation. Palin, you idiot! Wait for us below. Shidon and I will go first. Tenny asked him respectfully, using logic to convince him and let him decide the final outcome.
You're right, Tenny. Palin left the rope ladder, but the swaying ship made him fail to land again and fall again. Shidon hugged him, and the three of them waited for the ship to recover. Then, they climbed up the rope ladder one by one.
Shidon's strong arm pulled Palin onto the deck. The young mage gratefully breathed in the fresh air and blinked at the bright sunlight, pretending that his head did not hurt. When he tried to adapt to the strong light in front of him, a terrible noise suddenly came from behind him. It was a strange concerto that combined howling, screaming, rubbing, and hissing. The deck under his feet resonated and shook. He turned around vigilantly, ready to face the attack of the horrible monster. Tenny shouted, Palin, be careful!
The weight of his brother's whole body hit Palin and pressed him onto the deck. Something that made a strange popping sound flew over their heads. Are you alright? Tenny said nervously. He stood up and reached out to Palin. I didn't mean to use so much force. I think you've probably broken every bone in my body! Palin whispered in pain. He looked at the bow and found that the thing had disappeared over the edge of the boat. What the hell was that? He looked at Dao Gen. The dwarf also got up from the deck in embarrassment.
Doggett's cheeks were as red as his shirt, and he was covered in splinters of wood, pieces of rope, and foam. A group of chattering little fellows rushed over to help. Wait a minute! Doggett waved his hands at those guys. Don't get close! I said don't get close! Go back to your work! Those guys obediently ran back, but a few of them still turned around and stole glances at the three brothers. One of them even quietly approached Palin and reached out his hand to touch the Mazi Staff. Retreat! Palin shouted while holding his staff tightly.
The guy sniffed and went back to his original job, but his small eyes still lingered on the staff a few times. It was a dwarf! Shidon put down his sword in surprise. Er, yes, said Doggett awkwardly. It's…my bandit subordinate…
Heavens! Tenny prayed anxiously. We're on the dwarf's ship. What was that strange sound? Palin almost did not dare to speak. It was... er... a sail, muttered Doggett, squeezing the water out of his beard. He made a vague gesture with his hand. It would return to its original position in a few minutes, so…it was best to be careful.
What were the dwarves doing on the gnome ship? Tenny questioned. Dao Gen became even more embarrassed. Ah, let's put it this way, he muttered, twirling the tip of his mustache with his middle finger. It was a long story. Maybe I'll have a chance to tell you later--
Palin steadied himself on the shaking ship with his staff and looked at the sea. An idea appeared in his mind, and then his heart began to sink like a boat. With the sun behind them, they headed west, following a dwarf captain on a dwarf ship...
Gray gem! Palin mumbled. Ah! Young man! Doggett patted the young mage's back. As the valley dwarf said, you hit the lizard squarely in the stomach! This is why I…err…on this special ship…stumbled backward one by one and stuck out my big belly. That's my mission! What? Tenny asked suspiciously.
Brothers, Palin said, it seems that this voyage is to find the legendary lost Gegath Gray Gem. " Not searching," Dogan corrected everyone. I found it! Our mission this time is to prepare to end all related adventures in history! We're going to retrieve the Graystone, and, boy, be careful. Doggett looked back uneasily and immediately lay down on the deck. The sail was back. He snorted.
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