Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 154 Invitation from Volcano Residence

At this moment, Laya was sitting at the edge of the pavilion waiting.

The water-soaked shoes were taken off and placed upside down to dry in the sun.

Laya placed the hot stone on her legs and swung her two wrinkled little feet in front of her.

Although I really want to transform into a snake's body as soon as possible, I really can't relax for a moment outside.

And if Mr. Bai Shi saw the snake's appearance, he would probably become disgusted with her like the people he met before.

Thinking back to the ridicule and inexplicable hostility she had once endured, Laya felt a little depressed.

She is still young and is well taken care of at the Volcano Residence.

It is not so clear what the Volcano Residence means at the junction.

She only knew that she had to recruit more heroes for her mother and father's wishes.

Although she also didn't know why the hero would turn his sword against his compatriots.

But as one of the recruiters, just look for heroes according to the requirements.

So far, she has also recruited several heroes for Volcano Mansion.

But the Mr. Bai Shi I met today is a little different from them.

Unlike those heroes who made her a little scared, he gave her a sense of security and warmth, and he looked very strong.

He bears some resemblance to Lord Bernal, who has been at the Volcano Residence.

Since Lord Bernal is undoubtedly the hero of Volcano Residence, Lord Baishi can definitely become a hero as well.

However, it still depends on what Mr. Bai Shi means.

Laya continued to wait for Bai Shi to come back.

Although she believed that Bai Shi would be able to bring the necklace back successfully, the waiting time always made people anxious.

Suddenly, Laya saw a figure on horseback appearing in the fog from afar.

Realizing that it was Bai Shi who had returned, Laya immediately picked up her still damp shoes that had not dried yet and put them on.

My feet were dry, but my shoes were still wet, which made it even more uncomfortable than before.

After putting on her shoes, Laya stood up in advance and walked to the pavilion to wait for Bai Shi to come over.

Looking closely, she saw that behind Bai Shi riding the horse was a bald man whom she had never seen before.

Is this the true appearance of the gangster wearing the iron mask?

No, the clothes he's wearing seem to be different.

But why was this gentleman being led by Mr. Bai Shi with a rope?
When Bai came to the pavilion, Laya put aside all her random thoughts.

I quickly stepped forward and asked with concern:

"Mr. Bai Shi, what is the result?"

Bai Shi got off Torrett, came to Laya, took out the necklace engraved with the relief of Tanis, and returned it to Laya.

"Well, I got it back."

"Is this correct?"

Laya held the important necklace that was lost and found again, tightly in her hand.

Laya raised her head and looked at Bai Shi with a very innocent smile.

"Yeah! It's this necklace for sure!"

"Thank you, Mr. Bai Shi."

Bai Shi waved his hand.

"Nothing, and it's not all my fault."

"To be honest, it's all thanks to Mr. Patch behind me."

After all, if there was no Patch, there would probably be a lot of wrangling.

Patch came running after him and was now holding onto a pillar, catching his breath.

Although he was out of breath, when he saw Laya looking at him, he immediately smiled, which he thought was very kind.

"Haha, yes, thanks to my desperate fight with that gangster, I was able to get the necklace back."

Ever since seeing the necklace, Patch has changed his previous stop-and-go and reluctant behavior.

Although I took two breaks along the way due to physical reasons, I never complained of being tired again.

Abnormal, Patch is very abnormal now.

To be honest, Bai Shi was a little worried about Patch.

If Patch and Tanis were old acquaintances, she wouldn't have been skinned alive on the spot.

But if Patch really just took one look at the necklace and ran over believing in love at first sight...

Tanis is not an easy person to deal with.

Being the current owner of the Volcano Residence and commanding a group of lawbreakers is not something that can be achieved simply by being Lacard's concubine.

The Volcano Mansion is home to rebels who hunt their fellow men for power.

When Lakkad was still around, there were warriors among them who sincerely rebelled against the Golden Tree and embarked on the path of heretic heroes.

But now the Volcano Residence is really just a gathering place for shameless people.

There are no so-called "heroes" at all, they are just a bunch of villains who satisfy themselves under the banner of rebellion.

