Honour is at stake
Shidon later complained that Tenny should have known what was going on earlier and shouldn't have let the dwarves gamble again that night. Tenny retorted, saying that he'd better keep his mouth shut because he slept like a dead pig the whole night. But Palin reminded them in time that everyone was under the influence of the magic power of the gray gem, so there might not be any difference at all.
They walked for a whole day, easily following a long trail through the dense jungle. The only problem was that there was nowhere to hide from the heat. Shidon and Tenny quickly took off their armor, and finally convinced Palin to take off his white robe. However, Palin still argued for a long time about exploring in the wilderness only wearing underwear.
" Look," Tenny finally said to Palin, who was about to faint and almost soaked. We can be sure that no woman can see you. You can tie the herbs around your waist. We can put on our clothes before we reach the next village. Palin reluctantly agreed. However, other than Shidon making fun of him for his skinny calves, he was glad that he had taken off his clothes. As the sun climbed into the sky, the forest became more and more humid. The rain made the three brothers and the dwarf feel cool, but in the end, it only increased the humidity.
However, unexpectedly, Doggett refused to take off his hat, insisting that the heat was insignificant to the dwarves and mocking the weakness of humans. At the same time, his face was covered in sweat, and his beard was like a mop that kept dripping water. He walked on proudly, as if challenging the crowd to speak, while complaining that the humans were slowing them down. But Palin noticed that Doggett had more than once collapsed on a big rock by the roadside when he thought no one was paying attention, fanning himself with his hat and wiping his sweat with his beard.
When they arrived at the next village, which was about a day's walk away, even the dwarves felt weak all over. They almost did not have the strength to put on their armor and clothes to maintain their terrifying aura. The news about their journey must have been conveyed here by some mysterious method (Palin felt that he finally understood the meaning of the strange drum sound), because the men and children in the village were waiting for them. The man looked at them coldly (many eyes flashed with a strange light when they saw the elven armor), gave them food and water, and told them that they could spend the night in a thatched cottage. Tenny once again tried to motivate the people, encouraging them to attack with unstoppable momentum and asking for volunteers.
The only answer he received was a resentful look, an uneasy change of posture, and a complaint that he had no choice. There was still chicken soup to cook…
As this was completely expected, the three brothers took off their armor and clothes and went to bed. The rest of the night was not disturbed much, except that everyone often had to beat a kind of winged bug that loved to bite. Ah, there was another matter.
In the middle of the night, Tenny was woken up by a dwarf. Doggett shook his shoulder and called his name.
What? Tenny groped for the sword with sleepy eyes.
No, boy, don't take the weapon, said Doggett hastily. I just want to confirm one thing. You, me, and your brothers, we're comrades, right?
Thinking back now, Tenny felt that the dwarf seemed to be very persistent. He had asked this question several times.
Yes, comrade, Tenny muttered as he turned over.
What's mine is yours, and what's yours is mine, right? the dwarf asked as he looked at the young man's expression.
Thank you, young man! Thanks, said Doggett gratefully. You won't regret it.
Tenny later said the dwarf's last words," You won't regret it." The ominous words lingered in his dreams. However, he was too tired to wake up and think about this problem.
Even so, when he woke up the next day with a spear pointed at his chest and surrounded by several tall warriors, he finally had a lot of time to think about this problem. He quickly glanced around and knew that his younger brothers were in the same situation.
Shidon! Tenny didn't dare to move. He placed his hand where everyone could see. Palin, wake up!
The younger brothers woke up at once when they heard his nervous voice and looked at their captors in surprise.
Tenny, Palin kept his voice steady. What happened?
I don't know, but I'm going to ask! Tenny pushed the spear aside angrily. What was going on? he asked, getting ready to stand up. The tip of the spear was immediately aimed at his chest, another at his throat, and the third at his back.
Tell them that no matter how grateful those women are, it has nothing to do with us! Shi Dong swallowed the water and tried to retreat in vain. The spear was still following him. We're about to become knights! We'll vow abstinence...
'This... uh... has nothing to do with women, young man,' said Doggett as he rushed into the cottage with a guilty look on his face. Let's put it this way, this…has something to do with honor. To be honest, the dwarf sighed deeply. I made a small bet last night.
So? Tenny groaned. What does that have to do with us?
" I'll explain," said Doggett as he licked his lips. His eyes swept across the three brothers. I was lucky for the first hour or two. I won the chief's feathered headdress and two cows. I swear, I really wanted to stop at that time, but that old kid looked very depressed. Other than giving him a chance to win it back, what else could I do? I was lucky, so I bet everything I had, including my axe and hat. Tenny looked at the dwarf's empty head. You lost.
