Tannis the Half-Elf Was Shocked
Caramon finally remembered how to reach Tanis 'castle in Solanthus. However, he only knew how to arrive on land, not on the dragon's back. However, Sarah knew the entire Anselon Continent like the back of her hand, which made Caramon very uneasy.
Ariakon had a very accurate map, so she said in confusion.
Caramon spent some time thinking about why the Takhissi knights had an accurate map of the continent. Unfortunately, the answer wasn't that hard to determine.
The journey did not take much time. For the cold and hungry Caramon, who had not eaten for a while, it was too short a time, and he was too scared to sleep. He thought hard, trying to figure out how he should explain this strange story to his old friend Tanis later.
What if Tanis really the child's father? Caramon considered the question. Was giving him a child who appeared out of thin air considered helping him? What would Rolana say? She had never liked Kittira, and even an idiot knew that. What about Tanis 'own son? How would he feel?
The more Caramon thought about it, the more he regretted his decision to take the risk. After regretting it for a while, he ordered Sarah to drive him back to the hotel. However, perhaps it was because the gale was too loud, or perhaps Sarah pretended not to hear it. In short, he did not get any response. He could also jump off the saddle, but from this height! No one would be able to survive.
Caramon did think that he had a weapon with him, and that he might be able to subdue Sarah. However, after careful consideration, he realized that he might be able to suppress Sarah, but he definitely couldn't control the suspicious dragon beneath him. After Caramon finally came to this conclusion, they had already landed on a small hill overlooking Tannis Castle.
Caramon jumped down from the dragon's back. It was not dawn yet, but it would not be long before sunrise. Sarah soothed the dragon, ordered him not to move (as Caramon speculated, for he did not understand the language), and strode toward the beautiful house. When she realized that Caramon was not following her, she immediately turned around.
What's wrong now? she asked hurriedly.
I'm not sure, said Caramon thoughtfully.
Sarah looked very scared, as if she was about to cry again.
Caramon sighed. All right, he said gloomily. I'll go with you.
Caramon Malzeri! How could you be so stupid as to-would you mind if we both excused ourselves for a moment, ma 'am? Tanis said politely to Sarah.
The half-elf grabbed Caramon's arm and dragged the burly man to another corner of the room.
It could be a trap, Tanis whispered. Have you ever considered this possibility?
Yes, said Caramon.
What was the result? Tanis asked.
"I don't think it's a trap," Caramon replied after thinking for a moment.
Tanis sighed. You obviously didn't think carefully--
I mean, Caramon continued, why would these dark paladins set a trap for me, a middle-aged innkeeper? That didn't make any sense, did it?
No, but-Tanis looked a little embarrassed. Maybe the target of this trap isn't you…
I know, Caramon nodded sagely. You are much more important than me. But it was Tika who suggested that I talk to you, not Sarah. And, after a moment of contemplation, he said gravely, I don't believe Tika would let you step into a trap, Tanis.
Well, of course she couldn't, Tanis roared angrily. But…alright, maybe this wasn't a trap. Maybe I…I don't want to…He shook his head and sorted out his chaotic thoughts. I remember the horrible sight on the day of Kittira's death. She tried to kill Dalama, remember? He stopped her…
Tanis swallowed. She died in my arms. Then, the Death Knight came to snatch her soul. I could hear her voice, begging me not to let her die. Dharama told me then that even now, after her death, she still seeks your help... She may not have given up yet, Caramon.
You're wrong. This has nothing to do with her struggles, Tanis. This was her son…
The premise was that what the woman named Sarah said was true.
Caramon looked uneasy. Don't you believe her?
I don't know what to believe. However, you are right. We still have to find out the truth, no matter whose son he is. Then we have to do our best to help this young man. This also gave me a chance to understand what Ariakon was planning. Before this, we had heard rumors about these dark paladins, but we had no chance to tell the truth. He seemed to be looking at Sarah with a grave expression, as well as her chilling blue helmet and black-edged cloak. These legends were true.
But now, Tanis smiled and shook his head. I had to complete a truly difficult mission first. I have to tell my wife about this.
Tanis and Rolana were alone for an hour. Caramon paced back and forth in the reception room of the half-elf mansion. One could imagine the conversation between the two. Tannis's elf wife Rolana was well aware of the relationship between Kittira and her husband. Rolana was quite understanding, especially because their relationship had long ended. Everything was in the past. But now? What would she think if a child appeared again? Even Caramon himself felt that the child was likely Tanis's. Because he really couldn't convince himself that the child was Shidon's.