Even with the help of Lakkad's best friend Bernal, Tanis, who can rule over this group of villains, should not be underestimated.

And the Crucible Knight in the Volcano Mansion seemed to only listen to her.

But this is Patch after all, so it should be fine, right?

When Laya heard Pachi say that he had a life-and-death fight with the gangsters, her eyes suddenly lit up.

This bald man is also a fader.

And they are also willing to help their compatriots.

At first glance, he looks ferocious.

Isn't this exactly the person they need at the Volcano Residence?

"Thank you as well, Mr. Patch."

Laya thought about it, made up her mind, and invited Bai Shi and Pachi:
"My two heroes, the Lord of the Volcano Mansion whom I serve, Lady Tanis, is recruiting Faded Ones who have the qualities of heroes."

"Not only does one need to have strong strength, but also be able to fight."

"It is even more important to have a strong heart and the courage to face off against your compatriots."

“Those are the qualities we need.”

"Would you please accept this invitation?"

Laya took out two invitations from her pocket.

This is an invitation to the Volcano Residence.

Bai Shi and Pachi accepted the invitation letter one after another.

The paper used for this invitation is quite exquisite, with a pattern of a giant snake entwined on it.

As for the wax in the middle that seals the invitation, it is a picture of a man facing a snake.

It must be a portrait of Lacarde, but it is a little blurry because of the color of the sealing wax.

Although Bai Shi does not need to join the Volcano Mansion, he does not need an invitation if he wants to go to the Volcano Mansion.

But it doesn’t matter if you accept it, there’s no need to refuse.

As for Patch, he raised his hand after receiving it and asked Laya:

"Ahem, before that, could I ask who the woman engraved on your necklace is?"

Laya blinked, not knowing why Patch suddenly asked such a question that had nothing to do with the present.

But Laya still told him:

"That is none other than the master I serve, Lady Tanis."

Laya did not reveal her relationship with Tanis.

Because now her identity is a recruiter for the Volcano Residence.

You can't call Tanis "mother" casually when you are working, otherwise it will have a bad influence.

Patch heard the name he wanted to hear.

There was a very strange expression on his face.

That was an expression Bai Shi had never seen on his face before.

What kind of person is Patch?
Greedy, arrogant, and always crazy.

Although he did many things that cheated people, he had his bottom line.

He is a person with unique personality and charm.

But for a person with such a personality, Bai Shi now saw entanglement, hesitation, regret... and a hint of inexplicable joy on his face.

"Okay, okay, okay."

"I am the hero you are looking for!" "It seems that I am the hero you are looking for at the Volcano Mansion!"

Patch recovered quickly and flattered himself with a joking smile.

Bai Shi looked at Patch now, and he felt that something was indeed wrong with him.

Even the title of "Uncle" is no longer used.

Laya, unaware of the situation, covered her mouth and smiled.

It's a good thing to have confidence, otherwise how can you deserve the title of hero.

"So, Master Baishi, what do you mean?"

Bai Shi nodded.

"I'll go to the Volcano Residence later."

"Just not yet."

Laya smiled happily.

"You two lords who possess the qualities of heroes."

"Please continue to move towards the Yatan Plateau where the golden tree is."

"You can only wander around the border and look at the golden tree in the distance... I believe you are not ordinary people like that."

"As long as your strength is proven, the Volcano Residence will definitely formally invite you."

"To become heroes who fight side by side, and to become tribe members."

Laya recited the lines skillfully. As a recruiter, she was very familiar with these formulaic words.

"Okay, give us a moment."

Baishi pulled Patch aside.

"Is there anything in the Volcano Residence that you are very concerned about?"

Patch shook his head nonchalantly.

"Haha, no, I'm just a little interested in what she said."

"She said they were looking for a hero. Isn't this me she was talking about?"

"After all, she called me a hero. In that case, I should really go there."

Patch has nothing to do with being a hero.

Bai Shi silently complained about the eccentric guy in front of him.

Patch seemed to notice that he was behaving a little strangely, but he didn't think it was a big deal.

There is no normality for a crazy guy; fickleness is his normal state.