Doggett's shoulders drooped. I don't care about anything else, but I can't do without a hat, right? So I bet all my money again--he looked thoughtfully at Tenny.
" You lost too," Tenny mumbled.
said the dwarf sadly.
So now you've lost your hat, your money, and your axe.
Dougan replied ambiguously. You know, I just can't do without a hat... but I don't have anything that the old man likes, and he can't wear my jacket. And you did say that we were comrades and could share everything-
When did you say that? Shidon glared at Tenny and questioned.
I don't remember! Tenny growled.
That's why I'm taking your armor, growled Doggett.
You what? Tenny shouted angrily.
The chief had liked it when he saw it last night. Even with the five spears aimed at him, Tenny still looked intimidating and angry. I bet your armor on my hatchet and hat, and I won. The dwarf looked pleased.
Thank you, Paladin! Tenny said with relief.
Well, Doggett looked very uncomfortable, and since my luck was clearly starting to reverse, I decided to try to win my money back. I bet my armor, hat, and, he pointed in another direction, his staff against my money, ox, and axe.
This time, Palin ignored the threat of the spear and sat up straight. His face was deathly pale and his lips were gray. You bet my…staff! He could hardly speak. Palin reached out his trembling hand and held the staff that he never left even when he was sleeping.
Ah, young man, the Doggett widened his eyes and looked at him innocently. We're comrades, we share
" This staff," Palin whispered in a trembling voice." It belongs to my uncle, Raistlin Mazelier!" This is his gift to me.
Really? Doggett looked surprised. I wish I'd known, lad, he said thoughtfully, I should've bet more-
What happened after that? Palin asked worriedly.
I lost. Doggett sighed. I've only seen one person throw two deflated ten in a row. That's because it doesn't matter. You lost my staff! Palin was about to faint.
And our armor? Shidon shouted, the veins on his neck bulging.
Wait a minute! Doggett hurriedly raised his hand. Although the warrior holding the spear had the absolute advantage, he started to look a little nervous. I know how disappointed you boys are to lose everything like this, so I only have one choice. I bet your swords.
This time, both Tenny and Shidon were so shocked that they couldn't speak. They just looked at Doggett with their mouths agape.
I'll bet your swords and axes against your staffs and hats. " I really wish," Doggett looked at the trembling Palin." If only I knew that the staff belonged to the black robed Raistlin." Even here, they'll have heard of him. I might be able to get the chief to take the armor away. Therefore, he was not very satisfied with the functions displayed by the staff.
" Hurry up," Palin shouted, choking as he held his staff tightly.
I won again! Doggett spread his hands and sighed again, but this time he sighed with satisfaction. Ah, that toss really turned the tables…
Then…can I keep my staff? Palin asked, somewhat relieved.
Has our sword returned? Tenny and Shidon finally regained their breath.
I felt that my luck had returned, the dwarf continued. This caused the two of them to fall into a cloud of misery again. I decided to try to win back the armor. As I didn't think the sword was much use without armor, I took it back-he made a vague gesture to the spear-wielding warrior.
You've lost. Tenny's mood fell to rock bottom.
But I still have the staff? Palin asked nervously.
Yes, young man. I tried to use it to win back the sword, axe and armor, but the chief didn't want them. Doggett shook his head and then carefully looked at Palin. Suddenly, a cunning expression flashed across his face. But if you'd told him it belonged to Raistlin Mazuril, perhaps I could've-
No! Palin roared and hugged his staff tightly.
But, young man, the dwarf pleaded, my fortune must change again. We are still comrades after all. Blessed together…
This was great! Shi Dong looked at the gray armor being transported out of the cottage in a depressed manner. Alright, I think we have no choice but to return to the ship.
Return to the ship? Doggett looked surprised. When we're so close? Why? One more day and they would reach the castle of King Gegath!
What can we do there? Tenny asked angrily. She knocked on the door in her underwear and borrowed weapons from him to fight.
" Think about it this way, Big Brother," Shidon pointed out. He might die laughing.
How can you still joke at this time? Tenny said angrily. And I'm not sure if we're ready to leave yet.
Relax, brothers, Palin said softly. We'd be lucky if we only lost armor and swords in this stupid adventure. Tenny, I agree with Shidon. We'd better get out of here before the weather gets hotter.
You make it sound so simple! Tenny retorted. You still have that precious staff! He looked at the chief's hut and found that he was happily putting on his armor, but most of it was inside out. Then, he looked at Doggett who was confessing unhappily. I think Palin is right. Tenny stared at the dwarf reluctantly. We should consider ourselves lucky. Dwarves, we have had enough of this foolish adventure. We have to stop before we lose everything, even our lives!