But why would Chitira lie? he asked himself.
Caramon couldn't think of an answer. However, he had never been able to understand why his half-sister would do so many bad things.
Tannis came out of the room with one arm around his wife. Rolana smiled, and Caramon breathed a sigh of relief. She even stopped to whisper a few words to Sarah, who was sitting by the fire looking haggard and uneasy. Caramon noticed that Rolana looked very young compared to Tanis. This was the inevitable tragedy of the love between humans and elves. Although Tanis had the blood of elves, the human part of his blood was gradually aging. When they got married twenty years ago, they looked the same age. But now, they looked like father and daughter.
But they already knew this when they got married, Caramon told himself. All they did was try their best to seize the moment when the two of them met. This was the most important thing.
Tanis almost immediately made preparations for his journey. As the ambassador and mediator between the Solanic Knights and the Elven Kingdom, he spent most of his time traveling, just like his wife. He put on a set of elven leather armor and a green cloak. When Caramon saw him dressed like this, he couldn't help but recall their adventures in the past.
Perhaps Rolana had thought of the same thing. She scratched her thick beard that only half-elves could grow and teased him in elven language, making Tanis laugh. He said goodbye to his wife. She kissed him tenderly, and Tanis held him tight.
Then he said goodbye to his son, who was a frail young man doted on by his parents. Tannis looked at him with longing eyes. This child was the offspring of an elf and a half-elf. There was no trace of his father's human blood. He looked sickly, his skin pale from not stepping out of the door often.
Tannis and Rolana locked him up like a caged bird for a reason, Caramon thought, because they had almost lost the child several times. If he was a pure elf, perhaps he would be satisfied with burying his head in a pile of books. But he was also a human. Tannis, you should have seen his eyes. See the look on his face when you go out to see the beautiful sights he has only read of in books.
One day, Tannis, Caramon said softly, you will return home to find the cage empty.
The two of them walked towards the small hill, which was where the blue dragon had folded its wings and taken a nap.
What are you nagging about? Tannis asked Caramon.
The half-elf looked at the blue dragon with a gloomy expression, very careful. The dragon obviously didn't like the smell of elves. She immediately woke up, her nostrils flapping. The giant beast raised its head in disgust, revealing its sharp fangs.
However, Sarah was an experienced Dragon Knight. She shouted loudly, causing the mount to unwillingly approach her. Caramon climbed onto the saddle first, then bent down and pulled his friend up with his thick arms. He sat on the saddle that could only accommodate two people.
I was just saying your child looked well, Caramon lied.
Tanis twisted his body and tried to make himself comfortable in the narrow space. However, this was basically an impossible task. He was forced to grab the back of Caramon's seat, or sit on his lap.
" Thank you," Tanis said happily. He looked proudly at his son, who was standing in the courtyard and staring at them with wide eyes. We think he's much better. It's just that we can't find out what's wrong with him!……Even the blessed daughter of the gods, Christanna, couldn't tell us.
Maybe he just needed to breathe some fresh air. You should have let him come to us, Caramon suggested. My children will take him out riding, hunting…
We'll see, Tanis said politely, but his expression was one of 'never in your life'.
Is there anyone else chasing you, lady?
Caramon scanned the sky. When they arrived, it was almost dawn. The morning light gradually appeared in the horizon, and the late autumn sun slowly drove away the cold night air. He could not see any other Wyverns.
I'm lucky that they haven't thought of me yet. Sarah looked worried. I'm a dragon trainer now. I would often bring my mounts around. I've already made arrangements for this.
She whispered softly to the dragon. The blue dragon leaped with its powerful hind legs and flapped its wings. They flew around the castle to let the blue dragon know the direction, then flew north.
" We will return to the fortress after dark," Sarah told them. I'm sorry to have to waste a day, it's unavoidable. He hoped that he could make up for this time later. Would the Solanians cause any trouble?
" Dealing with a Solanian knight has always been a problem," Tanis said in a low voice. His temper was not very good now, and Caramon could understand and did not want to blame him. After all, for a half-elf, this trip might lead to him meeting his son who had flown from the sky. However, with Paladin's protection, we should be able to survive.
The blue dragon glared fiercely at the person on its back. Sarah shouted, and the beast reluctantly turned around.
I wouldn't mention that God's name again, she said quietly.
After that, no one knew what to say to break the silence. Anyway, they were now in the high altitude where the wind speed was extremely fast, so it was difficult to talk. Thus, everyone silently advanced toward the darkness where there were no traces of humans.
There were only two days left.
There were only two days left to save a soul.
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