Patch asked back:
"Why? Are you opposed to the name Volcano Residence?"

"Actually, I think what this little girl Laya says is very credible."

"Don't look at me like this, I want to be a hero."

When Bai Shi saw Patch say this, he knew that he was unwilling to say it.

"Nothing, just heard some rumors about the Volcano Residence."

Of course Patch knew, but he was indeed hiding it.

Bai Shi was already someone Patch was quite familiar with at the border, but Patch didn't intend to tell anyone about this.

In this border area, even if you have only met once, as long as you can get along well, you can be called friends.

And Patch always happens to run into Bai Shi several times. It's fate.

But Patch's grandmother always said: There are some things that should not be said no matter how close the person is.

Patch touched the shiny head, moved closer to Bai Shi and said:
"Well, um~ Can you wait until I get to the Volcano Residence first, and then come back to make up for the mining sentence?"

Bai Shi nodded and agreed.

"can."

"...Hmm? Y-You agreed?"

Patch hasn't responded yet.

He just tried to ask out of shamelessness and never thought that Bai Shi would agree.

After all, he had just escaped from the mine and ran into Bai Shi.

"If you want to go so badly, then go ahead."

"Although you are a bit slick, you are strangely not annoying."

"Although he likes to cheat, he is not an out-and-out villain. He still has his own bottom line and kindness."

"You did take good care of those stray soldiers under your command, and the hooligans just now."

"And I'm not that heartless."

Patch got a strange look on his face, then he started grinning as usual.

"You're wrong about one thing."

"I am an out-and-out villain. This word is a compliment to me."

"But I'm really surprised that you would make such a decision."

"I thought you were the cold-blooded type, the so-called ideal king saint."

Bai Shi raised his eyebrows.

"Oh? It seems you want me, as the ruthless king, to punish you severely?"

"Haha, how could this happen..."

Patch scratched his head, laughed it off and walked away.

Bai Shi looked up at the golden tree in the distance.

"Ideal Wang Sheng, I really hope to be like that."

"As a king, I still have a lot to learn."

"But I never plan to give up my feelings."

"What I want to do is to be the king who carries many lives."

"That's why they follow me."

Bai Shi is well aware of his own shortcomings.

I know nothing about governance.

If he hadn't gathered people willing to follow him along the way, he wouldn't know what to do.

I don't know how Monget did it.

If I must say, Mungert's journey to becoming the 'King of Blessing' was much more difficult than what Bai Shi had experienced.

Stop the coalition and put an end to the Shattering War.

Govern Rodel as an evil omen that cannot be shown to others.

Although he is an enemy, Bai Shi does not hate Monget.

Rather, Bai Shi rarely dislikes the enemies on the border, after all, he was once a player.

And Monget is the one he admires most at the border, both in the game and now.
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When Bai Shi and Pachi came back, Laya stepped forward to greet them.

"Oh, you two have finished your conversation."

"Looks like it's time to say goodbye."

Bai Shi nodded.

"Well, before that, can you lend me the map for a while?"

"Patch said he could draw one for me. I really need it."

There was no reason for Laya to refuse her benefactor's request.

"Of course."

Patch got the map, sat on the floor of the pavilion and began to draw.

Laya seemed to remember something and spoke again:
"Oh, there's one thing I forgot to mention."

"It's something I personally want to tell you two."

"In the Lienia region, the road to the Yatan Plateau used to be connected via the Dekdas Elevator at the end of the road. However, the elevator has been out of service for a long time, and the road has fallen into disrepair and was blocked by the academy."

"So, if you want to go to the Yatan Plateau, you can take the road along the ancient ruins cliff."

"That ancient ruin is located at the bottom of the valley next to the Grand Elevator. It's an ancient tunnel."

Laya pointed out the location of the tunnel on the map.

"It's said that the tunnels were dug from both Lienia and the Atan Plateau."

"I hope this helps you climb the Yatan Plateau."

"I believe that you two will become heroes. I sincerely look forward to that day."

　I can go home after the exam tomorrow, finally T^T
　　
　
(End of this chapter)