Tenny turned around again and found himself facing many spears again. This time, there was also a Smiling Warrior holding his sword.
Wanna bet, kid? Doggett twirled his beard happily.
Palin said.
Every time you say you want to know, it's already too late! Tenny complained.
By the time we saw this dwarf, it was already too late! Palin whispered.
The three brothers and Doggett were escorted back to the forest path with spears on their backs. The castle of the king of Gegath was a distance away from them. They could now clearly see the enormous, deformed building built entirely of gray marble. The three brothers had all visited Villais 'Great Wizard Tower, and they were all in awe of the magic power surrounding the tower. When they approached a castle, the same reverence filled their hearts, but it was a kind of reverence mixed with the desire to laugh out loud.
Because the shape of the castle kept changing, no one could accurately describe the shape of Gegas Castle later. At first, it was a huge fortress with four towers and tight fortifications. Just as they were looking on in surprise, the tower kept spinning upwards, turning into an elegant tower. Then, the minarets merged into one, turning into a huge dome building. Finally, it split into four square towers. In the process of all this, many gun holes popped up from the wall like bamboo shoots after a rain. The windows blinked and asked like eyes. The suspension bridge over the moat instantly transformed into an arch bridge across a small pond.
This was the power of the gray gem, Dao Gen explained to everyone.
The power of the gray gem. Tenny said mockingly. He shook his fist at the dwarf. I'm so tired of everything with this damn rock--
" I think I finally understand what's going on," Palin interrupted.
How was it? Shidon asked pitifully. They obviously don't want us to leave. But if we turn back, they threaten to kill us! They also took our clothes... because the chief found that he would be sad if he didn't wear clothes under the armor, his and Tenny's clothes were stripped off and given to the chief. Therefore, Shidon and Tenny could only walk towards the dangerous Gegas Castle in their underwear. (The two of them coldly rejected the suggestion to put on the beast bone breastplate.)
Palin and Doggett were much luckier. The mage left behind his staff and white robe, and the dwarf's red velvet coat and shirt survived (except for the hat). Palin suspected that the chief's sudden magnanimity had something to do with Doggett's whisper (probably because of the staff). The chief's reaction was exactly the opposite of the excited dwarf. After knowing that the staff belonged to Raistlin Mazelier, his eyes widened in fear. Palin also suspected that Doggett wanted to gamble with the staff again (because the dwarf wanted the hat back), but the chief refused to be associated with this evil item again. After that, all the members of the tribe kept an appropriate distance from Palin. Some people secretly waved their chicken feet at him when they thought he didn't see them.
However, none of this could stop the warriors from escorting the three brothers and the cunning Doggett along the path to the castle.
From the perspective of these warriors, although Palin was sweating, he did not dare to take off his robe because he was afraid that the warrior would take it away. You are under the influence of the Gray Gem, which means that you are being toyed with by the Chaos Power. You hate the gray gem more than anything else, but you are ordered to protect it with your life. You lost your woman because of the gray gem. Strangers came here to take the gray gem and save your woman. They would definitely be grateful to these saviors. You don't want these strangers to save your woman, but you're willing to give up everything to get your woman back. You must protect the Gray Gem, but you are willing to do everything possible to make it disappear. Do you understand?
" Probably," Tenny said carefully. Let's continue.
" So you have to hold these strangers," Palin continued. He let them go to the castle naked and unarmed, knowing that they would lose, but hoping that they would win.
Although it was strange, it made sense. Shidon looked at Palin with undisguised respect. Then, what should we do now?
Yes, Palin, Tenny said solemnly. "I can fight Tauren or Drakonid…In fact, I'd rather fight Drakonid or Tauren," he said with heavy breathing. The humid and hot weather quickly affected the burly man. But I'm definitely going to lose in this situation. I can't fight against Hun Dun. I don't understand what's going on. If we're going to get out of this, we'll have to rely on you and your magic, little brother. Tears suddenly welled up in Palin's eyes. He thought that it was all worth it. This crazy journey had finally won his brother's respect, admiration, and trust. It was really worth it. This was a goal that a man was willing to pursue even if he died…For a long time, he didn't dare to speak and could only walk silently. The staff in his hand remained strangely cold in the hot and humid forest.
I don't know what to do, he said when his voice returned to normal. But if we are to get out of this, we must work together. Palin reached out and hugged his brothers without hiding anything. The most important thing is that we can work together. No matter what, we will correct all of this.
Palin glanced sideways at the dwarf and uneasily found that Doggett was looking at them with a wolf-like smile. The dwarf just winked at Palin and mouthed a sentence.
Wanna bet?
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